Irish Draught Horse Society Limited's Foundation Page

18/09/2026

The John A Cogan Memorial Premium Parade at last weekend’s 37th IDHS Ltd’. National Show. A serene presentation and recognition of our breed and breeders.

10/09/2026

Looking forward to welcoming you to our 37th National Show in Ballinasloe Showgrounds, this Saturday the 12th September, starting promptly at 10 a.m.

Please follow eircode H53 K274 to deliver you to the Showgrounds.

The photo shows last year’s Supreme Champion, Miss Súilín Bouncer, exhibited by Emma Donnellon.

05/09/2026

We’re giving a little reprieve. The Entries deadline for our 37th National Breed Show, is extended until Sunday the 6th at Noon. No late entries will be taken after that! If you are having difficulties, please contact us through FB Messenger for this page.

https://itsplainsailing.com/org/idhs?fbclid=IwcGRvZgRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6QKaLVC2nk-oJH25k96VAn8ev4pPptuFSK7OnOXMF42QnH9bXgfr3Znazn4g_aem_b9gbX-7jaBtNcBefjjzlfA

04/09/2026

Our 37th National Breed Show is next Saturday the 12th September in Ballinasloe Showgrounds. We’re well into the Final 24 hours for getting your entries in. We like to include all entries in the catalogue so the closing is tomorrow Saturday the 5th at 5 p.m. There will be no late entries accepted.

The link for entries is

https://itsplainsailing.com/org/idhs?fbclid=IwcGRvZgRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6QKaLVC2nk-oJH25k96VAn8ev4pPptuFSK7OnOXMF42QnH9bXgfr3Znazn4g_aem_b9gbX-7jaBtNcBefjjzlfA

Pictured below is the winning connections with Pat Finn’s C**t, the 2025 Champion Foal, Edengor Charlie.

Photo Courtesy of CGD Photography

03/09/2026

ENTRIES for our 37th National Show on Saturday September 12th, CLOSE THIS SATURDAY at 5 P.M!

No late entries will be accepted after that time. Generous prizes, and recognition of breeder involvement, are features of the show. As is judging that prizes breed characteristics.

If you are not in, you can’t win. You could be leaving a National Championship behind?!

Enter without further delay on the following link;

https://itsplainsailing.com/org/idhs

This is a sister page to The Irish Draught Horse Society Limited Page.

01/09/2026

Here’s a sneak preview of a one of a kind Ferdia Champion’s Rug, which will adorn the Supreme Champion of our IDHS National Breed Show in Ballinasloe Show Grounds on Saturday September 12th.

Do you have that one of a kind to win such a title? Bring along the kind that represents the type that made our breed famous.

Entries Close this Saturday the 5th at 5 p.m. If you want a chance to win, you must be in! No Late Entries. Please use the link below;

https://itsplainsailing.com/org/idhs

Once again, we thank Ferdia Rugs for their sponsorship and support.

30/08/2026

Here are the results of our 2026 Show Raffle!

Ist - Colm McNally - winner of the Ferdia Chieftain Rug, kindly donated by Ferdia Equine

2nd - Victoria Teuton Winner of the Dubarry Durrow Leather Weekend bag

3rd - Brendan McGirl winter of the Newgrange Crystal Decanter and Glasses set. Donated by Kinvara Equine Services

4th - Raymond Mullaney winner of a Ferdia Fleece Rug

5th - Robert Storey winner of a Genesis Bronze of two foals

6th - Grace Roarty winner of a Dubarry Westcourt Boot Bag.

We will contact each winner to arrange delivery. For any winner coming to the show - we can arrange a handover of your prize there.

28/08/2026

We have two concurrent upcoming events on our Itsplainsailing portal.

Our Raffle is closing tomorrow evening the 29th August at 8 p.m. This is a fundraiser for our show, with all monies going into our National Show. Support the Breed you love, but also buy a ticket for €10 for a draw where the odds are very favourable to all who enter.

Entries for our National Show are in full swing. Get your entry in early to avoid disappointment. Great prize-money again this year. Don’t Miss out! NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. If you’ve got a good one, finish the Show Season off with a National Title!

Get both submitted with the one visit to;

https://itsplainsailing.com/org/idhs

Below is last year’s Mare of the Future and Reserve Champion - David O’Toole’s “Lady Willow Breeze” resplendent in her Ferdia Champion’s Rug.

Photo courtesy of CGD Photography

28/08/2026

If you want to be part of our 37th National Irish Draught Horse Society Breed Show on Saturday September 12th in Ballinasloe Showgrounds, get yourself to
https://itsplainsailing.com/org/idhs
and upload your entries. The closing date is extended to the 5th of September at 5pm. Do it now. No late entries accepted

28/08/2026

Video below from The 2025 John A Cogan Memorial Premium Parade

If you want to be part of this year’s celebration, you need to;

GET YOUR ENTRIES IN WITHOUT DELAY!

The closing date for accepting entries is the 5th of September, closing at 5pm. Some classes may close out if numbers get to the limit.

No Late Entries Will be Accepted - after that date.

Please use the link below to submit your entries and remember to chose the member or non-member portal depending on your affiliation

https://itsplainsailing.com/org/idhs