Jack of Diamonds now fully approved with Irish Horse Board  - 15/11/07

Jack of Diamonds (Irco Mena x Imperious) achieved highest marks at the Stallion Approvals in October 2007 and was awarded full approval by the Irish Horse Board.  Jack of Diamonds is already jumping double clear 1.30m level this season, His first crop of foals are a credit to him.  This stallion is one for the future. 

Two placings in a row including the Boswell Grand Prix Final - 09/09/07

Cobra & Joe were in top form last Sunday when they were one of only 8 clear rounds that went through to the jump off in the final leg of the Boswell Grand Prix league 2007. This is their 2nd placing in the Boswell Grand Prix in the past week, as they were 4th in Cavan Grand Prix on Sunday 1st September.  Well done to the pair!

3rd Place in Small Horse Discovery Finals at Millstreet Horse Show - 19/08/07

Young Rider Sean Walsh rode our 4 year old coloured filly  "Stoneman Swan Song" to perfection in Millstreet, when they were 3rd place in the Small Horse National Discovery Finals in Millstreet Horse Show this year. 

 This beautiful mare by Cavalier Two for Joy showed off her perfect jumping technique combined with rideability to steer her into the top three.  Well done Sean & Stoneman Swan Song!

Iroko foal reports in Ireland are top class  - 26/04/07 

Iroko's first crop of foals in Ireland this season are proving to be very correct tall athletic foals, according to the very satisfied breeders.  Some well known showing breeders have singled Iroko out as top show sire for the future.  Well done Iroko!

Joe Owens and Cobra double clear round in their first Grand Prix 2007 - 15/04/07

 Joe and Cobra has a great  start to the season when jumped a double clear round in the Guidam Grand Prix at Clare Equestrian Centre on Sunday 15th April.  Although their time was not fast enough to be in the hotly contested placings, the pair were delighted to start the season on a good note!

Jack of Diamonds is selected for Performance Testing with Irish Horse Board  - 20/03/07

Jack of Diamonds (Irco Mena x Imperious) achieved highest marks at the Spring Stallion Inspection in March 2007 and was selected for Performance Testing by the Irish Horse Board.  Jack of Diamonds has just started his career in showjumping this season, having already jumped at a couple of shows with double clear rounds every time.  His first crop of foals are due in May 2007.

Iroko Gains Full Approval with Irish Horse Board 2006 - 01/02/07

Congratulations to Iroko - Keur  (Pilot x Bengale) as he is now fully approved with 10 stud books all over the world -  Irish Horse Board; Oldenburg; Westphalian; KWPN; BWB; SWB, and also in the countries ot  Argentina, Italy, USA and Great Britain.  His first crop of foals in Ireland as due 2007.

Tadmus progeny already showing tremendous potential – 26/10/06

Tadmus (Calvados x Concorde) who stood at Lissava Stud for the past two seasons is proving to be a Top Performance Sire already. From his first crop of foals in Holland – now 2 year olds, a beautiful bay stallion by Tadmus x Julio Marnier mare achieved top marks for jumping in a loose jumping stallion competition. He combines athleticism and movement with a super jumping technique.  He is a half brother to the stallion Tjungkse owned by Watermolen Stud, Holland.

Vancouver foal destined for stardom - 20/09/06

A Vancouver foal bred by Mr. Dermot O’ Brien, Clonakilty, Co. Cork has been sold to one of Ireland’s biggest Showing Competitors for a large amount of money last month.

A filly foal by Vancouver (Heartbreaker x Larome) out of Darrara Countess by Edmond Burke, who is a full sister to 3 Day International Eventer Tom Quigley.

Try Time foals are winners – 10/09/06

Congratulations to Breeder Mr. Timmy Ryan, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, who’s filly foal by Try Time (Numero Uno x Topas) has had 1st & 2nd ‘s in every showing class they entered, including Bansha, Charleville, Tipperary show to name but a few. They also qualified for the All Ireland filly foal Championship 2006 and were placed 3rd. Best of luck, Timmy, in the show ring in 2007

Tadmus gone to Scotland - 01/09/06

Lissava Stud stallion Tadmus (Calvados x Concorde) who stood at Lissava for the past 2 seasons, is now in Scotland, where he will be competed by Scottish rider Stuart Neads. His foals are very special, showing size, athleticism, and super movers. Lissava Stud is sad to see him go, but would like to thank his owners, Mr.& Mrs. Stephen & Beth Gillespie, Scotland for giving us the opportunity to stand such a wonderful stallion such as Tadmus at Lissava. Breeders, Watch out for him in the future!