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Connemara Ponies at the President's Residence | Cork News
Two Connemara ponies, Ruby and her foal Peaceful Pippa, are making a summer splash at Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin—marking their third year as beloved lawn residents. Originating from Kylemore Abbey in Galway, this charming tradition began during the pandemic and celebrates Ireland’s only native horse breed, deeply rooted in west Irish heritage. President Catherine Connolly, a Galway native, warmly embraces the ponies, highlighting their cultural significance and historic roles—from hauling turf to ferrying families to church. Named after the first foal born on Easter Sunday in 2020, Peaceful…
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