Abbeyleix House and Farm

What a start to the season for Cian!

After not competing since the Dublin Horse Show last year, Cian returned to the show three weeks ago at the Riding Club Festival in Mullingar Equestrian Centre, the largest annual event for Riding Club members in Ireland, attracting competitors from clubs across the country.

It was a fitting return, as when Cian began his competition career last year, he also won and was crowned Champion of the Show.

The weekend began with the Lightweight Cob Showing Class, where Cian behaved impeccably and received lovely compliments on his turnout. Looking every bit the superstar, he proudly took 2nd place in a very competitive class.

In the afternoon, Cian stepped into new territory, taking part in his very first dressage competition. With as his rider and partnering with Michelle Dunphy and her horse, Billy, in the Pairs Dressage Championship, the team delivered an outstanding performance, winning the class with an impressive score of 77.75%.

We couldn't be prouder of Cian. His calm attitude, willingness to learn, and versatility continue to shine through every challenge he takes on.

Hanna had been a member of the Mill Road Riding Club in Thurles for over 16 years. We are proud of the great teamwork between Cian and Hanna and look forward to seeing what his next competition in July brings.

📷 Grace O'Connor
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Celebrating all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who guide, support, and inspire those around them.

From all of us at Abbeyleix House and Farm, we wish you a very Happy Father’s Day!

DAY 17 💔💔💔💔
💔💔💔PLEASE HELP US FIND ELEANOR💔💔💔
Our little pony girl, Eleanor, we are so heart broken 💔💔💔💔.
She is out there, and we are desperately hoping for her safe return.
If you have Eleanor, or if you know where she is, please do the right thing and bring her home.
A €5,000 reward is being offered for her safe return.
No questions asked. Nothing will be said. We only want Eleanor back where she belongs, safe with her MLHR family.
Please, if you have any information at all, contact us immediately.
Text: +353 (87) 261 1463
Please help bring Eleanor home 💔💔💔💔💔

If you can donate to new higher, stronger fencing to keep our poor rescues safe from evil humans please donate:

https://donate.mylovelyhorserescue.com/one-off/

Beautiful painting awarded to best in show yesterday to Willie Mullen and Joanne Mullen in Abbeyleix House and Farm , this painting given to us from the South African Irish Wolfhound Club .We really appreciate this very kind gesture 🙏

A glimpse into the creativity, inspiration and quiet magic of our recent Spring Artist Retreat 2026.

Over several days, artists immersed themselves in the landscape, atmosphere and spirit of Abbeyleix House and Farm, creating a stunning collection of works inspired by nature, heritage and connection.

These pieces, along with many others, will be on display at our Art Exhibition in the Church during Family Day on Sunday, 14th June.

This is a ticketed event. You can buy your tickets here: https://tr.ee/FamilyDayTickets

Step in, say hello, meet the artists and experience the wonderful work born from this very special retreat.









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"Our products are made for everyone to enjoy, not just people with allergies- we are proving that gluten and dairy-free food isn’t just cardboard!".
Meet the Sermuksle family in Abbeyleix, proud owners of the Daily Dose café. This independent family-run business is the first strictly dairy-free and gluten-free café in Laois.