2023 Events Schedule

Date
Sunday 15 January 2023AGM 2.00 – 4pm, Venue Abbeyleix Manor Hotel
Saturday 28 January 2023First Aid Course
Sunday 5 February 2023MGAI Spring League Week 1- Punchestown
Sunday 12 February 2023MGAI Spring League Week 2- Punchestown
Sunday 19 February 2023MGAI Spring League Week 3 – Abbotstown- Cancelled
Sunday 26 February 2023MGAI Spring League Week 4- Punchestown – Cancelled
Sunday 5 March 2023MGAI Spring League Week 5- Punchestown
Sunday 12 March 2023MGAI Spring League Week 6 – Punchestown
Sunday 19 March 2023MGAI Spring League Week 7- Punchestown
Sunday 26 March 2023MGAI Spring League Week 8- Punchestown
Saturday 1 April 2023Colin Carson Training Clinic
Sunday 2 April 2023Colin Carson Training Clinic
Saturday 8 April 2023MGAI Easter Teams – Bunclody Polo Grounds
Sunday 9 April 2023MGAI Easter Teams – Bunclody Polo Grounds
Saturday 15 April 2023Trials for Euros, Royal Welsh, Home Intnl (U12, U15, U18, OPEN) – Bunclody Polo Grounds
Sunday 16 April 2023Trials for Euros Royal Welsh, Home Intnl (U12, U15, U18, OPEN) – Bunclody Polo Grounds
Saturday 22 April 2023MGANI Team Champs, Celtic League
Sunday 23 April 2023MGANI Team Champs, Celtic League
Saturday 6 May 2023MGAI Spring pairs – Boltons, Donard, Co Wicklow
Sunday 7 May 2023MGAI Spring pairs – Boltons, Donard, Co Wicklow
Saturday 20 May 2023MGAI Individual Champs
Sunday 21 May 2023MGAI Individual Champs
Saturday 3 June 2023Belgooly – Irish Masters
Sunday 4 June 2023Belgooly – Irish Masters
Saturday 17 June 2023Cork Show Teams
Sunday 18 June 2023Cork Show Teams
Sunday 25 June 2023Charleville Show (indiv or pairs)
Saturday 8 July 2023MGAI Pairs Championships
Sunday 9 July 2023MGAI Pairs Championships
Mon July 17th-Sun July 2023World Pairs 2023, Denmark (All Ages)
Saturday 22 July 2023MGAI Event
Sunday 23 July 2023MGAI Event
Sun July 23rd–Tues July 25th 2023Royal Welsh 2023(Opens)
Saturday 29 July 2023MGAI Event
Sunday 30 July 2023MGAI Event
Sun 30th July-Sun 6th Aug 2023World Individuals 2023, La Bonde(All Ages)
Mon Aug7th – Sun Aug 13th 2023Euros Teams & Individuals 2023, Oneley, England
Sunday 13 August 2023MGAI RDS
Saturday 19 August 2023Celtic League – Scotland
Sunday 20 August 2023Celtic League – Scotland
Saturday 9 September 2023Celtic League MGAI Teams   – Irish Teams Champs – Kierans, Dunleer, Co Louth
Sunday 10 September 2023Celtic League MGAI Teams   – Irish Teams Champs – – Kierans, Dunleer, Co Louth
Saturday 23 September 2023MGANI Celtic Pairs
Sunday 24 September 2023MGANI Celtic Pairs
Sun Oct 8th – Sun 15th Oct 2023 World Teams Champs 2023 – Australia
Sunday 29 October 2023MGAI Autumn League Week 1
Sunday 5 November 2023MGAI Autumn League Week 2
Sunday 12 November 2023MGAI Autumn League Week 3
Sunday 19 November 2023MGAI Autumn League Week 4
Sunday 26 November 2023MGAI Autumn League Week 5
Sunday 3 December 2023MGAI Autumn League Week 6
Sunday 10 December 2023MGAI Autumn League Week 7

Autumn League 2022

Confirmed Dates for Autumn League 2022. Sundays in Punchestown 10am sharp! Start times for Cork 11am.

Entries on itsplainsailing as individuals with draws to create pairs. Format: u12/u15 and u18/open. Morning counts as league, afternoon, fun pick your own pair! It will run in both Punchestown & Cork over 7 weeks, where best 5 scores (regardless of location) up to finals day will count, and scores will be simply on number of pairs in your heat down to 1 regardless of which venue you are competing in.  There will be a finals day on Sunday 18th December in Punchestown.

  • Sun 23rd Oct – Week 1 – Punchestown
  • Sun 30th Oct – Week 2 – Punchestown & Cork
  • Sun 6th Nov – Week 3 – Punchestown
  • Sun 13th Nov – Week 4 – Punchestown & Cork
  • Sun 27th Nov – Week 5 – Punchestown & Cork
  • Sun 4th Dec – Week 6 – Punchestown & Cork
  • Sun 18th Dec – Finals – Punchestown

Entertainment & Catering at WPC 2022

Entertainment at WPC 2022

Thursday July 28th IRISH WELCOME NIGHT

  • 8pm Welcome Ceremony in the International Arena followed by .
  • Marquee – Light Refreshments served – ‘A Taste of Ireland’
  • Followed by Irish music from the legendary instrumentalist LIAM O’CONNOR listed in the Guiness Book of Records 2008 as having the fastest fingers in the world on  the Accordian.
  • BE PROUD and GO LOUD!  Wear your country colours with pride and come enjoy an evening of Irish music and foods.

Friday July 29th

  • Semi Finals in Main Arena early evening
  • Followed by Music in the Bar/Marquee.

Saturday July 30th  GALA – ‘Dress to Impress’

  • Buffet Meal Served in the Marquee
  • Following by DJ Eoin Reavey until Late
  • Ticketed Event – Admission by Ticket Only

Catering at WPC 2022

  • Tea/Coffee Cold Drinks. Light refreshments in Marquee – Day time – From Thursday
  • ‘The Van’ – Lorry Park – Day Time – Fast Food options all day – From Thursday
  • ‘Gobblebox’ – Pizza and Crepes  – Day and early evening – From Wednesday evening
  • Bar Open every evening from Wednesday beside Marquee

World Pairs Championships – Millstreet July 28th-30th Update –

Web Shop now Open

  • Additional Shavings and Haylage can be preordered in advance or purchased whilst on site. Opening hours to be advised.
  • Hookups MUST be pre-ordered in advance. Closing Date: July 15th
  • WPC 2022 branded hoodies (pre order only) are available. Limited stock so early purchasing advisable. Closing Date: July 13th
  • Gala Tickets – Each pair gets two tickets as part of entry fee. Limited capacity. Any additional tickets can be purchased here.
  • Additional Stables. Each pair gets two stables as part of entry fee. Any additional stables can be purchased here
  • Supporter Packages. Each pair gets 4 supporter tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased here(access to all on site facilities plus Irish Night. Click here to buy additional supporter tickets.
  • Shower Tokens. Showers need tokens to operate(Time limited). Click here to pre-order. Also available to buy on site

World Pairs Championships(WPC) 2022

MGA Ireland are delighted to announce that we have secured Green Glens Millstreet as the venue for this year’s Worlds Pairs Championships (WPC 2022.  This venue has previously hosted both World Teams 2016 and the Europeans in 2019 and we know is very popular with both riders and supporters. Unlimited entries for WPC 2022 are now open and will remain open until 30th April.  After that, any spaces left will be on a first come first serve basis. Full event details on https://mgaireland.com/30th-imga-world-pairs-championship/ including travel details to get to Millstreet as well a guide re pony travel documentation requirements which is of particular relevance to our GB friends.

We look forward to re-welcoming our MGA friends from all over the World, enjoying great games and experiencing the best of Irish hospitality.!

Inaugural MGA Celtic League 2022

Inaugural MGA Celtic League 2022

MGA Scotland – MGA Northern Ireland – MGA Ireland

MGA Scotland, MGA Northern Ireland and MGA Ireland are excited to announce a new Celtic league for “club / county” teams in their regions.

Dates and Venues

  • Saturday 23 April/Sunday 24 April 2022. Host: MGA Scotland Venue: Little Turnberry, Maidens, KA26 9NQ, Scotland
  • Saturday 10 September/Sunday 11 September 2022. Host: MGANI. Venue: 3 Printshop Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0HZ, NI (Kindly hosted by Brian Kennedy),
  • *Saturday 1 October/Sunday 2nd October 2022. Host: MGA Ireland. Grand Finale. Venue: Charleville House, Charleville, Dunleer, Co.Louth, A92 E3FA, Ireland (Hosted by Andrew and Evanna Kieran)

* If poor weather MGAI will run this event in Silverwood!

Teams league for all ages U12, U15, U18 and Opens

Run across 3 dates, one in each area / country.

Teams from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland (enter under the name of a county / area). Eligibility of riders is open to all within their respective age group and can cross regions (Riders from outside the Celtic league countries are welcome to join teams).

MGA Ireland members need to become temporary members of MGAGB for the NI and Scotland competitions; MGANI and MGA Scotland members need to become temporary members of MGA Ireland for the Irish competition (£5 and €5 respectively for the weekend). This is to ensure you are insured at the events.  Non-members are welcome to compete and pay temporary membership fees as a “come and try it event”.

Teams must contain at least 2 of the 5 original riders in each subsequent competition leg. Teams may be 4 or 5 riders.

League Scores. If up to 10 teams in an age group then scores will be from 10 down, if 10 – 20 teams within an age group then scores will be from 20 down.  Dropping 1 point for each place, non-CL team placings will be ignored in league point rankings. All 3 events contribute league points.

Entry fees: Scotland and Northern Ireland £250 per team of 5 with £50 to go to the pooled prize fund pot (£200 per team of 4 with £50 to prize pot).  Entry fees: Ireland €300 per team of 5 with €60 to go to the pooled prize fund pot (€240 per team of 4 with €60 to the prize pot).  Prizes to be put towards rugs etc and decent rosettes / sashes at the discretion of the organisers depending on entry levels. 

Entries and fees are via Itsplainsailing to the respective organising region and will close strictly 1 week before the event.

Competition rules will be as per IMGA 2022 rule book.  IMGA Alcohol breathalyser policy will be adopted for U18s and Opens.  Breathalyser for U12 and U15 will only be where there is suspicion of consumption and will be at the discretion of the Chief Referee.

Appropriate social activities will be run at each event!

MGAI 2022 Update

2022 Membership

The 2022 memberships are now due and membership is opened on Its plain sailing: https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/mga

MGAI Code of Conduct and policies

The various codes of conduct and policies of MGAI have been updated and consolidated into a single document that we ask our members to read and agree to abide by when joining in 2022.  This document is available at: https://mgaireland.files.wordpress.com/2022/02/mgai-code-of-conductv1-1.pdf

2022 Schedule

An update to our 2022 Schedule is contained on the MGAI Website https://mgaireland.com/events-list/

The major competitions for the MGAI calendar are:

DateEvent
Sat 21st and Sun 22nd May 2022MGAI Irish Masters
Sat 9 and Sun 10 July 2022MGAI Irish Team Championships
Sat 13 and Sun 14 Aug 2022MGAI Individuals Championships
Sat 17 and Sun 18 Sept 2022MGAI Pairs Championships

Of course we are also hosting the IMGA World Pairs Championships from 28 – 30 July 2022. Help will be needed from all our members to run this IMGA event.

Celtic League

MGA Ireland – MGANI – MGA Scotland are well advanced in planning a teams Celtic League for 2022.  It will run over 3 weekends (currently planned are 23-24 April in Scotland; 9-10 July in Ireland and 1-2 October in Northern Ireland).  Teams will score over the 3 events and this will be a great way to enhance team competitions in each country.  Further details will be finalised over the next couple of weeks.

IMGA Rules

There are a number of important updates to the IMGA rule book, the most significant of which is the introduction of yellow and red cards.  Please familarise yourself with the updated rules at: https://www.mounted-games.org/imga/games/rules/orders/index.html .  Hard copies of the rule book can be purchased from either MGAI (limited copies will be in stock – order on Itsplainsailing) or directly from IMGA at the link above. Alternatively the PDF rule book may be downloaded from the IMGA website.  MGAI runs all its competitions under the IMGA rule book.

Spring league

Spring league will be commencing on this Saturday 5 February in Cork Show Grounds and this Sunday 6 February in Punchestown.  It will run as a minimum of 10 events over 7 weeks, where  6 events will count and scores will be simply on number of pairs in your heat down to 1 regardless of which venue you are competing in.  There will be a finals day on Sunday 27 March in Punchestown.

Mark Crowe,

Chairman MGAI

Spring League 2022 Dates

Feb 2022

  • Saturday 5th February Week 1 Spring League Cork Showgrounds
  • Sunday 6th February Week 1 Spring League Punchestown
  • Saturday 12th February Week 2 Spring League Cork Showgrounds
  • Sunday 20th February Week 3 Spring League Punchestown
  • Sunday 27th February Week 4 Spring League Punchestown

Mar 2022

  • Sunday 6th March Week 5 Spring League Punchestown
  • Saturday 12th March Week 6 Spring League Cork Showgrounds
  • Sunday 13th March Week 6 Spring League Punchestown
  • Saturday 19th March Week 7 Spring League Cork Showgrounds
  • Sunday 20th March Week 7 Spring League Punchestown
  • Sunday 27th March Week 8 Spring League Punchestown(Finals)