Castlemagner Native Nominated for Paris Olympics

Horse Sport Ireland has announced the horse and rider combinations nominated for consideration by the Olympic Federation of Ireland to represent the Irish team in show jumping at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Here are the athletes and their equine partners:

1. Daniel Coyle (Co. Derry) riding Legacy, owned by Ariel Grange.

2. Cian O’Connor (Co. Kildare) riding Maurice, owned by Keira Stoute, Sarah Stoute, and Cian O’Connor.

3. Shane Sweetnam (Co. Cork) riding James Kann Cruz (an Irish Sport Horse), owned by Gizmo Partners LLC.

Shane Sweetnam, the talented Irish show jumper, hails from Castlemagner, County Cork. His nomination for the Paris Olympics is a source of immense pride for the local community. As a successful equestrian athlete, Shane’s achievements inspire young riders and showcase the rich equestrian heritage of Duhallow.

These talented riders and their horses will give it their all to make Ireland proud at the Paris Olympics!

Shane Sweetnam and his Irish Sport Horse James Kann Cruz