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Switzerland win The Aga Khan Trophy with Ireland second 2023-08-11
2023, August 11 - 14:44 — librarian-hdSwitzerland won the Aga Khan Trophy at the Dublin Horse Show this afternoon.
In an exceptional display by the pre-competition favourites and first-ever winners of the famous trophy in 1926, they produced two double clear rounds, and six clear rounds in total, as they ended the two-round Nations Cup on a zero score.
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Ireland win The Aga Khan Trophy at the Dublin Horse Show 2022-08-20
2022, August 20 - 17:22 — librarian-hdIreland won the Longines Nation Cup of Ireland for the award of The Aga Khan Perpetual Trophy at the Dublin Horse Show this evening.
The Michael Blake-managed team produced six clear rounds, including three from Conor Swail and Count Me In to lift the famous equestrian cup for the first time since 2015.
In the seven-nation event, Ireland had been drawn sixth to jump, with Swail and Count Me In operating as pathfinders for the side.
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Third place for Ireland as Britain claim Aga Khan Trophy 2019-08-09
2019, August 12 - 12:43 — librarian-hdIRELAND HAD TO settle for third place today in the FEI Nations Cup of Ireland at the Dublin Horse Show, with Britain getting their hands on the Aga Khan Trophy for the 27th time.
Nevertheless, a top-three finish was sufficient for Ireland to book their place at October’s Nations Cup world final in Barcelona, where a team qualification place for the 2020 Olympics will be at stake.
Riding Skara Glen’s Machu Picchu, Limerick’s Paul O’Shea produced a superb double-clear round at the RDS.
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His Excellency President Michael Higgins of Ireland and his wife Sabina Mary Coyne, today received His Highness the Aga Khan at their official residence Áras an Uachtaráin. 2018-08-12
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Hats off to Mexico in Aga Khan at Dublin Horse Show 2018-08-12
2018, August 13 - 13:07 — librarian-hdreland had to settle for a three-way share of second place in the Longines FEI Nations Cup at Dublin Horse Show yesterday where it was the team from Mexico who were waving at the finish after a brilliant second round performance saw them seize the initiative from their hosts and romp to a first ever Aga Khan triumph.
It was heartache for Ireland in the RDS as Mexico prevailed in a jump-off to claim their first-ever Aga Khan trophy.
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President Higgins of Ireland meets Aga Khan Áras an Uachtaráin 2018-8-11
2018, August 12 - 19:37 — librarian-hdPresident Michael D Higgins hosted the Aga Khan at a reception in Áras an Uachtaráin on Saturday marking the Shia Muslim leader’s 60th anniversary in office.
The occasion honoured the conclusion of Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini’s, (Aga Khan IV) accession to the Imamat, the institution and office of spiritual leadership of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.
The Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee year concluded on July 11th last.
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“It’s our view that the Aga Khan is the greatest trophy in our sport. 2017-08-15
2017, August 15 - 17:29 — librarian-hdAn all-female team has won the Nations Cup Jumping for the first time in its 91-year history.
Piled on pressure
It was Team USA who took the title in the final leg of the FEI Nations Cup Jumping Europe Division 1 League in Dublin, finishing on a zero score.
The Netherlands and France threw down a challenge in the closing stages of the competition, which piled the pressure on American anchor Laura Kraut. However, the double-Olympian was more than up to the task and posted the second US double clear of the competition riding Confu, to secure victory.
Uunbelievable job
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Sports Illustrated ] - ALAMSHAR WINS IRISH DERBY FOR AGA KHAN - 2003-06-29
2009, July 9 - 01:11 — heritageAlamshar won the Irish Derby by half-a-length from favorite Dalakhani at The Curragh on Sunday to end the French Derby winner's unbeaten record and deliver a home victory for jockey Johnny Murtagh and trainer John Oxx.
Alamshar, who was third in the Epsom Derby, and Dalakhani, unbeaten in six outings before Sunday's race, were left to battle it out as the furious pace left the field trailing with the two horses running neck-and-neck two furlongs from home.
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President John Hughes Citation - 2008-06-30
2008, July 3 - 16:32 — heritageA Sheánsailéar, Do Mhórgacht, A Sholeigh, a Mhuintir na hOllscoile agus a Dhaoine Uaisle (Chancellor, Your Highness, Your Excellencies, members of the University and Distinguished Guests):
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2008-06-30-NUI02
Dublin, Ireland, 30 June 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan today received an honorary law doctorate from National University of Ireland, Maynooth. He was cited for “outstanding contributions to the elimination of global poverty, the advancement of women, the promotion of Islamic culture and the furthering of pluralistic values in society”.
The Aga Khan enrobed for the ceremony.
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2008-06-30-NUI03
Dublin, Ireland, 30 June 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan today received an honorary law doctorate from National University of Ireland, Maynooth. He was cited for “outstanding contributions to the elimination of global poverty, the advancement of women, the promotion of Islamic culture and the furthering of pluralistic values in society”.
The Aga Khan with Princess Zahra Aga Khan in the University courtyard.
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2008-06-30-NUI01
Dublin, Ireland, 30 June 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan today received an honorary law doctorate from National University of Ireland, Maynooth. He was cited for “outstanding contributions to the elimination of global poverty, the advancement of women, the promotion of Islamic culture and the furthering of pluralistic values in society”.
His Highness the Aga Khan, Princess Zahra Aga Khan and Dr. Garret FitzGerald, Chancellor of the National University of Ireland in the courtyard of the University's historic building.
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