Connolly’s RED MILLS Showing Ireland Champion of Champions Marks 7th Year with Launch of Exciting Grand Slam Initiative
Connolly’s RED MILLS has announced the return of the prestigious Showing Ireland Champion of Champions series for its 7th consecutive year. With qualifiers and the final offering a combined prize fund exceeding €5000, this series continues to be a cornerstone of the showing calendar. Recognized as the pinnacle of all-Ireland showing competitions, it attracts both professional and amateur riders alike. The Weighted Hunters, Ridden Horses, and Amateur sections each hold significant prestige, celebrating the highest standards of talent and horsemanship across the disciplines.
The Connolly's RED MILLS Grand Slam of Showing
New for 2025, Connolly’s RED MILLS is introducing an exciting initiative – The Connolly’s RED MILLS Grand Slam of Showing. This ambitious challenge will reward the ultimate showing combination: any horse and rider duo that wins their class at Balmoral, secures victory in one of the three Champion of Champions Finals, and triumphs in their class at Dublin will be awarded 1 tonne of RED MILLS horse feed. To date, no combination has ever achieved this remarkable feat within the same calendar year – will 2025 be the year history is made?
Champion of Champions Qualifier Dates – 2025
| No. | Dates | Shows |
| 1 | 14th – 17th May | Balmoral Show |
| 2 | Sunday 1st June | Raheenadaw Show |
| 3 | Sunday 8th June | Ballivor Show |
| 4 | Saturday 21st June | Gorey Show |
| 5 | Sunday 22nd June | Newcastle West Show |
| 6 | Sunday 29th June | Ballyfoyle Show |
| 7 | Sunday 29th June | Charleville Show |
| 8 | Saturday 5th July | Flavours of Fingal Show |
| 9 | Saturday 5th July | Adamstown Show |
| 10 | Sunday 6th July | Clonmel Show |
| Final | Sunday 13th July | Wicklow Summer Show |
The series is expected to attract top-class talent from across the country, with competitors vying for the Champion of Champions title.
Jane Davis, Head of Marketing at Connolly’s RED MILLS said; “At Connolly’s RED MILLS, we are incredibly proud to have supported this initiative from the very beginning and to have remained committed ever since. Seeing the Champion of Champions series grow and thrive over the past eight years has been truly inspiring. The introduction of the Grand Slam this year brings a whole new level of excitement and opportunity, and we are thrilled to be part of it. This series was always about celebrating the grassroots of showing, engaging directly with local country shows, and opening up the sport to a wider audience — together with Showing Ireland these values remain at the very heart of everything we do.”
Angus McDonnell, Chairman of Showing Ireland said; “On behalf of showing Ireland, I would again like to thank Connolly’s Red Mills for their continued sponsorship and support for the 2025 Champion of Champions league. This league has gone from strength with our principles of promoting riding show horses as an equestrian discipline in its own right and support the shows who provide us with the great venues to compete.
The RED MILLS Grand Slam of showing is a fantastic new initiative a first in the world for show horses, and I know it will be a prize that all show riders will want to chase as a career highlight.”
About Connolly’s RED MILLS
Connolly’s RED MILLS is a leading provider of premium horse feed and nutritional solutions, trusted by riders and trainers worldwide. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every bag of feed supports optimal performance, condition, and health.
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For RED MILLS Champion of Champions & Grand Slam Rules click here.
For RED MILLS Champion of Champions Prizefund Information click here.
