At LEC, we invite you to both improve your knowledge of the English language and fully indulge your passion for horses. That’s why our organization is here to help with your teen language study trip to Ireland, as well as for your horseback riding language program. With that in mind, how could we not tell you about the Cahirmee Horse Fair, taking place today, Sunday, July 12, 2015, on the Emerald Isle? Let’s take a closer look!
A horse fair in County Cork
The horse fair currently being held on the Emerald Isle takes place every July. It is held in the town of Buttevant, located in County Cork—a region you may have the pleasure of exploring during a teen language study trip to Ireland.
A favorite spot of Wellington and Napoleon?
The Cahirmee Horse Fair is, quite simply, one of the oldest horse fairs in Europe. Legend has it that the region supplied trusty steeds to illustrious historical figures, including the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon I…
Expensive horses
An event renowned among the most discerning connoisseurs, the fair has been showcasing thoroughbred horses for several centuries—horses that are bought for a fortune and then compete in horse races. Some horses are used for other purposes, such as farm work.
You can attend the Cahirmee Horse Fair without buying anything!
But rest assured: you don’t need a fat wallet to visit the Cahirmee Horse Fair! Many Irish people—and teenagers on language study trips to Ireland —attend simply as spectators, admiring the horses in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.