Cork native appointed to board of Horse Sport Ireland

Cork native Dr Pamela Byrne has been appointed chair of the Board of Horse Sport Ireland (HSI).

Making the appointment, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon said: “Dr Byrne has served as interim chair of HSI in recent months, having succeeded Mr Michael Dowling. I am delighted to announce her appointment in a permanent capacity.

“Since assuming her role on the Board of HSI in October 2024 and more recently in her position as interim chair, Dr Byrne has demonstrated her expertise and a clear commitment to HSI and the sport horse industry in general.

“I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr Byrne for accepting this position and I’m confident that her experience will guide and lead HSI for the benefit of Ireland’s sport horse sector.”

The appointment was agreed in consultation with Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, and Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue.