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horse fair

# horse-fair - Sunday 3 March, 2013

The 9 at 9: Sunday

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you kick off your Sunday.

# horse-fair - Friday 1 March, 2013

First ‘new-look’ regulated Smithfield Horse Fair on Sunday

Dublin City Council said it believes the new bye-laws will improve the welfare of horses attending the fair and the experience of the public at the event.

# horse-fair - Monday 8 October, 2012

GALLERY: The last weekend of the Ballinasloe Horse Fair 2012

Traders and locals say the crowd at this year’s fair – one of the oldest of its kind in Europe – was down on previous years.

# horse-fair - Thursday 20 September, 2012

City Council plans to limit Smithfield horse fair to twice a year

The traditional fair – which has seen violent scenes recently – is currently held every month, but could now be under threat.

# horse-fair - Monday 4 April, 2011

Three arrests following Smithfield horse fair

Three men in their 20s have been arrested and charged following an incident at Smithfield horse fair on Sunday.

# horse-fair - Monday 28 March, 2011

Teenager arrested in connection with Smithfield horse fair fight

A male in his late teens has been arrested in connection with a violent clash at the Smithfield horse fair in Dublin earlier this month, in which another teenager almost lost an arm.

# horse-fair - Wednesday 9 March, 2011

Man due in court over Smithfield horse fair attack

Three people were injured in gun and machete attack at Sunday’s traditional horse market.