The Army jumping team, McKee barracks, 17/9/1927. Capt. Cyril Harty, riding Cúchulainn; Capt. Dan Corry, riding Finghin; and Capt. Ged O’Dwyer, riding Craobh Rua. Though the Irish team placed last that year, Harty won the prize for best individual round.

The Army equitation school and the Nations Cup

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Image caption: The Army jumping team, McKee barracks, 17/9/1927. Capt. Cyril Harty, riding Cúchulainn; Capt. Dan Corry, riding Finghin; and Capt. Ged O’Dwyer, riding Craobh Rua. Though the Irish team placed last that year, Harty won the prize for best individual round.
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