Author: The Irish Loop Post

Erin O’Rielly, winner of the 2022 Andrea Gillies Outstanding Instructor award by the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA), with Rainbow Rider horse Rain. O’Rielly actually rode Rain’s mother when she was a youth, and was essential in bringing Rain to Rainbow Riders. Submitted photo

From left to right Ryan Maher, Mark Stack and Jordan Hamilton, who all competed at the U23 Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship in Carp, Ontario. The three young men from Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove have played ball together for many years, and have competed in tournaments both near and far.
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John Gibbons, 74, in front of his family store in St. Mary’s

Bill Guiney enjoys an open stretch of road during his 2021 walk across the province. Guiney and his wife Sue are back on the road again this summer, this time concentrating on the Irish Loop, raising funds and awareness for mental health, something they have been pursuing since 2016. Submitted photo

Wayne Hanlon of Trepassey Variety says the charging station located outside his store is bringing in additional trade from people who stop to boost their vehicle batteries during trips around the Irish Loop.