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The All Ireland Polo Club is a polo club in Phoenix Park, Dublin, approximately 3 miles north of Dublin city center. Founded in 1873 by Mr. Horace Rochford,[1], who was 60 years old at the time, it is one of the oldest polo clubs in Europe.[2][better source needed] The club has hosted international polo tournaments over the years, continuing the longstanding tradition[3][failed verification] of the sport within the heart of Dublin.[tone]
History
editThe establishment of the All Ireland Polo Club marked the introduction of polo to Ireland,[4] facilitating the sport's growth and popularity across the nation.[5][failed verification] At its peak, polo was played in 30 different locations within Ireland. Today, the tradition continues with many polo clubs found throughout Ireland, from Tyrone to Waterford and Wicklow to Limerick.[6][failed verification]
The club's historical significance is highlighted by its ongoing operation and key role in Irish polo development.[tone] The Federation of International Polo, which acts as the governing body for the sport within the country, alongside the Hurlingham Polo Association, to which the club adheres, highlights the structured and regulated environment within which the club operates.[citation needed]
Polo Matches
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The All Ireland Polo Club regularly hosts polo matches, inviting members and the public alike to experience the sport.[tone] Practice sessions, or chukkas, take place every Thursday, offering players the chance to refine their skills.[tone] The club also maintains a tournament schedule, available to all interested parties via the club's calendar.[7][better source needed]
Membership
editThe club provides two types of memberships: Social Membership for those looking to be part of the polo community without actively playing, and Players Membership for those who participate in the sport.[promotion?] This ensures that everyone interested in polo have a place within the club.[promotion?]
In 2023, the club celebrated its 150th anniversary. This celebration reflected the club's sustained contribution to the sport of polo in Ireland and its enduring legacy.[promotion?]
References
edit- ^ "About – All Ireland Polo Club". Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "FAQs | Irish Polo Foundation".
- ^ "Profiles in Polo : The Players Who Changed the Game [1 ed.] 9781476605180, 9781476662732". dokumen.pub. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ dnlx (2023-08-03). "History of Polo in Ireland". Global Polo TV. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "All Ireland Polo Club – The tradition of polo in Dublin since 1873". Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Irish Polo Foundation – Welcome". Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-06-18.