Women Rewriting Polo’s Legacy | Dublin News

Polo’s not just for the elite—it’s a family affair, and Ireland’s historic All Ireland Polo Club is proving it. Since 1873, this self-funded haven has welcomed women into its ranks like never before, with Derville Meade as its first female president. With four players per team, each needing two horses, and matches split into chukkas, polo thrives on teamwork—not solitude. The sport’s charm? It’s inclusive: dads, daughters, even royals (yes, the Duke of Edinburgh played) share the field. Players ride “polo ponies,” small horses groomed for safety, and compete by handicap to keep games fair. Recent action saw LKR dominate in the Freebooters Six Goal Cup. And while the club needs more sponsors to fund repairs, it remains open to all—from May to September—with free public access. As one member put it, your handicap is your passport to the world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62e91ecf293994d2