WICKLOW Area IPS are experiencing a booming 2017 with growing membership and record entries at their two spring shows, held at Spruce Lodge, near Arklow.

Kicking off the 2017 season, the April 1st show drew entries from around the country to experience the top-class facilities at Spruce Lodge and one of Johnny Kyle’s legendary working hunter tracks. With classes full to capacity, it was a late finish for some, but spring sunshine kept smiles in place.