THE next generation of hunting enthusiasts are fast rising up the ranks and proving themselves well capable of carrying the horn when their day comes. Noel Mullins captured this image of the young hunting generation - all are the sons of current masters or huntsmen.

Josh Williamson is the son of Meath Foxhounds joint-master Norman Williamson, Joseph Coyle is the son of Ward Union Staghounds huntsman Pat Coyle, and twins Ivan and James Ryan are the sons of Louth Foxhounds joint-master, and honorary whipper-in of the Ward Union Staghounds Kieran Ryan