THE lawn meet of the Meath Foxhounds was held at the elegant Ardbraccan House hosted by the new owner American, Charlie Noell. His hospitality indoors was very welcome as the rain just ‘bucketed’ down all morning.

A feast of refreshments were on hand with the host, positioned at the door, greeting every man, woman and child. It was not just a cucumber sandwich occasion, as boxes of chocolate bars were liberally dispensed to the children, and those adults with a sweet tooth. Joe Connell kept a further supply in the large pockets of his wax jacket and liberally dispensed them to car followers throughout the afternoon!