Ballymacads calendar

GOING bravely where no hunt has gone before, publicly at any rate, is the intrepid Ballymacad Foxhounds with their eye-catching 2018 calendar.

Never a hunt to let the grass rest under their feet, this fundraiser takes festive frolics to a new level and is probably set to be denounced from every pulpit in town - guaranteed to make it sell like hotcakes! It’s available in Goodwins, Mulhuddart and from hunt members. See Pony Tales on A72.

Charity hunt

THIS season the East Clare Harriers will be holding the charity hunt meet in Scariff on Sunday, December 10th, kicking off at 12.30pm. This will be held in conjunction with Temple Street Children’s Hospital. On the day there will be prizes for best turned out Child, Lady and Gent. There will also be raffle prizes up for grabs. Get to Scariff early that day to avail of the breakfast finger food which will be served in Rodgers Bar before the event.

Cap on the day is €40 for horses and €20 for pony’s. Please spread the word far and near and invite everyone to come and take part and help raise some money for this very worthy cause.

Contact David on 0870609610 or Brian on 0861660353 for anymore info.

Rickie Healy

AS much support as possible is needed for the Duhallow Hunt sponsored ride in aid of injured hunting man Rickie Healy on Sunday, December 10th next. The meeting point is Cecilstown Village at 12.30pm.

Hunting sketch

NOT Long Behind is the title of this week’s hunting sketch from equestrian artist Liam Clancy, based in Abbeyleix.