Cross-country ride

THE Tipperary Foxhounds are hosting a Cross-Country Ride on Sunday, February 3rd. The cost is €60 for adults and €30 for children. The day starts with a gate jumping competition (€20 for all) followed by the ride from Nick Maher’s field at the bottom of the Rock of Cashel. There is a separate gate jumping competition for adults and children.

A donation will be made to Scoil Aonghusa Cashel.

Tickets (€70 each) for the Tipperary Foxhounds Hunt Ball on Saturday, February 16th at 7pm in Hotel Minella can be purchased from Trish Mulhall at 087 275 0773.

Registration night

THE Westmeath Hunt Branch Pony Club are hosting a registration night on January 17th in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar, Co Westmeath at 7pm. New members are welcome from the ages of eight to 23. Registration is on this night only and costs €100 and is payable by cash/cheque.

Hunt Ball fun

THE Wicklow Hunt are hosting their Hunt Ball on Friday, February 9th next at 8pm at the Ashdown Park Hotel and Leisure Centre, Gorey, Co Wexford. It’s a Black Tie evening with great food, and music by Take 5. More details on Facebook.

Children’s meet

TICKETS are now available for the Carlow Farmers Hunt Ball on February 16th next at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Co Carlow, at 7.30pm. Also the pack will be hosting their Children’s Meet on February 23rd at Borris House at 12 noon. More details on both events on Facebook.

East Down Hunt Ball

THE Hunt Ball hosted by the East Down Foxhounds will be at Downpatrick racecourse on Saturday, February 16th at 7pm. Great food, music and dancing until 2am. More details on Facebook.