Tipps night out

JOIN in the fun at the legendary Tipperary Foxhounds Hunt Ball which is on Saturday, February 27th next at the Minella Hotel, Clonmel, starting at 8pm. Come along and have a fabulous evening; a reception followed by a delicious dinner and then dancing to the brilliant Brass & Co, into the small hours.

There is a deal in place for visitors who wish to both attend that day’s side saddle hunt and take in the Ball that evening with an all-in ticket of just €100 while tickets for the Ball alone are priced at just €60. Please contact Trish Mulhall to book your tickets, mobile 087 2750773.

March hunter trials

WITH the ground finally drying up, it’s time to start thinking of upcoming hunter trial dates and planning some outings.

The Tara Harriers Hunter Trials have published a March date for your diaries. It’s Sunday, March 13th at Corballis, Donabate, near Swords, starting at 10am. All usual classes including lead rein and pre-novice class. All enquiries to 046 902 1519 or 087 669 5424.

Meanwhile, the South East Hunt Club published two March dates. The first is Sunday, March 20th with the West Waterford Foxhounds at Boulta, near Cork, enquiries to 086 408 0060 or 087 245 8630. The second is Sunday, March 27th with the Kill Harriers at Ballylawn Stud, Co Waterford, enquiries to 086 841 5797.

Edenderry Hunt Ball

A BEAUTIFUL grey 16.2hh registered Irish Draught gelding is the first prize in a monster draw organised by the Edenderry Harriers. Described as a master’s hunt horse, the horse is by Gentle Diamond and the draw will be held on the night of the hunt’s Ball which takes place next Saturday, February 13h at the Moyvalley House Hotel.

All are welcome and there’s a host of other great prizes on offer. Ball tickets are €60 or there is a special rate of hunting that day with ball ticket as well for €90. Tickets are available from 086 320 0001.

County Ball

THREE hunts - Kilkenny Hunt, North Kilkenny Hunt and Kilmoganny Hunt - are hosting a County Ball on Saturday, March 12th next in Hotel Kilkenny. All welcome, stirrup cup at 7pm followed by dinner and dancing with music by Fiesta. It’s a black tie affair and tickets are €50 each. Contact Ger Clifford at 086 326 0015 for tickets.