ONE date for your diaries or phones is Sunday, October 14th when the annual Culmullin Cross-Country Chase takes place in aid of Culmullin National School, Co Meath.

Top local racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott took time out of his hectic schedule to attend the launch at the school and did a lively Q & A session with the pupils. Gordon happily signed autographs and posed for pictures with the schoolchildren.

The Culmullin Chase, which is now in its 20th year, is a well known ride out across the Meath countryside which takes place on Sunday, October 14th at 2pm.

There are groups to suit each level of riding from experienced cross-country jockeys, regular riding school riders down to lead rein ponies.