THE Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association ring at the National Hound Show has attracted entries from 19 registered packs of foxhounds. Staged at Stradbally Hall, Co Laois, by kind permission of the Cosby family on Sunday, July 1st, the main ring has over 530 hounds entered divided amongst 14 competitive classes.

Other Stradbally rings include those for Beagles and Harriers. Ireland’s own Kerry Beagles from the world famous Scarteen Hunt will be competing in this year’s Stradbally Harrier ring for the first time.