TOM McNamara from Craughwell in Co Galway received his colours as the new joint-master of the North Galway Foxhounds at the meet at Ashford Castle last week. Tom is a well known horse producer under the banner Horses in Ireland and shows horses at all the major horse shows.

He was joined at Ashford Castle by his daughters Maria and Tara, both looking very stylish mounted side saddle. Married to Anne, the couple also have a son Joe.