EARLIER last week the rain was playing havoc with Borris Vocational School’s plans for the All-Ireland Inter-Schools Hunter Trials at the weekend, but fortunately the omens changed in time to have the ground in perfect condition on a glorious day.

The esteemed national committee have kept this competition running for over 30 years with different schools running it each year. This year, BVS, which is nestled under the viaduct in the picturesque town of Borris, Co Carlow, took the honours of hosting the prestigious event. Preparation started over six months ago with the setting up of the organising committee, the decision of a venue and sponsorship.