THE timing was perfect, the weather was perfect and the large number of hunts appearing at The Meath Foxhound Show on the day was an ideal outing prior to The National Hound Show in Stradbally next month, with 20 packs entered.

The show was superbly organised by the Henry brothers, Kenny who is the current huntsman and former huntsman John, assisted by whippers-in Barry Finnegan and Brian Black, with John Flood keeping the classes moving in the ring while at the same time keeping in touch with the outside world on his phone.