THE campaign in the Southern Region starts tomorrow with the Duhallow Foxhounds’ meeting in Dromahane where the first three maidens, for four-year-old mares, four-year-old geldings and five-year-old geldings, are all being sponsored by Doncaster Bloodstock Sales.

While Mary Hickey takes entries for meetings in the region, Veronica Walsh is secretary for the Duhallow fixtures and, after a couple of years in the position, says it all runs like clockwork. “To be fair,” she states, “Pat and Bets Coleman, who own the land at Dromahane, are great. They have everything ready for us and we just arrive in there to hold the meeting. They’ll also help out with declarations and any other jobs when needed.”