THE weather gods were far from kind to Robert and Sarah Jane Fagan on Monday at Mullingar International Show but the rain failed to dampen the spirits of those in attendance and more than €10,000 was raised for the North Westmeath Hospice at an auction held during a break in the Grand Prix.

With Paddy Dunican, fresh from a successful race meeting at Kilbeggan the previous day, wielding the gavel, bidding was competitive for all the 10 items for sale.