David Lalor, master of the Laois Foxhounds, organised both the logistics and a splendid layout of showing rings for the foxhounds, harriers and beagles.

The show has gone from strength to strength since its inception in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, in 1909. From Clonmel it moved to Clonshire in Co Limerick, then the RDS, and for the past 14 years, the hound breeding showcase has been held at Stradbally Hall.