The Golden Vale Foxhounds’ annual meet is located between Roscrea and Borris-in-Ossory.

Hunting is almost a religion in this part of Tipperary, with six packs of hounds all within easy reach of each other. With heavy rain having fallen, there were lakes where there never had been before and rivers swollen to bursting point, but this did not deter 50 or so riders gathering at Knock Inn.