“IT was hot but so worth it!” was the comment of show secretary/organiser and South Munster Region chair Ana Hughes following Saturday’s final of the O’Brien’s midweek summer league at Ballindenisk.

“Riders didn’t even broach the idea of asking about jackets - not one person wore one - and I’m sure if they could have worn shorts and t-shirts they would have. There were definitely riders who left a bit redder than when they arrived.”