THE small village of Carrig was our Saturday venue for a meet of the historic Ormond Hounds. On the day, the meet had been conveniently located at the car park of Carrig/Riverstown GAA just off the main road. Carrig is about halfway between Borrioskane and Birr. While still in the North Riding of Tipperary, it is almost in the county of Offaly.

As we arrived at the car park, a hunt group led by treasurer Ann Ryan and assisted by Shane Dynan had a small hospitality area set up for all. Ann, who is a bank accountant in the Financial District, was up half the night as pastry chef, while Shane was in charge of producing a very decent punch. Sadly, the village no longer has a functioning pub.