THE Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association’s (IMFA) annual National Hound Show takes place on Sunday, July 5th, at Stradbally Hall, courtesy of the Cosby family.

This is the 25th year that the National Hound Show will welcome over 150 foxhounds from 16 registered packs representing each corner of the island of Ireland. In addition, the National Hound Show includes two further separate showing rings for packs registered with the Irish Masters of Beagles’ Association and the Irish Masters of Harriers’ Association.