THE Irish Masters of Foxhounds’ Association Ring at the National Hound Show has attracted entries from 16 registered packs of foxhounds. Staged at Stradbally Hall, Co Laois, by kind permission of the Cosby family, on Sunday, July 7th, the main ring has over 520 hounds entered divided among 14 competitive classes.

Other Stradbally rings include those for Beagles and Harriers. Ireland’s own Kerry Beagles from the world famous Scarteen Hunt will also be competing in the Stradbally Harrier ring.