NOEL Mullins, hunting correspondent with the Irish Horse World section of The Irish Field, will soon be reporting on the East Down Foxhounds having attended their meet at The Lakeside Inn near Downpatrick racecourse last Saturday.

New to the Mastership this year are former chairman Pat Turley, well-known for wearing many hats including that of Kingsfield Haylage and looking after the ground for the point-to-points and one-day events at Tyrella, and Donna Quail who served as honorary secretary to the hunt for many years.