Laois Hunt Point-to-Point, Stradbally, County Laois, Sunday 24 April 2011
Report by Emma Lyons The Laois Hunt’s first point-to-point of the season took place in Stradbally, County Laois on Easter Sunday. The fine weather we’ve enjoyed during the past few weeks necessitated those organizing the point-to-point to heavily water the course to ensure safe ground for the horses. Indeed, the right-handed course, situated in the [...]
Carlow Farmers’ Hunt Point-to-Point, Sunday 10 April
Carlow Farmers’ Hunt Point-to-Point, Borris House, Borris, County Carlow Sunday 10 April, 2011 Report by Emma Lyons. Borris House, home of the Kavanagh family, was the new point-to-point venue for the Carlow Farmers’ Hunt. The new location and the great weather drew a large crowd, with race cards selling out before the end of the [...]
Laois Hunt Point-to-Point, Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, County Laois Sunday 23 May 2010
Report by Emma Lyons On what must have been one of the hottest days thus far this year, the Laois Hunt held their second point-to-point race meeting of the 2009-10 season at the ever-popular and beautiful setting of the Stradbally Hall venue. The right-handed course was in good condition, reflecting the hard work and effort [...]