Ward Union win the Hunt Chase

Ward Union win the Hunt Chase

After a hotly contended Hunt Chase the Ward Union emerged victorious pipping the Wexford Foxhounds in the final. Photos from the Hunt Chase are being uploaded here: http://s2sphotos.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=22506

Dáil Protest

Dáil Protest

Photographs from today’s protest taking place during debate on the proposed Hunting Bill by Iain Nash (EquusPix). No report to follow as the result will speak plainly for itself.

RISE Protest against the proposed Animal Welfare Bill

RISE Protest against the proposed Animal Welfare Bill

Photographs taken by Iain Nash (EquusPix) of the RISE and Ward Union protest outside the Dail. RISE Protest  Thursday 24 May  (By Emma Lyons)  On Thursday 24 May between 150 and 200 pro-hunting supporters protested outside Leinster House at the proposed Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010, which aims to ban stag hunting with hounds in Ireland. [...]

Meath Hunter Trials will take place on Sunday 25th April

The Meath Hunter Trials, which had to be postponed due to wet conditions earlier this month, is now all set for Sunday 25th April.  This is a brand new Eugene O’Neill designed course at Brendan Ryan’s of Carlanstown, Kells, Co Meath.  All the usual classes will be held with a Special Prize for the Highest [...]

Kilkenny Foxhounds Indoor Hunting Festival

Kilkenny Foxhounds Indoor Hunting Festival Hosted by Goresbridge Horse Sales Ltd. Saturday March 20th 2010 @ 1.00pm Click here for full Schedule

Campaign against Irish hunting ban increased. RISE! Rural Ireland Says Enough!

Campaigning against an Irish hunting ban has been increased with the launch of website and online petition – Rural Ireland Says Enough (RISE). Launched by the Hunting Association of Ireland . Quote from the website: RISE! Rural Ireland Says Enough! is campaigning at national, regional and local level to mobilise public and political opinion in [...]