Foxhounds Calendar

The beautiful Tipperary Foxhounds calendar for 2014 is now on sale. Also on sale are greetings cards (five in a pack). Either would make a great Christmas present. Both cost €10 (plus P&P). Call Wendy Donegan on 087-756-3653.

A rally call of horse owners

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Horse Care Ireland, a group of concerned horse owners, is calling on the Government to adopt a more practical approach to the introduction of passports and microchipping. The group is holding a rally of horse producers and stakeholders in an effort to rescue this crisis. The rally will take place at Auburn Lodge Hotel, Galway Road, Ennis on Saturday, 14 December at 7.30pm. For information, call 086-174-1197

Kilkenny Show jumpers

The South Leinster show jumping branch is having a Christmas charity gala night in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin in the Set Theatre, Langton’s, Kilkenny on Friday, 13 December at 8pm. A panel of show jumping personalities including Capt Con Power and Greg Broderick will discuss the fortunes of the equine industry. Tickets are €10 and children are free.