Tag Archives: Ireland

Waterford Hunt

19 February 2013 Up early, Áine and I left New Ross and drove to Shirley O.’s in Waterford. Shirley was the Irish chaperone last year (2012) when the US had hosted. Knowing as many international hunters as she did, she … Continue reading

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Hound Exercise with Wexford Harriers

20 February 2013 All things considered, this post should really be known as ‘Hunting for Leprechauns.’ My hosts were very happy to show me around and teach me about old Irish things, especially traditions that were common in the countryside. … Continue reading

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Hack to the Bog

17 February 2013 While I had been very successful on the hunt the day before, my Irish hosts Àine, Derek, and Ciara still thought I should get more practice jumping drains. I agreed, mostly because I wouldn’t get the chance … Continue reading

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The Wexford Harriers

Saturday 16 February First off, to avoid any confusion, the Wexford Harriers are technically a pack of foxhounds by breed. To avoid land conflicts, however, they are registered as harriers and as such, should be hunting hare. If they happen … Continue reading

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