Couples: 35 couple
Chairman: Mr. John Harold-
Cordangan
Tipperary,
Co. Tipperary
062-
Joint-
Joint-
Dalham Stud
Newmarket,
Suffolk,CB8 7BS
England
0044 7775 668888
Joint-
Hillside Farm
Lound Bourne,
Lincs PE10 OLJ
England
0044 1778 590214
Secretary: Mr. Richard Stapleton
Port Road
Garryspillane,
Co. Limerick
086-
Email: rstapo@iol.ie
Point-
Hazel Russell
Ballinalard
Co. Tipperary
062-
Hunter trials secretary:
Richard Ryan Kyle,
Co. Tipperary.
Tel: 087-
Whipper-
Country: Bank and ditch.
Meets: Tues. and Sat., 11.00am.
Visitors: By arrangement with Richard Power, Friarstown Lodge, Grange, Kilmallock,
Co. Limerick (061-
Sub: €500.
Cap: €30, , visitors €200.
Affiliated to: IMFHA
Information supplied by the Hunting Assoc. of Ireland
LINKS
Puppy Show 2009
The sun finally came out for our annual Puppy Show on Friday 21st August. A huge thank you to all our visitors who travelled from all over the country and to our volunteers and helpers. Our Judges for the evening were Seamus O’ Shea and Ger Withers.
Photos available to view on Catherine Power’s website.
HAI International Hunting Festival
Chris and Sprite in action in the Team Chase.
17 -
Opening Meet 2009
Scarteen Hunt, Tommy O’ Dwyer R.I.P.
Sunday 21st June 2009, 17:20
Tommy O’ Dwyer. 1934 – 2009. R.I.P.
Tommy passed away peacefully on the 28th May. Tommy came into the Scarteen Kennels
at the age 14 and never left. His father, Jack, was kennel huntsman before him. Hunting,
racing, greyhounds and the G.A.A. were his interests and his life. He won a junior
All-
Today’s celebrity culture doesn’t sit too well with those of us with some years behind us. When we were growing up heroes were real heroes with qualities that had more depth and sincerity than we might find nowadays. When we were growing up Tommy was our idol, our hero. Sincerity, integrity, dedication, loyalty and an inherent knowledge on hunting he would share and explain to those close to him. I came home from school one day with a rather poor end of year report. Dad called me in and the first thought that came to him has stayed with me. Why can’t you be
stayed with me. Why can’t you be more like Tommy. Work hard, play hard. Tommy has been such an example and inspiration to us all. The master of understatement.
Tommy’s loyalty to his family and many friends, to his hounds and to his horse was fundamental to his life. It was automatic and guaranteed. In return for his affection and respect, his hounds and his horse would perform to their limits. He had an empathy and feel for crossing country which will never be equalled .He knew every farmer, farm, ditch and bank in the country. He and PP Hogan were most probably the best horsemen to hounds ever born. After the best of hunts, Tommy’s horse would have hardly raised a sweat when all around him horses were spent.
His quiet way with hounds was exemplary. He could have hunted any pack in the country, and the offers were there. but chose to stay loyal to these lads. The twinkle in his eye and his smile will live with us always.
He taught us the value of trust and respect. Trust your hounds and trust your horse and trust those about you. You might get let down once but it doesn’t happen again. He had to carry me that season and ever since.
I got a text from someone on hearing the sad news. It read… you know there are hounds in Heaven…. I know they have to be Scarteen hounds and Tommy is with them.
To his wife, Annette, and his sons John and James we offer our sympathy.
C.R. (as published in “The Irish Field,” Saturday 20th June)
Hunt Race 2010
The Hunt Race took place in the sunshine on 27th February and was won by James Casey.
Garryspillane Gate Jumping and Charity Ride
A huge Thank You to Richard Stapleton and Co. and everyone who supported the recent Scarteen fundraiser and helped raise over €10,000. Follow the links below to see some footage of the action!
Video 1
Video 2
