PROVING popular among the younger generation and their families was the Ballymacad Foxhounds’ children’s meet, hosted at Nick and Alice Nugent’s Ballinlough Castle, Co Westmeath.There were approximately 60 ponies and young riders out on the day to take part and the event was a great success.

Charity trek

This weekend, the Ballymacads are hosting a Charity Trek in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. It is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 20th at Oldcastle at 1pm. Suitable for all levels, you can pre-enter or donate on www.itsplainsailing.com