Clarification
ARISING from a recent article, The Irish Field is happy to clarify that there are two companies currently licensed in Ireland to process horsemeat for human consumption. These two EU-approved plants are Emerald Isle Foods (formerly B & F Meats Ltd), Co Kilkenny, which holds an equine and bovine licence, and Shannonside Foods, Straffan Horse Abattoir, Co Kildare, which holds an equine licence.
Ward Union tickets limited
IT is only three weeks to the ‘Party on the Hill’ at Bellewstown Racecourse on Thursday, July 4th from 5pm. The Ward Union Hunt will have a marquee filled with members and friends on the night.
Tickets are €60 per person which includes dinner, entry to track and entertainment or you can book a table for what promises to be a fun night out with friends while supporting the club.
Raffle prizes on the night include a weekend at the November 2019 Cheltenham meeting, overnight in the five-star Adare Manor. There will also be Brown Thomas vouchers for the best dressed Ward Union Hunt member, both lady and gent!
There are raffle tickets available from the office if members or supporters cannot attend on the evening just give the Ward Union office a call.
To book your seats or table at the Ward Union Hunt Marquee, just give a call to Allie on 01-8027620 or Jill at 086 6026940 or email to info@wardunionhunt.ie
Tickets are limited so get in early.
They will also be running a charity race at Bellewstown for the National Rehabilitation Hospital on Wednesday, August 28th and entries are now being taken. More details available on the night.
Visit www.wardunionhunt.ie or see the Facebook page Ward Union Hunt.
Killusty Pony Show
THE annual Killusty Pony Show, under the chairmanship of Pat Culligan, will be held on Saturday, July 6th next with a bumper schedule of 102 classes for horses, ponies and riders of all ages.
This year there is €100 prize for the winners in the show hunter not exceeding 158cm lightweight class and middleweight/heavyweight class and a €200 prize for the champion ridden horse.
In addition, this year’s show also hosts a qualifier for the Champion of Champions Youngstock 2019.The final will be held at the annual IPS Championship Show at Barnadown on August 17th next. This is a wonderful opportunity for all the youngstock exhibitors and breeders coming to Killusty.
As usual there are all the Killusty favourite classes, including non-competitive classes for the future stars, handy pony, cob classes, performance jumping, equitation jumping, side-saddle and working hunter. As the young handlers was very popular last year, there is two categories for the young handlers (7-12) and (13-17) this year. The hugely popular dog show will be held and the fancy dress fun which is always colourful and attracts an audience to culminate the day.
Donegal ISPCA birthday
THE new ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) opened its doors on June 20th 2018 and has already cared for 233 animals over the past 12 months.
ISPCA centre manager, Denise McCausland, said: “We’re pleased with how the first year at the centre has gone. It has been a busy 12 months caring for and rehabilitating 67 dogs and puppies, 144 cats and kittens, six ponies and donkeys and we have also helped various wildlife casualties including a swan, a duck and two hedgehogs. Some 140 animals have already been adopted from the centre, 59 animals are getting ready to start their new lives and we have more animals in our care undergoing treatment and rehabilitation.”
ISPCA Senior Inspector Kevin McGinley said: “The ISPCA Donegal ARC is the first animal rehabilitation centre of its kind in Donegal and has already helped so many animals. The majority of the animals I have rescued were victims of neglect and abuse and many others were injured and in need of veterinary care. Once they are brought into the centre they are cared for, rehabilitated and then responsibly rehomed.”
For information about volunteering and donations, please visit www.ispca.ie