History

Reputedly the oldest pack in Ireland, though neighbouring Duhallow might dispute this claim. They go right back to the Tonson-Rye family of Rye Court in 1742. The eggshell blue of their hunt collars reputedly relates to Eliza, John Tonson-Rye’s wife, who chose it as the colour of her favourite ballgown. A dyed in the wool hunting man, John expanded the country and hunted three days a week thereafter for 28 seasons. It has been worn with pride by members in the intervening 282 years.