SCARTEEN have hit something of a purple patch of late and we felt a very special St Stephen’s Day from Knockcarron could not go unreported.

In the meantime, we had hounds here at our home, Friarstown Lodge, for a day which was more a fun day than anything else but, with loads of jumping, some hunting and hospitality thrown in, everyone had a most enjoyable day and, even with a few empty saddles, bookings are already being taken for next year.