IT seems only like yesterday since we hunted with Ger Withers from a meet at Liscarroll. As always he was at his professional best with the hounds he loved. When meeting Ger, be it for the first time or as an old friend, the first thing that struck you was his marvellous smile that would lighten the darkest room.

His natural enthusiasm was infectious as was his obvious good humour. No matter what the pressure of the day, he had a word for all and was never slow to peel off his horse to shake hands with and greet the visiting stranger.