| Masters |
Vincent Shields Esq
Cross Street
Athenry
County Galway
Ireland |
 |
|
Morgan McElligot |
|
Friedrich Teroerde |
|
James Brown |
|
Jack Kirby |
| Huntsman |
Oliver Walsh |
| Kennels |
Flowerhill House
Killimor
Ballinasloe
County Galway
Ireland |
| Whippers-in |
Vincent Collins
Steven Walsh |
| Staff |
Kim Ides
Megan Evans |
| Chairman |
Michael Curley |
| Field Master |
John Morrisy |
| Secretary |
Orla Healy |
| Previous Master |
Eoghan Carroll |
| Country |
County Roscommon lies in the heart of
Ireland, between the Shannon and its lakes, Lough Ree, Lake Kilglass
and Lough Allen to the East and the river Suck to its West. The
country is mostly good, dry land with stone walls. The occasional
meet with banks, ditches and hedges. |
| History |
The County Roscommon Hunt was reformed
in the Summer of 1999. The idea to reform is credited to Michéal
Curley. Michéal, a native of Portumna used to own a farm close to
Flowerhill.
Due to career demands Michéal moved to Roscommon some years ago, but
continued to hunt with the East Galway Hunt. While hunting one day
he mentioned his interest in reforming the County Roscommon Hunt to
a man by the name of Morgan McElligot. Morgan recommended that
Michéal speak to Oliver Walsh in Flowerhill who had a pack of
hounds. These three men got together and invited Vincent Shields to
help organize the reformation.
A meeting was held in the Summer of 1999, a committee picked, roles
decided, and joint masters appointed. Vincent Shields, Morgan
McElligot and a third man (Eoghan Carroll) were the joint masters
appointed for the first season. Michéal Curley was appointed
chairman and Oliver Walsh Hunts Man and Master of the Hunt.
Today the County Roscommon Hunt is a hugely popular hunt by both
participants and land owners alike. Additional joint masters have
been appointed Bernie Rush, Jack Kirby, Fritz Tereorde and James
Brown. The hunt enjoys most of the county as we speak and new land
is continually opened.
This season brings additional meets on alternate Wednesdays.
Socially the meets are a great success. All meets start from a pub
and indeed finish back where they started! It is normal to see
riders and supporters getting to know each other better over drinks.
The days hunting is of course relived and in this case there is no
need to exaggerate the fun had and obstacles encountered. The hunt
ball is always sold out and generally lasts for 2 days. |
| Web site |
www.roscommonhunt.com |
|
information submitted by Patrick Teroerde; 26th
February 2006 |
