There are a few places in the world that seem to define the thrill of fox hunting. One of those places is the West coast of Ireland. The hunts are legendary: The Limerick, Black and Tans, Galway Blazers, Tipperary, Golden Vale, County Clare and Duhallow. All seem to revel in their great traditions and an occasional eccentric member. Now you can attend a hunt ball and enjoy the thrill of mixing socially with the members and masters of the hunt, as well as a great meal and plenty of Irish music and drink!
Your base will be the Dunraven Arms Hotel. This large but cozy hotel has everything to accommodate the fox hunting gentlemen or lady. Luxury rooms are equipped with private baths for a long soak after a day in the saddle.
The hunt balls are held in the large private dining room at the Dunraven. The dates for the balls in 2008 are: Saturday, January 5 - Stonehall Harriers Hunt Ball; Saturday January 19 – County Limerick Hunt Ball and on Saturday January 26 – Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball.
The Hunter's Bar at the Dunraven Arms Hotel has become the gathering place for members of several Irish hunts. Great stories of cunning foxes and brave horses fill the bar after the day is done. The Directors, Bryan and Louis Murphy, are fox hunters themselves, so your requests for a boxed lunch or a boot cleaning will not be a surprise to their excellent staff. If you want to brush up on your jumping or get a lesson on the etiquette of Irish hunting, it can be arranged. Novice fox hunting programs are also available.
Meeting Point: Shannon Airport.
Saddles: English.
Other Activities: Golfing, sight-seeing, and fishing.
Note: Rental car is recommended.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner each day,
- 2 days of training at Clonshire Equestrian Center
- 3 hunts
- Horse
- Tack
- Capping fee
- Instruction
- Tax.
Price Excludes:
- Transfers to/from hunts.
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