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New starting procedures announced for UK jumps racing
Irish Field Contributor
Further changes to the starting procedures for jumps racing will commence next week, with a visible “start area” set to be introduced
28 September 2026 News
NEWS: Amy Marnane appointed chairperson of BUCA
The Breeze-Up Consignors Association (BUCA) have announced the appointment of Amy Marnane of Bansha House Stables as its Chairperson
11 September 2026 Features
FEATURE: Encore for Back Again
The TIHA performance championships had champions, plaudits and tributes galore, as Susan Finnerty reports
HUNTING: Why hunting with dogs is humane
Equine vet and secretary of the Veterinary Association for Wildlife Management, Aoife Byrne, argues pursuit by another animal is part of normal daily life in the wild for a fox
4 September 2026 General
Changing landscapes and protecting tradition
Chairman of the Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association, Pat Hayes, discusses both the opportunity and responsibility of increasing new memberships
4 September 2026 General
Curragh gains Japan betting opportunity
World Pool returns to Irish Champions Festival and also extends to some new British Group 1 dates
7 August 2026 News
SHOWING: Lucky Dip strikes at Punchestown
PJ and Majella Glynn’s Crannaghmore Lucky Dip and Saoirse Hartley’s Ballinclare Silver Lady blazed the brightest at the IDHBA national show at Punchestown
17 July 2026 Reports
AROUND THE COUNTRY: Champions crowned in sunny Stradbally
The National Hound Show took place at Stradbally Hall recently, where the IMFA Chairman outlined strategies to secure the future of hunting
17 July 2026 Reports
AROUND THE COUNTRY: Packs prepare for National Championship
Hounds representing 11 different packs were displayed at the Meath Hunt Hound and Terrier Show in preparation for the National Hound Show in Stradbally
17 July 2026 Reports
NEWS: Bill defeated by community campaign
The IMFA welcomes the decision by Dail Eireann to reject the Bill seeking to prohibit regulated hare coursing, and thanks its members for the efforts through the campaign
10 July 2026 News
NEWS: Hound Show heads to Stradbally Hall
The Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association’s (IMFA) annual National Hound Show takes place on Sunday, July 5th, at Stradbally Hall,
26 June 2026 Reports
Andrew Coonan steps down from IJA after 35 years of service
Emmet McNamara takes over the role on an interim basis
26 June 2026 News