Irish Masters of Beagles Association
THE CURRAGH FOOT BEAGLES
The hunt was founded in 1954 by Capts. Reg Alvey, Pat Reidy & Brian
McGurk all serving in Ceannt Bks.Curragh Camp and had its first
meet at the Jockey Hall Hotel on the edge of the Curragh on the 10th Oct 1954.
Since then it has hunted a country comprising of most of Co. Kildare with parts of Laois, West Wicklow & Carlow.
The Curragh Foot is the only Military pack on the Island and has its base in the Curragh Camp where its kennels has been for most of
its existance.
The hunt has had a number of Masters in its 52 years. These weremeet at the Jockey Hall Hotel on the edge of the Curragh on the 10th Oct 1954.
Since then it has hunted a country comprising of most of Co. Kildare with parts of Laois, West Wicklow & Carlow.
The Curragh Foot is the only Military pack on the Island and has its base in the Curragh Camp where its kennels has been for most of
its existance.
Capt.Reg Alvey, Col., Brian McGurk,
Comdt. Pat Reidy(1966-68), Lt.Col.Maxie McLoughlin (1968-70),
Col. Joe O'Sullivan (1971-96), Mr Pat Deasy (1996- 2006)
The present J.Masters are
Hon Sec: Phillip Donnelly phildonnelly73@yahoo.com
Huntsman: Derry Crowley MH.
Whippers-in: 2/Lt John Dicker; Mr Robert Hutchinson; Mr Jack Dempsey.
Meet: Sundays and occasional bye days at 1pm.
Subscription: family €60, individual €35. Cap: €5. Visitors welcome: €10.
St.Stephen's Day 2006
By tradition St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day in some countries) is a major day in the calendar of all hunts in Ireland.The Curragh Foot Beagles usually meet on the Curragh Plains on the day and this year was no exception.
Here are some images of the meet:
Collecting the Cap Discussing Tactics
Anne Crowley (Hon.Treas.) and Michael Neylon (Chairman) Philip Donnelly (Hon.Sec) & Derry Crowley (J.Master)
Some of the followers awaiting the Move Off The hounds are very anxious to go hunting!
Off to find the hare