Killultagh Hunt

The Hunt Masters, Huntsman and members of the Killultagh Hunt will make a colourful spectacle at the National Countrysports Fair each day in Moira Demesne.  Based in Dundrod in the City of Lisburn, the hunt is one of the oldest in Ireland. 

The Hunt's unique scarlet, green and old-gold livery resulted from a series of amalgamations.  In 1832 the Killultagh Hunt, using the scarlet livery of the staghounds amalgamated with the Old Rock Harriers whose livery was dark green. Later, the Hunt joined forces with the Earl of Chichester's private pack, introducing the old-gold into the livery.

Tynan & Armagh Harriers The Tynan & Armagh Harriers make their second visit to the National Countrysports Fair this year where they will be based on the Countryside Alliance Ireland's stand on both days.  Sir James Stronge was the founding father of this hunt which traces its roots back to 1895 when the Tynan Harriers were formed.  In 1922 they amalgamated with the nearby Armagh Harriers who were located just six miles away fro Tynan in the south of C. Armagh.  While based in Northern Ireland, this hunt's grounds extend into the Republic of Ireland, primarily in Co. Monaghan. Members of the Tynan & Armagh hunt will be available on the CAI stand on both days to discuss aspects of their work and sport in the County.

Sunnyland Beagles Beagling involves the huntsmen and the hunt officers following their hounds on foot.  The original quarry hunted was hares hence the absence of horses when beagling.  The Sunnyland Beagle pack is a regular visitor to the National Countrysports Fair where they will exhibit both on the CAI stand and in the arenas at the fair. Huntsman, John Shaw Brown, will be in charge of the back accompanied by his whippers-in. This hunt was formed in 1915 and meets in north and mid Down with occasional meets further afield.