[quote=āmanaboutdog, post: 509483ā]All dealings with the judiciary have been satisfactorily completed, and both sides parted amicably, full steam ahead for next years festivitiesā¦
Nearly time to be getting dogs into trainingā¦ HB, is it worth including Houdini on one of my fantasy coursing dockets?[/quote]
Dogs were put up on Walker yesterday, so its all systems go nowā¦
MAD, Houdiniās form will be posted here ahead of Fantasy deadlines.
New thread will be launched tomorrow after AGM.
You didnāt do a very good job of sorting us out with a dog for the coming year
I see a lovely piece about SMARK in last weeks Sporting Press. The more stuff thatās written about this great man the better.
Northās hare-coursing ban becomes permanent
17/08/2011 - 09:32:41
A permanent ban on hare-coursing events was introduced in the North today.
It is an offence to organise or attend a meeting or possess animals for that purpose.
The Northās Environment Minister Alex Attwood said: āHare-coursing events should not take place in a modern, progressive, civilised society. We all have a responsibility to protect our wildlife and certainly I want to do everything in my power to do that.
āWhile hare-coursing events in Northern Ireland have been prevented for a number of years on a temporary basis, the ban I am introducing is a permanent one and a positive step forward.ā
The ban is part of the Wildlife and Natural Environment Act which became law today. This legislation is the primary way of conserving the Northās threatened wildlife.
The Assembly voted for a permanent ban in June of last year under previous Environment Minister Edwin Poots.
Many MLAs spoke against the staging of coursing events where muzzled greyhounds race after a hare.
While injuries to hares declined sharply after the introduction of muzzles, coursing meetings have remained controversial in the North and have been the subject of a series of temporary bans since the measure was first introduced in 2004. Former Environment Minister Angela Smith supported the ban and it was upheld by the Northern Ireland High Court.
Opponents of the practice like the League Against Cruel Sports maintain that most people in the North support a ban. Advocates like the Countryside Alliance believe the number of hares has increased.
Mary Friel, the Leagueās Northern Ireland campaigner, said: āThe League Against Cruel Sports is delighted that the Northern Ireland Assembly has finally and permanently banned the barbaric sport of hare coursing.
āThis historic decision is a huge step forward in eradicating cruel blood sports and we look forward to the Assembly making more improvements to animal welfare such as banning the use of snares.ā[/left]
Only saw this now, I know yeah, We left it a bit late. This year will be a watching brief before we launch a blitzkrieg scattergun type attack on the 2013 Oaks. 
Ah sure the whole coursing crew are scattered to the four corners of the earth now anyways.
Did my bitch take from that leper you sent her to?
Yeah Iād say thereās a couple of lurchers in there anyway
Did we ever get that new thread? I canāt find it.
HB, Any final update for me before I seal the envelope on my Fantasy entry???
Serious cup to kick off proceedings in Kilflynn, Kyle Basil returning to the scene of his first triumph last season and joined by a plethora of other cup & TS winners.
Have been meaning to clear my schedule and book flight home for Clonmel, will do it tomorrow. 
Cant waitā¦ Best Cup in years in Kilflynnn.
Its going to be a vintage season.
I can report that Gortglas Houdini is ready for an Irish Cup assault and I have two real hopes for Derby and Oaks glory.
As most of my access here is now via iPhone, I havent got to a full preview done.
In summarry, Kilflynn have an unreal cup this weekend, all focus will be Kilpeacon, Gadget, Kyle, but Dodo Deal could rattle a few cages and Highland Hawk is one to watch this season, was one of the real unlucky ones last year. Call Her Now should piss the bitch stake.
My season will hopefully start in Ballinaboola nxt week with a Wallace Green bitch (ex InAllHerGlory) that is showing a small bit, the it will be Lougrea for Connaught Cup and EoinRua dog (ex Thanks Harriet) in TS. Had another dog pup but wont make the grade.
I must have been drunk posting the above as Sold The Dream obviously won in Kilflynn last year. Kyle Basil was rode in the QF or SF (cant rememeber now)
Iāll head back on Sunday for a look, before hitting Glin the following week, Could there be a Derby Pines / Kyle Ranger rematch in the Desmond Cup?
Any reports on the weekend action?
Glin Cup Draw:
[b] Tubbermartin Jim
Knockbrack Eoin
Shanavullen Pines
Mucky Eamonn
Gold Pine
Aghadown Martin
Chancey Eoin
Crafty Emporio
Shining Toby
Dodo deal
Castlemartyr Law
Tipoka
Shift Highlander
Liscahane fire
Tubbermartin Lad
Kyle Ranger
Gale force Wind
Master Mac Aroo
Ballyrock Eoin
Ashmore Turbo
Actimed
Killimer Matey
Blackeyed Sailor
City Terminator
Kerry Calling
Bellated Bounty
Captain Drew
Caesars Music
Critics Club
Cooga Blue boy
Derby Pines
Inch Harmony[/b]
Inthepub won the TS at Liscannor. Wouldnāt mind hearing some reports from some of the more knowledgeable posters who may or may not have been in attendanceā¦
All Age Bitch Draw:
[b] ALL AGE BITCH STAKE:
Oilean Lilo
Portenard Nine
Skellig Mania
Loughshore Blaze
Sudden Lilly
Missus Jingles
Central Model
Cherry Grove Meg
Party Flamingo
Marys Lady
Ballybrack Ali
Have We Six
Vintage Mucky
Why Tanyard Penny
Tanyard Kerry
Delightful Mark
Reserve
A Shift Queensland
B Lurgan Queen[/b]
Thanks Runt for posting the draw, much appreciated by the coursing fraternity on here.
A serious cup will draw massive crowds over the weekend.
There was top notch trials in Glin yesterday morning, the hares ran like stags, so a great weekend is in store.
If possible the cup in Glin is almost better than Kilflynnā¦, what a season this will be.
My season starts in Ballinaboola, New Ross on Sat when Kilara Milanie goes to slips, she is only 5 weeks in training, so 1 flag would be a bonus.
Has top trainer Pat Curtin any runners at Glin?
That cunt can FOAD
Ah lovely.