Waterford
Chronicle 30 December 1843
This meeting
came off on the 19th and 20th …over as sporting a country as any in the South
of Ireland (about half a mile from town), and was attended by the nobility,
gentry, and sporting characters of this and the surrounding counties. From
day-break on Tuesday morning, carriages, drags, and every other description of
vehicle…. A well secured and commodious Standhouse was erected on the ground,
which was crowded to excess. The amateur band of Dungarvan kindly afforded
their services… amongst the company we noticed – The Marquis of Waterford, and
Lord Ingestrie, whose presence afforded much satisfaction to the assembled
thousands, were loudly cheered each day… Sir Nugent Humble, Earl of Huntingdon,
Sir Robert Paul, John Power Gurteen, Captain Power, Queen’s Dragoon Guards,
Messrs Fyute, Prince Albert’s Hussars.
An ample supply of refreshments were provided at the
Stand-house by Miss Power of The Eagle Hotel. A ball and supper took place at
the Devonshire Arms…The supper was provided by Mrs McGrath, in her usual good
style. Mr Hamilton’s band attended, and dancing was kept up until morning.