Munster Journal

24 August 1749

Kilmallock Races

  On Monday the eleventh of September next, will be run for on the Kilmallock Course, a five pound plate by any horse, mare or gelding that has never started for a plate or purse to the value of five pounds; each horse carrying ten stone weight bridle and saddle included.
  • On Tuesday the 12th a buck hunt in the morning and a saddle in the afternoon.
  • On Wednesday the 13th a pair of silver spurs and a silver mounted whip.
  • On Thursday the 14th a fox hunt in the morning and a saddle in the afternoon.
  • On Friday the 15th a five pound to be run by hunters that have never started before, each horse carrying twelve stone weight bridle and saddle included.
  The cattle for both plates to be entered with Francis LEE in Kilmallock, eight days before the first day of running. Articles at large to be seen at said LEE’s.

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