Clonmel for the puppies, Limerick for the yuppies

“LIMERICK Racecourse is probably the only coursing venue in the country where you can come in your good clobber, and stay in it all day.

Everything is on dry ground, on concrete or tarmac outside, well sheltered with top-class catering facilities inside.”

So had promised Damien Delaney, secretary of the Co. Limerick Coursing Club, organisers of the JP McManus Irish Cup, which this weekend celebrates its centenary running.