Big boost for point-to-points

The Irish Point to Point Handlers Association will welcome Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed to this Sunday’s meeting in Aghabullogue, where the benefits of the recent HRI budget allocation will be enjoyed.

The Handlers’ Association, set up to tackle the crisis in the point to point sector, worked with HRI CEO Brian Kavanagh to procure increased funding for the sector and the commitment of the HRI chief executive was not long in bearing fruit.

Gerry Kelleher, chairperson of the association, said: “Frankie Ward, Eugene O’Sullivan and I held an informal meeting with Minister Creed in Macroom back in July, and decided to set up the Irish Point-to-Point Handlers’ Association.