Establishment of the Westmeath Hunt

Sir Richard Levinge

Portrait of photo of Sir Richard Levinge, the first Master of the Westmeath Hunt in 1854.

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Sir Richard Levinge
Out of copyright

Sir Richard Levinge

Portrait of photo of Sir Richard Levinge, the first Master of the Westmeath Hunt in 1854.

Out of copyright

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In 1854 a notice was issued to landowners in Westmeath that a pack of foxhounds had been purchased by Sir Richard Levinge, a committee was established and a subscription of £600 was raised, hence the Westmeath Hunt Club was established.