Prince Gero of Saxony calls on the Kildare Hunt not to damage his farm at Grangecon in Wicklow.
Fearing the damage that will be done to his farm and winter sown crops Prince Gero will not give permission for the Kildare Hunt to cross his land. The prince and his brother Prince Dedo are dependent upon tillage for their income.
For the last three years, the brothers have placed a notice in the Leinster Leader newspaper indicating that the hunt would not be allowed through their land.
Edward Pennyfeather, a member of the Kildare Hunt, says that the hunt only goes over land with the consent of the farmer.
If somebody says he does not want us across, I generally go and see him to find out what the trouble is.
Edward Pennyfeather says he has met with Prince Gero on a number of occasions throughout the years and explained their position.
I can't account for the fox. He may come across this way and if he does, the hounds will certainly follow him.
In 1963, the hunt passed over Prince Gero's land and the hunters apologised for any damage caused.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 16 December 1964. The reporter is Anne Binchy.
