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JINGLE BELLS --- JINGLE BELLS BIG CHRISTMAS SHOW Mid and East Antrim Working Dog Club first Christmas Show Sunday 16th of December 18 . Classes for lurchers Terriers and Whippets Venue : BALLEE PLAYING FIELDS, Ballee Road West, Ballymena, Co Antrim BT42 2HS Whippet classes as follows Whippet pup Whippet dog Whippet bitch Working whippet Racing whippet Veteran whippet dogs over 6year old Pairs Champion whippet between 2-5 Whippet Judge Mark Mc Callion Lurcher classes Lurcher pup Smooth dog/bitch Rough dog/bitch Lamping Collie cross Bull cross Coursing Veteran dogs over 6year old Champion lurcher between 2-8 Terrier Classes Terrier Classes Any terrier pup Russell dog or bitch Patterdale dog or bitch LakeLand dog or bitch Working dog or bitch Cross breed dog or bitch Veteran dog or bitch over 6year old Champion Terrier between 2-7 Terrier Judge : Seamus Erwin Children Handling Class If the weather is not frosty there will be a few races U21" U23" Overs Whippets pure bred only Bull Cross( anything with a heavy set no light bulls will be accepted in this) All dogs will be muzzled Any more info required contact by pm Chontelle Mc Meekan or Shane Johnston on Facebook Margaret Mc Stay

Armagh Sporting Dog Supreme Bends Racing Championships and Showing Sunday 4th November 18. Situated in the shadow of the rippling waters of Lough Neagh, lies the now famous Feabridge Racing Track at Coalisland. This haven of history was the venue for Armagh Sporting Dog Supreme Bends Racing Championships and Showing Sunday 4thNovember 18. And what a day of fun, frolics, good humour and friendship that was. The night before the show, the heavens opened and the rain lashed down all night , but as a new day dawned on Feaghbridge , there was not a drop of rain in sight and the ground was in good condition. A good turnout was expected and we certainly were not disappointed. From ten o clock onwards cars and trailers began to converge on the car park at Feaghbridge, all loaded with dogs and families in tow. It was an experience and a first for me, to watch all dogs been weighed before racing and placed to run according to their weight. I must say I was very impressed with the routine, and may be worth thinking about for future racing days. Seemed very fair to me. Some folk travelled long distances to be part of this sporting event. Gary Farmer and Geraint Kelly Woolcock travelled from England and Liam and Conor Nolan from Roscrea in County Tipperary. Before Liam went home he gave me a handful of tickets for the Raffle. This certainly put a smile on my husband Johns face. The Raffle is always the highlight of his day. Thank you Liam for your kindness. I won a nice bottle of red wine with your tickets and thank you for your generosity. Kieran Neeson from Donegal was back in action again showing and racing his dogs after his motor bike accident. Kieran is making steady progress back to health. Great to see you on the move again Kieran, and I enjoyed the catch up. The Racing commenced at approximately 12noon followed by Showing. Here are Results from the Northern Ireland Supreme Bends Championships 2018 Pedigree Whippet Bitch- Suzanne Addis with Poppy Pedigree Whippet Dog- Barry Chambers with Alfie Under 25lb Champion Claire Smith /Darren Smith with That's Andy Under 35lb Champion Geraint Kelly Woolcockwith Serin Under 45lb Champion Michael Clemmit with Jump The Gun Under 55lb Champion Geraint Kelly Woolcock with Blue No Limit Champion Michelle Raffertywith Sally Hairy Dogs Conor Nolan /Liam Nolan with Prince Bull Cross Kirsty Jane Harpur and Peter Pyper with Regal Novice Small Dog Billy Kerry with Snowball Novice Overs Dead Heat Lisa Beggs with Joker and Geraint Kelly Woolcock with Rocky Supreme Bends Championship Veterns Cup Susan Mc Cann with Bella Showing Results Childrens Handling Class 1/ Meghan Tucker with Tia 2/ Brooke Rafferty with Red 3/ Mason Thompson with Prydz All of these little people in the class were winners. It was so nice to see the smiles on their little faces. Well done to all, you made your parents very proud. Some sleepy heads on Sunday night. Ladies Handling Class Carol Ann Brown with Suki Gents Handling Class Barry Reavey with Sky Whippet Bitch Suzanne Addis with Poppy Whippet Dog Dean Spence with Rinty Whippet Pup Colin Tucker with Cooper Lurcher Pup Leigh Thompson with Jett U 24 Smooth Michelle Rafferty with Viper. Over 24 Lisa Beggs with Joker Bull x Lisa Beggs Cirez. Working Class Charlene Rafferty with Shifter Hairy Lurcher Leigh Thompson with Thor Champion Lurcher Lisa Beggs with Joker Champion Whippet Colin Tucker with Cooper Champion Veteran Susan Mc Cann with Bella Pure Bred Greyhound Michelle Rafferty with Tinga Ling Congratulations to all above winners and well done. As the shades of night started falling and the air became icy, with racing and showing over, we headed back to the club house, where James O Neill had stoked up a well lit hearth fire. Some liquid beverages were consumed along with some good conversation around the open fire. And Finally, Fiona has asked me to thank her sponsors: Ben Wagstaff and Kirsty Brunt /Joe Leonard/Charlene Martin/Susan Mc Cann/Simon Irwin and Kieran Young, for their generosity and support to her show. A special word of thanks to Claire and Darren Smith for judging, and also for their help and expertise with the very successful bends racing. And Finally, Finally, what can I say about this young lady. Yes I have left this accolade for you Fiona Devlin. Along with your partner Conor Mc Cormack you put your heart and soul into this show and raceday and pulled it off 100%. You ventured down the road of weighing for racing with meticulous planning and proved a roaring success. The feed back has been glorious in every sense of the word. Your show was a credit to you. Simply the Best. Thank you for another very enjoyable show and raceday and we look forward to more of the same in 2019. Margaret Mc Stay

SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER SUPREME BENDS CHAMPIONSHIPS WHOO HOOEY BIG DAY, AND COUNTDOWN TO THIS SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER AT FEAGHBRIDGE COALISLAND, CO TYRONE FOR YOUR SAT NAV THE POST CODE IS : BT71 4QZ COME ALONG AND ENJOY A GREAT DAYS RACING AND SOME SHOWING. A DAY NOT TO BE MISSED. ARMAGH SPORTING DOG CLUB IS HAVING THE: NORTHERN IRELAND SUPREME BENDS CHAMPIOMSHIPS 2018 THIS SUNDAY 4th NOVEMBER 18. ARMAGH SPORTING DOG CLUB WILL BE HOSTING THE NORTHERN IRELAND SUPREME BENDS 2018 RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS AT FEAGHBRIDGE TRACK, COALISLAND, Co Tyrone ON SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER18 ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE TAKEN BETWEEN 10.00AM AND 11.00AM Also there will be show classes, but just for Whippets and Lurchers, and the usual handling classes. Fiona is going all out with beautiful Rossettes, Presentation Jackets and Cups at this event.. EXTRA SHOWING CLASSES FOR PETS 1/ CHILDRENS HANDLING 2/ LADIES HANDLING 3/ GENTS HANDLING 4/ PURE BRED GREYHOUNDS 5/ ANY BREED FUN CLASS 6/ ANY UNPLACED DOG AT THIS EVENT ANY QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT FIONA DEVLIN ON 07849 980840 Armagh Sporting Dog Club 27 October at 12:59 · ANY QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT FIONA DEVLIN ON 07849 980840

***WHO0 HOO***** 2 BIG SPORTING EVENTS STILL TO COME IN 2018 SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER SUPREME BENDS CHAMPIONSHIPS ARMAGH SPORTING DOG CLUB WILL BE HOSTING THE NORTHERN IRELAND SUPREME BENDS 2018 RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS AT FEAGHBRIDGE TRACK, COALISLAND, Co Tyrone ON SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER18 ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE TAKEN BETWEEN 10.00AM AND 11.00AM Also there will be show classes, but just for Whippets and Lurchers, and the usual handling classes. Fiona is going all out with beautiful Rossettes, Presentation Jackets and Cups at this event.. ANY QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT FIONA DEVLIN ON 01849 980840 SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2018 CHRISTMAS SHOW MID AND EAST ANTRIM WORKING DOG CLUB WILL BE HOLDING A CHRISTMAS SHOW FOR LURCHERS/TERRRIER AND WHIPPETS ON SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER 18, AT BALLEE PLAYING FIELDS, BALLYMENA, Co Antrim. FULL DETAILS LATER. ***TO BIG EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED***

My New Dog Show/Racedays/Game Fairs list for 2019. Updated 12.9.18 at 1.45pm ( I WILL KEEP ADDING DATES AS THEY COME IN.) Sunday 7th April 19 Carlow Charity Dog Show and Race Day(Details Later ) Sunday 14th April 19 LAOIS Lurcher, Terrier, and Whippet Club Dog Show and Race Day in Abbeyleix. (Brian Gradys Show) Sunday 21stApril 19 21st of April, Killure, Working Terrier and Lurcher club Dog Show (Jade Dunphys Show) Sunday 28th April 19 Armagh Sporting Dog Charity Show (Fiona Devlins Show ) Sunday 5thMay 19 Dublin Working Terrier Club(DWTC) will hold their show on Sunday 5th May. Full details later Sunday 5thMay 19 Rockview Harriers Annual Working Terrier, Lurcher and Hound Show on Sunday May 5th 2019, at Seven houses Coursing Ground, Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny Sunday 12th May 19 Sunday 12 May, Mourne Lurcher and Terrier Charity show. Venue and other details will be posted later. This show will run as it always has with its own rules and under no other clubs rules or influence . Just a good day out for a good charity Sunday 12th May 19 The Golden Vale Foxhounds Dog Show 12th May 2019 at Clonakenny, Roscrea, Co Tipperary. Saturday 25thMay 19 NI Countrysports Fair at Scarvagh House. More details will be posted nearer to show. Sunday 26thMay 19 NI Countrysports Fair at Scarvagh House. More details will be posted nearer to show. Saturday 15th June 19 "Major Show Details next week" Sunday 16th June 19 "Major Show Details next week" Saturday 29th June 19 Irish Game and Country Fair Shanes Castle, Co Antrim Sunday 30th June 19 Irish Game and Country Fair Shanes Castle, Co Antrim Sunday 7th July 19 Kiltrough Lurchers Show Sunday 7th July Sunday 14thJuly 19 Working Terrier Show (Kevin Maguires Show) Sunday 25th August 19 Mickey Quinns Bumper Charity Dog Show and Raceday, Sunday 25th August 19. Full details later. Margaret Mc Stay

I AM STARTING MY NEW DOG SHOW/ RACEDAY AND GAME FAIR LIST FOR 2019, SO HURRY UP AND GET YOUR DATES IN FOR 2019. Regards Margaret Mc Stay

Mickey Quinns Charity Champion of Champions Dog Show and Race Day Sunday 19thAugust 18 Located in the lap of Orchard Country and surrounded by a patchwork of apple orchards and green fields lies the prestigious Anaghmore Race track. This was the venue for Mickey Quinns Charity Champion of Champions Dog Show and Race Day in aid of Autism Sunday 19thAugust 2018. This show was well supported from North and South of the border. From early morning dogs, trailers, children, and families began to arrive with one thing in mind, to be part of this worthy charity dog show in aid of Autism and go home with a nice trophy for winning The Champion of Champions and qualify for Shanes Castle 2019. The weather was kind to us and kept up well, with just a few spots of rain early in the day. The show got under way at approx 12.30. Here are the Overall Showing Results. Childrens Handling Class : Judge Margaret Mc Stay Well done to Brooke Rafferty, the very worthy winner of the childrens handling class. It was nice to see so many children taking part in the showing. Keep up the good work. You are the show organisers and competition winners of tomorrow, and you will keep the sport going long after we all have gone way beyond the rainbow bridge. Mickey Quinn had a beautiful shield for the winner Brooke Rafferty, and every single child in the ring also went home with a lovely trophy for taking part. Well done to all. Here are the results of the Showing : Ladies Handling Class Lisa Beggs with Joker ( Judged by : Mr Aj Titterington) Gents Handling Class Billy Kerry with Snowball ( Judged by: A lady from the Autism Society) Albert Titterington awarded everybody in the ring that took part in the ladies and Gents handling classes a free ticket for Shanes Castle 2019. What a nice gesture. Champion Terrier Terry Crossen with Teddy Reserve Niall O Cloghan with Buddy Champion Whippet Fiona Devlin with Mick Reserve Billy Kerry with Snowball Champion Strong Dog Davy Boyd with Buck Alec Reserve Charlene Martin with Rohan Champion Lurcher Neil Pinkerton with Ben Reserve Danny Maxwell with Blue Champion Puppy Terry Crossen with Ellie Reserve Simon Irwin with Chicko Overall Champion and Best in Show Neil Pinkerton with Ben Reserve Fiona Devlin with Mick **Champion of Champions Lurcher 2018 Judged By : Stephen Mc Gonigal Fiona Devlin with Musty Reserve Maurice Mc Dowell with Poacher **Champion of Champions Terrier 2018 : Judged by Tom Barry Martin Mc Donald with Toker Reserve Terry Crossen with Teddy **Champion of Champions Whippet 2018 (Judged By : Albertj Titterington ) Dean Spence with Rinty Reserve Fiona Devlin with Mick Some Racing Results Bull Cross Champion. Dylan Doran with Buster. Mick the Miller Ned Kane with Scooter Reserve Ned Kane with Fonk Under 22 Paddy Mc Grath with Amber Over 23 Michael Mc Grath with Tucker and Master Mc Grath qualifier Under 23 Paddy Mc Grath with Pepsi A Big Congratulations to all above winners. There was a very poignant and sad moment at Sundays show, when the partner and brother of the late Declan Jordan, an avid whippet man, donated and presented a Shield to the Champion Whippet winner Fiona Devlin in memory of Declan who passed away as result of a motorbike accident a few months ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with his partner and family at this very sad time in their lives. Very soon it was raffle time and always guaranteed to generate a flurry of excitement around the place. Some happy campers going home from there. And Finally, what this show was all about. Autism changes the way people communicate and experience the world around them. Every autistic person is different. Some are able to learn, live and work independently but many have learning differences or co-occurring health conditions that require specialist support. Mickey Quinn from lurgan set out last Sunday, with the support of the good people of the Canine Community to raise funds to help make life a little more comfortable in some small way, by raising funds from the proceeds of his charity dog show for people suffering from Autism. And this Mickey done in big measure, along with Tom Barry, Michael Quinn junior, and a brilliant back up team, by raising £1450, and was handed over to the Autism Society on the day in full view of everybody at the show. Mickey, what an achievement, and what a substantial amount of money to raise from the large turnout at your charity show. Well done Mickey and your backup team. You all done a wonderful job honest and true. And Finally, A big thank you to the judges on the day. Your judging was impeccable and carried out with precision and fairness. With so many dogs in each class, a hard days work was carried out by all and a job well done. It was nice to see the King of the Castle himself Albertj Titterington at the show and on the judging panel on Sunday. Albert is a true sportsman and supports so many shows North and South of the border during the year. At this stage Mickey Quinn would like me to thank all the sponsors who contributed to the success of his show, you know who you are. Your sponsorship was so much appreciated. And Finally, Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank Mickey Quinn, Tom Barry and Michael Quinn junior for a great days enjoyment, and a brilliant show day. I know you and your team have been working tirelessly behind the scenes for weeks now, just to make last Sunday a successful and enjoyable day out for everyone. Without your hard work and dedication none of this would happen. It is also nice to know that Autism Society will benefit from your input and hard graft. A great day and a great show, and I am already looking forward to next years Charity Show and your Race Day. This was a truly brilliant Championship Dog Show, a great family day out, and a day to remember. Well done Mickey and team. Margaret Mc Stay LikeShow More Reactions

****ROLE UP ----ROLE UP TO: **** TOMORROW SUNDAY. THE BIGGEST SHOW OF THE YEAR 2018, AND IT IS FOR CHARITY. PROCEEDS FROM THIS SHOW WILL BE HANDED OVER ON THE DAY TO THE AUTISM SOCIETY WHO WILL BE THERE IN THE CROWD.*** THERE WILL BE A LADY AND GENTS HANDLING CLASS. ***ALSO CHILDRENS HANDLING CLASS, AND EVERY CHILD WILL LEAVE THE RING WITH A TROPHY AND THE WINNING CHILD WILL RECEIVE A BEAUTIFUL PLAQUE*** ***BOW WOW WOW --- BARK BARK*** COME ON DOWN TO THE ORCHARD COUNTY FOR THE BIGGEST SHOW OF THE YEAR. 2018 CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Of IRELAND – A charity event in aid of AUTISM Initiatives Northern Ireland organised by Micky Quinn. SUNDAY 19th of AUGUST 2018 ANNAGHMORE RACE TRACK, 52 DERRYCOOSE ROAD, ANNAGHMORE, CO ARMAGH BT62 1LY If your dog has been Champion or Res Champion at ANY show in Ireland during 2018 you qualify for a chance to win the 2018 Champion of Champions Of Ireland Terrier, Lurcher or Whippet titles. And if your dog hasn’t yet qualified you have still a chance to qualify for the grand championship final at the show which will take place before the finals. TERRIERS Terrier Pups Russell Dog or Bitch Patterdale Dog or Bitch Lakeland Dog or Bitch Working Class Crossbreed Terrier Pairs Champion Terrier LURCHERS Lurcher Pups Smooth under 23 Smooth over 23 Rough under 23 Rough over 23 Bull Cross Fox Class Collie Class Lamping Class Pairs Champion Lurcher WHIPPETS 1. Whippet Pups 2. Whippet Dog 3. Whippet Bitch 4. Working Whippet 5. Whippet Pairs Champion Whippet STRONG DOGS 1. Strong Dog Pups 2. Staff Dog 3. Staff Bitch 4. English Bull 5. Wheatens 6. Any Other Variety. Champion Strong Dog CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE SHOW CLASSES 1. 2018 Champion of Champions Terrier – Ch and Res Ch from all the terrier classes above AND Champions & Res Champions from any show during 2018. 2. 2. 2018 Champion of Champions Lurcher – Ch and Res Ch from the Lurcher classes above AND Champions & Res Champions from any show during 2018. 3. 2018 Champion of Champions Whippet – Ch and Res Ch from the whippet classes above AND Champions & Res Champions from any show during 2018 Champion & Reserve Champions in each breed to qualify for the 2019 Game Fair Five Nations championships. Vintage trophies sponsored by the GREAT GAME FAIRS of IRELAND. 4. 2018 Champion of Champion Puppy Championships CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE RACING 1. 2018 Elite over 23” Champion of Champions Lurcher also Master McGrath qualifier two to qualify. 2. 2018 Elite Under 23” Champion of Champions Lurcher also Master McGrath qualifier two to qualify. 3. 2018 Rough Coated Dog Champion of Champions Lurcher plus Mick the Miller qualifier- two ‘Hairy’ dogs to qualify. 4. 2018 Bull Breeds Champion of Champions Lurcher plus qualifier for new Game Fair Championships – four to qualify. 5. 2018 Under 22" Racing Champion of Champions Lurcher plus qualifier for new Game Fair Champinships - four to qualify. 5. 2018 Whippet Racing Champion of Champions Coats sponsored by The Great Game Fairs of Ireland in association with Jaydee Coats Qualifying caps for Master McGrath & Mick the Miller qualifiers. Margaret Mc Stay Albert Titterington‪ ‬‬ We are very happy to support Micky's event for a very worthwhile charity Many families including our own work with children who have autism. ‬ ‪We are providing quality antique trophies to be kept by the owners of the three 2018 Show Champion of Champions and in association with Janet Duke coats for the racing winners. We are also sponsoring dog food prizes in association with Feedwell Dog Food. ‬‬ ‪This should be a superb 'end of season' event which deserves your support.‬‬ THE JUDGES for MICKY QUINNS 2018 CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS of IRELAND CHARITY SHOW in AID of AUTISM INITIATIVES NI :‬‬‬ ‪LURCHER CLASSES : EUGENE BARRY‬‬ ‪TERRIER CLASSES : JAMES TOAL‬‬ ‪WHIPPET CLASSES: MICHAEL QUINN JNR‬‬ ‪2018 LURCHER CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS IRELAND : STEVEN MCGONIGAL ‬‬ ‪2018 TERRIER CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS IRELAND : TOM BARRY‬‬ ‪2018 WHIPPET CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS IRELAND : ALBERT TITTERINGTON‬‬ ‪SUNDAY 19th of AUGUST 2018 ANNAGHMORE RACE TRACK, 52 DERRYCOOSE ROAD,‬‬ ‪ANNAGHMORE, CO ARMAGH BT62 1LY‬‬ ‪ GATES OPEN : 10.00 AM SHARP‬‬ ***SHOWING STARTING AT 12.00 NOON SHARP, FOLLOWED BY THE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND THEN RACING WILL FOLLOW AFTER THE CHAMPIONSHIP ( ALL IN THAT ORDER )*** Margaret Mc Stay LikeShow More Reactions

Tully Castle Dog Show Saturday 11thAugust 18 Tully Castle lies on the hill overlooking the west shore of Lower Lough Erne, with the waters edge flapping around the perimeter of the Castle grounds. This impressive Castle is the remains of a fortified house and bawn, and is set on beautiful Tully Point. This beautiful backdrop was the venue for Tully Castle Festival and Dog Show Saturday 11thAugust 18. The weather was very kind to us all day, and as the Churchill Brass Band played in the background, this added to the atmosphere and enjoyment of the Festival. There was a nice crowd of people there, all out for a days enjoyment among family and friends. The Festival commenced at 1.00pm, and very soon the grounds of the Castle had filled up with young and old, all out enjoying the fun and frolics of this annual festival. There was Bouncy Castles for the children, and many stands for the grown ups to browse around and take some bargains home. The Dog Show began at 2.00pm. Here are the showing Results. Overall Champion Terrier Paul Elliott with Susie Overall Champion Lurcher Maurice Mc Dowell with Poacher Reserve Chontelle Mc Meekan with Grey. Overall Champion Whippet Fiona Devlin with Mick Overall Champion Gun Dog Niall O Cloghan with Grouse Best Local Dog Paul Elliott with Susie Overall Supreme Champion and Best in Show Maurice Mc Dowell with Poacher Reserve Supreme Champion Fiona Devlin with Mick A Big Congratulations to all above winners and well done, and a big thank you to the Lord Mayor for presenting the Championship prizes on the day. I must not forget the lady of the day. Yes Norma Heap on the PA system. Norma, in your own very special way, you kept us all well informed of the ring classes and the winners. Thank you for that Norma, everything went without a hitch. A few very important ladies who helped in and out of the ring : Nicola Heap/Sue Hogg/Florence Corrigan and Carol Robinson. You all done a wonderful job ladies and it was a pleasure for John and Myself to work along side you all. And Finally, Finally, a special word of thanks to Scott Fallis and Wesley Scott, and your brilliant back up team. I know a lot of hard graft and sleepless nights went into organising this very successful Festival and Dog Show. Scott, Wesley, and team without your input and organisational skills, this day would not of been possible. We really enjoyed the show and the beauty of Tully Castle” and many thanks for the memories again this year. Already looking forward to next years Festival and Dog Show. Margaret Mc Stay

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Sporting Whippet Club NI Dog Show and Race Day Sunday 5THAugust 18. Sitting on the outskirts of the bustling town of Ballymena is Ballee Playing Fields. This superb location with its well maintained lawns was the venue for the 4th Sporting Whippet Club NI Sunday the 5thAugust 18. As the sun broke through the clouds, it was evident another great day was on the cards for the Sporting Whippet Club NI. From 10.30am onwards the good canine folk, both from inside and outside the whippet club began arriving in the field, all kitted out for another good day of racing and showing. And that was what was delivered on the day. The childrens slipping race was a big attraction on Sunday, and really brought out the umph in these young slippers. Our young sporting girls and boys are our Country Sports people of tomorrow, so let them walk in our footsteps, if only for a little while. And taking those steps, they certainly showed the grown ups how to slip a dog. The racing heats started at approximately 12.00pm, followed by the showing, with the finals ran after the showing. Here are the Results from the show. Showing Results Childrens Handling Class Judge : Margaret Mc Stay 1st Cormac Mc Killion with Diff 2nd Abbie Fyffe with Bindy 3rd Conghal Burke with Lilly **Show Judge for the Day : Lisa Dumigan** Baby Puppy 1st Nicky Fyffe with Bindy 2nd Janet Duke with Elliot 3rd Colin Tucker with Cooper Whippet Dog 1st Janet Duke with Oscar 2nd John Mc Stay with Jack 3rd Dean Spence with Rinty Whippet Bitch 1st Davy Fyffe with Roxie 2nd Tracy Gill with Scarlet 3rd Margaret Mc Stay with PIP Racing Whippet 1st Janet Duke with Oscar Veteran Whippet 1st Tracy Gill with Finlay Whippet Pairs John Mc Stay with Jack and Jill 2nd Megan Tucker with Cooper and Bindy 3rd Tracy Gill with Scarlet and Finlay **Best in Show went to Davy Fyffe with Roxie **Reserve Best in Show went to Janet Duke an Oscar Racing Results KC Race Grade C 1st Dean Spence with Rinty KC Grade B 1st John Mc Stay with PIP 2nd Lisa Dumigan with Frankie KC Grade A 1st Janet Duke with Oscar 2nd Gabriel Frank with Dash 3rd Dean Spence with Posey KC Veteran Race 1st Tracy Gill with Finlay 2nd Paul Morrison with Sonny Non KC Race 1st Granny Fyffe with Roxie 2nd Sean Burke with Lilly Best Race of the Day was the Children's Slip : Joint First Abbie Fyffe and Conghal Burke 2nd Jack ( Dident get Name ) 3rd Lily (Didn't get her name either) Get them in practice for next Sporting Whippet Club NI on the 26th of August 18 And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank our Judge of the day on Sunday, Lisa Dumigan for a duty well done. Judging is a difficult job at any time, but you carried out your remit with due care and attention. Many thanks Lisa for that. And Finally, Finally, we had a lovely day on Sunday, and another memorable day in Ballymena. Thank you for coming out and supporting “The Sporting Whippet Club NI” and look forward to seeing you all back again, along with your friends and their whippets who have not made their way to Ballymena yet. **Next Sporting Whippet Club NI Show and Race day at Ballee Playing Fields, Ballymena will be on Sunday 26thAugust for our 5thshow of the year.** Don’t you forget now. Margaret Mc Stay ·

Gene Gallaghers Dog Show and Race Day at Sligo Agricultural Show, Grange, Co Sligo Saturday 4thAugust 18. Located in the scenic valley between Ben Bulben mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, lies the village of Grange, Co Sligo. This was the venue for Gene Gallaghers Dog Show and Race Day Saturday 4thAugust 18. As we arrived early, with the dog show being part of the Agriculture Show, we had time for a walk through the stands and soak up the Carnival buzz that was ozzing out across the Sligo Countryside. The craic and the banter was brilliant, and the atmosphere was electric. Every Agricultural animal you could mention was on show. Cows, sheep, horses, various stands, water bubbles, bouncy Castles, water slides for the children, and many more attractions on offer to many to mention. Time passes so quickly, it was soon time to head back to the dog show on site. Although the crowd was small, there was a good turnout of dogs, especially in the Terrier ring. Racing started at 12.30 followed by the showing. Here are some Racing Results : Whippets 1/John Mc Stay with PIP 2/Colin Maguire with Sally Over 23 1/Billy and Kirsty Harpur with Joker and also winner of the Master Mc Grath 2/Billy and Kirsty Harpur with Regal Mick The Miller 1/Barry Holland with Bell 2/Barry Holland with Snowy ***Showing Results*** ***Champion PUP George Gott with Elvis ***Overall Champion Whippet Colin Maguire with Sally Reserve Champion Margaret Mc Stay with PIP ***Overall Champion Lurcher Kirsty Harpur with Regal Reserve Champion Niall O Cloghan with Sally ***Overall Champion Terrier Terence Mc Laughlin with Woody Reserve Champion Billy Craig with Hanratty ( Handled by Chontelle Mc Meekan ) ***Overall Champion and Best in Show Terence Mc Laughlin with Woody A Big Congratulations to Terence, and all above winners. And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges on the day for a job well done. Phil Owens Whippets and Lurchers /Terrier Judge. Judging is not an easy job at any time, but you carried out your duties very fair. Some lovely photographs of the day on my time line at the moment. And Finally, Finally, I would like to thank Gene Gallagher and his back up team for another very enjoyable dog show. You made Saturday a most special and enjoyable day for all the good Canine folk in and out of the show ring. We really enjoyed every moment of it Gene, and look forward to more of the same next year. Margaret Mc Stay

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Tullylish Working Terrier Club Dog Show and Race Day Sunday 29thJuly 18 Deep in the heart of the picturesque County Down countryside, with its magnificent scenery, lies the beautiful town land of Tullylish. This picturesque setting sits on the River Bann, and contains the villages of Gilford, Laurencetown, and Bleary. This was the venue for the Tullylish Working Terrier Club Dog Show and Race day Sunday 29thJuly 18. For a day that started raining down in buckets in other parts of Northern Ireland, Tullylish did not have a drop of rain. We were blessed with the weather for a change, and the Gods were definately looking down on us. The sun shone all day as the Canine men, women and their little folk arrived in force with their prized Canine crew in tow. From my own observation, over the past couple of years our doggie shows have become real family days out, and Sunday was no different. This was very evident by the turnout on the day, of how popular this annual event is. There was just a lovely homely atmosphere, good craic, and a few chin whacks with the good folk of the Canine community. This is what our dog shows are about, and this did happen at Tullylish last Sunday. This year there were five show rings which was brilliant thinking by the club. It brought in Terrier/Lurcher/Whippet/Bull Cross/ and Strong dog men and women from all parts of the country. Every year this show goes from strength to strength, and this year was no different. There was a burger and ice cream van on site. Little Riley Mc Cormack and Mairead Fearons two little boys, Thomas and Ruairi and Heidi Mc Alinden had a ball between the burger van and ice cream van. These little people are our huntsmen and women of to morrow, so we need to take care of them at our shows and lead by example. They are four we characters in their own right and lovely children. They just play around all day and give nobody any trouble. Some tired we people on Sunday night. There was a good turnout of Terriers/Lurchers/Whippets/Bull Cross and Strong Dogs. With the five rings on the go, Tullylish Dog show was certainly buzzing with the sound of barking dogs. Time passes so quickly, it was soon time to start on the menu for the day.The coursing started at approx 12.00 noon, followed by the showing and straight racing afterwards. Here are the Results. Hope I got them all right. Simulated Coursing 1/ Ian Balfour with Jack 2/ Sean Burke with Milo Showing Puppies **Overall Champion Puppy Sean Burke with Foxy Reserve Janet Duke with Honey 3rd Charlene Rafferty with Bjorg **Overall Champion Whippet Michael Quinn with Finn Reserve Mairead Fearon with Jill ** Overall Champion Lurcher Fiona Devlin with Musty Reserve Maurice Mc Dowell with Poacher ** Overall Champion Terrier Martin Mc Donald with Toker Reserve Conor Quinn with BOB **Champion Bull Cross Dwyer Laverty **Champion Strong Dog Tom Barry with Sully ***Overall Show Champion and Best in Show Went To *** Martin Mc Donald with Toker Reserve Tom Barry with Sully **Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Lurcher Maurice Mc Dowell with Blue Reserve Charlene Rafferty with Red. **Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Terrier Martin Mc Donald with Toker Straight Racing Results Whippets 1/Alec Savage with Murphy 2/Barry Chambers with Alfie Under 21 1/Deirdre Mc Coy with Taylor 2/Joe Leonard with Scarred Under 23 1/Joe Leonard with not Scarred 2/Fiona Devlin with Dory Bull Cross 1/Charlene Rafferty with Red 2/Lisa Beggs with Cirez 3/Jamie Lee Mc Kinistry with Socks Over 23 1/Lee Brooks with Bobby 2/Charlene Rafferty with Jet Overall Final and Master Mc Grath Qualifier 1/ Michelle Rafferty with Sally 2/Charlene Rafferty with Ned 3/Kirsty Harper with Joker Big Congratulations to all above winners, and also to every one who took part. You are all winners in my eyes. And finally the day would not be complete without thanking the Judges on the day. Whippets: Margaret Mc Stay Lurchers : Ian Davison Terriers : Justin Hill Strong Dogs : Stevie Barriskell Bull Cross : Mark Duffy NI Champion of Champions : Lurchers/Justin Hill NI Champion of Champions : Terriers/ Paul Mc Alinden Judging is not an easy job, but you all carried out your remit on the day with integrity. Many thanks to my little helper in the the ring Brooke Rafferty. What would I have done without you. You are a brilliant Sporting young lady and thank you so much for your help. And Finally, Finally, I always leave the best to last. Yes John Barry and Paul Mc Alinden, you and your back up team are simply the best. You run your show with impeccable organisation and skill. It was very evident a lot of preparation went on behind the scenes to make this show a most enjoyable day for everyone. All events went without a hitch, and some very happy people went home with another nice trophy for the mantle piece. John and Paul, you are both two gentlemen, and honest and true sportsmen. Thank you both, and the Tullylish Working Terrier Club for another top class show this year, and hopefully we can enjoy more of the same again in 2019. Margaret Mc Stay