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4 TOP CLASS DOG SHOWS ON THE HORIZON Sunday 31st March 19 Avondhu Fox Hounds Dog Show will be held Sunday 31st March at , Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy, Co Cork. Sunday 7th April 19 Carlow Charity Dog Show and Race Day( Stephanie O Connors show ) Brilliant day out for all the Family 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 Charity Dog Show (Jade Dunphys Show) at Rathpatrick Co Kilkenny. Margaret Mc Stay

4 TOP CLASS DOG SHOWS ON THE HORIZON Sunday 31st March 19 Avondhu Fox Hounds Dog Show will be held Sunday 31st March at , Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy, Co Cork. Sunday 7th April 19 Carlow Charity Dog Show and Race Day( Stephanie O Connors show ) Brilliant day out for all the Family 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 Charity Dog Show (Jade Dunphys Show) at Rathpatrick Co Kilkenny. Margaret Mc Stay

My New Dog Show/Racedays/Game Fairs list for 2019. Updated : 22.3.19 at 9.00pm ( I WILL KEEP ADDING DATES AS THEY COME IN.) Sunday 31st March 19 Avondhu Fox Hounds Dog Show will be held Sunday 31st March at , Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy, Co Cork. 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 Free 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 Dublin Working Terrier Club will hold their show on Sunday 12th May. ( DWTC) Full details later Sunday 12th May 19 The Golden Vale Foxhounds Dog Show 12th May 2019 at Clonakenny, Roscrea, Co Tipperary. Sunday 19th May 19 West Wexford Harriers annual hound show will take place in Cassagh, New Ross, Co Wexford on Sunday 19th May. All the usual classes,Hounds,Lurchers,Terriers,Whippets and Pets. Full details later. 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 1st June 19 North Armagh Working Terrier Club are having their Race Day only Saturday 1st June 19. Full Details Later Sunday 2nd June 19 North Armagh Working Terrier Club are having their Dog Showing only day Sunday 2nd June 19. Full Details Later. Sunday 2nd June 19 Kilworth and Araglen Harriers are having their show this year on Sunday 2nd June at Araglen Community Field, Araglen, County Cork. Starting Time 12noon with all the usual classes. ( Full Details Later ) Saturday 8th June 19 The Sporting Whippet Club NI 1st show of 2019 Sunday 9th June 19 Armagh Sporting Dog Charity Show (Fiona Devlins Show ) Sunday 9th June 19 Coolnakilla Harriers Dog Show and Sheep Dog Trials , Rathcormack, Co Cork, will be held on Sunday 9th June 19. ( Full details later ) Saturday 15th June 19 ( New Venue ) Irish Game and Country Fair, Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Co Galway Sunday 16th June 19 ( New Venue ) Irish Game and Country Fair, Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Co Galway Sunday 23rd June 19 North Tipperary Hound and Dog Show 23rd June in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. 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 7th July 19 The Sporting Whippet Club NI 2nd show of 2019 Sunday 14thJuly 19 Working Terrier Show (Kevin Maguires Show) Sunday 4th August 19 The Sporting Whippet Club NI 3rd show of 2019 Sunday 11th August 19 Mid and East Antrim Working Dog Club Mid and East Antrim Working Dog Club will be holding their show at the " Field of Dreams Schooling Track " Sunday 11th August 19. Racing will be out of traps with the exception of Bull Cross and Pups. Also full list of showing classes for Lurchers/Terriers/ Whippets/ and childrens handling Class. A show not to be missed. Sunday 25th August 19 Mickey Quinns Bumper Charity Dog Show and Raceday, Sunday 25th August 19. Full details later. Sunday 15th September 19 The Sporting Whippet Club NI 4th show of 2019 Margaret Mc Stay

After discussions with several of the Racing Fraternity, both in the Lurcher and Whippet world, it has been suggested that this summer all racing at our Dog Shows should be recorded on the Finishing line by video camera. What are your views please. Margaret Mc Stay

HIGH HOO HIGH HOO, ITS OF TO AVONDHU FOXHOUNDS DOG SHOW 2019. A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT. THIS SHOW IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 5 NATIONS AT SHANES CASTLE ON THE 29TH AND 30TH JUNE. SHOWING ONLY (NO RACING )

GOT THE POST CODE FOR YOU Jack 44 : FOR YOUR SAT NAV : R42FR90 . This will bring you straight there. 3

Will come back to you Jack 44 next week with the correct address. Its in Roscrea, Co Tipperary.

NOT BE LONG NOW

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From The Pen Of Shane Lee That time of the year again where the club are organising our annual event. The Owen Juggy Ryan Memorial day's racing & also the Michael Carroll Memorial. After a very positive meeting tonight with lots of great ideas for 2019 the club is right back at it bigger & better than ever!! Date for diaries folk's! 3rd of March 2019 we will hold our annual days racing ( the best of the best ) speed, guts, determination, fitness it's all required at Roscrea!! For Slip 10.30am Sharp! This year dogs will be slipped out of propper slips that are used for coursing!! Yes, you have read it right slips!! Categories subject to entries!! Owen Juggy Ryan for big dogs only! Michael Carroll over 23's under 24's! Under 23's! Under 21's! The Ned Kane Hairy Dogs!! The club ask you to please send your entries in ASAP as we have to order jackets, last year the under 24's was a bit of a disappointment so we need to know what way we are with numbers ASAP! ! Entries to Shane Lee by text 0863296667 Owner Name Dogs Name Sex of dog Color And the right height ( Extremely important ). All dogs must be muzzled. Please only enter dogs if you are guaranteed to show up on the day as it messes up our card when you enter & don't turn up. Kind Regards RWDSC. MARGARET MC STAY

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JINGLE BELLS --- JINGLE BELLS - JINGLE ALL THE WAY. The Mid and East Antrim Christmas Dog Show Sunday 16thDecember 18. The festive season had arrived in full swing, and when it came to a little jollification and some me time, the Mid and East Antrim Christmas Dog Show was the place to be Sunday 16thDecember 18. This first time Christmas Dog Show was a great success from start to finish, and was a welcome break from the trials and tribulations of the Christmas Razzmatazz. Although it was icy cold Christmassy weather, the good men and women of the canine world, came out in strength for a day of festivities and showing, and they were not disappointed. Denver Mc Meekin was there with some very pipping hot home made Game soup, Game Stew, Sausages, Burgers and Tea. So very tasty and nobody went home hungary. As we all know Christmas is a very happy time, but it also can be a very sad and lonesome time for some people. This festive day out can help bring cheer into our lives, and put a smile back on our faces again, if only for a day. Showing commenced at approximately 12.30. Here are the Overall Results from the Show *Childrens Handling Class Lilly Thompson with Chico ***Overall Champion Puppy Adam with Rio ***Overall Champion Whippet Lisa Dumigan with Frankie ***Overall Champion Lurcher David Mc Crory with Striker ***Overall Champion Terrier Darren Crawford with Jill ***Overall Champion and Best in Show 2018*** Darren Crawford with Jill Reserve David Mc Crory with Striker ***Congratulations to both men and all above winners*** As usual the raffle brought a flurry of excitement around the ring as punter after punter won some really good prizes. And Finally, many thanks to the judges on the day. Whippets/Mark Mc Callion Lurchers/ Breandan Coleman Terriers/ John Barry Childrens Handling Class - Tracy Gill. Judging is not an easy remit at any time, but a job well done by all. None of this would be possible without the hard work and organization of Chontelle Mc Meekin and Mark Mc Callion and their back up team. Hard work and sleepless nights come into the equation here. Your show was a credit to your impeccable organisation and attention to detail, and was a resounding success. I look forward to more of the same in 2019. And Finally, Finally, may I take this opportunity on behalf of John and myself to wish all our friends in the Hunting, Lamping and Canine world in Ireland/ England/ Scotland and Wales and further afield : A very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year, and God willing we will meet up with you all again in 2019. Margaret Mc Stay

BIG CHRISTMAS DOG SHOW FULL OF FESTIVE FUN --- ONLY 13 MORE DAYS TO WAIT. JINGLE BELLS --- JINGLE BELLS - JINGLE ALL THE WAY. AND SANTA IS ON HIS WAY BOYS AND GIRLS BIG CHRISTMAS DOG SHOW SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER 18 MR FOXY WILL BE AWAY DOING HIS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AND WILL NOT BE OUT TO PLAY ON THIS DAY, SO COME ON DOWN TO : Mid and East Antrim Working Dog Clubs first Christmas Show Sunday 16th of December 18 . Classes for lurchers Terriers and Whippets. All class winners will receive Dog Food/Trophy and Rosette There will be Soup and Game Stew on the go and other bits of Game on the BBQ on the day. Entry to the Show will be £3 and £3 to show your dog. Children are Free Entry and free in Childrens handling class. Overall Winners Lurcher/ Terrier/Whippet will receive a presentation Jacket/Bag of Meal/Trophy and Rosette. GATES OPEN AT 10.OO AM / SHOWING STARTS AT 12NOON. RAFFLE ON THE DAY WITH SOME NICE PRIZES. 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 Racing Bred Lurcher 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 : John Barry Children Handling Class There will be a Trophy up for children handling class, along with medals, sweets and crisps Any more info required contact by pm Chontelle Mc Meekan or Shane Johnston on Facebook Margaret Mc Stay

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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 6yearChampion Terrier between 2-7 Terrier Judge : John Barry Children Handling Class Any more info required contact by pm Chontelle Mc Meekan or Shane Johnston on Facebook Margaret Mc Stay