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    May I take this opportunity to thank all the decent men and women on this site for their heart felt responses and glowing replies to my write up on this thread. I never thought I had such a following. If anything of interest comes up now in the hunting season ,no doubt I will keep you all informed and always with your interest at heart.Bluebell will keep the photographs going. Dont forget Dundalk Coursing, usually couple of days after Xmas. Will put it up as soon as I get the correct dates. Always a great day out.We always enjoy it.
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    No we are not trophy hunters,we hunt,show and race our dogs, we are a middle aged couple, who love the Canine world, can see no wrong in people, and love to see people happy and live life to the full. Sure we have a room full of Trophies as we are in hunting and showing 15 years, and go to shows and game fairs north and south of the border here in Ireland. Our dogs have given us such an interest in life, and have uplifted us at very sad hard, and dark times in our lives.It is nice to be able and fit to take your dogs over the field in the snow and rain, and think things out at times, when yo
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    As the sun was setting over the hills of Co Armagh Northern Ireland this evening, the news filtered through that one of our great sporting Canine ambassadors Rose Mc Coy and her brilliant racing Lurcher Zola, won the under 21 racing at the Midlands Game Fair England today, and is bringing back to Co Armagh a beautiful cup and shield. Congratulations Rose, and well done. Good luck for the Pride of the Peaks to morrow. And to our well deserved English Canine friends a big Well done to Vicki with Acid on winning the unders today at the midlands, and also well done to Richard and Maria with
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    Good luck to Deidre, Patsy and Rose Mc Coy, Jim and Lynn Murray and family, Denise and Bill Mc Guckan, and everybody from Northern Ireland and the South of Ireland, who are travelling on Friday to the Midlands Game Fair on Saturday and the Pride of the Peaks on Sunday. Unfortunately we will not be going. Big John is a home bird, and does not like travelling outside the island of Ireland. Although we will not be there,we will be with you all in spirit, and look forward " Bluebell" to seeing all the photographs next week. Give our regards to all our English friends, and we wish you all and your
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    Good luck with the hunting Graham, get Ann out on the lamp. Look forward to seeing you both next season
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    Sorry Brun, I dont mean to offend you in any way, with my write up.We dont race ourselves, just show. I just get the results of the racing and include them in my write up.To me results are great, and if your dog had won I would compliment you in the same way and feel proud to do so.But most importantly you are entitled to your views and comments which I dont get involved in, but I fully respect them.
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    The wet day did not dampen the spirits of all Canine lovers,as all roads led to the 32 County Champion of Champions held by the North West Lurcher,Terrier and Whippet Club. The venue was Barron Top Fun Farm, Strabane, Co Tyrone and was held on Saturday 11th September. Barron Top Farm is set on top of the magnificent hills of Co Tyrone over looking the thriving town of Strabane. The views from Barron Top across the valley of Tyrone/ Londonderry is and always will be etched in my memeory for the rest of my days. A fantastic place for a Dog show, as it provides a unique combination of activities
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    simon galeford is judging the terriers shane loughran is judgin the lurchers and carraghsgem is doin the pet show has any one a contact number for gem What classes are there for whippets, and who will be Judging them ?
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    Looking forward to this show, always a great show. Good luck to everyone on the day
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    All roads led to the Sporting Whippet Club NI show last Sunday at Dunsilly race track Co Antrim. This was certainly a show with a difference. I arrived in the field at 11.30am with dogs and husband in tow. Immediately I knew there was something up. You could taste the welcoming astrosphere in the beautiful Antrim air, flowing over from them wee blue hills into the homely and comfortable surroundings of lovely Dunsilly. Grading started at 12.30. At this stage the field was buzzing with excitement, as the Chairman and her wonderful committee announced they were going to have a barbeque during th
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    Had a great day Ann, it was nice speaking to you. I am sure you are very proud of Graham, he went home with a nice Trophy, and well deserved. He has lovely dogs.
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    Is there Whippet Classes, and is there ringside parking
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    Hi Bluebell, It was lovely to see to you again, your photography is very good, the pictures were great. We called the new dog Spring and she certainly seems to take after her name, she is really starting to settle in. We all had a great day at Birr Castle and good to see all the crew from the North again. MJ had a great day and says to thank you for taking the photographs. This is a great forum, glad you told us about it as it is nice to keep in touch, I became a member and used Scarlett as my user name thanks for the new name, think it suits me! Thanks again, Mark, Fiona & MJ.
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    Thank you, it was a great day out
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    Well Bluebell, only you can do it. Lovely photographs of a most enjoyable day.Hope to see you at Dunsilly on Sunday.
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    The Castle, gardens and beautiful landscapes of Birr Castle came alive in the August sunshine on Saturday and Sunday of last weekend, as the annual National Game and Country Fair got under way at Birr Castle. It was an earley start for our northern contingent on Sunday morning,as we rendevoued at Mc Donalds in Newry at 6.00am to travel to Birr Castle in convoy with Ulsters finest Canine men and women. Patsy Mc Coy and his loyal wife " Bluebell" leading the way. We landed in Birr at approximately 10.00am. After getting our dogs exercised, fed, watered, securely locked up and comfortable, we w
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    Our Sincerest Sympathy to Dessie Macken and his family on the death of his dear mother to day. Please note as Bluebell has already said, Dessies Show in Laurencetown, Gilford this Saturday is CANCELLED owing to this very sad time in Dessies life. Margaret and John Mc Stay Portadown
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    Deidre, such beautiful Photographs. Another great day was had by all. Again you captured what was in our hearts and souls on the day. A million thanks for this. And something else Bluebell. My husband BIG JOHN MC STAY and youself are sharing a birthday within days of each other. A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEIDRE, I AM SURE PATSY HAS SOME SURPRISES IN STORE FOR YOU. ENJOY YOUR DAY DEIDRE. AND TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY JOHN, A BIG HAPPY BIRTDAY TO MY SOULMATE,MY FRIEND,MY SPARING PARTNER, AND MOST OF ALL MY HUSBAND.
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    http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/162700-north-west-lurcher-and-terrier-club-show/s=1d3916c082e80bb6c16ac5b391853255&showtopic=70230&pid=1049877 http://www.barrontop.co.uk/ Gonna head up to this myself I reckon (and bring my lads) - might bring up a pup myself - is there a pup class? Yes there is always a pup class
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    Between Gilford and Banbridge. Can anybody give directions to Dessie Mackens show to Carraghsgem Please ?
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    Thank you for you lovely comments, its a pity you could not of made it for the show yesterday, you would really have enjoyed it. Ireland both North and South is the most beautiful country in the world. Maybe next year you will make it. This show and all the other shows are always advertised on Hunting life.
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    Tullylish sits on the River Bann, along the main road between the towns of Banbridge and Portadown. Its beautiful countryside and green elevated hills was the perfect setting for the annual Tullylish Dog Show. With the exception of a small shower the sun shone brilliantly and the Canine men, women and most important of all their families arrived in force with their stars of the day in tow in their comfortable trailers. These shows have over the past couple years and especially this year from my observation, turned into real family days out for small and big families. This has become very evide
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    Shows coming up Tullylish Annual Dog Show this Saturday 21st August 2010 Dessie Mackens Dog Show Saturday 28th August.2010 Irish Game & Country Fair Birr Castle Birr 28th & 29th August 2010 32 County Champion Of Champions, Donemana , Strabane , Co Tyrone 11th September 2010 Dog Show in Oldcastle Co Meath 12th September 2010. Can somebody from this club put this shows details up, if not already done on hunting life. Sporting Whippet Club NI will be holding another Whippet show ( Date not yet decided on ) watch out for this date. All top quality shows, s
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    Congratulations to one of our regular show goers and a Tullylish Show memeber Darren Connolly and his wife on the birth of their beautiful baby boy Shane. Mother and baby home and doing well.
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