DWTC Dog Show Feaghbridge Dog Track,Coalisland,Co Tyrone

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There was a very big turnout of Lurchers, Terriers, Whippets, Greyhounds and Strong Dogs at this brilliant and well organised show yesterday. The weather was kind too, with the exception of a few showers, and the racing track and show rings were in mint condition. The judges done a great job on the day and were meticulous in their judgement. It was evident a lot of hard work and muscle had gone into making this show a most enjoyable family day out for all by Tom Barry, his lovely wife Leanne and their hard working organising committee. A big well done to you all. The children were not left out either. A special class was put on for these wee tots and buoy did they enjoy walking around that ring with their favourite pets and parents, and each child received a big bag of goodies at the end of the class. This was a real winner for the children.Everyone a winner.

 

There were many happy faces going home from the show yesterday after the Northern Ireland Champion of Champions was judged. Congratulations to Joe Leonard on winning the Whippet Northern Ireland Champion of Champions with his winning Whippet. Joe your Whippet is a real cracker and a very worthy winner. You are going to have to make room for that big trophy in the good room. Well done Joe. And my other half Big John, was smiling from ear to ear when he got Reserve Northern Ireland Champion with our Whippet "Silver". He went home a very happy man. The Terrier Champion Trophy was taken home by a well known terrier man, Dessie Macken. Dessie you have a real winner there, and a well deserved win. A big congratulations to the Champion Lurcher Trophy winner. I am not sure, but I think your name was Kieran. Sorry I don’t know your surname, but your Lurcher was tops. Well done Kieran. The strong dogs pulling class was won by Davy Boyds Dog, and Gareth Mc Culloughs dog reserve. Two mighty dogs there, and two very proud owners. A big congratulations to all the rest of the very worthy class winners to numerous to mention. The racing went like clock work on the famous Feaghbridge dog track. The competition was class there, all top winners. Bluebell was there with her camera and took some great photographs of the day. There are some up on Hunting Life at the moment. Bluebell , you put some hard work into those photographs. Many thanks for all the enjoyment and excitement we get from looking back on the days happenings.

 

There was a very touching moment at the show , when the late Tony Lees son came all the way from Dublin to present the Tony Lee shield which he has put up at the DWTC show in memory of his late father. Sadly Tony past away earley in the year. Tony always attended and judged at the Annaghmore/Coalisland Shows for many years, and I had the pleasure of many a chat with this great man.. Tony was a keen sportsman and will be sadly missed at all our shows. R.I.P Tony in that great land beyond the sky.

 

 

Finally, I would like to thank most sincerely the DWTC/Guilford Men for the beautiful Placques they presented to myself and Bluebell for our help with photography, write ups and show list on the forums and at the shows over the year. I just cannot get over their kindness , thoughtfulness and above all their appreciation of our input. I can assure you from the bottom of my heart I will always do my best at all times for all the shows on this Island of Ireland. Again, many many thanks, it has taken pride of place on my mantle piece. A very memorable day was had by all.

 

Shows Next Week

 

Sunday 7th August North West Lurcher, Terrier, and Whippet Show , Donemana, Strabane, Co Tyrone.

 

Sunday 7TH August Lurcher,Terrier,and Whippet Show, Rathbeggan Lakes, Rathbeggan , Dublin.

 

 

 

 

 

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top class show appleblossom well chuffed getting the champion of champions many thanks Ciaran mc manus

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Kieran, you had a top lurcher,a real gem,and will go on to win many shows in the future. The lady that got reserve with you Kirsty Harpur had a brilliant dog as well. You both achieved a 100% on Sunday.Well done to you both

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well done ciaran , a real gentleman and your pride and joy Ginger , Its great to see a top class hunting lurcher winning The NI champion at a the show .Thats wat i call a champion

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I would like to thank everyone for their support and their positives posts about the show, which everyone appears to have enjoyed. Thanks to all the judges and stewards - Charlie Lowry, Billy Copeland, Sean McCusker, Connor McKivergan, Davy Scott and John Barry. Congratulations to all the winners and many thanks also to everyone who helped in any way on the day including Deirdre McCoy and Billy Harper for their photography skills. Thanks to Margaret McStay again for another superb post - much appreciated.

 

Special thanks to our sponsors this year - Robert McCarter (Derry), Heatherlea Pet Shop (Annaghmore) and Castlehill Veterinary Clinic (Dungannon).

 

Particular thanks to Bertie Lee and Leo Keogh for judging the Tony Lee Memorial Shield - Mark Brown with his staff dog, appropriately named "Tony" was the winner. Tony was a well respected dog man, who was President of the DWTC club for over 40 years and unfortunatley passed away earlier this year. RIP

 

Sincere thanks again to James O'Neill for the use of his facilities and his sportsmanship - note for next year to stock the bar better!!!!

 

Hope to see you all, God willing, next year on Sunday 29 July 2012 (same time and venue).

 

Tom

(Secretary DWTC)