Ireland Fiona Devlins Charity Dog Show yesterday 14th April 12

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The Orchard County was buzzing with laughter and excitement yesterday, as the first dog show of the year took place at Annaghmore Raceway. This show was organised for Charity and run by Fiona Devlin right in the heart of apple country. With the beauty of the countryside, good company, and the sun shinning what more could we ask for on a great family day out. This was one of the largest Dog shows I have see in a very long time, and went without a hiccup. There were doggie men and women from North and South of the border all with two and three dogs in their trailer. Fiona your show was a real credit to you, and a roaring success.

 

The good news is Fionas Charity Dog Show raised £715 for Cancer Charity after expenses. Look how much comfort that can give a person during treatment or in the last days of their life here on this earth. Many Many thanks to every one of you who attended this show, You all contributed to this very needy cause, and of this we are all truly grateful. None of us know what tomorrow will bring. Its nice to know that there are people standing in the wings to help us out when we need it.. Thanks again for your generosity.

 

The Racing commenced at 1.30,

 

There were 90 entries for the racing at this show. This was the largest amount of dogs racing that I have ever seen at any of the shows I have been at, and I am going to shows a very long time, to long to remember. It just proved how popular this show was.

 

 

Racing Results as follows

 

WHIPPETS

 

1/ Mickey and Michael Quinn with Blue ,

2/ Charlene Rafferty with Spring

 

UNDER 21'S

 

1/ Rose Mc Coy with Zola

2/ Deidre Mc Coy with Paris

 

UNDER 23'S

 

1/ John Humphries with China

2/ Rose Mc Coy with Diego

 

OVER 23'S

 

1/ Shane Gilmartin with Scottie

2/ Shane Gilmartin with Danny

 

ROGUES RACE

 

1/ KGO Dale with Major

2/ Colm Mc Neice with Sandy

 

Puppies

 

1/ Nigel Greer with Lady

2/ Jess

 

 

Kevin Cullen also had a win with his dog Sandy, I did not get what class he won in, but well done Kevin.

 

 

The First 2 qualifiers for the master Mc Grath at Shanes Castle is :

 

Rose Mc Coy with Zola

Shane Gilmartin with Scottie

 

 

Random Showing results

 

 

Ladies handling Class

 

Charlene Rafferty

 

Gents Handling Class

 

Stephen Dumigan

 

Champion Whippet Pup

 

Ann Forsythe with Poppy

 

Reserve Champion Whippet Pup

 

John Mc Stay with Darcy

 

Champion Whippet

 

Davy Best

 

Reserve Champion Whippet

 

Tracy Gill

 

 

Whippet Pairs

 

Ann Forsythe

 

 

Champion Terrier

 

Dessie Mackin with Soda

 

 

Dessie also had a win with his Terrier Serge

 

 

A special mention to a very special little girl J o Wilson who won a prize in the pet competition and a third in another class with her Terrier . Well done Jo. So proud of you. Did not get any other names in the pet section, but congratulations to all the winners. Sleepy heads last night.

 

 

 

Champion Lurcher Pup

 

Nigel Greer with Lady

 

 

 

Champion Lurcher

Kieran and Gerald Lynch with Storm

 

Reserve Champion Lurcher

 

Andy White

 

 

 

Vetern Lurcher

 

Janet Duke with Alfred

 

 

Best in Show went to one of natures gentlemen and a very well deserved Overall best in show winner, Davy Best with his beautiful Whippet Harley. Davy got the Cup for Champion Whippet, but the icing on the cake was when Liz Mc Allister presented Davy (one of his prizes for best in show) with the Eddie Mc Kinistry Shield. Fiona arranged this in the memory of Eddie who sadly past away 6 weeks ago. May he rest in peace with the Angels in Heaven, and having this shield amoungest us will keep Eddies memory alive.

 

The raffle took place after the show.

 

A gentleman won a beautiful painting, Sorry I did not get your name

Terry Metcalfe, Terence Metcalfes daughter won a beautiful basket of Doogie goodies. That family was winning all day yesterday, with little Jo Wilson, Terences daughter also, won in 2 classes. Well done Metcalfe family .

Joe Leonard won hunting nets, and delighted with his win.

Peter Morgan/Jimmy Black won a bottle of Wine

Janet Duke/ Tracy Gill won 4 bottles of wine. Some drunk and disordily in that house last night.

 

 

And finally,a big congratulations to all the class winners. Too many to mention individually,but all worthy winners. We were very lucky to on the day. We got Reserve Whippet Pup Champion, 2 seconds and 2 thirds with our Whippets. I would like to thank the Judges for doing a wonderful but difficult job in the ring. Bluebell, Billy Harpur and another photographer whom I did not get a name for, were there to capture everyones magical moment. Cant wait to see the photographs. And Fiona and all her wonderful helpers, what can I say. You did us women proud, and produced a great show with impeccable skill and organisation. For that Fiona, may I thank you and your helpers for giving us men and women in the Canine world a great and memorable day of fun and excitement with our Canine friends. You did a first class job. Looking forward to next years show already.

 

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

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Edited April 16, 2012 by appleblossom

[Twister Starrs 4]

the Gentleman that won is Ged on here , and i also think his pup Jess came first in the Lurcher puppy raceing there was s slight mix up ,

it was an absolutely fantastic Day cant wait for the next one xxxx Well done Fiona and everyone who helped xxx Rachel

[Themaverick 110]

i have posted the full results on k9 for anybody interested !!

[wren 8]

Good report and a very well done to all the winners and it's nice to see Nigel back on the scene and doing well.

[gedro8888 77]

i have posted the full results on k9 for anybody interested !!

fiona ,would you put Dereks email up again cant seem to find it ,just want to sort out a few pics,thanks ged.

[flash3241 32]

derek216@btinternet.com

[gedro8888 77]

fair play flash.