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anybody feelin proud of th dog winning a faggy ribbon should start racing at drumbo park instead, atleast ya win good doe for the win, lurchers are all different so how do ya race them fairly????? bre

very interesting reading this thread-----lads , just forget it, its only fun , if you want to keep winning , buy a purebred and race it at shelbourne or somewhere closer to you , if these people are c

thought the whole day was shit can't say i was cheated on anything because all i took was a terrier never entered him in anything but afew mates that had good working lurchers in the shows where abit

i tink that the prize money is the problem,people /trainers tat cant win feck all in greyhound racing decide cheat at lurchers and whippets because of the prize money. only for my kids taking a mad interest in the racing i wouldnt care, i was going to get a whippet for a bit of sport for the summer and sumthing tat would stick a nite or two lampin.but whats the point kids always want to win, and cheating is against my morals

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FFS these game fairs accommodate all field sports ,but after and sometimes even before the event the only people that complain are lurcher and terrier folk,the rest of the field sport folk must think we are a bunch of wingding ole ones along with all the anti groups that can see if we cant get on with each other how will we stand together keep our sport safe from the groups doing their best to stop it.

 

If shows and racing are so important get out off lurchers and gets pugs for showing or greyhounds for racing,and leave the rest that just want to have a bit of crack and friendly competition over the summer at the lurcher and terrier shows

 

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Some shows require you to Protest at the time of the race to the stewards/organisers with a £20 deposit refundable if the protest is upheld this cuts out the bad losers from the serious complaint. Again how long do you think show organisers are going to put up with this prolonged rubbish after a show.

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never mind kristy harper,the young lady bought what she thought was a whippet and now because shes wiping everyones arse they excuse her of alsorts,because the dog is a rocket or just well trained.

 

what about the two co.armagh sisters with the litter of unmarked greyhounds out of the greyhound on the side of there trailer.her story is that the two pups, owned by the older sister of the two has ,are out of non-peds in england :tongue2: :tongue2: lolololol

 

if this is true why arent they dew-clawed,and she has conveniently forgotten who breed them and there breeding, she lifted her prize without a bother on her, big smile for cheating

 

it will be interesting to find out what there mother is when they go to race the litter mates around drumbo.

the others they disided to register.theyve a yard full of unmarked greyhound

 

:angel: :angel: ,think il get in touch with the greyhound club here as what theyre doing is against there rules,to see what they have to say.

 

these are the two girls that are informing on the kristys whippet,sorry girls, you shouldnt throw stones if you live in a glass house :icon_redface: :icon_redface:

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Thats lovely, I come home from a days work to switch on the computer to this crap again. I have had it before about my dog. And yet another dig on here.I come home to a pm from the above to say she or he will relieve my dogs true breeding OMG catch yourself on, this is why i have taken the decision to clear my dogs name(Maverick). and i want all the mouth pieces present when i am taking him for this DNA test for the sake of all the bitching jinny's on here who can't win a race and who are simply not women or man enough to put there name to would they are implying .Im to set a date for the test and any person on here that wants to be present our welcome.That should shut you all up.....

and another thing go and get a life and a job you pack of lazy so and so's, it's me paying for your internet!

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I thought I had finished on this thread but fair points Pigsy. You and I often disagree but I enjoy our debates!

 

As you will know elsewhere I have asked Kirsty publicly twice to put up the breeder and the breeding of the dog. If I don't get an answer within the next week I will assume that this information will not be made available. To date all we have is a vague assertion that it was bred by someone in Greysteel.

 

I am meeting with the Glenbank club today to discuss these matters. BUT since I made the decision to let it run on Sunday along with two other unegistered dogs I personally will make the decision whether it can run as a whippet at Shanes. I did question its legitimacy as a whippet but was told it had been passed by the Sporting Whippet Club and a top judge of whippets. If the matter is not cleared up Kirsty's dog will be allowed to run at Shanes BUT only in the under 21 class.

 

For 2013 - it is likely that whippet racing will be restricted to KC registered whippets only.

 

I did not see the incident with the black dog but I will be discussing with Matt about the problem about persistent offenders. Such barging can be accidental as can be seen at greyhound raciing daily but there is a case for disqualifying persistent offenders.

 

On the alleged greyhound front - this is difficult. a 15/16 grey hound is eligible and full is not. Without knowing the breeding it is impossible for anyone to distinguish. Again we will look at taking an objection but please don't do so on the basis of rumour.

 

We have introduced the new Novice Directors Challenge and if we decide to continue to support the terriers & lurchers into 2013 we will have it on a level with the Master Mc Grath. So within this everyone has a chance of a good prize.

 

Albertj

 

Albert regarding the incident of bumping you did nt see, ask Martin T how many times a greyhound can turn its head to fight another runner? or what happens to a bumper in the straight?(collisions on bends are different) its called interfering and the greyhounds card is marked and cant run again until its been trialled without turning its head or bumping :thumbs:

As for asking Kirsty her dogs breeding :hmm: I dont recall last years mm winner telling how/who bred that and there was plenty that asked :yes:

Y.I.S Leeview

 

LV - You are interfering again in something that does not concern you as you were not there nor apparently have you ever been to any of our events. Yet all we get from you is a torrent of criticism. I asked Kirsty the breeding because I was the one that made the decision to allow her to run.

 

Albertj

interferring by giving common sense suggestions but you being a biologist seem to think that qualifies you to run races as you please :whistling:

Sooner or later a dog will end up breaking its leg by being bumped/battered by another dog :yes: not a pretty sight in front of the public guarantee you wont forget the scream when it happens :hmm: , will you pick up the vets bill or the club taking the entries?

As for not being allowed to criticise because I was nt there or ever been to one of your events absolutely poppycocks :hmm: I've never judged eggs but can tell a bad one when I see one :thumbs:

Y.I.S Leeview

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I thought I had finished on this thread but fair points Pigsy. You and I often disagree but I enjoy our debates!

 

As you will know elsewhere I have asked Kirsty publicly twice to put up the breeder and the breeding of the dog. If I don't get an answer within the next week I will assume that this information will not be made available. To date all we have is a vague assertion that it was bred by someone in Greysteel.

 

I am meeting with the Glenbank club today to discuss these matters. BUT since I made the decision to let it run on Sunday along with two other unegistered dogs I personally will make the decision whether it can run as a whippet at Shanes. I did question its legitimacy as a whippet but was told it had been passed by the Sporting Whippet Club and a top judge of whippets. If the matter is not cleared up Kirsty's dog will be allowed to run at Shanes BUT only in the under 21 class.

 

For 2013 - it is likely that whippet racing will be restricted to KC registered whippets only.

 

I did not see the incident with the black dog but I will be discussing with Matt about the problem about persistent offenders. Such barging can be accidental as can be seen at greyhound raciing daily but there is a case for disqualifying persistent offenders.

 

On the alleged greyhound front - this is difficult. a 15/16 grey hound is eligible and full is not. Without knowing the breeding it is impossible for anyone to distinguish. Again we will look at taking an objection but please don't do so on the basis of rumour.

 

We have introduced the new Novice Directors Challenge and if we decide to continue to support the terriers & lurchers into 2013 we will have it on a level with the Master Mc Grath. So within this everyone has a chance of a good prize.

 

Albertj

 

Albert regarding the incident of bumping you did nt see, ask Martin T how many times a greyhound can turn its head to fight another runner? or what happens to a bumper in the straight?(collisions on bends are different) its called interfering and the greyhounds card is marked and cant run again until its been trialled without turning its head or bumping :thumbs:

As for asking Kirsty her dogs breeding :hmm: I dont recall last years mm winner telling how/who bred that and there was plenty that asked :yes:

Y.I.S Leeview

 

LV - You are interfering again in something that does not concern you as you were not there nor apparently have you ever been to any of our events. Yet all we get from you is a torrent of criticism. I asked Kirsty the breeding because I was the one that made the decision to allow her to run.

 

Albertj

interferring by giving common sense suggestions but you being a biologist seem to think that qualifies you to run races as you please :whistling:

Sooner or later a dog will end up breaking its leg by being bumped/battered by another dog :yes: not a pretty sight in front of the public guarantee you wont forget the scream when it happens :hmm: , will you pick up the vets bill or the club taking the entries?

As for not being allowed to criticise because I was nt there or ever been to one of your events absolutely poppycocks :hmm: I've never judged eggs but can tell a bad one when I see one :thumbs:

Y.I.S Leeview

 

If I was unkind I could say you might see one most days by looking in the mirror!

 

But you really are some guy if you tell a bad egg by just looking at it - xray vision what! That makes as much sense as most of what you come out with.

 

Once again you try to criticise something from 'the other side of the pond'. You were not there, you did not see what happened. You did not see which dogs were bumped and which dogs did the bumping, or how serious the bumping was. I certainly don't base opinions or give advice or offer criticism on hearsay. How is that talking sense?

 

You claim some kudos by what appears a loose greyhound connection - do you not see bumping in greyhound races - certainly I have seen bumping, pile ups and aggression.

 

I don't run races whatever way I want - I don't run races period - the organising club does. And as for me being a biologist what on earth has that got to do with anything. I think it will have to be back to the Albertj v Leeview thread as in my opinion you appear to be a pollutant on threads relating to our events.

 

Albertj

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I thought I had finished on this thread but fair points Pigsy. You and I often disagree but I enjoy our debates!

 

As you will know elsewhere I have asked Kirsty publicly twice to put up the breeder and the breeding of the dog. If I don't get an answer within the next week I will assume that this information will not be made available. To date all we have is a vague assertion that it was bred by someone in Greysteel.

 

I am meeting with the Glenbank club today to discuss these matters. BUT since I made the decision to let it run on Sunday along with two other unegistered dogs I personally will make the decision whether it can run as a whippet at Shanes. I did question its legitimacy as a whippet but was told it had been passed by the Sporting Whippet Club and a top judge of whippets. If the matter is not cleared up Kirsty's dog will be allowed to run at Shanes BUT only in the under 21 class.

 

For 2013 - it is likely that whippet racing will be restricted to KC registered whippets only.

 

I did not see the incident with the black dog but I will be discussing with Matt about the problem about persistent offenders. Such barging can be accidental as can be seen at greyhound raciing daily but there is a case for disqualifying persistent offenders.

 

On the alleged greyhound front - this is difficult. a 15/16 grey hound is eligible and full is not. Without knowing the breeding it is impossible for anyone to distinguish. Again we will look at taking an objection but please don't do so on the basis of rumour.

 

We have introduced the new Novice Directors Challenge and if we decide to continue to support the terriers & lurchers into 2013 we will have it on a level with the Master Mc Grath. So within this everyone has a chance of a good prize.

 

Albertj

 

Albert regarding the incident of bumping you did nt see, ask Martin T how many times a greyhound can turn its head to fight another runner? or what happens to a bumper in the straight?(collisions on bends are different) its called interfering and the greyhounds card is marked and cant run again until its been trialled without turning its head or bumping :thumbs:

As for asking Kirsty her dogs breeding :hmm: I dont recall last years mm winner telling how/who bred that and there was plenty that asked :yes:

Y.I.S Leeview

 

LV - You are interfering again in something that does not concern you as you were not there nor apparently have you ever been to any of our events. Yet all we get from you is a torrent of criticism. I asked Kirsty the breeding because I was the one that made the decision to allow her to run.

 

Albertj

interferring by giving common sense suggestions but you being a biologist seem to think that qualifies you to run races as you please :whistling:

Sooner or later a dog will end up breaking its leg by being bumped/battered by another dog :yes: not a pretty sight in front of the public guarantee you wont forget the scream when it happens :hmm: , will you pick up the vets bill or the club taking the entries?

As for not being allowed to criticise because I was nt there or ever been to one of your events absolutely poppycocks :hmm: I've never judged eggs but can tell a bad one when I see one :thumbs:

Y.I.S Leeview

 

If I was unkind I could say you might see one most days by looking in the mirror!

 

But you really are some guy if you tell a bad egg by just looking at it - xray vision what! That makes as much sense as most of what you come out with.

No sense of smell

 

Once again you try to criticise something from 'the other side of the pond'. racing is racing wherever its runYou were not there, you did not see what happened. Correct I was nt there but bumping is bumping or were the dogs "just playing" You did not see which dogs were bumped and which dogs did the bumping, or how serious the bumping was. I certainly don't base opinions or give advice or offer criticism on hearsay. How is that talking sense? Im talking from experience your not

 

You claim some kudos by what appears a loose greyhound connection :thumbs:if only you knew- do you not see bumping in greyhound races - certainly I have seen bumping, pile ups and aggression.YES you do and I told you what that entails on the or in the field the offending dog gets warned off until such a time that it is trialled to satify the stewards it wont happen again :yes:

 

I don't run races whatever way I want - I don't run races period - the organising club does I thought you made a decission on wether a dog could run or not :hmm: and the organising club picked the judges BUT had to run them past you to decide if they were OK :yes: . And as for me being a biologist what on earth has that got to do with anything Absolutely nothing BUT you bring it into your posts all the time along with golden retrievers :boogy: . I think it will have to be back to the Albertj v Leeview thread as in my opinion you appear to be a pollutant on threads relating to our events.You do that Aj I'll give you that you won on that thread because I did nt post on it :thumbs: I stayed on topic

 

Albertj

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never mind kristy harper,the young lady bought what she thought was a whippet and now because shes wiping everyones arse they excuse her of alsorts,because the dog is a rocket or just well trained.

 

what about the two co.armagh sisters with the litter of unmarked greyhounds out of the greyhound on the side of there trailer.her story is that the two pups, owned by the older sister of the two has ,are out of non-peds in england :tongue2: :tongue2: lolololol

 

if this is true why arent they dew-clawed,and she has conveniently forgotten who breed them and there breeding, she lifted her prize without a bother on her, big smile for cheating

 

it will be interesting to find out what there mother is when they go to race the litter mates around drumbo.

the others they disided to register.theyve a yard full of unmarked greyhound

 

:angel: :angel: ,think il get in touch with the greyhound club here as what theyre doing is against there rules,to see what they have to say.

 

these are the two girls that are informing on the kristys whippet,sorry girls, you shouldnt throw stones if you live in a glass house :icon_redface: :icon_redface:

lmao hahaha loving ur post :boogy: wel you are more than welcome to come to are yard and take any unmarked dogs and get them DNA and if ur right i will pay 4 it.. :D my sister won the novice race on sunday with her bitch who is NOT by stud dog that is on the side of my trailor.. GREYHOUND CLUB???? lmao :laugh: :laugh: think u mean IGB.. look forward to hearing from you.. :thumbs:

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I thought I had finished on this thread but fair points Pigsy. You and I often disagree but I enjoy our debates!

 

As you will know elsewhere I have asked Kirsty publicly twice to put up the breeder and the breeding of the dog. If I don't get an answer within the next week I will assume that this information will not be made available. To date all we have is a vague assertion that it was bred by someone in Greysteel.

 

I am meeting with the Glenbank club today to discuss these matters. BUT since I made the decision to let it run on Sunday along with two other unegistered dogs I personally will make the decision whether it can run as a whippet at Shanes. I did question its legitimacy as a whippet but was told it had been passed by the Sporting Whippet Club and a top judge of whippets. If the matter is not cleared up Kirsty's dog will be allowed to run at Shanes BUT only in the under 21 class.

 

For 2013 - it is likely that whippet racing will be restricted to KC registered whippets only.

 

I did not see the incident with the black dog but I will be discussing with Matt about the problem about persistent offenders. Such barging can be accidental as can be seen at greyhound raciing daily but there is a case for disqualifying persistent offenders.

 

On the alleged greyhound front - this is difficult. a 15/16 grey hound is eligible and full is not. Without knowing the breeding it is impossible for anyone to distinguish. Again we will look at taking an objection but please don't do so on the basis of rumour.

 

We have introduced the new Novice Directors Challenge and if we decide to continue to support the terriers & lurchers into 2013 we will have it on a level with the Master Mc Grath. So within this everyone has a chance of a good prize.

 

Albertj

 

Albert regarding the incident of bumping you did nt see, ask Martin T how many times a greyhound can turn its head to fight another runner? or what happens to a bumper in the straight?(collisions on bends are different) its called interfering and the greyhounds card is marked and cant run again until its been trialled without turning its head or bumping :thumbs:

As for asking Kirsty her dogs breeding :hmm: I dont recall last years mm winner telling how/who bred that and there was plenty that asked :yes:

Y.I.S Leeview

 

LV - You are interfering again in something that does not concern you as you were not there nor apparently have you ever been to any of our events. Yet all we get from you is a torrent of criticism. I asked Kirsty the breeding because I was the one that made the decision to allow her to run.

 

Albertj

interferring by giving common sense suggestions but you being a biologist seem to think that qualifies you to run races as you please :whistling:

Sooner or later a dog will end up breaking its leg by being bumped/battered by another dog :yes: not a pretty sight in front of the public guarantee you wont forget the scream when it happens :hmm: , will you pick up the vets bill or the club taking the entries?

As for not being allowed to criticise because I was nt there or ever been to one of your events absolutely poppycocks :hmm: I've never judged eggs but can tell a bad one when I see one :thumbs:

Y.I.S Leeview

 

If I was unkind I could say you might see one most days by looking in the mirror!

 

But you really are some guy if you tell a bad egg by just looking at it - xray vision what! That makes as much sense as most of what you come out with.

 

Once again you try to criticise something from 'the other side of the pond'. You were not there, you did not see what happened. You did not see which dogs were bumped and which dogs did the bumping, or how serious the bumping was. I certainly don't base opinions or give advice or offer criticism on hearsay. How is that talking sense?

 

You claim some kudos by what appears a loose greyhound connection - do you not see bumping in greyhound races - certainly I have seen bumping, pile ups and aggression.

 

I don't run races whatever way I want - I don't run races period - the organising club does. And as for me being a biologist what on earth has that got to do with anything. I think it will have to be back to the Albertj v Leeview thread as in my opinion you appear to be a pollutant on threads relating to our events.

 

Albertj

thanks albert for agreeing with me to let me have the rerun but when i went back to see the two matts they were having none of it.so i had them two against me plus the other people that were to be in the final,so that was eight people against me.i felt sorry for the other man that was in that same heat that had drove from drogeda with his two small sons to race.i know albert there is bumping in greyhound racing,maybe mistaken bumping at the traps or worse still at the bends as i have raced greyhounds myself of and on for many years.these lurcher that are bumping at are meetings its not actual mistaken bumping,that is what you call bulldozing they are just hell bent on driving into other dogs and wrecking the whole race,they are not chasing the drag at all.yet the people who own them keep entering them into the races.im not talking about any one dog in particular but i have watched the people that own them entering them week after week just to cause more disasters.somtimes i wonder whats in there head.i know as well you are open to suggestion,well i think you should bring the roscrea team up and let them run the racing at ballywalter and shanes castle.i was at there meeting in roscrea and shane lee has got everything down to a tee.also the dunsilly whippet club could run there whippet race and let matt lee and his son be in charge of the show rings.i dont often come on here but thought i need to voice my opinion.but anyone on here with any sense will know where im coming from.but i know for one sure thing prize money or no money i wont be running any of my dogs at ballywalter or shanes castle again.im not writeing this post to get at you albert because you have always been decent with me,but i do hope you will consider my point and have a look into with the rest of the crewe.

signed billy craig

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I thought I had finished on this thread but fair points Pigsy. You and I often disagree but I enjoy our debates!

 

As you will know elsewhere I have asked Kirsty publicly twice to put up the breeder and the breeding of the dog. If I don't get an answer within the next week I will assume that this information will not be made available. To date all we have is a vague assertion that it was bred by someone in Greysteel.

 

I am meeting with the Glenbank club today to discuss these matters. BUT since I made the decision to let it run on Sunday along with two other unegistered dogs I personally will make the decision whether it can run as a whippet at Shanes. I did question its legitimacy as a whippet but was told it had been passed by the Sporting Whippet Club and a top judge of whippets. If the matter is not cleared up Kirsty's dog will be allowed to run at Shanes BUT only in the under 21 class.

 

For 2013 - it is likely that whippet racing will be restricted to KC registered whippets only.

 

I did not see the incident with the black dog but I will be discussing with Matt about the problem about persistent offenders. Such barging can be accidental as can be seen at greyhound raciing daily but there is a case for disqualifying persistent offenders.

 

On the alleged greyhound front - this is difficult. a 15/16 grey hound is eligible and full is not. Without knowing the breeding it is impossible for anyone to distinguish. Again we will look at taking an objection but please don't do so on the basis of rumour.

 

We have introduced the new Novice Directors Challenge and if we decide to continue to support the terriers & lurchers into 2013 we will have it on a level with the Master Mc Grath. So within this everyone has a chance of a good prize.

 

Albertj

the mc coys own the fighting blinckerd black dog. the mini greyhound
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I thought I had finished on this thread but fair points Pigsy. You and I often disagree but I enjoy our debates!

 

As you will know elsewhere I have asked Kirsty publicly twice to put up the breeder and the breeding of the dog. If I don't get an answer within the next week I will assume that this information will not be made available. To date all we have is a vague assertion that it was bred by someone in Greysteel.

 

I am meeting with the Glenbank club today to discuss these matters. BUT since I made the decision to let it run on Sunday along with two other unegistered dogs I personally will make the decision whether it can run as a whippet at Shanes. I did question its legitimacy as a whippet but was told it had been passed by the Sporting Whippet Club and a top judge of whippets. If the matter is not cleared up Kirsty's dog will be allowed to run at Shanes BUT only in the under 21 class.

 

For 2013 - it is likely that whippet racing will be restricted to KC registered whippets only.

 

I did not see the incident with the black dog but I will be discussing with Matt about the problem about persistent offenders. Such barging can be accidental as can be seen at greyhound raciing daily but there is a case for disqualifying persistent offenders.

 

On the alleged greyhound front - this is difficult. a 15/16 grey hound is eligible and full is not. Without knowing the breeding it is impossible for anyone to distinguish. Again we will look at taking an objection but please don't do so on the basis of rumour.

 

We have introduced the new Novice Directors Challenge and if we decide to continue to support the terriers & lurchers into 2013 we will have it on a level with the Master Mc Grath. So within this everyone has a chance of a good prize.

 

Albertj

the mc coys own the fighting blinckerd black dog. the mini greyhound

 

like horses having to put blinkers on i think that the dogs are ungenuine and not concentrating on the task in hand , therefore , in my opinion , should not be allowed to race , so as to spoil the racing ---open to a slagging i know , but who cares it's only my opinion -----den

 

p.s----- looking forward to the racing at shanes, ronnie fit at the moment so fingers crossed

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      The entire McGrath family was out in strength on Sunday. I would guess all 15 children of the household and all helping out in every way they could.
      It was nice to see all our little boys and girls in the childrens handling class showing off their faithful Canine breeds. We must not forget that these little people are our Country Sportsmen and women and show organisers of to morrow. 
      Ged Donagh paid a lovely tribute to  5 young sports girls and boys that have attended and showed their dogs at our shows in the summer months in 2025 and previous. These 5 young people  are now our  Young Sports Personalities of the year. They are Clodagh Gentle/Ian McGrath /Ivy Roche/Charlie Mc Caughey and TJ Duggan. Each young person in the group received a nice trophy sponsored by Ged himself for all their hard work in the ring. Ged does this now annually.What a lovely thought and accolade to these Young Sports People. 
      Next on the schedule was the Ross Rice racing cup in memory of Ross who passed away after an accident a few years ago. It was lovely to see all Rosses mates there to support and honour and keep the memory of their treasured friend alive. There were cheers all around the field when Jaimie O Connors winning dog romped home to victory for the 2nd time around. He was last years winner also. Many thanks to Ged Donagh for keeping this young mans memory alive through this race and sponsoring this event.
      Time passes so quickly, very soon it was Race and Show time. 
      Racing Results, Curtesy of Biddy Mc Grath
      Master McGrath Final 
      Winner
      Adam McGrath with Johnny 
      Reserve 
      Joyce Scott with Guss 
      Mick the Miller Final
      Ged Donagh with Tess
      Reserve 
      Ned Kane with Gunner 
      All Ireland Racing 
      Whippet
      James Mullen with Junior 
      James Mullen with Toby
      KC Whippet 
      Susan with Miss Money Penny 
      Fred Gentle with Snake 
      Under 21s 
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Bill
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Ollie 
      Under 22s 
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Venus 
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Ruby
      Under 23's Traditional Lurcher 
      Ricky with Lady 
      MJ with Ruby
      Under 23 elite 
      Vanessa Lynn with Arthur 
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Lady 
      Under 24 smooth 
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Jack
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Fletcher 
      Under 24 Hairy 
      Rebecca Saunderson with Susan 
      Bull Cross Heavy 
      Joyce Scott with Mabel
      Glen with Nova 
      Bull Cross Light 
      Yapper Hayes with Lady 
      Like with Myla 
      Greyhound 
      Barry Holland with Hot Hunter 
      Stephanie O Connor with Holly 
      Ross Rice Cup
      Jamie O Connor with Penny 
      Puppy 
      Ricky with Big Girl 
      Kirsty Smyth with Sika 
      Over Hairy 
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Sugar 
      Ged Donagh with Shea
      Fastest Young Slipper
      John Reilly
      5 Nations Showing Results
      5 Nations Champion Whippets
      Fred Gentle with Susie
      Reserve 
      Sophie Leonard with Junior
      5 Nations Champion Lurcher
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill  with Sugar
      Reserve
      Ged Donagh with Shea
      5 Nations Champion Terrier
      Rocco Cairns with Paddy
      Reserve
      Paddy Gilmore with Hanns
      ALL IRELAND SHOWING 
      ALL Ireland Champion Lurcher
      Jed Donagh with Stig
      Reserve
      Lisa Beggs with Rossa
      ALL Ireland Champion Whippet
      Sophie Leonard with Junior
      Reserve 
      Clodagh Gentle with Nala
      ALL Ireland Champion Terrier
      David O Brien with Grip
      ALL Ireland Champion Strong Dog
      Johnny with Winnie
      Reserve
      Ged Donagh with Brock
      Overall All Ireland Champion and Best in Show
      David O Brien with Grip
      Reserve
      Sophie Leonard with Junior
      Overall All Ireland Champion Puppy
      Harry Roche with Reba
      Reserve
      Joyce Scott with Ernie
      Finally, On Behalf of the Mc Grath Racing Club many thanks to the brilliant Judges on the day 
      Child Handling : Karla Wilson
      **All Ireland Showing Judges **
      *Whippets: 
      Karla Wilson
      *Lurchers :  
      Paddy Gibson
      *Terriers    : 
      Niall O Cloghan
      *Strong Dogs : 
      Franky Corrigan  
      **5 Nations Judges
      *Whippets : 
      Margaret Mc Stay
      Chontelle McMeekin
      *Lurchers:
      Maurice McDowell
      Paddy McGrath
      *Terriers
      Marty Black
      Jack McGrath
      Your judging skills were honest, efficient and impeccable, and many thanks for that. 
      And Finally, Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the Mc Grath Family for another brilliant show and race day on Sunday. The saying is that behind every good man is a good woman and Biddy Mc Grath you definately fit that picture. Biddy, we would have been lost without you. Along with Michael and Jack, you put a lot of hard work in behind the scenes to make this day most enjoyable for everyone. 
      Your whole family was so welcoming, and made us all feel at ease in your native Co Carlow. Thank you so much for the lovely presentation to us on Sunday, it was so unexpected and very much appreciated.
      As the end of the day was approaching, it was time to say good bye to Balinabrannagh for another year and be on the road again to Co Armagh and the place we call home. 
      Many thanks Mc Grath Racing Club for the memories, and God willing, we will all be back again in 2026 for another great window in Country Sports.
      To we meet again God Bless.
       
      Margaret Mc Stay
       
       
    • By appleblossom
      THE GLENSHANE WORKING DOG CHARITY SHOW AND RACEDAY SUNDAY 24th AUGUST 25 ( In Aid of The Fort Centre RDA Maghera )
      Maghera is a small town at the foot of the Glenshane Pass and lends itself to some of the North coasts most beautiful panoramic views. Situated 2 miles outside Maghera is Tobermore Golf Club. This was the venue for The Glenshane Charity Working Dog Show and Raceday Sunday 24th August 25. And what a day and venue that was.  
      Safe to say this was one of the best venues I have been to this year.  The grass was immaculately cut, rings well spaced out and a well groomed race course.
      As this show was run for a very special charity, the gods were on our side as the sun shone in abundance all day. As the morning progressed into noon, cars and trailers with dogs in tow filled the field to capacity. The craic and the banter was in full swing amongst the huntsmen and women on the day. Our good Canine folk had only one thing in mind. Out for a great Sporting day  in Glenshane before the work in the field begins.
      The wee people were there enjoying the day in the play trailer, bouncing around to their hearts delight. Some very tired children on Sunday night. Paul Boyd was there with his Country Sports stand, as was the hot food, tea and coffee van.
      Time passes so quickly and very soon it was show time.
       Here are the Showing Results
      Showing Results
      *OVERALL CHAMPION PUP
      JESSICA - LEE CORRIGAN WITH BEAR
      RESERVE
      CHARLIE Mc CAUGHEY WITH 
      DIXIE
      *OVERALL CHAMPION PAIRS
      JOHN WILLIAMS WITH LIGHTENING AND SASS
      RESERVE
      CLODAGH GENTLE WITH SNAKE AND SUSIE
      *OVERALL CHAMPION LURCHER
      SHANE BURNS WITH BUSTER
      RESERVE
      MORGAN McNULTY WITH CLYDE
      *OVERALL CHAMPION WHIPPET
      SUSAN McCANN WITH MISS MONEYPENNY
      RESERVE
      JAMES MULLEN WITH MAX
      *OVERALL CHAMPION TERRIER
      ROCCO CAIRNS WITH PADDY
      RESERVE
      GED DONAGH WITH THUG
      *OVERALL CHAMPION STRONG DOG
      LASZLO PUSZTAI WITH BLACK DIAMOND
      ***OVERALL CHAMPION AND BEST IN SHOW***
      LASZLO PUSZTAI WITH BLACK DIAMOND
      RESERVE
      ROCCO CAIRNS WITH PADDY
      Racing Results
      Terriers
      Jack with Millie
      Big Dogs
      1/ Jack Townsend with Zara
      2/ John Williams with Lightening
      Mick The Millar /Jimmy Scott Memorial Cup
      1/ Ged Donagh with Tess
      2/ Harry Roche with Ria
      Under 21s
      1/ Rose McCoy with Arlo
      2/ Joyce Scott with Nettle
      Under 22s
      1/ Rose McCoy with Texas
      2/ Rose McCoy with Guicci
      Under 23s Elite
      1/ Vanessa Lynn with Arthur
      2/ Jack with Missy
      Under 24s Smooth
      1/ Rose McCoy with Prada
      Under 24s Hairy
      1/ Harry Roche with Zola
      Heavy Bull Cross 
      1/ Charlene Rafferty with Jester
      2/ Barry Holland with Sally
      Light Bull Cross 
      1/ John Williams with Sass 
      2/ Nevaeh Marly
      Big Pups
      1/ Kirsty Smyth with Sika
      2/ Katelyn Mc Kenzie with Zeus
      Small Pups
      1/ Clodagh Gentle with Dash
      Whippets
      1/ James Mullen with Toby
      2/ James Mullen with Junior
      Greyhounds
      1/ Billy Harpur with Tilly
      2/ Barry Holland with Hot Hunter
      Congratulations to all above winners
      And Finally, may I take this opportunity on behalf of the Glenshane team to thank the judges on the day.
      Childrens Handling Class and Pets :
      Chloe Taggart
      Lurchers : Daithi O Faolain
      Whippets : Patsy McCoy
      Terriers: Philip Mackin
      Strong Dogs : Mark Mc Callion
      The Racing was run and organised by the McGrath Lurcher Racing Club.  Teamwork is the success of this club and as usual everything went like clockwork. Michael/Jack and Biddy your efficiency and dedication as usual is beyond reproach and thank you for that.
      And Finally, Finally on this occasion it is very hard to put into words what the show organisers Joanne and Paul Owens have come through over these last 11 years and it still continues today.  
      Cathan, their son was born with a rare liver disease called Biliary Atresia and was only diagnosed when he was 6 weeks old and had surgery at 6.5 weeks At the age of 7 years Cathan received his gift of life from Birmingham Childrens hospital, with a liver transplant and is 4 years post liver transplant on 23rd August.
      It would take a tear from a stone listing to these parents briefly telling me the heartache and trauma they came through to try to keep Cathan alive and to get him to where he is to day. 
      All proceeds from this charity dog show will go to Fort Centre RDA Maghera. This show is also a celebration of Cathans life and how far and the progress he has made in his young life so far.   
      Joanne/Paul/Cliona/Tiarna/Sharon/Nicola and your back up team, your show was well organised and a credit to all good sporting shows and a great window for our Country Sports. It was evident on the day a lot of hard work went on behind the scenes to make this show so enjoyable for everybody. This show is now an annual event and for a very special reason close to Paul and Joannes heart.
      ** Just a wee foot note. As many of you know Cathan had a we set back on Sunday at the show resulting in him being hospitalised. The good news is he is out of hospital and making good  progress and will be back to full health and of to school very soon.** 
      Glenshane Team, Thank you for Sunday. To we meet again take care and God Bless
      Margaret Mc Stay
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
    • By appleblossom
      CURTESY OF THE McGRATH RACING CLUB
      THE 5 NATIONS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS /ALL IRELAND RACING AND SHOWING/MICK THE MILLAR AND MASTER Mc GRATH
      REPRESENTING THE GREAT GAME FAIRS  OF IRELAND
      THIS SUNDAY 31st AUGUST 2025
      HI FOLKS, 
      JUST A FEW DAYS TO GO TO OUR BIG DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY IN CARLOW FOR THE 5NATIONS /ALL IRELAND RACING AND SHOWING/MICK THE MILLAR AND MASTER McGRATH
      FOR YOUR SAT NAVS:
      Ballinabranagh
      Carlow
      Co Carlow
      R93 K573
      HERE IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
      Gates Open 9.00am
      1/ Entries for racing will be taken at    10.00am
      2/ Mick the Millar and Master McGrath will follow after entries taken
      3/ 5 Nations will be next on the schedule
      4/ All Ireland showing
      5/ All Ireland Racing will commence after showing finishes.
      ****The Mc Grath Lurcher Racing Club is really looking forward to seeing you all there ***
       
       
       
       
       
    • By appleblossom
      The Tally Ho Working Dog Show Saturday 16th August 2025
      As I looked out the window early Saturday morning the sun was just breaking through the trees, with a small welcoming breeze filtering over the dog pens. Barking out at us was the usual Whippet chorus signalling the day had arrived for the Tally Ho Working Dog Show and Raceday at Nutts Corner. And what a show that was.
      I firmly believe nature plays a big part in telling our faithful Canine friends the end of the showing season is on the horizon, and their weekly excursions to the show ring and race track is coming to an end. 
      We arrived in the field around 10.00am and were greeted by the show organiser Peter Morgan who had reserved a parking place for us right beside the whippet ring. What a thoughtful man with a heart full of kindness.
      By noon time the field was filling up with dogs and families all out for a good days racing and showing. The venue was superb, with rings were well spaced out and the racetrack in immaculate condition, and all put up and hammered in by Peter Morgan himself. Four toilets were well situated around the site and plenty of ringside parking was provided. 
      Paul Boyd as was Marty Black there with all the hunting gear,collars etc you could wish for the coming season.A great variety for our Country Sports fraternity. A burger van was in full swing with some delicious burgers and chips and was not long to the smell of good hot food was wafting its appetizing smells all over the place.
      I can honestly say it was a childrens paradise at the Tally Ho Show on Saturday. The laughter and enjoyment coming from the bouncy castle was unreal. When it came to the childrens handling class, there were 43 children in the ring. The winners got a beautiful trophy and rosette and each child in the ring got a medal and a big bag of goodies.
      Very soon it was Raffle time and boy was there some variety of prizes on that table. I never have seen such an array of prizes in a raffle at any show this year.  The raffle generated so much excitement and fun around the field as it progressed. Many happy punters went home with some lovely prizes.
      Time waits for no one and very soon it was Racing and Showing time. Here are the Results.
      Racing Results
      Lurcher Pup
      Aiden Dunne with Lass
      Whippet Pup 
      Clodagh Gentle with Dash
      Whippet Dog 
      James Mullen with Junior
      Whippet Bitch 
      Clodagh Gentle with Suzie
      Under 21 
      Bridget Carthy with Speedy
      Under 23 
      Kirby – Jane Mc Kibben with Sheeba
      Under 24 
      Colin Tucker with Fletcher
      Over 24 
      Jake Parke with Storm
      Hairy Under 24 
      Jed Donagh with Tess
      Hairy Over 24 (Mick the Miller) 
      Jed Donagh with Tess 
      Bull X Heavy 
      Joyce Scott with Mabel
      Bull X Light 
      Joyce Scott with Axle
      Terrier 
      Jed Donagh with Spike
      SHOWING RESULTS 
      PETS
      OVERALL CHAMPION PET
      CLODAGH GENTLE WITH DASH   
      RESERVE :
      NIALL O CLOGHAN JNR WITH BRIA
      PUPS
      OVERALL CHAMPION PUP
      CHARLIE McCAUGHEY WITH DIXIE
      RESERVE
      CLODAGH GENTLE WITH DASH
      LURCHERS
      OVERALL CHAMPION LURCHER
       TJ DUGGAN WITH FRANK
      RESERVE
      LEIGH THOMPSON WITH SCOOBY DOO
      TERRIERS
      OVERALL CHAMPION TERRIER
      PADDY GILMORE WITH HANNS
      RESERVE
      NIALL O CLOGHAN BUDDY
      WHIPPETS
      OVERALL CHAMPION WHIPPET
      SUSAN McCANN WITH PENNY
      RESERVE
      SOPHIE LEONARD WITH JUNIOR
      STRONG DOGS
      WORKING STRONG DOGS
      GED DONAGH WITH BROCK
      RESERVE
      LASZLO PUSZTAI WITH DIAMOND
      BULLIES
      OVERALL CHAMPION BULLIE
      PAULA BEGGS WITH PACO
      RESERVE
      GAIL ROSS WITH BERT
      PAIRS
      OVERALL CHAMPION PAIRS
      FRED GENTLE WITH SNAKE AND SUSIE
      RESERVE
      AIDY TOAL WITH THUNDER AND SCAR
      ***OVERALL CHAMPION AND BEST IN SHOW***
      GED DONAGH WITH BROCK
      RESERVE
      PAULA BEGGS WITH PACO
      ***TALLY HO NORTHERN  IRELAND CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS***
      SUSAN McCANN WITH PENNY
      Congratulations to all above winners
      And Finally, may I take this opportunity on behalf of the Tally Ho Working Dog Show to thank the judges on the day for a job well done.
      Childrens Handling Class  
      Margaret Mc Stay
      Ladies and Gents Handling Class
      Margaret Mc Stay
      Pets
      Michelle Darby
      Whippets 
      James Mullen
      Lurchers 
      Jonathan Kirwan
      Terriers  
      Sam Kirwan
      Strong Dogs
      Chontelle Mc Meekin 
      Bullies
      Carla Mc Donnell
      Tally Ho Northern Ireland Champions of Champions
      Peter Morgan
      Judging is not an easy job, but the judges were all consistent and fair  
      A Big thank you to the Racing team Matt Lee/Joanna Relf Lee and Matthew Lee for running the racing on the day so efficiently. Your experience and input is invaluable and of this we are extremely grateful. 
      There were 3 very willing young people helping Peter out on Saturday. Conor Creagh/Callum Jones and Kerry Ann Hughes you all done a great job and everything ran like clockwork. 
      As usual it was evident a lot of hard work and sleepless nights was put into organising this top show and all Peters shows in the past to make them so successful, and all along the way Peter has done this single handed.
      And Finally, Finally it is with a heavy heart I am writing this and hoping it will not come to fruition.  Peter has said to me this is the last show he will run. But  with hope in my heart I am hoping he might change his mind. 
      Peter you have given 20K plus to charity over the years, encouraged our young country men and women to carry on the tradition in the ring and in the field, and given Country Sports a great window through your shows over the years. I have known you now through country sports for over 20-25 years and probably longer, and all through that time you have never faltered away from the Canine world. 
      The prizes, the cups, the childrens handling class and bouncy castles at your shows are second to none. The time and money you put into your shows for our enjoyment is a credit to you.
      I will conclude for now Peter hoping at some time down the road, maybe you will change your mind and have another show in 2026. It was nice to be your friend through the ups and downs in the Country Sports world. 
      God Bless to we meet again.
       Margaret Mc Stay
       

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