The Keep er Lit Dog Show and Raceday Sunday 20th July 2025
Doagh Equestrian is situated on the beautiful Antrim coast in the village of Doagh, Co Antrim. This was a new venue for the “Keep er Lit” Dog show and Race day and the ideal spot for   last Sundays Show.  
From early morning, cars and trailers arrived from North and South of the border. Some people came as far away as Limerick and Drogheda with families and dogs in tow. Our good canine folk love a good dog show in the summer and a chat with like minded people. They certainly were not disappointed at the Keep er Lit show.  
As the show progressed, so did the banter and the craic. The rings were well spaced out with a good long race track. Paul Boyd was there with his country sports stand, with everything needed in the hunting fraternity. 
Some very tasty burgers were available on site and an Equestrian shop with great discounts on offer on the day. I had to take control of my retail therapy when I got into that shop, as I was like a child in a toy shop with to much to choose from.
The weather was glorious all day and at times to warm. As usual the raffle generated a great buzz around the field with some great prizes on offer. 
The show started with the racing first at approximately 12.30 
Here are the Racing and Showing Results 
Racing Results from the Pen of Biddy Mc Grath
Whippets
Fred Gentle with Clive
Fred Gentle with Susie
Under 21s
Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Bill
Rose Mc Coy with Arlo
Under 22s 
Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Ruby
Rose Mc Coy with Texas
Under 23s 
Kirby-Jane Mc Kibben with Shiba 
Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Cody
Under 24 smooth 
Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Jack 
Rose Mc Coy with Prada 
Under 24 Hairy 
Jed Donagh with Tess 
Matthew with Rebel 
Bullcross Light
Yapper Hayes with Lady
Joyce Scott with Axle
Bullcross Heavy 
Joyce Scott with Mable
Matthew with Willow 
Pups 
Lewis Lyons with Rex
Gadgie with Sport 
Greyhound 
Barry Holland with Hunter 
Katelyn Mc Kenzie with Luna 
Mick the Miller 
Jed Donagh with Chance
Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Sugar 
Master Mc Grath Qualifer
Paul Owens with King 
Jack Townsend with Xara
Showing Results from the Pen of Leigh Thompson
Overall Champion Lurcher 
Ged Donagh with Shea
Reserve 
Lisa Beggs with Rossa
Overall Champion Whippet
Karla Wilson with Junior
Reserve 
John Shaw with Blue
Overall Champion Terrier
Kenny Hamilton with Ned
Reserve 
Ged Donagh with Pip.
Overall Champion Pet
Jackie with Frost
Reserve 
Michelle Wendt with Harry
Overall Strong Dog Champion 
Franky Corrigan with Prada 
Reserve 
Graham Ryan with Winnie
Overall Show Champion and Best in Show
Ged Donagh with Shea
Reserve Overall Show Champion
Franky Corrigan with Prada
Overall Puppy Champion
Graham Ryan with Celt
Congratulations to all above winners.
And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges and their ring stewards on the day,on behalf of the Keep er Lit Team for a job well done.
Strong Dog Judge : Gareth Barnett
Lurcher Judge       : Gerard Melaugh
Whippet Judge      : Colin Maguire
Terrier Judge         : Martin Breen
Pets Judge             : Gail Ross
Judging is not an easy job, but you were consistent and fair, and very successful with the end product. 
The racing was carried out as usual to perfection by The Mc Grath Racing Club Carlow. These people have many years experience in the Canine world both in showing and racing and their input helps to alleviate the pressure on the show organizer on the day. A job well done Biddy and team. 
Some lovely photographs were taken on the day by various people, and no doubt these will be up on the site shortly.
And Finally, Finally, they say behind every good man is a good woman and Leigh Thompson along with Paddy Gibson, you both definitely fitted into that category. Your show was run with impeccable organisation. It was evident on the day a lot of hard work and sleepless nights was put into  this now annual Show. Leigh and Paddy you pulled out all the stops on the day and produced a top class show in a top class venue. Well done and a credit to you both.
I am Looking forward to more of the same in 2026. Thank you for the memories.To we meet again God Bless.
  
 Margaret Mc Stay
 
 

FROM THE PEN OF MARGARET MC STAY   ****RIGHT FOLKS UPWARDS AND ONWARDS.****   ANOTHER TOP SHOW THIS WEEKEND.   ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE BURREN DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY THIS SATURDAY 26th JULY 2025. FOLKS THIS SHOW IS A CHARITY SHOW IN AID OF DAISY LODGE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN AND ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DAY GOES TO THIS SPECIAL CHARITY.   ****REMEMBER EVERY PENNY YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THIS VERY SPECIAL SHOW AND CAUSE ON THE DAY , HELPS MAKE SOME LITTLE ONE SOMEWHERE VERY COMFORTABLE IN THEIR HOUR OF NEED.****   HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE     FOR YOUR SAT NAVS:   Greenan Road   Newry   BT34 2PT   Margaret Mc Stay

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From : The Pen of Margaret Mc Stay
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Margaret Mc Stay
 

Sunday 27th July 2025
WEIGHTPULL COMPETITION (Novice rules)
From the Pen of Margaret Mc Stay
Date : 27th July 2025 Location: Drom Aluinn Kennels BT 45 7LD Weigh in : 11am Open to all Breeds and sizes of dog All dogs competing must be 12mths or older in good health and free from injury Female dogs in heat will not be allowed All dogs are the responsibility of their owners and should be on leads unless instructed otherwise by someone running the events. Please supervise children at all times. All equipment needed can be provided on the day. This will be a dual event running alongside Mid-Ulster Weightpull and Athletics Association K9 Athletics competition also so promising to be a great day out for everyone! Refreshments will be provided on the day also!