TALLY HO WORKING DOG SHOW SATURDAY 25th MAY 24.
TALLY HO AND AWAY WE GO WAS ON THE LIPS OF ALL GOOD CANINE FOLK AS THE ROAD LAY BEFORE THEM AND BALLEE PLAYING FIELDS,BALLYMENA CAME INTO SIGHT ON SATURDAY 25TH MAY 24
I HAD LOOKED FORWARD TO THIS SHOW FOR MANY MONTHS ONLY TO FALL AT THE LAST HURDLE AND END UP IN A&E  WITH A SEPTIC ANKLE  FROM A CLEGG BITE  GIFTED TO ME WHEN WE WERE OUT LURING OUR WHIPPETS THE PREVIOUS TUESDAY  EVENING. BUT I HAD MY REPORTES AT THE SHOW ON SATURDAY AND FILLED ME IN WITH ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR. 
AS THE SUN BOUNCED OF THE FAMOUS SEVEN TOWERS, COUPLED WITH THE SOUND OF BARKING DOGS AND THE LAUGHTER OF THE WE PEOPLE, VERY SOON IT WAS EVEIDENT THE LONG AWAITED TALLY HO WORKING DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY WAS ON ITS WAY. 
FROM EARLEY MORNING TRAILER LOADS OF ALL BREED OF DOGS WERE ARRIVING IN ABUNDANCE IN THE FIELD. 
ALL RINGS WERE SET UP AND WELL SPACED OUT. PETER NEVER DOES ANYTHING IN HALF MEASURE. FOR THE CHILDREN HE HAD TWO BOUNCY CASTLES AND LOADS OFF GOODIES IN THE CHILD HANDLING RING. A BURGER VAN, AND  JAZZIES SWEET STALL WITH AMERICAM SWEETS AND JUICE ON SALE.  PAUL BOYD WAS THERE WITH HIS COUNTRY SPORTS GEAR, WITH EVERYTHING THE DOG WORLD NEED. THERE WAS ALSO A CATAPULT STALL. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THIS SHOW
THE RAFFLE GENERATED A FLURRY OF EXCITEMENT AROUND THE RINGS. MANY HAPPY PUNTERS WENT HOME WITH ARMFULS OF LOVELY PRIZES.
TIME PASSES SO QUICKLY, VERY SOON IT WAS SHOW TIME. 
Here are the Showing Results. Hope I have got most of them With Peters help.
  
CHILDRENS HANDLING CLASS 
  1/BONNIE TRUESDALE
2/HANNAH LEE
3/KAT COY
4/THEA TAGGART
  PET CLASS CHAMPION
  LEAH  MILLER WITH CALLIE
LADIES HANDLING CLASS
CASSIE GRAHAM
GENTS HANDLING CLASS
DECLAN Mc Donald
  CHAMPION TERRIER
  CAYCE COYLE WITH ROOK
RESERVE 
REECE CURREN WITH CLYDE
  CHAMPION WHIPPET
  SUZANNE ADDIS WITH JAX
RESERVE
SIAN KRYSTEN WEBB WITH TIKKA
  CHAMPION LURCHER
  GED DONAGH WITH JAKE
RESERVE
GED DONAGH WITH KEV
  CHAMPION PAIRS
  THOMAS MOORE WITH DIGGER AND FERN
RESERVE  
GED DONAGH WITH FINN AND JAKE
  PUPPY CHAMPION STRONG DOG
  NEIL PINKERTON  WITH SHILLELAGH
 
CHAMPION STRONG DOG
  ANDY SPENCE WITH SNIPER
  CHAMPION PUP
  GED DONAGH WITH SHEA
RESERVE
JAMES MULLEN WITH TOBY
  CHAMPION BULLY
  CARLA Mc DONNELL WITH SANCHO
RESERVE
SARAH SMITH WITH CHINO
  PETERS CHOICE OVERALL  CHAMPION
  CASSIE GRAHAM WITH RAXOR 
    OVERALL CHAMPION AND BEST IN SHOW
  ANDY SPENCE WITH SNIPER
  RESERVE
SUZANNE ADDIS WITH JAX
  
RACING RESULTS FROM THE PEN OF JOANNA RELF LEE
Champion: John Williams - Lightening
Reserve: Jed Donagh – Tess
Whippet Pups
Champion: James Mullan - Toby
Reserve: Leah Millar – Callie
Whippet Dog
Champion: Fred Gentle - Clive
Reserve: James Mullan – Max
Whippet Bitch
Champion: Susan McCann - Penny
Reserve: Suzanne Addis – Poppy
Under 21
Champion: Rose McCoy - Arlo
Reserve: Yapper Hayes - Jessie
Under 23
Champion: Kirsty Harper - Dash
Reserve: Vanessa Lynn - Arthur
Under 24
Champion: Colin Tucker - Fletcher
Reserve: Kirsty Harper – Chucky
Hairy Over 25, Mick the Miller
Champion: Errol Gardiner - Chase
Reserve: Stephen Mc Cook – Champ
Smooth Over 25 Master Mc Grath
Champion: John  Williams - Sass
Reserve: Gareth Rea – Jack
Bull Cross Dog
Champion: Stephen Mc Cook - Champ
Reserve: Ashton Sands – Coop
Bull Cross Bitch
Champion: Tiernan Byrne – Mollie
Reserve: Kirsty Smyth – Lucy
Terriers
Champion: Jed Donagh – Thug
Reserve: Aibhne Reid – Mollie
Again the racing went like clockwork under the superb efficiency and organization of the Lee Family. Joanna Ralph Lee, Matthew Lee and Dad  Matt senior. All credit on the day to all three people for a job well done.
And Finally, on behalf of Peter, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges on the day:
Whippets/Susan McCann
Lurchers/Gerald Maybin
Bullies/Gail Ross
Working Strong Dogs/Matt Lee
Ladies & Gents Handling Class/Matthew Lee
Pets/Joanna Ralph Lee
Childrens Handling Class: 
Peter Morgan
And Finally, Finally, None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication behind the scenes of the man at the helm, Peter Morgan and the Tally Ho back up team. Peter is a dedicated doggie man and worked tirelessly to make last Saturday enjoyable for all our good Country Sports folk. Peter your show was an overwhelming success with top quality Trophies, Raffle prizes and Dog meal and a credit to you and your organisational skills.  Thank you from all of us for a great Country Sporting Saturday and I am already looking forward to your next show in August God willing.  
 
Margaret Mc Stay 
 
 
 

MY SHOW LIST SO FAR FOR 2024
 
SUNDAY 2nd JUNE 24
KILWORTH & ARAGLIN DOG SHOW ( THIS SHOW IS A QUALIFER FOR THE 5 NATIONS )
ARAGLIN COMMUNITY FIELDS
ARAGLIN, KILWORTH

CO CORK
FOR YOUR SAT NAVS: P61 EC59

SATURDAY 15th JUNE 24
MEATH FOXHOUNDS CLUB DOG SHOW ( 5 NATIONS QUALIFER  )
CORTOWN
KELLS
CO MEATH
A82 W7R7

SUNDAY 16th JUNE 24
KILKENNY FOX HOUNDS WORKING DOG SHOW
THOMASTOWN
CO KILKENNY

SUNDAY 7th July 24
THE GLENSHANE WORKING DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY
MAGHERA ROAD
TOBERMORE
MAGHERAFELT
BT45 5QE

SATURDAY 20th July 24
WEST WATERFORD HOUND AND WORKING DOG, AND FAMILY FUN DAY SHOW ( 5 NATIONS QUALIFER   )
AT TALLOW , CO WATERFORD
P51 X281

SATURDAY 27th JULY 24
BURREN WORKING DOG SHOW AND RACE DAY
All proceeds to Cancer charity..
THE GREEN ROAD
NEWRY
CO DOWN
BT34 2PT


SATURDAY 17th AUGUST 24  ( 5 NATIONS QUALIFER  AND MASTER Mc GRATH )
Tally Ho Working Dog Show and Race Day,
at Ballee Playing Fields
Ballymena
Co Antrim
BT42 2JU

SUNDAY 25th AUGUST 24
Mc GRATH LURCHER RACING CLUB,DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY 
BALLINBRANAGH
CO CARLOW
R93 K573

SUNDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 24
CLONSHIRE COUNTRY FAMILY DAY
ADARE
CO LIMERICK
V94 HF80

Margaret Mc Stay

South Tyrone Fox Hounds Dog Show and Raceday, Saturday 18th May 24
Annaghmore Raceway is an up to date and well designed track set in the leafy picturesque Armagh countryside.  As the new summer season of the thrills and spills of our dog shows commence, this venue was the ideal spot for the South Tyrone Foxhounds Dog Show and Race Day last Saturday 18th My 24. 
From early morning, cars and trailers arrived from North and South of the border, with families and dogs in tow. There was a Burger Bar, a Country Sports Stand, and a goodies stand for the wee people on site   
As the show progressed, so did the banter and the craic. It was nice to meet up with so many regular show goers, and also to meet some new ones. Our Canine people have hearts of gold, always contributing  and supporting our charities along the way, and this one was no different. What a lovely job this is. 
Niall O Cloghan and sons were there with their wonderful Terrier Maze. This maze brings so much joy and excitement to every Terrier man in the country, seeing their well breed terriers running the gauntlet from one end of the Maze to the other and winning a prize at the end of it. Niall this Maze is a great invention and long may it continue.
The weather was glorious with sunshine all day. The show started at approximately 12.00 noon with the racing first.
Here are the Racing and Showing Results  
Racing Results from the pen of Katelyn Mc Kenzie
FROM THE PEN OF KATELYN Mc KENZIE
PUPPY RACE
1/ JOHN WILLIAMS WITH SASS
2/ JOHN WILLIAMS WITH LIGHTENING
U21 ELITE
1/ ROSE Mc COY WITH ARLO
2/ DEIRDRE Mc COY WITH DAISY
U23 ELITE
1/ LEANNE HAWTHORNE WITH CASEY
2/ VANESSA LYNN WITH ARTHUR
O23 ELITE
1/ COLIN TUCKER WITH FLETCHER
2/ JAN SEN WITH WHIPPY
U23  TRADITIONAL LURCHER
1/ YAPPER HAYES WITH LADY
2/ MASON THOMPSON WITH JESS
023 TRADITIONAL LURCHER
1/ LEANNE HAWTHORNE WITH DENZIL
2/ HARRY ROACH WITH SULA
024 MASTER Mc GRATH QUALIFER
1/ JAN SEN WITH WHIPPY
2/ JOHN WILLIAMS WITH LIGHTENING
LIGHT BULL X
1/ JOYCE SCOTT WITH AXEL
2/  SMYTH WORKING KENNELLS WITH LUCY
HEAVY BULL X
1/ JOYCE SCOTT WITH MABEL
2/ LEANNE HAWTHORNE WITH SOLO
WHIPPETS
1/ FRED GENTLE WITH CLIVE
2/ LEIGH THOMPSON WITH HARLEY
Showing Results
Whippets
Kayden Cosgrove with Essie
Reserve
Colin Tucker with Cooper
Lurchers
Patrick Moore with Darkie
Reserve
Katelyn Mc Kenzie with Xena
Terriers
Jamie Barry with Luna
Reserve
Barry Liggett with Archie
Strong Dogs
Corey Beggs with Paco
Reserve
Andy Spence with Trooper
Overall Champion and Best in Show
Corey Beggs with PACO
Hounds
Champion Dog = Meath Parson
Reserve
South Tyrone Harold
Champion Lady Dog = Meath Pleasure
Reserve
South Tyrone Glossy
Champion Hound = Parson
Terrier Maze Results
1/ Lee Pinney with Cooper
2/ Pauric Charley with Sally
3/ John Reid with Roxy
And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges and their ring stewards on the day for a job well done.
Whippets =   Janet Duke
Lurchers =    Mark Mc Ilroy
Terriers   =    Dave Roberts
Strong Dogs =  Jonny Bell
Pets               =   Karla
Judging is not an easy job, but you were consistent and fair, and very successful with the end product. 
The racing was carried out to perfection by a young lady of young years Katelyn McKenzie, with the help of her mother Leanne Hawthorne, herself has many years of experience in the Canine world. A job well done ladies.
Some lovely photographs were taken on the day by Eamon Mc Erlean. You definitely have the knack of photography Eamon, and no doubt these will be up on the site shortly.
And Finally, Finally for a first time show, well what can I say. They say behind every good man is a good woman and Hanna Heinonen you definitely fit that bill. Hanna Heinonen and Ryan Carville you run this show with impeccable organisation, along with your team Charlotte Eaton, Daniel Jones and other members of the committee. 
Hanna and Ryan, you pulled out all the stops on the day and produced a first time top class show with a top class venue on the day. Well done and a credit to all involved.
I am Looking forward to more of the same in 2025.
This show was in aid of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, and what a cause. The air ambulance saves so many lives each year and have touched on all our lives in one way or the other. What a deserving Charity.
 
Margaret Mc Stay
 
 

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THE NEXT 3 TOP DOG SHOWS FOR NEXT WEEK END 25TH AND 26TH MAY 24 ,  TWO UP NORTH AND ONE DOWN SOUTH.  NOT TO BE MISS
SATURDAY 25th MAY 24 ( 5 NATIONS QUALIFER  AND MASTER Mc GRATH )
Tally Ho Working Dog Show and Race Day,
at Ballee Playing Fields
Ballymena
Co Antrim
BT42 2JU  
 
SUNDAY 26th MAY 24
DWTC ANNUAL DOG SHOW
MULLABRACK ROAD
GILFORD
CO DOWN
BT63 6BP
SUNDAY 26th MAY 24
WEST WEXFORD HARRIERS DOG SHOW
CASSAGH
NEW ROSS
CO WEXFORD
Y34 X540