Ireland Man O War Dog Show Held Last Saturday 21st July 2012

[appleblossom 703]

Man O War Dog Show gets its name from a townland between Keady and Castleblaney, and this is where the Man O War dog show took place last Saturday 21st July. With its spectacular views of the surrounding countryside,and in the shadow of Clay Lake,herds of cows and sheep could be seen far away on the hillside enjoying the freedom of the summer. The weather kept up and the attendance was good. The show was well organised, and it was evident that a lot of hard work was carried out behind the scenes to make this show a success and enjoyable for everybody.And enjoyable it certainly was. All the Canine folk arrived one by one with their families,trailers, and dogs in tow. The field filled up very quick, and it was not very long before you could hear the laughter of children playing, while the adults began to enjoy the show. At the end of the evening all the hard work and organisation paid off. It was announced that the show had raised £750 for the NDCS (National Deaf Childrens Society) This is a charity very close to the hearts of Michelle and Charlene Rafferty the organisers of the show. It will be comforting to Michelle and Charlene to know that the money raised at their show will benefit children in our community and further afield. It was you, the show goers generosity, and that of the sponsors that will help to enable these children to get the medical help they need to live normal and comfortable lives now and in their future paths in life. Well done Michelle and Charlene,you both done a great job.

 

The show started at approximately 12.30 with the Racing. Here are some Random Results. We show our dogs too, so I dont get all the results. Please forgive me if I missed some out. I still have some Lurcher results to come. I will edit them in when I receive them.

 

*Racing *

 

Under 23s

 

HEAT 1

 

1/ NIGEL GREER WITH SUNSHINE

2/ FIONA DEVLIN WITH ANGEL

 

HEAT 2

 

1/ FIONA DEVLIN WITH DIVA

2/ FIONA DEVLIN WITH HUGO

 

UNDER 23S FINAL

 

1/ NIGEL GREER WITH SUNSHINE

2/ FIONA DEVLIN WITH DIVA

 

 

OVER 23S

 

HEAT 1

 

KIRSTY HARPUR WITH RENI

 

HEAT 2

 

JOHN HUMPHRIES WITH REBEL

 

HEAT 3

 

MICHAEL LYNCH WITH COOK

 

HEAT 4

 

FIONA DEVLIN WITH MAVERICK

 

HEAT 5

 

LEWIS WITH TYSON

 

OVER 23 FINAL

 

1/ JOHN HUMPHRIES WITH REBEL

2/ FIONA DEVLIN WITH MAVERICK

 

 

*GREYHOUNDS *

 

HEAT 1

 

CHRISTY NUGENT WITH BLUE DOG

 

HEAT 2

 

GERRY DALY WITH GALLIEO

 

GREYHOUND FINAL

 

1/ GERRY DALY WITH GALLIEO

2/ TOM BARRY WITH JACK

3/ CHRISTY NUGENT WITH BLUE DOG

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS

 

 

* TERRIERS *

 

TERRIER PUPS UNDER 12 MONTHS

 

1/ JOE WILSON

2/ LYNN MEEK

3/ NEILL MARTIN

 

TERRIER PAIRS

 

1/ PETER MORGAN

2/ IAN HEASLIP

3/ LYNN MEEK

 

UNDER 12"

 

1/ PETER MORGAN

 

WORKING CLASS

 

1/ IAN HEASLIP

 

PATTERDALE

 

1/ JOHN HEASLIP

 

LAKELAND

 

1/ PETER MORGAN

 

CROSSBREED

 

1/ PETER MORGAN

 

JACK RUSSELL

 

1/ JOHN HEASLIP

 

BORDER TERRIER

 

1/ PETER MORGAN

 

TERRIER CHAMPION

 

PETER MORGAN

 

RESERVE CHAMPION

 

PETER MORGAN

 

* LURCHERS *

 

LURCHER PUPS

 

1/ DECLAN GORDON

2/ PETER MORGAN

3/ MICKEY QUINN

 

CHAMPION PUPPY

 

DECLAN GORDON

 

RESERVE

 

TRACY GILL

 

 

ROUGH UNDER

 

CHONTELLE MC MEEKIN

 

ROUGH OVER 23

 

1/ GLEN DOHERTY

2/ ?

3/ BARRY HOLLAND

 

HARE DOGS

 

1/ FIONA DEVLIN

2/ MICHAEL LYNCH

 

 

OVERALL LURCHER CHAMPION

 

FIONA DEVLIN WITH MAVERICK

 

RESERVE

 

GLEN DOHERTY WITH DIESEL

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AND WELL DONE.

 

 

* Strong Dogs *

 

Strong Dog Pup

 

1/ Tom Barry with Barney

 

 

Champion Strong Dog

 

Tom Barry with Tyson

 

Congratulations to Tom, well done.

 

 

* Whippets *

 

WHIPPET PUPS

 

1/ TRACY GILL

2/ JOHN MC STAY

3/ NIAMH MARTIN

 

 

WHIPPET PAIRS

 

1/ JANET DUKE

2/ ANN FORSYTHE

3/ JOHN MC STAY

 

WHIPPET DOG

 

1/ GARY KANE

2/ JANET DUKE

3/ JOHN MC STAY

 

WHIPPET BITCH

 

1/ ANN FORSYTHE

2/ DAVY BEST

3/ JOHN SHAW

 

WORKING WHIPPET DOG

 

1/ GARY KANE

2/ JACK DUMMIGAN

3/ MICKEY QUINN

 

WORKING WHIPPET BITCH

 

1/ KIERAN YOUNG

2/ ALLANAH HARPUR

3/ JANET DUKE

 

OVERALL CHAMPION WHIPPET

 

GARY KANE

 

RESERVE CHAMPION

 

KIERAN YOUNG

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS

 

 

OVERALL SHOW CHAMPION AND BEST IN SHOW

 

FIONA DEVLIN WITH MAVERICK

 

RESERVE CHAMPION

 

GARY KANE

 

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO FIONA AND GARY.

 

 

And finally, many thanks to Plunkett and Mrs Rafferty for allowing the show to take place in his field. Without you, all of this would not be possible. We must not forget all the sponsors for being so generous with the beautiful gifts. The trophys that were awarded on the day were prepared by Lynn Meek. Lynn what would we do without you. Thanks for all your hard work.Billy Harpur was there clicking away with his camera. Looking forward to seeing the photographs. Thanks for that Billy.I could not end without thanking Michelle and Charlene for the beautiful boquet of flowers presented to Lynne and myself at the show. It was so thoughtful of you and much appreciated by both of us. Again Michelle and Charlene many thanks for a very enjoyable day,and a brilliant show,you both did a great job. I am already looking forward to next years show again.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited July 24, 2012 by appleblossom

[louiejoe 63]

Hi Margaret, it was a great day wasn't it ....... and lots of money raised for charity!!

 

I think the overall Best In show winner was Fiona Devlin with Maverick (lurcher) & Reserve Best In Show was Gary Kane with his whippet dog (not sure of it's name).

 

For Best Puppy in show it was also the lurcher , owned by Declan Gordon & Reserve Puppy In Show was again the Whippet, Tracy Gill's Ash.

 

Maybe Charlene or one of the organisers could clarify this.

 

Also 3rd in whippet pups should be Niamh Martin with Bambi, not Anne Forsythe.

Edited July 24, 2012 by louiejoe

[charraff 10]

thank u margaret 4 another lovely write up glad u enjoyed the show and had a gud day.. i wil forward u on the results of the lurcher classes when i find the piece of paper lol

[Themaverick 110]

Hi Margaret, it was a great day wasn't it ....... and lots of money raised for charity!!

 

I think the overall Best In show winner was Fiona Devlin with Maverick (lurcher) & Reserve Best In Show was Gary Kane with his whippet dog (not sure of it's name).

 

For Best Puppy in show it was also the lurcher , owned by Declan Gordon & Reserve Puppy In Show was again the Whippet, Tracy Gill's Ash.

 

Maybe Charlene or one of the organisers could clarify this.

 

Also 3rd in whippet pups should be Niamh Martin with Bambi, not Anne Forsythe.

yes tracy , garys whippet dog (reserve best in show) i think was called "major"

[appleblossom 703]

Thanks Tracy, sorted. Just took it off the sheets I was given. Had a great day at the show and really enjoyed the company. Well done to Michelle and Charlene.

[tango 221]

the pocket rocket won the whippets lol

[AlbertJ 569]

Man O War Dog Show gets its name from a townland between Keady and Castleblaney, and this is where the Man O War dog show took place last Saturday 21st July. With its spectacular views of the surrounding countryside,and in the shadow of Clay Lake,herds of cows and sheep could be seen far away on the hillside enjoying the freedom of the summer. The weather kept up and the attendance was good. The show was well organised, and it was evident that a lot of hard work was carried out behind the scenes to make this show a success and enjoyable for everybody.And enjoyable it certainly was. All the Canine folk arrived one by one with their families,trailers, and dogs in tow. The field filled up very quick, and it was not very long before you could hear the laughter of children playing, while the adults began to enjoy the show. At the end of the evening all the hard work and organisation paid off. It was announced that the show had raised £750 for the NDCS (National Deaf Childrens Society) This is a charity very close to the hearts of Michelle and Charlene Rafferty the organisers of the show. It will be comforting to Michelle and Charlene to know that the money raised at their show will benefit children in our community and further afield. It was you, the show goers generosity, and that of the sponsors that will help to enable these children to get the medical help they need to live normal and comfortable lives now and in their future paths in life. Well done Michelle and Charlene,you both done a great job.

 

The show started at approximately 12.30 with the Racing. Here are some Random Results. We show our dogs too, so I dont get all the results. Please forgive me if I missed some out. I still have some Lurcher results to come. I will edit them in when I receive them.

 

*Racing *

 

Under 23s

 

HEAT 1

 

1/ NIGEL GREER WITH SUNSHINE

2/ FIONA DEVLIN WITH ANGEL

 

HEAT 2

 

1/ FIONA DEVLIN WITH DIVA

2/ FIONA DEVLIN WITH HUGO

 

UNDER 23S FINAL

 

1/ NIGEL GREER WITH SUNSHINE

2/ FIONA DEVLIN WITH DIVA

 

 

OVER 23S

 

HEAT 1

 

KIRSTY HARPUR WITH RENI

 

HEAT 2

 

JOHN HUMPHRIES WITH REBEL

 

HEAT 3

 

MICHAEL LYNCH WITH COOK

 

HEAT 4

 

FIONA DEVLIN WITH MAVERICK

 

HEAT 5

 

LEWIS WITH TYSON

 

OVER 23 FINAL

 

1/ JOHN HUMPHRIES WITH REBEL

2/ FIONA DEVLIN WITH MAVERICK

 

 

*GREYHOUNDS *

 

HEAT 1

 

CHRISTY NUGENT WITH BLUE DOG

 

HEAT 2

 

GERRY DALY WITH GALLIEO

 

GREYHOUND FINAL

 

1/ GERRY DALY WITH GALLIEO

2/ TOM BARRY WITH JACK

3/ CHRISTY NUGENT WITH BLUE DOG

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS

 

 

* TERRIERS *

 

TERRIER PUPS UNDER 12 MONTHS

 

1/ JOE WILSON

2/ LYNN MEEK

3/ NEILL MARTIN

 

TERRIER PAIRS

 

1/ PETER MORGAN

2/ IAN HEASLIP

3/ LYNN MEEK

 

UNDER 12"

 

1/ PETER MORGAN

 

WORKING CLASS

 

1/ IAN HEASLIP

 

PATTERDALE

 

1/ JOHN HEASLIP

 

LAKELAND

 

1/ PETER MORGAN

 

CROSSBREED

 

1/ PETER MORGAN

 

JACK RUSSELL

 

1/ JOHN HEASLIP

 

BORDER TERRIER

 

1/ PETER MORGAN

 

TERRIER CHAMPION

 

PETER MORGAN

 

RESERVE CHAMPION

 

PETER MORGAN

 

* LURCHERS *

 

LURCHER PUPS

 

1/ DECLAN GORDON

2/ PETER MORGAN

3/ MICKEY QUINN

 

CHAMPION PUPPY

 

DECLAN GORDON

 

RESERVE

 

TRACY GILL

 

 

ROUGH UNDER

 

CHONTELLE MC MEEKIN

 

ROUGH OVER 23

 

1/ GLEN DOHERTY

2/ ?

3/ BARRY HOLLAND

 

HARE DOGS

 

1/ FIONA DEVLIN

2/ MICHAEL LYNCH

 

 

OVERALL LURCHER CHAMPION

 

FIONA DEVLIN WITH MAVERICK

 

RESERVE

 

GLEN DOHERTY WITH DIESEL

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AND WELL DONE.

 

 

* Strong Dogs *

 

Strong Dog Pup

 

1/ Tom Barry with Barney

 

 

Champion Strong Dog

 

Tom Barry with Tyson

 

Congratulations to Tom, well done.

 

 

* Whippets *

 

WHIPPET PUPS

 

1/ TRACY GILL

2/ JOHN MC STAY

3/ NIAMH MARTIN

 

 

WHIPPET PAIRS

 

1/ JANET DUKE

2/ ANN FORSYTHE

3/ JOHN MC STAY

 

WHIPPET DOG

 

1/ GARY KANE

2/ JANET DUKE

3/ JOHN MC STAY

 

WHIPPET BITCH

 

1/ ANN FORSYTHE

2/ DAVY BEST

3/ JOHN SHAW

 

WORKING WHIPPET DOG

 

1/ GARY KANE

2/ JACK DUMMIGAN

3/ MICKEY QUINN

 

WORKING WHIPPET BITCH

 

1/ KIERAN YOUNG

2/ ALLANAH HARPUR

3/ JANET DUKE

 

OVERALL CHAMPION WHIPPET

 

GARY KANE

 

RESERVE CHAMPION

 

KIERAN YOUNG

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS

 

 

OVERALL SHOW CHAMPION AND BEST IN SHOW

 

FIONA DEVLIN WITH MAVERICK

 

RESERVE CHAMPION

 

GARY KANE

 

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO FIONA AND GARY.

 

 

And finally, many thanks to Plunkett and Mrs Rafferty for allowing the show to take place in his field. Without you, all of this would not be possible. We must not forget all the sponsors for being so generous with the beautiful gifts. The trophys that were awarded on the day were prepared by Lynn Meek. Lynn what would we do without you. Thanks for all your hard work.Billy Harpur was there clicking away with his camera. Looking forward to seeing the photographs. Thanks for that Billy.I could not end without thanking Michelle and Charlene for the beautiful boquet of flowers presented to Lynne and myself at the show. It was so thoughtful of you and much appreciated by both of us. Again Michelle and Charlene many thanks for a very enjoyable day,and a brilliant show,you both did a great job. I am already looking forward to next years show again.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

Fiona,

 

you have qualified for the Five Nations Final IF you get your registration form in!

 

Albert