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TULLY CASTLE FESTIVAL AND DOG SHOW LAST SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST 2012

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Tully Castle , Enniskillen, overlooking Lough Erne was the venue for the local Festival and Dog show last Saturday 11th August 2012. This impressive Castle is the remains of a fortified house and bawn, and is set on beautiful Tully Point. The Castle was first documented in 1619, shortly after being built for the Hume family, who lived there until 1641. However, the castle was attacked and burned on Christmas Eve in 1641, and it has never been lived in since. For the past 350 years it has remained ruined and desolate. In the 1970s the site was cleared of ivy and growth revealing the paths of an old garden. On the current site, a 17th century style garden has been recreated for visitors to enjoy while the ruins are also very impressive. An abandoned farmhouse, just a short stroll along a pathway from the Castle, has been restored as a visitor centre and contains an exhibition telling local stories relating to the castle. Not only was this a Dog Show, but also a chance to go back in time and just imagine you lived in that Castle.

 

The sun was shining continuously all day and as the brass band played in the background, this added to the atmosphere and enjoyment of the Dog Show and Festival. There was a large crowd there. Families and Canine men and women, all just out for the day to forget their troubles and cares, for a days craic and enjoyment, and enjoy they did.

 

It was nice to meet up with old friends and to also meet some new ones. Scott Fallis was there, with his lovely wee son Harry. Scott was master of ceremonies on the day and got the show up and going in the absence of Wesley Scott who was on holiday. Scott you did a wonderful job and many thanks for that. I also met up with George Gott , Gene Gallagher, Barry Holland, Conor Gamble, Terry Moore, Joe Boggs and Tommy Melaugh, and of course “Bluebell “ Deidre Mc Coy and her husband Patsy. These people know how to enjoy themselves and their dogs, and are always up for a laugh and good company. We had some excitement on the day also, when my husband John Mc Stay won Overall Supreme Champion and Best in Show with our beautiful Whippet “ Riley “ That was the icing on the cake for us.

 

The Dog Show started at approx 1.30. There was a mixed turn out of dogs, with classes to accommodate all breeds. Here are the Showing Results.

 

Smooth Lurcher

 

1/ Connor Gamble with Rumper

 

 

Rough Lurcher

 

1/ Barry Holland with Tara

2/ Barry Holland with Boots

 

 

Lurcher – under 24”

 

1/ Deidre Mc Coy with Paris

 

 

Lurcher – over 24”

 

1/ Conor Gamble with Rumper

 

 

Whippet- Dogs

 

1/ John Mc Stay with Riley

2/ John Mc Stay Darcy

3/ Patsy Mc Coy with Rio

 

 

Whippet – Bitch

 

1/ John Mc Stay with Patch

2/ John McStay with Silver

3/ John McStay with Goldie

 

 

 

 

Best Pair of whippets

 

1/ Patsy Mc Coy

2/ John Mc Stay

 

 

 

 

Best Lurcher in Show

 

Barry Holland with Tara

 

 

 

Best Whippet in Show

 

John Mc Stay with Riley

 

 

 

 

Any Dog handled by Young Person under 15 years

 

 

1/ Zara Lindsay with Timber

2/ Zara Ferguson with Sam

3/ Etan Daley with Lou

 

 

 

 

Puppy – any breed of Terrier

 

1/ George Gott with Sparky

2/ Stacy Love with Prince

3/ James Mc Kee with Darcy

 

 

 

Jack Russell – Dog or Bitch

 

1/ George Gott with Floss

2/ Stacy Love with Prince

3/ James Fitzsimmons with Ricky

 

 

 

 

Lakeland or Fell Terrier (Dog or Bitch)

 

1/ Terry Moore with Blade

2/ Conor Gamble with Darkey

3/ Terry Moore with Millie

 

 

 

Any Breed of terrier

 

1/ Elizabeth Mc Cauley with Rusty

2/ Elaine Mc Mahon with Dodger

3/ Rebecca Brunt with Pippa

 

 

 

Terrier Pairs

 

1/ George Gott

1/ Terry Moore

3/ Terry Moore

 

 

 

Any Variety Gundog to win the Nick Jones Trophy for Best Local Dog

 

1/ Darren Magee with Mac winner of the Nick Jones

Trophy

2/ Wayne Fivey

3/ Brad Ferguson

 

* Overall winner of Nick Jones Trophy was Darren

Mc Gee with Mac *

 

A big Congratulations to Darren and well done.

 

 

 

Fox or Harrier Hound to win the Tommy Bailey Cup

 

1/ Pat Mc Gurl with Sailor, winner of the Tommy

Bailey Cup

2/ Deidre McDonald with Barish

3/ Brendan Dolan with Garland

 

•Overall winner of the Tommy Bailey Cup was Pat Mc Gurl with Sailor.

 

A Big Congratulations to Pat and well done.

 

 

 

Supreme Champion and Best in Show Cup went to :

 

John Mc Stay, Portadown with his winning Whippet

RILEY.

 

A Big congratulations to John and well done, and congratulations to all other winners in the show.

 

 

And Finally, May I take this opportunity to thank, Wesley Scott, Scott Fallis and their most efficient show committe for a wonderful days enjoyment. I must not forget Norma Heap and her PA system, for announcing the names and results without a hitch. You did a brilliant job Norma. To the judges, Frank Maguire , Gene Gallagher and another lady, whose name I did not get. You had a very difficult task, but carried your duties out with precision. Bluebell ( Deidre Mc Coy ) and Scott Fallis took the photographs of the dog show, and many thanks for that. I will be looking forward to seeing them up on the forum shortly. As the long dark days of winter will be closing in on us shortly, it will be nice to take the photograph album out in the middle of winter, in front of a big coal fire, and have a look at this Summers shows and our moments of glory with our faithful Canine friends. I really enjoyed the show and the beauty of Tully Castle”. Already looking forward to next year God willing.

 

 

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

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Margaret, Once again you set the scene so well- it was great to see you, John and the McCoys again. Thank you for your effort in coming to Fermanagh for our wee show. It is appreciated. Next year efforts will be doubled to get the classes sorted (Barry helping with this), and hopefully we will get a great turnout. Thanks again, and is great to see from the photos that you all enjoyed the lovely surroundings. And well done Riley!! Scott

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