Ireland North West Terrier, Lurcher, and Whippet Club Dog Show last Sunday 19th AUGUST

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Barrontop Fun Farm is located in the West of Northern Ireland and sits on Co Tyrones eastern edge of Lough Neagh,overlooked by the majestic Sperrin mountains. This open farm has a variety of animals, indoor bouncy castle and soft play area, adventure play ground, tractor and pony rides, face painting , tearooms and a gift shop. In conjunction with the North West Terrier, Lurcher and Whippet club, Barrontops owner George Mc Gerrigle hosts 3 dog shows each year at this picturesque Location. Barrontop is ideal for dog shows, because while the adults are enjoying the show, the children can enjoy a safe and fun packed day in paradise. This was the venue last Sunday the 19th August for the North West Terrier, Lurcher and Whippet clubs 3rd show of the year.

 

There was a good crowd at the show, and the weather kept up for most of the day. As we arrived with our dogs and families in tow Barry Holland and Joe Boggs was there preparing the show rings and taking the names for the racing. There was plenty of ringside parking,and although the ground was still very soft from the torrents of rain that fell the previous days before the show, everybody got in and out of the field without a hitch. The show commenced with the racing at approximately 1pm.

 

Here are some random Results. I did not get all of them, as we were showing our own dogs on the day. So please excuse me if you are not mentioned, It is not intentional.

 

Racing

 

Whippets

 

1/ Michael Quinn with Blue

 

2/ Ryan and Gavin Wright with Bolt

 

Under 21

 

1/ Nigel Greer with Lady and handled by none other than Young Man himself, Liam Toner

 

Overs

 

1/ Michelle Rafferty with Shila

 

A Big congratulations to all

 

 

 

Showing

 

Childrens Handling Class was won by little :

 

Bailey Melaugh, what a proud we girl, as was her Granny and Grandad Tommy Melaugh and his lovely wife.

 

Congratulations to all the children who took part, you were all winners.

 

 

Whippets

 

Puppy Champion

 

John Mc Stay with Patch

 

Whippets

 

 

Whippet

 

3/ Ryan and Gavin Wright ( not sure if it was dog or bitch)

 

1/ Shane Farrell ( not sure if it was dog or bitch)

 

2/ Kieran Neeson Junior

 

 

Working Whippet

 

Mickey Quinn

 

Whippet Pairs

 

1/ Gary Kane

2/ John Mc Stay

3/ Kieran Neeson Jun

 

Vetern Whippet

 

John Mc Stay

 

 

Overall Whippet Champion

 

Shane Farrell

 

Reserve

 

Mickey Quinn

 

 

Congratulations and well done to all

 

 

Overall Puppy Champion

 

Conor Gamble

 

Reserve

 

Brian O Neill

 

 

Lurchers

 

 

Lurcher Pups

 

1/ Conor Gamble

2/ Mickey Quinn

 

 

Lamping Lurcher

 

1/ Steven Dummigan

2/ Paul Moore

3/ Dessie Roche

 

Terrier Cross Lurcher

 

1/ Roy Nixon

2/ Charlene Rafferty

3/ Colin Mc Donald

 

 

Whippet Type Lurcher

 

1/ Michael Lynch

2/ Colin Mc Donald

3/ Ryan and Gavin Wright

 

 

Vetern Lurcher

 

1/ Ryan and Gavin Wright

2/ Peter Morgan

 

 

Overall Champion Lurcher

 

Eamon Creggan

 

Reserve

 

Richard Hunter

 

Congratulations and well done.

 

 

Terriers

 

Lakeland

 

1/ Matt Slevin

 

 

Russell Dog

 

1/ John Heslip

2/ Tyson

 

Under 12"

 

1/ Peter Morgan

 

Patterdale Dog

 

1/ Conor Gamble

 

Patterdale Bitch

 

1/ John Heslip

2/ Terry Moore

 

Crossbreeds

 

1/ Peter Morgan

 

 

 

Terrier Class ?

 

1/ Thomas Mc Randall ( Dont Know which class )

 

 

1/ Jude Lynch with Randy ( Dont Know which class )

 

 

Terrier Pairs

 

1/ Terry Moore

2/ Arlene Mc Clurkin Handled for Peter Morgan

 

 

Patterdale Bitch

 

1/ Gizzy

 

 

Overall Champion Terrier

 

Matt Slevin

 

Reserve

 

Charlene Heslip

 

Congratulations and well done

 

 

Hounds

 

Stephen Mc Hale ( dident get the name of the class)

 

Beagles

 

1/ Steven Brooks

2/ Steven Brooks

 

Fox Hound

 

1/ Seamus Cairns

 

 

Overall Hounds

 

Seamus Cairns

 

Gun Dogs

 

Cocker Spaniel

 

Kuera Melaugh

 

Springer Spaniel

 

1/ John Gibson

2/ Declan Mc Loughlin

3/ Declan Mc Loughlin

 

Labradors

 

1/ John Gibson

2/ John Gibson

 

Cocker Spaniels

 

1/ John Gibson

2/ John Gibson

 

Congratulations and well done

 

 

Overall Best in Show and Supreme Champion,and came all the way here from Slaney Valley down there in the County Wexford, none other than the man himself :

 

Matt Slevin

 

Reserve Champion

 

Eamon Creggan. A very worthy winner and a lovely dog.

 

A big congratulations to both men and well done.

 

 

And Finally, after a very enjoyable day, and evening approaching fast ,it was time to pack up and head for home. May I take this opportunity to thank Barry Holland and Joe Boggs for their meticilous organisation on the day. We all know the hard graft that goes on behind the scenes to make this show a success. Barry and Joe and helpers Nykila and friends, you come out with top marks on the day. A big thank you to the judges. Judging in any area is not an easy job, but you carried out your duties without a flaw. Our resident photographer Deidre Mc Coy was there on hand to capture our moments of glory, and of that Deidre we are truly grateful. I could not end without thanking the most important person of all. George Mc Gerrigle the owner of Barrontop for your kindness and hospitality and without your venue the show would not happen. Many thanks George for the lovely bowl of piping hot stew you gave to John and myself and some of our friends after the show. It was so much appreciated. We left Barrontop with some lovely memeories and met some lovely people on the day.

 

*Now it is off to see Uncle Albertj at Birr Castle Game Fair, Birr, Co Offaly at the Weekend for an end of season knees up . I am still not too old to enjoy myself you know , and that I intend to do. See you all there God Willing.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited August 22, 2012 by appleblossom

[tommy1967 47]

Good write up as usual margaret.it was a good days crac.

[kegs 40]

well done lads sorry i couldnt make it ill see yous the weekend