Ireland Up Dated List Of Dog Shows And Game Fairs At 21St January 2013

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Get your show dates in for 2013 and I will add them to the list on a weekly basis going forward. Below is what I have for starters.

 

 

 

Clonmel Coursing Festival 2^nd/3^rd/4^th February 13

 

 

Clonmel Coursing Festival will take place on February 2nd, 3rd & 4th. This is the first time this event is being run at the weekend. The final day will be on Monday. 4^th. February.

 

A three day pass costs €60 and you should contact the ICC to get this.

 

Tel No : 00353526172483. However, you can pay at the gate on the day. Coursing commencing each day at 11.30 sharp .

 

 

Dessie Mackins Show and Race Day Saturday 23^rd February 2013

 

 

Dessie Mackin will be running a Show and Race day Saturday 23rd February 2013 ( Last Saturday in February ) at the usual venue on the Gilford Banbridge Road. All the usual classes for Lurchers, Terriers, Whippets, and Strong Dogs.

This show will be run under NILRC rules, and will be a qualifer for the 5 Nations at Birr Castle 2013, and a qualifier for the Master Mc Grath at Shanes Castle 2013. ( Full Details later.)

 

 

 

Drangan Harriers Working Dog Show

Sunday 14th of April 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Dessie Mackins 2nd Show of the year Saturday 4th May 13

 

 

 

Dessie is holding his 2nd show of the year, on Saturday 4th May13. Venue

same as usual,old Banbridge Road Gilford. Full details later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rockview Harriers Annual Hound Terrier and Lurcher Show 2013

 

Sunday May 5th 2013

 

Details to follow

 

 

The North West Terrier Lurcher and Whippet Club

 

The North West Terrier Lurcher and Whippet Club first show of the year will take place on 12/5/13. Venue to be confirmed with all profits going to Mc Millan Cancer Care nurses

 

2nd show is on 14/7/13 venue to be confirmed with all profits going to Foyle Hospice? This show will be a qualiIfer for the Countrymans Weeky Champion of Champions subject to confirmation

 

All Racing will held under NILRC rules

 

 

THE 32 COUNTY CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS show will be held on

18/8/13. This show venue is also yet to be confirmed as the show organisers are looking for a more central location ?

 

ALL ABOVE SHOWS ARE QUALIFIERS FOR THE 32 COUNTY CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS AS ARE ALL THE SHOWS IN IRELAND

 

 

 

 

 

Mourne lurcher and Terrier Charity Show 19th May 2013

 

 

The Annual Mourne show will be held on Sunday 19th may 2013 at the usual venue of Glassdrumman Co Down BT34 4QW .There will be all the usual classes for lurchers, Terriers, Whippets, Strong Dogs and Hounds with top prizes as always. Weight pulling and of course the first qualifier for the Mourne All Ireland Digging Competition.

 

There will be racing after the digging on the day and will be split into elite and working classes, as it was at the Mourne race day in 2012. All dogs must be muzzled and all dogs will be measured. There will be stalls, hot food, and kids entertainment also on the day. A great family day out for charity.

 

 

Annual Florence Court Sporting Dog Show Saturday 25^th May 2013

 

 

The annual Florence Court Sporting Dog Show and Racing will be held on Saturday 25th May 2013 under Northern Ireland Lurcher Racing Club (NILRC) rules. These Rules can be viewed on the NILRC face book page.

 

This show will be the first qualifer for "Mick the Miller Elite Golden Coat Challenge", the final of which will be held at Florence Court 2014. Further details will be posted later.

 

Due to Seamus Irvine retiring, Ian Greer has been asked to take over the running of Florence Court show for the National Trust. May we all wish Ian all the best for the future in running this most prestigious show.

 

Anyone wishing to hold a qualifying round for “Mick the Miller Elite Golden Coat Challenge “ at there dog show please pm ... Ian Greer

 

 

 

Gilford Lurcher & Terrier Club is Holding it's 14th Annual Show at Moira Gamefair

 

 

Saturday & Sunday the 25th & 26th May 2013

 

 

Visitwww.nationalcountrysportsfair.com to view the Lurcher & Terrier events which include Showing,Simulated Racing,Straight Racing & Lurcher High Jump

 

 

 

 

The Great Game Fairs of Ireland 2013 Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th June 2013

 

The largest ever Irish Game Fair will take place at Shanes Castle Co Antrim on the 29^th & 30^TH June 2013, when the Ballywalter Game Fair and the Irish Game Fair will combine to form a Super Fair under the title of “ The Irish Game Fair & Flavour Fine Food Festival .

 

There will be many more attractions ,three arenas, new international competitions, Lurcher, Terrier & Whippet Dog Show & Racing ( Full Details Later ) and an extra £15,000 in prize funds. 2 days not to be missed for all the family.

 

 

DWTC Dog Show Sunday 28th July 13. ( Tom Barrys Show )

 

The DWTC will hold their annual show on Sunday 28th July at the dog track at Feaghbridge Coalisland Co Tyrone. This show will be run under NILRC rules. Full details later.

 

 

 

 

Shannagh Working Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Club Sunday 4^th August 13.

(Please notice change of date due to

unforseen circumstances)

 

Shannagh working Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Club are holding their annual Dog show and Race day on Sunday 4th August13.

There will be all the usual classes for Terriers , lurchers & Whippets , and are waiting confirmation about strong dogs. This show will have the annual digging competition, and will be a qualifer for the Mourne All Ireland Digging Competition . As an added attraction, there will be a 4 man Tug-Of-War competition, if there is enough interest. Hot food will be available in the field, and entertainment for the kids. A great fun day out for all.

 

 

 

 

Irish Game and Country Fair, Birr Castle, Co Offaly 31^st August & 1^st September 13

 

Birr Castle Irish Game and Country Fair takes place this year on Saturday 31^st August and Sunday 1^ST September, and will include all the fun of the fair including the annual Lurcher, Terrier, and Whippet Dog show and Race Day.

This year an extra activity day will be held on the Friday 30^th August at Birr Castle. ( Full Details Later )

 

 

 

 

Sporting Whippet Club NI

 

Provisional dates for race/show days for 2013 are as follows:

 

Sunday 21 April

Sunday 02 June

Sunday 23 June

Sunday 21 July

Sunday 11 August

Sunday 15 September

 

Venue Dunsilly Kennels, Antrim

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited January 27, 2013 by appleblossom

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Some more shows added

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Sporting Whippet Club NI

 

Provisional dates for race/show days for 2013 are as follows:

 

Sunday 21 April

Sunday 02 June

Sunday 23 June

Sunday 21 July

Sunday 11 August

Sunday 15 September

 

Venue Dunsilly Kennels, Antrim

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[bazholly 27]

hi there appleblossom i have show dates for the North West Terrier Lurcher and Whippet Club they are

1st show is on 12/5/13 venue to be confirmed with all profits going towards mc millan caner care nurses

 

2nd show is on 14/7/13 venue to be confirmed with all profits going towards foyle hospice? This show will be a qualiIfer for the country mans weeky champion of champions subject to confirmed

ALL RACING WILL BE RUN UNDER N.I.L.R.C RULES

 

 

THE 32 COUNTY CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS show is on the 18/8/13 this show venue is also yet to be confirmed as the show organisers are looking for a more central location ?

 

ALL ABOVE SHOWS ARE QUALIFIERS FOR THE 32 COUNTY CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS AS ARE ALL THE SHOWS IN IRELAND

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No problem Barry, I will add them to my list which is growing very fast. Loads of shows this year, cant wait. Hope the weather will be kinder this year. All very worthy Charities Barry

[bunnyhop 15]

What time does dessies show start on the 23rd Feb?

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Usually around 11 to 11.30 Bunnyhop. for the racing. It could be a later start, but if you are there around that time youll be ok. See you there