Ireland Great Game Fairs Of Ireland Judges

[AlbertJ 569]

Full details of the GREAT GAME FAIRS of IRELAND's Terrier, Whippet and Lurcher Events including the unrivalled prize fund will be posted on our web sites www.irishgamefair.com and www.irishgameandcountryfair.com when some final details are ironed out. But to save fielding any more queries as to who are the judges I have pleasure in announcing the following :

 

Judges at the Great Game Fairs of Ireland

26^th Annual All Ireland Terrier and Lurcher Championships:

Shanes Castle Antrim Sunday 30^th June 12.00 Noon start

Terriers : Graham Brennan

Lurchers : Tom Barry

Whippets: Tracey Gill

 

7^th Annual ROI Terrier & Lurcher Championships:

Birr Castle Co Offaly Sunday 1^st September 12.00 Noon Start

Terriers : Kevin Maguire

Lurchers : Ian Greer

Whippets : Patsy McCoy

 

Five Nations Terrier Championships : Three Judge System

Des Mackin : John Hendricks and Pat Daniels

 

Five Nations Lurcher Championships : Three Judge System

Nigel Greer : Tom Barry : Tommy Cullen

We are delighted to have taken advice from the IWTF and the NILRC in the selection of these judges.

Albert Titterington

Edited April 18, 2013 by AlbertJ

[Carraghs Gem 1,714]

Im familiar with a few of those names although it doesnt make much odds to me as ive nothing to show this year

[AlbertJ 569]

Im familiar with a few of those names although it doesnt make much odds to me as ive nothing to show this year

 

I think we have put together a good mix of judges who hopefully will support my mantra that we don't have to bring judges in from the UK to get fair, knowledgeable and unbiased judging!

[appleblossom 706]

Excellent choice all round Albert. Really looking forward to Shanes Castle and Birr Castle

[AlbertJ 569]

I have amended the judges' list for Birr - our third Five Nations Lurcher Judge is Tommy Cullen from Wicklow.

 

I trust everyone will agree we have put a fine list of Irish judges together for our two fairs and I look forward to two great Terrier, Whippet & lurcher events.

[louiejoe 63]

It's just a pity there can't be a 'Five Nations Championship' for the whippets as well as the lurchers and terriers, are there any plans to include the whippets in the future?

[sammcc 229]

A good selection of judges Albert, and all men from our own good soil, let's hope they are given the support these events deserve.

Nice to see both organisations getting on board and there advice being took on board.

[AlbertJ 569]

It's just a pity there can't be a 'Five Nations Championship' for the whippets as well as the lurchers and terriers, are there any plans to include the whippets in the future?

 

 

It's just a pity there can't be a 'Five Nations Championship' for the whippets as well as the lurchers and terriers, are there any plans to include the whippets in the future?

LJ, Traditionally the terrier & lurcher entries have been much higher and that is why we have FN championships. Have considered one for whippets but it depends on entries this year.

[AlbertJ 569]

A good selection of judges Albert, and all men from our own good soil, let's hope they are given the support these events deserve.

Nice to see both organisations getting on board and there advice being took on board.

 

Sam,

 

Thanks - I think it is a well balanced team and as you say it is good to see the organisations starting to build a good public profile and where better - at Shanes and Birr.

 

Albertj

[AlbertJ 569]

I have had a couple of queries of judging of the Five Nations Championships. Firstly they are judged in the main arena at Birr on Sunday 1st September. First one the Terriers will take place at 5.00pm sharp. They are judged by three judges judging independently on the basis of a score sheet. No judge sees the other cards and not even the two scrutineers - one of whom usually is the Chairman of the Hunting Association of NI - who total up the cards know how each judge scored. In the event of a tie for Champion or Reserve - the three judges will then come together to decide. The final qualifier for each event is at Birr on the Saturday.

 

The Champion from 2012 Fiona Devlin's Maverick is assumed to be qualified to defend his title. In addition since 2011 Champion Paul Reid's dog was denied the opportunity to defend his title in 2012 through it being seized by the USPCA and PSNI, I am pleased to report that this was overturned by a judgement in Craigavon Court so I feel we should show our support for Paul by allowing him to be qualified, as of right, to compete in 2013.

 

If your dog is only beaten in a qualifying heat by Fiona's or Paul's dogs you can claim a qualifying place.

 

In terms of the Master Mc Grath - Pat Lee's dog is pre qualified as Champion. If your dog is runner up to Pat's dog in a qualifying heat you can claim a qualifying place in the final.

[lurcher330 2,301]

Is there showing on the Saturday in Birr Albert ?

[tango 221]

looks a great line up albert, the scoring system in the 5 nations is the fairest ive used or seen. and well done and good luck on this years events to everyone qualified and hoping to make it.

[king lurcher 78]

Albert tried to pm you your inbox must be full

Ian

[AlbertJ 569]

 

Albert tried to pm you your inbox must be fullIan

 

 

Should be freed up now

[mr scent 665]

Good choice of judges albert