Ireland Tullylish Dog Show And Race Day Last Sunday 7Th July 13

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Tullylish sits on the River Bann, along the main road between the towns of Gilford and Banbridge. Its beautiful countryside and green elevated hills was the perfect setting for the Tullylish Dog Show last Sunday 7^th July 13. We were blessed with the weather for a change. The Gods were definately looking down on us. The sun shone brilliantly as the Canine men, women and their little folk arrived in force with their prized Canine crew in tow. From my own observation, over the past couple of years our doggie shows have become real family days out. This was very evident on Sunday by the turnout on the day. There was just a lovely atmosphere. As I gazed around the field, for a moment I thought I was on the Rivera with Parasols , Gazebos ,summer chairs, salads, flasks, sandwiches , Barbecue, and a few beverages, all brought along for the makings of a fun filled family day out. This was all happening at Tullylish last Sunday.

 

As this show has not been on for the last 3 years, it was nice to see so many of the old faces still on the scene, and also quite a few new up and coming sportsmen and women coming to the forefront of the sporting scene. On my travels around the show, and chatting to several people along the way, I bumped into Albertj Titterington , Director of the Great Game Fairs of Ireland , out for an afternoon of leisure, and the odd chin whack with the good folk of the Canine community, and Tullylish Dog Show.

 

The coursing started at approx 12.00 noon, followed by the showing and finally the straight racing. Here are some Results I picked up along the way. It was impossible to get them all as I was showing our dogs as well.

 

Simulated Coursing

 

1/ Fiona Devlin with Maverick

2/ Clayton Hastings with Jake

 

Racing

 

Lurchers

 

Under 23

1/ Fiona Devlin with Diva

Reserve

Jed Donagh with Flick

 

Overs

1/ Jed Donagh with Jess

Reserve

Fiona Devlin with Rally

 

Terriers

 

 

1/ Liam Toner with Vixen

Reserve

Brian Crothers with Molly

 

 

Puppy Race

Clayton Hastings with Annie

 

 

Whippet Racing

 

Dave Horan with Bear

 

A big congratulations to all the winners.

 

 

Showing

 

Childrens Handling Class

 

1/ Jack Dummigan

2/ Amy Mc Evoy

 

Well done to all the little people, you are all winners.

 

 

Whippet Pups

1/ Leah Gray

2/ Lisa Dummigan

3/ Chontelle Mc Meeken

 

Whippet Bitch

 

1/ Davy Best with Penny

2/ Janet Duke with Ash

3/ John Mc Stay with Patch

 

Whippet Dog

 

1/ Davy Best with Harley

2/ John Mc Stay with Darcy

3/ Dave Horan

 

Working Whippet

 

1/ Janet Duke

2/ Ricky Mc Elwaine

3/ Michael Quinn

 

Whippet Pairs

 

1/ John Mc Stay

2/ Leah Gray

3/ Patsy Mc Coy

 

Vetern Whippet

 

1/ John Mc Stay with Silver

 

 

Overall Whippet Champion

 

1/ Davy Best with Penny

2/ Davy Best with Harley handled by Janet Boyce

 

 

Terriers ( Dident get all the Results )

 

 

Puppy Class

 

Owners Name ? with Molly

 

Borders

 

Peter Morgan with Mick

Any type of Terrier Showing Signs of work

 

Paul Heslip with Red

 

Patterdales

 

John Heslip with George

 

Russells

 

Janet Duke with George

 

Lakelands

 

Paul Heslip

 

Crossbreeds

 

Liam Black

 

Vetern Terrier

 

Peter Morgan

 

 

Overall Champion Terrier

 

John Heslip

 

Reserve

 

Neil Cunningham

 

 

Lurchers ( Dident get all the Results )

 

Hare Dogs

 

1/ Jed Donagh

2/ Michael Lynch

3/ Clayton Hastings

 

Working Dogs

 

1/ James Woods

 

Lamping Class

 

1/ Fiona Devlin with Diva

 

 

Overall Champion Lurcher

 

Johnny Wilson with Scooby

 

Reserve

 

Glen Doherty with Diesel

 

 

Strong Dogs

 

Small Type Staff

 

1/ Leanne Barry with Barney

2/ Morgan Barry with with CoCo

3 Colin Tucker with Solo

 

Tall Type Staff

 

1/ Leanne Barry – Nala

2/ Tom Barry - Tyson

3/ Sim - Brich

 

Wheaten

 

1/ Tom Barry – Fredi

2/ Leanne Barry – Eli

3/ Paddy Cumberton – Foxy

 

English Bull

 

1/ Daniel Scullion - Clio

2/ Daniel Scullion - Sid

3/ John Barry - Tilly

 

Working Type

 

1/ Mark Brown - Goldie

2/ Leanne Barry - Tyson

3/ Tom Barry - Fredi

 

Crossbreeds

 

1/ Daniel Scullion – Sid

2/ Kyle - Bruno

3/ Sim - Brich

 

 

Overall Strong Dog Champion

 

Mark Brown with Goldie

 

Reserve

 

Daniel Scullion with Sid.

 

 

 

Overall and Best in Show

 

Johnny Wilson

 

Reserve

 

John Heslip

 

A Big Congratulations Johnny and John, and well done and Congratulations to all the other winners.

 

 

*NI Lurcher Champion of Champions

 

Mickey Quinn with Lady

 

Reserve

 

Fiona Devlin

 

A Big Congratulations Mickey and Fiona on your big win.

 

 

*NI Terrier Champion of Champions

 

John Heslip with George

 

Reserve

 

Janet Duke with George

 

A Big Congratulations John and Janet on your big win.

 

 

*NI Whippet Champion of Champions

 

Dave Horan with Bear

 

Reserve

 

Janet Duke with Finlay

 

 

A Big Congratulations Dave and Janet on your big win.

 

 

Hope I have got all of these right.

 

 

And finally the day would not be complete without thanking the Judges on the day.

Lurchers / Sean Mc Geown, Terriers/ Justin Hill/ Whippets Robert Milligan/ Strong Dog Judge, whos name I did not get/ Overall Judges Sean Mc Cusker and Tom Barry for a difficult job, but well done. Our resident photographer "Bluebell" Deidre Mc Coy was there taking photographs. Many thanks for that Bluebell. Deidre will be putting up the usual photographs of our moments of glory shortly on Hunting Life. and Facebook.

 

And as the saying goes, I always leave the best to last. Yes John Barry and your team of helpers, you are simply the best. You run your show with impeccable organisation , and all events went without a hitch. After 3 years out, you still have not lost the knack of running a most enjoyable dog show. Many thanks John, for your kindness to me, and I am already looking forward to next years show.

 

Margaret Mc Stay