Ireland Dwtc Tom Barrys Show Sunday 28Th July 13 At Feaghbridge Race Track Coalisland

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Deep in the heart of the beautiful Derrytresk /Coalisland Countryside, with the smell of newly cut turf in the bogs oozing out at us,with the waters from the shore line of magnificent Lough Neagh flowing into our view, This was the scenery that came upon us en route to the Dublin Working Terriers Club dog show and race day Sunday, run by Tom Barry at FeaghBridge Racing Track , Derrytresk, Coalisland.

As we approached the immaculately mown show rings, and well rolled sandy race track, all in mint condition, it was evident there was going to be a very big turnout of Lurchers, Terriers, Whippets, and Strong Dogs attending this well organised show. I am told there was a large amount of Terriers and Lurchers, along with strong Dogs and Whippets. All counts are well up on last years show.What a turnout. It was nice to see so many families out for a days enjoyment with all their canine friends in tow. The wee people had a ball also. First of all with Leanne Barrys Burgers , which were simply delicious, Mr Whippys ice Cream to die for, and after the racing was over building sand castles in the sand on the race track. Some tired little feet at home time. Good job school holidays are still in force. A big sleep in next morning.

It was nice to see so many show goers at this show, and also some new people making their debut into the canine world. You were all so very welcome. That is why I love the show scene and doing my show write ups. I meet so many nice appreciative and interesting people along the way, who love their dogs and love to hunt, show,talk, and race them in the appropriate seasons of the year.

The sun beamed down all day, with the exception of a few showers in the evening. The show began at approximately 12.45, with the racing first.

Here are the Results

 

**Whippets

Gavin Wright with Bolt

**Lurchers

Under 23”

Alec Hagans with Gypsy, handled by Davy Boyd

Over 23”

Ryan Wright with Sam

Elite under 23”

Fiona Devlin with Diva

Elite Over 23”

Michelle Rafferty with Zeus

Bull Cross Joint Heat

Mickey Quinn with Lady

Joanne Mc Cormick with Casey

Congratulations to all the winners

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*Showing - Some Random Results.

 

Childrens Handling Class

The children were not left out of the ring .A special class was put on for these little people and buoy did they enjoy walking around that ring with their favourite canine friends at the end of their lead. All these little people were winners on the day. Each child received a big bag of goodies. Some sleepy little people that night . Well done to all.

Whippets

Pups

1/ Leanne Hawthorne

2/ Paul Mc Nally

3/ Martin Foy

Whippet Bitch

1/ Davy Best

2/ John Shaw

3/ John Mc Stay

Whippet Dog

1/ Davy Best

2/ John Shaw

3/ Kirsty Fyffe

Working Whippet

1/ Mickey Quinn

2/ Kieran Young

3/ Davy Best

Vetern Whippet

1/ Michelle Rafferty

2/ Ruairi Mc Evoy

3/ John Mc Stay

Whippet Pairs

1/ John Shaw

2/ John Mc Stay

**Overall Champion Whippet

Davy Best with Penny

Reserve

Davy Best with Harley, handled by Paul Reynolds

Runnerup

Mickey Quinn

2^nd runner up

Michelle Rafferty

Congratulations to all the winners

 

Terriers

Pups

Leanne Hawthorne with Patch

Under 12”

Allanah Robinson with Sparky

Russell Dog/Bitch

Dessie Macken with Soda, handled by Paul Mc Alinden

Lakeland Dog/Bitch

Peter Morgan with Rex

Patterdale Dog/Bitch

Jed Brady with Coca

Crossbred Dog/Bitch

Roy Nixon with Red

Working Dog/Bitch

Dessie Macken with Spot, handled by Teri Mc Vitty

Vetern Dog/Bitch

Wee Barney with Ben

**Overall Terrier Champion

Dessie Mackens Soda, handled by Paul Mc Alinden

Reserve Terrier Champion

Roy Nixon with Red

Congratulations to all the winners.

The Danny O Neill Memorial Spade, donated by Tom Barry, was won by Dessie Mackens Russell Spot, and handled by Teri McVitty. What a tribute to the late Danny O Neill, one of natures gentlemen and a true hunt and sportsman. Danny hunted up at my home place in Monaghan many times , with my nephew the late Charlie Connolly, Monaghan.

Rest in Peace Danny, you will be sadly missed in the hunting world. Charlie and you can now carry on hunting beyond the Rainbow Bridge, with all your Canine departed friends of younder year.

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Lurchers

Pups

Ian Balfour with Scruff

Smooth under 23”

Steven Dumigan with Dash

Smooth over 23”

Philly Mc Cormick with Jake

Rough Under 23”

Lee Archer with Tinker

 

Rough Over 23”

Chris Loughran with Boris

Collie Class

Ian Balfour with Darkey

Bull Class

Paul Reid with Storm

Hare Class

1/ Michael Quinn with Mochara ( Michael won the Perputal Cup ) One very proud young man from Lurgan, Co Armagh. Dad Mickey is one proud father.

2/ Fiona Devlin with Chad

Fox Class

Paul Reid with Barney

Lamping Class

Fiona Devlin with Rally, handled by Mark Mc Callion

Terrier Bred Class

James Woods with Rusty

Vetern Class

Graham Brennan with Gypsy

Lurcher Pairs

1/ Paul Reid

2/ Gavin Wright

3/ Melissa Greer

**Overall Champion Lurcher

Paul Reid

Reserve

Philly Mc Cormick

Congratulations to all the winners

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Strong Dogs

Small Staff Dog/Bitch

Davy Boyd with Max

Large Staff Dog/Bitch

Stuart Moore with Bruno

Wheaten Dog/Bitch

Gerry Finnegan with Ben

English Bull

1/ Teri Mc Vitty with Chico

2/ Mandy Mc Vitty with Cooper

Crossbred Dog/Bitch

Graham Brennan with Oscar

Working Dog/Bitch

Stuart Moore with Bruno

 

**Overall Champion Strong Dog

Gerry Finnegan with Ben

Congratulations to all the winners

Also Congratulations to the hound winner and pet class winners, did not get your names.

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*Overall Puppy Champion

Kieran Young

Reserve

Leanne Hawthorne

Congratulations to all the winners

 

**Overall Show Champion and Best in Show went to Gerry Finnegan, from Silverbridge, Co Armagh with his beautiful Wheaten Dog Ben. Many congratulations Gerry, and may you win many more.

 

Finally, may I take this opportunity on behalf of the DWTC , to thank the Merseyside Terrier and Lurcher Club for a great days judging. Raymond Crilly Whippets/ Curtis Nicholls Lurchers/Kevin Legsy Terriers. Lads your judging was firm but fair, and you were meticulous in your judgement. Many thanks to you all for making the journey to Coalisland. It was very much appreciated. Also many thanks to Peter Dobbs for Judging Strong Dogs and Hounds, and John Barry for judging the Pet Class. You all were top class on the day.

 

Billy Harpur was there with his camera recording all our moments of glory. Many thanks for that Billy. Look forward to seeing them up on Facebook and Hunting life soon. Tom Barry made presentations to Billy Harpur, Michelle Rafferty and Leanne Hawthorne for their help on show day. Congratulations and well deserved. Also Tom, many thanks for your kindness to John and myself. It was much appreciated.

 

And Finally, Finally, It was evident a lot of hard work, muscle and sleepless nights had gone into making this show a most enjoyable family day out for young and old. This would not of been possible without Tom Barry DWTC and show organiser, his lovely wife Leanne, children Morgan and Ethan and their hard working committee. All your hard work paid off on the day. Of this we are all truly thankful. Tom I can assure you from the bottom of my heart, I will always do my best for your show, and all shows and Game Fairs on the Island of Ireland, and hopefully for many more years to come. Thanks for an enjoyable and successful day on Sunday. Already looking forward to next years show.

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited July 29, 2013 by appleblossom