Ireland Mourne Show Sunday 11Th May 14

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The Mourne Show, Sunday 11th May 14

 

As we left rain soaked Portadown on Sunday morning and headed into the sunshine of the beautiful countryside of Mourne, I can understand what the great Percy French had on his mind when he wrote “Where the Mountains of Mourne Sweep down to the Sea.” This was the picturesque setting for the now famous annual Mourne show on Sunday 11th May 14. We arrived in the field at approximately 10.30am , and to be honest, it was very hard to get a parking place at that time of the morning. Every year this show grows in capacity, but this year topped them all. By the start of showing there was not a vacant parking place on this vast stretch of show ground.
The venue for this Dog show is superb, as it runs alongside the shoreline between Newcastle and Kilkeel, and the fresh air coming up from the sea is to die for. As the cars and and trailers emptied out on the field, it was quite evident that this was not only a dog show, but also a great family day out. It was nice to see so many local stands displaying their goods to the Canine Community with their Country Sports Clothing ,Ice cream van, Burger and Chip van, and of course not forgetting the nice lady with the tea and coffee and beautiful fresh buns for all at very reasonable prices.

 

It was good to see the IWTF there with their stand, and from what I could see, they were kept very busy all day. I made a couple of attempts to speak to Mark Brown, but there were crowds around the stand, and I could not make it. But Mark, I promise I will make a point of meeting up with you at the brilliant Shanes Castle Game Fair on the 28th and 29th June.

The Mourne show brings people from all parts of
Ireland/England/Scotland/Wales and further afield, and is now an annual event to look forward to. Some new faces this year. I was speaking to a very nice couple from Dundalk, Irra Rogers and her friend Chris Lee. Irra and Chris brought along their lovely Whippets Topper and Rocky and had a couple of good wins on the day. Along the way I stopped with John Humphries, who was out for a days enjoyment with his lovely sister and niece, whom I had pleasure of been introduced to. Lovely people.

 

Had some craic and banter at Glen Dohertys Stand. Glen was selling ferrett boxes like they were going out of fashion. Great stand for the Country Sports man

 

I had a little banter and some relaxing conversations with Mr & Mrs Game Fairs, Shane Castle and Birr, Irene and AlbertJ Titterington. What a dedicated couple to Country Sports these two are. It was special to speak to Albert and Irene out of work, because come the 28th and 29th of June they will be up to their eyes with Shanes Castle Game Fair, followed by Birr Castle in August. In general conversation with Irene and Albert, Mourne brings back some happy memories for this couple. When their children were young they would rent out a holiday home in the Mournes, just over looking our show grounds on Sunday. Lovely memories. Thank you for your company on the day. What a nice couple.

 

The Showing, Digging, Racing, Ferret showing and racing, and Weight pulling all went like clockwork, thanks to the brilliant organisation of Kieran Young /Joanne Young , and the very efficient Mourne team behind them. The children had a field day. They played around all day happily in the shadow of the Mourne mountains. I am sure it was early to bed for the wee people Sunday night. Remember these children are our Game Fair and Show organisers of tomorrow, and we must treasure them.

 

The show commenced at approximately 12.30noon.

 

Here are the Results of the Showing/Digging/Racing
The Digging Competition at Mourne :
Was won this year by Breandan Coleman and Peter Conn, and the trophies were presented to the winning pair by Irene Titterington. A big congratulations to Breandan and Peter, who will now qualify for the all Ireland Digging Competition at Birr Castle in August. Also congratulations to all the other diggers who took part.

 

Showing Results
Whippets
Whippet pups - Irra Rogers with Dunroaman Top Gunner
Whippet Dog - Dave Horan with Boar
Whippet Bitch - Ann Forsythe with Jet
Working Dog/Bitch - Graham Fyffe with Bolt
Whippet Pairs - Janet Duke with Ash & Flash
Veteran Whippet - Janice Mc Kinley with Nico

 

Overall Whippet Winner - Graham Fyffe With Bolt

 

Lurchers
Lurcher Pup - Jed Donagh with Rags
Smooth Dog Under 23 - Steven Dumigan with Dash
Smooth Bitch Under 23 -Fiona Devlin with Deva
Rough Dog Under 23 - Joe carmichael with Jet
Rough Bitch Under 23 - Melissa Greer with Sasha
Smooth Dog Over 23 - Colin Mc Kay with Flicka
Smooth Bitch Over23 - W Newberry Pavla
Rough Dog Over 23 - Glen Doherty with Diesel
Rough Bitch Over 23 - Lucy Brown with Tiggy
Lamping Dog/Bitch - W Newberry with Marvin
Fox Dog/Bitch - James Woods with Rusty
Coursing Dog/Bitch - Terence O Rourke
Racing Dog/Bitch - Fiona Devlin with Showgun
Pairs - W. Newberry with ??
Veteran Dog/Bitch - Paul with Tie

 

Overall Lurcher Winner -

 

Glen Doherty with Diesel

 

Bull Cross Champion - James Woods with Rusty

 

Hounds
Hound Pups - Joanna Cranston With Ben
Welsh Type Bitch - Joe Forsyte with Magic
Welsh Type Dog - Steven Mc Nally with Scrabble
Crossbred Dog/Bitch - Amanda Rooney with Harvest
Beagle Dog/Bitch - Shane Rooney with Vixen
Any Working Couple - Joe Forsyte with Magic and Pepper

 

Overall Hound Winner - Steven Mc Nally With Scrabble

 

Terriers
Terrier Pups - Peter Morgan with Trazan
Russle Dog - Ian Heslip with Sam
Russle Bitch - P Cumberton with Judy
Fell Type Dog - Ian Heslip with George
Fell Type Bitch - Ian Heslip with Meg
Border Dog/Bitch - Elenor Norman with Harley
Crossbred Dog - Conor Quinn with Bossco
Crossbred Bitch - John Heslip with Meg
Under 12inch - Tristen Smyth with Ellie
Lakeland Dog/Bitch - Peter Morgan with Tim
Working Dog/Bitch - Conor Quinns With Cheeko
Black Patterdale Dog/Bitch - Mark Raybold with Dean
Veteran Dog/Bitch - Jackic Norman with Tod

 

Overall Terrier Winner - Gavin Mc Aleavey with Cheeko

 

Strongdogs
Strongdog Pups - David Sheridan with Ash
Safford Dog - David Boyd With Max
Stafford Bitch - Amy Kelly With Biddy
Amercian Bull Dog - Joshua Garner
Amercian Bull Bitch - Joshua Garner
Any Other Bull Dog Bitch or Dog - Dena Mc Mahen with Diego
Wheaten Dog/Bitch - Paddy Cumberton with Roxi
EnglishBull Dog/Bitch - Brian Cunningham with Kipper
Crossbred Dog/Bitch - Dena Mc Mahen with Deigo
Working Dog/Bitch - Gareth BM Bulls with Dinny

 

Overall Strongdog Winner - Davis Boyd with Max

 

Show Winners:
Overall Puppy Champion - Irra Rogers with
Dunroaman Top Gunner
Overall Adult Champion - Graham Fyffe With Bolt

Congratulations to all the winners.

 

Racing Results

TERRIER RACING
Jed Donagh with Boe
Jed Donagh with Spike

 

Lurcher Racing
U23” LURCHER
1st Mal McFall /Jed Donagh with ZEUS
2nd Mal McFall with TAZ
O23” LURCHER
1st Mal McFall /Jed Donagh with FLICK
2nd Mal McFall with SHADOW
U23” ELITE
1st Rose McCoy with DIEGO
2nd Steven Dumigan with DASH
O23” ELITE
1st Gary Smith with LOLA
U18”
1st Janet Duke with MAEVE
U21”
1st Darren Moore with SASHA
2nd Deirdre McCoy with TAYLOR

 

LURCHER PUPS
1st Darren Moore with CALEB

Whippet Pup
1st Irra Rogers and Chris Lee with Rocky
2nd Irra Rogers and Chris Lee with Topper

WHIPPET
1st Graham Fyffe with BOLT
2nd Ricky McIlwaine with Ollie

Congratulations to all the winners

 

Ferrett Showing and Racing
POLECAT HOB
1st Jason with ?
2nd Joe Carmichael with ?
ANY OTHER COLOUR HOB
1st Mark McCallion with SILVER
POLECAT JILL
1st Ricky McIlwaine with MITZY
2nd Marc Fleming with PRINCESS
3rd Chontelle McMeekin with TICKLES 1
ALBINO JILL
1st Michael Quinn with ANGELA
2nd Mark McCallion with SNOWY
ANY OTHER COLOUR JILL
1st Ricky McIlwaine with MOLLY
2nd Chontelle McMeekin with TICKLES 2

 

BEST IN SHOW
1st Ricky McIlwaine with MITZY
2nd Jason with ?
3rd Mark McCallion with SILVER

 

FERRET RACING
1st Marc Fleming with PRINCESS
2nd Jason with ?
3rd Ricky McIlwaine with MITZY

Congratulations to all the winners. All results courtesy of Joanne Young/Darren Moore.

 

And Finally, many thanks to the Judges on the day.
Whippets : Michael Quinn
Lurchers : Shane Gilmartin
Terriers : Declan Lynch
Strong Dogs : Karl Roche
Hounds : Tommy Rowen
Ferretts : Paddy Cauldwell Judge /Glen Ferret Box

Judging is not an easy job, but a job well done by all concerned. Our photographer Bluebell, and fellow photographer John Creen were out in full force clicking our every moment of glory. Hopefully we will see some lovely photographs up on the forums shortly from both people.

 

And Finally, Finally , may I take this opportunity to thank Kieran Young/Joanne Young and their hard working band of helpers for a great show and a great family day out. I know Kieran, you and Joanne have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this day enjoyable for all. Without your hard work and dedication, none of this would happen.

 

It is also so rewarding to know for all your efforts and hard work , a worthwhile cause will benefit.

This years nominated charity, and nominated by the Mourne team is PIPS in Newry and Mourne area. What a worthy charity. None of us know when we will need them, and they are always there in the wings willing to help and understand, when we need them most.

 

Kieran/Joanne and team , we all had a most enjoyable day and a very well organised show.

 

Thanks Kieran/Joanne for everything, and I am already looking forward to next years show.

Margaret Mc Stay.

Edited May 17, 2014 by appleblossom

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Glen Doherty had a stall there too..........class dog and ferret boxes and other bits.

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