Ireland Shannagh Lurcher,terrier And Whippet Working Dog Show Sunday 15Th June 14

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Shannagh Working Terrier,Lurcher, and Whippet Show Sunday 15^th June 14

 

 

Seaforde is situated near the village of Clough, Downpatrick, County Down and lies in the shadow of the beautiful Mourne Mountains. Famous for its majestic Butterfly House, Seaforde has added another straw to its bow, with the now Annual Shannagh Working Lurcher, Terrier and Whippet Dog Show in its midst.

 

With our Sat Nav set, and dogs loaded up, we headed for Paddy Gilmores Shannagh Dog Show on Sunday 15^th June.

 

The weather was good to us, as the saying goes, “The sun only shines on Gods people “ and he gave us the weather we yearned for on Sunday. As this was a new venue this year, it was first class, with Plenty of ringside parking and a brilliant race track.

 

There was a big turnout at this show of Country Sports enthusiasts and like minded people from North and South of the border. By 12noon it was hard to get a parking place near the ring, as the field was full to capacity with Dogs, trailers, families, all good Canine folk who came out for a days enjoyment away from the trials and tribulations of everyday life.

 

Thats what I like about dog shows. They take me away into another kind of world for a day, robbing all the ugly food for thought from my mind. As I grow older, these kind of days make me glad to be alive, fit and healthy and able to attend and partake in the shows. Long may it last, as in my case the days are growing shorter.

 

It was nice to meet up with old friends once again. Breandan Coleman was there with his new tattoo. What a work of art, and one Breandan is very proud of. I turned around and there was the Grand Master of Country Sport and Irish Game Fairs Albertj Tittering getting out of his jeep, and coming to Shannagh, supporting his fellow show and Game Fair goers. It was nice to chat with Albertj again, and seeing him taking a well earned break from organising “The Great Games Fairs of Ireland at Shanes Castle on the 28^th /29^th June and Birr Castle” on the 23/24th^st August 14.

 

The quality of dogs at the show on Sunday was of a very high standard and would be a judges nightmare. All our little people were there, contributing in their own little way, and playing around the field with all their little Canine friends, our sportsmen and women of tomorrow.

 

 

The Racing began at approximately 12.30, followed by the showing. Here are some random results.

 

 

Racing Results from Shannagh Show

 

Lurcher Pups

 

1/ Mal Mc Fall with Roxy

2/ Leeroy Mc Cullagh with Kesh

 

Whippet Pup

1/ Andy Loughlin with Ace

2/ Charlene Rafferty with Zolo

 

Sporting Whippet

 

1/ Charlene Rafferty with Lush

2/ Charlene Rafferty with Blue

 

Under 21 Open Race

 

1/ Nigel Greer with Kildrum

2/ Deirdre Mc Coy with Paris

 

Lurchers

 

Under 23

 

1/ Jed Donagh with Zeus

2/ Jed Donagh with Taz

 

Over 23

 

1/ Jed Donagh with Flick

2/ Charlene Rafferty with Bullet

 

Under 23 Elite

 

1/ Steven Dumigan with Dash ( Master McGrath Qualifer for Shanes Castle 2014 )

2/ Nigel Greer with Gunner

 

Over 23 Elite

 

1/ Charlene Rafferty with Fizz ( Master Mc Grath Qualifer for Shanes Castle 2014 )

2/ Pat Mc Grath with Darkey

3/ Michael Mc Grath with Danny

 

Bull Cross

 

1/ Marty Mc Cartan with Turbo

2/ Jed Donagh with Shadow

 

Rough Haired Race

 

1/ Glen Doherty with Diesel

2/ Charlene Rafferty with Kizzy

 

 

Terrier Race

 

1/ Jed Donagh with Boe

2/ Brian Crothers with Grumpy

 

Showing

 

Childrens Handling Class

Ellie with Meg

 

Ladies Handling Class

Melissa Greer with Sasha

 

Gents Handling Class

Brian Crothers with Nell

 

Whippets

 

Whippet Pup

A Loughlin with Ace

 

Whippet Bitch

Davy Best with Penny

 

Whippet Dog

Davy Best with Harley

 

Working Whippet

Ricky Mc Elwaine with Ollie

 

Whippet Pairs

John Mc Stay with Darcy and Patch

 

Vetern Whippet

John Mc Stay with Silver

 

Overall Champion Whippet

Davy Best with Penny

 

Reserve

Davy Best with Harley

 

Lurchers

 

Lurcher Pup

Ian Greer with Ebony

 

Smooth Under 23

Jed Donagh with Taz

 

Smooth Over 23

James Woods with Rusty

 

Rough Under 23

Melissa Greer with Sasha

 

Rough Over 23

Glen Doherty with Diesel

 

Hare Class

Adam Graham with King

 

Fox Class

Marty Mc Cartan with Turbo

 

Lamping Class

Steven Dumigan with Blue

 

Bull Cross

Breandan Coleman with Bouncer

 

Collie Cross

Jed Donagh with Flick

 

Whippet Cross

Jed Donagh with Chief

 

Working Class

Breandan Coleman with Bouncer

 

Lurcher Pairs

Jed Donagh with Chief and Buttons.

 

Vetern Lurcher

Michael Lynch with Flo

 

Overall Lurcher Champion

James Woods with Rusty

 

Reserve

Marty Mc Cartan with Turbo

 

 

Terriers

 

Terrier Pup

Peter Morgan with Tarzan

 

Russell Bitch

Jed Donagh with Penny

 

Russell Dog

John Heslip with Sam

 

Patterdale Bitch

Breandan Coleman with Roxy

 

Patterdale Dog

John Heslip with Riley

 

Lakeland Bitch

Paul Heslip Molly

 

Lakeland Dog

Peter Morgan with Rex

 

Any Crossbreed Terrier

Mark Mc Nabb with Sarson

 

Working Terrier

Paul Flood with Sarson

 

Vetern Terrier

Peter Morgan with Chief

 

 

Overall Terrier Champion

Paul Flood with Sarson

 

Reserve

Breandan Coleman with Roxy

 

 

***Overall Supreme Show Champion

Paul Flood with Sarson***

 

***Reserve Supreme Show Champion

James Woods with Rusty***

 

 

***Overall Supreme Puppy Champion

Peter Morgan with Tarzan

 

***Reserve Supreme Puppy Champion

Kieran Young

 

Congratulations to all the winners.

 

 

After the showing the Catapult Competition went into full swing. Men and women demonstrated there target punching with great determination and Zest. As this was the first year for this competition, it certainly generated a lot of interest. Great idea, and great craic too. The winner of this competition was avid canine man Jude Lynch from Strabane. Congratulations Jude and well done.

 

 

Another new idea at Shannagh show was the “ Nail Hammering into Log “ competition. The banter and fun was hilarious in this competition, and again another great success. This winner was none other than Paddy Gilmore himself. Congratulations Paddy and well done.

 

 

Next on the menu was the Digging Competition. Again the craic was mighty. Leanne Hawthorne was there with her stop watch, with Kieran Young there to oversee the proceedings, and the digging started. Soon Shirts were flying in the air, water being poured on heads everywhere, Tattoos glistining in the sun, women and men screaming words of wisdom at their folk, and alas I could hear Leannes dolcet tones shouting stop, and the digging was over.

 

And the winning Team was :

 

Paddy Gilmore and Shane Larkin, and qualifiers for the All Ireland Digging Competition at Birr Castle. Congratulations Paddy and Shane and all the rest of the teams taking part for being such a great sport.

 

And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank judges Leanne Hawthorne Whippets/ Eamon Mc Erlain Terriers/ Aaron Beattie Lurchers, for a job well done. Judging is not an easy job at any time, but you carried out your duties firm, but fair. Many thanks for that. Bluebell (Deidre Mc Coy) was there clicking away with her camera, and I took a few Photographs with my mobile. Keep the good work up Deirdre, as I am useless at taking them, but just like the fun of taking some random photographs. The club would also like to thank Declan Feeney for acquiring the field for the show, and what a venue.

 

And Finally, Finally there are two people who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this show a success. Leanne Hawthorne and Paddy Gimore, and your brilliant back up team of helpers. Your show was a roaring success, a credit to you both, and went like clockwork. Many thanks Paddy and Leanne for a memorable show, and I am looking forward to more of the same next year.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited June 18, 2014 by appleblossom

[Guest ash1]

Usaly not on this much but a big thank you to everyone that made the trip to the show it out use it couldn't keep going so a big thank you to all and hope to see use all soon

[Hepher 86]

A good day was had by all, again well done to paddy for his hard work and effort to put a great day together.