Ireland Dwtc Tom Barrys Dog Show And Race Day Sunday 27Th July 14.

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DWTC Tom Barrys Dog Show and Race Day Sunday 27^th July 14.

 

We set off bright and early on Sunday morning to Tom Barrys DWTC Dog Show and Raceday at Feaghbridge, Dog Track, Coalisland , Co Tyrone. As hunger had over taken us , we stopped off on the way to the show with some friends at the Cohannan Inn, and enjoyed a full Ulster fry. O boy did that go down well. With plenty of packing now in our stomachs , dogs and trailers in tow , we headed off towards Feaghbridge Dog Track Coalisland , and the start of another very enjoyable Dog show and Race day.

 

Feaghbridge Dog Track is situated on the outskirts of Coalisland, and runs along the shores of lough Neagh. This amazing dog track is purpose built, and is primarily designed to be the ultimate test for racing dogs. Many champion dogs started their training at this dog track, and went on to win a place in the history of the greats in the Canine world. This was a superb venue for Sundays dog show and race day.

 

There was some heavy showers of rain on the day, but this did not dampen the spirits of the show goers. As the old saying says: The show must go on, and in this case, it certainly did happen big time.

 

It was evident a lot of hard work and muscle went into this show and show ground, as the track was in mint condition, and the show rings well spaced out. Martin Lavery was there with all kinds of Country Sports items, including dog leads , dog dishes, and loads of dog meal. Every time I looked over at Martins stand there was a host of buyers around it. A burger van and ice cream van was also on site. Some little people gave these two areas some trade on the day.

 

It was nice to see such a large turnout of top quality Pups, Lurchers, Terriers , Whippets and Strong Dogs. Again every show I went to this year North and South of the border, I have seen and spoken to quite a few new faces, all getting interested in this great Country Sport of ours during the summer showing season.

 

Along the way I stopped and had a very interesting conversation about dogs and dog breeds with Darren Mackin. Darren is so proud of his lovely black lurcher, and just an all round very proud country sports man. For his young years, Darren is very knowledgeable on the canine trail, not at all a chip of the old block. Move over Dessie, you have some competition under your roof.

 

I also spoke to Ged Brady, who travelled up from the South of Ireland for the show, and another new face for me. Davy Duck Caller was there with his mates and really enjoying the show. All a lovely bunch of true Country Sportsmen, and all out for a good days craic among like minded people.

 

The little people were out in strength on Sunday with their parents. No school for 2 months was all I could hear, as they lead their faithful friends around the ring in the childrens handling class. These little people were all winners in the ring on Sunday, and all won a medal, goody bag full of sweets and chews, lovingly all made up for these children by Morgan Barry. Well done Morgan. Some sleepy heads and tired little feet on Sunday night.

 

Another big attraction at Sundays show was the raffle. I was very lucky, as I won a large bottle of BOZO vodka, and my raffle loving husband John won a very good dog lead and collar. That kept him happy for the rest of the day.

 

The Racing started at 12.30 noon, and was followed by the showing. Here are some results.

 

Showing Results

 

Terriers

 

Dog Pup

Dessie Mackin with Mack

 

Bitch Pup

Dessie Mackin with Lucy

 

Russell Dog

D Mackin with Frostie

Lakeland

Dessie Mackin with Tike

Patterdale

John Heslip with Reilly

Crossbred

John Heslip with Meg

 

Overall Terrier Champion :

Dessie Mackin with Frostie

 

Reserve Terrier Champion :

John Heslip with Meg

 

Whippets

 

Dog Pup

Janet

Duke with Oscar

Bitch Pup

Michael Quinn with Tara

Whippet Dog

Davy Best with Harley

Whippet Bitch

Davy Best with Penny

Working Whippet

Glen Doherty with Mac

Racing Whippet

J Shaw with Mango

Veteran Whippet

Tracy Gill with Lola

Whippet Pairs

Michael Quinn with Tara and Stan

 

Overall Champion Whippet

Davy Best with Penny

 

Reserve Champion

John Shaw with Mango

 

Lurchers

Dog Pup

A Turley with Dash

Bitch Pup

Mal Mc Fall with Roxy

 

Smooth Over

Jed Donagh with Taz

Smooth Under

Mojo Kearny with Cash

 

Rough Over

Darren Mc Fetteridge with Brock

Bull Cross

E Mc Cann with Pepsi

Terrier Cross

Ryan Hill with Tara

Collie Class

S Dumigan with Blue

Hare Class and Cup, Sean Burke with Zara

Fox Class Johnny Wilson with Scooby

Lamping Class Ryan Hill with Tara

Vetern Lurcher Roy Nixon with Spike

Pairs Ryan Hill

 

Overall Champion Lurcher

Mojo Kearney with Cash

 

Resserve Lurcher Champion

Sean Burke with Zara

 

The Billy Copeland Cup went to

Steven Dumigan with Blue.

 

 

 

Strong Dogs

 

Pups

Stewarty Moore with Daisy

 

Staff Bitch

Stewarty M with Paris

 

Champion Wheaten went to

Ged Brady with Ben

 

Reserve

Davy Boyd with Bella

 

Reserve Overall Strong Dogs

Stewarty M

 

Overall Champion Pup

Janet Duke with Oscar

 

Overall Show Champion and Best in Show went to :

 

Ged Brady with Ben, who also won the Tony Lee Perpetual Cup

 

Reserve Best in Show went to Lurgan man:

 

Mojo Kearney with Cash

 

 

A Big Congratulations to all the winners.

 

Racing

 

Whippet Pups

Shannon and Tracy Mitchell with Blue

Under 23 Lurcher

Kirsty Harper with Tia

Over 23 Lurcher

Charlene Rafferty with Bullet

Non Ped

Deirdre Mc Coy with Taylor

Rough Class

Brian Crothers with Nell

Bull X

Mickey Quinn with Lady

Over 23 Elite

Michelle Rafferty with Zeus

Greyhounds

Jamie Anderson with Jenny

Terriers

Brian Crothers with Molly

 

Whippet Derby was won by :

John Shaw with Mango

 

2^nd/ Janet Duke with Finlay

 

Consolation Derby was won by :

Steven Dumigan with Frankie

 

Congratulations to all the winners both in Showing and racing, and well done to all.

 

At this point, let me offer our congratulations to Gary Mitchell on winning Clubman of the year, for all his help and dedication to the DWTC during the year. A very worthy winner. Daughters Shannon and Tracy will be very proud of their daddy.

 

And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges Mike Tomlinson /John Crothers/Robert Milligan for a job well done. One person who helps every year at this show is Conor ( Dude) Mc Kiverigan from Donegall. Conor without people like you helping at every corner, this show would not be so successful. Billy Harpur and Bluebell were there taking photographs of our Canine friends. Looking forward to seeing them up on the sites shortly. We must not forget Feaghbridge track and James O Neill for all his help and kindness on the day. It was much appreciated James.

 

 

 

And Finally, Finally, this special accolade goes to Team Barry. What a lovely family. Tom and Leanne, you should be very proud parents of Morgan and Ethan Barry. They both worked tirelessly at your show and they are a credit to you both. Many thanks Tom and Leanne for a top class dog show and a most enjoyable day. It was evident all your hard work and sleepless nights paid off.

 

Valerie and Davy Best asked me to convey their thanks to you both, and most sincerely for your kindness to her and making her feel so special by on the day, by keeping her a parking place beside the ring , as Valerie is wheel chair bound. You looked after us all on the day, and for that we are truly thankful.

 

It should be noted Tom and Leanne gave a donation from this show to the Dog Rehoming Centre, and Cruise Charities. Not only are we enjoying ourselves at these shows, but the revenue that is generated by supporting our shows, is helping to make some animal or human beings life a little more comfortable in some little way. What a reward.

 

Many thanks Team Barry for a very memorable day, and I am looking forward to more of the same again next year.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 1, 2014 by appleblossom

[tartar 38]

tthanks for your write up Margaret its great, one thing I made a mistake Janets whippet pup is called Oscar.