Ireland Tullylish Working Terrier Club Dog Show And Race Day Saturday 2Nd August 14

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Tullylish Working Terrier Club Saturday 2^nd August 14

 

The townland of Tullylish sits on the River Bann, and contains the villages of Gilford, Laurencetown, and Bleary. Deep in the heart of this beautiful countryside, with its magnificent scenery, was the venue for the Tullylish Dog Show and Race day last Saturday 2^nd August 14. Although it rained heavy and continously all day, it did not take away from the quality, and organisation that went in to making this show so successful. As the old saying is “ The show must go on “ and John Barry and the Tullylish Working Terrier Club did just that.

 

As the Canine men, women and their little folk arrived in force with their prized Canine crew in tow, it was evident of the popularity of this brilliant show. Within minutes the waterproofs were out, trailers parked up, and the dogs made comfortable. These people are all used to following their 2^nd love of Country Sports, and out in the fields in rain and snow in the hunting season, so a drop of rain does not bother anyone of them.

 

 

Over the past five years, during the summer dog show season, our shows have become real family days out. This was plain to see on Saturday by the turnout of families on the day. There was just a lovely homely atmosphere, good craic, and a few chin whacks with the good folk of the Canine community, despite the downfalls of torrential rain. This is what our dog shows are about, and this definitely did happen at Tullylish last Saturday.

 

As the rain continued to pour down , James Woods hunkered in under our umbrella. Well the craic and the slagging started. When Big John and James got in under that umbrella there was room for nobody else. Sean Burke joined in as well and the craic was ninty. It was all singing in the rain under that umbrella. Three quare boyos together.

 

Making my way around the rings, I bumped into Paul Reynolds/Chrissy Loughran, and Jason Dunwoody. The three wise men on a mission. That mission was a days enjoyment, with like minded people at a dog show. All three are good country sportsmen, and all looking forward to the hunting season, with the fourth wise man of the group John Shaw. O dear God what a combination, but full of good clean fun. I love them to bits.

 

The coursing started at approx 12.00 noon, followed by the showing and straight racing afterwards.

 

Here are the Overall Showing Results. Hope I got them right.

 

Puppies

 

Overall Show Puppy Champion

 

Peter Morgan with Tarzan, and handled by Arlene Mc Clurkin

Reserve

Michelle Rafferty with Fly

 

Whippets

 

Overall Show Whippet Champion

 

Patsy Mc Coy with Rio

Reserve

Irra Rodgers with Dunroamin Sunlover

 

 

Overall Show Champion Lurcher

 

Sean Burke with Zara

Reserve

Glen Doherty with Diesel

 

 

Overall Show Champion Terrier

 

John Heslip with Sam

Reserve

Dessie Mackin with Rex

 

 

Overall Show Champion Bull Cross

 

 

Marty Mc Cartan with Turbo

Reserve

Roy Nixon with Spike

 

 

Overall Show Champion Strong Dogs

 

Daniel Scullion with Sid

Reserve

Tom Barry with Shamgar

 

 

Northern Ireland Whippet Champion of Champions

 

Davy Best with Harley

 

Reserver Northern Ireland Whippet Champion of Champions

Irra Rodgers with Dunroamin Sunflower

 

 

Northern Ireland Lurcher Champion of Champions

 

James Woods with Rusty

 

Reserve Northern Ireland Lurcher Champion of Champions

Glen Doherty with Diesel

 

 

Northern Ireland Terrier Champion of Champions

 

Dessie Mackin with Frostie

 

Reserve Northern Ireland Terrier Champion of Champions

John Heslip with Meg.

 

 

Big Congratulations to all the winners, and also to every one who took part. You are all winners in my eyes.

 

And finally the day would not be complete without thanking the Judges on the day. Despite the bad weather you all done a great job. Photographs were taken, and will be up on the sites shortly. I took some myself from my mobile, and are on my site on facebook.

 

And finally, Finally, I always leave the best to last. Despite the inclement weather on Saturday, Yes John Barry, you and your team are simply the best. You run your show in terrible weather conditions with impeccable organisation and skill. It was very evident a lot of preparation went on behind the scenes to make this show a most enjoyable day for everyone. All events went without a hitch, and some very happy people went home with another nice trophy for the mantle piece.

 

John, you are not just a good friend , you are gentleman and a honest and true sportsman. Thank you , and the Tullylish Working Terrier Club for another top class show this year, and hopefully we can enjoy more of the same again in 2015.

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

Edited August 6, 2014 by appleblossom

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Overall Show Whippet Champion

 

Patsy Mc Coy with Rio & Reserve Irra Rodgers with Dunroamin Sunlover...

 

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Well done m, mc stay for another great write up and to tom , barry and his team for getting the show on in such terrible weather.

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Overall Show Whippet ChampionPatsy Mc Coy with Rio & Reserve Irra Rodgers with Dunroamin Sunlover...

to worthy winner, s there great looking dog, s you got must have put some work into them.

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Overall Show Champion Mclock Mc Cartan with Turbo...Reserve Patsy Mc Coy with Rio...the weather was against us, it was hard to get pics...

 

Edited August 8, 2014 by bluebell

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Overall Show Puppy Champion

 

Peter Morgan with Tarzan handled by Arlene Mc Clurkin & Reserve Michelle Rafferty with Fly, hope i've got the names right...

 

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This is what it was like the whole day,i have to say well done to the judges and the ones that helped out with the coursing and the racing, everyone was soaked...

 

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[hounddog3 767]

Great pic, s you, s were all winner, s and deserve a medal for staying out in them condition, s and seeing it through well done to all who took part .

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Thanks hound dog 3, the weather conditions were awful, but i really enjoyed the show despite the heavy rain. Its a labour of love with me and Big (grumpy sometimes ) John, we have a laugh and and a bit of banter and craic with great country sports people. As we both are in Gods waiting room, we have to enjoy the few years we have left with our good canine friends.

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Overall Show Puppy ChampionPeter Morgan with Tarzan handled by Arlene Mc Clurkin & Reserve Michelle Rafferty with Fly, hope i've got the names right...

I like that terrier and that wee fly of young rafferty, s got the look of a champion about her was there any racing at this show if so can you please put the result, s up .

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Houndog 3, There was racing, but it was so wet ,it poured down, I did not go over to the racing, and I doubt anybody took them down. It bucketed out of the heavens. Never saw rain like it. Wet to the skin.