Ireland Tully Castle Festival And Dog Show Saturday 9Th August 14

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Tully Castle , Enniskillen Dog Show Saturday 9^th August 14

 

Tully Castle stands at the top of a south-facing slope on Tully Point on the west shore of Lower Lough Erne. The castle was built for Sir John Hume who occupied the house to it was burned down on Christmas Eve 1641. This castle has never been lived in again, but its ruins still stand at Tully Castle to day.

 

What a legacy and legend is the remains of this old ruined Castle, with its historic gardens and scenic views, and steeped in history from many centuries back. These beautiful surroundings were the back drop for Tully Castle Festival and dog show on Saturday 9^th August 14.

 

As the morning clouds broke into sunshine, car loads of families from the local community, canine folk and their prized canine friends, and people from further afield, began to fill the car park very quickly. Soon the sound of barking dogs and playing children rang out over the beautiful valleys of the Fermanagh country side.

 

 

There was Tickety Moo ice cream, Kittys Kitchen for burgers and chips, flower and cake stalls, bouncy castle and other entertainment for the little people.Quite literally something for everybody at this great Festival in the shade of historic Tully Castle.

 

Churchill Silver Band was there with their own unique sound of music. As I strolled around, I stopped to hear them play the tune of ” Danny Boy”. What a professional rendering of a piece of music. It definitely tugged at my heart strings, and brought back memories of my childhood in Monaghan, when my mother would sing this song at Christmas parties in the old homestead. If we only could go back to those days came most to my mind. What a great group of people in The Churchill Silver Band, and all so professional at what they do. It was refreshing to listen to this beautiful music in such luxurious surroundings.

 

It was nice to see the grand old gentleman from Glenfarne, up there in lovely Leitrim. Yes it was Frank Maguire in the ring with his Terrier. You would think Frank had won the Lotto, when he got placed with his winning canine friend. What a lovely man of many years, and a lifetime of knowledge in the show ring. Long may it continue Frank.

 

The sun shone for most of the day, with the exception of a few light showers in the evening. Amid all the festivities, the Dog Show began at 2pm sharp. Some top quality dogs in the Whippet/Lurcher/Terriers and mixed breeds ring.

 

Here are the results of the showing :

 

Childrens Handling Class was won by :

 

Harry Fallis with his lovely doggie Daisy. Well done Harry, we are all very proud of you, Also congratulations to all the rest of the children who took part in the show ring. You are all winners in my eyes, and made your parents very proud of you.

 

 

Top Terrier - Thornhill Cup

Declan Lynch from Ballyhaise with Taz

 

Castle Capers Cup - Top Fermanagh Dog

Steve Kennedy from Derrygonnelly with Milu

 

Tommy Bailey - Foxhound Cup

Ian Stubbs from Lisbellaw with Crowner

 

Nick Jones Memorial Gundog Trophy

Darren Magee from Derrygonnelly with Mac

 

Best Lurcher Plaque Donated by Barry Holland

Michael Quinn Junior from Lurgan Co Armagh with Mochara

 

Best Whippet Cup Donated by Scott Fallis

Davy Best from Annaghmore Co Armagh with Penny

 

 

Overall Champion and Best in Show - June Elliott Trophy

Michael Quinn Junior from Lurgan Co Armagh with Mochara

 

Reserve Champion and Best in Show

Declan Lynch from Ballyhaise, Co Cavan with Taz

 

 

Puppy - Any Breed of Terrier

1st Angus McKee from Monea with Holly

2nd Brian Reilly from Ekn with Tim

3rd Zara Lindsey from Florencecourt with Penny

 

Jack Russell - Dog or Bitch

1st James McKee from Monea with Susie

2nd George Gott from Monea with Bounce

3rd Alison McElhinney from Lisbellaw with Archie

 

Lakeland or Fell Terrier - Dog or Bitch

1st Declan Lynch from Ballyahise with Taz

2nd Angus McKee from Monea

3rd Frank Maguire from Leitrim with Darkie

 

No border Terriers

 

Any Breed Of terrier

1st Steve Kennedy from Derrygonnelly with Milu

2nd Sandra Ellis from Derrygonnelly with Horatio

3rd Sean McGovern from Derrygonnelly with Maggie

 

Terrier Pairs

1st James McKee from Monea with Holly & Mint

2nd Brian Reilly from Ekn with Timber & Tim

3rd Steve Kennedy from Derrygonnelly with Milo & Daisie

 

Lurcher Puppy

1st Davy Best from Annaghmore, Co Armagh with Daisie

 

Lurcher Smooth

1st Michael Quinn JNR from Lurgan Co Armagh with Mochara

2nd Michael Quinn SNR from Lurgan, Co Armagh with Lady

 

Best Pair of Lurchers

1st Michael Quinn JNR with Lady & Mochara

 

Whippet Puppy

1st Michael Quinn JNR from Lurgan with Tara

2nd Davy Best from Annaghmore, with Buddy

3rd John McStay from Portadown with Milo

 

Whippet Dog

1st Davy Best with Harley

2nd Michael Quinn JNR with Finn

3rd Margaret McStay with Darcy

 

Whippet Bitch

1st Davy Best with Penny

2nd John McStay with Patch

3rd Margaret McStay with Silver

 

Best Pair of Whippets

1st John McStay with Patch & Darcy

2nd Michael Quinn with Finn & Harley

3rd Davy Best & Janet Boyce with Penny & Nila

 

 

A big Congratulations to Michael Quinn from Lurgan, on Winning Overall Show Champion and Best in Show with his top class Lurcher Mo Charra, and Reserve Best in Show Champion Declan Lynch from Ballyhaise, Co Cavan with his winning Terrier Taz. A big Congratulations to both men and well done.

 

And finally may I take this opportunity to thank Paul Reynolds, Whippet and Lurcher Judge, and the other 2 judges who judged the Terrier and mixed breed dogs. You carried out your duties with integrity and fairness.

 

I must not forget the lady behind the PR system Norma Heap. Norma you kept everything under control, and above all, you announced our moment of glory for all to hear on the day. Many thanks Norma and a job well done.

 

Gillian Carroll and all the other ring stewarts worked tirelessley in the ring, making everything run like clock work. All very efficient ladies, and so willing to help.

 

And finally, finally, a very special word of thanks to Scott Fallis, and Wesley Scott , and their brilliant band of helpers for a very enjoyable Festival and Dog Show. It was evident that a lot of hard work and organisation went on behind the scenes by these people, to make this Festival and Dog Show so successful.

 

Scott, Wesley and team, without your input ,this day would not of been so successful.

 

Scott, we all really enjoyed the show and the beauty of Tully Castle, and many thanks again for the memories. You are a real gentleman, and we are already looking forward to next years Festival.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 14, 2014 by appleblossom

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Well done big john a margaret you keep some great dogs and in top condition any pic, s margaret.