Ireland Gilford Lurcher, Terrier, Whippet Show & Race Day, At The Ni Country Fair Scarva, Saturday 6Th June And Sunday 7Th June 15

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Gilford Lurcher, Terrier, Whippet Show and Raceday, at the NI Country Sports Fair Scarva House, Scarva, Saturday 6^th June and Sunday 7^th June 15

 

 

As Saturday the 6^th June arrived, with dogs and trailer at the ready, anticipating what the new venue for the NI Country Sports Fair would offer, it was evident very quickly, we were certainly not going to be disappointed.

 

As we drove up the long tree lined avenue that lay before us, we could see coming into our view, was beautiful Scarva Demense. With its 18th century house, extensive grounds, woodlands and lakes, this was the ideal setting for the NI Countrysports Fair, Dog Show and Raceday run by the Gilford Terrier and Lurcher Club. And what a venue that was.

 

 

The grounds with views of surrounding country side were superb. Unlike other years, we had ringside parking, loads of ring space, stunning views, an abundance of sunshine, beside the NI Country Sports Fair, and the atmosphere was electric.

 

We arrived at Scarva House at approximately 10.30am and at that time the car parks were filling up fast. Canine folk from North and South of the border and further afield, began to arrive, with family and dogs in tow on both days.

 

 

Although I am a creature of habit, and went to Moira show for years, I would have to be truthfully honest and say I prefer Scarva House in every sense of the word. Every thing was so convient. The Dog show was just a stones throw away from the Fair, which was excellent thinking. This enabled the canine folk to go and have a walk around the Fair and pick up some bargains along the way before the Showing and Racing started.

 

 

This year there was a brilliant variety of stands. We visited Charlie Keenans stand, all full of Country Sports wear, and business booming on the day. No doubt Charlie got a few of our hard earned pounds before we left his stand. Steven Smyth of the Barbour Coat Stand waved us in as we passed by. What a lovely man, and a great conversationalist. Field and Stream stand was booming and we got a very warm welcome from its proprietor Andrea Cowan. What a lovely Lady.

 

 

As we were getting hungry, burgers and chips were on the menu, and they were delicious. On our route back to the show ring we stopped of at Out Door Experience stand, Portdown, and had a chat with our friend and proprietor Richard Caddell. What a great business man. Business was brisk for Richard on Saturday and Sunday, with everything you could ask for on his Country Sports attire stand.

 

 

One thing that struck me most at this Dog Show and Country Fair was the way the children were catered for. There were amusements with all the fun of the fair for the little people. I am sure there were some very sleepy heads on Saturday and Sunday night.

 

 

The Dog Show started at approximately 1.30pm, as did the Racing on Sunday. There were some really nice dogs at this show on Saturday. I was a bit disappointed with the very low turnout of Whippet numbers on Saturday but the Terrier and Lurchers made up for this and turned out in large numbers.

Here are the Showing Results.

 

Whippets

 

Whippet Pups

Rea Wilson with Flo

 

Whippet Dog

Rea Wilson with Odis

 

Whippet Bitch

Davy Best with Penny

 

Working Whippet

Lesley Dumigan with Mac

 

Vetern Whippet

Tracy Gill with Renoir

 

Whippet Pairs

Christina Maguire with Boss and Maverick

 

*Overall Whippet Champion

Ray Wilson with Odis

Reserve

Davy Best with Penny

 

 

Lurchers

 

Pups

Taylor Oliver

 

Under 23” Smooth

Maurice Mc Dowell with Holly

 

Under 23” Rough

Christina Maguire with Scruff

 

Over 23” Smooth

Shane Ennis with Blue

 

Over 23’ Rough

Glen Doherty with Diesel

 

Terrier Cross

Conor Mc Cormack with Casey

 

Collie Cross

Jed Donagh with Flick

 

Bull Cross

Mickey Quinn with Lady

 

Lamping Lurcher

Jed Donagh with Sam

 

Hare Lurcher

Sean Burke with Kash

 

Fox Lurcher

Jonny Wilson with Scooby

 

Vetern Lurcher

Fiona Devlin with Maverick

 

Pairs -- None

 

*Overall Champion Lurcher

Glen Doherty with Diesel.

Reserve

Jed Donagh with Flick

 

Terriers

 

Pups

Wesley Scott with Flapper

 

Patterdales

Wesley Scott with Brock

 

Lakeland /Fell

John Heslip with Bruce

 

Borders

Jackie Norman with Holly

 

Jack Russells

Terence Mc Loughlin with Mac

 

Crossbred Terriers

S O Neill with Rock

 

Under 12

None

 

Working Terriers

B Gorman with Bourzo

 

Terrier Pairs

None

 

 

*Overall Champion Terrier

Terence Mc Loughlin with Mac

Reserve

John Heslip with Bruce

 

 

 

**Overall Best in Show Champion Puppy**

 

Wesley Scott with Flapper

Reserve

Rea Wilson with Flo

3^rd

Taylor Oliver with Indi

 

 

**Overall Champion and Best in Show Goes to :**

 

Glen Doherty with Diesel

 

A Big congratulations to Glen and all the rest of the worthy winners, and everyone who took part on the day

 

Racing Results will follow

 

And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the Judges for a job well done.

 

John Shaw - Whippets

Gene Barry - Lurchers

Dessie Mackin - Terriers

 

 

Judging is not an easy task, but You all carried out your duties to perfection and many thanks for that. Bluebell was there with her camera, and I also took a few photographs myself.

 

And Finally, a lot of hard work and planning went into organising this brilliant Fair, dog show and Race day at Scarva House. This would not of been possible if it were not for three very important people, Ian Davison , Justin Hill, Ben Davison, and their brilliant band of helpers, and all the people in the background that worked so hard to make this Fair, Dog show and Race day so successful. Also many thanks to Sean Mc Geown who helped with the racing on Sunday.

 

Ian, Justin and Ben, the Dog Show and Race Day was a credit to you all. It was successful, and ran like clockwork and a top class venue. Excellent team work .

 

 

And Finally,Finally, last but not least, Gillian and Derek Lutton, directors of the NI Country Sports Fair, you produced a brilliant and successful Country Sports Fair in a top of the range venue, and it was a credit to you and your team. All the hard work and sleepless nights paid off, and many thanks for your kindness and hospitality on the day. Long may it continue, and I am really looking forward to more of the same next year.

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

 

 

Edited June 10, 2015 by appleblossom

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Was the best game fair I was ever at, was like a mini Midland game fair. Even my kids ask when it on again, they love it

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The above club would like to thank everyone who attended and the following people who played their part in what was a very successful weekend of Lurcher & Terrier events

at the new location in Scarva, and a massive well done to all the winners.

 

.Blue Grass Dog Meal - Sponsor

.Sporting Dog Equipment

.Eugene Barry - Lurcher Judge

.John Shaw - Whippet Judge

.Dessie Mackin - Terrier Judge

.Sean McKeown - Racing

 

And not forgetting Derek & Gillian Lutton & their team for their continued support to the Lurcher & Terrier folk and for what was a first class Game Fair at a first class location.

 

Yours In Sport

 

Ian & Justin

Edited June 10, 2015 by poacherslad22

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Massive respect to Ian & justy there's very few lads as honest & consistent in their support & promotion of country sports both shows in the summer & real sportsmanship in the hunting season.These lads are real role models for young bloods starting out & proper gentlemen lacking the macho nonsense which,unfortunately,we see too often.Proud to call these lads my friends.

Mannfromthebann.