Ireland Carnew Charity Dog Show And Race Day, Sunday 23Rd April 17

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Carnew Charity Dog Show and Race Day, Sunday 23^rd April 17

 

Carnew is a market town situated in the extreme south of County Wicklow, hugging the borders of the beautiful Slaney Valley. This was the venue for Carnew Charity Dog Show and Race Day, Sunday 23^rd April 17.

 

As the alarm clock jingled at our bedside at 4.30 am, it was time to rise and shine, hitch up the dog trailer and head for Alan Crosbies Charity Dog Show, in Carnew, Co Wicklow.

 

We arrived in Carnew at 9.00am, and not a cloud in the sky. By 12.30 the cars were three deep in the field, signaling the popularity of this well organized Charity Show. The good Canine folk from North and South of the border, came out in force to support this Charity Working Dog Show. The weather was kind to us, although it got cloudy and a little cold late on in the afternoon.

 

You could smell the lovely country air of Slaney Valley, the minute we stepped out of the car and unto the dewy green grass of the show ground. For a moment I thought I was at a show back home, there were so many familiar faces looking back at me.

 

John Shaw was there, and what a great days craic we had with this man. As they say, he is the heart of corn, and a keen country sports person both in the show ring and in the field. Gladys and Alec Savage, the Rafferty girls, Michael Quinn, and many more good canine folk from both sides of the border were there, to numerous to mention. What a turnout on the day.

 

Some great stands there with all the country sports gear you could wish for. Denise and Trevor Cahill were there on their stand with all types of Dog leads dog coats and many other items on show.

 

The little people were well catered for, with a Bouncy Castle and a Pet Farm with Goats, Chickens, Hens, and Peacocks, and plenty of safe ground for them to play around in. Mick Foxs little girl Priya had a ball there. Some tired little people on Sunday night.

 

There were some brilliant prizes in the raffle, and many happy campers went home with armfuls of goodies. We were lucky enough to win a very expensive hunting lamp, which will be our guiding light later on in the year when we go to visit Mr Red.

 

Prior to the showing, the Master Mc Grath and Mick the Millar qualifiers were run. The buss around that race course was just a treat to listen too. As the qualifiers came home to the finishing line, the roar of excitement echoed among them Wicklow Hills. Some fine dogs were entered and the qualifiers were announced as follows :

 

Master Mc Grath Qualifier :

Gary Smith with Fergie

 

Mick The Millar Qualifier :

Fran Kenny

Eddie Kane

 

Congratulations to all qualifiers.

 

Next came the Ferret Show. A

good turnout of Ferrets in this section.

 

Overall Champion Ferret went to:

 

Craig Murphy with Neddy

Reserve

Rose Mc Coy with Sansa

Congratulations to the winners.

 

Time passes so quickly when you are having fun, and very soon it was show time

 

Here are the Results of the Showing and Racing given to me by Alan Crosbie. Many thanks Alan. We do not have all the dogs names, but here we go.

Showing Results

Lurchers

Overall Champion Lurcher

Lisa Beggs with Joker

Reserve

John Sheen

Whippets

Overall Champion Whippet

Jonter Campbell with Bobby

Reserve

Kirsty Fyffe with Flynt

Overall Champion Terrier

Brian Mc Cullough

Reserve

Shane Gilmartin with Treacle

Irish Breed Champion

Jenny O Meara with Yeats

Reserve

Jenny O Meara with Clara.

Strong Dog Champion

Gerard Crotty

Reserve

Gerard Crotty

Champion Hound

Johnny Dicker

Overall Best in Show and Show Champion

Brian Mc Cullough

Reserve

Lisa Beggs with Joker

 

Racing Results

Master McGrath

Gary Smith with Fergie

Mick the Miller

Fran Kenny

Eddie Kane

Terrier Racing

Jenny O Meara with Peanut

Elites

Charlene Rafferty

Non Elites

Under 23”

Rose Mc Coy with Kyro Star

Under 21

Deirdre McCoy with Taylor

Charlene Rafferty

Hairy dogs

Fran Kenny

Paddy McGrath

Whippet

Alec Savage with Billy Bob

Charlene Rafferty with Zio

Bull Cross

Tommy Cullen

Jed Donagh

Congratulations to all above winners.

 

And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges for a job well done. Judging is not an easy job at any time, but you carried out your duties with efficiency and respect, and of that we are truly thankful.

Judges were :

Whippets : Karen Cummins

Terriers : Gary Healey

Pets : Jade Dunphy

Lurchers : John Moriarty

Lurchers : Paul Deasey

Hounds : Derek O Connor

Strong Dogs : Rob Hicks

Ferrets : David Nolan

 

There were photographers on the day clicking away, and some amatures like myself, recording our every moment of glory. All my photographs are up on my Facebook page at the moment.

And Finally, Finally, what words can I say, that would speak highly enough about these two wonderful people. Yes Tracy and Alan Crosbie, you made us all so welcome to your show. I know Tracy and Alan gave up a lot of their spare time organising this show, with all the highs and lows, for all of us to enjoy, and enjoy we did.

 

Alan and Tracy Crosbies Charity Dog Show will be etched in my memory for many months to come, as one of the best shows of the year.

 

And wait for it, the icing on the cake. Alan has just informed me 3497.00eu was made for charity from the proceeds of this show, and will be presented to the St Vincent De Paul very shortly. Absolutely brilliant.

 

This is what human nature is all about, and especially our dog shows and charity. Can you imagine what comfort this money will bring to some families in our country to day that may not be as lucky in life as we are. We have all rallied to our friends in need in a big way at this dog show.

 

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a lovely day, and hopefully we will all be back next year for more of the same.

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited April 26, 2017 by appleblossom

[AlbertJ 569]

Alan,

 

Congratulations to you, your team, your sponsors and the very many genuine terrier, lurcher and whippet enthusiasts who supported your show and the charity of St Vincent De Paul. Good to see quite a few 'Northerners' travelling quite a distance to support you and of course being in the awards. The magnificent cheque that you will be presenting to a worthwhile charity will resonate well locally.

 

Charity events like this are great PR for countrysports and in defence of hunting with dogs .

Edited May 9, 2017 by AlbertJ

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Alan could you or have you put a post up showing the charity that you presened the proceeds to. Just that i have been if i no anything about it. Thank you .

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Well alan is the post up any were??? Let me no . Thanks

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Our thanks go to Alan Crosbie for sending our Irish Countrysports and Country Life magazine a photograph of the presentation of quite a magnificent cheque for €3,600 raised at his charity show to the local St Vincent de Paul.

 

This truly was a fantastic effort by ALL involved including helpers, sponsors , competitors etc and really good PR for the country sports community.

 

Alan wrote the following on our Great Game Fairs of ireland facebook page :

 

"Hi guy's I just want to thank everyone again who came and supported the carnew charity dog show on the 23 of April we just went to say we raised €3,497 for our charity but we just went to thankAlbert Titterington for sending us down a cheque for an extra €103 Euro to round it up to €3,600 and last but not least I want to say thank you to all how sponsored all the prizes and trophies for the show".

 

We were sorry that we couldn't do more as our sponsorship budget is more than exhausted but we will give this show maximum support when Alan next runs it.

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Absolutely brilliant effort to all involved... and an amazing amount of money from a countryside event..and well done to the organisers.

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Good stuff

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Nice One Alan, well done pal

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Well done Tracy and Alan, its a credit to you both.

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Well done Alan to you and your team.