Ireland North Armagh Working Terrier Dog Show And Race Day ( Breandan Colemans Show ) Sunday 4Th June 17

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North Armagh Working Terrier Dog Show and Race Day ( Breandan Colemans Show ) Sunday 4^th June 17

 

Situated on the banks of Lough Neagh, beside Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, beautiful Kinnego Embankment was the venue for the North Armagh Dog Show and Raceday Sunday 4^th June 17.

 

As we drove along the country roads, between the green hedges, it was not long to a field full of cars, vans and trailers came into view. With the echo of barking dogs wafting over the rippling waters of Lough Neagh, Mrs Sat Nav verified in her dolcet tones, we had reached our destination.

 

As the North Armagh Working Terrier Dog show and Race day is widely acclaimed being one of the top shows of the year, again this year it certainly lived up to its name. This show always brings a magical atmosphere with it.

 

From 10.00am on Sunday morning the crowds rolled up in force, with dogs and family in tow. This new show ground was superb with a good long Racing Track, views to die for, and loads of room in the show rings. Ringside parking was laid on, with Toilet facilities, and a burger van on site to keep hunger at bay.

 

A bouncy castle had been erected on site, along with an Ice cream van for the wee people. There was an Outdoor clothing stand, and Trevor and Denise Cahill had their dog lead stand in full swing. Nothing left to chance at this show, something for everybody.

 

The weather was not kind with torrential rain pouring down at times. But the rain did not dampen the spirits of the showing and racers on the day. This show is always a great family day out with lots of fun and frolics, and we were not disappointed this year either.

 

It was nice to see the usual show goers back at the show this year, and quite a few new faces as well in the ring, showing off their Whippets, Terriers, Lurchers and Strong Dogs , and maybe take home a nice trophy or a bag of meal at the end of the day. Again these good canine people travelled from North and South of the border, and as faraway as England and Wales.

 

At 12noon the show kicked off with the ever popular digging competition. As these brave men began to dig, the wolf whistle from the women folk took over, and the fun began. The sight of all that bare flesh, certainly was a real treat for an old lady. As the count down began, very soon the winners was declared, and definitely all very well earned.

 

Overall Winners were:

Breandan Coleman

Darren Patts

Congratulations to Breandan and Darren and well done.

 

The other 3 sets of diggers taking Part were:

Pat Mc Colgan

Gerald Melaugh

 

Gregg Murphy

Seamus Cairns

 

Harry Roche

Ken Wilson

 

Congratulations, you are all winners in my eyes.

 

Next it was on to Darren Moore and Graham Fyffes Ferrett showing and Racing. Although I am afraid of these small animals, they generate so much excitement for young and old around the ring. I really love this part of the show.

 

Overall Ferrett Show Champion went to:

1/ Kathy Maxwell with Polo

2/ Abi Fyffe with Snowy

3/ Ryan Hill with Jack

 

Overall Ferrett Racing Champion went to:

1/ Malachy Mc Fall with Uzian Albert

2/ Chontelle Mc Meekin with Susanne

 

A big congratulations to all the worthy winners, and many thanks to Graham Fyffe and Darren Moore for organizing and running a very efficient Ferrett show, and well done.

 

Next in line was the childrens handling class. These little people are very important people to country sports show rings and race courses. Long after we have gone out of the ring and the field, these little people will be carrying on our Country Sports traditions in another tomorrow, and another generation.

Well done to all involved.

 

Here are the showing Results

 

Overall Champion Lurcher went to:

Danny Blake with Blackey

Reserve

Jed Donagh with Hammer

3^rd

Ken Wilson with Lilley

 

Overall Champion Terrier went to:

Cain Mc Donald with Toker

Reserve

C Quinn with BOB

 

Overall Champion Whippet went to :

Graham Fyffe with Bolt

Reserve

Colin Maguire with Pepsi

 

Overall Champion Strong Dog went to:

Amy Mc Randell with Bud

Reserve

Danny Hamilton with Gallagher

 

Overall Champion and Best in Show went to:

Cain Mc Donald with Toker

Reserve

Graham Fyffe with Bolt

3^rd

Danny Blake with Blackey.

 

Overall Champion PUP went to :

Mark Neely with Fred

Reserve

Rea Wilson with Lexi

3^rd

Pete Mc Farland with Rubble

 

Racing Results

 

Master McGrath U23

1st Joe Leonard - Not Scared

2nd Joe Leonard - Ronaldo

 

Master McGrath O23

1st David Nolan - Missy

2nd Joe Leonard - Zero Scared

 

Mick to Miller U23

1st Nicky Smith - Bella

2nd Seamie Harte - Jessie

 

Mick to Miller O23

1st Nicky Smith - Buster

2nd Jed Donagh - Beauty

 

Pup Lurchers

1st Charlene Rafferty - Jet

2nd Rose McCoy - Spice

 

Bull Cross Pup

1st Johnny - Cadin

2nd Christy - Bella

 

Whippet Pup

1st Gladys Savage - Murphy

2nd Chris Grafton - Copper

 

U21 Lurchers

1st Joe Leonard - Runaway Scared

2nd Joe Leonard - Never Scared

 

U23 Lurchers

1st Mal McFall - Bandit

2nd Warren Pinky - Chase

 

Over Lurchers

1st Mal McFall - Xena

2nd Jed Donagh - Beauty

 

Terriers

1st Jed Donagh - Faye

2nd Jed Donagh - Boe

 

Heavy Bull

1st Charlene Rafferty - Red

2nd Colin Owens - Dino

 

Light Bull

1st Jed Donagh - Beauty

2nd John Ryan - Roy

 

Hairy Lurchers

1st John Ryan - India

2nd Barry Owens - Bart

 

Whippet

1st Gladys Savage - Billy Bob

2nd Charlene Rafferty – Zio

 

A Big Congratulations to all the showing and Racing winners.

 

And finally, a very big thank you to the judges who done a wonderful but difficult job in some very wet conditions. Whippets, Kirsty Harpur/Lurchers, Seamus Cairns/Terriers, Darren Patts/Strong Dogs Stevie Barriskel.

 

The Racing responsibilities on the day was carried out by Jed Donagh/Shane Ennis and Jennifer Gately. What a brilliant team and excellent team work. Well done Jed.

 

And Finally, Finally, this top of the range show would not been possible without a good man at the helm, helped by an ever willing partner.

 

Breandan Coleman and Emma Hedley and your excellent back up team, you pulled out all the stops and turned the day into a memorable family dog show, and a good Country Sporting day out. It was evident a lot of hard work and sleepless nights went on behind the scenes to make this Dog show so successful. Thank you for a most enjoyable day out.

 

It must be noted that Breandan is giving the proceeds of the Raffle at his show this year to the Charity“Care in Crisis“.

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Many thanks Mal

Edited June 10, 2017 by appleblossom

[pollypocket 244]

Nice write up Margret... Seamus's surname is Cairns....

But I'm sure he doesn't mind..

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Nice write up Margret... Seamus's surname is Cairns....

But I'm sure he doesn't mind..

Thanks Pollypocket I changed it.