Ireland Tully Castle Dog Show And Festival Saturday 12Th August 17

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Tully Castle Dog Show and Festival

Saturday 12^th August 17

 

I never grow tired of the scenic views and history that surrounds this little piece of heaven called Tully Castle. Sitting on Tully Point and tucked away in the County Fermanagh Country side, this was the venue for Tully Castle Festival and Dog Show Saturday 12^th August 17.

 

 

We set out fine and early with no dogs for a change, as my husband John Mc Stay was judging at the show. After meeting up with some canine friends along the way, we had breakfast and then headed on to Enniskillen and Tully Castle. As usual, we were first in the field with the exception of the stand holders.

 

When we arrived, we had our yearly trip up around the Castle. Mindful of these ruins been steeped in history, within those historic walls I could hear in my minds ear the sound of voices in the air, of a house and family that lived there long, long, time ago.

 

From 12noon onwards the crowds began to arrive, and by show time the grounds of the Castle came alive with the sound of barking dogs of all breeds.

 

There was a Bouncy Castle, walking Balls, and many other activities for the children to enjoy. An ice cream and burger van was on site as well as many stands with craft and jewellery, and some very tasty home produced food.

 

We basked all day in the glorious sunshine, while the Churchill band serenaded all at the festival in true summer time style. As the beautiful strains of Danny Boy rang out over the Fermanagh countryside, this beautiful music added to the atmosphere and enjoyment of the Dog Show and Festival.

 

Time passes so quickly when you are enjoying yourself and very soon it was showing time.

 

Here are the Overall showing Results:

 

Congratulations to all the winners in the Childrens Handling Class. You were all winners in my mind.

 

 

Overall Show Champion Lurcher

Michael Quinn with Buster

 

Overall Show Champion Terrier

Terence Mc Laughlin with Rusty

 

Overall Show Champion Whippet

Janet Duke with Oscar

 

Best Local Dog

Stuart Hassard with Lollie

 

 

Overall Show Champion and Best In Show :

 

Janet Duke with Oscar

 

Reserve Show Champion and Best in Show

 

Michael Quinn with Buster

 

A Big Congratulations to all above Champions and winners, and all who took part on the day, well done.

 

May I take this opportunity to thank the judges on the day.

John Mc Stay Whippets/ Lurchers. Gene Gallagher/Terriers for a job well done. Judging is not an easy task, but you carried out your duties firm and fair.

 

As in every year gone past, I must not forget to thank Norma Heap and her PA system, for announcing the names and results of the showing without a hitch. Over the years Norma you have done a wonderful job and the show would not be the same without you. With your friendly voice you keep us all on our toes and many thanks for that.

 

And Finally, I dandered around the rings and took some photographs of all our moments of glory with my mobile. Billy Harpur was there also and added the professional touch to the photography on the day. All these photographs are on my Face Book timeline at the moment.

 

And Finally, Finally, I always leave the best to last. I would like to thank the festival committee Norma Heap/Emily Hall/Nicola Heap/Sue Hogg/Gillian Carroll/Wesley Scott and other names I do not have. It was evident there was great teamwork on the day, and success shone through in abundance at this festival.

 

And now to the king of Tully Castle himself Scott Fallis. You made everybody so welcome, your dog show ran so smoothly and was a credit to your organisational skills, and above all the whole day was most enjoyable.

 

As the long dark days of winter are closing in on us, and the show scene is coming to an end for another year, we will look back with fond memories of our day out at Tully Castle Dog Show.

 

Scott, we really enjoyed the show and the beauty of Tully Castle, and look forward to more of the same in 2018 God willing.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay