Batterstown, Co Meath Charity Dog Show Sunday 27thMay 18 in aid of Alzheimers Day Care.

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Batterstown, Co Meath Charity Dog Show Sunday 27^thMay 18 in aid of Alzheimers Day Care.

We left home at 7.00am and started off down the motorway for Batterstown Dog show, Co Meath. The morning was bright and clear and not a cloud in sight. We were joined on the way by some friends and stopped off for some breakfast. In a short space of time we were back on the road again with trailers and dogs in toe. Very soon Batterstown appeared on the Sat Nav, and we had arrived at our destination and the show ground for the day.

 There was a reasonable turn out of Terriers, Lurchers, Whippets and Pets at this show, and all out for a great days enjoyment. It was great  to meet up with some old friends and also make some new ones.

This was a very well equipped venue with a Country Sports stand, A1 Meats was there with his quality top dog food, a refreshments stand, Judges refreshments tent, and state of the art toilet facilities for ladies and gents. 

The PA system was brilliant and kept us all in toe and well informed of all the happenings around the rings. 

Despite the heavy rain in the afternoon,the wee people enjoyed themselves in the ring in the childrens handling class and also all the fun and treats of the show with plenty of burgers, sweets and crisps. Some tired wee feet on Sunday night.

As usual, the raffle generated a great flurry of excitement around the field. There were some great prizes, and many happy punters. I was lucky enough to win a beautiful Hamper.

 

The showing started at approximately 1oclock, and here are Overall Results.

Whippets

Champion Whippet

Janet Duke with Oscar

Reserve

Sharen Wootten with Marley

Champion Lurcher

Aaron Mc  Phail with Blue

Reserve

Brian Grady with Ash

Champion Terrier

Paul Quinlivan with Ruby

 Champion Hound

Johnny Dicker with Rockview Barman

Overall Champion of Champions was won by:

Aaron Mc Phail with Blue

 A Big Congratulations to Aaron and all the worthy winners

 

And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank   the Judges on the day. Whippets: Margaret Mc Stay/ Hounds : Daniel Maloney/ Lurchers: Jed Donagh/ Terriers : Trevor Moody/ Pets: Marie Martin for a remit well carried out and conducted with efficiency and Integrity. Judging is not an easy task at any time, but you executed your duties fair and with respect. Many thanks to all involved.

And Finally, Finally, None of this would be possible if it were not for the owner of the Venue Thomas Clarke Carriages. Thomas you gave the show an excellent venue, and of that we are truly grateful. A big thank you from the show organiser Jim Maher to Brian Grady and Tom Thompson who worked tirelessly over and above the cause of duty to make this how a success. On behalf of Jim, a big thank you to both men.

And I always save the best to last. This accolade goes to Jim Maher and his wife Christine for running a top class show in aid of Alzheimers Day Care Centre. A very substantial amount of money was raised at this show and was handed over to day to the Alzheimers  society  by Jim and his wife. Already the day care centre has bought a gazebo and garden furniture with some of the money raised, so the residents can enjoy their daily routine in the sunshine. Jim and Christine you are a credit to society and your thoughtfulness knows no bounds. 

The Alzheimers society have requested Jim Maher to organise, if anybody in the surrounding areas of Trim would like to bring their dogs up to the care centre on a Saturday and sit with the residents for an hour or so , it would be very therapeutic for the residents to pat and stroke the dogs. PM Jim if you are interested. ( Photographs of presentation of funds on Facebook under Jim Mahers Profile. )

I can honestly say I enjoyed every minute of this show and especially when all proceeds went to Charity and to a great cause.  My sincere thanks again to Jim and Christine for their wonderful work and kindness, and I look forward to more of the same in 2019.

 

Margaret Mc Stay