Cuchulann Terrier and lurcher Club Dog Show and Raceday at Laurencetown, Sunday 1stJuly 18

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Cuchulann Terrier and lurcher Club Dog Show and Raceday at Laurencetown, Sunday 1^stJuly 18

 

Laurencetown is famous for its green fields and ancient building, churches and chapels, but over the last six years another string has been added to that bow.

This picturesque village is now famous for its dog shows and race days held annually at Springvale Road Laurencetown. This rolling revelation of country side was the venue for the Cuchalainn Terrier and Lurcher Club dog show and race day Sunday 1^stJuly 18.

The weather was very welcoming, if not a little too hot. I am told it was 29 degrees on Sunday. Dogs were well looked after and washed down with cold water at different intervals during the show. 

Very soon the field was filled to capicity with barking dogs, trailers and families. This year has brought a few new faces on the show scene, all eager to join the razzmatazz of the Canine world to show and race their faithful Canine friends in the summer season. 

As I walked around the rings, clicking away with my mobile phone camera, I met up with some very nice people from the Terrier/Lurcher and Whippet community. These people show their dogs in the summer, and work them in the field in the winter. True country sports people.

The Raffle took place, and as usual created a lively atmosphere, with some fun and frolics. John Mc Stay is still crying his eyes out, because I won more prizes than he did. He is a big baby.

Time slips away very quickly, and very soon it was Racing and showing time. 

Here are some Racing Results. ( I don’t have them all )

Puppy Race

Danny Maxwell with Blue.

Under 23

Neil Pinkerton with Dipper

Under 23 Elite

Neil Pinkerton with Chase

Master Mc Grath 

Neil Pinkerton with Jake

Traditional Lurcher

Maurice Mc Dowell  with Blu

Mick the Miller

Danny Maxwell with Blue

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The Childrens Handling class was first on the list. 

What a turnout of children in the ring. Little Riley Mc Cormack and his friends were over the moon winning with their lovely dogs. I have no doubt in my mind, the sport will be carried on after our day by these up and coming little people. Congratulations to all. You were all winners in my eyes.

1/ Riley Mc Cormack with Deva

2/ Conghal Burke with Luna

3/ Georgia Trimble with Blue

**Here are the Showing Results *

**Overall Champion Puppy**

 Sean Burke with Luna

Reserve 

Neil Pinkerton with Pureo

Overall Champion Whippet

Barry Chambers with Alfie

Reserve

Mairead Fearon with Jill

**Overall Champion Lurcher**

Gabriel Frank with Hari

Reserve Champion 

Fiona Devlin with Musty

 **Overall Champion Terrier** 

Terry Crossen with Teddy

Reserve Champion

Jackie Norman with Chad

**Overall Champion Strong Dog**

 Thomas Coleman with Sully

Reserve Champion

Niall Mc Cann with Ralph

***Overall Show Champion and Best in Show***

Gabriel Frank with Hari

Reserve Champion

Terry Crossen with Teddy.

A Big Congratulations to all above winner

And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges on the day. 

Whippets/ Graham Brennan / Lurchers : Maurice Mc Dowell/ Terriers/Drita Manson and Strong Dogs Terry Crossen. Judging is a difficult job, but you carried out your remits with honesty and precision. A big thank you to all involved. 

At this point I must thank two very special people  Drita Manson and Dessie Mackin for their thoughtfulness and kindness to me on Sunday. Thank you for flowers and chocolates, which I so appreciate.  You almost brought me to tears on Sunday with this lovely jesture.  Also Maurice Mc Dowell thank you for the wine. Another guy with a heart of gold.

And Finally, Finally, this day of fun and enjoyment would not of been possible without the man and woman of the moment, Dessie Mackin and Drita Manson. 

Many thanks Dessie, Drita and back up team for another  brilliant show and a great day out. You have the knack of running a good show, and I am already looking forward to more of the same. Many thanks for the memories.

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 7, 2018 by appleblossom