TULLYLISH DOG SHOW AND RACE DAY SUNDAY 25TH AUGUST 19

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TULLYLISH DOG SHOW  AND RACE DAY SUNDAY 25TH AUGUST 19

As this was the last working dog show of the year, we were up with the lark on Sunday morning, and very soon on our way to the now annual Tullylish Dog Show and Raceday. The sun was beamimg down as we made our way through the leafy countryside of County Down and to the beautiful picturesque village of Lawrencetown.This was the superb venue for the Tullylish Dog show and Race day, and what a day we had. 

This was one of the best venues for a show that I have been to this year,with  ringside parking, well spaced out rings and a good heavy up hill race track. The weather displayed what a good summers day should be, a scorcher, and this no doubt brought the crowds out to full capacity. The children were bouncing about enjoying themselves in the mid-day sun, while the older folk were stretching themselves out on the grass taking in the rays.

From early morning, cars and trailers arrived from North and South of the border, with families and dogs in tow. There was a Burger van with very tasty food, Hospitality Trailer for a few bevvys, and Toilet facilities on site.

 As the show progressed, so did the banter and the craic. It was nice to meet up with so many regular show goers and also some new ones, all out for a good days enjoyment before the long cold days of winter come upon us. And that they done whole heartedly. No matter how many shows I have went to over the years, and there have been many, I still meet and make new friends. What a lovely job this can be. 

Time moves swiftly on and very soon it was Showing and Racing Time.

Here are some Showing and Racing Results.

SHOWING RESULTS

Overall Champion PUP

Stewart Graham with ACE

Reserve Champion

Kieran Gribben with Buttons

Overall Champion Whippet

Tracy Gill with Isla

Reserve Champion

Davy Best with Penny

Overall Champion Lurcher

Rose Mc Coy with Texas

Reserve Champion

Harry Roche with Chase

Overall Champion Terrier

Paul Mc Keown with POPS

Reserve Champion

Eamo  Mc Erlain with Spooky

Overall Champion Bull Cross

Neil Pinkerton with Ben

Reserve Champion

Maurice Mc Dowell with Karma 

Overall Champion Strong Dog

Ethan Barry with Bobby

Reserve Champion

David Hanna with Buster

Overall Champion and Best in Show

 Paul Mc Keown with POPS

Reserve Champion

Neil Pinkerton with Ben.

Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Whippets

Davy Best with Merlin

Reserve Champion

Janet Duke with Luca

Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Lurchers

Neil Pinkerton with Ben

Reserve Champion

Maurice Mc Dowell with Blue

Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Terriers

Paul Mc Keown  with POPS

Reserve Champion

Eamo Mc Erlain with Spooky

Racing Results

Simulated Racing

Neil Pinkerton with Jake

Reserve

Barry Reavey with Twister

Under 21 

Rose Mc Coy with Texas

Hairy Under

Danny Maxwell with Blue

Hairy Over

Sheamus Harte with Nora

Under 23

Alison Gamble with Zira

Over 23

Michelle Rafferty  with DINO

Bull Cross

Kirsty Harpur  with Regal

Congratulations to all above winners

And Finally, may I take this opportunity on behalf of the Tullylish Club,  to thank the Judges on the day.

Whippets : Conor Reynolds/Bull Cross : Paul Reid/Lurchers : William Newbury/Terriers : Martin Mc Donald/Strong Dogs : Noel Griffin

NI Champion of Champions Judges

Whippets : Tom Barry/Lurchers : Thomas Coleman/Terriers : Roy Nixon

Judging is not an easy job, but you all carried out your duties very fair and to perfection. Some cracking photographs up on Facebook at the moment. It is nice to have them to look back on when the snow hits the window.

And Finally Finally, I always save the best to last, and in this case I really mean the best. To the organisers John Barry and Paul Mc Alinden and your back up team, you produced a first class show with impeccable skill and organisation and pulled out all the stops to make your show a memorable day full of excitement and enjoyment for everyone. Every part of your show went like clockwork. Well done and a credit to all involved. 

Now Folks I must go, as I have an appointment in the next couple of weeks with Mr Foxy at his digging school to hone up some more skills in my old age. He has promised me a few good digs geared for pensioners. 

To we meet again God bless, and keep safe over the winter, and I look forward to meeting up with you all again in March 2020.

 

Margaret Mc Stay