The North West Terrier,Lurcher and Whippet Club ( Barry Hollands Show ) Sunday 15th March 2020

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The North West Terrier,Lurcher and Whippet Club ( Barry Hollands Show ) Sunday 15^th March 2020

As the saying goes Spring has Sprung, and with the work in field  complete , the time had arrived for to  start the Dog Show and Racing season for 2020. 

Although the dreaded Corona Virus hung over our canine community, it was good to get away from the long dreary winter days, and  head to the first Dog Show of the year. The venue  for the day was  beautiful Barrentop Fun Farm, Donemana, Co Tyrone. Although it  was icy cold, it kept mostly dry with the exception of a few light showers.      

As this was the first show of the year, our loyal Canine Community came out in force to support this great event. There was a big turn out of Terriers, Lurchers, Whippets, Pets and Strong dogs. Rings were well spaced out, a good racing track, and plenty of hand sanitizer on site.

As usual, the raffle generated a flurry of excitement, with armfuls of goodies up for grabs. And I can tell you no one was disappointed. 

Showing started at approximately 1oclock, and was quickly followed by the Racing.

Here are the Showing  Results.

Childrens Handling 

All three little people were winners and received their medals.Well done young ladies.

Cayce O Hagan with Tyson

Brooke Rafferty with Red

Sophie  Brooks with Milo

Overall Champion Lurcher

Jed Donagh with Jake

Reserve Champion 

Danny Maxwell with Blue

Overall Champion Terrier 

Martin Breen with Junior

Reserve

Peter Morgan with Bingo

Overall Champion Whippet 

Colin and Megan Tucker with Cooper

Reserve

Susanne Addis with Poppy

Overall Champion Strong Dog

Franky Walls with Mylo

Reserve

David Hannah with Thunder

Overall Champion Bull Cross

Neil Pinkerton with Ben

Reserve

Charlene Rafferty with Jester

Overall Champion Pup

Lexie Hughes with Finn

Reserve

Zoe Brooks with Milo

Overall Champion and Best in Show

Jed Donagh with Jake

Reserve

Colin and Megan Tucker with Cooper

32 Counties Championship Qualifers

Lurchers – Jed Donagh with Jake

Terriers   -  Martin Breen with Junior

Whippets – Colin and Megan Tucker

A Few Extra Showing Results

under 23 rough 

Danny Maxwell with Blue

Bull Cross Bitch 

1/Charlene Rafferty with Red

Bull Cross Dog

1/Charlene Rafferty with Jester

Racing Whippet

Brooke Rafferty with Milly

Racing Results 

( I have very few  Racing Results). If you have any PM me them and I will add them in )

Whippets

Alex and Gladys Savage with Murphy

Reserve 

Susanne Addis with Poppy

Bull Cross

Charlene Rafferty with Red

Reserve

Charlene Rafferty with Shifter

Over 23

Michael Pardy with George

2nd under 23 Rough

Danny Maxwell with blue

And Finally, On behalf of the club, many thanks to the Judges on the day: 

Lurchers : Ian Greer

Terriers :   Jackie Norman

Whippets : Seamus Kearney  

Strong Dogs : Barry Holland

Bull Cross : Chontelle Mc Meekan

Childs Handling: Margaret Mc Stay   

Judging is not an easy task at any time, but you executed your duties fair and with efficiency, integrity, and respect. 

A special word of thanks to George Mc Garell, owner of beautiful scenic Barrentop Fun Farm for this prime show venue. You gave the show an excellent venue, and of that we are truly grateful.

And Finally, Finally, None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication behind the scenes of Barry Holland/John Shaw and Colin Maguire. Along with your brilliant committee, Eimear Maguire/Nikyla and Stacy Love and helpers, you worked tirelessly to make this show  an overwhelming success in these trying times. What a great start to the summer showing and racing season. 

Barry,John and Colin, when we are out in the field in the snow and rain with our faithful Canine companions, we will look back with fond memories at this day back in March we spent at Barrentop at the North West Lurcher/ Terrier and Whippet Club first show of 2020. 

Thanks for the memory and I am already looking forward to your next show in August for more of the same.

Margaret Mc Stay

 

Edited March 19, 2020 by appleblossom
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