LIST OF DOG SHOWS FOR 2021
 
SUNDAY 2nd  MAY 21 
ROCKVIEW  HARRIERS ANNUAL WORKING TERRIER/LURCHER/HOUND SHOW AT SEVEN HOUSES , DANESFORT, CO KILKENNY. 
( FULL DETAILS LATER )
SUNDAY 23rd MAY 21
DWTC ANNUAL DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY
( FULL DETAILS LATER )
SUNDAY 20th JUNE 21
KILKENNY FOXHOUNDS WORKING DOG SHOW AT THOMASTOWN, CO KILKENNY
SATURDAY 26th JUNE 21
IRISH GAME FAIR AND FINE FOOD FESTIVAL AT SHANES CASTLE, CO ANTRIM
( FULL DETAILS LATER)
SUNDAY 27th JUNE 21
IRISH GAME FAIR AND FINE FOOD FESTIVAL AT SHANES CASTLE, CO ANTRIM
( FULL DETAILS LATER )
SUNDAY 4th JULY 21
KILTROUGH LURCHER/TERRIER/AND WHIPPET CLUB DOG SHOW AND RACE DAY.
( FULL DETAILS LATER)
SUNDAY 11th JULY 21
NORTH WEST TERRIER, LURCHER AND WHIPPET CLUB ANNUAL DOG SHOW.
Full details later
SUNDAY 1st AUGUST 21
TAKEN 
SUNDAY 15TH AUGUST 21
IRISH ASSOCIATION OF WORKING DOGS, DOG SHOW AND RACE DAY
SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST 21
IRISH GAME AND COUNTRY FAIR 
( FULL DETAILS LATER )
SUNDAY  29TH  AUGUST 21
IRISH GAME AND COUNTRY FAIR 
(FULL DETAILS LATER )
 
MARGARET Mc STAY
 
 

NEW DOG SHOW LIST FOR 2021
It is with hope in my heart I am going to take Dates for our 2021 Dog Shows , Race days  and Game Fairs.  With only 3 Dog Shows taking place in 2020, we can only hope 2021 will be a better year for all of us. 
I miss all my doggie friends, the banter and the craic, and cannot wait for the time we will all be back together again North and South of the border at the sport we all adore winter and summer.
So lets try and look forward to better things to come in 2021 and pm me with your show dates. I have already got a few, which were pre booked from last year.
Margaret Mc Stay
 

The DWTC Dog Show and Race Day Sunday 23rdAugust 2020
With the threat of Covid 19 wafting in the air and government restrictions at an all time high, the showing season for 2020 has been dreadfully short circuited with these terrible times. So it was fitting to go out on a high with the annual DWTC dog show and race day Sunday 23rd August. 
It was a special treat in these dark days of Covid to hear again the laughter of children playing around the rings, the banter among sporting men and women, and above all the sound of barking dogs around the field.
From early morning, Canine men and women, from North and South of the border began to arrive with their prized Canine crew in tow. Although the weather was not on our side, it did not hinder the yearly Canine excursions from all parts of the country to this now very popular annual show.
As strict Covid 19 restrictions were in place, showing was held in the morning, with racing held in the afternoon. Rings were well spaced out, and all the good Canine folk politely adhered to the instruction laid down by the show organiser.
There was a large turnout of Terriers, Lurchers, Whippets and Strong dogs. Davy Downey was there with his ferrets, and no doubt stirred up a lot of fun and excitement. Around the rings the atmosphere was electric with folk keeping in mind the importance to adhere to social distancing. 
Time passes so quickly, and showing time was getting under way. The wee people were first to kick off. It was some what satisfying if not rewarding to see the smile of pride on these little faces as they lead their canine companions around the show ring. Well done to all. You were all winners on the day.
**Here are the Overall Showing Results. Hope I got them right. **
Puppies
 Overall Champion  Puppy 
Cloe Mc Keown with Mick
 Whippets
 Overall Whippet Champion
Janet Duke with Elliott
Reserve
Susanne Addis with Poppy
Lurchers
Overall Champion Lurcher
Maurice Mc Dowell  with  Masfsa      ( Winner of the Billy Copeland Perpetual Cup)
 Reserve
Rose with Rocky
Terriers
Overall Champion Terrier
Thomas Coleman with Troy
 Reserve
Aimee Agnew with Stubble (Winner of Danny O Neill Spade)
Strong Dogs
Overall Champion Strong Dog 
Declan Owens with Prince 
( Winner of the Tony Lee Perpetual Shield )
Bull Cross Champion
Cayce O Hagan and JP O Hagan with Tyson. 
( Winners of the Darren Mackin Memorial Cup )
 ***Overall Show Champion and Best in Show went to: ***
Thomas Coleman with Troy
Racing Results
Bull Cross  Champion
Lee Brooks with Rolo
Whippet Champion
Susanne Addis with POPPY
Puppy Race Champion
Stephen Mc Grath with Jess
Gary Farmer under 21 Perputal Champion
Earl Gardiner with Bonnie
Gary Farmer under 23 Perputal Champion
Colin Mc Donald with Copper
AP Canine Transport Hairy Dog Perputal Champion
Edward Kane with Scooter
Over 25 Champion 
Michael Pardy with George
Terrier Race Champion
Pero, Handled by Neil Pinkerton and owned by Maurice Mc Dowell
A Big Congratulations to all the winners, and also to every one who took part on the day. You are all winners in my eyes.
And Finally, the day would not be complete without thanking the Judges. You all carried out your duties with effect and efficiency, and many thanks for that. 
And Finally, Finally, I always leave the best to last. Yes Tom and Leanne Barry, Ethan, Morgan and back up team, you  are simply the best.  Through very difficult times you run your show with impeccable organisation, efficiency, and skill. 
It was very evident a lot of preparation and hard work went on behind the scenes to make this show a success and a most enjoyable day for everyone. All events went without a hitch, and some very happy people went home with yet another nice trophy for their mantle piece. 
Tom, we all had a very enjoyable day on Sunday, and although tinged with a little sadness with Covid 19 still around, that’s the show scene over for 2020. As Mr Fox will be back soon from his summer break, no doubt you will be going forward to pay him a visit.
To we meet again hopefully in 2021, God Bless and Stay Safe.
Margaret Mc Stay

Showing and Racing Classes for the DWTC Dog Show and Race Day , this Sunday 23rd August 20.
AT
Mullabrack Road
Gilford
Co Down
For your SAT NAVS
BT63 6BP
Judging will start at 12 oclock, followed by Racing.
Racing at DWTC.
Under21inch Gary Farmer Perpetual Shield.
Under 23 inch Gary Farmer Perpetual Shield.
AP Canine Transport Hairy Dog Perpetual Shield .
An over 25 inch Race will be available if there are enough entries.
All above winners receive presentation coats also.
The Gain Greyhound Race for Retired Dogs .
Whippet Race and Bullcross.
Terrier Race.
All above are subject to the numbers entered.
The committee decide on grading of all the race dogs. Their decisions is final.
Tom would like to thank all Sponsors.
Admission to show is £5 for Adults
 Kids are free.
All classes are £3, Trophies Rosettes and Meal for all class winners.
Showing Classes at  the DWTC  Show
Childrens Class 
Pet Dog/Bitch
Lurcher Classes
Pups
Smooth Under 23
Smooth Over 23 
Rough Under23/Over 23
Bull Cross Dog / Bitch
Collie Cross Dog / Bitch
Hare Dog/Bitch
Fox Dog / Bitch
Vetern Dog/Bitch
Pairs
TERRIERS
Pups
Russell Dog/Bitch
Lakeland Dog/Bitch
Patterdale Dog/Bitch
Border/Crossbred Dog/Bitch
Any other Variety Dog/Bitch
Working Class
Vetern Dog/Bitch
Pairs
WHIPPETS
Pups
Whippet Dog
Whippet Bitch
Working Whippet
Racing Whippet
Vetern Whippet
Whippet Pairs
Heavy Dogs
Pups
Small Staff Dog/Bitch
Large Staff Dog/Bitch
Wheaten Dog/Bitch
Any other Variety Dog/Bitch
Crossbred Dog/Bitch
Working Dog /Bitch
 
Margaret Mc Stay