MY NEW LIST OF DOG SHOWS / RACEDAYS/ GAMEFAIRS FOR 2022 UP DATED 27.06.22
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By appleblossom
UP DATED LIST OF DOG SHOWS / RACEDAYS/ GAMEFAIRS FOR 2022 UPDATED ( 20.9.2022)
SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER 22
LOUD AND PROUD DOG SHOW AND RACE DAY, AT NUTTS CORNER, BELFAST.
SUNDAY 18th DECEMBER 22
LOUD AND PROUD DOG SHOW AND RACE DAY. FULL DETAILS LATER.
MARGARET Mc STAY
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By appleblossom
TALLY HO DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY SATURDAY 27th AUGUST /SUNDAY 28th AUGUST 22 AT NUTTS CORNER ,BELFAST.
The County Antrim countryside was buzzing with the sound of barking dogs and the laughter of little children, as the Tally Ho Dog Show and Race Day got under way last weekend 27th and 28th August at Nutts Corner, Belfast. This Charity Dog show was organised by Peter Morgan in aid of the Air Ambulance and what a showing and racing weekend bonanza that was. With the beauty of the countryside, good company, and the sun shinning all day, what more could we ask for when approaching the end of the season.
From early morning trailer loads of dogs of all breeds, with families from North and South of the border and further afield were arriving on site. To be honest Saturdays show was the largest Dog show and Race day I have seen in the doggie world for many years. There were dogs in the racing and treble that amount in the five show rings. All five rings were full, with top quality dogs in each class and a judges nightmare, but all showing and racing went like clockwork.
It was nice to see so many different breeds on the day. The Glen of Imaal Terrier, which I have a great admiration for, was one of the many breeds on the scene on Saturday. Originated in County Wicklow in the 1600s, these terriers are independent, fun loving dogs with a big personality. Nice to see these terriers coming back to the shows and winning their place in the field and in the show ring again.
All rings were well spaced out with a burger van, toilet facilities and country sports stalls on site. I spoke to Anthony Butler from County Mayo on his quality leather stall. What a busy man, and kept going all day selling his well known quality leads, belts and anything in leather goods you could ask for. What a lovely man.
Minnie Mouse and Mr Dinosaur came to see the childrens Fancy Dress and Handling classes . Peter Morgan, show organiser had big bags of sweets/Crisps/medals and trophies for every child in the ring .Unbelievable the generosity of this man to these little people. It tuggs at my heart strings being a mother and grandmother myself, to see the children winning and participating at these shows. Somehow one gets a sense of pride and accomplishment, just to see the smile on their little faces as they run to their parents with armfuls of goodies. You are all winners in my eyes and our sports men and women of tomorrow. Some sleepy heads last night.
After having such an enjoyable but hectic day at the show on Saturday, I just could not wait to get back up on Sunday for a more relaxing day at the Whippets only Dog show and Race day. With our Whippets in toe, we set off again on our journey and a labour of love. The sun was still shinning with not a cloud in the sky. There was a much smaller crowd there on Sunday but still very enjoyable.
The raffle generated a flurry of excitement, with some happy punters going home with some lovely prizes. Very soon it was time to start the show.
Here are the Results from Saturday and Sundays Dog Show and Race days from the pens of : Johanna Ralph Lee and Chontelle Mc Meekan.
Saturday 27th August 22
***STRAIGHT RACING***
WHIPPET DOG
SEAN BURKE WITH JACK
WHIPPET BITCH
SEAN BURKE WITH LILLEY
UNDER 21
1/ ROSE MC COY WITH TEXAS
2/ LYNZI GARDINER MAGILL WITH BEAUTY
UNDER 24
1/ COLIN TUCKER WITH FLETCHER
2/ TASHA TRUESDALE WITH PRADA
O24
1/ JAN DEDERSEN WITH WHIPPIE
2/ SEAMUS HART WITH MOSES
Hairy Under
1/ SHANE BRETT WITH ROSE
2/ KEELAN REID WITH FLOGGIE
HAIRY OVER
1/ SEAMUS HART WITH NED
2/ ERROL GARDINER WITH CHASE
BULL CROSS
1/ ALAN FLYNN WITH BUDDY
2/ BARRY HOLLAND WITH SALLY
***HURDLES***
023
1/ ERROL GARDINER WITH CHASE
1/ DESSIE GRAHAM WITH SCAR
U23
1/ BILLY KERRY WITH AXEL
2/ DAVID SLOAN WITH BLUE
BULL
1/ STEPHEN MC COOKE WITH RED
2/ CONOR DOHERTY WITH SHAQ
***SIMULATED***
U23
1/ JED DONAGH WITH MAISIE
2/ TASHA TREUSDALE WITH PRADA
STRAIGHT/PUPPY
1/ KIRSTY HARPUR WITH CHUCKY
2/ BILLY KERRY WITH AXLE
***SHOWING***
OVERALL CHAMPION WHIPPET
SEAN BURKE WITH PADDY
RESERVE
SUSAN MC CANN WITH PENNY
OVERALL CHAMPION LURCHER
MAURICE THOMAS MC DOWELL WITH THUNDER
RESERVE
DAVID SLOAN WITH BLUE
OVERALL CHAMPION TERRIER
LEANNE HAWTHORNE WITH RAVEN
RESERVE
SAM KIRWAN WITH THUG
OVERALL CHAMPION WORKING STRONG DOG
NICHOLAS SMITH WITH DUKE
OVERALL CHAMPION STRONG DOG
GARETH WITH ROCKO
RESERVE
ANDY SPENCE WITH HILLBILLIES REBEL
3/ KEN WILSON
OVERALL CHAMPION PUPPY
HARRY JOHN DIGGING WITH GALAXY
***OVERALL CHAMPION AND BEST IN SHOW***
NICHOLAS SMITH WITH DUKE.
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ABOVE WINNERS
***PETER MORGANS CHOICE DOGS ( PETERS CHOICE)***
RYAN QUINN WITH BRU
MAURICE THOMAS MC DOWELL WITH STORM
MARTIN FOSTER WITH RED
LYNNE MC PHERSONS TERRIER
FRED GENTLE WITH CLIVE
TASHA TRUESDALES DOG
KIRSTY SMYTHS DOG
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SUNDAYS RESULTS
RACING FINALS
GRADE A WINNERS
1/ SEAN BURKE WITH PADDY
2/ SEAN BURKE WITH JACK
3/ SEAN BURKE WITH LILLEY
GRADE B WINNERS
1/ MATTHEW DEVLIN WITH KENNY
2/ SUZANNE ADDIS WITH POPPY
3/ ELAINE SMYTH WITH BELLA
GRADE C WINNERS
1/ JOHN MC STAY WITH JACK
2/ SUSAN MC CANN WITH PENNY
3/ JAMES MULLEN WITH MAX
NON PED PUPS
1/ SEAN BURKE WITH CASEY
2/ ROSE MC COY WITH ARLO
YEARLINGS
1/ SUZANNE ADDIS WITH JAX
2/ JOHN MC STAY WITH BUSTER
SHOWING
PUPS
1/ SUZANNE ADDIS WITH JAX
2/ JOHN MC STAY WITH BUSTER
3/ KARLA WILSON WITH REIN
DOGS
1/ MATTHEW DEVLIN WITH KENNY
2/ JAMES MULLEN WITH MAX
3/ SEAN BURKE WITH PADDY
GIRLS
1/ ELAINE SMYTH WITH BELLA
2/ SUZANNE ADDIS WITH WILLOW
3/ SUSAN MC CANN WITH PENNY
WORKING
1/ BARRY CHAMBERS WITH ALFIE
2/ SEAN BURKE WITH LILLEY
RACING
1/ SEAN BURKE WITH PADDY
2/ SEAN BURKE WITH JACK
3/ SUZANNE ADDIS WITH POPPY
PAIRS
1/ SEAN BURKE WITH JACK AND PADDY
2/ JAMES MULLEN WITH MAX AND BOW
3/ KARLA WILSON WITH FINCH AND WREN
VETERN
1/ REA WILSON WITH ODIS
2/ BARRY CHAMBERS WITH RUBY
3/ KARLA WILSON WITH TOPPER
***OVERALL CHAMPION AND BEST IN SHOW***
MATTHEW DEVLIN WITH KENNY
RESERVE CHAMPION
ELAINE SMYTH WITH BELLA
***PETER MORGANS CHOICE (TALLY HO ORGANISER}***
SUZANNE ADDIS WITH JAX
Congratulations to all above winners.
And Finally may I take this opportunity to thank the judges on both days on behalf of the Tally Ho Club for a job well done
Saturday
Barney Mc Reynolds - Whippets
Lurchers - Stephanie O Connor
Terriers - JP O Hagan
Working Strong Dogs - Eamo Mc Erlaine
Strong Dogs – Jordan Tomlinson
Childrens Handling Class and Fancy Dress – Margaret Mc Stay
Sunday
Whippets
Chontelle Mc Meekan
Sundays Whippet Racing was run by Chontelle Mc Meekan and Mark Mc Callion and their team. Again the racing went to plan and not a problem. It was great to see the grading back again and gave everyone a chance. Many Thanks Chontelle and Mark for a job well done.
To the people who helped Peter on Thursday to put the Race track and rings up, It was much appreciated.
There were two well deserved presentations along with others Peter made at his show to two young ladies for their attendance and contribution to our shows during the year. Cayce Coyle and Katelyn Mc Kenzie were the recipients of some beautiful gifts and they appreciated the fact that Peter and the Tally Ho Club thought so highly of them. Well done young ladies.
In charge of the racing on Saturday was the Lee Family. Joanna Ralph Lee /Matthew Lee and dad Matt Lee. Joanna you are definitely a chip of the old block. To steer and organise dogs down the race track with first class precision was some accomplishment for a young woman of your years. I have to admire you Joanna, you done a first class job helped out by your brother Matthew and father Matt. The racing went without a hitch and real credit to you and your Lee family.
As we all know this show was for charity, and the designated charity chosen by Peter Morgan and the Tally Ho Club was the Air Ambulance in Northern Ireland. The air ambulance has saved so many lives young and old when each minute counts transporting a seriously ill patient or a loved one to hospital. The flexibility of the helicopter air ambulance is invaluable, enabling patients to reach hospital as fast as possible and sometimes in a life or death situation. The air ambulance has saved so many lives and are often used for short flights since they have the unique ability to land directly at a hospital. It takes money to keep this unique service in the air and our charitable donations from our Country Sports is another step forward in keeping them on the tarmac.
And Finally, Finally, None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication behind the scenes of Peter Morgan and the Tally Ho Club. Peter is a dedicated doggie man with a heart of gold. Not only does he work in the field in the winter time, but also works hard in the summer organising Charity shows to raise money for special causes, this year being the Air Ambulance. Peter you worked tirelessly, almost to the point of exhaustion to make last weekend enjoyable for all our good Country Sports folk and for your Charity.
For once I am finding it hard to find words in my vocabulary to praise you and your 2 young helpers for the work you have done for this special cause and all the good Canine folk. Your show was an overwhelming success in these trying times, with crowds that have not been seen at a dog show in a long time. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a great sporting weekend and maybe we can coux you into running another one in the future.
Thanks for the memories Peter and God Bless to we meet again
Margaret Mc Stay
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By appleblossom
MAN O WAR DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY SUNDAY 14thAUGUST 22
The town land of Man O War sits outside Keady Co Armagh and lies directly opposite the beautiful Clay Lake. With a backdrop of spectacular scenery,this was the perfect venue for the Man O War annual dog show and Race Day Sunday 14th August 22.
The show was run with impeccable organisation, with some class rosettes and trophies . There was a big turnout of loyal Canine folk from north and south of the border and this was twinned with the show rings full of Lurchers, Terriers, Whippets , Strong Dogs and Bullies.
One of the highlights of the show for me was Niall O Cloghans Terrier Maze. The craic and the banter around the Terrier Maze was unbelievable. This event has become very popular and a real winner at our shows up and down the country and proving a big attraction for our terrier men. Keep up the good work team O Cloghan.
There was a burger van, stalls and toilet facilities on site. The raffle generated a lot of excitement as usual with many happy punters going home with armfuls of lovely prizes. Morris Mc Dowell handed his raffle tickets out to the children around the ring, and it was heart warming to see the smiles on their wee faces when their number was called. Thank you for the wine Morris , also given with your winning ticket. A true gentleman with a giving heart and always willing to help out at our shows no matter what the task is.
Well done to all the children who took part in the childrens handling class. You were all winners on the day and you all made your parents very proud. These little people are our show organisers of tomorrow, so treat them like gold dust, as we need them badly to carry on after us.
As the temperature lowered with a cool breeze, very soon it was race time.
The Racing commenced at approximately 12.30 noon.
***Terrier Maze Results
1/Harry John Digging with Frank the Tank
2/ Richard O Callaghan with Marcell, handled by Glen Warwick
3/ Gareth Burnett with Dolly
**Childrens Handling Class
Mason Thompson with Roxy
Reserve
Conghal Burke with Jack
Racing Results ( Hope I have got them all right)
* Whippets
Sean Burke with Jack
Reserve
Lisa Beggs with Prydz
* Under 21”
Patsy Mc Coy with Dallas
Reserve
Rose Mc Coy with Loxi
* Under 22”
Rose Mc Coy with Texas
Reserve
Yapper Hayes with Jessie
* Under 23” Elite
Kirsty Harpur with Dash
Reserve
Lisa Beggs with Nina
* Lurcher under 23”
Matthew Fennelly with Leela
Reserve
MJ Fennelly with Ruby
* Under 24”
Colin Tucker with Fletcher
Reserve
Matthew Fennelly with MJ
* Under 24” Hairy
Shane Brett with Rose
Reserve
Jonny Hunter with Jess
* Over 24” Master Mc Grath Qualifer
Michael Mc Grath with Wexford
Reserve
Michael Mc Grath with Tucker
* Hairy Dog Mick the Millar Qualifer
Adam O Riordan with Joey
Reserve
Errol Gardiner with Chase
* Light Bullx
Joyce Scott with Mabel
Reserve
Mason Thompson with Roxy
* Heavy Bull x
Morris Mc Dowell with Bear
Reserve
Conor Doherty with Shaq
* Terrier Race
Richard O Callaghan with Sabatoot
Reserve
Harry John Digging with Galaxy
Showing Results
* Overall Champion Whippet
Sean Burke with Paddy
Reserve
Colin Tucker with Cooper
* Overall Champion Lurcher
Barry Holland with Finn
Reserve
Rose Mc Coy with Aria
* Overall Champion Terrier
Jamie Maxwell with Stig
Reserve
Kyle Quinn with Star
* Overall Champion Strong Dog
Harry John Digging with Storm
Reserve
Franky Corrigan Mylo
* Overall Champion Bullx
Sophia Kerr with Blaze
Reserve
Jonny Hunter with Rex
Overall Champion Bully
Jordan Byrne with Freak
***Overall Champion and Best in Show ***
Jamie Maxwell with Stig
Reserve
Sean Burke with Paddy
***Overall Champion Puppy and Best in show***
Harry John Digging with Karma
Reserve
Naomi Chapman with Snatch
A Big Congratulations to all above winners.
And Finally, The task of judging is not easy at anytime, but you all carried out your remit on the day with efficency and professionalism.
The Judges were:
Whippets : Brooke Rafferty
Lurchers: Michelle Rafferty
Bull X : Stewart Graham
Terriers : Gerald Mc Keown
Strong Dogs/Bullies : Matthew Mc Donald/Niall Mc Cann
The racing went like clockwork and without a hitch. Well done to all involved.
And Finally, Finally, what can I say about this young country sports women, Charlene, her daughters Brooke and Chelsea and back up team that will praise them enough for the magnificent dog show and race day produced on Sunday. It makes me so proud to be a woman in a mans world. Charlene, your show was well organised, and evident that a lot of hard work was carried out behind the scenes to make this show such a success and most enjoyable day for everybody.
And the final word must go to Brooke Rafferty, a young lady deeply involved with her horses, show jumping, dog shows and work in the field in the winter. For a lady of her young years, Brooke has crossed some ground in her young life. With the help of her sister Chelsea, Judging the Whippets on Sunday was a further step in her country sports career and long may it continue. Well done Brooke and Chelsea, one proud Mama.
Charlene, we all enjoyed your show and look forward to more of the same in 2023.
Margaret Mc Stay
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By appleblossom
THIS SUNDAY 21 8.22
CARLOW LURCHER,TERRIER,WHIPPET CLUB DOG SHOW AND RACE DAY AT BARKERPARK OLD LEIGHLIN, CARLOW THIS SUNDAY 21.8.22
FOR YOUR SAT NAVS : R93 E361
Gate open at 9.30 Am.
Registration and measuring at 11am
All Dog must be Muzzled when racing
Entry €5 per person
Entry €5 per dog
Class €3
21th August 22 at Barkerpark Old Leighlin eircode R93 E361. The field is after the house on the left.
There will be a sign to show where the field is.
. Trophy, Rosette and a bag of nuts for each RACE class .
Classes
Under 21
Under 22
Under 23
Under 24
Over 24
Hairy Under 24
Hairy over 24
Whippet
Bull Cross
Pups.
Terrier class
1. pups
2. Russell type D/B
3. Patterdale typeD/B
4. Border D/B
5. Lakeland type D/B
6. Any crossbreed D/B
7. Working D/B
8. Pairs
Champion 2/7
WHIPPET
1. PUPS
2. WHIPPET DOG
3. WHIPPET BITCH
4. WORKING D/B
5. RACING D/B
6. PAIRS
CHAMPION 2/6
LURCHER
1. PUPS
2.UNDER 24 SMOOTH D/B
3.UNDER 24 ROUGH D/B
4.OVER 24 SMOOTH D/B
5. OVER 24 ROUGH D/B
6. BULL CROSS D/B
7. COLLIE CROSS D/B
8. PAIRS
CHAMPION 2/7
STRONG DOGS
1.PUPS
2. STAFFY
3. XL BULLY
4. STANDARD/ POCKET BULLY
5. WHEATON D/B
6. OLDE ENGLISHBULL
7. ANY CROSSBREED
8. DASHHOUNDS
CHAMPION 2/8
Puppy champion also
Margaret Mc Stay
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By appleblossom
SHOWING CLASSES FOR THE TALLY HO DOG SHOW AND RACE DAY ON SATURDAY 27th AUGUST 22 AT NUTTS CORNER. Margaret Mc Stay
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