Carlow Lurcher, Terrier , Whippet and Strong Dog Charity Dog Show and Race Day , in aid of Irish Cancer Research Sunday 20th March 22.

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Carlow Lurcher, Terrier , Whippet and Strong Dog Charity Dog Show and Race Day , in aid of Irish Cancer Research Sunday 20^th March 22.

 

Carlow is a place with breath-taking scenery situated on the River Barrow, Country Sports in abundance along side fabulous food and culture. All of these combined created and delivered an unforgettable experience last Sunday at Carlow Lurcher/Terrier/Whippet and Strong Dog Charity show and Race Day.

 

Barker Park, Old Leighlin, was the show venue and what a great sporting day that was at the end of the pandemic, and when all the work in the field was completed. There was a large turnout of dogs as this was the first show in the south of Ireland this year. The good Canine folk and their prized champions came from every County north and south of the border, all with their hopes and dreams on the big prize of the day. It was nice meeting up with old friends again, and also making some new ones as well. 

Niall O Cloghan was there with his Terrier Maze and what a success that was. Well what can I say that would really explain the other side of our Terriers when they are not working in the field. Niall put this on display, showing what these we workers can do. The laughter and banter they brought to the folk around the Maze was mighty with all their sporting antics. Well done Niall.

The raffle as usual generated a great buzz  with some great prizes and some happy punters going home with armfuls of prizes.

Time passes so quickly and very soon it was Race and Show time. Here are the Racing and Showing results, courtesy of Stephanie O Connor.

Racing Results :

Whippet: 

1st . Willie Carty - Mollies 

2nd Lisa Beggs - Prydz 

Under 21". 

1st. Rocky -Sport 

2nd. Yapper Hayes- Jess 

Under 23" 

1st- Seamus Moore - Speed 

2nd- Orlaigh - Middy 

Under 25" 

1st- Jimmy O Reilly- Jess 

2nd- Tommy Carthy- The Arabic Fox

Over25".- 

1st- Wayne McCarthy - Bubbles

2nd- Seamus Harte- Moses 

Under 24. 

1st- Michael Mc Grath - Stella 

2nd- Shane Brett - Rosie 

Hairy O24. 

1st Edward Kane - Duke 

2nd- Adam O Riordan - Joey 

Bull Cross 

1st- Jimmy O Reilly- Lady 

2nd- Maurice Mc Dowell- Bear.

 

Showing Results

Lurcher Dog.

Pup 6mths 

1st. Roseann/ Sport

2nd. Donnach/ Bruce 

 

Pup 7mt. 1YR 

1st. Darryn/ Hunter 

2nd. Sally B / Rocky

 

UD 24 SMOOTH

1st Joho/ Juke

2nd Mark / Boy

 

UN24 ROUGH

1st. Josh/ Chase

2nd. Fergal/ Role

 

O24 SMOOTH 

1st. Brian Grady/ Buss

2nd. Cayce Coyle/ Tyson

 

O24 ROUGH 

1st. Maurice Mc Dowell/ Virus

2nd. Barry Holland/ Finn

 

BULL CROSS 

1st. JP O Hagan/ Tyson

2nd. Maurice Mc Dowell/ Bear 

 

COLLIE CROSS 

1st. Maurice Mc Dowell/ Storm

2nd. Mark / Jack

 

WORKING DOG.

1st. James Woods / Buster 

2nd. Caolan / Red

 

VETERAN 

1st. Caolan/ Red 

 

Champion: JP O Hagan Tyson

Reserve: James Woods/ Buster 

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LURCHER BITCH 

PUP 6MTHS 

1st. Maurice Mc Dowell/ Spice

2nd. Ryan / silver 

 

PUPS 7MTHS. 1YR 

1st. Rebecca/ Mable

2nd. Brian Grady/ Breeze

 

UN24 SMOOTH 

1st. Lisa Beggs / Nina

2nd. Cian/ Skye

 

UN24 ROUGH 

1st. John Kirwin/ Sandy

2nd Maurice/ 

 

O24 SMOOTH 

1st. Reece/ Carmara 

2nd. Lisa Beggs/Ria

 

O24 ROUGH 

1st. Maurice Mc Dowell/ Stella

2nd. Mark/ Bell

 

BULL CROSS 

1st. Jed Donagh / Jess

2nd. Darryn/ Star

 

COLLIE CROSS 

1st. Yapper Hayes / Jess

2nd. Jason /Fly

 

WORKING BITCH

1st. Darryn/ Star 

2nd. Reese/ Carmara 

 

VETERAN 

1st. Brian Grady/ Socks

 

Pairs 

John / Sandy & Ruke

 

CHAMPION.  Maurice Mc Dowell / Stella.  

Reserve Champion.  John Kirwin/ Sandy

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WHIPPET.

PUP 6MTHS 

1st. Suzanne/ Jax

2nd. Tommy/  Prince 

 

PUP 7MTHS/1YR 

1st. Bradley Dynes/ Cleo

2nd. Tasha Truesdale / Elmo

 

WHIPPET DOG

1st. Dermot Lawless/ Blue

2nd. Connor Mc Kenna /Spot

 

WHIPPET GIRL 

1st. Dermot Lawless/ PiP

2nd. Amy Byrne/ Charlotte 

 

WORKING WHIPPET DOG

1st. Cayce Coyle/ Prince

2nd. Conor Mc Kenna/ Spot

 

WORKING GIRL 

1st. Tasha Truesdale/ Piti

2nd. Leigh Thompson / Harley

 

RACING DOG 

1st. Amy Byrne/ Raynee 

2nd. Colin Tucker/ Cooper 

 

PAIRS

1st. Conor Mc Kenna/ Spot-Fegan

2nd. Karla Wilson/ Beau/ Junior 

 

CHAMPION.  Dermot Lawless/ PiP

RESERVE.  Cayce Coyle/ Prince

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TERRIER 

PUPS 6MTHS 

1st. Brogan Green/ Grinshill

2nd. Cathal O Cloghan/ Max

 

PUPS 7MTHS 1YR 

1st. Niall Haugah/ Jax

2nd. Michael Webster/Bailey 

 

JACKRUSSELL TYPE 

1st  .Peter Campbell/ Milly

2nd. Colm Mc Cabe/ Tina

 

BORDER TYPE 

1st. Niall O Cloghan/Buddy

2nd. Niall O Cloghan/ Nan 

 

LAKELAND/FELL TYPE 

1st. Pairic Mc Kenna/ Drip

2nd. Jade Dunphy / Muffin

 

PATTERDALE 

1st. JP O Hagan/ Rory 

2nd. Billy Kerry/ Captain 

 

WORKING 

1st.  Justin Power/Judy

2nd. Billy Kerry/ Captain 

 

ANY XBREED 

1st. Justin Power/ Judy

2nd. Conor Doyle/Spice 

 

VETERAN 

1st. Conor Doyle/ Spice 

2nd. Billy Kerry/ Queeny

 

PAIRS 

1st. Billy Kerry/ Captain- Queeny

 

CHAMPION.  JUSTIN POWER/SPICE 

RESERVE.  JP O Hagan/ Rory 

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STRONG DOGS 

1st. Chloe Smith / 

2nd. Arek/ Sena

 

SHOW TYPE STAFFY 

1st. Angela/Blanco 

2nd. Roy/ Murphy 

 

SHOW TYPE ENGLISH BULL 

1st. Kevin/ Magok 

2nd. Temy/ Zuko

 

XL BULLY 

1st. Carla Wilson/ Clive

2nd. Nadine/ Champ 

 

FRENCHIE 

1st. Natasha Truesdale/ Zinc

2nd. Gareth/ Rocko 

 

STANDARD 

1st. Eli/ Young Buck

2nd. Tracy/ Hugo

 

OLDE ENGLISHBULL DOG

1ST. Natasha Truesdale/ Pandora 

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WORKING STRONG DOGS 

 

ANY WORKING TYPE PUP 

1st. William Lynch/ Nala 

2nd. Jamie Donnelly/ Boy

 

WORKING STAFFY 

1st. Franky C Bullz / Milo

2nd. Jamie Tackett/ Rizo

 

WORKING ENGLISH BULL 

1st. Shane Brett / Chico 

2nd . Gary Lawlor/ Zuko

 

WORKING APBT

1st. Ricky B / Topper 

2nd. Andren Strickand/  Lola 

 

WORKING CROSS BRED 

1st. Dusty/ Maggie 

2nd. Adam Mc Garry/ Ivy. 

 

WEATON 

1st. Sean Lawlor/ Brock

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PUP 6MTHS Winner

Roseann/sport 

 

PUP 7MT-1YR WINNER 

DARRYN WATTERS/ HUNTER 

 

VETERAN WINNER 

BRIAN GRADY 

 

***OVERALL  SHOW CHAMPION. 

JP O HAGAN / TYSON 

 

***RESERVE SHOW CHAMPION.  

JUSTIN POWER/ JUDY

 

Congratulations to all above winners.

 

There were a few poignant moments at the show on Sunday when I was very close to tears. Stephanie O Connors sister Helen Smith passed away a few weeks ago, and Stephanie put up the Perpetual Cup in her memory. This was given from the heart and what an accolade to Helen in her sisters memory. May Helen rest in peace. This cup was won by Edward Kane in the Over 24” HD

 

The 2^nd Cup was in memory of Jimmy Scotts  wife Carol whose nephew is Shane Brett a very good friend of mine in the doggie world. Carol passed away after a long illness bravely fought and only been married 12 weeks to Jimmy. These 2 memorials really tugged at my heart strings, and although tinged with sadness at the same time, we in Country Sports had a feeling of pride to be part of these memorials. 

 

And Finally, May I take this opportunity on behalf of Stephanie O Connor to thank the judges for a job well done on the day.

 

Lurcher Dog Chris Mc Cabe /Bitch Gary Smith

Terriers/ Neil Pinkerton

Whippets /Edel Morrissey 

Strong Dog/ Johnny Killops 

Working Strong Dog/Rob Hicks /Bert Lee 

Child Handling/Danielle McCauley 

 

A special word of thanks to Ned Kane, Edward Kane, Yapper Hayes, all Stephanies Family, and anybody that helped in the field on the day.  It was very much appreciated.

 

And Finally,Finally, I always leave the best to last. Our gratitude goes out in multitudes to the organiser Stephanie O Connor, her husband, family and helpers for the most professional and courteous way this charity show was  carried out, and for all the hard work put into making this charity show such a happy and fun filled day for everybody and in aid of Irish Cancer Research. It was so much appreciated and well worth the long drive down.

And to end on a high and put the icing on the cake, Stephanies Charity Dog Show has made 3,285 Euro for Irish Cancer Research. What an achievement.

Just remember all you Canine people, by attending Sundays show you are part of helping to save some persons life in their hour of need by contributing to this great cause. 

Cancer hits nearly all families at some time in our lifetime and believe me its not an easy road to go down. I know I was that soldier. 

Thank you all for last Sunday and I look forward to more of the same in 2023.

Margaret Mc Stay

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

Edited March 23, 2022 by appleblossom