UP DATED LIST OF DOG SHOWS AND RACEDAYS COMING UP IN 2023.
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By appleblossom
YES FOLKS ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. I AM STARTING MY DOG SHOW AND RACE DAY LIST FOR 2024. SOME DATES ALREADY GONE. SO HURRY UP AND PM ME AND GET YOUR DATES IN. Margaret Mc Stay -
By appleblossom
The Tally Ho Dog Show and Race Day Sunday 3rd September 23.
As the sun broke through the clouds early last Sunday morning, with our dogs fed and watered, we headed off to the city of the 7 Towers, Ballymena and the venue for the Tally Ho Dog Show and Race day. And what a memorable day that was.
As we arrived at the venue the atmosphere was electric. Cars and trailers rolled up with dogs in tow and very soon the field was filled to capacity. With the sun shinning down in abundance, show organiser Peter Morgan was scurrying around making sure everything was in place, and by noon it was evident once again the Tally Ho dog show was in full swing.
As I moved around the show I had a yarn with Mick Mc Cormick and Lorna and Paul Boyd at their Country Sports stands. Both these men had plenty of good quality dog leads and loads of other country sports gear on their stand.
The buzz around the Ferret ring was unreal, as judge Katelyn Mc Kenzie announced the Champion Ferrets of the Day. Katelyn you did a magnificent job for your young years and picked some really nice and worthy Champions.
Champion Ferret ( Showing )
Gareth Mc Gonigle with Speedy
Reserve
John Reid with Snowey
Champion Ferret ( Racing )
Gareth Mc Gonigle with Speedy
Reserve
John Reid with Snowey
Now to the part of the show I love, yes Niall O Cloghans Terrier Maze. What a great Country Sport this is. The Maze is a terrier mans dream and allows their prized terriers to get some practice in for the months ahead, and a bonus winning a trophy to take home with them. Here are the Terrier Maze Results.
1/ Moo
2/ Rose
3/ Barley Banger with Ace.
The we people were out in force on Sunday, and as I had the pleasure of judging the childrens Handling class all 42 boys and girls filled the ring with their canine companions. Peter Morgan made sure every child got a goody bag and a medal for taking part in the class. Peter also laid on 2 bouncy castles so these children could play away on the day to their hearts content. Some tired we feet on Sunday night and some stories for their teachers on Monday morning.
Here are the Showing Results
OVERALL PUPPY CHAMPION
Andy Spence with Sniper
Reserve
Gail Ross with Bert
OVERALL CHAMPION WHIPPET
Suzanne Addis with Jax
Reserve
Susan Mc Cann with Penny
OVERALL CHAMPION LURCHER
Lisa Beggs with Ria
Reserve
Katelyn Mc Kenzie with Zera
OVERALL CHAMPION TERRRIER
Reece Curran with
Reserve
Leanne Hawthorne with Raven
OVERALL CHAMPION STRONG DOG
Paula Beggs with Paco
OVERALL CHAMPION BULLY
Zakk Graham with Dave
Reserve
Stephen Richardson with Zoe
OVERALL CHAMPION PAIRS
Sean Burke with Paddy and Jack
GERARD & TOMMY O HALLORAN COURSING MEMORIAL SHIELD
Darragh Hugh
OVERALL CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS FROM PETERS 6 SHOWS
Leanne Hawthorne with Raven
Reserve
Darren Prenter with Celt
Overall Champion and Best in Show
Paula Beggs with Paco
Reserve
Lisa Beggs with Ria
Racing Results ( From the pen of Joanna Relf Lee )
LURCHER PUPS
1/ YAPPER HAYES WITH LADY
2/ GERARD DALY WITH MAJOR
WHIPPET PUPS
1/ SHAUN DOOHER WITH CELT
2/ CLIONA OWENS WITH BLADE
WHIPPET DOGS
1/ SEAN BURKE WITH JACK
2/ SEAN BURKE WITH PADDY
WHIPPET BITCH
1/ SEAN BURKE WITH LILY
2/SUZANNE ADDIS WITH POPPY
UNDER 21
1/ ROCKY CARTHY WITH DIAMOND
2/ DANIEL SCULLION WITH SUZIE
UNDER 23
1/ BILLY HARPUR WITH DASH
2/ VANESSA LYNN WITH ARTHUR
UNDER 24
1/ COLIN TUCKER WITH FLETCHER
2/ MICHAEL Mc GRATH WITH SPEEDY
OVER 24
1/ CLIONA OWENS WITH KING
2/ MICHAEL Mc GRATH WITH WEXFORD
HAIRY OVER
1/ ERROL GARDINER WITH CHASE
2/ MICHAEL Mc GRATH WITH CHANCE
BULL X LIGHT
1/ LEE BROOKES WITH ROLO
2/ TIERNAN BYRNE WITH MOLLIE
BULL X HEAVEY
1/ GERARD DALY WITH MAJOR
2/ KATELYN MC KENZIE WITH ZENA
PETS
PUPS
1/ ROSE QUINN WITH ELLIE
2/ CAHAL O CLOGHAN WITH MAX
3/ OLIVER DUNNE WITH MAXIMUS
TOY
1/ CARL ALLISON WIT DAISY MAY
2/ RHIONA REID WITH ALLIE
SMALL DOGS
1/ OLIVER DUNNE WITH RUBY
2/ AIBHOIFE REID WITH ROSEY
3/ FLORENCE ALLISON WITH DAISY MAY
LARGE DOGS
1/ CLIONA OWENS WITH KING
2/ CARL ALLISON WITH CHASE
3/ CASSIE GRAHAM WITH RAZOR
CHAMPION PUP
ROSE QUINN WITH ELLIE
CHAMPION DOG
1/ CLIONA OWENS WITH KING
2/ FLORENCE ALLISON WITH DAISY MAY.
Congratulations to all above winners
And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the Judges on the day for a job well done.
Whippets : Colin Tucker
Lurchers : Shay Boggs
Terriers : Ciaran Fullen
Bullys : Karla Wilson
Strong Dogs: Peter Morgan
Pets : Joanna Relf Lee
Childrens Handling : Margaret Mc Stay
JP O Hagan : Ladies & Gents Handling Class
The Lee Family and myself go back many, many years in the doggie world, to many to mention. Joanne, Matthew and the daddy Matt, you ran the racing with precision, experience and dedication and everything went like clock work. Joanne Relf Lee thank you for all the results. You and your family are a pleasure to work with and long may it continue.
And Finally, Finally, As usual, a lot of hard work and planning went into organising this brilliant Dog Show and Race day in Ballymena. This would not of been possible if it were not for one very important person in the Canine world.
Yes Peter Morgan it is you I am speaking about. I cannot find enough words in my vocabulary to praise you for the hospitality, generosity and kindness you showed to me and the good Canine folk at your show on Sunday.
Along with your helpers Conor Creagh and Caitlin Hughes you have put the Tally Ho Dog Show and Race Day firmly up there on the map with the Great and the Good.
The Cups, the Trophys and Raffle prizes you awarded for Winners and Champions at your show were beyond reproach. For a one man band Peter you are truly tops. All the hard work and sleepless nights paid off, and many thanks for an excellent show and a really memorable day and long may it continue.
Thank you so much for the beautiful presentation you made to me on Sunday, it has taken pride of place in my sitting room.
To close my report on this great day out for every body, the good Canine folk again contributed to Charity by buying Raffle tickets for the Raffle. Peter Morgans giving hand was giving again.
Peter presented Joanne and Paul Owens with £500 on the day, the proceeds from his raffle on Sunday for their Charity The Royal Victoria Liver Support Group, who helped them through their darkest days, when their little son Cathan received a liver transplant. What a worthy cause.
Tally Ho, You achieved what you set out to do 100%, and I know in my heart of hearts I will live to be at another Tally Ho show again in 2024.
To we meet again God Bless.
Margaret Mc Stay
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By appleblossom
The Mc Grath Lurcher Racing Club Dog Show and Race Day, Sunday 27th August 23
The town of Carlow was founded by the Normans in 1207, making it one of the oldest counties in Ireland. Nestled in the middle of this beautiful ancient County lies the traditionally rural village of Ballinabrannagh with its very convenient proximity to the M9 motorway. This was the venue for The Mc Grath Lurcher Racing Club Dog Show and Race Day Sunday 27TH August 23.
As the strawberry alarm clock rang out loud and clear at 5.30am, with the dawn chorus from the dog pens chiming in our ears, flasks and sandwiches packed into the boot, very soon we were on our way down the motorway to Co Carlow, arriving at our destination at approximately 11.00am.
As we approached the venue, it was very evident the popularity of this show with a large crowd already in the field. All the usual show goers of yesteryear were there and also a few new trainees. The weather was pretty good all day with the exception of a few light showers.
The show rings and racetrack was in immaculate condition despite the inclement weather of the previous days. The racetrack especially was mowed razor tight to the ground and as flat as a pancake. In my opinion one of the best prepared racetracks I have seen this summer.
This was all down to the excellent workmanship of Michael and Jack Mc Grath. These two men put their heart and soul into this show ground to make it comfortable for all the good Country Sportsmen and women of the Canine world, and that they done in abundance.
The entire Mc Grath family was out in strength on Sunday, with my favourite, Mammy Mc Grath in the middle of them. I have great admiration for this lady, who reared her 15 children in hard times, and all have grown up to be good citizens, and all have given her back so much unconditional love.
With no Game Fair this year, Albertj Titterington asked the Mc Grath Lurcher Racing Club to organise and run the Red Mills Master Mc Grath, the Feedwell Mick The Miller, and the 42nd Championship show and Racing classes. And this they done with meticulous planning, and what a success that was.
Niall O Cloghan was there with his now ever popular Terrier Maze. The Maze always brings all our huntsmen together in competition and to show off their prized winning Terriers.
The raffle as usual always generates a buss of excitement at our shows and Sundays raffle was no different. Some lovely prizes up for grabs on the day.
It was nice to see all our little boys and girls in the childrens handling class showing off their faithful Canine breeds in the show ring and also on the racetrack. These little people are our Country Sportsmen and women and show organisers of to morrow. Some proud mothers and fathers watching their little ones walk round the ring and receive their goodie bags. I am sure there were some sleepy heads on Sunday night.
Time passes so quickly and very soon it was Show time.
Here are the Racing and Showing Results, courtesy of : Biddy Mc Grath
Master Mc Grath
Michael McGrath with Calypso
Reserve
Jan Sen with Whippy
Mick the Miller
Errol Gardiner with Chase
Reserve Michael McGrath with Chance
Whippets
Leigh Thompson with Harley
Reserve
Suzanne Addis with Poppy
Under 21s
Willy with Blacky
Reserve
Lynzi Gardiner Mc Gill with River
Under 22s
Kirsty Harpur with Dash
Reserve
Rose Mc Coy with Texas
Under 23s
Non Elite Traditional Lurcher
MJ with Ruby
Reserve
Matthew with Leela
Under 23s Elite
Lynzi Gardiner Mc Gill with Brier
Reserve
Vanessa Lynn with Arthur
Under 24s
Lynzi Gardiner Mc Gill with Jack
Reserve
Colin Tucker with Fletcher
Under 24
Hairy
Eddie Kane with Seldom
Reserve
Adam with Ginger
Bull Cross Heavy
Fran with Precious
Reserve
Joyce Scott with Mable
Bull Cross Light
Joyce Scott with Axel
Reserve
Leigh Thompson with Roxy
Big Dogs Elite
Paul with Miley
Reserve
Fran with Rose
Master McGrath Qualifier 2024
Josh with Ben
Reserve
Rose Mc Coy with Aria
Greyhounds
Jan Sen with Jet
Reserve
Ella Thompson with Zena
Bocky Dempsey Memorial Cup
Liam with Wexford
Reserve
Yapper Hayes with (dogs name TBC)
Showing
Whippets
Whippet Puppy
Vanessa Lynn Louis
Whippet Dog
Billy Kerry with Kerry Connolly Franks Blue Boy
Whippet Bitch
Karla Wilson with Bow
Working Whippet
Darren with Blue
Racing Whippet
Suzanne Addis with Poppy
Veteran Whippet
Suzanne Addis with Beauty
Whippet Pairs
Billy Kerry with Kerry Connolly Franks Blueboy and Kerry Connolly Sapphire
**Overall Champion Whippet
Billy Kerry with Kerry Connolly Franks Blueboy
Reserve
Suzanne Addis with Poppy
**Overall Champion Terrier
Niall O Cloghan with Nan
Strong Dogs
Pups Andrew with Sonny
Staff Bitch
Kirsty Smyth with Ruby
Staff Dog
Corey Beggs with Paco
Pitt Dog
Kyle with Badger
English Bull
Karla Wilson Clive
** Overall Champion Strong Dog
Corey Beggs with Paco
Resrve
Karla Wilson with Clive
Bully's
Pups u6Months
Diesel
Pups o6Months
Alan
Frenchie
Karla Wilson
Pocket
Poppy
XL
Bill Mc Donagh with Apollo
Merle XL
Stacey
Olde English
Ashton Sands with Pandora
British Bull
Karla Wilson with Rita
**Overall Champion Bully
Bill Mc Donagh with Apollo
Reserve
Ashton Sands with Pandora
Lurchers
Pups
Josh with Hanna Ace
Smooth u23
Conor Beck with Smile
Smooth o23
Paul Obrian with Cora
Rough u23
Ned Kane with Seldom
Rough o23
Adam Mathew's with Boss
Bull x Dog
David with Blue
Bull x Bitch
Josh Hanna with Queenie
Non Ped
Vanessa Lynn with Arthur
Collie x
Rose Mc Coy with Aria
Working
Billy Kerry With Axel
Lamping
Faye with Cerburus
Pairs
Adam with Bow and Holly
**Overall Champion Lurcher
Adam Mathews with Bow
Reserve
Billy Kerry with Axel
***Overall Champion and Best in Show
Niall O Cloghan with Nan
Reserve
Corey Beggs with Paco
***Overall Puppy Champion
Vanessa Lynn with Arthur
Reserve
Cathal O Cloghan with Max
Finally, many thanks to the brilliant Judges on the day
Whippets: Ella Thompson/ Lurchers : Leigh Thompson/ Terriers : Joyce Scott/Strong Dogs : Chontelle Mc Meekin/ Bullys : Gail Ross
Your judging skills were honest, efficient and impeccable. Your duties on the day were carried out to perfection and many thanks for that.
And Finally, Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the Mc Grath Family for a brilliant show and race day. The saying is that behind every good man is a good woman and Biddy Mc Grath you definately fit that picture. Biddy, we would have been lost without you on Sunday. Along with Michael and Jack, you put a lot of hard work in behind the scenes to make this day most enjoyable for everyone.
Your whole family was so welcoming, and made us all feel at ease in your native Co Carlow. Thank you so much for the lovely presentation to me on Sunday, it was so unexpected and very much appreciated.
As the end of the day was approaching, it was time to say good bye to Balinabrannagh for another year and be on the road again back to Co Armagh and the place we call home.
Many thanks Mc Grath Lurcher Racing Club for the memories, and God willing, we will all be back in 2024 for another great window in Country Sports.
To we meet again God Bless.
Margaret Mc Stay
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By appleblossom
THE GLENSHANE WORKING DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY SUNDAY 20th AUGUST 23 ( in aid of RVH liver support group )
As dawn broke on Sunday morning the 20th August 23 with a good breakfast in our bellies, we headed off to the beautiful Maghera countryside and the venue for The Glenshane Working Dog Show and Race Day. And what a day and venue that was.
Safe to say this was one of the best venues I have been to this year. The grass was immaculately cut with plenty of room in the show rings and on the racecourse. As this was a first time show and run for a very special cause and charity, it was a credit to the organisers.
The Gods were on our side as the sun shone all day. As the morning progressed into noon, cars and trailers with dogs in tow filled the field to capacity. The craic and the banter was in full swing amongst the huntsmen and women and all with one thing in mind, a great Sporting day out in Maghera.
The we people were there enjoying the day in the play trailer, bouncing around to their hearts delight. Some very tired children on Sunday night.
Barry Kelly was there with his canine athletics and what a show within a show this guy serves up. I have great admiration for this man as he has added a great something that was needed in the Canine world. Some great dogs there in fine form and clearing every hurdle put in front them. Well done Barry.
Very soon it was Raffle Time, and as usual the raffle generates a lot of excitement around the field with some great prizes on offer. John and myself won a bag of meal and a few hunting plates. Some happy punters went home with armfuls of goodies.
At this point praise must come the way of none other than the lady of the manor herself, Joanne Owens our continuity announcer for the day. I must say Joanne you done a wonderful job keeping everybody well informed on all the happenings.You were so much appreciated
Time passes so quickly and very soon it was show time.
Showing Results :
*Overall Champion Whippet
Suzanne Addis with Jax
*Overall Champion Lurcher
Vanessa Lynn with Arthur
*Overall Champion Terrier
Cayce Coyle with Rooke
*Overall Champion Bully
Pusztai Laszlo with Hera
*Overall Champion Strong Dog
Oliver Dunne with Maximus
***Overall Champion and Best in Show
Suzanne Addis with Jax
Reserve
Vanessa Lynn with Arthur
Racing Results
Whippets
Sean Burke with Jack
Under21s
Joe Leonard with Venus
Under 22s
Billy Harpur with Dash
Under 23s Elite
Billy Harpur with Ben
Under 24s
Colin Tucker with Fletcher
Big dogs
Paul with Miley
Over Hairy
Earl Gardiner with Chase
Bull Cross
Paul with Milo
Pups
David with Poacher
Congratulations to all above winners
And Finally, May I take this opportunity to thank the judges on the day for a job well done. Judging is not an easy task, but you carried out your remit well on the day.
Again Peter Morgans giving hand never ends. Peter helped out Glenshane Dog show by giving them his PA System for the day and many thanks for that. It was so much appreciated.
The Raceing at this show was run and organised by the McGrath Lurcher Racing Club and as usual everything went like clockwork. Michael/Jack/ Terry /Anthony and Biddy your efficency was beyond reproach and thank you for that.
And Finally, Finally on this occasion it is very hard to put into words what the show organisers Joanne and Paul Owens have come through over this last 9 years and the reason this show happened in the first place.
Cathan, their little son was born on Boxing Day 9 years ago. Cathan was born with a rare liver disease called Biliary Atresia and was only diagnosed when he was 6 weeks old. He had surgery at 6.5 weeks and then 7 years later Cathan received his gift of life from Birmingham Childrens hospital, a liver transplant 2 years ago.
It would take a tear from a stone listing to these parents briefly telling me the heartache and trauma they came through to try to keep Cathan alive and to get him to where he is to day, a fine healthy child.
In Cathans case this story had a happy ending, but down the line the story is also tinged with sadness, because another family which I will not discuss lost their loved one to give the gift of life to Cathan. Some family broken hearted some where.
This is where the The Glenshane Working Dog Show and the good Sporting men and and women North and South of the border of the Canine world who came out and supported this show on Sunday comes in to play.
Joanne and Paul Owens decided, because of all the help, hope and encouragement they received from The Royal Victoria Liver Support Group in their darkest hours, they wanted to give back something to them in gratitude.
So all proceeds from this show will go to this wonderful charity.
Cathan is one of the nicest and healthiest we boys you could meet, and he stole a place in my heart and in my prayers on Sunday.
Joanne and Paul Owens your show was a credit to you and a roaring success. It was evident on the day a lot of hard work, sleepless nights, and organisation went on behind the scenes to make this show such a success.
Thank you for the memories .To we meet again God Bless
Margaret Mc Stay
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