The Combined Clubs Dog Show and Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Saturday 7thSeptember 24

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The Combined Clubs Dog Show and Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Saturday 7^thSeptember 24

Laurencetown is famous for its green fields, ancient buildings, walled gardens and extensive lawns stretching down to the River Bann. But as well as these famous landmarks, Laurencetown can add another string to its bow by adding the annual Combined Clubs Dog Show and Northern Ireland Champion of Champions to its attractions and venue.    

Saturday was one of the warmest days of the year with the sun shinning down continuously. I got burned alive but all well worth it. Our Country Sportsmen, women and children came out to this now annual dog show to enjoy the last days of the summer sunshine. 

Our summer Dog shows have become canine excursions from all parts of the country North and South of the Border. Saturday was no exception with a good turnout of Terriers, Lurchers, Whippets and Strong dogs.

And wait for it, the big surprise of the day and what a pleasant surprise that was. The McGrath Racing Club arrived unexpectedly for a family day out to support the show. And guess what they acted on the spot with an impromptu few races to the joy of many of the racing fraternity at the show.

The childrens handling class was first on the list and judged by Marian Cree. What a turnout of children in the ring on Saturday. I can still see the smile on Clodagh Gentle face on winning 1^st with her   Whippet Clive. These young boys and girls are our sportsmen and women of tomorrow. I have no doubt in my mind that these little people will carry on the sport after our day. Well done Marian and congratulations to all.  

Very soon it was show time. Here are the Results.

*Champion Whippet

Suzanne Addis with Poppy

Reserve

Joyce Scott with Duncan

*Champion Lurcher

Rose Mc Coy with Aria

Reserve

Lisa Beggs with Nina

*Champion Terrier

Franko Duffy with Toby

Reserve

Maxi Maxwell with Stig

*Champion Strong Dog

Laszlo Pusztai

Reserve

Natasha Truesdale with Tyson

*Champion Puppy

Natasha Truesdale with Shyla

**Overall Show Champion and Best in Show

Suzanne Addis with Poppy

**Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Whippets

Suzanne Addis with Poppy

Reserve

Suzanne Addis with Jack

**Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Lurcher

Mason Thompson with Roxy

Reserve

Rose Mc Coy with Aria

**Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Terrier

Franko Duffy with Toby

Reserve

Bear

**Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Strong Dog

Laszlo Pusztai with Black Diamond

Reserve

Andy Spence with Sniper

***Racing Results from the Pen of Biddy Mc Grath

Pups

Clodagh Gentle with Susie

Whippets

James Mullen with Toby

Fred Gentle with Clive

Under 22

Rose Mc Coy with Arlo

Rose Mc Coy with Gucci

Under 23

Errol Gardiner with Ranger

Shauna with Brigs

Over Hairy

Errol Gardiner with Milo

Errol Gardiner with Raven

Terriers

Maxi Maxwell with Stig

Maxi Maxwell with Buster

Big Dogs

Rose Mc Coy with Aria

Congratulations to all above winners

And Finally, may I take this opportunity on behalf of the organisers to thank the judges on the day.

Childrens Handling / Marian Cree

Whippets/Lurchers

John Morrison

Terriers

Graham Brennan

Strong Dogs

Tin Mc Kinistry

***Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Judges

Whippets / Davy Best

Lurchers / Graham Brennan

Terriers  / John Barry

Strong Dogs/ John Morrision 

And Finally, Finally, this day would not of been possible without these three men at the helm along with their back up team. Many thanks to Tom Barry, John Barry and Dessie Mackin for another great day out. You have the knack of always running a good show and that you done again last Saturday. Many thanks for the memories.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay