The Keep er Lit Dog Show and Raceday Sunday 20th July 2025

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The Keep er Lit Dog Show and Raceday Sunday 20^th July 2025

Doagh Equestrian is situated on the beautiful Antrim coast in the village of Doagh, Co Antrim. This was a new venue for the “Keep er Lit” Dog show and Race day and the ideal spot for   last Sundays Show.  

From early morning, cars and trailers arrived from North and South of the border. Some people came as far away as Limerick and Drogheda with families and dogs in tow. Our good canine folk love a good dog show in the summer and a chat with like minded people. They certainly were not disappointed at the Keep er Lit show.  

As the show progressed, so did the banter and the craic. The rings were well spaced out with a good long race track. Paul Boyd was there with his country sports stand, with everything needed in the hunting fraternity. 

Some very tasty burgers were available on site and an Equestrian shop with great discounts on offer on the day. I had to take control of my retail therapy when I got into that shop, as I was like a child in a toy shop with to much to choose from.

The weather was glorious all day and at times to warm. As usual the raffle generated a great buzz around the field with some great prizes on offer. 

The show started with the racing first at approximately 12.30 

Here are the Racing and Showing Results 

Racing Results from the Pen of Biddy Mc Grath

Whippets

Fred Gentle with Clive

Fred Gentle with Susie

Under 21s

Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Bill

Rose Mc Coy with Arlo

Under 22s 

Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Ruby

Rose Mc Coy with Texas

Under 23s 

Kirby-Jane Mc Kibben with Shiba 

Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Cody

Under 24 smooth 

Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Jack 

Rose Mc Coy with Prada 

Under 24 Hairy 

Jed Donagh with Tess 

Matthew with Rebel 

Bullcross Light

Yapper Hayes with Lady

Joyce Scott with Axle

Bullcross Heavy 

Joyce Scott with Mable

Matthew with Willow 

Pups 

Lewis Lyons with Rex

Gadgie with Sport 

Greyhound 

Barry Holland with Hunter 

Katelyn Mc Kenzie with Luna 

Mick the Miller 

Jed Donagh with Chance

Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Sugar 

Master Mc Grath Qualifer

Paul Owens with King 

Jack Townsend with Xara

Showing Results from the Pen of Leigh Thompson

Overall Champion Lurcher 

Ged Donagh with Shea

Reserve 

Lisa Beggs with Rossa

Overall Champion Whippet

Karla Wilson with Junior

Reserve 

John Shaw with Blue

Overall Champion Terrier

Kenny Hamilton with Ned

Reserve 

Ged Donagh with Pip.

Overall Champion Pet

Jackie with Frost

Reserve 

Michelle Wendt with Harry

Overall Strong Dog Champion 

Franky Corrigan with Prada 

Reserve 

Graham Ryan with Winnie

Overall Show Champion and Best in Show

Ged Donagh with Shea

Reserve Overall Show Champion

Franky Corrigan with Prada

Overall Puppy Champion

Graham Ryan with Celt

Congratulations to all above winners.

And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges and their ring stewards on the day,on behalf of the Keep er Lit Team for a job well done.

Strong Dog Judge : Gareth Barnett

Lurcher Judge       : Gerard Melaugh

Whippet Judge      : Colin Maguire

Terrier Judge         : Martin Breen

Pets Judge             : Gail Ross

Judging is not an easy job, but you were consistent and fair, and very successful with the end product. 

The racing was carried out as usual to perfection by The Mc Grath Racing Club Carlow. These people have many years experience in the Canine world both in showing and racing and their input helps to alleviate the pressure on the show organizer on the day. A job well done Biddy and team. 

Some lovely photographs were taken on the day by various people, and no doubt these will be up on the site shortly.

And Finally, Finally, they say behind every good man is a good woman and Leigh Thompson along with Paddy Gibson, you both definitely fitted into that category. Your show was run with impeccable organisation. It was evident on the day a lot of hard work and sleepless nights was put into  this now annual Show. Leigh and Paddy you pulled out all the stops on the day and produced a top class show in a top class venue. Well done and a credit to you both.

I am Looking forward to more of the same in 2026. Thank you for the memories.To we meet again God Bless.

  

 Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

Edited July 22 by appleblossom