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Thanks for your input. We have never claimed Ballywalter is Ireland's premier Game Fair - The Irish Game Fair at Shanes Castle is. As you are well aware we took over Ballywalter last year at very short notice ( two months) when BASC cancelled their fair. It was a huge success and this year will be even better. The Terrier and Lurcher events have a central place in the fair with their own superb race track, showing area and car parking. Unlike other events which appear to wish to be ashamed of the Terrier & Lurcher events and keep them outside the fair - we believe that they should be

Thanks for your input. We have never claimed Ballywalter is Ireland's premier Game Fair - The Irish Game Fair at Shanes Castle is. As you are well aware we took over Ballywalter last year at very short notice ( two months) when BASC cancelled their fair. It was a huge success and this year will be even better. The Terrier and Lurcher events have a central place in the fair with their own superb race track, showing area and car parking. Unlike other events which appear to wish to be ashamed of the Terrier & Lurcher events and keep them outside the fair - we believe that they should be

Size is not a measure of quality. For size, quality and well run lurcher and terrier events, then out of all the above it would have to be the Moira show at the end of May as far as game fairs go.

I agree. For a show run as part of a game fair, this has to be one of the best. The Gilford club know how to put on a good event. I think they also do the luchers and terriers for the Ballinlough show.

I agree with some of the points here but you can't compare stand alone lurcher/terrer shows with gamefairs. Gamefairs represent the vast majority of all the different country sports disciplines out there and therefore to appeal to that number of people they will be much larger, have a multitude of stalls and no doubt extremely expensive to run. See how long your free tea's last as your show numbers grow.

What a show of dogs on the Sunday. The pics are great Bluebell, it's the judges i felt sorry for having to choose between them all. Great day!

Well done to the organisers of Moira. This has been one of the best to date. Was there both days. Got the shopping cleared up yesterday so I could enjoy the lurchers and terriers today. Had a great time!!

Have you seen the prizes on offer up at the Moira show for the lurchers and terriers? Thats where we're heading. Will you not be there already Bill? I'm not Bill but I was up at Moira both days and can only congratulate those who organise it. We have had a fantastic couple of days. Yesterday was good despite the rain, today was great! Well done!

Have you seen the prizes on offer up at the Moira show for the lurchers and terriers? Thats where we're heading.

Thought I would take a nosy earlier today up at Moira. This looks like its going to be a big show! Lots of marquees up and traders streaming in.

Sounds reasonable. Hope its a good one and may the best dogs win!

I'm simply a visitor not one of the organisers and yes i seen that on their sites. My guess would be that with the top prize for each show being a trip to the midland game fair, it would allow more than one dog the chance to compete for their country at the midland. Sounds like what they're trying to do is offer the chance to send over a strong team of dogs to the midland. I could be wrong but if this is the case it sounds to be a good idea.

what all is at the kilkeel show, have they a website?

Think the Moira Game Fair is the one to be at though!

Just over a week to go to the Moira Game Fair. Am really looking forward to it as it will be the first show I've been to this year. Hope the weather holds!