Ireland DWTC SHOW SUNDAY 29TH JULY 12 AT FEAGHBRIDGE DOG TRACK COALISLAND CO TYRONE

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Feaghbridge Dog Track, is situated on the outskirts of Coalisland Co Tyrone, and lies on the shores of Lough Neagh This dog track is purpose built, and is primarily designed to be the ultimate test for the racing dog, whilst at the same time offering one of the safest tracks in the country for dogs to run on. Many champion racers over the years started their training at Feaghbridge, and went on to win their place in the history of the Canine world.. This was the venue on Sunday for the annual DWTC dog show .

 

The show started at approximately 12.30 noon with the racing first on the list. Although the rain poured down and very heavy at times in the afternoon, it did not dampen the spirits of the loyal canine followers. There was a large attendance at the show and ringside parking was provided. Showing started at 1.30pm. Here are some random results.

 

Childrens handling class.

 

Yesterday, every child was a winner. It was nice to see so many children in the ring, and was evident that this was not just a dog show, but a family dog show also. There were plenty of great up and coming dog handlers in the ring . It made little Poppy Mc Vittys day just to be in that ring with her dog, I immediately new this class was definately a winner, when I saw the smiles on her mother Terrys face, her grandmother Mandy Mc Vitty, and her grandfather Terence Metcalfe. Young Man, Liam Toner was also there, with one arm still in plaster, and the other arm just out of plaster. What a likeable child and a little chatterbox. Liam definitely enjoyed himself at the show yesterday. Keep the interest up Liam and get well soon. Kieran Neeson ( junior) was in their too with his new Whippet. What a beautiful Whippet and one proud wee man. I also saw Finbarr Leonard and Ethan Barry and Ethans sister, what lovely children. Daddy Leonard and Daddy Barry watch out. In another couple of years you will have some competition here with these three young people. Before the children left the ring Tom Barry presented each child with a goddie bag and a big bag of sweets. Tom is a gentle giant with a heart of gold, well done Tom. You made so many wee people happy on Sunday. What a lovely gesture. I am sure it was early to bed for all on Sunday night.

 

 

 

*Racing*

 

 

Lurcher Racing

 

 

Under 21

 

1/ Deidre Mc Coy with Paris

2/ Finbarr Leonard with Sally

 

 

Under 23

 

1/ Steven Dummigan

2/ Robert Mc Donald

 

 

Over 23

 

1/ Michelle Rafferty with Shila

2/ Michelle Rafferty with Xena

 

 

Terrier Racing

 

1/ Sharon Reid

2/ Michael Lynch

 

 

 

Whippet Racing

 

 

1/ Bolt with Gavin Wright/Ryan Wright

2/ Blue with Mickey Quinn/Michael Quinn

 

 

 

Greyhounds

 

Trigger with Charlene Rafferty

 

 

 

*Well done to all who took part, and congratulations*

 

 

 

*Showing*

 

 

Whippets

 

 

Whippet Pups

 

 

1/ Janet Duke

2/ John Mc Stay

3/ Kieran Sarsfield

 

 

Whippet Dogs

 

1/ Joe Leonard

2/ John Mc Stay

3/ Janet Duke

 

 

Whippet Bitches

 

1/ Kieran Neeson

2/ Michelle Rafferty

3/ Paul Reynolds

 

 

Working Whippets

 

1/ Earl Gardiner

2/ Mickey Quinn

3/ Kieran Neeson

 

 

Whippet Pairs

 

1/ John Shaw

2/ Paul Reynolds

3/ John Mc Stay

 

Vetern Whippet

 

 

1/ John Mc Stay

2/ Janet Duke

 

 

 

*Overall Whippet Champion*

 

Joe Leonard

 

Reserve

 

Kieran Neeson

 

 

*Congratulations to Joe and Kieran and well done. *

 

 

 

Terriers

 

Terrier Pup

 

1/ Stephen Heslip with Briss

 

 

Russell

 

1/ John Heaslip with Sam

 

 

Working Terrier

 

Peter Morgan with Chief

 

 

Lakeland

 

1/ Ian Heslip with Rossie

 

 

Patterdale

 

1/ Ian Heslip with Reilly

 

 

Border

 

1/ Janet Duke with Milo

 

 

Crossbreed

 

1/ Stephen Heslip with PIP

 

 

 

*Overall Champion Terrier *

 

Ian Heslip with Rossie

 

Reserve

 

John Heslip with Sam

 

 

*Congratulations to Ian and John and well done*

 

 

 

Lurchers

 

 

Lurcher Pups

 

1/ Mickey Quinn with Lady

 

 

Rough Under 23

 

?

 

 

Rough Over 23

 

1/ P Neeson with George

 

 

 

Smooth Under 23

 

1/ Fiona Devlin with Diva

 

 

Smooth Over 23

 

1/ J Kearney

 

 

Collie Class

 

1/ Stephen Dummigan

2/ Glen Doherty

3/ Darren Connolly

 

Bull Breed

 

1/ Neill Cunningham

2/ Roy Nixon

3/ Graham Smyth

 

Hare Dog

 

1/ Fiona Devlin with Maverick

2/ Allanah Harpur with Rennee

3/ David Park with Lucky

 

Fox Dog

 

1/ Thomas Turley

2/ ?

3/ Peter Morgan

 

 

 

 

Lamping Lurcher

 

1/ Dale Witson

2/ Stephen Dummigan

3/ Chrissy Loughran

 

 

 

Vetern Lurcher

 

1/ Adam Turley

2/ Thomas Turley

3/ Peter Morgan

 

 

*Overall Champion Lurcher *

 

Thomas Turley

 

Reserve

 

Neill Cunningham

 

*Congratulations and well done Thomas and Neill *

 

 

 

 

Greyhounds

 

Dale Wilson

 

 

Harrier Hound Bitch unentered

 

1/ Joe Lavery

 

 

Harrier Dogs

 

1/ Paul Reid

2/ Paul Reid

 

 

Unentered Hound

 

Stefan Mitchell

 

 

 

*Overall Champion Hound*

 

Stefan Mitchell

 

Reserve

 

Joe Lavery

 

*Congratulations to Stefan and Joe, and well done.*

 

 

 

Strong Dogs

 

Pups

 

Megan Stewart

 

 

Staff Dog/ Bitch

 

1/ Brian Cunningham

2/ Stewart Moore

 

 

English Bull Terrier

 

1/ Kristian Mc Vitty ( Shown by Terence Metcalfe)

 

Beagle

 

2/ Steven Brooks

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Overall Champion *

 

 

Kristian Mc Vitty ( Shown by Terence Metcalfe )

 

Reserve

 

Brian Cunningham

 

*Congratulations to Kristian, Terence and Brian. Well done to all *

 

 

 

*OVERALL BEST IN SHOW*

 

JOE LEONARD

 

RESERVE

 

KRISTIAN MC VITTY (SHOWN BY TERENCE METCALFE )

 

*A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO JOE, KRISTIAN AND TERENCE. VERY WORTHY WINNERS.*

 

Hope I have got all these right. Hard to remember everything

 

 

 

And Finally may I take this opportunity to thank Leanne and Tom Barry, the DWTC and their brilliant committee and band of helpers for a most enjoyable day. Thank you for the lovely presentation of wine to myself, and Bluebell, it was very kind and thoughtful. It was much appreciated. Despite the heavy rain at times, you all worked through it and ran the show with impeccable effiency and made this show a big success. Thanks to the judges on the day, and to Bluebell and Billy Harpur for the photographs. Looking forward to seeing them shortly. Billy, thank you so much for the very large piece of wild salmon you gave me on Sunday. We had it for the tea last night, and it was just so lovely and tasty. You are so thoughtful, and this was much appreciated. We should not forget all the people and families that came to the show, and to all the winners, and to all the people who did not win, many thanks for making the day so successful and enjoyable. See you all again next year at the same venue God willing.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited August 1, 2012 by appleblossom

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Was a good show with a big turnout and another good post Margaret.

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You always sum up the day so well, Margaret

 

Poppy was delighted coming from the child handling ring as she got a pink rosette. I didn't take my own dog with me so thanks Darren for letting her barrow Paco.

I was so pleased at how well the Kristian's dogs done, was nice to see a good turn out of bull terriers.

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BUMP

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Thanks Margaret for your kind post what would we do without you!!!

 

I would like to thank everyone who attended the show despite the rain at times. Big thank you to everyone who helped in any way, Martin Lavery Pet Foods for help with the dog food prizes, Castlehill Vetinary again for their sponsorship of the Champion shields, Albert Titterington for the cash prizes, which I will get to the winners in the very near future.

 

Thanks to Deirdre and Billy for taking photos and to all the Judges - "The Lion" Keogh, B Lee, T Lee, P Dobbs and especially B Coney, who stepped in at the last minute to judge the hounds. Thanks to the Ring Stewards - B Copeland, Conor "The Dude" McKiverigan, Joanne Young and Morgan Barry. Lastly and most importantly many thanks to James O'Neill for the use of his facilities, which are second to none.

 

Well done to all the winners and we hope to see you all same time next year. Best of luck.

 

Tom Barry

Chairman DWTC

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Thanks Margaret for your kind post what would we do without you!!!

 

I would like to thank everyone who attended the show despite the rain at times. Big thank you to everyone who helped in any way, Martin Lavery Pet Foods for help with the dog food prizes, Castlehill Vetinary again for their sponsorship of the Champion shields, Albert Titterington for the cash prizes, which I will get to the winners in the very near future.

 

Thanks to Deirdre and Billy for taking photos and to all the Judges - "The Lion" Keogh, B Lee, T Lee, P Dobbs and especially B Coney, who stepped in at the last minute to judge the hounds. Thanks to the Ring Stewards - B Copeland, Conor "The Dude" McKiverigan, Joanne Young and Morgan Barry. Lastly and most importantly many thanks to James O'Neill for the use of his facilities, which are second to none.

 

Well done to all the winners and we hope to see you all same time next year. Best of luck.

 

Tom Barry

Chairman DWTC

 

Tom,

 

Congratulations on what appears to have been an enjpyable event. Pleasure to help out a little with prizes. Can you get your Champion Lurcher to complete his registration for the Five Nations Championships at Birr?

 

Albert