Ireland Dog Shows And Game Fairs List For 2013

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Get your show dates in for 2013 and I will add them to the list on a weekly basis going forward. Below is what I have for starters.

 

 

 

Roscrea Working Dog Social Club Racing 27^th Jan 13

 

 

Racing will take place Sunday 27th Jan

2013.

Racing out of traps, 4 dogs each time. All dogs must be muzzled

Racing starts at 11. 0 Clock sharp. All dogs must be entered before 25th. January 13

Big Dogs winner 150euro and Memorial Plaque.

Runner up 50euro.

Under 24 inch winner, 150euro, and Memorial Plaque.

Runner up 50 euro

Under 23 inch winner 150euro, and Memorial Plaque.

Runner up 50 euro

 

Contact : Shane Lee

 

0863296667 ( Dialling from North of Ireland ) 00353 863296667

Always a great Family day out.

 

Clonmel Coursing Festival 2^nd/3^rd/4^th February 13

 

 

Clonmel Coursing Festival will take place on February 2nd, 3rd & 4th. This is the first time this event is being run at the weekend. The final day will be on Monday. 4^th. February.

 

A three day pass costs €60 and you should contact the ICC to get this.

 

Tel No : 00353526172483. However, you can pay at the gate on the day. Coursing commencing each day at 11.30 sharp .

 

 

Dessie Mackins Show and Race Day Saturday 23^rd February 2013

 

 

Dessie Mackin will be running a Show and Race day Saturday 23rd February 2013 ( Last Saturday in February ) at the usual venue on the Gilford Banbridge Road. All the usual classes for Lurchers, Terriers, Whippets, and Strong Dogs.

 

This show will be run under NILRC rules, and will be a qualifer for the 5 Nations at Birr Castle 2013, and a qualifier for the Master Mc Grath at Shanes Castle 2013. ( Full Details later.)

 

 

 

 

Drangan Harriers Working Dog Show

Sunday 14th of April 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday 4th May 13

 

 

 

Dessie Mackins 2nd Show of the year

 

 

 

At the usual venue on the Gilford Banbridge Road. All the usual classes for Lurchers, Terriers, Whippets, and Strong Dogs. Full details later

 

 

 

Rockview Harriers Annual Hound Terrier and Lurcher Show 2013

 

Sunday May 5th 2013

 

Details to follow

 

 

 

 

 

Mourne lurcher and Terrier Charity Show 19th May 2013

 

The Annual Mourne show will be held on Sunday 19th may 2013 at the usual venue of Glassdrumman Co Down BT34 4QW .There will be all the usual classes for lurchers, Terriers, Whippets, Strong Dogs and Hounds with top prizes as always. Weight pulling and of course the first qualifier for the Mourne All Ireland Digging Competition.

 

There will be racing after the digging on the day and will be split into elite and working classes, as it was at the Mourne race day in 2012. All dogs must be muzzled and all dogs will be measured. There will be stalls, hot food, and kids entertainment also on the day. A great family day out for charity.

 

 

Annual Florence Court Sporting Dog Show Saturday 25^th May 2013

 

 

The annual Florence Court Sporting Dog Show and Racing will be held on Saturday 25th May 2013 under Northern Ireland Lurcher Racing Club (NILRC) rules. These Rules can be viewed on the NILRC face book page.

 

This show will be the first qualifer for "Mick the Miller Elite Golden Coat Challenge", the final of which will be held at Florence Court 2014. Further details will be posted later.

 

Due to Seamus Irvine retiring, Ian Greer has been asked to take over the running of Florence Court show for the National Trust. May we all wish Ian all the best for the future in running this most prestigious show.

Anyone wishing to hold a qualifying round for “Mick the Miller Elite Golden Coat Challenge “ at there dog show please pm ... Ian Greer

 

 

 

Gilford Lurcher & Terrier Club is Holding it's 14th Annual Show at Moira Gamefair

 

Saturday & Sunday the 25th & 26th May 2013

 

 

 

Visit www.nationalcountrysportsfair.com to view the Lurcher & Terrier events which include Showing,Simulated Racing,Straight Racing & Lurcher High Jump.

 

 

 

 

The Great Game Fairs of Ireland 2013 Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th June 2013

 

 

The largest ever Irish Game Fair will take place at Shanes Castle Co Antrim on the 29^th & 30^TH June 2013, when the Ballywalter Game Fair and the Irish Game Fair will combine to form a Super Fair under the title of “ The Irish Game Fair & Flavour Fine Food Festival .

 

There will be many more attractions , three arenas, new international competitions, Lurcher, Terrier & Whippet Dog Show & Racing ( Full Details Later ) and an extra £15,000 in prize funds. 2 days not to be missed for all the family.

 

 

 

Sunday 28th July 13 ( Tom Barrys Show )

 

 

 

DWTC are holding their annual show at the dog track at Feaghbridge, Coalisland, Co Tyrone on Sunday 28th July 13. This show will be run under NILRC rules. Full details later.

 

 

 

 

Shannagh Working Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Club Sunday

4th August 13

 

 

 

Shannagh working Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Club are holding their annual Dog show and Race day on Sunday 4th August 13

 

There will be all the usual classes for Terriers , lurchers & Whippets , and are waiting confirmation about strong dogs. This show will have the annual digging competition, and will be a qualifer for the Mourne All Ireland Digging Competition . As an added attraction, there will be a 4 man Tug-Of-War competition, if there is enough interest. Hot food will be available in the field, and entertainment for the kids. A great fun day out for all.

 

 

 

 

Irish Game and Country Fair, Birr Castle, Co Offaly 31^st August & 1^st September 13

 

 

Birr Castle Irish Game and Country Fair takes place this year on Saturday 31^st August and Sunday 1^ST September, and will include all the fun of the fair including the annual Lurcher, Terrier, and Whippet Dog show and Race Day.

 

This year an extra activity day will be held on the Friday 30^th August at Birr Castle. ( Full Details Later )

 

 

 

 

 

Sporting Whippet Club NI

 

Provisional dates for race/show days for 2013 are as follows:

 

Sunday 21 April

Sunday 02 June

Sunday 23 June

Sunday 21 July

Sunday 11 August

Sunday 15 September

 

Venue Dunsilly Kennels, Antrim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited January 24, 2013 by appleblossom

[longnancys 49]

thanks for that Margaret

[Johnny85 50]

Rockview Harriers Annual Hound Terrier and Lurcher Show 2013

 

Sunday May 5th 2013

 

Details to follow

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Drangan Harriers Working Dog Show

Sunday 14th of April 2013

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Gilford Lurcher & Terrier Club is Holding it's 14th Annual Show at Moira Gamefair.

Saturday & Sunday the 25th & 26th May..

 

 

Visit www.nationalcountrysportsfair.com to view the Lurcher & Terrier events which include Showing,Simulated Racing,Straight Racing & Lurcher High Jump.

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Trying to find the NILRC facebook page can someone copy and paste the rules on here or post the link Please

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NIlurcher Racingclub its not the link but its the name

[Dazzam 239]

Heres the link to their facebook page

 

http://www.facebook....cher.racingclub