Ireland Ferret Racing At Shanes Castle

[Dazzam 239]

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[Guest ladyjane]

Brilliant pics! Looks like I missed all the fun lol

[Bri 81]

A great idea and good craic only one problem.

I think it's going to get bigger and I can see you pair hogging the ring for a few hours. Lol

 

Well done.

[appleblossom 691]

I must say this was the highlight of the day for me.I never laughed and cheered so much in a very long time. What sport and excitement did these little creatures bring to the show. I think I would of preferred the show ring, to be down around the dog show ring area somewhere.There were quite a few people missed them. They dident know it was taking place in the main arena area . Food for thought for next year. Excellent entertainment, and a big well done Darren, Stephen and Graham.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited July 1, 2013 by appleblossom

[Fat-Ferret 857]

I have to take my hat off to the lads....They done a brilliant job! And all for a good cause

 

That ferret jacket was a brilliant idea as well!

Edited July 2, 2013 by Fat-Ferret

[WhippetLad 26]

A big well done to both Graham and Darren, put on a great show, with some excellent prizes, and all in a short period of time, hats off to yas lads. Nothing can pull a crowd like a few ferrets, or was it Graham's shouting? Lol well done again lads.

[bowersey 59]

Really sorry we missed this event looks like the only way is up wee done Darren and Graham

[WhippetLad 26]

Just looking at the pics Dazzam put up. And everyone that is standing watching, is either laughing or have a smile on their face. Yas should be proud of that, introducing the commeical little creatures to loads of new people. Can't wait to the next fair/show that has ferret racing and showing at it.

[vermin catcher 219]

It was a pleasure to help Darren with this event and from all accounts it seemed to bring a few smiles to people on the day which is how we hoped it would go. I know Darren has thanked Janet for the wonderful coat she made and Brian for the ferret carry box ,Deben ect ,and I would also like to echo that thanks to all those involved. But I want to also say thanks to Darren for having such good prizes for I know he was out a fair bit of pocket himself with trophies rosettes ,pipes ect ,ect and when I offered pay for half the answer was "Give my head piece" which when translated into hunting terms means I will be digging to every ferret for the next three seasons Also I think its worth mentioning a big thank you also to all the people who brought their ferrets to race and show. Everyone took it for what it is, a bit of fun with like minded people. Wish all sections of our wee hunting world could see shows and fairs in the same way

[AlbertJ 569]

VC - great pics - let 's have them for our web site and publicity. What a good organising team - hands up who would like to see them at Birr? Think the magazine could at least sponsor their accommodation - not of course their drink bill!

Edited July 2, 2013 by AlbertJ

[Dazzam 239]

Really sorry we missed this event looks like the only way is up wee done Darren and Graham

No worries mate you had a lot of organising to do with the kids, well that's your story.....but we know better you were spending hours on getting Lady bathed and groomed for the showing . Well done to you!!!!!!! as always she was looking immaculate. It would have been nice to see her run with all the other kc reg whippets on the Saturday.

[Dazzam 239]

Forgot to add that every child who watched or participated went away with something. Many thanks to Graham and Nicky for making up Ferret Cones filled with all sorts of sweets and goodies to keep them happy and hyper throughout the day .

Can someone put a pic of them up as they were first class.

[Dazzam 239]

Shock of the day for me was seeing Terry Turkington. I hadn't seen Terry for a few years and to think he always gives us stick about keeping racing lurchers and there he's breeding racing ferrets......chancer!!!!!! Rumour has it that he had a litter of kits for sale at £10, after the ferret racing the price shot up to £25, sired by ferret racing champion......gangster!!!

[tango 221]

if yous are going to do it at birr " joey" is on a diet lol

[mochara11 2]

Was great fun and well organised. Can't wait to the next one