Ireland Admission Vouchers For Ballynahinch Game Fair

[AlbertJ 569]

ALL OWNERS OF CHAMPIONS ENTERING THEIR DOGS IN THE SPECIAL TERRIER, LURCHERS and WHIPPET CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE FAIR at MONTALTO ESTATE on SATURDAY 27th SEPTEMBER GET TWO TICKETS WITH THEIR ENTRY BUT THIS MUST BE MADE NOW TO KIERAN YOUNG SO HE CAN GET YOUR TICKETS OUT.

 

I have had quite a few people wanting to know can we give them a discount for simply attending or bringing their ferrets. THE ANSWER IS YES. We did publish a £10 OFF a double or family ticket in the SHANES CASTLE PRIGRAMME but some have apparently misplaced this so we will POST OUT SIMILAR VOUCHERS to anyone contacting us on irishgamefair@btinternet.com before COB TUESDAY. Name & Address please.

 

TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FAIR :

 

1. We are describing it as a GAME FAIR with STYLE - Montalto Estate has been closed to the public for over 27 years during which it has undergone fantastic upgrading and improvement. We felt it was the ideal location to run an 'End of Season/ Start of shooting/hinting season' celebratory event with lots of style and entertainment for EVERYONE. A REAL CELEBRATION of COUNTRY SPORTS & THE RURAL WAY of LIFE to showcase our sports.

 

2. When we were planning the event most of the ground had been let and some was in crop so the field that would have been ideal for Terriers. Lurchers & Whippets ( including racing) has had to be allocated as one of the car parks primarily for gundogs and TLW. However we did want to show off ALL COUNTRY SPORTS and that is why the MAIN ARENA on SATURDAY MORNING has effectively been given over to Terriers, Lurchers, Whippets and Ferrets and we have put up good prizes for these end of season championships. ASSUMING ALL GOES WELL - normal service will be resumed in 2015. AND THE MAIN ARENA also boasts some pretty special acts - the programme will be available to download from the web site www.ballynahinchharvestfestival.com from Monday.

 

3. While we have lots of entertainment for kids including JOUSTING, Viking Longship; Battle of Ballynahinch encampment and re-enactment; Rabbits etc we do not have the normal bouncy castles etc BUT we have hired in a huge CAROUSEL ( takes 60) to give kids FREE rides for the two days and of course there are the normal have a go activities such as archery and air rifle shooting and angling instruction,

 

4. The Clay Shoot is open to all and has fantastic prizes including THREE GUNS TO BE WON!

 

5. Gundogs are largely pre qualified but there is also , on Sunday, a 'have a go' scurry.

 

6. We have excellent displays of guns, tackle, quality country clothing and other trade stands.

[Bri 81]

Sounds like another great event Albert.

Fingers crossed the weather holds up fir the weekend.

[louiejoe 63]

Looking forward to all the events

 

Will there be any parking specifically delegated for those with dogs entered in the whippet/ terrier/ lurcher/ puppy championships?

We have several dogs qualified in 3 of the different events, as I am sure others may have. if it is a warm day and parking is too far away from the main arena I am just wondering how the exhibtors will manage?

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

will there be any camping?

[AlbertJ 569]

LJ, Carparking is less than 50 yards from the main arena - it is dedicated for Championships - see programme on www.ballynahinchharvestfestival.com for timings.

[AlbertJ 569]

Carragh Gem,

 

There are no camping or caravanning facilities on site NOT EVEN for trade exhibitors. BUT there are plenty of camping sites in Newcastle which is not far from the site.

[louiejoe 63]

LJ, Carparking is less than 50 yards from the main arena - it is dedicated for Championships - see programme on www.ballynahinchharvestfestival.com for timings.

Thanks for that Albert, sounds great

[smasher 1,055]

if you arrive on the day with qualified pup will it be admitted or does it have to be registered before hand,

[AlbertJ 569]

You miss out on your tickets but I might be able to arrange a refund but contact Kieran Young - see events on ballynahinchharvestfestival.com

[louiejoe 63]

Would I be correct in assuming The Champion of Champion Pups will be judged by their respective judges in the same order as the adults are listed in the programme of events - ie. Terrier Pups followed by Lurcher Pups followed by Whippet Pups ? Before the 3 judges then choose the overall champion pup?

 

Also do those entered need to register at the Game Fair H.Q on arrival at the game fair ?

Edited September 26, 2014 by louiejoe

[Chid 6,696]

Can camp in my garden if you want gem