Ireland North Armagh Working Terrier Club Dog Show And Race Day Sunday 24 Th May 15 ( Breandan Colemans Show )

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North Armagh Working Terrier Club Dog Show and Race Day Sunday 24 th May 15 ( Breandan Colemans Show )

 

 

The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan, Co Armagh is Northern Ireland’s Southfork of the horse world, and a centre of excellence for equestrianism. This was the luxurious surroundings for the North Armagh Working

Terrier Club ( Breandan Colemans Show ) Sunday the 24th May 15.

 

 

We arrived in the field around 10.30am, with all parking spaces filling up fast, and by show time the venue had overflowed into the outside car park. Families and trailers arrived in abundance with their loyal Canine friends in tow, all barking out the dog chorus, and full of winning spirit. Albertj Titterington of the Great Game Fairs of Ireland was there, and was also one of the judges at the show. The weather was reasonably good for most of the day, but became very cold in the evening.

 

 

Show goers travelled from North and South of the border, just to be at this Working Dog Show, and they were certainly not disappointed. Some nice winnings went home with these lads. Alan Hunter was one of the winners in showing on the day and took home a lovely trophy. Bet Tracy was raging she did not come with you. Alan was one very proud man.

 

It was nice to meet up with the Carlow and Dublin men and women again, along with all my Northern friends in the doggie world. These people are all true Country Sportsmen and Women at heart, who show their canine friends in the summer and work in the field in winter.

 

The children had a field day at the equestrian centre, with loads of room for them to play safely, with burgers and ice cream van at their disposal. It was nice to see these little people showing their favourite canine friends in the childrens handling class. Some very proud parents and some very tired little people on Sunday night. Little Jodie Ogle was one very happy camper. Her winning dog Daisy was Reserve Champion in the truck pull. Some excitement in the Ogle/Moore household on Sunday. Well done Jodie and Daisy.

 

It was evident from the start , that this show was going to run like clockwork. The organization and timing was impeccable, resulting in the show schedule starting on time. The showing was first on the list, followed by the racing.

 

As the day progressed, it was raffle time and the excitement began to overflow. Some great prizes in the raffle including wine, watches, and paintings .Lady luck was shining on myself and Jack Dumigan on the day. I won a beautiful watch in the raffle and Lucky Jack won twice. I think dad Glen Doherty should give his son some money to buy a lottery ticket. Jack has a habit of winning at these raffle, I really think luck is on his side. Well done Jack.

 

 

Brian Crothers was there with his catapult competition, and generated quite a buss of excitement at the other side of the field, as did the truck pull. Hopefully Brian, this could be part of our shows for the future. Well done Brian and the truck pull people.

 

And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges on the day, for carrying out their duties with such professionalism.

 

Whippets/ Albertj Titterington
Lurchers/ Paul Mc Keown
Terriers/ Anthony Maxwell
Strong Dogs/ Pinky Flavelle.
You all judged with efficiency and integrity, and many thanks for that.

 

Dessie Mackin wore the feet of himself selling the raffle tickets. Dessie your help was much appreciated, you done a brilliant job and always willing to help out. Billy Harpur and Bluebell were there with their cameras, clicking away at every opportunity. Look forward to seeing the photographs up shortly.

 

 

The racing like everything else on the day went like clockwork. This could not of been possible without the efficient organisation and lure handling of Mickey Quinn, along with Patsy Mc Coy, Maurice Mc Dowell and Glen Doherty, their line stewarts and helpers. This is not an easy task at any time, but without your very valuable contributions to the success of the show, the racing could not of took place without you. Well done to all.

 

 

And Finally, Finally, the best is always left to last. What can I say that will gather the skills, fuelled spirit and determination of this young man Breandan Coleman to run a good show. Along with your brilliant band of helpers, you have again pulled together one of the best Working Dog shows I have been to this year, with super efficiency.

 

 

Breandan you are a true Country Sportsman, and a lad that keeps your sport very close to your heart. Again you have run a top class show, and thank you for a most enjoyable and memorable day, and I look forward to more of the same next year.

 

Some Results from the Show

 

Showing and Racing Results from the North Armagh WorkingTerrier Club Show and Raceday Sunday 24th May 15.( Breandan Colemans Show )

 

 

Terriers

 

Pups
Peter Morgan with Charlie

 

Jack Russell
Dessie Mackin Bounty

 

Lakeland
Paul HeslIp with Molly

 

Patterdale
Jeff Logan with Max

 

Cross Breed
Declan Owens with Messco

 

Border
Sandra Bariskill with John Joe

 

Working Terrier
Jeff Logan Max

 

Overall Champion Terrier
Jeff Logan and Max
Reserve Champion
Dessie Mackin and Bounty

 

Lurchers

 

Pups
RuaIri Mc Cartan with Chief

 

Smooth Under 23"
Neil Fitzpatrick with Beauty

 

Rough Under 23"
Davy Best with Daisy

 

Smooth Over 23"
Ciaran Mc Evoy with Scooby

 

Rough Over 23"
Conor Mc Cormac with Casey

 

Bullcross
James Woods with Rusty

 

Coursing Lurcher
Sean Burke with Cash

 

Fox Lurcher
John Duffy with Axel

 

Collie Lurcher
Alan Crosby with Fly

 

Lamping Lurcher
Kirsty Harpur with Skyler

 

Whippet Cross Lurcher
James Gillespie with Tess

 

Veteran Lurcher
Simon Patterson with Zack

 

Champion Lurcher
Ciaran Mc Evoy with Scooby
Reserve Champion
Conor Mc Cormac with Casey

 

Heavy Dogs

 

Pups
Kyle Kirkwood

 

Small Staff
Adrian Hamill

 

Large Staff
John Derry

 

English Bull
Daniel Scullion

 

Wheaton Terrier
Ryan O Neill

 

Pit Bull
Stephen Doc

 

Working Heavy Dog
Paddy Cumberton

 

American Bulldog
Barry Owens

 

Overall Champion Strong Dog
Stephen Doc with Charlie
Reserve Champion
John Derry with Tyson

 

Whippets.

 

Pups
Kirsty Fyffe with Flynt

 

Whippet Bitch
Tracy Gill With Ash

 

Whippet Dog.
Davy Best with Harley

 

Working Whippet.
Kirsty Fyffe with Ollie

 

Vetern Whippet.
Tracy Gill with Lola

 

Whippet Pairs
John Mc Stay with Darcy and Patch

 

Overall Champion Whippet.
Davy Best with Harley
Reserve Champion
Tracy Gill with Ash

 

Overall Champion Pup
Ruairi Mc Cartan with Chief
Reserve Champion
Kirsty Fyffe with Flynt

 

 

Racing Results

 

Whippet Pups
Leeroy Mc Cullough with Tizer

 

Whippets
Susan Mc Cann with Bella

 

Lurcher Pups
Joe Leonard

 

Under 21
Joe Leonard with Jazz

 

Under 23
Jed Donagh with Zeus

 

Over 23
Kirsty Harpur with Chase

 

Hairy Dogs.
Peter Cummins with Harry

 

Light Bull
Gary Smith with Lola

 

Heavy Bull
Mickey Quinn with Lady

 

Master Mc c Grath over 23"
Donal Smith with Prince

Master Mc Grath under 23"
David Nolan with Julie

 

Results courtesy of Breandan Coleman

 

Many thanks Breandan, and Congratulations to all the winners

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 28, 2015 by appleblossom