Ireland Shannagh Dog Show And Race Day Sunday 14Th June 15 At Seaforde, Co Down

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Shannagh Working Terrier,Lurcher, and Whippet Show Sunday 14th June 15

 

The quiet village of Seaforde, Co Down was awoken bright and early on Sunday morning 14^thJune 15, by the sound of trailers and barking dogs, all on their way to the Annual Shannagh Working Lurcher, Terrier and Whippet Dog Show. Seaforde is situated near the village of Clough, Downpatrick, County Down and is surrounded by coastline views to die for. Famous for its tropical gardens and majestic Butterfly House, Seaforde has now the Annual Shannagh Working Lurcher, Terrier and Whippet Dog Show to add to its now long list of summer attractions in this area.

 

 

Well what a great day of sunshine, showing, racing and good friendly banter. As the saying goes, “The sun only shines on Gods people “and he certainly gave us the weather we yearned for on Sunday. As this was a new venue this year, it was first class, with plenty of room for ringside parking and a brilliant race track.

 

 

There was a big turnout at this show of Country Sports enthusiasts and like minded people from North and South of the border and further afield. By 12noon it was hard to get a parking place near the ring, as the field was full to capacity with Dogs, trailers, and families, all good Canine folk who came out with their families, and all for a days enjoyment away from the trials and tribulations of everyday life.

 

Thats what I like about dog shows. They take me away into another kind of world for a day, robbing all the ugly food for thought from my mind. As I grow older, these kind of days make me glad to be alive, fit and healthy and able to attend and partake in the shows. Long may it last, as in my case the days are growing shorter.

 

It was nice to meet up with old friends once again. The Mc Graths, and David and PJ Nolan all travelled up from Carlow, just to be at the Shannagh Show. All the Dublin huntsmen were there also, and Breandan Coleman was there with his winning terrier Borzo. I had some crack with them fellows. Great bunch of lads,and all great Country Sportsmen men. The quality of dogs at the show on Sunday was of a very high standard and a judges nightmare.

 

 

All our little people were there, contributing in their own little way, playing on the Bouncy Castle, getting burgers from the burgar stand, and playing around the field with all their little Canine friends. These little people are our sportsmen and women of tomorrow, and will carry on the tradition long after we have passed on.

 

 

The showing began at approximately 12.45, followed by racng.

 

Time passed very quickly , and very soon, Susan Mc Cann was judgeing the childrens handling class. It was priceless to see the smile on Jack Dumigans face, when he won first in the class, as was Finbar Leonard and Cloe Woods who came 2^nd and 3^rd. In my eyes every child in the ring was a winner on the day and a job well done Susan.

 

 

**Overall Puppy Champion

Eamon Mc Erlean with Spooky

Reserve Puppy Champion

Kirsty Fyffe with Flynt

 

 

**Overall Whippet Champion

Davy Best With Harley

Reserve Whippet Champion

Susan Mc Cann with Bella

 

 

**Overall Lurcher Champion

Sean Christie with Jip

Reserve Lurcher Champion

Andrew Boucher with Flint

 

 

**Overall Champion Terrier

Declan Lynch with Tas

Reserve Champion Terrier

Cael Baird with Gin

 

 

**Overall Champion Strong Dog

Seamus Baird with Soldier

Reserve Champion

Niall Mc Cann with Chopper.

 

 

***Overall Best in Show and Supreme Show Champion went to:

***Seamus Baird with Soldier

A Big Congratulations to Seamus and all the other winners.

 

 

****Master Mc Grath Qualifers were :

 

****Over 23 John Nangle with Rally

****Under 23 Billy Craig with 007

 

Congratulations to both men

 

 

And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges : Susan Mc Cann Childrens Handling Class/ Tom Barry Whippets, Strong Dogs/ Eamon Mc Erlean Lurchers/Steven Smith Terriers, for a job well done. Judging is not an easy job at any time, but you carried out your duties with precision and respect. Many thanks for that.

 

 

Three men who organised the racing at Shannagh, worked well as a team and achieved the end product, with a very high degree of efficency. Many thanks to Tom Barry, Mickey Quinn, and Michael Quinn for a great days racing. All races went without a hitch.

 

 

Bluebell and Billy Harpur was there clicking away with their cameras, and I took a few Photographs with my mobile. These photographs create lovely happy memories, when looking back in years to come.

 

 

And Finally, Finally there are 2 people who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this show a success. Aaron and Lindsey Phillips and your brilliant back up team of helpers. Your show was a roaring success, a credit to you all, and went like clockwork.

 

**There are two Charities who will benefit from the Shannagh show as follows :

 

Action Cancer and The National Deaf Childrens Society. What brilliant charities to support with the proceeds of this show, and all very worthy causes.

 

Many thanks Shannagh for a memorable show, and I am looking forward to more of the same next year.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

Edited June 17, 2015 by appleblossom

[Hepher 86]

A BIG SPECIAL THANKS TO WHOEVER PAID IN WITH THE DUD EUROS. NICE TOUCH ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PROCEEDS WERE GOING TO CHARITY. STERLING IN FUTURE YOU SCUMBAGS.

Edited July 1, 2015 by Hepher

[Hepher 86]

Just to add, I've never seen anything like the attitude the guys in the vans from the south showed. Standing folded arms at the finish line trying to look menacing at the lurcher(greyhound) racing track. Elite my f***ING arse.

[Manfromthebann 1]

Chill chill dude! I heard it was some wee small fella dressed like a gurka driving a dodgy looking jeep?Someone said he looked like the dwarf from game of thrones?

Think he had a Great Dane with him?

When it heated up a bit he had stripped down to a pink mankini ? . Lol

Aaron said the dude took a wrong turn thought the signs said "dogging" show?

[Manfromthebann 1]

Ps a special thanks to Margaret mcstay for interpreting for seamus' otherwise there would have been great confusion lol