Ireland Tullylish Working Terrier Club Dog Show And Race Day Saturday 8Th August 15

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Tullylish Working Terrier Club Saturday 8^th August 15

 

The townland of Tullylish, which borders on the villages of Gilford and Laurencetown, came alive last Saturday the 8^th August with the sound of banter and barking dogs. From early morning, Canine men and women, along with their little folk arrived in force with their prized Canine crew in tow, and all out for a great days enjoyment in the summer sunshine

 

Our Summer Dog shows have become Canine excursions from all parts of the country. Saturday was no exception as there was a big turnout of Terriers, Lurchers and Strong dog people, but a small turnout of Whippets.

Billy Craig was there again winning with 007 and Beauty. The reason for the small turnout of whippets was because there were only two classes on the board for Whippets. I am told this will be rectified again in 2016 with a ring for whippets only. The atmosphere was electric and the weather was good to us all day.

The coursing started at approx 12.30 pm, followed by the showing and straight racing afterwards.

 

**Here are the Overall Showing Results. Hope I got them right.

 

Puppies

 

Overall Show Puppy Champion

 

Chontelle Mc Meekin with Blue

 

Reserve

Peter Morgan Charlie

 

 

Whippets

 

Whippet Bitch

 

Colin Tucker with Tia

 

Whippet Dog

Leeroy Mc Cullagh with Tizer

 

 

Overall Champion Lurcher

 

Sean Burke with Jack

 

Reserve

Michael Quinn with Mo Charra

 

 

 

 

Overall Champion Terrier

 

Peter Morgan with Mick

 

Reserve

Peter Morgan with Chip

 

 

Overall Strong Dog Champion

Stuarty Moore

 

Overall Show Champion and Best in Show went to:

 

Peter Morgan with Fire

 

Reserve

Sean Burke with Jack.

 

 

 

 

Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Lurcher

 

Sean Burke with Jack

 

Reserve Champion of Champions

Eamon Mc Cann with Thunder

 

 

Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Terrier

 

John Heslip with Bruce

 

Reserve Northern Ireland Champion of Champions

Charlene Heslip with Molly

 

Random Racing Results

Under 23

Joe Leonard

 

Under 21

Joe Leonard with Jazz

 

Over 23

 

Michael Quinn with M0 Charra

Bull Cross Champion

Adam

 

PUPS

Joe Leonard

 

Puppy Race winner though was Kirsty Harpur with Pippa

 

**Simulated Coursing

Steven Dumigan with Dash

 

A Big Congratulations to all the winners, and also to every one who took part on the day. You are all winners in my eyes.

 

And Finally, the day would not be complete without thanking the Judges. You all carried out your duties with efficiency, and many thanks for that.

 

Bluebell (Deirdre Mc Coy) and myself took some photographs, and are now up on the sites.

 

And Finally, Finally, I always leave the best to last. Yes John Barry, you and your team are simply the best. You run your show with impeccable organization, efficiency, and skill. It was very evident a lot of preparation and hard work went on behind the scenes to make this show a success and a most enjoyable day for everyone. All events went without a hitch, and some very happy people went home with yet another nice trophy for their mantle piece.

 

John, you are not just a good friend , you are a gentleman and an honest and true sportsman. Thank you , and the Tullylish Working Terrier Club for another top class show this year, and hopefully we can enjoy more of the same again in 2016.



 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

Edited August 17, 2015 by appleblossom

[tullyeyed 90]

Great summary of our show Margaret. Thank you. Well done to all our winners. Really enjoyed the racing.

[dannyboi 10]

Brilliant show and good day. The puppy race winner though was Kirsty Harpur with Pippa