Ireland Hillside Whippet,lurcher,terrier, And Strong Dog Show And Race Day Saturday 11Th June , Lisnasure Road, Donaghcloney, Co Down

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Hillside Whippet, Lurcher, Terrier and

Strong Dog 1st Dog Show and Race Day Saturday 11th June at Lisnasure Road, Donaghcloney, Co Down.

 

Donaghcloney, meaning "church of the meadow" is a small village, in County Down, and lies on the River Lagan between Lurgan and Dromore. It was here 3 Working Dog men, Glen Doherty, Leeroy Mc Cullough and Steven Dumigan decided they would give a window of opportunity to their faithful Canine friends who have loyally supported them through the long cold winter in snow and rain in the field. This dream became a reality on a bright June morning, Saturday 11th June 16, when Hillside Dog Show rolled out in all its glory.

 

The sun was beaming down as we set out with dogs and trailer in tow, for this sleepy picturesque village, which was to be the venue for the Hillside Dog Show. A few miles down the road we had arrived in the field.

 

 

When we arrived the place was buzzing with a flurry of excitement. A burger stand was in place to feed us all, stalls for some retail therapy, and every thing set up and ready to in the show ring and on the race course.

 

For a first time show, this show was organised with military precision. The grass was cut and an excellent long race course came into view. This show was well supported by a large crowd of like minded Country Sports people. Each person on the day had the same goal in mind to enjoy themselves, win on the day, and bring a bag of dog meal home from this brilliant Country Sports event.

 

 

 

Time passes quickly when you are having fun. The showing started at approximately 12.30.

Here are the Overall Results of the showing:

 

Overall Whippet Champion

Kirsty Fyffe and David Campbell with Bobby

Reserve

Karen Cummins with Maizie

 

Overall Champion Lurcher

Conor Mc Cormack with Jack

Reserve

Peter Cummins with Lucy

 

Overall Champion Terrier

Terence Mc Laughlin with Mac

Reserve

Paul Mc Keown with Chester.

 

Overall Strong Dog

Breanan Coleman with Teigo

Reserve

Stuarty ( Millcroft Kennells )with Titan.

 

Overall Champion Pup

Neil Pinky with Jake

Reserve

Kirsty Fyffe with Brock

 

Overall Champion Strong Dog Pup

Stuarty ( Milcroft Kennells ) with Nova

 

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

 

Kirsty Fyffe and David Campbell with Bobby

 

Reserve Best in Show

Conor Mc Cormack with Jack

 

 

A Big congratulations to Kirsty/David/ and Conor and well done to all the rest of the worthy

winners.

 

 

 

When the showing was over, It was Raffle time at Donaghcloney. You could sense the flurry of excitement this occasion was going to generate. Big John Mc Stays blood pressure was at an all time high, standing with a fistful of tickets per usual. There were so many good prizes in this raffle, nearly everybody won a prize, and Big John dried his eyes, and was not disappointed either.

 

 

 

The Raffle was followed by the Racing.

 

 

Racing Results

 

 

79 DOGS ENTERED ON THE DAY

TERRIER
1ST JED DONAGH - MOLLY
2ND JIMMY BLACK - JB

WHIPPET PUP
1ST DAVY BOYD -DEL BOY
2ND KIRSTY FYFFE - BROCK

LURCHER PUP
1ST GERALD MAYBIN - PARIS
2ND NEIL PINKY - JAKE

WHIPPET
1ST SUSAN MCCANN - BELLA
2ND BARRY CHAMBERS -RUBY

LIGHT BULL
1ST JED DONAGH -SHADOW
2ND -KIRSTY HARPER -SKYLER

HEAVY BULL
1ST -MICHAEL QUINN - LANCE
2ND MICKEY QUINN - LADY

UNDER 21" LURCHER
1ST KIRSTY HARPER - PIPA
2ND MICHELLE RAFFERTY - FLY

UNDER 23" LURCHER
1ST MICHELLE RAFFERTY - GIN
2ND -CHARLENE RAFFERTY - CULA

OVER 23" LURCHER
1ST JED DONAGH - BEAUTY
2ND MAL MCFALL - XENA

HAIRY TYPE LURCHER
1ST KAREN CUMMINS - HARRY
2ND DARREN McFETRIDGE - BROOKE

UNDER 21" ELITE LURCHER
1ST JOE LEONARD - NOT SCARED
2ND BILLY CRAIG - 007

UNDER 23" ELITE LURCHER
1ST KAREN CUMMINS - LEXI
2ND BILLY CRAIG - CUCKOO

OVER 23" ELITE LURCHER
1ST MAL MCFALL - FERGIE
2ND CHARLENE RAFFERTY - CHIP

ROGUE TYPE UNDER 23"
1ST - DARREN MCFETRIDGE - BROOKE
2ND - RYAN HILL -TARA

ROGUE TYPE OVER 23"
1ST SHANE ENNIS - BLUE
2ND GERALD MAYBIN - JUNIOR

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART

 

 

 

Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank everybody who come out and supported this top class show in any way on Saturday. To the judges, who did a first class job in the ring. Whippets Rose Mc Coy/Lurchers Stephen Mc Gonigle/Terriers and Strong Dogs, Nigel Quinn/ Childrens Handling Class Susan Mc Cann. Judging can be a difficult task at any time, but you all carried out your duties effective and efficiently on the day. Many thanks for that.

 

 

 

Photographs were taken by several people on Saturday including Billy Harpur, Bluebell, Steven Dumigan and myself, and are now proudly displayed on our face book pages .

 

 

 

And Finally, Finally, what can I say that would praise the following 3 lads enough, and who were the organisers of Saturdays show. Glen Doherty/ Steven Dumigan, and Leeroy Mc Cullough, their wives and partners, you all worked tirelessly, before and on the day to make this show a success. This you done and your show was an outstanding success and credit to you all.

 

 

 

On behalf of all the show goers on the day, we are truly thankful to you all for another brilliant days sportsmanship.

 

 

You made us all welcome, and hopefully we will have more of the same again next year.

 

 

Definitely 3 Gold Stars are Awarded to these 3 young men.

 

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited June 14, 2016 by appleblossom

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I had a great day at the show fair play to all concerned it was obvious a lot of effort and work went into this show.good to see new people taking on the task ..hope to see you again next year.