Ireland Handsome Plummer Trophy To Be Won At Shanes Castle

[AlbertJ 569]

We are pleased to announce that as part of the 30th Annual All Ireland Terrier, Whippet and Lurcher Championships there will be a special trophy to be won outright by the winner of the Plummer Terrier class at the Irish Game Fair at Shanes Castle on the 25th June. This is sponsored by Paul Pringle in memory of his friend Brian Plummer.

 

TOP PLUMMER TERRIER AWARD FOR SHANES CASTLE GAME FAIR 2017

 

Irish Country Sports & Country Life Editor, Paul Pringle writes with news of a superb new trophy which he will present to the TOP PLUMMER TERRIER at the All Ireland Championship at Shanes Castle this June:

 

‘Many years ago, the late Brian Plummer and I were good friends and indeed it was Brian who traveled from the far north of Scotland to stand as my Best Man at Gretna Green.

 

We had been drawn together though the world of countrysports, writing and a love of working dogs, and of course he had written a series of articles for Irish Country Sports & Country Life magazine.

 

My primary interest lay in gundogs, while Brian’s was lurchers and terriers, of which he had many, along with numerous breeding projects and programmes, about which he wrote countless books, most of which adorn my bookshelves.

 

That was where the similarity ended. My scribblings were never destined for books, I was only an amateur gundog trainer, never a dog breeder and, unlike Brian, I was not one for controversy, something that seemed to draw him like a moth to a flame.

 

He had views, strong ones, and seldom if ever shied away from stating them. I think it fair to say there were two different schools of opinion on Brian and his dogs and writings, and both groups held robustly to their positions — much like the man himself. I also think it fair to say that many who decried his arguments had never hunted with the man, or seen his dogs in action. I had that privilege many times in Scotland, and ran a couple of his Lucas terriers and a lurcher bred down form Blue, one of his earlier dogs.

 

Something he will be much remembered for (amongst many things) is the creation of a very special dog which bears his name, the Plummer Terrier. This was no ‘Kennel Club’ creation, but the end product of a very selective breeding programme undertaken meticulously by Brian to produce a terrier with specific attributes.

 

The Plummer Terrier filled a niche slot in the working terrier world and was adopted by enthusiastic supporters of the dog, with resulting progeny to be seen today throughout the UK and farther afield.

 

I have long thought that it would be fitting for me to honour Brain and for me to acknowledge our friendship in some way. Last year, Albert Titterington put up a prize for the Plummer Class and I thought that I would like to do similar for 2017.

 

I have the honour of presenting a fine cold cast bronze of a terrier (unfortunately not of a Plummer Terrier as I was unable to source one at this time) to the winner of the Plummer Class at 30th All Ireland Terrier Championships at Shanes Castle Game Fair which is on 24/25 June 2017.

 

The award is to be kept by the winner and therefore this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an enthusiast to carry off this particular trophy and I hope to see as many Plummers as possible along for the event.’

 

 

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The Award For Top Plummer Terrier at Shanes Castle 2017

Edited May 10, 2017 by AlbertJ

[skip1234 45]

Go on ebay Aj you will get one cold cast no problem. You have the time. And may i ask how much is entry into shanes.And dont thank me for the ebay tip its ok?

[Gunnar 14]

Well let's hope some thought has gone into picking the judge if you've gone to all the trouble to get the classes and trophy. It's a great tribute to the man and the breed he created!

[AlbertJ 569]

Well let's hope some thought has gone into picking the judge if you've gone to all the trouble to get the classes and trophy. It's a great tribute to the man and the breed he created!

 

Gunnar,

 

The Pummer classes will be Plummer Terrier D or B Plummer Terrier since Paul put up the trophy we have added Puppy D or B.

They will be judged by the overall terrier judge. Jed Donagh is running a lot more Plummer classes at his show.

Edited May 10, 2017 by AlbertJ

[skip1234 45]

I wonder ??,

[skip1234 45]

Whats the entry fee please AJ.

[nans pat 2,575]

Whats the entry fee please AJ.

think its about £50 2adults,n 2kids..its the price of the food needs looking at.

[AlbertJ 569]

THE ADMISSION PRICE FOR THE IRISH GAME FAIR at Shanes Castle, Antrim on the 24/25 June is

 

£10 per ADULT; £25 for a FAMILY ( 2 Adults and up to 4 Children) CAR PARKING and PROGRAMME FREE

 

AS USUAL THERE IS A CONCESSION for TERRIER & LURCHER & GUNDOG enthusiasts wishing to attend both days of TWO tickets for the PRICE of ONE for advance purchase before 29th MAY.

 

THE GREAT GAME FAIRS of IRELAND continue to DELIVER GREAT VALUE EVENTS. WITH UNRIVALLED COMPETITIONS AND GREAT PRIZES.

 

Anyone wanting further information on the SPECIAL TWO DAY TICKET OFFER or any of the COMPETITIONS please pm or email us your query with your name and telephone number and one of our team will get back to you.

Edited May 13, 2017 by AlbertJ

[skip1234 45]

A.J who will be the judges for the lurchers and terriers this year.As you no last year was a bit of a sham.why not try youself see how it go's after all your runing the show .

[AlbertJ 569]

The GREAT GAME FAIRS of IRELAND web sites will be updated over the next week to give FULL DETAILS of ALL the COMPETITIONS, PRIZES and ATTRACTIONS.

 

In the interim :

 

ANYONE GENUINELY wanting further information on the SPECIAL TWO DAY TICKET OFFER or any information on the COMPETITIONS please pm or email us your query with your name and telephone number and one of our team will get back to you.

 

We DO NOT intend to get into debates on any aspect of the fairs on Hunting Life or any other forum.

Edited May 13, 2017 by AlbertJ

[skip1234 45]

So AJ you cant or wont post the names of the judges.sounds a bit funny? I have no intrest in a two day offer thank you.Its the (Judges) l ask about????

[skip1234 45]

AJ was thinking of a venue for a dog show.The theme would be. The real Master Mcgrath have you any suggestions AJ.

[Pembshunter 23]

AJ was thinking of a venue for a dog show.The theme would be. The real Master Mcgrath have you any suggestions AJ.

 

Would it be run by by the real Skip?

[skip1234 45]

There is only one skip as you no.

[skip1234 45]

All the true lutcher men no skip as he ran Eng.scot.ire.north an south.sure you and YOUR MATE AJ WILL BE WELCOME.