Tully Castle Dog Show Saturday 11thAugust 18

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Tully Castle Dog Show Saturday 11^thAugust 18

Tully Castle lies on the hill overlooking the west shore of Lower Lough Erne, with the waters edge flapping around the perimeter of the Castle grounds.  This impressive Castle is the remains of a fortified house and bawn, and is set on beautiful Tully Point.  This beautiful backdrop was the venue for Tully Castle Festival and Dog Show Saturday 11^thAugust 18.

The weather was very kind to us all day, and as the Churchill Brass Band played in the background, this added to the atmosphere and enjoyment of the Festival. There was a nice crowd of people there, all out for a days enjoyment among family and friends.  

The Festival commenced at 1.00pm, and  very soon the grounds of the Castle had filled up with young and old, all out enjoying the fun and frolics of this annual festival. There was Bouncy Castles for the children, and many stands for the grown ups to browse around and take some bargains home.   

The Dog Show began at 2.00pm. 

Here are the showing Results.

Overall Champion Terrier

Paul Elliott with Susie

Overall Champion Lurcher

Maurice Mc Dowell with Poacher

Reserve

Chontelle Mc Meekan with Grey.

Overall Champion Whippet

Fiona Devlin with Mick

Overall Champion Gun Dog

Niall O Cloghan with Grouse

Best Local Dog 

Paul Elliott with Susie

Overall Supreme Champion and Best in Show

Maurice Mc Dowell with Poacher

Reserve Supreme Champion

Fiona Devlin with Mick

A Big Congratulations to all above winners and well done, and a big thank you to the Lord Mayor for presenting the Championship prizes on the day.

I must not forget the lady of the day. Yes Norma Heap on the PA system. Norma, in your own very special way, you kept us all well informed of the ring classes and the winners. Thank you for that Norma,  everything went without a hitch. A few very important ladies who helped in and out of the ring : Nicola Heap/Sue Hogg/Florence Corrigan and Carol Robinson. You all done a wonderful job ladies and it was a pleasure for John and Myself to work along side you all.

And Finally, Finally, a special word of thanks to Scott Fallis and Wesley Scott, and your brilliant back up team. I know a lot of hard graft and sleepless nights went into organising this very successful Festival and Dog Show. Scott, Wesley, and team without your input and organisational skills, this day would not of been possible. We really enjoyed the show and the beauty of Tully Castle” and many thanks for the memories again this year. 

Already looking forward to next years Festival and Dog Show.

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

Edited August 16, 2018 by appleblossom