THE COMBINED CLUBS CHRISTMAS CRACKER DOG SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER 24 AT : BANVILLE HOUSE HOTEL LOWER CAR PARK  174 LURGAN ROAD  BANBRIDGE  CO DOWN  BT32 4NR STARTING TIME 1.OOpm SHARP CLASSES FOR LURCHERS/TERRIERS/WHIPPETS/STRONG DOGS. THERE WILL ALSO BE A CHILDRENS HANDLING CLASS   See list of classes For the Combined Clubs Dog Show Saturday 21st December 24 ( Please note there will be no racing at this Show )   Terrier Classes. 1 Any variety pup under 12 months 2 Russell dog/bitch 3 Lakeland dog/bitch 4 Patterdale dog/bitch 5 border dog /bitch 6 crossbred dog /bitch 7 working dog /bitch 8 veterans dog/bitch 9 pairs.   Heavy Dogs. 1 Any variety pup under 12 months 2 small staff dog /bitch 3 large type staff dog /bitch 4 Old English bull dog/ bitch 5 Wheaten dog /bitch 6 American bull dog /bitch 7 working dog /bitch 8 working class dog /bitch 9 veterans dog/bitch 10 Added another class in Strong Dogs (any other type of strong dog )   Lurcher Classes 1 lurcher pups under 12 months 2 smooth under 23 inch 3 smooth over 23 inch 4 rough under and over 23 inch 5 bull x dog /bitch 6 collie x dog /bitch 7 hare dog /bitch 8 fox dog /bitch 9 veterans dog /bitch. 10 pairs   Whippets 1 pups under 12 months 2 whippet dog 3 whippet bitch 4 working whippet 5 racing whippet 6 veterans whippet. 7 pairs   SEE YOU ALL THERE.   MARGARET Mc STAY

My Dog Show List So Far  for 2025
Sunday 14th April 2025
West Waterford Hunt Dog Show
Sunday  21st April 2025
Avondhu Fox Hounds Dog Show, Fermoy,Co Cork
Saturday 26th April 2025
Cuchulainn Dog Show and Raceday,Co Down
Sunday 4th May 2025
Rockview Harriers Annual Dog Show, Co Kilkenny
Sunday 11th May 2025
 The Mourne Sporting Dog Club,Co Down
Saturday 17th May 2025
The South Tyrone Fox Hounds Dog Show,Dungannon Co Tyrone
Sunday 25th May 2025
DWTC Traditional Dog Show, Co Armagh
Sunday 1st June 2025
Keep Er Lit Dog Show and Race Day, Co Antrim 
Sunday 6th July 2025
The Mourne Sporting Dog Club, Co Down
Saturday 26th July 2025
 The Burren Working Dog Show and Raceday, Greenan Road, Newry, Co Down
Sunday 27th July 2025
Cork City and County Harriers Association Dog Show Cork, Co Cork
Saturday 2nd August 2025
Combined Clubs Dog Show and Northern Ireland Champion of Champions, Gilford, Co Down
Sunday 10th August 2025
IWTF Dog Show, Slane,Co Meath
Sunday 24th August 2025
The Glenshane Dog Show and Race Day, Co Derry
Sunday 31st August 2025
The Mc Grath Racing Club Dog Show and Raceday, Co Carlow
 
Margaret Mc Stay
 
 
         

The Combined Clubs Dog Show and Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Saturday 7thSeptember 24
Laurencetown is famous for its green fields, ancient buildings, walled gardens and extensive lawns stretching down to the River Bann. But as well as these famous landmarks, Laurencetown can add another string to its bow by adding the annual Combined Clubs Dog Show and Northern Ireland Champion of Champions to its attractions and venue.    
Saturday was one of the warmest days of the year with the sun shinning down continuously. I got burned alive but all well worth it. Our Country Sportsmen, women and children came out to this now annual dog show to enjoy the last days of the summer sunshine. 
Our summer Dog shows have become canine excursions from all parts of the country North and South of the Border. Saturday was no exception with a good turnout of Terriers, Lurchers, Whippets and Strong dogs.
And wait for it, the big surprise of the day and what a pleasant surprise that was. The McGrath Racing Club arrived unexpectedly for a family day out to support the show. And guess what they acted on the spot with an impromptu few races to the joy of many of the racing fraternity at the show.
The childrens handling class was first on the list and judged by Marian Cree. What a turnout of children in the ring on Saturday. I can still see the smile on Clodagh Gentle face on winning 1st with her   Whippet Clive. These young boys and girls are our sportsmen and women of tomorrow. I have no doubt in my mind that these little people will carry on the sport after our day. Well done Marian and congratulations to all.  
Very soon it was show time. Here are the Results.
*Champion Whippet
Suzanne Addis with Poppy
Reserve
Joyce Scott with Duncan
*Champion Lurcher
Rose Mc Coy with Aria
Reserve
Lisa Beggs with Nina
*Champion Terrier
Franko Duffy with Toby
Reserve
Maxi Maxwell with Stig
*Champion Strong Dog
Laszlo Pusztai
Reserve
Natasha Truesdale with Tyson
*Champion Puppy
Natasha Truesdale with Shyla
**Overall Show Champion and Best in Show
Suzanne Addis with Poppy
**Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Whippets
Suzanne Addis with Poppy
Reserve
Suzanne Addis with Jack
**Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Lurcher
Mason Thompson with Roxy
Reserve
Rose Mc Coy with Aria
**Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Terrier
Franko Duffy with Toby
Reserve
Bear
**Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Strong Dog
Laszlo Pusztai with Black Diamond
Reserve
Andy Spence with Sniper
***Racing Results from the Pen of Biddy Mc Grath
Pups
Clodagh Gentle with Susie
Whippets
James Mullen with Toby
Fred Gentle with Clive
Under 22
Rose Mc Coy with Arlo
Rose Mc Coy with Gucci
Under 23
Errol Gardiner with Ranger
Shauna with Brigs
Over Hairy
Errol Gardiner with Milo
Errol Gardiner with Raven
Terriers
Maxi Maxwell with Stig
Maxi Maxwell with Buster
Big Dogs
Rose Mc Coy with Aria
Congratulations to all above winners
And Finally, may I take this opportunity on behalf of the organisers to thank the judges on the day.
Childrens Handling / Marian Cree
Whippets/Lurchers
John Morrison
Terriers
Graham Brennan
Strong Dogs
Tin Mc Kinistry
***Northern Ireland Champion of Champions Judges
Whippets / Davy Best
Lurchers / Graham Brennan
Terriers  / John Barry
Strong Dogs/ John Morrision 
And Finally, Finally, this day would not of been possible without these three men at the helm along with their back up team. Many thanks to Tom Barry, John Barry and Dessie Mackin for another great day out. You have the knack of always running a good show and that you done again last Saturday. Many thanks for the memories.
 
 
Margaret Mc Stay
 
 

List of classes For the Combined Clubs Dog Show This Saturday 7th September 24
For Your Sat Navs:
BT63 6EB
Terrier classes.
1 Any variety pup.
2 Russell dog/bitch
3 Lakeland dog/bitch
4 patterdale dog/bitch
5 border dog /bitch
6 crossbred dog /bitch
7 working dog /bitch
8 veterans dog/bitch
9 pairs.
Heavy Dogs.
1 Any variety pup
2 small staff dog /bitch 
3 large type staff dog /bitch
4 English bull dog/bitch
5 Wheaten dog /bitch
6 American bull dog /bitch
7 working dog /bitch
8 working class dog /bitch
9 veterans dog/bitch
10 Added another class in Strong Dogs (any other type of strong )
Lurcher Classes 
1 a lurcher pups
2 smooth under 23 inch 
3 smooth over 23 inch 
4 rough under and over 23 inch 
5 bull x dog /bitch
6 collie x dog /bitch
7 hare dog /bitch 
8 fox dog /bitch
9 veterans dog /bitch.
Whippets 
1 pups 
2 whippet dog 
3 whippet bitch
4 working whippet 
5 veterans whippet.
There will also be a child's class.
The Northern Ireland Championship will be directly after the show.

The Northern Ireland Champion of Champion Show
Another show coming up
Saturday 7th September 24
At Laurencetown, Gilford, Co Down
All Champions who won a Championship on the Island of Ireland in the last 2 years can compete in :
**Please Note there will be no Racing at this show**
Showing  For Whippets/Lurchers /Terriers/ Strong Dogs
After Showing will be The Champion of Champions
FOR YOUR SAT NAVS : HOLLYMOUNT ROAD LAURENCETOWN CO DOWN BT63 6EN Margaret Mc Stay