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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

 

 

 
   
   
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    • By appleblossom
      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
       
       
    • By appleblossom
      LBKs DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY SUNDAY 1stSEPTEMBER 24
      Scrabo Tower is one of Northern Irelands most iconic landmarks and stands majestically on the hill 540 feet above sea level. Beneath the pathway to Scrabo Tower lies the famous family run farm Scrabo Cottage Farm with its beautiful landscapes, scenic views, and a birds eye view right across Belfast. This was the venue for the LBKs Dog Show and Race day Sunday 1stSeptember 24.
      As venues go for shows, this was up there among the best. I can honestly say I have never seen such a display of Plaques, Trophys and first class Rosettes on display, and all up for grabs on the day. Dogs and Bitches in every category were split up and each allocated their own Championship and reserve and at the end of the day an Overall Champion and Reserve.
      Everything was planned meticulously, and all of the day went without a hitch. The rings were well spaced out, toilet, Burger stand, Country Sports stand, brilliant racetrack, and a bouncy castle for the wee people.
      The views from this venue were to die for. With the shadow of Scrabo looking down on us, we had a clear view right across Belfast and beyond. This venue being cited on a hill, there was a cool breeze all day with small specks of rain in between.
      It was nice to meet up with so many like minded people in the country sports fraternity. I had the pleasure of been introduced too renowned and international terrier judge Mr Robert Booth. What a gentleman he was. We had a nice conversation and he told me he loved Ireland and that he lived in County Tipperary for some time and knew the country quite well. Robert also presented Harry John Digging with a lovely Trophy set on a wooden stand for reaching out his friendship to him and to commemorate his time in Northern Ireland. What a lovely gesture. 
      It was a day of good will and presentations when Harry John Digging presented Peter Morgan with a lovely plaque for respect for running his shows. What better man with a lifetime of experience.
      Niall O Cloghan and his sons were on site with their now very popular Terrier Maze. As the work in the field will begin shortly, It was great to see the excitement of the working terrier men when their prized terriers negotiated the Terrier Maze with speed and come out the other side to win the fastest time championship. This accolade went to Jed Donagh with PiP and Reserve to Lee Spiers with Buddy. Well done team O Cloghan.
      Time passes so quickly,very soon it was Race time.
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      Whippet Dog
      James Mullen with Toby
      Fred Gentle with Snake
      Whippet Bitch
      Clodagh Gentle with Susie
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      Tierna Owens with Flow
      Jamie O Connor with Penny
      Under 21s
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      Patsy Mc Coy with Dallas
      Under 22s
      Kirsty Harpur with Dash
      Rose Mc Coy with Gucci
      Under 23s Race Breed
      Errol Gardiner with Ranger
      Jack Mc Grath with Missy
      Bull Light
      Joyce Scott with Axel
      John Williams with Lightening
      Bull Heavy
      Joyce Scott with Mabel
      Stephen Mc Cook with Champ
      Over Hairy
      Errol Gardiner with Milo
      Stephen Mc Cook with Champ
      Under Hairy
      Ged Donagh with Tess
      Tom with Rose
      Under 24s
      Colin Tucker with Fletcher
      Kirsty Harpur with Chucky
      Big Dogs
      Cliona Owens with King
      Speed Jump
      Cameron Rogan with Ghost
      Kirby Mc Kibbin with Queen
      **Some  Showing  Championships taken from photographs on Facebook. Some of the dogs names I do not have. Hope I got them right as there were to many to get all of them
      Overall Show Champion Handler
      Lorcan Mc Keever with Arlo
      Reserve
      Clodagh Gentle with Clive
      Champion Working Terrier
      Richard O Callaghan with Hunter
      Reserve
      Niall O Cloghan with Rua
      Champion Terrier Maze with fastest time
      Ged Donagh with PiP
      Reserve
      Lee Spiers with Buddy
      Reserve Champion Working Bitch
      Niall O Cloghan with Rua
      Overall Champion Pairs
      Fred Gentle with Snake and Susie
      Reserve  
      Rua and Max
      Reserve Champion Field Dog
      Niall O Cloghan Junior
      Puppy Champion
      Creggan Swifts
      Champion Working Strong Dog
      Stephen Mc Cook with Thor
      Champion Dog Terrier
      Richard O Callaghan with Hunter
      Champion Strong Dog
      Mark Gorman with Jax
      Champion Strong Bitch
      Christine and Lazlo Pusztai with Black Diamond
      Reserve
      Oliver Dunne with Ruby
      Overall Champion Bitch
      Christine and Lazlo Pusztai with Black Diamond
      Ladies Handler
      Cliona Owens with Kobi
      Reserve
      Ann Duffy
      Gents Handler
      Ged Donagh
      Reserve
      Jamie O Connor
      Champion Whippet Dog Final
      Vanessa Lynn with Louis
      Reserve
      James Mullan with Max
      XL Bully Winner
      Jon Jonny with Hugo
      Derry Man who never wins anything
      Creggan Swifts
      Four Bitch Final
      Anthony Taggart with Fern
      Reserve
      Niall O Cloghan
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      Anthony Taggart with Fern
      Best Wheaton
      Ged Donagh
      Overall Best Working Dog
      Richard O Callaghan with Hunter
      Jamie O Connor 
      Overall Best in Show
      Vanessa Lynn with Louis
      Reserve
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      And Finally, a big shout out 
      to the Judges on the day for doing a great job.
      Childrens Handling Class
      Gail Ross/Barley Banger
      Ladies Handling Class
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      Gents Handling Class
      Barley Banger
      Whippets
      Stephanie O Connor
      Lurchers
      Maurice Mc Dowell
      Terriers
      Robert Booth
      Strong Dogs
      John Ryder
      Working Dogs
      Jason Morrissey
      The McGrath Racing team Biddy, Michael, Jack, and Anthony, you are tops. You set the place a light with your professionalism and experience and run the racing so effective and efficiently on the day. There is a lot of hard work goes into running racing and all credit goes to team Mc Grath.  
      And Finally, Finally, Harry John Digging you were definitely the King of Scrabo on Sunday and in a league of your own. Along with your back up angel Gail Ross, who pulled out all the stops to make everything run so smoothly, and Sam Ross the photographer who took some lovely photographs, you brought town and country North and South of the border together for another great sporting day out.
      You are a shinning light in our Country Sport traditions and for a first time show and venue, it was excellent and without contradiction.  Harry John Digging you should be proud of the work you done on Sunday. Thank you for a day full of joy and excitement and roll on 2025 for more of the same.
       
      Margaret Mc Stay
       
    • By appleblossom
      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
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      6 crossbred dog /bitch
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      7 hare dog /bitch 
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      1 pups 
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    • By appleblossom
      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
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      FOR YOUR SAT NAVS : HOLLYMOUNT ROAD LAURENCETOWN CO DOWN BT63 6EN Margaret Mc Stay
    • By appleblossom
      The Mc Grath  Racing Club Dog Show and Race Day, Sunday 25th August 24 in Carlow
      Representing the Great Game Fairs of Ireland  ( By kind permission of Mr AJ Titterington )
      In the beautiful Irish midlands lies the County of Carlow, with its many scenic landscapes, villages and townlands. Ballinabrannagh is one of those traditional rural spots now made famous for the annual Mc Grath Racing Club Dog Show and Race Day.
      It was here in the late summer weather sporting enthusiasts from north and south of the border came to view the challenges of the sporting elite, and to partake in the Country sports events listed on the day.
      This dog show and race day is a great sporting day out for all like minded people before the shades of winter fall down and the work in the field begins. 
      As usual the Canine world was well catered for, with a full programme of showing and  racing, burger van, country sports stands, toilet facilities and a child handling class for the wee people with lots of goodies on the day. Some great wee lads in that class and some craic with them .
      With the now famous 5 Nations showing Championships, the Master Mc Grath  , Mick The Miller finals and the All Ireland showing and Racing Championships all happening at this show by kind permission of The Great Game Fairs of Ireland( Aj Titterington ) in one day, this was an action packed schedule and all went without a hitch.
      As the morning progressed the excitement was building up in the air as the time for the highlight of the year, the Master Mc Grath and Mick the Millar was fast approaching.  
      This show was full of memories for me. As I am old enough, myself and my husband being part of the Canine scene for 25-30 years, we  have seen so many good friends pass away and no longer with us. So my heart was filled with pride and tinged with a little sadness when Ged Donagh announced and sponsored the Ross Rice racing cup. It was lovely to see all Rosses mates there to support Ged and honour and keep the memory of their treasured friend alive. Congratulations to Jamie O Connor and his winning dog for winning this race in Rosses memory
      Going forward with another new attraction from Mc Grath Racing club, was the under 10 racing class. Well you talk about excitement. The field echoed the cheers, clapping, and roars from these young people when their canine friends were running this race. What a great idea and hopefully will be showcased by shows in the future.
      The day kicked off when Fran Kennys dog Rose pipped the post in the Master Mc Grath final followed by Errol Gardiners winning dog Chase winning the Mick the Miller Trophy for 2 consecutive years running. Last 2023 and now in 2024. What an achievement Errol. It was well worth the journey to see the joy on the faces of these two Sporting people.
      Time passes quickly and very soon it was time for the very popular 5 Nations Championships and All Ireland Showing Championship 2024.
      Here are the Showing Results Courtesy of Biddy Mc Grath and Leigh Thompson.
      **Five Nations Champions 2024 **
      Five Nations Champion Whippet
      James Mullen with Max
      Reserve
      Sian Krysten Webb with Loca
      Five Nations Champion Lurcher
      Ged Donagh with Jake
      Reserve
      Ged Donagh with Kev
      Five Nations Champion Terrier
      Kyle Quinn with Star
      Reserve
      Richard O Callaghan with Hunter
      **All Ireland Champion Showing**
      All Ireland Champion Whippet
      Sian Krysten Webb with Loca
      Reserve
      Sian Krysten Webb with Tikka
      All Ireland Champion Lurcher
      Ged Donagh with Seamus
      Reserve 
      Fran Kenny with Precious
      All Ireland Champion Terrier
      Kyle Quinn with Star
      Reserve
      Richard O Callaghan with Hunter
      All Ireland Champion Strong Dog
      Ricky B with Juice
      Reserve
      Andy Spence with Snake
      **Overall All Ireland Show Champion
      Sian Krysten Webb with Loca
      Reserve
      Ged Donagh with Seamus
      **Pups **
      All Ireland Champion Whippet Pup
      James Mullen with Toby
      All Ireland Champion Lurcher Pup
      Rebecca Saunderson with Susan
      All Ireland Champion Terrier Pup
      Kyle Quinn with Nancy
      All Ireland Champion Strong Dog Pup
      Marty Black with Panda
      ***Overall Champion All Ireland Pup
      Marty Black with Nancy handled by Kyle Quinn
      Reserve
      Marty Black with Panda
      Racing Results From the pen of Biddy Mc Grath
      Master Mc Grath Champion
      Fran Kenny with Rose
      Reserve
      Paul Owens with King
      Mick The Miller Champion
      Errol Gardiner with Chase
      Reserve
      Edward Kane with Ginger
      ALL IRELAND RACING CHAMPIONS AND RESERVE CHAMPION  
      TERRIER CHAMPION 
      Robert with Copper
      Reserve 
      Robert with Tess
      Whippet Champion 
      Willy Carthy with Molly May
      Reserve 
      James Mullen with Junior 
      Under 21 Champion 
      Lynzi Gardner Maill with Venison
      Reserve 
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with River
      Under 22s Champion 
      Leanne Hawthorne with Casey 
      Reserve 
      Billy Harpur with Dash 
      Under 23 Non Elite 
      MJ with Ruby
      Reserve 
      Thomas with Speedy 
      Under 23s Elite 
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with lady 
      Reserve
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Codi 
      Under 24 Champion 
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Jack 
      Reserve 
      Billy Harpur with Chucky 
      Under 24 Hairy Champion 
      Jed with Tess
      Reserve 
      Mason Thompson with Jess
      Heavy Bull Champion
      Joyce Scott with Mabel
      Reserve 
      Luke with Blue
      Light Bull Champion
      Joyce Scott with Axel 
      Reserve 
      Leigh Thompson with Roxy
      Big Dogs (MMcG Qualifier for 2025) Champion 
      Lynzi Gardiner Magill  with Aneka
      Reserve 
      Cliona Owens with Miley 
      Puppy Champion
      Jamie O Connor with Penny 
      Reserve 
      Liverne Townsend with Zara 
      Under 10s Best Slipper Champion
      Ronaldo with Jack 
      Reserve 
      AJ with Zara 
      Congratulations to all above winners
      And Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges on the day
      Five Nations Judges
      Whippets
      Leigh Thompson 
      Margaret Mc Stay
      Lurchers
      Paddy Mc Grath
      Maurice Thomas Mc Dowell
      Terriers
      Hanna Heinenon
      Eamon Mc Erlain
      All Ireland Judges
      Whippets
      Kirsty Harpur
      Lurchers
      Fiona Devlin
      Terriers
      Hanna Heinonen/Eamon McErlain
      Strong Dogs
      Gary Griffen
      Judging is not an easy task. Thank you all for doing an excellent job.
      Personally, I would like to thank Leigh Thompson for all her help and professionalism at the show, but especially when we were judging together in the 5 Nations. You are a star Leigh and thank you. Also to Stephanie OConnor /Chantelle O Connor and Biddy Mc Grath for taking photographs while I was in the ring. I could not of done it without you.
      And Finally, Finally, this show was run under the guidance of people who are passionate about Country Sports and a great window for the showing and racing tradition. 
      Yes it’s the McGrath Racing team I am speaking about. Biddy, Michael, Jack, Terry, and Anthony, and your brilliant back up team. You set the place a light with your professionalism at every stage in the showing and racing and everything ran so effective and efficiently this year. A lot of hard work went in but it all paid off in the end, and was a credit to you all and your team. Mary Mc Grath you should be so proud of your family.
      My Final word goes to Albertj Titterington and his wife Irene. After 69 Great Games Fairs of Ireland, you have left a legacy in Country Sports that will live on long after we have gone to the great throne beyond the sky. Our lives have been enriched with the excellent work and enjoyment you give to many families across the country and down through the years, through your Game Fairs. 
      Over the years you have brought a creative marketing flair, vast event organisation, a wealth of experience, and a lifetime's commitment to the promotion and enjoyment of all Country Sports. 
      Albert, I know you could not be in Carlow because of health issues, but you donated some beautiful Cups, Trophies and prizes which was so much appreciated. 
      Albert and Irene, It is an honour to be your friend, and on behalf of the whole canine community and especially the Mc Grath Racing Club, we wish you a speedy recovery back to health, and look forward to seeing you in Carlow in 2025.
      Again thank you to the Mc Grath Racing Club for another great show. A great day was had by all in Carlow. 
      To we meet again, God Bless
       Margaret Mc Stay
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