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Dog Shows And Game Fairs Ireland List For 2013

Margaret Mc Stay

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Get your show dates in for 2013 and I will add them to the list on a weekly basis going forward. Below is what I have for starters.



Roscrea Working Dog Social Club Racing 27th Jan 13


Racing will take place Sunday 27th Jan
2013.
Racing out of traps, 4 dogs each time. All dogs must be muzzled
Racing starts at 11. 0 Clock sharp. All dogs must be entered before 25th. January 13
Big Dogs winner 150euro and Memorial Plaque.
Runner up 50euro.
Under 24 inch winner, 150euro, and Memorial Plaque.
Runner up 50 euro
Under 23 inch winner 150euro, and Memorial Plaque.
Runner up 50 euro

Contact : Shane Lee

0863296667 ( Dialling from North of Ireland ) 00353 863296667 00353 863296667
Always a great Family day out.

Clonmel Coursing Festival 2nd/3rd/4th February 13


Clonmel Coursing Festival will take place on February 2nd, 3rd & 4th. This is the first time this event is being run at the weekend. The final day will be on Monday. 4th. February.

A three day pass costs €60 and you should contact the ICC to get this.

Tel No : 00353526172483. However, you can pay at the gate on the day. Coursing commencing each day at 11.30 sharp .


Dessie Mackins Show and Race Day Saturday 23rd February 2013


Dessie Mackin will be running a Show and Race day Saturday 23rd February 2013 ( Last Saturday in February ) at the usual venue on the Gilford Banbridge Road. All the usual classes for Lurchers, Terriers, Whippets, and Strong Dogs.

This show will be run under NILRC rules, and will be a qualifer for the 5 Nations at Birr Castle 2013, and a qualifier for the Master Mc Grath at Shanes Castle 2013. ( Full Details later.)

Mourne lurcher and Terrier Charity Show 19th May 2013


The Annual Mourne show will be held on Sunday 19th may 2013 at the usual venue of Glassdrumman Co Down BT34 4QW .There will be all the usual classes for lurchers, Terriers, Whippets, Strong Dogs and Hounds with top prizes as always. Weight pulling and of course the first qualifier for the Mourne All Ireland Digging Competition.

There will be racing after the digging on the day and will be split into elite and working classes, as it was at the Mourne race day in 2012. All dogs must be muzzled and all dogs will be measured. There will be stalls, hot food, and kids entertainment also on the day. A great family day out for charity.

Annual Florence Court Sporting Dog Show Saturday 25th May 2013


The annual Florence Court Sporting Dog Show and Racing will be held on Saturday 25th May 2013 under Northern Ireland Lurcher Racing Club (NILRC) rules. These Rules can be viewed on the NILRC face book page.

This show will be the first qualifer for "Mick the Miller Elite Golden Coat Challenge", the final of which will be held at Florence Court 2014. Further details will be posted later.

Due to Seamus Irvine retiring, Ian Greer has been asked to take over the running of Florence Court show for the National Trust. May we all wish Ian all the best for the future in running this most prestigious show.
Anyone wishing to hold a qualifying round for “Mick the Miller Elite Golden Coat Challenge “ at there dog show please pm ... Ian Greer

The Great Game Fairs of Ireland 2013 Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June 2013

The largest ever Irish Game Fair will take place at Shanes Castle Co Antrim on the 29th & 30TH June 2013, when the Ballywalter Game Fair and the Irish Game Fair will combine to form a Super Fair under the title of “ The Irish Game Fair & Flavour Fine Food Festival .

There will be many more attractions ,three arenas, new international competitions, Lurcher, Terrier & Whippet Dog Show & Racing ( Full Details Later ) and an extra £15,000 in prize funds. 2 days not to be missed for all the family.

Shannagh Working Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Club Sunday 28th July 13.

Shannagh working Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Club are holding their annual Dog show and Race day on Sunday 28th July 13.

There will be all the usual classes for Terriers , lurchers & Whippets , and are waiting confirmation about strong dogs. This show will have the annual digging competition, and will be a qualifer for the Mourne All Ireland Digging Competition . As an added attraction, there will be a 4 man Tug-Of-War competition, if there is enough interest. Hot food will be available in the field, and entertainment for the kids. A great fun day out for all.

Irish Game and Country Fair, Birr Castle, Co Offaly 31st August & 1st September 13

Birr Castle Irish Game and Country Fair takes place this year on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1ST September, and will include all the fun of the fair including the annual Lurcher, Terrier, and Whippet Dog show and Race Day.

This year an extra activity day will be held on the Friday 30th August at Birr Castle. ( Full Details Later )
 
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