Fiona Devlins Charity Show Co Armagh N Ireland

[Margaret Mc Stay]

The Orchard County was buzzing with laughter and excitement yesterday, as the first dog show of the year took place at Annaghmore Raceway. This show was organised for Charity and run by Fiona Devlin right in the heart of apple country. With the beauty of the countryside, good company, and the sun shinning what more could we ask for on a great family day out. This was one of the largest Dog shows I have see in a very long time, and went without a hiccup. There were doggie men and women from North and South of the border all with two and three dogs in their trailer. Fiona your show was a real credit to you, and a roaring success.

The good news is Fionas Charity Dog Show raised £715 for Cancer Charity after expenses. Look how much comfort that can give a person during treatment or in the last days of their life here on this earth. Many Many thanks to every one of you who attended this show, You all contributed to this very needy cause, and of this we are all truly grateful. None of us know what tomorrow will bring. Its nice to know that there are people standing in the wings to help us out when we need it.. Thanks again for your generosity.

The Racing commenced at 1.30,

There were 90 entries for the racing at this show. This was the largest amount of dogs racing that I have ever seen at any of the shows I have been at, and I am going to shows a very long time, to long to remember. It just proved how popular this show was.

Racing Results as follows

WHIPPETS

1/ Mickey and Michael Quinn with Blue ,

2/ Charlene Rafferty with Spring

UNDER 21'S

1/ Rose Mc Coy with Zola

2/ Deidre Mc Coy with Paris

UNDER 23'S

1/ John Humphries with China

2/ Rose Mc Coy with Diego

OVER 23'S

1/ Shane Gilmartin with Scottie

2/ Shane Gilmartin with Danny

ROGUES RACE

1/ KGO Dale with Major

2/ Colm Mc Neice with Sandy

Puppies

1/ Nigel Greer with Lady

2/ Jess

Kevin Cullen also had a win with his dog Sandy, I did not get what class he won in, but well done Kevin.

The First 2 qualifiers for the master Mc Grath at Shanes Castle is :

Rose Mc Coy with Zola

Shane Gilmartin with Scottie

Random Showing results

Ladies handling Class

Charlene Rafferty

Gents Handling Class

Stephen Dumigan

Champion Whippet Pup

Ann Forsythe with Poppy

Reserve Champion Whippet Pup

John Mc Stay with Darcy

Champion Whippet

Davy Best

Reserve Champion Whippet

Tracy Gill

Whippet Pairs

Ann Forsythe

Champion Terrier

Dessie Mackin with Soda

Dessie also had a win with his Terrier Serge

A special mention to a very special little girl J o Wilson who won a prize in the pet competition and a third in another class with her Terrier . Well done Jo. So proud of you. Did not get any other names in the pet section, but congratulations to all the winners. Sleepy heads last night.

Champion Lurcher Pup

Nigel Greer with Lady

Champion Lurcher

Kieran and Gerald Lynch with Storm

Reserve Champion Lurcher

Andy White

Vetern Lurcher

Janet Duke with Alfred

Best in Show went to one of natures gentlemen and a very well deserved Overall best in show winner, Davy Best with his beautiful Whippet Harley. Davy got the Cup for Champion Whippet, but the icing on the cake was when Liz Mc Allister presented Davy (one of his prizes for best in show) with the Eddie Mc Kinistry Shield. Fiona arranged this in the memory of Eddie who sadly past away 6 weeks ago. May he rest in peace with the Angels in Heaven, and having this shield amoungest us will keep Eddies memory alive.

The raffle took place after the show.

A gentleman won a beautiful painting, Sorry I did not get your name

Terry Metcalfe, Terence Metcalfes daughter won a beautiful basket of Doogie goodies. That family was winning all day yesterday, with little Jo Wilson, Terences daughter also, won in 2 classes. Well done Metcalfe family .

Joe Leonard won hunting nets, and delighted with his win.

Peter Morgan/Jimmy Black won a bottle of Wine

Janet Duke/ Tracy Gill won 4 bottles of wine. Some drunk and disordily in that house last night.

And finally,a big congratulations to all the class winners. Too many to mention individually,but all worthy winners. We were very lucky to on the day. We got Reserve Whippet Pup Champion, 2 seconds and 2 thirds with our Whippets. I would like to thank the Judges for doing a wonderful but difficult job in the ring. Bluebell, Billy Harpur and another photographer whom I did not get a name for, were there to capture everyones magical moment. Cant wait to see the photographs. And Fiona and all her wonderful helpers, what can I say. You did us women proud, and produced a great show with impeccable skill and organisation. For that Fiona, may I thank you and your helpers for giving us men and women in the Canine world a great and memorable day of fun and excitement with our Canine friends. You did a first class job. Looking forward to next years show already.

Margaret Mc Stay

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[rodders]

A great report :thumbsup: reads like a lovely day.Well done to all concerned,and big congrats to Rose :thumbsup:

 

[Reddevil47]

Thanks fiona for a great day reddevil kennels are very proud of there three beautiful whippet jack,jet,and little poppy and of course Big Sox.We had a great start to the year with a good win poppy won best whippet pup and overall best pup in show great start for her at only 6mths hopefully in future more still to come from her and we also won first place in the whippet pairs with poppy and maggie.The other 3 didnt let us down either with getting 2nd and 3rd in there classes we are over the moon with are smashing we bitch poppy.

 

[Margaret Mc Stay]

Thanks fiona for a great day reddevil kennels are very proud of there three beautiful whippet jack,jet,and little poppy and of course Big Sox.We had a great start to the year with a good win poppy won best whippet pup and overall best pup in show great start for her at only 6mths hopefully in future more still to come from her and we also won first place in the whippet pairs with poppy and maggie.The other 3 didnt let us down either with getting 2nd and 3rd in there classes we are over the moon with are smashing we bitch poppy.

Ann, Poppy is a wee beauty, and so deserved Best Puppy in Show. Her mother" Silver " and father " Reilly " was so proud of her, and Darcy, Poppys brother, was happy to get Reserve puppy champion. A real happy Canine family and a great day was had by all. Keep going Poppy,you are a real winner. You may buy a new cabinet Ann,to make room for Poppys trophys

 

[Swift]

:thumbsup: Nice write up, congratulations to all the winners and nice to see Nigel back on the scene, looking forward to the photo's. :thumbsup:

 

[Bluebell]

Great write up Margaret :thumbsup: Rose's Zola U23" Racing, Master McGrath Qualifier...

 

[Margaret Mc Stay]

Thank you all for your lovely comments.

 

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[Bluebell]

Thanks Derek for the action shots of my wee dog Paris...

 

[pat cope]

Those are beautiful Dierdree. Beautiful Paris. xxx

 

[Swift]

Excellent photography, absolutely stunning, thanks for sharing.

 

[louiejoe]

It was a great show to start the year's events off :thumbsup: We had a lovely day with all our dogs either winning or being placed in their various classes. Very proud of our veterans, Alfred who made a come back after not having been at a show for many years - winning the veteran lurcher class aged 14 and Tia, a youngster by comparison, winning veteran whippet aged 8.

The highlight of the day for me was our beautiful blue girl, Flash winning the whippet bitch class and then going onto win Reserve Whippet Champion. Thanks Derek for taking some lovely photo's of her !!