North West Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Show Held At Donemana,straba

[Margaret Mc Stay]

Barron Top Fun Farm was the venue for the final show of 2011 for the North West Lurcher, Terrier, & Whippet clubs last Sunday. A great day of excitement and enjoyment was had by young and old at this great show. The rain came down in bucket fulls, but this did not dampen the spirits of all the regular show goers. On a rainy or sunny day Barron Top has a large variety of entertainment for the more junior members of the family , such as baby animals, puppies, large indoor soft play area and bouncy castle, adventure playground, cart rides, face painting, and pony rides. tearoom and gift shop. While the grown ups were participating in the show, the little people were in out of the rain playing happily and safely. George Mc Garrell the owner of Barron Top was there on site, attending to detail and making sure the stew was piping hot for everybody that requested it. Many thanks George for your hospitality and kindness to us on the day. It was very much appreciated.

There was a great gathering of Lurchers, Terrriers, and Whippets at this well organised show. This was the last show of 2011 for the NWLT&W Club, but also the biggest show, as it was also the final of the 32 County Champion of Champions. There were people there from every County of the island of Ireland with there Champion Dogs all with their eye on the big prize of the day. It was nice meeting up with old friends again and also some new ones as well. The showing commenced at 1.00pm sharp.

Whippets (Random )

Puppy

A big congratulations to Janet Duke on winning Puppy Championship with her Champion Whippet Finlay. Well done Janet, you have a real winner there.

Whippet Bitch

1/ Scott Fallis with his beautiful whippet Lottie. Scott was a very proud man there yesterday, as 2 of Lotties pups also won the Whippet Pairs. Well done Scott. A real winning combination there.

2/ John Mc Stay with “ Silver “ ( my other half.) Silver is one prize dog and never lets us down.

3/ Ann Forsythe with “ Jet “. This is a lovely dog, and will go on to win many more shows.

Whippet Dog

1/ Shane Farrell with Sparky. This young fellow is a fine example of courage, showmanship, Dog handler at a young age, and above all a brilliant young sportsman, with a top Whippet. Shane, you have made your parents so proud of you. The look on your mother and fathers face said it all. Keep on coming to the shows and keep on winning.

Working Whippet

1/ Graham Brennan. There is nothing else I can say about you and your winning dogs. You have won about everything that was going this year. Good luck Graham, and may you win many more in the future.

2/ Mickey Quinn. Mickey Sunday was your Lucky day. You have top dogs and a well deserved winner.

3/ Sammy Bowers. Sammy what else can I say about lady. Lady has a couple of all Irelands under her belt, and many wins all over the place. A Champion Dog and will go on to win many more. Well done Sammy.

Whippet Pairs

John Mc Stay with Reilly and Rio. Well done John. Two beautiful dogs if I may say so.

Overall Whippet Champion went to my hero of the day:

Shane Farrell with Sparky. A big Congratulations Shane

Reserve went to : Scott Fallis with Lottie Congratulations Scott.

Runner up to Reserve : Graham Brennan.

Lurchers (Random )

Lurcher Pup

1/ Kieran Young with Ice. A well deserved win Kieran and a lovely dog.

2 Fiona Devlin with Diva Well done Fiona

3/ Chantelle Mc Meekin Well Chantelle

Smooth unders

1/ Rose Mc Coy

2/ John Humphries Congratulations Rose and John. 2 lovely dogs. Always winners and well deserved.. These 2 people are great sports people and both have top dogs,

Overs

1/ Mickey Quinn

2/ Fiona Devlin

3/ Paul Reid Well done to all

Smooth Bitch over 23

1/ Mark Mc Callion with Ellie. Congratulations Mark.

Rough Under 23

1/ Chantelle Mc Meekin Congratulations Chantelle on your win.

Collie Type Lurcher

1/ Charlene Rafferty

2/ Ian Hawthorne Well done Charlene and Ian, 2 lovely dogs, and well deserved winners.

Fox Lurcher

1/ Greg Murphy. Well done Greg, a lovely working dog.

Terrier Cross Lurcher

1/ Roy Nixon. Roy is a long time at the shows and knows how to handle a dog. Well done Roy.

Whippet Type Lurcher

1/ Fiona Devlin Well done Fiona, Diva is coming up very fast behind Maverick.

Lurcher Pairs

1/ Martin Gamble . Martin, you have 2 lovely dogs there, Well done.

Vetern Lurcher

1/ Ann Forsythe with Socks. As I have said before Socks owes Ann nothing. He has a cabinet of trophys at home. he has won down through the years. Well done Ann and Socks.

2/ John Mc Stay with Jessie. Jessie is a big doll, and a real vetern. I love her to bits. She is so gentle. Another old lady with a lot of trophys to her name.

Overall Lurcher Champion went to : Mickey Quinn with Rusty. Mickey you have won so much today, you must be the proudest man in Lurgan. A Big Congratulations, a well deserved winner.

Reserve went to Fiona Devlin with Diva. Well done Fiona , a lovely dog.

Terriers ( Random )

Puppys

1/ Peter Morgan with his prize puppy Chip. Peter is no stranger to winning at shows all over the country with his winning terriers. Peter also had a win with his Lakeland bitch

Overall Puppy Champion went to:

Peter Morgan. Well done Peter, you will soon need a new sideboard to put all these trophys on. A real Champion Puppy there.

Patterdale Bitch Again

1/ Peter Morgan

2/ Declan Lynch

3/ John Heaslip All three are top Terrier men, and get many write ups on this form for their winning terriers. Well done to all three worthy winners

Dog showing signs of working

1/ William Campbell Well done William

Terriers Pairs

Terrier Pairs went to Slaney Valley and to well known huntsman and sportsman, and no stranger to the ring, none other than

Matt Slevin. Congratulations Matt. You come a long way all the time to support our shows up here in the North of Ireland. 2 beautiful terriers and well deserved winner.

Overall Champion Terrier went to another great sportsman

Conor Gamble Congratulations Conor, that we terrier is a real we cracker. Well done

Reserve went to a great sportsman and lovely person

John Heaslip

Runner up to Reserve also went to John Heaslip John you have lovely Terriers and real winners. Congratulations.

Overall Final of the Gun Dogs went to a brilliant winner

Derek Page with his beautiful black Labrador “ Bruce “. Congratulations Derek, it was great to see that happy smile on your face,

Overall Show Winner/Champion went to that gallant young sportsman and his beautiful Whippet “ Sparky “

Shane Farrell. Shane what more cane I say, only a big hearty Congratulations and may you go on to win many more shows.

Reserve Overall went to : Mickey Quinn . Mickey the same goes for you. Today you have won everything before you both with your Lurchers and Whippets. Mickey you are a real gentleman and a well deserved winner.

Best Dog in Show went again to : Mickey Quinn. I think Mickey sent for Securicor to take his trophys and loote home for him. Again Mickey Congratulations.

Now for the results of the 32 Counties Champions

Terriers went to :

John Heaslip (Jun )

Reserve

John Heaslip

Brilliant combination of winners, and congratulations to the Heaslip Family on your Big win.

Lurchers went to ;

Billy Craig with Diesel. Billy, Diesel is a lovely dog and well deserved winner. Keep the shine up Billy and keep winning. A big congratulations. A well deserved winner

Reserve

Paul Reid, Another lovely dog, and another great win. Congratulations Paul.

Whippets

Whippets went to the Mighty Quinn on the day. Mickey Quinn the Gods were definitely shsining on you yesterday. Again a big congratulations on your big win.

Reserve went to Janet Duke with her winning Whippet Finlay. Janet you have a lovely dog and a winner. Congratulations, and may you win many more.

Racing 32 Counties

Lurchers

Rose Mc Coy with Diego. A Big Congratulatios Rose, Always a winner.

Reserve Don’t know who reserve was, but congratulations on your win

Whippets

Janet Duke with Vixen Again a big congratulations Janet. That wee dog never lets you down

Reserve : Young Michael Quinn ( Mickeys Son ) Like father, like son. Michael you are a star, congratulations.

In my opinion “ Winning Person of the Show” went to Mickey Quinn, who had to employ a Security Guard to take his winnings and Trophys home to Lurgan. I am told Mickey is still suffering from a hangover. Paula kept filling the Big Cup with Champagne all night.

And finally, may I take this opportunity to thank Barry Holland and Joe Boggs and their back up team, despite the rain, in carrying off a well organised and run show in terrible weather conditions, and many thanks from everybody for the great success also in running the 32 Counties Championship so efficiently and so successful. Many thanks to the judges who got soaked to the skin, but still carried on and done a very difficult but excellent job. Thanks again. I am sure like myself, for you it was straight to the washing machine as soon as you got into the house. George Mc Garrell, you were very accomodating to everybody on the day, and thanks for that, and the stew was absolutely georgeous. Went down a treat. Barron Top is tops with me. And last, but not least, Bluebell was there on the day, taking photographs of everybodys moment of glory, and no doubt , she will have some photographs up soon. Thanks for the memories Deidre. Sadly, we are coming to the end of the show season, and winter is fast approaching. I will be looking forward to be back in Donemana in earley Spring please God.

There are 2 more shows to come before the end of season.

This Sunday coming “ The Sporting Whippet Club NI “ Held at Dunsilly. Belfast.

And

Bann-Valley Lurcher,Terrier, & Whippet Show and Racing Saturday 24th September 2011

Starting at 11.30am at Ian Greers Farm, Townhill Road, Portglenone BT44 8AW

1ST qualifying round for the 32 Counties 2012

For further details Contact : 077599644261

Hope to see you all there.

Margaret Mc Stay

 

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Barron Top Fun Farm was the venue for the final show of 2011 for the North West Lurcher, Terrier, & Whippet clubs last Sunday. A great day of excitement and enjoyment was had by young and old at this great show. The rain came down in bucket fulls, but this did not dampen the spirits of all the regular show goers. On a rainy or sunny day Barron Top has a large variety of entertainment for the more junior members of the family , such as baby animals, puppies, large indoor soft play area and bouncy castle, adventure playground, cart rides, face painting, and pony rides. tearoom and gift shop. While the grown ups were participating in the show, the little people were in out of the rain playing happily and safely. George Mc Garrell the owner of Barron Top was there on site, attending to detail and making sure the stew was piping hot for everybody that requested it. Many thanks George for your hospitality and kindness to us on the day. It was very much appreciated.
There was a great gathering of Lurchers, Terrriers, and Whippets at this well organised show. This was the last show of 2011 for the NWLT&W Club, but also the biggest show, as it was also the final of the 32 County Champion of Champions. There were people there from every County of the island of Ireland with there Champion Dogs all with their eye on the big prize of the day. It was nice meeting up with old friends again and also some new ones as well. The showing commenced at 1.00pm sharp.

Whippets (Random )

Puppy

A big congratulations to Janet Duke on winning Puppy Championship with her Champion Whippet Finlay. Well done Janet, you have a real winner there.

Whippet Bitch

1/ Scott Fallis with his beautiful whippet Lottie. Scott was a very proud man there yesterday, as 2 of Lotties pups also won the Whippet Pairs. Well done Scott. A real winning combination there.

2/ John Mc Stay with “ Silver “ ( my other half.) Silver is one prize dog and never lets us down.

3/ Ann Forsythe with “ Jet “. This is a lovely dog, and will go on to win many more shows.

Whippet Dog

1/ Shane Farrell with Sparky. This young fellow is a fine example of courage, showmanship, Dog handler at a young age, and above all a brilliant young sportsman, with a top Whippet. Shane, you have made your parents so proud of you. The look on your mother and fathers face said it all. Keep on coming to the shows and keep on winning.

Working Whippet

1/ Graham Brennan. There is nothing else I can say about you and your winning dogs. You have won about everything that was going this year. Good luck Graham, and may you win many more in the future.

2/ Mickey Quinn. Mickey Sunday was your Lucky day. You have top dogs and a well deserved winner.

3/ Sammy Bowers. Sammy what else can I say about lady. Lady has a couple of all Irelands under her belt, and many wins all over the place. A Champion Dog and will go on to win many more. Well done Sammy.

Whippet Pairs

John Mc Stay with Reilly and Rio. Well done John. Two beautiful dogs if I may say so.

Overall Whippet Champion went to my hero of the day:

Shane Farrell with Sparky. A big Congratulations Shane

Reserve went to : Scott Fallis with Lottie Congratulations Scott.

Runner up to Reserve : Graham Brennan.

Lurchers (Random )

Lurcher Pup

1/ Kieran Young with Ice. A well deserved win Kieran and a lovely dog.

2 Fiona Devlin with Diva Well done Fiona

3/ Chantelle Mc Meekin Well Chantelle

Smooth unders

1/ Rose Mc Coy

2/ John Humphries Congratulations Rose and John. 2 lovely dogs. Always winners and well deserved.. These 2 people are great sports people and both have top dogs,

Overs

1/ Mickey Quinn

2/ Fiona Devlin

3/ Paul Reid Well done to all

Smooth Bitch over 23

1/ Mark Mc Callion with Ellie. Congratulations Mark.

Rough Under 23

1/ Chantelle Mc Meekin Congratulations Chantelle on your win.

Collie Type Lurcher

1/ Charlene Rafferty

2/ Ian Hawthorne Well done Charlene and Ian, 2 lovely dogs, and well deserved winners.

Fox Lurcher

1/ Greg Murphy. Well done Greg, a lovely working dog.

Terrier Cross Lurcher

1/ Roy Nixon. Roy is a long time at the shows and knows how to handle a dog. Well done Roy.

Whippet Type Lurcher

1/ Fiona Devlin Well done Fiona, Diva is coming up very fast behind Maverick.

Lurcher Pairs

1/ Martin Gamble . Martin, you have 2 lovely dogs there, Well done.

Vetern Lurcher

1/ Ann Forsythe with Socks. As I have said before Socks owes Ann nothing. He has a cabinet of trophys at home. he has won down through the years. Well done Ann and Socks.

2/ John Mc Stay with Jessie. Jessie is a big doll, and a real vetern. I love her to bits. She is so gentle. Another old lady with a lot of trophys to her name.

Overall Lurcher Champion went to : Mickey Quinn with Rusty. Mickey you have won so much today, you must be the proudest man in Lurgan. A Big Congratulations, a well deserved winner.

Reserve went to Fiona Devlin with Diva. Well done Fiona , a lovely dog.

Terriers ( Random )

Puppys

1/ Peter Morgan with his prize puppy Chip. Peter is no stranger to winning at shows all over the country with his winning terriers. Peter also had a win with his Lakeland bitch

Overall Puppy Champion went to:

Peter Morgan. Well done Peter, you will soon need a new sideboard to put all these trophys on. A real Champion Puppy there.

Patterdale Bitch Again

1/ Peter Morgan

2/ Declan Lynch

3/ John Heaslip All three are top Terrier men, and get many write ups on this form for their winning terriers. Well done to all three worthy winners

Dog showing signs of working

1/ William Campbell Well done William

Terriers Pairs

Terrier Pairs went to Slaney Valley and to well known huntsman and sportsman, and no stranger to the ring, none other than

Matt Slevin. Congratulations Matt. You come a long way all the time to support our shows up here in the North of Ireland. 2 beautiful terriers and well deserved winner.

Overall Champion Terrier went to another great sportsman

Conor Gamble Congratulations Conor, that we terrier is a real we cracker. Well done

Reserve went to a great sportsman and lovely person

John Heaslip

Runner up to Reserve also went to John Heaslip John you have lovely Terriers and real winners. Congratulations.

Overall Final of the Gun Dogs went to a brilliant winner

Derek Page with his beautiful black Labrador “ Bruce “. Congratulations Derek, it was great to see that happy smile on your face,

Overall Show Winner/Champion went to that gallant young sportsman and his beautiful Whippet “ Sparky “

Shane Farrell. Shane what more cane I say, only a big hearty Congratulations and may you go on to win many more shows.

Reserve Overall went to : Mickey Quinn . Mickey the same goes for you. Today you have won everything before you both with your Lurchers and Whippets. Mickey you are a real gentleman and a well deserved winner.

Best Dog in Show went again to : Mickey Quinn. I think Mickey sent for Securicor to take his trophys and loote home for him. Again Mickey Congratulations.

Now for the results of the 32 Counties Champions

Terriers went to :

John Heaslip (Jun )

Reserve

John Heaslip

Brilliant combination of winners, and congratulations to the Heaslip Family on your Big win.

Lurchers went to ;

Billy Craig with Diesel. Billy, Diesel is a lovely dog and well deserved winner. Keep the shine up Billy and keep winning. A big congratulations. A well deserved winner

Reserve

Paul Reid, Another lovely dog, and another great win. Congratulations Paul.

Whippets

Whippets went to the Mighty Quinn on the day. Mickey Quinn the Gods were definitely shsining on you yesterday. Again a big congratulations on your big win.

Reserve went to Janet Duke with her winning Whippet Finlay. Janet you have a lovely dog and a winner. Congratulations, and may you win many more.

Racing 32 Counties

Lurchers

Rose Mc Coy with Diego. A Big Congratulatios Rose, Always a winner.

Reserve Don’t know who reserve was, but congratulations on your win

Whippets

Janet Duke with Vixen Again a big congratulations Janet. That wee dog never lets you down

Reserve : Young Michael Quinn ( Mickeys Son ) Like father, like son. Michael you are a star, congratulations.

In my opinion “ Winning Person of the Show” went to Mickey Quinn, who had to employ a Security Guard to take his winnings and Trophys home to Lurgan. I am told Mickey is still suffering from a hangover. Paula kept filling the Big Cup with Champagne all night.

And finally, may I take this opportunity to thank Barry Holland and Joe Boggs and their back up team, despite the rain, in carrying off a well organised and run show in terrible weather conditions, and many thanks from everybody for the great success also in running the 32 Counties Championship so efficiently and so successful. Many thanks to the judges who got soaked to the skin, but still carried on and done a very difficult but excellent job. Thanks again. I am sure like myself, for you it was straight to the washing machine as soon as you got into the house. George Mc Garrell, you were very accomodating to everybody on the day, and thanks for that, and the stew was absolutely georgeous. Went down a treat. Barron Top is tops with me. And last, but not least, Bluebell was there on the day, taking photographs of everybodys moment of glory, and no doubt , she will have some photographs up soon. Thanks for the memories Deidre. Sadly, we are coming to the end of the show season, and winter is fast approaching. I will be looking forward to be back in Donemana in earley Spring please God.

There are 2 more shows to come before the end of season.

This Sunday coming “ The Sporting Whippet Club NI “ Held at Dunsilly. Belfast.

And

Bann-Valley Lurcher,Terrier, & Whippet Show and Racing Saturday 24th September 2011

Starting at 11.30am at Ian Greers Farm, Townhill Road, Portglenone BT44 8AW

1ST qualifying round for the 32 Counties 2012

For further details Contact : 077599644261

Hope to see you all there.

Margaret Mc Stay

john humphrys got reserve with china in the unders

i got the overs with ellie an fiona got reserve with maverick

 

[Margaret Mc Stay]

Just a further result from Donemana ( Racing )32 Counties

Reserve in the Unders went to

John Humphries with his beautiful Dog China. China will always be a winner John, a brilliant Dog, and his owner a true Sportsman.Big congratulations John,and keep on winning

Overs

Chantelle Mc Meeken with Ellie. Chantelle Ellie is a very worthy winner, and never lets you down. Go Chantelle,keep on winning

Reserve went to Fiona Devlin with Maverick. One brilliant dog, and when Maverick sets his mind on a race, he wins. Congratulations Fiona.

Well done you two. You make us women very proud of you. A big well done to you both

 

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Good post Maraget well done the winners and all that stuck it out despite the weather I am sure the jidges were glad to see the final over they must have been soaked .

I was glad to get home to a wee hot whiskey hot soak and a chiinese meal ,then spent the rest of the evening snoring on the sofa .

 

[Margaret Mc Stay]

Good post Maraget well done the winners and all that stuck it out despite the weather I am sure the jidges were glad to see the final over they must have been soaked .I was glad to get home to a wee hot whiskey hot soak and a chiinese meal ,then spent the rest of the evening snoring on the sofa .

Done exactly the same Sammy, only mine was wine, not whiskey. On secound thoughts i should of had a hot Whiskey.