By Margaret McStay
Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Show Roundup
Brea Rooney’s Charity Dog Show Sunday 30th January 2022 in Aid of Autism
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n the heart of Orchard County on the southern shores of Lough Neagh, with its rich tapestry of Lakeland, Parks, golf and Ski Centre, lies the beautiful Silverwood Equestrian Arena. This was the magnificent venue for Brea Rooney’s Charity Dog Show in aid of Autism. The atmosphere in the field was electric with the sound of barking dogs, breakfast wafting in the air, and Brea Rooney putting the finishing touches to what was to be a most memorable event. The good canine folk of Ireland made Brea’s dream come true and came out in force to support this very special cause. I have said it before and I will say it again, the generosity of our country sports fraternity knows no bounds when it comes to charity events, and many charities have benefited from our dog shows down through the years. Results: Overall Champion Puppy Seamus Harte with Pip Reserve Natasha Truesdale with Pocahontas Overall Champion and Best in Show William Lynch with Turbo
Reserve Suzanne Addis with Poppy Now a special word for Brea Rooney. Along with Brea’s dad Neil and your brilliant back up team you pulled together a great sporting event with super efficiency. Brea, you and your family have faced Autism first hand. While your little brother encounters difficulties and challenges on a daily basis in different areas of life, we all must remember that no two autistic individuals will share the exact same pattern of difficulties. At the tender age of 16, through your Charity Dog Show you have raised the excellent sum of £2,800 for autism. What a great start to the show scene of 2022 - very well done Brea.
Below are the results of the Christmas Show held on 12 December for those who may have missed them: Puppies: Ian Taggert with Chase, Chelsea Lee with Trixie Under 21: Rose Mc Coy with Loxie, Patsy Mc Coy with Dallas Under 23: Colin Mc Donald with Copper, Rose Mc Coy with Texas Over 23: Colin Tucker with Fletcher, Darren Bradley with Diesel Hairy Over: Seamus Harte with Ned, Shane Brett with Rose Hairy Under: Johnny Hunter with Jess, Sophie Brooks with Evie
Brea Rooney who organised the event in aid of Autism and raised an excellent total of £2,800
Bull: Jed Donagh with Jess, Scott Brooks with Zeus Whippets: Barry Chambers with Jack, Barry Chambers with Alfie Whippet Pups: Barry Holland with Pebbles Terriers: Jed Donagh with Thug, Sam Kirwan with Thor Overall Champion Puppy & Best In Show Harry John Digging with Galaxy, Reserve Susan Mc Cann With Penny Overall Champion & Best In Show Jed Donagh with Ace, Reserve Harry John Digging With Storm Very well done to all the prize winners.
Pictured at the Christmas Show
Champion Whippet went to Matthew Devlin with Kenny
Overall Champion and Best in Show Jed Donagh with ACE
Terrier Champion Niall O Cloghan with Nan & Reserve Danny Maxwell with Charlie alongside Judge Matt Lee Irish Country Sports and Country Life Spring 2022
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