By Margaret McStay
Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Show Roundup Man O’ War Dog Show and Race Day, Saturday 25th July 2020 The town-land of Man O’ War is set near Clay Lake, surrounded by picturesque countryside and sits on the outskirts of Keady, Co Armagh. This was the venue for the annual Dog Show and Race Day Saturday and what an enjoyable day that was. This show was to be a very special day for every show goer, as at the time, it appeared that the long months of lockdown were gradually coming to an end and the showing and racing season would ease its way in. The show commenced at approximately 1.00pm with racing first. Racing Results Whippets - Lisa Beggs with Prydz Lurchers Under 23” - Conor Nolan with Max Over 23” - Liam Nolan with Bandit Elite under 23”- Colin Mc Donald with Cooper Elite over 23” - Michael with George Under 21” - Yapper Hays with Rose Elite under 21” - Rose McCoy with Texas Rough Haired - Paddy McGrath with Whack Heavy Bull X - Lisa Beggs with Cirez Puppy - Shane Duffy with Shadow Greyhound Race - Brooke Rafferty with Jess Showing Results Champion Strong Dog - Perry Coonagh with Lockdown Champion Whippet - Colin Tucker with Cooper 44
Champion Lurcher - Lisa Beggs with Nina Champion Terrier - Johnny Ferguson Champion Bull X - Pip Farrell with Zeus Champion Puppy - Gerald Mc Keown Reserve Jade Dunphy Overall Champion and Best in Show - Pip Farrell with Zeus, Reserve Perry Coonagh with Lockdown Congratulations to all the worthy winners and to the host and organiser of the show Charlene Rafferty and her brilliant back up team.
The DWTC Dog Show and Race Day, Sunday 23rd August 2020 With the threat of Covid 19, the showing season for 2020 has been dreadfully short circuited in these terrible times. As strict Covid 19 restrictions were in place, showing was held in the morning, with racing held in the afternoon. Rings were well spaced out, and all the good canine folk politely adhered to the instructions laid down by the show organiser. There was a large turnout of terriers, lurchers, whippets and strong dogs and while the atmosphere was electric, folk kept in mind the importance of adhering to social distancing. Showing Results Overall Champion Puppy - Chloe Mc Keown with Mick Whippets - Overall Whippet Champion Janet Duke with Elliott, Reserve Susanne Addis with Poppy Overall Champion Lurcher Maurice McDowell with Mafasa
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(Winner of the Billy Copeland Perpetual Cup), Reserve Rose with Rocky Overall Champion Terrier Thomas Coleman with Troy, Reserve Aimee Agnew with Stubble (Winner of Danny O Neill Spade) Overall Champion Strong Dog Declan Owens with Prince (Winner of the Tony Lee Perpetual Shield ) Bull Cross Champion Cayce O Hagan and JP O Hagan with Tyson (Winners of the Darren Mackin Memorial Cup) Overall Show Champion and Best in Show - Thomas Coleman with Troy Racing Results Bull Cross Champion - Lee Brooks with Rolo Whippet Champion - Susanne Addis with POPPY Puppy Race Champion - Stephen Mc Grath with Jess Gary Farmer under 21” perpetual Champion - Earl Gardiner with Bonnie Gary Farmer under 23” Perputal Champion - Colin Mc Donald with Copper AP Canine Transport Hairy Dog Perpetual Champion - Edward Kane with Scooter Over 25” Champion - Michael Pardy with George Terrier Race Champion - Pero, handled by Neil Pinkerton and owned by Maurice Mc Dowell Congratulations to all the winners. A very enjoyable day was had by all, and that’s the show scene over for 2020. Until we meet again on the show and racing scene, hopefully in 2021, God Bless and stay safe everyone.
