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Up dated list of Dog Shows and Game Fairs at 9th April 13
Sunday 14th of April 2013

Drangan Harriers Working Dog Show at Drangan,Thurles, Co Tpperary.

Lurcher racing and all the usual clases.

Racing will take place before and after showing .Racing will begin at 11.

Showing will take place at 12:30

Attractions for the whole family

Same location as last year.

*Please note :A digging competition will also take place on the day . Entry on the day.

Any queries contact Billy on 087 2686016 087 2686016 or Kieran on 087 9964460 087 9964460 or PM.

NILRC First Annual Dog Show and Race day Sunday 28th April 13

NILRC 1st Annual Club Show will be held at " The Field of Dreams" (Schooling Greyhound Track) Gulladuff Hill Maghera BT45 8PA on Sunday 28th April 2013.

Racing will start at 12 o'clock sharp.

( Entries for racing will close at 11.45am )

Racing Classes are:

Elite - Under 21"

Under 23"

Over 23"

Lurcher - Under 21"

Under 23"

Over 23"

Whippet - 21" and Under

Winners of the Elite Under 23" and Over 23" only, Will qualify for the Master McGrath final 2013.

All winners qualify for the 'Mick the Miller' Golden Coat Challenge at Florence Court 2014.

There will be an Open Greyhound Race.

£100 prize to the winner, kindly donated by "Field of Dreams."

This race will be pre-entry only and all entries must be in by Friday 26th April 2013.

To enter contact Nigel Greer on :07742451216 or Tom Barry on : 07919496140

No Withheld Numbers Please.

All Racing for Greyhounds only,will be out of traps. All dogs must be muzzled and kept under control.

Showing will commence after last race has taken place.

Showing will be the usual classes for:

Whippets, Lurchers, Terriers and Greyhounds.

All winners (Except Greyhounds) will qualify for the 5 Nations 2013, The 32 Counties 2013, and Florence Court 2014.

Gate Entry £3 per Person.

Showing and Racing £3 per Entry.

Proceeds in Aid of The Special Care Baby Unit Antrim (SCBU).

As an added extra "Field of Dreams" will also be holding a Car Boot Sale.

£5 per car. Everyone welcome.

Come along and support this great Cause,Hope to see you all there.

Roscrea Harriers Working Dog Show Sunday 28th April 13

Roscrea Harriers 2nd annual working dog show will be held in the Roscrea Rugby Club grounds in Roscrea Co Tipperary on Sunday the 28th of April 2013.

Champ Terrier will get a double terrier box.

Champ Hound will get a Hy KEAT hunting horn.

Champ Lurcher will get 5 x 15 kg bags of dog nuts.

Overall Dog of the day will get an engraved crystal vase.

Lurcher and Terrier racing after showing.

This was a very successful show last year and are looking forward to this years show.

All Judges are very honest and experienced in their own field.

*Please Note : Saturday 4th May 2013, Fiona Devlins show is Cancelled, but is rescheduled for Saturday the 8th June .*

Saturday 4th May 2013 Dessie Macken will be holding a show at the usual venue on the Gilford Banbridge Road. Further details later.

Sunday 5th May 2013

Rockview Harriers Annual Hound Terrier and Lurcher Show 2013

Rockview Harriers Annual Hound, Lurcher and Working Terrier Show 2013 Sunday May 5th at 1pm

at Sevenhouses Coursing Ground, Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny

(3 miles from Junc 9 M9 Motorway)

All usual classes, pet show and flapper racing.

Trade Stands welcome with prior arrangement

More details from:

Rory 00353 87 0635950 00353 87 0635950 or terrierwork@live.ie

Sunday 12th May

The North West Terrier Lurcher and Whippet Club

The North West Terrier Lurcher and Whippet Club first show of the year will take place on Sunday 12th May. Venue to be confirmed with all profits going to Mc Millan Cancer Care nurses and Foyle Hospice. This show will be a qualiIfer for the Countrymans Weeky Champion of Champions subject to confirmation.

This show is also a qualifer for the 32 County Champion of Champions, as are all shows in Ireland.(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 under 21" 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 Sunday 26th May 2013

The annual Florence Court Sporting Dog Show and Racing will be held on Sunday 26th 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 their dog show please pm ... Ian Greer

Sunday 26th May 13

Waterford Foxhounds

Annual Hound, Lurcher and Working Terrier Show 2012

Sunday May 26th at 1pm

Venue: Butlerstown, Main Cork Road, Waterford

All usual classes, pet show and flapper racing before and after show

Details from:

Nicky 0035386 3100726 0035386 3100726

Mick 0035387 9820903 0035387 9820903

Gilford Lurcher & Terrier Club is Holding it's 14th Annual Show at Moira Gamefair on Saturday & Sunday the 25th & 26th May 2013

Visitwww.nationalcountrysportsfair.com to view the Lurcher & Terrier events which include Showing,Simulated Racing,Straight Racing & Lurcher High Jump

Sunday 2nd June 2013

North Down Lurcher and Terrier Club are running their show at Movilla Road, Newtownards, Co Down on Sunday 2nd June 2013. The show will start at 11.00 am. All proceeds from the show will go to " The Support of Children with Autism " ( Full details Later )

Sunday 2nd June 2013

Minerock Harriers Hunt Club

Minerock Harriers Hunt Club are holding their annual Dog Show on Sunday 2nd June 2013 in Caim, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

More details to follow later.

Saturday 8th June 2013.

*Please Note : Fiona Devlins show will now take place on Saturday 8th June. ( Full details later)

Sunday 16th June 2013.

Man O War Lurcher,Terrier and Whippet Show.

Man O War lurcher, Terrier, and Whippet show will take place at the usual venue, field opposite Clay Lake, on the Keady Castleblaney Rd, on Sunday 16th June 2013. This show will be run under NILRC rules. Full details later.

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.

Tullylish Working Terrier Club

Sunday 7th July 13

Tullylish Working Terrier Club are pleased to announce they will be running a Dog show on Sunday 7th July. There will be simulated Coursing for Whippets and Lurchers. Showing for Terriers, Lurchers, Whippets and Strong Dogs. After the showing there will be weight pulling for Strong Dogs and Straight Racing for Lurchers, Whippets and Terriers. The show will be held in Laurencetown and will be signposted from Gilford and Banbridge Co Down.

For all enquiries :Contact John Barry on : 07519216378

Sunday 14th July 13

The North West Terrier Lurcher and Whippet Club

The North West Terrier Lurcher and Whippet Club 2nd show of the year will take place on Sunday 14th July. with all profits going to Mc Millan Cancer Care nurses and Foyle Hospice.

This show will be a qualiIfer for the Countrymans Weeky Champion of Champions.

This show is also a qualifer for the 32 County Champion of Champions as are all shows in Ireland. ( Full Details Later )

Farney Harriers Dog Show and Racing Sunday 14th July 13

Farney Harriers Dog Show, Racing, and Family day will take place this year :

On Sunday 14th July in Dundalk Co. Louth . The venue will be at the same place as last year at Junction 18 just of the M1 motorway.

There will be the usual classes for Terriers, Lurchers, Whippets, Hounds, Gundogs and Pets.

As it is a family day out, there will be a Bouncy Castle , Pony Rides and Face painting if weather permits.

There will be some trade stands and hot food served all day.

Showing starts at 12.30 and Racing to follow. Strictly, All dogs must be muzzled. No Muzzle,No Race.

Always a great day out.Looking forward to meeting up with you all there.

Sunday 21st July Kevin Ms Show

Are holding a show in Co Westmeath for the IWTF. Full details later.

DWTC Dog Show Sunday 28th July 13. ( Tom Barrys Show )

The DWTC will hold their annual show on Sunday 28th July at the dog track at Feaghbridge Coalisland Co Tyrone. This show will be run under NILRC rules. Full details later.

Shannagh Working Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Club Sunday 4th August 13.

Shannagh working Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Club are holding their annual Dog show and Race day on Sunday 4th August13.

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.

Richard Hunters Show on Saturday 17th August 13.

Richard Hunter is holding a dog show on Saturday 17th August 13 in the grounds of Swathragh Mart, Co Derry. All proceeds are going to the Killelagh and St Johns Community Association. Full details nearer the show.

Sunday 18th August 13

The North West Terrier Lurcher and Whippet Club 32 COUNTY CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

The North West Terrier Lurcher and Whippet Club will hold final of The 32 County Champion of Champions on Sunday 18th August. All profits going to Mc Millan Cancer Care nurses and Foyle Hospice.

This show will be a qualiIfer for the Countrymans Weeky Champion of Champions.

This show is also a qualifer for the 32 County Champion of Champions as are all shows in Ireland.

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 )

Sporting Whippet Club NI

Dates for Race/show days for 2013 are as follows:

Sunday 21 April

Sunday 02 June

Sunday 23 June

Sunday 21 July

Sunday 11 August

Sunday 15 September

Venue Dunsilly Kennels, Antrim

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