ICP 2014 Show Gallery

DUBLIN '14 BEST IN SHOW
At the last show of 2014, BIS at Dublin Dog Show Society was Ann Ingram & Kay Ryan’st Toy Poodle, Tirkane La Vie En Rose, a wonderful end to the year for owner breeders Ann and Kay as they, in partnership with her co owners Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant, had also clinched the title of IKC Dog of the Year 2014 with their Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue - bringing to a close a fantastic year for the Tirkane kennel. Reserve BIS went to Séan Carroll and nephew, James Newman’s, Pomeranian, Sueacres Unexpected Kisses. The show was sponsored by Happy Dog, represented by in the photograph by Jackie Stubbs with DDSS Secretary, Rita McCarry-Beattie also pictured.
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DUBLIN '14 BEST IN SHOW
Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant's Toy Poodle Tirkane La Vie En Rose, went Best in Show, under Kay Creamer. Reserve BIS to Séan Carroll and James Newman’s, Pomeranian, Sueacres Unexpected Kisses.
DUBLIN '14 BEST IN SHOW JUDGE
It was BIS judge, Kay Creamer's last show before retirement from judging.
DUBLIN '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in show under Marie Hamill, was Brian and Maureen Carroll’s American imported Keeshond, Cedarhills-Shamrock Foreign Correspondent Lyntova, with the American Akita, Carroll & Kilroy’s Roycon Raising Hell, runner-up.
DUBLIN '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Marie Hamill’s Fosse Data Champion Stakes winner was Louis Hogan and John Yek’s Pekingese, Ch Palacegarden Perseus At Pearlstone.
DUBLIN '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Marie Hamill’s Fosse Data Champion Stakes runner-up was Rosie O’Rourke and Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch Roszar Falbrav Via Tuwos.
DUBLIN '14 PUPPY STAKES
Marie Hamill was the judge Puppy Stakes and the final 2014 POTY invitation went to Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, 7 months old Diheath Charlies Angel, with the runner-up spot taken by Leonard’s Dobermann Pinscher, Kenlands Lucky Luna, handled by Billy Henderson.
DUBLIN '14 PUPPY STAKES
Marie Hamill was the judge Puppy Stakes and the final 2014 POTY invitation went to Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, 7 months old Diheath Charlies Angel.
DUBLIN '14 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Marie Hamill was Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s 9 year old Whippet, Mossbawnhill Better Man, with the runner-up spot taken by Jane Gostynska’s Basenji, 10 year old Ch Bubas Rolling Thunder.
DUBLIN '14 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Marie Hamill was Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s 9 year old Whippet, Mossbawnhill Better Man.
DUBLIN '14 BRACE STAKES
The Brace Stakes were judged by Marie Hamill; her winner was Bale’s Balletcor Corgis.
DUBLIN '14 GROUP 1
Heading up Group 1 under Paul Lawless was the eventual BIS 4 winner, Allan, Harlow and Douglas’ Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch & Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar, with runner-up to Damien McDonald’s Shetland Sheepdog, Delgallo The Show Must Go On At Fernach, taking a first group spot.
DUBLIN '14 GROUP 2
Paul Lawless was centre ring for Group 2, finding his winner in Rose Dooley’s newly crowned Great Dane, Ballyfrawley Poker Face, with the Bulldog, Scully’s Ch Ocobo Jawdropper of Sardav, in second place
DUBLIN '14 GROUP 3
It was the BIS 3 winning Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar and Ewa Lunden’s Swedish, Norwegian, Danish CIB Ch Residensets Stand, who topped Group 3 under Yvonne Cannon; keeping up the foreign theme in the terriers, second placed was the Hungarian Kerry Blue, Una Rigney and Tatjine Burovincz’s Hun Ch Dinnyesvarosi Nirvana.
DUBLIN '14 GROUP 4
The Dachshund Group was judged by Jimmy Byrnes, his winner was Moore’s Russian import Miniature Long Haired, Zhemchuzhina Peterburga Rock-N-Roll, taking a first group win, with second place awarded to Benita Morrison’s Miniature Wire, Benzden Prada.
DUBLIN '14 GROUP 5
Vincent O’Brien’s Group 5 winner was Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Pomeranian, Sueacres Unexpected Kisses, which went on to Reserve BIS later in the day; in second place under Vincent was Jimmy Duggan’s BIS winning Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled by Anita and confirming his place at the top of the ICP/ROYAL CANIN Group 5 Leaderboard.
DUBLIN '14 GROUP 6
Winning his 12th all breeds group 6 in 2014, this time under Ger Cox, was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB Ch, CIE, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with second place going to Louisa and Eddie Casey’s Dalmatian, Ch Buffrey Pop Goes The Weasel.
DUBLIN '14 GROUP 7
Stuart Cummings’ Group 7 winner was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose At Tomanipoint, with Perkins’ Pointer, Kanix Fate of Brent, awarded second spot.
DUBLIN '14 GROUP 8
Stuart Cummings judged Group 8, finding his winner in Catherine Halpin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Moonlone Travelling Man, with second place awarded to Ward’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Mischtikals Jorga On My Mind.
DUBLIN '14 GROUP 9
It was UK Toy specialist Richard Haynes who was ring centre for Group 9, sending through the eventual BIS winner, Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant’s Toy Poodle, Tirkane La Vie En Rose; taking second spot under Richard was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, these final group points clinching ‘Beau’s’ place at the head of the ICP/ROYAL CANIN Group 9 Leaderboard for 2014
DUBLIN '14 GROUP 10
Topping Group 10 under Laura Cox was Zita and Brian Fogarty’s Afghan Hound, Ch Drishaun Ain't Life Grand. Gerry Clarke handled Kathleen Kelly’s Irish Wolfhound, Fear Of Nutstown, into second place.

CLOGHRAN '14 BEST IN SHOW
Cloghran championship show is the penultimate show of the year in Ireland, and this year it saw an excellent entry of almost 1,250 dogs for the panel of mostly progressing Irish judges to assess. Chris Hancock of Hancourt Labrador Retriever fame was judging best in show for the first time. From the ten group winners he decided that the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch/GB/Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, was his winner, ‘Flint’ handled as ever by Jimmy’s wife Anita Foley-Duggan. Top of Group 5 on the Irish Canine Press/Royal Canin Top Winners Leaderboard, Flint also took the crystal for top group 5 winner in ’12 and was second in ‘13. RBIS went to Mary and Martin O’Donoghue’s Labrador Retriever Philipstown Beach Boy, who had earlier won his second group of the year.
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CLOGHRAN '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show was judged by Chris Hancock and he found his winner in Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled as usual by Anita Foley Duggan.
CLOGHRAN '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
The BIS judge also selects the Best Baby Puppy in Show from all the BBP in breeds and Chris Hancock gave the rosette to Morag and David Connolly’s Jack Russell Terrier, Krisbos Grand Design by Huntly. Runner-up was Murphy’s Standard Poodle Tomeda Break Every Rule Kodi.
CLOGHRAN '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Taking the champion stakes under Karen Gilliland was the Border Collie, David and Morag Connolly’s Ch Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly, owned with breeder Judith Gregory. Runner-up here was Paula Hamilton’s Boston Terrier Ch Havasu Sand Storm.
CLOGHRAN '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Taking the champion stakes under Karen Gilliland was the Border Collie, David and Morag Connolly’s Ch Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly, owned with breeder Judith Gregory.
CLOGHRAN '14 PUPPY STAKES
From 48 hopefuls in the puppy stakes, Karen Gilliland selected for her winner Marian Hayes’ Great Dane Preveli The Real Me at Marpetra. Second was Fiona Clarke’s Samoyed, Belyi Volk Yuri Gagarin at Icemist.
CLOGHRAN '14 PUPPY STAKES
Karen Gilliland selected for her winner Marian Hayes’ Great Dane Preveli The Real Me at Marpetra.
CLOGHRAN '14 VETERAN STAKES
Veteran stakes winner under Karen Gilliland was Andrea Cleary’s Rottweiler Ch/GB Ch Cuchulain The Brave. Jane Gostynska’s Basenji Ch Bubas Rolling Thunder was second.
CLOGHRAN '14 BRACE STAKES
Karen Gilliland selected as her winners in the brace stakes Darren and Elaine Walker with their Alaskan Malamute littermates Lueldar Midnight Runner and Lueldar Dixie Chick. Runners-up were Fitzgerald-McLaughlin’s Labrador Retrievers Gostwyck Alabama and Anderea Bubbilicious.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 1
Toping group 1 under Stephen Minogue was the Border Collie, David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Ch Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly. Geraldine Mulrooney’s Old English Sheepdog, Bellablue Lolabreda, handled by Seamus Keane was G2.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 2
Philomena Leonard was ring centre for group 2 and found her winner in Noel Beggs' Rottweiler Ch Alldenria Eveready, en route to BIS4. Reserve was Mandy Moore’s Leonberger Ch Leokings Premiere Attraction.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 3
Judging the terriers of group 3 was Liz Wogan and she picked the Airedale, Marion and Roy Gregg’s Ch/GB/Int Ch Bambusa Most Noble, as her winner. Runner-up was the Italian-owned Miniature Bull Terrier, Moreno Scotton’s Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonk, in the charge of Ger Cox.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 4
David Walsh adjudicating in group 4 and he found his winner in Dawn Hall’s Miniature Smooth Dachshund Most Charming Girl Asocjacja Dunraggit, with Marion Palmer’s Longhaired Dachville Super Blend runner-up.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 4
David Walsh adjudicating in group 4 and he found his winner in Dawn Hall’s Miniature Smooth Dachshund Most Charming Girl Asocjacja Dunraggit, with Marion Palmer’s Longhaired Dachville Super Blend runner-up.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 5
Willie Dobbin was in charge of selecting the best from group 5. His winner was the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch/GB/Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, piloted by Anita and on his way to winning his third BIS this year. In second place was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian Ch/GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 6
Marleen Collins judged group 6 and she gave her top award to the Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill’s Basset, Ch/GB/Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy. Marleen gave her second place rosette to Eddie and Gail Patterson’s Rhodesian Ridgeback Ch Rocksham Kimweri.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 7
John Bond judged group 7 and his winner was the Gordon Setter, Sharon Kelly’s Sh Ch Minvery’s Sainted Sinner, owned with Jane Hough and Dorothy Park. Second was Seamus and Maura Gettings’ German Wirehaired Pointer Ch/Sh Ch/Int Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear of Beechillawn.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 8
Maria McEntee O’Sullivan was assessing the group 8 winners and she chose for her winner Mary and Martin O’Donoghue’s Labrador Retriever Philipstown Beach Boy, who ended his day RBIS, while Brianand Liam Moran’s Golden Retriever Shinehill Summer Jazz of Woodmore was second.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 9
Group 9 was judged by Stephen Minogue and his winner was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon Ch/Ger Ch Denemore Toy Story, while Raymond O’Neill handled his Pekingese Trendylook Kennedy to take the second rosette.
CLOGHRAN '14 GROUP 10
David Walsh was ring centre again for group 10, the sighthounds, and gave the red rosette to the Afghan Hound Ch Davashey To Tell The Truth, owned by Mary Mulvaney, Lyn Appleby, Jane Edwards and John Minchin. Kathleen and the late John Kelly’s Irish Wolfhound Fear of Nutstown, handled by Gerry Clarke was second.
CLOGHRAN '14
Some of the ‘workers’ at Cloghran, Irish Kennel Club treasurer Rita McCarry-Beattie, Colm Beattie, chair of the Green Star and Judges Committee with fellow committee members Clodagh Fallon, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and June Wall, who was also show secretary.
CLOGHRAN '14 BEST IN SHOW
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IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 BEST IN SHOW
On the second day of the International weekend the Best in Show judge was Joy O’Connor. Her choice was the Irish Wolfhound, Joanne and Willie Mullen’s Ch & GB Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain. Reserve BIS went to the Shetland Sheepdog, Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune's, Ch Navarrem Fortune Lady. They are pictured with IKC President, Sean Delmar, and representatives of the IKC show sponsors, GAIN Petfoods, Jim Treacy, Sean Martin and John Fox.
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IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 BEST IN SHOW
Judged by Joy O’Connor BIS was the Irish Wolfhound, Joanne and Willie Mullen’s Ch & GB Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 BEST IN SHOW
Judged by Joy O’Connor BIS was the Irish Wolfhound, Joanne and Willie Mullen’s Ch & GB Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 BEST IN SHOW RING
Judge Joy O’Connor awaits the ten group winners in the Best In Show ring.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Joy O’Connor chose the dainty four months old Toy Poodle, Nasailleen Scandalous with Tirkane, handled by Marlies Morzik for owners Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant, for her Best Baby Puppy in Show from all the BBP in Breed. Runner-up was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound baby, Diheath Charlies Angel.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Susan Kealy, was in charge of all the Stakes and also Best Puppy and Veteran in Show. For her Puppy, she chose her winner in Amanda Sammon’s Japanese Shiba Inu, homebred Steinark Little Star, 7 months old, and now with a much sought after ticket to the POTY finals. Runner-up was the Lakeland Terrier, Tina and Catherine Broaders’ Brookside Aristocrat.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Best Veteran in Show under Susan Kealy was the Wire Fox Terrier, Tina and Catherine Broaders’ Ch & Int Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside, with Janice Bannister’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch & GB Ch Janeryls In The Line Of Fire runner-up.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Susan Kealy was the St Bernard, Austin and Ann Long Doyle’s Ch, Int & Lux Ch Il Divo Roly by Longsdyle. Runner up was Sinead Taggart’s French Bulldog, GB Ch Siboveld’s San Diego at Hetna, owned with Matt Holmes, and on his debut in Ireland.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Susan Kealy was the St Bernard, Austin and Ann Long Doyle’s Ch, Int & Lux Ch Il Divo Roly by Longsdyle.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 JUNIOR STAKES
Winner of the Junior Stakes under Susan Kealy, was Joan Duffus’ Samoyed, 11 month old Russian import, Radost Zhizni Arctic Light over Kynoch, with Catherina Dunne’s 12 months old Shetland Sheepdog, Odessa Z Paunochnaga runnerup.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 GROUP 1
Group 1 today was judged by Ferdinando Asnaghi whose winner was Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Navarrem Fortune Lady, the RBIS winner later in the day, with second place going to Joan and Brian Lyon’s Schipperke, Ch Twynbears Black Myson.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 GROUP 2
Irish judge, Rosemary Daly-Meehan officiated Group 2, sending forward Michael Durcan and Janice Bermingham’s 3 year old Boxer, Iso Del Collie Dell’Infinito. In second place was Michelle Leeper Nevin’s 4 year old Blue Great Dane, the Multi Ch Capora Atlantis At Leevindane.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 GROUP 3
Michael Clancy replaced Steven Seymour to judge the terriers in Group 3, resulting in the BIS winning Miniature Bull Terrier from day 1 and also the Bull Terrier, doing a lap of honour because of their owners/handlers’ close association with Michael, both being on the Limerick committee. He sent forward the BIS 3 winner, Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue, Ch Dalstar Il Divo, handled to victory by Philip with second place awarded to Elaine Butler’s CC winning Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Ch Ballysax Bremner.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 GROUP 4
Topping the Dachshunds in Group 4 under Zeferino Silva was Caroline Reynolds’ Miniature Smooth, Ch Donnadoon Silver Dollar, who went on to BIS 4, with Karen Weir’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Magik Rainbow Gloria in second spot.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 GROUP 5
Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Ch Libertia Reggae Master, was Jelena Kruss’ Group 5 winner, handled as usual by son Adam. Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, Gb & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled by wife Anita was in second place.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 GROUP 6
Well known Dachshund exhibitor, Seamus Dunne, was centre ring for Group 6 where his winner was Eddie and Gail Patterson’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch Rocksham Kimweri. In second place came Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, Gb Ch CIE, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 GROUP 7
In charge of Group 7 was Stuart Falk Rudiger, choosing Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose At Tomanipoint, while in second spot was Sheila Hughes’ Irish Setter, Clannrua Beckett At Cloonminda.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 GROUP 8
Polish judge, Malgorzata Wieremiejczyk, judged Group 8 where her winner was Catherine Halpin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Moonlone Travelling Man. Taking second place in the group was Jeanette Filskov and Emma Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, DK & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo, ‘Blue’ the RBIS winner from the previous day.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 GROUP 9
Heading up Group 9 under Mona Selbach was Philip Carthy’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Orinoco So You Think At Ardgrove, with Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness in second place.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 2 GROUP 10
Tino Pehar today judged Group 10 where his winner was the eventual BIS winning Irish Wolfhound, Ch GB Ch & Int Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain, ‘Cooper’ owned and bred by Willie & Joanne Mullen, and Lucinda Thompson’s Whippet, Barnesmore Peaches ‘N’ Cream, bred by her sister Margaret, ‘Abbey’ taking second place.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 BEST IN SHOW
On day one of the Irish Kennel Club International Championship show weekend, Best in Show was judged by Susan Kealy and she gave top honours to the Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch, GB & Multi Int Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, owned by Moreno Scotton and shown by Ger Cox. Reserve BIS went to the Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Dan & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo, owned by Janette Filskov and Emma Archibald, who handled him. The Show was sponsored by GAIN Petfoods, represented in the photograph by Sean Martin and Adrian O’Keeffe.
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IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 BEST IN SHOW
Judged by Susan Kealy BIS was the Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch, GB & Multi Int Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, owned by Moreno Scotton and shown by Ger Cox.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 BEST IN SHOW
Moreno Scotton's Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch, GB & Multi Int Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, shown by Ger Cox.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 BEST IN SHOW FINAL 10
The ten group winners awaiting judge Susan Kealy's final decision of his BIS winner.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Susan Kealy judged Best Baby Puppy In Show from all the Best Baby Puppies in Breed, Susan chose the Whippet, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband, Colin’s Whippet, Ailesbury Shadow Dancer, bred by Lynda in partnership with Don Foran. Runner up was the Briard, Carol Foster’s Fosterbrie Divine Delight.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Susan Kealy chose the Whippet, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband, Colin’s Whippet, Ailesbury Shadow Dancer as Best Baby Puppy In Show
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Joy O’Connor judged the Best Puppy In Show. There were no Puppy Groups at this show, just a huge side ring full of Best Puppy in Breeds, all vying for Best Puppy in Show, and also their ticket to the POTY finals next Easter. Joy picked the Japanese Shiba Inu, Stephen Minogue’s Jiltrain Jackpott, young Jack has already done well in the ring, taking a Group 5 second spot at Limerick on his show debut. Reserve Best Puppy in Show was the Pug, Ken and Richard Morgan-Stanley’s Golbourne All Eyes On Me.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Joy O’Connor chose the Japanese Shiba Inu, Stephen Minogue’s Jiltrain Jackpott as Best Puppy In Show.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Joy O’Connor judged all the best Veterans in Breed and on the day her winner was the 8 years old Beagle, Serena Parker and Graham Stevens’ GB Ch Serenaker Devil In Disguise, with Janice Bannister’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch & GB Ch Janeryls In The Line Of Fire in second.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 CHAMPION STAKES
Joy O’Connor’s Champion Stakes winner was the Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue, prepared and handled by Marlies Morzik, who had come over from Germany to handle him as his usual handler, Ann Ingram, was judging abroad. Runner up was the Bichon Frise, Ashling Connolly’s Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Sunshine All The Way.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 JUNIOR STAKES
Topping the Junior Stakes under Joy O’Connor, was Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow, Chivas Royal Djalo at Taylorian ‘Boris’ was imported from Belarus.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 GROUP 1
Rui Oliveira from Portugal judged Group 1 where his winner was the visiting Shetland Sheepdog, Sue Walker’s Dippersmoor Star Gazer by Tooralie; ‘Gaz’ has 1 CC and 2 Res CCs at home. Runner-up was the 7 year old Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch & Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar, owned by Neil Allan, Robert Harlow and Tracey, Alec and Lynne Douglas and handled by Tracey.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 GROUP 2
Croatian judge, Tino Pehar’s Group 2 winner was Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Nujax Johnny Cash who then went on to BIS 3. Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s top winning Newfoundland, Ch GB & Dk Ch Brooklynbear Nijinsky, handled by Willie and his son to many group and BIS wins, was in second place.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 GROUP 3
German judge, Stuart Falk Rudiger judged Group 3, sending forward the eventual BIS winner, Moreno Scoton’s Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch, GB & Multi Int Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, handled by Ger Cox; runner-up was Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 GROUP 4
Estonian judge, Jelena Kruus was in charge of Group 4 where her winner was Mark McDonnell’s Miniature Long Haired, Ch Smartdac Supernatural. The Miniature Wire Haired, Kerrie Kelly’s Ch Rioban Felt Finnish For Kmai, took a first group placing of the year in second spot.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 GROUP 5
Norwegian judge Mona Karen Selbach’s Group 5 winner was Brian and Hazel Aherne’s American Akita, Ch Melador Kaygeebe, a first group win this year. Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll’s Akita Inu, Ch Tohoku Akai Sora was in second place.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 GROUP 6
Hungarian judge Atilla Czegledi judged Group 6 where his winner was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthur’s Legacy; ‘Arthur’ today taking his tenth group victory of the year. Runner-up was the Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen, Michelle Keelan’s Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas, handled by husband, Ivor.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 GROUP 7
Visiting English judge, Dr Ron James’ Group 7 winner, Tom and Ann-Marie Mervyn’s G.S.H.P. Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint went on to take BIS 4 later in the day. The Belgian Weimaraner, Edwin Lenaerts, Finch & Van Der Sichel’s Ch GCH Doc N’ Camelots Heaven Can Wait, bred in America where he was a multi BIS winner, was in second place.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 GROUP 8
Annuka Paloheimo from Finland judged Group 8, sending through the eventual Reserve BIS winner, Emma Archibald and Jeanette Filskov’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch Dk & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo, with second place awarded to Mary & Des Murray’s top winning Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Sh Ch, Gb Sh Ch & Int Ch Riverrun Agus Avic.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 GROUP 9
Portuguese judge Zeferino Silva’s Group 9 winner was Louis Hogan and John Yek’s Pekingese, Ch Palacegarden Perseus at Pearlstone. Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch & Ger Ch Hundebudens Juno Pondabudens, handled by James was in second place.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 GROUP 10
Ferdinando Asnaghi from Italy was centre ring for Group 10, handing top spot to a delighted Maureen Wade handling her Italian Greyhound, Ch & Int Ch Turigner Wind In The Willows, ‘Willow’ was was the Bitch CC winner at Crufts 2013. Second placed was the Whippet, Felicity Thompson’s Whippet, Barnesmore Fire Wolf of Phinjani, handled by her Mum, Lucinda.
IKC INTERNATIONAL '14 DAY 1 BEST IN SHOW
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CARLOW '14 BEST IN SHOW
Judging BIS was Swedish International all breeds judge, Karl Erik Johnasson, and his winner was the Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Tirkane The Big Issue, taking his sixth BIS of the year. Owned and bred by Ann Ingram (pictured) and Kay Ryan (pictured) and owned with Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant. Karl’s RBIS was the PBGV, Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas. Carlow was sponsored by HAPPY DOG, represented by Jackie Stubbs.
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CARLOW '14 BEST IN SHOW
BIS judge, Karl Erik Johnasson with Ann Ingram (pictured), Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant's Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Tirkane The Big Issue.
CARLOW '14 BEST IN SHOW
Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant's Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Tirkane The Big Issue.
CARLOW '14 BEST IN SHOW FINAL 10
The ten group winners awaiting judge Karl Erik Johnasson's final decision of his BIS winner.
CARLOW '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BBPIS was Mr RJ & Mrs PEL Hunter's Whippet, Eternal Flame Of Little Goblin Mit Mossbawnhill. RBBPIS was Miss U Collison's Labrador Retriever, Philipstown Hillary.
CARLOW '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show - judge, Karl Erik Johnasson BBPIS - Mr RJ & Mrs PEL Hunter's Whippet, Eternal Flame Of Little Goblin Mit Mossbawnhill.
CARLOW '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading the champion stakes under Sally Burns was Liz Wogan’s Keeshond Ch & GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac. Second place went to Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute Ch Libertia Reggae Master, handled as always by son Adam.
CARLOW '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading the champion stakes under Sally Burns was Liz Wogan’s Keeshond Ch & GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac.
CARLOW '14 PUPPY STAKES
Sally Burns, judged the puppy stakes where her winner was Mandy Finnegan’s Shetland Sheepdog Fearnach Custom Made for Lukinwuf. Runner-up was Clodagh Fallon’s Pug Clodana Bellissima.
CARLOW '14 PUPPY STAKES
Sally Burns, judged the puppy stakes where her winner was Mandy Finnegan’s Shetland Sheepdog Fearnach Custom Made for Lukinwuf.
CARLOW '14 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the veteran stakes under Sally Burns was Tina and Catherine Broaders’ Wire Fox Terrier Ch & Int Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside, with second spot going to Margaret Loughlin’s Bearded Collie Ch & Int Ch Rainethyme Touch Of Blarney.
CARLOW '14 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the veteran stakes under Sally Burns was Tina and Catherine Broaders’ Wire Fox Terrier Ch & Int Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside.
CARLOW '14 BRACE STAKES
Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hounds, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir and Ashahni Celtic Fire, won the Brace Stakes under Sally Burns at Carlow with PJ O’Donovan’s Shih Tzus, Ch Liberty From Audreys Paradis and Sheepham Golden Harrogate in second place.
CARLOW '14 GROUP 1
Margaret Spink’s Group 1 winner was the Schipperke, Joan and Brian Lyons’ Ch Twynbears Black Myson. Colm and Rose Hastings’ OES, the Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret was in second place, ‘Vickie’s’ win enhancing her lead at the top of the ICP/Royal Canin Group 1 Leaderboard;
CARLOW '14 GROUP 2
Otakar Vondrous from the Czech Republic, judged Group 2 where his winner was the St Bernard, Austin and Ann Long Doyle’s St Bernard, Ch, Lux & Int Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle. Sinead Kenny’s Miniature Pinscher, Ch Clanreh Call The Shots, was in second spot.
CARLOW '14 GROUP 3
John O’Gorman’s Group 3 winner was the Jack Russell, Marianne Dunne’s 15 months old Krisbos Franklin who claimed his Irish title today as well. Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, was runner-up.
CARLOW '14 GROUP 4
Australian breed specialist, Lynda Stevens’ Group 4 winner was Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, ‘Jill’s’ 9th group of this year and also topping the Leaderboard. Kerrie and Katie Kelly’s 2 year old Miniature Wire, Tete-A-Tete Diervilla Avec Kmai was in second place.
CARLOW '14 GROUP 5
Olive Taylor’s 9 months old Belarussian import Chow, Chivas Royal Djalo At Taylorian was Brian Carroll’s Group 5 winner, with the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient taking the runner-up spot.
CARLOW '14 GROUP 6
Tony Rainey’s Group 6 winner was the eventual RBIS winning PBGV, Michelle Keelan’s Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey Of Tejas, handled by husband Ivor. The Basset Fauve De Bretagne, Cheryl Donaldson’s Ch Blevwil Come And Get Me Cherdon, handled by Lorna Bermingham was in second place.
CARLOW '14 GROUP 7
Aase Jakobsen from Norway judged Group 7, sending through Marie Quinn and Fran McNamara’s Cataluna Peter Pan At Kilnacourt, handled by Kelly Lawless, en route to BIS 4. Seamus & Maura Gettings’ top winning German Wire Haired Pointer, Ch, Sh Ch & Int Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn was in second spot.
CARLOW '14 GROUP 8
Laura Huston and Heather Arrell’s Cocker Spaniel, Hustonia Adonis, who finished the day BIS 3, was the Group 8 winner under Beri Beare; taking second spot was the American Cocker Spaniel, Beattie, Lynch & Lynch partnership’s Sh Ch Myglie Crime Of Passion, handled by Colm Beattie.
CARLOW '14 GROUP 9
It was the BIS winning Toy Poodle, Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant’s Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue who topped Group 9 under Finnish judge, Marja Telvite, whose 2nd place rosette went to the Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s, Ger Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens.
CARLOW '14 GROUP 10
Heading up Group 10 under Marie Bailey was Ivor & Michelle Keelan’s Afghan Hound, Nightwind Take It All At Tejas; handled by Michelle and today claimed his Irish title. Petra Tomasovicova’s Irish Wolfhound, Bloody Mary Tullamore Good Stuff was in second place
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CARLOW '14 BEST IN SHOW
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BANGOR '14 BEST IN SHOW
Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue, bred by Ann Ingram with Kay Ryan and owned in partnership with her, Marlies Morzik, Liza Nelson and Leanne Bryant was Best In Show at Bangor’s 11th Championship Show on Saturday, 6th September under well known, successful Dobermann exhibitor and breeder, Billy Henderson, judging at this level for the first time. Reserve BIS was Petra Tomasovicova’s Irish Wolfhound bitch, Bloody Mary Tullamore Good Stuff. The show was sponsored by Royal Canin, represented on the day by Mary Davidson, Bangor had an entry of just under 1,100, and enjoyed a sunny Autumn day at the King’s Hall Complex venue at Balmoral, Belfast.
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BANGOR '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under judge Billy Henderson, was Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant’s Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane the Big Issue.
BANGOR '14 BEST IN SHOW FINAL 10
The 10 Group winners lined-up for judge Billy Henderson to make his pick for Best In Show.
BANGOR '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under judge Billy Henderson, was Jackson & Wright's Japanese Shiba Inu, Steinark Ima Star. RBBIS was Archibald's Golden Retriever, Sansue Out Of The Blue At Abinvale.
BANGOR '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the champion stakes under David McKenna was Karen Murphy’s Japanese Chin, Ch & Int Ch Nisyros Juschin Timberlake at Ouzlewell.
BANGOR '14 PUPPY STAKES
The Puppy Stakes were judged by David McKenna, his winner was Cybel and Dermot Alford’s Tibetan Terrier Araki Kaught Ulookin at Christate. Second was Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow, Chivas Royal Djalo at Taylorian.
BANGOR '14 PUPPY STAKES
The Puppy Stakes were judged by David McKenna, his winner was Cybel and Dermot Alford’s Tibetan Terrier Araki Kaught Ulookin at Christate.
BANGOR '14 JUNIOR STAKES
Heading the junior stakes, judded by David McKenna was Karen and James Gilliland’s Australian Shepherd, Scallywag My Blue Heaven in Castleavery. In second place was Darren and Elaine Walker’s Alaskan Malamute Lueldar Dixie Chick.
BANGOR '14 JUNIOR STAKES
Heading the junior stakes, judded by David McKenna was Karen and James Gilliland’s Australian Shepherd, Scallywag My Blue Heaven in Castleavery.
BANGOR '14 VETERAN STAKES
David McKenna’s veteran stakes winner was Linda and Paul Magee’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch & Int Ch Debucher Quelqu’un D’Autre avec Clonallan, handled by daughter Mailliadh.
BANGOR '14 BRACE STAKES
Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghans Ashahni Celtic Fire and Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir were David McKenna’s brace stakes winners.
BANGOR '14 BEST JUNIOR HANDLER
BANGOR '14 GROUP 1
Heading group 1 under English judge Barrie Croft was Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s Shetland Sheepdog Ch & Lux Ch Irish Legend of Navarrem. Second was Colm and Rose Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret.
BANGOR '14 GROUP 2
German Willie Gullix was the group 2 judge and his winner was Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer Ch Nujax Johnny Cash. Second was Jacqui Embleton’s Bernese Mountain Dog Ch & GB Ch Bernemcourt Fascination, handled by Janette McMullan.
BANGOR '14 GROUP 3
The terrier group was judged by Morag Connolly with her winner’s rosette going to Ger and Laura Cox’s Bull Terrier Ch Megaville Plenty More. G2 was Alan Daly’s Sealyham Terrier Ch Tough Cookie of Thornberryhall, handled by Michael Western.
BANGOR '14 GROUP 4
Judging all the Dachshunds and the group was Irish all-breeds judge, Claire Anne Ahern and topping group 4 was Gerry McFaul’s Longhaired Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend. Seamus Dunne and Ann Shone’s Miniature Wire Ch Hanishan Solitaire was in second place.
BANGOR '14 GROUP 5
Maureen Wade was judged group 5 and her winner, Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled by wife Anita. Second was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation.
BANGOR '14 GROUP 6
Andrea Stubbs judged group 6 was Lesley & Roy Blevins’ Basset Fauve de Bretagne, Blevwils Garcon, with Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy in second place.
BANGOR '14 GROUP 7
David Connolly was the judge for group 7, selecting as his winner Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla Sh Ch Risley Simply Irresistible, handled by Laura. Runner-up was Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter Sh Ch Thendara Jefferson Among Rohanmor.
BANGOR '14 GROUP 8
Daila Rocchi from Croatia judged group 8 and her winner was Emma Archibald and Jeanette Filskov’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, GB & Dan Sh Ch & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo. Second was Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel, Bencleuch Brilliantino at Kerrijoy with Alec.
BANGOR '14 GROUP 9
Michael Leonard judged group 9, sending forward the eventual BIS winner, Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant’s Toy Poodle Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue, with in second place Cybel and Dermot Alford’s Tibetan Terrier Ch & Int Ch Christate How U Doin.
BANGOR '14 GROUP 10
Topping group 10 under Jenny Dove was Petra Tomasovicova’s Irish Wolfhound, Bloody Mary Tullamore Good Stuff, en route to RBIS. Rachael and Tony Rainey’s Greyhound Ch Sobers Redmond with Starchelle was second.
BANGOR '14 Around the Show
Bangor BIS - Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant’s Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane the Big Issue
BANGOR '14 Around the Show
Group 10 winner & RBIS - Petra Tomasovicova’s Irish Wolfhound bitch, Bloody Mary Tullamore Good Stuff
BANGOR '14 Around the Show
Bangor RBIS - Petra Tomasovicova’s Irish Wolfhound bitch, Bloody Mary Tullamore Good Stuff
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Champion Stakes
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Group 9 2nd - Alford's Tibetan Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Christate How U Doin Jun Ch
BANGOR '14 Ice Bucket Challenge
Michael Leonard takes the challenge for charity
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On its way -
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Aftershock -
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Soaked & cold -
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wet, wet, wet!
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very wet -
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dripping!
BANGOR '14 BEST IN SHOW
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TRALEE '14 BEST IN SHOW
Tralee Show finished on a high note with a gloriously sunny finale where the BIS winner under Stanley Shen from Singapore was Jeanette Filskov’s multi crowned Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, GB & Dan Sh Ch & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo, in the capable hands of Emma Archibald, who co-bred ‘Blue’ with her parents, Frank & Bette. Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain, was Reserve BIS.
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TRALEE '14 BEST IN SHOW
Emma Archibald with Jeanette Filskov’s multi crowned Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, GB & Dan Sh Ch & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo pictured with BIS judge Stanley Shen.
TRALEE '14 BEST IN SHOW
Emma Archibald with Jeanette Filskov’s multi crowned Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, GB & Dan Sh Ch & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo pictured with BIS judge Stanley Shen.
TRALEE '14 BEST IN SHOW
Emma Archibald with Jeanette Filskov’s multi crowned Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, GB & Dan Sh Ch & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo pictured with BIS judge Stanley Shen.
TRALEE '14 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Willie Mullen’s with Irish Wolfhound, Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain pictured with BIS judge Stanley Shen.
TRALEE '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BBPIS was Fiona Clarke's Samoyed, Belyi Volk Yuri Gagarin At Icemist and RBBPIS was Small's Rottweiler, Alldenria Time After Time.
TRALEE '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Michael Forte judged the Champion Stakes, his winner was the Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, owned by Moreno Scotton and handled by Ger Cox. In second place was Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness.
TRALEE '14 PUPPY STAKES
Michael Forte judged the Puppy Stakes, his winner was Grainne Keeling’s Alaskan Malamute, Gold For Kishdigra Star Of Yukon. Runner-up was Philomena & Paddy Leonard’s Shih Tzu, Plenard Adorabelle Or What.
TRALEE '14 VETERAN STAKES
Michael Forte judged the Veteran Stakes, his winner was Tina Westwood & Jackie Johnson’s Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Ch & Can Ch Littleriver’s Colonial Boy, with second place awarded to Carr’s Bracco Italiano, Bonario Ecce Signum For Laumidorn.
TRALEE '14 BRACE STAKES
Michael Forte judged the Brace Stakes, his winners were Harrison’s Skye Terriers, Knowlespring Jailhouse Roc For Trenson and Ch Papplewick Knockando For Trenson. Runner up was the duo of Nova Scotia Duck Trollers owned by Tina Westwood and Jackie Johnson, Alliance De La Vie So Fantastic with Tollyhimmel and Sh Ch & Can Ch Littleriver’s Colonial Boy.
TRALEE '14 TEAM STAKES
Michael Forte judged the Team Stakes, his winners were Ceri McEwan’s PBGV team, Culdaw’s Diesle From Marunel, GB Ch Maudaxi Tycoon Ginger From Marunnel & Maudaxi Coco Chewnel From Marunnel with second place going to Virginia Dowty’s Bolognese, Clynymona Jo I’m Alone, Clynymona Chelsea Parker At Clarchien and Clynymona White Knight.
TRALEE '14 GROUP 1
Group 1 saw all-breeds judge Soile Bister from Finland in charge; quite a controversial judge at both Limerick and here at Tralee, with her biting use of the grading system where many top GB and Irish winners bit the dust under the hands of herself and also her countrywoman Marianne Holm. Her winner was Colm and Rose Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret, ‘Vickie’s’ second group of the week and ninth this year. Second was the Rough Collie, Carole and John Mulcahy’s Aus Ch Kazjs Dancin Inthestars.
TRALEE '14 GROUP 2
Austrian Peter Berchtold was ring centre for group 2. His winner was Andrea Cleary’s Rottweiler Ch/GB Ch Cuchulain The Brave; almost eight years old, ‘Cooper’ was enjoying the circuit taking his first group placing of the year. The Boxer, Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Ch Walkend Boy at Bessbox was in second spot
TRALEE '14 GROUP 3
Christine Dunlap from the US was doing the honours for the terriers of group 3. Her winner was the Cairn, Marie Hogarty’s Ch Cadagio No Doubt About It. Runner-up was the Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch/GB Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, owned by Italian Moreno Scotton, and handled in Ireland and GB by Ger Cox.
TRALEE '14 GROUP 4
Ann Christin Johansson from Finland judged group 4 and her best Dachshund was the Kaninchen Wire, Mary and Joe Allan and Mary Dick’s Ch/Gib/Mor Ch Auchans Come And Get Me Too. Caroline and Peter Wheatland’s Kaninchen Smooth Ch/Multi Ch Sunlux Angel Heartbreaker at Pinedax was in second place.
TRALEE '14 GROUP 5
Eva Nielsen from Sweden judged group 5 where her winner was the Akita, Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll’s American import Ch/Am/Int Ch Hoka Hey’s The Power And The Glory. In second spot was the Japanese Akita Inu, Marian Bateman-Hall’s Noshiro Foxy Lady, taking a first group placing,
TRALEE '14 GROUP 6
After judging BIS at Limerick, Noreen Harris was finishing her Irish judging stint at Tralee with group 6, and her winner was the Beagle, Serena Parker, Charlotte Norridge and Graham Stevens’ GB Ch Serenaker Figaro. She gave second to Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas.
TRALEE '14 GROUP 7
American Ann Katona was judging group 7 and found her winner in Lyndsey Belcher’s Italian Spinone Sh Ch Netis Rock With You at Sosteli. Runner-up was ‘Loot’ the young Weimaraner, US import Northwoods Applebees Money Talks at Zilverein, owned by Jim and Karen Gibson in partnership with breeders Heidi Warren and Philip Palmer.
TRALEE '14 GROUP 8
Local judge Josephine Glynn was judging group 8 for the first time and was delighted to see her winner, the Golden Retriever, Janette Filskov’s Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch/Dan/Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo, handled by Emma Archibald, go all the way to BIS. Runner-up was Catherine Halpin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel Moonlone Travelling Man.
TRALEE '14 GROUP 9
Ann Katona was in harness again for group 9 and her winner was the Japanese Chin, Karen Murphy’s Ch/Int Ch Nisyros Juschin Timberlake at Ouzlewell, top Chin last year with his annual title. Second was Riordan’s Boston Terrier Lisvarna Jose Mourinho, taking a first group placing of the year,
TRALEE '14 GROUP 10
Group 10 of the final show of the 2014 Circuit was in the hands of Noreen Harris who chose the Irish Wolfhound, Joanne and Willie Mullen’s Ch Broughadowy Tir Eoghain, ‘Cooper’ going on to RBIS. Second was the Whippet, Viv Coulter’s GB Ch Collooney Eye Candy, handled by Clare Graham.
TRALEE '14 GROUP 10 WINNER & RBIS
Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain.
TRALEE '14 ...THE WORKERS
Behind every successful show there has to be a band of workers, and Maudie Burke, Tralee secretary, is luckier than some with a great bunch of volunteers, not all doggy-oriented, led by Robert, the one on the left hiding behind the sign, who also stays up all night before the show making sure the venue is secure.
TRALEE '14 ...WAITING TO GO HOME
Emma Archibald with Blue, Sh Ch, GB & Dan Sh Ch & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo waiting to go home after a long but rewarding day at Tralee.
TRALEE '14 BEST IN SHOW
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LIMERICK '14 BEST IN SHOW
At Limerick it was the Border Collie, ‘Digger’, David and Morag Connolly’s Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly, owned in partnership with breeder, Judith Gregory, who topped the entry under Irish International all-rounder, Michael Forte. RBIS was Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain.
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LIMERICK '14 BEST IN SHOW
David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory's, Border Collie Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly, pictured with the Limerick committee.
LIMERICK '14 BEST IN SHOW
David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory's, Border Collie Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly.
LIMERICK '14 BEST IN SHOW
David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory's, Border Collie Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly, pictured with BIS judge Michael Forte.
LIMERICK '14 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain pictured with BIS judge Michael Forte.
LIMERICK '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Michael Forte, sensibly togged out in very fetching rainwear, awarded Best Baby Puppy in Show to Barri and Maud Orr’s Rottweiler, Tikaram Uptown Girl.
LIMERICK '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes was judged by Noreen Harris, her winner was Jane Curtis’ Skye Terrier, GB Ch Brakemill Barnum. Triona Ni She’s Dobermann, Multi Ch Ruholfia Bardot, was awarded the second place rosette.
LIMERICK '14 PUPPY STAKES
Noreen Harris judged the Puppy Stakes, her winner was David & Kathy McLoughlin’s Pointer, Hi Point Nulli Secunda. In the runner-up spot was Malone’s Labrador Retriever, Ardcrea Sweetest Candy Floss.
LIMERICK '14 PUPPY STAKES
Noreen Harris judged the Puppy Stakes, her winner was David & Kathy McLoughlin’s Pointer, Hi Point Nulli Secunda.
LIMERICK '14 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Noreen Harris was Fiona Buchanan and Mike MacLaren’s Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch & GB Ch Tarmachan Arc En Ciel. Carr’s Bracco Italiano, Bonario Ecce Signum For Laumidorn, was in second place.
LIMERICK '14 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Noreen Harris was Fiona Buchanan and Mike MacLaren’s Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch & GB Ch Tarmachan Arc En Ciel.
LIMERICK '14 BRACE STAKES
Noreen Harris judged the Brace Stakes, her winner was Semjonova’s Giant Schnauzers, Ch Generous Earl Fortune Tauro Gildija and Gloris Lolly Pop.
LIMERICK '14 TEAM STAKES
Noreen Harris' Team Stakes winners were Ceri McEwan’s PBGVs team Culdaw’s Diesle From Marunel, GB Ch Maudaxi Tycoon Ginger From Marunnel and Maudaxi Coco Chewnel From Marunnel, with Pete Bale’s Welsh Corgi team taking second place.
LIMERICK '14 GROUP 1
Frances Toman of the Manto Pembroke Corgis was ring centre for group 1 and her winner was the Border Collie, David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly, whom she was delighted to see go on to take BIS. Runner-up was Finbar and Deidre Fowler’s Bearded Collie Original Of The Species Higgings at Carlindale.
LIMERICK '14 GROUP 2
Joy O’Connor, well known Irish International judge, was in charge of group 2 and she gave her winner’s rosette to Andrea Stubbs and Mossy Lenihan’s Rottweiler Ch Cotarinn Fright Night, handled by Jackie Stubbs. Brenda Groves handled her and Steve Hare’s Boxer Ch/GB Ch Jimbren Blue Horizon to second place.
LIMERICK '14 GROUP 3
German judge Walter Jungblut judged group 3 and chose Carmel Clarke-O’Neill’s Kerry Blue Terrier Ch Lemracdream The Navigator for his winner, a first group placing here for this visiting dog from Liverpool. Second place went to Kieran O’Connell’s American Staffordshire Terrier Cool Runner Lad, handled by wife Ellen.
LIMERICK '14 GROUP 4
Peter Berchtold from Austria made the decisions in group 4, the Dachshund group, and Gerry McFaul’s top winning Longhaired Ch/GB Ch Dachville Special Blend topped the group; with seven groups this year, ‘Jill’ is again top of the ICP/Royal Canin group 4 Leaderboard. Runner-up was Peter and Caroline Wheatland’s Kaninchen Smooth Ch Multi Ch Sunlux Angel Heartbreaker at Pinedax.
LIMERICK '14 GROUP 5
Amanda Sammon was judge for group 5 and she awarded the group to the Pharaoh Hound, Serena Parker, Graham Stevens, Charlotte Norridge, Dominic Carota and Stephen Sipperly’s Serenaker Sirocco. Second was the Japanese Shiba Inu, Stephen Minogue’s Jiltrain Jackpot, ‘Jack’ just a baby on his first outing.
LIMERICK '14 GROUP 6
All-breeds judge Stanley Shen from Singapore judged group 6 where his winner was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch/GB/Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, repeating his group win at Killarney. G2 went to Serena Parker and Graham Stevens’ Beagle GB Ch Serenaker Devil In Disguise.
LIMERICK '14 GROUP 7
Finnish judge Soile Bister was centre ring for group 7, making breed history by choosing as her winner Sarah Thompson’s German Longhaired Pointer Sh Ch Arany Flax mit Sarscottah, a first such win for the breed. Stephen Kennedy’s Weimaraner Zilverein Straight No Chazer, ‘Logan’ was in second place.
LIMERICK '14 GROUP 8
Centre ring for group 8 was Rudy Feyaerts from Belgium, awarding the winner’s rosette to Jeanette Filskov’s Golden Retriever Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch/Dan/Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo, handled by breeder Emma Archibald en route to BIS4. Second was Jane and Steve Eyeington’s English Springer Spaniel GB Sh Ch Meadowvale Chaos.
LIMERICK '14 GROUP 9
Topping group 9 under Stanley Shen was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frisé Ch/GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, ‘Beau’ finishing the day as BIS3, with the runner-up rosette awarded to Karen Murphy’s Japanese Chin Ch/Int Ch Nisyros Juschin Timberlake at Ouzlewell.
LIMERICK '14 GROUP 10
Joy O’Connor also judged group 10, sending forward the eventual RBIS winning Irish Wolfhound, Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain, with second place awarded to Lynda and Colin Matthews, Don Foran and Stephen Thomas’ Whippet Ch Ailesbury Silver Lace.
LIMERICK '14 AROUND THE SHOW
Digger
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BIS moment
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Dad did we win?
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BIS 4th - Filskov's Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Dk Sh Ch & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo.
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BBPIS judging in rain
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Group 2 winner on the move
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Group 5 winner on the move
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Group 6 winner on the move
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Group 7 history on the move
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Group 8 winner on the move
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Group 9 winner on the move
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Group 10 winner on the move
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Group 10 line-up main ring
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BOB Old English - Dempsey's Ch Bellablue Bewitched By Scallywag Jun Ch.
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Limerick BOB ASD - Crouch's Triplemoon Dragonrider Eragon.
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BOB Rough Collie - Mc Devitt's Ch & GB Ch Caronlea Lord Of The Dance Jun Ch.
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Briards Bottoms Up
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BOB Briard - Fawcett's Fostebrie Divine Gold
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Kelly
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BOB Bouvier - Burnett's Opus Mon Cher Klementyna Z Flandryjskiego Gniazda
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BOB Beardie - Fowler's Original Of The Species Higgings At Carlindale
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BOB Border Collie - Connolly & Gregory's Tonkory Gold Digger At Huntly
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BOB Pumi - Long-Doyle's Pumidoro Splinter At Longsdyle
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BOB Shetlie & Cardi Corgi - Thomas' GB Ch Myter Eye To Eye and Mc Donnell's Ch & GB Ch Gowerston Jigsaw
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Bubble - little girl blue
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Abandoned again!!
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- the next generation
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Limerick flags
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Limerick Judges' tent shelter
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Limerick Judges' talk
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Limerick Judges signing in
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Limerick Judging announced
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Limerick pre judging
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Limerick Judging in progress
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exchange - mike for ice cream!
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Ger Cox
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Paul
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Noreen
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Limerick President
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wet gear for the BIS judge!
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wet wet wet
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Limerick Trophies
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Limerick's 85th balloons

KILLARNEY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Its been a great circuit for Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant’s Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane the Big Issue, topping the first two shows on the Circuit at Clonmel and then Killarney under Julie Ireland from Australia. Andrea Stubbs and Mossy Lenihan’s Rottweiler, Ch Cotarinn Fright Night, handled by Jackie Stubbs, took the reserve rosette at Killarney.
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KILLARNEY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under judge Julie Ireland, was Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant’s Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane the Big Issue.
KILLARNEY '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Jill Ireland judged Best Baby Puppy in Show where her winner was Brown’s Pointer, Teisgol Lady Of Beauty, with Gracie’s Irish Setter, Clonageera Walk With Me To Summergate, awarded RBBPIS.
KILLARNEY '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Jill Ireland judged Best Baby Puppy in Show where her winner was Brown’s Pointer, Teisgol Lady Of Beauty.
KILLARNEY '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes were judged by Chris Cathcart, his winner was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch & Gb Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose At Tomanipoint. In second place was Adele Kerrisk’s Shar Pei, Ch & Int Ch Chuanfa Compact At Qing Iverna.
KILLARNEY '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes were judged by Chris Cathcart, his winner was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch & Gb Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose At Tomanipoint.
KILLARNEY '14 PUPPY STAKES
Taking charge of the Puppy Stakes at Killarney was Chris Cathcart, his winner was Jacqui Embleton’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Bernemcourt Bed Of Roses, with the runner up spot going to Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Leorient Flying Solo, handled by wife Anita.
KILLARNEY '14 PUPPY STAKES
Taking charge of the Puppy Stakes at Killarney was Chris Cathcart, his winner was Jacqui Embleton’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Bernemcourt Bed Of Roses.
KILLARNEY '14 VETERAN STAKES
Chris Cathcart’s Veteran Stakes winner was the Welsh Springer Spaniel, Baguley & Attwood’s Kylowen Gerrans, with Petra Erdmann’s ISCWT, Multi Ch Ballyhara’s Jewel Of Tara, taking second place.
KILLARNEY '14 BRACE STAKES
Chris Cathcart’s Brace Stakes winners were the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever duo, Johnson & Westwood’s Alliance De La Vie So Fantastic with Tollyhimmel and Ch Littleriver’s Colonial Boy with Tullyhimmel, and second place were McNab’s Pointers, Querdon Quaver and Shanandi Dark Shadow of Querdon.
KILLARNEY '14 TEAM STAKES
Chris Cathcart’s Team Stakes winners were Ceri McEwan’s PBGVs team Culdaw’s Diesle From Marunel, GB Ch Maudaxi Tycoon Ginger From Marunnel and Maudaxi Coco Chewnel From Marunnel, with second place going to Virginia Dowty’s Bolognese, Clynymona Jo I’m Alone, Chelsea Parker At Clarchien and Clynymona White Knight.
KILLARNEY '14 GROUP 1
Helen Hegarty, well known secretary of Cork, was in charge in group 1 where she selected the Old English Sheepdog, Colm and Rose Hastings’ Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret, who went on to BIS3. Runner-up was Frances Toman’s Pembroke Corgi Ch Whitepoint Stare If You Dare at Manto.
KILLARNEY '14 GROUP 2
Pedro Delarue had travelled from Portugal to judge at both Clonmel and Killarney and in group 2 he chose the eventual RBIS-winning Rottweiler, Ch Cotarinn Fright Night, owned by Mossy Lenihan and Andrea Stubbs whose husband Jackie handles ‘Tyson’. Kieran O’Connell handled his Bullmastiff Ch Watercress Buffalo Bob to his third G2 this year.
KILLARNEY '14 GROUP 3
Marie Claire Walsh made the decisions in group 3 and going to the top was Elaine Butler’s Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier Ballysax Bertys Dream, group winner at Cork earlier in the year. Second was Ann White’s Glen of Imaal Terrier Abberann Phelan, taking his first group placing of the year, handled by husband Nicky.
KILLARNEY '14 GROUP 4
Andre van den Broek, hound specialist from the Netherlands, judged all the Dachshunds and group 4 where his winner was Caroline Reynolds’ Miniature Smooth Ch Donnadoon Silver Dollar, winning his second group this year. Runner-up was Dawn Norton’s Miniature Long Kasanova V Desaro At Halunke.
KILLARNEY '14 GROUP 5
Bryan Hegarty was judging group 5 for the first time and chose Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute Ch Libertia Reggae Master for the red rosette, his second of the week as he also won at Clonmel, but this time Marley was handled by Katie McDonnell to make his score up to five groups with four seconds. Anita Duggan handled husband Jimmy’s Siberian Husky Ch/GB/Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient to take second spot.
KILLARNEY '14 GROUP 6
Wal Westren, an ‘import’ from Australia many years ago, was overseeing group 6, and his winner was the Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill’s Ch/GB/Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, ‘Arthur’ taking his eighth group of the year and he was BIS at Combined Canine and Fermoy internationals and Deise and is currently top of the group 6 ICP/Royal Canin Leaderboard. Second was Margo and Norman Webster’s Dalmatian Ch Tamilanda Pink Addition to Dalmarno, who also has two G4 and one G3 placing this year.
KILLARNEY '14 GROUP 7
Robert Harbin from Australia was ring centre for group 7 where the winner was Sinead Taggart’s Hungarian Vizsla Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks for Cooley, ‘Rafa’ en route to BIS4. Collette and Roger Perkins’ Pointer Kanix Fate of Brent, over from GB for the week, took second
KILLARNEY '14 GROUP 8
Cross channel visitor Jane Eyeington handled her and husband Steve’s English Springer Spaniel GB Sh Ch Meadowdale Chaos to move up a place from Clonmel and take group 8 under Ronnie Tolson, who gave the second place rosette to Catherine Halpin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel Moonlone Travelling Man, also moving up a place from the previous show.
KILLARNEY '14 GROUP 9
Patsy McDevitt, well known for his Keenaughts Chihuahuas, was judging group 9 where he found his winner in the Toy Poodle Ch & GB Ch Tirkane the Big Issue, ‘Izak’. BIS at Clonmel just two days earlier, and on course for his second successive best, piloted by co-owner and breeder Ann Ingram. Runner-up was the Lhasa Apso Ch Lindberg Celtic Lady Senghem, owned by the O’Kanes, talking her first group placing of the year.
KILLARNEY '14 GROUP 10
Kevin Maye, fresh from winning the puppy stakes at Clonmel with his young Stafford, was making his debut judging group 10, finding his winner in Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Afghan Hound Nightwing Take It All at Tejas, his first group placing of the year, with Lynda Matthews, Don Foran and Stephen Thomas’ Whippet Ailesbury Fire Heart, also taking his first placing, second.
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CLONMEL '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show judge at Clonmel Championship Show was Brian Grace. From the quality line-up of the ten group winners, Brian selected the Toy Poodle, Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant’s Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue. Brian awarded Reserve BIS to Ivor & Michelle Keelan’s Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey Of Tejas.
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CLONMEL '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under judge Brian Grace, was Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant’s diminutive Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane the Big Issue.
CLONMEL '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under judge Brian Grace, was Midgley’s S/H Min Dachshund, Jemdach Black Onyx. Runner-up was Corcoran's Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Molru Because I'm Worth It.
CLONMEL '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under judge Brian Grace, was Midgley’s S/H Min Dachshund, Jemdach Black Onyx.
CLONMEL '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Dave Lawlor was George and Georgina Corneille’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Falamandus New Name For Lilasong. Runner-up under Dave was Carmel Clarke O’Neill’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Lemracdream The Navigator.
CLONMEL '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner was George and Georgina Corneille’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Falamandus New Name For Lilasong.
CLONMEL '14 PUPPY STAKES
Dave Lawlor judged the Puppy Stakes at Clonmel, where his winner was Kevin Maye’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Little Mix at Kevanna. Runner up was Adele Kerrisk’s Shar Pei, Qing Iverna Game On.
CLONMEL '14 PUPPY STAKES
Dave Lawlor judged the Puppy Stakes at Clonmel, where his winner was Kevin Maye’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Little Mix at Kevanna.
CLONMEL '14 VETERAN STAKES
Dave Lawlor’s Veteran Stakes winner was Pamela & Ryan Hunter’s Whippet, Ch & Int Ch Collooney Mama Mia. In second place was Eardmann’s Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Int, Ger, Nl, Bel & Lux Ch Ballyhara’s Jewel Of Tara.
CLONMEL '14 VETERAN STAKES
Dave Lawlor’s Veteran Stakes winner was Pamela & Ryan Hunter’s Whippet, Ch & Int Ch Collooney Mama Mia.
CLONMEL '14 BRACE STAKES
Dave Lawlor judged the Brace Stakes, his pick was the Cairn Terrier pairing, Jo Lamb’s Renshaw There And Back Again and Birselaw Fable, with Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan duo, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir and Ashahni Celtic Fire, in second place.
CLONMEL '14 TEAM STAKES
Dave Lawlor's winners of the Brace Stakes, Ceri McEwan’s PBGV team, Culdaw’s Diesle From Marunel, GB Ch Maudaxi Tycoon Ginger From Marunnel & Maudaxi Coco Chewnel From Marunnel.
CLONMEL '14 GROUP 1
Topping group 1 under Jill Ireland from Australia was the Pembroke Corgi, Frances Toman’s Ch Whitepoint Stare If You Dare at Manto. Second went to John and Carol Mulcahy’s Rough Collie bitch Aus Ch Kazjs Dancin Inthestars, an import from Australia who came to Ireland with the Mulcahys when they settled here last year.
CLONMEL '14 GROUP 2
Group 2 was judged by Ricardo Torre Simoes from Brazil and his choice was John Francis’ Boxer Ch Rathbride Final Fantasy, a first group win this year in Ireland. The BIS-winning Dobermann bitch Ch/GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, handled by Billy Henderson and co-owned and living with Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly, was second.
CLONMEL '14 GROUP 3
Patrick Dooner judged group 3 for the first time, and his winner was the six month old Lakeland Terrier, Tina and Catherine Broaders’ Brookside Aristocrat, handled by Catherine. Second was Sean and Eileen Knight’s Airedale Ch Mynight Denman, taking a first group spot this year.
CLONMEL '14 GROUP 4
Pedro Delerue from Portugal was in charge of the Dachshunds of group 4 and his winner was Jennifer Cunningham’s Smooth Ch Carpaccio Elegant Emerald for Celandine with Dawn Norton’s Miniature Longhaired Kasanova V Desaro at Halunke second, both with their first group placings of the year.
CLONMEL '14 GROUP 5
Group 5 was judged by Colombian Denys Janssen whose winner was Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute Ch Libertia Reggae Master, handled to a fourth group victory of the year by son Adam, with Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow Ch Cladev’s Starstruck with Taylorian taking a first group spot of the year in the runner-up slot.
CLONMEL '14 GROUP 6
Micky Parker, well known for her Kaninchen Dachshunds, was in charge of group 6, where she found her winner in the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas, owned by Ivor and Michelle Keelan, en route to RBIS. Gail and Eddie Patterson’s Rhodesian Ridgeback Ch Rocksham Kimweri was in second place
CLONMEL '14 GROUP 7
Laura Cox of Coxgal Bull Terrier fame and secretary of Limerick later in the week, judged group 7 and sent on the eventual BIS3, the Weimaraner Northwoods Applebees Money Talks at Zilverein, imported by Jim and Karen Gibson who own him with breeders Heidi Waren and Philip Palmer. Runner-up was Sinead Taggart’s Hungarian Vizsla Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks for Cooley.
CLONMEL '14 GROUP 8
Susan Hewinson chose for her group 8 winner the Cocker Spaniel, Kerry Brennan’s Bencleuch Brilliantino at Kerrijoy, handled by partner Tommy Hamilton to a first group win, with Jane and Steve Eyeington’s English Springer GB Sh Ch Meadowdale Chaos in second spot.
CLONMEL '14 GROUP 9
Tina Taulos from Finland decided her group 9 winner was ‘Isak’ the Toy Poodle, Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Marzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant’s Ch/GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue, just one step away from taking the big rosette at the end of the day. Paula Hamilton’s Boston Terrier Ch Havasu Sand Storm was second.
CLONMEL '14 GROUP 10
Micky Parker was again centre ring for group 10 and found her winner in Lynda and Colin Matthews and Stephen Minogue’s Borzoi Ch/Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey, ‘Louis’ going on to BIS4, with Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound Davashey To Tell The Truth, BIS the previous day at the Hound Association, runner-up.
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Judges in the sun
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3 of the Clonmel Judges
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The Show Manager doing his final touches
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The Gain Raffle
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Meringue cream
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Rabart Stand
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Soft Shoe Shuffle!
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Group 3 3rd - Stubbs' Bull Terrier, Tyebar Ground Control
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Group 9 winner - Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant’s Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane the Big Issue,
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Group 10 4th - Dunne's Saluki, Ruweis Tibr
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Dally BOB - Casey's Buffrey Pop Goes The Weasel At Moyglass
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GBGV BOB - Buchanan & MacLaren's GB Sh Ch Tarmachan Cartier
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Bomber - Moira Grant-Cook's biker hero
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DUN LAOGHAIRE (MONKSTOWN) '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show judge at Dun Laoghaire’s Monkstown 80th Anniversary Championship Show was Marion Campbell. From the quality line-up of the ten group winners, Marion decided that Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness, was her Best in Show winner. Reserve BIS under Marion was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation.
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MONKSTOWN '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under judge Marion Campbell, was Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness, also pictured is the Dun Laoghaire CS committee.
MONKSTOWN '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under judge Marion Campbell, was Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness.
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The 10 Group winners are assembled in the main ring.
MONKSTOWN '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was judged by Des Kavanagh, choosing Emer Wright’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Steinark Ima Star. RBBPIS under Des was Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana Bellissima.
MONKSTOWN '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Fosse Data Ireland Champion Stakes under Tom Hehir was Janet Filskov’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, GB Sh, Dk Sh & Int Sh Ch Abinvale Traguardo, handled as ever by co-breeder Emma Archibald. In second place was Liz Wogan’s Keeshond, GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac.
MONKSTOWN '14 PUPPY STAKES
Tom Hehir judged the Puppy Stakes, his pick was Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Lakeland Terrier, Brookside Aristocrat, with in second place, Kevin and Lisa Croarkin’s French Bulldog, Kingfriend Aprika Miss Wicked Of Keosonas.
MONKSTOWN '14 VETERAN STAKES
Ryan & Pamela Hunter’s Whippet, Ch & Int Ch Collooney Mama Mia took another veteran stakes, this time under Tom Hehir at Monkstown, with in second place, Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Wire Fox Terrier, Ch Crystalwire Solo Of Brookside.
MONKSTOWN '14 BRACE STAKES
Heading up the Brace Stakes under Tom Hehir was the brother and sister duo Alaskan Malamutes, Darren and Elaine Walker’s Lueldar Midnight Runner and Lueldar Dixie Chick with second place to O’Neill’s Smooth Haired Dachshunds, Thundergay Due South and Thundergay Abilene.
MONKSTOWN '14 GROUP 1
Alan Matthews was in charge of Group 1, awarding top spot to Colm and Rose Hastings’ OES, Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret. In second place came David & Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Tonkory Gold Digger At Huntly.
MONKSTOWN '14 GROUP 2
Ian Wilson was ring centre for Group 2, where his winner was Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Nujax Johnny Cash. Taking second spot was Jackie and Andrea Stubbs and Mossy Lenihan’s Rottweiler, Ch Cotarrin Fright Night.
MONKSTOWN '14 GROUP 3
Mick Gavin judged Group 3 and his winner was Melanie Corcoran’s SBT, Ch & GB Ch Zakstaff Whats The Story At Molru. Runner-up was awarded to Ross Delmar’s SFT, Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator.
MONKSTOWN '14 GROUP 4
Mike Gavin also judged the Dachshunds of Group 4, awarding the group rosette to Frances and Gerry Larkin’s Standard Long Haired, Darsoms Zshona. Second place went to Emma North-Row handling her Standard Wire, GB Ch Barmaud Rufus.
MONKSTOWN '14 GROUP 5
Group 5 was judged by Ann Cuthbert, whose winner was, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation. Second place under Ann was Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Ch Libertia Reggae Master, handled as by son Adam.
MONKSTOWN '14 GROUP 6
Lynda Matthews judged Group 6 where her winner was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy. Taking second place under Lynda was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Heathergrove Keats.
MONKSTOWN '14 GROUP 7
Aidan McKiernan’s choice to head up Group 7 was Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Ch Risley Simply Irresistible, handled by Lauren Whan, Second place under Aidan went to Sharon Kelly’s Gordon Setter, Sh Ch Minervy Angus McDuff.
MONKSTOWN '14 GROUP 8
Topping Group 8 under Brian O’Hara was Margaret Litherland’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch Oakhouse Onky Tonk, handled by Kathleen Hussein. In second place, Brian chose Liam and Brian Moran’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Woodmore Ringo Starr.
MONKSTOWN '14 GROUP 9
It was the BIS winner, Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness, who triumphed in Group 9 under John O’Hanlon. In second place came Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act.
MONKSTOWN '14 GROUP 10
Lynda Matthews also judged Group 10, finding her winner in the Afghan Hound, Zita and Brian Fogarty’s Ch Drishaun Ain’t Life Grand, in the G2 slot today was Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s homebred Whippet, Mossbawnhill Crowd Appeal.
MONKSTOWN '14 DLSC Secretary and Assistant Secretary
Dun Laoghaire show secretary Simon Rooney and his wife and assistant secretary, Catherine, in jovial mood after the completion of another show under their stewardship.
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Barry O'Neill takes a moment with Arthur, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
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SLIGO '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show judge at Sligo was Chris Laverty and he chose for his Best In Show Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant's homebred Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue. Reserve BIS winner was the Pomeranian, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation. The show, which attracted over 1,000 dogs, was sponsored by Dr Clauder, represented here by Stewart Carson.
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SLIGO '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show judge, Chris Laverty, chose for his Best In Show Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant's homebred Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue.
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Sligo secretary, Martin Skeffington, presented BIS judge, Chris Laverty, with some local crystal as a thank you for judging the club.
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The 10 group winners lineup in the main ring awaiting BIS Chris Laverty to make his decision.
SLIGO '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy In Show was judged by Chris Laverty, his winner as BBPIS was Mr D & Mrs M Connolly's Weimaraner, Jack In The Box Du Val Gehel'n At Huntly with RBBIS; Ms T & Ms C Broaders' Lakeland Terrier, Brookside Aristocrat.
SLIGO '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the champion stakes at Sligo under Philip O’Brien was Liam and Brian Moran’s group-winning Golden Retriever Sh Ch Woodmore Ringo Starr, with Guyte Morkute, Pat and David Foley’s Rottweiler Ch Joshabelle I’m Gorgeous And I Know It at Zarimus taking second place.
SLIGO '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner Liam and Brian Moran’s, Golden Retriever Sh Ch Woodmore Ringo Starr
SLIGO '14 PUPPY STAKES
Philip O’Brien, well known for his Edbrios Kerry Blue Terriers, judged the puppy stakes where his winner, qualifying for the Irish POTY final, was Gyte Morkute and Pat and David Foley’s Rottweiler Rosamic The Journey Starts Here, eight months old ‘Alexa’ already a green star winner and best minor puppy in show at the Rottweiler Club of Ireland. Taking second place was Sue and Ralph Holmes’ Siberian Husky, eight months old Suraliam Eye Of The Storm.
SLIGO '14 VETERAN STAKES
Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Wire Fox Terrier Ch/Int Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside was Philip O’Brien’s choice to win the veteran stakes at Sligo with David McKenna’s Bouvier des Flandres Ch Nikolaev Colorado at Davdeir taking second place.
SLIGO '14 BRACE STAKES
Topping the brace stakes under Philip O’Brien was P J Donovan’s duo of Shih Tzus, Liberty from Audreys Paradis and Sheepham Golden Harrogate, with the runner-up place to O’Sullivan’s Cocker Spanies, Sh Ch Chavez Gaelic Connection at Forestpine and Forestpine A Starry Dream To Cherish.
SLIGO '14 GROUP 1
Cathrina Dunne, well known for her Longrange Shetland Sheepdogs, judged group 1, awarding top slot to Gabrielle Dunne’s German Shepherd Dog Ch/Int Ch Rono Vom Bierstrader Hof, seven years old ‘Rono’ handled to a first group victory by husband Anthony. Runner-up was Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s Shetland Sheepdog Ch Navarrem Fortune Lady, group winner at Bangor and Tralee last year.>
SLIGO '14 GROUP 2
Group 2 was judged by visiting South African Timmy Ralf, whose winner was Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Boxer Jamarow Northern Star at Bessbox, who then went on to BIS3. In second place came Paul and Linda Magee’s Great Dane, handled by daughter Molly, homebred Clonallan Second Chance, her second group placing of the year.
SLIGO '14 GROUP 3
Topping group 3 under Canadian judge Valerie Gervais was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier Ch/Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, ‘Balloo’ then advancing to BIS4 later in the day. In second place was Joe Devlin’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier Aymstaff Akilah, repeating her second place at Fermoy international earlier in the year.
SLIGO '14 GROUP 4
The Dachshunds in group 4 were judged by Lotte Gemmeker from Spain; her winner was Marion, Tim and Ian Finney’s Miniature Wire Gulliagh Salsa, 16 months old and handled by Ian to a first group success; taking second place was Michael Crowley’s Smooth Ch Elanors Surprise at Donnamarc.
SLIGO '14 GROUP 5
Jean Lawless, taking a break from showing her and husband Paul’s top winning Revloch Belgians, was centre ring for group 5, awarding top spot to the eventual RBIS-winning Pomeranian, James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Ch/GB/Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation with the runner-up rosette awarded to Jimmy Duggan’s multi Group and BIS-winning Siberian Husky Ch/GB/Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient.
SLIGO '14 GROUP 6
Lotte Gemmeker also judged group 6, awarding the group to Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey at Tejas, the RBIS winner at Newtownards and today taking his fifth group this year. Second place went to Halliday’s Rhodesian Ridgeback Kalunda Blue Yonder, a first group placing.
SLIGO '14 GROUP 7
Heading group 7 under American judge Gary Anderson was Lesley Belcher’s five-year-old Italian Spinone Sh Ch Netis Rock With You at Sosteli, a first group victory, with Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch Thendara Jefferson Among Rohanmor, taking a second group placing of the year as runner-up.
SLIGO '14 GROUP 8
Gary Anderson also judged group 8 where his winner was Frances McGookin’s American Cocker Spaniel Ch Junior King Brown Flymystery, a second group win of the year after group victory earlier in the year at Portadown, with second place awarded to Jeanette Filskov’s Golden Retriever Sh Ch/GB/Dan/Int Sh Ch Abinvale Traguardo, ‘Blue’, handled by co-breeder Emma Archibald, group winner at Munster and ILKA, is heading the ICP/Royal Canin Leaderboard after this placing.
SLIGO '14 GROUP 9
It was Rune Lysgaard from Norway who sent through to eventual BIS success the Toy Poodle, Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant’s Ch/GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue, second place going to another of this year’s BIS winners, Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel Ch/GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness, successful at both Hibernian and Kilkenny.
SLIGO '14 GROUP 10
Inga Sill from Estonia was centre ring for group 10 where her winner was Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound Ch/GB/Int Ch Ashahni Amir, taking his fifth group of the year which also saw him RBIS at Munster Canine and Bray. In second place was Albert Ritchie and granddaughter Danielle’s Whippet Demerlay Vanilla Sky Over Gewndariff, a second runner-up spot of the year.
SLIGO '14 BABY PUPS
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Shar Pei
SLIGO '14 BOB GALLERY
Group 9 & BIS - Ingram, Ryan, Morzik, Nelson & Bryant's Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue
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Group 9 & BIS - Ingram, Ryan, Morzik, Nelson & Bryant's Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue
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Group 2 winner - Keenan & Griffin's Boxer, Ch Jamarow Northern Star At Bessbox
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Group 3 winner - Delmar's S/H Fox Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator Jun Ch
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Group 4 winner - Finney's Min W/H, Gulliagh Salsa
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Group 5 winner - Carroll & Newman's Pomeranian, Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation
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Group 6 winner - Keelan's Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey At Tejas
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Group 7 winner - Belcher's Italian Spinone, Sh Ch Netis Rock With You At Sosteli
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Group 10 winner - Bollard O.Callaghan's Afghan Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir Jun Ch
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Kim
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BOB Alaskan Malamute, Burnside's Rizzi's Moki For Libertia
SLIGO '14 BOB GALLERY
BOB Chow Chow, Taylor's Chivas Royal Djalo At Taylorian
SLIGO '14 BOB GALLERY
BOB Golden Retriever, Filskov's Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Dk Sh Ch & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo
SLIGO '14 BOB GALLERY
BOB Japanese Spitz, Boardman's Ch Gordorna Himeko Jun Ch
SLIGO '14 BOB GALLERY
BOB Welsh Springer Spaniel, Loughlin's Sh Ch & Int Ch Waldheim Draig Coch Jun Ch
SLIGO '14 BEST IN SHOW
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ALL IRELAND BULL BREEDS ASSOCIATION '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Bull Breeds under Tom Hehir of the Moindearg Staffs, was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, ‘Flint’ handled as usual by Anita Foley Duggan. Reserve BIS went to a delighted Myles Leonard with his Scottish Terrier, now Ch Lucia’s Dream Saddell Castle, owned in partnership with breeder B Smit-Kamerbeek. Pet Master were the main sponsors, represented on the day by Mervyn and Ann Webb and Tony Bateman.
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BULL BREEDS '14 BEST IN SHOW
Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, ‘Flint’ handled by Anita Foley Duggan with BIS judge, Tom Hehir.
BULL BREEDS '14 BEST IN SHOW
BIS judge Tom Hehir congratulates Anita Foley Duggan.
BULL BREEDS '14 BEST IN SHOW
BIS judge Tom Hehir being escorted into the main ring.
BULL BREEDS '14 BEST IN SHOW
Ever laid back, the eventual BIS winning Siberian Husky ‘Flint’ relaxes flat out, as is his wont, before ‘performing’ for the judge to take BIS. ‘Arthur’ the Basset looks a bit puzzled!
BULL BREEDS '14 BEST IN SHOW
The 10 group winners line-up for the BIS judging.
BULL BREEDS '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was judged by the BIS judge Tom Hehir, he selected for his winner the Lakeland Terrier, Tina and Catherine Broaders’ Brookside Aristocrat, with Morag and David Connolly’s Weimaraner, Jack In The Box Du Val Gehel’n at Huntly as RBBPIS.
BULL BREEDS '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Mary Webdland was Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Nujax Johnny Cash, with second place going to Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint.
BULL BREEDS '14 PUPPY STAKES
Winner of the Puppy Stakes under Mary Wendland was the Shetland Sheepdog, Damian McDonald’s Delgallo The Show Must Go On of Fearnnach. Runner up was the German Shepherd Dog, Christy Fitzgerald’s Achillway Bobie.
BULL BREEDS '14 VETERAN STAKES
The Veteran Stakes winner under Mary Wendland was the English Springer Spaniel, Downward’s GB Sh Ch Reubens Silent Reflection, with Tina and Catherine Broaders’ Wire Fox Terrier, Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside, 2nd.
BULL BREEDS '14 BRACE STAKES
The Brace Stakes winner under Mary Wendland was the duo of Shih Tzu’s owned by P J O’Donovan, Sheepham Golden Harrogate and Liberty From Audreys Paradis, whilst the Rottweiler duo, Gyte Morkute, and Pat and David Foley’s Rosamic Bold Account and Rosamic Maximus Strength and Honour at Zarimus, was 2nd.
BULL BREEDS '14 GROUP 1
Andrew Brace had been a last minute replacement, coming to the rescue in a number of breeds and also taking on Groups 1 & 2. In Group 1 his winner was David & Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Tonkory Gold Digger At Huntly. Runner-up was Sean Prendiville’s GSD, Udessa Von Der Freiheit Westerholt, handled by Keith Fitzpatrick.
BULL BREEDS '14 GROUP 2
Andrew Brace’s Group 2 winner was Billy & Josh Henderson and Ciaran & Ann Marie Donnelly’s Dobermann Pinscher, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, in second place was Joe Lyons and Belinda Holmes’ Black Russian Terrier, Ch Kalaslane Kick Ass.
BULL BREEDS '14 GROUP 3
It was the RBIS winning Scottish Terrier, Myles Leonard’s Ch Lucia’s Dream Saddell Castle, owned in partnership with breeder Betty Smit-Kamerbeek, who came through to the big ring after winning Group 3 under terrier specialist Una Callanan; second place under Una went to the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Rutherford’s Dalstar True Grit.
BULL BREEDS '14 GROUP 4
Italian judge, Bruno Maffezzoni judged Group 4, the Dachshund group, where his winner was Kerrie and Katie Kelly’s Miniature Wire, Tete-A-Tete Diervilla Avec Kmai, second placed under Bruno was Gerry & Frances Larkin’s Long Haired, Darsoms Zshona.
BULL BREEDS '14 GROUP 5
Tony Moran was ring centre for Group 5 and his winner, Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled by wife Anita, went all the way taking Best in Show later in the day. Group 2nd was awarded to Ashleigh and Terry Griffin’s Chow Chow, Kwaitang Koleman At Szechwan.
BULL BREEDS '14 GROUP 6
Topping Group 6 under Dutch group 6 specialist Jan Coppens was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy. Second placed was the P.B.G.V. Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey Of Tejas.
BULL BREEDS '14 GROUP 7
Jean Pierre Archtergael officiated Group 7 where his winner was Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch Discovery’s Let The Heart Beat For Rohanmor. G2 was awarded to Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment.
BULL BREEDS '14 GROUP 8
Taking charge of Group 8 was Roxana Opris who chose the eventual BIS 4 winning Labrador Retriever, Chris and Angela Hancock’s Ch, Sh Ch & Int Ch Ballyhenry Hancourt Yeats as her winner; taking second spot under Roxana was Stanley Loughlin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Waldheim Draig Coch.
BULL BREEDS '14 GROUP 9
Dianne Degryze judged Group 9 where her winner was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, newly crowned Ch Ashmair It’s All An Act, with Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness in second place.
BULL BREEDS '14 GROUP 10
Dianne Degryze also judged Group 10, awarding top spot to Lynda & Colin Matthews and Stephen Minogue’s Borzoi, Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey, with in second place, Albert Ritchie and granddaughter Danielle’s Whippet, Ch Demerlay Armabay Billie Jean.
BULL BREEDS '14 Judges Watch
BULL BREEDS '14 Secretary & Judges
Bull Breeds secretary Colette Muldoon (left), seen with group 5 judge Tony Moran and stakes judge Mary Wendland.
BORZOI CLUB '14 BIS
The Borzoi Club Show was held the same day as Bull Breeds, out in the sunshine with Kenny Stevenson (Bacchante) officiating. Kenny chose for his BIS Lynda and Colin Matthews and Stephen Minogue’s Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey, handled on the day by Kelly Lawless, with the bitch green star and RBIS to Madeline Donnelly’s GB Ch Donskoi Koroleva, handled by Danielle Ritchie-Smith, both bred by Don Foran. Club secretary Ann Cuthbert is also pictured.

IRISH LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION '14 BEST IN SHOW
Irish Ladies Kennel Association was held on the Saturday, starting off the back to back weekend with Bull Breeds and they too enjoyed generous sponsorship from Pet Master. Topping the bill here under judge, Lyn Appleby, well known for her success in Afghans over many years, was the German Shorthaired Pointer, Tom and Annie Mervyn’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint. Lyn chose for her Reserve BIS, the Whippet, Ch Sheol Golden Child, owned and bred by three generations of the O’Brien family, dad Stevie, daughter Stephanie Robertson, and her daughter, Fiona. Stephanie earlier handled her to win her first group this year.
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ILKA '14 BEST IN SHOW
Lyn Appleby's pick for Best In Show was the German Shorthaired Pointer, Tom and Annie Mervyn’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint.
ILKA '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Lyn Appleby judged Best Baby Puppy In Show and chose Tina & Catherine Broaders' Lakeland Terrier, Brookside Aristocrat. Reserve BBPIS went to Morag and David Connolly’s Weimaraner, Jack In The Box Du Val Gehel’n at Huntly.
ILKA '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the champion stakes under Billy Blount was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled by wife Anita.
ILKA '14 PUPPY STAKES
Billy Blount judged the puppy stakes, Billy’s winner’s rosette went to Jason McMorrow’s Maltese, Ripley Wonder Of Love. Runner-up was Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana The Jedi Master.
ILKA '14 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the veteran stakes under Billy Blount was Tina and Catherine Broaders’ nine-year-old Wire Fox Terrier Ch & Int Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside.
ILKA '14 GROUP 1
John Kehoe judged Group 1 where his winner, Brenda and Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Sevenoaks Gold Edition, went on to BIS4. In second place was Frances Toman’s Pembroke Corgi Ch Whitepoint Stare If U Dare at Manto.
ILKA '14 GROUP 2
Topping group 2 under John Kehoe was Sandra English’s Smooth St Bernard, Ch Santomard Anubus, with in second spot Fiona Carr’s Boxer, Bessbox Top Gun at Boxcatow.
ILKA '14 GROUP 3
Marion Gregg was centre ring for the Terrier Group, sending through from group 3 to BIS Harry O’Donoghue’s Wire Fox Terrier, Blackdale King Edward, with Melanie Corcoran’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier Ch & GB Ch Zakstaff Whats The Story at Molru in second place.
ILKA '14 GROUP 4
Group 4 winner under Cindy Dare was Nigel and Liz Bate’s Miniature Smooth Ch Red Promise for Batendach. Gerry McFaul’s Long Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend was in second place.
ILKA '14 GROUP 5
Val Coghlan judged Group 5, finding his winner in Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute Ch Libertia Reggae Master, handled by her son Adam en route to BIS3. Second was Liz Wogan’s Keeshond GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac.
ILKA '14 GROUP 6
Eddie Casey judged Group 6 ring where his winner was the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, Fiona Buchanan and Mike MacLaren’s GB Ch Tarmachan Cartier, with Barry O’Neill’s Basset Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy second placed.
ILKA '14 GROUP 7
Dr Zlatko Jojkic from Serbia, adjudicated group 7 and selected for his winner Tom and Annie Mervyn’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint. Maura and Seamus Gettings’ German Wirehaired Pointer Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear of Beechillawn was runner-up.
ILKA '14 GROUP 8
Attila Czegledi from Hungary, judged the retrievers and spaniels of group 8 and here his winner was Jeanette Filskov’s Golden Retriever Ch, GB, Dan & Int Sh Ch Abinvale Traguardo, handled by breeder Emma Archibald. Second in the group was Carol Downward’s English Springer Spaniel GB Sh Ch Reubens Silent Reflection.
ILKA '14 GROUP 9
Maureen Byrne judged group 9 and she gave the red rosette to the Japanese Chin, Lee Grogan’s Ch Axelwood Karmin. Runner-up Jason McMorrow’s Maltese puppy Ripley Wonder Of Love who had earlier won the puppy stakes.
ILKA '14 GROUP 10
Group 10 was judged by Hungarian Attila Czegledi, whose winner was the eventual RBIS-winning Whippet Ch Sheol Golden Child, owned and bred by Stephanie Robertson, her daughter, Fiona, and father Steven O’Brien, with in second spot Felicity Thompson’s young Greyhound, Isla at Barnesmore Ad Honores.
ILKA '14 BEST IN SHOW
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BRAY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Ex pat, Kevin Anderson, made a return trip to his native Ireland and, during the break with his family, took in Bray all breed Championship Show with his homebred Irish Terrier, multi CC winning GB Ch Kerrykeel Eoghan, where he topped the entry of over 1,200 dogs under BIS judge, Patsy McDevitt. Reserve BIS under Patsy was Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, multi BIS and Group winner Ch & GB Ch Ashahni Amir. Bray’s generous sponsors were Happy Dog, represented by Jackie Stubbs.
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BRAY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Kevin Anderson's Irish Terrier, GB Ch Kerrykeel Eoghan, was BIS at Bray Ch Show under Best In Show judge Patsy McDevitt.
BRAY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Kevin Anderson's Irish Terrier, GB Ch Kerrykeel Eoghan.
BRAY '14 BEST IN SHOW
The 10 group winners line-up under Best In Show judge Patsy McDevitt to make his selection.
BRAY '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Patsy McDevitt also had the pleasurable task of selecting Best Baby Puppy in Show from all the Best Baby Puppy in Breed winners, and his winner was Kerry and Katie Kelly’s Golden Retriever, Zenevieva Cos I Kan. RBBPIS went to Triona Ni She’s Dobermann Ruholfia El Drico.
BRAY '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading up the Champion Stakes under Brian O’Hara was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy. Taking second spot under Brian was Brenda and Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Sevenoaks Gold Edition.
BRAY '14 PUPPY STAKES
Brian O’Hara also judged the Puppy Stakes and winning his ticket was Maria and Ray Weafer, Matthew Bostock & Janet Armstrong’s American Akita, Mamoru All That Jazz With Ruthdales. Taking the runner-up spot was Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ BSD Groenendael, Revloch Hocus Pocus.
BRAY '14 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Brian O’Hara was Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s 11 years old Whippet, Ch & Int Ch Collooney Mamma Mia, with Linda and Paul Magee’s P.B.G.V. Ch & Int Ch Debucher Quelqu’n D’Autre Avec Clonallan, handled by daughter Mailliadah, in second place.
BRAY '14 BRACE STAKES
Amanda O’Neill’s Smooth Haired Dachshunds, Thundergay Abilene, and Thundergay Due South, took the Brace Stakes at Bray under Brian O’Hara.
BRAY '14 GROUP 1
Marie Clare Walsh judged Group 1 where her winner was Oliver (Sonny) Noonan’s Cardigan Corgi, Liste Line Diamant For Ameritz. In second place came Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s Shetland Sheepdog, Can Ch Grandgables Romantica.
BRAY '14 GROUP 2
Taking charge of Group 2 was Roland Sporr from Austria who chose as his winner, Triona Ni She’s Dobermann Pinscher, Ch, GB Ch, Nl & Multi Ch Farentino Wot A Thriller At Ruholfia, with in second spot Kieran O’Connell’s Bullmastiff, Ch Watercress Buffalo Bob.
BRAY '14 GROUP 3
Topping Group 3 under terrier specialist Cathy Neill was the eventual BIS winning Irish Terrier, Kevin Anderson's GB Ch Kerrykeel Eoghan, whilst Cathy’s runner-up rosette went to Alan Daly’s Sealyham Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Cibach Celtic Connection Of Thornberryhall.
BRAY '14 GROUP 4
Heading up 4 under Tom O’Reilly was a delighted Benita Morrison with her Wire Haired Kaninchen, Benzden Prada, whilst second place was taken by Julie Emerson’s Ch Pachego Dark And Destructive.
BRAY '14 GROUP 5
Group 5 was judged by Bob Browne whose winner was the BIS 3 winning Keeshond, Liz Wogan’s GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac, in second place under Bob was Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Ch Libertia Reggae Master, handled as always by son Adam.
BRAY '14 GROUP 6
Tom O'Reilly also judged Group 6, awarding the group to Eamon Murray's Beagle, Timamso Beachcomber, with in second place, Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey Of Tejas.
BRAY '14 GROUP 7
Ger Philpott was judge elect in Group 7 where his victor's rosette went to Noleen Eccles and Joyce Rugiok's Italian Spinone, Sh Ch Hastabbi Slap And Tickle At Sharpshot. Taking second place today was Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch Discovery’s Let The Heart Beat For Rohanmor.
BRAY '14 GROUP 8
Caroline Coode officiated in Group 8, where her winner was Ken Kennedy’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Stanegate Firefly. Second place in the group was awarded to the American Cocker Spaniel, the multi owned Beattie, Lynch & Lynch’s Myglie Crime Of Passion, handled as always by Colm Beattie.
BRAY '14 GROUP 9
Angela Power was centre ring for Group 9, awarding top spot to Moira Grant-Cook’s Pug, Ch Kerronmor Turbo B, handled by husband Ronnie, with second spot going to Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness.
BRAY '14 GROUP 10
Margaret O’Gorman judged Group 10, finding her winner in Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashanhi Amir. Margaret’s choice for second place in the sighthound group fell to Tim, Marion and Ian Finney’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Cuknocklong Henry Higgins.
BRAY '14 JUNIOR HANDLING
Catherine Broaders took the 13 - 14 years Junior Handling Class and finished Best Overall under Patsy McDevitt, handling the family’s Wire Fox Terrier, the veteran Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside.
BRAY '14 JUNIOR HANDLING
Topping the Junior Handling Stakes, 10 - 12 years age group under BIS judge, Patsy McDevitt, was Rebecca Clarke from Carlow, handling her Mum & Grandmother’s Samoyed, Ch Angelicus Crystal Symphony.
BRAY '14 JUNIOR HANDLING
Patsy McDevitt’s 15 - 17 years Junior Handling class was Emer Wright, handling her Japanese Shiba Inu, Sakanda Angel at Lascar, which she also shows with success in the breed ring.
Bray '14 Secretary
Bray Show Secretary, Rose White, happily ensconced in her marquee.
Bray '14 Secretary
Bray Show Secretary, Rose White, pictured with her granddaughter.
Bray '14 BBQ
Bray '14 BBQ
Bray '14 BBQ
Bray '14 BBQ
Jackie Stubbs of Happy Dog not only co-hosted the Barbeque with the Bray Committee, but ended up as chief cook, and eventually, ‘bottle washer’. He certainly grills a mean steak…..B B Q - Jackie
Bray '14 BBQ - Happy Campers
Bray Club Secretary, Nicky White, relaxes after the show and enjoys the barbeque put in by the club and show sponsors, Happy Dog, which went down a treat with the many campers who took the opportunity to stay over for the craic after the show.
Bray '14 BBQ
BRAY '14 Flying Into the Rainbow
Whippet Club '14 BIS
The Whippet Club took the opportunity of having their Club Championship Show at Bray, therefore offering two sets of green stars for the breed. Judged by Albert Ritchie, Gwendariff Whippets, he chose for his GS and BIS, Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Mosssbawnhill In Hot Pursuit With Ailesbury. Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s, Mossbawnhill Crowd Appeal, took Reserve BIS. Happy Dog sponsored the show and Jackie Stubbs handed out the prizes.

DEISE '14 BEST IN SHOW
Topping Deise All Breeds Ch Show in style under Marie Thorpe was Barry O’Neill’s multi CC winning Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, his third BIS this year, having taken BIS at both Combined and Fermoy Internationals. Last year’s top Group 6 dog, again he heads the ICP/Royal Canin Top Winners Leaderboard,with his BIS wins and five groups, and is currently in the lead for IKC Dog of the Year. Marie decided, from good company, that the Whippet, Ch Demerlay Armabay Billie Jean, owned in partnership by Albert Ritchie and his granddaughter, Danielle Ritchie Smith should be Reserve BIS, having earlier taken her 2nd group victory, Gina was handled today by Albert. HAPPY DOG was the generous sponsor of the show, represented by Jackie Stubbs.
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DEISE '14 BEST IN SHOW
Judge Marie Thorpe's choice for BIS was Barry O’Neill’s multi CC winning Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
DEISE '14 BEST IN SHOW - FINAL FOUR
Best In Show judge, Marie Thorpe runs her eye over his final four in the BIS challenge before making his final selection for Best in Show. (l-r) Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy (BIS 1), Albert Ritchie & Danielle Ritchie Smith's Whippet, Ch Demerlay Armabay Billie Jean (BIS 2), Woods and Collins' English Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Wenark Drama Queen Jun Ch (BIS 3), Taggart's Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks For Cooley Jun Ch (BIS 4)
DEISE '14 BEST IN SHOW - FINAL FOUR ON THE MOVE
DEISE '14 WINNING MOMENT
DEISE '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Marie Thorpe judged Best Baby Puppy In Show from all the best baby puppies in breed, finding her winner in Denise Barrett and Richard Maeer’s Boxer Clyrocko In Ya Dreams. RBBPIS went to Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana Bellissima.
DEISE '14 CHAMPION STAKES
The keenly contested champion stakes, with the winner qualifying for the Champion of Champion final next January, saw June Wall award top spot to Billy and Josh Henderson and Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly’s Dobermann Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, with the runner-up rosette awarded to Liz Wogan’s Keeshond Ch Neradmik Beach Boy Avec Deminiac.
DEISE '14 CHAMPION STAKES
DEISE '14 PUPPY STAKES
The Puppy Stakes were in the very capable hands of June Wall and her her winner was Amanda Payne’s Boxer, Willow Stars In Her Eyes. Second was Damien McDonald’s Shetland Sheepdog, Degallo The Show Must Go On of Fearnach.
DEISE '14 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under June Wall was Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Wire Fox Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside with Linda and Paul Magee’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, Ch & Int Ch Debucher Quelqu’un D’Autre Avec Clonallan in second place.
DEISE '14 BRACE STAKES
June Wall’s Brace Stakes winners were Pat Foley’s Rottweilers, with Lynda Dunn’s Salukis in second place.
DEISE '14 TEAM STAKES
Stephen and Sue Bale’s visiting trio of Pembroke Corgis were June Wall’s winners in the team stakes.
DEISE '14 STAKES RING
Stakes judge, June Wall casts her eye over the entants in the Champion Stakes.
DEISE '14 STAKES JUDGE
Stakes judge, June Wall pictured with the trophies on offer at Deise.
DEISE '14 GROUP 1
Group 1 was judged by Irene Grant whose winner was Clare Burnett’s Bouvier des Flandres Ch/GB Ch Luik Fancy Nancy at Mon Cher, ‘Nancy’s’ first group win in a year that has seen her gain her GB title as well. Second was Alan and Sarah Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi GB Ch Craigycor Lightening Bolt.
DEISE '14 GROUP 2
Topping group 2 under Colm Hastings, himself no stranger to the main ring with his Bobtails, was Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann Ch/GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm, ‘Storm’ the BIS winner last year at Clonmel and Limerick and group winner this year at Portadown. In second place was Austin and Ann Long Doyle’s St Bernard Ch/Int/Lux Ch Il Divo Roly by Longsdyle, still on top form after his journey back from Windsor the previous day where he had taken the CC and BOB.
DEISE '14 GROUP 3
In charge of the terriers in group 3 was Scottish Terrier aficionado Oliver Byrne, whose winner’s rosette went to Ken Crockett’s West Highland White Terrier Havasu Nookie; 14-month-old ‘Pogo’ stepping up from second place the previous day and taking his fifth green star. Second was Una Rigney and Kata Tatjine Burovincz’s Kerry Blue Terrier Hung Ch Dinnyesvarosi Nirvana, ‘Amalka’ taking her third green star since her arrival from her native Hungary.
DEISE '14 GROUP 4
The Dachshunds in group 4 were judged by Irish all-breeds judge Colette Muldoon whose winner was Trevor Castles’ Miniature Smooth, 14-month-old Dachsbrook Marg at Seltsac, a first group placing, with in second place Gerry McFaul’s Longhaired Ch/GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, ‘Jill’ adding more points to her total at the top of the Irish Canine Press/Royal Canin Leaderboard.
DEISE '14 GROUP 5
The ever popular Josie Foley, refreshed from her efforts at Kilkenny the previous day, judged group 5, awarding the group to Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll’s Akita Ch/Am/Int Ch Hoka Hey’s The Power And The Glory, annual champion in the breed for 2013; this was a first group win of the year after group victory at Tralee last year. Second was Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond Ch/Int Ch Lyntova Legend Has It, group winner at Hibernian earlier this year.
DEISE '14 GROUP 6
Well known Dachshund man Michael Crowley judged the hounds in group 6 where his winner, Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch/GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, went on to win BIS, his third this year, later in the day. Second was Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey at Tejas, RBIS at Newtownards in May.
DEISE '14 GROUP 7
Emerging successful from group 7 under Colm Hastings was the eventual BIS4 winning Hungarian Vizsla, Sinead Taggart’s Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks for Cooley, this win taking him to the top of the ICP/Royal Canin Leaderboard for the group, with Tom and Annie Mervyn taking the runner-up rosette with their German Shorthaired Pointer Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint, ‘ Lucy’ the BIS here last year.
DEISE '14 GROUP 8
Margaret O’Gorman, well known secretary of Clonmel show on the Irish Circuit, was centre ring for group 8, finding her winner in the English Springer Spaniel, Sandra and Claire Collins and Ken Woods’ Sh Ch Wenark Drama Queen, who was to go on to BIS3. Second was the American Cocker Spaniel, Colm Beattie, Teresa and Joanna Lynch’s Mygillie Crime Of Passion, group winner recently at Cork, and his points today taking him to the top of the ICP/Royal Canin Leaderboard.
DEISE '14 GROUP 9
Pauline Keegan, well known for her involvement with the Pekingese over many years, was judge for group 9 where her winner was Rae Dowsett’s Maltese Ch Zumarnik Hot Pursuit, a first group win for five-year-old ‘Percy’, with second to Moira Grant-Cook’s French Bulldog Ch Eastonite Hurricane, handled by husband Ronnie; 18-month-old ‘Bomber’ stepping up from third place recently at Hibernian.
DEISE '14 GROUP 10
Topping group 10 under Oliver ‘Sonny’ Noonan was the Whippet who went on to RBIS, Albert Ritchie and Danielle Ritchie-Smith’s Ch Demerlay Armabay Billie Jean, with the Afghan Hound, Zita and Brian Fogarty’s Ch Drishaun Ain’t Life Grand, in second spot; 23-month-old ‘Jaida’ recently attaining her title and today taking her first group placing.
DEISE '14
DEISE '14
HAPPY DOG representative Jackie Stubbs
Deise '14 Venue
The old racecourse at Tramore is set high up on the top of the hill with spectacular views from any angle and Deise committee utilises every part of the venue, both in front of and behind the main stand, on hard standing and for the stakes and BIS the parade ground is the grassed area used. It is a picturesque setting, if somewhat ‘Victorian’ in era, though the facilities and catering are up to the minute, and on a good day it is pleasant and certainly different, with quite a bit of character not associated with our normal sports grounds and Cloghran venues.

KILKENNY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Kilkenny Canine Club celebrated its 40th Anniversary in style with sunshine all the way at a well run show with a great atmosphere at their now traditional venue at The Hub, Cillin Hill, on the outskirts of the historic city. Judging Best in Show was All Breeds judge Des Manton, who just couldn't go past the Tibetan Spaniel, Sharon O'Brien's Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness, his second all breeds BIS this year, following on from his success under Mary O'Donoghue at Hibernian. 'Buddy', currently sitting on 11 CCs, is to date top Tibetan Spaniel in the UK and also in Ireland. Close up and Reserve BIS was the Border Collie, David and Morag Connolly and breeder, Judith Gregory’s, Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly; 'Digger', a POTY qualifier, already has one CC at just 20 months old and was the Group winner at Newtownards International and as always was handled by David. The show was generously sponsored by HAPPY DOG represented by Jackie Stubbs.
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KILKENNY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Sharon O'Brien's Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness, was BIS at Kilkenny Ch Show under Best In Show judge Des Manton.
KILKENNY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Sharon O'Brien's Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness, was BIS at Kilkenny Ch Show under Best In Show judge Des Manton.
KILKENNY '14 BEST IN SHOW
The 10 group winners line-up under Best In Show judge Des Manton to make his selection.
KILKENNY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show judge Des Manton makes his final selection; Sharon O'Brien's Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness.
KILKENNY '14 BEST IN SHOW
A very happy Sharon O'Brien's with her Tibetan Spaniel Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness with Best In Show judge Des Manton.
KILKENNY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Sharon O'Brien's with her Tibetan Spaniel Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness with Best In Show judge Des Manton.
KILKENNY '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Des Manton judged Best Baby Puppy In Show and selected from all the best of breed baby puppies gathered in the main ring; topping the impressive line-up was Ailish Ridgeway’s Afghan Hound Tamariki Sunset Explosion. Runner-up was June Smyth with her Smooth Chihuahua Corbrayash Believin Dreams.
KILKENNY '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Des Manton's Best Baby Puppy In Show at Kilkenny was Ridgeway's Afghan, Tamariki Sunset Explosion.
KILKENNY '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Ann Long Doyle’s champion stakes winner was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon Ger Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens, while in second place came Jackie and Andrea Stubbs’ Rottweiler Ch Cotarrin Fright Night.
KILKENNY '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Ann Long Doyle’s champion stakes winner was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon Ger Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens.
KILKENNY '14 PUPPY STAKES
The Puppy stakes class at Kilkenny was judged by Ann Long Doyle, Ann’s first task was to select Kilkenny’s representative for the Pup of the Year final by virtue of winning the puppy stakes, this honour falling to Lynda and Colin Matthews’ six-month-old Skye Terrier, Skyewalkers Outlaw, handled by Lynda’s mum, Ann Cuthbert. Runner-up was Philomena and Paddy Leonard’s seven-month-old Shih Tzu, Plenard Adorabelle Or What.
KILKENNY '14 PUPPY STAKES
The Puppy stakes class at Kilkenny was judged by Ann Long Doyle, Ann’s pick was Lynda and Colin Matthews’ six-month-old Skye Terrier, Skyewalkers Outlaw, handled by Lynda’s mum, Ann Cuthbert.
KILKENNY '14 VETERAN STAKES
Heading the veteran stakes under Ann Long Doyle was David McKenna’s eightyear old Bouvier des Flandres Ch Nikolaev Colorado at Davdeir, with runner-up going to Linda and Paul Magee’s nine-year-old Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch/Int Ch Debucher Qualqu’un D’Autre avec Clonallan.
KILKENNY '14 BRACE STAKES
Winning the Brace Stakes under Ann Long Doyle was Pat Foley's duo of Rottweilers, Rosamic Bold Account at Zarimus and Rosamic Maximus Strength.
KILKENNY '14 GROUP 1
Dom Harris made a trip back home, judged Group 1 and his winner was David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly, which went on to win RBIS. Second place was the German Shepherd Dog, Flanagan and Stewart’s Ch Kashbeara Balto.
KILKENNY '14 GROUP 2
Dermot Timmins was centre ring for group 2 where his winner was Triona Ni She’s Dobermann Ch/GB/Dutch/Multi Ch Farentino Wot A Thriller. In the runner-up position was Noel Beggs and wife June Wall’s Rottweiler Ch Alldenria Everready.
KILKENNY '14 GROUP 3
Judging the terriers in group 3 was visiting Norwegian judge Petter Fodstad whose winner was Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Dalstar Il Divo. The runner-up position was taken by Ken Crockett’s young West Highland White Terrier Havasu Nemo Nookie.
KILKENNY '14 GROUP 4
After a long day judging breeds, Norwegian judge Anders Tunold Hanssen finished off with Dachshund group 4, finding his victor in Caroline Reynolds’ Miniature Smooth Consulate Don George Of Aragon, bred in Gibraltar by Liz Gonzalez. Gerry and Frances Larkin’s Miniature Long, Larkhund Rio was in second place.
KILKENNY '14 GROUP 5
Heading group 5 under Dom Harris was the eventual BIS3 winner, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian Ch/GB/Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, with the runner-up to Olive Taylor’s Belarussian import Chow Chow, Chivas Royal Djalo at Taylorian.
KILKENNY '14 GROUP 6
Dom Harris, having a busy day, also judged group 6 where his winner was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Annavah Keeper. In second place wwas Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch/GB/Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
KILKENNY '14 GROUP 7
Ann Ingram judged the gundogs of groups 7 and 8 and in group 7 her winner, Morag and David Connolly’s Weimaraner, Huntly Truly Scrumptious, went on to BIS4 later in the day. In second place came Sinead Taggart’s Hungarian Vizsla Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks for Cooley.
KILKENNY '14 GROUP 8
Ann Ingram’s choice to top group 8 was Catherine Halpin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel Sh Ch/Int Sh Ch Moonlone Gullivers Girl. Runner-up was John and Margaret Baldwin’s red Cocker Spaniel Sh Ch Kilivory Derby Lad.
KILKENNY '14 GROUP 9
Modwena Johnston was centre ring for group 9, selecting Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel Ch/GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness to go forward to the BIS ring where he later emerged as the BIS winner. Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frisé Ch/GB Ch Ashmair Double Act was in second place
KILKENNY '14 GROUP 10
Petter Fodstad judged group 10, handing the big rosette to Viv Coulter’s Whippet GB Ch Collooney Eye Candy. Runner-up was Felicity Thompson’s French-bred Greyhound Isla at Barnesmore Ad Honores.
KILKENNY '14 Junior Handling
Topping the first age group of the junior handling stakes, ten-12 years was young Evan McDermott, handling a Beagle. Des Manton judged all the junior handling stakes.
KILKENNY '14 Junior Handling
The winner of the 13-14 years junior handling was Oisin McDonald, handling the family’s Australian Silky Terrier, which he also handled to its title in the breed.
KILKENNY '14 Junior Handling
Emer Wright handled her Japanese Shiba Inu to top the 15-17 years junior handling class
KILKENNY '14 Trophy Table
KILKENNY '14 Outdoor Rings
KILKENNY '14
KILKENNY '14 Outdoor Rings
KILKENNY '14
The Judges' tent
KILKENNY '14
Kilkenny has for a number of years now used the facilities at The Hub, Cillin Hill, situated at the edge of the historic city, and is popular with exhibitors as it offers great parking and the use of excellent facilities, including restaurant and toilets, not to mention the added attraction of an indoor and outdoor market at the same premises.
KILKENNY '14 BEST IN SHOW
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SWORDS '14 BEST IN SHOW
Ciaran and Anne Marie Donnelly’s Dobermann Pinscher bitch, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, topped the entry at Swords Ch Show under Best In Show judge Mike Drennan on Saturday 21st June at the IKC National Show Centre, Cloghran, Dublin. Ann Ingram handled her Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Tirkane The Big Issue, to Reserve BIS. ‘Izak’, bred by Ann and Kay Ryan and now co-owned with Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson, and Leane Bryant. Royal Canin sponsored the show, and was represented on the day by Mary Davidson; Swords Chairman Tom Hehir, presented the crystal and Secretary, Philip Behan (left) is also pictured.
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SWORDS '14 BEST IN SHOW
Ciaran and Anne Marie Donnelly’s Dobermann Pinscher bitch, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, was BIS at Swords Ch Show under Best In Show judge Mike Drennan
SWORDS '14 BEST IN SHOW - FINAL FOUR
Best In Show judge, Mike Drennan runs his eye over his final four in the BIS challenge before making his final selection for Best in Show. (l-r) Colm & Rose Hastings' O.E.S. Ch Lambluv's Sultry Secret (BIS 4), Billy & Josh Henderson's and Ciaran & Ann-Marie Donnelly's Dobermann Pinscher, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana (BIS 1), Tom & Annie Mervyn's G.S.H.P. Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose At Tomanipoint (BIS 3), Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant's Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue (BIS 2).
SWORDS '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Mick Drennan's Best Baby Puppy In Show at Swords was Clodagh Fallon's Pug, Clodana Belissima, with RBBPIS to Smyth's Smooth Coat Chihuahua, Corbrayash Believin Dreams. Tom Hehir, Chairman of Swords, is also pictured.
SWORDS '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Michael Clancy was Noel Beggs and June Wall's Rottweiler, Ch Alldenria Everready. Taking the second place was Jennifer Garry's Samoyed, Ch Blueagean Oracle Of Apollo. Mary Davidson represents sponsors, Royal Canin.
SWORDS '14 PUPPY STAKES
The stakes classes were judged by Michael Clancy, where his winner was Harold & Helena Quigg's Kerry Blue Terrier, Irisblu Jack Of Diamonds. In second place was Maureen & John Jnr Byrne's Tibetan Terrier, Siddhartha Quirky ‘N’ Quaint.
SWORDS '14 VETERAN STAKES
David McKenna's Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch Nikolaev Colorado At Davedeir was Michael Clancy's Veteran Stakes winner, with second place awarded to Waters' Tibetan Spaniel, Milbethan Mid-Nit Magic. Royal Canin’s Mary Davidson is also pictured.
SWORDS '14 BRACE STAKES
Michael Clancy's Brace Stakes winners were O'Neill's brother and sister Smooth Haired Dachshunds, Thundergay Due South and Thundergay Abilene.
SWORDS '14 GROUP 1
Hungarian judge, Dr Miklos Levente, was in charge of Group 1, finding his winner in the Old English Sheepdog, Colm and Rose Hastings' Ch Lambluv’s Sultry Secret. In second place was Frances Toman's Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Ch Whitepoint Stare If You Dare. Mick Gavin are also pictured.
SWORDS '14 GROUP 2
Visiting GB judge, Jeff Horswell adjudicated Group 2, sending forward the Dobermann, Billy and Josh Henderson and Ciaran and Ann-Marie Donnelly's Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, who later in the day went all the way to Best in Show; runner-up under Jeff was Kieran O’Connell's Bullmastiff, Ch Watercress Buffalo Bob.
SWORDS '14 GROUP 3
Heading up the terriers in Group 3 under Austrian judge Otto Kral was Miles Leonard and Smit-Kamerbeek’s Scottish Terrier, Lucia’s Dream Saddell Castle. Group 2nd went to Morag and David Connolly’s Border Terrier, Ch Taylortay Shoeshine At Huntly.
SWORDS '14 GROUP 4
The Dachshund group was judged by Swede, Pia Lundberg, whose winner was Michael Crowley's Smooth Haired, Elanors Surprise At Donnamarc, with Caroline Reynolds' Miniature Smooth, Ch Donnadoon Silver Dollar, taking second place.
SWORDS '14 GROUP 5
Topping Group 5 under Maria Soleckyi Szpunar from Poland was Peri Burnside's Alaskan Malamute, Ch Libertia Reggae Master. Runner-up was Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Lyntova Legend Has It.
SWORDS '14 GROUP 6
A new face heading Group 6, English visitor Rebecca Crop handling Kay Martland's Dalmatian, Kalokaire's Lady Eleanor At Deefadal, to victory under breed specialist, Estonian judge, Jelena Kruus. Taking second place was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
SWORDS '14 GROUP 7
Finnish judge Eeva Rautala’s Group 7 winner, Tom and Annie Mervyn's German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch & GB Sh Karlivar Dusky Rose At Tomanipoint, went on to BIS 3 later in the day, whilst her runner-up spot was awarded to Sarah Thompson with her German Long Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Arany Flax Mit Sarscottah.
SWORDS '14 GROUP 8
Former Swords secretary Ann Gormley, now resident for many years in Greece, made a welcome return visit to the club and today judged Group 8 where her winner was Ralph Dunne's Clumber Spaniel, Richley Ruff Diamond. In second place came Kerry Brennan's Cocker Spaniel, Kerrijoy Apollo.
SWORDS '14 GROUP 9
The eventual RBIS winning Toy Poodle, Ingram, Ryan, Morzik, Nelson & Bryant’s Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue, handled by Ann Ingram, was the choice of Romanian judge Anca Giura to win Group 9 with second place awarded to Eamon Keenan’s Lhasa Apso, Ch & GB Ch Heneva Raising The Bets.
SWORDS '14 GROUP 10
The sighthounds of Group 10 were judged by Norwegian, Eli Klepp, awarding top honours to Lynda Matthews, handling, Don Foran and Stephen Thomas' Whippet, Ailesbury Silver Lace. Gerry and Pauline Clarke's Irish Wolfhound, Ch Roxanne Of Shantammon, took second place.
SWORDS '14 TOP JUNIOR HANDLER
Taking Top Junior Handler overall under Mark McDonnell was Danielle Ritchie-Smith who had earlier won the 13-14 years class. Swords Secretary, Philip Behan, made the trophy presentation.
SWORDS '14 JUDGES
Before judging commenced, the judges and officers of Swords had their traditional photo call in the main ring before heading to their rings for their day’s work.
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SWORDS '14 Tent away
SWORDS '14 working together
SWORDS '14 Swords ex Secretary
Swords '14Celebration
SWORDS '14 BEST IN SHOW
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CORK '14 BEST IN SHOW
Cork BIS winner under judge, Ann Long-Doyle, was Colm and Rose Hastings' Old English Sheepdog bitch, Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret, this being Vickie's 1st all breeds BIS win. Also a CC winner, she was Annual Ch '13 and topped the Group 1 ICP Leaderboard for 2013. At the IKC Showdog finals she won Group 1 and finished 5th overall. Reserve BIS went to David and Jacqui Benson's Bernese Mountain Dog, Ch & GB Ch Patrick De La Galea at Bernervalley, Irish Champion of Champions '13, and with 7 CCs to date, Patrick was twice BIS last year.
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CORK '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show winner Colm and Rose Hastings' Old English Sheepdog, Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret posing with the BIS judge Ann Long-Doyle.
CORK '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show, Judges and Committee.
CORK '14 BEST IN SHOW LINE-UP
The final 10 Group winners line-up for the selection of Best In Show.
CORK '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Ann Long Doyle also judged Best Baby Puppy In Show where her winner was David and Kathy McLoughlin’s Pointer Hipoint Nulli Seconda, five-month-old ‘Kimberley’ repeating her victory at Newtownards. Imported from Australia, she came with a BBPIS award already under her belt at a Pointer specialty in New South Wales under Frank Kane. Reserve went to Heanue and Hade’s Akita, Cannonbear Beautifull Knightmare, runner-up at Hibernian, another making her mark in the big ring.
CORK '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Winning the Champion Stakes at Cork under judge Austin Long Doyle was David and Jackie Benson’s Bernese Mountain Dog Ch/GB/Int Ch Patrick de la Galea at Bernervalley, who as well as later in the day going RBIS, also won his ticket to the Champion of Champion final in January 2015, doubtless hoping to retain his crown gained this year. Austin's choice for runner-up was Emilio Castilo and Patrick Fortune’s Shetland Sheepdog Ch/Lux Ch Irish Legend of Navarrem, group winner recently at Banbridge,
CORK '14 PUPPY STAKES
Austin Long Doyle judged the Puppy Stakes and his winner was Angela McNally’s Dobermann Icarus Wot A Thriller; imported from France. Ten-month-old ‘Pierre’ can now look forward to going to the Pup of the Year final. Taking the second place rosette was Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ Groenendael Revloch Hocus Pocus, seven-months-old ‘Hanna’ already with two green stars.
CORK '14 BRACE STAKES
Topping the brace stakes under Austin Long Doyle was Pat Foley’s duo of Rottweilers, Rosamic Bold Account at Zarimus and Rosamic Maximus Strength and Honour at Zarimus.
CORK '14 GROUP 1
Juha Putkonen from Finland judged group 1, his winner being the eventual BIS-winning Old English Sheepdog, Colm and Rose Hastings’ Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret, while Clare Burnett’s Bouvier des Flandres Ch Luik Fancy Nancy At Mon Cher, last year’s annual champion in the breed was second.
CORK '14 GROUP 2
Winning group 2 under Finnish judge Irina Poletaeva was David and Jackie Benson’s Bernese Mountain Dog Ch/GB/Int Ch Patrick de la Galea At Bernervalley, who finished RBIS. Adele Kerrisk’s Shar-Pei Ch/Int Ch Chuanfa Compact at Qing Iverna, group winner at Munster Canine the previous day, was runner-up.
CORK '14 GROUP 3
In group 3 Bart O’Regan found his winner in Elaine Butler’s Soft-coated Wheaten Ballysax Bertys Dream, last year’s BIS at the club show. Tony O’Brien’s Wire Fox Terrier Crystalwire Heart Breaker, taking his third green star, was in second place
CORK '14 GROUP 4
Local judge Stephanie Walsh, better known for her Shih Tzu and American Cocker Spaniels, was going over the Dachshunds of group 4 and coming out on top was Gerry McFaul’s multiple CC and group-winning Longhaired bitch Ch/GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, ‘Jill’ currently top of the ICP Leaderboard for the third year running, with Peter and Caroline Wheatland’s Miniature Smooth Pinedax Kiss The Stars second.
CORK '14 GROUP 5
Dave Lawlor, well known president of Killarney on the Irish Circuit, was in charge in group 5 and he chose a new face for top honours in the shape of Gail and Eddie Patterson’s Basenji Ch Her Majesty Out of Africa at Rocksham, a first group win for her. Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond Ch/Int Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret took another group placing with second spot
CORK '14 GROUP 6
Billy Boardman (Portsann Dalmatians, Japanese Spitz and American Cockers) had to choose the winner of group 6 and it was Eamon Murray’s Beagle puppy dog Heathergrove Keats who caught his eye and took the red rosette en route to BIS4. Runner-up went to Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas, a regular winner in this group and currently second on the ICP Leaderboard.
CORK '14 GROUP 7
Cocker Spaniel man Les Chambers judged group 7 and his winner was Sinead Taggart’s Hungarian Vizsla Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks for Cooley, who went on to BIS3. Second was Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper, just back from Southern Counties where he won his sixth CC and was G2 there also.
CORK '14 GROUP 8
Jimmy Byrnes, probably better known for his Lackyle Staffordshire Bull Terriers, was judging group 8 and he found his winner in the American Cocker Spaniel Mygillie Crime Of Passion, owned by Colm Beattie, Teresa Lynch and her daughter Joanna and handled by Colm with whom he lives and who prepares him. ‘Dude’ was BBPIS in show at ILKA last July, has four green stars and this was his debut to top honours in the group ring. Second was Orlagh Murray’s Golden Retriever Rathcloon Peaches N Cream.
CORK '14 GROUP 9
Peter Jolley was over from England and he oversaw group 9, giving the red rosette to the Pug Gimili What The Heck Happened, owned by Joanne Dobson and handled by Ian May, with Lee Grogan taking second place with his Japanese Chin Axelwood Karmin, a first entry to group honours for both these dogs.
CORK '14 GROUP 10
All-breeds judge Claire Anne Ahern, best known for her Pipistrelle Papillons, judged group 10 where her winner was the Afghan Hound, Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Ch/GB/Int Ch Ashahni Amir, ‘Caleb’ a multiple group and BIS winner and several times top of the ICP Leaderboard, with second to Stephen Minogue, Lynda and Colin Cuthbert Matthews’ Borzoi Ch/Int Ch Donsjkoi Asmodey, another no stranger to group and BIS honours.
CORK '14 Cork Secretary's Office
CORK '14 Sign & Logo
CORK '14 ... and the rain came down!
CORK '14 SHOW VENUE
The GAA Sports Complex at Carrigoon, just outside Mallow, offers excellent facilities.

MUNSTER '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Munster Canine was Liz Wogan's Keeshond bitch, GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac, who won her three CCs in England before she was 15 months old, becoming the 7th GB Champion for Deminiac. Just five trips over the water saw her win 2 Res CCs and 3 CCs, with BOB, and now at her first show this year at home, 'Lili' takes the breed and Group 5 under Sally Burns followed by her first all breeds BIS under International all breeds judge, Colette Muldoon. Reserve BIS was Carla Bollard O'Callaghan's Afghan Hound, Ch GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir Jun Ch; 'Caleb' a multi Group and BIS winner.
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MUNSTER '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show winner Liz Wogan's Keeshond bitch, GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac posing with the BIS judge Colette Muldoon.
MUNSTER '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show winner Liz Wogan's Keeshond bitch, GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac.
MUNSTER '14 'thank you judge'
MUNSTER '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Colette Muldoon judged Best Baby Puppy In Show, awarding that honour to Declan Kenny’s Japanese Spitz Sherylbrina Princess Royal, four month-old ‘Holly’ looking as delighted as her owner. RBBPIS went to Heanue and Hade’s Akita Cannonbear Beautifull Knightmare.
MUNSTER '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Declan Kenny holding his BBPIS, Japanese Spitz Sherylbrina Princess Royal, pictured with the judge Colette Muldoon.
MUNSTER '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the champion stakes under Dolores Dinneen was Philip O’Brien, Richard Dalton and Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue Terrier Ch Dalstar Il Divo; he was the group winner this year at Banbridge and later in the day went on to repeat this win. In second spot was Brian and Maureen Carroll’s group-winning Keeshond Ch Lyntova Legend Has It.
MUNSTER '14 PUPPY STAKES
Stakes classes at Munster Canine were decided by Irish all-breeds judge Dolores Dinneen, in the puppy stakes her winner was Joan Duffus’ Samoyed Radost Zhizni Arctic Light over Kynoch, seven-month-old ‘Asha’ bred in Russia by Oksana Dombrovskaya. She was competing in her first puppy stakes and later in the day went on to win the bitch green star. Runner-up was Olive Taylor’s Chow Chivas Royal Djalo at Taylorian, yet another import, this time from Belarus.
MUNSTER '14 PUPPY STAKES WINNER
Joan Duffus' Samoyed, Radost Zhizni Arctic Light Over Kynoch.
MUNSTER '14 VETERAN STAKES
Jane Gostynska’s nine-year-old Basenji Ch Bubas Rolling Thunder, was Dolores Dinneen’s choice to head the veteran stakes.
MUNSTER '14 BRACE STAKES
Winning the brace stakes under Dolores Dinneen were Darren and Trish Lockley’s Border Terriers Crazy Train Pilgrim to Chatmoss and Chatmoss Rebel Rebel, who was BOB on the day.
MUNSTER '14 GROUP 1
Group 1 under Billy Blount saw a repeat of the Hibernian group results, with the winner’s rosette to Rose and Colm Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret, who finished BIS3 and was to go on to greater things the following day. Second placed was David McKenna’s young Bouvier des Flandres Nikolaev Tyrion at Davdeir.
MUNSTER '14 GROUP 2
Sally Burns, known for her top winning Toy Poodles, was ring centre for group 2 where her winner was the Shar-Pei, Adele Kerrisk’s Ch Chuanfa Compact at Qing Iverna, starting off a good weekend, with Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer Nujax Johnny Cash, BIS at IKC Celtic Winners, taking G2.
MUNSTER '14 GROUP 3
Judging the terriers of group 3 was Bill McEntee, known for his many years in Cocker Spaniels, and he gave the nod to Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien and wife Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue, Ch Dalstar Il Divo, winner of the champion stakes earlier in the day, with Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator second, ‘Balloo’ the top terrier on the ICP Leaderboard for the last couple of years.
MUNSTER '14 GROUP 4
Carole Mulcahy moved from the sunny climes of Sydney, Australia, over a year ago to the much less temperate location of Ireland. This time it was her task to judge the Dachsunds of group 4 and her winner once again gave Gerry McFaul more points on the ICP Leaderboard, for his Longhaired Ch/UK Ch Dachville Special Blend. Second was Christine Bastable’s Miniature Smooth Chrishanes Maxwell Edison, a previous group winner.
MUNSTER '14 GROUP 5
Sally Burns was also ring centre for group 5, and her winner was Liz Wogan’s Keeshond Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac, now a GB champion and on her way here to taking her first BIS. Runner-up was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky Ch/GB/Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, piloted as ever by wife Anita Foley Duggan who has handled ‘Flint’ to so many top wins both at home and in GB.
MUNSTER '14 GROUP 6
John R Walsh Junior judged group 6, finding his winner in Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas, his fourth group this year and he has also three ‘reserves’ and a G4, making him second on the ICP Leaderboard to date. Second was the Dalmatian, Loiusa and son Eddie Casey’s Buffrey Pop Goes The Weasel at Moyglass, just a youngster but already with a G2 at CCC International.
MUNSTER '14 GROUP 7
Group 7 saw Johnny Muldoon give top honours to the Pointer, Wendy Fleming’s Sh Ch Carmandine Kimono of Glenariff, a first group win though she was fourth at Newtownards International; she was Annual Champion in both ’12 and ’13. Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint was second; BIS last year at Deise with eight groups, she topped the 2013 ICP Group Leaderboard.
MUNSTER '14 GROUP 8
Jeanette Filskov’s Golden Retriever, Crufts G2-winning Ch/GB/Dan/Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo, handled by breeder Emma Archibald, won group 8 under Sandra Whelan. ‘Blue’, back home in Ireland to be campaigned by his breeders, Emma and her parents Bette and Frank, has certainly done them all proud winning his GB crown and BIS and groups in Ireland. Second was Chris and Hilary Laverty’s Cocker Spaniel Laveris Watchme, talking his first group placing.
MUNSTER '14 GROUP 9
Johnny Muldoon was also in charge of group 9 and here his red rosette went to Sean Martin’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ch Glencross Alexandria, winning her second group after which she took BIS4; she was top Cavalier ‘13 and won Cavalier Pup of the Year at the final last year. She won this group here last year, one of only two Cavaliers to take a group in ’13 and the only one to win so far year. Sharon O’Brien handled her top winning Tibetan Spaniel Ch/GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness to second spot. ‘Buddy’ was BIS a few weeks ago at Hibernian and includes among his many CC and BOBs, Crufts ’13, where he was group shortlisted.
MUNSTER '14 GROUP 10
Having a busy day, Johnny Muldoon was back in the ring to decide the best in group 10, and he sent forward the Afghan Hound, Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Ch/GB/Int Ch Ashahni Amir, ‘Caleb’ en route to RBIS. Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound Ch Roxanne of Shantamon was runner-up. She was IKC Top Showdog in ’13 and represented Ireland at the Eukanuba World Challenge in Orlando in December 2013.
MUNSTER '14 Tough life this showing lark ....
The day was too hot for some – after waiting patiently beside owners Ann and Austin Long Doyle, who took up BIS and stakes judging respectively the following day at Cork, St Bernard ‘Roly’ (Ch/Int/Lux Ch II Divo Roly by Longsdyle) decided enough was enough and had a lie down.

HIBERNIAN '14 BEST IN SHOW
Mary O'Donoghue judged Best In Show, her winner was Sharon O'Brien's Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness, with Sinead Taggart's Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks For Cooley in runner-up spot.
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HIBERNIAN '14 BEST IN SHOW
BIS, Sharon O'Brien's Tibetan Spaniel Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness, with judge Mary O'Donoghue.
HIBERNIAN '14 BEST IN SHOW
BIS, Sharon O'Brien's Tibetan Spaniel Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness, with judge Mary O'Donoghue.
HIBERNIAN '14 BIS JUDGE PRESENTATION
Hibernian All Breed Dog Club Secretary, Lynda Cuthbert-Matthews and Chairman, Gordon Cuthbert, present the Best in Show judge, Mary O'Donoghue (Philipstown Labrador Retrievers) with a piece of Irish crystal as a token of thanks for judging BIS at their 2014 championship show.
HIBERNIAN '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Mary O'Donoghue's choice for Best Baby Puppy in Show fell to Michele Knapp's English Springer Spaniel, Templecarrig Catch The Wind, with Heanue & Hades American Akita, Cannonbear Beautiful Knightmare, runner-up.
HIBERNIAN '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Martin O'Donoghue was the eventual RBIS winner, Sinead Taggart's Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks For Cooley. In second place under Martin was Sharon Kelly's group winning Gordon Setter, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Minervys Angus McDuff.
HIBERNIAN '14 PUPPY STAKES
Martin O'Donoghue judged the Puppy Stakes, his first task was to select the Hibernian POTY qualifier from all the hopefuls entered in the Puppy Stakes, the honour falling to Sally Burns, Mary Coghlan and Lesley Howard's Toy Poodle, Grayco Vivacious Valentine. In second spot was Edel O'Meara's Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, Ispini Beag Gleoite.
HIBERNIAN '14 PUPPY STAKES PRESENTATION
Martin O'Donoghue judged the Puppy Stakes, his winner was Sally Burns, Mary Coghlan and Lesley Howard's Toy Poodle, Grayco Vivacious Valentine.
HIBERNIAN '14 VETERAN STAKES
Martin O'Donoghue's Veteran Stakes winner was Cogill & Wragg's Afghan Hound, Birkhall Annabel, with the runner-up rosette awarded to Catherine and Tina Broaders' WFT, Ch Crystalwire Solo Of Brookside.
HIBERNIAN '14 BRACE STAKES
Sharon Drewery’s Rough Collies, Demelewis Fable Moon Over Elshadene and Brikazie No Bling Needed For Elshadene, were Martin O'Donoghue's Brace Stakes winners.
HIBERNIAN '14 JUNIOR HANDLING TROPHY
Junior Handling judge Katie Kelly presents overall winner, Danialle Ritchie-Smith with the Daniel Mooney Memorial Trophy. Also pictured are Hibernian Secretary, Lynda Cuthbert-Matthews and Maria Collins of sponsors, Royal Canin.
HIBERNIAN '14 GROUP 1
Angela McNally was centre ring for Group 1 where her winner, Colm and Rose Hastings; O.E.S. Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret, went on to BIS 3; in second place was David McKenna's Bouvier Des Flandres, Nikolaevtyrion At Davdeir.
HIBERNIAN '14 GROUP 2
Michael Leonard judged Group 2, his winner was Austin and Ann Long Doyle's St Bernard, Ch, Lux & Int Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle, second place went to Fiona Carr's Boxer, Bessbox Top Gun At Boxcatow.
HIBERNIAN '14 GROUP 3
Judging the terriers in Group 3 was Sean Carroll who selected Ross Delamar's Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, with second place awarded to Ann Taggart's West Highland White Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Cooley Double The Trouble.
HIBERNIAN '14 GROUP 4
Martinez Noguera judged the Dachshund Group 4 where his winner was Gerry McFaul's BIS 4 winner, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, with Emma North Row's Wire Haired, GB Ch Barmaud Rufus, taking second place.
HIBERNIAN '14 GROUP 5
Jean Claude Klein judged Group 5 and his winner was Carroll's Keeshond Ch Lyntova Legend Has It with Giedraitiene's Siberian Husky Kristari's Wild Charm in second place.
HIBERNIAN '14 GROUP 6
Evelyn Hurley judged Group 6 and she found her winner in O'Neill's Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy Jun Ch. In second place was Keelan's Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey At Tejas.
HIBERNIAN '14 GROUP 7
Sinead Taggart's Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks For Cooley, the RBIS was chosen by Susan Kealy judging Group 7, her runner-up was Loughlin's Irish Setter Sh Ch Discovery's Let The Heart Beat For Rohanmor Jun Ch.
HIBERNIAN '14 GROUP 8
John J. Walsh judged Group 8 and his winner was Knapp's English Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Calvdale Theif Taker Jun Ch. He placed Murray's Golden Retriever, Rathcloon Peaches N Cream Jun Ch second.
HIBERNIAN '14 GROUP 9
Group 9 was judged by Stephen Minogue who chose the eventual BIS, Sharon O'Brien's Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness first, with Black's Maltese, Ch Mion Bitter Sweet Jun Ch second.
HIBERNIAN '14 GROUP 10
Italian judge Alfredo Alessandri judged Group 10 and he found his winner in Edwards, Appleby, Minchin & Mulvaney's Afghan Hound, Davashey To Tell The Truth Jun Ch. In 2nd place was Ritchie & Smith's Whippet, Demerlay Vanilla Sky Over Gwendariff.

NEWTOWNARDS INTERNATIONAL '14 BEST IN SHOW
Winning the big rosette for BIS at this special International Ch Show under Newtownards President, Eddie Patterson, was the Pomeranian, Sean Carroll and James Newman's Ch GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation. Reserve BIS went to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ivor and Michelle Keelan's Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas.
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NEWTOWNARDS '14 BEST IN SHOW
BIS, Sean Carroll and James Newman's Ch GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation with judge Eddie Patterson and Jackie Stubbs, representing sponsors Happy Dog.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 BEST IN SHOW
BIS, Sean Carroll and James Newman's Ch GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation with judge Eddie Patterson.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BIS judge, Eddie Patterson also chose the Best Baby Puppy in Show, selected from all the Best Baby Puppies in Breed. There were 23 for Eddie to choose from and he finally fell for the Pointer, David and Kathy McLoughlin's Hi Point Nulli Seconda. Runner-up was the Harlequinn Great Dane, Claire and Sandra Collins & Ken Woods' Tamzdane Holy Cannoli Its Springdane.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Eddie Patterson judged Best Puppy In Show, who handed the big rosette, and the crystal, to the Siberian Husky, Roma Giedraitiene's Kristari’s Wild Charm. Runner-up was Maureen and son, John Byrne's Tibetan Terrier, Siddharta Quirky 'N' Quaint.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Eddie Patterson judged Best Veteran in Show, selecting from all the Best Veterans in Breed all over 8 years old, as FCI rules require, the winner was Pamela & Ryan Hunter's Whippet, Ch & Int Ch Collooney Mamma Mia. Runner-up was the Irish Setter, Stewart Cunnings and Kay Stewart's Sh Ch Edenavey’s Holly's Pride.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Ronnie Tolson also judged the Champion Stakes and here winning the main rosette was the Pembroke Corgi, Frances Toman's Ch Whitepoint Stare If U Dare at Manto.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 JUNIOR STAKES
Ronnie Tolson judged the Junior Stakes and he decided that his best Junior was the Jack Russell Terrier, Marianne and Tony Dunne's Krisbos Franklin. Runner up was the Kerry Blue, Harold and Helena Quigg's Irisblu Jack of Diamonds.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 BRACE STAKES
Winning the Brace Stakes was the Rottweiler duo owned by Pat Foley, son David and Gyte Morkute, Rosamic Bold Account at Zarimus and Rosamic Maximus Strength and Honour at Zarimus, seen here with judge Ronnie Tolson.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 TEAM STAKES
Reserve Best in Show
NEWTOWNARDS '14 GROUP 1
Heading Group 1 under Zlatko Todorovic was the Border Collie, David and Morag Connolly and breeder, Judith Gregory's Tonkory Gold Digger. Second was the Rough Collie, Karen McDevitt's Ch & GB Ch Caronlea Lord Of The Dance.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 PUPPY GROUP 1
Zlatko Todorovic judged the Puppy Group and his winner was Brian & Joan Lyons' Schipperke Twynbears New Moon.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 GROUP 2
Portuguese judge Joao Vasco Pocas Group 2 winner was the Bulldog who finished BIS 4, Alan McWhirter's JW Lekerry Le Stanley, with Tina Stanton's Newfoundland, Very Fairweather's Yes I'm, handled by Georgie Salina.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 PUPPY GROUP 2
Winning Puppy Group 2 under Joao Vasco Pocas was the Bullmastiff, Armstrong's Watercress Magic Meg Dunnaney.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 GROUP 3
Topping Group 3 under Alexander Krasilnikoff from Denmark was the Kerry Blue, Barbara Ferguson's Ch Edbrios Dolce Vita, handled by breeder, Philip O'Brien. The Mallon sisters Louisa and Caroline's, West Highland White terrier, Ch Colla Olympia was second.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 GROUP 4
Lisbeth Campbell from Norway was the (Dachshund) Group 4, winning here was Nigel and Liz Bate's Miniature Smooth Haired, Red Promise for Batendach. Second was the Mini Wire Haired, Seamus Dunne and Ann Shone's Ch Hanishan Solitaire.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 PUPPY GROUP 4
Lisbeth Campbell's Puppy Group winner was Seamus Dunne and Ann Shone's Min Wire Haired Hanishan Sueca.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 GROUP 5
Shaun Watson went over the winners in Group 5, and here he chose for his winner the eventual BIS winning Pomeranian, Sean Carroll and James Newman's Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, with, in second place, the American Akita, Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll's Cannonbar Some Like It Hot.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 PUPPY GROUP 5
Shaun Watson's choice for the winner of Puppy Group 5 and eventual BPIS was Roma Giedraitiene's Siberian Husky, Kristari’s Wild Charm with the Samoyed, Duffus' Radost Zhizni Arctic Light Over Kynoch in second place.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 GROUP 6
Heading Group 6 under judge Laurent Pichard from Switzerland was the eventual RBIS winning Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ivor and Michelle Keelan's Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas. Runner up was the Basset Hound, Barry O'Neill's Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 PUPPY GROUP 6
Laurent Pichard from Switzerland judged Puppy Group 6 and his winner was Paul McDermot's Foxhound, Haughmill Preacher.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 GROUP 7
Marianne Gyarfas from Hungary judged Group 7, she found her winner in the Hungarian Vizsla, Catherine Kelly's Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment. Christine McLarnon's Irish Setter, Glenavna Journey South, was 2nd.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 PUPPY GROUP 7
Marianne Gyarfas from Hungary judged Puppy Group 7, her winner was, Seamus and Maura Gettings' German Wire Haired Pointer, Beechillawn Queen's First In Succession.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 GROUP 8
Winner of Group 8 under Harry Tast from Finland, was Martin and Mary O'Donoghue's Labrador Retriever, Philipstown Beach Boy, handled by Martin. Stuart & Helen MacLeay's English Springer Spaniel, Bordacity By Request at Potrail, took Group 2nd.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 PUPPY GROUP 8
Harry Tast found his Puppy Group 8 winner in Martin and Mary O'Donoghue's Labrador Retriever, Philipstown Columbo.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 GROUP 9
Group 9 was judged by Yolanda Nagler from Israel and she gave top honours top the Bichon Frise, Ashling Connolly's Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act. Group 2 went to Karen Murphy's Pug, Ch Habiba Diva Fever Jun Ch.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 PUPPY GROUP 9
Yolanda Nagler' Puppy Group 9 winner was Maureen and John Byrne's Tibetan Terrier, Siddhartha Quirky 'N Quaint.
NEWTOWNARDS '14 GROUP 10
Lou Guerrero from the USA judged Group 10 and his winner was the Deerhound, Jennifer and Emma North Row and Phil Bewley's Homegirl Edie of Bellenamel. Runner-up was Gerry and Pauline Clarke's Irish Wolfhound, Ch Roxanne of Shantamon.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Vincent O'Brien took centre stage for the finale of the South Tipperary Championship show, declaring as his winner, the Toy Poodle, Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant's Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue. RBIS under Vincent was Victoria and Jackie Ingram's Dobermann, Jojavik Midnight Express, handled by Josh Henderson.
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SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant's Toy Poodle Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant's Toy Poodle Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue pictured with BIS judge Vincent O'Brien.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Vincent O'Brien also judged Best Baby Puppy in Show from all the BBPIB winners and coming out on top here was Wendy and Paul Topping's American Akita, Rottsworth Amir Khan. RBBPIS went to Dermot and Maureen Timmins' Rough Collie bitch, Kynan Mika Blue Moon.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading up the Champion Stakes under Sinead Taggart was Mary and Martin O'Donoghue's Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch Philipstown Atlantic Breeze. Taking second spot was Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin's Boxer, Ch Walkend Boy At Bessbox.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Mary and Martin O'Donoghue's Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch Philipstown Atlantic Breeze.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 PUPPY STAKES
Judging the Stakes classes was Sinead Taggart. Her first task today was selecting the POTY qualifier from the entries in the Puppy Stakes and winging her way to the Finals was Ralph Dunne's Clumber Spaniel, Richley Ruff Diamond. Runner-up spot was awarded to Louisa and Eddie Casey's Dalmatian, Buffrey Pop Goes The Weasel.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 PUPPY STAKES
Puppy Stakes winner, Ralph Dunne's Clumber Spaniel, Richley Ruff Diamond.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 JUNIOR STAKES
Topping the Junior Stakes under Sinead Taggart was Adrian Finlay and Eddie Harkins' French Bulldog, Lereveur Petite Etoile, and in second spot was Lynda and Colin Matthews' Whippet, Mossbawnhill In Hot Pursuit With Ailesbury.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 VETERAN STAKES
Veteran Stakes winner at South Tipperary under Sinead Taggart was Catherine Broaders with the family's Wire Fox Terrier, Ch Crystalwire Solo at Brookside, with 2nd to Ch Kilconnell Cheekie Tovorla, Mary & Gerard Hickey's Finnish Spitz.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 GROUP 1
Judging Group 1 was Billy Henderson, and his winner was the Old English Sheepdog, Colm and Rose Hastings' Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret who went on to BIS 3. Group 2nd was David and Morag Connolly's Border Collie, Tonkory Gold Digger, owned in partnership with breeder, Judith Gregory.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 GROUP 2
Topping Group 2 under Dr Andi Hudono was Jackie and Victoria Ingram's Dobermann Pinscher, Jojavik Midnight Express, handled by Josh Henderson to RBIS, with in 2nd place, John Francis' Boxer, Rathbride Final Fantasy.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 GROUP 3
The Terriers of Group 3 were judged by Ken Crockett, his choice to top the group was David and Morag Connolly's Border Terrier, Taylortay Showshine. Runner-up was Cathy Neill and Cara Davani's Kerry Blue Terrier, GB Ch Kebulak Kiss This.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 GROUP 4
Group 4 Dachshunds were judged by Peggy Gutierrez Otero who found her winner in the Standard Wire Haired, Lesley Patton's Ch Lesandnic Lily Agnes, second place went to Seamus Dunne and breeder, Ann Shone's Miniature Wire, Ch Hanishan Solitaire.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 GROUP 5
Margaret Joyce judged Group 5 and here the winner was the Alaskan Malamute, Peri Burnside's Ch Libertia Reggae Master, handled by son, Adam, with second spot today going to Sean Carroll and James Newman's Pomeranian, Belliver Unexpected Destiny.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 GROUP 6
Kevin Maye judged Group 6 where he chose for his winner the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ivor and Michelle Keelan's Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey at Tejas over Barry O'Neill's Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 GROUP 7
Jock McKay judged Group 7 where he found his winner in Eddie Casey and Richard Stafford's Weimaraner, NZ & UK Sh Ch Carnmellis Hot Dikkety Dog at Gunalt. Aidan McKiernan took the 2nd place with his English Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 GROUP 8
Patsy Hollings judged Group 8, her winner being the Labrador Retriever, Casey and Stafford's Farnfield Topo Gigio. Runner-up to the Lab was the Golden Retriever, Jeanette Filskov's Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Fin & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo, handled by co breeder Emma Archibald.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 GROUP 9
Group 9 saw Fionnuala Malone ring centre where the winners rosette went to Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Myrlies Morzik and Lisa Bryant's Toy Poodle, eventual BIS winning Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue. Taking the second spot was Ashling Connolly's Bichon Frise, Ashmair It's All An Act.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '14 GROUP 10
Carmel Barry Sheehan judged Group 10 where her winner was Felicity Thompson's Greyhound, Isla at Barnesmore ad Honores, in second place was the Deerhound, Emer Mooney's Ch Rosslyn Quartet.
South Tipperary '14 Judges
l-r: Maureen McKay, Jacqueline Ward, Patsy Hollings, Jock McKay, and Sinead Taggart

FERMOY CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 BEST IN SHOW
Canadian judge, Darle Heck was the Best in Show judge and her winner was Barry O'Neill's homebred Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy. Reserve BIS was Ashling Connolly's Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act.
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FERMOY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show was Barry O'Neill's Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
FERMOY '14 BEST IN SHOW
Canadian judge, Darle Heck was the Best in Show judge and her winner was Barry O'Neill's homebred Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
FERMOY '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Darle Heck's choice for Best Baby Puppy in Show was Wendy and dad Paul Topping's American Akita, Rottsworth Arrabella. RBBPIS was Kevin Maye's Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Little Mix At Kevanna.
FERMOY '14 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Puppy in Show at Fermoy under Darle Heck, selected from all the Puppy group winners was Rose and Colm White's Rottweiler, Estalea Trigger. Runner-up was Iris Handcock's Samoyed Villaodon Heaven Sent.
FERMOY '14 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Topping the Best Veterans in breed under Darle Heck was Pamela and Ryan Hunter's Whippet, Ch & GB Ch Collooney Mamma Mia. Reserve BVIS was awarded to Catherine and Tina Broaders' Wire Fox Terrier, Ch Crystalwire Solo Of Brookside.
FERMOY '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading the champion stakes under Colette Muldoon was Joe Lyons and Belinda Holmes’ Russian Black Terrier, Ch Kasalane Kick Ass,‘Vlad’ on his way to the Champion of Champions final in January 2015. In second place was Cathrina Dunne’s Shetland Sheepdog Ch Longrange Scarlet O’Hara.
FERMOY '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner, Joe Lyons and Belinda Holmes' Black Russian Terrier, Ch Kasalane Kick Ass.
FERMOY '14 BRACE STAKES
John Francis' Boxers, litter brother and sister, Rathbride Fully Loaded and Rathbride Final Fantasy, were Colette Muldoon's choice to head up the Brace Stakes at Fermoy International.
FERMOY '14 GROUP 1
Judging Group 1 at Fermoy was Rodney McDowell and his winner was Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless' BSD Groenendael, Revloch Figo. In second spot was Colm and Rose Hastings' Old English Sheepdog, Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret.
FERMOY '14 GROUP 2
Heading up Group 2 under Danish judge Soren Wesseltoft was Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin's Boxer, Ch Walkend Boy At Bessbox. Runner-up was Chris and Carmel Gannon's Dobermann, Genali-Dandias De La Villa Valiano.
FERMOY '14 GROUP 3
Italian judge, Dr Paola Dondina, was centre ring for the terriers in Group 3, selecting as his winner Harold and Helena Quigg's Kerry Blue Terrier, Am Gr Ch Irisblu Mirage. Taking second spot was Joe Devlin's Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Aymstaff Akilah.
FERMOY '14 GROUP 4
Dr Elizabeth Andrews was in charge of the Dachshunds in Group 4 where her winner was Gerry McFauls' Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend. In second place was Emma North Row's Wire Haired, GB Ch Barmaud Rufus.
FERMOY '14 GROUP 5
Heading up Group 5 under Indonesian judge, Dr Andi Hudono, was the BIS 3 winning Pomeranian, Sean Carroll and James Newman's Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, with the runner-up rosette awarded to Peri Burnside's Alaskan Malamute, Ch Libertia Reggae Master.
FERMOY '14 GROUP 6
Winning Group 6 under Australian judge, Margaret Joyce, was the eventual Best in Show winner, Barry O'Neill's Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with the runner-up spot awarded to Cobb-McGill's Dalmatian, Alphadirato Kalokaire.
FERMOY '14 GROUP 7
Centre ring for Group 7 was Canadian judge, Kim Le Blanc, whose winner was Seamus and Maura Gettings' German Wire Haired Pointer, Ch, Sh Ch, Int Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn. Runner-up was Noreen Eccles and Jane Ruigrok's Italian Spinone, Sh Ch Hastabbi Slap And Tickle At Sharpshot.
FERMOY '14 GROUP 8
Topping Group 8 under Cypriot judge, Panos Demetriou, was Caroline Reynolds' Clumber Spaniel, Wycldo's Fast As The Wind at Glenariff, while 2nd place was taken by Fran McGookin's American Cocker Spaniel, Junior King Brown Flymystery.
FERMOY '14 GROUP 9
The RBIS winning Bichon Frise, Ashling Connolly's Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act was Rodney McDowell's winner of Group 9 with the runner-up spot filled by Paula Hamilton's Boston Terrier, Ch Havasu Sand Storm.
FERMOY '14 GROUP 10
Topping Group 10 under Mexican judge, Peggy Gutierrez-Otero, en route to BIS 4, was Lucinda Thompson's Whippet, Barnesmore Tigre Nero, with Ann O'Keefe's Irish Wolfhound, Calcara Treasa, taking the runner-up rosette.
FERMOY '14 Irish Canine Press / Dog World Stand

COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2013
Easter Sunday once again saw the previous year's puppy stakes winners from the All Breed Championship Shows in Ireland head for the Moran's Red Cow Hotel in Dublin for the Gain Pup of the Year 2013, sponsored by GAIN PETFOODS and hosted by the Combined Canine Club. This year saw the final decision down to multi breed judge, Tatjana Urek, from Slovenia, who gave the accolade to Eamon Keenan's two years old Lhasa Apso, now Ch Heneva Raising The Bets. 'Harry' became the 27th Irish Pup of the Year.
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POTY '13 WINNER
Eamon Keenan with his Gain Pup of the Year 2013 winning Lhasa Apso, Ch Heneva Raising The Bets, and judge Tatjana Urek from Slovenia, relax after the finals, hosted in Dublin by the Combined Canine Club.
POTY '13 WINNER
Eamon Keenan with his 2013 Gain Pup of the Year, Ch Heneva Raising The Bets, seen with his sister and co breeder, Eva Keenan and Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly with their Min Schnauzer, Nujax Johnny Cash, who was runner-up.
POTY '13 WINNER
Eamon Keenan and his 2013 Pup of the Year, Lhasa Apso, Ch Heneva Raining The Bets, is pictured with (l-r) Jim Treacy of sponsors, Gain Pet Foods, judge Tatjana Urek, John Walsh, President of hosts, Combined Canine Club, Jean Lawless, representing international Media Partners, Our Dogs and Sean Martin, also of sponsors, Gain Pet Foods.
POTY '13 RUNNER-UP
Paul Scanlon with his Miniature Schnauzer, Nujax Johnny Cash, owned in partnership with Ashling Connolly, was Runner-up to the POTY.
POTY '13 RUNNER-UP
Paul Scanlon with his Miniature Schnauzer, Nujax Johnny Cash, owned in partnership with Ashling Connolly, was Runner-up to the POTY, and is seen here with Jim Treacy of sponsors, GAIN PETFOODS, Judge, Tatjana Urek, John J Walsh, CCC President, Jean Lawless of Int Media Partners, Our Dogs, and Sean Martin of Gain Petfoods.
POTY '13 3RD
Christopher Aiken handled his Scottish Terrier, Slievecroob Fergus, owned by his parents, Clifford & Eileen, to take 3rd overall in the POTY, and is seen here with Jim Treacy of sponsors, GAIN PETFOODS, Judge, Tatjana Urek, John J Walsh, CCC President, Jean Lawless of Int Media Partners, Our Dogs, and Sean Martin of Gain Petfoods.
POTY '13 4TH
John and Ann Marie Madden's Kerry Blue Terrier, Madragorm Medousa, was 4th overall in the POTY, and is see here with Jim Treacy of sponsors, GAIN PETFOODS, Judge, Tatjana Urek, John J Walsh, CCC President, Jean Lawless of Int Media Partners, Our Dogs, and Sean Martin of Gain Petfoods.
POTY '13 5TH
Lynda Matthews, Don Foran and Stephen Thomas' Whippet, Ailesbury Silver Lace, was 5th overall in the POTY, handled by Lynda and they are seen here with Jim Treacy of sponsors, GAIN PETFOODS, Judge, Tatjana Urek, John J Walsh, CCC President, Jean Lawless of Int Media Partners, Our Dogs, and Sean Martin of Gain Petfoods.
POTY '13 6TH
The Irish Wolfhound, Joanne and Willie Mullen's Broughadowey Cuchulain, was 6th overall in the POTY, and is seen here with Jim Treacy of sponsors, GAIN PETFOODS, Judge, Tatjana Urek, John J Walsh, CCC President, Jean Lawless of Int Media Partners, Our Dogs, and Sean Martin of Gain Petfoods.
POTY '13 7TH
Seventh in the final line-up at the POTY was Jennifer Garry's Samoyed, Beyond Continue The Chaos, pictured here with Jim Treacy of sponsors, GAIN PETFOODS, Judge, Tatjana Urek, John J Walsh, CCC President, Jean Lawless of Int Media Partners, Our Dogs, and Sean Martin of Gain Petfoods.
POTY '13 8TH
Taking 8th place at the POTY the Australian Silky Terrier, Marfick Fair Lady, owned and handled by Julie Connolly, in partnership with breeder, Tania Mackrell, and her mum, Virginia Dowty. They are pictured here with with Jim Treacy of sponsors, GAIN PETFOODS, Judge, Tatjana Urek, John J Walsh, CCC President, Jean Lawless of Int Media Partners, Our Dogs, and Sean Martin of Gain Petfoods.
POTY '13 with Judge & Sponsors
Eamon Keenan and his 2013 Pup of the Year, Lhasa Apso, Ch Heneva Raining The Bets, is pictured with (l-r) Jim Treacy of sponsors, Gain Pet Foods, judge Tatjana Urek, John Walsh, President of hosts, Combined Canine Club, Jean Lawless, representing international Media Partners, Our Dogs and Sean Martin, also of sponsors, Gain Pet Foods.
POTY '13 Judges Panel
Three of the POTY judges - Tatjana Urek from Slovenia, Gerard Jipping from The Netherlands, and Ann Long Doyle from Ireland.
POTY '13 Judges
Three of the POTY judges - Tatjana Urek from Slovenia, Gerard Jipping from The Netherlands, Ann Long Doyle from Ireland and final judge Tatjana Urek, from Slovenia.
POTY '13 The Sponsors
The POTY '13 Judge and Sponsors
POTY '13 Sponsors Speech
POTY '13 The Prizes
POTY '13 - All in the ring
POTY '13 Competitor
Heneva Raising the Bets
POTY '13 Competitor
Dariant Lui Vencedor De Mi Soul at Bambusa
POTY '13 Competitor
Slievecroob Fergus
POTY '13 Competitor
Belliver Unexpected Destiny
POTY '13 Competitor
Moystaff Buachaii
POTY '13 Competitor
Rockpinsch Denzel
POTY '13 Competitor
Ailesbury Silver Lace
POTY '13 Competitor
Tonkory Gold Digger at Huntly
POTY '13 Competitor
Madragorm Medousa
POTY '13 Competitor
Beyond Continue The Chaos
POTY '13 Competitor
Fielgar Royal Delight
POTY '13 Competitor
Clonallan Bolt On at Raistin
POTY '13 Competitor
Demerlay Plumcreek
POTY '13 Competitor
Canninbar Smokin Joe
POTY '13 Competitor
Barnesmore Legally Blonde
POTY '13 Competitor
Craigycor Such Fun
POTY '13 Competitor
Liberty From Audreys Paradise
POTY '13 Competitor
Neradmik Up Town Girl at Deminiac
POTY '13 Competitor
Troubles in Paradise Mac-Sporran
POTY '13 Competitor
Nujax Johnny Cash
POTY '13 Competitor
Balibeau Commander in Chief
POTY '13 Competitor
Lindberg Hair Oil at Hillcave
POTY '13 Competitor
Marfick Fair Lady
POTY '13 Competitor
Northwoods Appalbees Money talks at Zilverein
POTY '13 Competitor
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COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under Lithuanian judge Ramune Kazlauskaite was Barry O'Neill's Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy. Barbara Ferguson's Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Edbrios Dolce Vita Jun Ch, handled by co breeder, Philip O'Brien, was Reserve BIS.
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COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under Lithuanian judge Ramune Kazlauskaite was Barry O'Neill's Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Ramune Kazlauskaite judged Best Puppy in Show from the selection of best puppies in breed which she had earlier shortlisted and this honour fell to Eamon McSweeney and Gillian Kidney's Golden Retriever, 7 months old Zenevieva Its All About Me, handled by Gillian.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Ramune Kazlauskaite judged Best Puppy in Show from the selection of best puppies in breed which she had earlier shortlisted. Her runner up was, the St Bernard, Sheehan's Parleshan Gabrielle.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Topping all the Best Baby Puppies in breed under BIS judge Ramune Kazlauskaite, was Ralph Dunne's homebred Clumber Spaniel, Richley Ruff Diamond.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
The Stakes were judged by Aidan McKiernan, and he send through to the 2014 Fosse Data Champion of Champions finals Willie and Joanne Mullen's homebred Irish Wolfhound, Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain Jun Ch.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Helen Hegarty was judge elect for all the Stakes classes and her Champion Stakes winner was George and daughter Georgina Corneille's Tibetan Terrier, Ch, Fin, DK Ch Falamandus One Kick Ahead with Lilasong Jun Ch.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Winner of the Champion Stakes was George and daughter Georgina Corneille's Tibetan Terrier, Ch, Fin, DK Ch Falamandus One Kick Ahead with Lilasong Jun Ch.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 JUNIOR STAKES
Helen Hegarty judged the Junior Stakes and her winner was Grainne Keeling's Shetland Sheepdog, Kishdigra Lady of the Manor, her runner-up was the Australian Shepherd bitch, Scallywag Singin The Blues, owned by breeders Joyce & Des Manton and Noel Beggs, who handled her.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 GROUP 1
Group 1 judge was Colm Hasting and his winner was Alan and Sarah Matthews' Pembroke Corgi, It, NL & Int Ch Dragonjoy New Star is Born. Taking the second place here was Joan and Brian Lyons' Schipperke, Ch Twynbears Black Myson.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 GROUP 2
Taking Group 2 under Tibor Havelka from Slovakia was the Rottweiler, Ch Alldenria Eveready, owned by June Wall and husband, Noel Beggs. Ronnie and Jeanette Kirk's Dogue De Bordeaux, Kelticknight Georgieboy was runner-up.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 GROUP 3
Maudie Burke judged Group 3 and she found her winner in the eventual Reserve BIS winning Kerry Blue Terrier, Dr Barbara Ferguson's Ch Edbrios Dolce Vita, handled by co breeder Philip O'Brien. Runner up was the Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar's Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 GROUP 4
The Dachshund Group 4 was judged by Wim Wellens from The Netherlands and his winner was the Smooth Haired, Michael Crowley's Ch Murphy of Donnamarc. Group 2 was Rosie and John Danter's Miniature Smooth, Demilee Moon Beam at Danterdax, handled for Rosie by Christine Bastable.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 GROUP 5
Jerry Daly judged Group 5 and his winner was the eventual BIS 3 winning Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan's, Ch GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart Leorient. Second was the Alaskan Malamute, Ch Libertia Reggae Master Jun Ch, owned and bred by Peri Burnside and handed by son, Adam.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 GROUP 6
From Group 6 which was judged by Laura Cox came the eventual BIS winning Basset Hound, Barry O'Neill's Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with, in 2nd spot, Louisa and Eddie Casey's Dalmatian, Buffrey Pop Goes the Weasel.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 GROUP 7
Judging Group 7 was Bernie Ladd, and she declared her winner as the Irish Setter, Cathy Loughlin's Sh Ch Discovery's Let The Heart Beat for Rohanmor, who finished 4th BIS. In 2nd place here was Catherine Kelly's Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Lux & Int Ch Risley Mark The Moment, handled by Jane Anthony.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 GROUP 8
Judging Group 8 was Tibor Havelka, and his winner was Mary and Des Murray's Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Ch & GB Ch & Int Ch Riverrun Agus. John and Margaret Baldwin took G 2 with their Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Kilivory Derby Lad.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 GROUP 9
Ned Burke judged Group 9 and his winner was the Bichon Frise, Ashling Connolly's Ashmair Its All An Act. Sharon O'Brien's Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness, was Group 2.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '14 GROUP 10
The sighthounds of Group 10 were judged by Gerard Jipping from the Netherlands, and his winner was Carla Bollard-O'Callaghan's Afghan Hound, Ch GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir. Emer Mooney's Deerhound Ch Rosslyn Quartet was second.

BANBRIDGE '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Banbridge under judge Oliver Noonan was Noel Beggs and June Wall's Rottweiler, crowned on the day, Champion Alldenria Eveready. The reserve was Jimmy Duggan's, Siberian Husky, Ch GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient.
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BANBRIDGE '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Banbridge under judge Oliver Noonan was Noel Beggs and June Wall's Rottweiler, crowned on the day, Champion Alldenria Eveready.
BANBRIDGE '14 BEST IN SHOW GROUP
Judge Oliver Noonan makes his choice for BIS. The reserve was the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan's Ch GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, BIS 3 was the Bichon Frise, Ashling Connolly's Ch & GB Ch Ch Ashmair Double Act and BIS 4 to the Kerry Blue Terrier, Richard Dalton, Jarka Poulova and Philip O'Brien's Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
BANBRIDGE '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show judge, Oliver Noonan, choosing from all the Best Baby Puppies in Breed (4 - 6 months). His top rosette went to Ralph Dunne's Clumber Spaniel bitch, Richley Ruff Diamond. RBBPIS awarded to Joan Duffus' Samoyed, Radost Zhizni Arctic Light Over Kynoch.
BANBRIDGE '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was Ralph Dunne's Clumber Spaniel, Richley Ruff Diamond.
BANBRIDGE '14 CHAMPION STAKES
The Stakes were judged by Aidan McKiernan, and he send through to the 2014 Fosse Data Champion of Champions finals Willie and Joanne Mullen's homebred Irish Wolfhound, Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain Jun Ch.
BANBRIDGE '14 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes, was Clare Burnett's Bouvier Des Flandres, Opus Mon Cher Klementyna Z Flandryjskiego Gniazda. Runner-up was John O'Gorman's Pointer, Parkpoint Next Generation.
BANBRIDGE '14 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the Veteran Stakes under Aidan McKiernan was the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Lynda and Paul Magee's Ch, Int Ch Debucher Quelqu'un D'Autre avec Clonallan.
BANBRIDGE '14 GROUP 1
Margaret Martin judged Group 1 where she found her winner in Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune's Shetland Sheepdog, Ch & Lux Ch Irish Legend of Navarrem. Runner-up under Margaret was Brian and Joan Lyons' Schipperke, Ch Twynbears Black Myson..
BANBRIDGE '14 GROUP 2
Jim McCartan judged Group 2 and his winner was Noel Beggs and June Wall's Rottweiler, Ch Alldenria Everready. Runner-up was Billy and Josh Henderson's, Dobermann Pinscher, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm.
BANBRIDGE '14 GROUP 3
Leif Herman Wilberg judged the terriers in Group 3 and it was success for Richard Dalton, Philip O'Brien and Jarka Poulova's Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Dalstar Il Divo. Harry O'Donoghue's Wire Fox Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Blackdale Supreme, taking reserve position.
BANBRIDGE '14 GROUP 4
Winning the Dachshund Group 4 under Diana Bailie was Gerry McFaul's Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend. Taking the runner-up position was Martin McDonnell's Miniature Long, Ch Smartdac Supernatural.
BANBRIDGE '14 GROUP 5
Topping Group 5 under Diana Bailie was Jimmy Duggan's Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient. Taking second place in the group was Kate Harbinson's Pharaoh Hound, Ch & Int Ch Enigma Quite A Showgirl With Actolia, handled by Katie Kelly.
BANBRIDGE '14 GROUP 6
Group 6 was judged by Leif Hermann Wilberg whose pick was the P.B.G.V. Ivor and Michelle Keelan's Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey with Roy and Lesley Blevins' Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Blevwil First And Foremost, in second place.
BANBRIDGE '14 GROUP 7
Heading up Group 7 under judge, Colette Muldoon, was Malcolm Saul's Weimaraner, Weipowa Hot Game Stalker, with Cathy Loughlin's Irish Setter, Sh Ch Rohanmor You Were Made For Me, in second place.
BANBRIDGE '14 GROUP 8
Vladimir Cairovic judged Group 8 finding his victor in Chris and Angela Hancock's Labrador Retriever, Ch, Sh Ch & CIB Ballyhenry Hancourt Yeats. In second place was the American Cocker Spaniel, Fran McGookin's Junior King Brown Flymystery.
BANBRIDGE '14 GROUP 9
Diana Bailie's Group 9 winner was Ashling Connolly's Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, with second place awarded to Cybel and Dermot Alford's Group winning Tibetan Terrier, Ch Christate How U Doin.
BANBRIDGE '14 GROUP 10
Margaret Martin was in charge of Group 10 where her winner was Petra Tomasovicova's Irish Wolfhound, Bloody Mary Tullamore Good Stuff. Taking the runner-up rosette was Carla Bollard O'Callaghan's Afghan Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir.

PORTADOWN '14 BEST IN SHOW
Judging BIS was Aidan McKiernan and from the ten winners sent through to him by the group judges, Aidan's Best in Show winner was Jimmy Duggan's Siberian Husky Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient. Reserve BIS under Aidan was Melanie Corcoran's Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Zakstaff Whats The Story At Molru.
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PORTADOWN '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Portadown under judge Aidan McKiernan was Jimmy Duggan's Siberian Husky Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient.
PORTADOWN '14 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Reserve Best in Show at Portadown under judge Aidan McKiernan was Aidan was Melanie Corcoran's Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Zakstaff Whats The Story At Molru.
PORTADOWN '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes at Portadown under Oliver Noonan was Susan White's Maltese, Ch Benatone Gold Jackpot.
PORTADOWN '14 PUPPY STAKES
Taking charge of the Stakes classes at Portadown was Oliver Noonan, whose task it was to select the POTY qualifier for next year's competition from the Puppy Stakes, his winner was Felicity Thompson's Greyhound, Isla At Barnes More Ad Honores with Louisa Casey and son Ed’s 11-month-old Dalmatian Buffrey Pop Goes The Weasel at Moyglass taking runner-up place.
PORTADOWN '14 GROUP 1
Judging Group 1 was Rose Hastings whose winner was Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless' Schipperke, Ch, GB & Int Monterrez Jingle Belle For Hantreved, handled by Kelly. Second place was Neil Allan, Robert Harlow and the Douglas family's Australian Shepherd Dog, Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar.
PORTADOWN '14 GROUP 2
Peter Embleton judged Group 2 where his winner was the eventual BIS 3 winning Dobermann Pinscher, Billy and Josh Henderson's Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm, with Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin's Boxer, Ch Walkend Boy At Bessbox.
PORTADOWN '14 GROUP 3
Heading up the terriers in Group 3 under Serbian judge Vladimir Cairovic was Melanie Corcoran's Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Zakstaff Whats The Story At Molru, en route to Reserve Best in Show, with the reserve group rosette going to Harold and Helena Quigg's Kerry Blue Terrier, Am Ch Irisblu Mirage.
PORTADOWN '14 GROUP 4
Topping the Dachshunds in Group 4 under Spanish judge, Jose Dovel Sanchez was Caroline Reynolds' Miniature Smooth, Ch Donnadoon Silver Dollar. Taking second spot was Lesley Patton's Wire Haired, Lesandnic Lilla.
PORTADOWN '14 GROUP 5
It was the BIS winning Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan's Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled by Anita, who took Group 5 under Colm Hastings, whose second place went to Sean Carroll and James Newman's Pomeranian, Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation.
PORTADOWN '14 GROUP 6
Margaret Martin's Group 6 winner was Roy and Lesley Blevins' Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Blevwil First And Foremost, with in second place, Ivor and Michelle Keelan's Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey At Tejas.
PORTADOWN '14 GROUP 7
Vladimir Cairovic judged Group 7, finding his winner in Catherine Kelly's Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch, Lux Ch & Int Ch Risley Mark The Moment. In second place was Tania Gardner's Irish Setter, GB Sh Ch Riqitta Authentic.
PORTADOWN '14 GROUP 8
Colm Hastings judged Group 8, selecting Fran McGookin's American Cocker Spaniel, Junior King Brown Flymystery, taking the runner-up position was Martin and Mary O'Donoghue's Labrador Retriever, Philipstown Ocean Wave, handled by Martin.
PORTADOWN '14 GROUP 9
Norwegian judge Leif Herman Wilberg judged Group 9 where his winner was the BIS 4 winning Bichon Frise, Ashling Connolly's Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, with the runner-up spot to Caryn Coogan's Pug, Ch Kingpoint Where Them Girls Are At.
PORTADOWN '14 GROUP 10
Heading up the sighthounds in Group 10 under Australian judge Diana Bailie was Michael Western and Ken Crockett's Saluki, Yamila Havasu Of Shikarah's. Runner-up was Tim, Ian and Marion Finney's Irish Wolfhound, Ch Gulliagh Aramis.

IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 BEST IN SHOW
The show season started in March with the annual IKC Celtic Winners show. The show, sponsored by GAIN PETFOODS. Best in Show under judge Maudie Burke was the Miniature Schnauzer, Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly's 13 months old Nujax Johnny Cash.
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IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Reserve Best in Show at Celtic Winners under judge Maudie Burke was Colm and Rose Hastings' Old English Sheepdog, Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show was the Miniature Schnauzer, Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly's Nujax Johnny Cash.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 PUPPY STAKES
Stakes judge at IKC Celtic Winners was Stephen Hourihan, Chairman of the Fermoy International show. His winner was Karen Gilliland's Australian Shepherd Dog, Scallywag My Blue Heaven in Castleavery. Runner up was John O'Gorman's Pointer, Parkpoint Next Generation. Sean Delmar, IKC President and John Fox of sponsors, Gain Pet Foods are also pictured.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 PUPPY STAKES WINNER
Karen Gilliland's Australian Shepherd Dog, Scallywag My Blue Heaven in Castleavery.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 CHAMPION STAKES
Winning the Champion Stakes under Stephen Hourihan was Billy & Josh Henderson's Dobermann Pinscher, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm. Runner up here was the Kerry Blue, Ch Dalstar Il Divo, owned and bred by Richard Dalton, Philip O'Brien and wife, Jarka Poulova, and handled by Richard.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 VETERAN STAKES
Winner of the Veteran Stakes under Stephen Hourihan was the Wire Fox Terrier, Catherine and Tina Broaders' Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside. Runner-up was Maureen and John Byrne's Tibetan Terrier, Imagine Talk of the Town with Siddhartha. Pictured with the winner is Ciara Watt of Gain Pet Foods, the main sponsors.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 BRACE STAKES
Stephen Hourihan's Brace Stakes winner was the Rottweiler duo owned by Pat Foley, son David and Gyte Morkute, Rosamic Bold Account at Zarimus and Rosamic Maximus Strength and Honour at Zarimus.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 ALLIANZ JUNIOR STAKES
The Allianz Pet Insurance Junior Stakes were judged by Stephen Hourihan and his winner was the Kerry Blue, Philip O'Brien, Jarka Poulova and Sheelagh & Jim Corbin's Edbrios Silverado, second was the Shih Tzu, Liberty From Audreys Paradis, owned by T J Donovan.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 ALLIANZ JUNIOR STAKES WINNER
The Allianz Pet Insurance Junior Stakes were judged by Stephen Hourihan and his winner was the Kerry Blue, Philip O'Brien, Jarka Poulova and Sheelagh & Jim Corbin's Edbrios Silverado.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 GROUP 1
Topping Group 1 under David McKenna was Colm and Rose Hastings' OES, Ch Lambluvs Sultry Secret, taking the runner-up spot was Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune's Shetland Sheepdog, Richmaus Perfect Picture Of Navarrem, piloted to Emilio to a first group placing.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 GROUP 2
tionTaking charge of Group 2 was Mary Wendland whose winner was the BIS winner, Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly's Miniature Schnauzer, Nujax Johnny Cash, with second place awarded to Mandy Moore's Leonberger, Ch Leokings Premiere Attraction.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 GROUP 3
Heading up the terriers in Group 3 under Anna Butler was Ross Delmar's Smooth Fox Terrier, BIS 3 winning Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator. Runner-up under Anna was Ger and Laura Cox's Bull Terrier, Ch Megaville Plenty More.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 GROUP 4
The Daschund Group 4 was won by Gerry McFaul's Standard Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend. Judge, June Bollard, found her runner-up in Lesley Patton's Standard Wire Haired, Ch Bardings By The Way.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 GROUP 5
Billy Blount judged Group 5 where his winner was the Siberian Husky, James Duggan's Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient. Taking second spot in the line-up was Jennifer Garry's Samoyed, Ch Blueagean Oracle Of Apollo.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 GROUP 6
Winning Group 6 was Barry O'Neill's Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy. Judge, Margaret O'Gorman awarding second place to the Bermingham family's Dalmatian, Ch Cannabee Casanova At Lornleer.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 GROUP 7
Judging Group 7 was Austin Long-Doyle whose winner was Seamus & Maura Gettings' German Wire Haired Pointer, Ch, Sh Ch & Int Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn, taking second place was the German Short Haired Pointer, David and Kath McLoughlin's Fieldfine Deja Brewing Up A Storm At Wingfield.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 GROUP 8
Group 8 was judged by Aidan McKiernan finding his victor in the Kennan, Bryant and Nelson partnership's American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Nasaileen In The Buff. Runner-up was Jeanette Filskov's Golden Retriever, Sh Ch, Dk Sh Ch & Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 GROUP 9
Topping the large Group 9 under James Newman was Ann Ingram Kay Ryan, Marlies Marzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant's Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue. Taking second place was Judi Andrew-Tempest's Tibetan Terrier, Sumanshu Victoria Plum For Mikudi.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 GROUP 10
The sighthounds of Group 10 were judged by Carla Bollard O'Callaghan, her winner was Michael Western's Saluki, Ch & Int Ch Ulmarra Salib, with 2nd place awarded to Lynda and Colin Matthews' Borzoi, Ch Donski Asmodey.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 BIS FINAL 10
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 BEST IRISH BREED
Best Irish Breed at IKC Celtic Winners under Nick Hammond, chosen from all the native breed BOBs, was the Kerry Blue, Richard Dalton, Philip O'Brien and Jarka Poulova's Ch Dalstar Il Divo. Runner-up was the Irish Wolfhound, Willie and Joanne Mullen's homebred Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 VETERAN OF THE YEAR
The Irish Canine Press/Royal Canin Veteran of the Year 2013, and a very clear winner at that, was Una Rigney's Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch & UK Ch Misty Blue Dawn at Arigna. Ten years of age and she is seen here with Una, Sean Delmar, IKC President who made the presentation of engraved crystal, Maria Collins of Royal Canin and Des Manton of Irish Canine Press.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 IKC DOG OF THE YEAR
IKC Dog of the Year 2013 was Ashling Connolly's Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, seen here with IKC President, Sean Delmar, who made the presentation.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Winning BBPIS under Maudie Burke at Celtic Winners was the German Wire Haired Pointer, Beechillawn Queen's First in Succession, bred and owned by Seamus and Maura Gettings. Runner-up was the American Akita, McDonnell's Bedrocks Sweetest Taboo.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 IKC CELTIC WINNERS TV
RTE were making a series of television programmes on 'a day in the life of a dog' and the cameras were there on the day following the day of Colm Hastings and his Old English Sheepdog.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '14 GUNDOG PRESENTATION
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 EMMA'S PARTY
Fresh from handling the Golden Retriever to his Group 2 win at Crufts, Emma Archibald had a party at IKC CW after the breed judging to celebrate 'Blue's' win. Celebrating this super win by Sh Ch Dan & Int Ch Ch Abinvale Traguardo, owned by Jeanette Filskov in Denmark, but back to his home kennel and breeders, Emma and her mum Bette and dad, Frank, are fellow gundog exhibitors who enjoyed a toast and nibbles, wishing Blue the luck of the Irish for his third CC.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 LYNDA'S PARTY
Having done just about all that a dog could do, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin's Whippet, Ch GB & Int Ch Collooney He's The One, has now been retired from the showring. Nine years old 'Brad' won groups as recently as '13 when he was also a player in the Veteran Stakes though shown on just a few occasions, and finished joint third for Veteran of the Year. A party in Brad's honour was held after the judging at IKC CW, a special cake and plenty of other goodies and bubbly was shares by friends and admirers. Pictured with the cake and the Veteran crystal are Lynda (centre), her mum, Ann Cuthbert and Stephen Minogue, who handles the family's Borzois.
IKC CELTIC WINNER '14 ISLE OF MAN
The exhibitors from the Isle of Man never fail to amaze in their ability to shoiw, Winter or Summer, at the shows both in Ireland and GB, and once again they made it to the IKC Celtic Winners; Virginia Dowty is amongst the most regular from this tiny island to make the trip and she is see here with her Bolognese puppy, Clynymona Jo I'm Alone, which she bred and owns in partnership with co breeder, Kath Begg, and who was Best Baby Puppy in Breed.