ICP Show Report 2012

CELTIC WINNERS '12 BEST IN SHOW
Martin McDonnell's Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, Ch Smartdac Dark N Designer, topped an entry of 1,460 breed exhibits when she won Best in Show at the Irish Kennel Club's traditional St Patrick's Day Celtic Winners Championship Show at the National Show Centre at Cloghran, under Philip Behan (Mingfield Chow Chows). Reserve BIS went to Morag, David & Ryan Connolly’s Weimaraner, Zilverein Got Me Mojo at Huntly, handled by Morag. Gain Pet Foods were the main sponsors of the show and they are represented here by John Fox.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 BEST IN SHOW
Martin McDonnell's Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, Ch Smartdac Dark N Designer won Best in Show at the Irish Kennel Club's traditional St Patrick's Day Celtic Winners Championship Show.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 BEST IN SHOW
Martin McDonnell is seen here with his BIS winning Mini Smooth Haired Dachshund, Ch Smartdac Dark N Designer, judge, Philip Behan, and John Fox of sponsors, Gain Petfoods.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Claire Anne Ahern, of the Pipistrelle Papillons, was the Stakes judge and she chose for her winner, Susan White’s Maltese, Ch Benatone Gold Jackpot. Runner-up, all the way from Slovakia, was Petra Tomasovicova’s Irish Wolfhound bitch, NL Ch, SK Ch & Int Ch Absolut Roan Inish Tullamore Good Stuff.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 CHAMPION STAKES WINNER
Claire Anne Ahern was the Stakes judge and she chose for her winner, Susan White’s Maltese, Ch Benatone Gold Jackpot.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 JUNIOR STAKES
The Pet Plan Junior Stakes are always a popular addition to the IKC CW show, and in the event, the winner was the Dobermann Pinscher, Rosie O’Rourke and Billy and Josh Henderson’s Roszar Falbrav via Tuwos, handled to the top prize by Billy. Runner up went to Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana Sparks Will Fly. David Dunne and Tara McLeod represented Allianz, at the show.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 PUPPY STAKES
There was a total of 67 entered in the Puppy Stakes and for her winner, and the IKC CW POTY representative for Easter ’13, Claire Anne Ahern chose Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Boxchon Am I Bovvered at Leorient, handled by wife, Anita Foley. Runner-up was Patsy & Wilma McDevitt’s Long Coat Chihuahua bitch, Brookhaven Believe N Berne at Keenaughts.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 VETERAN STAKES
The first Veteran Stakes of the year saw a delighted Veronica Coutts handle her Wire Fox Terrier, Laurel Boy, to top honours under Claire Anne Ahern. Second was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, handled by Mary Mulvaney.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 VETERAN STAKES WINNER
Veteran Stakes winner was Veronica Coutts' Wire Fox Terrier, Laurel Boy.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 ICP/Royal Canin Veteran of the Year
IKC President Séan Delmar presented the crystal for the Irish Canine Press / Royal Canin Veteran of the Year 2011, and is seen here with Ann (left) and Eamon White and their BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go to Whitandon, who shared the top spot this year with Ger and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch GB & Int Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla. Sadly the Hickey’s were not at the show for their presentation. Maria Collins of Royal Canin holds the crystal, and Des Manton represented Irish Canine Press.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Chairman and Best In Show Judge
BIS judge, Philip Behan pictured with IKC Chairman, Evelyn Hurley.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 IKC Dog of the Year 2011 Presentation
Just before he made the final decisions at IKC CW 2012, BIS judge, Philip Behan, made the presentation for IKC Dog of the Year 2011, to James Newman and Séan Carroll, for their Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slo, & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben. IKC Chairman, Evelyn Hurley is also pictured.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 1
Ann Taggart judged several Group 1 breeds and also the group, sending through to the BIS line-up, Colm, Rose and Holly Hastings’ O.E.S. Ch & Am Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream. Alan Matthews handled his homebred Pembroke Corgi, Ch Craigycor Elfwish MIB, to take group 2nd .
CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 2
Willie Dobbin judged Group 2. His winner was the Boxer from the Isle of Man, Gemma Anne Stockton’s GB Ch Emjaycee Country Yokel at Kiztok. Group 2nd went to the Ayrshire based Dobermann Pinscher, Marion Cairns’ Supeta’s Secret Wizard at Dronski, handled by Josh Henderson.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 3
Topping Group 3 under Christy Butler of the Ballysax Wheatens, was the Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar’s BIS and multi group winning Ch Shillelagh’s Smooth Operator. Second was Morton’s West Highland White Terrier, Havasu Hey Dude, handled by breeder, Ken Crockett.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 4
Winner of Group 4 under Brian Fogarty (Yarabis Afghans) was the eventual BIS winning Miniature Smooth Haired, Martin McDonnell’s Smart Dac Dark N Designer, bred by Suzanne Jamison, who is also pictured with Group 2nd placed Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Christine Bastable’s Ch Chrishane Luvs Lottie The Hottie Jun Ch.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 5
Heading up Group 5 under Liz Wogan, was the Basenji, Victoria Miller’s Scottish based Ch & GB Ch Benkura Take A Chance On Me. Runner up here was Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Blueagean Oracle of Apollo.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 6
Judging Group 6 was Zita Fogarty who chose for her Group 6 winner Eamon Murray’s junior Beagle, Heathergrove Dizzie Gillespie. Group 2nd here was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s BIS winning Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy Jun Ch.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 7
Morag, David and Ryan Connolly’s Weimaraner, Sh Ch Zilverein Got Me Mojo at Huntly, collected the rosette for Group 7 under Colm Beattie, en route to Reserve Best in Show, while Ken Kennedy handled his Irish Setter, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Glennara Coer De Lion, to take Group 2nd.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 8
Group 8 was judged by Rita McCarry Beattie, her winner was Chris and Angela Hancock’s Labrador Retriever, Ch & Sh Ch Ballyhenry Hancourt Yeats. Runner up was Paudie O’Shea’s Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Saidbhín She’s Our Native Jun Ch.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 9
Terry Burgess was over from England to judge Group 9 and he sent on to the BIS ring, Stephen Lloyd’s homebred Lhasa Apso, Ch Owenavera All Time Love. Runner up was the Chinese Crested, Justyna Romanowska from Poland’s’ Tangelcrest All Love Telimena.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 10
Group 10 was judged by Kenny Stevenson, (Bacchante Afghans & CKCS) and his pick was Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s, multi BIS winning Afghan Ch Ashahni Amir Jun Ch, handled on this occasion by Mary Mulvaney. Second went to Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 IRISH BREEDS GROUP WINNER
There was a special award for Best Irish Breed this year, judged by Jennifer Kealy (Kealdale Wheatens & Airedales) and from all the BOB winners in the native breeds, she chose as her top dog, Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, Broughadowey Tir Eoghain Jun Ch. Runner up was the Kerry Blue bitch, Edbrios Dolce Vita Jun Ch, owned by Barbara Ferguson, and handled by breeder, Philip O’Brien.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Field Trial Presentation
Chris Hancock, Vice Chairman of the IKC Field Trials committee presents Anthony Reilly with the trophy for his FT Ch Knock Shan Emma, who was Field Trial Retriever of the Year 2011, and also won the IKC Retriever Championship.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Irish Breeds Stand
There is always a well decorated Irish Breeds stand at the St Patrick’s Day Show, displaying old photographs and paintings, with antique memorabilia on Irish breeds. Here, showing the famous trophy donated for the Dublin Blue Terrier by Michael Collins, are members of the Irish Kennel Club staff together with Irish canine artist Louisa Nally (right) and GPC member, Nicky White.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Minority Breeds Cheque
Each year the proceeds of the Minority Breeds show and their auction, held at the show, goes to a chosen charity, and this year they were delighted to be able to hand over a cheque for €7,000, for Assistance Dogs for Children with Autism. Secretary, Cathy Delmar, IKC Treasurer, Joan Walsh, June Wall of the Green Star Committee and Colm Beattie, Chairman of the Green Star Committee hold the cheque, and are seen here with other members of the Minority Breeds committee, Junior Handling representatives, and a family who have found their black Labrador assistance dog a life saver for their son.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Obedience
Sean Meehan (Drumconrath Training Centre representative) is seen here with Michelle Boyle with her Groenendael Abylity Stella Atra, Adele Flood with her Groenendael, Abylity Quite Cool and Anne Bailie with her Groenendael, Abylity Quietly Softly. All three were awarded the Irish Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Award on their first attempt. IKC Vice Chairman, John Walsh is also pictured.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Obedience Team
Cathy McGuinness and Valerie McPhillips of Dublin North Training Club, who helped train dogs and handlers to win their Canine Good Citizens awards in 2011 are seen here with Sean Meehan of Drumcondrath Training Centre and IKC President, Séan Delmar. Those who completed the course were introduced to the ringside during the show.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Agility
There was a great turn out for Agility at the IKC CW show, always popular with the general public too, but most of all with the dogs and their fit owners. These enthusiasts compete at most of the championship events, rain hail or shine, and happily this St Patrick’s Day, it was ‘shine’ if a little sharp as well.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Agility
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Agility
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Agility
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Puppy Love
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Tara Fitzpatrick has given a pet home to ‘Ted’ who was the Dundalk track qualifier, who tragically lost his sight just a few weeks after the Dundalk qualifying show. However, as is obvious, Ted has a loving home for his retirement, so his story has a happy ending.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Barry Coleman, Welfare manager for the Irish Greyhound Board, makes a presentation to Tina McCrane of the Longford Greyhound track for hosting no fewer than 27 retired greyhounds at the show at Longford, the biggest entry of the contest. Séan Delmar made the introductions.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Michael McCarthy and Colm Hastings from Cork were cheering on the Cork greyhound with a few choice remarks about their local competition!!!
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Limerick track qualifier
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Kilkenny track qualifier
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Shelbourne Park track qualifier
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Clonmel track qualifier
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Enniscorthy track qualifier
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Newbridge track qualifier
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Drumbo Park track qualifier
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
On the move
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Some of the show folk to mentor on the day included Ger Cox from Limerick, June Wall from Slane, Anita Foley Duggan from Kilkenny, Catherine Kelly from Donegal, John Kehoe from Enniscorthy, Stephanie Robertson from Navan and Maudie Burke from Tralee. They were there to support their earlier charges and there was great competition and cheering amongst them.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Judge John Kelly
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
John Hartigan is more readily recognized with his Rockenhart Terriers, but here he was trying to catch the judge’s eye with his handling skills with the Limerick finalist, Dennis O’Malley’s Ballyhannon.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
June Wall (Everready Rottweilers and Poodles) was the mentor for the finalist from her nearest home track of Mullingar, Deirdre Barry’s Hiskinstown Dude.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
A rather spectacular crystal trophy was to be won outright by the winner of the Retired Greyhound of the Year 2011, courtesy of sponsors Gain and the IKC.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Irish Kennel Club and the Irish Greyhound Board joined forces a while ago to promote the welfare of retired greyhounds, and during the year, at each course throughout Ireland, a ‘show’ heat took place for racing ‘veterans’ to compete for a place in the finals at the IKC Celtic Winners St Patrick’s Day show. 19 finalists were judged by Irish Wolfhound and hound specialist, John Kelly. Barry Coleman, Welfare Manager for the Irish Greyhound Board presents the trophy for the Retired Greyhound of the Year 2011, the Enniscorthy representative, Clearview Kelly, to his young owner/handler, Master Evan Flynn. They are seen here with (front row l-r ) Ian Mansell of sponsors, Gain Pet Foods, Evan’s brother, who trains the dog, runner up the Drumbo Park winner, Margaret Campbell’s Staghall Blues and Nick Hammond of the IKC. (From left at back – John Kehoe who mentored the winner at the show, John Fox of Gain, IKC President, Séan Delmar, Barry Coleman, John Kelly, who judged the dogs on the day, and Willie Rigney, also of Gain Pet Foods.
CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Lynda Cuthbert was one of the show ‘mentors’ for the visiting greyhounds, who each had someone from the show to look after them and show them the ropes. Lynda Matthews of Ailesbury Whippets and Borzois is seen here with her charge, the Harold’s Cross stadium qualifier, Des Smith’s Andy’s Billy.