IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 WINNERS
Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s top winning Newfoundland, ‘Storm’ is set to hit the Florida coast at Orlando again this year around December 17th and 18th, this time he will parade behind the Irish Flag. This great trip for Willie and Mandy’s big winner from Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, Ch & GB Ch Fairweathers Knockout With Brooklynbear, is courtesy of winning the Eukanuba sponsored Irish Kennel Club Irish Showdog Awards 2009/2010, coming out as the best of 40 of Ireland’s top group performers, in a contest judged by all rounder, José Gabriel Monteiro de Barros Cabral, from Portugal. Once again the event was held in the surroundings of the ballroom of the five star Crowne Plaza Hotel at Santry, near Dublin airport, and over 200 formally dressed guests and exhibitors enjoyed a gala evening with the competition finals, and an excellent dinner, followed by dancing to a super band into the wee small hours. Also celebrating were Séan Carroll and James Newman, whose Pomeranian, BIS winning Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, was the close runner-up.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 WINNER
Willie Dobbin and his IKC Top Showdog Awards winner, Ch & GB Ch Fairweathers Knockout With Brooklynbear, are seen here with IKC Assistant Secretary, Marion Campbell, judge José Cabral, and Mike Drennan, Chairman of the organising committee.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 SECOND
Séan Carroll handled his and nephew, James Newman’s Pomeranian ‘Victoria’, aka Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, to take the runner up spot at the IKC Awards finals; Also pictured are judge, José Cabral and Joy O’Connor and Mike Drennan of the Organising committee.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 THIRD
In third place was Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Risley Mark The Moment Jun Ch, handled by Sinead Taggart.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 FOURTH
Fourth was the Group 9 winner, Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 FIFTH
Fifth spot went to the Irish Wolfhound, Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Ch Opherra of Shantamon.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 SIXTH
Ross Delmar’s homebred BIS winning Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator Jun Ch, who finished 6th overall topped Group 3 under José Cabral, and also claimed the Gerry Sweeney Memorial Trophy for Top Terrier; They are seen here with judge, José Cabral, IKC President, Séan Delmar, Mike Drennan and John O’Hanlon of the organising committee who presented the trophy.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 SEVENTH
David McKenna’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch & Int Ch Nikolaev Colorado at Davdeir, topped Group 1 and finished 7th overall.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 EIGHTH
In 8th spot came Eamon Murray’s top winning Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior Jun Ch.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 NINTH
Ninth overall and winner of Group 8 was the American Cocker, Monica and Mags Boardman’s Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Am & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 TENTH
Christine Bastable’s Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, Ch Hasmur Missy’s Ticket To Dazzle Chrishane, took Group 4 and 10th overall.

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 JUNIOR HANDLER
The Irish Junior Handler of the Year 2010, Christopher Aiken, was presented at the Showdog finals, with all best wishes for the International finals at Crufts…

IKC SHOWDOG '09/10 OBEDIENCE
Pat O’Boyle collected the accolade for the Top Obedience Dog for the 20th year. This time it was with Obed Ch Tamerrye Tofosi.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 BEST IN SHOW
The Best in Show judge was Trudy Walsh, internationally known for her Ardbraccan Irish Setters, and her choice for the top spot was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, ‘Victoria’ finally hitting the top spot again after a run of 5 RBISs in 2010 and runner-up in both the Champion of Champions and IKC Top Showdog competitions earlier in the year. She had taken her first BIS at Carlow as a puppy back in 2008. Reserve BIS was Stephen Lloyd’s Lhasa Apso, Ch Owenavera Wild China, today winning her second group. Both owners received beautiful crystal, courtesy of Newtownards, as well as product from the sponsors, Challenge Dog Food, represented on the day by Sharon Pinkerton and Angela Phillips.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show judge Trudy Walsh's choice for the top spot was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading up the Champion Stakes at Newtownards Ch show under Colm Beattie, was Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir At Khybercove, ‘Caleb’ qualifying for the second year in a row and just a few weeks later going on to win the DCC, BOB and Group 3 at Crufts. Runner up was Susan White’s Maltese, Ch & Int Ch Benatone Dutch Cruise, with Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ch Collooney That’s The One at Ailesbury, 3rd and Jim & Frances McGookin’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Fielgar Black Majestic at Franrovic, 4th.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 PUPPY STAKES
Qualifying for the 2011 POTY Finals by winning the Puppy Stakes at Newtownards Ch show under Colm Beattie was Catherine Kelly’s German Short Haired Pointer, Kavacanne Toff Class At Risley, 10 months old ‘Kalou’ being handled to victory by Sinead Taggart. Runner up was Aidan McKiernan’s Beagle, Dialynne Running Riot at Bushbane, bred in GB by Melanie Spavin. Third here was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s group winning Basset Hound, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana Serendipity, taking fourth.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 PUPPY STAKES
Puppy Stakes winner under judge Colm Beattie was Catherine Kelly’s German Short Haired Pointer, Kavacanne Toff Class At Risley.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Colm Beattie at Newtownards Ch show was Olive Taylor’s Yorkshire Terrier, 9 years old Ch Taylorian Kerry, with Janette and Bryan Thomas’ Shar Pei, Ch GB & Int Ch Pulluppa Caughtu Lookin, 2nd, Gerry & Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & Int Ch Kilconnell Mika Tovorla, 3rd and June Gould’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Emerald Irish Breezer, 4th.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 VETERAN STAKES
Veteran Stakes winner, Olive Taylor’s Yorkshire Terrier Ch Taylorian Kerry.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 GROUP 1
Topping Group 1 under Frances Toman, well known for her ‘Manto’ Pembroke Corgis, was David & Morag Connolly’s Border Colie, top winning Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over to Huntly, owned in partnership with breeder, Judith Gregory. ‘Shane’ who has been with the Connollys since a puppy, started his wining career early, with BIS at Belfast Ch Show as a puppy, and followed with several more BISs and a multitude of groups at home, also distinguishing himself over the water and also at Crufts. He finished BIS 3 today. Frances gave the rosette for 2nd spot to Claire Robinson/s Bearded Collie, Ch Kiltondale Magnetism, ‘Maisie’ crowned this year the N I Working/Pastoral Dog of the Year, under breed specialist Kevin Young (Suncap) and also N I Showdog of the Year under Eleanor Bothwell. The 3rd rosette went to Geraldine Mulrooney’s Old English Sheepdog, Ch Bellablue Grayson Jun Ch, now on a roll, and who was Euro Junior winner in Dublin, with 4th to Albert Balmer’s German Shepherd Dog, the puppy bitch, Alberdale Saphira.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 GROUP 2
Group 2 winner under Victor Van Raamsdonk from The Netherlands, was the Newfoundland, Ch Brooklynbear Nijinsky, bred and owned by Willie and Mandy Dobbin, but handled by son, William, whose dog 2 years old ‘Midge’ really is. He was BIS last year at Combined International, and has also several group wins; he won his first CC at Boston Ch Show in January. Next was Kieran O’Connell’s Bullmastiff, Ch Dajoxx Paddy Wack of Watercress, also a BIS winner as he took Deise last June, whilst third was the Boxer, Brenda Groves and Steve Hare’s homebred Ch Jimbren Drunk ‘N’ Dribblin, with Paula McDonagh’s Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Gilsway Mystery Lady, handled as usual by Paul Scanlon, 4th.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 GROUP 3
Judged by Theo Van Der Horst from The Netherlands, Group 3 saw the winner’s rosette go to the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Richard Dalton’s Ch & GB Ch Feanaro Niallan Naomhan, taking his second group, the first came at Bray. Nevan, who was a previous Champion Stakes winner at Kilkenny, was Best of Breed at Crufts ’10. Group 2nd went to Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband, Colin’s Skye Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Glorfindel Grey Granite, a previous Munster Canine BIS winner, handled on the day by Ann Cuthbert, as their breeds were in different halls. In third was the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Hendrick’s Kimstaff Celtic Prince, with the Bull Terrier, Ger and Laura Cox’s top winning Ch & GB Ch Coxgal Oiche Angel, taking fourth.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 GROUP 4
The Dachshunds of Group 4 were judged by Sue Roberts from GB, who found her winner in Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, Ch Dachville Special Blend Jun Ch, Jill has excelled herself since her debut, taking her title at 15 months, qualifying for the POTY at Fermoy Int, and taking her first CC at Darlington, with several other group placings she is another star from this kennel in the ascendancy. Second place went to the Miniature Long Haired, David Walsh and Gary McAlpine’s Walpines Brandy Cream, another homebred young lady heading for the top, ‘Fizz’ already has her first CC under her belt, together with 2 RCCs, and she is not yet 2 yrs old. In third spot was Trevor Castles’ Miniature Smooth bitch, Seltsac Waringstown Girl Jun Ch, another home bred, whilst Ann Miller’s homebred Miniature Wire, Trelanis Say No More, made it a full sweep for the girls, with the 4th rosette.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 GROUP 5
Group 5 was the last group of the day, judged by Partha Chatterjee, from India, who gave the nod to the eventual BIS winning Pomeranian, Séan Carroll and James Newman’s Ch & GB Ch Belliver Ultimate Creation. Collecting 2nd place was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Leorient First Lady Jun Ch, no stranger to top honours and handled on the day by Hayley Knowles. Third was Robert Greaves and Nicola & William Croxford’s Norwegian Elkhound, Ch & GB Ch Swillyvalley As You Like It, whilst Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 GROUP 6
Danny Gamble’s Dalmatian, Ch Mullabuoy Sir Winston came up trumps in Group 6 under Partha Chatterjee; Winston was winning his first group, though he has several Group 2 and G 3 placings. Barry O’Neill was back in he photos with his and Sandra Stack’s homebred Basset Hound, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, just 11 months old and with open BISs, BPD at Midland Basset Hound Club in GB, and the DDSS Ch group under her paws, in just a couple of weeks later she was to qualify for the POTY. Third was Linda and Paul Magee’s well known winning PBGV, Ch Debucher Quelqu’un D’Autre avec Clonallan, with the Basset Fauve De Bretagne, Thornton’s Hibeck Clementine, fourth.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 GROUP 7
he Hungarian Vizsla, Catherine Kelly’s Ch Risley Mark The Moment Jun Ch, handled by Sinead Taggart, topped Group 7 under Marianne Homli, from Norway, Marco’s 10th Group to add to his two BISs and RBIS last year. Following Marco in the lineup was Barty Kennedy’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch Glennare Coer De Lion; he has 5 group wins and was RBIS at Hibernian last year. Sharon Pinkerton handled her German Wire Haired Pointer, Trollangens Runar at Bareve, a Swedish import owned in partnership with her mother, Barbara, to take third place with Aidan McKiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach for The Skye, taking 4th.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 GROUP 8
Meriel Hathaway, well know Golden Retriever breeder and successful breeder from England judged Group 8, her 1st rosette going to the ever young Welsh Springer Spaniel, Stuart and Heather Cummings’ Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Ferndel Maverick, at eight years old his list of achievements would need a page just on their own. Second was another well known winner and another Crufts winner, Monica and Mags Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Am & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party; ‘Riley’ IKC Dog of the Year in 2009 with some 13 BIS wins, if I am counting right. In third spot was Alex & Lynne Douglas’ Labrador Retriever, Talard Columbia, with Jane Calverley’s Flat Coated Retriever, Gwenadillo Seek a Wish, fourth.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 GROUP 9
Yvonne Cannon of the Cloughlea Shih Tzus was running the rule over the dogs of Group 9 and she declared Stephen Lloyd’s Lhasa Apso bitch, homebred Ch Owenavera Wild China, to be the winner, en route to RBIS. Ashling Connolly’s multi group and BIS winning Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It, was 2nd here with the third place to Judi Andrew-Tempest’s Tibetan Terrier, German import Ch & Int Ch Schanti’s Zara-Lamleh mit Mikudi, and fourth to Séan Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 GROUP 10
Lyn Appleby judged Group 10, and her winner was ‘Brad’ the Whippet, IKC Dog of the Year 2010, Ch GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, taking his 24th group, on the way to BIS4, much to the delight of owners Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband, Colin. Runner up was Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir at Khybercove Jun Ch; Kaleb had earlier won the Champion Stakes, repeating his ’09 win, and was to go on to fantastic heights soon after when he took BOB and Group 3 at Crufts. Third was Stephen O’Brien and Granddaughter, Fiona Robertson’s Greyhound, Ch Windspiel Northern Sapphire, and Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, homebred Ulmarra Cuib Oighear, took 4th.

NEWTOWNARDS '11 BEST IN SHOW JUDGE
Presentation to the Judge: Presentation to the BIS judge Trudy Walsh, by Newtownards President and Show Manager Eddie Patterson.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 BEST IN SHOW
It was the Norwegian Elkhound, Ch Whittimere Pandemonium, who took all before him under Best in Show judge, Evelyn Hurley, at the IKC Celtic Winners show on St Patrick’s Day at the IKC National Show Centre at Cloghran. Owner handler, Jerry Daly, and wife Nancy, have been in the breed for many years, and their Ennafort dogs are well known both at home in Ireland and in GB, where they have also been titled. But it is not often that this breed soars to the heights of Best in Show, in fact the last time this was achieved, it was by one of the Dalys homebred Ennafort dogs, a long time ago at Hibernian, then held in Navan, under the late Cecil Williamson, namely homebred Ch Ennafort Milo. Young ‘Odin’ however, seems set on putting the breed back on the high flyers map, as he was a qualifier for the POTY ‘10 and took the Club Ch show earlier this year as well. Today he took the large group under Zena Thorn Andrews. It was a great day too for Lynda and Colin Matthews, as shortly after Lynda received the trophy for IKC Dog of the Year for their Whippet, Ch GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, she handled their Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey, to win Group 10 under Michael Quinney, ultimately going on to Reserve Best in Show. He was Top Borzoi in 2010 and is still only 19 months of age. Sean Delmar, IKC President, and John Fox of generous sponsors, GAIN PET FOOD, were there to make the presentations.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show was the Norwegian Elkhound, Ch Whittimere Pandemonium, owned and handled by Jerry Daly pictured with Best in Show judge, Evelyn Hurley.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show was the Norwegian Elkhound, Ch Whittimere Pandemonium.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner under Eddie Patterson was Harold and Helena Quigg’s homebred Kerry Blue, Ch Irisblu Boomerang Jun Ch, whilst runner up was Colin and Wilma Johnston’s Bulldog, Ch Beefeaterbulls Maiden Ulster, bred by Ann Van Den Heuvel. Taking the rosette for 3rd place was Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ch GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, with fourth spot to Lyn Appleby, John Mimchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi. John Fox represented sponsors, GAIN PET FOOD.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner under Eddie Patterson was Harold and Helena Quigg’s homebred Kerry Blue, Ch Irisblu Boomerang Jun Ch.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 PUPPY STAKES
Puppy Stakes winner at Celtic Winners was the homebred Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, now off to the POTY 2011. This young dog was BIS at the recent Cocker Club all breed open show and won the group at Dublin Dog Show Society all bred Ch show on December 27th last. Meanwhile judge, Eddie Patterson, gave the runner up spot to Karen and James Gilliland’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Bordertime Red Alert on Castleavery. Elaine Hatton and John Fox of sponsors, GAIN PET FOOD, look on. John Harty and John Canty’s young Irish Terrier, Pathfoot Gradmach, was in third spot while Liz Beck’s Afghan Hound, Metewand Onlione at Zilbec, took fourth.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 PUPPY STAKES
Puppy Stakes winner at Celtic Winners was the homebred Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 PUPPY STAKES
Puppy Stakes runner-up was Karen and James Gilliland’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Bordertime Red Alert on Castleavery.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 JUNIOR STAKES
Overall Petplan Junior Stakes winner under Eddie Patterson, was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Valkor Rumour Has It, a POTY qualifier last year at Carlow and the Hound Puppy Group winner at City of Birmingham and the Group winner at Bull Breeds Ch show last October. Krissy also has four Green Stars to her credit at just 15 months old.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 JUNIOR STAKES
Overall Petplan Junior Stakes winner under Eddie Patterson, was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Valkor Rumour Has It and in bitches Hugh and Angela Jordan’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Shillelagh Strike a Pose for Miculadh.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 JUNIOR STAKES
Runner up was the Irish Terrier, John Canty and John Harty’s Pathfoot Gradmach, who topped the males. The runner up in dogs had been Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, recently imported from Scandanavia, and handled by wife, Anita Foley Duggan.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 1
Topping Group 1 under judge Austin Long Doyle, was Geralsine Mulrooney’s Old English Shepdog, Ch Bellablue Grayson Jun Ch, handled by Seamus Keane to his second group win from the last three shows, as he also took the top spot at DDSS in December when he finished Reserve BIS. Group 2nd was the well known Border Collie, David & Morag Connolly’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over To Huntly, owned in partnership with his breeder, Judith Gregory. Shane is a multi group and BIS winner, since he was just 6 months old. Third in the lineup was Alan Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Ch Craigycor Viva La Diva, with Eamon and Ann White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, making up a foursome of regular group winners.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 2
Group 2 rosette went to the now well known Black Russian Terrier, Tsar. Owned by Joe Lyons and Belinda Holmes, Ch Standhouse Tsar at Kalaslane was winning his eighth Group 2 and was BIS last year at Dun Laoghaire. Killarney and Portadown. Today’s judge, Stephen Minogue gave the second place to Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s big winning Newfoundland, Ch & GB Ch Fairweathers Knockout with Brooklynbear, Storm with a multitude of top wins both at home and in GB. Third here was Cameron’s Bulldog, Joelee I’m Archie, taking a first group placing and in 4th spot was Howard and Sally Tonks’ dual CC winning Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, piloted as ever by Dionne Fitzsimmins.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 3
Michael Kirby ran the rule over the terriers of Group 3, his eventual winner being Marion and Roy Gregg’s homebred Airedale, Ch Bambusa Nobility Jun Ch, taking his third group win; he started his career taking the Junior Group at IKC back in 2007 under Seamus Oates. The Scottish Terrier, Peabar Fire Ball, owned by Ms L Langeau, took 2nd place whilst Anthony O’Neill’s Kerry Blue, homebred Fajara Design For Life, took 3rd and Asa Lundell’s Swe & Dan Ch Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Swe & Dan Ch Goforit Danny De Vito, was 4th.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 4
Topping the Dachshunds of Group 4 under John Hiddes from the Netherlands was Joan and Lesley Patton’s Wire Haired, Ch Lesandnic Lily Agnes Jun Ch, who was CJW here last year, while Betty Davis’ Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Bradenbern C.M.Difference at Barleyfield took G.2nd, and Jennifer Cunningham’s Smooth Haired, Carpaccio Elegant Emerald for Celandine, was 3rd and Mrs F M Winchurch’s Smooth Haired Min, Brianolf Opalite, was 4th.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 5
hen it was the turn of Zena Thorn Andrews from England to run the rule over the Group 5 contenders and from this large group she selected as her winner the eventual BIS winner, Jerry and Nancy Daly’s Norwegian Elkhound, Ch Whittimere Pandemonium, who caused quite a thrill for a breed which does not often hit the heights. Second here was Trevor Rodgers’ Japanese Shiba Inu, GB Ch Jiltrain Louby Lou, handled by Janine Dooner; surely she has her Irish crown by now. The Whitehead’s Siberian Husky, GB Ch Jacalous Shanay, handled by Kevin, was over from Durham taking another Green Star towards her Irish title and took 3rd place whilst fourth was Robert Greaves and Nicola & Will Croxford’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & GB Ch Kunniakas Look No Further for Whittimere.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 6
Group 6 winner under John Hiddes from the Netherlands was the Otterhound, Roz Ganna’s Ch & GB Ch Keepcott Connoisseur, over on another successful raid from GB. Hugo has 13 CCs, 2 Breed Club BISs and was BOB at Crufts. Runner up here was Eamon Murray’s BIS winning Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, with Gill Pavey’s Dalmatian, Ch The King of the Fells Over Granardal, taking the 3rd spot and Jane and Geordie Anthony’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, BIS winning Ch Rottzridge Walk The Walk Jun Ch, a small group, but plenty of quality.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 7
In Group 7 under Heather Cox, it was another win for Barty Kennedy’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch Glenarra Coer De Lion, now a regular winning face in this group, with Catherine Kelly’s BIS winning Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Risley Mark The Moment Jun Ch, having to be content with the 2nd rosette. Taking 3rd place was Seamus and Maura Gettings’ good winning German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear of Beechillawn Jun Ch, with Heather Timmins and daughter’s Italian Spinone, Sh Ch Kauto Styar from Colheath, taking 4th.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 8
It was Brian O’Hara ring centre for Group 8 and he found his winner in Liam and Brian Moran’s Golden Retriever, homebred Woodmore Ringo Star Jun Ch, who was taking his first group placing, with Colm Beattie handling his American Cocker Spaniel, GB Sh Ch Afterglow Carlsberg, owned in partnership with wife, Rita, and Jason Lyn and Yau, to 2nd place; he was the Gundog group and Reserve BIS winner at Belfast Ch Show last September. Third here was Ralph Dunne’s BIS winning Clumber Spaniel, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Antonine Polar Express at Richley, with Knapp’s English Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Calvdale Thief Taker Jun Ch, fourth.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 9
Group 9 was judged by Patricia Lawlor, well known secretary of Killarney, and her winner was the ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Denis McKeon’s Orinoco Dizzie Dreamer, her first group win, much to her breeder/owner’s delight. Moira Grant Cook’s Pug, ‘Pablo’, Ch & Int Ch Teekos Start ‘n’ Again with Kerronmor, handled by husband, Ronnie, was 2nd here with Sean Carroll and James Newman’s multi titled Papillon, Ch, GB, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, 3rd and Julie Connolly’s Havanese, Ch & Int Ch Indio Vom Kapflesberg at Snazzipaws, 4th.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 9
Group 9 was judged by Patricia Lawlor and her winner was the ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Denis McKeon’s Orinoco Dizzie Dreamer. Moira Grant Cook’s Pug, ‘Pablo’, Ch & Int Ch Teekos Start ‘n’ Again with Kerronmor, handled by husband, Ronnie, was 2nd.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 GROUP 10
Michael Quinney was over from England judging breeds and also Group 10, where his winner was Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Borzoi, Ch Donskii Asmodey, en route to RBIS, with Marion Finney handling hers, husband Tim and son Ian’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch & GB Ch Gulliagh Corrig, to Group 2nd. Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ulmarra Cuib Oighear, was third with Maureen Wade’s Ialian Greyhound, Ch & Swe Ch Arkitas Phiona, fourth.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 IKC Dog Of The Year 2010
As is traditional, the presentation for Ireland’s top showdog takes place in the main ring on St Patrick’s Day at the IKC show and this year was made to Lynda Cuthbert and husband Colin’s Whippet ‘Brad’, aka Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, seen here with breeder Vivien Coulter and Lynda, receiving the trophy for IKC Dog of the Year 2010 from Irish Kennel Club President, Sean Delmar.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 Irish Canine Press / Royal Canin Veteran of the Year 2010
osie Foley was presented with the engraved crystal trophy for the Irish Canine Press / Royal Canin Veteran of the Year 2010, for her Siberian Husky, Ch & Int Ch Gandalf The Grey, from IKC President Sean Delmar and Des Manton of Irish Canine Press. Runner up top Veteran was Ger Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & GB Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla, with Jane Gostynska’s Basenji, Ch Bubas The Trailblazer claiming the crystal trophy for 3rd and Joanne MacLaine and Richard Dickson’s Weimaraner, Tasairgid Real Neat with Greyspirit, taking 4th.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11 Winner Field Trials Section 5 for 2010
Sean Delmar, IKC Chairman, made a presentation to Fox’s G.S.H.P. Grahmey River Falcon, winner of the Field Trials Section 5 for 2010. Chris Hancock, Chairman of the IKC Field Trials committee is also pictured.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11
.. the New Agility Equipment. Pictured at the IKC Celtic Winners show with the new agility equipment, courtesy of ROYAL CANIN, are the Agility judge, Mr C. Wyatt and members of the IKC General Purpose Committee, Susan Kealy, Mike Drennan and Nick Hammond, together with IKC Secretary, Tony O’Neill.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '11
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BANBRIDGE '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show judge this year was June Bollard, so well known in Irish show circles for her Afghan Hounds, though she has dabbled most successfully in Long Haired Dachshunds and Tibetan Spaniels as well. June had a quality line-up to choose from but in the end chose for her Star of the day, Gerry & Pauline Clarke’s multi group winning Irish Wolfhound, Ch Opherra Of Shantamon Jun Ch, who topped her breed last year and was Annual Champion 2010. Just two and a half years of age, she had earlier won her 6th Group 10, and she was Reserve BIS last year at Killarney. Reserve Best in Show, his fifth, was Willie & Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland, Ch & GB Ch Fairweathers Knockout with Brooklynbear. Storm, now 5 ½ years old, and handled by ‘young’ William, today collected his nineteenth group; no stranger to top honours both at home in Ireland where he was BIS at Kilkenny and Cloghran in 2009, in GB, where he has many groups and is a BIS winner, and even further afield. He was the UK representative in 2010 at the Euanuba World Challenge, and this year will represent Ireland, having won the IKC Top Showdog awards finals in February. BIS 3 was Lesley and mum, Joan Patton’s Wire Haired Dachshund, Lesandnic Sea The Stars, with BIS 4 to Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient.

BANBRIDGE '11 BEST IN SHOW
Gerry & Pauline Clarke’s multi group winning Irish Wolfhound, Ch Opherra of Shantamon Jun Ch.

BANBRIDGE '11 BEST IN SHOW
Gerry & Pauline Clarke’s multi group winning Irish Wolfhound, Ch Opherra of Shantamon Jun Ch.

BANBRIDGE '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Winner of the Champion Stakes, and therefore off to the Champion of Champions finals at the end of the year, was Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Risley Mark The Moment Jun Ch; Marco now adding this prize to his already long list of achievements; BIS IKC Int amongst his 3 such wins last year, he was also 3rd at the IKC Top Showdog finals, and just two weeks earlier had won his Luxembourg title on a quick trip across two channels. Runner up was Colin and Wilma Johnston’s Bulldog, Ch & Int Ch Beefeaterbulls Maiden Ulster, Snowy having been crowned Bulldog of the Year 2010 also has five group wins and 5 CACIBs. Martin Skeffington’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Moystaff Buffalo Soldier, repatriated from the USA where he gained his Am Ch title, was 3rd and Richard Dalton’s previous Crufts BOB winning Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Feanaro Niallan Naomhan, 4th.

BANBRIDGE '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under Yvonne Cannon, judge elect for all the stakes classes, was Danny Meile’s homebred American Akita, Honeylane’s Fifi Forget Me Not, handled so well by wife Colette. Seven months old Fifi, who is by Ch Am Ch Danti’s Living Legend by Ch Stecal Strike Force, was making her debut in the Puppy Stakes and also won her breed class today, a nice start to her career and also now with an invitation to the POTY in 2011. Runner up was the 11 ½ months old Miniature Schnauzer, Mooney & McDonagh’s Risepark The Real Deal, handled by Paul Scanlon. ‘Mylo’ was BOB at his first show, IKC Celtic Winners in March, where he was group shortlisted, and also won Junior Dog at the GB Club show. Featuring in Puppy Stakes again was Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana Serendipoty, taking 3rd place with Henry Stanley & Eva Keenan’s Miniature Poodle, Heneva Vanity Fair, 4th.

BANBRIDGE '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Yvonne Cannon, judge elect for all the stakes classes, was Danny Meile’s homebred American Akita, Honeylane’s Fifi Forget Me Not, handled so well by wife Colette.

BANBRIDGE '11 VETERAN STAKES
Collecting more points for the ICP/Royal Canin Veteran of the Year, was Veronica Coutts’ Wire Fox Terrier, Laural Boy, given the red rosette in the Veteran Stakes by judge Yvonne Cannon; nearly 10 years old, Chalkie won the Veteran Stakes at Killarney, was Best Veteran at All Terrier, and also at Border Union. He has a collection of 29 RGSs, 2 open RBIS’s and his Sh C M. Yvonne chose for 2nd place Lesley & Joan Patton’s Wire Haired Dachshund, Lesandnic Limestone Lad. Olive Taylor’s Yorkshire Terrier, Ch Taylorian Kerry, was 3rd, and Liz Campbell’s Chow Chow, Ch & GB Ch Brosscroft Midnight Storm, was 4th.

BANBRIDGE '11 GROUP 1
Judging Group 1 was Colm Hastings, of Raggletaggle Bobtail and Cork wit fame, and his winner was in fact the Old English Sheepdog, Geraldine Mulrooney’s homebred Ch Bellablue Grayson Jun Ch, handled by Seamus Keane. Two year old Grayson, who was Euro Junior winner ’09, was RBIS at Dublin Dog Show at the end of December, and took the group at IKC Celtic Winners, bringing his score to 5 groups, including Fermoy Int last year where he finished BIS 3. In 2nd spot was David McKenna’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch Nikolaev Diamond at Davdeir; Tuko has won 6 groups in his career, being RBIS at Combined Int in 2009, and is a regular qualifier for the IKC Top Showdog finals. Now four years old, he was a POTY qualifier in 2006. Third was Alan Matthews’ Pem Corgi, Ch Craigycor Viva La Diva, with Jean, Kelly & Paul Lawless’ BSD Groenendael, Revloch Zidane, handled by Sinead Taggart, 4th.

BANBRIDGE '11 GROUP 2
Bernie Ladd, popular judge from Co Meath, judged Group 2, and her winner was the Newfoundland, Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Ch & GB Ch Fairweather’s Knockout With Brooklynbear, on his way to Reserve BIS under the handling skills of ‘young William’, whilst Tony Winston and Paula Thornton’s homebred Boxer, Benton Peter Parker, was Group 2nd. Three year old Parker, a previous puppy stakes winner, had earlier taken his third Green Storm having just returned to the ring after a break of 7 months. Barri and Maud Orr’s Rottweiler, Odessey Gone With The Wind, was 3rd, and Tina Shelly’s Shar Pei, Deakie Sparks Will Fly at Zaralee, took 4th.

BANBRIDGE '11 GROUP 3
Francesco Cochetti must have brought the sunshine with him from Italy, and having judged group 3, 9 and 10 breeds, was ring centre for Group 3, the only group judged in the Alexander Hall, where his eventual winner was Mervyn Thompson’s Wire Fox Terrier, Burrencroft Special Lad, who became a Champion on the day, winning his final Green Star. ‘Toby’ has not been heavily shown, but has had previous group placings and also won breed classes in GB. John Weatherhead of Hallsblu Kerry Blues, handled Sammy Moffatt’s Class Act by Hallsblu, to take group 2nd. Out of Hallsblu bitch, ex Ch & GB Ch Edbrios Marco Polo, he was fresh from taking the Res CC at National Terrier, and won today from Junior. Third placed was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator Jun Ch with Keith Powell & Lyn Stokes’ Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Millstaff The Nearly Man, fourth.

BANBRIDGE '11 GROUP 4
Topping the Dachshunds of Group 4 under Mark Cocozza, who had also judged all the breeds, was Lesley & Joan Patton’s Wire Haired, Lesandnic Sea The Stars; Heaven had earlier won his 3rd Green Star from the 3 shows entered, and taken his first BOB. Seamus Dunne’s Miniature Wire, Hanishan Solitaire, took the 2nd place rosette; this was just Sasha’s 2nd Show, 2nd BOB and 2nd Group placing, so two youngsters having a great day. Gary McAlpine and David Walsh’s big winning Miniature Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Walpines Queens Courtier, was third with Gerry McFaul’s young Long Haired bitch, Ch Dachville Special Blend, fourth.

BANBRIDGE '11 GROUP 5
Jean Western did the honours in Group 5, making it a first group for the latest Siberian Husky to join the Leorient kennels, namely Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, who had been Reserve Best Dog in the Petplan Junior Stakes on St Patricks’ Day, when he also took his Celtic Junior Winners title. ‘Flint’ had already taken his first CAC at an International Ch Show before leaving Sweden, and had taken his first Green Star today. Joan Duffus’ American imported Samoyed, Ch & Am Ch McMagic’s The Candy Man of Peebles Run, was 2nd. ‘Manny’, Junior Stakes winner at Fermoy International, who won the group at Bray last year, finishing BIS 3, has also previously 2 other Group 2 placings and a Group 3rd. Maureen & Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Stratus Armarni Grange, was 3rd with Kate and Roy Harbinson’s Pharaoh Hound, Ch Enigma Quite A Show Girl with Actolia, 4th.

BANBRIDGE '11 GROUP 6
Yet another group win for Jane and Geordie Anthony’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch Roittzridge Walk The Walk, Junior Champion of Champions ’09, in fact this was Kofi’s 11th all breed ch group win, and of course he was Best in Show last year on the circuit at Clonmel, and the previous year had won the Puppy Stakes at Carlow. Eamon Murray’s regular starring Beagle, homebred Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, Group 6 at the IKC Top Showdog finals, BIS last year at Kilkenny, RBIS at Sligo and owner of 11 group wins took 2nd spot here with Knowles & Platt’s P.B.G.V., Charbonnel Coco, third and Gill Pavey’s Dalmatian, Granardal Strawberry Fields, 4th.

BANBRIDGE '11 GROUP 7
Wim Wellans from The Netherlands judged Group 7 and his winner was Seamus and Maura Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear at Beechillawn Jun Ch; this was the tenth time that Krys had a group placing, and she also won the Puppy Groups at both Combined and Fermoy Internationals in 2009, with a BIS as a youngster at the big Combined Christmas Show. Aidan McKiernan’s English Setter, five years old Sh Ch Richecca Reach for the Skye, was 2nd. Bailie has four group wins and many placings throughout his successful career, and has been group placed in five out of the last six shows, The Irish Setter, Gillian Sterritt’s Riversett Best Kept Secret, took 3td place with Tony Rainey and wifem Rachael’s Weimaraner, Greyspirit Royal Scot At Trilite, 4th.

BANBRIDGE '11 GROUP 8
Wim Wellens also ran the rule over Group 8, and Mary Murray handled her Chesapeake Bay Retriever to a rare breed win here. Homebred Sh Ch Riberrun Agus Avic, whose dam, the Murray’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch was Best Bitch at Crufts, is unbeaten in his classes in Ireland or the UK. Not yet three years old, ‘Mossy’ spends six months of the year working, so a true ‘dual purpose - fit for function dog’. Jim and daughter Frances McGookin’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Fielgar Black Majestic Jun Ch, was 2nd; he also has three group wins to his credit. Kerrie and Katie Kelly’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Zenevieva Destiny’s Dream, group winner at Tralee in ’09, took 3rd with Stuart and Heather Cummings’ Welsh Springer, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Ferndel Maverick, taking his umpteenth group placing, was 4th.

BANBRIDGE '11 GROUP 9
Audrey O’Brien of the Glishanna Tibbies was judging Group 9 and her winner, from a final short list of 8 dogs, was Patsy and Wilma McDevitt’s Smooth Coat Chihuahua, Spindlepoint Berne at Keenaughts; Two and a half year old ‘Barney’ has 5 or 6 green stars and was Group 2 at Dundalk last year. The Havanese, Karen Clarke-Stapleton and Diane Sako’s Am & Can Ch Windfalls Lightening Thief At Versailles, multi speciality winner, was Group 2nd with Eamon Keenan’s Lhasa Apso, Heneva The Headliner For Keoma Jun Ch, third and Pollock’s Pekingese, Lily La La, fourth.

BANBRIDGE '11 GROUP 10
Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Opherra Of Shantamon Jun Ch, took Group 10 under Francesco Cochetti, as she went on her way to clinch Best in Show, with Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, 15 months on the day, Ulmarra Cuib Oighear; Rocky also became an Irish Champion on the day. A son of Lynda’s Australian import, Aus & Ir Ch Baghdad Bronzed Aussie, he has been at three shows so far this year and has been group placed at all three. Vivien Coulter’s Whippet, GB Ch Collooney Hot To Handle At Chapleigh, was 3rd and Lynda and Colin Cuthbert Matthews’ Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmondey, was 4th.

BANBRIDGE '11
Banbridge Secretary, Johnny Anderson presented BIS judge, June Bollard, with a linen Afghan bag, just before the show finale.

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Banbridge Secretary Johnny Anderson presented the club treasurer, his son, Matthew, with a thank you gift of a large Easter Egg. Wonder who will end up eating it???

COMBINED CC INT '11 BEST IN SHOW
Ashling Connolly’s home bred Bichon Frise, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It – known to his friends as ‘Mikey’, took his second Combined Canine Club International Best in Show on Easter Saturday, this time under Colette Muldoon, following on his win back in 2008, under Seamus Oates. It was his 19th Group win today and his 3rd BIS as he also took BIS at ILKA in 2010, with RBIS there in ’08. Now just turned 6 years of age, he won his first RBIS at Banbridge in 2007, so a career spanning over 5 very successful years during which he also won both his UK and International crowns. The show took place at the IKC National Show Centre on a gloriously sunny day, and was sponsored as usual by Connolly’s Redmills, represented by Rosemary Daly Meehan. Reserve BIS was Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Libertia Arctic Ice, handled by son Adam.

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Best In Show was Ashling Connolly’s home bred Bichon Frise, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It, pictured with BIS judge Colette Muldoon.

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Ashling Connolly with Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It – known to his friends as ‘Mikey’, BIS at Combined Canine Club International Show.

COMBINED CC INT '11 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Puppy in Show under under BIS judge, Colette Muldoon was Orlagh Murray’s Golden Retriever, Rathcloon Peaches N Cream, with RBPIS to Sandra Maxwell’s Shih Tzu, Belliver It Wasn’t Me; third was Fiona Clarke’s Samoyed, Angelicus Crystal Symphony with Shelly’s Shar Pei, Deakie Sparks Will Fly At Zaralee in fourth place.

COMBINED CC INT '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Topping the Baby Puppy winners for the title of Best Baby Puppy in Show under Colette Muldoon was Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Blueagean Oracle Of Apollo, while Runner-up was Aherne’s American Akita, Melodor Wolfking, third was Flo Fahey and Joe Shire’s Lhasa Apso, Bentarsna Peigsayersk, with Walter Albert’s Basenji, Tokaji Nevarda Smith 4th.

COMBINED CC INT '11 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Best Veteran in Show for the Best Veterans in Breed was judged by BIS judge, Colette and her winner was the Border Collie, Jenny Hickey’s 11 year old Ch & Int Ch Beesting Wicca CDEX UDEX, while Runner-up was Michelle Maitland’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Kroobnagrem Karolina, third was Dale and Heather McClay’s Rottweiler, Vorzeigen Pandimonium, and in fourth place was Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ch, Aus & Int Ch Padtheway Notorious.

COMBINED CC INT '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Marie Hamill’s Champion Stakes winner was the Kerry Blue Terrier, Philip & Ed O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Ch, GB & Sk Ch Edbrios Amadeus, while runner up was Linda and Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, third was Eamon Keenan’s Lhasa Apso, Ch Heneva The Headliner For Keoma, with Knowles & Platt’s P.B.G.V. GB Ch Charbonnel Coco, handled by Hayley, in fourth.

COMBINED CC INT '11 VETERAN STAKES
The Veteran Stakes were judged by Marie Hamill and her winner was Michelle Maitland’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Kroobnagrem Karolina, with runner up to Kate and Roy Harbinson’s Pharaoh Hound, Ch, Int & GB Ch Enigma Score The Lot With Actolia; third was Jennifer Kealy’s Irish Soft Coated Wheaten, Ch & Su Ch The Philosopher At Kealdale, with Jane Gostynska’s Basenji, Ch Antefaa Niall Cloudy Wing At Bubas, in fourth.

COMBINED CC INT '11 GROUP 1
Kitty Sjong from Denmark judged Group 1 where her winner was Paul, Jean & Kelly Lawless’s Groenendael, Ch & Lux Ch Revloch Zidane and David & Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over To Huntly, was 2nd. Group 3rd was Claire Robinson’s Bearded Collie Ch Kiltondale Magnetism, and Michael Lawless’ Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch Lachlans X Facter, was 4th.

COMBINED CC INT '11 GROUP 2
Spaniard Rafael Escar Tabuena’s Group 2 winner was the Bulldog, Alan McWhirter’s Jackarhys Loud N Proud, with in second spot, Roberta Curran and Diana Bousfield’s Great Dane, Ch Highesteem Perfect Guy V Xandero. 3rd was Paul Wilson’s Dogue De Bordeaux, Ch Redoakes Skyes The Limit, with Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland Ch & GB Ch Fairweather’s Knockout With Brooklynbear, in fourth spot.

COMBINED CC INT '11 GROUP 3
Russian All Breeds judge Ekaterina Senashenko judged Group 3 chosing Philip & Ed O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch, GB & Sk Ch Edbrios Amadeus, for her winner. G2 went to Richard Dalton’s Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Feanaro Niallan Naomhan; In third place was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, Nicky Hendrick’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Kimstaff Celtic Prince, 4th.

COMBINED CC INT '11 GROUP 4
Hans Boelaars’ Group 4 winner was Jennifer Cunningham’s Smooth Haired, Carpaccio Elegant Emerald For Celandine, with Gary McAlpine and David Walsh’s Miniature Smooth, Walpines Brandy Cream, taking 2nd. G3 went to Karen Weir’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Ch D’Arisca Gloria Gaynor, and 4th was Mary and Joe Allan & Mary Dick’s Wire Haired Miniature, Ch Alpheratz Francesco.

COMBINED CC INT '11 GROUP 5
Andrew Brace’s Group 5 winner was Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Libertia Arctic Ice, handled by son Adam. While Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Stratus Armani Grange, took 2nd. Third place was awarded to Kevin & Elsie Whitehead’s Siberian Husky, GB Ch Jacalous Gold N Silver, with Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Belliver Here For The Parti, in fourth spot.

COMBINED CC INT '11 GROUP 6
Hans Boelaars' judged Group 6 - his winner being Rae Ganna’s Otterhound, Ch & GB Ch Keepcott Connoisseur; G2 was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Annavah Valentine, handled by Stephanie Robertson, with Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s young Basset Hound, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, 3rd and Lydia and Rachael Cooper’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Veldtkammer Verve Clicquot For Druimderg, 4th.

COMBINED CC INT '11 GROUP 7
Topping Group 7 under Indonesian judge Dr Andi Hudono, was Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment, handled by Sinead Taggart, and Cathy Loughlin’s Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, was G 2nd. G3 was Maura and Seamus Gettings’ G.W.H.P. Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn, whilst 4th place went to Sara Thompson’s German L.H.Pointer, Sh Ch Aranys Etta Mit Sascottah.

COMBINED CC INT '11 GROUP 8
Alberto Cuccillato from Italy judged Group 8 and chose for his winner Lindsay and Steve Belcher’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Stanegate Storm Warning At Sosteli, with 2nd to Rachael and Adrian Donford-Smith’s Spanish Water Dog, Sh Ch Briarlow’s Chacha At Fivenineplus. 3rd was Mason’s Cocker Spaniel, Lynshow Sea Breeze, with Chris and Angela Hancock’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch Ballyhenry Hancourt Yeats, 4th.

COMBINED CC INT '11 GROUP 9
Ann Ingram was the judge for Group 9 and her winner, Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It, went all the way to Best in Show. Runner-up was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, while G3 place went to Susan White’s Maltese, Benatone Gold Jackpot, handled by breeder, Sarah Jackson, and 4th was Tony Moran & Lionel Prouve’s Tibetan Spaniel, Avigdor Elvira.

COMBINED CC INT '11 GROUP 10
Dr Andi Hudono judged Group 10 where his winner was Linda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, with G2 to Kathleen and John Kelly’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Nutstown Finn, handled by Stephen Minogue. Third was Carmel Barry Sheehan’s Afghan Hound, Fr Ch Agha Djaris World Is Not Enough, with Tony Rainey & Rachel Shaw Rainey’s Greyhound, Ch Mario Lorenzo Da Mascotts, in fourth spot.

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The Judges with BIS, Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It.

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The judges at Celtic Winners

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The array of trophies on offer at Celtic Winners.

COMBINED CC INT '11 Agility
The new Royal Canin sponsored agility equipment was put to good use, with a great entry in all classes for Combined.

COMBINED CC INT '11 Heelwork
Mary Owens is one of Ireland’s top dog trainers, and here she puts a young collie through its paces before competing in Obedience at Combined Int.

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Mary Owens is one of Ireland’s top dog trainers, and here she puts a young collie through its paces before competing in Obedience at Combined Int.

COMBINED CC INT '11
Judges with 'Mikey': After BIS, Russian judge, Ekatarina Shenashenko and Zorica Salijvic from Sweden, decided that the dog they wanted to take home from the CCC Int, was Mikey, the BIS Bichon Frise.

COMBINED CC INT '11
Bernard: A surprise visitor at Combined was Bernard Lapedus, a one time familiar face at the shows with his Mum, Thelma, before a move to England. Pictured here with Marie Thorpe, he was delighted to meet his old friends again, and they were delighted to see him too…

COMBINED CC INT '11
Birthday Boy: Des Manton celebrated (maybe that’s not the right word!!) his birthday at Combined too – a much quieter affair but his cake, also provided by Carol & Marie, went down a treat with friends who came to the ICP stand, and Des had a few wee drams to wash it down…………………when you are 62, what else can you do!!!

COMBINED CC INT '11
Double Birthday: William Totton celebrated his 40th birthday at Combined and the ‘Dinner Ladies’ ( more glam than their namesakes) provided a super cake, complete with Lhasa Apso decoration – and Maureen Blount had an even ‘bigger’ day, celebrating her big 50!!! And she had a cake too – just as well as there was a big guest list and the party was great……

COMBINED CC POTY '10
The Pomeranian, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch Belliver Unexpected Connection, took the title of Combined Canine Club Pup of the Year 2010 under Russian all breeds judge, Ekaterina Shenashenko.

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James and Henry are pictured here with Judge, Ekaterina Shenashenko.

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James and Henry are pictured here with l – r, Des Manton of Irish Canine Press, who have supported the POTY since its inception, Judge, Ekaterina Shenashenko, Combined Canine Club President John J Walsh, and co owner and breeder, Sean Carroll.

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Judge June Wall (Ireland) receives her gift from Secretary, Joan Walsh.

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Judge Kitty Sjong (Denmark) receives her gift from Secretary, Joan Walsh.

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Judge Andrew Brace (Wales) receives his gift from Secretary, Joan Walsh.

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Judge Ekatarina Shenashenko (Russia) receives her gift from Secretary, Joan Walsh.

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Judge Geoffrey Maudlen (Australia) receives his gift from Secretary, Joan Walsh.

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Judge John Madden (Ireland) receives his gift from Secretary, Joan Walsh.

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Hugh & Sean arrange the draw…amidst much horseplay…

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Sean annouces the result of the draw....... Judge Ekatarina Shenashenko (Russia).

COMBINED CC POTY '10
As they were unsuccessful in the lottery to pick the Finals judge, Andrew Brace and then Geoffrey Maudlen were asked to address the audience, both thanking the committee and commenting on the wonderful Irish hospitality.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
As they were unsuccessful in the lottery to pick the Finals judge, Andrew Brace and then Geoffrey Maudlen were asked to address the audience, both thanking the committee and commenting on the wonderful Irish hospitality.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
Des Manton of ICP (the POTY sponsor) gives his speech.....

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Ekatarina speaks to the audience, with Master of Ceremony, John J Walsh on hand with any help required.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
In eight place, was Barbara Fachino’s Dobermann, Tuwos Inspiration, handled by breeder Billy Henderson.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
In seventh place was Paul and Linda Magee’s Great Dane, Kemanilo Master Mind Among Clonallan, handled by Paul.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
In sixth place was Sue and Ralph Holmes’ Siberian Husky, Suraliam Lord Of The Rings, handled by Sue.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
In fifth spot was Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired Dachshund, Dachville Special Blend.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
Fourth place was Bob and Caroline Browne’s Modelvill Man Of All Seasons, handled by son Bobby.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
Into third place came Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ Australian Silky Terrier, Revloch Forum Favourite.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
Ekaterina Shenashenko with Lynn Appleby, John Minchin and Jayne Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Valkor Rumour Has It, claiming the runner-up title.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
The Pomeranian and the Afghan Hound to set off on a few final laps of the ring before Ekaterina proffered the big rosette and the title of POTY 2010 to James with the Pomeranian, Belliver Unexpected Connection, with the runner-up rosette to Lynn with Valkor Rumour Has It.

COMBINED CC POTY '10
Great to see the good sportsmanship between James & Lynn as they give each other a congratulatory hug…

COMBINED CC POTY '10
Judge Ekaterina Shenashenko with IKC President Sean Delmar.

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Qualifiers Presentation: Every qualifier, present on the evening, was presented with a commemorative plaque by ICP's Des Manton.

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SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 BEST IN SHOW
When she left her home in Cobh in Cork to head up the road to Thurles for the first of the ‘Trip to Tipp’ championship shows - South Tipperary, little did Carla Bollard O’Callaghan think that she would be collecting three group wins over three days, with a Best in Show on both the 1st and 3rd day. But the current star of the Khybercove kennels, Ch Ashahni Amir at Khybercove, fresh from his Crufts CC, BOB and Hound Group 3rd, won Best of Breed and then Group 10 under Dominic Harris, and went on to win Best in Show from Marie Butler. All this in glorious sunshine at the Thurles Rugby grounds venue on the first day of three back to back shows, as the Hound Association of Ireland hold the first of their two annual group championship events on the Bank Holiday Monday. 'Caleb, a Junior Champion, was Euro Junior Winner and Celtic Junior Winner in 2009, has twice qualified for the Champion of Champions, in ’09 and ’11, won Res CC at South Wales last year before taking his first CC at Crufts in March, and has been regularly placed in his group since he was a youngster. Just three years old, he has also been a qualifier for IKC Top Showdog, and with his wins this weekend, is currently Top Hound on the ICP Top Winners Leaderboard. Reserve to Caleb was another heading for a good weekend, namely Séan Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben; Ruben’s titles speak for themselves, this was his fourth group at home in Ireland today and he was also RBIS at Kilkenny back in ’09. He too had the next day to look forward to…

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Carla Bollard O’Callaghan with Best In Show Ch Ashahni Amir at Khybercove.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Ted Barry judged the Champion Stakes, finding his winner in Sally Burns, Mary Coghlan and Jason Lynn’s Standard Poodle, Ch Afterglow Flashing Blade For Valentine. Runner-up was Liz and Con Nagle’s Kerry Blue Terrier, GB Ch Stormblu Aristocrat Of Colincas, handled today by Roger Good, with, in 3rd place Maureen & Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret, and Colin & Ann Makey’s Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch & GB Ch Gairside I’m Still Waiting, took 4th.

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Ted Barry judged the Champion Stakes, finding his winner in Sally Burns with Champion Stakes winner Ch Afterglow Flashing Blade For Valentine.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes at South Tipperary under Ted Barry was Pat O’Regan’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Glenfitor Kilfane Glen At Brykar, with Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Thendara Jefferson Among Rohanmor, in the runner-up spot; in third place came Galloway & Anderson’s German Short Haired Pointer, Alayglow Marsa, and fourth was James Byrnes’ Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Lackyle Eiri Diabhal.

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Topping the Puppy Stakes at South Tipperary under Ted Barry was Pat O’Regan’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Glenfitor Kilfane Glen At Brykar.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 VETERAN STAKES
Ted Barry’s winner in the Veteran Stakes was Gerard and Mary Hickey’s 10 year old Finnish Spitz, Ch & Int Ch Kilconnell Mika Tovorla, with Jane Gostynska’s 10 year old Basenji, Ch Antefaa Niall Cloudy Wing At Bubas in second place.

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Ted Barry’s winner in the Veteran Stakes was Gerard and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & Int Ch Kilconnell Mika Tovorla

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 GROUP 1
Australian Geoffrey Maudlen, judged Group 1 and his winner was the BSD Groenendael, Jean, Kelly & Paul Lawless’ Ch & Lux Ch Revloch Zidane, with Colm and Rose Hastings’ O.E.S; Ch & Am Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, in 2nd spot; G3 was Jenny Hickey’s Border Collie, Ch & Int Ch Ha’penny Kingfisher CDEX UDEX, with Clare Burnett’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch, Den & Pol Ch Karma Mon Cher Dustie Z Flandryjskiego Gniazda, 4th.

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Scotsman Jack Peden, judged Group 2, selecting Alec and Barbara Henry’s Rottweiler, Cotarinn Brothers In Arms For Sakanda, handled by breeder Jackie Stubbs, for the top spot, while 2nd was Peter and Jacqui Embleton’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco. Third was Ann Moore’s Dobermann Pinscher, new Champion, Ch Spetori Dream Edition, handled by breeder Stevie Richardson, and 4th was McDonagh & Mooney’s Miniature Schnauzer, Risepark The Real Deal, handled by Paul Scanlon.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 GROUP 3
Topping the Terriers in Group 3 under John Hartigan was the Smooth Fox Terrier, Wild & Sinclair’s Glendraterra Speculator, with Pearce’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Nedavir Caitlin, 2nd. Group 3 was Ger & Laura Cox’s Bull Terrier, Badlesmere Ballyhoura, with Colm Beattie and Rita McCarry-Beattie’s Yorkshire Terrier, Branstock Utopia, in 4th.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 GROUP 4
GB breed specialist Ann Moore judged all the Dachshunds and her group 4 winner was Gerry McFaul’s Standard Long, Ch Dachville Special Blend, with Gary McAlpine and David Walsh’s Mini Long, Walpines Brandy Butter, 2nd. G3 was Liz & Nigel Bate’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Pachego Oh So Humble, with Andison & Peel’s Mini Smooth, Clentry Black Pudding, in 4th.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 GROUP 5
Jack Peden judged Group 5 where his winner was Avril Roper’s Alaskan Malamute Tokosha Atka, with Ellen O’Neill’s American Akita, Ch Geilsaven Somthin Else, in 2nd. In 3rd was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, and 4th was Iris Handcock’s Samoyed, Ch Sirinna Storm In The Night.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 GROUP 6
Topping Group 6 under Geoffrey Maudlen was Barry O’Neill’ & Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with Aidan McKiernan’s Beagle, Bournehouse Maxamize At Bushbane, in second spot. Third was Ann & Colin Makey’s Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch Debucher Harmonise, with Gill Pavey’s Dalmatian, Ch The King Of The Fells Over Granardal, 4th.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 GROUP 7
Donal Neally judged Group 7, his winner being Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment, while Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, was 2nd. In the G3 spot was Maura and Seamus Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn, and in 4th place was Stuart & Heather Cummings’ Pointer, Hookwood Blonde Bombshell.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 GROUP 8
GB judge Caroline Coode judged Group 8, choosing Sharon McGroarty’s 16 months old Golden Retriever, Tamniarn Cybil, to top the group, with Sue and Tom Merill’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch Brockburrow Dream Maker For Gostwyck, in the runner-up spot. In third place was Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel, Kerrijoy The Black Panther, with Monica and Margaret Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Am & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party, IKC Dog of the Year ’09, in fourth.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 GROUP 9
Jack Peden judged Group 9 to replace Canadian Darle Heck, (who had been unaware she was to judge the group and headed on to Clonmel), and found his winner in the eventual RBIS winning Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, GB, Ger Slo & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with in second place, Rose and Colm White’s Bichon Frise, Grand Am Ch Whitebreds Pearls Heir To The Throne. Third was Otnes’ Pug, Tangetoppen’s Beef Carpaccio, handled by Caryn Coogan, and in fourth place was June Wall & Geoff Corish’s top winning French Bulldog, Ch Sealaw Best Kept Secret.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '11 GROUP 10
Dominic Harris was back home to judge at South Tipperary and his Group 10 winner, Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir, was to go on to win Best in Show. Dominic’s runner-up spot went to Lucinda Thompson’s Whippet, Barnesmore Snoop Dog, with Linda Cuthbert-Matthews and Colin Matthews’ Borzoi, Donskoi Asmodey, in third place and Lynda Dunn’s 15 month old Saluki, Ulmarra Cuib Oighear, fourth.

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FERMOY INT '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Fermoy International Ch Show 2011 under judge Donal Neally was Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, shortly to become GB Sh Ch too following her third CC win at SKC. Reserve BIS at Fermoy was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, handled today by James; 3 year old ‘Victoria’, another of our top representatives. BIS 3 was Gerry and Frances Larkin’s Miniature Long Dachshund, Multi Ch & Int Ch Toklaramas Desperado, and BIS 4 was Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland, Ch Brooklynbear Nijinsky. Mary Davidson represented sponsors ROYAL CANIN.

FERMOY INT '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Fermoy International Ch Show 2011 under judge Donal Neally was Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven.

FERMOY INT '11 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
From the ten puppy group winners, Donal Neally’s Best Puppy in Show was Ashling Connolly’s homebred Bichon Frise, 6 months old Ashmair Double Act, with runner-up, Felicity Thompson’s Whippet, Barnesmore Mister Magpie; in third place was Colm Beattie and Rita McCarry-Beattie’s Yorkshire Terrier, Branstock Vanity Fair, with David and Morag Connolly’s Weimaraner, Zilverein Got Me Moo At Huntly, in fourth. Also pictured is Sinead Taggart who judged all the Puppy Groups.

FERMOY INT '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
From all the Best Baby Puppies in Breed, BIS judge Donal Neally chose Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Blueagean Oracle Of Apollo, as Best Baby Puppy in Show, his second such award as he was also BBPIS at Combined Canine. Runner-up was Yvonne Cannon’s Shih Tzu, Cloughlea Dare To Believe, in third place was Flo Fahey and Joe Shire’s Lhasa Apso, Bentarsna Peigsayers, with fourth place going to Martin Steele and Leanne Carenters Bulldog, Robobull Ted Drake.

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Best Baby Puppy in Show was Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Blueagean Oracle Of Apollo.

FERMOY INT '11 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Donal Neally’s choice for Best Veteran in Show, was Alvina Allen’s 11 year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Ch Cevaldar Angel Blu, with Ciara Byrne’s Golden Retriever, Ch Raistin Roraigh, in second spot. Third was Caroline Reynolds’ Mini Smooth Dachshund, Ch Glenariff Bramble, with Leeper Nevin’s Great Dane, Dundesert Chanel Calvin At Leevindane, in fourth. Mary Davidson represented sponsors ROYAL CANIN.

FERMOY INT '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Sinead Taggart judged the Stakes classes and her winner in the Champion Stakes, was Linda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, with Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It, 3rd was James Byrnes’ Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch & Aus Ch Belleden Fleur De Rouge, with Kieran Donnelly & Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch Tuwos Hrana, in 4th.

FERMOY INT '11 JUNIOR STAKES
Sinead Taggart’s Junior Stakes winner was Susan White’s 15 months old Maltese, Benatone Gold Jackpot, and runner-up was Alec and Barbara Henry’s Rottweiler, Cotarinn Brothers In Arms For Sakanda; third place James Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, and in fourth McDonagh & Mooney’s Miniature Schnauzer, Risepark The Real Deal.

FERMOY INT '11 JUNIOR STAKES
Sinead Taggart’s Junior Stakes winner was Susan White’s Maltese, Benatone Gold Jackpot.

FERMOY INT '11 GROUP 1
Darle Heck from Canada ‘s Group 1 winner was David & Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over To Huntly, with the runner-up spot to Joyce Manton’s Italian import Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch Hopscotch Del Whymper Delle G.Jorasses. In third place was Geraldine Mulrooney’s O.E.S. Ch Bellablue Grayson, and 4th was Brenda & Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Sevenoaks Gold Edition. Sponsor ROYAL CANIN was represented by Mary Davidson.

FERMOY INT '11 PUPPY GROUP 1
Winning Puppy Group 1 under Sinead Taggart was Clare Burnett’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Mon Cher Hebe, with Damian McDonald’s Shetland Sheepdog, Fearnach Blue Whisper, in second place.

FERMOY INT '11 GROUP 2
Topping Group 2 under Spanish judge Fernando Quillis Bonet was the BIS 4 winning Newfoundland, Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Ch Brooklynbear Nijinsky, handled by William Junior with group 2nd to Linda and Paul Magee’s Great Dane, Kemanilo Master Mind Among Clonllan. Group 3rd went to Dunning’s Bulldog, Rozeldogue Ready To Rumble, and in fourth place was Michael & Roslyn Prior’s Rottweiler, Rosamic Shot Of Style. Also pictured is the Newfoundland breed judge, Birthe Moeller-Hansen from Denmark.

FERMOY INT '11 PUPPY GROUP 2
Topping Puppy Group 2 under Sinead Taggart, was Tracy Shelly’s Shar Pei, Deakie Sparks Will Fly At Zaralee, with Dmytriyeva’s Dobermann, Dobshangrila Mauser, in second place; third was Martin Steele and Leanne Carpenter’s Bulldog, Trewlimee’s Temptress, and in fourth place was Lenihan & O’Sullivan’s Rottweiler, Cotarinn Fright Night.

FERMOY INT '11 GROUP 3
Dr Andreas Schemel judged the terriers of Group 3 and it was victory for the Kerry Blue, Philip & Ed O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Ch, GB & Sk Ch Edbrios Amadeus, with G2 Ann White’s Irish Glen of Imaal, Ch & GB, Int, Su Ch Abberann Conan. Third was Clifford & Eileen Aiken’s Scottish Terrier, Slievecroob Scotch Heatherand in 4th was Marie Hogarty’s Cairn Terrier, Ch Cadagio Secret Liason.

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Group 3's winner was the Kerry Blue owned by Philip & Ed O’Brien and Jarka Poulova, Ch, GB & Sk Ch Edbrios Amadeus.

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The Yorkshire Terrier, Rita McCarry-Beattie and Colm Beattie’s Branstock Vanity Fair, took Puppy Group 3 under Sinead Taggart, with John Canty’s Lakeland Terrier, Megacant Tradesman, in second; third was Clifford and Eileen Aiken’s Scottish Terrier, Slievecroob Teddy, and fourth was Anne Taylor’s Border Terrier, Taylortay Howgate Wonder.

FERMOY INT '11 GROUP 4
The Dachshunds of Group 4 were judged by Swiss judge Franco Rubinato, whose winner was the eventual BIS 3 winning Miniature Long Dachshund, Gerry and Frances Larkin’s Multi Ch & Int Ch Toklaramas Desperado, with Julie Emerson’s Smooth Haired, Batendach Smooth An Chic At Pachego, handled by Nigel Bate, 2nd. Third was Mary & Joe Allan & Mary Dick’s Wire Haired Kaninchen, Ch Come And Get Me Da Quinta D’Abroeira, with Liz and Nigel Bate’s Smooth Haired, Ch Batendach Limelight, 4th.

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Topping the Dachshund puppies in Puppy Group 4 under Sinead Taggart was Mary & Joe Allan & Mary Dick’s Miniature Wire, Auchans Mini Hah Hah, with Andison & Peel’s Mini Smooth, Witch Of The East At Clentry, in second spot.

FERMOY INT '11 GROUP 5
Topping Group 5 under Geoffrey Maudlen from Australia was the RBIS winner, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation; with Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Ch, Mac Ch, Bul Ch Libertia Artic Ice, handled by son Adam, 2nd. In third place was James Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, and Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret, was 4th.

FERMOY INT '11 PUPPY GROUP 5
Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow, Taylorian Showgirl was Sinead Taggart’s Puppy Group 5 winner with Fiona Clarke’s Samoyed, Angelicus Crystal Symphony, in second; third was Carole Farnell’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Kyoshi Hey You, and fourth was Aherne’s American Akita, Melodor Wolfking in fourth.

FERMOY INT '11 GROUP 6
Ann Ingram judged Group 6, and her winner was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with Aidan McKiernan’s Beagle, Dialynne Running Riot At Bushbane, taking 2nd spot. Third was the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Colin and Ann Makey’s Ch & GB Ch Gairside I’m Still Waiting, with 4th to Knowles & Platt’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GB Ch Charbonnel Coco.

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Heading up Puppy Group 6 under Sinead Taggart was Jane and George Anthony’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottzridge Gossip Girl, with Roy and Lesley Ann Blevins’ Basset Hound, Blevwil C’est Jacqueline, in second place.

FERMOY INT '11 GROUP 7
Geoffrey Maudlen also judged Group 7 and chose Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, as his winner, en route to her Best in Show. Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment, handled today by Dionne Fitzsimons was 2nd with, in third place, the Italian Spinone, Wellman & Cook’s Sh Ch & Nl Ch Jaspins Be My Sweetheart, and David Hayes’ Brittany Spaniel, Ch, Sh Ch & Int Ch Cloathan Ned, 4th. Representing sponsors ROYAL CANIN was Mary Davidson.

FERMOY INT '11 PUPPY GROUP 7
Winning Puppy Group 7 under Sinead Taggart was David and Morag Connolly’s Weimaraner, Zilverein Got Me Mojo At Huntly, with in second spot, Aidan McKernan’s English Setter, Bushbane Celtic Feeling; third was Kane’s Hungarian Vizsla, Risley Cast Me A Spell, with fourth place to McLoughlin’s G.S.H.P. Wingfield The One And Only.

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Winning Puppy Group 7 under Sinead Taggart was David and Morag Connolly’s Weimaraner, Zilverein Got Me Mojo At Huntly.

FERMOY INT '11 GROUP 8
The Group 8 winner under Danish judge Lotte Jorgenson was Monica and Margaret Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Am Ch & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party, with runner-up to Gerry O’Sullivan’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Drew Of Spancilhill. G3 was Sue & Tim Merill’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch Brockburrow Dream Maker For Gostwyck, while Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel, Kerrijoy The Black Panther, was 4th.

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Sinead Taggart’s Puppy Group 8 winner was Williams’ Cocker Spaniel, Wilmerella Twist Of Fate with Byrne’s Golden Retriever, Zenevieva Mister Bojangles For Whistler, with Collins’ E.S.S. Wenark Drama Queen in third.

FERMOY INT '11 GROUP 9
Judging Group 9 was Dr Andreas Schemel whose winner was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Slo & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, and G2 was Caryn Coogan & Anne Otnes’ Pug, Tangetoppen’s Beef Carpaccio, handled by Caryn; Group 3rd was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It, with Bernadette Doherty’s Coton De Tulear, Ch Clanlee Moon Shadow, 4th.

FERMOY INT '11 PUPPY GROUP 9
Winning Puppy Group 9 under Sinead Taggart, en route to Best Puppy in Show, was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair Double Act; in second place was Alec & Barbara Henry’s Maltese, Foulkscourt Here Comes Trouble For Sakanda. Henry Stanley & Gordon Gault’s Pekingese, Moonwhispers Hands Of Fate, was third and Philomena, Paddy and Aisling Leonard’s Shih Tzu, Belliver From Zero To Hero With Plenard, was fourth.

FERMOY INT '11 GROUP 10
Jack Peden judged Group 10 and chose for his winner Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir, with 2nd to Felicity Thompson’s Greyhound, Boughton Black Knight Of Barnemore; 3rd was Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Opherra Of Shantamon, with Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ch, Aust & Int Ch Padtheway Notorious, 4th.

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The winner of Puppy Group 10 was Felicity Thompson’s Whippet, Barnesmore Mister Magpie.

FERMOY INT '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
Junior Handing Overall Winner: Fermoy Best in Show judge Donal Neally presented a special trophy for Best Overall Handler to Lauryn Waugh and her Papillon Mystic Lucy.

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Best Junior Handler: Best Overall Handler was Lauryn Waugh and her Papillon Mystic Lucy.

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Judges Introduction: All the Judges at Fermoy were introduced, one by one, to the exhibitors by Chairman, Stephen Hourihan, and are seen here together in the main ring before judging commenced.

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2nd Group 8: Runner-up in Group 8 was Gerry O’Sullivan’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Drew Of Spancilhill.

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4th Group 1: Brenda & Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Sevenoaks Gold Edition.

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Res Best Baby Puppy In Show: BBIS Runner-up was Yvonne Cannon’s Shih Tzu, Cloughlea Dare To Believe.

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Res Puppy Group 1: Res Puppy Group 1 was Damian McDonald’s Shetland Sheepdog, Fearnach Blue Whisper.

HIBERNIAN '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Hibernian was Fred Mooney’s Rottweiler, Million Dollar Baby at Dannlady, handled by Barri Orr under judge Eddie Patterson. Reserve was Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired Dachshund, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Distant Dream.

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Barri Orr and ‘Lady, Million Dollar Baby at Dannlady, BIS judge Eddie Patterson, Hibernian Chairman Gordon Cuthbert, Fred Mooney and Mary Davidson of sponsors, Royal Canin.

HIBERNIAN '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Norwegian import, Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret, won the Champion Stakes at Hibernian under stakes judge, Ann Taggart , whose runner up was the Afghan Hound, Lyn Appleby, John Minchin & Jane Edwards’ Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi. Third was the Cairn Terrier, Marie Hogarty’s Ch Cadagio No Doubt About It, and fourth the Border, Ian & Ann Higham’s Ch & GB Ch Comberdown Ciara.

HIBERNIAN '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under Ann Taggart was the Shih Tzu, Yvonne Cannon’s Shih Tzu, Cloughlea Dare To Believe, while runner up was the Irish Terrier, John Harty and John Canty’s Pathfoot Gradmach. Third was the Boxer, Paul Keenan & Darren Griffin’s Bessbox Hot Gossip, and 4th was the Boston Terrier, Corrin’s Eaiirycor Chasing Dreams, handled by Leanne Bermingham.

HIBERNIAN '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Ann Taggart was the Shih Tzu, Yvonne Cannon’s Shih Tzu, Cloughlea Dare To Believe

HIBERNIAN '11 VETERAN STAKES
Veteran Stakes at Hibernians saw judge Ann Taggart give the top spot to the Rottweiler, Heather and Dale McClay’s Vorzeigen Pandemonium, with 2nd to Stephanie and Maura Walsh’s Shih Tzu, Ch & Int Ch Silveross Second Edition. Gerard and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & GB Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla, was 3rd with Joan ad Lesley Patton’s Wire Haired Dachshund, Ch Lesandnic Lucky Song, 4th.

HIBERNIAN '11 BRACE STAKES
Topping the Brace Stakes at Hibernian under Ann Taggart was Christine Bastable’s Miniature Smooth Haired Kaninchen Dachsunds, Ch Melriding Marsellaise Luvs Chrishane and her daughter, Chrishane Luvs Lottie The Hottie.

HIBERNIAN '11 GROUP 1
Group 1 was judged by David McKenna and his winner was Morag & David Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over to Huntly, with Alan Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Ch Craigycor Viva La Diva, in second place. Brenda & Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Sevenoaks Golden Edition, was 3rd with Maggie Henderson & Cathy Neill’s Smooth Collie, Norcis Air of Mystery. 4th.

HIBERNIAN '11 GROUP 2
Group 2 winner under June Wall was the Rottweiler, newly crowned Ch Million Dollar Baby at Dannlady with the Bullmastiff, David Stowe’s Bullspride Testarossa, handled by David Gaffney, 2nd. Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Boxer, Walkend Boy at Bessbox, was 3rd and Joe Lyons and Belinda Holmes’ Black Russian Terrier, Ch Standhouse Tsar at Kalaslane, was 4th.

HIBERNIAN '11 GROUP 3
Ger Cox’ choice to win Group 3 was Marie Hogarty’s Cairn Terrier, Ch Cadagio Secret Liason, whilst 2nd was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator. In 3rd spot was James Byrnes’ Staffordshire Bull, Ch & Aust Ch Belleden Fleur De Rouge, and Roy and Marion Gregg’s Airedale, Ch & GB Ch Bambusa Nobility, was 4th.

HIBERNIAN '11 GROUP 4
Beverley Daines from Australia judged all the Dachshunds and group 4, finding her winner in Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Distant Dream, with Michael Crowley’s Smooth, Lucy of Donnamarc, 2nd. Gary McAlpine and David Walsh’s Min Long, Walpine’s Brandy Butter, was 3rd with Joan Long’s Long Haired Kaninchen, Joala’s Perfect Harmony, 4th.

HIBERNIAN '11 GROUP 5
Jerry Daly was the judge for Group 5 and he gave the top spot to the Alaskan Malamute, Peri Burnside’s Ch & Multi Ch Libertia Artic Ice, with Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Leorient The First Lady Jun Ch, in 2nd place. Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Belliver Here For The Parti, was 3rd and Maureen & Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Stratus Armarni Grange, was G 4th.

HIBERNIAN '11 GROUP 6
Tony Mulvaney was ring centre for Group 6 and his winner was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, whilst Anthony Lord Edwards’ Rhodesian Ridgeback, Sajumika Qarique Of Lyonvelt, was 2nd. Third went to Linda and Paul Magee’s P.B.G.V., Ch Debucher Quelqu’un D’autre avec Clonallan, with 4th to Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.

HIBERNIAN '11 GROUP 7
Guido Guffanti from Italy judged group 7, and his winner was Gillian Sterritt’s Irish Setter, Riversett Best Kept Secret, with Linda Westron’s Pointer, New Fragrance Do Vale Carvoeiro At Aurichalcum, 2nd. McGuinness’ Italian Spinone, Boxlock Finlay At Dinahtron, was 3rd and Maura and Seamus Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn, was 4th.

HIBERNIAN '11 GROUP 8
Group 8 was judged by Liam Moran, whose winner was Colm Beattie and wife, Rita, and Jason Lynn’s American Cocker Spaniel, GB Sh Ch Afterglow Carlsberg, with, in 2nd place, Chris and Angela Hancock’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch Ballyhenry Hancourt Yeats, with Kelly’s Cocker Spaniel, Acarreagh Lone Ranger, handled by Maria McEntee-O’Sullivan, was G 3rd and Wells’ Flat Coat Retriever, Gilduffe Ceile, 4th.

HIBERNIAN '11 GROUP 9
Group 9 saw judge Michael Leonard, celebrating his 40 + vat birthday, in the middle of the ring, and he chose for his winner, Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with Tony Moran’s Tibetan Spaniel, GB Ch Avigdor Evangeline, in Group 2 place. Louis Hogan and John Yek’s Pekingese, Pearlstone Pak Choi, was G 3 and Sean & Cathy Lydon’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch & Am Ch Tripitaka Blazing Firebird, was G.4.

HIBERNIAN '11 GROUP 10
Group 10 winner under Tony Mulvaney was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, with Pauline and Gerry Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Opherra of Shantamon, Group 2. G.3 went to Stevie O’Brien and Grandaughter, Fiona Robertson’s Greyhound, Ch Windspiel Northern Saffire, with Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ulmarra Cuib Oighear, Group 4.

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MUNSTER CANINE '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Munster canine Association’s all breed championship show at the Cork Marts in Fermoy was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator Jun Ch, with judge, Stephen Hourihan giving the Reserve BIS spot to Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan, Ch Ashahni Amir at Khybercove Jun Ch. BIS 3 went to the Group 1 winning Old English Sheepdog, Geraldine Mulrooney’s Ch Bellablue Grayson Jun Ch with the Pomeranian, Séan Carroll and James Newman’s Belliver Here For The Parti, taking the BIS 4 spot.

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Best in Show under Stephen Hourihan, Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator Jun Ch

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Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator Jun Ch with Ross, Dad, Sean, IKC President, and Mum, Cathy.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Winner of the Champion Stakes at Munster under Marie Butler was Brenda and Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Daliyhah Secret Weapon at Sevenoaks, a win made all the more special as Marie is a breed specialist. In 2nd place was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It, with Joyce Manton’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch Hopscotch Del Whymper Delle G. Jorasses, 3rd and Yvonne Caul’s Cardigan Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Stafflands Rhodri at Rhiwelli, 4th.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 PUPPY STAKES
Marie Butler judged the Puppy Stakes at Munster Canine and her winner was the Dobermann, Rosie O’Rourke and Billy & Josh Henderson’s Roszar Falbrav Via Tuwos, while Eoin Fleetwood and Patricia Kavanagh’s Bearded Collie, Firstprizebears JohnFK, 2nd , Pauline Keegan’s Pekingese, Miyazakis Amy Ga Ga, 3rd and Shields’ Pug, Delightful Paige of Tarkadon, 4th.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 PUPPY STAKES
Marie Butler judged the Puppy Stakes at Munster Canine and her winner was the Dobermann, Rosie O’Rourke and Billy & Josh Henderson’s Roszar Falbrav Via Tuwos.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 VETERAN STAKES
Winner of the Veteran Stakes was Ann & Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, on his first time in the stakes, and judge Marie Butler gave 2nd place to the Siberian Husky, Sue and Ralph Holmes’ Ch Int Ch Suraliem I Rest My Case. In 3rd was Ger and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch Ch GB Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla with Veronica Coutts Wire Fox Terrioer, Laural Boy, 4th.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 GROUP 1
Group 1 was judged by Anthony Kelly who chose for his winner Geraldine Mulrooney’s Old English Sheepdog, Ch Bellablue Grayson, handled by Seamus Keane, with Mike Gilchrist handling the Hungarian Puli, Black ‘N’ Blues Sergeant Pepper At Silkata, to the second spot. Third in the group was David McKenna’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch Nikolaev Diamond at Davdeir, with Cathrina Dunne’s Shetland Sheepdog, Japaro Designed Too Dazzle At Longrange, 4th.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 GROUP 2
John Pettit went over the BOBs from Group 2 and his eventual winner was the Newfoundland, Alison and Trevor Mcvea’s Very Fairweather’s Treasure Jun Ch, with Alec and Barbara Henry’s Rottweiler, Cotarinn Brothers In Arms For Sakanda Jun Ch. In third place was Martin Steele and Leanne Carpenter’s Bulldog puppy, Trewlimee’s Temptress and fourth was Sheehan’s Long haired St Bernard, Parleshan For Ballynockrish.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 GROUP 3
Rita McCarry-Beattie judged Group 3 and her winner was the Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar’s Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator Jun Ch, en route to winning BIS. Ger Cox handled his and wife, Laura’s Bull Terrier, Badlesmere Ballyhoura to take 2nd spot with Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Skye, Ch & Int Ch Glorfindel Grey Granite, handled by Lynda’s mum, Ann Cuthbert, 3rd with Kelly Lawless taking her Australian Silky Terrier, Ch Revloch Forum Favourite, owned in partnership with her Mum and Dad, Jean and Paul, to 4th place.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 GROUP 4
Heading the Dachshunds of Group 4 under Ann O’Keeffe was Caroline Reynolds Miniature Smooth, Donnadoon Silver Dollar Jun Ch, with Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired. Ch Dachville Special Blend. Third was Barry & Daly’s Smooth haired, Dessaur Driving Miss Daisy with fourth to Mary & Joe Allan and Mary Dick’s Mini Wire Haired, Ch Alpheratz Francesco.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 GROUP 5
Anthony Kelly was ring centre for Group 5 and his choice for the top spot was Séan Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Belliver Here For The Parti, a new winner from this kennel, whilst Aherne’s American Akita, Melador Kaygeebe, was 2nd. Third was Jane Gostynska’s basenji, Ch Bubas Iskra and Imelda and James Wade’s Japanese Spitz, Ch & Aust Grand Ch Daesdaemar Stop N Stare, was 4th.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 GROUP 6
Donel Neally took care of Group 6 and his winner was the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Anthony Lord Edwards’ Sajumika Qarique of Lyonvelt, whilst Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Timamso Tanisha, took 2nd place. Gill Pavey’s Dalmatian, Ch The King of The Fells Over Granardal, handled by Seamus Gettings, was in 3rd place with in 4th, Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 GROUP 7
Dolores Dinneen judged Group 7 and her winner was the Irish Setter, Cathy Loughlin’s recently crowned Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, with Catherine Kelly’s Hingarian Vizsla, Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment Jun Ch, in 2nd place. Third went to Wendy Fleming’s Pointer, Sh Ch Hookwood Dark Raven In Glenariff and fourth to Aidan Mckiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca reach For The Skye.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 GROUP 8
Overseeing Group 8 was Colm Beattie who found his winner in Eyeington’s English Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Trinitas Newky Brown Of Meadowdale, with Sue and Tim Merril’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Brockburrow Dream Maker for Gostwyck Jun Ch, in 2nd. Liam and Brian Moran’s Golden Retriever, Woodmore Ringo Star, was 3rd and Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel, Kerrijopy The Black Panther, took 4th.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 GROUP 9
Rita McCarry-Beattioe completed her day's work by judging Group 9, and her winner was Michael and Bernie Clancy's Tibetan Spaniel, Plenard Staccato, while Ashling Connolly handled her Bichon Frise, Ashmair Look Who Did It, to 2nd place. In third spot was Séan Carroll and James Newman's Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben,, and Louis Hogan and John Yek's Pekingese, Pearlstone Pak Choi, was 4th.

MUNSTER CANINE '11 GROUP 10
Group 10 saw Carla Bollard O,Callaghan handle her Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir At Khybercove, to take the top spot under judge Deirdre Dinneen, on his was to RBIS, whilst Lynda Cuthbert matthews and husband, Colin’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, was 2nd. Fiona Robertson handled hers and Grandfather, Stevie O’Brien’s Greyhound, Ch Windspiel Northern Saffire, to 3rd place while Tim, Marion and Ian Finney’s Irish Wolfhound, Cuknocklonh Henry Higgins Jun Ch, was 4th.

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Ch & Int Ch Suraliam I Rest My Case

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Ch & GB Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It

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Ch Tuwos Hrana

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Ch, GB & Int Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco

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Ch Hopscotch Del Whymper Delle G Jorasses An Ch 10 CW 10 & 11

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Ch Daliyhaa Secret Weapon at Sevenoaks

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Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator Jun Ch

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Ch & GB Ch Ashaka Red Hot 'N' Ready

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Ch & Int Ch Nikolaev Colorado At Davdeir

CORK '11 BEST IN SHOW
At the Cork and District Canine Club 30th Anniversary show local judge Colm Hastings of the Raggletaggle Old English Sheepdog fame was Best In Show judge elect. Colm’s choice for his BIS winner was James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Pomeranian Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation who was fresh from the overnight ferry trip having just collected her 6th CC at Southern Counties. The previous days Munster Canine show BIS winner Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator took RBIS having topped the entry the previous day.

CORK '11 BEST IN SHOW
Colm Hastings’ Best in Show winner at the Cork and District Canine Club 30th Anniversary show was James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Pomeranian Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation who was taking her second Best in Show this year.

CORK '11 CHAPION STAKES
John Madden of the Madragorm Kerry Blue and Miniature Schnauzers judged the stakes classes and in the Champion Stakes John chose Lynda and Colin Matthews Borzoi dog Ch Donskoi Asmodey giving the kennel another qualifier for the Champion of Champions final. Runner-up was Ciaran & Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy & Josh Handerson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana.

CORK '11 CHAPION STAKES
John Madden's Champion Stakes winner, Lynda and Colin Matthews Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey

CORK '11 PUPPY STAKES
In the Puppy Stakes John Madden chose Tim, Marion and Ian Finney’s Irish Wolfhound Gulliagh Aramis to go forward to the Combined Canine Club Pup of the Year final next Easter. Second in the Puppy Stakes was the Bearded Collie Eoin Fleetwood and Patricia Kavanagh’s Firstprizebears JohnFK.

CORK '11 VETERAN STAKES
The Veteran Stakes winner under John Madden was Veronica Coutts Wire Haired Fox Terrier, ten year old Laural Boy with in second place Jane Gostynska’s Basenji, Ch Antefaa Nial Cloudy Wing Of Bubas.

CORK '11 BRACE STAKES
Irish Handcock’s pair of Samoyeds was John Madden’s choice for the Brace Stakes.

CORK '11 GROUP 1
It was Kildare based Rough Collie and Sheltie breeder and exhibitor Tom Wall who judged Group 1 at Cork and for his winner he chose Geraldine Mulrooney’s Old English Sheepdog, Ch Bellablue Grayson who was handled by Seamus Keane with the runner-up spot going to Eoin Fleetwood and Patricia Kavanagh’s Bearded Collie male Ch & Int Ch First Prizebear’s Foreman For Clarinbeard.

CORK '11 GROUP 2
John Walsh judged Group 2, at the head of the group he chose Kevin Black’s Rottweiler, Ch Benbrada Darkvader who was handled by Noel Beggs with Stephen and Geraldine Hourihan’s Newfoundland, Brooklynbear Sailor At Fastnetrock in second place.

CORK '11 GROUP 3
Group 3 was judged by one of Ireland’s top all rounders Ann Cuthbert and she awarded first place to Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator which went on to take RBIS, with the runner-up place going to Laura and Ger Cox’s Miniature Bull Terrier Ch Badlesmere Bitovalrite.

CORK '11 GROUP 4
Ann White known for her Whitandon Dachshunds and Belgian Shepherds was the judge for the Dachshunds of Group 4 and it was a top spot for Caroline Reynolds’ Miniature Smooth, Glenariff Einstein while Ann selected Gerry and Frances Larkin’s Miniature Long Haired, Ch Larkhund Black Russian as her runner-up.

CORK '11 GROUP 5
Another of Ann Cuthbert’s three group decisions came in Group 5 where her winner was the BIS winner, James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Pomeranian Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, with Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Multi Ch Libertia Arctic Ice taking second place, handled by Adam Burnside.

CORK '11 GROUP 6
The third group of the day for Ann Cuthbert saw the top spot in Group 6 going to Eamon Murray’s Beagle Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior. Second in the Group was the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch Rottzridge Walk The Walk owned by Geordie and Jane Anthony.

CORK '11 GROUP 7
Dubliner Andrew Beare judged Group 7, Andrew's winner’s rosette went to Mick and Cathy Cooper’s Bracco Italiano, Sh Ch Primo Petruccio while second went to Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment, handled by Sinead Taggart.

CORK '11 GROUP 8
Sandra Whelan was centre ring for Group 8 where she chose the American Cocker Spaniel that was BIS at this show last year, Monica and Margaret Boardman’s Multi Ch San Jo’s Born To Party as her winner, with Brian and Liam Moran’s Flat Coated Retriever, Sh Ch Almanza Something Excellent in second place.

CORK '11 GROUP 9
Berri Beare judged Group 9 and her winners rosette went to Flo Fahey and Joe Shire’s Lhasa Apso, Bentarsna Avatar with James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Papillon, Multi Ch Denemore Iconsruben in second place.

CORK '11 GROUP 10
Group 10 was judged by Eamonn White and selected for the top honour Ann O’Keefe's Irish Wolfhound, Calcara Bracken with Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir At Kyhbercove in second place.

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Ch & Int Ch Firstprizebears Foreman For Clarinbeard

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Ch Revloch Forum Favourite

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Ch, GB & Int Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco

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Ch Windspiel Northern Saffire

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Ch Hopscotch Del Whymper Delle G Jorasses

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Ch Revloch Forum Favourite

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Multi Int Ch Toklaramus Desperado

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Ulmarra Champagne On Ice

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Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret

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Ch & Multi Int Ch Libertia Artic Ice

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Ch & Multi Int Ch Libertia Artic Ice

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Melador Kaygeebe

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Ch & Int Ch Sirinna Storm In The Night

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Ch Leorient First Lady

SWORDS '11 BEST IN SHOW
Making his final appearance after a long and successful career, Swords Best in Show judge, Michael McCarthy, selected David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over To Huntly as his winner, with Andrea Cleary’s Rottweiler, Ch Cuchulain The Brave, as Reserve Best in Show. BIS 3 was awarded to Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, with BIS 4 to Harold and Helena Quigg’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Irisblu Hot N Bothered. Maria Collins represented show sponsors ROYAL CANIN.

SWORDS '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under Michael McCarthy,David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over To Huntly.

SWORDS '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under Michael McCarthy,David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over To Huntly.

SWORDS '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Michael McCarthy judged Best Baby Puppy in Show and his winner was the Boxer, Amanda and Shay Lennon and Stephen McCabe’s Kylaurya Whiskey Memories With Bharrog, and runner up was the Golden Retriever, K Savage’s Fancisca of Springvale For Weisford.

SWORDS '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Ned Burke’s Champion Stakes winner at Swords was Mary and Martin O’Donoghue’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Philipstown Sallyann, with Ciaran Donnelly and Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch Tuwos Hrana in second place.

SWORDS '11 PUPPY STAKES
The winner of the Puppy Stakes at Swords under Ned Burke was Philomena, Paddy and Aisling Leonard’s 9 months old Shih Tzu, Belliver From Zero To Hero With Plenard, with David and Morag Connolly having a weekend to remember when their Weimaraner, Zilverein Got Me Mojo, took second place.

SWORDS '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winner of the Puppy Stakes under Ned Burke was Philomena, Paddy and Aisling Leonard’s Shih Tzu, Belliver From Zero To Hero With Plenard.

SWORDS '11 VETERAN STAKES
Winner of the Veteran Stakes under Ned Burke was Ann and Eamonn White’s BSD Tervueren male prolific winner Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon.

SWORDS '11 BRACE STAKES
Winning the Brace Stakes under Ned Burke was Christine Bastable’s Smooth Kaninchen Dachshunds, Ch Melriding Marsellaise Luvs Chrishane and her daughter, Chrishane Luvs Lottie The Hottie.

SWORDS '11 TEAM STAKES
Lesley and Joan Patton’s Lesandnic Wire Haired Dachshunds, Lesandnic Sea The Stars, Lesandnic Sariska and Ch Lesandnic Solerina, took the Team Stakes under Ned Burke.

SWORDS '11 GROUP 1
Meg Purnell Carpenter selected in first place David, Morag & Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over To Huntly, en route to winning Best in Show, with Margaret Hall’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Karyshanty Spellbound At Marizan, 2nd.

SWORDS '11 GROUP 2
Winning Group 2 under Pascual Asensi Peinado from Spain was Adrea Cleary’s Rottweiler, Ch Cuchulain The Brave, also on his way to top honours as he finished the day Reserve Best in Show. Roberta Curran and Diana Bousfield’s Great Dane, Ch Highesteem Perfect Guy V Xandero, was in 2nd place.

SWORDS '11 GROUP 3
Horst Kleibenstein’s Group 3 winner was Harold and Angela Quigg’s Kerry Blue Terrier bitch, Ch Irisblu Hot N Bothered, who ended the day BIS 4, with Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, 2nd .

SWORDS '11 GROUP 4
Topping Group 4, the Dachshunds, under Joyce O’Connor was Joan and Lesley Patton’s Wire Haired, Lesandnic Sea The Stars, with Mar & Joe Allan & Mary Dick’s Miniature Wire, Ch Alpheratz Francesco, 2nd.

SWORDS '11 GROUP 5
Winner of Group 5 under Marta Heine was Séan Carroll & James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, who finished BIS 3, with Sue & Ralph Holmes’ Siberian Husky, Ch & Int Ch Kristari’s Texas Hold Em in second place.

SWORDS '11 GROUP 6
Per Iversen from Norway found his Group 6 winner in the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Druimderg Fire And Ice, owned by Lydia and daughter, Rachael Cooper, and Heather and Davy Stewart’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Afterglow Daddy Cool, was 2nd.

SWORDS '11 GROUP 7
Winner of Group 7 under A Paloheimo from finland, was Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Ch Risley Mark The Moment, handled by Sinead Taggart, with Aidan McKiernan taking another group placing, this time with his English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, taking 2nd place.

SWORDS '11 GROUP 8
Group 8 was won by Lindsay Belcher’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Stangate Stirm Warning at Sosteli, while judge, Annukka Paloheimo gave the 2nd place to Chris and Angela Hancock’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch Ballyhenry Hancourt Yeats.

SWORDS '11 GROUP 9
Winner of Group 9 under judge Jocelyne Gagne was Heather 7 Robert lamont’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Moorfields Unni and Ken Crockett’s Boston Terrier, Havasu Heeza Geezer, was 2nd.

SWORDS '11 GROUP 10
Per Iversen was ring centre again, this time for Group 10 where his winner was the Irish Wolfholund, Marion, Tim and Ian Finney’s Ch & GB Ch Gulliagh Corrig, with Felicity Thompson’s Greyhound, Boughton Black Knight Of Barnesmore, 2nd.

SWORDS '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
Sarah Walsh judged the three Junior Handling classes at Swords and her winner in the 10-12 years was Catherine Broaders, handling a Wire Fox Terrier. Philip Behan, Chairman of the Junior Handlers Association of Ireland and also Swords Secretary presented special prizes to all the class winners.

SWORDS '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
Topping the 13–14 years Junior Handling Class under Sarah Walsh was Nadine Bermingham, handling a Tibetan Spaniel. Philip Behan again presented the trophy.

SWORDS '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
Best overall Junior Handler on the day under Sarah Walsh, was Mark McDonnell, handling a BSD Groenendael, with which he had won the 15–17 yrs class.Philip Behan presented him with a special overall winners trophy.

SWORDS '11 BEST IN SHOW RING

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PRO Pat Hehir and Show Secretary, Philip Behan pictured at the secretary’s tent during one of the sunny periods at the show.

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The judges at this years Swords gathered for a group photo.

KILKENNY '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Kilkenny under Colm Beattie was Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Osmar of Shantamon, with Reserve to Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation. BIS 3 was Harry O’Donoghue’s Wire Fox Terrier, GB Ch Blackdale Triumph, and Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, was BIS 4. The Show was sponsored by ARDEN GRANGE.

KILKENNY '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Kilkenny under Colm Beattie was Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Osmar of Shantamon.

KILKENNY '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Kilkenny under Colm Beattie was Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Osmar of Shantamon.

KILKENNY '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under Colm Beattie was Lynda Cuthbert Matthews & husband, Colin’s Whippet, Ailesburt Ghost King, with the runner up spot going to Stuart Jess’ Dogue De Bordeaux, Boris of Garrydoolis, handled by Christine Guckian.

KILKENNY '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Winner of the Champion Stakes under Rita McCarry-Beattie was Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with Joyce Manton’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch Hopscotch Del Whymper Delle G. Jorasses, runner-up.

KILKENNY '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Winner of the Champion Stakes under Rita McCarry-Beattie was Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben

KILKENNY '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under Rita McCarry-Beattie was John Canty’s Lakeland Terrier, homebred Megacant Tradesman, with Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Blueagean Oracle Of Apollo, runner-up.

KILKENNY '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winner of the Puppy Stakes under Rita McCarry-Beattie was John Canty’s Lakeland Terrier, Megacant Tradesman.

KILKENNY '11 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Rita McCarry-Beattie, was Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ BSD Malinois, Ch, GB, Nor, Da,n Dutch & Lux Ch Revloch O’Baoill, with Olive Taylor’s Yorkshire Terrier, Ch Taylorian Kerry, 2nd.

KILKENNY '11 VETERAN STAKES
Winner of the Veteran Stakes under Rita McCarry-Beattie, was Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ BSD Malinois, Ch, GB, Nor, Da,n Dutch & Lux Ch Revloch O’Baoill.

KILKENNY '11 BRACE STAKES
Topping the Brace Stakes under Rita McCarry-Beattie was Christine Bastable’s Dachshund Smooth Kaninchen duo, Ch Melriding Marsellaise Luvs Chrishane and daughter, Chrishane Luvs Lottie The Hottie.

KILKENNY '11 GROUP 1
Winner of Group 1 under Lois Wilson, was the BSD Groenendael, Gabriell Baradat-Darre’s Reloch Breizh Du Phoenix, handled by breeder Paul Lawless, with Tracy Douglas’ Border Collie, Ch Bordertime Fast And Furious, 2nd.

KILKENNY '11 GROUP 2
Ronnie Lawton handled the Great Dane, Garsak Sir Findlay at Thornbrae, to win Group 2 under Anthony Kelly, who gave G.2. to Stevie Richardson’s Dobermann, Ch Spetori Celtic Spell Binder.

KILKENNY '11 GROUP 3
Winner of Group 3 under Paul Martin was Harry O’Donoghue’s Wire Fox Terrier, Blackdale Triumph, with Ross Delmer’s Smooth Fox, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, 2nd.

KILKENNY '11 GROUP 4
Yvonne and John Oxley’s Standard Long Owlery Happy Feet was the Group 4 Dachshund group winner under Leif Jorgensen who gave 2nd to Dianne Whitehouse’s Miniature Wire, Rioban Fine Finnish.

KILKENNY '11 GROUP 5
Winner of Group 5 under Michael Leonard was Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, with Liz Campbell’s Chow Chow, Chinrose Rum N Rascal With Kuanyin, 2nd.

KILKENNY '11 GROUP 6
Mrs Jenny Hubbard’s choice to win Group 6 was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, with Gill Pavey’s Dalmatian, Ch The King Of The Fells Over Granardal, 2nd.

KILKENNY '11 GROUP 7
Group 7 winner under Carol Larkin was Father Michael Docherty’s Weimaraner, Zilverein Leap Of Faith from Crakesdale, with Kim & Drew Smyth’s Irish Setter, Gwendaroff Mr I’m The One, 2nd.

KILKENNY '11 GROUP 8
Jenny Miller’s Group 8 winner was Lyndsay Belcher’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Stangate Storm Warning At Sosteli, with Caroline Reynolds’ Clumber Spaniel, Badgersmoon The Bard of Glenariff, 2nd.

KILKENNY '11 GROUP 9
Marian Sloan’s Phalene, Up And Down’s Jump For Joy To Austrene, took Group 9 under Stephenia Walsh, who gave 2nd to Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben.

KILKENNY '11 GROUP 10
The Irish Wolfhound, Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Ch Osmar of Shantamon, won Group 10 under Leif Jorgensen, who chose for 2nd place Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Valkor Rumor Has It.

DEISE '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Deise under Ann Cuthbert was the Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, handled by Stephen Thomas, and Reserve BIS went to his kennelmate, the same owners’ Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Connection, handled by Sean. BIS 3 was the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Jane and Geordie Anthony’s Ch Rottzridge Walk The Walk, and BIS 4 was Kevin Black’s Rottweiler, Ch & GB Ch Benbrada Dark Vader, handled by Noel Beggs. The show was sponsored by Arden Grange.

DEISE '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Deise under Ann Cuthbert was the Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, handled by Stephen Thomas, and Reserve BIS went to his kennelmate, the same owners’ Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Connection, handled by Sean.

DEISE '11 BEST IN SHOW
Ann Cuthbert with the BIS Papillon, Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, and Reserve BIS, his kennelmate, the Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Connection.

DEISE '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Deise under Ann Cuthbert was the Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, handled by Stephen Thomas.

DEISE '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under Ann Cuthbert was the American Akita, Niamh Carroll & Craig Bannon’s Cannonbar Kashmir, with Reserve to Amanda and Shay Lennon and Stephen McCabe’s Boxer, Kylaura Whiskey Memories With Bharrog.

DEISE '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under Ann Cuthbert was the American Akita, Niamh Carroll & Craig Bannon’s Cannonbar Kashmir.

DEISE '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under Ann Cuthbert was the American Akita, Niamh Carroll & Craig Bannon’s Cannonbar Kashmir.

DEISE '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner at Deise under Austin Long-Doyle was Roberta and Alex Curran & Diana Bousfield’s Great Dane, Ch Highesteem Perfect Guy V Xandero, handled by Roberta.

DEISE '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Austin Long-Doyle was Alan, Therese and James Doyle’s Rottweiler, Rottsdale Itz Rolo, with 2nd place to Angela McNally’s Min Pinscher, Clanreh Ananya For Assisi.

DEISE '11 VETERAN STAKES
Ann and Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, won the Veteran Stakes under Austin Long-Doyle.

DEISE '11 GROUP 1
Winning Group 1 under Ronnie Tolson was Clare Burnett’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch, Den & Pol Ch Karma Mon Cher-Dustie Z Flandryjskiego Gniazda, with Joyce Manton’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch Hopscotch Del Whymper Delle G. Jorasses, handled by Des Manton Group 2nd.

DEISE '11 GROUP 2
The Rottweiler, Kevin Black’s Ch & GB Ch Benbrada Dark Vader, handled by Noel Beggs, won Group 2 under Ronnie Tolson who gave 2nd spot to Brenda Groves and Steve Hare’s Boxer, Ch Jimbren Top Shelf.

DEISE '11 GROUP 3
Marjorie Kelly’s choice for the top placing in Group 3 was the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, James Byrnes’ Ch & GB Ch Lackyle Diabhal Dearbhchlo, with Ann Taggart’s West Highland White Terrier, Cooley Double The Trouble, handled by Sinead Taggart, 2nd.

DEISE '11 GROUP 4
Topping the Dachshunds of Group 4 under Ger Cox was Gerry McFaul’s Lomg Haired, Ch Dachville Special Blend, and runner up was Christine Bastable’s Smooth Kaninchen, Chrishane Luvs Lottie The Hottie.

DEISE '11 GROUP 5
The Pomeranian, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, won Group 5 under Ger Cox who chose for 2nd place the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled by wife, Anita.

DEISE '11 GROUP 6
Jane and Geordie Anthony’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch Rottzridge Walk The Walk, took Group 6 under breed specialist Anthony Lord Edwards, whose 2nd placed dog was the Beagle, Eamon Murray’s Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior.

DEISE '11 GROUP 7
The German Wire Haired Pointer, Seamus and Maura Getttings’ Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear At Beechillawn, took top honours in Group 7 under Michael Crowley, who gave second spot to Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment.

DEISE '11 GROUP 8
A Group 8 win for the Cocker Spaniel, Kerry Brennan’s Kerrijoy The Black Panther, under Michael Crowley, whose second was Monica and Mags Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Am & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party.

DEISE '11 GROUP 9
Evelyn Hurley judged Group 9, finding her winner in the eventual BIS winning Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, handled by Sean, with Anne Fitzpatrick and Michael Hegarty’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chantismere Moonbeam Over Corduke, 2nd

DEISE '11 GROUP 10
Ann Long-Doyle’s Group 10 winner was the Whippet, Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, with Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Osmar of Shantamon, taking 2nd.

DEISE '11
... colour co-ordiination!

DEISE '11
Deise committee gathered for a team photo.

BRAY '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Bray under Tony Moran, Avigdor, was Séan Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with Ciaran & Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy & Josh Handerson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, Reserve BIS. BIS 3rd was the American Cocker, Colm and Rita Beattie, Jason Lynn and Yau’s GB Ch Afterglow Carlsberg with Carla Bolard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir At Khybercove, BIS 4. HILL’S PET NUTRITION were sponsors, represented on the day by Jackie Stubbs.

BRAY '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Bray under Tony Moran, Avigdor, was Séan Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben

BRAY '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, won the Champion Stakes under Henry Stanley, with Séan Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, 2nd.

BRAY '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, won the Champion Stakes under Henry Stanley.

BRAY '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes at Bray under Henry Stanley was Martin Steele and Leanne Carpenter’s Bulldog, Robobull Ted Drake, handled by Stephen Minogue. In second place was Patsy and Wilma McDevitt’s Smooth Coat Chihuahua, Rydellan’s Rock N Roll At Keenaughts.

BRAY '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Henry Stanley was Martin Steele and Leanne Carpenter’s Bulldog, Robobull Ted Drake, handled by Stephen Minogue.

BRAY '11 VETERAN STAKES
Olive Taylor’s Yorkshirte Terrier, Taylorian Kerry, won the Veteran Stakes at Bray under Henry Stanley who gave Ann & Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, 2nd.

BRAY '11 VETERAN STAKES
Olive Taylor’s Yorkshirte Terrier, Taylorian Kerry, won the Veteran Stakes under Henry Stanley.

BRAY '11 GROUP 1
Joyce Manton’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch Hopscotch Del Whymper Delle G. Jorasses won Group 1 under Fiona Clarke who gave Ann & Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, 2nd.

BRAY '11 GROUP 2
Ciaran & Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, won Group 2 under Claire Anne Ahern, who gave second place to the Boxer, Ch Jimbren Top Shelf, owned and bred by Steve Hare and Brenda Groves.

BRAY '11 GROUP 2
Ciaran & Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, won Group 2 under Claire Anne Ahern.

BRAY '11 GROUP 3
Philip and Ed O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue Terrier, SK Ch Dalstar Boney M By Edbrios, won Group 3 under Mercedes O’Flaharty who chose for 2nd place, Harry O’Donoghue’s Wire Fox, GB Ch Blackdale Triumph.

BRAY '11 GROUP 4
Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired Dachshund, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, won Group 4 under Marian Sloan, who gave 2nd to Liz & Nigel Bate’s Min Smooth Haired, Ch Pachego Oh So Humble.

BRAY '11 GROUP 5
Winner of Group 5 under Noreen Clarke was Jimmy Foley’s Siberian Husly, Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, with Sean Carrol and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, 2nd.

BRAY '11 GROUP 6
First in Group 6 under Mercedes O’Flaharty was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, with Gill Pavey’s Dalmatian, Ch The King Of The Fells Over Granardal, 2nd.

BRAY '11 GROUP 7
Chris Laverty’s Group 7 winner was Morag and David Connolly’s Weimaraner, Zilverein Got Me Mojo At Huntly, with Kim & Drew Smyth’s Irish Setter, Gwendariff Mr I’m The One, 2nd.

BRAY '11 GROUP 8
Group 8 winner under Chris Laverty was the American Cocker Spaniel, Colm Beattie, Rita McCarry-Neattie, Jason Lynn & Yau’s GB Ch Afterglow Carlsberg, whilst Sue & Tim Merrill’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Brockburrow Dream Maker For Gostwyck, took 2nd.

BRAY '11 GROUP 9
Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Slo, Ger, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, won Group 9 under Philip Carty, who gave Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch GB & Int Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It, 2nd.

BRAY '11 GROUP 10
Topping Group 10 under breed specialist John Minchin was Carla Bollard O Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir At Khybercove, with Lynda and Colin Cuthbert Matthews’ Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey, in second place.

ILKA '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show under Diane Ritchie-Stewart was Joe Lyons and Belinda Holmes’ Black Russian Terrier, Ch Standhouse Tsar At Kalaslane with Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One being awarded Reserve Best In Show. BIS 3 was Sally Burns and Mary Coghlan’s Toy Poodle, Aedan High Stakes, with BIS 4 to Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stacks’ Basset Hound, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy

ILKA '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show under Diane Ritchie-Stewart was Joe Lyons and Belinda Holmes’ Black Russian Terrier, Ch Standhouse Tsar At Kalaslane.

ILKA '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show under Diane Ritchie-Stewart was Joe Lyons and Belinda Holmes’ Black Russian Terrier, Ch Standhouse Tsar At Kalaslane.

ILKA '11 BEST IN SHOW
Joe Lyons and Belinda Holmes’ Black Russian Terrier, Ch Standhouse Tsar At Kalaslane.

ILKA '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Seamus and Maura Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear At Beechillawn, took the Champion Stakes under Beri Beare who gave 2nd to Carole Nolcini’s German Shepherd Dog, GB Ch Nolmacdon Moonlight Bay.

ILKA '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Beri Beare were James & Blanka Kane with their Hungarian Vizsla bitch, Risley Cast Me A Spell with the runner up to Cahill and Kilroy’s American Akita, Show Must Go On.

ILKA '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Beri Beare were James & Blanka Kane with their Hungarian Vizsla, Risley Cast Me A Spell.

ILKA '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Beri Beare were James & Blanka Kane with their Hungarian Vizsla, Risley Cast Me A Spell.

ILKA '11 VETERAN STAKES
Beri Beare’s Veteran Stakes winner was Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ch, Aust & Int Ch Padtheway Notorious.

ILKA '11 GROUP 1
Winner of group 1 under Billy Blount was David McKenna’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch Nikolaev Diamond At Davdeir, with 2nd to Amanda Lattimer’s Bearded Collie, Ch & Int Ch Coalacre Alexandrite.

ILKA '11 GROUP 2
Topping Group 2 under Maria Ginala-Winsor was Joe Lyons & Belinda Holmes’ Black Russian Ch Standhouse Tsar At Kalaslane, with Pauline McDonagh and Geraldine Mooney’s Miniature Schnauzer, Risepark The Real Deal.

ILKA '11 GROUP 3
It was Sam Moffatt’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Class Act by Hallsblu, handled by breeder John Weatherhead, who took Group 3 under Gene Boyd, who gave 2nd to Louise and Caroline Mallon’s West Highland White Terrier, Ch Colla Fanfare.

ILKA '11 GROUP 4
The Miniature Wire Haired topped the Dachshunds of Group 4 under E Farebrother; Wyndsmoor Mister Chips At Stargang was handled by Benta Morrison, who co-owns him with John and Joanne Blackburn-Bennett from England. Gerry McFaul’s Standard Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, was 2nd

ILKA '11 GROUP 5
Billy Boardman was ring centre for Group 5 and he found his winner in Dione Fitzsimons’ Eurasier puppy, Mussendun Sheer Fantasy At Fitzkin, and his runner up in Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, newly crowned Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled by Anita Foley-Duggan.

ILKA '11 GROUP 5
Billy Boardman was ring centre for Group 5 and he found his winner in Dione Fitzsimons’ Eurasier puppy, Mussendun Sheer Fantasy At Fitzkin, and his runner up in Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, newly crowned Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled by Anita Foley-Duggan.

ILKA '11 BEST IN SHOW
Barry O’Neill handled his homebred Basset Hound, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, owned with Sandra Stack, to win Group 6 under Martin Falsey who chose for 2nd place, Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior.

ILKA '11 GROUP 7
Stewart Cummings judged Group 7 and his winner was Maura and Seamus Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear At Beechillawn, with Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, Group 2nd.

ILKA '11 GROUP 8
Group 8 was judged by Phil Geoghegan, and she gave her red rosette to Mary and Martin O’Donoghue’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Philipstown Sallyann, with Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Abinvale Piratella, handled by Emma, taking Group 2nd.

ILKA '11 GROUP 9
Geoffrey Porter gave the big award in Group 9 to a young Toy Poodle, crowned on the day, Aedan High Stakes, owned by Mary Coghlan and Sally Burns, who handled him, with the reserve place to Judi Andrew-Tempest’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch, GB & Int Ch Schanti’s Zara-Lamleh Mit Mikudi.

ILKA '11 GROUP 10
Billy Blount was centre of the ring again for Group 10 where he chose for this winner Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, giving the 2nd place to Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir at Khybercove.

ILKA '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
Overall winner of the Junior Handling under BIS judge Diane Ritchie-Stewart was the 15-17 years class winner, Shauna Lawless, handling her Bouvier Des Flandres, and seen here with the winner of the 13-14 years class, Laura Dempsey Diggins, with her Labrador retriever, Annaghdown Lime at Dromtacker.

ILKA '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
Third and fourth placed Juniors had their photo taken with their Judge, Diane Ritchie-Stewart.

ILKA '11
The Irish Ladies worked hard to lay out an attractive BIS and group ring, and it looked really well, with the association’s logo as a backdrop and their lavender and white colours blending in well with the flower displays around the purple carpeted and white fenced arena.

SLIGO '11 BEST IN SHOW
James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov, Mold & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, who took his third BIS of 2011, this one under Yvonne Cannon from Co Kildare. Reserve Best in Show, handled by Anita Foley-Duggan for husband Jimmy, was the Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient. BIS3 was Alan Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Craigycor Viva La Diva, whilst BIS 4 went to the black Cocker Spaniel, Baysway Solar Prince, owned by Barty Kennedy and handled by breeder Bill McEntee.

SLIGO '11 BEST IN SHOW
James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov, Mold & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, BIS under Yvonne Cannon

SLIGO '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Tony Moran’s Champion Stakes winner was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch & Int Ch Leorient Artic Blue Lady with Lyn Richardson’s Toy Poodle, Ch Tirkane White Heat, runner-up.

SLIGO '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Tony Moran’s Champion Stakes winner was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch & Int Ch Leorient Artic Blue Lady

SLIGO '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under appointed stakes judge, Tony Moran, was Clodagh Fallon’s homebred Pug, Clodana Sparks Will Fly and runner up was Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ailesbury Ghost King.

SLIGO '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Tony Moran, was Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana Sparks Will Fly.

SLIGO '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Tony Moran, was Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana Sparks Will Fly.

SLIGO '11 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the veteran Stakes under Tony Moran was Gerry and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & GB Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla, whilst Jane Gostynska’s Basenji, Ch Antefaa Niall Cloudy Wing At Bubas were in second place.

SLIGO '11 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the veteran Stakes under Tony Moran was Gerry and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & GB Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla.

SLIGO '11 GROUP 1
Ms E Ericksson judged Group 1, her winner being Alan Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi bitch, Ch & GB Ch Craigycor Viva The Diva, and taking the second spot was the Border Collie, Morag and David Connolly’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over To Huntly, co owned with breeder, Judith Gregory.

SLIGO '11 GROUP 2
Sid Reilly was in charge for Group 2 and his winner was Brenda Groves and Steve Hare’s Boxer, Ch Jimbren Drunk N Dribblin Jun Ch, while Andrea Rottweiler, Ch Cuchulain The Brave, took 2nd.

SLIGO '11 GROUP 3
John Canty was in charge in the group 3 ring and his winner was the Kerry Blue Terrier, Harold and Helena Quigg’s Ch Irisblue Boomerang, and he gave the Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar’s Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, 2nd.

SLIGO '11 GROUP 4
M Johansson judged Group 4, the Dachshunds, and his winner was Lesley and Joan Patton’s Wire Haired, Ch Lesandnic Sea The Stars Jun Ch, while runner up was Yvonne & John Oxley’s Long Haired, Ch Owlery Lewis.

SLIGO '11 GROUP 5
Group 5 was judged by Stephanie Walsh, and her winner was the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled by wife, Anita, and who finished reserve BIS. James Newman handled his and Séan Carroll’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, to take Group 2nd

SLIGO '11 GROUP 6
Louisa Casey judged Group 6 and her winner was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s homebred Basset Hound, Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Timamso Tanisha, group 2nd.

SLIGO '11 GROUP 7
Raija Tammelin from Finland was ring centre for Group 7 and her winner was the German Wire Haired Pointer, Seamus and Maura Gettings’ Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn Jun Ch, while 2nd was Michael Kenneally and Mairead Jones’ Weimaraner, Sh Ch Zilverein Wanda Rinn To Minama Jun Ch.

SLIGO '11 GROUP 8
Mrs A Koskelo judged Group 8, her winner being Barty and Ken Kennedy’s Cocker Spaniel, Baysway Solar Prince, handled by breeder, Bill McEntee with the runner up place to Sue and Tim Merrill’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Brockburrow Dream Maker For Gostwyck.

SLIGO '11 GROUP 9
Group 9 was judged by Gunnar Nymann, whose choice fell to the eventual BIS winning Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slo, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with the Corrin’s Boston Terrier puppy bitch Eairycor Chasing Dreams, handled by Lorna Bermingham, 2nd.

SLIGO '11 GROUP 10
Gunnar Nymann judged Group 10 and his winner was Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound bitch, Roxanne of Shantamon, with Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, in 2nd place.

SLIGO '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
BIS judge, Yvonna Cannon, judged the Junior Handling at Sligo. The 10 – 12 entrants were absent on the day, but in the 13 – 14 years class her winner was Evan Walsh, handling his Welsh Springer Spaniel. Second was Nadine Bermingham handling her Tibetan Spaniel and Laura Dempsey-Diggins took 3rd handling her Labrador Retriever.

SLIGO '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
Winner of the 15 – 17 yrs Junior handling, and also Best Overall under Yvonne Cannon, was Cliona Beattie, handling her Yorkshire Terrier. Second in the class was Katie Kelly, handling her Golden Retriever, third was Shauna Lawless, handling her Bouvier Des Flandres and 4th was Ashley Magill, piloting a Rough Collie.

SLIGO '11
Group judging - in Ireland!!

SLIGO '11
.. somebody found shelter!

SLIGO '11 BEST IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

DUNDALK '11 BEST IN SHOW
BIS was Sammy Moffet’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Class Act By Hallsblu, handled by John Weatherhead. Taking the Reserve BIS rosette from BIS judge, Tom Creamer, former IKC President, was David and Morag Connolly’s Border Collie, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkoroy Move Over To Huntly. BIS 3 was the Irish Setter, Cathy Loughlin’s now Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, while BIS4 was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior.

DUNDALK '11 BEST IN SHOW
BIS under Tom Creamer was Sammy Moffet’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Class Act By Hallsblu, handled by John Weatherhead.

DUNDALK '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
American Akita, Niamh Carroll & Craig Bannon’s Cannonbar Kashmir, won the red rosette under BIS judge Tom Creamer, who crowned young ‘Paige’ ‘Best Baby Puppy in Show’. Gwen Pearson’s Dalmatian, Cannabee Coal Black, was runner-up,

DUNDALK '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BBPIS under Tom Creamer; Niamh Carroll & Craig Bannon’s American Akita, Cannonbar Kashmir

DUNDALK '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Mick Gavin’s Champion Stakes winner was Cathy & Sean Lydon’s homebred Tibetan Terrier, Ch & Am Ch Tripitaka Blazing Firebird, now qualified for the Ch of Chs finals at the end of the year. Second here was Melanie Corcoran’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier bitch, Ch Bad Girl Pauline At Molru.

DUNDALK '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under Mick Gavin, was the Dobermann, Seamus & Maura Gettings’ homebred Beechillawn Russian Reconnaissance. Runner-up was the Miniature Pinscher, Sinead Kenny’s Clanreh Arisha.

DUNDALK '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Mick Gavin, was the Dobermann, Seamus & Maura Gettings’ Beechillawn Russian Reconnaissance.

DUNDALK '11 VETERAN STAKES
Veronica Coutts’ took more points for the ICP/Royal Canin Veteran of the Year with her Wire Fox Terrier, Laural Boy, whilst Mick Gavin gave 2nd place to Gerry and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & GB Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla.

DUNDALK '11 GROUP 1
Jeff Luscott’s Group 1 winner was the Border Collie, David & Morag Connolly & Judith Gregory’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkorory Move Over to Huntly, the eventual RBIS winner, with Alan Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Craugycor Viva La Diva, runner-up.

DUNDALK '11 GROUP 2
Margaret Wildman of the GB Wildax Boxer, Boston, & Frenchie prefix from Liverpool, judged Group 2 where she found her winner in Barri & Maud Orr’s young Rottweiler, Odessey Gone With The Wind, with Keiran O’Connell’s Bullmastiff, Ch Dajoxx Paddy Wack of Watercress, Group 2nd.

DUNDALK '11 GROUP 3
Group 3 Judge Ger Morris sent on the eventual BIS winning Kerry Blue, Sammy Moffet’s Class Act By Hallsblu, with Marion and Roy Gregg’s homebred Airedale, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bambusa Nobility, 2nd.

DUNDALK '11 GROUP 4
Jeff Horswell, judged the Dachshund Group, having done all the breeds, and his winner was Gary McAlpine and David Walsh’s Miniature Long Haired, GB Ch Walpines Brandy Butter, with Lesley & Joan Patton’s Wire haired, Lesandnic Sea The Stars runner up.

DUNDALK '11 GROUP 5
Winning Group 5 under Italian judge, Guido Vandoni, was the Alaskan Malamute from Wales, Angela Roper’s Tokosha Atka, with Amanda Sammon’s Japanese Shib Inu, Sakanda Wishinonastar, taking 2nd spot.

DUNDALK '11 GROUP 6
Joe Kirk’s Group 6 winner was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, with Gill Pavey’s Dalmatian, Ch The King Of The Fells Over Granardal, 2nd.

DUNDALK '11 GROUP 7
Bernie Ladd judge Group 7, her winner being Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, with Seamus and Maura Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn, 2nd.

DUNDALK '11 GROUP 8
From Belgium, August De Wilde was in charge of Group 8 and he found his winner in Colm Beattie, wife Rita and Jason Lyn’s American Cocker, GB Sh Ch Afterglow Carlsberg, with Orla Murray’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Rathcloon Spice Is Nice, taking the runner up spot.

DUNDALK '11 GROUP 9
Terry Nethercott judged Group 9, his winner being the Standard Poodle, Fin Ch Voila Perfect Alibi, owned in partnership with Marlene Carter, Rose McCabe and Henry Stanley, who handled him. Runner up was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair Double Act.

DUNDALK '11 GROUP 10
Winning Group 10 under Ferelith Somerfield, was Lucinda Thompson’s Whippet, Barnesmore Whatever, while daughter, Felicity, took 2nd spot with her Greyhound, Ch Boughton Black Knight Of Barnsemore.

DUNDALK '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
Evan Walsh won the 13 -14 age group in Junior Handling under Mick Gavin, making it a follow up from his Sligo win.

DUNDALK '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
Cliona Beattie repeated her win from Sligo as well, winning the 15 – 17 years age group at Dundalk under Mick Gavin.

DUNDALK '11
A minute’s silence was held before the start of judging at Dundalk, marking the end of an era for the club, as it lost two popular committee members of over fifty years standing in Patsy Murphy, and his wife, Maureen. Their passing has left a huge void in the club, but also in the world of dogs in Ireland, Patsy known so well to many of us for his sense of humour, which shone through when he worked the P A system at countless Dundalk shows, and entertained countless judges at the after show dinner with his illusions; Maureen was always on hand to steward, help in any way, and look after the club show trophies. At the time of their passing they were respectively President and Vice President of Dundalk. Their daughters were there at the show to make a special presentation of crystal to the BIS winner, in memory of their parents. They are seen here on either side of John Weatherhead, who accepted the presentation on behalf of the BIS winner, and (left) Dundalk Committee member Ann Whiteand (right) Mary O’Donoghue, Dundalk Treasurer.

DUNDALK '11
Joan Williamson always celebrates her birthday at Dundalk, and this year friends produced a cake and a few bottles of bubbly to help her enjoy the day!!! Joan cut the cake as friends toasted her getting another year older!!!

DUNDALK '11 BEST IN SHOW
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BANGOR '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Bangor Ch Show under Howard Tonks, was Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One. RBIS went to Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly and Billy & Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana. BIS 3 was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, and BIS 4 Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation. Mary Davidson represented generous show sponsors ROYAL CANIN.

BANGOR '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Bangor Ch Show under Howard Tonks, was Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One.

BANGOR '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Bangor Ch Show under Howard Tonks, was Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One.

BANGOR '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under BIS judge, Howard Tonks, was Niamh Carroll and Craig Bannon’s American Akita, Cannonbear Kashmir, with Janet Duke and Tracey Gill’s Whippet, Mossbawnhill Causin A Stir At Rushden, handled by Tracey, runner up.

BANGOR '11 CHAMPION STAKES
June Wall’s Champion Stakes winner was Alan Matthews’ Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Maplecreek Beach Bunny At Craigycor, while in second place was Melanie Corcoran’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch Bad Girl Pauline At Molru.

BANGOR '11 PUPPY STAKES
June Wall’s Puppy Stakes winner was Lynda Cuthbert Matthews’ Whippet, Ailesbury Ghost King, handled today by Aisling Robertson.

BANGOR '11 JUNIOR STAKES
Topping the Junior Stakes under June Wall was Peter and Jacqui Embleton’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Bernemcourt Fascination, with Cullen’s Dobermann, Tuwos Impeccable, handled by Kelly Lawless, in second spot.

BANGOR '11 BRACE STAKES
Brace Stakes winners under June Wall were Christine Bastable’s Smooth Haired Kaninchens, Chrishane Luvs Lotie The Hottie and Ch Melriding Marsellaise Luvs Chrishane.

BANGOR '11 GROUP 1
John Wauben from The Netherlands judged Group 1 and his winner was Mike Gilchrist’s Hungarian Puli, GB Ch Cariadus Galadriel At Silkata, Group 2nd went to Geraldine Mulrooney’s O.E.S., Ch Bellablue Grayson, handled by Seamus Keane.

BANGOR '11 GROUP 2
German judge, Gisa Schicker, sent through the RBIS winning Dobermann, Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly and Billy & Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, from Group 2 where her runner-up was Roberta Curran and Diana Bousefield’s Great Dane, Ch Highesteem Perfect Guy V Xandero.

BANGOR '11 GROUP 3
Ken Connor judged Group 3 where his winner was Ross Delamr’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, runner-up was Philip and Ed O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue, Ch, GB, Int & Sk Ch Edbrios Amadeus.

BANGOR '11 GROUP 4
John Wauben judged Group 4 and his winner was Susan Jamison’s Smooth Haired Miniature, Barisse Spreads The Magic With Smartdac, with 2nd to Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Ch Dachville Special Blend.

BANGOR '11 GROUP 5
Marleen Collins judged Group 5 where her winner was the Pomeranian, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, with in second place Robert Greaves & Nicola and William Croxford’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & GB Ch Kunniakas Look No Further For Whittimere.

BANGOR '11 GROUP 6
Topping Group 6 under German All Breeds judge, Walter Schicker, was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, who then went on to BIS 3. Second place was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.

BANGOR '11 GROUP 7
Tatjana Urek from Slovenia judged Group 7 where her winner was Barty & Ken Kennedy’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch Glenarra Core De Lion, with Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment, handled by Morag Connolly, 2nd.

BANGOR '11 GROUP 8
The winner of Group 8 under Tatjana Urek was Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Kerrijoy The Black Panther, while Joe Caulfield and Joanna Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, was G,2nd.

BANGOR '11 GROUP 9
Judging Group 9 was Sally Burns, and it was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frisé, Ashmair Double Act, who took the top spot with G2 to Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben.

BANGOR '11 GROUP 10
Walter Schicker’s Group 10 winner was the Best in Show winning Whippet, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, while 2nd was Michael Western’s Saluki, Ch & Int Ch Ulmarra Salib.

BANGOR '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
The Junior Handling Classes at Bangor were judged by Bob Busby, all the way from North Carolina in the USA. Bob is a Junior Showmanship judge and was a pro handler in America for many years. His overall winner at Banger was Catherine Broaders, who won the 10 – 12 yrs class.

BANGOR '11 BEST IN SHOW
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MONKSTOWN '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Dun Laoghaire’s Monkstown Championship Show under popular International All Breeds judge Joe Kirk was the Kerry Blue Terrier, bred and owned by Philip and Ed O’Brien and Jarka Poulova, Ch, GB, SK & Int Ch Edbrios Amadeus, with. Reserve BIS going to Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly and Billy & Josh Henderson’s Dobermann Pinscher, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana. BIS 3 was Brenda & Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Sevenoaks Angels Whisper, followed by Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, <Ch Ashahni Amir At Khybercove, who was 4th.

MONKSTOWN '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show winner, the Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch, GB, SK & Int Ch Edbrios Amadeus, with Philip and judge Joe Kirk.

MONKSTOWN '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Kay Creamer’s Champion Stakes winner was Ann Taggart’s West Highland White Terrier, Ch Cooleys Check Me Out, with Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair The Butler Did It, runner-up.

MONKSTOWN '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Kay Creamer’s Champion Stakes winner was Ann Taggart’s West Highland White Terrier, Ch Cooleys Check Me Out.

MONKSTOWN '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes at Dun Laoghaire under Kay Creamer was Rita McCarry-Beattie and husband Colm’s Yorkshire Terrier, Branstock Vanity Fair, with Tracy Shelly’s Shar Pei, Deakie Sparks Will Fly At Zaralee, 2nd.

MONKSTOWN '11 PUPPY STAKES
Puppy Stakes winner Yorkshire Terrier, Branstock Vanity Fair with owner, Rita McCarry-Beattie, judge Kay Creamer with the Sonny Plunkett trophy.

MONKSTOWN '11 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the Veteran Stakes under Kay Creamer at Dun Laoghaire was Ann and Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon.

MONKSTOWN '11 GROUP 1
Ann Cuthbert judged Group 1 where her winner was Brenda and Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, , in second place came Geraldine Mulrooney’s Old English Sheepdog, Ch Bellablue Grayson.

MONKSTOWN '11 GROUP 2
Marion Campbell was centre ring for Group 2 where her winner was the RBIS winning Dobermann, Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly and Billy & Josh Henderson’s, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, with Alan McWhirter’s Bulldog, Jackarhys Loud N Proud To Unstopabull, second.

MONKSTOWN '11 GROUP 3
Lilian Lleton from Belgium found her group 3 winner in the BIS winner, Philip and Ed O’Brien and Jarka Poulova, Ch, GB, SK & Int Ch Edbrios Amadeus; in second place was Martin Skeffington’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch & Am Ch Moystaff Buffalo Soldier.

MONKSTOWN '11 GROUP 4
The Dachshunds of Group 4 were judged by Rodney McDowell and his group winner was Lesley and Joan Patton’s Wire Haired, Lesandnic Sea The Stars, with Mickey Parkers Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Ch Elmcastle Pandora At Rosbarnagh, 2nd.

MONKSTOWN '11 GROUP 5
Ann Ingram’s Group 5 winner was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, and Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, handled by James, took 2nd.

MONKSTOWN '11 GROUP 6
Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, took Group 6 Rodney McDowell, whose gave 2nd to Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.

MONKSTOWN '11 GROUP 7
Michael Gaffney judged Group 7 and his winner was Aidan McKiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, with Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, 2nd.

MONKSTOWN '11 GROUP 8
Winning Group 8 under Tom Creamer was Orlagh Murray’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Rathcloon Spice Is Nice, with Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel, Kerrijoy Valentino, Group 2nd.

MONKSTOWN '11 GROUP 9
Veronica Williams judged Group 9 where her winner was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, while in 2nd place was Ken Crockett’s Boston Terrier, Havasu Heeza Geezer.

MONKSTOWN '11 GROUP 10
Austrian judge, Peter Berchtold, judged Group 10, finding his winner in Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Crufts winning Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir, with runner-up to Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, .

MONKSTOWN '11
The magnificent Group trophy

MONKSTOWN '11 JUNIOR HANDLING
Kay Creamer judged the Junior Handling classes and her overall winner was Catherine Broaders handling her Wire Fox Terrier in the 10-12 years age group class.

MONKSTOWN '11 BEST GUNDOG
Best In Show judge Joe Kirk selected the highest placed Gundog at the show and the special trophy went to Orlagh Murray’s Group 8 winner, the Golden Retriever Sh Ch Rathcloon Spice is Nice.

MONKSTOWN '11 BEST IN SHOW
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CLONMEL '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Clonmel under Michael Clancy, Milbethan Tibetan Spaniels, was the Papillon, James Newman and Séan Carroll’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with RBIS to the Afghan, Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Ch Ashahni Amir At Khybercove. Third BIS was the Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar’s Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator and Kevin Black’s Rottweiler, Ch & GB Ch Benvarda Darkvader, handled by Noel Beggs, was BIS 4.

CLONMEL '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Clonmel under Michael Clancy, Milbethan Tibetan Spaniels, was the Papillon, James Newman and Séan Carroll’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben.

CLONMEL '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Clonmel under Michael Clancy, Milbethan Tibetan Spaniels, was the Papillon, James Newman and Séan Carroll’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben

CLONMEL '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under BIS judge Michael Clancy was the Boxer, John Francis’ young dog, Rathbride Invincible Spirit, with the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Boxchon Am I Bovvered At Leorient, in the runner up spot.

CLONMEL '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BBPIS under BIS judge Michael Clancy was the Boxer, John Francis’ Rathbride Invincible Spirit

CLONMEL '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Winning the Champion Stakes under Chris Laverty was Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland, Ch Brooklynbear Nijinsky, with Eamon Keenan’s Lhasa Apso, Ch Heneva The Headliner For Keoma, 2nd.

CLONMEL '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Winning the Champion Stakes under Chris Laverty was Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland, Ch Brooklynbear Nijinsky.

CLONMEL '11 PUPPY STAKES
Chris Laverty judged the Puppy Stakes winner was Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Blueagean Oracle of Apollo, with Barbara and Alec Henry’s Maltese, Foulkscourt Here Comes Trouble For Sakanda, runner-up.

CLONMEL '11 PUPPY STAKES
Chris Laverty judged the Puppy Stakes winner was Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Blueagean Oracle of Apollo.

CLONMEL '11 JUNIOR STAKES
Topping the Junior Stakes under Chris Laverty was Peter and Jacqui Embleton’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Bernemcourt Fascination, with Fiona Clarke’s Samoyed, North Osetia At Icemist, 2nd.

CLONMEL '11 JUNIOR STAKES
Winning the Junior Stakes under Chris Laverty was Peter and Jacqui Embleton’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Bernemcourt Fascination

CLONMEL '11 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the Veteran Stakes under Chris Laverty was Olive Taylor’s Yorkshire Terrier, Ch Taylorian Kerry.

CLONMEL '11 BRACE STAKES
Winning the Brace Stakes under Chris Laverty was Ro Cox visiting from Jersey with her Irish Setters.

CLONMEL '11 GROUP 1
Winner of Group 1 at Clonmel under Greek Judge Mr l Zouboulidis, was Michael Lawless’ Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch Lachans X Facter, with Michael & Debbie Palmer’s Old English Sheepdog, Hightea Aus Dem Elbe-Urstromtal Over Hazyland, 2nd .

CLONMEL '11 GROUP 2
Kevin Black’s Rottweiler, Ch & GB Ch Benbrada Darkvader won Group 2 under Polish judge, Mr A Stepinski, who chose for 2nd place Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland, Ch & GB Ch Fairweathers Knockout With Brooklynbear.

CLONMEL '11 GROUP 3
Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, took Group 3 at Clonmel under judge Mrs B Hession, whoo gave 2nd place to Harold and Helena Quigg’s Kerry Blue, Ch Irisblu Hot N Bothered.

CLONMEL '11 GROUP 4
John Walsh (Junior) judged the Dachshunds of Group 4, his winner being Mrs D A Gaskin’s Smooth Haired, Hampdach Take It Too The Limit With Dovestream. Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachhville Special Blend, was runner up.

CLONMEL '11 GROUP 5
Gerard Jipping from Holland judged Group 5 and his winner was the Norwegian Elkhound, Tina Maun’s Bowerhinton By Proxy To Fullani, with Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Ch & Multi Ch Libertia Artic Ice, 2nd.

CLONMEL '11 GROUP 6
Topping Group 6 under Australian judge Mrs L Millman, was Jane and Geordie Anthony’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch & Int Ch Rottzridge Walk The Walk, whilst Linda and Paul Magee’s PBGV, Ch Debucher Quelqu’un D’Autre Avec Clonallan, was 2nd.

CLONMEL '11 GROUP 7
Alyson Galloway & Hilary Anderson’s German Short Haired Pointer, Alayglow Marsa Wizri, won Group 7 under judge Madeline Rainey, whose 2nd place went to Penny Westaway’s Pointer, Penwest Phedra.

CLONMEL '11 GROUP 8
Winning Group 8 under Australian Gundog specialist Beryl Hession was the Golden Retriever, Broadhead’s GB Sh Ch Monchique Chasing Dreams, with Tina Johnson and Jane Westwood’s Nova Scotia Duck Trolling Retriever, Ch & Can Ch Littleriver’s Colonial Boy With Tollyhimmel, handled by Roxanne McDonald, 2nd .

CLONMEL '11 GROUP 9
Spanish judge, Javier Blanco judged Group 9, finding his winner in Séan Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, who went on to BIS. Runner up was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair Double Act.

CLONMEL '11 GROUP 10
Carla Bollard O’Callaghan took Group 10 under David Allan from Spain with her Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir At Khybercove, en route to RBIS, whilst Lucinda Thompson’s Whippet, Barnesmore Smart Move, was Grp 2nd.

CLONMEL '11
Some of the judges enjoying the fine summer weather watching the group judging.

CLONMEL '11
Party time...

CLONMEL '11
Ruben

CLONMEL '11
Special cake for a special dog ..

CLONMEL '11
Special cake for a special dog ..

CLONMEL '11 BEST IN SHOW
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KILLARNEY '11 BEST IN SHOW
Topping the group winners at Killarney and taking Best in Show under Helen Hegarty, was Patricia Kavanagh and husband Eoin Fleetwood’s Bearded Collie, Ch & Int Ch Firstprizebears Foreman For Clarinbeard, with James Newman & Séan Carroll’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, Reserve BIS. Third BIS was Carmel Barry Sheehan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Agha-Djaris Under A Spell, with James Newman and Séan Carroll’s Pomeranian, Ch Belliver Unexpected Connection, BIS 4.

KILLARNEY '11 BEST IN SHOW
Winning Best in Show under Helen Hegarty, was Patricia Kavanagh and husband Eoin Fleetwood’s Bearded Collie, Ch & Int Ch Firstprizebears Foreman For Clarinbeard.

KILLARNEY '11 BEST IN SHOW
Winning Best in Show under Helen Hegarty, was Patricia Kavanagh and husband Eoin Fleetwood’s Bearded Collie, Ch & Int Ch Firstprizebears Foreman For Clarinbeard.

KILLARNEY '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ch Collooney That’s The One At Ailesbury, won the Champion Stakes at Killarney under John Walsh, who gave Trevor Rodgers’ Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch & GB Ch Jiltrain Jack The Lad, handled by Janine Dooner, runner up.

KILLARNEY '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ch Collooney That’s The One At Ailesbury, won the Champion Stakes at Killarney under John Walsh.

KILLARNEY '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under John Walsh was Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Boxer, homebred Bessbox Livin De Dream. Runner up was the Toy Poodle, Valentine Ultra Special, owned and bred by Mary & Val Coghlan and Sean and Sally Burns, who handled him.

KILLARNEY '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under John Walsh was Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Boxer, homebred Bessbox Livin De Dream.

KILLARNEY '11 VETERAN STAKES
Gerry & Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & GB Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla, won the Veteran Stakes under John Walsh, who gave the 2nd spot to Ro Cox’s Irish Setter, Tiroen Tourbillon.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 1
Laura Campion judged Group 1 and her winner was the eventual BIS winning Bearded Collie, Patricia Kavanagh & Eoin Fleetwood’s Ch & Int Ch Firstprizebears Foreman For Clarinbeard, with Miss J L Huggan’s Old English Sheepdog, Mirene Whats It All About at Jazziespad in second place.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 2
Group 2 winner under Beryl Hession from Australia was the Black Russian Terrier, Tanya Waugh’s Standhouse Vienna, with Kieran O’Connell’s Bullmastiff, Ch Dajoxx Paddyy Wack Of Watercress, 2nd.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 3
Eddie Patterson judged Group 3 and he gave the red rosette to Harold and Helena Quigg’s Kerry Blue, Ch Irisblu Boomerang, with Ger and Laura Cox’s Bull Terrier, Badlesmere Ballyhoura, runner-up.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 3
Eddie Patterson judged Group 3 and he gave the red rosette to Harold and Helena Quigg’s Kerry Blue, Ch Irisblu Boomerang.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 4
Taking the top place in the Dachshund Group under Swedish judge, Gertrude Hagstrom, was Suzanne Jamieson’s Miniature Smooth haired, Barisse Spreads The Magic With Smartdach, while Seamus Dunne’s Mini Wire, Hanishan Solitaire, was 2nd.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 5
John Walsh (Junior) judged Group 5 where his winner was James Newman & Séan Carroll’s Pomeranian, Ch Belliver Unexpected Connection, en route to RBIS. Runner up was Bob, Caroline and Bobby Browne’s American Akita, Ch Redwitch Dress For Success For Modelvill.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 6
Lynne Harwood from Australia judged Group 6, and her winner was the basset Hound, Barry O’Neill and Sandra stack’s Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, in 2nd place.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 7
Frank Hession from Australia judged Group 7 where his winner was the Rev Michael Docherty’s Weimaraner, Zilverein Leap Of Faith, handled by breeder, Jim Gibson. Runner up was Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 7
Frank Hession's Group 7 winner was the Rev Michael Docherty’s Weimaraner, Zilverein Leap Of Faith, handled by breeder, Jim Gibson.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 8
Kerry & Melissa Duncan and Diana Renny’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Redfrith Dutch Master, took Group 8 under Rob Harbin from Australia, who gave 2nd to the McCourt’s English Springer Spaniel, Woodspa Eucalyptus.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 9
David Allan from Spain gave Group 9 to Séan Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Slo, Ger & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair Double Act, Group 2nd.

KILLARNEY '11 GROUP 10
Group 10 winner under Gerard Jipping was Carmel Barry-Sheehan’s Afghan, Ch & Int Ch Agha-Djaris Under A Spell, while 2nd was Sue and Fiona Mycroft’s Whippet, GB Ch Supetas Bootilicious Babe.

LIMERICK '11 BEST IN SHOW
Pat Sheehy judged Best in Show at Limerick’s 82nd all breed championship show and his winner was the Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, Red Promise For Batendach, owned by Nigel & Liz Bate and handled by Nigel. Pat’s Reserve BIS went to the German Shepherd Dog, Noel Lynch’s Ryckdann Shadow handled by Paul Doyle. BIS 3 was Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, with kennelmate Papillon, Sean & James’ Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, taking BIS 4.

LIMERICK '11 BEST IN SHOW
Pat Sheehy's Best In Show was the Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, Red Promise For Batendach, owned by Nigel & Liz Bate and handled by Nigel.

LIMERICK '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, topped the Champion Stakes under Ann Cuthbert who chose for her second place Dione Fitzsimons’ Dobermann Pinscher, Ch Fitzkin Eternal Elegance.

LIMERICK '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Winning the Champion Stakes under Ann Cuthbert was Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation.

LIMERICK '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under stakes judge Ann Cuthbert, was the Pointer, Moulou Minstrel, owned by Sue Welch and handled by Aisling Robertson. Runner up was Dione Fitzsimons’ Eurasier, Mussenden Sheer Fantasy At Fitzkin.

LIMERICK '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under stakes judge Ann Cuthbert, was the Pointer, Moulou Minstrel, owned by Sue Welch and handled by Aisling Robertson.

LIMERICK '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under stakes judge Ann Cuthbert, was the Pointer, Moulou Minstrel, owned by Sue Welch and handled by Aisling Robertson.

LIMERICK '11 VETERAN STAKES
Kate Harbinson’s Pharaoh Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Enigma Score the Lot With Actolia, won the Veteran Stakes under Ann Cuthbert.

LIMERICK '11 BRACE STAKES
The Irish Setters, Ro Cox’s duo of Tiroen True Blue and Tiroen Take My Breath Away, collected the red rosette in the Brace Stakes under Ann Cuthbert.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 1
Dominic Harris judged Group 1 and his winner was the German Shepherd Dog, Noel Lynch’s Ryckdann Shadow handled by Paul Doyle, with Alan Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Craigycor Viva La Diva, in 2nd place.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 2
Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland, GB Ch Brooklynbear Picasso, won Group 2 under Michael Prior, whose runner up was Tanya Waugh’s Black Russian Terrier, Standhouse Vienna.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 2
Winning Group 2 under Michael Prior was Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland, GB Ch Brooklynbear Picasso.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 3
Mick Gavin was ring centre for Group 3 and his winner was Marion & Roy Gregg’s Airedale Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Bambusa Nobility, with Kevin Anderson’s Irish Terrier, GB Ch Kerrykeel Ronan, 2nd.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 3
Mick Gavin's Group 3 winner was Marion & Roy Gregg’s Airedale Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Bambusa Nobility.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 4
Winner of Group 4 under Italian judge Dr M Inzoli was the eventual BIS winning Dachshund, Nigel & Liz Bate’s Red Promise From Batendach, with Jennifer Cunningham’s Standard Smooth, Ch Celandine Cathedral Bells, handled by husband, Michael Yardley, in 2nd place.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 5
The Pomeranian, Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, took Group 5 under Dominic Harris, who chose for the 2nd spot Bob & Caroline and son, Bobby Browne’s American Akita, Ch & Int Ch Modelvill Celtic By Design.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 5
Dominic Harris' Group 5 winner was Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 6
Bart Miller from America judged Group 6 and his winner was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, with Barry O’Neill handling his and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, in 2nd.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 6
Bart Miller's Group 6 winner was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 7
Ralph Dunne’s Group 7 winner was the German Wire Haired Pointer, Seamus and Maura Gettings’ Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn, whilst second was Jane Eyeington’s German Short haired Pointer, Meadowdale Hurricane.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 7
Ralph Dunne’s Group 7 winner was the German Wire Haired Pointer, Seamus and Maura Gettings’ Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 8
Joe Caulfield and Joanna Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, took Group 8 under Ralph Dunne, who gave 2nd to Colm Beattie & wife, Rita and Jason Lynn’s American Cocker Spaniel, GB Sh Ch Afterglow Carlsberg.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 9
Josephine Quinlan gave the top spot in Group 9 to the Papillon, Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana Serenity Belle, runner-up.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 10
Bart Miller was ring centre again for Group 10 where is winner was Joanne and Willie Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, Broughadowey Tir Eoghain, with Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir At Khybercove, group 2nd.

LIMERICK '11 GROUP 10
Bart Miller's Group 10 winner was Joanne and Willie Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, Broughadowey Tir Eoghain.

LIMERICK '11 BEST IN SHOW
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TRALEE '11 BEST IN SHOW
The BIS judge at Tralee was Kay Radcliffe from America, who gave the final BIS award of the circuit to Tanya Waugh’s Black Russian Terrier, Standhouse Vienna, handled by partner, Martin. Reserve went to the Kerry Blue Terrier, Ed & Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s SK Ch Dalstar Boney M By Edbrios, whilst 3rd BIS was the American Cocker Spaniel, GB Ch Afterglow Carlsberg, owned in partnership with Colm Beattie 7 wife, Rita and Jason Lynn & Yau. BIS4 was Jo Davidson-Poston’s GB Ch Spinillons Saffire.

TRALEE '11 BEST IN SHOW
BIS at Tralee under Kay Radcliffe was Tanya Waugh’s Black Russian Terrier, Standhouse Vienna, handled by partner, Martin.

TRALEE '11 BEST IN SHOW
BIS at Tralee under Kay Radcliffe was Tanya Waugh’s Black Russian Terrier, Standhouse Vienna, handled by partner, Martin, pictured with their family.

TRALEE '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
The Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Boxchon Am I Bovvered At Leorient, won Best Baby Puppy In Show at Tralee under BIS judge, Kay Radcliffe, who chose Wright’s Border Terrier, Pipruda My Mystique, for 2nd place.

TRALEE '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BBPIS under Kay Radcliffe was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Boxchon Am I Bovvered At Leorient.

TRALEE '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the champion Stakes at Tralee under Marcie Dobkin, was Trevor Rodgers’ Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch & GB Ch Jiltrain Jack The Lad, handled by Janine Dooner. Second here was Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet, Ch GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All About Me.

TRALEE '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Winning the champion Stakes at Tralee under Marcie Dobkin, was Trevor Rodgers’ Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch & GB Ch Jiltrain Jack The Lad, handled by Janine Dooner.

TRALEE '11 VETERAN STAKES
Sue and Ralph Holmes’ Siberian Husky, Ch & Int Ch Suraliam I Rest My Case, won the Veteran Stakes under Marcie Dobkin, who gave 2nd to Gerry and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & GB Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla.

TRALEE '11 VETERAN STAKES
Veteran Stakes winner under Marcie Dobkin was Sue and Ralph Holmes’ Siberian Husky, Ch & Int Ch Suraliam I Rest My Case.

TRALEE '11 VETERAN STAKES
Veteran Stakes winner under Marcie Dobkin was Sue and Ralph Holmes’ Siberian Husky, Ch & Int Ch Suraliam I Rest My Case.

TRALEE '11 VETERAN STAKES
Runner-p in the Veteran Stakes under Marcie Dobkin was Gerry and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch & GB Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla.

TRALEE '11 PUPPY STAKES
Marcie Dobkin's Puppy Stakes winner was the American Akita, Connor Cahill and Mary Kilroy’s Mamoru’s Show Must Go On, with Marion and Alan Miles’ Bichon Frise, Hylacer Just One Look, runner up.

TRALEE '11 PUPPY STAKES
Runner-up in the Puppy Stakes under Marcie Dobkin was Marion and Alan Miles’ Bichon Frise, Hylacer Just One Look.

TRALEE '11 BRACE STAKES
Brace stakes winner under Marcie Dobkin, was the Smooth Haired Kaninchen pairing of Christine Bastable, Ch Melriding Marsellaise Luvs Chrishane and daughter, Ch Chrishane Luvs Lottie The Hottie.

TRALEE '11 TEAM STAKES
Team Stakes winners under Marcie Dobkin, were the Welsh Springer Spaniels, Attwood’s Kylowen Quillets, Kylowen Gyllyngvase and their dam, Kylowen Tamara.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 1
Winner of Group 1 under American judge, Virginia Lyne, was the Old English Sheepdog, Michael & Debbie Palmer’s Hightea Aus Dem Elbe-Urstromtal Over Hazyland, with Mark McDonnell handling his Cardigan Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Gowerston Jigsaw, to Group 2nd.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 2
Bart Miller from America judged Group 2 and his winner was Tanya Waugh’s Black Russian Terrier, Standhouse Vienna, with Gary Sneddon and Ronnie Lawton’s Great Dane, Garsak Sir Findlay At Thornbrae, 2nd.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 3
Virginia Lyne also judged the terriers of Group 3 where her winner was the Kerry Blue, Ed & Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s SK Ch Dalstar Boney M By Edbrios, and runner up was Danny and Nicki Sinclair’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Morbucks Last Man.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 4
The Group 4 winner under Sabine Hoger was the Smooth Haired, Jennifer Cunningham’s Ch Sontag Sheila Blige For Celandine, with Yvonne and John Oxley’s Standard Long, Ch & GB Ch Owlery Vamentine, group 2nd.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 5
Moira Grant Cook chose Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation for her Group 5 winner, giving 2nd to Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 6
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch Debucher Quelqu’un D’Autre avec Clonallan, owned by Linda and Paul Magee, won Group 6 under Riitta Lahtovaara, whose second choice was Jane and Geordie Anthony’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch & Int Ch Rottzridge Walk The Walk.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 7
Topping Group 7 under Bertil Lundgren was the Hungarian Vizsla, Catherine Kelly’s Sh Ch Risley Made To Order, with Elders & Samria’s Weimaraner, GB Sh Ch Gunalt Delicious, 2nd.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 8
Bertil Lundgren judged Group 8 and here his winner was the American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Afterglow Carlsberg, owned by Colm Beattie and wife Rita, and Jason Lynn & Yau, with Mary and Martin O’Donoghue’s Labrador Retriever, Carpenny Yale At Philipstown, 2nd.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 9
Winner of Group 9 under Bart Miller was Jo Davidson-Poston’s Papillon, GB Ch Spinillons Saffire, with Mary & Val Coghlan and Sean and sally Burns’ Toy Poodle, Aedan High Stakes, runner up.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 9
Winner of Group 9 under Bart Miller was Jo Davidson-Poston’s Papillon, GB Ch Spinillons Saffire, with Mary & Val Coghlan and Sean and sally Burns’ Toy Poodle, Aedan High Stakes, runner up.

TRALEE '11 GROUP 10
Carla Bollard-O’Callaghan won Group 10 under Anette Edlander with her Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir At Khybercove, whilst 2nd was Wendy Tugby’s Irish Wolfhound, Rynchanon Dancin Barefoot.

TRALEE '11 BEST IN SHOW
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CARLOW '11 BEST IN SHOW
Wal Westren judged BIS at Carlow and his winner was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Leorient The First Lady, handled by Anita Foley Duggan, whilst Reserve BIS was the Irish Setter, Kim and Drew Smyth’s Gwendariff Mr I’m The One, handled by breeder Diane Ritchie-Stewart. BIS 3 was the Whippet, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews & husband, Colin’s, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, with Monica and Mags Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch Am & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party, BIS 4.

CARLOW '11 BEST IN SHOW
BIS under Wal Westren was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Leorient The First Lady, handled by Anita Foley Duggan.

CARLOW '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was the Jack Russell Terrier, Anne Taylor’s Rough Haired dog, homebred Taylortay Wookey.

CARLOW '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Winner of the Carlow Champion Stakes under Marie Bailey was Jimmy Byrnes’ Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Lackyle Diabhal Dearbhchlo, with Brenda and Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Sevenoaks Angels Whisper, runner-up.

CARLOW '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under Marie Bailey, was Brian & Joan Lyons’ American Akita, Russcurragh’s Glitz And Glam, with Mary & Martin O’Donoghue’s Labrador Retriever, Philipstown Blue Bunting, runner-up.

CARLOW '11 VETERAN STAKES
Winner of the Veteran Stakes under Marie Bailey was the Chow Chow, Ch, GB & Int Ch Brosscroft Midnight Storm, owned by Liz Campbell with Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, runner-up.

CARLOW '11 GROUP 1
Group 1 winner under Mrs M Courtney-Reid, was the Bearded Collie, Patricia Kavanagh and Eoin Fleetwood’s Bearded Collie, Ch & Int Ch Firstprizebears Foreman For Clarinbeard, with Brenda & Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Sevenoaks Gold Edition, 2nd.

CARLOW '11 GROUP 2
Group 2 winner Ian Wilson was the Boxer, Brenda Groves & Steve Hare’s Ch Jimbren Top Shelf with runner-up to the Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Risepark The Real Deal, owned by Pauline McDonagh and Geraldine Mooney and handled by Paul Scanlon.

CARLOW '11 GROUP 3
Topping Group 3 under South African judge, Pat De Coning, was the Kerry Blue, Ed and Philip O’Brien & Jarka Poulova’s Ch, GB, SK & Int Ch Edbrios Amadeus, followed by Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, in 2nd place.

CARLOW '11 GROUP 4
Winner of Group 4 under Martin Sanders from Wales, was Caroline Reynolds’ Miniature Smooth, Glenariff Einstein, with Gerry McFaul’s Standard Long, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, Group 2nd.

CARLOW '11 GROUP 5
Gail Patterson was in charge of Group 5 where her winner was the eventual BIS winning Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch Leorient The First Lady, handled by wife, Anita, with Dione Fitzsimons’ Eurasier, Mussenden Sheer Fantasy At Fitzkin, runner-up.

CARLOW '11 GROUP 6
Topping Group 6 under Eddie Patterson, was the Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s homebred Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, in second place.

CARLOW '11 GROUP 7
Topping Group 7 under Ronnie Tolson was Kim and Drew Smyth’s Irish Setter, Gwendariff Mr I’m The One, handled by breeder Diana Ritchie-Stewart, with in 2nd place, Margaret & Sorcha O’Gorman’s Pointer, Tenshilling Break Away.

CARLOW '11 GROUP 8
Pat Scales from Australia gave Group 8 to Monica and Mags Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Am & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party, with, in 2nd place, Kerrie & daughter Katie Kelly’s Golden Retriever, Fairfield Floral Harmony At Zenevieva, handled by Katie.

CARLOW '11 GROUP 9
Ronnie Tolson also judged Group 9 where his winner was the Lhasa Apso, Eamon Keenan’s Ch Heneva The Headliner For Keoma, with Séan Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, group 2nd.

CARLOW '11 GROUP 10
Winning Group 10 under Donal Neally was Lynda Cuthbert Matthews & husband Colin’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, with Carmel Barry-Sheehan’s Afghan, Ch & Int Ch Agha-Djaris Under A Spell, runner-up.

PORTADOWN '11 BEST IN SHOW
BIS judge at Portadown & District Canine Club Ch show was Nick Hammond who selected James Newman and Séan Carroll’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, for top honours. Reserve to Ruben was the Old English Sheepdog, Colm & Rose Hastings’ Ch, Am & Int Ch Lamluvs Live The Dream, while BIS 3 under Nick Hammond was Kieran Behan’s Chow Chow, Ch Mingfield Master Chief, handled by Dad, Philip, and BIS 4 going to Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.

PORTADOWN '11 BEST IN SHOW
BIS under Nick Hammond was James Newman and Séan Carroll’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben.

PORTADOWN '11 BEST BABY IN SHOW
Nick Hammond judged Best Baby Puppy on Show, choosing Marie Hogarty’s Cairn Terrier, homebred dog, Cadagio Turning Tables, to top the Best Baby Puppy in Breed winners, with Caroline Reynolds’ Mini Smooth Dachshund bitch, Glenariff Ganache, taking the runner-up rosette.

PORTADOWN '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Oliver Noonan was Ann Moore’s Dobermann Pinscher, Ch Spetori Dream Edition Jun Ch, handled by breeder Stevie Richardson, with Frances McGookin handling her American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Fielgar Black Majestic At Franrovic, owned with dad, Jim, to take the reserve spot.

PORTADOWN '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Winning the Champion Stakes under Oliver Noonan was Ann Moore’s Dobermann Pinscher, Ch Spetori Dream Edition Jun Ch, handled by breeder Stevie Richardson

PORTADOWN '11 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes at Portadown under Stakes judge, Oliver Noonan, was Maureen and Alan Miles Bichon Frise, Hylacer Just One Look, while runner up was Mick Gavin’s Lakeland Terrier, Kebulak Lady Marmalade At Spinkeen.

PORTADOWN '11 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Stakes judge, Oliver Noonan, was Maureen and Alan Miles Bichon Frise, Hylacer Just One Look.

PORTADOWN '11 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Oliver Noonan was Eamon and Ann White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, with Olive Taylor’s Yorkshire Terrier, Ch Taylorian Kerry, in 2nd

PORTADOWN '11 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the Veteran Stakes under Oliver Noonan was Eamon and Ann White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon.

PORTADOWN '11 GROUP 1
Topping Group 1 at Portadown under Sandra Wolfskill from the USA, was Colm & Rose Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog, Ch & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, with group 2nd to Emile Castillo’s Shetland Sheepdog, Multi Ch Navarrem The Conqueror.

PORTADOWN '11 GROUP 2
Catherine Rooney judged Group 2 where her winner was Ivan McClean’s Black Russian Terrier, Free Choice Szarevich Gosha, while 2nd was Jennifer Cullen’s Dobermann Pinscher, Tuwos Impeccable, handled by Kelly Lawless.

PORTADOWN '11 GROUP 3
Topping the Terriers of Group 3 under Peggy Beisel McIlwaine from the USA was the Kerry Blue, Ch, GB, SK & Int Ch Edbrios Amadeus, owned and bred by Ed and Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova, and Eileen and Clifford Aiken’s Scottish Terrier, Ch Sleivecroob Scotch Heather Jun Ch, handled by son, Christopher, was Runner-up.

PORTADOWN '11 GROUP 4
Donna Francis from America judged the Dachshunds of Group 4, finding her winner in Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired bitch, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, whilst Group 2nd was Karen Weir’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Ch D’Arisca Gloria Gaynor.

PORTADOWN '11 GROUP 5
Elaine Drennan judging Group 5, found her winner in Kieran Behan’s Chow Chow, Ch Mingfield Master Chief, handled by dad, Philip, with Séan Carroll & James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, runner-up.

PORTADOWN '11 GROUP 6
Topping Group 6 under Tara Jago-Jenkins was Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s BIS winning Basset Hound, Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, en route to BIS 4; runner-up was Jane & Geordie Anthony’s top winning Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch & Int Ch Rottzridge Walk The Walk Jun Ch.

PORTADOWN '11 GROUP 7
Heading Group 7 under Heather Timmins was Bernard Smith’s Italian Spinone, Sh Ch Bannonbrig Lady May At Flintlock, while G2 went to the Gorrian and Henry partnership’s Pointer, Andronja Painted Black Of Querdon.

PORTADOWN '11 GROUP 8
Winning Group 8 under judge Peggy Beisel McIlwaine, was John and Margaret Baldwin’s Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Kilivory Derby Lad Jun Ch, with in second place, Mags and Monica Boardman’s American Cocker, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Am & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party.

PORTADOWN '11 GROUP 9
Johnny Anderson judged Group 9 where his winner was the eventual BIS winning Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slo, Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, handled by James, and runner up was Sally and Séan Burns and Mary & Val Coghlan’s Toy Poodle, Aedan High Stakes.

PORTADOWN '11 GROUP 10
Topping Group 10 under Esther Jenkins was Felicity Thompson’s Greyhound, Ch Boughton Black Knight Of Barnesmore, while in second place was Carla Bollard-O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir Jun Ch.

PORTADOWN '11 BEST IN SHOW
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BULL BREEDS '11 BEST IN SHOW
Judging Best in Show at Bull Breeds was Eamon Murray, and he chose for his top spot the Borzoi, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Ch Donskoi Asmodey, with the Long Haired Dachshund, Gerry McFaul’s Ch Dachville Special Blend, Reserve BIS.

BULL BREEDS '11 BEST IN SHOW
BIS under Eamon Murray was Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey.

BULL BREEDS '11 BEST IN SHOW
BIS under Eamon Murray was Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey.

BULL BREEDS '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Eamon Murray also judged Best Baby Puppy in Show, his winner being the Australian Silky Terrier, Kelly, Jean and Paul Lawless’ homebred Revloch Bertie Bassett, with runner up to David and Kathy McLoughlin’s German Shorthaired Pointer, , handled by Jim Gibson.

BULL BREEDS '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BBPIS under Eamon Murray was Kelly, Jean and Paul Lawless’ Australian Silky Terrier, Revloch Bertie Bassett.

BULL BREEDS '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BBPIS under Eamon Murray was Kelly, Jean and Paul Lawless’ Australian Silky Terrier, Revloch Bertie Bassett.

BULL BREEDS '11 CHAMPION STAKES
The Champion Stakes was judged by was Zita Fogarty whose winner was Michael Western’s Saluki, Ch Ulmarra Salib.

BULL BREEDS '11 PUPPY STAKES
There were 58 hopefuls in the Puppy Stakes for Zita Fogarty to choose from and she chose for her winner the Shetland Sheepdog, Irish Legend Of Navarrem, owned by Emilio Castillo. Runner up was the Lhasa Apso, Stephen Lloyd’s homebred Owenavera Loving The Love.

BULL BREEDS '11 VETERAN STAKES
Zita Fogarty judged the Veteran Stakes and winning the rosette was the O’Brien & Poulova partnership’s Kerry, Multi Ch Edbrios Blue Ivanhoe, who had been fourth in the Champion Stakes. Second place went to the Finnish Spitz, Gerry and Mary Hickey’s Ch & GB Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla.

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 1
Group 1 was judged by Theresa Owens, who found her winner in Jean. Paul and Kelly Lawless’ Belgian Shepherd Dog Groenendael, Ch, GB & Lux Ch Revloch Zidane, with G 2nd to Stewart Carson’s German Shepherd Dog, Ebba Vom Boses, handled by Robert Fitzgerald.

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 2
Judging Group 2 was Ineze Poblaka from Latvia, and she chose for her winner the Newfoundland, Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Ch & GB Ch Fairweathers Knockout With Brooklynbear; with Group 2nd to Michael and Roslyn Prior’s Rottweiler, Ch & Int Ch Wittenburg Blue Laker

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 3
Heather Cox judge the terriers of Group 3, her winner’s rosette going to Jane Jenkins’ West Highland White Terrier, Havasu Hugo Boss, handled by breeder, Ken Crockett. Second in the group was John Canty and John Harty’s Irish Terrier, Padfoot Gradmach Jun Ch.

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 4
Topping Group 4 under Joan Walsh was Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired Dachshund, Ch Dachville Special Blend Jun Ch, who finished Reserve Best in Show, with Lesley and Joan Patton’s Wire Haired, Ch Lesandnic Sea The Stars Jun Ch, in second place.

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 5
Theo Leenen from Belgium judged Group 5 and his winner was the Pomeranian, Starfires Miami Vice At Carripom, owned by Catherine Carrigan and handled by daughter Lorna. Jimmy Duggan’s Norwegian imported Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, took the 2nd rosette

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 6
Pamela Lennon’s Basset Hound, Zanabek Awesome, won Group 6 under Cindy Kerssemeijer from the Netherlands, who gave Group 2nd to Jane and Geordie Anthony’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, homebred Ch Rottzridge Walk The Walk.

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 7
Belgian, Theo Leenen, also judged Group 7, where his winner was the German Wirehaired Pointer, Sh Ch Kimmax Keltic Kelvin For Beechillawn, owned by Seamus and Maura Gettings, and Aidan McKiernan took 2nd place with his English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye.

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 8
Rony Doedijns from the Netherlands judged Group 8 where his winner was Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, with Mags and Monica Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Am & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party, 2nd.

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 8
Third in Group 8 under Rony Doedijns was Lisa Graham’s Cocker Spaniel, Incorrigable Kurt at Stiloga.

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 9
Rita Reyniers from Belgium judged Group 9, her winner being the Bichon Frisé, Ashling Connolly’s homebred Ashmair Double Act, with Séan Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, 2nd.

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 10
Joan Walsh judged Group 10 and her winner, the Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey, owned by Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin, and handled by Stephen Minogue, went on to BIS. Runner- up was Pamela and Ryan and Pamela Hunter’s Whippet, Collooney Mama Mia.

BULL BREEDS '11 GROUP 10
Joan Walsh judged Group 10 and her winner, the Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey, owned by Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin, and handled by Stephen Minogue, went on to BIS.

BULL BREEDS '11
The committee of Bull Breeds take a few minutes at the end of their successful show to pose for a photograph; included are Treasurer, Dermot Alford; Maureen Blount; Vice Chairman & Joint Show Manager,Billy Blount; Ingrid Clarges, Joint Show Manager, Johnny Muldoon, Georgina Alford and her mum, Cybel, Hon Secretary, Colette Muldoon; Chief Steward, David Gaffney and James Clarges.

BULL BREEDS '11 BEST IN SHOW
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CLOGHRAN '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Cloghran under judge Una Rigney was Harry O’Donoghue’s Wire Fox Terrier puppy, Blackdale Supreme, with Reserve BIS went to the Samoyed, Jennifer Garry’s Blueagean Oracle Of Apollo. Third in the BIS lineup was Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland, Ch & GB Ch Fairweathers Knockout With Brooklynbear, with BIS 4 to Stephanie, Fiona and Aisling Robertson’s homebred Whippet, Sheol Golden Child.

CLOGHRAN '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Cloghran under judge Una Rigney was Harry O’Donoghue’s Wire Fox Terrier puppy, Blackdale Supreme.

CLOGHRAN '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Cloghran under judge Una Rigney was Harry O’Donoghue’s Wire Fox Terrier puppy, Blackdale Supreme.

CLOGHRAN '11 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy In Show under Una Rigney was Cobb-McGill’s Dalmatian, Kalokairie’s Lady Gaga. handled by Paul Stacey.

CLOGHRAN '11 CHAMPION STAKES
The Champion Stakes were also judged by Nick Hammond and his winner here was Paul, Jean & Kelly Lawless’ BSD Groenendael, Ch, GB & Lux Ch Revloch Zidane.

CLOGHRAN '11 PUPPY STAKES
Nick Hammond judged the Puppy Stakes and his winner, Harry O’Donoghue’s Wire Fox Terrier, Blackdale Supreme, go all the way to BIS. Runner up was Stephanie, Fiona and Aisling Robertson’s Whippet, Sheol Golden Child, who also went on later to BIS 4.

CLOGHRAN '11 PUPPY STAKES
Nick Hammond's Puppy Stakes winner was Harry O’Donoghue’s Wire Fox Terrier, Blackdale Supreme

CLOGHRAN '11 VETERAN STAKES
Nick Hammond’s Veteran Stakes winner was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, handled by Mary Mulvaney, and Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ch, Aust & Rom Ch Padtheway Notorious, was second

CLOGHRAN '11 VETERAN STAKES
Nick Hammond’s Veteran Stakes winner was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, handled by Mary Mulvaney.

CLOGHRAN '11 GROUP 1
Stephen Hourihan gave Group 1 to the Hungarian Puli, Ch & GB Ch Black ‘N Blue’s Sergeant Pepper At Silkata, handled by co-owner Mike Gilchrist, and 2nd place Colm, Rose & Holly Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog, Ch & Am Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream.

CLOGHRAN '11 GROUP 2
Cathy Delmar was the Group 2 judge and her winner was the Newfoundland, Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Ch & GB Ch Fairweathers Knockout With Brooklynbear, with Peter & Jacqui Embleton’s Bernese Mountain Dog Champion, Ch Bernemcourt Fascination Jun Ch, taking 2nd place.

CLOGHRAN '11 GROUP 3
Group 3 judge, Mike Drennan, selected the Wire Fox Terrier, Blackdale Supreme, for his winner en route to BIS, with Mick Gavin’s Lakeland, Kebulak Lady Marmalade At Spinkeen, group 2nd.

CLOGHRAN '11 GROUP 4
Gary McAlpine judged the Dachshunds of group 4, and his winner was Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Distant Dream, while Emma and Jennifer North Row’s Wire Haired, Ch Barmaud Violet, was in second place.

CLOGHRAN '11 GROUP 5
Stephen Hourihan also judged Group 5, finding his winner Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Blueagean Oracle Of Apollo, who finished Reserve BIS. Jane Gostynska's Basenji, Bubas Red Ace, took Group 2nd,

CLOGHRAN '11 GROUP 6
Billy Blount judged Group 6 and his winner was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, with 2nd to Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s homebred Basset, now Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.

CLOGHRAN '11 GROUP 7
Catherine Kelly's Hungarian Vizsla Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment won group 7 under Zita Fogarty, handled by Jane Anthony, with Seamus and Maura Gettings’ German Wirehaired Pointer, Sh Ch Kimmax Keltic Kelvin For Beechillawn Jun Ch group 2nd.

CLOGHRAN '11 GROUP 8
Olive Carty’s Group 8 winner was the Irish Water Spaniel, Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, with Colm & Rita Beattie, Jason Lynn and Andy Yau’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Afterglow Carlsberg in second place.

CLOGHRAN '11 GROUP 9
Judging Group 9 was Clodagh Fallon, whose winner was Ken Crockett’s Boston Terrier, Havasu Heeza Geezer, while Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair Double Act, took Group 2nd.

CLOGHRAN '11 GROUP 10
Sean Carroll’s Group 10 winner was the Whippet, Stephanie, Fiona and Aisling Robertson’s Sheol Golden Child, with 2nd place to Michael Western’s Saluki, Ch & Int Ch Ulmarra Salib.

CLOGHRAN '11
... celebration time

DUBLIN DSS '11 BEST IN SHOW
Since his fabulous BIS and Puppy Stakes debut at Cloghran Ch Show less than six weeks ago, Harry O’Donoghue’s homebred Wire Fox Terrier puppy, Blackdale Supreme, clinched his second all breeds championship Best in Show on December 27th at the Dublin Dog Show Society’s tradition Christmas All Breeds Ch Show. It was the Group 5 winning Pomeranian, 20 months old Ch Belliver Here For The Parti, owned and bred by Séan Carroll and James Newman, who handled him, that took Reserve BIS under Mary Crowley. BIS 3 went to the American Cocker Spaniel, Monica and Mags Boardman’s Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Am & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party, whilst BIS4 was the Whippet, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One.

DUBLIN DSS '11 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show under Mary Crowley was Harry O’Donoghue’s homebred Wire Fox Terrier puppy, Blackdale Supreme

DUBLIN DSS '11 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Colm Hastings, and en route to the Champion of Champion Finals early in January, was Ann Taggart’s West Highland White Terrier, Ch Cooley Double The Trouble.

DUBLIN DSS '11 PUPPY STAKES
Puppy Stakes winner, and the last finalist for the 2011 POTY, was Sarah Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Craigycor Cup Cake, handled by husband, Alan, under judge Colm Hastings who gave the runner up spot to Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Boxchon An I Bovvered, handled by wife, Anita.

DUBLIN DSS '11 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the Veteran Stakes under Colm Hastings was Ann and Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren, eight and a half years old Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go to Whitandon, bringing him to joint Top Veteran of the Year on the Irish Canine Press/Royal Canin Top Veteran Leaderboard.

DUBLIN DSS '11 GROUP 1
Seamus Oates judged Group 1 and found his winner in Geraldine Mulrooney’s Old English Sheepdog Ch Bellablue Grayson, handled by Seamus Keane. Alan and Sarah Matthews Pembroke Corgi Ch & GB Ch Craigycor Viva La Diva was runner-up.

DUBLIN DSS '11 GROUP 2
Mick Drennan was the Group 2 judge and it was a second Group win of the year for Andrea Cleary and her Rottweiler Ch Cuchulain The Brave. Alan McWhirter’s Bulldog Ch & Int Ch Jackarhy’s Loud ‘N’ Proud To Aldanat was the runner-up.

DUBLIN DSS '11 GROUP 3
Tom Hehir judged Group 3, his winner was the Best in Show winner Harry O’Donoghue's Wire Fox Terrier puppy Blackdale Supreme. Sam Moffett’s Kerry Blue, Class Act by Hallsblu handled by John Wetherhead wass in second place.

DUBLIN DSS '11 GROUP 4
Marion Finney was the Group 4 judge and her winner was Michael Crowley’s Standard S/H, Lucy of Donnamarc while Susan Jamison’s S/H Miniature Ch Barisse Spreads The Magic With Smartdac was in second place.

DUBLIN DSS '11 GROUP 5
Mick Drennan judged Group 5 where he gave the top spot to Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch Belliver Here For The Party who later went Res BIS while it was the Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch & GB Ch Jiltrain Jack The Lad, owned by Trevor Rodgers and handled by Janine Dooner, who took second.

DUBLIN DSS '11 GROUP 6
Marion Finney judged Group 6, where she chose Barry O’Neill’s newly crowned Basset Hound Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthur’s Legacy to take the winner’s rosette. Eamon Murray’s Beagle Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior was the runner-up.

DUBLIN DSS '11 GROUP 7
Stephanie Walsh judged Group 7 and selected Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Red Setter Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven with David Sheilds handling Irene Glen and Sue and Sally Knowles Italian Spinone GB Ch Cobetts Rock ‘N’ Roll Party With Bessalone was in second place.

DUBLIN DSS '11 GROUP 8
Seamus Oates made the Group 8 decision and it was a win for Monica and Mags Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch, Am & Int Ch San Jo’s Born To Party, with Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Kerrijoy The Black Panther in second place.

DUBLIN DSS '11 GROUP 9
Howard Tonks judged Group 9 , his winner was Ashling Connolly’s young Bichon Frise dog Ashmair Double Act, while the runner-up spot went to James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Papillon Multi Ch Denemore Iconsruben.

DUBLIN DSS '11 GROUP 10
Taking the top spot in the sighthound Group, Group 10 under Howard Tonks, was Lynda and Colin Matthews Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One who was handled by Lynda while the same ownership’s Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey, handled by Stephen Minogue took the second place.