ICP 2015 Show Gallery

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL WINNER & RUNNER UP
The ‘grande finale’, the Golden Retriever, Emma Archibald and Jeanette Filskov’s Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch/Dan/Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo, handled by Emma, and Philip O’Brien, Jarka Poulova and Richard Dalton’s Kerry Blue Terrier Ch Dalstar Il Divo, piloted by Philip. Both were sent around the ballroom floor to great applause, and, with a flourish, rosette held high, Kresten indicated that the 2014 Fosse Data Ireland Champion of Champions was Divo the Kerry Blue, with Blue the Golden Retriever runner-up.
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2014 Fosse Data Ireland Champion of Champions
Philip O’Brien with the winning Kerry Blue Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
2014 Fosse Data Ireland Champion of Champions
Philip O’Brien with the winning Kerry Blue Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
2014 Fosse Data Ireland Champion of Champions
Philip O’Brien with the winning Kerry Blue Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
2014 Fosse Data Ireland Champion of Champions
Philip O’Brien with the winning Kerry Blue Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL RUNNER UP
Emma Archibald with the runner-up Golden Retriever Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch/Dan/Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL RUNNER UP
Emma Archibald with the runner-up Golden Retriever Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch/Dan/Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL JUDGE PRESENTATION
Barry Keely, chairman of host club Dublin Dog Show Society, made a presentation to visiting Danish judge Kresten Scheel to thank him for judging the 2014 Champion of Champions final.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL ... & an Engagement
Ex-junior handler Christopher Aiken popped the question to another ex-junior Karen Murphy at Christmas, and she said ‘yes’. Here Barry Keely, congratulates them and gives them a token on their engagement.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Judge's Critique
Judge Kresten Scheel gives his critique on the finalists.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Master of Ceremonies
Always expert at the microphone, DDSS secretary Rita McCarry-Beattie was the efficient ‘master of ceremonies’ at the finals.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from DDSS '13 & IKC Int '14
Austin and Ann Long Doyle's St Bernard, Ch, Lux & Int Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Celtic Winners '14
Billy and Josh Henderson’s homebred Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm, was in the last 12 and qualified at the IKC Celtic Winners in March under Stephen Hourihan. DDSS Vice Chairman, Chris Hancock is also pictured.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Portadown '14
Susan White’s Maltese Ch Benatone Gold Jackpot, qualified at Portadown under Oliver Noonan.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Banbridge '14
The Irish Wolfhound Ch/GB Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain, owned and bred by Willie and Joanne Mullen, went through to the final six. He qualified at Banbridge under Aidan McKiernan.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Combined Canine Int '14
The Tibetan Terrier Ch/Int Ch Falamandus One Kick Ahead with Lilasong, owned by George and daughter Georgina Corneille, was handled to the final 12 by George’s wife Eleanor. They had qualified two TTs. ‘Mia’ was sent through from Combined Canine international by Helen Hegarty.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from South Tipperary '14
Qualifying at South Tipperary under Sinead Taggart, Mary and Martin O’Donoghue’s Labrador Retriever Sh Ch Philipstown Atlantic Breeze.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Newtownards Int '14
Frances Toman handled her Pembroke Corgi Ch Whitepoint Stare If U Dare at Manto to a place in the last 12. ‘Cody’ qualified at Newtownards International under Ronnie Tolson.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Hibernian '14
Sinead Taggart's Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks For Cooley, qualified at Hibernian under Martin O'Donoghue.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Cork '14
David and Jackie Benson’s Bernese Mountain Dog Ch/GB/Int Ch Patrick de la Galea at Bernervalley qualified at Cork under Austin Long Doyle.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Swords '14
Noel Beggs and June Wall's Rottweiler, Ch Alldenria Everready qualified at Swords under Michael Clancy.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Kilkenny '14
The Papillon, James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Ch & Ger Ch Hunderbuden’s Juno Pondabudens, qualified at Kilkenny Ch Show under Ann Long Doyle, and finished in the last 6 on the night.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Deise '14
Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly’s Dobermann bitch, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, owned in partnership with breeders Billy and Josh Henderson, won the Champion Stakes at Deise under June Wall; ‘Maeve’ was handled by Ciaran to a place in the last 6.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Bray '14
Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy was the Champion Stakes winner at Bray Ch Show and had been sent through to the finals by Brian O’Hara. ‘Arthur’ was in the last twelve on the night.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from ILKA '14
Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled by wife Anita was the qualifier from ILKA under Billy Blount.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Bull Breeds '14
Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Nujax Johnny Cash qualified at Bull Breeds under Mary Webdland.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Sligo '14
Liam and Brian Moran’s Golden Retriever Sh Ch Woodmore Ringo Starr qualified at Sligo under Philip O’Brien.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Clonmel '14
George and Georgina Corneille’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Falamandus New Name For Lilasong won the Champion Stakes at Clonmel under Dave Lawlor.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Killarney '14
The German Shorthaired Pointer, Tom and Annie Mervyn’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint was the Killarney qualifier, sent on to these finals by stakes judge, Christopher Cathcart.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Tralee '14
The Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, owned by Moreno Scotton and handled by Ger Cox was the Tralee qualifier under Michael Forte.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Bangor '14
Karen Murphy’s Japanese Chin, Ch & Int Ch Nisyros Juschin Timberlake at Ouzlewell was the qualifier from Bangor under David McKenna.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from IKC Iternational Day 1 '14
The Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue, bred and owned by Ann Ingram and Kay Ryan, in partnership with Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant, won the Champion Stakes at the IKC International day 1 under Joyce O’Connor, and finished in the final twelve. DDSS Vice Chairman Chris Hancock and committee member, Imelda Wade made the presentations.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Cloghran '14
In the final 6 was the Border Collie, Ch Tonkory Gold Digger, owned by David and Morag Connolly and breeder Judith Gregory; ‘Digger’, who was BIS at Limerick. qualified at Cloghran Ch Show in November under Karen Gilliland and is also a POTY and Showdog qualifier. DDSS Chairman Barry Keely and Imelda Wade of the committee are also pictured.

TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14
The Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue, owned by the International partnership of breeders Ann Ingram and Kay Ryan, with Marlies Morzik from Germany and Leanne Bryant and Lisa Nelson from England, who came through to win. ‘Izak’ is also the ‘Irish Kennel Club Dog of the Year’ by virtue of his fantastic wins throughout 2014, which included no fewer than 6 all breeds Best in Show wins.
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TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 RUNNER UP
Manuel Borges' runner up was Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 GROUP 1 WINNER
Group 1 where three dogs competed, Joan and Brian Lyons’ Schipperke, Ch Twynbears Black Myson handled by Joan Lyons, was triumphant and is seen here with Committee member Philip Behan, judge Manuel Borges, Mike Bloxsome of Sponsor, Eukanuba, and Séan Delmar, IKC President.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 GROUP 2 WINNER
Group 2 saw just three dogs catalogued and Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Nujax Johnny Cash, who ‘cashed in’ and took the group win. Pictured with Paul and Cash are Special Events Chairman, Mike Drennan, Judge Manuel Borges, Mike Bloxsome of Eukanuba, Ashling Connolly and Séan Delmar.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 GROUP 3 WINNER
Group 3 and once again three dogs in the line-up; Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Dalstar Il Divo, finished topping the Group and went on to complete the night in the Runner-up spot. Philip handled him on the night and they are seen here with Richard, committee member John O’Hanlon, Manuel Borges, and Séan Delmar. Divo also took home the Gerry Sweeney Perpetual Trophy for Best Terrier, in memory of the much missed Gerry Sweeney, who put so much into this competition many years ago.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 GROUP 4 WINNER
Group 4, Seamus Dunne and Ann Shone’s Mini Wire, Ch Hanishan Solitaire, took the prize. Seamus handled and is seen here with MC and committee member Joy O’Connor, duty done for the evening, Manuel Borges, Eukanuba’s Mike Bloxsome, and IKC President, Séan Delmar.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 GROUP 5 WINNER
Group 5 saw the Keeshond clinch her section from the three present; Liz Wogan’s Ch & GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac, was handled on the night by Kelly Lawless, as Liz was out of commission due to a foot injury. The winners are photographed with owner, Liz Wogan, judge Manuel Borges, Mike Bloxsome of sponsor, Eukanuba, IKC President, Séan Delmar and Committee member, Philip Behan.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 GROUP 6 WINNER
All four were there for Group 6, the Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill’s Ch GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, ‘Arthur’ won through here and is pictured with committee member John O’Hanlon, Manuel Borges, Mike Bloxsome of Eukanuba, and Séan Delmar.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 GROUP 7 WINNER
There was a full complement for Group 7 where the German Wirehaired Pointer, Seamus and Maura Gettings’ Ch, Sh Ch & Int Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear, ‘Krys’ took the gong. They are pictured with Committee member, Susan Kealy, judge, Manuel Borges, Mike Bloxsome of Eukanuba, and Séan Delmar, IKC President.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 GROUP 8 WINNER
Group 8 saw three dogs in the line-up; Catherine Halpin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Moonlone Travelling Man was chosen by Manuel Borges to go through to his final ten. Catherine and her winning homebred dog are seen here with Susan kealy, judge Manuel Borges, Mike Bloxsome of Eukanuba, and Séan Delmar, IKC President.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 GROUP 9 WINNER
Group 9, one of the biggest groups, had been closely fought down the line such was the quality therein with many multi CC winners involved. The eventual overall winning Toy Poodle, Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Leanne Bryant and Lisa Nelson’s Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue, ‘Izak’ won through. Posed for their Group 9 win with Committee & IKC Secretary, Marion Campbell, Manuel Borges, Eukanuba’s Mike Bloxsome, and IKC President, Séan Delmar.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 GROUP 10 WINNER
Group 10 saw Emer Mooney’s Deerhound, Ch Rosslyn Quartet, handled by Katie Kelly, triumph under Manuel Borges. They are seen here with MC Joy O’Connor, Manuel Borges, owner Emer Mooney and Séan Delmar.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 TOP JUNIOR HANDLER
After the Group winners were decided, it was time for a break during which presentations were made to the Top 2014 dogs from the various disciplines within our sport and also our 2014 Junior Handler of the Year, who is invited along for the evening. Here IKC President, Séan Delmar makes a presentation to Nadine Bermingham, who will represent Ireland for the second year in succession at the International Handling Finals at Crufts.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 AGILITY (LARGE) WINNER
Top Agility Large Dog 2014 was Louise Roche’s Collie, Foxy Roxy The Red Rocket, and they received their presentation from Séan Delmar, IKC President.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 AGILITY (SMALL) WINNER
Aine McAnally’s Jack Russell, Little Dude Big Attitude, shows his appreciation to IKC President, Séan Delmar who presented him with a shield almost as big as himself for winning Top Agility Small Dog 2014.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 OBEDIENCE WINNER
For a phenomenal 24th year, Pat O’Boyle collected the trophy from Séan Delmar for Top Obedience dog, this year again with her Border Collie OB Ch Sunndach Swirlings Silica, the most recent in a long line of top winning dogs trained and campaigned by Pat.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 TOP FIELD TRIAL Sect 2
Donohue’s Labrador Retriever, Georgias Hollystone Hope, was declared Top Field Trials dog for Section 2, and is seen here with Sean Delmar, President of the IKC.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 TOP FIELD TRIAL Sect 5
Successful in the show ring with his Gundogs, David McLoughlin also enjoys his working dogs and here he is seen with his German Shorthaired Pointer, Mountemple Moon Light, winner of Section 5 in the Field Trials awards. Séan Delmar made the introduction.
TOP IRISH SHOWDOG '14 TOP WORKING TRIALS
Samantha Rawson’s Border Collie, WT Ch Ryan’s Daughter, won the trophy for Top Working Trials Dog 2014 and is seen here with IKC President, Sean Delmar.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 BEST IN SHOW
The Best in Show judge Joan Walsh's choice for BIS was ‘Honky Tonk’, Ch, GB & Multi Int Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, the Miniature Bull Terrier Moreno Scotton’s 3 year old dog currently in the care of Ger and Laura Cox. Taking Reserve Best in Show was Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s, Ch, GB & Dk Ch Brooklynbear Nijinsky.
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IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 BEST IN SHOW
The Best in Show judge Joan Walsh chose Moreno Scotton’s Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch, GB & Multi Int Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, handled by Ger Cox for Best In Show.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 BEST IN SHOW
The Best in Show judge Joan Walsh chose Moreno Scotton’s Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch, GB & Multi Int Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, handled by Ger Cox for Best In Show. Honky Tonk is pictured with Ger and Laura Cox.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 BEST IN SHOW
Honky Tonk, Ch, GB & Multi Int Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show judge, Joan Walsh assessing the final 10 group winners
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
As in now tradition, the Best in Show judge makes the decision as to who should be Best Baby Puppy in Show. Joan Walsh chose the American Akita, Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll’s Cannonbar Stings Like A Bee, with the Lhasa Apso, Carmel Breen’s Bentarsna California Dreaming, runner-up.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Mick Drennan’s Champion Stakes winner was Jennifer Kealy’s Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Ch Dalstar Giselle, handled to victory by mum, Susan, with Billy & Josh Henderson and Ciaran & Ann-Marie Donnelly’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, handled by Billy, in second place.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 JUNIOR STAKES
The Junior Stakes, judged by Mick Drennan and generously sponsored by Allianz, were headed up by Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Lakeland Terrier, Brookside Aristocrat, with runner-up awarded to Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana Bellissima.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 JUNIOR STAKES
The Junior Stakes, judged by Mick Drennan and generously sponsored by Allianz, were headed up by Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Lakeland Terrier, Brookside Aristocrat.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 PUPPY STAKES
Judging the Puppy Stakes was Mike Drennan, his winner was Gillian and Carol Gibson’s Shih Tzu, Virtualvilage Vain; 9 months old ‘Sofie’. Chris Cathcart’s Lhasa Apso, Owenavera Wots It All About, bred by Stephen Lloyd, was in second place.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Mick Drennan was Andrea Cleary’s 8 year old Rottweiler, Ch & GB Ch Cuchulain The Brave, with Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s 8 year old Whippet, Ch & GB Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All About Me, taking second place.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 BRACE STAKES
Mike Drennan judged the Brace Stakes and his winners were the Afghan Hounds, Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Ch GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir and Ashahni Celtic Fire. In the runner-up spot were the Cocker Spaniel’s Sh Ch Chavez Gaelic Connection at Forestpine and Forestpine A Real Dream to Behold, owned by Rev Brian O’Sullivan; Cindy & Gypsy and handled as ever by Brenda Rickard.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GROUP 1
Heading up Group 1 under Teresa Owens was Geraldine Mulrooney’s Old English Sheepdog, Ch Bellablue Fellabreda, ‘Feile’ handled today by Seamus Keane. Awarded second place was the Douglas, Allan, and Harlow partnership’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch & Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar; ‘Prowler’, handled by Tracey Douglas.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GROUP 2
The globetrotting All Breeds judge, Michael Forte, was centre ring for Group 2, sending forward the eventual RBIS winner, Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland, Ch, GB & DK Ch Brooklynbear Nijinsky, with Ann McDonald’s 12 months old Giant Schnauzer, Velournoir Beau Garcon, starting the year off in great style with second spot in this large group.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GROUP 3
It was the Best in Show winning Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch, GB & Multi Int Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky who progressed from Group 3 under yet another of Ireland’s All Breed judges, Anthony Kelly, whose choice for second place fell to Marianne Dunne’s Jack Russell Terrier, Ch Krisbos Franklin.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GROUP 4
The Dachshunds in Group 4 were judged by Seamus Oates and his winner’s rosette went to Mary & Joe Allan and Mary Dick’s 5 year old Wire Haired Miniature, Ch & GIB Ch Alpheratz Francesco, with second place awarded to Gerry McFaul’s Standard Long, Gerry McFaul’s Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GROUP 5
Group 5 was judged by Anita Foley Duggan whose victor was the BIS 3 winner, Stephen Minogue’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Jilltrain Jackpott, with second place going to Robert Greaves and Nicola and Will Croxford’s top winning Norwegian Elkhound, Ch & GB Ch Ennafort The One And Only, handled by Will.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GROUP 6
Topping Group 6 under John Walsh, standing in for the incapacitated Rodney McDowell, was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch & CIE Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with Michelle Keelan’s PBGV, Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey Of Tejas, handled by husband Ivor, taking second spot.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GROUP 7
Madelene Rainey’s Group 7 winner was Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter, GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper, en route to BIS 4 with second spot going to the Welsh visiting Pointer, Perkins’ Kanix Fate Of Brent.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GROUP 8
Heading up Group 8 under Brian Grace was Jenny Ward’s American Cocker Spaniel, GB Sh Ch Mischtikals Jorga On My Mind. G2 was Ralph Dunne’s 16 months old Clumber Spaniel, Richley Royale Bond.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GROUP 9
Ronnie Fitzpatrick was centre ring for Group 9, sending through the 20 months old Papillon, Rei Usi’s Jap Ch Griffin JP Mary, making her debut in Ireland in the care of Sean Carroll, who handled him today, and James Newman. Into second place came Raymond O’Neill’s 15 months old Pekingese, Trendylook The Divine Garbo.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GROUP 10
Topping Group 10 under John Walsh was Danielle Ritchie-Smith’s Whippet, Oakbark My Miracle, handled today by Kelly Lawless. In second spot was Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Lady Rose Of Shantamon.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 IKC DOTY
IKC President, Séan Delmar presented the trophy for the Irish Kennel Club Dog of the Year 2014 to breeders Kay Ryan and Ann Ingram, for their multi BIS winning Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 GAIN/Our Dogs Ireland Top Breeder
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Royal Canin/ICP Veteran of the Year
The Royal Canin/ Irish Canine Press Veteran of the Year was Catherine & Tina Broaders’ Wire Fox Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside, always handled by young Catherine, and she receives the presentation from IKC President, Séan Delmar, Mary Davidson, Breeder manager Royal Canin, and Des Manton of Irish Canine Press.
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Royal Canin/ICP Veteran of the Year - Runner up
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Royal Canin/ICP Veteran of the Year - 3rd
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Junior Handling - 13-14yrs
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Junior Handling - 13-14yrs
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
Gain biscuits thankyou!
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
Gain main rings
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
Gain centre ring
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
Gain stand from BIS ring
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
The IKC Girls
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
Dave's Dieters
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
Tom Mervyn
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
Prowler waiting for his photo
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
Irene Glenn
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
The Gain men - Taking a quick break from a hard day’s work are Sean Martin, Breeder Rep, Marketing Manager Rob O’Keeffe and M.D. John Fox
IKC CELTIC WINNERS '15 Around the Show
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COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show judge Hitoshi Sayama decision fell to the Kerry Blue Terrier, John Weatherhead’s GB Ch Hallsblu Fibber Magee. Reserve was the visiting Pointer from England, Colette and Roger Perkins’ Sh Ch Kanix Fate of Brent.
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COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST IN SHOW
The Best in Show judge Hitoshi Sayama chose John Weatherhead’s Kerry Blue Terrier, GB Ch Hallsblu Fibber Magee for Best In Show.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Sean Watson, visiting from Cyprus, was judge for Best Baby Puppy in Show where his winner’s rosette went to Ilex Whiting’s Dalmatian Cragvallie Chance On Me, over on a visit from York, with second going to Dione Fitzsimons’ Dobermann import Sant Kreal My Dream Iz Fitzkin.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Christofer Habig from Germany judged Best Puppy in Show, the accolade going to Keith and Nicola Sheehan’s seven-month-old Smooth St Bernard Parleshan Ivan, now en route to the host club’s Irish Pup of the Year final next Easter. Second was Bernard Doolan’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier Berbun Cracker Jack.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Best Veteran in Show under Petru Muntean was Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s eight-year-old Whippet Ch/GB/Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All About Me, with Andrea Cleary’s Rottweiler Ch/GB Ch Cuchulain The Brave, also eight years old, in second spot.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading the Champion Stakes under Trudy Walsh was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch/GB/Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, a great day for the five-yearold as he went on to win group 6, finishing up BIS3. In second place was Kopetz and Cash’s Standard Poodle Ch/Lux/Int Ch Somanic Voulez Vous.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 JUNIOR STAKES
The stakes classes were judged by Trudy Walsh, internationally known for her Ardbraccan Irish and Irish Red and White Setters. In the Junior Stakes her winner was Michele Knapp’s 14-month-old English Springer Spaniel Templecarraig Heartbreaker, with second place going to Sally and Sean Burns and Val and Mary Coghlan’s Standard Poodle, 13-month-old Dinastii The Libertine Afterglow.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 BRACE STAKES
Topping the brace sakes under Trudy Walsh was Jaana Aadamsoo’s Smooth Dachshund pairing of Jagervision Fashionista and Jagervision Farao, with, Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malmutes Rizzi’s Moki for Libertia and Libertia Wot U See Is What U Get, handled by daughter Scarlett, second.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 1
Judging group 1 was Barbara Müller from Switzerland whose winner was Alan and Sarah Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi Ch/GB Ch Craigycor Lightning Bolt, ‘Bolt’ with five CCs to his name, with second place awarded to Audrey McDonald’s Border Collie GB Sh Ch Locheil Ooh La La, ‘Lola’ on a visit from Inverness; she has eight CCs.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 2
Petru Muntean stepped into the breach to officiate group 2, finding his winner in Andy Ferguson’s Rottweiler Lola Von Bel Mondo Kandie, handled by Donny Ivers. Second was Adele Kerrisk’s Shar-Pei, Ch/Int/Lux Ch Chuanfa Compact at Qing Iverna, six-year-old ‘Kaizer’ the group winner last year at Munster Canine.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 3
It was the BIS-winning Kerry Blue Terrier, John Weatherhead’s GB Ch Hallsblu Fibber Magee, who came through from group 3 under Irish judge Eddie Patterson, with Sean Knight’s Airedale Terrier Ch Mynight Denman repeating his second place from Cork last year as runner-up.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 4
John Wauben from the Netherlands judged the Dachshunds of group 4 and awarded the group to the nine-month-old Smooth Jagervision Farao, attending his first show, owned by Jaana Aadamsoo. Second was Lesley Patton’s Wire Ch Lesandnic Lil Eetee, recent winner of the NI Hound of the Year.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 5
Taking centre stage in group 5 was Christine Watson from Cyprus who found her winner in Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky Ch/GB/Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled as always by wife Anita, who has guided five year old ‘Flint’ to such success over the years, including three BIS in 2014. Second went to Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian Ch/GB/Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, now a veteran but still strutting her stuff, most recently at Crufts where she was BOB and G2.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 6
John Wauben also judged group 6, awarding top spot to Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch/GB/Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, en route to BIS4, with Cheryl Donaldson’s Basset Fauve de Bretagne Sh Ch Blevwil Come And Get Me Cherdon in second place.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 7
Topping group 7 was the RBIS-winning Pointer, Colette and Roger Perkins’ Sh Ch Kanix Fate of Brent, while taking second place under Russian all-breeds judge Dr Evgeny Kuplyauskas, was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s 12-month-old German Shorthaired Pointer Tomanipoint Celtic Knight, following on from his G4 spot at Celtic Winners.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 8
Group 8 was judged by Australian Kerry Lee and he gave top honours to Laura Huston and Heather Arrell’s 19-month-old Cocker Spaniel Hustonia Adonis, handled by Heather, repeating his group win at Carlow last September. Second was Kerry Duncan’s Welsh Springer Spaniel Redfrith Jack Of Diamonds.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 9
Irish all-breeds judge Anthony Kelly, was centre ring for group 9 and his winner was the BIS3-winning Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch/Ger/Cz Ch Hundebudenn’s Juno Pondabudens, with the runner-up place awarded to Maureen Miles’ Bichon Hylacer Just One Look at Alareen.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 10
Daniele Poltri from Italy took charge of group 10, awarding top spot to Tony Ennis’ Italian Greyhound Bellecotts Valentina, ‘Echo’ taking her final green star to finish her Irish title. Second was Felicity Thompson’s Whippet Barnesmore Firewolf of Phinjani, handled by mum Lucinda.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '15 Judges
Before the starting time, all the judges assembled in the BIS ring to be introduced to the exhibitors, and also to have their photograph taken, making a truly international line-up in the main ring at Cloghran.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show was judged by Tom Wall and his choice to take the top spot was the American Australian Shepherd Ch & AM GR Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar handled by Tracey Douglas owned by Tracey with Angie Allen and Robert Harlow. Reserve Best In Show going to the Smooth Fox Terrier Multi Ch Residentsets Stand In handled by Ross Delmar owned by Ross with Ewa Lunden.
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COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show under judge Tom Wall was the American Australian Shepherd Ch & AM GR Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar handled by Tracey Douglas owned by Tracey with Angie Allen and Robert Harlow.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Tom Wall also judged Best Baby Puppy in Show and his winner was Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll’s American Akita Cannonbar Stings Like A Bee with runner up Pat and Janine Dooner’s Parson Russell Terrier Green Perry’s Scarlett O’Hara.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Carol Mulcahy’s winner of the Champion Stakes was Caroline Morrell’s Newfoundland Ch & GB Ch Morrelham Highland Park with runner up going to Tracey Douglas’s Australian Shepherd Ch & AM GR Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar owned by Tracey with Angie Allen and Robert Harlow.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 PUPPY STAKES
Best Puppy in Show under judge Carol Mulcahy and earning a ticket to the Combined Canine Pup of the Year Final next Easter was David and Morag Connolly’s Border Collie Nahrof Blurred Lines at Huntly.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Carol Mulcahy was Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Wire Haired Fox Terrier Ch & Int Ch Crystalwire Solo of Brookside. Runner up was Steve and Lindsey Belcher’s Irish Water Spaniel Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Stanegate Storm Warning At Sosteli.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 BRACE STAKES
Carol Mulcahy judged the Brace Stakes, her winner was Jaana Aadamsoo’s pair of Smooth Dachshunds.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 BRACE STAKES
Carol Mulcahy's choice for runner-up in the Brace Stakes.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 GROUP 1
Mary McNally judged Group 1 and she put through the eventual Best In Show winning Australian Shepherd Ch & AM GR Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar owned and handled by Tracey Douglas with Angie Allen and Robert Harlow. Runner up was Clare Burnett’s Bouvier des Flandres Ch Opus Mon Cher Klementyna Z Flandryjskiego Gniazda.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 GROUP 2
Shaun Watson judged Group 2, his winner was the Miniature Schnauzer Maria Cockerham’s Yakuza’s Crossfire. In second spot was Jean Cullen’s Dobermann Pinscher Ch Tuwos Impeccable Jun Ch handled by breeder Billy Henderson.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 GROUP 3
Martin Skeffington judged Group 3 and his winner was the Smooth Fox Terrier Multi Ch Residentsets Stand In owned by Ross Delmar and Ewa Lunden and handled by Ross. Runner up was Deborah Evans Barry’s Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Ch Hobel La Nollag.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 GROUP 4
Ake Cronander was the Group 4 judge and topping the Dachshunds was David Walsh’s Mini L/H Walynes First Impression while second spot went to Joe and Mary Allen and M Dick’s Mini W/H Ch & Int Alpheratz Francesco.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 GROUP 5
Petru Muntean from Romania judged Group 5 and his winner was Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute Libertia Americano handled by daughter Scarlett. Chris McLean’s American Akita Melodor The Goddess was runner up.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 GROUP 6
Gail Patterson judged Group 6 and she found her winner in Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy with runner up going to Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Bassset Griffon Vendeen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey Of Tejas, handled by Ivor.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 GROUP 7
Trudy Walsh judged Group 7 and her winner was Colette Perkins Pointer Kanix Fate Of Brent with Jim and Karen Gibson’s Weimaraner Sh Ch Zilverein Oops I Forgot My Boots taking second.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 GROUP 8
Chris Watson judged Group 8, her top spot went to Ralph Dunne’s Clumber Spaniel Richley Ruff Diamond and runner-up to Jennifer Ward’s American Cocker Spaniel Sh Ch Mischtikals Jorga On My Mind.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 GROUP 9
Billy Blount judged Group 9, awarding top spot to Ray O’Neill’s Pekingese Trendylook Kennedy and runner-up to Sean Martin’s CKCS Ch Glencross De Ja Vu.
COMBINED CANINE CLUB NATIONAL '15 GROUP 10
Ake Cronander also judged Group 10 and his winner was Emer Mooney’s Deerhound Ch & Int Ch Rosslyn Quartet handled by Katie Kelly. Runner up was Pamela Hunter’s Whippet Mossabawnhill Crowd Appeal.

BANBRIDGE '15 BEST IN SHOW
Francesco Cochetti judged BIS and his choice for BIS fell to the Miniature Schnauzer, Cathy Neill, Sara Robertson and son Oliver’s Big Ben’s Number One with Soletrader. RBIS was John Weatherhead’s Kerry Blue Terrier Ch/GB Ch Hallsblu Fibber Magee.
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BANBRIDGE '15 BEST IN SHOW
The Best in Show judge Francesco Cochetti chose Cathy Neill, Sara Robertson and son Oliver’s Kerry Miniature Schnauzer, Big Ben’s Number One with Soletrader for Best In Show.
BANBRIDGE '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Francesco Cochetti also judged best Baby Puppy in Show, selecting as his winner Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll’s five-month-old Akita Cannonbear Stings Like A Bee, with reserve to Jo Cairns, Steve Hare and Brenda Groves’ Boxer, In Top Form at Jimbren, ‘Bustle’ just four months old.
BANBRIDGE '15 CHAMPION STAKES
The stakes classes were judged by American Donna Francis, Donna’s champion stakes winner was Colette and Roger Perkins’ Pointer Sh Ch Kanix Fate of Brent. Second was Jimmy Duggan’s top winning Siberian Husky Ch/GB/Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient; ‘Flint’, handled as always by wife Anita.
BANBRIDGE '15 JUNIOR STAKES
Topping the junior stakes under Donna Francis was Sally and Sean Burns and Val and Mary Coghlan’s Standard Poodle, Dinastii The Libertine Afterglow, 13-month-old ‘Bert’. Second place went to Heather Turner’s 11-month-old Jack Russell Terrier, Ducklings JR Just Non Stop.
BANBRIDGE '15 PUPPY STAKES
Donna Francis judged the Puppy Stakes where her winner and qualifier for next year’s Pup of the Year final was Ann Ingram, Kay Ryan, Leanne Bryant and Lisa Nelson’s Toy Poodle, Nasileen Notorious at Tirkane, ten-month-old ‘Mick’. Runner-up was Conor Cahill and Mary Kilroy’s Akita, eight-month-old ‘Zero’, Roycon Raising Hell.
BANBRIDGE '15 VETERAN STAKES
Donna Francis’ veteran stakes winner was Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s eight year old Whippet Ch/GB/Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All About Me, with second place awarded to Stuart Pearson and Carole Dodds’ ten-year-old Dalmatian, Pollypeck Premier Passion.
BANBRIDGE '15 BRACE STAKES
>Heading the brace stakes under Donna Francis was Bronagh McQuillan’s Weimaraners, Greyspirit Olympic Hope For Ballygrooby and Sh Ch Cloudy Misty Over Ballygrooby, ‘Sky’ and ‘Hope’ handled to victory by Jo McLaine.
BANBRIDGE '15 GROUP 1
Jean Lawless judged group 1, finding her winner in David McKenna’s Bouvier des Flandres, Ch Nikolaev Tytion at Davdeir. Second place went to the Australian Shepherd, seven-years-young ‘Prowler’ aka Ch/Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar, owned by Neil Allan, Robert Harlow and Tracey Douglas who handles him and with whom he lives in Ireland.
BANBRIDGE '15 GROUP 2
In charge of group 2 was Josey Foley and her choice was the eventual BIS-winning Miniature Schnauzer, Cathy Neill, Sara Robertson and son Oliver’s Big Ben’s Number One with Soletrader. Second was Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland, Dreamkeepers Brooklynbears Shania, handled by son William.
BANBRIDGE '15 GROUP 3
Harry O’Donoghue judged group 3 and his winner was John Weatherhead’s Kerry Blue Terrier Ch/GB Ch Hallsblu Fibber Magee, ‘Denny’ en route to RBIS. Second place went to Roy and Marion Gregg’s Airedale Terrier, Ch/GB/Int Ch Bambusa Most Noble; ‘Isaac’ with six CCs was top male in the UK in 2014
BANBRIDGE '15 GROUP 4
Frank Kane judged Group 4 where his winner was Karen Weir’s imported Kaninchin Smooth Magik Rainbow Gloria. Second was Caroline Reynolds’ Miniature Smooth Ch Donnadoon Silver Dollar.
BANBRIDGE '15 GROUP 5
Paul Lawless judged group 5 and his winner was Stephen Minogue’s recently crowned Pup of the Year Japanese Shiba Inu Jiltrain Jackpott, whose wins this year have taken ‘Jackson’ to the top of the Gain Pet Foods/ICP/Dog World Top Winners Leaderboard. Runner-up was Liz Wogan’s Keeshond, Ch/GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac.
BANBRIDGE '15 GROUP 6
Topping group 6 under judge Stephen Lloyd was Serena Parker and Graham Stevens’ Beagle, ‘Dizzy’; Serenaker Fashion. Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound,‘Arthur’; Ch/GB/Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy took second place.
BANBRIDGE '15 GROUP 7
Paul Lawless judged group 7 where he gave the winner’s rosette to Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper; ‘Nilsson’ was top Irish Setter in the UK last year and number two gundog, with 13 CCs. Second was the Pointer, Colette and Roger Perkins’ Kanix Joker of Brent.
BANBRIDGE '15 GROUP 8
Frank Kane judged group 8, the red rosette being awarded to Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s Golden Retriever Sh Ch Abinvale The Aviator. Second spot went to Penny Carpanini’s seven-year-old Labrador Retriever GB Sh Ch Carpenny Made A Million, handled by Anne Dempsey.
BANBRIDGE '15 GROUP 9
It was ‘Beau’ the BIS3 winning Bichon Frisé Ch/GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, owned by Ashling Connolly, who took top spot under Judi Andrew-Tempest. In second spot was Sally Burns, Mary Coghlan and Lesley Howard’s Toy Poodle Ch Grayco Splash The Cash, ‘Geoffrey’ having gained his title at IKC Celtic Winners.
BANBRIDGE '15 GROUP 10
Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound Lady Rose of Shantamon won group 10 under American judge Betty-Anne Stenmark, en route to BIS4, with Dee Langley and Linda Thomas’ 14-month-old Borzoi Otrada Amur Zlatoyar at Zoribo, ‘Sunny’ second.
BANBRIDGE '15 BEST JUNIOR HANDLER

PORTADOWN '15 BEST IN SHOW
Taking centre stage in the Best In Show ring was US judge Donna Francis and her choice saw a back-toback BIS win for ‘Skye’, the Miniature Schnauzer Big Ben’s Number One with Soletrader, co-owned by Sara Robertson and son Oliver and Cathy Neill, who handled her to her second win in two consecutive days. RBIS was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch/GB/Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, a top winner since his puppy days.
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PORTADOWN '15 BEST IN SHOW
The Best in Show judge Donna Francis chose Cathy Neill, Sara Robertson and son Oliver’s Kerry Miniature Schnauzer, Big Ben’s Number One with Soletrader for Best In Show.
PORTADOWN '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Donna Francis also judged best Baby Puppy in Show, selecting as his winner Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll’s five-month-old Akita Cannonbear Stings Like A Bee, with reserve to Jo Cairns, Steve Hare and Brenda Groves’ Boxer, In Top Form at Jimbren, ‘Bustle’ just four months old.
PORTADOWN '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading the champion stakes under Anita Foley-Duggan was Tony Moran’s Tibetan Spaniel GB Ch Sommerlyst’s Rigpa Atisha; two-year-old ‘Iggy’. In second place was Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann Ch/GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm.
PORTADOWN '15 JUNIOR STAKES
Anita Foley-Duggan’s choice as winner of Junior Stakes was Melanie Corcoran’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier Molru Because I’m Worth It. Second place fell to Roma Giedratiene’s Siberian Husky ‘Buster’, Kristari's Wild Charm Jun Ch.
PORTADOWN '15 PUPPY STAKES
Anita Foley-Duggan judged the Puppy Stakes. Topping the entry was Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ Tervueren Revloch Just The Ticket; ten-month-old ‘Jaffa’ was handled by Kelly. Runner-up was Conor Cahill and Mary Conroy’s Akita, Roycon Raising Hell.
PORTADOWN '15 VETERAN STAKES
Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog Ch/GB/Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, making a first appearance in the veteran stakes, was Anita Foley-Duggan’s winner; nine-year-old ‘Darcy’, handled by Dione, is a group and BIS winner. Taking second place was the Banbridge winner, Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet Ch/GB/Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All About Me.
PORTADOWN '15 BRACE STAKES
The brace stakes winners under Anita Foley-Duggan were the brother and sister Alaskan Malamutes, Darren and Elaine Walker’s Lueldar Midnight Runner and Ch Lueldar Dixie Chick.
PORTADOWN '15 GROUP 1
American judge Sandra Wolfskill judged group 1 where her winner was Mandy Finnegan’s Shetland Sheepdog Fearnach Custom Made for Lukinwuf, who was to go on later to BIS4. In second place was Karen McDevitt’s Rough Collie, two-year-old Caronlea Celtic Love.
PORTADOWN '15 GROUP 2
Francesco Cochetti judged group 2 sending through Sara and Oliver Robertson and Cathy Neill’s Miniature Schnauzer Big Ben’s Number One with Soletrader, ‘Skye’ later to take her second BIS consecutively. In second place was Rose Dooley’s fawn Great Dane Ch/Lux Ch Ballyfrawley Poker Face.
PORTADOWN '15 GROUP 3
It was John Weatherhead’s Kerry Blue Terrier Ch/GB Ch Hallsblu Fibber Magee who came through group 3 under US judge Betty Ann Stenmark, finishing the day BIS3. Second place in the terriers went to Inge Flamang’s West Highland White Terrier Magic Matisse vom Maerchengarten, handled by Ken Crockett.
PORTADOWN '15 GROUP 4
Harry O’Donoghue judged the Dachshunds in group 4, awarding top spot to Gerry McFaul’s Longhaired Ch/GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, ‘Jill’ now with 11 CCs as well as her many successes at home in Ireland. In second place was Mary and Joe Allan and Mary Dick’s Miniature Wire, fiveyear-old Ch/Gib Ch Alpheratz Francesco.
PORTADOWN '15 GROUP 5
Group 5 was judged by Sharon Green who found her winner in Olive Taylor’s Chow Ch Chivas Royal Djalo at Taylorian; 16-month-old Boris, an import from Belarus. In second place was Stephen Minogue’s Japanese Shiba Inu Jiltrain Jackpott, 13-month-old ‘Jackson’ the recent winner of POTY 2014 at Easter.
PORTADOWN '15 GROUP 6
It was the RBIS winner, Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch/GB/Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, who won group 6 under Francesco Cochetti, with second place awarded to Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas.
PORTADOWN '15 GROUP 7
Frank Kane judged Group 7 his winner was the Pointer, Colette and Roger Perkins’ Sh Ch Kanix Fate Of Brent, ‘Olly’ taking his third group this year. In second place was Sinead Taggart’s Hungarian Vizsla Sh Ch/ GB Sh Ch/Lux Ch Bitcon Card Tricks for Cooley.
PORTADOWN '15 GROUP 8
Madelene Rainey took centre stage for group 8 where her winner was the Bryant, Nelson and Morris’ American Cocker Spaniel Mycalleys Bartholomew with Nasaileen. Taking second place was Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel Bencleuch Brilliantino at Kerrijoy.
PORTADOWN '15 GROUP 9
Frank Kane judged group 9, awarding top spot to Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frisé Ch/GB Ch Ashmair Sunshine All The Way, ‘Mimi’ has six CCs and was the toy group winner at LKA ’13 and Three Counties ’14. Second place was Stephen Lloyd’s Lhasa Apso Ch Owenavera Loving The Love, ‘Lacey’ was the CC winner at Belfast last year.
PORTADOWN '15 GROUP 10
Topping group 10 under Tom Hehir was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin, Jayne Edwards and Mary Mulvaney’s Afghan Ch Davashey To Tell The Truth. Second place went to Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet Mossbawnhill Crowd Appeal, ‘Echo’ having gained her title the previous day at Banbridge.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 BEST IN SHOW
It was BIS number 7 for Barry O’Neill’s ‘Arthur’ aka Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, at South Tipperary, under well-known Irish judge, Fionnuala Malone (Glenfitor),‘Arthur’ has become a bit of a legend in his breed and group, with 3 BISs last year and 12 groups, so far this year he has a further five – topping Group 6 on the GAIN Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Top Winners Leaderboard to date.
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SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Well-known Irish judge, Fionnuala Malone (Glenfitor) picked Emma, Bette & Frank Archibald’s homebred Golden Retriever, 11 months old puppy dog, Abinvale Levanto as her Reserve BIS winner.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BIS judge, Fionnuala Malone also chose the Best Baby Puppy in Show from all the Best Baby Puppy in Breeds, and her winner was Philip Behan’s 5 months old Chow Chow, homebred Mingfield Princess Aura, with Deborah Evans-Barry taking the runner-up rosette for her homebred Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, In Hobel As Time Goes By.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Liz Wogan’s Keeshond, Ch & GB Ch Neradmik Uptown Girl Deminiac, topped the Champion Stakes under Tony Lyons.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 GROUP 1
Topping Group 1 under Eilish Neally was the Bouvier Ces Flandres, David McKenna’s Ch Nikolaev Tyrion at Davdeir, he was the Group winner at Banbridge. Emer O’Sullivan’s German Shepherd, Balko Von Armen, a first group placing was second.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 GROUP 3
Ronnie Irving, judged Group 3 where his winner was the Kerry Blue, Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien and wife, Jarka Poulova’s Ch & GB Ch Dalstar Il Divo, eventually finishing BIS 4, with Melanie Corcoran’s multi CC winning Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Zagstaff Whats The Story at Molru, runner-up.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 GROUP 4
Winning Group 4 under Tuula Savolainen from Finland, was Karen Weir’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen, the imported Magik Rainbow Gloria, group winner at Banbridge, with Mary and Joe Allan & Mary Dick’s Wire Haired Min, Ch & Gib Ch Alpheratz Francesco, group winner at IKC CW, handled by Kerrie Kelly, runner-up.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 GROUP 5
Theo Horchner from Australia judged Group 5 where BISS Am Ir Int Ch Hoka Hey's The Power And The Glory, owned by Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll, came out on top and ended the day BIS 3. Maureen & Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch & Int Ch Lyntova Legend Has It, took second
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 GROUP 6
It was Barry O;Neill’s eventual BIS winning Basset Hound, Ch GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, who won Group 6 under Lynda Magee (Clonallan), with Eamon Murray’s homebred Beagle, Heathergrove Carovolo, taking 2nd spot.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 GROUP 7
Carole Coode judged Group 7 where her winner was Colette & Roger Perkins’ Pointer, Sh Ch Kanix Fate of Brent, his 4th group win this year and he was RBIS at CCC Int, with Eddie Casey & Richard Stafford’s Weimaraner, NZ & GB Ch Carnmellis Hot Dikkety Dog At Gunalt, runner-up.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 GROUP 8
Topping Group 8 under Geoff Whitfield from New Zealand, was the Golden Retriever, Emma, Bette & Frank Archibald’s Abinvale Levanto, 11 months old ‘Nico’ finishing Res BIS later, while 2nd was Ralph Dunne’s Clumber Spaniel, homebred Richley Royale Bond, currently top of the GAIN Petfoods/ICP/Dog World Group 8 Leaderboard, and with several Res CCs including Crufts.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 GROUP 10
Tuula Savolainen from Finland made the decisions for Group 10 where the red rosette went to Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s top winning Afghan Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir, ‘Caleb’ a multi BIS and group winner over the last few years. The Borzoi, Ann Cuthbert & Stephen Minogue’s Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey, another regular winner in the group ring, was runner-up.
SOUTH TIPPERARY '15 TROPHIES
The committee of South Tipperary ensured that there was an excellent array of silverware on offer to the winners, it was somewhat out of their control that the cups were filled with rain rather that champagne!

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST IN SHOW
Taking centre stage in the Best in Show ring at Fermoy was Willie Dobbin and from the ten group winners sent through by the international panel of judges, he chose as his winner the Kerry Blue Terrier, Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Ch Dalstar Il Divo, who had progressed through both the breed and the group under breed specialist Geoff Whitfield from New Zealand. Taking Reserve BIS under Willie was Ann Ingram and Kay Ryan, Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson & Leanne Bryant’s apricot Toy Poodle, Ch Tirkane La Vie En Rose, 20 months old ‘Livie’ handled to success by Ann.
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FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show under Willie Dobbin was the Kerry Blue Terrier, Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST IN SHOW
BIS judge Willie Dobbin assesses the ten group winners sent through by the international panel of judges.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
From all the Best Baby Puppy in Breed winners, Willie Dobbin’s Best Baby Puppy in Show winner was Philip Behan’s 5 months old homebred Chow Chow, Mingfield Princess Aura, with Reserve BBPIS awarded to Dione Fitzsimon’s Dobermann, 5 months old Sant Kreal My Dream Iz Fitzkin.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
The Best Veteran in Breed winners took centre stage under BIS judge Willie Dobbin whose winner of Best Veteran in Show was Trevor Rodgers’ Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch & GB Ch Jiltrain Jack The Lad; handled today by Janine Dooner. RBVIS went to Andrea Cleary’s Rottweiler, Ch & GB Ch Cuchulain The Brave.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Best Veteran in Show, Trevor Rodgers’ Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch & GB Ch Jiltrain Jack The Lad; handled today by Janine Dooner, receiving his trophy. This 8 year old boy has had a glittering career having amassed 23 CCs and was the World Winner in 2008.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading up the Champion Stakes under Margaret O’Sullivan was Austin and Ann Long Doyle’s BIS winning St Bernard, Ch, Lux Ch & Int Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle, with second place going to Ciaran & Ann-Marie Donnelly and Billy & Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 JUNIOR STAKES
Margaret O’Sullivan’s Junior Stakes winner was Sally & Sean Burns and Val & Mary Coghlan’s Standard Poodle, Dinastii The Libertine Afterglow, in second place was Monika Ghita’s Chow Chow, Lancalu Red Baron.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 BRACE STAKES
Margaret O’Sullivan judged the Brace Stakes where she chose as her winner Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamutes, Ch Rizzi’s Moki For Libertia and Libertia Wot U See Is Wot U Get, handled by Scarlett Burnside.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 1
Topping Group 1 under all breeds judge, Theo Horchner, of the Stegaree Boxer kennels in Australia, was the Australian Shepherd Dog, Tracey Douglas, Neil Allan and Robert Harlow’s Ch Am Gr Ch & Lux Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar, handled by Tracey to finish BIS 3. Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ BSD Groenendael, Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo was in second place, handled as usual by Paul.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 PUPPY GROUP 1
All the puppy groups were judged by Margaret O’Sullivan and the winner of Puppy Group 1 and eventual Best Puppy in Show, was Grainne Keeling’s Shetland Sheepdog, Fearnach Show Me Heaven In Kishdigra, handled by her dad Kieran, with 2nd to Ben and Caroline Ford’s Old English Sheepdog, Brinkley Beautiful Dreamer of Clenmaen, 7 months old ‘Hollie’ handled by Ben at her first show.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 2
Arthur Finnan was ring centre for Group 2 where he found his winner in Stephen Kinsella’s Newfoundland, Kenamu Crack Me Up; two years old ‘Jack’ at just his fourth show. Runner up here was the Harlequin Great Dane, newly crowned Champion on the day, John R and Mary Walsh’s Yandamar Inspector of Magic; three year old ‘Specs’ was taking his first group placing.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 PUPPY GROUP 2
Winner of Puppy Group 2 was Brenda Groves and Steve Hare’s Boxer, Moydrum El Conquistador, who finished BPIS 3, with Tracy Shelly’s 6 months old Shar Pei, Loupei’s Satisfy Your Soul taking second place.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 3
New Zealander Geoff Whitfield, was in charge of Group 3 and it was he who sent through Richard Dalton, Jarka Poulova and Philip O’Brien’s Kerry, Ch Dalstar Il Divo, on his way to BIS later in the day. The Scottish Terrier, Ch Slievecroob Scotch Piper, owned and bred by Clifford and Eileen Aiken and handled by son, Christopher, took second spot.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 PUPPY GROUP 3
Topping Puppy Group 3 was Anne Taylor’s Jack Russell Terrier, Taylortay My Way, handled by Paul McDermott en route to Reserve Best Puppy in Show, with Patrick & Janine Dooner’s 8 months old Parson Russell Terrier, Foxthorn Tomahawk runner-up.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 4
Topping the Dachshunds of Group 4 under specialist judge, Alfredo Alessandri, from Italy, was Martin McDonnell’s Miniature Long Haired bitch, Ch Smartdac She’s The One; winning her first group today. Second placed was Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 PUPPY GROUP 4
Schwedier’s 6 months old Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Pinedax Dimitri won Puppy Group 4.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 5
Martin Croeser from South Africa made the decisions in Group 5 and he found his winner in the American Akita, Dave and Jenny Killilea and Arleen Clure’s Dem-Be’s The Aye’s Have It, eighteen months old ‘Sailor’, an import from America was handled by Bobby Browne. James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Pomeranian, Ch Sueacres Unexpected Kisses, took the 2nd place.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 PUPPY GROUP 5
Heading up Puppy Group 5 was Maria & Ray Weafer, Matthew Bostock and Janet Armstrong’s American Akita, Mamarou Interstellar, 7 months old ‘Astro’ was handled by Maria. Runner-up was Maureen & Brian Carroll’s 8 months old American import Keeshond, Cedarhills Shamrock Foreign Correspondent Lyntova.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 6
Tuula Savolainen, a hound specialist from Finland, judged Group 6, deciding that her winner was the Beagle, Eamon Murray’s homebred Heathergrove Caravola. Visiting from Scotland, Colin and Ann Mackey’s Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, 3 year old Gairside Ferdinand took Group 2nd.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 PUPPY GROUP 6
The eight months old Basset Fauve De Bretagne, Dunlop’s Blevwils Heart Stealer was the Puppy Group 6 winner, with Lesley & Roy Blevins’ 8 months old Basset Hound, Blevwil Kiss And Tell in second place.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 7
Group 7 was judged by gundog specialist, Wil Hochstenbach from The Netherlands and his choice was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Tomanipoint Celtic Knight, this 13 month old finishing BIS 4 later in the day. In the runner up spot was the Pointer, Colette & Roger Perkins’ Sh Ch Kanix Fate of Brent. He is currently top of Group 7 on the GAIN PETFOODS/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Topdog Leaderboard.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 PUPPY GROUP 7
Topping Puppy Group 7 was Wendy Fleming’s Pointer, Rafthouse Clarissa At Glenariff, who finished BPIS 4 with Seamus and Maura Gettings’ 6 months old homebred German Wire Haired Pointer, Beechillawn Sound Of The Underground, taking second spot.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 8
Hans Boelaars from The Netherlands was overseeing the Spaniels and Retrievers of Group 8 which had been judged by fellow countryman, Will Hochstenbach and his winner was Orla Murray’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Rathcloon Peaches N Cream. In second place was Chris and Hilary Laverty’s blue roan Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Laveris Watchme.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 PUPPY GROUP 8
Laura Huston’s homebred Cocker Spaniel, Hustonia Casablanca, was the winner of Puppy Group 8. In second place was Penny Carpini and Ann Dempsey’s 6 months old Labrador Retriever, Carpenny Verona At Dromtacker.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 9
Judge for Group 9 was Bill Browne Cole and his winner was the eventual Reserve Best in Show winning Toy Poodle, Ch Tirkane La Vie En Rose, owned by the winning partnership of breeders Ann Ingram and Kay Ryan, with Marlies Morzil, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant. Cheryl Johnson handled her Tibetan Terrier, GB Ch Sumanshu Hotter N’ Hot at Khados, to take 2nd spot.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 PUPPY GROUP 9
Winning Puppy Group 9 was Kitty Conlon & Myuki Kotani’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Rathbrist Whispering Hope, handled by Myuki. In second place was June Smyth’s homebred Smooth Coat Chihuahua, Corbrayash Bangtastic, 8 months old ‘Duchess’ at her first show.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 GROUP 10
Heading up Group 10 under all breeds judge, Javinder Singh Pawar, from India, was the Irish Wolfhound, Petra Tomasovicova’s Ch Bloody Mary Tullamore Good Stuff. Carla Bollard O’Callaghan piloted her top winning Afghan Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir, to take the 2nd rosette.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 PUPPY GROUP 10
Heading up Puppy Group 10 was O’Meara’s 6 months old Irish Wolfhound, Calcara Clara Bow’s, with Breda Dunne’s 8 months old Azawakh, Swala’s Shi-Shenti in second place.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 Junior Handling Winners
Lorna Bermingham, an ex-Junior Handler herself, was in charge of the three age groups at Fermoy and she is pictured here Mary Davidson of show sponsors ROYAL CANIN, her overall winner, Danielle Ritchie-Smith, who handled her Whippet, to first win the 13 - 14 years age group, Catherine Broaders who won the 15 - 17 years class with her Wire Fox Terrier, and Paige Spencer, winner of the 10 - 12 years class, handling an Australian Shepherd Dog.
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 BIS Ring
FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '15 Show Manager & Secretary
Fermoy were celebrating their 40th Anniversary and a special cake was commissioned and provided by Chairman, Stephen Hourihan’s wife, Geraldine. It was housed in the Secretary’s office during the day before the official ‘cutting’ and here the Show Manager, Kevin Croarkin, and Show Secretary, Marshall Craig, look like they would love to take an early slice!!

NEWTOWNARDS '15 BEST IN SHOW
Making the decisions in the BIS ring at Newtownards All Breed Championship show was Irishman Martin Falsey, a gundog aficionado who also judges all the hounds. From the ten group winners, Martin decided that his Best in Show winner was the Border Collie, Catriona O’Neill Caraher’s Sh Ch Huntly I Ain’t No Panda; just twentysix months old, she is a Junior Champion and was also Annual Champion 2014. ‘Panda’, who was also CJW and CW ’14, took 4th in Group 1 last year at both the IKC International day 1 and DDSS, and had earlier won the group under Shetland Sheepdog specialist, Ernie Smyth. Martin’s Reserve BIS winner was the Group 2 winner sent through by breed specialist, Ilona Onstenschenk from The Netherlands, John Francis’ CC winning Boxer bitch, Ch Rathbride Final Fantasy Jun Ch, who also has a UK group under her belt from SKC.
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NEWTOWNARDS '15 BEST IN SHOW
Martin Falsey judged Best In Show and from the 10 group winners he chose the Border Collie, Catriona O’Neill Caraher’s Sh Ch Huntly I Ain’t No Panda.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 BEST IN SHOW
The ten Group winners being assessed by BIS judge Martin Falsey.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
As is now tradition at our Irish shows, we have classes for baby Puppy, from 4 – 6 months of age. All the Best Baby Puppies in breed compete for Best Baby Puppy in Show, this being chosen by the BIS judge, so Martin Falsey had a very pleasant task before his main duties, and, having seen them all briefly, he made a shortlist of four, from which he declared the Labrador Retriever, Martin and Mary O’Donoghue’s homebred bitch, Philipstown Lyrical, his winner; ‘Diva’ handled on the day by Martin. Runner up was the Parson Russell, Janine and Patrick Dooner’s Finnish import, Green Perry’s Scarlett O’Hara, handled by Janine.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW - THIRD
Third placed Best Baby Puppy In Show chosed by BIS judge Martin Falsey was the Alaskan Malamute, Grainne Keeling’s homebred Kishdigra Criminal Intent.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Moira Grant Cook was the Papillon, James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Ch & Ger & Cz Int Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens, handled by James. Runner-up was Joe Dempsey’s Old English Sheepdog bitch, Ch Bellablue Bewitched By Scallywag ‘Bubble’, handled as ever by Pia Dempsey.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 PUPPY STAKES
Moira Grant Cook judged the Puppy Stakes and from the 38 hopefuls, she chose for her winner, and Newtownards representative at the POTY next Easter, Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s nine months old Shetland Sheepdog, Edglonian Blue Fortune. seen here rather windblown, but with two very happy owners.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 PUPPY STAKES
Moira Grant Cook judged the Puppy Stakes and chose for her winner, Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s nine months old Shetland Sheepdog, Edglonian Blue Fortune, seen here rather windblown, but with two very happy owners.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 VETERAN STAKES
Trevor Rodgers’ Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch & GB Ch Jiltrain Jack The Lad, topped the Veteran Stakes under Moira Grant Cook, handled by Janine Dooner. ‘Jack’ was a familiar winner in Ireland some years ago when he was a multiple group winner. Runner up was the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Sally Tonks and handler, Dione Fitzsimons’ Ch GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, ‘Darcy’ an all breeds BIS winner.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 BRACE STAKES
Winning the Brace Stakes under Moira Grant Cook was the Australian Shepherd Dog duo, of Ch Am Grand Ch & GB Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar, and his young kennelmate, Allmark Naughty But Nice. 'Prowler' and 'Luna' owned in partnership with Tracey Douglas, Neil Allan and Robert Harlow and handled and prepared by Tracey.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 GROUP 1
Group 1 was judged by Ernie Smyth, well known in Shetland Sheepdogs in Ireland. His winner was the eventual BIS winning Border Collie, Catriona O’Neill Caraher’s Sh Ch Huntly I Ain’t No Panda, with the Shetland Sheepdog, Emilio Castillo & Patrick Fortune’s import, Can Ch Grandgables Romantica, in second place.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 GROUP 2
Heading up Group 2 under Ilona Ostenk-Schenk was the Boxer, John Francis’ Ch Rathbride Final Fantasy, ‘Molly’ en route to Reserve Best in Show, with the Dogue De Bordeaux, Nial Walsh’s Ch Dar Og Swagger Jagger, reserve.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 GROUP 3
Christian Jouanchicot from Sweden of the ‘Out of Africa’ prefix was making a return visit to Newtownards and today was judging Group 3. He sent on to the BIS ring the West Highland White Terrier, Inge Flamang’s Magic Matisse Vom Maerchengarten, his first group. Living in Ireland with Jane Jenkins and prepared and handled by Ken Crockett. Runner up was the Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar and breeder Ewe Lunden’s Swe Nor DK Int Ch Residentsets Stand-in.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 GROUP 4
Andrea Callow, who judged at Crufts this year, was officiating in the Dachshund ring at Newtownards, and she found her Group 4 winner in Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired bitch, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, ‘Jill’ way out in front on the GAIN Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group 4 Leaderboard, a position she has held for the last several years. Second placed was Karen Weir’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Magik Rainbow Gloria.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 GROUP 5
Ann Taggart judging Group 5, chose for her winner Liz Wogan’s Keeshond, Ch & GB Ch Neradmik Beach Boy avec Deminiac, who had several group placings last year; this was his first group for 2015. Joan Duffus was delighted to take Group 2nd with her young Samoyed, Russian import Radost Zhizni Arctic Light over Kynoch, handled by one of our leading young Junior Handlers, Scarlett Burnside.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 GROUP 6
Erodotos Neofytou, President of the Cyprus Kennel Club, adjudicated for Group 6 and he sent through as his winner the Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill’s Ch GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with 7 Best in Show wins in his career, he is again top of the GAIN Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Leaderboard, as he has been for the last three years. Runner-up was the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ivor & Michelle Keelan’s Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 GROUP 7
Ring centre for Group 7 was Carol Mulcahy, Australian resident and Rough Collie exhibitor for many years in Sydney and now living in Ireland. Her winner was the English Setter, Aidan McKiernan’s home bred Bushbane Celtic Feeling, ‘Tango’, who had earlier won her final Green Star for her Irish title under Carol. Second was the Pointer, Hookwood Peacemaker, owned by Stevie O’Brien, his Grandaughter, Fiona, and daughter, Stephanie, who handled ‘Dempsey’ to a first group placing today.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 GROUP 8
Viera Vitkova of the Flymystery American Cockers in Slovenia was ring centre for Group 8 and she chose for her winner Frank, Bette, and daughter Emma, Archibald Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River, ‘Tegan’ taking her first Group this year. Runner-up was the Labrador Retriever, Justine Wylie’s 8 months old Loughbrae Argento; ‘Cody’ had earlier won his first Green star.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 GROUP 9
Jon Yek of the Pearlstone Pekingese in Ireland was running the rule over Group 9 and he decided that his best dog was the Tibetan Terrier, Cheryl Johnson’s GB Ch Sumanshu Hotter N’Hot at Khados, who took his sixth Green Star on the day. ‘Rutger’ will hopefully be back over to Ireland in the Summer seeking his seventh. In second place was Kevin and Lisa Croarkin’s French Bulldog, Ch Kingfriend Aprika Miss Wicked of Kesasonas.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 GROUP 10
Erodotos Neofytou judged Group 10 and his Sighthound winner was the Whippet, Collooney Fire Fly, owned by Jim Fletcher and Vivien Coulter, and handled by Jim. . Another new face to Group honours was the Borzoi, Walter Albert’s young Simply Infatuated With Zancuda, taking second place.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Winning the 10 – 12 years class under Martin Falsey was Emma Eccles Quirk, handling her Border Terrier.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Danielle Ritchie – Smith topped the 13 – 14 years class under Martin Falsey, handling her Whippet.
NEWTOWNARDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Overall winner from the three Junior Handling classes was Catherine Broaders, handling her Wire Fox Terrier, who first won the 15 – 17 years age group. Best in Show judge, Martin Falsey, judged all the Juniors classes.

HIBERNIAN '15 BEST IN SHOW
Taking centre ring to judge Best in Show at Hibernian Championship show was Nick Hammond, former Chairman of the IKC General Purposes Committee, selecting for top spot Stephen Minogue’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Jiltrain Jackpott; just a few days short of 15 months old, ‘Jackson’ has had a phenomenal start to his show career, starting with Best Puppy in Show at the IKC International last October, a win which qualified him for the Pup of the Year Final, from which he emerged the winner at the gala evening on Easter Monday. He won his first group at IKC Celtic Winners, going on to BIS 3 and then won the group at Banbridge, just a few weeks after his POTY victory, while across the water, he won Reserve CC at LKA. This win cements his position at the head of Group 5 on the GAIN PETFOODS/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Top Dog Leaderboard, and it was another Top Dog leader, this time the Group 6 front runner, Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, who was awarded Reserve Best in Show. Five years old ‘Arthur’ was the Best in Show winner recently at South Tipperary, Reserve BIS at Portadown, BIS 3 at Combined National, BIS 4 at Combined International and was also the group winner at IKC Celtic Winners.
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HIBERNIAN '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show judge Nick Hammond selected for top spot Stephen Minogue’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Jiltrain Jackpott, ‘Jackson’. This win cements his position at the head of Group 5 on the GAIN PETFOODS/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Top Dog Leaderboard.
HIBERNIAN '15 BEST IN SHOW
The ten Group winners assembled in the BIS ring for judge Nick Hammond to assess.
HIBERNIAN '15 BEST IN SHOW
BIS judge Nick Hammond hands the Best In Show rosette to Stephen Minogue with 'Jackson';Jiltrain Jackpott.
HIBERNIAN '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Nick Hammond’s Best Baby Puppy in Show winner’s rosette was awarded to Mick and Cathy Cooper’s 4 months old homebred Shar Pei, Confucian Ruby In The Smoke. RBBPIS under Nick was Patrick & Janine Dooner’s 5 months old Parson Russell Terrier, Green Perry’s Scarlett O’Hara, bred in Finland.
HIBERNIAN '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading up the Champion Stakes under Jean Lawless was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s BIS winning German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose At Tomanipoint. In second place was Michael Carr’s 3 year old homebred Boxer, Ch Moydrum Head Of The Class.
HIBERNIAN '15 PUPPY STAKES
Officiating over the Puppy Stakes at Hibernian was Jean Lawless, who together with husband Paul and daughter Kelly, own the well-known and successful Revloch Belgian Shepherds, her choice as winner and the ticket to POTY was Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll’s 6 months old homebred American Akita, Cannonbear Stings Like A Bee, with Ann Taggart’s 8 months old homebred West Highland White Terrier, Cooleys Ms Kylie, taking the runner-up spot.
HIBERNIAN '15 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the veterans in the Veteran Stakes under Jean Lawless was Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill Its All About Me, with Sally Tonks & Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, handled by Howard Tonks, in second spot; both these dogs already featuring highly on the 2015 ROYAL CANIN/Irish Canine Press Veteran Leaderboard.
HIBERNIAN '15 BRACE STAKES
Jaana Aasamsoo’s Smooth Haired Dachshund litter brother & sister, Jagervision Farao and Jagervision Fashionisto, collected the red rosette for the Brace stakes from Jean Lawless who gave second to Darren and Elaine Walker’s Alaskan Malamutes, another pair of siblings, Lueldar Midnight Runner Jun Ch and Ch Lueldar Dixie Chick.
HIBERNIAN '15 GROUP 1
Taking centre stage for Group 1 was Ger Cox, whose choice for top spot fell to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Frances Toman’s Ch Whitepoint Stare If You Dare At Manto, 3 year old ‘Cody’. In second spot came Sarah McCusker and Claire O’Prey’s’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Scallywag Stars N Stripes, 2 year old ‘Brody’, handled by Sarah, with a first group placing.
HIBERNIAN '15 GROUP 2
Carol Mulcahy judged Group 2 where her winner was Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Nujax Johnny Cash, handled today by Ashling. In second place was Adele Kerrisk’s Shar Pei, Ch, Int & Lux Ch Chuanfa Compact At Qing Iverna, his second runner-up slot this year.
HIBERNIAN '15 GROUP 3
Terrier specialist John Canty judged the terriers in Group 3, awarding top spot to Inge Flamang’s West Highland White Terrier, Magic Matisse Vom Maerchengarten, handled today by Sinead Taggart. Runner-up was Ross Delmar and Ewe Lunden’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Multi Ch Residentsets Stand-in, handled on this occasion by Cathy Delmar.
HIBERNIAN '15 GROUP 4
Heading up the Dachshunds in Group 4 under breed specialist Gary McAlpine was Karen Weir’s 2 year old Russian import Miniature Smooth Kaninchen, Magik Rainbow Gloria, her third group this year. Runner-up was Martin McDonnell’s Miniature Long, Ch Smartdac Supernatural.
HIBERNIAN '15 GROUP 5
New Irish All Breeds judge, Michael Leonard, judged Group 5, sending through the eventual BIS winner, Stephen Minogue’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Jiltrain Jackpott, with second place going to Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient handled as always by wife Anita.
HIBERNIAN '15 GROUP 6
Topping Group 6 under Henry Stanley was the Hibernian RBIS winner, Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Kockogue Arthurs Legacy, with second place awarded to Roy & Lesley Blevins’ Basset Fauve De Bretagne, Blevwils Garcon, 15 months old ‘Dukey’, gaining his title today.
HIBERNIAN '15 GROUP 7
Heading up Group 7 under Kenny Stevenson was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s 13 months old German Short Haired Pointer, Tomanipoint Schumacher, a first group win. Taking second place was Gail Sterritt’s 15 months old homebred Irish Setter, Riversett Revolution, a first group placing for him.
HIBERNIAN '15 GROUP 8
Ralph Dunne’s Clumber Spaniel, Richley Royale Bond, who went on to BIS 3, was Portuguese judge Rui Oliveira’s choice to win Group 8, with second place awarded to Lisa Graham’s 2 year old homebred Cocker Spaniel, Stilgoa Carling Black Label.
HIBERNIAN '15 GROUP 9
Heather Cox’s Group 9 winner was Tony Moran’s Tibetan Spaniel, GB Ch Sommerlyst’s Rigpa Atisha, a first group win for ‘Iggy’. In second place was Carty & Akkad’s 20 months old Havanese, Ch Georgie Girl By Labayamesa, handled by Olivia Carty to a first group placing.
HIBERNIAN '15 GROUP 10
Topping Group 10 under Henry Stanley was Jim Fletcher and breeder Vivian Coulter’s Whippet, Collooney Swings Both Ways, who later finished BIS 4. In second spot was Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir.
HIBERNIAN '15
Overview of the main ring at Hibernian.
HIBERNIAN '15 JUDGES PRESENTATION
Hibernian Chairman, Gordon Cuthbert and his sister, Show Secretary Lynda Cuthbert Matthews presented this year’s BIS judge, Nick Hammond (centre) with a memento of his appointment.
HIBERNIAN '15
Vinney’s new toy
Hibernian Vice Chairman, Vincent O’Brien, took great delight in driving the judges back to the hotel in his latest ‘Toy’, a classy Mercedes, complete with Presidential flag on the bonnet.
HIBERNIAN '15
60th Cake
There were many parties ringside at Hibernian, but one with a special celebration cake was for the joint 60th Birthdays of John Minchin and Lyn Appleby, well known in Afghan circles who have been enjoying great success in the showring recently. Of course there is no party without a cake, and theirs was just a sample of some of the innovative styles of confectionery on offer!

MUNSTER '15 BEST IN SHOW
At Munster Canine Club Ch Show, held at the Cork Marts in Corrin, near Fermoy, on Saturday, 30th May, BIS judge Bill McEntee (Baysway Cockers), gave the top award to Diane Stewart-Ritchie's GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper; 'Nilsson' who was top Irish Setter in the UK last year and No.2 Gundog overall, now has 14 CCs and 10 Reserves, and here at home had earlier won his third group of the year following on from Banbridge and IKC Celtic Winners where he finished BIS 3. Bill’s choice for Reserve BIS was the Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, owned by Jimmy Duggan and handled by wife, Anita Foley Duggan. ‘Flint’ taking his second group of the year earlier, and he seven groups last year with three BISs.
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MUNSTER '15 BEST IN SHOW
BIS judge Bill McEntee (Baysway Cockers), gave the top award to Diane Stewart-Ritchie's Irish Setter, GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper
MUNSTER '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Judge Sean Knight chose as Best Baby Puppy in Show Michael Joyce's American Akita, Mr Righttype Gaelforce and as Reserve, Mick & Cathy Cooper's Shar Pei, Confucian Ruby In The Smoke.
MUNSTER '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Sean Knight judged the Champion Stakes, his winner was Triona Ní She's Dobermann, Ch GB Multi Int Ch Farentino Wot A Thriller at Ruholfia and Runner-up Maureen & Brian Carroll's Keeshond, Ch & Int Ch Lyntova Legend Has It.
MUNSTER '15 PUPPY STAKES
In the Puppy Stakes judge Sean Knight picked Christopher, Clifford & Eileen Aiken's Scottish Terrier, Lomondview Cappuccino, Cahill & Kilroy's American Akita, Roycon Raising Hell was runner-up.
MUNSTER '15 VETERAN STAKES
The Veteran Stakes winner under Sean Knight was the English Springer, Sh Ch Reubens Silent Reflection, owned by Mary Downward, and Sally Tonks & Dione Firzsimons' PMD Ch GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick was runner up
MUNSTER '15 TEAM STAKES
The Team Stakes were won by the Pembroke Welsh Corgis owned by Mr & Mrs Bale.
MUNSTER '15 GROUP 1
Val Coghlan judged Group 1 and picked Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Frances Toman’s Ch Whitepoint Stare If You Dare At Manto as his winner, with Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ BSD Groenendael Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo in second place.
MUNSTER '15 GROUP 2
Ciaran and Anne Marie Donnelly’s Dobermann Pinscher bitch, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana topped Group 2 under judge, Theresa Owens, with he Miniature Schnauzer, Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly's Ch Nujax Johnny Cash runner up.
MUNSTER '15 GROUP 3
Ger and Laura Cox's Bull Terrier, Napier Snow Candy was judge Mr J J Flanagan's winner in Group 3 with Catherine and Tina Broaders' Lakeland Terrier Brookside Aristocrat placed second.
MUNSTER '15 GROUP 4
John Muldoon's pick in the Dachshund group was Gerry McFaul's Long Haired bitch Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend with P & C Wheatland's Russian import Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Ch Zimerbude Eurosouz in runner-up spot.
MUNSTER '15 GROUP 5
Deirdre Dinneen judged Group 5 and her choice as winner was the Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, owned by Jimmy Duggan and handled by wife, Anita Foley Duggan. In second place was Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch & Int Ch Lyntova Legend Has It.
MUNSTER '15 GROUP 6
Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy was the Group 6 winner under Ned Burke, with in second place going to Louisa and Eddie Casey’s Dalmatian, Ch Buffrey Pop Goes The Weasel.
MUNSTER '15 GROUP 7
The eventual Best In Show winner, Diane Stewart-Ritchie's Irish Setter GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper was the Group 7 winner under Ned Burke. Second place went to Sinead Taggart's Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Lux Ch Bitcon Card Tricks For Cooley.
MUNSTER '15 GROUP 8
John Muldoon was centre stage for Group 8 and chose Bryant, Nelson & Morris' American Cocker Spaniel, Mycalleys Bartholomew With Nasailleen as his winner, with second place going to Ralph Dunne's Clumber Spaniel, Sh Ch Richley Royale Bond.
MUNSTER '15 GROUP 9
Group 9 under Donal Neally was won by Ashling Connolly's Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, with the runner-up spot going to Sharon O'Brien's BIS winning Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Rosanley The Adonis At Torfness.
MUNSTER '15 GROUP 10
Donal Neally was back in the ring for Group 10 where his choice was Lynda and Colin Matthews Borzoi, Donskoi Blestkiy with in second place the Whippet, Ch Sheol Golden Child, , owned and bred by three generations of the O’Brien family, dad Stevie, daughter Stephanie Robertson, and her daughter, Fiona.

CORK '15 BEST IN SHOW
It was success galore for the Newfoundland, GB Ch Morrellham Highland Park, and his owner Caroline Morrell, who had travelled to Cork Ch Show at the Mallow GAA Sports Complex, from Doncaster, to win his seventh Green Star and thus his Irish crown, then BOB, the Group at finally Best in Show under John Bond (Kanesbrook). ‘Chase’ has also 7 CCs in his native England. Reserve BIS went to the Wire Fox Terrier, Mervyn Thompson’s homebred Burrencroft Joshy Boy, earlier winning his fourth green star on one of his not so regular visits to a show. Nineteen months old ‘Joshie’ has however a Res CC from the Wire Fox Terrier Club in GB.
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CORK '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under John Bond (Kanesbrook) was Caroline Morrell's Newfoundland, GB Ch Morrellham Highland Park.
CORK '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was judged by John Bond, his winner was Darren and Elaine Walker's Alaskan Malamute, Lueldar Take Em To Church, runner-up was yesterdays winner Michael Joyce's American Akita, Mr Righttype Gaelforce.
CORK '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Dr Marleen Collins judged the Stakes classes and her winner in the Champion Stakes was the Pumi, Ann and Austin Long-Doyle's Ch Pumidoro Splinter At Longsdyle. Dermot Alford with his Standard Poodle, Ch Funkypp Celtic Affair with Avannah wasin second spot.
CORK '15 PUPPY STAKES
Olive Taylor's young Chow Chow Taylorian Starlight took first place under Dr Marleen Collins with second going to the Whippet, Play A While Before The Rains At Gwendariff owned in partnership by Albert Ritchie and his granddaughter, Danielle Ritchie Smith.
CORK '15 BRACE STAKES
Dr Marleen Collins awarded first place to Van Wensveen And Hurley's Whippets, Barnesmore Flashman and Barnesmore Who's That Girl.
CORK '15 GROUP 1
Elizabeth Blake-Watts visiting from New Zealand judged Group 1, her choice for top spot was the Best In Show winning Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch Am Gr Ch & Lux Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar owned by Tracey Douglas, Neil Allan and Robert Harlow and handled by Tracey. Second place went to S O'Briain's Rough Collie, Dallinaire Simply Sweet At Seanchrois.
CORK '15 GROUP 2
Group 2 was judges by Sweish judge, Yvonne Brink. First place went to the Best In Show, Caroline Morrell's Newfoundland, GB Ch Morrellham Highland Park, second place went to C & R White's Rottweiler, Estalea Trigger.
CORK '15 GROUP 3
The Terrier group was won by the todays Reserve BIS, Mervyn Thompson’s homebred Wire Fox Terrier Burrencroft Joshy Boy, runner-up was the Scottish Terrier, Ch Slievecroob Scotch Piper, owned and bred by Clifford and Eileen Aiken and handled by son, Christopher.
CORK '15 GROUP 4
The Wire Haired Dachshund Ch Lesandnic Lil la Jun Ch owned by Lesley Patton was Chris Laverty's winner in Group 4, with Mark Mcdonnell's Long Haired Miniature Smartdac Rising Phoenix in second place.
CORK '15 GROUP 5
American Akita, Brian and Hazel Aherne's Ch Melodor Kaygeebe took first place, with the Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, owned & shown by Jimmy Duggan in second place.
CORK '15 GROUP 6
Group 6 was judged by Anita Foley-Duggan and her choce for top spot was the Best In Show winning Bassett Hound, Barry O'Neill's Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy. Second place went to Murray & Norridge's Beagle, GB Ch Serenaker Figaro.
CORK '15 GROUP 7
Finnish judge Tiina Illukka assessed Group 7, picking Cathy Loughlin's Irish Setter, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Discovery's Let The Heart Beat For Rohanmor as her winner, with runner-up Paudie & Martina O'Shea's Irish Red and White Setter, Sh Ch Mizen Adair.
CORK '15 GROUP 8
Tiina Illukka also judged Group 8, in this group her winner was Penny Carpanini's Labrador, GB Sh Ch Carpenny Made A Million, second place went to Gerry O Sullivan's Irish Water Spaniel, Stangate Sedge Of Spancilhill.
CORK '15 GROUP 9
Group 9 was judged by Moira Grant-Cook. Moira picked Sean Carroll and James Newman's Papillon, Ch, Ger & Cz Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens as her winner, with Ashling Connolly's Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act as runner-up.
CORK '15 GROUP 10
Michael Crowley judged the sight hounds that form Group 10, here he chose Petra Tomasovicova's Irish Wolfhound, Ch Bloody Mary Tullamore Good Stuff as his winner, second place went to Carla Bollard O.Callaghan's Afghan Hound, Ashahni Celtic Fire Jun Ch.
CORK '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Winners of the three Junior Handling age group classes.
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The secretary's showground office.
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SWORDS '15 BEST IN SHOW
Ch Jamarow Northern Star handled by owner Darren Griffin, triumphed in the BIS ring at sunny Swords Ch Show under judge, Jerry Daly, of Ennafort Norwegian Elkhound fame. ‘Robbie’ had earlier won BOB under German all breeds judge, Hans Gruttner, then taken Group 2 under June Wall, known for her Everready Rottweilers. Reserve BIS was the Tibetan Spaniel, Sharon O’Brien’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Rosanley the Adonis at Torfness, recently Res World Winner’15 in Milan. Number one Tibbie in both the UK and Ireland in ’13 & ’14, ‘Buddy’ currently has 17 CCs and is a multi-group & BIS winner.
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SWORDS '15 BEST IN SHOW
Ch Jamarow Northern Star with owner Darren Griffin, Best In Show under judge, Jerry Daly.
SWORDS '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under BIS judge, Jerry Daly, was the Cocker Spaniel, Linda Bailie’s Thornbrook Miss Moneypenny, ‘Carter’ just 5 months old, with the Basset Hound, Jim and Debbie Irvine’s Emmorah All Right Now, Reserve. ‘Eric’ is 4 months, so both starting young collecting rosettes.
SWORDS '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under BIS judge, Jerry Daly, was the Cocker Spaniel, Linda Bailie’s Thornbrook Miss Moneypenny.
SWORDS '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Melanie Corcoran’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, multi CC winning Ch, GB & Int Ch Zakstaff Whats The Story at Molru, won the Champion Stakes at Swords under Noel Beggs. ‘Rory’ has 9 CCs over the water and is the Breed Record holder in Ireland with 55 Green Stars and quite a few groups to boot. The runner-up was Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy & Josh Henderson’s Dobermann Pinscher, multi group & BIS winner, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, ‘Maebh’ another with a large collection of tickets.
SWORDS '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Melanie Corcoran’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, multi CC winning Ch, GB & Int Ch Zakstaff Whats The Story at Molru, won the Champion Stakes at Swords under Noel Beggs.
SWORDS '15 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under Noel Beggs was the English Toy Terrier, Nicola Murphy’s Penmarlam Never Ending Love, ‘Ollie’ just over 6 months old and already with BIS at the Midlands Open Show the previous weekend under his belt.
SWORDS '15 PUPPY STAKES
Puppy Stakes winner under Noel Beggs was the English Toy Terrier, Nicola Murphy’s Penmarlam Never Ending Love.
SWORDS '15 GROUP 1
Gert Christensen from Denmark judged Group 1 where his winner was the eventual BIS4 winning German Shepherd Dog, Emer O’Sullivan’s Balko Von Armen, with Jean, Paul and Kelly Lawless’ homebred BSD Groenendael, Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, handled by Kelly, taking 2nd spot.
SWORDS '15 GROUP 2
June Wall of the Everready Rottweilers & Standard Poodles judged Group 2 and she found her winner in the eventual BIS winning Boxer, Darren Griffin and Paul Keenan’s Ch Jamarow Northern Star, with Rose Dooley’s Great Dane, homebred Ch Ballyfrawley Poker Face, taking the rosette for runner-up, repeating his win at Portadown.
SWORDS '15 GROUP 3
The terriers of Group 3 were judged by well known Irish Terrier aficionado Hans Gruttner from Germany, who found his winner in Ross Delmar and Ewa Lunden’s’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Swe, Nor, DK & Int Ch Residentsets Stand-In, on his way to BIS 3, while his second place went to Marie Hogarty’s Cairn Terrier, homebred Cadagio Don’t Stop Me, a first group placing for this young dog.
SWORDS '15 GROUP 4
Markku Kilpina was over from Finland and judged the Dachshunds of Group 4, his winner being the Miniature Wire Haired, Benita Morrison’s homebred Benzden Guilty For Him, a first group win for 15 months old ‘George’ who had earlier won his 2nd Green Star. Gerry McFaul’s well known Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, took the 2nd place rosette.
SWORDS '15 GROUP 5
Heading up Group 5 under Vitor Veiga from Portugal was the Keeshond, Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Ch & Int Ch Lyntova Legend; ‘Jackson’ with Group 2nd at both South Tipperary and Munster Canine, is third on the GAIN Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Top Winners Leaderboard. The Chow Chow, Olive Taylor’s Ch Chivas Royal Djalo at Taylorian, was runner-up.
SWORDS '15 GROUP 6
Gert Christensen was ring centre for Group 6 where he chose as his winner Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Heathergrove Caravola, Group winner at Fermoy International and 2nd at South Tipperary, with a BIS at the Irish Collie Open, ‘Piper’is just 13 months old and has 7 Green Stars but is too young to claim his title.. Pamela Lennon handled the family’s Basset Hound, Zanabek Awesome Jun Ch, to take 2nd.
SWORDS '15 GROUP 7
Group 7 was in the hands of Portuguese Gundog Specialist Rui Goncalves and he gave his winner’s rosette to Dee Rance’s Irish Setter, Mayfred Mr Magnifico, 5 years old ‘Finn’, who had travelled from Dunfermline in Scotland was in the group in Ireland for the first time. Stephen Kennedy handled his Weimaraner, Sh Ch Zilverein Straight No Chazer Jun Ch, to take Group 2nd.
SWORDS '15 GROUP 8
It was certainly a worthwhile ferry trip from Scotland for Dee Rance. Having won G 7 with her Irish Setter, she proceeded to ‘clean up’ in the gundogs when her Irish Water Spaniel, Weemaes Pipers Piping at Mayfred, won Group 8 under Andrzej Stephinski from Poland. Kerry Duncan was over on one of her many visits too, and she won 2nd in the group with her Welsh Springer Spaniel, Redfrith Jack of Diamonds; ‘Freddie’ had won his seventh Green Star earlier under Rui Goncalves.
SWORDS '15 GROUP 9
Gabriella Veiga from Portugal, a Chihuahua and Whippet specialist, judged Group 9 finding her winner in the ‘Buddy’, Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch, GB & Int Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness, on his was to Reserve Best in Show and she gave the 2nd spot to Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, now with 6 CCs over the water and here at home he is a multi Group & BIS winner.
SWORDS '15 GROUP 9 WINNER
Gabriella Veiga judged Group 9 finding her winner in the ‘Buddy’, Sharon O’Brien’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch, GB & Int Ch Rosanley The Adonis at Torfness
SWORDS '15 GROUP 10
Group 10 judge was Jim Daidone from Australia, and his final choice fell to the Irish Wolfhound, Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Lady Rose of Shantamon, 'Rose' currently heads the GAIN Petfpoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group Leaderboard. Maureen Wade’s top winning Italian Greyhound, Ch & Int Ch Turigner Wind In The Willows Jun Ch, CC bitch winner at Crufts last year, was runner-up.
SWORDS '15 JUDGES & COMMITTEE
The usual photo call before judging starts at Swords Ch Show when all the judges and the committee assemble in the BIS ring for a photograph for a memento of the day.
SWORDS '15 OFFICERS
L – R: Swords Chairman, Tom Hehir with Philip Behan, Swords Secretary, Olga Gibbs of sponsors, ROYAL CANIN, and BIS judge Jerry Daly.
SWORDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING - Best Overall Handler
There were the usual three JHA age classes at Swords with an overall winner chosen by judge, Nadine Bermingham, herself Ireland Top Junior Handler for the last three years. Her winner was Danielle Ritch Smith from the 13-14 years class and they are seen here with Mary Davidson of sponsors, ROYAL CANIN, and Tom Hehir, Chairman of Swords CC.
SWORDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Winning the 10 – 12 yrs Junior Handling Class under Nadine Bermingham was Sarah Cushley with Ronan McLoughlin, runner-up.
SWORDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Winning the 13 -14 yrs class under Nadine Bermingham was Danielle Ritchie Smith with Emma Glynn runner-up.
SWORDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Catherine Broaders won the 15 – 17 yrs handling class under Nadine Bermingham who gave the runner-up spot to Emer Wright.
SWORDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Catherine Broaders won the 15 – 17 yrs handling class under Nadine Bermingham.
SWORDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING - Junior Handling Team Best Individual
Best Individual Handler at the Junior Handling Association of Ireland’s team event, held at Swords, was Danielle Ritchie Smith, seen here with judges Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and Kieran Behan.
SWORDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING - Individual Runner-up
Scarlett Burnside was runner-up Best Overall Handler under Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and Kieran Behan. She was handling the family’s Alaskan Malamute.
SWORDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING - Winning Team
The winning Team at the special JHA Team event held with kind permission of Swords CC was Anna Briscoe handling a Bullmastiff, Sarah Cushley handling a Saluki and Nadine Bermingham with her Tibetan Spaniel, seen here with judges Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and Kieran Behan.
SWORDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING - Team event runners-up
Runner-up in the JHA Team event at Swords were Catherine Broaders with her Wire Fox Terrier, Emma Glynn with her Shetland Sheepdog and Caoimhe Lawless, handling a BSD Groenendael. They are seen here with judges Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and Kieran Behan.
SWORDS '15 JUNIOR HANDLING - Judges Presentation
James Newman (centre) Treasurer of the JHA presented the team Event judges, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and Kieran Behan with gifts as a memento of their day.
SWORDS '15 AROUND THE SHOW
The impressive main ring entrance.
SWORDS '15 AROUND THE SHOW
Main Ring
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Main Ring
SWORDS '15 AROUND THE SHOW - Royal Canin Stand
It was great to see the Royal Canin hospitality unit at Swords, the first time in many years that it has been over to Ireland, the last time being before the Euro Show in 2009. Breeder Club members were able to have refreshments and make their orders in comfort and new members greeted and made welcome.
SWORDS '15 AROUND THE SHOW - Royal Canin Stand
SWORDS '15 AROUND THE SHOW - Royal Canin Stand
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Howard Tonks .... the demon photographer!
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Belgian Shepherd Dog Groenendael, BOB
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Chow Chow on the move
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English Toy Terrier
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KILKENNY '15 BEST IN SHOW
Judging Best In Show was Alan Matthews, well known for his Craigycor Pembroke Corgis. From the ten group winners, his choice for BIS 2015 fell to Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired Dachshund, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend. Five year old ‘Jill’ is no stranger to top honours since puppyhood and amonst her many awards both at home and across the water are 12CCs including Crufts. Reserve BIS went to Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow, Ch Chivas Royal Djalo At Taylorian, 19 months old ‘Boris’ an import from Belarus, and another who has had such a sparkling career since arriving in Ireland.
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KILKENNY '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired Dachshund, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend under judge, Alan Matthews
KILKENNY '15 BEST IN SHOW
Alan Matthews assesses the 10 group winners prior to selecting Best In Show
KILKENNY '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Alan Matthews chose Grainne Keeling’s homebred Alaskan Malamute, Kishdigra Criminal Intent as Best Baby Puppy in Show, just a day short of her 6 months birthday. Reserve BBPIS was Elizabeth Higgins’ 5 months old homebred Shetland Sheepdog, Cearthall Evening Star.
KILKENNY '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Simon Rooney’s Champion Stakes rosette went to Lyn Appleby, John Minchin, Jayne Edwards and Mary Mulvaney’s Afghan Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Dashvey To Tell The Truth, with second place awarded to Billy Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm.
KILKENNY '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Winner of the Champion Stakes, Lyn Appleby, John Minchin, Jayne Edwards and Mary Mulvaney’s Afghan Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Dashvey To Tell The Truth, under judge, Simon Rooney.
KILKENNY '15 PUPPY STAKES
Simon Rooney judged the Puppy Stakes, his winner was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair Celtic Charm, 8 months old ‘Paddy’ winning his POTY qualifier ticket on his show debut; runner-up was Stephanie and Fiona Robertson & dad Steven O’Brien’s 11 months old Pointer, Hookwood Peacemaker.
KILKENNY '15 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Simon Rooney was Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, 9 year old ‘Darcy’ now challenging at the head of the Irish Canine Press/Royal Canin Veteran Leaderboard.
KILKENNY '15 BRACE STAKES
The Brace Stakes was won by Scarlett Burnside’s father and son Alaskan Malamute pairing of Ch Rizzis Moki For Libertia and Libertia Wot U See Is Wot U Get, with second place under Simon Rooney going to Bev Dummett’s American Cocker Spaniels, Almondsbury Paninaro and Almondsbury Domino Dancing.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 1
En route to BIS 4, it was the Australian Shepherd Dog, GB Ch Allmark Spirit of St. Louis, co-owned by Jan Gregory and husband Pete Longhurst in partnership with Sarah Gibbons, who handled him to win under Peter Bailey from GB. Peter’s runner-up was the Old English Sheepdog, Ch Bellablue Bewitched by Scallywag, owned by Joe Dempsey and handled as ever by wife, Pia. ‘Bubble’, who was a POTY qualifier, was G 3 at Hibernian in May.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 2
Keith Baldwin from England chose for his Group 2 winner the Dobermann Pinscher, Billy Henderson’s Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm. Seamus Magee handled his Bullmastiff, Ch Bullmeredith Captain Rowlo of Tarbhore, to take Group 2nd.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 3
Heading up Group 3 under Malaysian all breeds judge, Chan Weng Woh, was the Bull Terrier, Thomas Redmond’s Warhorse El Pistolero, ‘Murphy’s’ first group win. Runner-up in Group 3 was the Kerry Blue Terrier, Daly’s Commanche Creek, a first group placing for this dog too.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 4
Dog World’s own Simon Parsons was over in Ireland to judge various breeds including Dachshunds, and he also judged the Group, finding his winner in the eventual BIS winner, Gerry McFaul’s multi CC and Group winner, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, with Martin McDonnell’s Miniature Long, Ch Smartdac Supernatural, taking the runner-up rosette.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 5
Joe Daidone from Australia judged Group 5, he found his winner in Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow, Ch Chivas Royal Djalo at Taylorian, sending him through to reserve Best in Show later. The Pomeranian, Hobby Maryden Oriental Lily at Belliver, the latest star at the kennels of James Newman and Sean Carroll, took G 2.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 6
Chan Weng Woh was back ring centre for Group 6, where he declared the PBGV his winner, Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas, was winning his first group this year. Runner-up was the Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy; currently top of the GAIN Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Leaderboard, ‘Arthur has nine group wins this year.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 7
Irene Krogstad from Norway made the decisions in Group 7 and her winner was the German Wirehaired Pointer, Maura and Seamus Gettings’ top winning Ch, Sh Ch & Int Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear at Beechillawn; Krys, who has topped the breed since 2009, was taking her first group win of the year. Runner up was the Pointer, Wendy Fleming’s Sh Ch Carmandine Kimono of Glenariff.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 7
Ch, Sh Ch & Int Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear at Beechillawn, Maura and Seamus Gettings’ top winning German Wirehaired Pointer, winner of Group 7 under Irene Krogstad from Norway.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 8
Chan Weng Woh adjudicated Group 8, where he sent on to the BIS ring the Clumber Spaniel, Ralph Dunne’s homebred CC winning Sh Ch Richley Royale Bond; ‘Eldridge’, Group winner and BIS 3 at Hibernian, is currently topping Group 8 on the GAIN Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Leaderboard. Second was Emma, Bette & Frank Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Abinvale The Aviator.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 9
Raymond O’Neill of the Trendylook Pekingese was centre ring for Group 9, and he chose for his winner Jason McMorrow’s Maltese, Ch Ripley Wonder Of Love, en route to BIS 3, with Katherine O’Herlihy’s Japanese Chin, homebred Axelwood Sakura, handled by Adrian Finlay, taking the runner-up rosette and a first group place this year.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 9
Raymond O’Neill was centre ring for Group 9, and he chose for his winner Jason McMorrow’s Maltese, Ch Ripley Wonder Of Love, en route to BIS 3, with Katherine O’Herlihy’s Japanese Chin, homebred Axelwood Sakura, handled by Adrian Finlay, taking the runner-up rosette.
KILKENNY '15 GROUP 10
Chan Weng Woh judged Group 10, and here he decided that his winner was the Whippet, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband, Colin’s BIS winning Ch Courthill Catch A Shadow; ‘Esther’ was taking her first group win of the year, handled as ever by Lynda. Second was Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Lady Rose of Shantamon, ‘Rose’ is currently top of the GAIN Petfood/ICP/Dog World Group 10 Leaderboard.
KILKENNY '15 AROUND THE SHOW
The show sponsor's stand
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The BIS ring at Kilkenny
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Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband, Colin’s Group 10 winning Whippet, Ch Courthill Catch A Shadow.
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Thomas Redmond’s Group 3 winning Bull Terrier, Warhorse El Pistolero.

DEISE '15 BEST IN SHOW
Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper went Best in Show at Deise Canine Club Championship Show under Helen Hegarty, well known secretary of Cork & District. 3 year old ‘Nilsson’ taking was his second BIS award this year after similar success at Munster Canine over Whit weekend. Helen's choice for Reserve BIS was Jimmy Duggan’s top winning Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient; handled by wife Anita, 5 year old ‘Flint’ has had a phenomenal career since coming to Ireland and was taking his 3rd group of the year after success at Combined International and then Munster Canine, where he was RBIS.
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DEISE '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show, Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper with Reserve BIS, Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient; handled by wife Anita under judge Helen Hegarty. Jackie Stubbs represented the show sponsor's HAPPY DOG.
DEISE '15 BEST IN SHOW
Nilsson with Diane Stewart-Ritchie on their victory run.
DEISE '15 BEST IN SHOW
Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper went Best in Show at Deise Canine Club Championship Show under Helen Hegarty.
DEISE '15 BEST IN SHOW
Helen Hegarty assesses the 10 group winners prior to selecting Best In Show
DEISE '15 CHAMPION STAKES
The Cavalier King Charles, Sean Martin’s Ch Glencross De Ja Vu will be the Deise representative at the Champion of Champions 2015 finals next January. Runner-up under Andrew Beare was the Shar Pei, Adele Kerrisk’s Ch, Lux & Int Ch Chuanfa Compact at Qing Iverna.
DEISE '15 CHAMPION STAKES
The Cavalier King Charles, Sean Martin’s Ch Glencross De Ja Vu will be the Deise representative at the Champion of Champions 2015 finals next January.
DEISE '15 PUPPY STAKES
Judging the Puppy Stakes at Deise was Andrew Beare and he gave the invitation to the POTY next Easter to the Connor Cahill and Mary Kilroy's 11 month old American Akita, Roycon Raising Hell. Runner up was the Shetland Sheepdog bitch, Brenda and Joe Doyle’s 9 months old Sevenoaks Angel By My Side.
DEISE '15 VETERAN STAKES
The Veteran Stakes winner was Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch, GB Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick; ‘Darcy’ now Joint Top Veteran on the Irish Canine Press/ROYAL CANIN Veteran Leaderboard, and Margaret Corr’s Japanese Spitz, Ch Prince of Doone at Crystalclear, was runner-up.
DEISE '15 VETERAN STAKES
The Veteran Stakes winner was Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch, GB Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick.
DEISE '15 GROUP 1
Ned Kennedy was in charge of Group 1 where his winner was Orla and Annette Cahill’s young Old English Sheepdog, Youandi Alive And Kicking, bred in Holland by Inge Van Engelen; 13 months old ‘Floyd’ was winning his first group and is both a Junior Ch and CJW 15. Runner-up under Ned was Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ BSD Groenendael, Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, his fourth such award this year.
DEISE '15 GROUP 2
Group 2 was judged by Jimmy Hogan whose winner was Barri and Maud Orr’s Rottweiler, GB Ch Odessey Hey Jude At Tikaram, just turned 2 years old and taking his first group at home after a successful campaign across the water; taking second place was Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Boxer, Ch Jamarow Northern Star at Bessbox, ‘Robbie’ the BIS winner at Swords the previous week
DEISE '15 GROUP 3
Heading up the terriers in Group 3 under Hugh Jordan was the eventual BIS 4 winning Kerry Blue Terrier, Harold and Helena Quigg’s Irisblu Shell Shocked, with Roy and Marion Gregg’s 17 months old CC winning Dandie Dinmont, Ellabeth Amabilisdandie At Bambusa, taking the runner-up spot.
DEISE '15 GROUP 4
Caroline Reynolds judged the Dachshunds of Group 4, finding her winner in Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, ‘Jill’ the previous day’s BIS winner at Kilkenny and on her way to BIS 3 today ; Joe and Mary Allan and Mary Dick’s Miniature Wire, Ch & Gibraltar Ch Alpheratz Francesco, group winner at IKC Celtic Winners was in the runner-up slot.
DEISE '15 GROUP 5
Billy Boardman was making the decisions in Group 5 where his winner, Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, finished up the day as Reserve Best in Show; runner-up was Lynda Dunn’s Pharaoh Hound, Hard Black Jack Pharaoh Cukker, handled to this first group placing by Katie Kelly.
DEISE '15 GROUP 6
Topping the Scenthounds in Group 6 under Tara Jenkins-Jago was Oliver’s 3 year old Griffon Fauve De Bretagne, Ch Bogart Humprey, handled by Colin Johnston to a first group placing, with second place awarded to Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, ‘Arthur’ adding more points to his total at the top of the GAIN PETFOODS/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Winners Group 6 Leaderboard.
DEISE '15 GROUP 6
Winning Group 6 under Tara Jenkins-Jago was Oliver’s 3 year old Griffon Fauve De Bretagne, Ch Bogart Humprey, handled by Colin Johnston.
DEISE '15 GROUP 6
Group 6 winner, the Griffon Fauve De Bretagne, Ch Bogart Humprey, handled by Colin Johnston.
DEISE '15 GROUP 7
The eventual BIS winner, Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper, was Sinead Taggart’s Group 7 winner, with the runner-up rosette awarded to Tom and Ann Marie Mervyn’s 18 months old homebred German Short Haired Pointer, Tomanipoint Celtic Knight, the group winner at Fermoy International.
DEISE '15 GROUP 8
Heading up Group 8 under Jimmy Byrnes was Gerry O’Sullivan’s Irish Water Spaniel, Stanegate Sedge Of Spancilhill, a first group victory for 14 months old ‘Sedge’. Runner-up was Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River, ‘Tegan’ the group winner this year at Newtownards.
DEISE '15 GROUP 9
Linda Mills was centre ring for Group 9, finding her winner in Sally & Sean Burns and Val & Mary Coghlan’s Standard Poodle, Ch Dinasti The Libertine Afterglow, 16 months old and taking his first group today; in second place was Ray O’Neill’s Pekingese, the recently crowned Ch Trendylook Kennedy.
DEISE '15 GROUP 10
Topping Group 10 under Louisa Casey was Danielle Ritchie-Smith’s 3 years old Whippet, Oakbark My Miracle, the group winner earlier this year at IKC Celtic Winners with Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Lady Rose Of Shantamon, group winner at Banbridge and Swords and currently top of the GAIN PETFOODS/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Winners Group 10 Leaderboard, in second place.
DEISE '15 AROUND THE SHOW
Deise MC - Elaine Butler has taken over the mantle of Show Secretary from her mother, Anna, and was a very busy lady all day, seen here she calling the ten group winners into the BIS ring.
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Jackie Stubbs who was representing the sponsor's HAPPY DOG with judge Sinead Taggart.
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Brenda and Joe Doyle’s 9 months old Shetland Sheepdog,Sevenoaks Angel By My Side, second in the Puppy Stakes.
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!! - even the best get a little overexcited! todays BIS winner takes a tumble after winning Group 7
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2 year old Hungarian Vizsla, Morton’s Karaszy’s Calypso, third in Group 7
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BSD Groenendael, Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, Best of Breed.
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O’Callaghan’s German Shepherd (Long Coat), Heidi Vom Arnapeca, took 4th in Group 1
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John and Carol Mulcahy’s Rough Collie, Ch & Aust Supreme Ch Kazis Sir Spense, took 3rd in Group 1
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Dione Fitzsimons’ Dobermann Pinscher, Sant Kreal My Dream Iz Fitzkin, third in the Puppy Stakes.
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Christy Butler, Vice Chair of Deise, with wife Anna, former show Secretary and now Secretary of Deise, showing the Deise colour blue, relaxing in the Secretary’s office at the Tramore Race Course.

BRAY '15 BEST IN SHOW
Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper went Best in Show at Bray and District's 69th Championship Show under Tim Finney of Gulliagh Irish Wolfhound and Dachshund fame. This was the second weekend in a row that 'Nilsson' has won BIS and his third this year. Reserve BIS under Tim Finney was another top winner, Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, ‘Beau’ today winning his third group of the year.
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BRAY '15 BEST IN SHOW
Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper went Best in Show at Bray and District's Championship Show under Tim Finney.
BRAY '15 BEST IN SHOW
Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper went Best in Show at Bray and District's Championship Show under Tim Finney.
BRAY '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Tim Finney also judged Best Baby Puppy in Show from all the baby puppy in breed winners and topping the babies at Bray was Heather and Davy Stewart’s 5 months old Lhasa Apso, Bacchante Brigida, with RBBPIS awarded to Paul and Linda Magee’s Great Dane, 5 months old Clonallan Howl Yer Whist.
BRAY '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading up the array of champions and qualifying for the Fosse Data Champion of Champions Finals in January was George and Georgina Corneille’s 5 year old Tibetan Terrier, Ch, Fin, Dan & Int Ch Falamadus One Kick Ahead With Lilasong. Runner-up under Angela McNally was Donal O’Donoghue and Ber Mulley’s Leonberger, Ch Ruben Vom Lowengarten.
BRAY '15 PUPPY STAKES
The Puppy Stakes at Bray were judged by Angela McNally, topping the puppies was Philip Behan’s homebred Chow Chow, Mingfield Princess Aura. Runner-up under Angela was Seamus and Maura Gettings’ German Wirehaired Pointer, Beechillawn Sound Of The Underground.
BRAY '15 VETERAN STAKES
Taking top spot in the Veteran Stakes under Angela McNally was Dione Fitzsimons and Sally Tonks’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, with the second place going to Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All About Me.
BRAY '15 BRACE STAKES
Angela McNally’s Brace Stakes winners were the Australian Shepherd Dogs, Tracey Douglas, Neil Allan & Robert Harlow’s Ch Allmark Naughty But Nice and Ch, GB, Lux, Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar.
BRAY '15 GROUP 1
Norwegian judge Per Kr Andersen judged Group 1, finding his winner in Jean, Paul and Kelly Lawless’ BSD Groenendael, Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, who went on to BIS 3, with second place going to Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s Shetland Sheepdog, Can Ch Grandgables Romantica, 3 year old ‘Tica’ today taking her Irish crown to add to her Canadian title with her 7th Green star.
BRAY '15 GROUP 2
Noreen Clarke was centre ring for Group 2 where her winner was Sandra English’s Short Haired St Bernard, Ch Santomard Anubus; handled by Tommy Lawlor. Runner-up spot went to Ann Moore’s 3 year old Dobermann, Rozenyas Playin With Fire.
BRAY '15 GROUP 3
Topping the terriers in Group 3 under Elaine Butler was Ross Delmar and Ewa Lunden’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch, Swe, Nor, DK & Int Ch Residentsets Stand-in, handled today by mum Cathy as Ross was away on a judging engagement. In second place under Elaine was Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Lakeland Terrier, Ch Brookside Aristocrat.
BRAY '15 GROUP 4
Tim Finney, who was also the BIS judge made the decisions in Group 4 where his winner was Martin McDonnell’s Miniature Long, Ch Smartdac She’s The One, en route to BIS 4, whilst Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, multi group & CC winning Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, was in second spot.
BRAY '15 GROUP 5
Taking the red rosette in Group 5 under Miroslaw Redlicki from Poland was the Thai Ridgeback, Svitlana and Oleksandra Voloshchuk’s My Thaia Des Poenjaap, making history with a first group or placing ever for this breed in Ireland; ‘Thaia’ had earlier won her eighth green star, having won her crown previously at Swords, becoming the first ever Champion in her breed. The American imported Keeshond, Maureen & Brian Carroll’s Cedarhills-Shamrock Foreign Correspondent, took 2nd place.
BRAY '15 GROUP 6
Aidan McKiernan was ring centre for Group 6, where his winner was Louisa & Eddie Casey’s Dalmatian, Ch Buffrey Pop Goes The Weasel at Moyglass; this was ‘James’ fifth group place this year. Runner-up was the Basset, Barry O’Neill’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, ‘Arthur’ with nine groups under his belt and he was BIS at South Tipperary.
BRAY '15 GROUP 7
Ralph Dunne judged Group 7, and it was he who sent on the Irish Setter, Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper, to finish BIS. Eddie Casey and Richard Stafford’s Weimamaner, NZ & GB Ch Carnmellis Hot Dikkety Dog at Gunalt, took 2nd spot; ‘Doug’ has 15 CCs and 2 UK Group wins.
BRAY '15 GROUP 8
English judge David Shields found his winner in Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s homebred Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River; CC winning ‘Tegan’ also the winner at Newtownards. Jenny Ward, on a visit from GB, took 2nd with her American Cocker Spaniel, Finndain Dans With My Fartha at Mischtikals; ‘Charlie’ had earlier won his 3rd GS.
BRAY '15 GROUP 9
Stephen Bardwell from England was ring centre for Group 9, he send on to the eventual RBIS spot Ashling Connolly’s top winning Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act; runner-up was the previous week’s Group winner, Jason McMorrow’s Maltese, Ch Ripley Wonder of Love, group winner and BIS 3 at Kilkenny.
BRAY '15 GROUP 10
Diane O’Hara was judged the sighthounds of Group 10, and her winner was Ann Cuthbert and Stephen Minogue’s Borzoi, Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey. Diane gave 2nd to Emer Mooney’s CC winning Deerhound, Ch Int Ch Rosslyn Quartet, handled as ever by Katie Kelly.
BRAY '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Catherine Broaders handled her Lakeland terrier to win the 15 – 17 years Junior handling class and Best Overall under judge, Tim Finney.
BRAY '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Scarlett Burnside won the 13 – 14 years Junior Handling class at Bray under Tim Finney, handling the family’s Alaskan Malamute.
BRAY '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
Winning the 10-12 years Junior Handling class under BIS judge, Tim Finney, was Sarah Cushley, handling a Saluki.
BRAY '15
View of the main ring at Bray.
BRAY '15
View of the main ring at Bray.
BRAY '15 JUDGES
Relaxing and watching the groups after judging their breeds are visiting judge, Frode Jevne (Norway), Stephen Bardwell (GB), Per R K Andersen (Norway) and Philip Greenway (GB).
BRAY '15 BRAY SWAN CATERING BAR B Q
Vinnie from Swan Catering, which does all the catering at the IKC National Show centre, brought a bar-b-q outdoors thanks to the clement weather, and his food went down a treat with exhibitors, giving a party atmosphere on the day.
BRAY '15 CHIHUAHUA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
June Smyth’s Smooth Coat, Corbrayash Back In Black, was BIS at the Chihuahua Club Champ Show under judge Frode Jevne. The show was sponsored by Happy Dog, represented by Jackie Stubbs.
BRAY '15 FOX TERIER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Per K R Andersen from Norway judged the Fox Terrier Club Championship Show, giving the Wire, Mervyn Thompson’s Burrencroft Joshy Boy, BOB and BIS. Res BIS and Best Smooth, was Ross Delmar and Ewa Lunden’s Ch, Swe, Nor, DK & Int Ch Residentsets Stand-in; ‘Stan’ handled by Ross’ mum, Cathy, as he was abroad judging. Happy Dog sponsored, represented here by Jackie Stubbs.
BRAY '15 WHIPPET CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Best in Show at The Whippet Club Ch Show under Anthony Rees from Wales, was Fiona and Stephanie Robertson’s Ch Sheol Golden Child. Rea Wilson’s 22 months old male, Gadalf The Grey took Reserve BIS. Jackie Stubbs of Sponsor, Happy Dog, is also pictured.

ILKA '15 BEST IN SHOW
Judging Best in Show was Pia Dempsey, well known for her Old English Sheepdogs. Winning Best in Show at ILKA 2015 under Pia was Andrea Stubbs and Mossy Lenihan’s Rottweiler, Ch Cotarrin Fright Night, bred by Andrea and husband Jackie, who handled him to BIS; this was ‘Tyson’s’ first such award after RBIS wins last year at both Killarney and Limerick, adding to his 2 CCs across the water. Reserve BIS at ILKA under Pia was Orlagh Murray’s homebred Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Rathcloon Peaches N Cream, 4 year old ‘Tori’ the Fermoy International winner, and this award today taking her up to third place on the GAIN PETFOODS/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group 8 Winners Leaderboard.
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ILKA '15 BEST IN SHOW
Winning Best in Show at ILKA 2015 under Pia Dempsey was Andrea Stubbs and Mossy Lenihan’s Rottweiler, Ch Cotarrin Fright Night, bred by Andrea and husband Jackie, who handled him to BIS.
ILKA '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at ILKA 2015 under Pia Dempsey was Andrea Stubbs and Mossy Lenihan’s Rottweiler, Ch Cotarrin Fright Night.
ILKA '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at ILKA 2015 under Pia Dempsey was Andrea Stubbs and Mossy Lenihan’s Rottweiler, Ch Cotarrin Fright Night.
ILKA '15 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Reserve BIS under Pia Dempsey was Orlagh Murray’s homebred Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Rathcloon Peaches N Cream.
ILKA '15 BEST IN SHOW
The ten group winners awaiting BIS judging.
ILKA '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Geraldine McCarthy’s 5 months old Shih Tzu, Solaris Avis Expression, BBPIS at Deise, was Best Baby Puppy in Show under Pia Dempsey, with Joan and Brian Lyons’ 4 months old American Akita, Hoolock’s Enchantress At Twynbears, awarded RBBPIS.
ILKA '15 PUPPY STAKES
Lyn Appleby’s Puppy Stakes winner at ILKA was the Great Dane, Paul and Linda Magee’s 6 months old Clonallan Howl Yer Whist, ‘Peaches’ Reserve Best Baby Puppy in Show at Bray, with runner-up going to Kerry Brennan’s Afghan Hound, Kerrijoy The Pharaoh.
ILKA '15 PUPPY STAKES
Lyn Appleby’s Puppy Stakes winner at ILKA was the Great Dane, Paul and Linda Magee’s 6 months old Clonallan Howl Yer Whist.
ILKA '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Lyn Appleby, judged the Champion Stakes. Topping the Champions was the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient; ‘Flint’, handled by wife Anita, was RBIS at Munster Canine and Deise this year. Stephanie and Fiona Robertson and Stephen O’Brien’s Whippet, Ch Sheol Golden Child, was in second place.
ILKA '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champions was the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient.
ILKA '15 VETERAN STAKES
Mary Downward’s 10 years old English Springer Spaniel, GB Sh Ch Reubens Silent Reflection, the Munster Canine winner, again took the Veteran Stakes, this time at ILKA under Lyn Appleby whose second place went to the Cogill family’s 11 year old Afghan Hound, Birkhall Annabel.
ILKA '15 BRACE STAKES
ILKA '15 GROUP 1
The BIS 3 winning Australian Shepherd Dog, Sarah McCusker and Clare O’Prey’s Scallywag Stars N Stripes, was Simon Rooney’s Group 1 winner with Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s newly crowned Shetland Sheepdog, Ch & Can Ch Grandgables Romantica, runner-up.
ILKA '15 GROUP 2
Maura Gettings’ Group 2 winner was the Rottweiler, Andrea Stubbs and Maurice Lenihan’s Ch Cotarrin Fright Night who then went on to Best in Show; Paul Scanlon & Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Nujax Johnny Cash, group winner at Hibernian and currently in second place on the GAIN PETFOODS/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group 2 Winners Leaderboard, was runner-up.
ILKA '15 GROUP 3
Paul Martin judged Group 3 where his winner was the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Melanie Corcoran’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Zakstaff Whats The Story At Molru, 4 year old ‘Rory’ with a first group win this year; runner-up was the Kerry Blue Terrier, Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien & Jarka Poulova’s Ch & GB Ch Dalstar Il Divo, BIS at Fermoy International and BIS 4 at South Tipperary.
ILKA '15 GROUP 4
Liz Bate’s Group 4 winner’s rosette went to the Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Karen Weir’s Ch Majik Rainbow Gloria, the group winner already this year at Banbridge, South Tipperary and Hibernian with the Miniature Wire Haired, Benita Morrison’s Stargang Dusky Maiden To Benzden, with a first group placing this year, in second.
ILKA '15 GROUP 5
Paul McCulloch judged Group 5 awarding the group to the Keeshond, Liz Wogan’s Ch & GB Ch Neradmik Beach Boy Avec Deminiac, the BIS 3 winner at Newtownards in May, with second place awarded to Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, today’s Champion Stakes winner.
ILKA '15 GROUP 6
Mary Mulvaney’s Group 6 winner was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, ‘Arthur’ today taking his 10th group win of the year, with second place awarded to the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Eddie & Gail Patterson’s Ch Rocksham Kimweri, his sixth group placing this year.
ILKA '15 GROUP 7
Joyce Ruigrok’s Group 7 winner was the Irish Setter, Stuart Cummings and Karen McKelvey’s Edenavey’s The One And Only, a first group win for 4 year old ‘Barney’ who also has a RCC won at Belfast last year. Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, 4 year old Ch, Mtegro Ch Risley Poetry in Motion, handled by Scarlett Burnside, was runner-up.
ILKA '15 GROUP 8
Orlagh Murray’s RBIS winning Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Rathcloon Peaches N Cream, was Joyce Ruigrok’s Group 8 winner with the Clumber Spaniel, Ralph Dunne’s Sh Ch Richley Royale Bond, group winner at Hibernian and Kilkenny and the current leader on the GAIN PETFOODS/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group 8 Leaderboard, in second place.
ILKA '15 GROUP 9
Maureen Blount’s Group 9 winner was Sean Martin’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ch Glencross De Ja Vu, who went on to BIS 4, with second spot awarded to Pete Summersgill & Bernie Doherty’s Coton De Tulear, Ch Cartoonlands Flash Gordon, ‘Flash’ G4 at Kilkenny and with 3 CACIBs.
ILKA '15 GROUP 9
Maureen Blount’s Group 9 winner was Sean Martin’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ch Glencross De Ja Vu, who went on to BIS 4.
ILKA '15 GROUP 10
Topping Group 10 under Simon Rooney was the Whippet, Stephanie and Fiona Robertson and Stephen O’Brien’s Whippet, Ch Sheol Golden Child, a favourite show for ‘Orla’ who was RBIS here last year. Ann Cuthbert & Stephen Minogue’s Borzoi, Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey, ‘Louie’ group winner at Bray, was in second place.
ILKA '15 BBPIS
Geraldine McCarthy’s 5 months old Shih Tzu, Solaris Avis Expression with the judge, Pia Dempsey.
ILKA '15 PUPPY STAKES
Third place in the Puppy Stakes was the Japanese Spitz, the Wade family’s Saoirian Stare-N-At The Son.
ILKA '15 GROUP 1
Third place in Group 1 was Austin and Ann Long Doyle’s Pumi, Ch Pumidoro Splinter at Longsdyle.
ILKA '15 CHARITY CHEQUE
Members of Midland Counties Canine Society presented a cheque for Setter Rescue during the course of the day at ILKA. L-R, Mary and Martin O’Donogue from Midland Counties, handling the cheque for €500 to Dorothy Parkes for Irish Setter Breeders Club Rescue, and Una Collison and Sharon Kelly, also of Midland Counties.
ILKA '15 AST CLUB BIS
Best in Show under Paul Martin at the Australian Silky Terrier Club show, held with ILKA, was Julie Connolly, Tamya Mackrell and Virginia Dowty’s Ch Marfick Fair Lady.
ILKA '15 AST CLUB SHOW
ILKA '15 BICHON CLUB BIS
ILKA '15 BICHON CLUB BOB
ILKA '15 BICHON CLUB BOB & BEST PUPPY
ILKA '15 BICHON CLUB HAVANESE BOB
ILKA '15 DALMATIAN CLUB BIS
ILKA '15 DALMATIAN CLUB RBIS
ILKA '15 DALMATIAN CLUB RPIS
ILKA '15 DALMATIAN CLUB RPIS
ILKA '15 DALMATIAN CLUB RPIS
ILKA '15 DALMATIAN CLUB BEST JUNIOR HANDLER
ILKA '15 DALMATIAN CLUB JUDGES PRESENTATION

SLIGO '15 BEST IN SHOW
Ch, GB, Lux & Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar stole the show at Sligo’s 18th all-breed championship show in Ireland on Saturday. Seven-and-a-half year-old ‘Prowler’, owned by Tracey Douglas, Neil Allan and Robert Harlow, topped the entry on a very wet day at the Allen Sports Complex in Newtownforbes, Co Longford, under BIS judge Stephen Lloyd, known for his Owenavera Lhasa Apsos and Afghan Hounds. US import ‘Prowler’ was winning his second BIS of the year, having topped the entry at the Conmbined Canine Club’s National Ch show at Easter. He had earlier taken his fourth group win of 2015 under Markku Kapina from Finland, having also triumphed at Fermoy international, where he was BIS3, and Cork, finishing BIS4, and is well out in front on the Gain Petfood / Irish Canine Press / Dog World Group 1 Leaderboard, he also clinched his GB title at The Scottish KC Show in May. RBIS under Stephen was the well-known multi group and BIS winning Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart; ‘Flint’ handled as ever by Anita Foley Duggan. This was his fourth group this year and he was also RBIS at both Munster Canine and Deise, with group 1 at Conmbined Canine Club International, these wins taking him to the top of group 5 on the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Leaderboard, which he won last year.
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SLIGO '15 BEST IN SHOW
Ch, GB, Lux & Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar, seven-and-a-half year-old ‘Prowler’, owned by Tracey Douglas, Neil Allan and Robert Harlow, topped the entry under BIS judge Stephen Lloyd.
SLIGO '15 BEST IN SHOW
The 10 group winners assembled for BIS judge Stephen Lloyd to make his final selection.
(l-r) Group 1) Douglas, Allan & Harlow's Ch, GB, Lux & Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar (Australian Shepherd Dog) BIS, Group 2) Long's Argus Electra Kalibra (Black Russian Terrier), Group 3) Broaders' Ch Brookside Aristocrat (Lakeland Terrier), Group 4) Patton's Lesandnic Snow Fairy (Dachshund Wire Haired) BIS 3, Group 5) Duggan's Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Col Paws Warm Heart For Leorient Jun Ch (Siberian Husky) Res BIS, Group 6) O'Neill's Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy Jun Ch (Basset Hound), Group 7) Mervyn's Tomanipoint Celtic Knight (German Short Haired Pointer), Group 8) Archibald's Sh Ch Abinvale The Aviator Jun Ch (Retriever Golden), Group 9) Alford's Araki Kaught Ulookin At Christate (Tibetan Terrier) & Group 10) Cuthbert & Minogue's Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey (Borzoi) BIS 4.
SLIGO '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BIS judge Stephen Lloyd also judged best baby puppy in show and he gave the rosette to the Bulldog, Thomas McCallon’s Ashaka Our Alfie; not quite five months old, ‘Alfie’ was handled by Stephen Minogue and was bred by Marie Thorpe. Runner-up was the French Bulldog, Heather Blair and Claire McBride’s Ardhub Maid for Irishpride, handled by young Shannon McBride.
SLIGO '15 PUPPY STAKES
Judging the stakes at Sligo was well-known gundog man Bill McEntee of the Baysway Cocker Spaniels. Bill’s Puppy Stakes winner was the Italian Spinone, Irene Glen and Sue and Sally Knowles’ Afterglow Hashtag Scandal at Bessalone,, ten months old ‘Sid’ handled on the day by David Shields, over from Scotland. Chris Laverty handled his and wife Hilary’s Cocker Spaniel Snowgate Special Edition to Laveris to take the runner-up spot.
SLIGO '15 JUNIOR STAKES
Junior stakes under Bill McEntee saw Clodagh Fallon take the winner’s rosette for her homebred Pug Clodana Enchantment, while the Weimaraner, Caffrey’s Quick Silver Hugel Lilly, was second.
SLIGO '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading up the entry in Champion Stakes under Bill McEntee was the Keeshond, Liz Wogan’s Ch & GB Ch Neradmik Beach Boy Avec Deminiac. ‘Wilson’ won his GB crown at the end of 2014 in four consecutive shows, and in Ireland this year he took the group and BIS3 at Newtownards and also the group at ILKA; he will now compete in the Fosse Data Champion of Champion final next January.
SLIGO '15 VETERAN STAKES
Just two exhibits made it to the BIS ring during a downpour for the Veteran Stakes and the rosette winners under Bill McEntee were Michael Kenneally and Mairead Jones’ Weimaraner, eigth-year-old Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Zilverein Wanda Rinn to Minima, and Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, almost ten years old Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, handled by a very wet Howard Tonks.
SLIGO '15 GROUP 1
Group 1 winner under Markku Kipina from Finland (Dane York), who started judging in 1999 and is now just a few breeds off all-breeds status, was the eventual BIS winning Australian Shepherd Dog Ch, GB, Lux & Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burgler, owned and handled by Tracey Douglas, and Neil Allan and Robert Harlow in England. The Pumi, Ann and Austin Long Doyle’s Ch Pumidor Splinter, was runner-up; ‘Marco’ taking his third consecutive group placing.
SLIGO '15 GROUP 2
Peri Burnside of the Libertia Alaskan Malamutes and formerly Dogue De Bordeaux, Akitas and Eurasiers was adjudicating group 2 for the first time. Her final choice was Stephen Long’s Black Russian Terrier bitch Argus Electra Kalibra, ‘Rhonda’ also has a previous G4 win from Hibernian back in May. Runner-up was Diane and daughter Lauren Whan’s Leonberger Ch Loveliens Nukva of Norris, handled by former successful junior handler Lauren; ‘Nukva’ has two CCs from her trips across the water, and was G3 last year at ILKA.
SLIGO '15 GROUP 3
Elle Weijenborg Weggemans from the Netherlands judged the terriers of group 3 and she found her winner in Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Lakeland Terrier Ch Brookside Aristocrat, his first group win after two G2 at Munster Canine and Bray and he has several other placings as well. Runner-up was the 2014 Champion of Champions winner, Richard Dalton, Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova’s Kerry Blue Ch & GB Ch Dalstar Il Divo; BIS at Fermoy international, he also took BIS4 at South Tipperary.
SLIGO '15 GROUP 4
Kerry Lee from Australia judged the Dachshunds of Group 4 from which he chose for top spot Lesley Patton’s eventual BIS3-winning Wire Lesandnic Snow Fairy, with runner-up the petite Smooth Kaninchen of Karen Weir, import Ch Magik Rainbow Gloria; a little lady who has been racking up the wins this year with nine group placings including four group wins, and is second on the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group 4 Leaderboard.
SLIGO '15 GROUP 5
Kerry Lee, was back ring centre for group 5, sending on to the big ring the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, who finished RBIS later, while Stephen Minogue’s young Japanese Shiba Inu Jiltrain Jackpott was second. ‘Jackson’, who was crowned POTY at Easter, at just 16 months can now claim his Irish crown, though he is already a BIS winner from Hibernian, was BIS3 at just over 12 months at IKC CW in March, and this was his ninth group placing.
SLIGO '15 GROUP 6
The Bassett Hound, Barry O’Neill’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy has become a bit of a phenomenon in the ring, and today he took his 11th group 6 win of the year, and he also has BIS at South Tipp, RBIS at both Portadown and Hibernian, BIS3 at CCC National and Cork, BIS4 at CCC International plus five other group wins, putting him well at the top on the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group 6 Leaderboard, which he has dominated for the past three years. Finnish judge Markku Kipina chose Eamon Murray’s latest Beagle star, homebred Heathergrove Caravola, not yet 14 months old though group placed five times and winner at Fermoy international and Swords, for second place here.
SLIGO '15 GROUP 7
Sheila Hughes was ring centre for Group 7, finding her winner in Tom and Annie Mervyn’s young homebred German Shorthaired Pointer male Tomanipoint Celtic Knight; not yet 16 months and surely now being over 15 months, ‘made up’ today; ‘Rory’ has been group placed since March with his first group win at Fermoy international, where he finished BIS4, and has been sharing top honours in the breed with his litter sister T Schumacher, Heidi beating him to it at Hibernian, Newtownards and Swords. Sinead Taggart’s Hungarian Vizsla Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Lux Ch Bitcon Card Tricks for Cooley was second, repeating his Portadown and Munster Canine wins.
SLIGO '15 GROUP 8
Sheila Hughes was also in charge for Group 8 and her winner was the Golden Retriever, Emma Archibald’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Abinvale The Aviator; ‘Denver’ bred and owned in partnership with her mum Bette and dad Frank. The previous weekend he had won his third CC with BOB at East of England. Colleen and James McLoughlin’s Cocker Spaniel Bencleuch Buck The Trend, took second place; this was ‘Paddy’s’ first group placing of the year.
SLIGO '15 GROUP 9
Helen Hegarty was in the middle of the ring for group 9 and her winner was the Tibetan Terrier, Cybel, Dermot and Georgina Alford’s Araki Kaught Ulookin at Christate, a first group win for ‘Jack’ this year and handled as usual by Cybel. Second placed was the Papillon Ch, Cz & Ger Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens, owned by James Newman and Sean Carroll; ‘Juno’ BIS3 at Combined international and group winner at Cork this year.
SLIGO '15 GROUP 10
Anthony Moran judged group 10, his choice for the BIS ring was Ann Cuthbert and Stephen Minogue’s Borzoi Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey, handled by Stephen, who finished BIS4. Breda Dunne, who has already had success with her Salukis was absolutely thrilled when Tony chose for runner-up her Azawakh Swala’s Shi-Senti; ten-month-old ‘Paris’, imported from the Netherlands, making breed history on the day.
SLIGO '15 SHOW VENUE
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the weather took its toll
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The Caterer's marquee was another victim of the weather
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the now 'roofless' cafe
SLIGO '15 SCOTTISH BREEDS
A new show this year, the Scottish Breeds championship show took place at Sligo on the same day, with generous rings set aside for them by the Sligo committee. Winning BIS at this first ‘speciality’ event was Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s youngest homebred Abinvale star Abinvale Levanto, RBIS at South Tipperary as a puppy. Laura Cox, popular secretary of Limerick on the Munster Circuit, was the BIS judge and her reserve rosette went to Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s Shetland Sheepdog Can & Lux Ch Grandgables Romantico, ‘Tica’ had earlier been second in the champion stakes at Sligo and has three G2 wins and a G3. The Scottish Breeds was a great success, so no doubt will now become a regular date on the Irish canine calendar.
SLIGO '15 KERRY BEAGLE
One of the Irish Native Breeds rarely seen at dog shows is the Kerry Beagle, mostly living in packs around County Kerry and used for hunting, but at Sligo several made their appearance when Mike O’Dwyer and Mike Irving bought some adults and puppies from their kennels to visit the show; these men are determined to bring the breed into the show ring in order to ensure their continued existence, and have them recognised as one of our native breeds, not just in Ireland but throughout the world.

IKC (SUMMER) '15 BEST IN SHOW
Brian O’Hara, Vice-President of the Irish Kennel Club, was the Best in Show judge and taking top spot was Kelly, Jean and Paul Lawless’ Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, handled today by Kelly. Not only was the first time that a Groenendael had won Best in Show in Ireland, it was also the first ever BIS award for the Revloch team, although ‘Figo’s great grandfather, the Tervueren, Ch Revloch Incognito, had been RBIS at the IKC St Patrick’s Day show in 2000. Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Sh Ch Tomanipoint Celtic Knight, was awarded Reserve Best in Show; this was following 16 months old Rory’s’ third group win this year and at Fermoy International he was BIS 4.
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IKC (SUMMER) '15 BEST IN SHOW
Kelly, Jean and Paul Lawless’ Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, handled today by Kelly photographed here with Best in Show judge Brian O’Hara.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 BEST IN SHOW
Brian O’Hara, Vice-President of the Irish Kennel Club, was the Best in Show judge and taking top spot was Kelly, Jean and Paul Lawless’ Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, handled today by Kelly. Not only was the first time that a Groenendael had won Best in Show in Ireland, it was also the first ever BIS award for the Revloch team, although ‘Figo’s great grandfather, the Tervueren, Ch Revloch Incognito, had been RBIS at the IKC St Patrick’s Day show in 2000. Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Sh Ch Tomanipoint Celtic Knight, was awarded Reserve Best in Show; this was following 16 months old Rory’s’ third group win this year and at Fermoy International he was BIS 4.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 PUPPY STAKES
Judging the Stakes classes at IKC Summer show was Donal Neally and his Puppy Stakes winner was Brenda and Joe Doyle’s 10 months old Shetland Sheepdog, Sevenoaks Angel By My Side, with the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Scott and Cooper’s Trendsetter Highland Fling For Druimderg, taking second place.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 PUPPY STAKES
Brenda and Joe Doyle’s 10 months old Shetland Sheepdog, Sevenoaks Angel By My Side with Stakes classes judge Donal Neally.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, 4 year old ‘Beau’ a former POTY & IKC Dog of the Year and a multi BIS winner was Donal Neally’s Champion Stakes winner with second place going to Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Lyntova Legend Has It.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, 4 year old ‘Beau’ a former POTY & IKC Dog of the Year and a multi BIS winner was Donal Neally’s Champion Stakes winner.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 JUNIOR STAKES
Donal Neally’s Junior Stakes winner was Catherina Caffrey’s 14 months old Weimaraner, Quick Silver Hugel Lilly, moving into the first spot after runner-up at Sligo, with Grainne Keeling’s Shetland Sheepdog, Fearnach Show Me Heaven In Kishdigra, handled by dad, Kieran, in second spot.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 VETERAN STAKES
Sally Burns and Mary Coghlan’s Toy Poodle, Ch, GB & Int Ch Aedan Special Design For Valentine, was Donal Neally’s Veteran Stakes winner; 8 year old ‘Frankie’ a group and BIS winner, gaining her Veteran title in the breed today as did Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore The Maverick, who was also BOB, in second place; ‘Darcy’ heading the ICP/ROYAL CANIN Veteran Leaderboard.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 VETERAN STAKES
Veteran Stakes winner, Sally Burns and Mary Coghlan’s Toy Poodle, Ch, GB & Int Ch Aedan Special Design For Valentine, photographed with IKC President, Sean Delmar.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 VETERAN STAKES
Veteran Stakes winner, Sally Burns and Mary Coghlan’s Toy Poodle, Ch, GB & Int Ch Aedan Special Design For Valentine.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 BRACE STAKES
Tracey Douglas, Neil Allan & Robert Harlow’s Australian Shepherd Dogs, Ch, GB, Lux & Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar and Ch Allmark Naughty But Nice, were Donal Neally’s Brace Stakes winners with Marie Quinn & Fran McNamara’s Irish Setters, Clannrua Lord Henry At Kilnacourt and Cataluna Peter Pan At Kilnacourt, second.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 GROUP 1
Kelly, Jean and Paul Lawless’ BSD Groenendael, Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo was John Kehoe’s Group 1 winner later going on to Best in Show; Tracey Douglas, Neil Allan & Robert Harlow’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch, GB, Lux & Am Gr Ch Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar, BIS at Sligo and Combined National was runner-up.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 GROUP 2
Austin & Ann Long Doyle’s St Bernard, Ch, Lux Ch & Int Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle, taking his first group of the year, was Dolores Dineen’s Group 2 winner with Billy Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm, group winner at Kilkenny, in second.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 GROUP 3
Mary O’Donoghue judged Group 3 where her winner was the Scottish Terrier, Clifford, Eileen and Christopher Aiken’s Slievecroob Scotch Piper, a first group win of the year, with second place to the Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar & Ewa Lunden’s Multi Ch Residentsets Stand-In, group winner at Combined National, Swords and Bray.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 GROUP 4
Michael Crowley’s Group 4 winner was the 2 year old Smooth Haired, Ch Sontag Say The Word For Celandine, owned by Jennifer Cunningham, Preeti’ winning her first group this year; Christine Bastable’s Miniature Smooth, Ch Chrishanes Maxwell Edison MD, group 3 at Celtic Winners, was runner-up.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 GROUP 5
Craig Bannon & Niamh Carroll’s American Akita, Ch, BISS, Am & Int Ch Hoka Hey’s The Power And The Glory, today’s BIS 3 was the Group 5 winner under Flo Fahey whose second place went to the Chow, Olive Taylor’s Ch Chivas Royal Djalo At Taylorian, the RBIS winner at Kilkenny.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 GROUP 6
Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, BIS at South Tipperary, was Lyn Appleby’s Group 6 winner with second place awarded to the Dalmatian, Louisa & Ed Casey’s Ch Buffrey Pop Goes The Weasel, group winner at Bray.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 GROUP 7
Tom & Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Sh Ch Tomanipoint Celtic Knight, en route to RBIS was Martin Falsey’s Group 7 winner with Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper, BIS at Munster Canine, Deise and Bray, in second place.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 GROUP 8
Heading up Group 8 under Dolores Dineen was the Clumber Spaniel, Ralph Dunne’s Sh Ch Richley Royale Bond, his third group of the year and topping the GAIN PETFOODS/ICP/Dog World Group 8 Leaderboard. Maria McEntee O’Sullivan’s Cocker Spaniel, Baysway Dentelle Noire, with a first group placing, was runner-up.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 GROUP 9
Sally Burns, Mary Coghlan and Lesley Howard’s BIS 4 winning Toy Poodle, Ch Grayco Splash The Cash, was Johnny Anderson’s Group 9 winner with Sean Martin’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ch Glencross De Ja Vu, group and BIS 4 at I.L.KA. in second.
IKC (SUMMER) '15 GROUP 10
Eamon Murray’s Group 10 winner was the Afghan Hound, Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Ch Ashahni Celtic Fire, ‘Nico’ with a first All-Breed group win this year; Katie Kelly handled Emer Mooney’s Deerhound, Ch Rosslyn Quartet, to second place, ‘Elsie’ the CC & BOB winner at Crufts and East of England this year.

MONKSTOWN '15 BEST IN SHOW
The Best in Show judge at Dun Laoghaire (Monkstown) was Anita Foley Duggan. Anita awarded top honours to Ross Delmar and Ewa Lunden’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch, Swe, Nor, Dk & Int Ch Residentsets Stand-In, 3 year old ‘Stanley’. This win ensures his lead at the top of the GAIN PETFOODS/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group 3 Leaderboard. Reserve BIS under Anita was Stuart Cummings’ 15 months old Pointer, Kanix Kroner At Sevenhills, ‘Jensen’ today winning his first Best of Breed.
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MONKSTOWN '15 BEST IN SHOW
Anita Foley Duggan awarded top honours to Ross Delmar and Ewa Lunden’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch, Swe, Nor, Dk & Int Ch Residentsets Stand-In, 3 year old ‘Stanley’.
MONKSTOWN '15 PUPPY STAKES
Judging the Stakes classes at Monkstown was Ned Burke, popular chairman of Tralee, and his winner was Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, American bred Cedarhills Shamrock Foreign Correspondent Lyntova, 11 months old ‘Oregon’ the group 5 runner-up recently at Bray.
MONKSTOWN '15 PUPPY STAKES
Second placed under Ned Burke was the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, James Byrnes’ Sandstaffa Jewel Delight At Lackyle, Swedish bred ‘Stella’ has 2 green stars and was Best Puppy bitch at Blackpool.
MONKSTOWN '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Ned Burke’s Champion Stakes winner was Sinead Taggart’s Crufts winning Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch, GB Sh & Lux Ch Bitcon Card Tricks For Cooley, ‘Rafa’ has 5 CCs, the most recent at East of England and had 4 group wins last year. In second place was Billy Henderson’s Dobermann, GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm, the group winner recently at Kilkenny.
MONKSTOWN '15 VETERAN STAKES
Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, handled by Howard Tonks, was Ned Burke’s Veteran Stakes winner, this victory extending ‘Darcy’s lead at the top of the ICP/ROYAL CANIN Veteran Leaderboard, while in second place was Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ch & Int Ch Ulmarra Ibriiz.
MONKSTOWN '15 BRACE STAKES
Topping the Brace Stakes under Ned Burke was Carole Dodds’ Dalmatians, Kelevra Hudson Hawk and Kelevra Mercury Rising.
MONKSTOWN '15 GROUP 1
Ann Long Doyle was judge elect for Group 1 where her winner’s rosette went to John and Carol Mulcachy’s Rough Collie, Ch & Aust Sup Ch Kazjs Sir Spense, 9 year old ‘Spencer’ the BIS winner at Killarney and Dublin DSS in 2013; runner-up was Catriona O’Neill Caraher’s Border Collie, Sh Ch Huntly I Ain’t No Saint, the BIS winner at Newtownards.
MONKSTOWN '15 GROUP 2
Topping Group 2 under Heather Timmins was Keith Sheehan’s St Bernard Ch Parleshan Gabrielle, a first group win for 22 months old ‘Gabby’ who won the CC at the GB club show this year; in second place was Barbara Evans’ Giant Schnauzer, Silbertraum Silver Flame, handled by Lauren Whan, 8 months old ‘Sorcha’ already with a G4.
MONKSTOWN '15 GROUP 3
Ross Delmar and Ewa Lunden’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch, Swe, Nor, Dk & Int Ch Residentsets Stand-In, the BIS winner, was Austin Long Doyle’s group 3 winner, with second spot taken by Catherine & Tina Broaders’ Lakekand Terrier, Ch Brookside Aristocrat, the group winner recently at Sligo.
MONKSTOWN '15 GROUP 4
Krystyna Opara from Poland judged Group 4 where her winner was Karen Weir’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Ch Magik Rainbow Gloria, 2 year old ‘Gloria’ taking her 5th group this year and in second place on the Gain Petfoods/ICP/Dog World Leaderboard; runner-up was Michael Crowley’s Smooth Haired, Ch Eleanors Surprise At Donnamarc, ‘Ruby’ the group winner at Swords last year.
MONKSTOWN '15 GROUP 5
Maureen and Brian Carroll when their Keeshond, Ch Lyntova Legend Has It won group 5 under Dr Janusz Opara, ‘Jackson’ the group winner this year at Swords; in second place was Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch Sueacres Unexpected Kisses, ‘Harry’ the RBIS winner at the end of last year at Dublin DSS.
MONKSTOWN '15 GROUP 6
Krystyna Opara’s Group 6 winner was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, ‘Arthur’ going on to BIS3; Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Heathergrove Caravola, group winner at Fermoy International and Swords, was runner-up.
MONKSTOWN '15 GROUP 7
It was the RBIS winner, Stuart Cummings’ Pointer, Kanix Kroner At Sevenhills, who came through Group 7 under Janusz Opara, with second place awarded to Stuart Kennedy’s Weimaraner, Sh Ch Zilverein Straight No Chazer, a second runner-up spot this year after a similar placing at Swords.
MONKSTOWN '15 GROUP 8
Topping group 8 under Dermot Timmins was Michele Knapp’s English Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Calvdale Carte Blanche, 4 year old ‘Becky’ with 21 green stars and winning her first group, while in second place under Dermot was Monica and Mags Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel, Portsann Bling And Sparkle, 13 months old ‘Delta’ group 4 at the IKC Summer Show the previous week.
MONKSTOWN '15 GROUP 9
Des Kavanagh awarded top spot to Philomena and Paddy Leonard’s Shih Tzu, Nobel Merlot Poland, 10 months old ‘Alfie’, an import from Poland with, in second spot, Dolores McCann’s Tibetan Spaniel, Appalachee Brag-Srin-Mo; 5 year old ‘Sasha’ who has 2 CCs and 2 RCC’s was BIS at the Toy Ch show this year.
MONKSTOWN '15 GROUP 10
The BIS 4 winning Whippet, Lynda Cuthbert-Matthews and husband Colin’s Ch Courthill Catch A Shadow was Krystyna Opara’s group 10 winner, with second place awarded to Lynda’s Borzoi, Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey, ‘Louie’, the group winner at Bray and Sligo where he was BIS4, co-owned with Stephen Minogue who handled him.

COLERAINE '15 BEST IN SHOW
Taking centre stage to judge Best in Show at Coleraine’s first championship show was Bill Warke, long associated with both the area and also top winning dogs, especially his Glasvey Dachshunds, a fitting appointment. Having carefully assessed the ten group winners, his choice for Best in Show fell to Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, a first BIS win this year but no stranger to this accolade over the past few years. The IKC Dog of the Year 2013 and a POTY winner, 4 year old ‘Beau’ has been at the top since puppyhood and this year he was group winner at Banbridge where he was BIS 3, in the rain at Munster Canine, and then group and Reserve BIS at Bray. Reserve BIS at Coleraine was another top winner, Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled as normal by Anita Foley-Duggan; 5 year old ’Flint’ and ‘Beau’ are old sparring partners, having been fighting it out at the top over the past few years, ‘Flint’ RBIS for the fourth time this year after similar successes at Munster Canine, Deise and more recently, Sligo, and like ‘Beau’, topping their respective GAIN Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Top Winners Leaderboards.
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COLERAINE '15 BEST IN SHOW
Bill Warke's choice for Best in Show fell to Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act.
COLERAINE '15 PUPPY STAKES
Gerry McFaul, well known for his Dachville top winning Dachshunds, was the Stakes judge at Coleraine’s first Championship show, starting with the Puppy Stakes where his winner was the Shih Tzu, Philomena and Paddy Leonard’s Nobel Merlot Poland, 10 months old ‘Alfie’ really on a roll, following on from his group win the previous week at Monkstown and today taking his 2nd Green Star later in the breed; in second place was Clodagh Fallon’s Papillon, Pipistrelle Little Buddha At Clodana, 8 months old ‘Buddy’ also with a green star in his locker and 4th in the puppy stakes at the IKC Summer show.
COLERAINE '15 PUPPY STAKES
Philomena and Paddy Leonard’s Shih Tzu, Nobel Merlot Poland, 10 months old ‘Alfie’ was the Puppy Stakes winner under Gerry McFaul
COLERAINE '15 JUNIOR STAKES
Chris Cathcart’s 14 months old Lhasa Apso, Owenavera Hard Candy At Cathderry, was Gerry McFaul’s Junior Stakes winner with Grainne Keeling’s Shetland Sheepdog, Fearnach Show Me Heaven In Kishdigra, handled by dad Kieran, in second place.
COLERAINE '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the well filled Champion Stakes under Gerry McFaul was Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir, 7 year old ‘Caleb’ the group winner this year at Cork and more recently, the IKC Summer show; taking second was Ray O’Neill’s latest Pekingese champion, Ch Trendylook Kennedy, the group winner at Combined National and with 7 group placings this year, in third place on the GAIN Petfoods/ICP/Dog World Leaderboard.
COLERAINE '15 VETERAN STAKES
Heading up the Veteran stakes again was Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ 9 year old Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick; ‘Darcy’, handled by Howard Tonks, now forging ahead at the top of the ROYAL CANIN/Irish Canine Press Veteran Leaderboard.
COLERAINE '15 BRACE STAKES
Jennifer Kealy’s Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Ch Dalstar Giselle & Kealdale Nutmeg, handled by mum Susan, were Gerry McFaul’s Brace Stakes winners with O’Neill’s Smooth Haired Dachshunds, Thundergay Abilene & Ch Thundergay Due South, as runners-up.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 1
June Wall’s Group 1 winner was Geraldine Mulrooney’s Old English Sheepdog, Ch Bellablue Fellabreda, one of a trio of champion siblings from this litter; 3 year old ‘Feile’ taking his second group of the year after similar success at the IKC Celtic Winners, again handled by Seamus Keane. Runner-up was Kelly, Jean and Paul Lawless’ BSD Groenendael, Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, the BIS winner recently at the IKC Summer show.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 2
Noel Beggs judged Group 2, awarding top spot to Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Nujax Johnny Cash, this win giving co-owner Ashling two finalists in the BIS ring; 2 year old ‘Cash’ the group winner this year at Hibernian and the BIS winner at Celtic Winners 2014. In second place was Thomas McCallion’s Bulldog, Ch Chelseapride Makalele; handled today by Stephen Minogue and a former POTY qualifier, he was taking a first group placing of the year.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 3
The terriers in Group 3 were judged by Margaret O’Gorman whose winner was Michael Sineri’s Bull Terrier, Ch Cosmopolitan Space Oddity Moonflower, 3 year old ‘Georgio’ attending only his second show in Ireland and handled by Ger Cox who will be campaigning him; bred in Sicily, he won the world speciality at the recent world show. Runner-up was Ross Delmar and Ewa Lunden’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Multi Ch Residentsets Stand-In, the BIS winner at Monkstown the previous week.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 4
Heading up the Dachshunds in Group 4 under Marion Sloan was Lesley Patton’s Standard Wire, Ch Lesandnic Lil Eetee, a first group win for ‘Elliott’; in second place was Jennifer Cunningham’s Smooth, Ch Sontag Say The Word For Celandine, group winner at IKC Summer Show.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 5
The RBIS winning Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, was Olive Taylor’s Group 5 winner with second place going to Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch & Int Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret, ‘Jackson’ the group winner at Swords and Monkstown.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 6
Taking his second Group 6 win of the year was Louisa and Eddie Casey’s Dalmatian, Ch Buffreys Pop Goes The Weasel, ‘James’ the group winner at Bray; group judge Diane Stewart Ritchie’s runner-up was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, the South Tipperary BIS winner.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 7
Stephanie Walsh’s Group 7 winner was Jim and Karen Gibson’s Weimaraner, Sh Ch Zilverein Oops I Forgot My Boots, who then went on to BIS3, with second place going to Stuart Cummings’ Pointer, Kanix Kroner At Sevenhills, 15 months old ‘Jensen’ the RBIS winner the previous week at Monkstown.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 8
Catherine Collins judged Group 8, awarding top honours to Ciara Byrne and Aedin Stewart’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Zenevieva Mister Bojangles For Whistler, 4 year old ‘Clancy’ with a first group win, while Marianne Dunne’s Curly Coated Retriever, Sh Ch Krisbos Hopsy Daisy, group 4 at both the IKC Internationals last year, and again at Celtic Winners this year, took second place.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 9
Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, the Best in Show winner, was Kenny Stevenson’s Group 9 winner with second place awarded to Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, CZ & Int Ch Hundebunden’s Juno Pondabudens, ‘Juno’ the group winner and BIS 3 at Combined International and group winner at Cork.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 9
Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act and Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, CZ & Int Ch Hundebunden’s Juno Pondabudens, winner and runner-up in Group 9.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 9
Ashling Connolly with her Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act receiving the trophy.
COLERAINE '15 GROUP 10
Topping Group 10 under Diane Stewart Ritchie was the BIS 4 winning Irish Wolfhound, Petra Tomasovicova’s Ch Bloody Mary Tullamore Good Stuff, with second place taken by Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir, today’s Champion Stakes winner
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COLERAINE '15 1st SHOW CAKE
The special cake made to celebrate Coleraine's first Championship Show.
COLERAINE '15 1st SHOW CAKE
Mandy Dobbin, wife of Chairman, Willie, is renowned as a baker, and she produced a cake especially for their first show, which was cut and shared around with judges, with the press getting their share too!!
COLERAINE '15
With the show ticking along smoothly, Show Manager, Aidan McKiernan and Chairman, Willie Dobbin were able to take time out in the summer sunshine with which Coleraine was blessed.
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Hard at work all day in the office were (R-L) Secretary, Madelene Rainey, Committee member, Lauren Coulter and volunteer, Marjorie Briggs.

CLONMEL '15 BEST IN SHOW
The Best In Show judge at Clonmel 2015 was Evelyn Hurley, her choice falling to the Golden Retriever bitch, Emma Archibald’s Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River. 'Tegan', bred and owned in partnership with her parents Bette and Frank, had earlier won the breed under Malaysian multi-group judge Gopi Krishnan and the group under Maria Ceccarelli from Italy. Tegan is one of three Abinvales to have won groups this year. RBIS under Evelyn was the Shih Tzu Windpaws Jewel In The Eyes, Swiss bred and co-owned by Sebastien Faurite, Stephen Thomas and Tom Kiernan who handled 16-month-old ‘Randy’ who was made up on the day, topping the breed under Rita Walker from Canada, then the group under Alberto Cuccillato from Italy.
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CLONMEL '15 BEST IN SHOW
Judge Evelyn Hurley's choice for Best In Show was the Golden Retriever bitch, Emma Archibald’s Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River.
CLONMEL '15 BEST IN SHOW
Judge Evelyn Hurley's choice for Best In Show was the Golden Retriever bitch, Emma Archibald’s Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River.
CLONMEL '15 BEST IN SHOW
Judge Evelyn Hurley's choice for Best In Show was the Golden Retriever bitch, Emma Archibald’s Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River.
CLONMEL '15 PUPPY STAKES
Taking charge of the stakes classes was all-breeds judge Johnny Muldoon, and taking top spot in the puppy stakes was Cathrina Dunne’s Shetland Sheepdog Yagodka at Longrange S Egerskoy Slobody, eight-month-old ‘Ava’ a Russian import on her first weekend out. Runner-up was Connie Hazeltine and Sue Welch’s Pointer Just Wilburt, ten-month-old ‘Wilburt’ recently BPIB at Bournemouth.
CLONMEL '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading the champion stakes under Johnny Muldoon was Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer Ch Nujax Johnny Cash, a great day for ‘Cash’ as he later went on to win group 2 before finishing up the day as BIS3. Runner-up was Susan White and Sarah Jackson’s Maltese Ch Benatone Rings Of Gold.
CLONMEL '15 VETERAN STAKES
Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ nine-year-old Pyrenean Mountain Dog Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore The Maverick increased his lead at the top of the Royal Canin/ICP Veteran Leaderboard with victory at Clonmel under Johnny Muldoon. In second place was Iris Handcock’s eight-year-old Samoyed Ch & Int Ch Sirinna Simply Scrumptious, handled by Gerard Smith.
CLONMEL '15 BRACE STAKES
Brace stakes winner under Johnny Muldoon was Stuart Pearson and Carole Dodds’ Dalmatians Kelevra What The Dickens and Kelevra Classic Cliché, with Tina Westwood’s Duck Toller duo Littleriver’s O’Canada to Eusanit and Eusanit Apple Of One’s Eye in second place.
CLONMEL '15 TEAM STAKES
The team stakes was won by Barbara and Ken Attwood’s team of Welsh Springer Spaniels with Steve and Sue Bale’s Pembroke Corgis in second place.
CLONMEL '15 GROUP 1
Malaysian judge Gopi Krishnan was in charge in the group 1 ring where he found his winner in the Groenendael, Jean, Paul and Kelly Lawless’ Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, handled as ever by Kelly. Runner-up went to David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie Sh Ch Tonkory Gold Digger.
CLONMEL '15 GROUP 2
Ring centre for group 2 was Irish all-breeds judge Vincent O’Brien, whose choice was Ashling Connolly and Paul Scanlon’s Miniature Schnauzer Ch Nujax Johnny Cash, en route to BIS3, with Belinda and Joe Lyons’ Russian Black Terrier Ch Kalaslane Kick Ass taking his fourth group placement this year in the runner-up spot.
CLONMEL '15 GROUP 3
Topping the terriers of group 3 under Malgorzata Zakrzewska from Poland was the Soft-coated Wheaten, Eithne Brady’s Macfinn Magneto, 16-month-old ‘Eric’ handled by Richard Dalton, today winning his second BOB. Second place went to Ewa Lunden and Ross Delmar’s top winning Smooth Fox Terrier Ch/Sw/Norw/Dan/Int Ch Residentsets Stand-In, recently BIS at Monkstown.
CLONMEL '15 GROUP 4
GB breed specialist Wendy Hall judged the Dachshunds of group 4, giving the red rosette to Martin McDonnell’s Miniature Longhaired Smartdac Rising Phoenix, nine-month-old ‘Phoenix’ already with a G2 and G4, handled to victory by Suzanne Jamison, with Claire Bethel and Debbie Gaskin’s Smooth Russian import Sobahli Sham Prezent President to Hampdach in second spot, 19-month-old ‘Olly’ winning his first green star.
CLONMEL '15 GROUP 5
The Keeshond, Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Ch & Int Ch Lyntova Legend Has It won group 5 under Kenneth Chuah from Malaysia, with second spot going to the Samoyed Est Ch Smiling Snowball Russian Emperor at Samoravich, owned by Charlotte Craig, Gary Scobell and Kristie Uspenski.
CLONMEL '15 GROUP 6
Canadian Rita Walker made the final decisions in group 6, and gave yet another group to the Basset Hound Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, owned by Barry O’Neill. Arthur is top of the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World group 6 Leaderboard for the third year. Faye Clarke’s Dalmatian Klarkeson One Vision was second, ‘Murphy’ winning for the second day in a row.
CLONMEL '15 GROUP 7
Kenneth Chuah was back in the ring to oversee group 7 and his winner was Jim and Karen Gibson’s Weimaraner Sh Ch Zilverein Oops I Forgot My Boots, ‘Pinky’ following up her group victory at Coleraine the previous week. Diane Ritchie-Stewart’s Irish Setter Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper was runner-up.
CLONMEL '15 GROUP 8
The eventual BIS-winning Golden Retriever, Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River, was the choice of Maria Ceccarelli to top group 8 and she gave the second rosette to Jenny Ward’s American Cocker Spaniel Finndain Dans With My Fartha at Mischtikals, 20-month-old ‘Charlie’ with two CCs and three RCCs winning his sixth GS.
CLONMEL '15 GROUP 9
Alberto Cuccillato judged group 9 and sent through the eventual RBIS-winning Shih Tzu Windpaw Jewel In The Eyes, owned by Tom Kiernan, Stephen Thomas and Sebastien Faurite. Tracey Holmes handled her Pug Golbourne Junjie, owned with her husband Dave and Ken and Richard Morgan-Stanley, to G2.
CLONMEL '15 GROUP 10
Jim Fletcher handled his and Viv Coulter’s Whippet Ch Collooney Swings Both Ways to win group 10 under Rita Walker, ‘Luca’ the group and BIS4 winner at Hibernian in May. Runner-up was Breda Dunne’s Azawakh Awals’s Shi-Senti, imported from the Netherlands; this was a second G2 placing for this ‘rare’ breed in Ireland, the first coming at Sligo in July.
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KILLARNEY '15 BEST IN SHOW
Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, homebred Tomanipoint Celtic Knight, topped 1,464 dogs at Killarney on the Tuesday of the Irish Circuit. Just 16 months old, ‘Rory’, who is now old enough to claim his Ir Sh Ch title and has won his first CC, had earlier won his fourth group, his first coming at Fermoy International where he finished BIS4, then Sligo, followed by the IKC Summer Show where he took RBIS. Today he won the breed under Alberto Cuccillato from Italy, the group under Canadian Rita Walker, and the big rosette under Irish judge Eddie Patterson, who gave RBIS to Olive Taylor’s Chow Ch Chivas Royal Djalo at Taylorian; ‘Boris’ at just 21 months has now three group wins and was RBIS at Kilkenny in June. He had taken the breed under Portuguese Diogo Juiz Ramalho, and the group under Ireland’s Josie Foley.
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KILLARNEY '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show judge Eddie Patterson chose Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, homebred Tomanipoint Celtic Knight the big rosette.
KILLARNEY '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show judge Eddie Patterson chose Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, homebred Tomanipoint Celtic Knight the big rosette.
KILLARNEY '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Eddie Patterson’s best baby puppy in show at Killarney was Laura Huston’s Hustonia Enigma, four-month-old ‘Laura’ giving her proud owner a day to remember. Runner-up was Susan Arden’s five-month-old Beagle bitch Madika Spot On.
KILLARNEY '15 PUPPY STAKES
The stakes classes at Killarney were judged by Margaret O’Gorman and her puppy stakes winner, qualifying for Irish Pup of the Year next Easter, was Dione Fitzsimons’ imported Dobermann Sant Kreal My Dream Iz Fitzkin, nine-month-old ‘Kaos’ already with seven RGS and reserve BBPIS at Fermoy. Second place went to Debbie Evans-Barry’s Irish Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier Hobel As Time Goes By, nine-month-old ‘Hoban’ lightly shown but was RBBPIS at South Tipperary.
KILLARNEY '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the champion stakes under Margaret O’Gorman was Scarlett and Mark Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute Ch & Int Ch Libertia Reggae Master, ‘Marley’ moving up from fourth place at Clonmel, with second place going to Billy Henderson and Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly’s Dobermann Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, yet another bridesmaid’s spot for ‘Maebh’.
KILLARNEY '15 VETERAN STAKES
Margaret O’Gorman’s veteran stakes winner was Trevor Rodgers’ top winning Japanese Shiba Inu, nine-year-old Ch & GB Ch Jiltrain Jack The Lad, handled by Janine Dooner.
KILLARNEY '15 BRACE STAKES
Heading up the brace stakes at Killarney under Margaret O’Gorman was Campbell McNabb’s Pointer pairing of Querdon Quaver and Shanandi Dark Shadow of Querdon.
KILLARNEY '15 GROUP 1
Diogo Juiz Ramalho from Portugal judged group 1 finding his winner in Joe Dempsey’s Old English Sheepdog Ch Bellablue Bewitched by Scallywag, handled by wife Pia; ‘Bubble’ is a former Pup of the Year qualifier and was runner-up earlier in the year at Kilkenny. Second spot went to the Pembroke Corgi Multi Ch Nireno Making Mischief, owned by Kristina Kazlauskaite-Greseviciene from Lithuania.
KILLARNEY '15 GROUP 2
Clinching the top spot in group 2 under Kenneth Chuah was Ashling Connolly and Paul Scanlon’s Miniature Schnauzer Ch Nujax Johnny Cash, repeating his group win at Clonmel, with the Bullmastiff, Seamus Magee and Lisa Sweeney’s Ch Bullmeredith Captain Rowlo of Tarbhore, taking the runner-up rosette. He was previously G2 at Sligo, G4 at Deise and third at Navan Group show.
KILLARNEY '15 GROUP 3
Liz Nagle judged the terriers of group 3 where her winner was the Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar and Eve Lunden’s Ch/Sw/Norw/Dan/Int Ch Residentsets Stand-In, the Monkstown BIS winner, with Sean Knight’s Airedale Ch & Int Ch Mynight Maid Of The Mist taking second place.
KILLARNEY '15 GROUP 4
Jennifer Cunningham’s Smooth Dachshund Ch Sontag Say The Word for Celandine, group winner at the IKC Summer show in July, topped group 4 under breed specialist Gopi Krishnan who awarded second place to Martin McDonnell’s Miniature Longhaired Smartdac Rising Phoenix, the Clonmel group winner.
KILLARNEY '15 GROUP 5
It was another group 5 win for Olive Taylor’s Chow Ch Chivas Royal Djalo at Taylorian, this time under Josie Foley, ‘Boris’ going on to RBIS. Stephen Minogue’s Japanese Shiba Inu Ch Jiltrain Jackpott, the current Irish Pup of the Year winner and BIS at Hibernian, was runner-up.
KILLARNEY '15 GROUP 6
Ring centre for group 6 was June Bollard and her winner was the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, Lesley and Roy Blevins’ Blevwil Ivan Idea, 11-month-old ‘Ivan’ winning his first group. In second spot was Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas, ‘Bruno’ the group winner this year at Kilkenny.
KILLARNEY '15 GROUP 7
After a full day judging at Clonmel, Canadian Rita Walker had the chance to visit the sights of Killarney and judge as well, and in group 7 she found her best in Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer Tomanipoint Celtic Knight, who was to go on to clinch BIS. Next in line was the Italian Spinone, Paula Cozens’ Bannonbrigg Ralfie Rude at Ballydeen, ‘Marco’ a Dutch champion and today becoming an Irish Ch too.
KILLARNEY '15 GROUP 8
Kenneth Chuah was back in the centre of the ring for group 8 and here his winner was Emma Bette and Frank Archibald’s Clonmel BIS-winning Golden Retriever ‘Tegan’, Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River, with Sharon Henesey’s Flatcoated Retriever Swantonwood Lowry at Wrensmead, taking his second GS, runner-up.
KILLARNEY '15 GROUP 9
The Boston Terrier, Paula Hamilton’s 17-month-old Spanish import from Bilbao, Basterberri Mermelada, took a first group victory winning group 9 under replacement judge Dick McCoy, who gave group 2 to the Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch/Cz/Ger Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens, group winner at Cork and also at Combined Canine international where he finished BIS3.
KILLARNEY '15 GROUP 10
Group 10 was also judged by Dick McCoy and his winner was the Greyhound, Felicity Thompson’s Sobers Wrennah of Barnesmore, a first group win this year – she took her title at Coleraine the previous week. Runner-up was Emer Mooney’s Crufts CC-winning Deerhound Ch & Int Ch Rosslyn Quartet, group winner at Combined National and handled by Katie Kelly.
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Junior Handling 10 - 12yrs
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Junior Handling 13 - 14yrs
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Junior Handling 13 - 14yrs runner-up
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Junior Handling 15 - 17yrs
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Best Overall
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The show venue
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BIS judge, Eddie Patterson, recieves a presentation from the committee.
KILLARNEY '15 BEST IN SHOW
The sponsor Happy Dog had vet Carina Mederle on hand at the Circuit shows to give advice on the stand. After the show was over Carina took the opportunity to keep her agility dog up to scratch with a quick practice session, bags of Happy Dog proving to make an excellent jump.
KILLARNEY '15 BEST IN SHOW
John Walsh Snr had his business hat on at Killarney, providing the results service for Dog Show Entry with wife Joan. But he took time out to have a chat with his visiting fellow judge Gopi Krishnan.
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Tossing The Cabre?
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Tossing The Cabre?

LIMERICK '15 BEST IN SHOW
Emma Archibald and her Golden Retriever Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River were having a fabulous Munster Circuit – following her BIS at Clonmel, ‘Tegan’, owned and bred by Emma, her mum Bette and dad Frank, took the breed, group and BIS3 at Killarney, and now she took her second BIS, this time under Argentinian Carlos Saevich, at Limerick’s Woodlands Hotel venue in Adare. Carlos gave RBIS to Barry O’Neill’s multiple BIS-winning Basset Hound, ‘Arthur’, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, who had earlier won his 75th group, surely history for his breed, and perhaps any breed, in Ireland.
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LIMERICK '15 BEST IN SHOW
Some of Limerick Committee pose with the BIS winner after a successful show. Included are (l-r) Michael Prior, Anita Fogarty, show manager Michael Clancy, vice chairman Pia Dempsey, judge Carlos Saevich, breed judge Alessandro Zeppi, Frank Barry, club secretary Laura Cox, vice president Ger Cox, chairman Anthony Kelly, treasurer Brian Grace, John Canty, group judge Ronny Bloom; Seated, vice president Dolores Dinneen, Emma and Tegan, president Marjory Kelly.
LIMERICK '15 BEST IN SHOW
Emma Archibald with her BIS winning Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River, pictured with BIS judge Carlos Saevich.
LIMERICK '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Carlos Saevich also judged best baby puppy in show, finding his winner in Heather Turner, Audrey MacDonald and Julia Alexander’s five-month-old Jack Russell Terrier Jarot Aim For The Top, a successful visit over from Scotland, with RBBPIS going to Bennett and Drewery’s five-month-old Italian Spinone Hochopepa Gladys Emmanuel.
LIMERICK '15 PUPPY STAKES
Well known terrier man Mick Gavin was in charge of the stakes classes at Limerick, starting with the puppy stakes where his winner was Rachel Pearce and Dave and Wendy Hughes’ Welsh Terrier Knowlelion Midnight Sky; ninemonth-old ‘Sky’ was PG2 at Bath and went on to G4 here at Limerick. Runner-up was Danielle Ritchie-Smith and grandad Albert Ritchie’s Whippet Play A While Before The Rain at Gwendariff, ‘Freya’ a Swedish import with already a GS under her belt and today taking her seventh placing in the stakes.
LIMERICK '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Mick Gavin’s champion stakes winner was Billy Henderson’s Dobermann Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm, six-year-old ‘Storm’ a top winner both at home and across the water, with second place awarded to Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Lakeland Terrier Ch Brookside Aristocrat, a Pup of the Year qualifier and group winner.
LIMERICK '15 VETERAN STAKES
Once again topping the veteran stakes and maintaining his position at the head of the Royal Canin/Irish Canine Press Veteran Leaderboard was Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore The Maverick. Mick Gavin awarded second place to Trevor Rodgers’ Japanese Shiba Inu Ch & GB Ch Jiltrain Jack The Lad, handled by Janine Dooner.
LIMERICK '15 BRACE STAKES
Mick Gavin’s brace stakes winner was Ann McDonald’s Giant Schnauzer pairing of Ch Velournoir Beau Garcon and Ch Velournoir Azazel Beg Ex, with second place awarded to Stuart Pearson and Caroline Dodds’ Dalmatians Kelevra What The Dickens and Kelevra Classic Cliché.
LIMERICK '15 TEAM STAKES
Heading the team stakes under Mick Gavin was Brian O’Sullivan’s team of Cocker Spaniels, handled by Brenda Rickard, with Jo Lamb and Bernard Saltmarsh’s team of Cairn Terriers in second place.
LIMERICK '15 GROUP 1
Jeff Luscott from England judged group 1, finding his winner in Colm and Rose Hastings’ Belgian imported Old English Sheepdog No One But Me aus dem Urstromtal at Raggletaggle, 14-month-old ‘Reva’ winning her fifth green star and first group, with runner-up to the Border Collie, Audrey MacDonald’s GB Sh Ch Locheil Ooh La La, ‘Lola’ with eight CCs and handled by Heather Turner.
LIMERICK '15 GROUP 2
Csaba Zsolt Lokodi, president of the famous Dracula Show, judged group 2, finding his winner in Triona Ní She’s Dobermann Ch, GB, Lux & Int Ch Farentino Wot A Thriller at Ruholfia, a prolific winner at home and abroad, with Michael Durcan and Janice Bermingham’s Boxer Ch Iso del Colle dell’Infinito runner-up, five-year-old ‘Iso’ the Boxer of the Year 2012.
LIMERICK '15 GROUP 3
Harold Quigg of the Irisblu Kerry Blues judged group 3, finding his winner in Shane O’Donnell’s Irish Terrier, Swedish import Merrymac You Will Make It; 15-month-old ‘Elmo’ was G3 at Clonmel and was today winning his sixth GS. Second was the Bull Terrier, Vida Velykyte and Agla Pakenaite’s Coxgal Muin Na Muice, 14-month-old ‘Phoebe’ bred in Ireland by Ger and Laura Cox.
LIMERICK '15 GROUP 4
Jose Romao Silva from Portugal judged group 4, and his winning Dachshund was the Smooth, Julie and Tony Emerson’s Pachego Dot Com, 13 month old ‘Leanna’ attending her first show, while Kerry and Katie Kelly took the runner-up rosette with their Miniature Wire Ch Tete-A-Tete Diervilla avec Kmai, handled by Mark McDonnell.
LIMERICK '15 GROUP 5
Joan Duffus of Samoyed fame was ring centre for group 5, giving the accolade to the well-known Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s ‘Flint’, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, most recently RBIS at Coleraine and handled as ever by wife Anita. In second place was Olive Taylor’s Chow Ch Chivas Royal Djalo at Taylorian, RBIS at Killarney.
LIMERICK '15 GROUP 6
Una Rigney, well known for many years for her Arigna Kerries, was in charge of group 6 and found her winner in Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, later going on to RBIS, with Eddie and Gail Patterson’s Rhodesian Ridgeback Eilack Kimweri’s Binti by Rocksham in second place, ‘Binti’ taking a third group placing this year.
LIMERICK '15 GROUP 7
Svend Lovenkjaer from Denmark made the decisions in group 7 where his winner was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer bitch Tomanipoint Schumacher, ‘Heidi’ the group winner at Hibernian in May and litter sister to ‘Rory’ who was BIS at Killarney. Second was Maura and Seamus Gettings’ German Wirehaired Pointer Ch, Sh Ch & Int Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear at Beechillawn, no stranger to top group performances.
LIMERICK '15 GROUP 8
It was the BIS-winning Golden Retriever, Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s Sh Ch Abinvale Mystic River, who was the group 8 winner under Belgian judge Ronny Bloom, with second place awarded to Mary and Des Murray’s Chesapeake Bay Retriever Sh Ch Riverrun Caution To The Wind, ‘Uisce’ with two CCs to her name.
LIMERICK '15 GROUP 9
Group 9 saw Adam Ostrowski from Poland ring centre again and he chose for his winner Sue Roberts’ Lhasa Apso Marbledale Perfection, en route to BIS3, with Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frisé Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, BIS at Coleraine, runner-up.
LIMERICK '15 GROUP 10
Martin Sanders judged group 10 and his winner was Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Afghan Hound Ch & GB Ch Nightwind Tejas Two Step, ‘Texas’ having recently gained his GB title, with Ann Cuthbert and Stephen Minogue’s top winning Borzoi Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey runner-up.
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Setting up for the show
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early gathering
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Puppy Stakes - early morning start
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view of the showgrounds
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Limerick President, Marjory Kelly.
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BIS introduction
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The array of Trophies on offer
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ice cream weather

TRALEE '15 BEST IN SHOW
From an entry of 1,464 dogs, with a panel of multi-national judges supplemented by some homegrown talent, coming out on top at the end of the last day was the Bullmastiff, Seamus Magee and Lisa Sweeney’s Ch Bullmeredith Captain Rowlo of Tarbhore, Ann Ingram, one of Ireland’s most respected all-breeds judges, decided that RBIS should go to the Bull Terrier, Michele Sineri’s Ch Cosmopolitan Space Oddity Moonflower, in Ireland with Ger and Laura Cox. The Bullmastiff ‘Gus’, now third in the standings for the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World group 2 Leaderboard, took G2 at Killarney on Tuesday, repeating his win from Kilkenny in July, and he also has a G4 from Deise. Meanwhile ‘Georgio’, the Bull Terrier from Sicily, won the breed specialty at the recent World Show and has only been in Ireland for a few weeks, winning at Coleraine just the week before the Circuit, his second show in Ireland. He was G3 at Killarney earlier in the week.
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TRALEE '15 BEST IN SHOW
Bullmastiff, Seamus Magee and Lisa Sweeney’s Ch Bullmeredith Captain Rowlo of Tarbhore, Best in Show under Ann Ingram, one of Ireland’s most respected all-breeds judges.
TRALEE '15 BEST IN SHOW
Ann Ingram's final 10 group winners lined up for her assessment.
TRALEE '15 PUPPY STAKES
After his BIS appointment at Limerick, Carlos Saevich was judge for the stakes classes at Tralee and his puppy stakes winner and qualifier for the Irish Pup of the Year final next Easter was Sandra Williams’ Miniature Smooth Dachshund Wilmerella Wells Fargo; nine-month-old ‘Dennis’, already with several BPIB awards at home in GB and RCC at Leeds, went on to take GS, BOB and G2. Runner-up was Kevin and Lisa Croarkin’s French Bulldog Kesasonas Little Elsa, nine-month-old ‘Elsa’ already a GS winner and she was BBPIS earlier this year at the Toy show.
TRALEE '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Carlos Saevich’s champion stakes winner was Sue and Ralph Holmes’ Siberian Husky Ch Suraliam Walking On Sunshine, five-year-old ‘Naria’ recently BIS at the club championship show. In second place was Caryn Coogan’s Pug Ch Kingpoint Where Them Girls Are, ‘Jarppi’, a Finnish import, was runner-up Pup of the Year a couple of years ago.
TRALEE '15 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the veteran stakes under Carlos Saevich was Michael Kenneally and Mairead Jones’ Weimaraner Sh Ch & Int Ch Zilverein Wanda Rinn to Minama, with second place to Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet Ch, GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All Bout Me.
TRALEE '15 BRACE STAKES
It was Stuart Pearson and Carole Dodds’ Dalmatians who caught judge Carlos Saevich’s eye in the brace stakes with runner-up spot going to Ann McDonald’s Giant Schnauzers, both these pairs having a successful Circuit week.
TRALEE '15 TEAM STAKES
Heading the team stakes under Carlos Saevich was Karen Rimmer’s team of well-behaved Parson Russell Terriers.
TRALEE '15 GROUP 1
Philip Behan, chairman of the Irish Kennel Club General Purposes Committee, was ring centre for group 1 and he declared best the Old English Sheepdog, Joe Dempsey’s Ch Bellablue Bewitched by Scallywag. ‘Bubble’, a Pup of the Year qualifier and BIS at the breed club championship show last year, is prepared and handled by Joe’s wife Pia, and was winning her second group of the week, her first on Tuesday at Killarney. Mervyn Webb handled his and wife Ann’s Shetland Sheepdog Daisyway Skyrock of Milesend to take G2. ‘Tracy’ won her class at Crufts this year, shortly after coming to live in Ireland with the Webbs following a successful puppy career and some maternal duties, and is now collecting green stars.
TRALEE '15 GROUP 2
Diane Anderson from the US was judging group 2 and found her winner in Seamus Magee and Lisa Sweeney’s Bullmastiff Ch Bullmeredith Captain Rowlo of Tarbhore, en route to BIS, with Andrea Stubbs and Mossy Lenihan’s Rottweiler Ch Cotarinn Fright Night, handled by breeder Jackie Stubbs, G2. ‘Tyson’ who was BIS at ILKA in July was to go on to clinch his GB title within a month.
TRALEE '15 GROUP 3
The terriers of group 3 were judged by Dr Michael Woods from the US who gave the nod to the Bull Terrier, Michele Sineri’s Ch Cosmopolitan Space Oddity Moonflower, who finished RBIS. Melanie Corcoran’s multiple CC-winning Staffordshire Bull Terrier Ch, GB & Int Ch Zakstaff Whats The Story at Molru, was second, ‘Rory’ the group winner at ILKA.
TRALEE '15 GROUP 4
Topping the Dachshunds of group 4 under Italian judge Alessandro Zeppi was Marion, Tim and Ian Finney’s Miniature Wire Ch Dom Perignon Vitoraz, ‘Jiri’, bred in the Czech Republic, winning his first group. Roger and Sandra Williams, perhaps better known for their top winning Cocker Spaniels, took runner-up spot with their Miniature Smooth Wilmerella Wells Fargo, today’s puppy stakes winner.
TRALEE '15 GROUP 5
Dr Woods also judged group 5 and here he sent on to the final ten Stephen Minogue’s Japanese Shiba Inu Jiltrain Jackpott, ‘Jackson’ already a BIS winner from Hibernian, BIS3 from IKC CW and now with four groups under his young belt. He was also crowned Irish Pup of the Year at Easter. Liz Wogan’s Keeshond Ch & GB Ch Neradmik Beach Boy avec Deminiac was runner-up; ‘Wilson’, who is a champion stakes winner, won the groups at ILKA and Newtownards, where he was BIS3.
TRALEE '15 GROUP 6
Csaba Zsolt Lokodi was also judging at Tralee and his group 6 winner was the eventual BIS4 winning Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas, group winner at Kilkenny, runner-up.
TRALEE '15 GROUP 7
Josie Foley was judging another Circuit group, this time group 7, and she gave the red rosette to Jim and Karen Gibson, Heidi Warren and Phillip Palmer’s American imported Weimaraner Sh Ch Northwoods Applebees Money Talks at Zilverein, a first group win this year for ‘Loot’, with the German Wirehaired Pointer Ch, Sh Ch & Int Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear of Beechillawn yet again taking G2 spot for Seamus and Maura Gettings.
TRALEE '15 GROUP 8
French judge Sylvie Desserne was in charge of group 8 where she chose for the top spot Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel Kerrijoy Sirocco, an open show BIS winner and today winning his first championship show group, with Jayne Johns and John and Doreen Barton’s Portuguese Water Dog GB Ch Auldhelm Absolutely in second spot, five-year-old ‘Harris’ taking his sixth GS and at home he has five CCs.
TRALEE '15 GROUP 9
John R Walsh judged group 9 where his winner was the eventual BIS3-winning Toy Poodle, Lesley Howard, Mary Coghlan and Sally Burns’ Ch Grayco Splash The Cash, followed by Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frisé Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, the Coleraine BIS winner, in second place.
TRALEE '15 GROUP 10
Topping group 10 under Csaba Zsolt Lokodi was Emer Mooney’s Deerhound Ch Rosslyn Quartet, handled as usual by Katie Kelly; ‘Elsie’ already has a group from Combined at Easter, with other placings to take her to third on the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World group 10 Leaderboard, and she took the CC and BOB at Crufts and East of England this year as well. Second was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin, Jane Edwards and Mary Mulvaney’s Afghan Hound Ch & Int Ch Davashey To Tell The Truth, group winner at Portadown.
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12 - 13yrs winner
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15 - 17yrs winner
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Best overall
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BIS ring
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View of the venue
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So disappointing for the final show of the week as the rain arrived just in time for lunch – and when it rains here, it really rains. However, tents and brollies are a great boon at Irish shows, and everyone carries on regardless. Happily much of the breed judging was complete.

BANGOR '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best in show was the Afghan Hound, Lyn Appleby, John Minchin, Jane Edwards and Mary Mulvaney’s Ch & Int Davashey To Tell The Truth, handled as usual by Mary. ‘Kayto’ was taking his first all-breeds BIS win, though last year he was BIS at the Hound Show, and also took the groups at Hibernian and Cloghran, repeated this year at Portadown. Dr Cristian Vantu chose the Kerry Blue Terrier, Harold and Helena Quigg’s Irisblu Candy Stripes, for RBIS; ‘Candy’ won her first green star in May at Newtownards, and today won her crown under terrier specialist Margret Moller Seiber, she also has a RCC from SKC.
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BANGOR '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best in show was the Afghan Hound, Lyn Appleby, John Minchin, Jane Edwards and Mary Mulvaney’s Ch & Int Davashey To Tell The Truth, handled as usual by Mary. ‘Kayto’ was taking his first all-breeds BIS win
BANGOR '15 BEST IN SHOW
Judge Dr Cristian Vantu gets in on the fun after selecting the Afghan Hound, Lyn Appleby, John Minchin, Jane Edwards and Mary Mulvaney’s Ch & Int Davashey To Tell The Truth Best in Show.
BANGOR '15 BEST IN SHOW
The 10 group winners lined-up for the final selection to be made by Dr Cristian Vantu.
BANGOR '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was also judged by Cristian Vantu and he gave a family double to Kerrie and daughter Katie Kelly when he chose for his winner their Miniature Wire Dachshund, Kmai I Am What I Am, handled by Katie, with runner-up to their Golden Retriever, Zenevieva North Atlantic Drift.
BANGOR '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was also judged by Cristian Vantu and he gave a family double to Kerrie and daughter Katie Kelly when he chose for his winner their Miniature Wire Dachshund, Kmai I Am What I Am, handled by Katie.
BANGOR '15 PUPPY STAKES
Morag Connolly was judge for all the stakes classes and her puppy stakes winner, and qualifier for the CCC Pup of the Year next Easter, was the Giant Schnauzer, Barbara Evans’ Silbertraum Silver Flame, handled by Lauren Whan, with David McKenna’s Bouvier des Flandres J’Liberte du Clos de la Luette, runner-up.
BANGOR '15 PUPPY STAKES
Morag Connolly's Puppy Stakes winner was the Giant Schnauzer, Barbara Evans’ Silbertraum Silver Flame, handled by Lauren Whan.
BANGOR '15 PUPPY STAKES
Runner-up in the Puppy Stakes, judged by Morag Connolly was David McKenna’s Bouvier des Flandres J’Liberte du Clos de la Luette.
BANGOR '15 JUNIOR STAKES
The Shetland Sheepdog, Sevenoaks Angel By My Side, owned by Brenda and Joe Doyle, won the junior stakes under Morag Connolly, who chose for the second place Caterina Caffrey’s Weimaraner Quick Silver Hugel Lilly.
BANGOR '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the champion stakes under Morag Connolly was David McKenna’s Bouvier des Flandres Ch Nikolaev Tyrion at Davdeir, with Anne MacDonald’s Border Collie GB Sh Ch Locheil Ooh La La in the runner-up spot.
BANGOR '15 VETERAN STAKES
Morag also judged the veteran stakes, many of the entrants vying for placings on the Irish Canine Press/Royal Canin Top Veteran Leaderboard, which offers crystal for the top four dogs at the end of the calendar year. Winning today was a regular cross-Channel visitor, GB Sh Ch Reubens Silent Reflection, Mary Downward’s English Springer Spaniel, with Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet Ch, GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All Bout Me, adding more points, taking the second rosette.
BANGOR '15 BRACE STAKES
Brace Stakes winners at Bangor under Morag Connolly were the Smooth Haired Dachshund duo, O’Neill’s Ch Thundergay Due South and Thundergay Abilene, with the Walker’s Alaskan Malamutes, Ch Lueldar Dixie Chick and Lueldar Too Legit To Quit in second spot.
BANGOR '15 BRACE STAKES
Brace Stakes winners at Bangor under Morag Connolly were the Smooth Haired Dachshund duo, O’Neill’s Ch Thundergay Due South and Thundergay Abilene.
BANGOR '15 GROUP 1
Fran Kaye, well known in pastoral breeds in England and for her Danfrebek Rough Collies, judged group 1 and found her winner in the Bouvier des Flandres, David McKenna’s Ch Nikolaev Tyrion at Davdeir, winner earlier of the champion stakes. This was his third group win of the year, having taken the rosettes at Banbridge and South Tipp in the spring. Catriona O’Neill Caraher’s Border Collie Sh Ch Huntly I Ain’t No Panda, BIS at Newtownards and G2 at Monkstown, was runner-up.
BANGOR '15 GROUP 2
Isolde Huber from Germany was in charge of group 2. A successful Schnauzer and Pinscher breeder and exhibitor under her vom Rodfeld affix, Isolde chose for her winner the Rottweiler, Michael and Rosslyn Prior’s young Ch Rosamic The Special One; this was her first group win and she took her title on the Trip To Tipp in April. Dione Fitzsimons handled her Dobermann Ch Fitzkin Has It to second place, a second group placing this year as he was fourth at Banbridge.
BANGOR '15 GROUP 3
Margret Möller Sieber of the well-known Wheaten Rebels Soft-coated Wheaten Terriers in Germany, judged group 3 and her winner was the eventual RBIS winning Kerry Blue, Harold and Helena Quigg’s newly crowned Ch Irisblu Candy Stripes. Ross Delmar handled his and breeder Ewa Lunden’s Smooth Fox Terrier Ch, Sw, Norw, Dan & Int Ch Residentsets Stand-In, who has five group wins this year, was BIS at Monkstown, RBIS at Combined National and BIS3 at Swords, to second place.
BANGOR '15 GROUP 4
Mike Turner of the Rafthouse Dachshunds and Pointers was over from Wales to judge the Dachshunds of group 4 and his winner was the Smooth Mys Ch Hacienda Better Tell Dad, who finished BIS4, and is owned by the Reynolds, Fleming, Moes and Williams partnership and handled by Caroline Reynolds. Gerry McFaul’s Longhaired Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, top Dachshund in Ireland for the last four years and currently top of the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World group 4 Leaderboard and the ICP Legacy Leaderboard. ’Jill’ has six group wins this year and was BIS at Kilkenny.
BANGOR '15 GROUP 5
Australian judge Margaret Courtney-Reid did group 5. An all-breeds judge, she exhibited Samoyeds and later German Spitz successfully under her Kossov prefix, and today chose for her winner the Pomeranian, Catherine Carrigan’s Carripom Orlando, over on another visit from Kilsyth near Glasgow. Runner-up went to Stephen Minogue’s Japanese Shiba Inu Ch Jiltrain Jackpott, ‘Jack’ with a great career already well established from puppyhood culminating in winning Pup of the Year and group wins. This year won his first BIS at Hibernian; he took the group and BIS3 at IKC Celtic Winners, the group at Banbridge and Tralee along with other placings putting him second overall on the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World group 5 Leaderboard and the Legacy Leaderboard.
BANGOR '15 GROUP 6
Noel Beggs, well known for his Everready Rottweilers, was judging group 6 and sent through the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Lydia Cooper and daughter Rebecca Scott’s Trendsetter Highland Fling for Druimderg; a great start to his career for this young dog who had won through from junior under breed specialist Isolde Huber from Germany, and was just five days out of puppy. Runner-up was the well-known Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, and what a legacy he has created with his many, many group and BIS wins.
BANGOR '15 GROUP 7
Ring centre for group 7 was Rita McCarry-Beattie, Irish all-breeds judge well known internationally and treasurer of the IKC, and her winner was the Hungarian Vizsla, Sinead Taggart’s Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Lux Ch Bitcon Card Tricks for Cooley, who finished BIS3. Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper took second; five groups and three BIS wins from Munster Canine, Deise and Bray taking him to the top of the group 7 Leaderboard.
BANGOR '15 GROUP 8
Margret Möller Sieber from Germany found her group 8 winner in Catherine Halpin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel Sh Ch Moonlone Travelling Man, his first group win this year. Monica and Mags Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel Portsann Bling And Sparkle was runner-up, this junior bitch repeating her Monkstown result and she was fourth at the IKC summer show.
BANGOR '15 GROUP 9
Margaret Courtney-Reid from Australia made the group 9 decisions and her winner was the Smooth Chihuahua Ch Lestatt Diamond Boy, his first group win much to the delight of owner Eva Clarke. Dinky is also a Junior Ch, was the top Smooth puppy in Ireland in 2014, won his 20th green star and BOB today and is in the lead for top Chihuahua in Ireland for 2015. Sally Burns handled her, Mary Coghlan and Lesley Howard’s Toy Poodle Ch Grayco Splash The Cash to second place; he was group winner at South Tipp and the IKC summer Show where he finished BIS4 and at Tralee where he was BIS3.
BANGOR '15 GROUP 10
Group 10 was in the capable hands of English hound specialist Keith Thornton, and he found his winner in the eventual BIS-winning Afghan Hound, Lyn Appleby, John Minchin, Jane Edwards and handler Mary Mulvaney’s Ch & Int Ch Davashey To Tell The Truth, with second to Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet Ch, GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All About Me, who was European Winner back in ‘09, and still going strong and taking top awards.
BANGOR '15
The main ring for Bangor was in the Alexander Hall 1, used by many other shows including Belfast, where in recent years it has been where the benching was set up, sadly always an empty hall as no one ever used the benches as evidenced by many photographs in DOG WORLD over the years.
BANGOR '15
The BIS ring at Bangor, the last ever time the Bangor banner will hang in the Alexander Hall at Balmoral, as it was the final dog show to be held at the RUAS venue in Belfast.

CARLOW '15 BEST IN SHOW
Centre stage in the Best in Show ring was Robin Newhouse, also the BIS judge at Birmingham National this year, and from the ten group winners sent through to him, and in a swift and efficient manner befitting his experience, he awarded top spot to the Group 4 winner, Gary McAlpine’s Miniature Longhaired Dachshund, Baltiyskiy Zakoony Naslednik at Lampcien. A Russian import, 20 months old ‘Misha’ was winning his first group but already has a G3 under Frank Kane at Banbridge and G4 under Liz Roden at Hound Association of Ireland. Taking the RBIS rosette in a case of little and large was another newcomer to the winner’s podium, the Great Dane, Joanne Doyle’s Alainndanes Miracle Man, 14-month-old ‘Clyde’ handled by Amanda Whelan, having won the breed under Robin and then the group under Australian judge Margaret Courtney-Reid.
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CARLOW '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show judge Robin Newhouse awarded top spot to the Group 4 winner, Gary McAlpine’s Miniature Longhaired Dachshund, Baltiyskiy Zakoony Naslednik at Lampcien. A Russian import, 20 months old ‘Misha’ was winning his first group.
CARLOW '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show judge Robin Newhouse awarded top spot to the Group 4 winner, Gary McAlpine’s Miniature Longhaired Dachshund, Baltiyskiy Zakoony Naslednik at Lampcien. A Russian import, 20 months old ‘Misha’ was winning his first group.
CARLOW '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Robin Newhouse also judged best baby puppy in show where his winner was Freda Ryan’s Cocker Spaniel Bencleuch Ellie Ethna at Donatal, five-month-old ‘Pippa’ giving Freda a very successful return to the ring. Reserve was Magdalena Sikora and Eadaoin Ishii’s four-month-old Japanese Shiba Inu Nishi No Oushou Kazeshimasou.
CARLOW '15 PUPPY STAKES
The stakes judge was James Byrnes, well known for his Lackyle Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and he started with the puppy stakes where his winner was Ger and Laura Cox’s Miniature Bull Terrier Coxgal Lord Monty, son of the BIS winning Multi Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky; ten-month-old ‘Monty’ already has eight GS and later in the day went on to G3. Runner-up spot was occupied by Clodagh Fallon’s Papillon Pipistrelle Little Buddha at Clodana, nine-month-old ‘Buddy’ also the runner-up at ILKA in July.
CARLOW '15 CHAMPION STAKES
James Byrnes’ champion stakes winner at Carlow was Elaine Butler’s Softcoated Wheaten Terrier Ch Ballysax Bremner, ‘Rory’ with two groups to his name, while second place went to Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly and Billy Henderson’s Dobermann Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, group-winning ‘Maebh’ handled today by Sinead Taggart.
CARLOW '15 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the veteran stakes under James Byrnes at Carlow was Andrea Cleary’s eight-year-old Rottweiler Ch & GB Ch Cuchulain The Brave, this win taking him into fourth place on the Royal Canin/Irish Canine Press Veteran Leaderboard. Second place went to Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet Ch, GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All Bout Me, currently in second place on the Leaderboard.
CARLOW '15 BRACE STAKES
Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan pairing of Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir and Ch Ashahni Celtic Fire won the brace stakes with in second place Jaana Aadamsoo’s Smooth Dachshunds Jagervision Fashionista and Jagervision Farao.
CARLOW '15 GROUP 1
Rosemary Daly-Meehan’s group 1 winner was the Bouvier des Flandres, David McKenna’s Ch Nikolaev Tyrion at Davdeir, who went on to BIS3. Runner-up was Jean, Kelly and Paul Lawless’ Groenendael Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, the BIS winner at the IKC Summer show.
CARLOW '15 GROUP 2
The RBIS winner, Joanne Doyle’s Great Dane Alainndanes Miracle, handled by Amanda Whelan, was Margaret Courtney-Reid’s winner in group 2 with second place awarded to Triona Ni’She’s Dobermann Ruholfia Alani; handled by Dean Spires, she clinched her title today.
CARLOW '15 GROUP 3
Internationally renowned terrier judge Una Rigney was in charge of group 3, finding her winner in Sue McCourt’s Australian Terrier Ch & GB Ch Silhill Royal Blue, ‘Aggie’ handled by Caroline O’Reilly in whose care she is currently residing; she has five CCs. In second place was Margaret and Eric Armstrong’s Border Terrier Ch & GB Ch Ploughdown Portia; she has eight CCs, several group placings and was top bitch last year in the UK.
CARLOW '15 GROUP 4
The Dachshunds were judged by Petr Rehanek from the Czech Republic and his group winner, Gary McAlpine’s Miniature Longhaired Baltiyskiy Zakoony Naslednik at Lampcien, went on to BIS. Gerry McFaul’s Long Ch Shardaroba’s Fashion Flow at Dachville took second place, 18-month-old ‘Blaz’ the Northern Ireland Hound Pup of the Year winner earlier this year.
CARLOW '15 GROUP 5
Australian Janelle Wallshaw Robbins, now resident in the UK, judged group 5, finding her winner in Fiona Clarke’s Samoyed Ch Icemist Strombreaker, ‘Chinook’ taking a first group win of the year, with second place awarded to Conor Cahill and Mary Conroy’s Akita Roycon Raising Hell, ‘Zeno’ the puppy stakes winner at Deise.
CARLOW '15 GROUP 6
Heading group 6 under the ever affable Ralph Dunne was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, BIS winner at South Tipperary and winning his 17th group of the year, with the runner-up rosette going to Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Ch Afterglow Chunkey Monkey of Tejas, group winner at Kilkenny and RBIS at Carlow last year, in second place.
CARLOW '15 GROUP 7
Gundog specialist Susan Brophy judged both gundog groups, starting with group 7 where her winner was Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla Risley Best For Last, nine-month-old ‘Brett’ handled by Jane Anthony. Runner-up was Morag and David Connolly’s Weimaraner Huntly Truly Scrumptious, ‘Arwen’ no stranger to the top spots as she was the group winner and BIS4 at Kilkenny.
CARLOW '15 GROUP 8
Susan Brophy was back centre-ring for group 8, finding her winner in Ivor and Michelle Keelan’s American Cocker Spaniel Bunnybois Brainstorm at Tejas, en route to BIS4. Runner-up was Liam and Brian Moran’s Golden Retriever Sh Ch Shinehill Summer Jazz of Woodmore, ‘Ollie’ the recent BIS winner at the Northern Ireland breed club open show.
CARLOW '15 GROUP 9
Topping group 9 under Australian judge Kirsty Lewis was James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Papillon Ch, Cz & Ger Ch Hundebudens’s Juno Pondabudens, ‘Juno’ winning a third group of the year and into second place on the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Winners Leaderboard. Second was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frisé Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Sunshine All The Way, ‘Mimi’ the group winner at Portadown.
CARLOW '15 GROUP 10
Ralph Dunne was back ring centre again, this time judging group 10 where he awarded top spot to Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s multiple group and BIS winning Afghan Hound Ch, GB & Int Ch Ashahni Amir, ‘Caleb’ taking his second group this year, with in second place Felicity Thompson’s Greyhound Ch Isla at Barnesmore Ad Honores, French import ‘Isla’ the CC winner at Leeds and RCC at SKC.
CARLOW '15
Noreen Clarke, long time secretary of Carlow, presented Des Kavanagh, former secretary and now show manager and chairman, with flowers from the club for him and his wife Marie, who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on the day.

IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 BEST IN SHOW
Taking centre stage in the best in show ring on day one was Rita McCarry-Beattie, one of Ireland’s all-breed judges and well known for her Branstock Yorkshire Terriers as well as her involvement with the family’s Bichons, Boxers, American Cockers et al. From the ten group winners sent through by the international panel of judges, the accolade went to the Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, Cz & Ger Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens, handled by James to take his fourth group win of the year after similar successes at Carlow, Cork and Combined international, where he was BIS3. Reserve was the Groenendael, Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, a great weekend for ‘Figo’ as he was just back from Driffield where he had taken his eighth CC and was G2, this adding to his BIS win at the IKC summer show and BIS3 at Bray earlier this year.
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IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show under judge Rita McCarry-Beattie was the Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, Cz & Ger Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens, handled by James.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under Rita McCarry-Beattie was Brenda Groves and Steve Hare’s French Bulldog Swiftwood Cute As A Daisy, five-month-old ‘Daisy’ topping the babies ahead of Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s four-monthold Shetland Sheepdog Navarrem Miss Hilde.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Rita McCarry-Beattie’s best Puppy in Show, selected from all the puppy group winners, and thereby qualified for the Irish Pup of the Year final at Easter 2016, was John Canty’s Lakeland Terrier Friendly Lad at Megacant, eight-month-old ‘Ricky’ attending his first championship show. Runner-up was Michael Durcan and Janice Bermingham’s Boxer Redstone Lorenzo, seven-month-old ‘Enzo’ already a green star winner at the Navan Working Breeds show.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Topping the best veteran in breed winners under Rita McCarry-Beattie was Stuart Pearson and Carole Dodds’ ten-year-old Dalmatian Pollypeck Premier Passion at Daffydal. In second place was Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore The Maverick; one day short of his tenth birthday, this win cements his unassailable lead at the head of the Royal Canin/Irish Canine Press Veteran Leaderboard.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 JUNIOR STAKES
As is the tradition, the BIS judge each day also judges the stakes classes on the opposing day so today it was June Wall, BIS judge the following day, whose task it was to sort out the junior and champion stakes, starting with the juniors where her winner was Denise Tawse’s Standard Poodle Tazziemin Tartan Disguise, 15-month-old ‘Saga’ with five GS along with his junior champion title. Second was Brendan Nolan and Amanda Giles’ Whippet Sporting Fields Dream Team, 11-month-old ‘Sheldon’ an American import.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Heading the champion stakes under June Wall and qualifying for the Champion of Champions contest in early January was Sally Burns and Mary Coghlan’s Standard Poodle Ch Dinastii The Libertine Afterglow, ‘Bert’ the group winner this year at Deise. Second place was Tony Moran’s Tibetan Spaniel Dan & GB Ch Tara av Elgberget, ‘Tara’ with four CCs.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 GROUP 1
Topping group 1 under well known Belgian judge Lilian de Ridder Onghena was the Groenendael, Jean, Paul and Kelly Lawless’ Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, en route to RBIS. Laurel and Craig McBeth’s Hungarian Puli Ch & GB Ch Silkata Perchance To Dream with Maclaurien, G4 at Belfast, was in second spot.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 GROUP 2
Mike Macbeth from Canada was in charge for group 2 where her winner was the Bullmastiff, Seamus Magee and Lisa Sweeney’s Ch Bullmeredith Captain Rowlo of Tarbhore, BIS at Tralee at the end of the Munster Circuit in August and also group winner at Kilkenny. The recently crowned UK and Irish champion Rottweiler, Cotarinn Fright Night, took the second rosette. Owned by Mossy Lenihan and breeder Andrea Stubbs and handled by co-breeder Jackie Stubbs, ‘Tyson’ won his third CC at Richmond.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 GROUP 3
Philip O’Brien handled his, wife Jarka and breeder Richard Dalton’s Kerry Blue Ch & GB Ch Dalstar Il Divo, who finished the day BIS4, to top group 3 under Veli-Pekki Kumpumaki of the Perhaps Westies and Scotties from Finland, who gave second to Ross Delmar and Eve Lunden’s Smooth Fox Terrier Ch, Sw, Norw, Dan & Int Ch Residensets Stand-In, BIS at Monkstown, RBIS at Combined national, BIS3 at Swords, with further group wins at Bray and Killarney, and currently top of the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World group 3 Leaderboard.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 GROUP 4
FCI all-breeds judge Petru Muntean, former president of the Romanian KC, and currently vice-president of its judges committee, gave the top Dachshund rosette to Karen Weir’s Kaninchen Smooth Ch Magik Rainbow Gloria, ‘Gloria’ on her way to BIS3, with second to Gary McAlpine’s Miniature Longhaired Baltiskiy Talisman Zakonny Naslednik at Lampcien, fresh from taking BIS at Carlow last month.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 GROUP 5
Ole Staunskjaer, FCI all-breeds judge of the famous Blaaholm Great Danes in Denmark, gave the winner’s rosette for group 5 to the Alaskan Malamute Ch & Int Ch Libertia Reggae Master, handled by co-owner Scarlett Burnside, ‘Marley’ winning his first group spot of the year. Liz Wogan’s Keeshond Ch & GB Ch Neradmik Beach Boy avec Deminiac was second, group winner and BIS3 at Newtownards; ‘Wilson’ also took the group at ILKA and G2 at Tralee and has four CCs.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 GROUP 6
Denis Kuzelj from Bulgaria of the Apsala Old English Sheepdogs and now Cavaliers, was on a return visit to Ireland and awarded the top place in group 6 to Louisa and Eddie Casey’s Dalmatian Ch Buffrey Pop Goes The Weasel at Moyglass, handled by Frank Barry to win his third group this year, ‘Sam’s’ others coming at Bray and Coleraine. Second place went to Anthony Lord Edwards’ Black and Tan Coonhound Windbourne Wicked Lady of Lyonvelt, a second group placing for this new breed to Ireland; 15-month-old ‘Molloy’ was third at Bangor in September.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 GROUP 7
Stephen and Colette Kennedy’s Weimaraner ‘Logan’, Sh Ch Zilverein Straight No Chazer, G2 at Swords and Monkstown, took top honours in group 7 under Sonia Kelveri-Philippou, head of the judges committee of the Cyprus Kennel Club and FCI all-breeds. She gave second to Roger and Sue Perkins’ Pointer Kanix Joker of Brent, ‘Huw’ repeating his Banbridge success.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 GROUP 8
Athanasios Garivaldis from Greece judged group 8 and his winner was Marianne Dunne’s Curly-coated Retriever Ch Krisbos Hopsy Daisy, a first group win of the year for ‘Daisy’ to add to G2 at Coleraine and fourth at both IKC CW and Carlow. Michele Knapp took second spot with her English Springer Spaniel Sh Ch Templecarrig Heartbreaker. Luca’ who is 20 months old was G3 at CCC international and fourth at Newtownards and Bangor.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 GROUP 9
En route to BIS, the group 9 winner under Canadian judge Yvonne Savard was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon Ch, Cz & Ger Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens, while runner-up was Jason McMorrow’s Maltese Ch Ripley Wonder Of Love,, group winner and BIS3 at Kilkenny, G2 at Bray and third at Sligo.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15 GROUP 10
Denis Kuzelj was ring centre again, this time for group 10, and his winner was the Whippet, Danielle Ritchie-Smith and grandfather Albert Ritchie’s Ch Demerlay Armanay Billie Jean, who recently won her third CC, one of them being from Crufts. ’Gina’ won her 17th GS and took her first group place. Bangor BIS winner, Lyn Appleby, John Minchin, Jane Edwards and Mary Mulvaney’s Afghan Hound Ch & Int Ch Davashey To Tell The Truth, also group winner at Portadown, was runner-up.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15
The outdoor rings
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15
The outdoor rings
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15
Ring view indoors
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15
Irish Kennel Club secretary Marion Campbell (right) with IKC staff member Karen Murphy, who manned the office over the two days.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15
Gain is the main sponsor of all Irish Kennel Club events and the Gain Gang were there to offer advice and hand out specials over the two days. Pictured are Rob O’Sullivan, Sean Martin, Ciara Watt and Jim Treacy.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 1 '15
There were plenty of trade stands in attendance over the two days, mostly indoors but there were also those hardy traders who set up outdoors, easily accessed by exhibitors both inside and out, including the Rabart Pro Choice stand, always popular with Irish attendees.

IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 BEST IN SHOW
Well known Irish judge June Wall, impeccably attired as always, took centre stage in the best in show ring. From the ten group winners sent through by the panel of judges from around the world, June’s choice for Best in Show fell to Seamus Magee and Lisa Sweeney’s Bullmastiff, Ch Bullmeredith Captain Rowlo of Tarbhore, his second such win in the space of a month. RBIS went to Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper, ‘Nilsson’ on a roll both at home and also across the water with top wins in both, and today taking his sixth group win this year, three of which resulted in BIS wins, namely Munster Canine, Deise and Bray.
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IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 BEST IN SHOW
Judge June Wall's choice for Best in Show fell to Seamus Magee and Lisa Sweeney’s Bullmastiff, Ch Bullmeredith Captain Rowlo of Tarbhore.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 BEST BAPY PUPPY IN SHOW
June Wall’s Best Baby Puppy in Show was Roma Giedratiene’s four-monthold Siberian Husky Kristari’s Master Of Victory.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Puppy in Show under June Wall, selected from the ten puppy group winners judged by June herself, was the Bulldog, Sarah and the late David Scully’s Sardavbullies Numero Uno, six-month-old ‘Uno’ was handled by Beefy Cameron and sent through by breed specialist Margaret Wildman. Runner-up was Michael Keneally and Mairead Jones’ Weimaraner Minama I’m On Fire.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
From the best veterans in breed eligible to compete for Best Veteran in Show (those who had also taken the BOB were only allowed to compete in their respective group) June Wall’s winner was Trevor Rodgers’ nine-year-old Japanese Shiba Inu Ch & GB Ch Jiltrain Jack The Lad, handled by Janine Dooner, with RBVIS going to Kerrie and Katie Kelly’s eight-year-old Golden Retriever Ch & Int Ch Zenevieva Destinys Dream.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 JUNIOR STAKES
Rita McCarry-Beattie, the BIS judge on day one, was back in harness on the second day, this time officiating in the stakes classes, starting with the junior stakes where her winner was Paul Stacey’s Dalmatian Dalmino Keep Kool at Reignbows, ten-month-old ‘Kobi’ already making his mark in the breed ring with a green star to his credit. Runner-up was Chris Cathcart’s Lhasa Apso Owenavera Orange Blossom at Cathderry, 15-month-old ‘Petal’ another with a great start to her career with a junior stakes, GS and CAC under her belt.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the array of titleholders in the Champion Stakes was Sally Burns, Mary Coghlan and Lesley Howard’s Toy Poodle Ch Grayco Splash The Cash, ‘Geoffrey’ the group winner at South Tipperary, IKC summer show where he was BIS4, and Tralee where he was BIS3. Runner-up was Catherine Halpin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel Sh Ch Moonlone Travelling Man, ‘Taffy’ the group winner at IKC Top Showdog and later in the day taking the group here.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Rita McCarry-Beattie's winner in the Champion Stakes was Sally Burns, Mary Coghlan and Lesley Howard’s Toy Poodle Ch Grayco Splash The Cash, ‘Geoffrey’.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 GROUP 1
Tino Pehar from Croatia judged group 1, finding his winner in Audrey McDonald’s Border Collie GB Sh Ch Locheil Ooh La La; ‘Lola’ has ten CCs, took her Irish title the previous day and was G2 recently at Limerick. In second place was Brenda and Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog Ch & Int Ch Sevenoaks Gold Edition, ‘Jay’ the group winner last year at ILKA.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 GROUP 2
Ligita Zake from Latvia was the group 2 judge and she was delighted when her winner, Seamus Magee and Lisa Sweeney’s Bullmastiff Ch Bullmeredith Captain Rowlo of Tarbhore, went on to BIS. Runner-up was the Bulldog, Sarah and the late David Scully’s Chrishabull Touch Of Class, handled by Beefy Cameron, ‘Emily’ with a first group placing and today winning her third CACIB.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 GROUP 3
Group 3, under well-known terrier specialist Mike Macbeth from Canada, saw a repeat of the previous day’s result with Richard Dalton and Philip O’Brien and wife Jarka’s Kerry Blue Ch & GB Ch Dalstar Il Divo coming out ahead of Ross Delmar and Eva Lunden’s Smooth Fox, Ch, Sw, Norw, Dan & Int Ch Residensets Stand-In.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 GROUP 4
Athanasios Garivaldis from Greece judged the Dachshund group 4 where his winner, Gerry McFaul’s Long Ch Shardaroba’s Fashion Flow at Dachville, went on to BIS4. In second place was Mary and Joe Allan and Mary Dick’s Kaninchen Wire Auchans Come For Me; 16-month old ‘Pilar’ handled by Emma North Row, was made up today and also has CACs won in Spain.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 GROUP 5
Denis Kuzelj was in charge of group 5, awarding top spot to Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond Ch & Int Ch Lyntova Legend Has It, ‘Jackson’ the group winner this year also at Swords, Monkstown and Clonmel, with the runner-up slot taken by Scarlett Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute Ch & Int Ch Libertia Reggae Master, ‘Marley’ the previous day’s group winner.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 GROUP 6
Petru Muntean’s group 6 winner was yet another victory for the top winning Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, adding to his numerous group wins this year. Second place went to Debbie Ellrich’s Basset Fauve de Bretagne, Blevwil Enchantress over Malrich, ‘Ginger’ with one CC and seven RCCs adding to her two CACIBs.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 GROUP 7
Topping group 7 under Ole Staunskjaer from Denmark was Diane Stewart Ritchie’s Irish Setter Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper, en route to RBIS, with runner-up spot going to Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla Ch Risley Simply Irresistible, handled by Lauren Waugh to her second group placing of the year.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 GROUP 8
Catherine Halpin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel Sh Ch Moonlone Travelling Man, earlier in the day the champion stakes runner-up, was Herbert Kleeman’s group 8 winner, repeating his group win a few weeks earlier at Bangor, while in second place was Lisa Graham’s Cocker Spaniel Stilgoa Carling Black Label, ‘Thomas’ the CC winner at Southern Counties and today taking his Irish Sh Ch title.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 GROUP 9
It was the eventual BIS3 winning Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, Cz, Ger Ch Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens, who topped group 9 for the second day in a row, this time under Veli-Pekki Kumpumaki, whose choice for runner-up was Henry Stanley and Graham Gault’s Pekingese Pekehuis Midnight Magic, ‘Scooby’ winning his fifth GS since arriving back in May.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 GROUP 10
Petru Muntean also judged group 10, selecting Petra Tomasovicova’s Irish Wolfhound Ch Bloody Mary Tullamore Good Stuff, ‘Mary’ the group winner this year at Fermoy international and Coleraine, with second place going to Dudley and Glynis Chadwick’s Afghan Hound GB Ch Afterglow Jumping Rainbows of Sofico; eight-year-old ‘Axel’ handled today by Liz Millward to gain his International title, with previous CACIBs won in Belgium and France.
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
10 - 12 yrs
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
13 - 15 yrs
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15 JUNIOR HANDLING
15 - 17 yrs
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15
Outdoor rings
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15
Outdoor rings
IKC INTERNATIONAL DAY 2 '15
Margaret and Frank Wildman were over from England to judge over the two days and on day two it was Margaret who sent through the Bulldog puppy who finished Best Puppy in Show, while Frank was also delighted to see his previous day’s BOB Bullmastiff take BIS on the second day.

BULL BREEDS '15 BEST IN SHOW
Jean, Kelly & Paul Lawless’s homebred BSD Groenendael, Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, took his second BIS of the year at the All Ireland Bull Breeds Ch Show, this one under Ross Delmar of the Shillelagh Smooth Fox Terriers, judging his first BIS. ‘Figo’, handled on the day by Jean, and who also has 8 CCs and is currently top of the GAIN Petfood/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group 1 Leaderboard and the ICP Legacy Leaderboard. Ross gave Reserve BIS to Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled as ever by wife, Anita Foley Duggan, ‘Flint’, the Siberian Husky, is no stranger to the top show spots, being a multi group & BIS winner.
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BULL BREEDS '15 BEST IN SHOW
Jean, Kelly & Paul Lawless’s homebred BSD Groenendael, Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, awarded BIS under Ross Delmar of the Shillelagh Smooth Fox Terriers. ‘Figo’, handled on the day by Jean, and who also has 8 CCs and is currently top of the GAIN Petfood/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group 1 Leaderboard and the ICP Legacy Leaderboard.
BULL BREEDS '15 BEST IN SHOW
The 10 group winners in the Best In Show ring being assessed by BIS judge Ross Delmar.
BULL BREEDS '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under Ross Delmar, was Marianne Dunne’s little Jack Russell bitch, homebred 5 months old ‘Sophie’ Krisbos Eliza. Reserve rosette went to the Shetland Sheepdog, Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s 4 months old Navarrem Miss Hilde, ‘Eva’ was also RBBPIS at the IKC International 1 Ch Show just a couple of weeks back.
BULL BREEDS '15 PUPPY STAKES
Grainne Keeling was delighted when Stakes judge, Stephen O’Brien, gave the red rosette for the Puppy Stakes to her Alaskan Malamute, Kishdigra Criminal Intent, 10 months homebred ‘Sura’, on route to a good night out at the POTY next Easter.
BULL BREEDS '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Stephen O’Brien, was Emma Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Abinvale The Aviator; bred and owned in partnership by Emma and her Mum and Dad, Bette & Frank, ‘Darci’ was the Group winner at both Banbridge and Sligo this year. Runner-up was the Whippet, Jim Fletcher and breeder, Viv Coulter’s Ch Collooney Swings Both Ways, Group 10 winner at Hibernian in May.
BULL BREEDS '15 VETERAN STAKES
Stephen O’Brien also judged the Veteran Stakes and his winner was the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Sally Tonks and Dionne Fitzsimons’ Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, handled by Howard Tonks. BIS winning ‘Darcy’ a very young 10 year old and also a Veteran Champion, is Top Veteran for 2015 on the Royal Canin/Irish Canine Press Top Veteran Leaderboard courtesy of his regular wins throughout the year, and he has also topped the breed in 2008, ’09. ’11,’12 & ’13. Second was the Shetland Sheepdog, Margaret NcArdle’s 9 years old Slievemac Spaceman.
BULL BREEDS '15 GROUP 1
Jan Ebels from The Netherlands judged Group 1 and also all the breeds in the group except the GSDS. His Group winner was the BSD Groenendael, the Lawless family’s Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, on his way to winning BIS, with David McKenna’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch Nikolaev Tyrion at Davdeir, in second place.
BULL BREEDS '15 GROUP 2
Polish judge, W Mrowiec, gave top honours in Group 2 to the Dobermann Pinscher, Tríona Ní She’s much travelled Ch, GB, NL, Lux & Int Ch Farentino Wot A Thriller at Ruholfia, ‘Tino’ taking his second group win of the year. Ashling Connolly and Paul Scanlon’s Miniature Schnauzer, BIS winning Ch Nujax Johnny Cash, took 2nd place; ‘Cash’, with 4 groups and multiple placings this year, is Top of Group 2 on the GAIN Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Leaderboard.
BULL BREEDS '15 GROUP 3
The Terriers of Group 3 were judged by Michael Murphy, who sent on to the BIS ring the Lakeland Terrier, Catherine and Tina Broaders’ Ch Brookside Aristocrat, handled by Catherine. ‘Jack’ on his way to BIS 4. Second was Inga Flamang and Ken Crockett’s West Highland White Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Magic Matisse Vom Maerchengarten, ‘Matisse’ was bred by Inga.
BULL BREEDS '15 GROUP 4
Lilian De Ridder Onghena from Belgium judged the Dachshunds, both the breeds and their Group. She gave top honours to the Smooth Haired, Mys Ch Hacienda Better Tell Dad, owned by Caroline Reynolds, her sister Wendy Fleming, Chris Moes and R Williams, and was bred and titled in Malaysia by Gopi Krishnan. Two years old ‘Memphis’ won her first group in September. Lesley Patton took 2nd spot with her Wire Haired, homebred Lesandnic Snow Fairy, almost 15 months, this little lady won the group at Sligo in July, finishing BIS 3 when still a puppy.
BULL BREEDS '15 GROUP 5
G Nordahl Pederson from Norway was ring centre for Group 5 and winning here was the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, ‘Flint’ handled by Anita Foley Duggan as ever and on his way to Reserve BIS. Joan Duffus’ American import, Ch, Am, Neth & Int Ch McMagic’s The Candy Man of Pebbles Run, Group 3rd at Coleraine, was second.
BULL BREEDS '15 GROUP 6
Barry O’Neill’s now legendary Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, took top honours under Group 6 judge, Tom Hehir; incredibly this was ‘Arthur’s’ 79th Group win in his very successful career. Eamon Murray’s beagle, homebred youngster, Heathergrove Caravola, was second, nearly 17 months old, he won the group at both Fermoy International and Swords.
BULL BREEDS '15 GROUP 7
Olive Carty was in charge of Group 7 where she found her winner in Sinead Taggart’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Lux Ch Bitcon Card Tricks for Cooley, ‘Rafa’ later finishing BIS 3. Diane Ritchie-Stewart’s BIS and multi CC winning Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Whippersnapper, ‘Nilsson’ currently top Irish Setter in GB, and BIS at Munster, Deise and Bray, with RBIS at IKC Int 2, giving him, at time of writing, top place for Dog of the Year with just two shows to go.
BULL BREEDS '15 GROUP 8
Stephanie Walsh from Sligo judged Group 8, her main rosette going to Ralph Dunne’s Clumber Spaniel, homebred Sh Ch Richley Royale Bond, ‘Eldridge’,and his litter sister, ‘Etta’ recently did the double at the Breed Club show in GB, ‘Eldridge following up on his Best Puppy at the same show last year. Emma, Bette & Frank Archibald’s Golden Retriever, this time their youngster, Abinvale Levanto, RBIS as a puppy at South Tipperary, was second.
BULL BREEDS '15 GROUP 9
Lilian De Ridder Onghena judged Group 9 where her winner was the Pekingese, Henry Stanley and Gordon Gault’s Pekehuis Midnight Magic, handled by Henry. ‘Scooby’ was 2nd in the group at the IKC Int 2 and now has 6 Green stars towards his title. For second place, Lilian chose a delighted Karen Murphy’s Pug, Harryky Simply The Nuts, otherwise known as ‘Peanut’ who is just 18 months and is also a Junior Champion.
BULL BREEDS '15 GROUP 10
Cybel Alford was ring centre for Group 10 and her winner was the Afghan Hound, Ch & Int Ch Davashey To Tell The Truth, owned by Lyn Appleby, John Minchin, Jane Edwards and Mary Mulvaney, who handles him. ‘Kayto’ was BIS at Bangor in September and also won the group at Portadown. His many placings in the Group have taken him to currently top the GAIN Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Group 10 Leaderboard and 2nd on the Legacy Leaderboard. The Borzoi, Ann Cuthbert and handler Stephen Minogue’s Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey, was 2nd here. Group winner at Bray and Sligo, where he finished BIS 4, ‘Louis’ actually heads the Legacy Leaderboard with his group points and is a previous BIS winner.
BULL BREEDS '15
View over the rings

CLOGHRAN '15 BEST IN SHOW
Making her debut in the Best in Show ring at Cloghran was Modwena Johnston, well known for her Glenveagh West Highland White Terriers. Her pick for Best in Show was Tom and Ann Marie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Sh Ch Tomanipoint Celtic Knight with RBIS awarded to Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
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CLOGHRAN '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show under Modwena Johnston was Tom and Ann Marie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Sh Ch Tomanipoint Celtic Knight.
CLOGHRAN '15 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show under Modwena Johnston was Tom and Ann Marie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Sh Ch Tomanipoint Celtic Knight pictured with the Cloghran commmittee.
CLOGHRAN '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Modwena Johnston’s Best Baby Puppy in Show was Brenda Groves and Steve Hare’s French Bulldog, Swiftwood Cute As A Daisy At Jimbren, 5 months old ‘Daisy’ taking her second BBPIS award after also winning at the IKC International Day 2. Laura Huston’s Cocker Spaniel, Hustonia Fernando was declared RBBPIS.
CLOGHRAN '15 PUPPY STAKES
Lynda Cuthbert and husband, Colin, are off to the POTY next Easter thanks to Puppy Stakes judge, James Newman, who chose from 47 hopefuls, their young bitch, Supeta’s Iced Gem at Ailesbury, with the runner-up place to Thomas McCallon’s Bulldog, Ashaka Our Alfie.
CLOGHRAN '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under James Newman was Stephen Minogue’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch Jiltrain Jackpott; what a year this young dog has had, in March winning POTY 2014 following his Group & BIS 3 win at IKC Celtic Winners, going on to take another group at Banbridge, followed by his third group and Best in Show at Hibernian. A further Group win at Tralee, plus other placings takes him to joint top of the Group 5 Legacy Leaderboard and 2nd on the GAIN Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Leaderboard. Second was the Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Shinehill Summer Jazz of Woodmore, owned by the father and son partnership of Liam and Brian Moran.
CLOGHRAN '15 VETERAN STAKES
James Newman was also ring centre for the Veteran Stakes, the first four from these stakes during the year winning points towards the Royal Canin/Irish Canine Press Veteran of the Year. Winning here was Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill Its All About Me, with Andrea Cleary’s Rottweiler, Ch & GB Ch Cuchulain The Brave, second.
CLOGHRAN '15 BRACE STAKES
Winning the Brace Stakes under James Newman was the White Miniature Schnauzer duo Svarcava Glitter Girl and Of Taita’s Ushabti Enzo-Bianco, owned by Linna Klavsone.
CLOGHRAN '15 GROUP 1
Stephanie Walsh judged Group 1, finding her winner in the Old English Sheepdog, Colm and Rose Hastings’ Belgian import, No One But Me Aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal, group winner at Limerick, with David and Morag Connolly’s Border Collie, 2 ½ year old Huntly Gotcha at Huntly, homebred ‘Cassie’ on a rare show outing taking a first group placing.
CLOGHRAN '15 GROUP 2
Fiona Hurley was judging Group 2 for the first time and her winner was the Boxer, Ballygunnermore Hazel Prince of Carrue, owned by Anne Martin; three years old ‘Toby’ had earlier won his first Green Star and he has two Reserves. Dione Fitzsimons’ homebred Dobermann, Ch Fitzkin Has It, repeated his Bangor award taking second place.
CLOGHRAN '15 GROUP 3
Angela Hancock was judging the Terriers of Group 3 and she found her winner in Kevin Maye and Cathy Delmar’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Miculadh Shine On At Shillelagh, 3 ½ year old ‘Storm’ taking a first group placing, with Harry O’Donoghue’s Wire Fox Terrier, Blackdale Starboard, also taking a first group placing in 2nd.
CLOGHRAN '15 GROUP 4
Mary Mulvaney was running the rule over the Dachshunds and her Group 4 winner was Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, Shardaroba Taylor Made for Dachville; newly crowned ‘Taylor’ winning his first group and finishing BIS 4. In second was David Walsh’s Miniature Long Haired, Walynes First Impression, ‘Murphy’ made up on the day.
CLOGHRAN '15 GROUP 5
John Minchin was in the driving seat for Group 5 speeding the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, on the road to BIS 3, whilst 2nd was Stephen Minogue’s Champion Stakes winner, the Japanese Shiba Inu, Ch Jiltrain Jackpott.
CLOGHRAN '15 GROUP 6
John Minchin also judged Group 6 and his winning Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, owned and bred by Barry O’Neill, went on to Reserve Best in Show. The Rhodesian Ridgeback, Eddie and Gail Patterson’s Ch Rocksham Kimweri, took 2nd place; ‘Paddy’ with several group placings this year.
CLOGHRAN '15 GROUP 7
It was Chris Hancock who sent through to Best in Show the G.S.H.P.‘Rory’, Tom and Annie Mervyn’s GSP, Sh Ch Tomanipoint Celtic Knight, whilst Kay Donnelly’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch Millcroft Whispering Moon, was his choice for the 2nd rosette; 3 ½ year old ‘Jodi’ with a Reserve CC and BIS at the Club Show and group 4 at both Portadown and Limerick.
CLOGHRAN '15 GROUP 8
Recently more used to winning rather than handing out rosettes, Emma Archibald judged Group 8, and her winner gave Ralph Dunne’s Clumber Spaniel, Sh Ch Richley Royale Bond, his second group win in succession, this giving ‘Eldridge’ his fifth group so far this year. Runner up was the Golden Retriever, Brian and Liam Moran’s Sh Ch Woodmore Ringo Starr, homebred ‘Harry’ taking his first group spot this year.
CLOGHRAN '15 GROUP 9
Diane Casey was judging Group 9 and her winner was the Lhasa Apso, Stephen Lloyd’s homebred Owenavera Wots It All About, yet another 16 months old winner today. ‘Alfie’ was winning his first group following his Reserve CC from Belfast at the end of September. The Maltese, Jason McMorrow’s Ch Ripley Wonder of Love, BIS 3 at Kilkenny, was second.
CLOGHRAN '15 GROUP 10
Carla Bollard-O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ashahni Celtic Fire, topped Group 10 under Mary Mulvaney, young ‘Nico’ won the groups at Cork and the IKC Summer Show. Second was Kate Harbinson’s Saluki, Ch Ulmarra Moet And Chandon at Actolia, handled today by Sarah Cushley; he was Group 4th at Bray, Limerick and Bull Breeds.

DUBLIN '15 BEST IN SHOW
Sean Martin’s homebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ch Glencross De Ja Vu made recent history for the breed when he took Best In Show. Judging BIS was Ireland’s own Marie Hamill, well known both at home and on the international show circuit. ‘DJ’ is the first of his breed to take an all-breeds BIS for quite a few years. He has one CC with BOB, and is the only Cavalier to have taken group honours and placings in 2014. He also won the champion stakes at Deise in June, so he is a great ambassador for the breed. He is following in the footsteps of his grandsire Ch Glencross Run For Gold who took BIS at Tralee 2000.
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DUBLIN '15 BEST IN SHOW
Sean Martin’s homebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ch Glencross De Ja Vu.
DUBLIN '15 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
RBIS under Marie Hamill was the Clumber Spaniel, Ralph Dunne’s Sh Ch Richley Royale Bond; this homebred boy distinguished himself recently across the water when he took the CC and BIS at the Clumber Spaniel Club show in England, his sister taking the bitch CC. He had been best puppy at the same show the previous year and now has two CCs and three RCCs. Home in Ireland, he is the group 8 winner on the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World Leaderboard with group wins at Hibernian, where he was BIS3, Kilkenny, the IKC Summer Show, Bull Breeds, Cloghran and now today.
DUBLIN '15 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
RBIS under Marie Hamill was the Clumber Spaniel, Ralph Dunne’s Sh Ch Richley Royale Bond.
DUBLIN '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Marie Hamill also judged Best Baby Puppy in Show, this going to Benita Morrison’s Miniature Wire Dachshund Russteck Hotwyred to Benzden with reserve to Bill McEntee and daughter Maria McEntee O’Sullivan’s Cocker Spaniel Baysway Harlequin.
DUBLIN '15 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Marie Hamill also judged Best Baby Puppy in Show, this going to Benita Morrison’s Miniature Wire Dachshund Russteck Hotwyred to Benzden.
DUBLIN '15 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under Sean Carroll was the Australian Silky Terrier Sunnypearls Gaspar Amorosos, owned by Virginia Dowty, Tanya Mackrell and Julie Connolly who prepares and handles him and with whom he lives in Co Down. This youngster has taken to success in the ring at an early age, and was puppy G4 at Darlington in September, won GS and BOB at Bull Breeds, and today took his second GS. Runner-up was Stephen Lloyd’s Lhasa Apso Owenavera Catwalk Diva.
DUBLIN '15 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under Sean Carroll was the Australian Silky Terrier Sunnypearls Gaspar Amorosos, owned by Virginia Dowty, Tanya Mackrell and Julie Connolly
DUBLIN '15 PUPPY STAKES
Third spot in the Puppy Stakes went to Emilio Castillo and Patrick Fortune’s Shetland Sheepdog Naverrem Mi Fortuna.
DUBLIN '15 CHAMPION STAKES
Sean Carroll’s champion stakes winner was Ross Delmar and Ewa Lunden’s Smooth Fox Terrier Ch, Sw, Norw, Dan & Int Ch Residensets Stand-In, ‘Stanley’ the BIS winner at Monkstown in August. Runner-up was Ann Cuthbert and Stephen Minogue’s Borzoi Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey, handled by Lynda Matthews.
DUBLIN '15 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the veteran stakes under Sean Carroll was Richard Dalton’s Softcoated Wheaten Terrier Feanaro Niallan Naomhan. Sally Tonks and Dione Fitzsimons’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick was in second place, this confirming ‘Darcy’s’ position as the winner of the Royal Canin/Irish Canine Press Veteran Leaderboard and title of Veteran of the Year.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 1
Michael Leonard’s group 1 winner was Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ Groenendael Ch & GB Ch Revloch Figo, ‘Figo’ the BIS winner at the IKC Summer Show and more recently at Bull Breeds. Alan and Sarah Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi Ch, GB & Int Ch Craigycor Viva La Diva was in second spot.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 2
Paul Keenan was in charge of group 2, finding his winner in Willie and Mandy Dobbin’s Newfoundland Dreamkeepers Brooklynbears Shania, handled to a first group victory by Willie. Runner-up was Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer Ch Nujax Johnny Cash, this win confirming ‘Cash’ at the top of the Gain Petfoods/Irish Canine Press/Dog World group 2 Leaderboard.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 3
Fionnuala Malone judged group 3, awarding top spot to Clifford and Eileen Aiken’s Scottish Terrier Ch Slievecroob Scotch Piper, taking his second group of the year after similar success at the IKC Summer Show. The Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, Bev Hanna’s Kinaelan Finlandia Finnian, took a first group placing in second spot.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 4
Heading the Dachshunds in group 4 under Michael Leonard was Gary McAlpine’s Miniature Long Baltiyskiy Talisman Zakonniy Naslednik At Lampcien, the Carlow BIS winner in September, while second place was Caroline Reynolds, Wendy Fleming, Chris Moes and Rhian Williams’ Smooth Ch Hacienda Better Tell Dad, group winner at Bangor and Bull Breeds.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 5
Brian Carroll’s group 5 winner was Adrian Parke and Chris McLean’s Akita Melodor Sirius Black, 13-month-old ‘Sirius’ taking a first group victory. Runner-up was Stephen Minogue’s Japanese Shiba Inu Ch Jiltrain Jackpott, the Hibernian BIS winner and Irish Pup of the Year winner earlier in 2015.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 6
Topping group 6 under Claire Anne Ahern was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, five-year-old ‘Arthur’ the BIS winner at South Tipperary, taking his all-breed group total this year to 21. Second was Roy and Lesley Blevins’ 16-month-old Basset Fauve de Bretagne Blevwils Ivan Idea.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 7
It was the eventual BIS4-winning German Shorthaired Pointer, Tom and Annie Mervyn’s Sh Ch Tomanipoint Celtic Knight, who progressed through group 7 under Morag Connolly whose runner-up rosette went to Seamus and Maura Gettings’ 14-month-old German Wirehaired Pointer Beechillawn Wired For Sound, taking a first group placing.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 7
Group 7 winner Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer,Sh Ch Tomanipoint Celtic Knight.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 8
Martin O’Donoghue judged group 8, selecting Ralph Dunne’s Clumber Spaniel Sh Ch Richley Royale Bond, who then went on to RBIS. In second place was Monica and Mags Boardman’s American Cocker Spaniel Portsann Bling And Sparkle, her sixth group placing of the year, qualifying her for Top Showdog next year.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 8
Third in Group 8 was Michele Knapp’s English Springer Spaniel Sh Ch Templecarraig Sky High.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 9
It was Michael Clancy who sent through the best in show winner, Sean Martin’s Cavalier Ch Glencross De Ja Vu, from group 9 with second place going to Sebastian Faurite, Stephen Thomas and Tom Kiernan’s Shih Tzu Ch Windpaw Jewel In The Eyes, handled by Tom as he was when RBIS at Clonmel earlier in the year.
DUBLIN '15 GROUP 10
Claire Anne Ahern’s group 10 winner was Lynda Matthews and husband Colin’s Whippet Ailesbury Shadow Dancer, en route to BIS3, with in second place Ann Cuthbert and Stephen Minogue’s BIS-winning Borzoi Ch & Int Ch Donskoi Asmodey.