Show and Field Trial Results

Autumn Trials

Open Pointer & Setter Stake
1st Mr P Collins' P D Boston Jingo Graded Excellent

2nd Mr T Dunne's ES Ft Ch New Edition Graded Excellent

3rd Mr B Grace's ES Capparoe Lassie Graded Very Good

4th Mr T Hayes' PB Shinawill Glenmarkie Graded Very Good

Open Confined stake at Athy, Co Kildare
1st Mr P Dooley's PB Ft Ch Darinish Starbright Graded Excellent

No ther awards

Puppy Stake
1st Mr C Davitt's ES

Novice Stake
1st Mr M O'Mahony's PD Gallinago Rodeo of Darinish Graded Excellent

2nd Mr B MacDiarmada's PD Brindlebeech Steamroller Graded Very Good

Summer Trials 2008

Summer Trials Open Pointer & Setter Stake held on the Dublin Mountains.

Both Summer Trials were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Championship Show 2008

The Irish Pointer Club’s Ch. Show was held on May 4th at Ballykealy Manor Hotel, Co Carlow. Mrs Pamela Tibbs (Raigmore) travelled from Scotland to judged the show and had an excellent entry with a good number of exhibitors from the UK and Northern Ireland and support from the field trial members at home.

Judge's Critique

It was a pleasure to judge this really friendly show at the beautiful venue of Ballykealy Manor Hotel. Nor could the weather have been any more perfect. I would like to thank the show secretary, Sue Brophy for all her help in making my trip such an enjoyable one and also my hardworking steward, Martin Falsey for keeping me right with the new regulations. Although the variance in type between the dogs from show lines and field trial lines was for the most part quite evident it was great to see the field trial dogs supporting the classes so well.

Puppy Dog (4, 0 absent)

1. Edmondson and Robertshaw’s Crookrise Floyd – lovely youngster of 11 months. Still a bit raw but with a lovely neck and shoulders and good depth for his age. Good head and expression. Moved well. One who I am sure will do well with maturity. Best Puppy in Show.
2. Eldridge’s Bradgate Now or Never – another good youngster with a beautiful head. Nice overall body shape and excellent tailset and tail. Lovely kind eye. Very close up to 1.

Junior Dog (4, 0 absent)

1. Coyle’s Fernhill Pride of Koram – Nice overall type. Well built Good feet. Moved OK
2. Kirwan’s Aughnaclappa Trail Blazer – Bit plainer in head than one. Good deep chest and well muscled. Moved steadily.

Intermediate Dog (2, 1 absent)

1. Dooley and Brophy’s Solid Gold Uranos (AUS) – Although stood alone in this class he is a beautiful dog that really caught my eye. Lovely overall balance with an excellent head. Well constructed dog with grand bend of stifle who really moved round the ring driving from his short hocks. Shown in lovely condition. One I considered for higher honours.

Open Dog (8, 0 absent)

1. Westaway’s Penwest Palamedes – Lovely headed b/w dog with great neck and shoulders. Lovely front and bone. Good bend of stifle Moved well using his tail. Reserve GS Dog
2. Brophy’s Saragresi Classic Point (HUN) – another good dog who challenged the winner hard. Beautiful head and expression with lovely neat ears. Well bodied. Moved well.

Champion Dog (1, 0 absent)

1. Edmondson and Robertshaw’s GB Sh Ch Crookrise Rhum - a dog I have seen from the ringside but one who I personally think needs to be gone over to be appreciated. He is a lovely stylish dog who epitomises strength but grace at the same time. He has a lot of work in his head. Nice neck and great depth. Good sloping pasterns and feet. Shown in good hard condition. Powered round the ring to win this class and take the GS Dog and B.I.S.

Veteran Dog (1, 1 absent)

Field Trial Dog (5, 0 absent)

1. Dalton’s Bone Apart - Lovely headed dog. Good feet and nice stifles leading down to short hocks. Moved well
2. Coyles’ Koram Kadara – Good bodied dog who moved strongly behind. Lovely head and expression.

Puppy Bitch (5, 2 absent)

1. Brady’s Rossenarra legally Blonde – Raw youngster. Good overall shape with well sprung rib. Good head. Neat tail. Moved well behind but a shade wide in front.
2. Josey’s Parkpoint Days of Wine and Roses – Another of nice overall shape and head. Needs more time to mature and get condition.

Junior Bitch (3, 1 absent)

1. Brophy’s Rossenarra Love Me Do – Beautiful bitch who has a lovely outline. Stunning head and expression. Good front with correct sloping pasterns. Great depth for one so young and well sprung rib. Neat tail. Moved well. Although only a youngster her extra sparkle in the challenge gave her the GS Bitch. One who should have a bright future.
2. Fallon’s Fernhill Beauty – youngster who would carry more weight to advantage and in general needs time to mature.

Intermediate Bitch (3, 1 absent)

1. Murphy’s Ikerrin Heather – strongly made bitch who moved well. Nice head. Good depth and feet.
2. Crotty’s Ikerrin Fraoch – Plainer bitch. Moved well behind. Good bend of stifle.

Open Bitch (9, 2 absent)

1. Macmanus’ Crookrise Arran of Luneville – Beautiful headed bitch with such a kind expression. Lovely lines. Great neck. Correct sloping pasterns. Neatest of tails. Just felt she wasn’t giving her all in the challenge. Reserve GS Bitch
2. Westaway’s Penwest Paza – very close up to my winner. Lovely mover. Correct depth. Great bend of stifle. Good head and neat ears.

Champion Bitch (1, 1 absent)

1. Hoffin’s Sh Ch Wilchrimane Worth the Wait to Merrybridge – Good neck, shoulders and depth. Moved OK. Would prefer more bend of stifle and slope in pasterns to complete the picture.

Veteran Bitch (0 entries)

Field Trial Bitch (2, 1 absent)

1. Murphy’s Dante Lass – Nice type of Pointer. Shown in hard condition. Good sloping topline and bend of stifle. Moved well.

JUDGE: Mrs Pamela Tibbs (RAIGMORE)

BOB & Reserve

Best Puppy

Best Intermediate

Best Ft Dog

GS Bitch & Reserve

GS Dog & Reserve

Open Bitch Class

Reserve GS Bitch

Presentation of Barradaw Trophy to Ml Murphy and top pointer for 2007

Ft Ch Knock Dante

Spring Field Trial results 2008

Spring Trial Open Pointer & Setter Stake held on the Dublin Mountains.

The Judges were Mr J Sheridan, Mr A Mullhall & Mr B Coady

1st Mr D Byrne's Maodhog Dawn Run IRS D Graded Very Good

2nd Mr V Flannelly's Craigrua Rastas IR & WSD Graded Very Good

3rd Mr P Dooley's Ft Ch Darinish Starbright PB Graded Good

There was a full card with reserves. The morning was frosty and as the day went on it was one of the coldest days ever on the mountain, the trial was not one of our best, even the dogs were feeling the cold.

Mr Michael Murphy, Club President, presenting the Duke of Kilmacud Challenge Cup to winner Mr D Byrne

Pat Dooley receiving the Lullymore Perpetual Cup for Best Pointer.

Judges: Mr A Mulhall, Mr J Sheridan & Mr B Coady

Spring Field Trial results 2007

Spring Trial Open Pointer & Setter Stake held on the Dublin Mountains.

The Judges were Mr P Collins, Mr M Houston & Mr B Grace

1st Mr J Crotty's Pointer Mienvee Jack the Lad graded Excellent

2nd Mr J McGill's ES Ashbrook Flash graded Very Good

3rd Mr T Dunne's IRS Maodhog Luas graded Very Good

Mr Jim Crotty (on right) pictured with Mr Noel O'Sullivan, following Mr Crotty's win with Mienvee Jack the Lad

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Summer Field Trial results 2007

Open Pointer & Setter Stake held on the Dublin Mountains.

The Judges were Mr N Ryan, Mr C Neilson & Mr V Flannelly

1st Mr J McGill's ES Lefanta Hawk Henry graded Excellent

2nd Mr P Peoples' ES Ardera Goldie graded Excellent

Mr Joe McGill receiving the Cup from Mr Michael Murphy, Club President

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Open Confined Pointer Stake held on the Dublin Mountains.

The Judges were Mr T Dunne, Mr D O'Rourke & Mr E Flannelly

1st Mr P Dooley's Darinish Starbright graded Excellent

2nd Mr T Kieran's Oxspring Roxanne graded very good

Mr Pat Dooley receives the Cup from Mr Michael Murphy, Club President

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Autumn Field Trial results 2007

Open Pointer & Setter Stake held at Athy Co Kildare.

The Judges were Mr J Crotty, Mr A Dunne & Mr D Whelan

1st Mr T Dunne ES Ft Ch New Edition graded Excellent

2nd Mr P McCarthy's PD Corigmor Duke graded Excellent

Mr Tom Dunne receives the Cup from Mr Michael Murphy, Club President

Open Confined Pointer Stake held at Athy Co Kildare.

The Judges were Mr O Lane, Mr T Kavanagh & Mr O Marshall

1st Mr M Murphy's Ft Ch Knock Dante graded Excellent

2nd Mr P Collins' Boston Jingo graded Excellent

3rd Mr T English's Moycast Dancer graded Very Good

Mr Michael Murphy receives the Cup from Mr Paddy Collins, Committee Chairman

L-R. Mr T Kavanagh, Mr Con Dunne, Mr Ml Murphy, Mr P Collins and Mr O Lane

Stewards of the Beat: Mr Martin Mullhall and Mr Jackie Hyland, pictured with Field Trial Sec. Mr Pat Rohan

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Puppy and Novice Stakes held at Athy Co Kildare.

The Judges were Mr D Byrne &Mr D O'Rourke

No Awards

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'See Judge's Critique added July 07'

Green Star Dog : Miss H Edmondson & Mrs CA Robertshaw's GB Sh Ch Crookrise Rhum

Reserve Green Star Dog: Mrs CA Robertshaw's Crookrise Fly Me to the Moon

Green Star Bitch & BOB :Miss H Edmondson's Crookrise White Lace

Reserve Green Star Bitch: Mr & Mrs J O'Gorman's Sh Ch Parkpoint Gin Fizz Cw 06

Best Puppy: Mrs FE Barker's Flinthill Jenny Wren

BOB & Best Opp Sex

Green Star Dog & Reserve

Green Star Bitch & Reserve

Best Puppy Dog & Bitch

Presentation of the Barradaw Perpetual Trophy to Michael Murphy and Ft Ch Knock Dante

Judge’s Critique

It was a great honour to be invited to judge in Ireland at this well organised show in the lovely surroundings of Ballykealy Manor Hotel.
Firstly I wish to express my thanks to the secretery Mrs Susan Brophy for the warm hospitality and for my excellent steward Martin Falsey who was a great help for me all day. I was thrilled at the excellent entry, it was really complimentary ! Special thanks for the field trial people who showed their dogs to me.
Surprising was how great a difference there was between the show and working type in Ireland, in Europe they aren’t so far from each other.
I was looking for a dished face, all over balance, thoroughbred looking and first of all the true sound pointer movement that never can be hackney action.

Puppy dog (2, 1abs)
1. Eldridge’s Bradgate Magic Maestro: Big puppy, good head and neck, very nice topline. Correct angulations before and behind too, movement could be better. Needs more time.
Very Promising

Junior dog (4)
1. Robertshaw’s Crookrise Fly Me to the Moon: Very nice type, elegant junior, good type of head and expression, very good topline, correct tail. Would prefer better shoulders and fore chest, very correct rear angulation, moves well.
Excellent, res GS
2. Dalton’s Lagopus Celt: Good size working dog, good type, very nice head, all over correct,but didn’t show himself. Would prefer better free movement.
Very good

Intermediate dog (6)
1.Westaway’s Penwest Palamedes: Very nice type, very nice head, good neck and back line, a bit straight in the upper arm, very well angulated behind, good movement
Excellent.
2. O’Gorman’s Parkpoint Bucks Fizz: Nice head, good back line, very good brisket, well angulated before, a bit straight behind, I wish his movement was better
Excellent
3. Mangham’s Heatheryhall Aristocrat: A bit shy, big dog,would prefer a more dished face, very nice lines, excellent angulation,
Movement could be better
Excellent

Open dog(9, 2 abs)
1.Mangham’s Pipeaway Rainbow Spectrum at Heatheryhall: Big dog, nice head, excellent top line, deep brisket, very good angulation, could move better.
Excellent
2. Mooney’s Rossenarra Kingmamba: Very close to 1. Very nice type and size, very nice, typical head and expression. Not easy to judge, because didn’t show himself. Good top line, very nice deep brisket, good angulation, moves well.
Excellent

3. Cummings’ Hookwood Fine Design: Good type and size, very nice head, good topline and brisket, his front and feet could be better.
Excellent

Ch dog(2)
1 . Edmondson & Robertshaw’s Sh Ch Crookrise Rhum: Very strong, deep dog, a combination of power and elegance. Very good size, bone and feet. True dish face with kind expression. All over correct nice lines. Hard, muscular condition.
Ideal movement for a pointer.
Excellent , GS dog.
2. O’Gorman’s Sh Ch Hurwyn Jim N’Tonic: Very nice lines, nice head, would prefer a more typical shorter coat. I wish he had better movement.
Excellent

FT dog ( 7)
1. Murphy’s Gardenfield Jauch: Nice dog, good head, muzzle could be deeper, very nice lines and angulation, moves very well.
Excellent
2. Dalton’s Animo et Lagopus: Nice, typy head, top line could be straighter, good mover.
Excellent
3. Crotty’s Mienvee Jack the Lad

Puppy Bitch ( 4 )
1.Barker’s Flinthill Jenny Wren: Very nice puppy, typy head, nice long neck, good topline, enough brisket for her age.A bit straight in the upper arm, very good movement.
Very promising
2. Eldridge’s Bradgate Mystic Mawake: Close to 1. very nice puppy, very good topline and angulations, I prefer the class winner’s head and movement.
Very promising
3. Coady’s Cnocruadh Jenny

Jun. Bitch( 3 )
1.Barker’s Flinthill Wild Thyme: Very good size and type, very nice head, long neck, straight top line , moves very well.
Excellent
2.Robertshaw’s Crookrise Moondance: Close to I. Very nice type, nice head, but a bit too high stop, nice topline, good brisket, a bit narrow in front, could have better feet. Moves well.
Excellent
3. Coyle’s Katri of Tyton

Inter Bitch (6, 3 abs)
1. Mangham’s Pipeway Rubie Rocket: Very nice elegant lines, nice head, very good topline, deep brisket, very good angulation all over. Feet too short & round.
Excellent
2. Hambling’s Chaseover Twinkle: Very nice bitch, but shy and nervous. Beautiful head and expression, nice lines, good angulation.
Excellent

3. Josey’s Parkpoint Ice ’N’ a Slice: Very nice head, would prefer darker eyes, good neck and back, a bit sloping croup, good angulation, good deep brisket. I wish she had better movement.
Excellent

Open bitch (13, 1abs) Nice class with lots of excellent bitches
1.Edmondson’s Crookrise White Lace: Full of quality, has everything that a good pointer needs! Excellent size, bone, feet. Beautiful dish face, elegant arched neck, excellent topline, real pointer tail, enough brisket, free and easy movement.Always alert, showed herself very proudly.
Excellent GS bitch, BOB
2. McManus’ Crookrise Arran: Very nice, typy bitch, good head, the stop a bit high, long, clean neck, nice back line. Her angulation and feet could be better, moves well.
Excellent
3 .Fleming’s Hookwood Lucky Heather for Glenariff: Excellent head and topline, very good front angulation, a bit straight behind. Good mover.
Excellent

CH bitch (1)
1. O’Gorman’s Sh Ch Parkpoint Gin Fizz
Beautiful bitch, nice lines and head. All over correct and typy, except her movement.
Excellent, res GS

Veteran bitch (1)
1.Westron’s Hookwood Aces High at Aurichalcum: Typy bitch in very good condition for her age. Nice head, correct topline and angulation, good movement.
Excellent

FT bitch (2)
1.Dooley’s Darinish Starbright: Correct body, with very good angulation, the head could be better. Didn’t show herself.
Very good
2. Cassin’s Mountemple Nissac: Good head, nice neck, straight back line, would prefer more angulation. Could move better.
Very good

Summer Trials 2006

Summer Trials Open Pointer & Setter Stake held on the Dublin Mountains.

Judges Mr T Kieran and Mr B Connolly

1st Mr J O'Sullivan's pointer Ft Ch Sugarloaf Wolfe graded Excellent

2nd Mr E Flannelly's IR&WS Craigrua Kent graded Very Good

3rd Mr J Sheridan's IR&WS Craigrua Lucky graded Very Good

Res Mr D Byrne's IRS Maodhog Dawn Run graded Very Good

Confined Open Stake on the Dublin Mountains.: Judges Mr T Hayes and Fr S O'Neill

1st Mr M Murphy's Knock Dante graded Very Good

2nd Mr D O'Neile's Ft Ch Sugarloaf Bold graded Very Good

3rd Mr C Neilson's Knock So So graded Very Good

Autumn Trials
Open Pointer & Setter Stake
1st Mr J Sheridan's IRWS Craigrua Lucky

2nd Mr P Flannelly's IRWS Shannonbally Radar

3rd Mr C Davitt's ES Blackstairs Cindy

4th Mr N O'Sullivan's Lois Mhuire Swift

All graded excellent

Open Confined stake at Athy, Co Kildare
No awards

Puppy Stake
1st Mr J Cassin's Mountemple Nissac

Novice Stake
1st Mr D Byrne's IRWS Bawnrhu Glencora

2nd Fr O'Neill's IRS Jackos Skipper

3rd Mr P M'Carthy's PD Corigmor Arnie

Championship Show 2006

The Irish Pointer Club’s Ch. Show was held on May 7th at Ballykealy Manor Hotel, Co Carlow. Mrs Dolores Dineen judged the show and had a good entry with excellent support from the field trial members.

Green Star Dog & BOB: Mrs S Welch's Hookwood Fine Design

Reserve Green Star Dog: Mr & Mrs Cumming's Sh Ch GB Sh Ch Hookwood Top Man

Green Star Bitch:Mrs W Fleming's Hookwood Lucky Heather for Glenariff

Reserve Green Star Bitch: Ms P Geiger's Rossenarra Kumquat

Best Puppy: Mrs P Eldridge'sBradgate Lucky Number

Hookwood Lucky Heather for Glenariff & Hookwood Fine Design

Class Results.

Puppy D or B: 1 Eldridge's Bradgate Lucky Number, 2 Rohan's Behamore Eagle, 3 O'Connor's Hempfield Grouse

Veteran D or B: 1 Rohan's Gardenfield Damsel

Junior Dog: 1 Fleming's Sugarloaf Picasso, 2 O'Connor's Young Master Jim, 3 McCarthy's Corigmor King

Novice Dog: 1 English's Fortland Peter, 2 McCarthy's Corigmor Arnie, 3 Fleming's Sugarloaf Picasso

Graduate Dog: 1 Dalton's Bone Apart, 2 Dooley's Darinish Fennel, 3 English's Fortland Peter

Limit Dog: 1 Welch's Hookwood Fine Design, 2 Mooney's Rossenarra Kingmamba, 3 O'Connor's Young Master Jim

Open Dog: 1 Cumming's Sh Ch GB Sh Ch Hookwood Top Man, 2 Knowles' Parkpoint Rum 'N Black, 3 Fleming's Sugarloaf Picasso

Field Trial Dog: 1 Dalton's Animo et Lagopus, 2 Fleming'sSugarloaf Tab of Barradaw, 3 Murphy's Gardenfield Jauch

Junior Bitch: 1 Hoffin's Wilchrimane Worth the Wait to Merrybridg, 2 Whelan's Ikerrin Nellie Brick

Novice Bitch: 1 Murphy's Knock Blend, 2 Coady's Mountemple Rena, 3 Dooley's Darinish Starbright

Graduate Bitch: 1 Dooley's Killerig Fox, 2 Murphy's Knock Blend, 3 Coady's Mountemple Rena

Limit Bitch: 1 Geiger's Rossenarra Kumquat, 2 Eldridge's Bradgate Honeysuckle, 3 Dooley's Killerig Fox

Open Bitch: 1 Fleming's Hookwood Lucky Heather for Glenariff

Field Trial Bitch: 1 Rohan's Behamore Daisy, 2 Rohan's Gardenfield Damsel, 3 O'Connor's Mount Leinster Lady

Field Trial results 2005

Spring Trial Open Pointer & Setter Stake held on the Dublin Mountains.
The Judges were Mr J Crotty, Mr C Neilson & Mr C Dunne
1st J O’Sullivan’s Pointer bitch Sugarloaf Wolfe (graded excellent)
2nd J Dalton’s Pointer dog Lagopus Yorkie (graded excellent)
3rd E Flannelly’s IR&WS Craigrua Kent (graded very good)

Summer Trials Open Pointer & Setter Stake held on the Dublin Mountains.
The Judges were Mr T Dunne, Mr D Byrne & Mr P McCarthy
1st Ms C Calvert’s IRSB Glynlark Mary Kate (graded excellent)
2nd Mr J Dalton’s Pointer dog Lagopus Xanthus (graded excellent)
3rd Mr D O’Neile’s Pointer dog Sugarloaf Bold (graded excellent)
Res Mr E Flannelly’s IR&WS Craigrua Kent (graded excellent)

Confined Open Stake on the Dublin Mountains.
The Judges were Mr A Dunne, Mr H Brady, Mr A Mulhall
1st M O’Mahony’s Pointer dog Ardbru Brandy of Darinish (graded excellent)
No other awards

Autumn Trials at Athy, Co Kildare
Open Pointer & Setter Stake
The Judges were Mr T O’Leary & Mr T Kavanagh
1st Mr J O’Sullivan’s Pointer bitch FT Ch Sugarloaf Wolfe (graded excellent)
2nd Mt T Dunne’s ESD FT Ch New Edition (graded excellent)
3rd Mr M O’Mahony’s Pointer dog Ardbru Brandy of Darinish (graded excellent)

Open Confined stake
The Judges were Mr T Dunne & Mr J McGill
1st Mr P Collins’ Boston Jingo (graded very good)
2nd Mr M Murphy’s Knock Dante (graded very good)
3rd Mr J Crotty’s Shinlogue Racer (graded very good)

Puppy Stake
The Judges were Mr D O’Leary & Mr P O’Connor
1st J McGill’s ESD Conlaun Flashy Boy (graded excellent)
2nd E Flannelly’s IR&WSB Shannonbally Rusty (graded excellent)
3rd P Rohan’s Pointer bitch Behamore Daisy (graded excellent)

Novice Stake
Judges were Mr D O’Leary & Mr P O’Connor
1st Mr T English’s Pointer dog Moycast Dancer (qualified)
No other awards

Championship Show 2005

The Irish Pointer Club’s Ch. Show was held on May 1st at Ballykealy Manor Hotel, Co Carlow. Mrs J Baddeley (Lourdace) attracted a nice entry and the show was well supported as usual by the field trial members.

Judge’s critique:
Puppy D/B (6, 1 abs) 1. Eldridge’s Bradgate Singing Jester, nice head and lovely forehand. Balanced assembly throughout. Made good use of her legs and feet to move with style. Won this class on her movement. 2. Dooley’s Huntspark Prince, excellent head and neck, good in shoulder, excellent ribbing and well developed quarters, moved out well. 3. Murphy’s Knock Dante

Veteran D/B 1. Redmond’s Furrypark Darkie Two, quite strong in head, straight front, well bodied and useful quarters, moved well for age
J/D (2) 1. Coyle’s Koram Kadara, good head and excellent lay of shoulder, useful hind angulation and the best of ribbing. Stands on good feet and legs, moves well.
2. Coady’s Mountemple Rip, loved the head on this dog and his shoulders were ok. Good ribbing and well boned feet and legs. Just beaten by winner’s attitude to his job.
Novice D (5) 1. Koram Kadara, 2. McCarthy’s Corigmor Arnie, acceptable head, good reach of neck, well ribbed up and general conformation excellent, just beaten on the movement of 1, 3. Dooley’s Huntspark Prince

G/D(10) 1. Crotty’s Mienvee Jack the Lad, lovely head and lengthy neck, well bodied and excellent ribcage. Well boned, good feet and legs, won this class on his well balanced movement, 2. O’Connor’s Tropical King, excellent head and neck with well put together forehand assembly, well bodied, deep in rib and excellent on the move,
3. Dooley’s Darinish Fennel

L/D 7, (2 abs) 1. Mooney’s Rossenarra Kingmamba, lovely headed youngster with soft expression, excellent reach of neck running into excellent well laid shoulder placement, plenty of forechest, deep in rib and back rib, strength in coupling. Well balanced hindquarters with useful second thigh, beautiful mover. Only needs to grow up to trouble the best, 2. Mienvee Jack the Lad, 3. Tropical King

O/D (4) 1. & Green Star Dog & BOB Kirby’s GB Sh Ch Anniezu Dark Diamond, such a lot of quality here, well worked head and lengthy neck, lovely shoulder placement, good length of upperarm giving rise to grand forward reach. Forechest and deep body. Good length of rib cage and excellent muscle in the couplings. So balanced throughout and full of maturity. I was pleased to award him BIS.

BIS winner 2005: Kirby’s GB Sh Ch Anniezu Dark Diamond

2. Welch’s Hookwood Top Marks, another worthy winner, much the same remarks apply here, he was unlucky to meet 1. on the day. Well balanced standing and on the move, not quite the panache of winner, 3. Tropical King

J O'Connor's Tropical King

FT/D (3) 1. & Reserve Green Star Coyle’s Koram Bragg, lovely headed dog, grand length of neck, super ribbing and grand hindquarters. Moved out well on a lengthy stride, 2. Dooley’s Darinish Fennel, another good head and neck, shoulders well placed and well ribbed up, couplings good and legs and feet, moved well enough but not the drive of 1. 3. Dalton’s Lagopus Yorkie

J/B (2) 1. Coady’s Mountemple Rena, lovely feminine head, lots of good body properties, excellent shoulders, forechest and depth, with useful hind construction, moved out well, 2. Rohan’s Behamore Daisy, lovely feminine head, reachy neck, well bodied and couplings good, not the shoulder placement of 1.

N/B (5, 1 abs) 1. Mountemple Rena, 2. O’Connor’s Mount Leinster Lady, pretty headed youngster, some substance here, excellent forehand assembly, made good use of her excellent quarters to move with drive, 3. Dooley’s Darinish Starlight

G/B (4) 1. Geiger’s Rossenarra Kumquat, excellent head, neck and shoulder placement. Good expression with good eye and ear set, couplings excellent and lovely second thigh, very well bodied and stands on the best of feet and legs, powerful mover, 2. Dooley’s Killerig Fox, nicely put together, feminine head and good reach of neck, well bodied and deep in rib, couplings ok. Well constructed rear and moved out well, 3. Behamore Daisy

Grad Bitch winner Ms P Geiger's Rossenarra Kumquat

L/B (4) 1. & Reserve Green Star Eldridge’s Bradgate High Falutin, neat head and clean lengthy neck, good amount of forechest and well laid shoulders, moved out with drive, 2. Fleming’s Hookwood Lucky Heather, well chiselled head and clean neck, forechest and spring of rib excellent, usefully constructed rear and good feet and legs, not the panache of 1. 3. Dooley’s Killerig Fox

O/B (3) 1 & Green Star, Welch’s Hookwood Le MonsJW, a very feminine, chiselled head, balanced length of neck and grand shoulder placement, lovely body, forechest and well sprung ribbing, couplings good, excellent feet and legs. Would like to see a little more weight carried here. Moves with purpose and style. 2. Brophy’s Sh Ch Rossenarra Jazzmatazz, another lovely bitch, very substantial skeletal frame, grand head and lovely neck running into the best of shoulders. Good straight front, forechest and ribbing excellent, couplings good and construction of hindquarters excellent. Moved with purpose and style. 3. Brophy’s Rossenarra Kiki Dee

FT/B (3) 1. O’Connor’s Mount Leinster Lady 2. Rohan’s Gardenfield Damsel, very nicely matured bitch, excellent shoulder placement, feminine head and reachy neck, moved out well, 3. O’Sullivan’s Sugarloaf Wolfe
Green Star Dog and BOB went to Sh Ch Anniezu Dark Diamond, Res. GS Koram Bragg. Green Star BitchWelch’s Hookwood Le Mons, Res Bradgate High Falutin and BPIS Bradgate Singing Jester

Ft Bitch class 1,2,3