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Archive for May, 2009

At the European Winners Show (hosted by the Irish Kennel Club in Dublin) the Glen of Imaal Terrier results were:-

Green Star Dog
ROMAINVILLE BODHRAN (Miss L. J Smith)

CACIB Dog
ROMAINVILLE BODHRAN (Miss L. J Smith)

Res CACIB Dog
CH. / GB. CH.& AM.CH. SU CH. ABBERANN CONAN (AN. CH. 06. CJW 07 CW07) (Mrs. A. White)

Green Star Bitch
CH. ABBERANN ENNYA [...]

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Early reports from Dublin say the sun God is smiling and it looks to be a cracking weekend of weather for the Irish Bank Holiday and the European Winners Show. Obviously the Irish Kennel Club know all the right people!

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Homer (Multi Ch Abberann Conan) was the Irish post office cover stamp boy for the European Show and now, the weekend of the actual show, is a cover boy again, Nick and Ann have arranged a colour advert on the front page of Our Dogs. Certainly putting Glen of Imaal Terriers out there!

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The was it or wasn’t it possible canine brucellosis outbreak in Southern Ireland will fade into memory because the Irish Government did not have legislation in place so nobody dealt with it. The UK Government is heavily into legislation and the following is proposed
This new body would have responsibility for animal health, especially the prevention and [...]

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The Companion Dog Show PRA Fundraiser is July 12th at Swineshead, Lincolnshire. The schedule is now on line and can be viewed here. Also eye test appointments can be booked via the website. It would be very appreciated if any Glen of Imaal Terrier admirer would link the site…BUT NOT YET! In 24/48 hours the [...]

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Entries for East of England Championship Show close today. The show has had a change of date and Glen of Imaal Terriers have had a change of judge. Glens will now be judged by Jamie Sage on Friday 10th July.
The PRA Fundraising day is on Sunday July 12th at Swineshead (a mere 35 miles away) [...]

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There have been many requests for a further update on the suspected Canine Brucellosis outbreak in a huge breeding establishment in Southern Ireland. There has even been an accusation that it was a total non story and the reports were just causing trouble. The one thing it isn’t is a “non story”
The two animal welfare [...]

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After Pedigree Dogs Exposed an independant review was commisioned by the RSPCA. When it came out it was discussed at great length and people were not too happy with its “findings”. (It can be read here to refresh the memory). A review of the review has now been written and it calls many of the [...]

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THE KENNEL CLUB
 
SPECIAL CRUFTS QUALIFYING SHOW
 
 
IRISH NATIVE BREEDS SUNDAY 31st MAY 2009
 
 

Ring

Breed

Dogs
Ent.
Time

Judge

Stewards

Classes

1
 
Irish Wolfhound
 
Spaniel (Irish Water)
 
 
Irish Terrier
 
  31
 
  17
 
 
  25
 
10.00 -11.30
 
11.30 – 12.30
 
 
12.30 – 14.00
Mrs Z Thorn-Andrews
 
Mr N Waters
 
 
Mr P J Carroll
Mrs J Hunter
MPD,PD,JD,PGD,LD,OD
MPB, PB,JB,PGB,LB,OB
 
PD,JD,PGD,LD,OD
PB,JB,PGB,LB,OB
 
PD,JD,PGD,LD,OD
PB,JB,PGB,LB,OB
 

2
 
Irish Setter
 
Irish Red & White Setter
 
Glen of Imaal
   44
 
   14
 
   13
 
 
10.00 – 12.00
 
12.00 – 12.45
 
12.45 – 13.30
Mrs V Foss
 
Mrs P E Brigden
 
Mr [...]

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There have been enquiries about obtaining a “Homer Stamp” first day cover. They can be had for 1 euro 55c plus postage & can be ordered from the
Philatelic Order Dept, An Post, PO Box 1991, GPO, DUBLIN. Website ordering is here

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