Terrier, Lurcher, & Whippet Show Review - By Margaret McStay

In the heart of Orchard County on the southern shores of Lough Neagh, with its rich tapestry of Lakeland, Parks, golf and Ski Centre, lies the beautiful Silverwood Equestrian Arena. This was the magnificent venue for Brea Rooney’s Charity Dog Show in aid of Autism.

The atmosphere in the field was electric with the sound of barking dogs, breakfast wafting in the air, and Brea Rooney putting the finishing touches to what was to be a most memorable event.

The good canine folk of Ireland made Brea’s dream come true and came out in force to support this very special cause. I have said it before and I will say it again, the generosity of our country sports fraternity knows no bounds when it comes to charity events, and many charities have benefited from our dog shows down through the years.

Overall Champion Puppy Seamus Harte with Pip

Reserve Natasha Truesdale with Pocahontas

Overall Champion and Best in Show William Lynch with Turbo Reserve Suzanne Addis with Poppy

Now a special word for Brea Rooney. Along with Brea’s dad Neil and your brilliant back up team you pulled together a great sporting event with super efficiency. Brea, you and your family have faced Autism first hand. While your little brother encounters difficulties and challenges on a daily basis in different areas of life, we all must remember that no two autistic individuals will share the exact same pattern of difficulties. At the tender age of 16, through your Charity Dog Show you have raised the excellent sum of £2,800 for autism. What a great start to the show scene of 2022 - very well done Brea.

Below are the results of the

for those who may have missed them:

Puppies: Ian Taggert with Chase, Chelsea Lee with Trixie

Under 21: Rose Mc Coy with Loxie, Patsy Mc Coy with Dallas

Under 23: Colin Mc Donald with Copper, Rose Mc Coy with Texas

Over 23: Colin Tucker with Fletcher, Darren Bradley with Diesel

Hairy Over: Seamus Harte with Ned, Shane Brett with Rose

Hairy Under: Johnny Hunter with Jess, Sophie Brooks with Evie

Bull: Jed Donagh with Jess, Scott Brooks with Zeus

Whippets: Barry Chambers with Jack, Barry Chambers with Alfie

Whippet Pups: Barry Holland with Pebbles

Terriers: Jed Donagh with Thug, Sam Kirwan with Thor

Overall Champion Puppy & Best In Show Harry John Digging with Galaxy, Reserve Susan Mc Cann With Penny

Overall Champion & Best In Show Jed Donagh with Ace, Reserve Harry John Digging With Storm

Very well done to all the prize winners.

Brea Rooney who organised the event in aid of Autism and raised an excellent total of £2,800

Overall Show Champion and Best in Show William Lynch with Turbo

Sheamus Harte with his Champion Terrier Helen Rose McBride winning the Children’s Handling Class with her dog Pablo

Joanne Smith with husband Nigel, winning Ladies Handling Class with the beautiful Gibson

(Above) Champion Whippet Suzanne Addis with Poppy

(Left) The McShane Family with their Champion Frenchie Venus Chloe Woods with her Champion Lurcher