NEWS & GOSSIP

ENGLISH NEWS:

Word of advice from our Cumbrian buddies;

English International:
Unless you have 'double air max nike runners' on your dogs pads, be weary if your running at the English International this year. Their International is being run over a granite path, so any dog without his 'double air max runners' will have no pads left.

COCK HOW FESTIVAL:
On the other hand, if you want the English drag as an excuse to get away from your other half (and drink lough eireann dry), go to the 'Cock How' festival this year which is on the 12th of July 08, where a new (nuetral) course is being picked at 'Cold Fell'. Reports from Geoff is that this course will be very fast, as there are only 2 ditches to climb over the entire course......................... ( I wonder if Geoff is flogging this at the moment, He probably knows the height of the ditches as well !!!!!!!)
Entries are being taken from all other associations including Ireland, to run in the Senior Hounds & Senior Pups only. All drags are to take place on the same day, and plenty of sheep activity shows(!) to keep the sober amused, while the drunks in the tent are enjoying 2 pints for the price of one, thanks to the Euro V Sterling rates at the moment.