John O Callaghan Memorial Drag

Above; L-R First 6 placed hounds

The John O Callaghan Memorial drag was run 15 mins after the Puppy All Ireland at Reenascreena. It was an all in drag with 42 competing. These experienced hounds did it over 3 minutes faster than the pups. And on the finish it was a battle between Gary Sullivans 'Black & Tan' and Mick Dineens 'Bluebell'. I'd say these two are probably the eldest competing hounds in this country! Two fields out it showed 'Bluebell' was being hardly chased with 'Black & Tan' at her heels. In the finishing field I think 'Black & Tan' veered slightly right, before straightening up toward the line. Getting closer to the call 'Bluebell' just had that bit more to snatch first place as she came straight to the finishing line.

So the honours went to Mick Dineens 'Bluebell' and Gary Sullivans 'Black & Tan' snatched the 2nd ticket. ICDA took the 3rd ticket with 'Blue Diamond' and 4th place went to Clogheens 'Bobbys Choice'.

Left Mick Dineen with winner 'Bluebell' and above is the finish.

Results;

1st Bluebell, ICDA

2nd Black & Tan, Northern Hunt

3rd Blue Diamond, ICDA

4th Bobbys Choice, Clogheen

5th Blue Boys Son, ICDA

6th Echo, IHT

42 Ran, 36mins.