Best of luck to all for 2011 Season !!!



Monday, October 12, 2009

Senior & Senior Maiden Champion Hounds 2009

Above; Bernie Rall with Snr Maiden Champion hound 'Stracken' and daughter Denise Kepple with Senior Champion hound 'Magics Choice' both of Mayfield Club
'Magics Choice 2009 Season'
Date Club Drag Results (Points)
01/03/09 Southern Harriers 1st (8)
04/03/09 Re-run 1st (8)
08/03/09 Northern United 4th (3)
11/03/09 Re-run 1st (8)
15/03/09 Clogheen Harriers 1st (8)
17/03/09 Charity* Drag at Bottle Hill 2nd (5)
25/03/09 Douglas Re-run 1st (8)
13/04/09 Blackpool 3rd (4)
19/04/09 ICDA 4th (3)
26/04/09 Kerry Pike 1st (8)
29/04/09 Re-run 2nd (5)
02/05/09 Griffin United 5th (2)
06/05/09 Mayfield Re-run 6th (1)
10/05/09 International at Grange, West Cork 1st
24/05/09 John O Leary Mem 1st (8)
03/06/09 IHT 4th (6)Dbl Points
07/06/09 ICDA 6th (1)
14/06/09 Southern Harriers 1st (8)
21/06/09 Northern United 1st (8)
12/07/09 Munster Champion. 4th (3)
23/08/09 Fairhill Harriers 1st (8)
06/09/09 Clogheen Harriers 4th (3)
13/09/09 Douglas Harriers 2nd (5)
23/09/09 Fairhill Re-run 2nd (5)
Total Points 126 (* Charity: Lets Get Together Suicide Foundation)
Breakdown of Results
1st 11 wins (inc International)
2nd 4
3rd 1
4th 5
5th 1
6th 2
Above; Supporting members of the Mayfield Club meet at the clubs venue, The Cow Bar, thrilled with the accomplishments 'Magics Choice' and Stracken' has made for their club this season....

Going back on the history in this site, are just a few of the outstanding finishing performances we've had as spectators in last years season. I suppose to own a hound of this ranking must be very assuring to husband & wife trainers Leslie & Denise Kepple and father Bernie Rawl . Born and bred in Cork, this hound has had an incredible career to date and is still only a young energetic 3 year old now, still hungry to get out in front. I met up with Leslie & Denise Kepple and her Father Bernie Rall to get more of an inside to this 2009 Senior Champion Hound.......

Well I suppose most of us following this site will have seen photos and heard a lot of weekly mentioning of the hounds name 'Magics Choice' since this site set up mid last season, what people won't remember is what 'Magics Choice' was like as a pup, so we'll start from the beginning.....


Bernie ' Well I bought two pups from Pat 'Magic' O Callaghan of Fairhill, they were off of Kieran Lynchs 'Music' and Conways 'Tico'. There was no fireworks shooting off, bought 'Magics Choice' first as a present to my daughter (Denise says this was just to keep her involved!!!) and a week or so later I bought a second pup from Pat. We got them as raw 8 week old pups, nothing special only that they looked nice and cute cause they were young ! We were having fierce slagging with Pat at the time, so when time came for entries to our secretary Marie Keating, we named them after himself, hence the names 'Magics Choice' and 'Pats Pick', my own fella.

Anyhow, the months went by and we decided to start them off and trail them. As you'd expect they both started off slowly, and after a few trails the penny dropped with 'Pats Pick', grand job. When it came to 'Magics Choice', jaysus I thought He'd never get it. He was an absoloute nightmare to pick it up. Talk about pennies dropping, I was wishing for bolts of lightening to hit this fella. He just couldn't grasp it. We changed kennels, 'Magics Choice' came over to mine. Myself and Leslie wanted to bury him, as you could imagine the frustration, but oh no Denise loved him. Even back then her excuse was that he was very good on the call. Onwards anyway and after roughly 2 months and a different kennell he started to show an interest, and yes, the penny eventually dropped. I suppose when I took my 'anger goggles' off, Denise was 100% right, he was good on the call. He was actually very good on the call, and the rest is history.
The puppy season started and he got 2nd in the Clogheen drag and went out and won the Douglas drag. He also ran in the Senior All Ireland that year and after this drag Denise took him back to her own kennel.

The following season (last year) we lined 'Magics Choice' up as senior maiden and he won the first 4 drags. This seen him promoted to the senior ranks. He was still quite young and in-experienced, as far as, he was only a pup the previous year. This didn't change his ability though, he was learning all the time and this matured him, He proved a lot to us and ran a great season. Most memorable finishes for us last year would have to be the Donal O Mahony at Blarney where he took a very tight 2nd to 'Merlin', as you know is also a great dog for the call, and they both put on a showcase finish, nobody could deny that, it's the kind of finish that will never be repeated again, outstanding '

(This website report from the 2008 Donal O Mahony Drag at Blarney last year........)
'When the hounds came on the finish it was a very competitive race in the last 2 fields. Michael John Buckleys 'Merlin' was battling hard to stay in front because of the pressure he was under from Denise Kepples 'Magics Choice' of Mayfield. Even though 'Merlin' pulled away from the pack for the call to take 1st prize, it can't be taken from 'Magics Choice', who finished 2nd, neck in neck with 'Merlin', how this drag wasn't dead heated is beyond me........... they were neck in neck crossing the tape. I've yet to see a hound get anywhere close to 'Merlin' on the finish, but for 'Magics Choice' to finish a fraction behind him is priceless. A few lengths behind 'Magics Choice' came Gary Sullivans 'Black and Tan' who took the third ticket.'

Video of Magics Choice who was 2nd to Merlin at the Lets Get Together Suicide Foundation drag at Bottlehill earlier this year....

'The Snr John Callaghan memorial drag is another great example of how this hound can finish and also sticks out in our heads as another great day '

(Reports from the 2008 John O Callaghan Memorial drag at Bartlemey.... )
Denise Kepples 'Magics Choice' of Mayfield showed 5th jumping over the last ditch, but turned this around dramatically once the call went up. He came at an almighty pace to pass 4 hounds to push him out in front. He battled hard to fight off club mate 'Westgate Storm', also of Mayfield, and did so on the line to win first prize with 2 lengths to spare on 'Westgate Storm', who had to settle for 2nd. John O Callaghans winner of the senior table 'Is It It' finished a close 3rd for Douglas.



And of course let's not forget the 2008 Senior All Ireland where he had a great battle on the finish to take the 3rd ticket........ A proud and great achievement for us and also for the Mayfield Club

(This sites reports from the 2008 Senior All Ireland.......)
It was an outstanding finish. So this years Senior All Ireland honours went well deservingly to the very consistent and talented 'Black and Tan' which left her owners, Father and Son, Gary & Adam O Sullivan, totally thrilled and bouncing around like they were dancing in a 'cheile'. John and Christine O Callaghans 'Is It It' took the 2nd ticket which was very close. Denise and Leslie Kepples 'Magics Choice' stormed over the line next to take the 3rd ticket for Mayfield....

You know for a two year old, he really did a great job. He won 'Best home bred hound' at the end of season 2008 and he still had a lot more to come. 'Magics Choice' is all about the finish, that's his strong point, He's happy enough to get around any drag in the first 6, but when he hears that call, that's when he ups his gears and runs very hard to make sure he gets out in front. We were excited and anxious starting off this years season. You know what you're hound is capable of, and you really want him to give his all, not just in the major festival drags but to also prove himself in the weekly club drags. Luck plays a big role in any drag, it's no good being 10th all around a course and breaking your heart on the finish to try and win it, sometimes he'd need to be closer before the call goes up. He's crabbit and lucky enough be in the right position when he does win.

Bernie, Denise by the end of March 'Magics Choice' had a whopping 5 wins, one 2nd and one 4th place, at the end of this season he ended up with 11 wins, four 2nd, one 3rd, five 4th, one 5th and two 6ths.......... Ye must have been thrilled..........What sticks out in ye're mind looking back on this season......





Magics Choice crossing the last road at the red gates in 4th position, he went on to win this Clogheen drag.

'Yes this was a fantastic seasonal performance put on by 'Magics Choice', but not without it's hiccups either. He's had a few minor injuries which seen him out for a few weeks. Even at that though we couldn't fault his efforts. The highlights would definately have to be winning the International. For most of us, to win a weekly club drag is momentous enough, but to win the International this year is just beyond belief. It takes a lot of heart for a hound to even get around these courses, there very long open courses with groups of dogs. I think there was close to 50 hounds competing in that race, just imagine them queueing up to get over gaps etc, it's a great achievement for us to take home the International cup. That was brilliant. '


(report from this site on the 2009 International at Grange, West Cork )

Well down to the most important race of the day, the senior drag. Of all the top quality hounds, it's hard to pick out just one. 'Merlin', Magics Choice, Is It It, Callums Ryan, Black & Tan.............the list is just endless, but who would you have betted on to come up trumps in front. . . . . Reports from the roads tell us that Gary Sullivans 'Black & Tan was stuck in almost all of the drag, though she never managed to finish in the first 6. Denise & Leslie 'Magics Choice' was stuck in all of the drag, crossing roads 5/6th, Paddy Carrolls 'Callums Ryan' ran a great race, although he didn't manage to get a ticket either. At some roads Michael John Buckleys 'Merlin' and John Callaghans 'Is It It' were in leading bunch but seen in the middle of the pack at other roads. So, yes fair to say, it was a long and tiring drag for most, but the finish gave the best of the hounds their justice. Going to drags every week, you could nearly pick the first 6 because of their determination and strong hearts. I think there's nothing more annoying than a hound who does nothing all year, come to these major festival drags, and win. Thankfully this didn't happen at this International, the places went to talented hounds who weekly put on top class performances at practise and club drags. This is not to take it from any of the competing hounds who weren't in the first 6, it's just my opinion. After an anxious age of 47 minutes, three top class finishing hound, Magics Choice, Is It It and Merlin, showed on the finish more or less together. It was a nerve wrecking moment for all three trainers. The call went up and these 3 upped their pace to the finishing line. In a driving finish, Denise & Leslie Kepple 'Magics Choice' put all his strength into every stride to pull away from 'Is It It' and be crowned the 2009 Senior International Winner for his overwhelmed owners, and once again finished very strongly in style. John O Callaghan 'Is It It' repeated last years All-Ireland where he finished a strong 2nd place, and Michael John Buckleys 'Merlin' tried his best to narrow the gap before jumping the line for 3rd place. Well done to all.

Pictured above; Celebrating victory at the Cow Bar after the International Drag...........


I'd also class when he won the Kerry Pike drag as another great race. The way he finished, he came like a rocket and got in front of 'Merlin' to win 1st place again.
I know now we're talking about the background if you like of 'Magics Choice'. To me, what he did this season is absoloutely exceptional. You must realise that the Senior Champion Hound title has not been won by Mayfield Club in 34 years. Even then, 34 years ago, a hound named 'Guinness' owned by the late Paddy O Brien was the last time we as a club won this title. And even at that, Paddy O Briens 'Guinness' actually dead heated with a hound named 'Druid' of Owenabue Club. Previous to this, a dog named 'Chancer' won senior champion hound in the late 50's for John Herlihy. And we did it this year, he's achieved so much, not only for us, but also for Mayfield Club, bringing back a title that hasn't been won by this club in 34 years, and to top it off I won Senior Champion Maiden Hound with 'Stracken'. I suppose you could say double glory.

Well Bernie, on that note, I'd just like to say it must be a great feeling to not only get the title of Senior champion hound but also to get senior maiden champion hound in the one season for the same family, your family. For you and your daughter Denise, this is an outstanding achievement for you, father & daughter in the one year, probably never to be repeated again. Maybe we should talk now about 'Stracken', tell me about his background......

'Stracken' season 2009

First - 4, Second - 2, Third - 1, Fourth - 4, Fifth - 0, Sixth - 2

08/03/09 Southern Harriers re-run 4th (3)

15/03/09 Clogheen Re-run 4th (3)

29/03/09 Carrigtwohill 6th (1)

01/04/09 Carrigtwohill Re-run 6th (1)

02/05/09 Griffin United 1st (8)

04/05/09 Mayfield Re-run 3rd (4)

06/05/09 Griffin United Re-run 2nd (5)

03/06/09 IHT 1st (16) dbl points

03/08/09 Griffin United 2nd (5)

23/08/09 Fairhill Harriers 4th (3)

06/09/09 Clogheen 1st (8)

13/09/09 Douglas Harriers 1st (8)

23/09/09 Fairhill Re-run 4th (3)

'Well thankfully he was no bother to trail, and picked it up fairly lively. He's bred out of 'Gypsey' and 'Blue Rocket' from the County. Once the puppy season started last year he had 4 wins. I'll never forget the win he had at, Ballinhassig, it was Daithi Harrington of Owenabue memorial drag. Coming on to the finish there was wire and he was in the pack coming to the call. Once they got to the wire the rest of the pack hesitated but he just jumped the wire and crossed the line with about 3/4 lenghts. Brilliant win.


I lined him up maiden this year and he's done alright once he gets out. He's a very slow starter and is determined to get away from the pack. If ever there's a check, you'll never see him circling looking for the hunt with the rest, he'll just pick it up himself and drive on. He'' try his best to stay clear of the other hounds. He'll always run either side of the hunt just to avoid the hounds. Once he goes out the start though, he's flying then. I don't mind him being behind at the start cause he's well able to make up ground. He's a good driving dog, and can also finish very well.




He won Griffin Uniteds first drag on the 2nd of May this year, and won it very well, he lined up on the Wednesday and was 2nd at the re-run. Another great performance. I suppose the most recent wins stick out in my mind and that would have to be the Clogheen drag where, out the roads he had 3 fields of law on the rest of the hounds and finished in the same position. When he showed crossing the last road to the finish, there was nothing near him, a fantastic performance. He actually won the IHT drag earlier in the year down the county in the same way, solo again on the finish. He's a great nose on him.

(report from the Clogheen drag 06/09/09)....


.........the senior maidens were more strung out I think. 16 lined up to follow same course. I'm not sure who led what roads, but the finish was a solo performance. Because of the mist and fog, it was hard to make out what hound was coming on it's own to take 1st. It was Bernie Ralls 'Stracken' of Mayfield. He crossed the line at his ease with at least 20 lengths to spare on his follower. Charging for 2nd place came Michael & Leanne Harringtons 'A Lot Of Spots' who had also distanced himself a good few lengths from the chasing pack behind him. Although the first 2 places came independantly, they were running to the line like scalded cats and finished very strong. Michael Heffernans 'Bellman' made up a lot of ground on the call and finished 3rd just a head in front of Noelle McCarthys 'Barney' who took 4th.........






Bernies proud grandkids showing off this seasons wins.......



The Douglas drag on the 13th of September, he displayed another great finish. At the 2nd last road he was driving at a fast pace with Damian Wades 'Tomahawk'. Even the two of them had a lot of law on the group chasing them. Complete different story at the finish though, he came on his own again with no hound evern close to him. I reckon he finished solo with a good 4 fields on the rest.'


Report from the Douglas Drag .....


Senior maidens followed and another finishing performance put on by Bernie Ralls 'Stracken' where he crossed the line 1st place fields clear of Damian Wades 'Tomahawk' and Tim Herlihys 'Shane' who took the 3rd ticket just half a length in front of 'Westgate Tally' of Mayfield. Bernie Rall has secured the championship senior maiden title now with 'Stracken' hopefully making this a double for his family as his daughter Denise has currently a 12 point lead over John Callaghans 'Is It It' of Douglas in the senior championship table with 'Magics Choice'. With two senior drags to go, it could go either way. Best of luck to both.....



Of course this being his 4th win, he was promoted up the ladder to join the seniors. So the next drag at Fairhill, he ran a fantastic race all the way around this course. At the finish he got 4th, but he was stuck in all of this drag, I was very happy with him, who knows, this may suit him better for next year.

On how he forecasts next season...........


I have 2 pups for next year, saying I, I really mean the 3 of us cause we do everything drag wise together as a team. Leslie and meself would pull the drags and denise would set them off, so there's no 'I Have' or 'Mine', their our hounds. We got them from Sheila Cummins in the County. Their bred out of 'Sonnys Choice' and 'Brave Return'. We've just started to trail them, and they look quite promising even at this stage so fingers crossed.



I'd like to say a special thanks to Pat Heffernan & Jimmy Carey for their help and hard work within the club and I'd also like to especially pay tribute to and thank John Doolan of The Cow Bar in Mayfield who is very supportive of our club. Thank You

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Champion Bytch: 'Quiet Lady'

Tristan O Herlihy owner / trainer of this seasons Champion Bytch 'Quiet Lady' of Fairhill Club.

Seasons Results:
First: 10 wins
Second: 1
Third: 0
Fourth: 1
Fifth: 0
Sixth: 0

How can a senior hound win champion bytch when she was missing for 16 weeks of the season. I met up with Tristan O Herlihy, trainer & owner to find out......


Tristan: 'Well she's an honest hound. . . . . and that's it. ! Ah seriously though she is. I got her as a two year old. Before this she only got one puppy maiden win in England. She was bred out of 'Bellnomond' and 'Crafty', before I go any further I must pay my dues to Thomas Murray (badger) and a big thanks to Laura Steele, her previous owner.

When I got her in November 2 years ago now, she was a young two year old. Her first season here, I ran her senior maiden. For her, it was a different country with different ways / courses, so I wasn't too concerned about her ticketing as she always completed the course and finishing out of the tickets never worried me too much. When I lined her up at the Senior Maiden International last year at Crossbarry, Co Cork, she pleasently surprised me. She ran a great race and came home 1st to me after almost 44minutes. It was then she proved that distance was her strong point. Every hound has strong and weak points, the hard point is realising these !!!! Of all the hounds I've kept, there was something about this one that stood out to me, although it wasn't proven to others yet.

She'll only ever give her all in any drag race, AFTER the divide. In every race to date, people would phone me, or come back from the road and say 'No, forget it Stan, she's 3rd last at this road', I'd ask was this after the divide, the answer was always 'No'. Didn't bother me, she wasn't running yet. She knows she's coming home after the divide and runs like hell then.'

Above: Olivia practising the slip of a hound with her pet dog Jack .........

Well Tristan she started off this season as maiden and won the Southern Harriers Re-run on Wednesday, that Sunday won the Northern United drag, and then Wednesday won the NU Re-run. Three in a row seen her promoted to the senior ranks, running against fantastic hounds, were you worried by the competition ?

' I wasn't overly worried by this as I had great belief in 'Quiet Lady'. I knew she'd try her best in any race, so this to her was a race like any other. Her first race up senior, she came runner up to 'Magics Choice' at the Clogheen drag. It was close and I couldn't have been happier, 'Magics Choice' is a serious hound on the call and for her to be beaten, yet so close, gave me more confidence in her. This Clogheen re-run on Wednesday evening, she won her first win up senior. At Douglas that Bank Holiday Monday she won 1st and again the following week at Carrigtwohills re-run. The following Sunday at Northern Hunt she won and also won the re-run on Wednesday.

Tristan with 'Quiet Lady' and daughter Olivia with pet dog 'Jack'. What was the name of the pups you had for next year Stan ?


Then she broke down and came into heat in April. She was out for 16 weeks. Some may say this is the reason she was winning so much, but for those of us out there who keep bytches, what bytch will come back after 16 weeks, run a good drag out of the tickets at the Griffin United drag, line up the following week at Blarney for the Donal O Mahony, and run a fantastic race. After 37 minutes, She led them in to the line from the last road. I know she didn't win it in the end but in my heart she was a winner. I mean for her to stop at the judges at the line baffled me. It was a disappointing day, but there's a reason for everything, a reason I'll never understand in this life anyway !!!!!

September, I had high hopes for her at the Douglas drag, but she didn't get any ticket. She finished well but was badly injured, her pads were gone. She won the Clogheen drag two weeks later and the Fairhill re-run. At the All Ireland in Dripsey, again she ran a cracking race and even led the last road, but unfortunately didn't get any ticket.

She has a total of 64 points senior and 24 points maiden. I can ask for no better.

How do you forecast next season...

I reckon 'Quiet Lady' will be in her prime. She'll be an experienced 4 year old and hopefully injuries will stay away. I also have 2 pups for next year. I got them from Vanessa Simpson of Cumbria. They're off Some Man & Hollywood, the breeding is there I just hope the pups will be (at the finishing line). You need fierce luck when it comes to pups, and like I've always said 'You may think you have a good thing but wait until the cattle comes out and the wire is on .... that will tell the men from the boys'. It's a tough sport, but I love it.

Again I'd like to thank Laura Steel & Thomas Murray for 'Quiet Lady'. Lets not forget my fiancee Ciara Scally and my beautiful daughter Olivia, for their support and Pat Magic O Callaghan for helping me whenever he can. Thank You.....

Devoted Father to his daughter Olivia.

Fairhill would especially like to congratulate and thank Tristan for all his hardwork for the club, especially from Pat Magic O Callaghan, you make my role as chairman very easy.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Ladies Day Winners






Above: Marion Harrington wins 1st prize for her most creative hat and stylish Jennifer gets runner up prize ...


Yes the Ladies Day went ahead at the Open Non Winners drag at Blackpool on Saturday, despite everyone being hungover from the supper dance the previous night !!! Although I must say the turn out in numbers was very disappointing....... Listening to women the night before I woke up the next morning running out to get more prizes, thinking jeepers there's going to be loads dress up their hats and wellies today .......... How foolish was I !!!
A whopping number of 5, yes you read it correctly, 5 people dressed up, and I was one of those. It turned out there was a prize for everyone !!!!!!!!! Never again ......!
To be fair to those who did enter, they did it very well. As we said it was just for fun and all about creativity and imagination with wellies and / or hats when it came to impressing the judges, myself Stephanie and Christy Keating. (although we didn't see Christy until we were announcing the winners !!!!)




To arrive looking like an easter bunny with nobody else dressed up in the field was just so funny.... Thank God for Marion Harrington, Eleanor Wade & Jennifer Cambridge as they did really dress up. Jennifer was stunning in her navy & pink outfit and was definately the most stylish, but it was all about creativity so Marion Harrington won this for her hat.
Well done to all who took part as it was just for fun and hope ye enjoyed it !!!

Ladies Day Results:
1st Marion Harrington, Beauty Voucher & Champagne
2nd Jennifer Cambridge, Btl Wine
3rd Eleanor Wade, Btl Wine
4th Carmel O Brien (just for turning up wearing her wellies !!!) Champagne
5th Stephanie & Abby Wade, Btl Wine



Above; Marion strutting her stuff and below, Aisling, Stephanie & Abbey

Left & Right Mickey Freyne trying to open up the champagne .... also curing his thirst from the night before...



Open Non Winners Drag Hunt 03/10/09

The final drag hunt took place at Blackpool for this seasons Open Non Winners. An annual event hosted by the City Association is eagerly awaited by those of us who are not good enough to rattle the weekly drags, but have a good chance of landing this because of the champion hounds not allowed to run! So at 4pm 24 hounds of mixed grade set off to run a 26 minute course. I honestly don't know who led what roads, but I did see the finish which at one stage could have been any hounds.
When they showed a few fields out, they were running at a fast pace, with the first two hounds having a very competitive race between themselves. They were chopping and changing between 1st & 2nd until they ran out of view. In the finishing field, they showed in the right hand corner running to the line. The first two hounds, Kieran Lynchs 'Laddie' (snr maiden) of Douglas and Simons 'Hi Ya' (pup) of Fairhill were kneck in kneck with a few lengths on the group behind them. I thought 'Hi Ya' led them in by a head, but paused at the judges, letting 'Laddie' get his nose across the tape 1st for an elated Kieran Lynch. Simons 'Hi Ya' took the runner up prize and Norma Mahonys 'Ruby' battled it to the line taking the 3rd ticket from IHT 'Echo' who took 4th place.

Results:
1st Laddie, Douglas
2nd Hi Ya, Fairhill
3rd Ruby, Northern United
4th Echo, IHT
5th Newtown Raven, Griffin United
6th Saturday Surprise, fairhill
24 ran, 26mins 35 secs.

Monday, October 5, 2009

End of Season Presentation of Winners

The end of season presentation of championship winners took place at St Vincents Hurling & Football Club on Friday night. Both Cork city & county attended and we were entertained with live music by Brian Morley. There was a good atmosphere there, but I reckon this supper dance was more enjoyable when held at the Mayfield Club. Nothing to do with the organisation of the night, because it's the same, maybe it's because the Mayfield club is bigger and people are quicker to get out on the dancefloor up there. None the less we all enjoyed it and the winners remain the same no matter where it's held.

The following were the winners for season 2009;
Senior Champion Hound: 'Magics Choice', Denise & Leslie Kepple, Mayfield Club
Snr Maiden Champion Hound: 'Stracken', Bernie Rall, Mayfield Club
Overall Snr Champion Bytch: 'Quiet Lady', Tristan O Herlihy, Fairhill Club
Overall Puppy Champion: 'I Want You', Pat Leary, Northern United
Runner Up Puppy: 'Sheares Park Boy', Timmy McCarthy, Southern Harriers
Best Home-bred hound: 'Magics Choice', Denise & Leslie Kepple, Mayfield Club
Most Senior Club Points: 'Mayfield'
Most Senior Maiden Club Points: 'Mayfield'
Most Puppy Club Points: 'Northern United'
Overall Club Points: 'Northern United'
Puppy All Ireland Winner: 'Blue Machine', Eamonn Murphy, ICDA
Senior All Ireland Winner: 'Blue Bell', Mick Dineen, ICDA
Senior International Winner: 'Magics Choice', Denise & Leslie Kepple, Mayfield Club
Snr Maiden International Winner: 'McQuade', Pat & Marion Harrington, Fairhill Club

Well done to all ......

(If any of these are incorrect or if I left out a winner please contact myself)
Next week I'll be doing a profile on the leading champion senior / maiden hounds for this season.




Above; Darren Clarke(front right) and wife with cousin Adam Sullivan. Darren Clarke had left a comment on this site in search of Gary & Adam O Sullivan last year, and have since re-united...

Triona Long blowing hard at the Joshua Tree earlier in the week.........


ICDA winners for their draghunt at Lyre, Clonakilty earlier in the year.....



Pat Harrington & Ciara Scally ............. cosy ...........




Leslie Kepple of Mayfield Club collecting prize for most club points













Pat Leary collecting puppy championship prize




Pat & Mar collecting Irish International Winner




Bernie Rall collecting senior maiden championship hound prize





Denise Kepple collecting Senior hound championship prize






Eamonn Murphy collecting All Ireland Puppy Cup







Good ballad singer .........






Timmy with his sister & brother in law (your still safe Cathy!!!)




.............Eventually the City & County will join forces .....Zzzzzzzzzzz (He's even falling asleep at his own speech !)




Pat, Jennifer & Norma ......




Marion Harrington cracking on to the singers again







Triona and Mother .......




Newleyweds Troy & Jennifer xoxoxoxoxoxo..........




Thought you got engaged to Cathy from Cumbria Timmy ?





One of these is a natural blonde............ but which one ???





Mick Dineen & John Sullivan ............






On the catwalk....... Sarah O Keefe ...........Meeooowww





Norma fiddling with the tickets..........She won 5 prizes out of 10 ???????????






Ease off the blue wicked or else close your mouth !!!!!!!





Much Better.............





The 3 amigos ................






Mr & Mrs Aherne