PICTURES: Dunkerrin Dog Show and Fete

Dogs are as much a member of the family as anyone else in many households in the Midlands and the Dunkerrin Dog Show and Fete was a wonderful day out for all the members of the family - two legged and four!

The event took place in July and has once again proven to be the highlight event of the year for the area, with huge crowds flocking to the picturesque village in spite of some very heavy downpours throughout the day.

The opening and blessing of the show was performed by Rev. Jim Wallace, Fr Joe Kennedy, Rev Janet White-Spunner and Rev Arthur Minnion and the local Community Centre was adorned with a huge array of cakes, flowers, plants, shrubs, bric-a-brac, which were all sold and seating area for teas and refreshments served by the hard working committee.

David Moss and and his friend Mr Spock

Dogs and owners both young and old came from far and wide for the dog show which had twelve classes and prizes for first, second, third and highly commended places in each class. Judge for the day was Ms Lorraine Malone aided by Ms Priya Williamson-Donnelly.

Pictured above are Emma Keeshan and Lilly

The Champion dog of the show was exhibited by Mr Joe Maher, Dunkerrin Village and was presented with the John Browne Perpetual Shield.

The Reserve Champion was exhibited by Ms Mona Goode, Ballinasloe, Co Galway and was presented with the Ernie and Joyce Reid Perpetual Shield.

Pictured above are Faye Ryan and Tassa and below is Sara Cummins with her twins boys Jack and Oliver and their dog Foxy, who was a winner

The committee would like to thank everyone who came for their support, to Dunkerrin Hall Committee for the use of the hall, to Mr Jim Dockery for providing marquee and tents which provided comfort from the rain for both dogs and owners, to everyone who gave sponsorship, raffle prizes, donations and help in any way to make the day such a success.

Pictured above are Lilly Culbert with Pippa and Sindy, Alex Culbert with Tammy and Georgia Knox with Ruby

Pictured above are winner at the Dunkerrin Dog Show Sally Anne Teefey with Madison and Rev Jim Wallace who was also a Judge

Pictured at the Dunkerrin Dog Show and Fete recently are Jim Feighery, Mabel Wallace (who is in her Centenary Year) and Pat Coonan. Photos: PJ Wright