PICTURES: Giant and tiny dogs make for a great Roscrea SPCA Fun Dog Show

Pictured above at the Roscrea SPCA Fun Dog Show are the judges' choices for Best in Show, sponsored by Dimma Print Roscrea. (L-R) Joe Bergin, Val Spencer (Sponsor), 3rd Tina Collins and Milly, Martina Carroll (Judge), 2nd Maureen Connaghan and Toby, Best in Show Winner Terry Delaney and Biggy, Andrea Patterson (Sponsor), Helen Walshe (Roscrea SPCA). Photos: PJ Wright

Roscrea SPCA's annual Fun Dog Show is always a fantastic family event and the wonderfully diverse selection of big and small dogs made for a very exciting competition.

The summer event took place at Roscrea Rugby Grounds, where entries were taken from 1.30pm and the show started an hour later.

It was a lovely sunny day and the number of entries reflected this, as there were almost 90 dogs entered in eleven classes with first place winners from each class going forward to The Best in Show.

Judge Martina Carroll was kept very busy as there were large numbers entered in each of the classes and every dog was beautifully turned out for their big day.

Emer and Ivan Murray are pictured above with their gentle giant, Irish Wolfhound Sadbh. Photo: PJ Wright

All of the classes were sponsored and class sponsors and other sponsors are mentioned on the Roscrea SPCA Facebook page.
There was a raffle run over the course of the afternoon and all the prizes; trailer load of timber, voucher for home heating oil, and many other vouchers and hampers which were donated by our sponsors, were gratefully received by all the raffle winners.
Everyone said they had a lovely day and are looking forward to next year already!

Pictured above enjoying the Roscrea SPCA Fun Dog Show are John Brown and Valerie Spencer (Organiser). Photo: PJ Wright

The Society would like to thank the following: Roscrea Rugby Club for the use of their fabulous facilities.

Pictured above are Amie Donoghue, Steven Purcell, Danny Fitzpatrick, Frankie Fitzpatrick and AJ Cullinane wnjoying the Dog Show. Photo: PJ Wright

Thanks to Joe Bergin who was such a driving force and got so much sponsorship and Sarah Egan, Martina Carroll who was the show judge, Paul Dwyer who provided the music and PA, P.J. Wright for taking photos on the afternoon, Michelle Longhurst for Face Painting, James Hogan for stewarding the car park, Roscrea SPCA Officers and Committee and everyone who helped make the show such a great success.

And the winner is ... Paul Spencer with his dog Penny, who claimed the coveted 1st place in the Dog Show with Valerie Spencer. Photo: PJ Wright

The Best in Show was sponsored by Dimma Print Services Roscrea, and was won by Terry Delaney with Biggy and Runner up was Maureen Connaghan with Toby.

Pictured above at the Roscrea SPCA Fun Dog Show are Daphne and Alan Sawyer with their interesting and beautiful dog Maya. Photo: PJ Wright

Above is the Best Dressed Winners, Jim Tiernan and and his lovely dog Alfie Rocket. Photo: PJ Wright

Above are Maureen Connahan and Toby - the Dog the Judges voted they would like to take home. Photo: PJ Wright

Above are Stephen and Alex Gallagher and Maureen Whelan with Oreo the dog. Photo: PJ Wright

Pictured at the show are the Donnelly family - Salone, Syeil, Ruth, and David with Jerry the dog. Photos: PJ Wright