2016 Newsletter - All Ireland Irish Terrier Club

Welcome to the All Ireland Irish Terrier Club’s
Third Newsletter
Celebrating our 50th Anniversary Show
May 2016
Table of Contents
Chairperson’s Address .................................................................................................2
Secretary’s Address ................................................................................................... 4
Carliams Advert .......................................................................................................... 5
Cilradharc Advert ....................................................................................................... 6
Doonrock Advert .........................................................................................................7
An Introduction to Eddie and Philip O’Brien .............................................................9
2015 Club Show Results .............................................................................................16
Champions of Ireland ...............................................................................................18
2015 Champion Titles ..................................................................................................25
An Introduction to Tom Deegan ................................................................................26
All Terrier Association Advert ....................................................................................29
For Your Information ............. ....................................................................................30
Officers and Committee 2015-2016
Patron and President: Mr T Deegan
Vice Presidents: Mr E O'Brien, Mr C Hackett, Mr P Carroll, Mrs S Kealy
Overseas Vice Presidents: Mrs J Mulholland, Mr P Jaspers, Mr K Anderson
Chairperson: Mr C Hackett
Vice Chairperson: Mr F Byrne
Secretary: Ms F Malone
Treasurer: Mr M Dowling
IKC Rep: Ms J Kealy
Committee: Mr M O'Reilly, Mr J Harty, Mr J Carroll, Mr M Doyle, Mr J Canty and
Mr S Kennedy
Auditor: Mr J Canty
The Role of the Chairperson
The Chair is the title given to the person who has the responsibility for keeping
order at meetings. The Chair should have good knowledge of the Rules and
should be able to give clear and direct rulings and guidance, when necessary.
Meeting Time - Standing Orders set out the Schedule to be agreed.
1. All Meetings should start on time
2. Members must be informed of starting time and would be expected to be
on time
3. Agreement on completion is essential
4. Agenda as per custom and practise
Minutes of previous meeting read by the Secretary
Matters arising from the Minutes
Correspondence, if any
Discussion re correspondence
Other matters relating to the Club/Breed
AOB
Secretary’s Role - As a committee member the Secretary will record the
minutes of the meeting and is entitled to participate fully in discussions on the
business of the Club.
The Chair will remain neutral throughout but will control the meeting at all
times by way of keeping order and maintaining the agenda at all times. This
means giving direction and guidance during the meeting with a view to keeping
control of the meeting and ruling our issues not particular to the agenda. It is
also the responsibility of the Chair to stop the meeting where major
disagreement occurs and to guide the meeting back on track if possible while
trying to find a solution to the problem. If it is not possible to solve the problem
as per finishing time re Standing Orders or alternatively Standing Orders may
ask for extra time to see if a solution can be arrived at. Failing this the Chair
may suspend the issue to establish if further information can be found to putting
the problem to rest. In the event the problem is urgent a further meeting will be
convened quickly and will be classed as a priority and may be the only issue on
the Agenda.
Please remember. All Members should be aware at all times the agenda is the
only issue on the table when a meeting starts. Members must stay focussed on
what is at stake. Anything else will be ruled out of order. People will feel put
out about this as it is the only way to maintain order and get the work done. It is
always worth it to remember the agenda is the oxygen that keeps the Club
strong. People who bring their own agenda to a meeting are always left on their
own, where they should be. All meetings usually bring up something irrelevant
and they are ruled out of order, most of them know it and accept the ruling. A
small minority never see it. It is important all those people who are elected onto
a committee remember that the people who elected them put them on the
committee and trust them to commit themselves to work in the interest of the
organisation/club etc.
I have been on committees since 1975/76 continuously without a break. So I
know what it is like to be on a committee and for half that time I have watched
the Chair at work. They all have one think in common, they make mistakes.
Even the really good Chairpersons make them but the important part of all this
is every organisation will have a committee and most important of all there will
be a Chairperson who will undoubtedly have the duty of ruling people out of
order, or worse. The chair is no different from anybody else. They have to
perform the unpleasant part of the job as well as the pleasant part. The
Chairperson is a very important role and with practise goes a lot of experience
not just in chairing meetings they can chair a meeting with two people or two
hundred, even more. But the most important aspect of all this is they know how
to deal with people and they can do amazing things, they can be great assistance
to others in hours or real need. Before I was ever involved with the dogworld
which is something I love I was involved with people in the trade union
movement and I still am, although I am retired, I still get involved with people
on different issues.
When you decide to do committee work you will end up chairing meetings
among small groups and those groups will get bigger and you will eventually be
elected to Chairperson. Congratulations, you have arrived.
Con Hacket
Secretary’s Address
Another year has flown by and I am delighted to present our third Newsletter. I do
fear that we focus too much on the Show dogs and do not include enough stories that
show the versatility of the Irish Terrier, so if you have stories to share about your Irish
that participates in agility, flyball, obedience or one that is a rescue, medical or peata
dog please share ! There is a folder on our Gallery page called Irish at Play where I
have included various photos of Irish, if you wish your dog to be included please
advise.
2016 has been a bitter sweet year, in January we received the sad news that Tom
Deegan (Thomeilis) had passed away. Tom joined the Committee of the All Ireland
Irish Terrier Club in 1981 with his beloved wife Alice joining in 1983. It was also
due to ill health that Alice retired as Secretary , in 2006 , a post she had held for 19
years. Sadly Alice died in 2008. Tom became the Chairperson of the Club in 2004
and remained in this position until ill health caused him to retire. The Committee and
Members are saddened by his loss but extremely grateful for the commitment they
both showed this Club. One of our overseas Vice- President’s, Jennifer Mulholland ,
also lost her husband since our last AGM. Ann Canty’s beloved Mother also passed
away recently. Our thoughts are with these and other Members’ families as they go
through emotionally difficult times.
On a positive note this year we are delighted to be celebrating our 50th anniversary
Breed Championship Show. We have commissioned a new Club badge to celebrate
this event. We are also delighted to have Gertrud Hagstrom (Merrymac) officiating.
Our Show is grateful for the generous sponsorship we receive from Royal Canin.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Martina in the IKC Office for her
assistance during my research of the Irish Terrier Champions since the foundation of
the IKC. At this point I should mention that the names of the owners attached to each
dog are the owners as currently registered with the Registration Department of the
IKC. In some cases these will differ to the owners at the time of the dog gaining its
title.
Finally, I would like to thank all those who participated in this Newsletter. I am sure
you will join with me in wishing the Club continued success for a further 50 years and
beyond.
Fionnuala
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Carliams Irish Terriers have spent over thirty years
breeding, caring for, developing and nurturing many dogs.
In recent years we have turned our attention to the show
ring with a focus on Irish Terriers which has yielded much
success.
Breeding terriers with grace, substance, presence and loyalty”
 Crufts Best Junior Dog 2016
Carliams Red Dawn (CJW 16)
Sire Ch. Inisfire Regal Rory
(AN.CH.13.CW.14.AN.15)
Dam Barbican Lass at Carliams
 5 x Green Star Winner
3 x Reserve Green Stars.
 5 x Best of Breed.
 1 x Best In Show
2 x Best Pup in Show.
Mobile: +353 (0)86 256 4516
Email: [email protected]
Location: Dublin, Ireland
 Best Baby Pup in Show 4th - Championship Level.
 6 Wins at Baby Pup - Championship Level
Reserve Green Star in first outing as Pup.
Cilradharc Irish Terriers
Est. 1998
Wishing all exhibitors and enthusiasts an enjoyable day at the
50th Anniversary Show of the
All Ireland Irish Terrier Club.
Champion and Green Star winning Dogs at Stud.
Puppies and young stock occasionally available.
IKC licence licensed Judge of several Terrier Breeds.
Michael, Veronica, Aisling and Roisin O' Reilly
Castletownroche, Co. Cork
086 8194709
[email protected]
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Doonrock Kennels
GB, IR & Int Ch. Sinead’s Siofra of
Wyndam (CW’12,’13)
Erin was very successful in both in the
show ring and out of the show ring
producing some top winning Pup’s not just
in Ireland but England and also across
Europe She is now retired from both
showing and Maternal Duties
Ir Ch. Doonrock Dance With The Devil
(Jun Ch.)
Lexi was bred by us here at Doonrock and
had a successful show career gaining her
Irish Title and she is just waiting on
C.A.C.I.B to gain her international Title.
Lexi took a break from the show ring last
year where she produced a very exciting Litter so hopefully some of Lexi’s
offspring will soon be seen in the show ring at home and abroad.
Ir Ch. Doonrock Eye of The Storm (CW’15)
Kelly was also bred by us here at Doonrock she is a
Litter sister to Doonrock Dance With The Devil ,
Kelly also had a good Show Career gaining her Irish
Title and like her sister she is just waiting on one
C.A.C.I.B to gain her international tile, Kelly is now
in Pup to our Champion Dog MerryMac You Will
Make It so some very exciting puppies are
expected from this litter
Ch. MerryMac You Will Make It
(Jun Ch. CJW’15 CW’15)
Elmo’s Wins:
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9 x Green Stars
9 x Best of Breed
2 x C.A.C.I.B
Irish Champion
Irish Junior Champion
Celtic Winner
Celtic Junior Winner 2015
Group 3 at Clonmel All Br Ch Sh.
Group 1 at Limerick All Br Ch Sh.
Bred By: Thomas & Gertrud Hagstrom
MerryMac Irish Terriers
Sweden
Owned By: Shane O’Donnell
Doonrock Irish Terriers
Elmo had a very successful first year in the show ring, He started his winning
ways at the IKC Celtic winners Show his first show in Ireland at Just 9 Months
old Elmo took Green Star Dog and Best of Breed winning him the titles of Celtic
Junior Winner and Celtic winner 2015. Elmo continued his winning ways
throughout the year and at the Munster Circuit Elmo gave us a week we will
never forget at Clonmel all Breed Ch Show he Went on to win Third in the
Terrier Group then later on in the Week at Limerick All Breed Ch Show Elmo
went on to win the Terrier Group under Terrier Specialist Mr. Harold Quigg. We
look forward to Elmo’s future in the show ring in Ireland and also further afield
and we can’t thank Thomas and Gertrud Hagstrom enough for trusting us with
this very Special Boy!
All our dogs are Hyperkeratosis Tested and are all Clear!!
More information about us and our dogs can be found on our website
Doonrock-kennels.moonfruit.com
Kevin, Katherina & Shane O’Donnell, Doonrock Kennels
Gardenfield, Tuam, Co. Galway.
An Introduction to Eddie and Philip O’Brien (Edbrios)
In 1935 at the tender age of nine Eddie’s Father bought him his first dog, a Wire Fox
Terrier, from James Lawlor, and so began Eddie’s lifetime love and dedication to
Terriers. Mr Lawlor was a great friend of Eddie’s Dad and he was a member of the
Sporting Terrier Club. The Wire Fox Terrier was by Ir Ch Halliday Supreme. A year
or so later an Irish Terrier dog came into Eddie’s life, he was bred by a gentleman
from Ranelagh. Both these dogs were used for hunting, a pastime that Eddie carried
out along the canal. By the early forties an Irish bitch bred by Mr Upton from Cabra
West had joined the pack.
In the early 1950’s Eddie contacted Mr Sweeney (Teltown), father to Gerry and
Jimmy and Secretary of the All Ireland Irish Terrier Club. Mr Sweeney encouraged
Eddie to join the Club. Mr Sweeney was a racing cyclist and held a record for tandem
racing that Eddie believes still stands to this day. It was many years later, 1965,
before Eddie would join the Committee of the Club. He also applied to the IKC in the
late 1950’s to register the affix Nilbud, but this affix had been granted to others and
Eddie was given “Edbrios”.
Edbrios Tuppence’s pedigree, features many famous dogs of yesteryear, including
Red Neville Ballyroan beau and Charlie
Pollard’s Depleach Kettledrum as well as a lot
of Russetone. She was also a grand daughter of
Chip Ryan.
Eddie bought Teltown Wish Me Luck (Sandy)
from Mr Sweeney. Sandy was a combination of
Slemish breeding. Eddie showed her to her Irish
title, she was a granddaughter of Benbradagh
Blackthorn. The original IKC system involved
gaining 15 points, including majors, to earn
Champion title. Sandy was shown at Crufts
while Eddie’s wife, Joy, was pregnant on their
second youngest child. Of the seven children
born to Eddie and Joy he was the only one to
develop an interest in Terriers, this was of
course, Philip. Throughout the years Eddie was
greatly involved in both the dogs and the Band that he played in. It was only in the last
few months that Eddie retired from his Band. Eddie would spend many weekends
driving up and down the country to Shows while Joy remained at home with the other
children, she was affectionately known as the “Dog Show Widow”. Joy has always
been more partial to Kerry Blues. She enjoys their loving nature!
Edbrios Concorde (Rusty) was Philip’s first dog and they were inseparable. Philip’s
first memory of Rusty is when Philip was two years old. Their Toy Poodle was rough
playing in the garden with Rusty and Philip was concerned for the Poodle as Rusty
was so much larger. Rusty was by Edbrios Lucky Number and Teltown Blue Belle
Jennie. Edbrios Lucky Number later went to America. Philip’s first memory of an
Edbrios litter was at aged four, the pups were by Edbrios Concord and out of Ch
Teltown Wish Me Luck. This was a Grandson/Grandmother mating. The pedigree
consisted of line breeding to Chip Ryan and Benbradagh Blackthorn and also featured
Am. Ch Slemish Waterloo Lad, Slemish Same Again, Shannoside Solitaire (John
O'Brien) and Depleach Kettledrum.
Cait (Swinpen Bright Boy x Colleen Dunn) was bought from Mrs Conroy for Philip.
Mrs Conroy was a great friend of Joy’s. At this time the title of Irish Champion had
been changed from the original 15 points with majors to 40 points including 4 majors.
Cait had 28 Championship points but never earned her Irish title as she had an
unfortunate altercation with a Kerry Blue which resulted in a damaged ear. However
that aside Cait was an integral part of Edbrios as a brood bitch. She is behind such
influential dogs as Edbrios Duplicate, Edbrios Dirmuid and Edbrios Gobnait of
Brazan, to name but a few. Seven months later Nero, Cait’s brother, joined the gang.
He would go on to sire Edbrios Duplicate. Nero was a beautiful dog with wonderful
expression. Cait and Nero’s Dam, Colleen Dunn was a half brother/half sister mating
(Teltown Supreme x Teltown Freebrone GiGi).
Teltown Sedra (Teltown Commander Rolf x Teltown Tina) joined Edbrios in 1983.
During the 80’s Eddie purchased a Westie as a pet from Billy Pointen who worked in
the Brewery, this Westie was down from Famecheck breeding and had a rock hard
coat and was well put together. Eddie put her to Starsky of Cooley (sadly at the time
of writing the late Ann Taggart (Cooley) has been laid to rest) and they had two
resulting pups, a dog and bitch. Philip became hugely interested in stripping coats and
honed his skills on these Westies and Irish Terriers. Eddie also acquired a Kerry Blue,
Fintona Swanee Mistress, from Johnny McGovern.
Philip went to the UK to work in the late 1980’s and in
preparation he gave Edbrios Kim to his good friend Tommy
Murphy (Rutlan). Kim produced Ch Rutlan Sally and Ir and
UK Ch Rutlan Red Rum (Manolette x Edbrios Kim) among
others, for Tommy. Rutlan Red Rum was owned in Ireland
by the late Hughie Kelly (Clongoes) and later went to live with Paul and Jill Livesey
(Riojem) In the UK.
A major break through in the Show Ring came under John Doherty of Kerry Blue
fame. At the time Philip and Eddie were showing two males against each other,
Edbrios Boru (Manolette x Edbrios Kim) and Manolette (Rutlan Kingsman x Harold’s
Princess). John asked them to face the dogs off against each other, Edbrios Boru came
out on top. He was made up St Patrick’s Day, winning a 10 point major and went over
the Crufts winner of the day, Bensheir Beau.He later gained his French and German
titles. Boru’s sister Edbrios Freesia was sent to Germany to Hans Gruttner (von der
Emsmühle). Another brother Edbrios Murchard was owned by Johnny McGovern
(Fintona), he was an Irish Champion and also won a Reserve CC at Crufts in the early
1990’s.
Edbrios Dirmuid and Edbrios Seánín (Fairywells Sergeant Pepper x Rutlan Sally)
were born in 1993. Interestingly Seánín was stolen and was missing for two months.
Eddie and Philip were distraught and had posters up all over the area offering a
reward. A local shop keeper recognised Seánín, and the person purporting to be his
owner. A reward was proffered and Seánín was returned safely! He then went to live
with Ingrid Schmidt (vom Hurtgenwald) in Germany and indeed still features in
Ingrid’s line to date.
Dirmuid was special from birth, he had a special
charisma, was eye catching and had a beautiful rich red
coat. He exuded confidence and showmanship. Dirmuid
was well travelled earning titles in Ireland, UK, Germany
and his International title which was gained in four
differed countries. More importantly he earned the
respect of Terrier folk all across Europe.
In 1994 Edbrios Siobhán and Edbrios Sinead (Fairywells Capable x Rutlan
Sally) were born. Their full brother Hardy would also join Ingrid in
Germany. At this stage Philip was regularly showing multiple dogs at
championship shows up and down the country, often times the breed was
without classification and in order to ensure Green Stars the following year
numbers were required on the ground. This is unlike the system now which
requires Green Stars to be offered in all FCI
recognised breeds. Philip and Eddie exhibited both
Siobhán and Sinead to their titles. Another point well worth
noting, due to the points system (40 points to include 4
majors) that was in place at the time Sinead required 12 Green Stars in order to gain
her Irish Champion title.
In 1995 Dirmuid won his first Group on St Patrick’s Day under Breed Judge Peter
Green and Group Judge Dominic Clancy. This win was featured in the Irish
Independent at the time.
Edbrios Gobnait of Brazan won her first CC at the tender age of 8 months at the Irish
Terrier Association Club Show, this was only the second show she had attended, and
her first at Championship level. The same day Alex Noonan and Lindsay
Williamson’s son of Duplicate, Naranja Jumping Jack Flash won the DCC and BOB.
Edbrios Aonghus, a litter brother to Gobnait, was another top
winning Irish bred by Eddie and Philip, he was a World Winner
and Portugese Ch and was owned by Concha Gil Azulas and Jose
Vincente Sanchez. A photo of Aonghus featured in the Advance
Dog Food advert for many years.
Edbrios Udar Gach Oilc, (Fairywells Capable x Rutlan Sally – a
repeat mating) won a Puppy Stakes at an All Breed Championship Show and therefore
qualified for Combined Canine Club’s Pup of the Year
Finals. He was the Runner Up on the night.
Philip handled a number of Irish in Ireland for others
including Val Atkinson’s Wyndam Titan Colleen and
Wyndam Mr Majestic and most recently Gertrud
Hagstrom’s Merrymac Efficient Dynamix. X gained his
UK title while prepared and handled by Philip. He also
topped a Group at an All Breed Championship Show in
Ireland.
A number of Edbrios Irish Terriers have been exported
and have had a major influence in the Irish Terrier
landscape in Germany, UK, Russia, Czech, Spain and
Sweden.
Philip himself spent a season in the US working with Clay Coady. During this time he
had the pleasure of working with the world famous “Blackwatch Lakeland Terriers”.
Of course down through the years Philip also expertly handled other breeds, including
my own Kerry Blue, Louisburgh Coismeig Mor. Together Philip and “Fiach” won
BIS at the Dublin Irish Blue Terrier Club and while chasing his last point for his title
they achieved BIS at Munster Agricultural All Breed Championship Show. At the
same time Philip also trimmed the Lakeland, Castledown Judy, for Damien
Geoghegan. Indeed Judy was the first Lakeland to earn her
Champion title in Ireland in 15 years. On one very successful
occasion at Dundalk Show Philip handled Fiach, Dirmuid and a
Wyndam Lakeland male who was over from Val and Herbert
Atkinson to BOB, all three were shortlisted with Fiach taking
second and Dirmuid and myself taking fourth place.
In 2000 in grateful appreciation of the hard work and dedication Philip had put in to
gaining Fiach’s title I gave him Glenfitor Clodagh at Edbrios. Also in 2000 Philip
believes Earl of Codinavilla became John Canty’s first Champion, he was a son of
Edbrios Nosey Flynn and his dam was a daughter of Edbrios Duplicate. Nosey Flynn
was a full brother of Siobhán and Sinead, he had many majors and points however he
never gained his Irish title. John did compete in Terrier racing with him.
Eddie and Philip have strived to encourage newcomers to the breed, one such person
was Niall O’Gorman. Niall originally showed a Wire Fox Terrier and Philip helped
him with the trimming. Niall developed a huge interest in Irish Terriers and took his
Edbrios Slaine to her Irish title, she also gained 2 CCs. Unfortunately work
commitments have taken Niall away from the Show scene but we hope he will be
tempted back some day.
In 2002 Clodagh qualified for Irish Show Dog of the Year, and was Second overall.
Shortly thereafter after this Jarka moved to Ireland with her Kerry Blue bitch, Dali,
and so started the Edbrios domination of the Kerry Blue ring. Together they have
raised the professionalism of our sport to a very high level and continuing Philip’s
eagerness to understand pedigrees and the success of certain matings have produced
litter after litter of high achieving Kerry Blues. Unfortunately for the Irish Terrier
breed they no longer have any Edbrios Irish Terriers however they are surrounded by
some lovely Louisa Nally’s paintings and drawings of their dogs.
Some of Eddie’s favourite dogs down through the years have included Chip Ryan. He
had a great coat and was of a very nice type. Teltown General McKee possessed a
harsh wiry coat, lovely head and a super back end. General McKee was owned by
Countess Stauffenberg in Germany, she was a great Irish Terrier enthusiast,
regretfully she passed away recently. Eddie and Philip both admired Pat Dorian’s
Fairywell’s Sergent Pepper, John showed him on a long lead. He was a striking dog,
he had a lovely neck and outline and was elegant but retained substance. Philip’s list
would include Rutlan Kingsman (Sire of Manolette) who was a tough dog and
unfortunately, like many other great dogs of the day, did not gain his Irish title.
Another dog Philip admired is Teltown Commander Rolf. He sired many great dogs
and all were of correct size. Philip also admired Rastaman Autumn Gift (son of
Teltown Commander Rolf) who was similar in type.
It goes without saying that Eddie imparted his
knowledge on Philip and for that Philip is truly grateful.
Dickie Jordan also took Philip under his wing and indeed
willed his famous painting of Chip Ryan, on his death, to
Philip. Dickie was a great character and of course his
dog Chip Ryan was hugely famous, indeed he won
Champion of Champions in the UK, a feat not achieved
by many Irish dogs.
Dogs bred by Eddie and Philip that each have admired are Kevin Anderson’s
(Kerrykeel) Edbrios Duplicate, Edbrios Gobnait of Brazan and Edbrios Dirmuid.
Philip from an early age was an avid student of pedigrees and the resulting progeny.
He was convinced the mating of Nero and Edbrios Kim (Teltown Commonder Rolf x
Cait), which was a combination of breeding to Swinpen Bright Boy and Teltown
Commonder Rolf, would produce quality pups. Indeed he was proven correct as
Edbrios Kim proved invaluable as she was behind many generations of successful
Edbrios dogs.
Eddie and Philip are proud of Duplicate’s influence, particularly in the UK where his
excellent movement and Irish Terrier type caused him to produce many top winning
dogs. He will therefore remain legendary to fanciers who study the breed. Duplicate
also earned his UK title and on one occasion topped the Terrier Group at Crufts.
They are currently members of the All Ireland Irish Terrier Club and the Ulster Kerry
Blue Terrier Club. They have also been members of and served on committees of Irish
Breeds Society, Dublin Irish Blue Terrier Club, Scottish Terrier Club of Ireland and
the Lakeland Terrier Club of Ireland. Eddie was the Vice President of our Club for a
period from 1980, he has since been re-elected to this position at the AGM in 2015.
Philip joined the Committee in 1997 for a
number of years.
Eddie is a Group 3 Judge and has awarded CCs
to Irish Terriers. In 2013 Eddie had the honour
and privilege of judging the All Ireland Irish
Terrier Club Show for the second time, almost
40 years to the date of his first appointment for
the Club. Eddie has now retired from Judging.
Philip has judged Groups 3 and 4 and is
progressing through Groups 6 and 10 at present.
He also awards CCs to Irish Terriers.
Philip and Eddie are in agreement on their ideal
Irish Terrier, he should be a stand up showy dog that looks straight through you. He
should be sharp looking, of correct size and racy outline, neither coarse nor too fine.
A long, lean, flat head with well positioned ears sets off his look. He should have a
good tail set with plenty behind the tail. An Irish Terrier’s crowning glory is a harsh
red double coat and he should be an efficient mover.
The breed characteristics that appeal to them are showmanship, the Irish Terrier’s
pluckiness and their personality.
Eddie and Philip are concerned that there are not enough experienced breeders
breeding Irish Terriers at present. They fear that type and correct coats have been lost.
Breeders investigating pedigrees and using the correct dog at stud, irrespective of his
owner, for the development of the breed appear to be a thing of the past.
They would like to see more people involved in the breed and indeed more quality
within the dogs themselves. They understand that modern trends mean people are
moving away from traditional high maintenance breeds but it is imperative for the
breed that people take responsibility for its future development.
Philip and Eddie would advise newcomers to the breed to research the breed to ensure
the breed suits their lifestyle. They believe strongly that all newcomers need a mentor
that has proven themselves with generations of quality breeding.
I would like to sincerely thank Eddie, Joy, Philip and Jarka for the hospitality shown to me
while researching the material herein.
Fionnuala
(All artwork below features Edbrios Irish Terriers and is the property of Louisa Nally)
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2015 Breed Club Show
Judge: Mr Hugh Jordan
GSD and BOB - M Doyle's Ch Inisfire Regal Rory
GSB - K Anderson's Kerrykeel Aoife
BPIB - S Herron's Carliams Flower
Reserve GSD - K Anderson's GB Ch Kerrykeel Eoghan
Reserve GSB - S Kennedy's Ch Inisfire Cora at Tippanagh
Puppy Dog
1. K Anderson's Kerrykeel Ruaraidh
2. W & J O'Meara's Tippanagh Chieftain
Junior Dog
1.K O'Donnell's Merrymac You Will Make It
Intermediate Dog
1. F Byrne's Carrickanab Ruairi
2. A McGloin's Bensheir Red Admiral
Open Dog
1. P and J Carroll's Carolmac Rumba King
2. S Kennedy's Tippanagh Prince Milu of Doagh
3. F Byrne's Inisfire Ted
Champion Dog
1. M Doyle's Ch Inisfire Regal Rory
2. K Anderson's GB Ch Kerrykeel Eoghan
Veteran Dog
1. D Coulter's Bensheir Michael
Puppy Bitch
1. S Herron's Carliams Flower
2. P and J Carroll's Carolmac Ruby Princess
Junior Bitch
1. K Andersoj's Kerrykeel Brianna
Open Bitch
1. K Anderson's Kerrykeel Aoife
2. K O'Donnell's Doonrock Eye of the Storm
3. P and J Carroll's Carolmac Nipper
4. M Doyle's Tippanagh Princess Katie
Champion Bitch
1. S Kennedy's Ch Inisfire Cora at Tippanagh
Veteran Bitch
1. B O'Flaherty's Ch Carolmac One Lass
Many thanks to our generous sponsor Royal Canin.
Please visit out website www.irishterrierclub.ie for photos of our Shows.
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Irish Terrier Champions since the foundation of the IKC
1922- 1949
1922 Slieve Bloom - D Fitzpatrick
1924 Bloomfield Refugee - Michael Short
1924 Western Pride - Mr JJ McCormack
1924 Sunnyside Jim - Mr JJ Fitzpatrick
1925 Sunnyside Colleen - Mr JJ Fitzpatrick
1925 Major Millford - James Nolan
1929 Sunnyside Model Mr JJ Fitzpatrick
1929 Botanic Dandy - Mr EH Darker
1930 Frontier Optimist - Mr GH Massey
1931 Sunnyside Digger - Miss F Fitzpatrick
1933 Slemish Satisfaction - Mr Robert Grant
1935 Red Flame - John Harris
1936 Botanic Maura - Mr WH Darker
1936 O'Donnell Adair - Mr EC Featherstone
1940 Ben's Heir - Mr Joseph F Maher
1942 Cabra Castle - Mr Joseph F Maher
1943 Culbahn Commissar - Mr Martin Fitzgerald
1943 Commissar Doughboy - Mr Martin Fitzgerald
1949 Wendy of Moyne Abbey - Beryl Johnston
1949 Russetone O'Shanessy - Mrs EB Moore
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Irish Terrier Champions since the foundation of the IKC
1951 - 1972
1951 Supime Lady - Wm Hyde
1952 Chip Ryan - R Jordan
1957 Clonmel Dancer - Sean Darling
1957 Fernside Beauty - N O'Donoghue
1957 Roeside Rallah - Chas Lynch
1957 Stylish Lass - John Daly
1959 Cathy O'Shea - Peter Delaney
1961 A Real Mick - Chas Lynch
1961 Kelmac Terry the Bhoy - W McGarvey
1961 Tower Poacher - Patrick McCarthy
1963 Coolin Bell - T Callanan
1963 Roeside Pathfinder Stowaway – Chas Lynch
1964 Laganside Sal - Thomas Watterson
1964 Parnell Prince - Anthony Callan
1964 Derrycarne Idea – Miss C McKeever
1965 Teltown Skipper JoJo – Messrs Sweeney & Delaney
1966 Begorra Dalriada Dariel – Miss AE Hall
1967 Susan of Swinpen – No Owner Listed
1968 Teltown Gipsy Cato - No Owner Listed
1968 Teltown Swinpen Top Note - No Owner Listed
1970 Teltown Medley Tina – Mr J Sweeney
1970 Teltown Swinpen Mitzie – Mr & Mrs J Sweeney
1970 Teltown Swinpen Rebel – Mr J Sweeney
1970 Teltown Wish Me Luck – Mr EW O’Brien
1970 Teltown Dandy of Swinford – Mr J Sweeney & Mr Evans
1971 Teltown Blooming Rose – Messrs G, S & J Sweeney
1972 Teltown Jo Jo of Swinpen - Mr J Sweeney & Mr Evans
Irish Terrier Champions since the foundation of the IKC
1973- 1985
1973 CH Teltown Suzanna of Swinpen - J Sweeney & T Evans
1973 CH Limemill Perfection - R Jordan
1976 Teltown General McKee - Messrs Sweeney
1977 Teltown Cover Girl (Joint AN CH 1976) - Messrs Sweeney
1977 Teltown Mary Lou (An CH 1975) - Messrs Sweeney
1980 Mister J - Messrs Sweeney
1981 Teltown Flora - Messrs Sweeney
1983 Rastaman Shooting Star - D Vaughan & C McLoughlin
1983 Teltown Commander Rolf - Messrs Sweeney
1984 Slemish Spokesman - Mr M McShane
1985 Teltown Margo Flash - Mr B Moynihan
1985 Swinpen Bright Boy (AN CH 1983) - Mr P Sweeney
1985 Teltown Jo Jo Boy - Mr B Moynihan
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Irish Terrier Champions since the foundation of the IKC
1986 - 1999
1986 Rastaman Autumn Gift - Mr P Sweeney
1986 Fintona Karizma - Mr J Mcgovern
1987 Teltown the Fen - Mr M Meagher
1987 Limerick Lad - Mr & Mrs Deegan
1989 Teltown Mick - Mr G Sweeney
1990 Kerrykeel Rose - Mr K Anderson
1990 Teltown Jo Jo - Messrs Sweeney & McCann
1992 Bensheir Beauty - Mrs E Henry Davis
1992 Edbrios Murchat - Mr J & Mrs B McGovern
1993 Edbrios Boru - Mr P O’Brien
1995 Edbrios Dirmuid - Messrs E & P O’Brien
1995 Rutlan Sally - Messrs E & P O’Brien
1997 GB CH Chantalles Gentleman Joe at Dehra - Mr P Anderson
1997 Edbrios Siobhán - Messrs E & P O’Brien
1999 Fintona Georgie Girl - Mr C Hackett
1999 GB CH Brazan Riesling - Mr H Gruttner
Irish Terrier Champions since the foundation of the IKC
2000 - 2006
2000 Earl of Codinavilla - Mr J Canty
2000 Edbrios Sláine - Messrs E & P O’Brien
2001 Glebe Star - Mr T Mrs A & Ms Deegan
2001 Pathfinder at Thomeilis - Mr T Mrs A & Ms Deegan
2001 Slow and Easy - Misses J & B Cappa
2002 Edbrios Eibhlín (An Ch 2001) - D Carroll J Carroll & E Hanlon
2002 Edbrios Sinead - Messrs E & P O’Brien
2002 Terrijay Clermont Ferrand at Thomeilis - Mr T Mrs A & Ms Deegan
2004Teltown Autumn Breeze - Mr P Sweeney
2004 Bridgeways Gay Girl - Con Hackett
2004 Ballina Teddy of Thomeilis - Alice Deegan
2004 Carolmac Trapper - Mr P Carroll
2006 Thomeilis Red Millie – Med T and M Deegan
2006 Collingham Rosemary - Mrs J Boyce
2006 Pongo's Joy at Thomeilis – Med T and M Deegan
2006 Megacant Easy - Mr M Dowling
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Irish Terrier Champions since the foundation of the IKC
2007 - 2011
2007 Bridgeways Roppu - C Hackett
2007 Thomeilis Inseba of Terrijay - C and J Pratt
2007 Carolmac Onelass - P and J Carroll
2007 Cilradharc Conan Maol - M O'Reilly
2008 Kemur Collen Nua at Carolmac - P and J Carroll
2008 Bridgeways Gladiator - M Doyle
2008 Kerrykeel Aisling - K Anderson
2008 Kemur Keano Lad at Carolmac - P and J Carroll
2008 O'Nut Glen Utha Colleen - F Guerin
2009 Queensfort Conan - D O'Donoghue and B Mulley
2009 Carolmac Wasp - P and J Carroll
2009 Baystone Celtic Fire - K Hair
2009 Bridgeways Miss Scarlet - C Hackett
2009 Bridgeways Red Knight at Thomeilis - T Deegan
2010 Cilradharc Dierdre - M O'Reilly
2010 Cilradharc Dian Cecht - M O'Reilly
2010 Carolmac Belle Charmer - P J and L Carroll
2010 Bridgeways Red Mist - S and C Kennedy
2010 O'Nut Glen Take Your Chance - F Guerin
2010 O'Nut Glen Tickety Boo - F Guerin
2010 Darren Von der Emsmuehle - S Ruehl
2011 Ticknock Tamarind Breeze - S Grant
2011 Carolmac Starlight of Thomeilis - P, J and L Carroll
2011 Carolmac Lucky Lucy - I Bagni
2011 O'Nut Glen Big Jammy - F Guerin
2011 Carolmac Slight Breeze - P and J Carroll
Irish Terrier Champions since the foundation of the IKC
2012 - 2015
2012 Saucey Red - S Kennedy
2012 Carolmac Caballero - K and S O'Donnell
2013 Padfoot Gradamach - J Canty and J Harty
2013 Kerrykeel Ronan - K Anderson
2013 Megacant Double Trouble - J Canty
2013 Rowan Tree - J Harty and M Lovelace
2013 Bridgeways Royal Guard - M Doyle
2013 Inisfire Regal Rory - M Doyle
2013 Padfoot Blath - M Dowling
2014 Inisfire Cora at Tippanagh - S Kennedy
2014 Brazan Manatoba - M Lovelace
2014 Doonrock Celtic Storm - E Pratesi
2014 Doonrock Dance with the Devil - S O'Donnell
2015 Kerrykeel Aoife - K Anderson
2015 Sinead's Siofra of Wyndam - K, S and N O'Donnell
2015 Doonrock Eye of the Storm - S O'Donnell
2015 Carolmac Clarion Call - P, J and L Carroll
2015 Carolmac Nipper - P and J Carroll
2015 Megacant Mojo - J Canty
2015 Merrymac You Will Make It - S O'Donnell
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Congratulations to the following dogs who all earned titles in
2015!
2015 Irish Champions
Kerrykeel Aoife - K Anderson
Sinead's Siofra of Wyndam - K, S and N O'Donnell
Doonrock Eye of the Storm - S O'Donnell
Carolmac Clarion Call - P, J and L Carroll
Carolmac Nipper - P and J Carroll
Megacant Mojo - J Canty
Merrymac You Will Make It - S O'Donnell
2015 International Show Champion
GB & Ir Ch Sinead’s Siofra of Wyndam (CW 12, 13) – Mrs K, Mr N &
Miss N O’Donnell
2015 Irish Junior Champions
Carliams Flower – Miss S Heron
Carrickanab Rohan – Messrd F Byrne & L Fitzsimons
MerryMac You Will Make It – Mr S O’Donnell
2015 Annual Champion
Ch Inisfire Regal Rory (An Ch 13, 15, CW 14) – Mr M Doyle
An Introduction to Tom Deegan (Thomeilis).
When were you first introduced to
Irish Terrier?
Dad bought his very first Irish Terrier
from Maureen Lynch, North Strand,
Dublin. This
was during the 1970s and marked the
beginning of his great affinity with
the breed. Dad brought Teltown Fine
Girl You Are aka "Heidi" home and
they became inseparable.
Did you have a history in other
Breeds?
For many years, Dad owned German Shepards and had great time for the breed. In
latter years, he developed a keen interest in Border Terriers and Jack Russell Terriers.
What made you choose to own an Irish Terrier?
Dad was very taken with the Irish Terrier's personality and impressive appearance.
The breed standard was something he admired.
How did you choose your kennel name?
The Tomeilis prefix was a combination of the Irish names for Tom and Alice and was
very appropriate for their love of the native breed.
Did you have any mentors?
Dad admired the late Jack Sweeney. (Teltown) Jack encouraged Dad with his love and
passion for the breed. When Dad wanted advice on trimming etc, he would take his
son, Declan, with him to Jack's house. Jack took him under his wing from the very
beginning teaching him the tricks of the trade. Jack's advice would inevitably end
with 'now keep this to yourself'. Tom's son, whilst in the shed with them, was more
interested in the many racing bikes than the dogs!
When did you commence Showing/Breeding/Judging?
Dad first started showing Irish Terriers in the late 1970s. He continued showing and
breeding down through the years, following on to judging at Terrier Group levels.
Have you a favourite Irish Terrier in the breed’s history?
Dad spoke over the years, of an Irish, the likes of which would never be found again,
in his opinion. This was Teltown General McKee. This dog had it all according to
Dad. He was fiery, always on his toes and fearless. General McKee proved himself
inside and outside the ring. The excitement at the ring side was second to none when
this dog made his entrance. From Dad's recollection, he was like dynamite!
Of the dogs you have bred/owned do you have any particular favourites? If so who
and why?
Heidi, Dad's first Irish, had a very special bond with Dad. Where you found one, you
found the other. An exceptional relationship between one man and his dog was that of
Teltown Freeborn Gigi and Dad. She really was a free spirited and fiery girl but they
understood each other. Gigi could not have been a more loyal companion. And then
there was Dudley, Terrijay Clermont Ferrand at Thomeilis! His champion of
champions.
Please give details of any of your dogs/bitches that have been influential in the Show
Ring or in Breeding Programmes in
Ireland or abroad?
The Tomeilis bloodline can be found
throughout Ireland and much of Europe,
not to mention the USA. Over the years, it
has produced many great and successful
dogs and have been bred to the highest of
standards. Many of the owners have kept
in touch with stories of their dogs, both
family pets and the show dog world.
Please describe your ideal Irish Terrier.
Dad always believed that a true Irish
Terrier would be a loveable rogue with an
unrivalled
temperament.
A
loyal
companion, always ready to protect his
territory. It would possess a 'dirty look' in
the eye and a fire in its belly, keeping him alert at all times, and a brick
red coat.
What breed characteristics makes an Irish Terrier the perfect dog for you?
The characteristics for his perfect Irish Terrier was a naturally rich red, double coat
with a with a wiry texture. It would have had a sleek, brick shaped head with a clear,
dark fiery eye. An ability to defend at all times yet gentle when not under threat.
Are there any issues that concern you in the breed at present?
Dad was passionate that the breed standard should be adhered to at all times to prevent
the breed changing its characteristics. He always felt it would be shameful to see a
larger dog creeping in, as has been, in the show ring. A smooth coat would not be
promoted not to mention an unnatural or enhanced colour.
At what level do you Judge? Group 3, any other Groups, BIS?
Dad judged all the Terrier breeds at Group level.
Are you involved in any Dog Clubs? Please
give details?
Dad was involved with The Irish Terrier Club,
The Native Breeds Club, The Irish Glen of
Imaal Terrier Club, The Irish Soft Coated
Wheaten Terrier Club.
Any other information you wish to provide?
Dad was a great promoter of the Irish Terrier.
He took great pride in breeding to the highest
of standards and being ringside at the Terrier
breeds.
Is there any advice you would to someone starting out with their first Irish Terrier?
Dad was often asked his opinion on becoming the owner of an Irish. He always
offered his advice and shared his knowledge of the breed. He described the
temperament and personality in great detail and recommended the Irish as a great
family pet not to mention an exciting show dog.
Written by the Deegan family in memory of their beloved parents, Tom and Alice.
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All Terrier Association
The All Terrier Association is pleased to host an
IKC Accredited Module 4 Seminar on
Bull Terriers and Welsh Terriers on
04th September 2016 in the Clayton Hotel (formerly Bewley’s Hotel)
The Speakers will be Bill Lambert and Rachel Pearce.
There will be an IKC accredited Hands On Elements in both breeds.
N.B. From January 2017 Attendance at Breed/Group Specific Module 4
Seminars will be required for all Judges progressing into that Group.
Successful completion of the Hands On element will be a requirement for those
who are judging their first or second Group.
For further information please contact Fionnuala
For further details please contact
Fionnuala Tel: +353 86 8750614 [email protected]
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For Your Information
Tail Docking and Dew Claw Removal - Following SI 128 of 2014 PROHIBITION
ON TAIL DOCKING AND DEW CLAW REMOVAL (DOGS) REGULATIONS
2014, which came into effect on 06 March 2014, it is illegal to dock tails or remove
dew claws in the Republic of Ireland.
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2014/en.si.2014.0128.pdf
Micro-chipping - Compulsory dog micro-chipping is now mandatory for all dogs in
the Republic of Ireland. Dogs must be microchipped and registered with an authorised
Database. There are four authorised Databases in Ireland, the Irish Kennel Club,
Animark, Fido and Micro Dog (Irish Coursing Club).
Travel - All dogs travelling in or out of Ireland must be rabies vaccinated and hold a
current EU Pet Passport. The regulations can be read at
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/pets/
Exports - Persons wishing to sell dogs to other EU Member States must:
Register the premises on which the animals are born and/or reared ( from which they
are being exported) with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Registration of Dog Premises - Application Form pet animals of these species may
only be traded from registered premises.
Ensure that each pup is microchipped, has attained 12 weeks of age prior to being
vaccinated against rabies, are of at least 15 weeks of age at the time of transport, have
a Veterinary Report and Balai cert and are using a registered Type 2 transporter.
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/pets/approvedpetcarriersroutes/
IKC Membership - Anyone wishing to join a committee of an IKC affiliated Club
must be an associate member of the IKC. http://www.ikc.ie/membershipregistrations/associate-membership
The Irish Kennel Club’s Notice to Parents and or Guardians
Any child attending to exhibit or otherwise participate at any event organised by,
licensed by, or otherwise under the auspices of the Irish Kennel Club Ltd remains the
responsibility and in the care of their parent/guardian at all times.
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