.Andrea Fitzgerald with Buster and Dillon Kelliher with Chico at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
FÉILE na mBláth brought colour and fun to the Town Park over the weekend and one of the highlights was the dog show on Sunday.
There were a number of categories as proud ‘parents’ brought their little and big ones to compete in the show.
It drew a good crowd too as a number of rosettes were handed out at the event held in association with Animal Help Net Kerry and sponsored by Kellihers Mills. Scroll down for photos…
Agnes Lelito with ‘Fleya’ and Kate Campbell at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Anne Cleary with ‘Millie’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanAbigail Foster with ‘Snuffle’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Susan O’Shea with Oscar at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean‘Millie’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Laura Crowley with ‘Dottie’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanRuby Verling with ‘Daisy’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Cayden and Vicky O’Sullivan with ‘Mila’ and ‘Millie’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanBrayden and Arhip with ‘Leonardo’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Olivia Crean and Ruby Foley with ‘Lola’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJustine Gannon and ‘Otis’ and Siobhan Cushen with ‘Riley’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pauline Mallaby with Floyd at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanAlexia with ‘Ellie’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Siobhan Cushen with ‘Riley’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanDavid Cotter with Timmy at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Emma Downey with Buddy at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMaria and Miroslava with ‘Albie’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Claire O’Connell with Cúchulainn at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanSuzie Condon with Pedro at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
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.Best In Show Overall Winner for Tuesday, ‘Pumba’ who won the CIss O’Connor Memorial Cup, with owners Catriona and Taylor Dowling (on right), Ciss O’Connor’s daughter Anne O’Connor Lynch (centre) and Ciss’s great-grandchildren Lottie Mai Lynch and Callum Naughton, at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a lovely, mild day in Tralee today and the crowds came out to enjoy the final day of Féile Thrá Lí.
A big attraction every year is the dog show and there were two held in the Town Park this time — one on Monday and another today.
There was a big entry too, with dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes vying to win in a plethora of categories. The big prize is Best In Show and this year a very special lady, who was involved in the dog shows over the years, was remembered in the form of the trophy for that category.
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Ciss O’Connor from Kerins Park passed away less than a month ago and Bryan Carr of Féile Thrá Lí contacted her family to ask would it be okay to name the Best In Show Cups from both days in her honour.
Her daughter Anne O’Connor Lynch was there to present the Cups to the winners and was delighted that her mom was remembered.
“She loved it. It’s a fabulous touch by the organisers. She used to show her dogs at Crufts and all over the country,” said Anne.
Prizes were given out in a wide variety of categories including Best Smile, Best Dressed, Rescue Dog, Small Dog, Large Dog and many more. Well done to all on organising the event. Scroll down for photos…
Best Rescue Dog Winner ‘Laika’ with owner Anne Barrett, Wendy O’Connor and Dara Barrett at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Olivia Crean with ‘Lola’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanJacob O’Connor, Lauren O’Connor, Lauren McCarthy and Billy Harty with ‘Bailey’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Elizabeth and Claire O’Connell with ‘Buddy’ and ‘Cúchulainn’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanAnne Barrett with ‘Laika’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aoife Costello and Jordan O’Shea with ‘Junior’ and ‘Roxy’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanShane Flaherty with ‘Lenny’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanMary O’Connell with ‘Bella’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Catriona Dowling and Taylor Dowling with ‘Pumba’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanRuby Foley with ‘Alfie’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Noranne and Esther Tyther with ‘Tiny’, ‘Willow’ and ‘Zola’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanMarie Moore with’Holly’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanGrace and Zara Kirby with ‘Coco’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Catriona Hanafin with ‘Bella’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanAva Hussey, Kai Hussey and Lorraine Hussey with ‘Katie’ and ‘Cooper’, 1st and 2nd in the best dressed dog at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe large crowd at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe judges confer at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanSome well dressed dogs at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe trophy table at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
RACING will return to Ballybeggan this month with a Point-to-Point meeting on Saturday, April 15.
There will be six races with the first off at 2pm. For the hungry there’ll be hot food catering while racing fans can also see the Aintree Grand National which will be live streamed. Entry for the races is €10 for adults and kids go free.
Meanwhile, a big attraction at the event will be the dog show which always draws a large number of entries. Registration for the dog show is at 12.30pm with the show starting at 1pm.
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There are classes to suit all pets and owners including Toy/Small Dog; Medium Dog; Large Dog; Puppy (under 1yr old); Rescue Dog; Child Handling (under 15yrs old); Dog Most Like It’s Owner; Fancy Dress; Happiest Dog and Dog of Show.
The event is sponsored by Tralee Races and all proceeds from the Dog Show go to Animal Help Net Kerry.
.Alison McLaverty with ‘Gucci’ and ‘Hugo’ at the dog show at Tralee Races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
WHILE racing was the main attraction at the Point-to-Point/Pony racing meeting at Ballybeggan on Saturday, the dog show was a big draw for many.
Organised by by Wendy O’Connor and sponsored by Tralee Races with proceeds going to Animal Help Net Kerry, there were a number of categories from large dog down to puppy.
All dogs big, small, furry and floppy-eared were present with their proud owners and many took home prizes.
With a bouncy castle, facepainting, pony rides, craft stalls, hot food catering and a full bar, it really was a great day out for the family. And the rain stayed away too! Scroll down for photos…
Dylan O’Connell with ‘Pippa’ who came first in the ‘Puppy’ category and Sinead McCourt and ‘Archie’ (2nd) at the dog show at Tralee Races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rachel and Annemarie Prendiville with ‘Ruby’ and ‘Izzy’ at the dog show at Tralee Races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaroline and Joey Weeks with ‘Olive’ and ‘Milo’ at the dog show at Tralee Races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Costello and ‘Mac’ winner of ‘Toy Dog’ category at the dog show at Tralee Races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanChloe Kavanagh and Julia Cunningham with ‘Toby’ at the dog show at Tralee Races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Melissa O’Connor and ‘Ruby’, second place in ‘Toy Dog’ category at the dog show at Tralee Races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanLily O’Shea with ‘Alfie’ a prize winner in the ‘Medium Class’ at the dog show at Tralee Races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Damien Kelly and Emily Keane with ‘Molly’ and ‘Roxy’ at the dog show at Tralee Races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Katie Anna Chawke with ‘JJ’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
RACING returned to Ballybeggan yesterday and thankfully they has a fine day for it.
For many, the dog show provided a big attraction with pooches of all breeds and sizes paraded in the green area behind the stand.
Organised by Belinda Broderick and MC’d by Fionnán Fitzgerald it was a fun event with eight different categories including large, medium, toy and fancy dress.
A fun way to spend the afternoon for families while many others enjoyed the racing. Scroll down for photos…
Riona Downey with ‘Ted’, Noelle Robb and Michael Lacey with ‘Miley’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Magdalena Serfin walking ‘King Arthur’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanDeirdre and Mairead Laffan with ‘Suki’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Keira Large with ‘Charly’, Maggie Large and Megan Large with ‘Milly’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanFaye O’Connor and Liz O’Gorman with ‘Bear’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Leah and Natasha Sutton with ‘Maximus’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanPat Curran and ‘Spartacus’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Liam Dowd and ‘Bond’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanPrizewinners at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Leah Sutton and ‘Maximus’, Riona Downey ad ‘Ted’, Magdalena Serfin and ‘King Arthur’ and Katie Anna Chawke and ‘JJ’. Photo by Dermot Crean.Faye O’Connor with ‘Bear’ and Millie O’Brien with ‘Monty’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanJoe Hanley and ‘Snapper’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faye O’Connor and ‘Bear’, Mary Jennings and ‘Classie Bawn’, Meg, Ethan, Jude and Oisin Doyle with ‘Milo’, Sean and Tia Keating with ‘Hazel’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. At back is organiser Belinda Broderick and Fionnán Fitzgerald. Photo by Dermot CreanJennifer and Fionn Kissane enjoying the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Organiser Belinda Broderick (second left) and judge Fionnán Fitzgerald (right) with prizewinners Keira Large and ‘Charly’, Natasha Sutton and ‘Spartacus, Deirdre Laffan and ‘Suki’ and Nicola Scratchley and ‘Buster’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanYogi Bear…John Broderick with ‘Yogi’ and Faye O’Connor with ‘Bear’ at the Dog Show at the races in Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Jennifer O’Carroll with Hannah Reidy and ‘Molly’ at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was barking behaviour at John Mitchels GAA Grounds on Saturday afternoon for a special event in aid of Irish Guide Dogs Association.
A good crowd showed up for the Dog Show and Family Fun Day, organised by Belinda Broderick, where there was many different categories for the canine contestants.
Owners paid €5 to enter their beloved pooches in the various categories. There was also a puppet show and face painting for children on a great afternoon where MC Big Jim proved an entertaining host. Scroll down for photos…
Grace McCannon with ‘Tasha’ and Stacey Wallace with ‘Bertha’ the ambassador for Animal Health Net Kerry, at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Helen MacKessy and ‘Sally’ at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Holly Geary with ‘Pat’ at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aine Stack with ‘Zara’, a winner at the show, with Marie Heffernan, Elaine Cox and ‘Bella’ at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Karin O’Shea and ‘Bella’, first in the over 6 category at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Leona O’Connor, Cora Ann Collins and Hugo, an American Akita, who came first in a category at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Jennings and ‘Classie Bawn’ at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMarie Maguire and ‘Benny’ at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Eva Bradley and Annie Shanahan with ‘Rosie’, ‘Allie’ and ‘Rocco’ at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanHazel and Charles McMahon and ‘Lily’ at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aisling Lawlor and Niamh Kearney with ‘Casper’ at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanTracey Tierney and ‘Rocky’, first in the small dog category at the Dog Show in aid of Irish at the Dog Show in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Association at the John Mitchels GAA grounds on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary and Alexa Weiss with Brandy enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
THERE was a great turn out in the town park as owners and pets were put through their paces at the ‘Paws & Tails Dog Show’ on Monday afternoon.
With a whole array of prizes on offer throughout the day including ‘Best Dressed’, ‘Best Small/Medium/Large Dog’ and ‘Dog of the Show’, there was a great chance for many of our four-legged friends to go home with a prize.
With the weather holding out too, there was a great sense atmosphere in the air as pets of all shapes and sizes enjoyed the day.
It was definitely a great day out for families and friends alike and the dogs certainly looked like they enjoyed it!
Check out our photos from the day below…
Sandra Leahy and Ruadh enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Marie Maguire and her dog Benny with Pat Curran and Spartacus enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Maria Dodson, Aisling O’Connell and Shane O’Connell enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Cody Shanahan with Gismo enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Brian Boyle and Stella enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Amy Pitman and Peppay enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Craig Hobbert and Max with Margaret Hobbert and Mika enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Lorraine McGinty and Shadow with Jana McGinty and Mojo enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Colm Dowling with Yoshi enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Danny and Eric Flynn with George and Casper enjoying the Paws & Tails Dog show in the town park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Giles Kelliher of Kelliher’s Farm and Pet Supplies (sponsors) with Joseph O’Connor and ‘Dolly’, Dog of the Show winner at the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
FOUR-LEGGED friends took centre stage on Saturday for the annual Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park.
Sponsored by Kelliher’s Mills in association with Animal Net Kerry, the show did not disappoint and proud owners paraded their pooches to try to win one of the eight categories.
It was great fun and in the end the main ‘Dog of the Show’ prize was won by ‘Dolly’ owned by Joseph O’Connor.
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.Sophia O’Brien, Rebecca O’Brien with ‘Cindy’, Sonny O’Brien and Amy O’Connor at the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.James O’Keeffe, Louise and Jamie Lynn Dennehy with ‘Jackson’ at the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Karina and Marguerite O’Halloran with ‘Rosebud’ and ‘Bingo’ at the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMarie Maguire and ‘Benny’ winner of the Fancy Dress category at the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanSally Ryle and ‘Millie, Jasmine Ryle with ‘Twinkle’ and Alison Boardman and ‘Jimmy Choo’ at the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCody Shanahan, Trisha Murphy, Patrick Shanahan, Claire Dwane and Eoin Dwane with ‘Gizmo’ and ‘Toby’ at the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMary and Clare Daly with ‘Ruby’ at the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanPat Curran with ‘Snuggles’ and ‘Spartacus’ at the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanDogs on parade at the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanLining up in the fancy dress category of the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
At the launch of the Féile na mBláth Dog Show was , Sean Lyons, Giles Kelliher, Cormac Sertutexa, Joe Hanley and Richard O’Halloran. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
THERE’S almost 101 reasons to head down to the Féile na mBláth festival in the Town Park, but dog lovers may just need one.
Sponsored by Kelliher’s Mills in association with Animal Net Kerry, the Féile na mBláth dog show, which is always a hit, is back again this year.
The dog show will take place in the Tralee Circle Parade as part of the festival’s weekend activities on Saturday, June 13 from 2-4pm.
The local ‘doggy Olympics’ will have the usual selection of eight categories – it’s all good clean family fun with some nice prizes on offer and terrier racing as well.
It’s a fun day out for kids who will get a chance to enter events with their beloved pooch.
Féile na mBláth at The Park Festival Tralee, takes place in the Town Park on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 of June. This year there is so much on offer for young and old alike.
On both days, festivities kick off at 9am and go right through until evening time. For more check out the festival’s Facebook page HERE
(Click on image to enlarge) Launching the Dog Show in aid of the Recovery Haven which takes place in the Town Park on St Patrick’s Day were back row from left; Noel and Stacey Conway, Daisy the Dog, Judge Ciss O’Connor, Grace O’Donnell and Maureen O’Brien of Recovery Haven. Front row, from left; Kelly Costello, Christian O’Sullivan-Dunne, O’Conner, Mel the Dog, Tara Kilgallon, Niamh Higgins and Brenda Kilgallon. Photo by Oscar Brophy
IF you go to the town park on St. Patrick’s Day expecting to see a dog show, you’ll be barking up the right tree.
Recovery Haven, in conjunction with dog trainer Ciss O’Connor are holding the event on Tuesday after the parade.
Ciss, who has previously shown and won at Crufts with her Chihuahua, will be judging the event.
Kit has been involved with many charities in Tralee over the years. Why?
“They simply need it,” said Ciss. “What can you say? It’s a fright that you have to do these things – the government should provide funding for something like this, but when it’s not there, it’s not there.”
When that happens, Ciss says, people have to show their support.
“So we decided to put this Dog Show on. We’d like to acknowledge our sponsors Lee Strand, Billy Naughton and Benners’ Garage. Trophy World sponsored rosettes and trophies for the event, and Pet Mania have donated bags of goodies for the dogs who enter,” she said.
Grace O’Donnell of Recovery haven said; “We’re delighted that Ciss is involved. She’s a great community person in the town and has worked all her life for the people of Tralee. We’re honoured that she’s helping out.”
“All dogs are welcome,” Ciss added, “big and small and anything at all!”
The dog show, in aid of Recovery Haven, is sponsored by Lee Strand, Billy Naughton and Benners Garage. It will be held on St. Patricks Day in the town park, behind the Ashe Memorial Hall.
The competition opens to entries at 1.30pm and all dogs are welcome.
YESTERDAY saw a host of canine lovers invade the Town Park for the annual dog show.
There were numerous categories including Best Dressed, Small, Medium and Large Dog and Dog of the Show and hundreds enjoyed the fun which also included terrier racing.
Ryan Higgins was there to capture some of the entries and their owners.
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Abby, Emma, Ellie May and Lavinia with their dogs Billy, Ollie and Sally at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsAiya and Padraig McCoy with ‘Snoopy’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsAnne Leane and her dog ‘Bruno’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsHenry and Linda Lowe with ‘Winston’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsJamie Quillinan thinks about taking a spin at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsJoe Hanley and Tommy Higgins with their winning dogs ‘Snappy’ and ‘Crixus’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsKillian Hussey with ‘Spot’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsLucinda Breen with her dog ‘Teeko’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsMarcella Enright, Patricia Enright and Sophie Creaven with ‘Sooty’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsMary, Louise and Edward O’Connor with ‘Layla’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsOne young man and his dog at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsNiall Fitzgerald and ‘Minelli’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsSean, John and Orla Barry with ‘Rosie’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan HigginsTanya O’Sullivan and Tara Dore with ‘Pudding’ at the Paws and Tails Dog Show in the Town Park on Monday. Photo by Ryan Higgins
Kieran Donaghy with his Kerry Blue Terrier, Bailey, who won the Cutest Puppy and Best Puppy categories in the Féile na mBláth Dog Show on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean
KERRY footballer Kieran Donaghy got his weekend off to a winning start when his puppy claimed two prizes in a dog show yesterday.
‘Bailey’, the Donaghy’s three month old Kerry Blue Terrier, won Best Puppy and Cutest Puppy in the Féile na mBláth Dog Show in the Town Park, to the delight of his owners Hilary and Kieran.
There was a big crowd at the event which was just one part of the huge amount of events going on in the Town Park over the weekend for the festival.
Bailey wasn’t the only winner of course, as other categories included Best Large and Working Dog, a Fancy Dress for dogs, Toy Dogs, Children’s Handling, Men’s Handling, Ladies Handling, Dog of the Show and Reserve Dog of the Show.
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Kade Jameson gives Grissom a hug with Paul Kerins at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanSophie Foran, Tralee, with Casper at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanKieran Donaghy with Bailey (1st), Margaret O’Sullivan with Doodles (2nd), Julie McMahon with Kerry (4th) and Sean and Orla Barry with Rosie-Daisy (3rd) in the Best Puppy category at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Peter and Josef Kicsi with Devo, Devil, Shomo and Vema at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Jennings with Classy Bawn (2nd), Jacinta Culnane with Callie (1st), Margaret O’Sullivan with Doodles (4th) and Linda Stack with Pebbles (3rd) in the Toy Category at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanHelen and Laura Cunningham with Stewie and Pebbles at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCian Clifford, Tralee, with Zo at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMaria O’Carroll, Tralee with Roxy at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMuireann Deane with Ruby (1st), Barbara Mol with Miley (4th) and Bradley McCarthy with Rocco (3rd) in the Large and Working Dog Category at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanElla Costello with Chico (2nd), Michael Hanafin with Ceri (4th), Kieran Donaghy with Bailey (1st) and Thomas Moriarty with Buddy (3rd) in the Cutest Puppy category at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanSharon, John and Eoin Buckley, Listellick, with Toby, at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMariusz and Ilona Tusinski with Alfie and Sisi at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanJohnny Quinlan, Ballyduff, with his dog Lulu at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
