It's a dog's day at Downhill!

Organised by Jack and Willard Smyth, the trials were organised to raise money for the 2010 International Fund.

Almost 60 dogs took part, in what was a great day.

Judged by Mrs Ann Watt, competitors found that on the day the sheep were tricky, and many good runs faltered at the shed and pen.

Those who attended were treated to a good days trialling. Some American Tourists called in to watch the trial, and the visitors were amazed at the skilfulness of dogs and their handlers.

Eugene McLaughlin and ‘Bob’ were the winners with a good steady run scoring 83.

Michael Cannon and ‘Glen’ fresh from their win in Tipperrary came in second with 81.

Dean McAuley and ‘Joe’ put up a score of 80 as did Willie Watt and ‘Moy’.

Colm Doherty and ‘Tib’ were in fifth place scoring 79 points with no pen as the clock beat them, while Thomas Doherty and ‘Snip’ also scored 79 to take sixth place.

The Intermediate class was won by Johnny Davidson and ‘Ben’ with James McCloskey and ‘Kim’ in second and Guy McMullan and ‘Max’ in third.

After the event, Jack Smyth thanked everyone who had supported the charity. A special thank you was extended to Susan Kelly and Seorise O’Neill and Mrs Anne Watt, for judging on the day

The results:

INTERMEDIATE

1. J Davidson with Ben - 53

2. J McCloskey with Kim - 52

3.G.McMullan with Max - 50

OPEN

1.E.McLaughlin with Bob - 83

2.M. Cannon with Glen - 81

3.D McAuley with Joe - 80

4. W.Watt with Moy - 80

5.C Dhoerty with Tib - 79

6.T.Doherty with Snip - 79