ISAE & The Setter & Pointer Club Field Trial
Swinton Estate 19th & 20th July 2021
Regrettably we have had to cancel the trial on Swinton Estate.
Gary Taylor the head gamekeeper has said due to weather conditions etc
The grouse are very late breeding this year and the eggs are only just hatching and will
not be grown enough to be disturbed by the time of our trial, so they had made the hard
decision to cancel holding the trial.
We must remember this is their livelihood and have to respect their decision.
But we hope to hold the Irish Setter breed stake at the end of the month, on Friday 30th July,
and have made arrangements to hold it on Muggleswick/East Allenheads in Northumberland
by kind permission of Mr J Herrmann. Entries will be accepted up to the day of the trial.
Please contact me for further info. Maggyhalliday6@gmail.com
Field Trials
European Championship
Irish Red Setters on Snipe
Sponsored by: Connolly's RED MILLS
The Irish Red & White Setter Club
Annual Spring Open Trial
Glencree on the Dublin Mountains
16th February 2020
Twenty seven dogs went to the hill on a very cold, windy but dry day.
There was a good showing of grouse and at the end of the trial the judges made the following awards:
1st Excellent: Craigrua Loki (IRWSD) handled by Jim Sheridan
2nd Very Good: Koram Kendal (PD) handled by Michael Houston
3rd Verry Good: Ardclinis Francie Frank (PD) handled by Michael Houston
4th Very Good: Ballydavid Spitfire (IRSD) handled by Mark Adams
The club would like to thank Dano's Petshop in Strabane, Co Tyrone who kindly
sponsored Whistlers Premium Dog Food to the winners.
Judges : Kieran Walsh and Larry Quinn
Report by: Raymond Monroe
The Irish Kennel Club 2nd Snipe Championship
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November 2019
The Trial was held on the Midland Bogs, Co Westmeath by kind permission of the Landowners and
Local Gun Clubs. The judges for the champion stake were Michael Houston, Jim Crotty and Billy Grace
with the gun for the 2 days being Helmut Cywinski who had flown in from Germany for the second
year in a row to be the gun.
At the end of the 2 days the following awards were announced;
Winner: Malstabodarna Embla of Ballydavid (IRSB) handled by Hugh Brady.
2nd: Maodhóg Feochadán (IRSD) handled by Aidan Dunne
3rd: Ballinahemmy Mike (IRSD) handled by Pat Reape
COM's: Benwisken Stinger (IR&WSB) handled by Vincie Flannelly and Lisdovogue Patch (IR&WSD) handled by Larry Quinn
Photos Thanks to: Heike Sporleder Below
The Ulster Irish Red Setter Club Open Stake for Pointers & Setters
9th November 2019
Held in Strabane by kind permission of the Strabane and Legfordrum Sporting Clubs
The judges for the day were Carol Calvert and Mark Adams.
At the end of the trial the following awards were announced;
1st: Int FTCH Ballydavid Starjet of the Kingdom (IRSB) handled by Hugh Brady.
2nd: Int FTCH Ardclinis Francie Frank (PD) handled by Michael Houston.
3rd: Malstabodarna Embla of Ballydavid (IRSB) handled by Hugh Brady.
4th: Gortinreagh Kimiko (ESB) handled by Gerald Devine
COM's: Brackbawn Wanda (PB) handled by James Coyle & Gortinreagh Jack Duggan (ESD) handled by Gerald Devine
Photos & Report by: Raymond Monroe
The Irish Red & White Setter Club
Autumn Grouse Open Trial for Pointers and Setters
Wicklow National Park , Glencree - Sunday 27th October 2019
A full card of 30 dogs took to the mountain in what proved a great day both weather ways and with the
numbers of grouse showing.
Judges Michael Houston and Alan Bartley
1st: IRSB Hunsigo Donard handled by Mark Adams
2nd: IRWSD Craigrua Devin handled by Jim Sheridan
3rd: IRWSD Craigrua Flute handled by Dessie Linton
Results & Photos Thanks to: Raymond Monroe
Connaught Field Trial Club
26th October 2019
Mountbellew
Judges : Pat Dooley and Larry Quinn
Results 1st exc Paraig Kiely’s GSB Birchvalley Rusty Tipped
2nd exc Hugh Brady’s Malstabodarna Embla IRSB
3rd exc Brian MacDiarmada Oileannoir Tinne. IRSD
Connaught Field Trial Club held its last trial of 2019
Report & Photo thanks to Hugh Brady
Ulster Irish Red Setter Club Breed Stake
26th October 2019
Slieveanorra Moor
Judges : Day Dessie Linton and Raymond Monroe
1st: FTCH Hunshigo Donard (IRSB) handled by Mark Adams
2nd: FTCH Ballydavid Spitfire (IRSD) handled by Mark Adams
3rd: Shanrycon Diamond (IRSB) handled by Andy Law 4th: Sheantullagh Djouce (IRSD) handled by Bill Connolly
Results & Photos Thanks to: Raymond Monroe
The Irish Red Setter Club Derby Stake 18th of October 2019
Moycullen Co. Galway
The Irish Red Setter Club Derby Stake - 18th of October 2019 - Moycullen Co. Galway. Judges :Mr Ray O Dwyer and Mr Jim Sheridan. The trial was run with a solo first round and a braced second round. First : Excellent - Mr Ken Watterson's IRSB Cronkmooar Ola Second :Excellent - Mr. Hugh Brady's IRSB Ballydavid the Morrigan of the Kingdom. Third : Very Good -Ken Wattersin’s Cronkmooar Ness. Photo : Jim Sheridan presenting the winner's trophy to Ken Watterson.
Strabane & District Pointer and Setter Club
5th October 2019
The Strabane & District Pointer and Setter Club ran their Open Stake on Slieveanorra, Co Antrim. Judges for the day were Michael Houston and John Murray. At the end of the trial the following awards were made;
1st: IRSB Shanrycon Diamond handled by Andy Law
2nd: IRSB Ballydavid Gaelforce of the Kingdom handled by Hugh Brady
3rd: IRWSB Granaghburn Nebraska Handled by Raymond Monroe
4th: ESD Ftch Ballyellen Tango handled by Gerald Devine
COM: IRSB Ftch Hunshogo Donard handled by Mark Adams & IRWSD Craigrua Nevin handled by Dessie Linton
Michael Houston presents the winners trophy to Andy Law
Dessie Linton (COM), Mark Adams (Com), Hugh Brady (2nd), John Murray (Judge),
Andy Law (1st), Raymond Monroe (3rd) & Gerald Divine
Thanks to Raymond Monroe for the report and photos
Connaught Field Trials 29th September 2019
Connaught field trials today in Athenry. Judges were Messrs Bill Connolly and Jason Benson
Results as follows:
1st exc Hugh Brady’s IRSB FTCH Malstabodarna Idun
2nd exc Hugh Brady’s IRSB Ballydavid The Morrigan
3rd exc Pat Reape’s IRSD FTCH Ballinahemmy Mike
4th EXC Billy Graces FTCH Capparoe Aife COM Joe Tannion’s FTCH Mountbay da Vinci
The Ulster Gundog League 29th September 2019
The Ulster Gundog League held an open grouse trial for pointers and setters today Sunday 29th September 2019 on
Glenwherry Moor, Co Antrim. The judges for the day were Meryl Asbury and Sara Chichester. At the end of the trial the
judges made the following awards
1st: IRSB FTCH Hunshingo Donard handled by Mark Adams
2nd: IRSB Shan-Ry-Con Andraid handled by Davy O'Niell
3rd: ESD Ballyellen Duke handled by Gerald Devine
4th: ESD FTCH Ballyellen Tango handled by Gerald Devine
COM: IRSB FTCH Gortinreagh Venus handled by Carol Calvert
Report & Photos Thanks to: Raymond Monroe
The Northern Ireland Pointer Club 28th September 2019
The Northern Ireland Pointer Club held an open trial for Pointers and Setters today Saturday 28th September 2019
on Craigs Moss, Glarryford, Co Antrim. Judges for the day were Meryl Asbury and Sarah Chichester.
At the end of the trial the judges made the following awards. 1st: PD IntFTH Ardclinis Frankie Frank handled by
Michael Houston 2nd: IRSB FTCH Hunshingo Donard handled by Mark Adams 3rd: IRSB Ballydavid Gaelforce
of the Kingdom handled by Hugh Brady. On accepting the winners trophy Michael dedicated this win to his great
friend Brendan Coyle who passed away last year. It was very fitting that Michael's great friend and Brendan's
brother James, another great pointer man, presented the winners trophy to the winning handler.
Report by: Raymond Monroe
Field Trial Demonstration
At Belfast & District ISC Championship Show
By Hugh Brady
A Little Help from Hugh's son
Thanks to Marie Quinn & Kay Donnelly for the photos
Top Field Trial Dog of the Year
Ft. Ch. Malstabodarna Idun of Ballydavid
Top Field Trial Dog of the Year for the second year in a row
Owner Hugh Brady celebrates with his family
The Scottish Gundog Association Puppy and Novice Stakes28th March 2019 on Lochindorb Estate, Scotland
It was a tough day with a cold wind and many furry distractions to tempt the dogs.
PUPPY Stake 8 puppies ran, two made it through to the second round, but no awards.
NOVICE Stake 28 dogs ran, five and a half brace were brought back for the second round. Some were very unlucky.
1st Carol Calvert‘s ESD Gortinreagh Granite
2nd Susan Stone‘s ISD Pinebay Coppersheen Columbus
3rd Tilly Thomas GSB Chartan Kinky Boots
Gun's choice: Bill Connolly's ISB Sheantullagh Hayley
Judges Mr C Forde and Mr Lester Anderson
Thanks to Susan Stone for the results & photos
The Scottish Gundog Association held their Open Stake at Lochindorb
27th March 2019
1st Penny Darragh‘s ISB Erinvale Ice Crackle - this win makes her a FT Ch
2nd Bill Connolly‘s ISB Sheantullagh Jessie
Certificate of Merit Andy Law‘s ISB Shanrycon Diamond
Congratulations to all, especially to Penny on making up another FT Champion!
Photo shows Sara Chichester's Dunroon Ginger Storm of Wiscombe
Judged by Mr C Forde and Mr L Anderson
40 dogs
Thanks to Susan Stone for the results & photos
Pointer Club Of Scotland, Farr
Novice Stake, Tuesday 26th March 2019
Another fabulous day on the moors with brilliant dogs and lovely people
The awards:
1st Bill Connolly's IRSB Sheantullagh Hayley
2nd Colin Forde's IRSD Bownard Digger
3rd Ray O'Dwyer's IRSD Sheantullagh Mungo
4th Ray O'Dwyer's IRSB Sheantullagh Red Berry
CoM's to
Ray O'Dwyer's IRSB Sheantullagh Squirt
Mary Whitworth's GSB Wiscombe Fleet of Breightonside
Judged by Mr P O‘Driscoll and Mrs T. Tilly Thomas
33 dogs entered.
Thanks to Susan Stone for the results & photos
Pointer Club of Scotland, Farr
Monday 25th March 2019 Open Stak
1st Mr L Hild‘s PB Morness Abba handled by Richard McNicol
2nd Rob Gould`s ESB Upperwood Voulez Vous avec Wamilanghaar
3rd Doug Collins ESB Gortinreagh Jemma
4th Penny Darragh‘s GSD FT Ch Zettertjarns Optimal of Ensay
Five CoMs: Wilson Young‘s PD FT Ch Fearn Quark of Burncastle, Jon Kean‘s PD Fearn Questren, Sara Chichester‘s ESD Upperwood Schnapps of Wiscombe, Paul Dale‘s PD Crimson Patch of Bladesdale, Brian Morris‘ IRSD Erinvale Maze
Congratulations to all!
Judged by Mr P O‘Driscoll and Mrs T. Thomas
40 dogs entered.
Open Stake, 20 March 2019 Northern Counties Pointer and Setter Society, Amulree
40 dogs entered, 13 dogs in a very tough second round (sudden change of weather with cold wind and sleet like rain).
Final awards:
1st Colin Forde's IRSD Bownard Delegator (bred, owned & handled by Colin)
3 Certificates of Merit to:
Brian Morris‘ IRSD Erinvale Mountain
Doug Collins‘ ESB Gortinreagh Imp
Jon Keane‘s PD Fearn QuestrenCongratulations to all in the awards; especially big congrats to Colin Forde on making up his dog to FT Champion!
Sponsored by Red Mill's Engage thanks to William Connolly Red Mills
Judges Mr D Hall, Ms L Westron
Thanks to Susan Stone for the results & photos
The Ulster Gundog League Spring Open
Slieveanorra Moor Saturday 2nd March 2019
The trial was judged by Michael Houston and Doug Collins. The judges made the following awards at the end of the trial.
1st: IRWSB Granaghburn Nebraska handled by Raymond Monroe
2nd: IRSD FTCH Ballydavid Spitfire handled by Mark Adams
3rd: IRSB Shanrycon Diamond handled by Andy Law
4th: IRSB Shanyrcon Casey handled by Davy O'Neill
COM: IRSB FTCH Hunshigo Donard Handled by Mark Adams
Michael Houston (judge) , winning handler Raymond Monroe and Foug Collins (judge)
Left to right : Andy Law 3rd, Michael Houston (judge), Doug Collins ( judge), Raymond Moore 1st
Davy O’Neill 4th, Mark Adams 2nd & COM
Winning Dog
Thanks to Raymond Monroe for the photos - Report by Kay Donnelly
The Strabane & District Setter and Pointer Spring Open Trials
Glenwherry Moor 3rd March 2019
Winner IRSB Int FTCH Ballydavid Starjet of the Kingdom handled by Hugh Brady.
At the end of the trial the judges made the following awards;
1st: IRSB Int FTCH Ballydavid Starjet of the Kingdom handled by Hugh Brady.
2nd: IRSD FTCH Hunshigo Donard handled by Mark Adams
COM: ESD Ballyellen Blue Grass handled by Carol Calvert
Report & Photos: Raymond Monroe
Northern Ireland Pointer Club Spring Open Trial
Slieveanorra Moor 23rd February 2019
Michael Houston, NIPC Treasurer presents Winners Trophy to Winning Handler Gerald Devine
From left. Mark Adams (2nd), Dessie Linton (Judge), Raymond Monroe (Judge), Gerald Devine (1st), Hugh Brady (3rd)
1st: FTCH Ballyellen Tango (English Setter Dog) handled by Gerald Devine
2nd: FTCH Ballydavid Spitfire (Irish Red Setter Dog) handled by Mark Adams
3rd: Ballydavid Gaelforce of the Kingdom (Irish Red Setter Bitch) handled by Hugh Brady
Judges: Dessie Linton & Raymond Monroe
Report & photos : Raymond Monroe
Connaught Field Trial - Athenry, Co Galway
16th February 2019
First : Billy Grace with Capparoe Jata ( English Setter)
Second : Joan McGillycuddy with Ballydavid Starjet of the Kingdom (Irish Setter)
Third : Paraig Kiely with Avondale It's Me (Pointer)
Fourth : Pat Reape with Ballinahemmy Red (Irish Setter)
Judges : Alan Bartley & Neil Ryan
Photos & Report by: Raymond Munroe
The Irish Red & White Setter Club held its spring Open Trial on the
Dublin Mountains.
9th of February 2019
The picture shows from left to right; Hugh Brady with the Craigrua Perpetual Trophy awarded to the
handler of the winning dog, Judge Jim Sheridan, Raymond Monroe handler of second
placed dog and Judge Jason Benson.
Judges for the day were Jim Sheridan and Jason Benson. A total of 111/2 brace took to the hill on a cold breezy day.
At the end of the first round the judges called for 5 brace of dogs back for the second round. Grouse showed in good
numbers today. At the end of the trial the judges made the following awards:
* 1st Excellent: IRSB Ballydavid Starjet of the Kingdom handled by Hugh Brady.
2nd Excellent: IR&WSB Rosie Jim handled by Raymond Monroe
3rd Excellent: IRSB Malstabodarna Embla handled by Hugh Brady.
Judges: Jim Sheridan & Jason Benson
* Starjet has recently had a bad injury and it was thought that her field trial days were over so
it is a fantastic return to the fields for her!
Winner Hugh Brady
Photos & Report by: Raymond Munroe
Thanks to Kay Donnelly
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Field Training Day - Not To Be Missed
The Pointer Club & English Setter Club Field Trial Training Day Saturday
30th March 2019 8.30am to 4.30pm YAD MOSS MOOR, ALSTON, CUMBRIA
Our training program is specifically for Pointers & Setters - More Info HERE
Our Trainers will be a mixture of Field Trial judges, people with experience of shooting over
Pointers and Setters and experienced Field Trial competitors. The day will consist of talks, demonstrations
and discussions together with practical help, advice and tips on handling your dog. This training day is aimed
at the basics requirements needed to reach the minimum standard for working a Pointer or Setter.