New Irish Gundog Events Planned for Moira Demesne

Unquestionably Ireland's largest gundog weekend, the National Countrysports Fair will welcome the cream of Irish gundog handlers for a new and exciting mix of gundog events for all breeds of working dogs.

Spaniel Competitions

The  Irish International Spaniel Challenge being held on Sunday 1 June at 11.00 a.m. in the International Gundog Arena at Moira Demesne.

Eight spaniel handlers representing Northern Ireland and eight from the Irish Republic will compete for in this prestigious representative competition. With expert commentary for the entire competition this will prove to be a popular event for gundog enthusiasts and the general public alike.

Spaniel Open Working Test

Commencing at 10.30 a.m. this event is sponsored by Foymore Lodge Country Pursuits and boasts of some of the best prizes offered at any spaniel event.  Over £500 of Barbour Country Clothing is on offer to the winners of this event.

Retriever Competitions at the Game Fair

Ireland's most progressive retriever club, the Craigavon Gundog Club, will for the seventh year in succession, organise all the retriever working tests at the 2008 National Countrysports Fair, including the National Retriever Working Tests, the Dog & Gun Challenge and the Gundog Knockout.  Their expertise is renowned throughout Ireland and, as one of the clubs licensed to organise field trials in Northern Ireland, their organising abilities are second to none. A superb range of retriever working tests is assured at Moira Demesne.

Over £1,000.00 in prizes is on over this year for the retriever events at the National Countrysports Fair making this Ireland's premier retriever weekend.