Irish National Trial Results 2026
Congratulations to the new Irish National Champions Liam O’Keeffe and Invictus von Pike’s Spirit of OG Mountainview who scored 99/95/97 = 291 V
Huge thanks to judge Ingrid Sanders (VDH/SV) from the Netherlands, hosts OG Corrib for offering their superb grounds at Deerpark Ballygar, tracklayer Kazimieras Mazonas (OG Corrib), helpers Brian Reidy and Conor Guthrie, both of OG Waterside, dumbbell assistant David Simaitis and field steward Kazimieras Mazonas, and the obedience group and those who assisted with the raffle.
Thanks also trial secretary/manager Hazel Mangan/Kazimieras Mazonas of OG Corrib and Mike O’Brien, Brian Simpson and Pat Slattery for their assistance.
Thanks to trophy sponsors Detect K9 and Jack Clancy, Mutts.ie for sponsoring vouchers and and hosting their trade stand and Belcando for donating food prizes and goodie bags for all competitors.
Catering was supplied by Dongwook’s.
And much appreciation for the handlers and spectators who travelled from all corners of Ireland to compete and support.
And best of luck to the WUSV team going forwards to Slovenia.
Kazimieras Mazonas from OG Corrib is this year’s recipient of the Alvin Davis Cup for Sportsmanship and Contribution to the Organisation during the year.
More pictures to follow from Kevin and Dalia Simaitis
Results:
National Champion
Best Obedience & Best Protection:
Liam O’Keeffe – OG Mountainview
Invictus von Pike’s Spirit
A: 99
B: 95
C: 97
TOTAL: 291
GRADE: V
Second place and Best Tracking:
Billy Hiney – OG Thomond
Altea vom Huttenhugel
A: 99
B: 94
C: 93
TOTAL: 286
GRADE: V
Third Place:
Wieslaw Waruszewski – OG Corrib
Keltische Arya
A: 93
B: 93
C: 95
TOTAL: 281
GRADE: SG
Fourth Place:
Paul Flanagan – OG Craigantlet
Jabina Rocco
A: 97
B: 93
C: 87
TOTAL: 277
GRADE: SG
Fifth Place:
Sue McSweeney – OG Mountainview
Elle von der Jendaliz
A: 89
B: 75
C: 78
TOTAL: 242
GRADE: G
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Denise Redmond – OG Waterside
Diva vom Murakamie
A: 84
B: 75
C: 65
TOTAL: 224
GRADE: M
Joe McDonnell – OG Thomond
Aero vom Huttenhugel
A: 100
B: 90
C: DQ
GRADE: DQ
Clare Higgins – OG Ballycotton
Jabina T-Rex
A: 95
B: 90
C: DQ
GRADE: DQ
Nick Warman – South Valley (GSDL)
Candyman ze Zene Quannabe
A: 84
B: 88
C: DQ
GRADE: DQ
Gorana Leahy – OG Corrib
Forza vom Haus Vortkamp
A: 91
B: 76
C: DQ
GRADE: DQ
Raimondas Šimaitis – OG Thomond
Jagger vom Höllentor
A: 98
B: DQ
C: /
GRADE: DQ
Robert Owens – OG Castlebridge
Bowie von der Schiffslache
A: 10
B: 87
C: Withdrawn (Injured)
Mike O’Brien – OG Corrib
Lizmik Orry
(Withdrawn)
