Irish National Championship 2025
Congratulations to the new Irish National Champion and National Tracking Champion Raimondas Šimaitis of OG Thomond with Jagger vom Hollentor who scored 94/80/87a = 261 G.
More pictures to follow later from Kevin Simaitis.
Huge thanks to our judge Vadim Plotsker (USCA) tracklayer Brian Simpson (OG Waterside) helpers Brian Reidy (OG Waterside) and Raymond Breslin (OG Templepatrick) dumbbell assistant Pat Slattery and field steward Ger Flynn, the obedience group and those who assisted with the raffle and catering.
Thanks also to Kellie McCaughan and Paul Conroy for supplying dogs in the helper run through and in obedience.
Trial secretary/manager was Clare Weir, with assistance from Karen Milliken and Joan Flynn.
Thanks to trophy sponsors Detect K9, Kennel Karlsruhe, Jack Clancy, Drumack Joinery and OG Waterside and to competition sponsors Burns Pet Nutrition , Eurojoe Dogsport, Mutts.ie, Maglin Kitchens and to Stephen Mawhinney Motors,Woodside Haulage, Meadow Cars Carrickfergus, Scarlett DIY Ballyclare and Spar Parkgate.
Also thanks to the Bingham family for the excellent tracking land and OG Templepatrick and Karl Group for use of the club grounds and facilities.
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.
Wieslaw Waruszewkski from OG Corrib was presented with the Alvin Davis Cup for Sportsmanship and Contribution to the Organisation during the year.
Results:
National Champion and National Tracking Champion:
Raimondas Šimaitis – OG Thomond
Jagger vom Höllentor
A: 94
B: 80
C: 87
TOTAL: 261
GRADE: G
TSB: A/Pronounced
Second place and Best Obedience:
Liam O’Keeffe – OG Castlebridge
Invictus von Pike’s Spirit
A: 87
B: 90
C: 83
TOTAL: 260
GRADE: G
TSB: A/Pronounced
Third Place and Best Protection:
Joe McDonnell – OG Thomond
Aero vom Huttenhugel
A: 83
B: 85
C: 87
TOTAL: 257
GRADE: G
TSB: A/Pronounced
Fourth place:
Deividas Simaitis – OG Thomond
Deadly von der Jendaliz
A: 82
B: 83
C: 80
TOTAL: 245
GRADE: G
TSB: A/Pronounced
Fifth place: Liz Young – OG Craigantlet
Nedindax Rockin’ Robin
A: 70
B: 75
C: 78
TOTAL: 223
GRADE: B
TSB: A/Pronounced
Robert Owens – OG Castlebridge
Bowie von der Schiffslache
A: 10
B: 85
C: 81
TOTAL: /
GRADE: M
TSB: A/Pronounced
Wieslaw Waruszewski – OG Corrib
Keltische Arya
A: /
B: /
C: DQ
