Irish National IGP Championship 2026 – sponsors announced

May 11, 2026

GSA Ireland

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Irish National IGP Championship 2026 
May 23rd & 24th
Judge: Ingrid Sanders (SV/VDH)
Location: Deerpark Ballygar, hosted by OG Corrib.
Helpers: Brian Reidy and Conor Guthrie (OG Waterside)
For more information email info@gsaireland.com

GSA Ireland would like to thank the sponsors of the event:

Headline sponsors for the Irish National Trial, mutts.ie  will be hosting a stall at the event with all their fabulous equipment, and will also be offering vouchers for first, second and third places, thank you so much for your support!
Find out more at: https://www.mutts.ie/
The sponsor for the trophies for Irish National Champion 2026, second and third places and Best Track, Obedience and Protection is Detect K9…thank you!
Show your support at: https://www.detectk9.com/
And a huge thank you also to Jack Clancy, who will sponsor trophies for all qualifiers.
We’d also like to thank our food sponsor for the Irish National Trial, Belcando Ireland, who will be supplying 12.5kg bags for the first three places and goodie bags for all competitors!
Please check out their range at: https://belcandodogfoodireland.com

 

GSA Ireland would like to offer judge Ingrid Sanders (VDH) a warm welcome to Ireland.

“My name is Ingrid Sanders, I am 47 years old and based in the Netherlands. I started in dog sport at the age of 13, which means I have now been active for over 34 years. What started as a hobby quickly became a lifelong passion.
Over the years, I have trained and worked with several dogs, always German Shepherds, and competed with them at different levels. I have guided dogs and handlers towards exams and competitions, and the journey of training and working together as a team has always been what I enjoy most about the sport.
In 2019, I started my own kennel, van de Kruikenstad, where I focus on breeding and working German Shepherds. Besides training, I have always been actively involved in the sport through different board positions, both at a local and national level.
Since 2017, I have been a board member of the VDH (the national German Shepherd club). In 2020, I became coach of the Dutch WUSV team, which I am very proud of. Since 2022, I have been active as a judge, and in 2025 I started as Commissioner for IGP sport.
At home, I have two dogs: one older retired dog and her daughter Alaaf, with whom I am currently training and continuing my journey in the sport.”
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