HOLLYOAK KENNELS

 With Clonmel just round the corner I took myself off to visit the Hollyoak Stud.  a quick look at the breeders list will show they have no less than Seven qualifiers......from 3 different broods.

Holly-Oak Stud is sited between Cashel and Clonmel on the Fethard Road

I was first set up in 2002 and has produces some fine coursing and track pups ever since.

Set on 16 acres the pups are raised in spacious paddocks and brick built kennels

Stud manager Gary Harding

There is a great pool of broods in the kennels now and the kennel has had its finest season,

with seven trial stake winners and Beautiful Chrisy in the Champion Bitch Stake

CUDHAM PERFECT

PEDIGREE

Perfect has been a great brood over the years, This years runners at Clonmel are Beautiful Chrisy in the Grace Burton and Wood Hyland

She is also the dam of Trial Stake winner Carollsoriental and Be Over Quick,

who also a handy sire

CUDHAM SPECKS

PEDIGREE

Specks is responsible for Blackpool Swank and Donnellans Cross

past trial stake winners have been, Blackpool Tiger and Beck Row Hyland

HOLLYOAK PEGASUS

PEDIGREE

Star of the show this year has been Pegasus....her first litter to Kingsmill Dynamo 

have excelled all expectations

Wise Call, Wise Lady, Bombshellriapants and Here Comes Harry ......all 

Trial Stake winners from her first litter

HOLLYOAK RAYANNA

Rayanna is the dam of Glin TS winner Ocean Tolula and cup ru Granstown Sam

PEDIGREE

Pups are reared in large paddocks

Lochbo Butch x Cudham Speck

Matt Hyland x Cudham Perfect

Lochbo Butch pups

Hollyoak Scotch with her new litter of Maffi Magic`s

Maffi pups

#Coursing #Greyhound & petworld Oaks preview 2012

KNOCKGRAFFON OPEN

 Had great great day out with Knockgraffon Open club yesterday.......This is one of Irelands Premier Open clubs.......The day started off bitterly cold but it was well worth it to see excellent coursing held by a well run club.....

You can see more pictures  on this link.....Knockgraffon Open

Special thanks must go to the excellent group of beaters.......

Junior Beaters

Men at Work

Brian and Peter Divilly receive the Vincent Scully Memorial from sponsor Eamon Scully after  Crafty Valastro` Stake win at Knockgraffon Open Coursing.

also present...with dog, judge Liam Kelly, Noelle Divilly, Shane Divilly, and slipper David Grimes

Fran Mangan, David Oneill, Neville Coen, Robert Flynn, Gina O`Brien, Martin Flaherty,Pat Curren, Bobby Collins, Mike Grimes, club president Andy O`Dwyer, chairman Seamus Quirke and Jim Kelly

Sponsor David Lonergan presents the Knockgraffon Open Cup to Liam Harding after Bandit Bobs Interclub win.

also present David O`Neill, John Tobin, Andy Maloney, Andy ODwyer, Paddy Brady, Seamus Quirke, Jim Kelly Paddy Flannery , Neil Herbert and Frank Brannigan

STOLEN COURSING PUP

Can anyone help please.....


A coursing pup was stolen in Co.Waterford on Friday between 10am and 12noon - blue bitch weighs about 63lbs - if anyone can help or suggest what to do please contact me - we have contacted guards and pounds and put up posters. Please help us find "Krystle"...Contact me on 087 1520277

CLONMEL 2012

position of new penning shed

Every year when we go to Clonmel we find new surprises.....The hare park gets upgraded every year and last year saw an new Slippers hut that makes life better for everyone.   This season sees a new hare boxing shed that is at long last worthy of the National meeting.

 A huge amount of though has been put into every detail

hares come through from back run into large well padded run and get funneled into boxes

The shed is large with plenty of light 

all penning boxes are on castor rollers, making movement of boxes very easy

Theresc a good viewing window allowing hares to be easily assessed

every hare going up the field is graded

Its a great view from the penning shed 

a few of the workers

CHAMPION STAKES

The current line-up for the 2012 Champion Stakes is as follows

1. Caesar Music

2. Whitestone Rai

3. Dresden Call

4. Righttogowrong

5. Pay Me

6. High And Mighty

7. Droopys Babs

8. Kyle King

A. Kyle Ranger

B. Kyle Tanyard

CHAMPION BITCH STAKES

The current line-up for the 2012 Grace Bruton Memorial Champion Bitch Stakes is as follows:

1. Cheryl

2. Why Tanyard Ash

3. Class Attraction

4. Southside Tess

5. Why Tanyardpenny

6. Portinard Nine

7. Skellig Babe

8. Beautiful Chrisy

A. Party Flamingo

B. Carolina Crystal

Sunbeam Blitz officially withdrawn

Following the Toss of a coin Party Flamingo is in Reserve A position and Carolina Crystal is in Reserve B position. Both were equal on points and prizemoney.

CLONMEL NEWS

Following completion of voting for the National Meeting Officials the following is the result (in alphabetical order) :

JUDGES:
Liam Kelly

John O’Connell

RESERVE JUDGE
Paul Horan

SLIPPERS
Martin Murphy
Richie Quinn snr

RESERVE SLIPPER
Alan Kelly





BOYLESPORTS.COM DERBY
1 Ballinagar Capfield
2 Balbriggan Master Jackpot
3 South Clare Wood Hyland
4 Kilflynn Ballymac Bex
5 Waterford Kingsmill Exile
6 Ennis/Clarecastle Donnellans Cross
7 Dungannon Barahaven Boy
8 Sevenhouses Dustys Blueboy
9 Macroom Breaking Tide

Cappoquin Reserve Derby winner Loose Chippings won full TS Dungarvan
Doon Reserve Derby winner Killeagh Matt won full TS Borrisoleigh
Killimer Kilrush Reserve Derby winner Fortfield River replaces Castleisland winner Scartview Sage
GREYHOUND & PET WORLD OAKS
1 Castletowngeoghegan Volga Flow
2 Bandon Runaway Blonde
3 Borris In Ossory Lisdaleen Star
4 Charleville Alkala
5 Ballyheigue Listowel Lady
6 Mallow Mount Ruby Sammy
7 Borrisoleigh Glenrockblaze
8 Rathcormac Ballyverry Jess
9 Mooncoin Bigwood Virgina
10 Freshford Newinn All Over

Gorey Reserve Oaks winner Kingsmill Eve won full TS Enniscorthy.
East Donegal Reserve Oaks winner Feede Blond won full TS Tubbercurry.




Hare Schooling Sessions will be held at Powerstown Park next Friday and Saturday, 20th and 21st January.
Starting at 11am both days.
Single Trials.
National Meeting runners will receive preference.
Ray Timing can be provided when requested.

To book please ring Eugene at 052 6188508 between 2.30pm and 4.30pm today (Monday) and between 10.30am and 12.30pm tomorrow (Tuesday).

JOHNNY RYAN FUND

On MARCH 3RD.. 2012 a benefit night  will be held at Limerick greyhound stadium for 23 year old johnny Ryan from bruff in county Limerick. Johnny recently suffered serious spinal injuries in a domestic accident. 


I appreciate sincerely that in these tough economic times everyone is struggling, however Johnnys situation is one that puts everything into perspective at least for me.


From my own experience i know that the doggy crowd are a conscientious and generous lot... Tickets are €10 and race sponsors are also being sought. PM me for further details or post a message.


Please if there is anyone out there with funds to sponsor a race I urge you to do so





With the express permission of the ICC, the organising committee of the Johnny Ryan fund will be selling tickets for the benefit night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on the Tuesday of the National Meeting (Jan 31st) in Powerstown Park. They will be located towards the paddock area just below the Bookies as you turn into the shop/retail area. The committee are grateful to the ICC for this opportunity and also to those have contributed to date. Your further generosity will be appreciated on the day

Anyone wishing to donate to this Fund ....


Make cheques payable to: ‘Johnny Ryan Benefit Fund’
Post to: Kathleen Delaney, Ballyania, Sherins Cross, Kilmallock, Co Limerick

SEVENHOUSES RESULTS

They do say....."Save the best till Last"..........and in the case of qualifiers I think thats just what we did!

Congratulations to the whole team......This meeting ranked up there with the very best.

The supporting Stake for the English Runners was a great success ......let hope for a repeat next season as both sides seemed keen to do so

RESERVE DERBY TRIAL STAKE

WINNER
DUSTYS BLUEBOY
Bexhill Eoin ex Moat Elsa
OWNER Mr. Paudie Macarthy
BREEDER Denis A. Fielding

It has to be said this dog stood out in this stake, and never looked likely to be beaten.....great for connections who went so close to collecting at Mooncoin







RUNNER UP
HASTA LUEGO
Bexhill Eoin ex Tessera


OAKS TRIAL STAKE

Last qualifier of the season fell to the boys from the North........overjoyed is a understatement !

Well done ,this lady certainly worked for her win and showed true class.

By Murtys Gang out of a daughter of Carrick Sam.......I have saplings bred the same way and couldnt be more pleased with them.

WINNER
SHAUNANNE FLYER
Murtys Gang ex Multibetty
OWNER Mr. Terence Gollogly & Mr. Stephen Gollogly
BREEDER Mr. Terence Gollogly





ALL AGE CUP

WINNER
LAWLEE (Declared Winner)
Pines ex Billa Og
OWNER Mr. Edward Carpenter
BREEDER Mr. Walter Costello

It was great to see Lawlee have his day, a very fast hound whos had his problem finally rewards his patient owner.......Im sure the celebrations are still going on!





RUNNER UP
STAR CHASER
Mounteden Guest ex Rith Gan Gaisce

ENGLISH INVITATION


 A big thankyou to all the Clubs who got behind this series of Stakes..........Hopefully Coursing will be back in England soon and we can return to the Waterloo Cup

I know the English visitors had a great time

WINNER
GLATTON FRANKIE
Bexhill Eoin ex Southoe Queen
OWNER Mr. Richard Devenish
BREEDER Mr. Richard Devenish

RUNNER UP
BRIDEWELL CRAFTY
Crafty Hugo ex Tequila Sunshine

WHY YOU MONTY STAKE

For Losers and reserves in the 1st round of
English and Working Members Stakes



WINNER
DA GOW
Ashmore View ex Flow and Return
OWNER Mr Barry Ibbotson
BREEDER Mr. Graeme Thompson



RUNNER UP
ZAP
Bexhill Eoin ex Southoe Queen

JOHN DRENNAN MEMORIAL CUP 3 COURSE DUFFER



WINNER
KINGCORMAC TOWER
Matt Hyland ex Kilbready Time
OWNER Mr. David Hickey
BREEDER Mr. Frank Hickey

RUNNER UP
DUNGILL
Bexhill Eoin ex Galbally Rose

WORKING MEMBERS STAKE, GARNAMAN STAKE AND LEO DWYER CUP

WINNER
KNOCKDRINNA DUKE
Duke Special ex Affleck Boswell
OWNER Blue-and-amber-syndicate
BREEDER Mr. Paul Reid

RUNNER UP
CHINA TOWN
Matt Hyland ex Why Tanyard Lily

SEVENHOUSES SURVIVORS

Great first day.....ever time I visit im blown away by how great this field is.....yet again first class coursing behind a great hare stock.

more pictures can be seen here.....Sevenhouses

SEAMUS HUGHES MEMORIAL CUP
Mungos Captain
Lawlee.....
Coshair Magic
Wheel Of Time
Star Chaser
Call The Fixer
Ashmore Lucky
Blackrock Roisin ©

OAKS TRIAL STAKE
Shaunanne Flyer
Coming Home
Boomtown Hazel
Chateau Bow Wow
Why Tanyard Kay
Lady Casanova
Eimears Duchess
Call Me Kerry

RESERVE DERBY TRIAL STAKE
Barefoot Wally
Dustys Blueboy
Cleanaway Rodge
Dazzlers Son
Catunda Arthur
Hasta Luego
Lone Piper
Strideaway Keano

#Coursing Templetouhy 2012 Premier Cup WHITESTONE RAI