Ulster Retriever Club 2026

28/09/2026

Ulster Retriever Club - KC ID 1676
Retriever Trials for the remaining 2026 season
Held under KC Rules & J Reg
Stake 2. 16 dog all aged retriever stake on
Saturday 24th October 2026
At Shane’s Castle
By kind permission of the honorable Shane O ‘Neil
This is an all aged trial for 16 A.V. Retrievers J.3d(2)
PRIZES 1st Perpetual Trophy,1st,2nd & 3rd 15kg bag of
RED MILLS Dog food
Plus 1st-4th Rosette,s.

Stake 3. 16 Dog Novice Retriever Stake on
Saturday 31st October 2026
At Benvardin Estate Ballymoney
By kind permission of Mr & Mrs Montgomery and
The shooting syndicate.
PRIZES 1st Perpetual Trophy,1st,2nd & 3rd 15kg bag
Of RED MILLS Dog food
Plus 1st - 4th Rosettes.
Entry fees to both Trials is £40 for members £60 non members
Entries can be sent to [email protected]
Or G.Murdock 29a Rostrever rd,Warrenpoint BT34 3RU.
Entries close 12th October 2026 @ 1pm
Draw will take place 12th October 2026 field trial secretary,s
house,all successful in the draw will be notified.

27/09/2026

ULSTER RETRIEVER CLUB
The above club held its 24dog, 2day stake on the 25th/26th Sept.
Great 2days at the Rann shoot by kind permission of Kevin Cushnanan,Huge thanks to our sponsors Red Mills, (Niamh Mcelhinney) guns,spaniels,Alan Harper (dog Steward)Rodney Mcfarland(red flag)not forgetting our 4 judges Mr B.Reid,Mr D.Donnelly,Mr G.Wilson and Mr W.Carlisle who ensured the 2days ran smoothly.

Results as follows.

1st INT FTCH Knockclovaun Ralph D.Boyle
2nd INT FTCH Eelburn Flavius of Ballygillen O.Bell
3rd INT FTCH Tyrellison Jamar K.Coey
4th INT FTCH Liskoney Fast Firmino J.Peach
Com D.Boyle
Com O.Bell.

09/09/2026

Dear all, please be advised that the closing date for the two-day stake is Saturday, September 12th.

Stake 1:
24-Dog Open Stake scheduled for Friday, September 25th, and Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at Rann, Co. Tyrone, by kind permission of Mr. Kevin Cushanan.

28/08/2026

Ulster Retriever Club – KC ID 1676

Schedule for 2026 Retriever Trials
Held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations J

Stake 1. 24 Dog Open Stake on
Friday 25th& Saturday 26th September 2026 at Rann, Co. Tyrone
by kind permission of Mr. Kevin Cushanan

JUDGES: Mr. Brian Reid A 112 Mr. D Donnelly A 2408.
Mr. Gary Wilson A 2811 Mr. W Carlilse B 3515

CHIEF STEWARD: K Cushanan.
PRIZES: 1st Perpetual Trophy
1st, 2nd, 3rd, Bag of dog food & 1st to 4th a Rosette
The Sam Jennet Trophy for highest placed owner bred dog or bitch.
Entry fees: Members £60.00(stg) Non-members £80.00
Entries Close: Saturday 12th September at 1.00pm
Draw: Saturday 12th September at FT Secretary’s house at 8.30pm
Meet: ` All Successful in the Draw will be notified of the Meet

Stake 2. 16 Dog All Aged Retriever Stake on
Saturday 24th October 2026 at Shane’s Castle Estate Co Antrim
By kind permission of The Honorable Shane O’Neill
This is an All-Aged Trial for 16 A.V. Retrievers J.3d (2)

JUDGES: Mr. A Daly. A 28 Mr. J McGivern B 1894
Mr. A McCabe NP 5165 Mr. K Lynch NP. 5131

PRIZES: 1st Perpetual Trophy and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Bag of dog food & 1st to 4th a Rosette
Entry fees: Members £40.00(stg). & Non-members £60.00
Entries Close on 12th October at 1.00pm
Draw: Monday 12th October at FT Secretary’s house at 7.30pm
Meet: All Successful in the Draw will be notified of the Meet

Stake No 3. 16 dog Novice Retriever Stake on
Saturday 31st October 2026 at Benvardin Estate, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim
By kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Montgomery & The Shooting Syndicate

Judges: Mr. G Murdock A 1256 Mr. O Bell B 4039
J Peach NP 3947 Mr. T Hughes NP 922

PRIZES: 1st Perpetual Trophy and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Bag of dog food & 1st to 4th a Rosette
Entry fees: Members £40.00(stg). & Non-members £60.00
Entry fees: Members £40.00(stg). & Non-members £60.00
Entries Close on 12th October at 1.00pm
Draw: Monday 12th October at FT Secretary’s house at 7.30pm
Meet: All Successful in the Draw will be notified of the Meet

Online entries to FT Secretary John Dawson at [email protected]
Postal entries to Gerard Murdock 29a Rostrevor Rd Warrenpoint BT34 3RU

21/08/2026

The Ulster Retriever Club Two day Open Trial will be Friday 25 September & Saturday 26 September at Rann
A schedule will be sent to all members on 1st September.

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

Big 👏 for the Ladies on Saturday

08/08/2026

Ulster Retriever Club Working Test – Larchfield

Great day at Larchfield for the Ulster Retriever Club Working Test with strong entries across Prelim, Novice and Open.

Thanks to the Mackey family for the use of their grounds, and to Skinner’s for their continued sponsorship, and to our judges, helpers and dummy throwers for their work throughout the day.

Special thanks to Dermot Donnelly for donating the thumb stick and to everyone who supported the raffle.

RESULTS

PRELIM
🥇 1st – Rory Hanley
🥈 2nd – Christine McMilllen
🥉 3rd – Sean McCole
🏅 4th – Keith Graham

NOVICE
🥇 1st – Adam Kerr
🥈 2nd – Pamela White
🥉 3rd – Colm Montgomery
🏅 4th – Uel McNiel

OPEN
🥇 1st – Antony McCabe
🥈 2nd – Paul Burns
🥉 3rd – Lauren Oaks
🏅 4th – Pamela White

Congratulations to all the award winners.

04/08/2026

Just a reminder!

The Ulster Retriever Club Working Test is taking place this Saturday 8th August at Larchfield, and we'd love to see as many of you there as possible.

Beginners are very welcome. It's a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with plenty of experienced handlers happy to offer advice and encouragement.

🏆 Preliminary, Novice & Open stakes
🇬🇧 Open winners qualify for the British Retriever Trophy
🎁 Skinner's vouchers for 1st–3rd in each stake
🏅 Perpetual Shields and Top Dog Dummies up for grabs
🎟️ Lots of fantastic raffle prizes to be won on the day!

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

22/06/2026

📅 Saturday 8th August

📍 Ulster Retriever Club Working Test – Larchfield

We're looking forward to welcoming everyone to what promises to be a great day of retriever work and competition.

🏆 A Perpetual Shield will be awarded to the winner of each competition:

Pre-Novice

Novice

Open

🏅 Winners will also receive a Top Dog dummy.

A big thank you to Skinner's Pet Food for their continued support and generous sponsorship, with Skinner's vouchers awarded from 1st to 3rd place in each stake.

🎟️ A raffle will also be held on the day, with some great prizes up for grabs.

We look forward to seeing competitors, helpers and supporters for another enjoyable day with the dogs.

Ulster Retriever Club 🐾