Clew Bay Sheepdog Trials Association Ireland

25/10/2026

Clew Bay's second nursery took place today in windy but generally dry conditions. Thanks go to last minute host Declan Tierney and to judges John Grady, James Prenty and Declan Tierney.
The sheep were fair for everyone but quite a challenge for the younger dogs, the wind no doubt playing a role.

B class (junior dogs) ran first, with results as follows

1st Michael Glynn and Bert
2nd Declan Tierney and Cap
3rd Declan Tierney and Becca
4th Martin Naughton and Joe
5th Katharine Wheeler and Bran
6th James Prenty and Jess

A (senior) dogs

1st Michael Glynn and Zac
2nd Martin Naughton and Boss
3rd John Grady and Taff
4th Michael Hastings and Rex
5th James Prenty and Bruno
6th Declan Tierney and Lassie

Farmer's / Beginners
1st Michael Regan and Penny
2nd Sean McConnell and Glen

21/10/2026

PLEASE NOTE - Due to unforseen circumstances, the venue and start time for this weekend's nursery trial has changed. The new eircode is F31 ND86. Trial to be hosted by Declan Tierney.

10 a.m. start

B class - for junior dogs under 3 on 1st October this year

A class - for senior dogs under 3 on 1st October this year

Farmer's / Beginners class - for novice handlers (who have not run in open trials) with dogs of any age.
Newcomers welcome
Feel free to contact us for more information.

18/10/2026

Clew Bay's second nursery of the season will be hosted by Denis Bradley on Sunday 25th October.

Eircode : F12 V1W4
9 a.m. start

A class - for senior dogs under 3 on 1st October this year
B class - for junior dogs under 3 on 1st October this year
Farmer's / Beginners class - for novice handlers (who have not run in open trials) with dogs of any age.
Newcomers welcome
Feel free to contact us for more information.

11/10/2026

Results from Clew Bay's first nursery trial of the season held today, Oct 11th. Kindly hosted by Michael Glynn, with Tom Gill in the judging seat. Thanks go also to all those helping out, without whom trials would not be able to take place. It was lovely to get back together for the nurseries and to see so many new dogs and new handlers signing up for Farmers/Beginners class even if only two could make it today. The two that could make it more than made up for the numbers with fantastic runs from both. Two young men with fantastic futures ahead of them.

A class (senior dogs)
1st Michael Glynn and Zac 98/100
2nd Declan Tierne and Lassie 92
3rd Martin Naughton and Boss 84
4th James Prenty and Bruno 83
5th John Grady and Taff 75

B class (junior dogs)
1st Michael Glynn and Bert 89/90
2nd Declan Tierney and Cap 83
3rd Declan Tierney Becca 82 OLF
4th Arjan Venema and Gem 82
5th Declan Tierney and Jan 79
6th Denis Bradley and Becca

Farmers/Beginners
1st Sean McConnell and Glen 74/80
2nd Michael Regan and Penny 67

11/10/2026

Results from the Joe McMonagle Novice cup and the intermediate trial held on October 10th. With thanks to Michael Glynn for hosting, Michael Oliver Moran for judging and all those letting out and taking off sheep.

Joe McMonagle
1st Michael Conlon and Flash 73/80
2nd Michael Hastings and Rex 71
3rd Declan Tierney and Becca 67
4th Francis Mongan and Tom 66
5th Martin Naughton and Boss 62
6th Arjan Venema and Gem 62

Intermediate
1st Michael Hastings and Rex 84/90
2nd James Prenty and Jess 83
3rd Declan Tierney and Becca 78 OLF
4th Declan Tierney and Cap 78
5th Francis Mongan and Tom 59
6th Declan Tierney and Jan 58

10/10/2026

Just a reminder that Clew Bay's nursery trials start tomorrow 11th October. There are three classes, including one for new handlers who can participate even if their dog is older than nursery age.
Newcomers are welcome.
10 am start with A class, followed by B and lastly Beginners/Farmers class.

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07/10/2026

Joe McMonagle Memorial Novice Cup , this Saturday in Ballinrobe as per below Eircode .
All dogs are novice or handler is novice so all newcomers welcome or anyone with any interest in trying out your dog for first time or coming back to Begineers/farmers class , this is the stage where all competitors are starting off and on blank canvas .
For further info contact the page ..

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

This is the Eircode for the Joe Mcmonagle novice cup.
Open to all novice dogs who have not yet obtained open points or a 1st place at an intermediate trial.
Please do not turn in to the house, there is a road OPPOSITE Martin Jennings wholesalers of Ballinrobe. Start at 10:30 a.m.
There may be an intermediate after the trial but that will be dependant on numbers in the Joe Mcmonagle and on whether there is still sufficient time remaining in the day.

29/09/2026

Information for Clew Bay nursery season 2026-7

Any handlers located in Connacht may choose to run with Clew Bay, provided they are not already running in another nursery league.
Newcomers are very welcome.

There are 3 classes.

A dogs for more experienced dogs under the age of 3 on 1st October 2026, including the dogs who may have open points. In this class dogs must be able to shed from the beginning of the nursery season.

B dogs for less experienced dogs under the age of 3 on 1st October 2026. B dogs cannot have obtained open points or have been placed in an intermediate trial. There is no shedding in B class until after Christmas. From then on A and B classes combine.

Farmers/Beginners
For young or new handlers, competing with a dog of any age. This class is not open to people who have run in A or B, or in Open trials. The class is run on a simplified course with no shedding.

The first nursery will be hosted by Michael Glynn on 11th October. Exact time and eircode to follow.

Subsequent trials will then be held every two weeks. Trial dates can occasionally change due to weather and other circumstances outside of our control.