The Irish Wolfhound Club of Ireland

31/10/2026

Wishing all our members and friends a Happy Samhain, the time of year we remember our ancestors.

29/10/2026

29/10/2026

To those exhibitors who qualified for Wolfhound of the Year (WOTY) at our Club Championship Show in June of this year. Please note that entries close on the 5th of November, see post below. Should you require help finding accommodation please contact Deborah Treadwell for assistance.
If you have qualified and are unable to attend, you can order a beautiful handmade rosette with the qualifying hounds name on the tail of the rosette for just £9 Sterling, plus postage.
The Irish Wolfhound Club News Page The Irish Wolfhound Club UK OurDogs Ireland Irish Kennel Club - Gadharchumann na hÉireann

14/09/2026

Members and Friends in GB 🇬🇧, don’t forget to call and say hello to our Club Sponsors Connolly’s Red Mills at the NEC Birmingham. Connolly's RED MILLS RED MILLS Pet Food

Birmingham, it’s almost time! 🐾
We’re exhibiting at PATS in the NEC Birmingham from September 27th-29th.
📍Stand F20 - come say hello to the Connolly’s RED MILLS team.

28/08/2026

Irish Kennel Club Show Training and Socialisation classes resume at the National Show Centre in Cloghran from Tuesday 1st September. 7.30 till 8.30pm, All Welcome, Free Tea & Coffee

21/08/2026

In the Irish language, "gadhrach" is a charming, albeit obsolete adjective found in Dineen's dictionary. It means "fond of dogs" or "abounding in dogs." This delightful word paints a vivid picture of someone or somewhere where dogs are loved and plentiful.

In Ireland, where dogs have long been valued for their companionship, loyalty, and working abilities, "gadhrach" evokes images of cozy hearths with beloved pets at our feet, or rural landscapes where dogs roam freely. This word reminds us of the deep bond between humans and dogs, a relationship steeped in affection and mutual support.

As we consider the significance of "gadhrach," let us celebrate the joy and companionship that dogs bring into our lives. How do we express our fondness for our furry friends? What other forgotten words might we rediscover to enrich our language and express our love for the natural world? How can we revive and celebrate these forgotten terms in our daily lives?

02/08/2026

09/07/2026

We invite the Irish Wolfhound community to explore this booklet, which outlines the goals, importance and results of the genomics project dedicated to Irish Wolfhounds.

03/07/2026

A REPREHENSIBLE BEHAVIOUR

Although the FIWC Ruling Council is a meeting which delegates from the Federation’s member clubs are entitled to attend, the presence of other individuals – who, whilst not formally authorized, are interested in the breed – has always been welcome. The minutes of the meetings have always been circulated amongst the club delegates and subsequently published on the website www.fiwc.club. This is testament to the utmost transparency that has always guided the work of the FIWC board.

In recent days, I have received a 16-page document that is circulating clandestinely on the web, which purports to be the minutes of part of the meeting held in Bologna on 4 June. The person appointed to take the minutes, by unanimous decision of those present, is Beate Taschner, who will produce a draft of the document shortly. To facilitate her task, Beate requested authorization to make a recording, which was granted. However, the 16-page document currently circulating was not produced by Beate and therefore does not in any way represent the minutes of the meeting.

It is clear, however, that one of those present took it upon themselves, without informing the others or even seeking authorization, to record part of the meeting. The 16-page document was clearly drafted using transcription software that uses artificial intelligence, with subsequent adjustments, which shows that recording the conversation was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but a planned one. It contains the first names and surnames of the participants (or at least parts of them). I think its purpose is obvious. Allow me to express some doubts about the final outcome of this whole operation, given that not even my own surname is spelt correctly.

I am writing to remind (as I’m sure they are already aware) the person who made the recording that their behavior has breached the GDPR 2016/679. But beyond the legal aspects, they have committed a despicable act behind the backs of the many people present in that room, whose trust in the sincerity and loyalty of the community’s members has been betrayed. I therefore hope that they will at least feel ashamed of this. I do not believe this person will ever apologize, but I hope they decide to stop participating in this community, which has loyalty, transparency and respect for the rules as its founding and indispensable values.

Marcello Poli – FIWC chairman

02/07/2026

EVENTO FIWC 2026
Alla link sottostante sono disponibili le relazioni tenutesi in occasione del Congresso FIWC il 4 giugno 2026 a Bologna.
FIWC 2026 EVENT
The presentations given at the FIWC Congress on 4 June 2026 in Bologna are available via the link below.
https://www.clublevriero.org/it/fiwc-congress/thursday-june-4th-2026