Awards & Special Rosettes

AWARDS

BEST IN SHOW CUP sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her beautiful champion BMD, Peggy Sue

Awarded to RICKY GRANGER

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW  sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her unforgettable BMD, Josh, whose life was way too short

Awarded to FRITZ ALLINGHAM

SOBENKEL AWARD (for Irish IRR dogs and bitches only) sponsored by Sandie Bissett dedicated to all the dogs she has been fortunate enough to share her life with, past and present, not least of all Sophie, Ben and Kelly. Each and every one a character of giant proportions.

Awarded to BUSTER WARR

THE SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD sponsored by Sandie Bissett to be awarded to an Irish dog or bitch who has journeyed the longest distance after having a traumatised background, either physically or emotionally, when rescued by IRR.

Awarded to PERRY LEONDARCY CANNON MEMORIAL AWARD sponsored by Lorraine Cannon for an otherwise perfect dog who is the most useless dog in obedience.  

Awarded to CASEY FLYNN

THE PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD sponsored by Denise and Phil Regula to be awarded to another brave dog who, like Pudsey, has had to battle against the odds with illness.gula to be awarded to another brave dog who, like Pudsey, has had to battle against the odds with illness.

Awarded to LUCY SMITH

THE PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD RUNNER UP  sponsored by Denise and Phil Regula to be awarded to yet another brave dog who, like Pudsey, has had to battle against the odds with illness.

Awarded to MOLLY BISSETT

BEST VETERAN CUP sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of Jimmy, her beloved IRR forever foster dog

Awarded to BERYL FRY

HAPPIEST WORKER AWARDS sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Barney, a very special golden

Awarded to QUINN REASTON, HAYLEY PIGOTT, BAILEY LITTLE, AMBER ALLINGHAM & TIA DREW

FIRST PRIZE GOODIE BAGS were thoughtfully put together by Lorraine Cannon

PRIZE CARDS were sponsored, designed and printed by Terry & Belinda McAvoy

SPECIAL ROSETTES

BEST IN SHOW sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her beautiful champion BMD, Peggy Sue 

Awarded to RICKY GRANGER  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2005pros/ricky.html 

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her unforgettable BMD, Josh, whose life was way too short 

Awarded to FRITZ ALLINGHAM

BEST VETERAN sponsored by Pam Morris in memory of Silver who, with love and TLC, defied all the odds and lived happily for 3 extra years. 

Awarded to  BERYL FRY  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2009pros/beryl.html

RESERVE BEST VETERAN sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of Freddie, a much loved IRR foster dog, whose stay with them was, sadly, not long enough  

Awarded to TEAL BOYD 

THE SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER sponsored by Sandie Bissett to be awarded to an Irish dog or bitch who has journeyed the longest distance after having a traumatised background, either physically or emotionally, when rescued by IRR. 

Awarded to PERRY LEON  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2005pros/perry.html

 THE SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Sandie Bissett to be awarded to an Irish dog or bitch who has journeyed the longest distance after having a traumatised background, either physically or emotionally, when rescued by IRR.

Awarded to MILLIE BUTLER-SPICE  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/jordan.html

IRISH EYES AWARD WINNER sponsored by Sandie Bissett in memory of her beautiful Shannon whose eyes were the mirrors of her soul 

Awarded toTOBY LEGGETT  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/toby.html

IRISH EYES AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Sandie Bissett in memory of her beautiful Shannon whose eyes were the mirrors of her soul  

Awarded toBUSTER WARR    http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/buster.html

THE PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER sponsored by Denise and Phil Regula to be awarded to another brave dog who, like Pudsey, has had to battle against the odds with illness. 

Awarded to LUCY SMITH  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2009pros/lucy2.html  

THE PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Denise and Phil Regula to be awarded to another brave dog who, like Pudsey, has had to battle against the odds with illness.

 Awarded to MOLLY BISSETT http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/molly.html

MOST IMPROVED IRR DOG sponsored by Bob Warwick in memory of Jake, a little guy with a big heart who was taken far too soon  

Awarded to LOUIS PHILLIPS http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/louis.html

MOST IMPROVED IRR BITCH sponsored by Debbie Mallett in memory of the wonderful Lady Isabelle who touched everyone’s hearts 

Awarded to  NIKKI WICKENS   http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/nikki.html

SOBENKEL AWARD WINNER sponsored by Sandie Bissett dedicated to all the dogs she has been fortunate enough to share her life with, past and present, not least of all Sophie, Ben and Kelly. Each and every one a character of giant proportions. 

Awarded to  BUSTER WARR  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/buster.html

SOBENKEL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Sandie Bissett dedicated to all the dogs she has been fortunate enough to share her life with, past and present, not least of all Sophie, Ben and Kelly. Each and every one a character of giant proportions.

Awarded toSTEVIE PHIPPS  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/chester.html


SOBENKEL VHC  

Awarded to  BERYL FRY http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2009pros/beryl.html    

SOBENKEL HC 

Awarded to ISSY BOWLER   http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/issy.html 

SOBENKEL Commended

Awarded to: 

SAM CANNON  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/oldsam.html  

JASMINE McAVENEY http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/jasmine.html

CONNIE McAVOY  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/maisie.html

SAMMY LACEY  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2005pros/sammy1.html 

DARCY CANNON MEMORIAL AWARD sponsored by Lorraine Cannon for an otherwise perfect dog who is the most useless dog in obedience.  

Awarded to CASEY FLYNN http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2006pros/casey.html

BEST IRR OBEDIENCE DOG sponsored by Amy Hyde in memory of the inspirational Nugget, her very much loved forever foster boy

Awarded to LOUIS PHILLIPS http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/louis.html

BEST IRR OBEDIENCE BITCH sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Honey, her very first golden girl who could be very good when she wasn’t being cheeky!!!!!!  

Awarded to ISSY BOWLER  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/issy.html

HAPPIEST WORKER AWARDS sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Barney, a very special golden  

AAwarded to:

QUINN REASTON  http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/neilan.html  

HAYLEY PIGOTT http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/hayley.html

BAILEY LITTLE http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/cedar.html

AMBER ALLINGHAM

TIA DREW 

All of us at IRR would like to say a huge “thank you” to all of the rosette and award sponsors. The money we have saved on the rosettes alone will pay for us to transport 3 more deserving dogs over from Ireland.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support of all we are trying to do.

HOLIDAY AUCTION

The winner of the Holiday Auction was Lorraine Cannon with a bid of £400.  Lorraine won a 2 week holiday in the cottage so kindly donated by Annmarie Wolohan.

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