Events

Aug
12
Sun
Dog Show at the Rathbawn Show @ Rathbawn Lodge
Aug 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Rathbawn Show will be held at Rathbawn Lodge, Kilteel, Co Kildare on Sunday 12th August. Joe & Kathleen Reynolds of Rathbawn Lodge have kindly agreed to hold a Dog Show in aid on the KWWSPCA at the show. Entries for the Dog Show will be taken from 2pm and the first class will commence at 3pm. Entries are €5 per class and there are 8 classes in total (see details below). The prizes are kindly being sponsored by Royal Canin. More details on The Rathbawn Show can be found on their website http://www.rathbawnshow.com/ or on their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/rathbawn.lodge.

N.B. ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEAD AT ALL TIMES AT THE SHOW TO AVOID THEM FRIGHTENING HORSES OR PONIES

DOG SHOW CLASSES

Kindly sponsored by Royal Canin
Starting at 3pm
Registration from 2pm
Entries on the field €5

A. Best six legs (dog + handler)
B. The dog with the waggiest tail
C. Best large breed
D. Best small breed
E. Gun Dog
F. Utility dog small breeds
G. Utility dog large breeds
H. Rescue Dog

Directions to Rathbawn

Directions from the south

From N7 – Dublin bound

• Take exit 6 – signed Castlewarden and Kilteel
• 1st Roundabout – go left (over the flyover)
• 2nd Roundabout – go left
• 3rd Roundabout – go left
• Take the right hand road – signposted Kilteel
• Four cross roads – go right
• Come into Kilteel village
• Pass Church and pub on right.
• 50 yards past the pub – turn left
• Fork in road – keep left
• Rathbawn is on your right

Directions from Dublin

From N7 – Naas bound

• Take exit 4 – signed Rathcoole and Saggart
• Go through Rathcoole village
• Turn left at top of village, just before an Poitin Still (signed Callagstown, Beech Park Golf & Holmstead)
• Follow this road for 4 miles
• Come into Kilteel village
• Pass Church and pub on right.
• 50 yards past the pub – turn left
• Fork in road – keep left
• Rathbawn is on your right

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Sep
16
Sun
10th ANNUAL WAG & BONE DOG SHOW @ The Parade Ring, Punchestown Racecourse
Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Our 10th Annual Wag & Bone Dog Show will be held on Sunday 16th September in the Parade Ring at Punchestown Racecourse. Registration is from 1pm and classes commence at 2pm. Classes include Fancy Dress, Dog You’d Most Like to Take Home, Waggiest Tail, Best Rescue & Best Pound Dog. Entry is €5 per class. There will be stalls selling home baking, home produce & books as well as face-painting for the kids. Come along for a great family day out.

Jul
7
Sun
Fun Dog Show at the Ballyteague Riding Club Summer Show @ Coilog Equestrian Centre
Jul 7 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The Ballyteague Riding Club are organising a Summer Show at Coilog Equestrian Centre, Kilmeague, on Sunday, 7 July 2013 and the KWWSPCA will be running a Fun Dog Show at the event during the afternoon. Every type of dog is welcome and there will be a special class for Rescue Dogs.

Registration for the Dog Show starts at 1.30 and the Show will start at 2.30. There will be 8 Classes (details given below) and you can enter as many classes as are appropriate to you and your dog.

€3 for each entry and all the proceeds from the Dog Show will go directly to the KWWSPCA. The first three in each class will win rosettes and dog treats.

All dogs must be kept on leads throughout the Show so that the horses and ponies competing in the equestrian events will not be frightened.

Classes:

1. Best 6 Legs (Dog & Handler)
2. Child under 9 with a Dog
3. Child 9 and over with a Dog
4. Dog Most Like its Owner
5. Rescue Dog
6. Obedience – Sit & Stay
7. Best Small Dog
8. Best Large Dog

Sep
22
Sun
11th Annual Wag & Bone Dog Show & Family Fun Day @ Parade Ring, Punchestown Race Course
Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This year will be the 11th Anniversary of the KWWSPCA’s Wag & Bone Dog Show, and we will be combining it with a Family Fun Day. Every type of dog is welcome. A list of classes is given below.

Some of the KWWSPCA dogs in need of homes will be there; ‘Noah’s Ark’, the KWWSPCA Charity Shop, will have a stall and there will also be stalls selling books, refreshments, cakes, pet products and much, much more. Stonebrook Pet Farm will have some of its animals on display and Les Petits Pets Boutique, Kilcullen, will be selling a wide range of pet products. There will be face painting, a lucky dip (for children and for pets) and lots more.

Tickets to the KWWSPCA Summer Draw will be on sale during the afternoon and the winning tickets will be drawn at approximately 4.30. If anyone would like a ticket or would like to help sell the tickets before the event, please call 087 2054955. Tickets cost €2 each or a book of 6 tickets is €10. The winning ticket wins €300; the second ticket wins €100 and the third ticket wins a luxury food hamper.

DOG SHOW CLASSES 2013

€5 entry per class – €20 for 5 classes

No dogs under 9 months old to be entered in classes in the main parade ring.
A separate ‘Puppy Class’ will be held in the side parade ring at about 3.30 p.m.

Main Parade Ring

1. Waggiest Tail
2. Girl under 12 with Dog
3. Boy under 12 Dog
4. Veteran Dog (9 years or over)
5. Best 6 legs – Dog and Owner
6. Dog Most Like its Owner
7. Rescue Dog – The Kitty O’Brien Perpetual Trophy
8. Senior Citizen with a Dog
9. Fancy Dress – Dog and Owner
10. KWWSPCA Rescue Dog – ‘The Brian Cup’
11. Child under 16 with Dog
12. Fanciest Female Dog
13. Handsomest Male Dog
14. The Dog You Would Most Like To Take Home – The Steven Lawlor Perpetual Trophy

15. BEST IN SHOW The winner of each of the above Classes is entered automatically – no charge.

Terrier Derby – no charge

Side Parade Ring:

Puppy Class: At 3.30 p.m. approx. For dogs under 9 months old. No charge.

Timed Agility: Throughout the afternoon. €2 entry. Pay as you enter.

High Jump: This will take place after ‘Best in Show’ on the upper grass area. Pay as you enter.
€2 entry. There will be one competition for Small Dogs and one for Large Dogs

Please call 087 2054955 for more information about the show.

Sep
14
Sun
12th KWWSPCA Wag & Bone Dog Show @ The Parade Ring, Punchestown Race Course
Sep 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

This year will be the 12th Anniversary of the KWWSPCA’s Wag & Bone Dog Show. The Show takes place in and around the Parade Ring at Punchestown Race Course. Every type of dog is welcome. A list of classes is given below.

Some of the KWWSPCA dogs in need of homes will be there; ‘Noah’s Ark’, the KWWSPCA Charity Shop, will have a stall and there will also be stalls selling books, refreshments, cakes, pet products and much, much more. Stonebrook Pet Farm will have some of its animals on display and Les Petits Pets Boutique, Kilcullen, will be selling a wide range of pet products. There will be face painting, a lucky dip (for children and for pets) and lots more.

Tickets to the KWWSPCA Summer Draw will be on sale during the afternoon and the winning tickets will be drawn at approximately 4.30. If anyone would like a ticket or would like to help sell the tickets before the event, please call 087 2054955. Tickets cost €2 each or a book of 6 tickets is €10. The winning ticket wins €300; the second ticket wins €200 and the third ticket wins €100.

DOG SHOW CLASSES 2014

€5 entry per class – €20 for 5 classes

No dogs under 9 months old to be entered in any class apart from the Puppy Class.

 Main Parade Ring

1.      Waggiest Tail                                                   

2.      Girl under 12 with Dog                          

3.      Boy under 12 with Dog                                             

4.      Veteran Dog (9 years or over)

5.      Best 6 legs – Dog and Owner

6.      Dog Most Like its Owner

7.      Rescue Dog – The Kitty O’Brien Perpetual Trophy

8.      Senior Citizen with a Dog

9.      Puppy Class –  For Dogs under 9 months

10.    Fancy Dress – Dog and Owner

11.    KWWSPCA Rescue Dog – ‘The Brian Cup’

12.    Child under 16 with Dog

13.    Fanciest Female Dog

14.    Handsomest Male Dog

15.    The Dog You Would Most Like To Take Home – The Steven Lawlor Perpetual Trophy – winners picked by Clapometer

 16.    BEST IN SHOW   The winner of each of the above Classes is entered automatically – no charge.

 

High Jump        This will take place after ‘Best in Show’ on the upper grass area.

Pay as you enter. €2 entry. There will be one competition for Small Dogs and one for Large Dogs

Please call 087 2054955 for more information about the show.

 

 

Oct
24
Fri
‘Dog Days’ An Exhibition of Chinese Ink Brush Paintings @ Athy Community Arts Centre
Oct 24 – Oct 27 all-day

Artist Sheena Meagher with Collected Wordscapes will be holding an Exhbition of her Chinese Ink Brush Paintings entitled ‘Dog Days’ at the end of October.  It will be officially opened by Clem Ryan of KFM on Thursday 23 October at 7.30 and will continue until Monday 27 October.

A donation will be made to the KWWSPCA from the proceeds of the Exhibition.

 

Opening Times:

Friday 24 October            11 am – 5 pm

Saturday 25 October        11 am – 5 pm

Sunday 26 October          12 am – 4 pm

Monday 27 October         11 am – 5 pm

Aug
30
Sun
KWWSPCA 13th ANNUAL WAG & BONE DOG SHOW @ Punchestwon Racecourse
Aug 30 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

This year will be the 13th Anniversary of the KWWSPCA’s Wag & Bone Dog Show. The Show takes place in and around the Parade Ring at Punchestown Race Course. Every type of dog is welcome. A list of classes is given below.

Some of the KWWSPCA dogs in need of homes will be there; ‘Noah’s Ark’, the KWWSPCA Charity Shop, will have a stall and there will also be stalls selling refreshments, cakes, pet products and much, much more. Stonebrook Pet Farm hopes to have some of its animals on display. There will be face painting, a lucky dip and a raffle.

Light refreshments available.

 

DOG SHOW CLASSES 2015

€5 entry per class – €20 for 5 classes

No dogs under 9 months old to be entered in any class apart from the Puppy Class.

 Main Parade Ring

1.      Waggiest Tail                                                   

2.      Girl  under 12 with Dog                          

3.      Boy under 12 with Dog                                             

4.      Veteran Dog (9 years or over)

5.       Senior Citizen with a Dog

6.      Puppy Class –  For Dogs under 9 months

7.      Dog Most Like its Owner – The Sue Craigie Perpetual Trophy

8.      Rescue Dog – The Kitty O’Brien Perpetual Trophy

9.      Best 6 legs – Dog and Owner

10.    Fancy Dress – Dog and Owner

11.    KWWSPCA Rescue Dog – ‘The Brian Cup’ – this class is restricted to dog that have been adopted from the KWWSPCA or who are in the care of the KWWSPCA waiting to be adopted.

12.    Child under 16 with Dog – The Moss Veterinary Clinic Perpetual Trophy

13.    Fanciest Female Dog

14.    Handsomest Male Dog

15.    The Dog You Would Most Like To Take Home – The Steven Lawlor Perpetual Trophy – winners picked by Clapometer

 16.    BEST IN SHOW   to win the Pam O’Mahony Perpetual Trophy.  The winner of each of the above Classes is entered automatically – no charge. 

 High Jump        This will take place after ‘Best in Show’ on the upper grass area. 

Pay as you enter. €2 entry. There will be one competition for Small Dogs and one for Large Dogs

Please call 087 6803295 for more information about the show.

 

 

 

Sep
25
Sun
KWWSPCA DOG SHOW @ Punchestown Racecourse
Sep 25 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Details to follow but make a note of the date.

Sep
17
Sun
15th Annual KWWSPCA’s Wag & Bone Dog Show @ Punchestown Racecourse
Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This year will be the 15th Anniversary of the KWWSPCA’s Wag and Bone Dog Show. The Show takes place in and around the Parade Ring at Punchestown Race Course. Every type of dog is welcome. A list of classes is given below.

Some of the KWWSPCA dogs in need of homes will be there; ‘Noah’s Ark’, the KWWSPCA Charity Shop, will have a stall and there will also be stalls selling cakes, pet products and much, much more. There will be face painting, a lucky dip and a raffle.

Light refreshments available.

DOG SHOW CLASSES 2017

€5 entry per class – €20 for 5 classes

No dogs under 9 months old to be entered in any class apart from the Puppy Class.

1.      Waggiest Tail                                                   

2.      Girl under 12 with Dog                      

3.      Boy under 12 with Dog 
                                            
4.      Veteran Dog (9 years or over)

5.      Senior Citizen with a Dog

6. Puppy Class –  For Dogs under 9 months

7.      Dog Most Like its Owner

8.      Rescue Dog

9.      Fancy Dress – Dog and Owner

10.    KWWSPCA Rescue Dog – ‘The Brian Cup’ – this class is restricted to dogs that have been adopted from the KWWSPCA or who are in the care of the KWWSPCA waiting to be adopted.

11.    Child under 16 with Dog

12.    Fanciest Female Dog

13.   Handsomest Male Dog

14.   The Dog You Would Most Like To Take Home – The Steven Lawlor Perpetual Trophy – winners picked by Clapometer

15   BEST IN SHOW to win the Pam O’Mahony Perpetual Trophy. The winner of each of the above Classes is entered automatically – no charge. 

HIGH JUMP – This will take place after ‘Best in Show’ on the upper grass area.  Pay as you enter. €2 entry. There will be one competition for Small Dogs and one for Large Dogs

Please call 087 6803295 for more information about the show.