Shih Tzu ‘Spooky’ in his owner Sorin Elefterescu’s back pack
Billie, 11 week old Jack Russell sizes up two Leonbergers
Eavan McSweeny and Humphrey
Archie in a Herbert Park flower bed
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Saturday.
Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Scenes from The Doggie Do (with Dogs Trust) family and mutt day out, pioneered by Michael le Cool, captured by photographer Fran Veale.
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It’s back.
Arf-ier than ever.
Steoh writes:
After the resounding success of Ireland’s first ever mutt mardi gras in 2015, attended by over a thousand people and pooches, this year’s The Doggie Do promises to be bigger and better with Dogs Trust joining the pack.
The event will take place on Sunday, September 11 in the leafy confines of one of the Dublin’s loveliest green spaces, Herbert Park [Ballsbridge, Dublin 4[
Higlights include:
John Grogan, the author of the acclaimed memoir Marley and Me, will be in attendance for an exclusive Irish appearance and Q&A, the ‘Dog Of Dublin’ competition, ‘Agility Advice’ in the Dogs Trust arena and the chilled out Doggie and Soul area…
Top: Judges of the Dog of Dublin contest Zoe Carol Wong (right) and Irene O’Brien with Penny (right) and Dolly Parton (with glasses).
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Saturday afternoon.
Vivien Woodlock (in red) and Laura O’ Sullivan (pic 4) with ‘Missi’ (also top), winner of the ‘The Dog of Dublin at The Doggie Do, Ireland’s first ever dog festival,in Dublin’s Merrion Square. Ms Tippi (as Dogapillar) with owner Jack Mulhall (pic3) was runner up.
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(Mark Stedman/RollingNews)
Rory O’Neill, who will judge the ‘Dog of Dublin’ tomorrow, with friend
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Ahead of the Doggie Do dog festival in Merrion Square, Dublin tomorrow.
Michael writes:
Rory O’Neill (aka Panti Bliss) will be one of the judges of the Dog of Dublin contest at the first ever dog festival in Dublin tomorrow. Along with Linda Conway from Stellar Magazine and Justine King from OPSH, they will decide who is crowned The Dog of Dublin around 6pm in Merrion Square. The criteria is style, charm, charisma and originality with extra credit for human effort….
Grrr.
Yesterday: The Dog Day of Summer
This Saturday.
The Doggie Do.
Ireland’s first canine festival.
Merrion Square, Dublin 2.
Gates open 1.30 pm.
The line-up…
2pm: ‘Boneful’ Demo: Aoife McElwain of Forkful TV demonstrates how to cook healthy treats for canines.
2.30pm First Heat – The Dog of Dublin
3pm Q&A with vet Sinead Kelly
3pm Second Heat – The Dog of Dublin
4pm Why Training Works – Demo: Qualified trainers Ali Ramsey & Katie McDonagh will be onstage to present an interactive training demonstration.
4pm Third Heat – The Dog of Dublin
5pm ‘In Dogs We trust’
London-based photographers Ollie Grove and Will Robson-Scott will take to the stage to discuss their recently published book capturing the special relationship between dog and owner on both sides of the Atlantic
5.20pm ‘Appetite for Destruction’
Owners come on stage with their dogs to share humorous tales of ‘accidental’ canine carnage and gluttony.
5.30pm: Final Heat – The Dog of Dublin
6pm: Announcing and awarding of The Dog of Dublin 2015!
2-6pm: New Tricks training paddock’ – 2-6PM
Qualified Trainers and Behaviorists Ali Ramsey, Katie McDonagh and Sinead Hughes will host this fun and informative enclosure, with training demos, talks and tricks. Murphy the performing beagle will also be on hand with owner Sinead to show owners just what can be achieved with the right methods Times for the various items will available at the paddock on the day.
‘Doggie & Soul’ area
If it all gets a bit too much for your furry pal, bring him/her over to this calm corner for a wee chill-out with comfy blankets, cushions, water bowls and soothing music
7.45pm Open Air movie screening
The Lady and the Tramp (1955)
Tell the cats to chill.
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Dog-adoring telly star Darren Kennedy launching the Doggie Do, Ireland’s first dog festival in Merrion Square, Dublin 2, on September 12.
Michael writes:
Organisers of The Doggie Do are delighted to reveal the latest news about the programme for The Doggie Do, Ireland’s first ever dog festival, taking place in Merrion Square Saturday 12th September.Darren will host the family-friendly dog-centric extravaganza.
The Doggie Do is inspired by the annual Halloween Dog Parade in New York City’s East Village, which offers the chance for the community of dog-owners to get together – and for everyone to enjoy the spectacle of dogs in fancy dress.
One of the highlights of The Doggie Do will be the The Dog of Dublin 2015 canine costume competition.The Dublin event will also have a strong emphasis on responsible dog ownership. Some of Ireland’s best trainers will be involved and give our canine besties some of the pampering they deserve, there will be a Doggie and Soul chill out area, with a water bar, comfy cushions, and a relaxing dog-friendly sound-track.
We have a Doggie Do ‘Lone Wolf’ ticket (1 adult) and a Pack (2 adults + 2 kids) to give away to TWO mutt-owning Broadsheet readers.
To enter, just complete this sentence (adding detail if it suits):
‘If my dog was a well known human he/she would be_________________’
Lines MUST close at 4.45pm MIDNIGHT (Friday)
Merrion Square, Dublin 2, September 12.
A veritable Woofstock in the heart of Georgian Dublin that YOU can help make happen (see Fundit link below)
The organisers, who hope to reach €12,000 in 28 days, say:
We were inspired in great part by the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, an event that’s been taking place in New York City’s East Village for donkey’s years. What makes that event so special is not just the costumes it’s the sense of community among the dog-owners who just hang out, share shaggy-dog stories and just generally shoot the breeze. If you had a tail, it would be wagging. We wanted to bring a little of that spirit to Dublin, to open up the City to our paw-pals and give the ‘other’ members of our families a day out.
