The Enfer
World Sheep Dog Trials 2005 take place over four days
- (July 7th - 10th)
The Opening Parade & Ceremony take place on Wednesday at 6pm with each competitor and dog walking down the High Street of Tullamore behind their nation's flag, to the main square for a Civic Welcome.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Qualifying
Rounds
120 competitors over 3 Trial fields 8am-5pm
Qualifying
Rounds
120 competitors over 3 Trial fields 8am-5pm
Semi
Final Rounds 42 competitors over 1 Trial field. 8am-5pm
World
Final
16 best in the World over 1 Trial field 9am-5pm
Other
Events over the 4 days include:
Every Day unless Stated
Vintage
Horse Threshing - Sat/Sun
Vintage Machinery
Indoor
Craft Arena
Dog
Demonstration Ring
Dog Agility Ring
Trade
Stand & Exhibition Arena
Traditional
Irish Music
Set Dancing - Sat/Sun
Irish Dancing - Sat/Sun
Pet Corner - Sat/Sun
Texel Sheep Breeding Championships - Sat
World Record Sheaf Tossing - Sun
International Sheep Shearing - Sun
Vintage Hay Making - Sat/Sun
Falconry & Rare Birds
Childrens Entertainment
All Ireland Tug-O-War - Sun
Miniature Ponies - Sat/Sun
Hot
Air Balloon - Sat
Plus
much more...
Full details available at your local tourist office.