The South African Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
(affiliated to the Kennel Union of Southern Africa)
World Congress Ireland 2008
The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Ireland is delighted to announce that it will host the Rhodesian Ridgeback World Congress— “ Congress Ireland 2008”.
This four year ‘get together’ for ridgeback fanciers started its world Tour in 1984 with host country south Africa. Since then the ‘tour’ has visited Denmark (1988),England(1992), Australia (1996) the Netherlands (1998) and most recently the USA (Texas 2004).
The Congress Ireland gathering of Rhodesian Ridgeback enthusiasts will take place at the Shannon Oaks Hotel & Country Club, Portumna, Co. Galway—situated on a picturesque and historic Lough Derg and directly adjacent to the 1 500 acre Earls of Clanricarde estate in the midlands. The Shannon Oaks Hotel offers family friendly accommodation.
The provisional Congress Ireland dates are Tuesday 12th August—Friday 15th August 2008. (dates subject to ratification by the Irish Kennel club Ltd)
Visit the Congress Ireland website HERE
The host club—The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Ireland will provide a link to the new Congress Ireland 2008 website.
It is anticipated that delegates, many with their dogs, will attend Congress from Britain, Europe, USA, Canada, South Africa, Israel, Australia and New Zealand.
The R.R.W.C. 2008 will take place over 4 days with renowned international speakers participating and the business of congress will be of an exceptionally high standard.
Congress delegates will attend workshops and seminars on subjects ranging from breed history and standards, health and medical advancements and to debate relevant new issues pertaining to our breed.
The social aspects of the gathering will be another highlight of the congress as the Irish are famous for their hospitality!
The congress will culminate with The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Ireland’s championship show—in conjunction with the R.R. World Congress 2008.
Photo courtesy of Paul and Liz Storey. Kiromol Rhodesian Ridgebacks UK