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Karen McKelvey

Female

Armagh

Ireland

Profile Information:

How many Irish Setters do you have?: 6
How long have you owned Irish Setters?: 37 years
About Me:: Having admired the breed as a child I bought my first setter in 1978 and was totally hooked.Shane lived until he was 13 by which time I had moved from the town to the country and bought Ben ( Moriabank Mulberry) who enjoyed a very short show career as he hated being groomed. He was joined a year and a half later by Holly (Henthom Enchanting Angel) out of the one and only litter I had from these two I kept two bitches Edenaveys Shannon Belle (Shannon) and Edenaveys Miss Scarlet (Scarlet) both of whom enjoyed their 12th birthday on 15th May 2010. Sadly we had to say goodbye to Shannon on 10th September and Scarlet on 23rd November 2010. We are lucky to have 3 of Shannon's children by Lurgavon Connor, Edenaveys:- March Brown (Harvey), Rogan's Fancy (Rogan), and Holly's Pride (Katie) who had a fabulous year 2009 winning best in show and being placed in groups along the way to gaining her Irish show title in December 2009,she has since added Northern Ireland veteran show champion of the year 2013 and 2014 to her titles and is the first in the breed to become a veteran champion.
In July 2010 we were joined by a little live wire Lurgavon I'm a celebrity at Edenaveys (Abbie), who has started her show career in a promising fashion gaining best puppy in show in May 2011 and her junior title in July 2011.
Our latest additions are Edenaveys the one and only (Barney)and Can this be Magic (Evie) from Katies litter with Lurgavon Ringleader born 17th September 2011.Sadly we lost Evie in November 2014 to a perforated ulcer.
In May 2015 we imported from Sweden Caemgens For Heaven's Sake (Freya) who is settling in well and keeping us all on our toes.
Why are you applying for membership?: A. I am a human wanting to contribute to the community

Comment Wall:

Carmel Murphy

Love your profile photo!! Abbey used to have a wee pheasant until the shepherd got his teeth into it!!;o(

Aug 6, 2009
Carmel Murphy

Hi Karen! Kennels way to busy to go all the way to Clonmel but will definitely be at next lot of shows in Dublin!! How did you get on with Katie? No class results posted anywhere yet!! Just the main results!!
Poor Gillian!! Her baby is in no hurry anyway! All three of mine were 10 days late!! Well cooked ;o)) See you at next show for sure!!

Aug 17, 2009
Carmel Murphy

Hi Karen! Thanks for the results and good luck at rest of shows! Well done to Ringo and better luck to Katie next time!!;o) Send me a message when you get those important hip scores??? You can send privately!!!

Aug 18, 2009
Noeleen Corrigan

Hi Karen, I got Betti the other side of plumbridge last year, she is now 15 months, and so affectionate!!! she is a spolit maddam! I live in keady town at the minte but cant wait to move to the country, Betti loves the freedom to run about. At the minute she is closed in the garden.

Aug 29, 2009
Noeleen Corrigan

would you believe i am so glad to hear that your bitch does that!! Betti is exactly the same, there is no way she will come back until she is ready, she knows what i want her to do but its on her terms!! she is my first setter, and i dont think i will ever go for another type of dog they are unreal!! my mum has a yorkie and a golden retriever - 2 great dogs but nothing like the setter.

Aug 31, 2009
Denise Brend - (Devacott)

Thanks Karen, yes we do love Irish Setters. Tilly is such a joy, so loving and affectionate with loads of character. I do show her from time to time but nothing too serious at the moment.

Sep 5, 2009
Carmel Murphy

Hi Karen!! Thanks for the news about Gillian's wee girl Mya! A very unusual name!! Lovely;o)) I am waiting for results for Cara also! Probably arrive at same time!! Megan not in heat yet so still got time before results are due!! I will see you on Saturday? Hope to bring all three girls this time(mad or what!!)

Sep 9, 2009
Carmel Murphy

Thats great!!! See you all then!! Forecast good too;o)) Happy days!!

Sep 9, 2009
Noeleen Corrigan

Hi Karen, I know you show your setters, but do you know anyone in the area who trials them, I have been doing some reading up on how to train setters for field trials. She is from working background and she seems to have the instinct when she is out in the field, I think it would do her good. But I just need to know where to start.
Noeleen

Sep 9, 2009
Carmel Murphy

Congratulations once again on your great win yesterday, GS, BOB and 4th in group!!!!! And well done to Ringo for winning his 3rd GS ! Tell Mable well done from me;o)) A good day all around

Sep 20, 2009
Noeleen Corrigan

Thanks Karen, sorry im only getting back to you now, we were in Italy at a wedding and just got back on sunday, poor betti was in the kennels while we were away, she is feeling very sorry for herself at the minute as she is in season so she has taken up residence on the sofa.
Noeleen

Sep 23, 2009
Carmel Murphy

Thanks for the congrats for Abbey!!! Can you e-mail me directions for open show next Sat. please? I presume it is in same general direction as Larne or near there??

Oct 6, 2009
Sheila Hughes

Congratulations to you and Mabel on your wins yesterday, well done. I'm sure Mabel is thrilled with her BOB and Gundog Group and at last having an Irish Champion. Congrats. again. Sheila.

Oct 18, 2009
Kay Donnelly

Thanks for your comments on my Holly! You certainly have alot of her lines in yours. My present boy those lines too. He is out of Country Belle of Wendover, Wendover Lorna's daughter. I had a very soft spot for Lorna and always wanted something from her line! Cassidy and Raffles are also in his pedigree along with many others!! So between us the Wendover flag is kept well and truly flying!!!! Your bitch must be very close to being made up at this stage.
Kay

Oct 20, 2009
Carmel Murphy

Thanks Karen for the gift!! I'm home today and will take my time getting back in the ring!! Cant drive for 6 weeks so that will put a stop to my gallop anyway!! Good luck tomorrow at Bull Breeds!!

Oct 25, 2009
Kay Donnelly

Congratulations on your great result today. So glad you've made her up. It was long overdue. Well done to you both.
Kay

Dec 28, 2009
Gillian Sterritt

Congratulations on making Katie into an Irish Show Champion, I am so thrilled for you!!!! Well done, I knew she would do it.

Jan 4, 2010
Carmel Murphy

Happy Birthday Katie!!!;o)) I hope your family spoil you today!

Mar 1, 2010
Carmel Murphy

So glad you had a great day and put your brother in his place too;o))

Mar 1, 2010
Carmel Murphy

A Very Happy Birthday Karen;o) Hope you are feeling better! We missed you at the show Saturday and I forgot to give Gillian the show entry for Belfast, so will post it this week;o)

May 11, 2010
Barbara

Happy Birthday!

May 11, 2010
Carmel Murphy

Get better very soon and see you in Magheramorne in June!! Check out my photos as there is one of Abbey from Saturday;o)))

May 11, 2010
Marjolein Bogaard

Hi Karen,

Wish you a very happy birthday!
Best regards from Holland,

Marjolein

May 11, 2010
ken kennedy

thanks karen , great day

May 19, 2010
Carmel Murphy

Hi Karen!! How are you? Are you back to good health now? Hope you got out in the beautiful sunshine over the weekend;o))

May 25, 2010
David McIlveen Wright

Karen,

Yes, that was me! Don't worry, I know you had a very busy time there with all the organisation, so I was not feeling slighted at all. Chantal and I really enjoyed the show! Everyone was so friendly and it was great to see so many there and the great dogs being shown. We would love to attend more shows like this where we can bring our dog, Darwin, along with us - it was a great atmosphere!
I've posted a few pics on the 'Irish' Irish setters group. I didn't get any good photos inside the hall, because I'd turned my flash off, and I was so busy chatting to everyone anyway! Thanks very much for a great day out!

Oct 10, 2010
Marie Quinn

Hi Karen,
Thank you so much, yes we could have had a party. Really enjoyed the day yesterday, we love going up to Shows as everyone is so warm.
Jukka played a blinder today, we are so proud of him and of course Fran.
Marie

Oct 10, 2010
David McIlveen Wright

Ach, Darwin is a bit timid anyway ... he just had a sniff with the other dogs, and a scratch from some of the people, then he wanted back into the car again! He just doesn't want to be left at home!

Oct 10, 2010
David McIlveen Wright

I'm sure I could have taken better photos in the hall anyway, but I was so busy chatting, I didn't pay enough attention to what I was doing!

Oct 10, 2010
Marie Quinn

Hi Karen, Fran say's your more than welcome, and thank you for he good wishes for Jukka, we are all thrilled with him.
Marie

Oct 11, 2010
ereni

Greetings from Slovakia to your lovely and successful setters!
Reni and Isis

Nov 5, 2010
David McIlveen Wright

Karen, We got there so late, then I was so busy chatting to everyone that I hardly got to see the dogs properly! We hope to go to the show in Carrick in December - will you be there?
David

Nov 5, 2010
David McIlveen Wright

only kiddin, Karen!

Nov 12, 2010
David McIlveen Wright

Karen, I'm never surprised at the weather in this country! David

Nov 14, 2010
Tina Clamp

Hi Karen been looking at your lovely photos and your dogs look lovely.

Nov 15, 2010
Zsuzsanna Kázsmér: Maya and Skíp

Thank you Karen! Here in Hungary I would like to make up for my dog in the green fields in Ireland. I hope it shows in my pictures :)

I also love your photos :)

Jan 24, 2011
Zsuzsanna Kázsmér: Maya and Skíp

Thanks Karen! I am not a photographer, I am teacher :) I teach biology and drawing, this is my hobby :)

Jan 25, 2011
martina mckeag

Hi Karen thank you for your comment on Sophie she is so good

Gillian is so nice she did a good job

May 6, 2011
martina mckeag

Hi Karen Happy Birthday hope you have a great day

May 11, 2011
Carmel Murphy

Have a brilliant Birthday Karen, and see you at the show on Saturday;o)))

May 11, 2011
David McIlveen Wright

Happy Birthday, Karen!

May 11, 2011
Chantal McIlveen-Wright

Happy Birthday Karen!!! will you share the cake with your red heads? :-)

May 11, 2011
Chantal McIlveen-Wright

Thank you for the invite Karen, and very happy to become your new ES friend!!! A big cuddle to Abbie :-)

May 11, 2011
martina mckeag

Hi Karen thank you for the invite

May 12, 2011
Carmel Murphy

Congratulations on winning Best Puppy with your pretty gitl Abbie;o))))

May 15, 2011