David McIlveen Wright

Male

Coleraine, Northern Ireland

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

How many Irish Setters do you have?
Two, Darwin has been joined by Mac in June 2011 (I still say 2, but it's now only one, the old one passed away in May 2010)
How long have you owned Irish Setters?
15 years
About Me:
I live near the beautiful north coast of Ireland, where Irish setters can have a lot of fun on the beaches or in the woods nearby.
My first setter was Agivey Grouse (aka MC, Tartuffe, Alphonse, Artur - his personality was too big for one name), a dog with FT champions in his pedigree, born in May 1996 and died May 2010. My second IS is Walshestown Darwin, born October 2004, who comes from show dog stock [one grandfather is Thendara the Tourist and the other is Thendara Incognito among Ronzaldo], and he's our wee darlin, Darwin. Our new boy is Mac aka Thendara Fascination (Sumaric Shadow of Mr Jingles x Thendara Vanilla Ice) who is as dynamic as he is gorgeous!

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  • Henry's Mom

    Mac, you are a darling. Come and live with Henry and me. We won't call you a Devil!!!! We have lot's of fun in the field around our house and we go to the beach!!!! Tell your Daddy it's Ok we will pick you up in the Phantom!!!!

    Jul 7, 2011

  • Henry's Mom

    Any time Mac!!! Your cousin Henry will be so pleased to have you stay!!!!

    Jul 8, 2011

  • Henry's Mom

    So sorry Darwin, of course you can come toooo XX

    Jul 8, 2011

  • martina mckeag

    Thank you David thats all i needed someone to leave a comment i was haveing

    trouble with my page how you copeing with Mac im sure he's getting big sophie is nearly as big as shannon is now all the best Martina

    Jul 16, 2011

  • Sherry Miller

    Just stopping by to see if Mac posted any new complaints...looking forward to his next report .:)

    Jul 17, 2011

  • Karen McKelvey

    Hi David and Chantal Lovely to meet the holy terror who was most angelic on Saturday you would think butter wouldnt melt and not forgetting the hansome Darwin who was enjoying a share of the attention! Sorry I had to limp off home before the craic started.

    See you soon Karen

    Aug 1, 2011

  • Karen McKelvey

    Hi David, Yes made it home fine thanks. I would love to have seen what Abbie would have made of Mac too Hopefully we can in the not too distant future and he might be more able for her as she can be strong and maybe a little rough for Mac just yet. Although they both have plenty of energy. Abbies sister was there but she is more refined and reserved than Abbie !

    Aug 1, 2011

  • James Doran

    There will indeed be many more get-togethers David! Thanks.

    Aug 2, 2011

  • martina mckeag

    Thank you David we are waiting for the next episode of the world according to Mac

    im sure he has a lot to say

    Aug 18, 2011

  • Susan Stone

    Hi David

    Thanks for your comment on the field trial photos. I also love your stories of wee Mac and Darwin...

    best regards

    Susan

    Aug 22, 2011

  • Karen McKelvey

    Hi David I thought wee Mac would have had his say by now on the get together is he all right?

    Sep 20, 2011

  • Karen McKelvey

    Hi David cant wait to hear his thoughts it would make a good childrens story book my little grandchild Anna is following his progress when she visits but thinks he has to grow a lot before he is like grandas Harvey!

    Sep 21, 2011

  • Karen McKelvey

    Katie and her family are doing well thank you but I think she would prefer to have been a super model  rather than super mum!!

    Sep 21, 2011

  • Bryony Burns

    Thanks David! Looks like you all had a brilliant time on Sunday! I couldn't make it but hope to make the next one with my little pup! All going well I get her in November!

    Sep 21, 2011

  • Bryony Burns

    You're right David, I can't wait! We have our name down for one of Karen's pups that were born last weekend! Can't wait to go down and pick her!

    Sep 21, 2011

  • martina mckeag

    Thank you David for the birthday wishes when you get to my age it's best to forget

    but i did have a nice day with the girls

    Sep 26, 2011

  • martina mckeag

    Thanks David can't keep her out of the water

    Oct 22, 2011

  • Catherine Carter

    Hi David,

    I agree with you on the rugby blog( I don't know why this blog has come on ES though! not its place here!) but very unfortunate decisions from the referee who obviously was under a lot of pressure.....still the French played very well.....I enjoyed the match.....

     

    Oct 23, 2011

  • Karen McKelvey

    Congratulations on your success yesterday and your first time showing wee Mac. He and you did very well hope its not too long until you have another go keep trying to stand him at home and he will soon realise what you want him to do.

    Oct 30, 2011

  • Carmel Murphy

    Thanks very much for the Birthday Wishes David;o))

    Nov 9, 2011

  • alexandra bichler

    du lebst in irland! woher kannst du so gut deutsch??

    Nov 20, 2011

  • James Doran

    Romeo sends thanks to his friends Darwin & Mac for the Birthday wishes, and cuddles to you of course David!

    Dec 5, 2011

  • martina mckeag

    Thank you David i don't think  poor Shannon liked them to much and Sophie just wanted to eat them

    Jan 4, 2012

  • martina mckeag

    Thank you David Ciara had it done for me

    Jan 7, 2012

  • Karen McKelvey

    Hi David & Chantal I hope you were pleased with wee Mac yesterday he did so well for Dorothy to win the yearling class and get best puppy in breed and then to go on to get group2. Very well done I hope his success continues.

    Feb 19, 2012

  • roland alain

    tres belles photos.Super espace pour setters.

    Feb 26, 2012

  • martina mckeag

    Thank you David I Think Sophie is maturing nicely

    Mar 1, 2012

  • martina mckeag

    Hi David Sophie says thank you and yes Shannon did get a small crumb

    Mar 12, 2012

  • Sherry Miller

    Thank you for the birthday wishes David...perfect day so far as no work for me ! Molly keeping me entertained all day as usual with her shadow hunting .and planning on celebrating for at least a week here so will go right into Easter for me.  Hope you all are doing good and enjoying your two Irish lads....loved your pictures but wish Mac could have just stayed little a wee bit longer.....they become overgrown puppies just  little too fast I think....always wanted a little longer of that cuddley puppy stage.

    Apr 2, 2012

  • Susan Stone

    Thank you, David, we did indeed have fun!

    best wishes

    Susan

     

    Apr 11, 2012

  • Carmel Murphy

    A Very Happy Birthday David;o) Hope Chantal and the boys spoil you!

    Apr 22, 2012

  • martina mckeag

    Happy Birthday David I hope Chantal is spoiling you today have a good one

    Apr 22, 2012

  • Chantal McIlveen-Wright

    Happy Birthday David!!!!  tell your Lady friends that my cake will be as good as yours  :-)  :-)  :-)  

    Apr 22, 2012

  • Karen McKelvey

    Happy Birthday David Have a lovely day with Chantal and your boys

     

    Apr 22, 2012

  • Catherine Carter

    Happy Birthday, David! ( just in time...I have only just noticed!) I hope you had a super day with Chantal and the boys!

    Apr 22, 2012

  • James Doran

    Happy Birthday David. Hope you had a nice day. I'll not mention the cake then....oops! 

    Apr 22, 2012

  • Bryony Burns

    Happy birthday David! Hope you had a lovely day!

    Apr 22, 2012

  • Barbara

    Belated Happy Birthday David!

    Apr 23, 2012

  • silvia

    hi david happy celebration!!!

    Apr 23, 2012

  • Bryony Burns

    Haha that sounds like me alright! haha Im always on my phone! I'll be sure to wave back next time!!!!

    Apr 24, 2012

  • Tricia Hogarth

    Hi Great photos ,they are having so much fun.

    May 22, 2012

  • Zdenka Badlikova

    Lovely picture, I see you really enjoyed setter's company.

    Aug 3, 2012

  • Zdenka Badlikova

    Thanks David, Absolutely true setter are just perfect. Jasper new pup is doing very well so I am happy about him. You can see that he loves his life what is the best feeling for me.

    Aug 4, 2012

  • Marie Quinn

    Hi David,

    Thank you so much for posting lovely photo of myself and Miikka"Peter Pan"

    Aug 8, 2012

  • Eunice Marott

    Merry Xmas I still can't send emails

    Dec 25, 2012

  • Laura Kolbach

    thanks David for the b-day wishes. happy new year to you and yours, including doggies!

    Dec 31, 2012

  • Catherine Carter

    Happy Birthday, David! :-)

    Apr 22, 2013

  • Kimberly Simmons

    Happy Birthday!

    Apr 22, 2013

  • McBIRDY - Jean DUHANT

    Happy b-day David from Belgium and the Mcbirdy team  !

    Apr 22, 2013

  • James Doran

    Happy Birthday David. Hope you're having a nice one.

    Apr 22, 2013