History of Breed
The dog now officially called the Irish Terrier is possibly the oldest of the Terrier Breeds of Ireland but records are so scarce that it would be difficult to prove this conclusively.
Buying guide
When sourcing a healthy Irish Terrier puppy it is the Breeder that is the most important consideration.
About The Southern Irish Terrier Society
The present Officers are:- Mr I. Bamsey (Chairman), Mrs J Simons (Vice Chairman), Lt.Col. J D Nevill (Hon. Secretary), Mrs C Bamsey (Hon. Treasurer), assisted by an enthusiastic Committee. The present Patron is Mrs. L. Jackson.
Today the Society holds three shows a year, a Championship Show on the first Saturday in October at Steventon Village Hall, Oxfordshire; an Open Show in Malvern in conjunction with West of England Ladies Kennel Society Championship Show in April, and a Limited Show on the first Sunday in December at Steventon Village Hall, Oxfordshire. Also on the first Sunday in December we hold our Annual General Meeting prior to the Limit Show.
SITS Forthcoming Shows
| Date | Show | Judge |
|---|---|---|
| 24th April 2026 | Open Show | Mr G Dowdy |
| 3rd October 2026 | Champ Show | Mrs S Connell |
| 6th December 2026 | Limit Show | TBC |