Promoting the Irish Red and White Setter since 1982

Judging

Supporting and developing judges for the Irish Red and White Setter through education, mentoring and best practice.

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LEARN

Access seminars, BAD days and mentoring opportunities to enhance your knowledge of the Irish Red and White Setter. Details will be posted here when available.

BREED EDUCATION

The Breed Education Sub Committee is elected by the members at the AGM.   The composition and mode of operation is in accord with the Code of Best Practice laid down by the Royal Kennel Club

JUDGING LIST

Compiled by the BESC and published regularly.  Any updates or queries can be forwarded to the Judging List Co-Ordinator
The next update is planned for July 2026

From 1st January 2026, ALL judges MUST be registered on the Kennel Club’s ‘Find a Judge’ system at the appropriate level for the breed in order to be eligible to judge.

If you are not registered there, you cannot judge.  The responsibility is YOURS.  If you are asked to judge by any club you must meed the appropriate criteria AND also be listed on the RKC ‘Find a Judge’ system

Judging Criteria

The requirements and progression levels explained

Judging List

View the current list of approved judges.

Application/Update Form

Download the application/update form

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