At the meeting of Council on 30^th April 2011 the following new class structure was agreed. It is hoped to come into effect from the Cork Show.

CATS TO ONLY ENTER ONE CERTIFICATE CLASS, apart from BOB only.

Breed Class

To replace current Open Class. Only untitled cats of the specified breed may enter (must be GCCFI registered). All other cats should enter for BOB only. Challenge or Premier Certificates will be awarded to the winners

Grand Champion/Grand Premier Class

Cats with the title of Champion/Premier, but not Grand, must enter this class. Grand Challenge/Grand Premier certificates and Reserves will be awarded.

Hibernian Class

A new Class, similar to the GCCF Imperial, but requiring 4 certificates, rather than 5, to gain the title.  Cats with the title Grand Champion/Grand Premier must enter this class. Hibernian Grand Champion/Grand Premier certificates and Reserves will be awarded. There may need to be some combination of breeds for this certificate.

Breeder/Owners’ Guild Notice: Notice Date 18/04/2011

This new group for both breeders and non-breeder owners has now been set up and has met twice. Officers have been elected and a further meeting is planned for July. If you would like to join or want further information please contact the Guild Secretary, Aisling Harmon – aisling@mulberrycourt.ie

CONTRACTS / AGREEMENTS OF SALE: Notice Date November 2010

The GCCFI wishes to make it clear that contracts/agreements of sale are a private matter between buyer and seller and the GCCFI has no liability concerning them.

Council recommends that a Cat Care/Information Agreement should be issued at the time of sale. It is suggested that this should include details concerning feeding, worming, flea treatment, booster vaccinations and neutering.

There has been a very poor response to the questionnaires issued on this subject. The Executive has discussed this and feel that due to the lack of interest it is not possible to take it any further. They would like to thank those who did take the time and trouble to respond.