Packed schedule for Antrim show

The organisers of Antrim Agricultural Society's 110th annual show are pleased to announce that this year's event will play host to the final of the prestigious Bank of Ireland/NISA Junior Bull Championship.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Jul 2016, 09:26 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 17:03 BST
Antrim Show cattle sponsors, from left: Angela Callan, Bank of Ireland; George Stirling, Stirling Frames; Michael Graham, John Thompson and Sons; Tom Clyde. Kneeling, from left: Gary Henderson, AI Services (NI) Ltd; Eamon McGarry, NI Blonde Club; Margaret McQuinston; William Thompson, Bank of Ireland; Andrew Hyde, Hyde Farm Feeds. Looking on with Limousin heifer Joan Gilliland. Picture: Julie HazeltonAntrim Show cattle sponsors, from left: Angela Callan, Bank of Ireland; George Stirling, Stirling Frames; Michael Graham, John Thompson and Sons; Tom Clyde. Kneeling, from left: Gary Henderson, AI Services (NI) Ltd; Eamon McGarry, NI Blonde Club; Margaret McQuinston; William Thompson, Bank of Ireland; Andrew Hyde, Hyde Farm Feeds. Looking on with Limousin heifer Joan Gilliland. Picture: Julie Hazelton
Antrim Show cattle sponsors, from left: Angela Callan, Bank of Ireland; George Stirling, Stirling Frames; Michael Graham, John Thompson and Sons; Tom Clyde. Kneeling, from left: Gary Henderson, AI Services (NI) Ltd; Eamon McGarry, NI Blonde Club; Margaret McQuinston; William Thompson, Bank of Ireland; Andrew Hyde, Hyde Farm Feeds. Looking on with Limousin heifer Joan Gilliland. Picture: Julie Hazelton

The competition is open to pedigree bulls born on or after 1st January 2015, and breeders have been competing at the various provincial shows for a place in the final line-up.

Judge for the 2016 championship is Scottish breeder Dougie McBeath.

The prize fund includes £300 for first prize, with £200 going to the second placed entry, and £100 for the third prize winner.

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Antrim Show boasts an action-packed schedule featuring a host of classes for horticulture and home industries, dairy and beef cattle, pigs, goats, and 20 breeds of sheep, as well as a variety of classes for equine enthusiasts.

Society vice-chairman Robert Wallace said: “We are also looking forward to welcoming the NI Dexter Group’s premier show; and the NI Limousin Championships. A big thank you to our sponsors for their continued support.”

The one-day show which takes place at Shane’s Castle on Saturday 23rd July, is also hosting qualifiers for the Linden Foods/NISA Beef Heifer Championship, open to pedigree heifers born on or after 1st January 2015; and the McLarnon Feeds/NISA Dairy Cow Championship. This is the last chance to qualify for a place ahead of Clogher Show finals.

Entry forms and schedules for Antrim Show are available to download from the website: www.antrimshow.com.

Alternatively, contact the secretary Patricia Pedlow on mobile 07899 746542, or email:[email protected].

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