Texel stockjudging and charity auction proves a huge success

The Templepark Flock owned by William and James Herdman, 86 Killysorrell Road, Ashfield, Dromore, Co Down, hosted this year's Texel stockjudging and charity auction event at their family farm on Saturday, August 6.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Aug 2016, 07:28 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 20:49 BST
Ellen, Lucie and Anna Tumelty who took 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the Under 12 category at the Texel Stockjudging Competition at William and James Herdmans Farm in Dromore.Ellen, Lucie and Anna Tumelty who took 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the Under 12 category at the Texel Stockjudging Competition at William and James Herdmans Farm in Dromore.
Ellen, Lucie and Anna Tumelty who took 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the Under 12 category at the Texel Stockjudging Competition at William and James Herdmans Farm in Dromore.

Members, friends and commercial breeders alike had an evening packed with activities including the stockjudging event, a Charity Auction in aid of the Southern Area Hospice, a barbecue, trade stands and a bouncy castle and games for the kids.

The Northern Ireland Texel Club would like to thank the Herdman family for hosting this year’s event, everyone who helped out on the night and all the sponsors who donated to support the competitions and the Charity Auction.

Results

Winners of the Over 30 Age Group at the Templepark Texels Stockjudging event were Nigel Ross (1st), Ian Millar (2nd), Billy Cubbitt and Gardiner Murdock (3rd tie).Winners of the Over 30 Age Group at the Templepark Texels Stockjudging event were Nigel Ross (1st), Ian Millar (2nd), Billy Cubbitt and Gardiner Murdock (3rd tie).
Winners of the Over 30 Age Group at the Templepark Texels Stockjudging event were Nigel Ross (1st), Ian Millar (2nd), Billy Cubbitt and Gardiner Murdock (3rd tie).
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Stockjudging

Under 12: 1st, Ellen Tumelty; 2nd, Lucie Tumelty; 3rd, Anna Tumelty.

12-18 Age Group: 1st, Aiden Casement; 2nd, Andrew Blakely; 3rd, Baillie O’Connor.

19-30 Age Group: 1st, Sam McConnell; 2nd, Stewart Ferris; 3rd, Nathan Armstrong.

Sam McConnell, Stewart Ferris Jnr and Nathan Armstrong receiving the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively for the 19-30 Age Group at the Stockjudging at the Templepark Texels Stockjudging Event hosted by William and James Herdman.Sam McConnell, Stewart Ferris Jnr and Nathan Armstrong receiving the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively for the 19-30 Age Group at the Stockjudging at the Templepark Texels Stockjudging Event hosted by William and James Herdman.
Sam McConnell, Stewart Ferris Jnr and Nathan Armstrong receiving the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively for the 19-30 Age Group at the Stockjudging at the Templepark Texels Stockjudging Event hosted by William and James Herdman.

Over 30 Age Group: 1st, Nigel Ross; 2nd, Ian Millar; 3rd, Tie Billy Cubbitt & Gardiner Murdock.

Guess the Name of the Teddy: “Fluffy” Chris Bell.

Guess Breed: Baillie O’Connor.

Guess Weight: Rodney Windrum.

Aiden Casement, Andrew Blakely and Baillie OConnor receiving 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively at the Templepark Texels Stockjudging Competition on William and James Herdmans Farm Dromore.Aiden Casement, Andrew Blakely and Baillie OConnor receiving 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively at the Templepark Texels Stockjudging Competition on William and James Herdmans Farm Dromore.
Aiden Casement, Andrew Blakely and Baillie OConnor receiving 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively at the Templepark Texels Stockjudging Competition on William and James Herdmans Farm Dromore.

Sale season starts on the 16th and 17th August with the Northern Ireland Premier Sale at Ballymena Mart.

For a catalogue and further information contact 02476696629 or visit the Society Webpage and download a copy of the sale catalogue on line www.texel.co.uk.

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