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20 pictures from the Ballydown Threshing event

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Sep 2026, 08:59 GMT

Last Saturday the threshing day at Ballydown, outside Banbridge, organised by Ernie Mathers, was a great success with huge crowds in attendance.

Pictures by Billy Maxwell.,

Sam Martin, Ian Montgomery and Alex McCartan

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Sam Martin, Ian Montgomery and Alex McCartan Photo: Billy Maxwell

John McQuaid gets ready to feed the thresher

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John McQuaid gets ready to feed the thresher Photo: Billy Maxwell

Aaron Craig and John Dan O'Hare have a chat at the threshing day at Ballydown, Banbridge

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Aaron Craig and John Dan O'Hare have a chat at the threshing day at Ballydown, Banbridge Photo: Billy Maxwell

Joe McAnearney and Hugo Mathers

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Joe McAnearney and Hugo Mathers Photo: Billy Maxwell

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