Beltex Fat Lamb show and sale returns to Clogher

The Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club will host a Beltex-sired Fat Lamb Show and Sale on Thursday, 20th August in Clogher Valley Livestock Mart.

Following the success of the inaugural competition last year, it is returning with a total prize fund of £500 in vouchers, including credit for the Beltex Premier Show and Sale in Dungannon Livestock Mart on 31 August 2026. The fat lamb show will be judged by Christian Wilson from Raphoe, Co. Donegal.

The 2025 Fat Lamb Judge Declan Robinson is pictured with Russell Smyton and his Champion lambs, alongside sponsors Chris Johnston and Matthew Wilson.

placeholder image — The 2025 Fat Lamb Judge Declan Robinson is pictured with Russell Smyton and his Champion lambs, alongside sponsors Chris Johnston and Matthew Wilson.

At the event last year, Russell Smyton was Overall Champion with his 1st place Lambs over 21.1kg, which achieved £178 per head (23.5kg). Reserve Champion went to Gary Beacom with his 1st placed Lambs below 21.1kg making £170 each (21kg). On the whole Beltex-sired lambs attracted a premium, on average achieving ten to twelve pounds more per lamb on the night, with buyers eager for more, making for a promising return in 2026.

Lambs are to be at Clogher Valley Livestock Mart by 5 pm with judging commencing at 6.30pm.

The Beltex lambs sale will precede the main evening sale with online bidding available through Martbids. Please let Kenny Preston or Russell Smyton from the Club know if you plan to enter.

Visit the Irish Beltex Sheep Breeder Club Facebook for more information.