Planetree Cerberus stands out at Newry Show

Situated outside the village of Bessbrook, overlooking the city of Newry it provides a picturesque location for the showgrounds, which attracts exhibitors from right across the province.

For the third year in concession classes were held for Dexter cattle, with judging undertaken by James Eccles from Shankbridge, Ballymena, who is well known for his involvement in the agricultural shows in Northern Ireland.

A large number of cattle forward in the first class of the day saw Derryola Marian claim the first red rosette of the day for David Lester, with Ballyloughan Quantum from Willeen Montgomery being presented with second place. Closely followed in third place was the smart outfit, Ballydavey Harriet exhibited by Julian Wilson.

A smaller class of quality senior bulls seen Planetree Cerberus stand top of the line for Matthew Bloomer with Frith Spida-Man from the same herd taking second position.

Moving on to the young bull section it was a case of one-two-three for David Lester with Lester’s Brumble, Lester’s Diesel and Lester’s Rocky taking the top three positions.

A small, high calibre entry of maiden heifers saw the very stylish RoyalHillBro Hallie take the red rosette for Julian Wilson, with Lester’s Alison closely following in second place for David Lester. Another entry from David Lester, Lester’s Dazzler took third position in a promising lineup of heifers, showcasing a positive future for the breed.

A small entry in the in-calf heifer class saw the classy Ballyloughan Rionagh, from Willeen Montgomery stand out on top, closely followed by Lester’s Kay from David Lester.

A bigger entry in the calf under 12 months class saw Lester’s Mario top the lineup for David Lester, followed by Ballyloughan Toby for Willeen Montgomery. Third place was taken by Lester’s Bluey, a young bull calf from the herd of David Lester.

An almost identical pair of young heifers exhibited by David Lester took the red rosette in the pairs section, in what was the last class of the day.

A superb line-up in the Championship saw the winner of the senior bull class, Planetree Cerberus, exhibited by Matthew Bloomer tapped forward as overall Champion. Following in Reserve place was the stylish in calf heifer Ballyloughan Rionagh from Willeen Montgomery.

In the young handlers section, it was the battle of the sisters, with Sarah Jane Lester taking first place over sister Lily who was awarded second place, closed followed by Jack Wilson in third position.

Exhibitors would like to thank Newry Show organisers once again for hosting classes for Dexter cattle, class sponsors and James Eccles for his expertise in judging the classes.

Results

Class- Cow or heifer with calf at foot (8 Forward): 1st Derryola Marian, David Lester; 2nd Ballyloughan Quantum, Willeen Montgomery; 3rd Ballydavey Harriet, Julian Wilson; 4th Cadian Jenna, Matthew Bloomer; 5th Dernasigh Dolly, David Lester; 6th Lester’s Black Dynamite, David Lester; 7th Derryola Millie, David Lester; 8th Derryola Razzle Dazzle, David Lester

Class - Bull over 3 years old (2 Forward): 1st Planetree Cerberus, Matthew Bloomer; 2nd Frith Spidaman, Matthew Bloomer

Class - Bull under 3 years old (3 Forward): 1st Lester’s Brumble, David Lester; 2nd Lester’s Diesel, David Lester; 3rd Lester’s Rocky, David Lester

Class - Maiden Heifer over 12 months (3 Forward): 1st RoyalHillBro Hallie, Julian Wilson; 2nd Lester’s Alison, David Lester; 3rd Lester’s Dazzler, David Lester

Class - Heifer in calf (2 Forward): 1st Ballyloughan Rionagh, Willeen Montgomery; 2nd Lester’s Kay, David Lester

Class - Calf under 12 months of age (5 Forward): 1st Lester’s Mario, David Lester; 2nd Ballyloughan Toby, Willeen Montgomery; 3rd Lester’s Bluey, David Lester; 4th Lester’s Molly, David Lester; 5th Lester’s Mickey, David Lester

Class 286- Pairs (1 Forward): 1st David Lester

Class- Young Handlers: 1st Sarah Jane Lester; 2nd Lily Lester; 3rd Jack Wilson

Champion - Planetree Cerberus, Matthew Bloomer

Reserve Champion - Ballyloughan Rionagh, Willeen Montgomery