All participants demonstrated a high standard of craftmanship, teamwork and creativity during the competition which was judged by Clifford Currie and Mark Hayes.
A special mention to all teams for competing and those who placed on the night.
1st Lisnamurrican B
2nd Glarryford A
3rd Kilraughts
4th Glarryford B
Lisnamurrican B were announced as overall winners and will go on to represent Co Antrim at the Build It Final, which is scheduled to take place at Antrim Show later in July.
Young Farmers from across Northern Ireland took to the stage on 18th and 19th May for the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) one act competition, sponsored by NFU Mutual Northern Ireland.
Co Antrim was well represented in the competition heats, with both Lisnamurrican YFC and Moycraig YFC showcasing their acting talents and dedication to the arts.
Following strong performances in the heats, Lisnamurrican YFC was announced as one of the finalists and earned a place in the one act final, held on 29 May at Ballymena Academy.
Co Antrim Young Farmers enjoyed further success on the drama stage as Lisnamurrican YFC and Moycraig YFC were recognised for their outstanding performances at the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) one act final and drama awards.
Having secured their place at the final following the qualifying heats earlier in the month, Lisnamurrican YFC took to the stage on 29 May at Ballymena Academy with their production of ‘Where There’s Much, There’s…’
The club delivered an impressive performance, earning third place overall in a highly competitive final.
The club’s success did not end there. Rachel Crawford was awarded a certificate of merit for acting, while producers Aaron and Ashleigh Graham received a certificate of merit for production in recognition of their hard work and dedication behind the scenes.
The evening also marked a significant milestone for YFCU with the introduction of its first-ever drama awards, providing further opportunity to recognise the exceptional talent and commitment shown by members throughout the drama season.
Moycraig YFC enjoyed considerable success at the awards ceremony, receiving several accolades for their one act and three act productions.
The club was awarded overall three act performance, highlighting the high standard of drama presented by its members throughout the year.
Individual awards were also presented to members of the club. Lois McCurdy was named most promising actress, while Matthew McClean received the award for most promising actor.
The award for funniest moment was presented to Ingrid and Andy for their performance of The Twist, which proved a memorable highlight for audiences and judges alike.
Further recognition came in the form of certificates of merit for acting, which were awarded to Megan Creith, James Orr, Will Christie, Chloe Jamison and Luke McCormick for their outstanding contributions on stage.
Co Antrim Young Farmers were once again in action on 29th June as clubs travelled to compete in the tag rugby heats, sponsored by Danske Bank and held in conjunction with Co Londonderry.
The competition attracted strong participation from clubs across the county, with members showcasing their teamwork, fitness and competitive spirit in a bid to secure a place in the finals.
Following a series of closely contested matches, several Co Antrim teams successfully booked their place in the tag rugby finals, which will take place in July.
Those qualifying from the junior section were:
Moycraig A
Moycraig B
Randalstown
In the senior section, the following teams progressed to the finals:
Kilraughts A
Kilraughts C
Randalstown A
Moycraig A
1. Judges Clifford Currie and Mark Hayes with Co Antrim chairperson Gareth Baird
Judges Clifford Currie and Mark Hayes with Co Antrim chairperson Gareth Baird Photo: Antrim YFCU
4. Lisnamurrican YFC one act cast and producers
Lisnamurrican YFC one act cast and producers Photo: Antrim YFCU