Some of these photographs have lain in the library gathering dust over the years, but with modern technology, and a bit of graft, Farming Life are delighted to be able to offer their readers a fascinating look back in time with our new videos and reels.
This collection of old photos is from 1981.
Have a look and see who you might be able to spot in our collection of photos.
Indeed, if you have an archive that you’d like to share contact [email protected].

17. Brian King (centre) gives a hand with the handsome trophy presented to Reggie Suffern (left), Crumlin and Jack Liggett, Tandragee during Ulster Ayrshire Club’s annual dinner and prize distribution which was held in Ballymena in November 1981. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Brian King (centre) gives a hand with the handsome trophy presented to Reggie Suffern (left), Crumlin and Jack Liggett, Tandragee during Ulster Ayrshire Club’s annual dinner and prize distribution which was held in Ballymena in November 1981. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: FLA

18. Jim Duncan, Ulster Ayrshire Club chairman, and Harry McKeown, Portglenone, at the club’s annual dinner and prize distribution which was held in Ballymena in November 1981. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Jim Duncan, Ulster Ayrshire Club chairman, and Harry McKeown, Portglenone, at the club’s annual dinner and prize distribution which was held in Ballymena in November 1981. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: FLA




