Ballymena

Mark Priestley's 7.5k gimmer. (Pic: Alfie Shaw)

Female champion leads Ballymena gimmer trade

Chiffon, Cashmere, Corduroy, Denim, Lacy, Satin, Silky and Velvet are seven-week-old Staffy cross puppies. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer Ecco or one of these puppies a home?

The Calwell family, Thomas, Lee-Ann, George, Betty, Austin and Evie. (Pic: Freelance)

NI Lleyn Sheep Breeders Club open day

One-year-old Luna is a sweet-natured dog. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer a loving new home to Luna or Kilo?

Armoy mart

Marts: Great trade for store lambs at Armoy Mart, fat ewes to £186

Ballymena Mart

Marts: Beef cows selling to £2794 for a Belgian Blue at Ballymena

Looking back to 2023: Judge Mary Cormack; James McKay, breeder of supreme champion Ampertaine Tiara sold for 24,000gns, with Kevin Corry, Norbrook, sponsor, and handler Allen Shortt; Shane and Joe McGeehan with reserve supreme champion Slieve Tess, sold for 12,000gns.; and handler Jake Robson. Picture: Agri-Images

Sale catalogue boasts 30 elite females from many of the province’s leading herds

Truffle is a stunningly beautiful two-year-old Border Collie. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer Truffle or Mo a loving new home?

George with his 1st prize Shearling ewe at Balmoral

Ballymena farm to host Lleyn open day

Looking back to 2023: Judge Mary Cormack; James McKay, breeder of supreme champion Ampertaine Tiara sold for 24,000gns, with Kevin Corry, Norbrook, sponsor, and handler Allen Shortt; Shane and Joe McGeehan with reserve supreme champion Slieve Tess, sold for 12,000gns.; and handler Jake Robson. Picture: Agri-Images

Sale catalogue boasts 30 elite females from many of the province’s leading herds

Harry Charles said Friday was the 'best day of his life' as he claimed team gold for GB. His proud family in Ballymena and Hampshire were at the event. Harry brought all his school friends to cheer him on and waved to them after his round and during the medal ceremony.(Pic: Ruth Loney)

Belfast born Harry Charles takes team gold as Coyle excels for Ireland

The RUAS champion

Ile de France sale planned for August 9th

1st Prize Ram Lamb, Male Champion & Overall Supreme Champion from Martin & Eoin Butler selling for 5500gns to Sean O'Gorman, Co. Wexford. Judge: Philip Lynch, Co. Louth & Seamus McCormick Representing Danske Bank.

In pictures: Top winners at Ballymena Suffolk Sale

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Vehicles start to gather ahead of last week’s TECU Steam Rally cavalcade

Toby is a very handsome black Labrador, and he is now ready to start looking for his forever home.

Two adorable dogs are seeking new homes

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Building up some steam last weekend’s TECU Steam Rally

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally.

Darryl Armitage

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Hard at work at last weekend’s TECU Steam Rally

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: A further look around the exhibitions at last weekend’s TECU Steam Rally

Glarryford YFC will be having a summer meeting for existing members and new members who are interested in joining, this is a great opportunity to make new friends and find out what the club is all about. Picture: Submitted

Glarryford YFC to hold summer meeting for new and existing members

Second Reserve Champion Dexter at Omagh Show, Planetree Bona Dea led by Erin Quigley and Sarah Jane Lester.

Champion is Frith Spida Man, a young red bull from the herd of Matthew Bloomer

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: A look around the exhibitions at last weekend’s TECU Steam Rally

Edgar Bredon from Donaghadee and Eric Bredon from Mount Stewart, Newtownards, pictured at the Ulster Festival of Steam and Transport 2024 at the Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena. Picture: Darryl Armitage

In pictures: 24 photos from Ulster Festival of Steam and Transport 2024 rally

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Some static exhibitions at the TECU Steam Rally

Boots is a handsome four-year-old Labrador/Beagle crossbreed who is so much fun to be around. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer Willow or Boots a loving new home?

Robin is a cute and determined three-year-old Patterdale Terrier. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer Robin or Casper a loving home?

Left to right: Lesley Liggett, Vice Chairman, Ben Lamb, Chairman, Rodney Carson Browne, Danske Bank Representative, Orla Butler, Branch Secretary and Campbell Watson.

Ballymena venue for Suffolk premier show and sale

Champion Dexter at Ballymena Show, Frith Spida Man, shown by Imogen Kirkland with judge Caroline Montgomerie.

There was a super line-up of quality animals in the championship

Early morning downpours didn’t stop Dexter breeders from across Northern Ireland travelling to Ballymena Show on Saturday, 15th June, situated at Ballymena Livestock Market.

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Grays at Bushmills. (Pic: Freelance)

Iconic north coast inn acquired and transformed with Ulster Bank support

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Latest cattle prices from Ballymena

Ulster Bank senior relationship manager Davina Kerr, right, with Teresa and Adrian Fullan at the newly opened Gray’s at Bushmills.

Iconic north coast inn acquired and transformed with Ulster Bank support

Murphy is a lovely, friendly 11-year-old Labrador.(Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer Chewy or Murphy a loving new home?

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All the latest prices from the rings at Kilrea mart

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All the latest prices from the rings at Ballymena

Moore Concrete managing director, Wilbert Moore, welcomes Christina Murray and members of the Ballymacbrennan Plough on Group to the company's factory at Broughshane in Co Antrim. (Pic: Freelance)

Members of Ballymacbrennan Plough On Group visit Moore Concrete

Sponsor Kevin Corry from Norbrook, Shane Murray, Pat Hart, Melanie Sphan, Iain Smith (AVSPNI President). (Pic: Freelance)

AVSPNI Summer Day 2024 is a resounding success

Armoy mart

Marts: Better trade than expected at Armoy Mart, breeding sheep selling to £272

Our thanks to John McNicholl who has kindly shared this video with us. The video is of the Traction Engine Club of Ulster tractor drive at Killymurris just outside Ballymena, Co Antrim, last weekend. Picture: John McNicholl

Watch: Traction Engine Club of Ulster tractor drive at Killymurris

Kilrea Mart

Marts: Excellent prices at Kilrea Mart, fat cows and bulls selling to £2100

Sponsor Kevin Corry from Norbrook, Shane Murray, Pat Hart, Melanie Sphan, Iain Smith (AVSPNI President). (Pic: Freelance)

AVSPNI Summer Day 2024 is a resounding success

As such as clever girl, Truffle would benefit from adopters who will continue with her training. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer Truffle or Zola a loving new home?

Ballymena Livestock Mart

Marts: Beef bullocks selling to a top price of £2584 per head at Ballymena

Enjoying their day-out at Ballymena Show 2024: Bronagh Donnelly, Glenravel and Jordan McCafferty, Garvagh

12 great pictures from Saturday's Ballymena Show

Maisy is a young crossbreed with a very sweet nature. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer Maisy, Peanut or Winston a loving new home?

Kilrea Mart

Marts: Good entry of sucklers at Kilrea Mart, top price of £3300

Ballymena Livestock Mart

Marts: Beef bullocks selling top of £2243 per head of 810kg at Ballymena

Swatragh Mart

Marts: Heifers selling to a top of £1400 per head at Swatragh Mart

Armoy mart

Marts: Sharp trade for sheep at Armoy Mart, fat ewes selling to £236

James Gregg, Ballymena judging at the event hosted by the Willis family

Latest winners in Holstein Young Breeders competition

Mars is a handsome and friendly three-month-old German Shepherd cross puppy who is searching for his forever home. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer Mars or Murphy a new home?

Kilrea Mart

Marts: Superb sales throughout at Kilrea Mart, bulls to £3150

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured during his visit to the Stream BioEnergy Tully Biogas plant, Ballymena with Kevin Fitzduff Co-Founder and Managing Director of Stream Bioenergy and Chief Operating Officer Morgan Burke.

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has visited the Stream BioEnergy (SBE) plant

Kilrea Mart

Marts: Good entry of dairy stock at Kilrea Mart, £1600 for a second calver

Mia is a gorgeous six-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer a loving new home to Mia?

Kirsty Mark, Supporter Relations Officer at Dogs Trust Ballymena. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

If you’re barking mad about dogs, Bark Life is the event for you

During the summer both Richard and Pamela look forward to meeting some members at Castlewellan Show and hope for a dryer and less muddy one this year. (Pic: UFU)

UFU Mid Down group focus