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Mark Stewart lifting silage with his New Holland 2100, “the only one of its kind in Northern Ireland” this machine was shipped over from Pennsylvania USA. Picture: Kenneth Brown

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Kilrea Holstein bull sale judge David McNaugher, Aghadowey. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Bulls sold to a top of 3,400gns at Holstein NI’s annual May show and sale

Sponsor Darren Hamill, Wilson Agriculture, with Holstein NI members Wallace Patton and Stuart Smith. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

There is something for everyone at forthcoming Kilrea bull sale

Sponsor Darren Hamill, Wilson Agriculture, with Holstein NI members Wallace Patton and Stuart Smith. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

There is something for everyone at forthcoming Kilrea bull sale

Buyers around the salering at Holstein NI’s bull sale, held at Kilrea Mart. Picture: John McIlrath

Quality entry of bulls sold to a top of 4,100gns and 4,000gns

Discussing plans for the Kilrea bull sale are Holstein NI committee members Stuart Smith and Wallace Patton, with Conal Daly, Genus ABS, sponsor. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

The catalogue includes sons of top AI sires and stock bulls

Reserve champion Relough Crimomes PLI £615 shown by Andrew McLean sold for a top price of 3,400gns. Adding their congratulations are judge David Perry, and sponsor Edel Madden, United Feeds.

Prices peaked at 3,400gns at Kilrea dairy sale

Martin Clarke, United Feeds, discusses sponsorship of Holstein NI’s Kilrea bull sale with club president David Perry, and committee member Stuart Smith. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Entries from the Inch (2), Keely (2), Prehen (8) and Relough (4) herds

Malcolm McLean, Donaghmore, Dungannon, with the 9,000gns Relough Danstar ET, reserve champion at Holstein NI’s annual bull sale at Kilrea. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Holstein bull sells for 9,000gns at Kilrea

Prehen Altabarney Froukje EX90 20* is a former number one genomic cow in the UK. She is the Gdam of one bull, and the 3Dam of two Prehen bulls selling at Kilrea.

Holstein bull sale at Kilrea on May 2

Jim Quail, Club President, Ian Davidson Snr and Brian McAuley, Club Chairman presented a cheque for £22,000 to Mary MacFarlane of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust at the Clubs AGM.

Auction organisers have thanked those who supported the event

Stephen Shanks, right, Genus ABS, discusses sponsorship of Holstein NI’s forthcoming bull sale at Kilrea, with John McIlrath, HA McIlrath and Sons, Kilrea; and Holstein NI president David Perry. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

19 Holstein bulls catalogued for Kilrea on Tuesday 7 March

Supreme champion at Holstein NIO’s December bull sale at Kilrea was Inch Jest exhibited by James Cleland, Downpatrick. Included are judge David McNaugher, Aghadowey; and sponsor Peter Speir, United Feeds.

Complete clearance as Holstein bulls top 3,500gns at Kilrea

Alan Boyd, United Feeds, with John McIlrath, HA McIlrath and Sons Ltd, and Holstein NI committee member Jonny Matthews.

Holstein bulls catalogued for Kilrea

Genus ABS has confirmed its continued sponsorship of Holstein NI's Kilrea bull show and sale. Outlining plans for the event on Tuesday 1st March are Holstein NI president James Walker, club secretary/treasurer John Martin; and sponsor Stephen Shanks, Genus ABS. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Kilrea venue for next Holstein bull sale

Jordan McLean, Dungannon, exhibited the champion Relough Rubican PLI £521. Included are Peter Speir, United Feeds, sponsor; and judge David Perry, Ahoghill. Pictures: John McIlrath

Steady trade as Holstein bulls sell to 2,550gns

There was a steady trade for bulls at Holstein NI’s annual December show and sale, hosted by HA McIlrath and Sons Ltd at Kilrea Mart.

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United Feeds has confirmed its continued sponsorship of Holstein NI's December bull sale at Kilrea. Clarence, United Feeds, is pictured with Holstein NI president James Walker, and committee member Jonny Matthews. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

18 Holstein bulls catalogued for Kilrea sale on 7th December

Holstein bulls to 2,200gns at Kilrea

Holstein bull entry for Kilrea on October 5

Holstein bulls to 2,260gns at Kilrea

Prehen Goldwyn Froukje LP90 EX94 (4) 49* was nominated Gobal Cow of the Year in 2018. She is third dam of three Prehen bulls catalogued for Kilrea on May 4.

14 Holstein bulls are catalogued for Kilrea

Relough Supershot Crimson 2 ET SP EX92 - her son Relough Crisp PLI £544 sells at Kilrea (lot 4) on December 8.

14 Holstein bulls catalogued for Kilrea

Holstein bulls top2,020gns at Kilrea

Buyers around the salering at Kilrea Mart's annual March show and sale of pedigree Holstein bulls. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Champion tops Kilrea bull sale at 2,100gns

James Woods, Genus ABS, confirms the company's continued sopnsorship of Holstein NI's March bull show and sale at Kilrea with the club's chairman Charlie Weir, and vice-chairman Iain McLean. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

21 black and white bulls to sell at Kilrea Holstein NI sale on March 3

Simon Haffey Portadown, exhibited the reserve champion Glasson Salvo, sold for a top price of 3,200gns at Holstein NIâ¬"s December bull sale at Kilrea Mart. Included is judge Wilson Patton, Newtownards. Picture: John McIlrath

Glasson leads Kilrea bull entry at 3,200gns

United Feeds has confirmed its sponsorship of Holstein NIâ¬"s December bull sale at Kilrea Mart. Outlining plans for next weekâ¬"s show and sale are Holstein NI president Wilbert Rankin, and sponsor Alan Boyd. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

19 Holstein bulls are catalogued for Kilrea sale on December 3

Catalogues are available for Holstein NI’s annual bull sale at Kilrea Mart on Tuesday 3rd December.

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Supreme champion at Holstein NI's Kilrea bull sale was Keely Isaac Coral bred by William Black, Coleraine. Adding their congratulations are judge James Walker, Randalstown; and William McIlrath, HA McIlrath and Sons Ltd. Picture: John McIlrath

Holstein bulls to 2,600gns at Kilrea

Andrew WIlson from Wilson Agriculture has confirmed the company's continued sponsorship of Holstein NI's annual autumn bull sale at Kilrea Mar on Tuesday 1st October. Included is Holstein NI committee member Dennis Torrens. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Holstein bulls are catalogued for Kilrea

John Martin, left, secretary, Holstein NI, discusses plans for the club's forthcoming bull sale at Kilrea Mart with Rodney Milliken and Brian White, Grassland Agro. Picture: Columba O'Hare, Fotacol.

Holstein bulls on offer at Kilrea

Reserve champion was Mullaugher Mane sold for 2,700gns by David McNaugher, Aghadowey. Included are sponsor Jonny Ewing, Genus ABS; and judge Ian Watson, Coleraine. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Holstein bulls to 3,650gns at Kilrea

Genus ABS has confirmed its continued sponsorship of Holstein NI's March show and sale at Kilrea Mart. Sponsor Gareth Bell, Genus ABS, is pictured with Holstein NI vice chairman Charlie Weir, ahead of the forthcominh sale on Tuesday 5th March. Picture: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

29 Holstein bulls on offer at Kilrea sale

United Feeds has confirmed its continued support of Holstein NI's December bull sale at Kilrea Mart. Discussing plans for next week's sale are Holstein NI committee member Wallace Gregg, and sponsor Clarence Calderwood, United Feeds. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

19 Holstein bulls catalogued for Kilrea on December 4

Supreme champion at Holstein NI's autumn show and sale in Kilrea was Bellemont Model ET bred by the McCollum family, Coleraine. Rueben MCollum was congratulated by judge Cyril Millar, Coleraine; and sponsor Darren Hamill, Wilson Agriculture. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Holstein bulls to 2,900gns at Kilrea

John Martin, left, secretary, Holstein NI, discusses plans for the club's forthcoming bull sale at Kilrea Mart with Rodney Milliken and Brian White, Grassland Agro. Picture: Columba O'Hare, Fotacol.

Holstein bulls on offer at Kilrea Mart

Ian Watson, Macosquin, exhibited the honourable mention award winner Majestic Firebird Royster. Included are judge Alex Walker, Randalstown; and sponsor Richard Walker, Genus ABS.

Holstein bulls to 3,800gns at Kilrea

Genus ABS has confirmed its ongoing sponsorship of Holstein NI's bull sale at Kilrea Mart on Tuesday 6th March. Gareth Bell, Genus ABS, is pictured with Holstein NI secretary John Martin, and committee member Adam Watson. Picture: Columba O'Hare/Fotacol

24 Holstein bulls arecatalogued for Kilrea

Drumeil Shredder claimed the honourable mention award and sold for 3,800gns at Holstein NI's December bull show and sale in Kilrea. Adian McAfee, Aghadowey was congratulated by judge William Crawford, Brookeborough. Picture: John McIlrath

Strong demand with Holstein bulls to 4,500gns at Kilrea

Fleckvieh calves to £295 at Kilrea

Champion at Holstein NI's Kilrea bull show and sale was Inch Peer exhibited by James Cleland, Downpatrick. Adding their congratulations are sponsor Andrew Wilson, Wilson Agriculture; and judge Gaston Wallace, Nutt's Corner. Picture: John McIlrath

Holstein bulls to 2,850gns at Kilrea

Cow comfort specialist Andrew Wilson, left, Wilson Agriculture has recently completed the installation of new cubicle mattresses at Alan Wallace's Ashdale Farm in Antrim. Wilson Agriculture is sponsoring next week's Holstein NI bull sale at Kilrea Mart.

Holstein bulls on offer at Kilrea Mart

Christopher Eastwood exhibited the McLean family's honourable mention prize winner Relough Drill ET.Included are judge David Perry, Ahoghill; and sponsors Chloe Kyle and Campbell Hume, Grassland Agro. Picture: John McIlrath

Champion bull sells for 2,500gns

Confirming sponsorship of next week's Holstein NI bull show and sale at Kilrea Mart are club committee member Gaston Wallace, and sponsor Chloe Kyle, agronomy adviser, Grassland Agro.

Holstein bull entry for Kilrea

Champion at Holstein NI's Kilrea bull sale was Glasson Sarson exhibited by Philip Haffey, Portadown. Included are sponsor Gareth Bell, Genus ABS; and judge Wilson Patton, Newtownards. Picture: John McIlrath.

Holstein bulls hit 2,800gns

Holstein UK president elect David Perry discusses sponsorship of Holstein NI's forthcoming bull sale in Kilrea Mart with Gareth Bell, Genus ABS. Picture: Columba O'Hare/Fotacol

24 Holstein bulls catalogued for Kilrea Livestock Market

Andrew Patton exhibited the champion Ards Ashwood. Included are judge Conor Casey, Cloughmills; and Martin Clarke, United Feeds, sponsor. Picture: John McIlrath

Holstein bulls to 3,650gns at Kilrea

Finalising plans for next week's Holstein NI bull sale at Kilrea are, from left: Clarence Calderwood, United Feeds, sponsor; club secretary John Martin and vice chairman Tommy Henry.

21 Holstein bulls to come under the hammer at Kilrea

Holstein NI secretary John Martin, and vice chairman Tommy Henry, look over the entry for next week's autumn bull show and sale at Kilrea Mart.

15 Holstein bulls catalogued for Kilrea sale

Holstein NI chairman John Berry met up with sponsor Campbell Hume from Grassland Agro to outline plans for next week's bull sale at Kilrea Mart. Picture: Columba O'Hare/Fotacol

Thirty-three Holstein bulls catalogued for Kilrea

Austin Perry, Ahoghill, exhibited the reserve champion Killane Foley.Included are sponsor Gareth Bell, Genus ABS; and judge Kenny Watson. Picture: John McIlrath

Holstein bulls top 2,800gns at Kilrea sale