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Community Hero, George McCall, accepts his award from Blue Lights stars, Brendan Quinn (left) and Joanne Crawford (left). Also pictured is George’s grandson, George McCall Jr, and Danielle Murphy, from category sponsor Nearby.

Co Armagh farmer is named 'Community Hero'

Wilson's Yard owners Steve Bingham (left) and Gerard Leathem (right) pictured with Ulster Bank business development manager Derick Wilson.

Sweeping success: Former yardmen take the helm of renowned Wilson’s Yard

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Mixed fortunes continue to confront Northern Ireland’s farming sector

Ulster Bank business development manager Derick Wilson (right) pictured with business owner Geoff Moore.

‘It reminded me of just how important the local shop is,’ says new store owner

Carol and James McMullan from Armoy with David Rea

10 pictures from the Dale Farm stand at Balmoral show

YFCU on the pull

PICTURES: Weather didn't dampen spirits of visitors to the157th Balmoral Show

Carol and James McMullan from Armoy with David Rea

10 pictures from the Dale Farm stand at Balmoral show

Kenton Hilman, Ulster Bank; Emma Reynolds MP, DEFRA Secretary of State; Suzanne Wylie, NI Chamber, and David Cunningham, RUAS President

Guest enjoyed a panel discussion compered by podcaster Jim Fitzpatrick

Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank:

No poultry class this year at Balmoral Show because of bird flu restrictions

Cormac McKervey

Pre-show briefing by Ulster Bank's Cormac McKervey

Small plants making a big impact at Balmoral Show

Small plants making a big impact at Balmoral Show

This time last year cattle, spring calving cows and breeding ewes and lambs were all out at grass.

Weather related pressures now impacting on farm businesses: Ulster Bank analysis

This decision has been taken due to the uncertainty of when any ban on bird gatherings may be lifted.

Balmoral Show avian flu official statement

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Revamped international showjumping classes set to raise the bar

The 2026 Balmoral Show judges have been confirmed.

Full list of judges for Balmoral Show 2026

The 2026 Balmoral Show judges have been confirmed.

Full list of judges for Balmoral Show 2026
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society is delighted to announce a wealth of respected and prestigious judges ahead of the 2026 Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank.
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Rhonda Geary, RUAS Group Operations Director and Cormac McKervey, Senior Agriculture Manager, Ulster Bank, kick off the countdown to the 2026 Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. The pair are joined by county Antrim farmer, John Cross, who received the award for Champion Clydesdale at the 2025 event.

Countdown to the 2026 Balmoral Show gets underway

Professor Gerry Boyle Chair of the AgriSearch Board of Trustees

AgriSearch roles for Dr Keith Agnew and Cormac McKervey

Members pictured at a recent meeting

West Antrim group focus

John Ferris, Accelerator Leader, Ulster Bank; Kerri Anderson, Head of Fundraising, Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, and Terry Robb, Head of Personal Banking, Ulster Bank.

Fundraising drive delivers six-figure sum for lifesaving charity

Ulster Bank business development manager Neill Boyd pictured with entrepreneur Karl Wilkinson.

There’s a new burger king in town

Ulster Bank business development manager Neill Boyd pictured with entrepreneur Karl Wilkinson.

At FLINK, diners can expect a fast-paced and flavour-packed dining experience

Kieran McCullagh with his herd at his dairy farm in the Sperrins.

Investment has already delivered an uplift of 500,000 litres of milk per annum

Richard Lusty, Relationship Director, Ulster Bank; event compere Pamela Ballantine; Vicky Green, NIHF President; and guest speaker and hotel icon Alex Polizzi.

Rising stars shine bright at Hospitality Exchange 2025

Mary O’Neill, Business Development Manager, Ulster Bank; Kayleigh Ashton-Meek, Policy Officer, Ulster Farmers’ Union, Tracey McElroy, Senior Relationship Manager, Ulster Bank and Denise Kelso, Rural Affairs Chair, Ulster Farmers’ Union.

event will showcase the contribution women make to local agriculture

Ulster Bank Mary O’Neill, UFU policy officer Kayleigh Ashton – Meek, Ulster Bank Tracey McElroy and UFU rural affairs committee member Denise Kelso.

Ulster Bank sponsor women in agriculture conference

Hospitality Exchange Compere Pamela Ballantine, Ulster Bank Relationship Director Richard Lusty and NIHF President Vicky Green.

NIHF launches search for Rising Stars
AS part of its longstanding partnership with Ulster Bank, the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) has announced the return of the Rising Stars competition, a celebration of emerging talent in Northern Ireland’s hotel and hospitality industry.
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Hospitality Exchange Compere Pamela Ballantine; Ulster Bank Relationship Director Richard Lusty and NIHF President Vicky Green.

NIHF launches search for Rising Stars

Andy Tew, left, Associate Director, and Richard Lusty, centre, Relationship Director, Ulster Bank, with Brendan Duddy of Duddy Group at the Holiday Inn Express on Strand Road, Londonderry.

Major hotel extension made possible with Ulster Bank help

Born & Bred owner Linzi Rooney with Ulster Bank's Lee White.

Born & Bred acquires new warehouse with Ulster Bank support as online sales soar

NI Chamber’s Past President Cat McCusker, President Kailash Chada and Chief Executive Suzanne Wylie.

Kailash Chada is new NI Chamber President

Mark and Julie-Ann Bell, winners of the ‘Under 1 Million Litres’ category and ‘overall winner’ of the Dale Farm Milk Components Improvement awards, pictured with Dale Farm Chair, Fred Allen and Cormac McKervey, Head of Agriculture at Ulster Bank and Margaret Jobling Chief Marketing Officer at NatWest Group.

Dale Farm Champions Innovation and Quality

Rhonda Geary, Operations Director RUAS; Mark Crimmins, Head of Ulster Bank NI; Joe Manning, Commercial Director, Tesco Ireland and Clodagh Rice, BBC NI pictured at the Ulster Bank annual lunch event on day 2 of the 2025 Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Banking on NI food producers

Gareth McDonald (right), Co-Founder of Farmdrive receives his prize from John Ferris, Regional Ecosystem Manager, Ulster Bank

Farmdrive built to help farmers use data to make better informed decisions

Sunday Life and Belfast Telegraph editor-in-chief Martin Breen, Sandra Wright and Terry Robb of Ulster Bank, and last year’s Spirit of Youth winner Isla McManus

Final call for local Northern Ireland communities to nominate local heroes

Cormac McKervey

Minds now focus on farm succession

Cormac McKervey

"Overall, farming is in a good place at the present time" - Cormac McKervey

Rebecca McConnell, Chair of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists, Mark Crimmins, Head of Ulster Bank NI and John Henning OBE, RUAS President.

Ulster Bank delivers food and farming update ahead of 2025 Balmoral Show

Ulster Bank business development manager Neill Boyd pictured with Gillian and Megan McOuat, owners of Moorestown Equine Services, and yearling colt Angus (aka Moorestown Braveheart). (Pic: Matt Mackey)

Mother-daughter duo open equine centre with Ulster Bank support

JCB Dancing Diggers set to wow crowds at this year’s Balmoral Show

JCB Dancing Diggers return to Balmoral Show

Entries for the 2025 Balmoral Show will close on 19th March at 5pm.

Balmoral Show entry deadline approaching

Respected line-up of judges announced for 2025 Balmoral Show. (Pic: Aaron McCracken)

Balmoral Show judges announced for 2025

Livestock and Equine Entries Open for 2025 Balmoral Show

Livestock and Equine Entries Open for 2025 Balmoral Show

Royal Ulster Agricultural Society

Official statement ahead of 2025 Balmoral Show

Richard Beattie and Kristina Fleming (YFCU presidential team) and Bob Esler (honorary treasurer)

Bob Esler waves goodbye to honorary treasurer duties with YFCU after 27 years

Counting down to the 2025 Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank is Rhonda Geary, Group Operations Director, RUAS, with Cormac McKervey, Senior Agricultural Manager, Ulster Bank.

Ulster Bank announced as principal sponsor of 2025 Balmoral Show

Would your primary school like to be in with the chance to attend the 2025 Balmoral Show for FREE?

Balmoral Show Primary School Competition

Counting down to the 2025 Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank is Rhonda Geary, Group Operations Director, RUAS, with Cormac McKervey, Senior Agricultural Manager, Ulster Bank.

Ulster Bank announced as principal sponsor of 2025 Balmoral Show

At the new JC Campbell dealership in Newry are dealer principal Stephen Campbell, left, and Ulster Bank senior relationship manager Danny McGivern.

Multi-million pound investment for third-gen car dealer

Pictured at the new JC Campbell dealership in Newry are dealer principal Stephen Campbell (left) and Ulster Bank senior relationship manager Danny McGivern (right).

JC Campbell relocates to new purpose-built showroom with Ulster Bank support

Ulster Bank business development manager Mary O'Neill, left, with The Gables owners Lisa and Niall McKearney.

Couple return from Oz to build mid-Ulster hospitality business

Ulster Bank business development manager Mary O'Neill (left) pictured with The Gables owners Lisa and Niall McKearney. (Pic: Kelvin Boyes)

Couple return from Oz to build Mid-Ulster hospitality business

Ulster Bank colleagues present a cheque for £165,000 to Northern Ireland Hospice. Pictured left-right are representatives from NI Hospice, Grace Stewart, Kieran Buchanan, Brian Henderson, Conal Duffy and Trevor McCartney and from Ulster Bank, Gillian McCandless, John Ferris, Paul McCusker and Shona Cassidy. Also pictured is six-year-old Evie Keown.

Ulster Bank staff raise £165,000 for NI Children’s Hospice

Ulster Bank staff who participated in the Dragon Boat Race to raise money for the Northern Ireland Hospice.

Ulster Bank races to support NI Hospice

Richard Lusty, relationship director, corporate banking at Ulster Bank, brothers Peter and Ben Ringland of the Ringland Group, and Andy Tew, associate director, corporate banking at Ulster Bank.

Multi-million pound partnership welcome news for Belfast’s night-time economy

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