30th Annual Autumn Show and Sale
30th Annual Autumn Show & Sale
Sponsored by Danske Bank
Judge:- Mr Allister McNeill- Kilvaddy Flock
Laura Weir with the overall Champion (ewe lamb),
Danske Bank representative Mr Seamus McCormick and judge Mr Allister McNeill
Glen and Siobhan Miller and family with the Reserve Champion (ram lamb),
Danske Bank representative Mr Seamus McCormick and judge Mr Allister McNeill
The 30th Annual Autumn Show & Sale of NI Horn & Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders Club, kindly sponsored by Danske Bank represented by Seamus McCormick was held in J.A.McClelland & Sons Livestock Mart, Ballymena on Monday 7th October 2019. The show and sale comprised of a select, but quality entry of 77 sheep.
The earlier part of the evening consisted of the judging which was ably carried out by NI chairman, Allister McNeill, Kilvaddy Flock, Toomebridge. The sheep on display were of an extremely high calibre, giving the judge plenty of competition to decipher between.
After careful examination, the champion was awarded to lot 58, Lisnafillan B14, a ewe lamb brought forward by Laura Weir, Ballymena. This stylish Ballytaggart United daughter displayed all round breed perfection and went on to achieve the joint top price of the evening of 650gns going to judge Allister McNeill.
Sharing the top price of 650gns was reserve champion and best opposite sex to champion, lot 74, Coltrim Benny, from Glen and Siobhan Miller. This lamb displayed excellent conformation and breed character and after a flurry of bids, was secured by Thomas Wright to join his Ballytaggart Flock in Ballymoney.
The strong trade was a theme throughout the sale with a high clearance in every section. Other leading prices are as follows:
L Weir (Ewe lamb) 480gns to R McKeown, L Weir (Ewe lamb) 470gns to W McCracken, L Weir (Ewe lambs) 460gns (x2) to R McKeown, A Dodds (Shearling ewe) 460gns to W McCracken, A Dodds (shearling ewe) 440gns to W McCracken, A Dodds (shearling ewe) 430gns to W McCracken , T & C Lynch (ram lamb) 420gns to A Stewart, W&K Carson (ewe with lamb at foot) 420gns to C Collins, L Weir (ewe lamb) 420gns to W McCracken.
Sale averages:
Ewe lambs: £262.73
Ram lambs: £422.10
Shearling ewes: £365.59
Senior ewe: £440
The show results are as follows:
Ewe Lamb Class
1st. Lot 58, L. Weir 2nd. Lot 57 L. Weir, 3rd. Lot 8 S. Mullan, 4th. Lot 7 Shane Wilson
Shearling Ewe Class
1st. Lot 61 A Fleming, 2nd. Lot 65 A Dodd, 3rd. Lot 67 A Dodd 4th Lot 62 A Dodd.
Ram Lamb Class
1st. G&S Miller. 2nd. C & T Lynch, 3rd. J&W Smith 4th J & W Smith
Champion.:- Lot 58. Laura Weir
Res Champion & Opposite Sex Champion:- Lot 74 G & S Miller
Overall, the club had a prosperous sale, reflected by the strong demand from the plethora of keen bidders present, ending the sale year on what could only be described as a high!
The club would wish to record its appreciation to Mr Allister McNeill, for his judging of the event and to sponsors Danske Bank kindly represented by Seamus McCormick. Thanks also must go to J.A McClelland & Sons for their as always, professional approach to running the sale.
The 30th Annual Autumn Show & Sale of NI Horn & Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders Club, kindly sponsored by Danske Bank represented by Seamus McCormick was held in J.A.McClelland & Sons Livestock Mart, Ballymena on Monday 7th October 2019. The show and sale comprised of a select, but quality entry of 77 sheep.
The earlier part of the evening consisted of the judging which was ably carried out by NI chairman, Allister McNeill, Kilvaddy Flock, Toomebridge. The sheep on display were of an extremely high calibre, giving the judge plenty of competition to decipher between.
After careful examination, the champion was awarded to lot 58, Lisnafillan B14, a ewe lamb brought forward by Laura Weir, Ballymena. This stylish Ballytaggart United daughter displayed all round breed perfection and went on to achieve the joint top price of the evening of 650gns going to judge Allister McNeill.
Sharing the top price of 650gns was reserve champion and best opposite sex to champion, lot 74, Coltrim Benny, from Glen and Siobhan Miller. This lamb displayed excellent conformation and breed character and after a flurry of bids, was secured by Thomas Wright to join his Ballytaggart Flock in Ballymoney.
The strong trade was a theme throughout the sale with a high clearance in every section. Other leading prices are as follows:
L Weir (Ewe lamb) 480gns to R McKeown, L Weir (Ewe lamb) 470gns to W McCracken, L Weir (Ewe lambs) 460gns (x2) to R McKeown, A Dodds (Shearling ewe) 460gns to W McCracken, A Dodds (shearling ewe) 440gns to W McCracken, A Dodds (shearling ewe) 430gns to W McCracken , T & C Lynch (ram lamb) 420gns to A Stewart, W&K Carson (ewe with lamb at foot) 420gns to C Collins, L Weir (ewe lamb) 420gns to W McCracken.
Sale averages:
Ewe lambs: £262.73
Ram lambs: £422.10
Shearling ewes: £365.59
