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    Antrim Show 2010

    The James Clow and Co Ltd Cup for the champion: James Alexander. Reserve: James Alexander.

    Male calf, under one-year-old – 1, James Alexander, Randalstown; 2, Campbell Bros, Lisburn.

    Female calf, under one-year-old – 1, Campbell Bros; 2, James Alexander; 3, S Rea.

    Heifer, one-year-old and over – 1, James Alexander; 2, Alan Farlow, Garvagh; 3, McAllister family, Aghadowey.

    Bullock, one-year-old and over – 1, Campbell Bros; 2, Alan Farlow.

    Antrim 5

    The commercial beef champion at Antrim Show was Kiwi, owned by James Alexander, Randalstown, and shown by Billy Dunne.

    Antrim 6

    Robert Simpson exhibited Sparky, the reserve commercial beef champion, owned by James Alexander, at Antrim Show

     

    Castlewellan Show 2010

    Champion: James Alexander. Reserve: James Alexander. Second Reserve: Campbell Bros

    Male calf, under one-year-old - 1, James Alexander, Randalstown; 2, Patrick Lively, Rathfriland; 3, Leo Fearon.

    Heifer calf, under one-year-old - 1, Messrs James Alexander and Colin McAfee; 2, Campbell Bros, Lisburn; 3, Joel and Jonathan Davidson.

    Heifer, over one-year-old, showing no permanent teeth - 1, John Killen, Crossgar; 2, Hugh McAllister, Aghadowey; 3, James Alexander.

    Bullock, showing no permanent teeth - 1, Campbell Bros; 2, and 3, John Killen.

    Heifer or bullock, showing not more than two permanent teeth - 1, Malachy McGrath, Annacloy.

    Pair, one bullock and one heifer, showing no permanent teeth,property of exhibitor - 1, and 2, John Killen; 3, James Alexander.

Castlewellan 1

The McAllister sisters, Aine and Naomh from Aghadowey. Aine was celebrating her fourth birthday at Castlewellan Show.

Castlewellan 2

Castlewellan Show's first prize young handler, Katrina Killen, Crossgar.

Castlewellan 9

Spectators around the commercial cattle judging ring at Castlwellan Show.

Castlewellan 10

Ann Calwell, Ulster Bank, congatulates Naomh McAllister, Aghadowey, and Katrina and Shauna Killen, Crossgar, on qualifying for the Ulster Bank Suckler Heifer Championship at Castlewellan Show.

Castlewellan 11

Billy Dunne exhibited Chunky, the reserve commercial beef champion, owned by James Alexander, Randalstown, at Castlewellan Show.

Castlewellan 12

Robert Simpson exhibited the commercial beef champion, owned by James Alexander, Randalstown. Included is Castlewellan Show judge, Michael Woods, Co Louth.

Castlewellan 13

Judge, Michael Woods, Co Louth, congratulates brothers Gerard and Aaron Campbell, Lisburn, on winning the second reserve championship in the commercial beef section at Castlewellan Show.

 

    Newry Show 2010

    Champion: John Killen. Reserve: Dessie O’Hanlon

    Steer or heifer, born between 1/2/08 and 1/7/08  – 1, Dessie  O’Hanlon, Drumintee, Newry; 2, John Killen, Crossgar.

    Steer or heifer, born on or after 1/7/08 – 1, John Killen; 2, McAllister Family, Aghadowey.

Newry 1

Shauna and Katrina Killen, Crossgar, relaxing in the sunshine at Newry Show.

Newry 3

The reserve commercial beef champion at Newry Show was Lady Tara shown by Benedict Savage, and owned by Dessie O'Hanlon, Drumintee, Newry.

Newry 4

Pictured with the reserve commercial beef champion at Newry Show are Dessie, Amy and Tara O'Hanlon, Clare Phillips and Benedict Savage.

Newry 5

The commercial beef champion at Newry Show was Wee Honey shown by John, Shauna and Katrina Killen, Crossgar.

 

    Omagh Show 2010

    A strong entry of commercial beef cattle were presented to judge, Alan Farlow, Garvagh, at Omagh’s 170th annual show.

    The commercial beef champion and runner-up in the interbreed line-up was Bushmills Lady, exhibited by joint owners James Alexander, Randalstown, and Colin McAfee, Bushmills, County Antrim.

    Reserve champion in the commercial beef section came from the Law Bros based at Kesh, County Fermanagh.

    Results from the judging ring include:

    Jay Shortt Memorial Cup for the champion: James Alexander and Colin McAfee. Reserve:  Ryan Law.

    Store heifer – 1, James Alexander and Colin McAfee, Randalstown; 2, James Alexnader; 3, G Law, Kesh.

     Beef heifer – 1, A Crawford; 2, James Alexander; 3, A Hawkes.

    Store bullock – 1, Ryan Law, Kesh; 2, James Alexander; 3, Campbell Bros, Lisburn.

    Beef bullock – 1, Kenny Veitch, Lisbellaw; 2, James Alexander; 3, G Law.

Omagh 7

The commercial beef champion and reserve interbreed champion at Omagh Show was Bushmills Lady, owned by Colin McAfee and James Alexander. At the halter is Angela Griffen, and adding his congratulations is judge, Alan Farlow, Garvagh

Omagh 10

Tim Law, Kesh, exhibited the reserve commercial beef champion at Omagh Show.

Omagh 13

Pictured at the presentation to the Omagh Show qualifiers for the Ulster Bank Commercial Suckler Heifer Championship are, from left: Alan Farlow, Garvagh, judge; Bartley and Jake Finnegan, Dungannon; Richard Law, Kesh; and Cormac McKervey, senior agricultural manager, Ulster Bank, sponsor.

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Spectators around the commercial beef judging ring at Omagh Show.

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Omagh Show's commercial beef cattle judge, Alan Farlow, Garvagh.

 

    Saintfield Show 2010

    The Martin Phillips Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup for the champion: Campbell Bros. Reserve: Campbell Bros.

    Bull calf, under one-year-old – 1, Campbell Bros, Lisburn.

    Bullock, between one and two-years-old – 1, Campbell Bros; 2, Malachy McGrath, Downpatrick.

Saintfield 6

The commercial beef champion at Saintfield Show was Toffee, shown by Aarron Campbell, Lisburn. Picture:

    Saintfield 5

    Gerard Campbell, Lisburn, with Mofey the reserve commercial beef champion at Saintfield Show.

     

    Armagh Show 2010

    Champion: James Alexander. Reserve: James Alexander.

    Qualifier for the Ulster Bank Commercial Suckler Heifer Championship: James Alexander; and Nigel and Sandra Cochrane.

    Male or female calf, born on or after 1/9/09 – 1, James Alexander, Randalstown; 2, Messrs Alexander and McAfee; 3, Owen Carragher.

    Store heifer – 1, James Alexander; 2, Christopher Robinson; 3, Hugh McAlister, Aghadowey.

    Beef heifer – 1, Robert Miller, Moneymore; 2, Hugh McAlister; 3, Nigel and Sandra Cochrane, Portadown.

    Store bullock – 1, Campbell Bros, Derryiaghy; 2, James Alexander; 3, Kieran Fox

    Beef bullock – 1, Leo Fearon.

    Armagh 3

    Judge, Carolyn Fletcher, Cumbria, congratulates brothers Aaron and Gerard Campbell on winning first and second in the young handlers class at Armagh Show.

    Armagh 10

    Ulster Bank's Chris Conway congratules Jack Smyth, Strabane; and Robert Simpson, Aughnacloy, who exhibited the Armagh Show qualifiers for the Ulster Bank Commercial Suckler Heifer Championship. The winning entries were owned by James Alexander, Randalstown, and Nigel and Sandra Cochrane, Portadown.

    Armagh 11

    Kyle Irwin exhibited 'Darkie' the first prize winning commercial beef heifer, owned by Robert Miller, Moneymore.

    Armagh 12

    Billy Dunne exhibited 'Flash' the reserve commercial beef champion, owned by James Alexander, Randalstown.

    Armagh 13

    The commercial beef champion at Armagh Show was owned by Messrs Alexander and McAfee, and exhibited by Jack Smyth.

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    Naomh McAlister, Aghadowey

     

    Lurgan Show 2010

    Champion: Sara and Sam Matchett. Reserve: Sarah and Sam Matchett.

    Store heifer or bullock -1, and 2, Sarah and Sam Matchett; 3, Mark Richie, Richhill.

    Lurgan 11

    Sam Matchett, Portadown, with Black Buddy, the reserve commercial beef champion at Lurgan Show.

    Lurgan 12

    Judge, Jonathan Redmond, Loughgall, presents the commercial beef championship at Lurgan Show to Sarah Matchett, Portadown.

     

    Ballymena Show 2010

    Champion: Alan Farlow. Reserve: Clive Hoey.

    Qualifier for the Ulster Bank Suckler Heifer Championship: Robert Millar, Moneymore; and Jack Smyth, Newtownstewart.

    Animal, under one-year-old – 1, John Linton, Garvagh; 2, Campbell Bros, Derryiaghy; 3, Danny Dolan.

    Animal, one-year-old and over – 1, Alan Farlow, Garvagh; 2, Clive Hoey, Fivemiletown; 3, John Linton.

    Ballymena 9

    The reserve champion in the commercial beef section at Ballymena Show was Xtra Factor shown by Clive Hoey, Fivemiletown. Included is judge, Ben Sinnamon, Pomeroy.

    Ballymena 10

    The commercial beef champion at Ballymena Show was Hillview Dora, owned by Alan Farlow, Garvagh. Adding his congratulations is judge, Ben Sinnamon, Pomeroy.

    Ballymena 11

    The Ballymena Show qualifiers for the Ulster Bank Commercial Suckler Heifer Derby were owned by Robert Millar, Moneymore; and Jack Smyth, Newtownstewart. Pictured are, from left: Ben Sinnamon, Pomeroy, judge; Kyle Irwin; Jack Smyth; and David Dunlop, Ulster Bank, sponsor.

 

 

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