Covenanter Witness Feb 07X

ARMAGH COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SHOW
(Established 1829)
Affiliated to: ISA, NISA, NPS
Prize Schedule
FOR LIVESTOCK CLASSES
Show Date
Saturday 13th June 2015
at Gosford Forest Park
Show commences at 9.00am
NOTES:
Livestock Traffic to follow direction signs.
Public and trade stand exhibitors entrance via main Newry Road.
All vehicle drivers to follow directions of stewards.
Entries close 24th May 2015
Strictly no late entries – see Rule 9c
Online Entry available – see website
Numbers to be collected from the organisers on Show Day
Completed entry forms and fees to be forwarded to:
Armagh County Show Office,
Unit 20, Armagh Business Centre, 2 Loughgall Road, Armagh BT61 7NH
(See Contacts page)
Email: [email protected] www.armaghshow.com
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RULES
The acceptance of an Entry Fee by the Society shall not in any circumstances be
regarded or construed by any person as an admission that any animal or other exhibit is
eligible either to compete in the Show or to receive a prize or prizes.
Neither the Society or any of its officers or servants shall be in any way responsible or
accountable for anything that may happen (from any cause or circumstances whatever)
to exhibitors, their servants, animals or other exhibits or property brought into the
Showgrounds, or for anything else in connection with, or arising out of, or attributable to
the Society’s Show.
The decision of the Judges shall be final as to merit.
No person shall in any way communicate or interfere with a Judge or Judges engaged in
adjudication or attempt at any time to dispute a Judge’s finding. Infringement of this Rule
by any person may cause his or her immediate removal from the charge of animals or
other exhibits and the Showgrounds.
All animals must be in the judging rings at the time fixed for judging.
Any act of discourtesy, incivility or disobedience to the Judge, Judges, Stewards or
Officials of the Society, or any of them on the part of any exhibitor, his servant or agent,
will entitle the Show Committee summarily to disqualify his animal, animals or other
exhibits for adjudication or from taking a prize or prizes and such exhibitor from receiving
all or any prizes won by any of his animals or other exhibits in the Show.
Should any dispute arise for which a specific Rule is not provided, such matter in dispute
shall be referred to the committee, whose decision will be binding and in no case can
there be any appeal to law.
Classes or Events may be combined on cancelled at the discretion of the Committee in
case of insufficient entries.
Entry Forms must be:
(a) Accompanied by Entry Fees or not accepted.
(b) On the appropriate Forms enclosed.
(c) Received by Midnight on closing date for entries. Late entries not accepted.
No entry in catalogue – no entry to Show Ring.
There must be 3 entrants to compose any Class or Event. A 2nd Prize will be awarded
only where there are 3 Entries. Pedigree Classes will be divided if there are sufficient
entries.
Where a request for withdrawal of an entry/entries is made to the Show Office before the
Entries Closing Date shown on the front of the Schedule, refund of entry fee/s will be
made less £5.00 administrative fee. Request for refund of entry fee/s made after the
Entries Closing Date will not be considered. All entry fees paid are non-refundable.
All entries in the Cattle Section must be Brucellosis and Tuberculosis certified.
All animals must be properly restrained. Owners will be held responsible for any damage
or injury arising out of their negligence in this respect. Owners must carry their own
insurance to cover risks caused by animals in their care.
Objections must be lodged with Secretary in writing, accompanied by a deposit of £20.00
(which will be refunded if objection is considered valid by Committee) before
9 p.m. on day of Show.
Armagh County Agricultural Show Society 2015
PaTRon
Mrs C Crowe
PRESIDEnT
Mr Gordon Frazer
VICE PRESIDEnT
Mr Joe Linton
CHaIRPERSon
Mr Stephen Hamilton
VICE CHaIRPERSon
Mr Noel Reid
Hon TREaSURER
Mrs Marjorie Mitchell
EXECUTIVE SECRETaRY
Mr WGS Parr
GEnERaL SECRETaRY
Bill Leeman
Executive Committee
Chairman, Vice Chairman, Norman Morton, Bill Leeman,
Tom Bratten, Gordon Frazer, Alan McConnell
SECTIonaL SECRETaRIES:
Norman Morton
Pigs:
Kenneth Gracey
Noel Reid
Ponies:
Annice Broomfield
Thelma Gorman
Riding for Disabled: Joy Brown
Sheep:
Jack McGowan
Dog Show:
Jenny McDowell
Goats:
Gordon Frazer
Home Industries:
Flo McCall
Horses:
Tom Bratten
Trade Stands:
Jim Gillow
Show Jumping: Stewart Morton
ConTaCT noS. on nEXT PaGE
Dairy Cattle:
Beef Cattle:
Mr B Anderson
Mrs K Anderson
Mr W Anderson
Mrs R Beattie
Mrs M Black
Mr & Mrs I Beattie
Mr A Frazer
Mr E Diffin
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GEnERaL CoMMITTEE
G Chapman
Mr & Mrs G Frazer
B Gilbert
Mr A Frazer
F Lappin
Mr G Cranston
B Dougan
Mr R Irvine
W Faloon
Mrs D Irwin
R Lamb
Mr A McConnell
B Morton
Mr C Reid
G Frazer
Mrs J Clarke
BanKERS: First Trust Bank Armagh
Mr J Linton
Mr N Lockhart
Mr R McCall
Mr J Farrell
Mr J Watson
Mrs M Wilson
Mr G McCall
Mr E Crozier
aUDIToR: Mr Cecil Dickson, 10 Dobbin Street, Armagh
Hon DoCToR: Dr Colvin
Hon VETERInaRY SURGEonS
Mr J Calvert MRCVS, Messrs O’Reilly and Fee MRCVS,
Willows Veterinary Clinic, Orchard Veterinary Centre
InSURERS: Ulster Farmers Union
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armagh County Show Contacts:
Show office: Tel: 028 3752 2333
(This number should only be contacted in during the week prior to the show)
If at all possible please email queires to :[email protected]
For office Hours in weeks running up to Show please see website
ONLY PHONE THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS IF YOU
AN URGENT
QUERY
Tel:HAVE
028 3752
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GEnERaL EnqUIRIES:
Bill Leeman
Tel: 07919 123 648
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Stephen Hamilton
(Chairman)
Tel: 07816 840 865
Noel Reid (Vice Chairman)
028 3753IF1280
FOLLOWING Tel:
NUMBERS
YOU HAVE AN URGENT QUERY
TRaDE STanDS
Jim Gillow
HoME InDUSTRIES
Schools:
Joanne
Morrison
adults: Flo McCall
DoG SHow
Jenny McDowell
LIVESToCK
Dairy Cattle:
Beef Cattle
Sheep:
Goats:
Pigs:
Norman Morton
Noel Reid
Thelma Gorman
Jack McGowan
Gordon Frazer (President)
Kenneth Gracey
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Horses and Ponies: Bill Leeman
Riding for Disabled: Joy Brown
Show Jumping:
Raymond Jess
Tel: 028 3752 2270
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Tel: 07759
Tel: 07977 275 160
Tel: 028 9263 8273 / 07980 681 346
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07808 915 795
028 3753 1280
07775 650 512
028 3752 4336
028 3752 3217
07710 804 819
Tel: 028 3752 4238
Tel: 028 3752 4356
Tel: 07802 655065
All correspondence should be directed to:
Armagh County Show Office
Unit 20, Armagh Business Centre
BT61 7Q 2 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7NH
Email: [email protected]
www.armaghshow.com
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SaFETY aT aRMaGH CoUnTY SHow
SaFETY PoLICY
The armagh County agricultural Show Committee will operate a Code of Safety Practice
on Show Day to ensure the health and safety of everyone attending the event. Visitors
must share responsibility for their own safety and for the safety of others in their charge
by not taking unnecessary risks on the Show Fields, particularly close to animals and
machinery. advice and guidance on safety matters from Safety officers and Stewards
must be strictly followed.
RULES
CHIEF SaFETY oFFICERS
Mr Billy Parr
Mr Jim Gillow
Mr norman Morton
Mr alan McConnell
Mr Jack McGowan
Mr Stephen Hamilton
Safety Officers on duty can be identified by clearly marked uniforms
All accidents or injuries on the Show Fields must be reported to the Secretary or one of the
Safety officers immediately.
A vehicular traffic arriving and leaving the Show Fields must obey the instructions of the
Stewards and Traffic Wardens on duty.
In the event of that the fields must be evacuated, everyone must follow the instructions relayed
on the Public Address System
Static Exhibits must be erected so that they do not cause injury, or risk of injury to the public.
Demonstrations at exhibits must be adequately protected to reduce the possibility of an
accident or injury to the operator or members of the public.
All animals must be kept under strict control at all times and must not be allowed access to
public thoroughfares. All horses and ponies must keep to the designated exercise areas.
Aggressive or fractious animals must be returned to their transport vehicle and removed from
the field. Any animal which endangers public safety and cannot be controlled , may have to be
humanely destroyed.
All stock handlers and stockmen must be capable of controlling animals in their care. Children
must not be left in charge of any animal.
No child under 8 years of age is allowed in the showing ring.
All animals must be securely fastened to the fixed trailers provided when not in the Show Ring.
Dogs must be kept on their leads at all times and must not be allowed near the animals on shw.
To permit free access by emergency vehicles, roadways or entrances must not be blocked by
exhibits or vehicles.
Children must be safeguarded from animals and machinery at all times. No child shall be
permitted to handle, ride or have control of an animal, machine or vehicle which is likely to
cause injury.
If an animal is handled, hands must be thoroughly washed.
FIRST aID
St John ambulance Brigade
Adjacent to LivestockRings
And Horse and Pony Field
Doctors will be in attendance on the Show Fields during the Show
In case of emergency please contact the Show Secretary
we ask everyone attending the Show to treat Safety as a Priority at all times
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Cattle Section
EnTRY FEES In CaTTLE CLaSSES: £8.00 (unless otherwise stated) online Entry Fee £7.00
Prize Money in Cattle Classes:
1st - £25.00 2nd - £15.00 3rd - £8.00 (unless otherwise stated)
noTE: Prize Money will not be paid out on Show Day
Entries close on 24th May 2015
all entries must be accompanied by the appropriate fee
and returned to the show office.
EnTRY FEES PaID aRE non-REFUnDaBLE
Entries Forms must be completed in FULL – Late entries will not be accepted
Note: 5% of all prize money will be deducted for Irish Shows Association contribution
Classes with less than 3 entries may be amalgamated with the nearest
appropriate class or cancelled without notice
PERPERUaL TRoPHIES & SPECIaL PRIZES PRESEnTED In THE CaTTLE CLaSSES
ROSE BOWL, presented by the Armagh County Show Committee, for the Champion Dairy
Animal in the Show
ULSTER FARMERS MART CUP, presented by the Ulster Farmers’ Mart Enniskillen, for the
Champion Beef Animal in the Show
SILVER PEWTER TANKARD, presented by the Armagh County Show Committee, for the
Reserve Champion Beef Animal
SPRING FARM CUP, presented by the late W J Davidson JP, for the Champion Dairy Cow
J A CROWE PERPETUAL TROPHY, for the Champion Holstein Friesian
FANE VALLEY CUP, presented by Fane Valley Co-Op for the Maiden Dairy Heifer Champion
PALACE FARM CUP, presented by Messrs Watson for the Champion Dairy Heifer in milk
BOB WILSON CHALLENGE CUP, presented by Bob Wilson, for the Best Pair of Dairy Females
K’MAC CUP, presented by Mr Kieran McAnallen, for the Show Beef Bull Champion
JOSHUA WHITE CUP, presented by the late Joshua White for the Champion Beef Cow
JB & FR LAMB CUP, presented by Messrs Lamb, for the Champion Beef Heifer
ARMAGH SHOW TROPHY, presented by the County Show Committee, for the Champion Beef Calf
HAMILTON SMYTH CUP, presented by the late Hamilton Smyth, for the best Heifer in calf in
the Jersey Classes
MILK MARKETING BOARD ROSE BOWL, presented by MMB, for the Best Maiden Dairy Heifer
KEADY PERPETUAL CUP, presented by Keady Livestock Sales, for the best Dairy Heifer Calf
DEMENSE CUP, presented by John B Lamb, for the Champion Ayrshire
BALLYLENY TROPHY, presented by John B Lamb, for the Champion Jersey
PERPETUAL TROPHY, for the Champion Aberdeen Angus
TRAYNOR METALS CUP, presented by Traynor Metals, Moy, for the Limousin Champion
WOODLAWN CUP, presented by the late A Burnett, Richhill, for the Hereford Champion
AGHAVILLY ROSE BOWL, presented by Aghavilly UFU, for the Champion Charolais
THE McCORMICK CUP, presented by the late Major McCormick, the Champion Charolais Calf
R PAYNER CUP, presented for the Champion Blonde d’Aquitaine animal
AUTOMART CUP, presented by Mr Tom Clarke, for the Champion Simmental
SCOTT CUP, presented by Scott Bros of Hamiltonsbawn, for the Best Cross Bred Beef Calf
SAMUEL WILSON MEMORIAL CUP, presented by the late Mrs Wilson, for the winner of the
Young Handlers’ Beef Class
COULTER PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP, presented by Mr David Coulter for the winner of the
Young Handers’ Dairy Class
POWELL MEMORIAL TROPHY for best group of Beef Animals
HOLE IN THE WALL TROPHIES, presented by Joanne McCall, for the Champion and Reserve
Champion Salers
ARMAGH COUNTY SHOW CHAMPIONS SASHES will be presented to the Dairy and Beef
Champions
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Important note for Cattle Exhibitors
Procedure for Movement of northern Ireland (nI) Cattle into and out of Local
agricultural Shows
Disease Control
Note - only animals free from disease restrictions, including Tuberculosis, Brucellosis and
Bluetongue (herd or individual animal restrictions), may be permitted to move to a Show.
To minimise the risk to other livestock, exhibitors are encouraged to have show animals
tested for Tuberculosis by their Private Veterinary Practitioner in the 30 days beforehand.
All bovine animals that are more than 12 months of age (with the exception of bullocks) must
have a ‘clear’ Brucellosis test for a sample taken within the 30 days prior to movement to a
show.
Exhibitors should bring proof of this negative Brucellosis test result to the Show.
Cattle, pre-movement tested in a herd, can move to a Show but must return directly to the
same herd in which they were tested. These cattle can then move to another Show provided
the move occurs within 30 days of the original date of sampling.
Identification
All cattle must be properly identified and comply with the Cattle Identification Regulations.
General Principles
• Cattle going to a Show(s) must be accompanied by a fully completed MC2 document or 3
copies of the electronic movement document (EMD) identifying the Show premises as the
destination.
• Cattle moving from a Show must return to the herd they came from.
The number of Shows to which cattle may travel is not limited provided these conditions
are met on all occasions.
Movements to or from a Show
Movements to a Show
On arrival at the Show, the cattle must be accompanied by a fully completed MC2 document
or 3 printouts of the EMD and proof of a negative result to the Brucellosis Pre-Movement
Test if appropriate.
The top 3 copies (MC2A-White, MC2B-Yellow and MC2C-Pink) must be brought to the
Show. All 3 copies will be checked by a Show Representative and stamped with the Show
stamp. The MC2A (white) or 1 copy of the EMD will be retained by the Show Operative.
Movements from a Show (including Show operator’s Responsibilities)
1. Where the exhibitor has their Sticker Book with them the Show will issue a movement out
MC2 endorsed with the herd number of the exhibitor and the serial number of the ‘move
in’ MC2 or EMD. The MC2A (White) and MC2B(Yellow) ‘move out’ copies should be
stapled to the Yellow ‘move in’ copy or the second copy of the EMD and have a yellow
confirmation sticker applied. This should then be sent to the local DARD office by the
Show Operatives. The MC2C (Pink) ‘move out’ copy should be stapled to the Pink ‘move
in’ copy or the third copy of the EMD and have the corresponding pink sticker applied.
This should be given to the herd keeper for his/her own records (see Annex A).
2. Where the exhibitor does not have their sticker book with them the Show will issue a ‘move
out’ MC2 with ALL details completed (including animal details). The move out MC2A
(White) copy with the move in MC2B (yellow copy) or the second copy of the EMD should
be sent to the local DARD office and the move out MC2B (Yellow) and MC2C (Pink) copies
with the move in MC2C (pink) copy or the third copy of the EMD should be given to the
exhibitor. The herd keeper must return the MC2B, with a yellow sticker attached to his/her
local DARD office within 7 days (to avoid an NMN status) and the MC2C, with
corresponding pink sticker attached, should be kept for his/her records (see Annex B).
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DaIRY & BEEF CaTTLE
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Entry forms must be completed in full stating the Name of the Animal, Herd Book Number,
Ear Tattoo, Date of Birth and full pedigree details. All entry forms must be accompanied by
the appropriate fees.
Exhibitors should note that all emtries must be Brucellosis and TB certified and that
Movement Permits must be produced before cattle can be admitted to the Showgrounds.
One attendant only will be admitted with each lot and must take charge of the livestock in his
care for the duration of the Show.
There must be at least 3 entries to constitute a Class, otherwise the Class will be
amalgamated with another Class or may be cancelled withour prior notice.
Any animal not in the Ring when judging of the Class commences will be disqualified.
No exhibitor will be allowed to remove livestock from the Show Grounds until after the Prize
winners Parade.
Exhibitors' numbers to be collected from the Secretary's Office on the show field.
SaFETY noTICE: Exhibitors and Handlers are responsible for the animals in their care.
Fractious animals must be returned to the trailers and removed from the Show Grounds.
Children must not be allowed to handle bulls or other large animals. All livestock exhibitors
must carry their own public liability insurance and are reminded that by making an entry at
the Show, they indemnify the Committee from any claim that might arise as a result of their
participation. No child under 8 years of age is allowed in the showing rings.
NOTE: 5% of prize money will be donated to Irish Shows Association
DaIRY CaTTLE
DaIRY CLaSSES: John McClean, Priestlands Herd
DaIRY CHaMPIonSHIPS: Philip Jones, Hallow Herd
Entry Fee: £8.00 (unless otherwise stated) online Entry Fee: £7.00
Prize Money: 1st - £25.00, 2nd - £15, 3rd - £8.00 (unless otherwise stated)
note: Prize Money will not be paid out on Show Day
EnTRIES CLoSE 24th May 2015
all entries must be accompanied by the appropriate fee
and returned to the Show office
EnTRY FEES PaID aRE non-REFUnDaBLE
EnTRY FoRMS MUST BE CoMPLETED In FULL
no entries will be accepted by Telephone or Fax and stricly no late entries
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Pedigree entries must be registered in Herd Book or in Class a, B, C or D of the
Supplementary Register.
animals in Dairy Classes showing less than 6 broad teeth will be confined to the Heifer
Classes.
EXHIBIToRS To CoLLECT CLaSS nUMBERS on THE SHow FIELD
DaIRY SECTIon ConTaCT: norman Morton Tel: 07808 915795
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PEDIGREE JERSEY CLaSSES
Class
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Heifer Calf, born on or after 01/09/14
Maiden Heifer, born on or after 01/01/14
Heifer, in calf
Heifer, in milk
Cow, in calf
Cow, in milk
BaLLYLEnY TRoPHY, presented by John B Lamb, for the Champion Jersey in the Show
HaMILTon SMYTH TRoPHY, presented by the late H Smyth, for the best Heifer.
a supply of semen, provided by John Berry, Semex for the Champion Jersey
LInMooR TRoPHY.
Armagh Show is a qualifying show for the Linmoor Trophy 2014. The trophy will be
competed for by a group of 3 female animals, any age, the property of one exhibitor who is
a member of the Ulster Jersey Cattle Club and the Jersey Cattle Society of the UK. Only 1
group can be entered per exhibitor. If any exhibitor has 2 or more groups entered, the
highest placed group will only count for the Linmoor Trophy. Failure to comply with the rules
will lead to disqualification.
Scoring: 1st place = 10 points; 2nd place = 8 points; 3rd place = 6 points;
4th place = 4 points; 5th place = 2 points; 6th place = 1 point.
Prize money will be sponsored by John Thompson and Sons Ltd and will awarded at the
end of the Show season.
PEDIGREE HoLSTEIn-FRIESIan DaIRY CLaSSES
The Northern Ireland Holstein Friesian Breeders' Club offer an award for the best Holstein
Friesian Female exhibited by a member of the club
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7 - Heifer Calf, born on or after 01/09/14
8 - Maiden Heifer, born on or after 01/01/14
9 - Heifer, in calf
10 - Heifer, in milk
11 - Cow, in calf or in milk
John Berry of Semex will provide a supply of Semen to the
Holstein Friesian Champion and Reserve Champion
MMB RoSE BowL will be presented to the best Maiden Heifer
J a CRowE Perpetual Trophy will be presented to the Champion Holstein Friesian
Holstein-Friesian Classes sponsored by Mrs. Charlotte Crowe
oTHER DaIRY BREEDS
Class 12 - Cow, in calf or in milk , any age
Class 13 - Heifer, in calf or in milk
DEMEnSE CUP, presented by John B Lamb for the best pedigree Ayrshire in the Show
DaIRY/BEEF BREED CHaMPIonSHIP
Sponsored by United Feeds
To be judged following prize winners parade Best Breed in Parade £150.00 Reserve £100.00
(to be paid to the Breed Society)
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InTERBREED DaIRY CHaMPIonSHIP CLaSSES
Class 14 - Junior Dairy Showing Class. Spronsored by Danske Bank
THE COULTER PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP will be presented to the winner of this class.
Young Handler, 8-15 years of age, showing a Bull or a Heifer Calf born on or after 01/09/14.
all entries will receive a rosette.
Entry Fee: £8.00 online Entry Fee: £7.00
Prizes 1st = £25.00 2nd = £20.00 3rd = £15.00 4th = £10.00
Danske bank will present a framed certificate, plaque and rosette to the winner.
Note: Handlers in this Class must be strictly supervised by an adult at all times.
Class 15 - Dairy Cow, in calf or in milk
Entry Fee: £10.00 Prizes 1st = £50.00 2nd = £30.00 3rd = £20.00
Online Entry Fee: £9.00
Class 16 - Dairy Heifer, in calf
Entry Fee £10.00 Prizes 1st = £50.00 2nd = £30.00 3rd = £20.00
Online Entry Fee: £9.00
Class 17 - Dairy Heifer, in milk
Entry Fee £10.00 Pizes 1st = £50.00 2nd = £30.00 3rd = £20.00
Online Entry Fee: £9.00
Class 18 - Dairy Heifer, born on or after 01/01/13
Entry Fee: £10.00 Prizes 1st = 50.00 2nd = £30.00 3rd = £20.00 4th = £10.00
Online Entry Fee: £9.00
Danske Bank sponsor this class
PaLaCE FaRM CUP, presented for the Show Champion Dairy Heifer
FanE VaLLEY CUP, presented for the Show Maiden Dairy Heifer Champion
Class 19 - Heifer Calf (pedigree or non pedigree) born on or after 01/09/14
KEADY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, presented by Keady Livestock Sales, for the best heifer calf
Entry Fee £10.00 Prizes 1st = £50.00 2nd = £30.00 3rd = £20.00
Online Entry Fee: £9.00
Class 20 - Pair of Dairy Females
BOB WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, presented by Mr Bob Wilson for Best Pair of
Dairy Females. This class is sponsored by Mr Bob Wilson
Entry Fee £10.00 Prizes 1st = £50.00 2nd = £30.00 3rd = £20.00
Online Entry Fee: £9.00
Class 21 - Group of 3 Dairy Females
MARKETHILL DAIRY GROUP SHEILD, presented for the best Group of 3 Dairy Females
Online Entry Fee: £9.00
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DaIRY CHaMPIonSHIP 2014
Champion and Reserve animals in Classes 15 - 18 are eligible to compete.
Champion: £100.00
Reserve Champion £50.00
Sponsored by Fane Valley Ltd
Dairy Champion will be presented with the The Armagh Rose Bowl and Championship Sash
Prize Voucher (redeemable against Genus products and services) and a Genus Sash will
be awarded to the animal exhibiting the Best Udder in the Interbreed Dairy Classes
SPECIaL awaRDS
JoHnSTon PERPETUaL CUP, presented by the late WR Johnston, for the Champion Dairy Cow
SPRInG FaRM CUP, presented by the late WR Davidson JP, for the Best Pedigree Dairy Cow
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Class: 22
qUaLIFIER - no entry fee
McLaRnon'S FEEDS/ nISa DaIRY Cow CHaMPIonSHIP 2015
(pedigree or non pedigree)
All Exhibitors wishing to qualify for the McLARNON'S Feeds/NISA Dairy Cow Championship
Final, must enter the name of their animal(s) in the Show Programme. The Qualifiers for the
final ill be the first and second prize winners in the McLARNON'S Feeds/ NISA class.
This qualifiying class is open to all dairy animals at the Show, which have not already
qualified for the Final. To maximise attendance of qualifiers at the Final, Stewards will
enquire from the Qualifying Exhibitors if it is their intention to be present at antrim Show on
Saturday 25th July 2015.
In the event of Qualifiers not wishing to attend the Final, then the Judge will be asked to
identify further qualifying animals.
Qualifying Exhibitors who do not appear at the Final may be disqualified from competing in
Championships organised by NISA in 2016, unless a good reason is given for such nonappearance.
No exhibitor may qualify more than 2 exhibits for the Championship. Animals cannot qualify
for the Championship in dairy classes at Antrim Show.
McLARNON'S will present special rosettes to the Exhibitors of both qualifying animals at
each qualifying show. Each animal forward at the Final will be paid attendance money in the
form of £50 Feed Voucher. Animals placed 1st to 6th in the Championship will receive Prize
Money as follows:
Champion £500 plus sash – Reserve Champion £300
2nd Reserve Champion £200 – 4th Place £150 – 5th Place £100 – 6th Place £50
In addition £100 plus Sash will be awarded to the highest placed Exhibitor-Bred animal
at the Championship (born on farm, not purchased embryo), and the exhibit with the
Best Udder will also receive £100 plus sash.
The McLaRnon'S Feed Perpetual Shield will also be presented to the Champion.
BEEF CaTTLE
Entry Fee for Beef Classes £8.00 (non-REFUnDaBLE) online Entry Fee: £7.00
Prizes 1st £25.00, 2nd £15.00, 3rd £8.00 (unless otherwise stated)
aberdeen angus & European angus:
Hereford:
Beef Short Horn:
British Blues & Salers:
Blondes:
Charolais & other Breeds:
Limousin:
Simmental:
Commercial Cattle:
Beef Interbreed:
Rare Breeds:
JUDGES
Mr Brian Clarke, Ayrshire
Mr John Appelbe, Co. Cork
Mr Terry Middleton, Co. Westmeath
Mr Brian Hunt, Co. Sligo
Mr G. Rodgers. Co. Down
Mr David Erskine, Co. Monaghan
Mr Peter Kelly, Co. Galway
Mr Bertie Huston, Co. Donegal
Mr Oliver Gilsenan, Co. Meath
Mr W.H. Robson, Doagh
Miss Imelda Middleton, Co. Westmeath
EXHIBIToRS To CoLLECT CLaSS nUMBERS on THE SHow FIELD
BEEF SECTIon ConTaCTS: Thelma Gorman 07775 650 512 / 028 3752 5383
Noel Reid
(028) 3753 1280
Please contact these numbers directly if you have a Beef Section query
For safety reasons, no child under 8 years of age is allowed in the Show Rings
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aBERDEEn anGUS
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
23 - Senior Bull, born before 01/01/14
24 - Junior Bull, born on or after 01/01/14
25 - Cow, in calf or calf at foot
26 - Heifer, born on or after 01/01/14
27 - Heifer, born on or after 01/01/14 - 30/06/14
27.1 - Heifer, born on or after 01/07/14 - 31/12/14
28 - Bull or heifer Calf born in 2015
29 - Pair of animals, owned by the same exhibitor and entered in the above classes
PERPETUaL CHaLLEnGE CUP, presented for the Champion Aberdeen Angus
HEREFoRD
Points will be awarded at Armagh show towards the following trophies
presented by NI Hereford Breeders Association
Bull of the Year Trophy
Female of the Year Trophy
Ulster Bank Rose Bowl
Robert Haire Memorial Cup
Hw Coates Cup
Horned Hereford Bull of the Year Trophy
Horned Hereford Female of the Year award
The novice award
All animals must be registered in the Hereford Society Herd Book
Class 30 - Cow or heifer, born on or before 31/12/12
Class 31 - Heifer born on or after 01/01/13 and on or before 31/12/13 in calf or with calf at foot
Class 32 - Heifer born between 01/01/13 and 31/08/13
Class 33 - Heifer calf born after 01/09/14
Class 34 - Bull born before 31/03/13
Class 35 - Bull born on or after 01/09/13 and on or before 31/08/14
Class 36 - Bull calf born after 01/09/14
Class 37 - Progeny Pair best pair by same Sire or Dam entered in above Classes
wooDLanD CUP for the Champion Hereford
BEEF SHoRTHoRn
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
38
39
40
41
42
-
Bull, any age
Cow, any age
Heifer in calf or in milk
Heifer, born in 2014
Bull or Heifer calf, born after 01/01/15
Class
Class
Class
Class
43
44
45
46
-
Bull, any age
Cow,any age
Heifer
Calf, born in 2015
BRITISH BLUES
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Class 47:
THE IRISH SHowS aSSoCIaTIon & CaSTLEwELLan
& DISTRICT aGRICULTURaL SHow PRESEnT
The Bank of Ireland
Entry Fee: To qualifying Show £6.00 online Entry Fee £5.00. To Final £10.00
PRIZES: 1st: £100 2nd: £75 3rd: £50 4th: £25 ( 5th – 9th £10 )
British Blue Young Bull Championship Sponsored by The Bank of Ireland
RULES anD ConDITIonS
1. The Competition is confined to young Pedigree British Blue Bull born on or after 01/10/14
and before 30/06/2015
2. Bulls must be registered with BBBCS and the bonafide property of the Exhibitor.
3. Three animals may qualify from each selected show
4. Exhibitors are allowed to qualify two animals for the final
5. Qualified animals may not enter any other class on the day of the final other than
qualifying classes for other finals.
6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the general rules
Entry Fee: To qualifying Show £6. To Final £10.
PRIZES: 1st: £100 2nd: £75 3rd: £50 4th: £25 ( 5th —9th £10 )
Class 47.1:
Final: CaSTLEwELLan SHow – Saturday 18th July 2015
GREEnVaLE anIMaL FEEDS
BRITISH BLUE HEIFER CHaMPIonSHIP qUaLIFIER
The British Blue Heifer Championship will take place at antrim Show with qualifiers
at armagh, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lisburn & Saintfield, Castlewellan and antrim
RULES anD ConDITIonS
1. The Competition is confined to Pedigree British Blue Heifers born on or after 01/07/13
and before 30/06/2014
2. Animals need not be Exhibitor bred but must be registered with BBCS
3. Three animals may qualify from each selected show
no EnTRY FEE
Final: antrim Show – Saturday 25th July 2015
To be administered by the nI Blue Cattle Club
SaLERS
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
48 - Senior Bull, born on or before 31/12/13
48.1 - Junior Bull, born on or after 01/01/14
49 - Cow
50 - Heifer, born on or before 31/12/13
51.1 - Heifer, born on or after 01/01/14
51 - Calf, born in 2015
HoLE In THE waLL TRoPHIES presented for the Champion and Reserve Salers
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BLonDES
Class 52 - Senior Bull, born before 01/01/14
Class 53 - Junior Bull, born on or after 01/01/14
Note: Bull classes may be amalgamated if insufficient entries
Class 54 - Cow in calf or in milk, any age
Class 55 - Heifer, born before 01/01/14
Class 56 - Heifer, born on or after 01/01/14
Class 57 - Bull or Heifer Calf born after 01/09/14
Class 58 - Pair of animals, by same sire or dam entered above
PaYnTER PERPETUaL TRoPHY presented for the Champion Blonde
nI Blonde Cattle Club
Young Handler Competition
Young Handler Under 14 Years - annahilt Residential Perpetual Trophy
Young Handler 14 - 23 Years - whelan Juvenile Perpetual Trophy
These classes are for a club competition where points are gained throughout the Show
season and a cup is awarded to the entrant with the most points at the end of the Show
season. The competition is open to members of the NI Blonde Cattle Club (either full or
associate) for rules see www.niblondecattleclub.co.uk
Show Herd of the Year
open to members fo the Ni Blonde Cattle Club for rules see www.niblondecattleclub.co.uk
Bank of Ireland Calf Competition
for Calves born after 1/7/14, a qualifying class will take place at the Show
1. Competition open to members of the NI Blonde Cattle Club
2. Competition will be run as a series of qualifying classes at participating shows listed
below. From each show the two highest placed animals, not previously qualified, born after
1st July in the year prior to the show will be eligible to take part in the final.
3. The Final will be staged at Castlewellan and District Show
4. Prize money will only be payable at the final stage of the competition
5. Attendance money will be given to those who exhibit their qualified calf/calves for judging
at final
CHaRoLaIS CLaSSES
(Name, Date of Birth and Tattoo Number must be provided with all entries to be eligible for
Charolias Club Special Prizes) All cows in milk must be shown with calf at foot
British Charolais Society present a Plaque to Champion and nI Charolais Club present
a Sash to the breed Champion in Show
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
-
Senior Bull, born before 31/03/14
Bull, born in period 01/04/14/ - 31/12/14
Cow in calf or in milk, any age
Heifer, born 2013
Heifer, born 2014
Bull or Heifer calf born in 2015
Pair of animals owned by same exhibitor and entered in above classes
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MInSUPS Charolais Championship (nI)
The following classes will be held at qUaLIFYInG shows.
First and second placed animal in each Qualifying Charolias class will qualify for the
MINSUPS Charolais Final at Clogher Valley Show on Wednesday 29th July 2015.
Cattle entered must be in the British Herd Book six months on the date of the Grand Final of
this Championship.
Owners of the cattle must be members of the NI Charolias Club. Cattle entered for this
competition must also be entered in their relevant classes at Clogher Valley Show.
Qualifiers at local shows will receive a qualifying rosette and will be photographed for the pre
final coverage in local press.
Bulls born form 1 April 2014 to 31 July 2014
Bulls born from 1 August 2014 to 31 December 2014
Bulls born on or after 1 January 2015
Heifers born 1 January 2014 to 30 June 2014
Heifers born 1 July 2014 to 31 December 2014
Heifers born on or after 1 January 2015
** £40.00 - Attendance Money will be awarded each qualifying animal exhibited at
Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Saintfield, Newry, Omagh &
Castlewellan who attend the final at Clogher Valley Show
***£20.00 - Attendance Allowance will be awarded to animals qualifying at Clogher Valley
Show who participate in the final.
Prize Money in each of the 6 classes at the final will be
1st- £80.00, 2nd- £60.00, 3rd- £40.00, 4th- £20.00
qualifying Shows are
Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Castlewellan, Saintfield, Newry, Omagh, Clogher Valley
Breeders who wish to join the NI Charolais Club should contact: The NICC Secretary,
Ann Orr, Email [email protected] or call 02866 342366 or visit the Charoliasni.com
webiste to download an application form.
THE MaJoR McCoRMaCK CUP will be awarded to the winner of the Calf Class
aGHaVILLY RoSE BowL, presented by Aghavilly UFU to the Champion Charolais.
LIMoUSIn
Class 66 - Senior Bull, born before 2014
Class 67 - Junior Bull, born in 2014
Note: Bull classes may be amalgamated if insufficient entries
Class 68 - Cow, any age, in calf or having produced a calf in the past 12 months
Class 69 - Heifer, born in 2013
Class 70 - Heifer, born in 2014
Class 71 - Bull or Heifer Calf , born in 2015
Class 72 - Pair of animals owned by same exhibitor and entered in the above classes
TRaYnoR METaLS PERPETUaL TRoPHY, presented by T-MET, is awarded to the Limousin
Champion.
DanSKE BanK SHow TEaM oF THE YEaR SHIELD, points awarded from 1st-3rd pace in
the above classes throughout all shows in NI.
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SIMMEnTaL
Animals must be entered in the Herd Books of the British Simmental Cattle Society Limited or
Irish Simmental Cattle Society before the closing of entries for this show.
Calves shown at foot or their dam must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the Herd
books of the British Simmental or Irish Simmental Cattle Society.
The BRITISH SIMMENTAL CATTLE SOCIETY LIMITED will present Champion and Reserve
Champion Rosettes.
Class 73 - Cow, born before 1st January 2012
Class 74 - Cow or Heifer, born in 2012, in calf or with calf at foot having had a calf by 3
years old
Class 75 - Heifer, born on or after 01/01/13, and on or before 30/06/13
Class 76 - Heifer, born on or after 01/07/13, and on or before 31/12/13
Class 77 - Heifer, born on or after 01/01/14
Class 78 - Bull, born on or before 31/12/13
Class 79 - Bull, born on or after 01/01/14
Class 80 - Bull/Heifer calf born in 2015
Class 81 - Pair of animals, bona fide the property of one exhibitor entered in the classes
for which they are eligible
Armagh is a qualifying Show for the Simmental Pair of the Year Championship which is
sponsored by Ivomec FINAL AT ENNISKILLEN SHOW
aUToMaRT PERPETUaL CHaLLEnGE CUP, for the Champion Simmental
EURoPEan anGUS
Class
Class
Class
Class
82
83
84
85
-
Cow, any age, in-calf or with calf at foot
Bull, born in 2014
Heifer, born in 2014
Bull or heifer calf, born in 2015
RaRE anD MInoRITY BREEDS oF CaTTLE
The Tesco Rare Breeds Cattle Derby
Armagh County Show is a qualifier for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Cattle Derby
Sponsored by Tesco
Senior Cattle Derby: The 2 highest placed eligible female animals born on or before
31/12/2012 will qualify for the final at Gosford Forest Park on Sat 7th September 2015,
provided they have not already qualified.
Junior Cattle Derby: The 2 highest placed eligible female animals born between 01/01/13
- 31/08/14 will qualify for the final at Gosford, provided the animal has not already qualified.
Calf Derby: The 2 highest placed eligible male and female animals born after 01/09/14 will
qualify for the Final at Gosford, provided the animal has not already qualified.
All animals must be owned by a fully paid-up member of the RBST or a child of a fully paidup member of the Trust Contact: Kate Madden on 07712 090040 or email:
[email protected]
Class
Class
Class
Class
86
87
88
89
-
Bull, any age
Cow or heifer born before 01/01/13
Heifer born after 01/01/13
Calf born after 01/08/14
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oTHER PEDIGREE BEEF BREEDS
For cattle not entered in other beef classes
If insufficient numbers of entries, these classes many be amalgamated
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
90
91
92
93
94
-
Bull, any age
Cow, in calf or in milk , any age
Heifer, in calf or in milk
Heifer, born in 2014
Bull or Heifer Calf, born in 2015
CoMMERCIaL BEEF CLaSSES
Entry Fee: £8.00 online Entry Fee: £7.00
Prizes: 1st - £25.00, 2nd - £15.00 3rd - £8.00
Class 95 - Commercial Beef calf, male or female, born on or after 01/09/14
Class 96 - Commercial Store Heifer
Class 97 - Commercial Beef Heifer
(the same animal can only be entered in one of the above two classes)
Class 98 - Commercial Store Bullock
Class 99 - Commercial Beef Bullock
(The same animal can only be entered in one of the previous two classes)
SCoTT CUP, presented by Scott Bros. Hamiltonsbawn for best Young Beef Animal. A Sash will
be presented to the Commercial Beef Champion and a Rosette to the Reserve. If there are
insufficient entries, the previous Classes will be amalgamated.
DaIRY/BEEF BEST BREED In PaRaDE
sponsored by United Feeds
To be Judged during the prize winners parade
Best Breed in Parade £150.00 Reserve £100.00 (to be paid to the breed society)
InTERBREED BEEF CHaMPIonSHIP
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Class 100:
BanK oF IRELanD/nISa JUnIoR BULL CHaMPIonSHIP 2015
For the best Junior Pedigree Bull born on or after 1st January 2014
qualifier – no entry fee
Armagh Show is a Qualifying Show for the Bank of Ireland/Northern Ireland Shows
Association Junior Bull Championship. Eligible exhibits will be those entered in the
appropriate Class at the Show and included in the Show Catalogue
The two highest placed eligible animals will qualify for the Final to be held at Clogher Valley
Show on wednesday 29th July 2015.
To maximise attendance of Qualifiers at the Final, Stewards will enquire from the qualifying
Exhibitors if it is their intention to be present at the Final. In the event of qualifying Exhibitors
not wishing to attend the Final the Judge will be asked to select further qualifying animals.
Animals cannot qualify at Castlewellan Show for the Championship.
To maximise the promotion of the Championship, qualifying exhibitors and their animals are
required to participate in the Bank of Ireland promotional photographs at the Final.
An Exhibitor may not qualify more than 2 Exhibits for the Final.
Exhibitors qualifying animals who do not appear at the Final may be disqualified from
participating in the Championships organised by NISA in 2016, unless an acceptable
reason is given for such absence.
Prize Money at Final: 1st = £300.00, 2nd= £200.00, 3rd= £100.00 4th= £50.00
Special Rosettes will be awarded to Qualifiers and £20.00 will be given,
provided the qualifying cattle compete in the Final.
Class 101:
LInDEn FooDS/nISa PEDIGREE
BEEF HEIFER CHaMPIonSHIP 2015
For the best Pedigree Beef Heifer born on or after 1st January 2013
qualifier no Entry Fee
Armagh Show is a Qualifying Show for the Linden Foods/NISA Pedigree Beef Heifer
Championship organised by the Northern Ireland Shows Association. Eligible animals will be
those entered in the appropriate Class at the Show and included in the Show Catalogue
The two highest placed eligible animals will qualify for the Final at Fermanagh County
Show on wednesday 5th august 2015.
To maximise attendance of Qualifiers at the Final, Stewards will enquire from the qualifying
Exhibitors if it is their intention to be present at the Final. In the event of qualifying Exhibitors
not wishing to attend the Final the Judge will be asked to identify further qualifying animals.
Animals cannot qualify at the Show hosting the Final.
To maximise the promotion of the Championship, qualifying exhibitors and their animals are
required to participate in the Linden Foods promotional photographs at the Final.
An Exhibitor may not qualify more than 2 Exhibits for the Final.
Special Rosettes and attendance money of £20.00 will be awarded to the exhibitor of each
qualifying animal forward at the Final. Exhibitors qualifying animals who do not appear at the
Final may be disqualified from participating in the 2016 Championship, unless an acceptable
reason is given for such absence.
Prize Money at Final: 1st = £300.00, 2nd= £200.00, 3rd= £100.00 4th= £50.00
Qualifying Shows: Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Lisburn and Saintfield District,
Newry, Omagh, Londonderry/Limavady, Castlewellan, Antrim and Clogher Valley
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Class 102 - Pedigree Calf Championship, born on or after 1/9/14
Entry Fee: £8.00
Online Entry Fee: £7.00 Prizes: 1st= £30.00, 2nd= £20.00, 3rd= £15.00
PERPETUaL CHaLLEnGE CUP, presented by Armagh County Show
Committee, to the Champion Calf
Class 103 - Group of three Pedigree animals, owned by same Exhibitor
Entry Fee: £10.00 Prizes: 1st= £50.00, 2nd= £30.00, 3rd= £20.00
Online Entry Fee: £9.00
Class 104 - Junior Beef Showing Class Sponsored by Danske Bank
THE SaMUEL wILSon PERPETUaL MEMoRIaL CUP will be awarded to the
winner of the Junior Beef Showing Young Handler 8 -16 YEaRS of age showing
Calf under 1 year old Class. All competitors will receive rosettes.
Entry Fee £8.00 online Entry Fee £7.00
Prizes 1st= £25.00 2nd= £20.00 3rd= £15.00 4th= £10.00
note Handlers must be strictly supervised by an adult at all times.
If there are sufficient entries the class may be divided.
aRMaGH CoUnTY aGRICULaTURaL SHow
BEEF CHaMPIonSHIP 2015
Champion and Reserve Champion animals in classes 100-102 are eligible to compete
Champion £100.00
Reserve Champion £50.00
Sponsored by Fane Valley Ltd.
Beef Champion will be presented with the Ulster Farmers Mart Cup and Championship Sash
A Silver Pewter Tankard will be presented to the Reserve Champion Beef Animal
DaIRY/BEEF BEST BREED In PaRaDE
Sponsored by United Feeds
To be judged following the prize winners parade
Best Breed in parade £150.00, Reserve £100.00
(to be paid to the Breed Society)
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Important note for Sheep
and Goat Exhibitors
Procedure for Movement of northern Ireland Sheep
and Goats into and out of Shows
All sheep and goats, irrespective of their date of birth, must be identified and comply with
the Sheep and Goats Identification Regulations and be registered in the flock of the
exhibitor.
Movement of Sheep to a Show •
•
•
•
Movement of sheep and goats to Shows must be accompanied by a fully and
accurately completed SG2 self-written movement document.
The individual identification numbers should be recorded on the SG2 document (it
is acceptable to attach a printed schedule listing the tag numbers to the SG2).
These numbers should be checked by the Show Operators against presented
before the animals are allowed entry to the show.
The SG2 movement document authorises the movement of sheep or goats from the
farm to Show premises. The SG2 movement documents must be stamped by the
Show Secretary. The white copy should be sent to the local DARD Office within 7
days.
Show Operators should have books of movement documents (SG2s) for sheep and
separate ones for goats.
Movement of Sheep from a Show - See annex D
The yellow copy of the SG2 provided by the Show Operator should accompany the
animals back from the Show.
This should include details of the Show and receiving flock, the individual tag numbers
(it is acceptable to attach a printed schedule listing the tag numbers to the SG2) or be
cross referenced/stapled to the pink copy of the incoming SG2 (only if the whole batch
moves out at the same time). Section 3 of the outgoing SG2 should be signed by the
flock keeper.
Both move in and move out white copies of the SG2 should be sent to the Show’s local
DARD Office by the Show Operator within 7 days.
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Sheep Section
SHEEP SECTIon ConTaCT:
Jack McGowan. Tel: 028 3752 4336
EnTRY FEE: £3.00 (unless otherwise stated) onLInE EnTRY FEE: £2.50
EnTRY FEES PaID aRE non-REFUnDaBLE
Prize Money in Sheep Classes:
1st - £12; 2nd - £8; 3rd - £5 (unless otherwise stated)
Entries Close 24th May 2015.
all entries must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and returned to the show
office. Entry forms must be completed in full. no entries will be accpted by telephone.
Strictly no late entries.
JUDGInG wILL CoMMEnCE aT 10.00aM SHaRP
numbers to be collected from the Secretary's office on the Show Field
Classes with less than 3 entries may be amalgamated with the nearest appropriate
Class or cancelled without notice.
Sheep Championship
Suffolk
Charollais
Beltex
Dorset Horn
Hampshire Down
Texel
Zwartblers
Ile de France
Jacob
other Pedigree Breeds
Rare Breeds
Young Handlers
Cydectin Young Handlers Class
SHEEPJUDGES
Bill Dickson, Saintfield
Geoff Bidduth, Wales
Derek Fenton, Rasharkin
John Barkley, Ayrshire
Robert Coulter, Parkgate
Robert Cole, Devon
Martin Warnock, Limavady
Cyril Cromie, Ballynahinch
Brian Hanthorn, Tynan
Mrs Geraldine Fletcher, Wicklow
Martin Warnock, Limavady
Mrs Geraldine Fletcher, Wicklow
Brian Hanthorn, Tynan
PERPETUAL SHEEP TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES
RITCHIE CUP, presented by the late Issac Ritchie, for the Show Champion
MEGAW CUP, presented by John Megaw, for the best Ewe in the Show
WILLIAM GREER CUP, presented by the late William Greer, for the best Ram in the Show
AUTOMART CUP, presented by Tom Clarke, for the Champion Texel
ERVINE CUP, presented by W Ervine and Sons, for the Champion Suffolk
ANDREWS MILLING CUP, presented by Andrews Milling for the Champion Charollais
FARMING LIFE CUP, for the winner of in the Young Handlers Sheep Class
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SUFFoLK
SHow TEaM oF THE YEaR MALE OF THE YEAR - SMITHKLINE TROPHY
FEMALE OF THE YEAR - SUFFOLK SHEEP SOCIETY N.I. BRANCH TROPHY
Champion and Reserve Champion
The northern Ireland Suffolk Championship will be held at armagh County Show in 2015
Prizes in Suffolk Classes:
1st = £12.00, 2nd = £10.00 3rd = £8.00 4th = £5.00 (Rosettes to 6th place)
Stock Judging Classes will be held
Class 110 - Ewe, any age (having reared a lamb in 2015 and shorn from 1st May 2015)
Class 111 - Ram, any age
Class 112 - Shearling Ewe, born in 2014
Class 112.1 - Shearling Ram born in 2014
Class 113 - Ewe Lamb born in 2015
Class 114 - Ram Lamb, born in 2015
Class 115 - Group of three Sheep, each drawn from a different Class and owned by one
exhibitor
Class 116 - Junior Stock Handlers ( Suffolk breeders only)
ILE de FRanCE
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
1st = £12.00, 2nd = £8.00 3rd = £5.00
117 - Ewe, any age
118 - Shearling Ewe, born in 2014
119 - Ram, any age
120 - Shearling Ram, born in 2014
121 - Ewe Lamb, born in 2015
122 - Ram Lamb, born in 2015
123 - Group of three Sheep, each drawn from a different Class and owned by one
exhibitor
CHaRoLLaIS
Class 124 - Ewe, any age
Class 125 - Shearling Ewe, born in 2014
Class 126 - Ram, any age
Class 127 - Ram Lamb, born in 2015
Class 128 - Ewe Lamb, born in 2015
Class 129 - Group of 3 Sheep, each drawn from a different Class and owned by one exhibitor
anDREwS MILLInG CUP, presented for the Champion Charollais at the Show.
TEXEL
Points may be gained in all classes which will count toward the Volac NI Texel Show Flock
Competition. The Volac Shearling Ram Show Champion and Reserve Award will be presented
to the 1st and 2nd placed Shearling Rams at the Show.
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
130
131
132
133
134
-
Ewe, any age
Ram, any age
Shearling Ewe, born in 2014
Shearling Ram, born in 2014
Ram Lamb, born 2015
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Class 135 - Ewe Lamb, born in 2015
Class 136 - Group of 3 Sheep, drawn from a different Class and owned by one exhibitor
aUToMaRT CUP presented for the Champion Texel in the Show
BELTEX SHEEP
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
The NI Beltex Championship will be held at Armagh Show in 2015
– Ram, any age
- Shearling Ram
- Ram Lamb, born before 1st March 2015
- Ram Lamb, born on or after 1st March 2015
- Ewe, any age
- Shearling Ewe
- Ewe Lamb, born before 1st March 2015
- Ewe Lamb, born on or after 1st March 2015
- Pair of Lambs
- Group of three (one sheep from each class)
HaMPSHIRE Down SHEEP
The NI Hampshire Down Championship will be held at Armagh Show in 2015
RED MILLS are sponsoring a bag of meal to each class winner, 2 Bags to Reserve
Champion and 2 Bags to over all Champion, in celebration of the 150 year anniversary
of the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders association
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
147
148
149
150
151
152
-
Ram, any age
Ewe, any age
Shearling Ewe, born in 2014
Ewe Lamb, born in 2015
Ram Lamb, born in 2015
novice Class (untrimmed sheep, exhibitor bred, not previously placed at a
County Show
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
153
154
155
156
157
-
Ram, any age
Ewe, any age
Shearling Ewe, born in 2014
Ram Lamb, born 2015
Ewe Lamb, born 2015
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
H Beattie & Sons, Portadown Rd, Tandragee are sponsoring Championship
Champion £30 – Reserve Champion £20
158 - Ram, any age
159 - Ewe, any age
160 - Shearling Ewe, born in 2014
161 - Shearling Ram, born in 2014
162 - Ram Lamb, born in 2015
163 - Ewe Lamb, born in 2015
164 - Pair of Lambs, born in 2015
165 - Group of 3
DoRSET HoRn SHEEP
JaCoB SHEEP
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ZwaRTBLERS SHEEP
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
166
167
168
169
170
-
Ram, any age
Ewe, any age
Shearling Ewe, born in 2014
Ram Lamb, born in 2015
Ewe Lamb, born in 2015
Class
Class
Class
Class
171
172
173
174
-
Ram, any age
Ewe, any age
Ram Lamb, born in 2015
Ewe Lamb, born in 2015
oTHER PURE BRED SHEEP (other than Rare or Minority Breed)
RaRE oR MInoRITY BREED SHEEP (listed by the Rare Breed Survival Trust)
This is a qualifying Show for the Rare Breeds Tesco Sheep Derby
The two highest placed eligible animals in the adult classes and the two highest placed animals
in the lamb classes a total of 4 qualifiers form each Show, will be eligible to go forward to the
Final at Gosford on the 7th September 2015, provided that the animals has not already qualified
at a previous Show.
This competition is sponsored by the Ulster Bank and the Northern Ireland Support Group.
Qualifying Shows are RUAS Ballymena, Lurgan Armagh, Omagh, Castlewellan, Clogher,
Antrim and Saintfield.
All animals must be owned and exhibited by a fully paid up member of the Rare Breeds Survival
Trust or a child of a fully paid up member of the Trust.
Each animal will receive £5.00 on appearance at the final at Cultra and the Champion will
receive £30.00 and a Trophy.
Class 175 - Ram, any age
Class 176 - Ewe, any age
Class 177 - Ram Lamb
Class 178 - Ewe Lamb
Class 179 - Best Pair same breed, bred and shown by exhibitor
Class 180
DanSKE BanK/ nISa SHEEP CHaMPIonSHIP 2015
no EnTRY FEE
For the best ewe, any breed, any age, having reared a lamb in 2015.
Armagh County Show is a Qualifying Show for the Danske Bank/NISA Sheep
Championship, organised by the Northern Ireland Shows Association, in 2015. The two
highest placed eligible animals will qualify for the Final at Antrim Show on Saturday, 25th
July, 2015. Where already qualified, the next in line will be selected for the Final. Where an
Exhibitor qualifies as above, but does not intend to compete in the Final, the next in line will
be selected. No Exhibitor may qualify more than two exhibits for the Final.
Animals cannot qualify for the Championship in sheep classes at Antrim Show.
Exhibitors of qualifying animals who do not appear in the Final, may be disqualified from
competing in Championships organised by NISA in 2016, unless good reason is given for
non-appearance. Special rosettes will be awarded to Qualifiers and £10 will be given
provided the qualifying sheep compete in the FinaI.
Prizes at the Final: 1st - £100 plus Crystal Trophy and Sash,
2nd - £75, 3rd - £60, 4th - £40, 5th - £25
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SHEEP CHaMPIonSHIPS
Class 181 - Ram or Ewe any age
Irish Shows association and Clogher Valley Show Society present
noRTHERn IRELanD ConTInEnTaL SHEEP FInaL
Sponsored by Clogher valley Show
Entry Fee: £3.00 to qualifying show, Online Entry Fee: £2.50
£5.00 to Final at Clogher Valley Show
Prizes at Final: 1st= £200.00, 2nd= £100.00, 3rd= £75.00, 4th= £50.00, 5th - 7th= £25.00
Rules: Confined to continental ewe or ram any age
Three exhibitors to qualify three sheep for the final
Each exhibitor may only qualify three sheep for the final
Final: Clogher Valley Show – wednesday 29th July 2015
Class 182 - InTERBREED GRoUP CHaMPIonSHIPS (comprising male and 2 females from
the same exhibitor)
Entry Fee: £5.00 online Entry Fee: £4.00 for the group Prizes:
1st= £25.00, 2nd= £20.00, 3rd= £15.00, 4th= £10.00
Class 183 - PaIR oF EwE LaMBS CHaMPIonSHIP (open to pedigree and non pedigre
sheep, owned by the exhibitor
Entry Fee: £5.00 online Entry Fee: £3.50 for the pair Prizes:
1st = £25.00, 2nd = £20.00, 3rd = £15.00, 4th = £10.00
Class 184 - YoUnG HanDLERS' SHEEP CoMPETITIon (any breed or age of sheep,
handlers must be aged 8-15 years)
Entry Fee: £5.00 online Entry Fee: £2.50
Prizes: 1st = £25.00, 2nd = £20.00, 3rd = £15.00, 4th = £10.00, 5th = £5.00
Class 185 -
FaRMnG LIFE PERPETUL TRoPHY, presented to the winner.
All competitiors will receive rosettes.
THE CLoGHER VaLLEY aGRICULTURaL SoCIETY PRESEnT
The Cydectin Young Handlers Championship Final
Sponsored by Zoetis
RULES:
1. Three Young Handlers can qualify (if not already qualified at a previous Show)
2. The handler can use any breed of sheep
3. All qualifiers will receive their Qualifying Rosette when entering the Final at Clogher
Valley Show.
4. This event is open to those aged 8-14 at the date of the Final.
FInaL: Clogher Valley Show wednesday 29th July, 2015
Winner will receive The Robin Wylie Perpetual Cup
& Cydectin Challenge Shield & Prizes sponsored by Zoetis
Entry Fee: £3.00
QUALIFYING SHOWS: Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Saintfield, Newry,
Omagh, Londonderry/Limavady, Castlewellan & Clogher Valley
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aRMaGH CoUnTY aGRICULTURaL SHow
SHEEP CHaMPIonSHIP 2015
Judge: Bill Dickson, Saintfield
Champion and Reserve from each breed are eligible to compete
Sponsored by: Fane Valley Ltd.
Champion £100.00
Reserve Champion £50.00
The RITCHIE CUP and the champion sash will be presented to the Champion
Sheep Championship Classes sponsored by Bank of Ireland
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Goat Section
(In co-operation with the n. I. Goat Club)
JUDGE: Betty Donaldson, westport
GOAT SECTION CONTACT: Gordon Frazer. Tel: 028 3752 3217
EnTRY FEE: £3.00 onLInE EnTRY FEE: £2.50
EnTRY FEES PaID aRE non-REFUnDaBLE
Prize Money in Goat Classes:
1st - £12; 2nd - £8; 3rd - £5 (unless otherwise stated)
note: Prize Money will not be paid out on Show Day
PERPETUaL TRoPHIES & SPECIaL PRIZES
THE MCVEIGH ROSE BOWL, presented by late W McVeigh, for the best Exhibit in Goat Section
THE LETTY AND TOM HOUSTON CUP for the best group of three
THE DIANE IRWIN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, for best Goatling 1-2 years old
PERPETUAL TROPHY, awarded for the best Kid
THE BERTIE WELLS CUP, presented for the champion male
ARMAGH COUNTY SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP SASH, awarded to the Goat Champion
See Veterinary Regulations for sheep on previous page which must be followed.
Class 186 - Female Goat having produced Kid any age in milk – (Saanen and British Saanen)
Class 187 - Female Goat having produced Kid any age in milk
(Toggenburg, British Toggenburg and British alpine)
Class 188 - Female Goat having produced Kid any age in milk – (anglo-nubian or a.o.V)
Class 189 - Goatling over one year and not exceeding two years that has not produced a Kid
(Saanen, British Saanen, Toggenburg, British Toggenburg, and British alpine)
Class 190 - Goatling over one year and not exceeding two years that has not produced
a Kid – (anglo-nubian or a.o.V.)
Class 191 - Female Kid over two months and under one year
(Saanen, British Saanen, Toggenburg, British Toggenburg, and British alpine)
Class 192 - Female Kid over two months and under one year – (anglo-nubian or a.o.V.)
Class 193 - non-pedigree Goat in milk
Class 194 - non-pedigree Kid or Goatling
Class 195 - Pedigree Male, any age
Class 196 - Group of three animals exhibited in classes above
PYGMY GoaTS
Class 197 - Female 2 years and over
Class 198 - Female Goatling over one year and not exceeding two years
Class 199 - Female Kid under one year
Class 200 - Male any age
Class 201 - Group of three drawn from above classes
a Champion and Reserve Champion will be chosen from above classes
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Important note for Pig Exhibitors 2015
Procedure for Movement of Pigs Into and out of Shows
Disease status and testing requirement
• Only pigs from OADF status holdings are permitted to attend shows.
• In addition, all pigs entered for the Show must be accompanied by an Aujeszky’s Test
Certificate of Negative Result relating to a test completed on or after 01/04/2014. Pigs
certificates are submitted to Show Organisers.
• Protocol has not been agreed between DARD and RoI authorities so pigs from the RoI
should not be allowed entry to the Show as this may downgrade all NI pigs in Show.
Movement of Pigs To a Show
• The movement of pigs to Shows must be accompanied by a fully and accurately completed
PM1 self-written movement document.
• The original (yellow) PM1 and the first (white) and second (pink) copies should
accompany the pigs to the Show.
• The full identification (ID) marks must be recorded en the PM1 document (It is acceptable
to attach a printed scheduie to the PM1 listing the identification marks. The schedule
must be cross referenced to the serial number of the PM1). These numbers should be
checked by the Show Operators against the ear tags in the animals presented before the
animals are allowed entry to the show.
• The PM1 movement document authorises the movement of pigs from the farm to Show
premises. The PM1 movement documents must be stamped by the Show Secretary. The
white copy should be sent to the local DARD Direct Office.
• Show Operators should have an appropriate number of books of movement documents
(PM1s) for the movement of pigs from the Show.
Movement of Pigs From a Show
• The yellow original "move out" PM1 provided by the Show Operator should accompany
the animals back from the Show. This should include details of the Show, the receiving
herd and the individual identification marks or be cross referenced/stapled to the pink
copy of the incoming PM1 (only if the whole batch moves out at the same time). Section
3 of the "move out" PM1 should be signed by the herd keeper.
• Both "move in" and "move out" white copies of the PM1 should be sent to the Show's
local DARD Direct .Office by the Show Operator on the day of movement from the Show,
or where this is not possible on the next working day.
• On return to the farm the pigs should not move again, except to slaughter, for a period of
6 days (6 day whole farm standstill).
• An exemption from this whole farm standstill will be permitted when animals returning
from a Show are held in an approved isolation facility for a period of 6 days. Animals in
an approved isolation facility may not move to a Show.
Identification requirements
• New legislation, The Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order (Northern
Ireland) 2012 came into operation on 19th March 2012.
• Under this legislation all pigs, regardless of age or category, entering the Show must be
clearly identified with an eartag bearing the full identification (10) mark the holding
number and a unique individual number of up to 4 digits. The holding number must be
pre-printed on the ear tag.
• If a pig is identified under the old rules, The Aujeszky's Disease Order (Northern Ireland)
1994, and the identification is still in place and is legible it does not have to be reidentified. Show organiser responsibilities
• Show organisers are reminded that they are obliged to ensure that all pigs entered into
a Show are correctly identified and are accompanied by the correct documentation. All
documentation should be forwarded to the local DARD Direct Office on the day of
movement from the Show, or where this is not possible on the next working day
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Pig Section
Confined to members of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust
EnTRIES MUST BE a RaRE oR MInoRITY BREED
Judge: to be confirmed
EnTRY FEE: £3.00 onLInE EnTRY FEE: £2.50
EnTRY FEES PaID aRE non-REFUnDaBLE
Prizes: 1st= £12.00, 2nd= £8.00, 3rd= £5.00
£25.00 prize for the Champion, £15.00 for reserve Champion + Championship Rosettes
Entries close 24th May 2015
Contact: Kenneth Gracey, Tel 07710 804 819
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
202
203
204
205
206
-
aUJESKY'S DISEaSE
only pigs from oficially oaDF herds are eligible to enter
Sow - any breed, born before 01/07/14
Boar- any breed, born before 01/07/14
Junior Boar, born after 01/07/14
Senior Gilt, born on or after 01/07/14 and before 31/12/14
Junior Gilt, born in 2015
The above classes will be divided if there are sufficient entries
armagh Show is a qualifying show for the Tesco Rare Breeds Pig Derby. Final at Rare
Breeds Show and Sale, Gosford Forest Park, Sat 7th September 2015
The Champion will receive the Tommy Bullick Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented to the
Rare Breeds Survival Trust
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PRIZE-WINNERS PARADE AT 3.00 p.m. SHARP.
ALL PRIZE-WINNERS MUST PARTICIPATE
OTHERWISE PRIZE-MONEY MAY BE WITHHELD
VINTAGE TRACTORS
& VEHICLES
Prizes will be presented to all Vintage Exhibitors
PARADING AT 4.00 p.m.
NORTHERN IRELAND
TUG O’WAR ASSOCIATION
Commencing after the Prizewinners Parade at 3.30 p.m.
in the Horse Field
A Tug O’War Tournament - weight limit 640 kgs.
Fashion Show throughout the day
PRIZES FOR
Best Dressed Lady and Gent
Sponsored by: Lila’s and J.R. McMahon
See Website for details: www.armaghshow.com
Trim print
Ref. No. 104258
Al l Li vestock
Tra ffi c
Location of Armagh County
Agricultural Show at
Gosford Fore st Park
Ma i n e ntrance fo r
Tra d e S tand
Exh i b ito rs a nd th e
G e n e ral Pu blic
Armagh 6 miles
Ri chhi l l / Porta down /
Be l fa s t M1
MamrkMethill
Ta ndra ge e Roa d
Armagh
County Show
Gosford
Forest Park
P o r t a d o wn
Newry 12 miles
Eq u e strian tra ffic
o n l y e n ter h ere
Poyntzpa s s
Ta ndra ge e