Our penultimate show of the year took us to Shane’s Castle in Antrim on Saturday 27th July. The sun was shining on the backs of the 15 animals being put forward for the consideration of our judge, Kate Madden, a well-known Galloway breeder from Carnlough. The decision was taken to split the heifer class as there was such a large entry of stock.
Full Results
Cow, born on or before 31st December 2021
1st Belonga Emma – Anna Marron
Heifer born on or after 1st January 2022, up to and including 31st August 2023 Class 1
1st Gruige Niamh – Dessy Henry
2nd Broomhill Fancy That – Brian Edgar
3rd Gruige Noreen – Dessy Henry
4th Glensbrae Aine – Laurence O’Neill
5th Broomhill Golden Fairy – Brian Edgar
Heifer born on or after 1st January 2022, up to and including 31st August 2023 Class 2
1st Broomhill Gloria – Brian Edgar
2nd Glensbrae Brigid – Laurence O’Neill
3rd Briglands Jupiter – Brian Moorhead
4th Briglands Juno – Brian Moorhead
5th Broomhill Glamour – Brian Edgar
6th Tardree Rosie – Harry Irvine
7th Tardree Robyn – Harry Irvine
Calf, Male or Female, born on or after 1st September 2023
1st Annaghfad Aspen – Anna Marron
Bull born on or before 31st August 2023
1st Sweetwell Peem – Sharon Campbell
2nd Tobergill Sam – Sharon Campbell
The Champion Belted Galloway Cup, sponsored by Francis Connon, was awarded to Gruige Niamh, a super heifer from Dessy Henry’s herd.
The Reserve Champion prize was awarded to Sweetwell Peem, a lovely bull, who was put forward by Sharon Campbell.
We would like to thank our sponsors, our judge- Kate Madden and give a special thanks to all the exhibitors for supporting the show with some top-quality stock.
All eyes forward now to the 1st Irish Premier Show and Sale of Galloway cattle on 6th September in Ballymena Mart. Just a reminder that the closing date for entries is Friday 9th August. All entry forms must be sent, along with a cheque, to club secretary Christina Cormack. We really hope to get a good turnout for this sale to ensure it becomes a regular fixture to showcase the top-quality stock that is being produced locally. There will also be an opportunity to sell your unregistered Galloway stock and beef bred Galloway stock at the end of the main pedigree sale.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Colm on +44 7759 937255.
We hope to see you all on the 6th September in Ballymena!