Showing season got underway at the 115th Ballymoney Show on Saturday 1st June for the Irish breeders. The sun was shining on the cattle ring where 12 animals from 7 local breeders were put forward for the consideration of our judge, Scott MacKinnon, retired stock man of the Klondyke Estate.
Full Results
Cow in calf or with calf at foot born on or before 31/08/2021
1st Clifton Amazing Grace – Sarah Wilson
Heifer born on or after 01/09/2021 and on or before 31/08/2022
1st Gruige Niamh – Dessy Henry
2nd Broomhill Fancy That – Brian Edgar
3rd Gruige Noreen – Dessy Henry
4th Belston Honey Babe – Sarah Wilson
5th Broomhill Golden Fabulous – Brian Edgar
Heifer born on or after 01/09/2022 and on or before 31/08/2023
1st Briglands Jupiter – Brian Moorhead
2nd Briglands Juno – Jack Moorhead
3rd Tardree Robyn – Harry Irvine
4th Tardree Rosie – Harry Irvine
Bull born on or before 30/09/2023
1st Ballylough Jack – Richard Creith
2nd Ballylough Jo – Richard Creith
The Scottish Woodlands Perpetual Cup for the Champion Belted Galloway was awarded to Richard Creith’s impressive bull, Ballylough Jack.
The Reserve Champion prize went to Gruige Niamh, a 2022 heifer by Coulmony Bayley, from Dessy Henry’s herd.
We would like to thank our sponsors, judge- Scott MacKinnon and give a special thanks to all the exhibitors for supporting the show with some top-quality stock.
Finally, a reminder that entries are now open for the 1st Premier Show & Sale of Galloway Cattle which is taking place in Ballymena on 6th September- we hope to see you there!