LURGAN AND DISTRICT HORSE AND CATTLE SHOW SOCIETY LTD. COUNTY SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP ( ) 106th SHOW. On Saturday 2nd June 2018 in Lurgan Park

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1 LURGAN AND DISTRICT HORSE AND CATTLE SHOW SOCIETY LTD. COUNTY SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP ( ) 106th SHOW On Saturday 2nd June 2018 in Lurgan Park PRIZE SCHEDULE CATTLE CLASSES GOAT CLASSES SHEEP CLASSES POULTRY CLASSES Judging Commences a.m. sharp Entries Close 19th May 2018 (By kind permission of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council)

2 ENTRIES ENTRIES - These must be made on the enclosed form to the appropriate Section Secretary. (see below) CLOSING DATE FOR ALL CLASSES: SATURDAY 19th MAY, 2018 NO ENTRIES taken by phone and strictly NO LATE ENTRIES NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES SECRETARIES CATTLE: Mrs. Sandra Byrne, Ashill House, 59 Banbridge Road, Dromara, BT25 2NE Tel: (028) / byrne.sandra@gmail.com Asst. Mr. John Harrison, 32 Annaghanoon Road, Waringstown. Tel: (028) john_harrison6@hotmail.com SHEEP: Mr. John Harrison, 32 Annaghanoon Road, Waringstown. Tel: john_harrison6@hotmail.com GOATS: Mr. John Harrison, 32 Annaghanoon Road, Waringstown. Tel: john_harrison6@hotmail.com POULTRY: Pauline Gibson, 139 Aughnaskeagh Road, Dromara, Dromore, Co. Down BT25 2PB Tel: HORSE & PONY: Mrs. Ros Ewing, 130 Carnteel Road, Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, BT69 6EF Tel: roslyn.ewing@btinternet.com CARRIAGE CLASSES: Mrs. Margaret Carlilsle. Tel: (028) TRADE STANDS: Mrs. Michele Doran, 4 Reaskcor Road, Dungannon. Tel: michele.doran@btinternet.com PETS: Entries taken on field. HOME INDUSTRIES: (Separate Schedule) Apply: Mrs. Mary Savage, 141 Dromore Road, Donaghcloney BT66 7MR Tel: marysavage73@gmail.com PERMITS PLEASE PRESENT ALL DOCUMENTS TO MR. MARK WOODS / MRS RHONDA WOODS AT TRAILER BESIDE CATTLE ARENA. IT IS EXHIBITORS RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE DOCUMENTS CORRECTLY COMPLETED

3 LURGAN AND DISTRICT HORSE AND CATTLE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED PATRON: MR. HUGH HARRIS PRESIDENT: MR. WILLIAM MARTIN, MRCVS VICE PRESIDENTS: MRS. STELLA RILEY MR. WILLIAM GIBSON CHAIRPERSON: Mr. Winston Humphries, 17 Drumgask Lane, Lurgan, BT66 8TJ. Tel: (028) HON. GENERAL SECRETARY & TREASURER: Mrs. Michele Doran, 4 Reaskcor Road, Dungannon michele.doran@btinternet.com. ASST. HON. SECRETARY: Mrs. Noelle Menaul, 1 Berkley Court, Banbridge. (028) noelle_is@hotmail.com ASST. HON. TREASURER: Ms Lisa Curry, Drumgor Park, Craigavon HORSE & PONY SECRETARY: Mrs. Ros Ewing, 130 Carnteel Road, Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, BT69 6EF Tel: roslyn.ewing@btinternet.com P.R.O.: Mr. John Harrison, 32 Annaghanoon Road, Waringstown. Tel: HON. AUDITORS: Miller McCleary & Co., Quaker Buildings, Lurgan. HON. LIFE MEMBERS: Mr. H. Latimer, Mrs. M. Bloomer M.B.E. Mr. W. Gibson ANNOUNCER: Mr. Vaughan Byrne Horse & Pony Secretary Chair Cattle Cattle Secretary Chair Sheep Sheep Secretary Chair Goat Goat Secretary Chair Poultry Poultry Secretary H.I. Chair H.I. Secretary Vintage Trade Stands HON. VETERINARY SURGEONS W. H. Martin, Esq., M.R.C.V.S. M. Mulholland, Esq., M.R.C.V.S. P.A. Murray Esq., M.R.C.V.S. BANKERS: Danske Bank, Market Street, Lurgan OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Mr. Stevie Brennan OTHER OFFICE BEARERS 1 Mrs. Ros Ewing Mr. William Gibson Mrs. Sandra Byrne Mr. Colin Henry Mr. John Harrison & Mrs. Noleen Henry Mrs. Mary Bloomer Mr. John Harrison Mr. Trevor Gardiner Ms. Pauline Gibson & Mrs. Noleen Henry Mrs. Patsy Megarrell Mrs. Mary Savage Mr. John Harrison Mrs. Michele Doran DIRECTORS Mrs. M. Bloomer M.B.E., Mr. W. Gibson, Mr. H. Harris, Mr. J. Harrison, Mr. R. Holmes, Mr. W. Humphries, Mrs. N. Menaul

4 SAFETY REGULATIONS AT LURGAN SHOW 1. No Pesticide may be introduced to the Show Grounds other than under the provisions of the Food and Environment Protection Act of 1985 and the Control of Pesticides Regulations All injuries must be reported to one of the Safety Officer immediately so that he can take the necessary action under the appropriate regulations. 3. Safety Officers Mrs. Ros Ewing, Mrs. Michele Doran, Mr. John Harrison, Mr. Winston Humphries. 4. The Storage of gas in containers must be in accordance with HSE Guidance Note CS4. 5. Static exhibits must be erected in a way that ensures they do not present a risk to any person during the event. Insurance to be available for inspection. 6. Any ropes, chains or other devices used to tow trailers on or off the event site must have been thoroughly inspected. 7. Due attention must be paid to all direction and warning signs, especially those relating to pedestrian junctions. Speed at all times must be governed by the conditions. 8. The Police must be consulted on matters concerned with traffic flow. 9. All vehicles, carts and trailers used to transport visitors must comply with current safety and road traffic legislation. Every precaution must be taken for the safety of those being carried e.g. mounting and dismounting must be carried out only from stationary vehicles. 10. All demonstrations at exhibits must be of such a nature that there is no foreseeable possibility of injury to either the operator or the public. ANIMALS 11. Animals must be kept under control at all times and separated from the public as far as this proves possible. 12. The organisers will attempt to ensure compliance with HSE Guidance Note GS 36 as far as the showing of bulls is concerned. Handlers should be conversant with these notes. 13. For emergencies such as with fighting or fractious animals the arrangement shall be immediate removal to the trailer, horse box or lorry. 14. An excited or aggressive animal shall be removed immediately to its own transport vehicle. 15. Children or inexperienced members of the public shall not be permitted to handle large or potentially dangerous animals. 16. All dogs at the Show shall be permanently on lead and they should preferably not be brought near other animals. 17. To permit free movement of Fire and Emergency Vehicles, no roads shall be blocked by vehicles or exhibits at any time. Windsor Avenue Entry. 18. All Show Officials should acquaint themselves with the siting of items required for emergencies, such as fire fighting equipment etc. 19. In addition to the Public Address System communication equipment will be available at the secretary s caravan. CHILDREN 20. Every precaution must be taken to ensure the safety of children and to this end every Show Official and Exhibitor shall take care to see that children are safeguarded from animals and machinery and no children under the age of 13 shall be permitted to handle, ride or have control of any animal, machine or vehicle which might reasonably be foreseen as likely to cause injury to himself or any other person. 21. First Aid facilities will be clearly sign-posted. (At Horse Section and Cricket Pavilion) 22. All supplying food on the site must comply with current hygiene legislation. 23. Petrol shall not be stored on the site. 24. All paths, roads, steps and walkways must be kept clear and free of all obstruction. 2

5 SPECIAL NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS The Society gratefully acknowledges the grants of: Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council DEARA SAFETY - We ask all Exhibitors to treat safety at the Show as a Priority. SAFETY OFFICERS Mrs. Ros Ewing, Mrs. Michele Doran, Mr. John Harrison, Mr. Winston Humphries ALL ENTRY FORMS CONTAINED IN THIS SCHEDULE OR CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT NUMBERS TO BE COLLECTED AT PERMIT TRAILER ON SHOW DAY ATTENTION ALL CATTLE EXHIBITORS TESTING FOR BRUCELLOSIS MUST BE WITHIN TIME LIMITS & RESTRICTIONS ADHERRED TO AS OUTLINED BY DEARA. ENTRIES CLOSE SATURDAY, 19th MAY,

6 GENERAL SHOW RULES 1. Parties intending to compete for prizes must lodge with the Secretary a list of animals for competition, numbered according to the Prize List, not later than the CLOSING DATE, accompanied by Entry Fees, and a declaration signed by the Exhibitors stating that the animals are bona fide their property, and have been in their possession for at least one month preceeding the Show, else they will not be entered. Forms of Entry and Declaration to be had on application to the Secretary. 2. Animals for competition or otherwise, in order that they may be properly classified, should be at the Show Yard at Eight o clock on the morning of the Show, and cannot be admitted after half-past Nine. Not to exit before 4pm. 3. One servant or caretaker only for each lot will be admitted, and he must continue in charge of this lot. Bulls must be secured by a ring or screw in the nose, with a chain or rope attached. The competing stock to be distinguished by numbers only, and the owner s name shall not be made known until the premiums are decided. 4. The arrangement of the Show will be conducted by a Committee of Management. All persons entering the Showyard are subject to the direction of the Stewards and Secretary. 5. No person will be permitted to interfere with or to crowd around the Judges when adjudicating; competitors so doing will forfeit their claims to Prizes. 6. The decision of the Judges shall be final as to merit. Objections to any exhibit must be made in writing, signed by the objector, lodged with the Secretary before 3 o clock on the day of the Show. Such objections will be considered by the Executive Committee, whose decisions shall be final; a deposit of to accompany the statement of objection, which will be forfeited should the Committee consider the objection to be frivolous. 7. No diseased animal can be admitted, and should any animal manifest symptoms of disease during the exhibition they must immediately be removed from the premises on an order being given to that effect by the Secretary. 8. The Judges shall have power to award Prizes according to the merits of the animals exhibited, or to withhold them altogether if the animals shown are not considered worthy of such distinction. Where 2 entries appear in a class 1st prize only will be awarded. Where 3 entries appear in a class 1st and 2nd prizes only will be awarded. 9. No person shall be allowed to act as judge in any Class in which he is a Competitor. 10. The ages of Horses, Bulls, Cows, Heifers and Calves to date from the 1st January in the year of their birth. 11. The Judge will be specially instructed not to award a Prize to any unsound Horse (lameness or any other injury produced by accidental causes not to be considered unsoundness), but in all cases Horses having constitutional ailments must at once be rejected. 12. Stewards of the Ground will be appointed, whose duty it will be to attend each Section of Judges, and point out the different Classes and affix the Premium Cards to the successful animals as soon as the Judges shall have made their awards. 13. The Stewards will confine themselves to the duties of their respective departments, except when, in case of emergency, their aid is sought by the Secretary. 14. Persons desiring to exhibit Agricultural implements and Machinery can have particulars on making application to the Secretary. 15. Entrance Fees will be charged on each Head or Lot or Stock, payable when notice of entry is given. For particulars of fees see Classes. NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY ENTRY FEES NO REFUND/EXCHANGE ON ENTRIES 4

7 16. The Society reserves the right to reject any Entry they think fit and to combine or cancel any Class or Event that is insufficiently filled. 17. No stock or article to be removed from the Show Ground before 4 p.m. 18. The Committee will not be responsible for any mistakes in the Entry Forms or the Catalogue and any person guilty of misrepresentation or fraud will forfeit any prize awarded and the Prize or Prizes so forfeited may be awarded to the next best competitor. 19. Should any dispute arise for which a special rule is not provided, such matter in dispute shall be referred to the General Committee, whose decision shall be final, and in no case can there be an appeal to law. 20. The Committee will be most anxious for the care and safety of the exhibits, but it must be distinctly understood by exhibitors and all persons that the Committee will not be responsible for the loss, detention or of damage to any specimens or other property, whether arising from incidents or any other cause whatever, or from any act of omission by themselves, their officers, servants, agent or otherwise. 21. Exhibitors making Entries to the value of 5.00 will receive one free pass per Exhibitor to the Show, not transferable. 22. When an animal is entered in more than one class, and is awarded a Prize in the Class in which it is first judged, the Prize Card and rosette must be removed from the animal before entering the Judging Ring for the second or succeeding judgings. 23. In the event of Show ceasing to function, all Cups in connection with the Show become the property of the Society and must be returned to the Secretary before 31st May following show at which it was won. ACCESS TO SHOW (Before 9am) POULTRY & CARRIAGE DRIVING ENTRY THE PARK LAKE FROM M. 1 PARKING FROM BELFAST WINDSOR AVENUE King s Park School MARKET STREET AVENUE ROAD ENTRANCE JUST AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Poultry, Showing Classes, Trade Stands FROM PORTADOWN WINDSOR AVENUE PEDESTRIAN ONLY + VINTAGE VEHICLES (After 9am) HOME INDUSTRIES SECTION FROM BANBRIDGE 5

8 CATTLE SECTION N.B. For Safety, Cattle must be taken at once to the Central Handling Area on arrival and kept there until end of the Parade. Failure to comply may result in immediate disqualification. The Society reserves the right to reject any entry they think unfit and to combine or cancel any class or event that is insufficiently filled. ENTRY CLOSING DATE SATURDAY 19th MAY, 2018 NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES Entries to Secretary: Asst. Secretary: Mrs. Sandra Byrne, Ashill House, 59 Banbridge Road, Dromara, BT25 2NE Tel: Mr. John Harrison, 32 Annaghanoon Road, Waringstown. Tel: Chairman: Mr. W. Gibson, Lismaine Road, Magheralin Chief Cattle Steward: Mr. J. V. Brownlee Announcer: Mrs. Margaret McQuiston PRIZEWINNERS PARADE 2.30p.m. All Prizewinners requested to participate. STEWARDS: Mr Stuart Brownlee, Mr Gregory Megarrell, Mr James Blane, Mr David Malcolmson, Mr Neil Riley, Mr Harold Stevenson, Mr John McAvoy, Mr John Henning, Miss Nicola Harrison, Ms Hannah Brownlee, Mr Neil Riley MAkE SURE YOU PREPARE THE NECESSARY PERMITS AND PRESENT TO MR. MARk WOODS / MRS. RHONDA WOODS FOR STAMPING AND RETURN AT PERMIT TRAILER BESIDE CATTLE LAWN NUMBERS TO BE COLLECTED AT PERMIT TRAILER ALL CLASSES OPEN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED JUDGING COMMENCES AT a.m. SHARP Any animal not in the Ring when judging of its class commences will be disqualified. ENTRY FEE - All Classes 5.00 except where otherwise stated. Cheques made payable to Lurgan Show. Full details must be given on Entry Forms with correct fee. PRIZE - 1st, 15.00; 2nd, 10.00; 3rd, (Except where otherwise stated). PLEASE NOTE - The Handlers are responsible for the safety of animals, Fractious animals must be returned to the trailer. ENTRY FORMS INCLUDED IN THIS SCHEDULE 6

9 PURE BRED CATTLE Cattle in Pure Bred Dairy Classes must be registered in Herd Book or in Class A, B, C or D of the Supplementary Register. DAIRY CATTLE SHORTHORNS Judge: DAIRY Mr Alan Irwin The CREAMLINE PERPETUAL CUP, presented by Messrs. Creamline Ltd., Lurgan for the Champion Dairy Shorthorn. The GRATTAN CHALLENGE CUP, presented by Messrs. V. Grattan Ltd. for Champion Dairy Shorthorn Heifer. DAIRY SHORTHORN CLASS 1 Dairy Shorthorn Maiden heifer or heifer in calf. CLASS 2 Dairy Shorthorn Cow or Heifer, in milk. AYRSHIRES Judge: Mr Alan Irwin The McMURRAY Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by Douglas McMurray Esq., Banbridge for Champion Ayrshire. CLASS 3 Maiden Heifer. CLASS 4 Heifer, in calf. CLASS 5 Heifer, in milk. CLASS 6 Cow, in milk or in calf. Champion 30 Voucher Reserve Champion 20 Voucher Champion & Reserve Champion Special Prizes sponsored by kilco Dairy Hygiene HOLSTEIN Judge: Mr Alan Irwin The EXPRESS FOODS Perpetual Cup, presented by Express Foods of Magheralin for the Champion Holstein. THE NORTHERN IRELAND HOLSTEIN BREEDERS CLUB offers an award for the Champion Female pedigree Holstein exhibited by members of the Club. This show is also included in the list to qualify for the BIBBY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY. This Trophy is awarded annually to the Exhibitor gaining the highest number of points for Champions and Reserve Champions and 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places at the RUAS Annual Show and likewise at selected Shows in Northern Ireland. Exhibitors, who must be members of the Northern Ireland Holstein Breeders Club, may only count qualifying Shows in the County in which they reside. To Qualify names of animals must appear on Entry forms. CLASS 7 Maiden Heifer. CLASS 8 Heifer, in calf. CLASS 9 Heifer, in milk. CLASS 10 Cow, in calf, any age. CLASS 11 Cow in milk, any age. 7

10 JERSEYS Judge: Mr Alan Irwin The JOHN THOMPSON Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by John Thompson and Sons Ltd., for the Champion Jersey in the Show. CLASS 12 Maiden Heifer. CLASS 13 Heifer in calf. CLASS 14 Heifer in milk. CLASS 15 Cow in calf, any age. CLASS 16 Cow in milk, any age. ABERDEEN ANGUS Champion 30 Voucher Reserve Champion 20 Voucher kindly sponsored by kilco Dairy Hygiene BEEF CATTLE DAIRY CATTLE Judge: Mr. Ivan Hare The RUDDOCk Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr. & Mrs. E. Ruddock, Waringstown for the Champion Aberdeen Angus presented 2012 CLASS 17 Cow in calf, or having produced a calf during the 12 month prior to the show CLASS 18 Heifer born in 2016 CLASS 19 Heifer born in 2017 CLASS 20 Bull born on or before 31 December 2016 CLASS 21 Bull born in 2017 CLASS 22 Bull or heifer calf born in 2018 CLASS 23 Pair of animals, owned by the same exhibitor and entered in the above classes The Irish Aberdeen Angus Association will present rosettes for the Champion and Reserve Champion of the show and be exhibited by a member of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society. The rosette will only be presented if there are a minimum of 5 Aberdeen Angus cattle exhibited at the show. This animal must be registered in the Herdbook of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society BLONDE DAIRY CATTLE Judge: Mr William Smith The ULSTER FARMERS MART Perpetual Cup presented by the directors of the Ulster Farmers Mart, Enniskillen for the Champion Blonde. CLASS 24 Bull over 12 months. CLASS 25 Cow, any age. CLASS 26 Heifer over 12 months and under years. CLASS 27 Bull or Heifer Calf 12 months or under at Show. CLASS 28 Young Handler Class. Under 14 years. CLASS 29 Young Handler Class years. 8

11 CLASS 30 Show Herd of the Year Open to members of NI Blonde Cattle Club for full rules see Rules 1. Competition open to fully paid up members by the 1st of February of the N.Ireland Blonde Cattle Club. 2. Competition will be judged on a points Basis points awarded for the first Blonde animal presented at each show followed by 5 points for the next two animals. Max points that can be awarded for turnout of cattle at any show are You will only be awarded points for your TOP THREE PLACED BLONDE CATTLE at any show. Pairs and Interbreed classes are not counted. Animals entered in multiple classes will only be awarded points for their highest place. Points awarded will be as follows: 5 points awarded for 1st placing 4 points awarded for 2nd Placing 3 points awarded for 3rd placing 2 points awarded for 4th placing 1 point awarded for 5th placing. Champion will be awarded 2 points Reserve Champion 1 point. 5. Participating shows; Balmoral show (1/2 POINTS ONLY), Ballymena, Lurgan, Ballymoney, Armagh, Saintfield, Newry, Omagh, Castlewellan, Antrim, Clogher, Enniskillen. 6. Points will be allocated from shown animal(s) to the herd they are registered to on the Society database (either British or Irish) on the day of showing. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to ensure the online database is correct. CLASS 31 BANk OF IRELAND CALF CHAMPIONSHIP Rules: 1. Competition open to fully paid up members by the 1st of February of the N. Ireland 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 on or after the 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 & district Agricultural show. 4. Prize money will only be payable at the final stage of the competition. 5. All entries must be owner bred. 6. Pedigree certificates must be made available to any NI club committee member prior to showing in qualifying and I or final. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to ensure the pedigree certificate and online database is correct. 7. Attendance money will be given to those who exhibit their qualified calf/ calves for judging at the final. 8. Participating shows: Ballymena, Lurgan, Ballymoney, Armagh, Newry, Saintfield Omagh, and Castlewellan. 9

12 Young Handler Competition CLASS 32 Young Handler under 14 years Annahilt Residential Perpetual Trophy CLASS 33 Young Handler years Whelan Juvenile Perpetual Trophy Rules: 1. The competition is open to member of the N. Ireland Blonde Cattle Club (either full or associate). 2. Entrants must be under 14 on the 151 January of that show year. Under 23 entrants must be under 23 on the 1st January of that show year. 3. Competition will be judged on a points Basis: 5 Points for a first Placing. 4 Points for a second Placing. 3 Points for a third Placing. 2 Points for a fourth Placing. 1 Point for a fifth placing. 4. See show schedules for participating show. Odd ball Engineering Champion of Champions Rules: 1. The Oddball Engineering Perpetual Challenge Cup will be presented to the club member(s) whose animal wins the most individual Blonde breed Championships at the following shows throughout the year. 2. Participating shows: Balmoral show, Ballymena, Lurgan, Ballymoney, Armagh, Saintfield, Newry, Omagh, Castlewellan, Antrim, Clogher, Enniskillen 3. In the event of a tie the cup will be shared. 4. The animal must be registered to the club member on the society database, it is the exhibitors responsibility to ensure the online database is correct. Should any dispute arise for which no specific rule is provided, such matter in dispute shall be referred to the club committee in writing, whose decision will be binding and in no case can there be an appeal. CLASS The competition is open to members of the N. Ireland Blonde Cattle Club (either full or associate). 2. Competition will be judged on a points Basis 5 Points for the first placing 4 Points for a second placing 3 points for a third placing 2 points for a fourth placing 1 point for a fifth placing BRITISH BLUES Judge: Mr. Ivan Gordon CLASS 35 Bull born on or before 31st December 2016 CLASS 36 Bull born on or after 1st January 2017 CLASS 37 Cow or Heifer born on or before 30th September 2016 CLASS 38 Heifer born on or after 1st October 2015 and before 30th May 2017 CLASS 39 Bull or Heifer calf under one year on Show Day CLASS 40 Pair, the property of one exhibitor, entered in classes above. 10

13 CHAROLAIS Judge: Mr. Robin Boyd The AUTOMART CUP, presented by Automart Livestock Sales for the Champion Charolais. CLASS 41 Bull, born on or before 31st December CLASS 42 Bull, born in CLASS 43 Cow in calf or with calf at foot. CLASS 44 Heifer, born on or before 31st December CLASS 45 Heifer, born in CLASS 46 Calf, born in NI Charolais Club will present a Sash to the Breed Champion Charolais in Show N.B.: 1. Cows in milk should either be shown with calf at foot or her calf should at least be on the showground. 2. All cows shown should have produced a calf naturally within the last 15 months. 3. Any animal which has been used as an embryo transfer donor cannot be shown until she has produced a calf by natural birth, and then will follow on from (2) above. HEREFORDS Judge: Mr. Ivan Hare The BURkE Perpetual Challenge Cup. Presented by Burkes of Cornascriebe, for Champion Hereford. CLASS 47 Bull, born on or before 31st August, CLASS 48 Bull, born on or after 1st September, CLASS 49 Cow, in calf or with calf at foot, born prior to 1st January, CLASS 50 Heifer, born on or after 1st January, 2014 and on or before 31st August, CLASS 51 Heifer, born on or after 1st January, 2015 and on or before 31st August, CLASS 52 Pedigree calf, born on or after 1st September, LIMOUSIN Judge: Mr. William Smith THE LURGAN SHOW SOCIETY TANkARD for the Champion Limousin CLASS 53 Cow, any age in calf or having had a calf in the last 12 months. CLASS 54 Heifer, born on or after 1st January two years prior to Show date and before 1st January one year prior to Show date. CLASS 55 Heifer, born on or after 1st January on year prior to Show. CLASS 56 Senior Bull born before 1st January on year prior to Show date. CLASS 57 Junior Bull born on or after 1st January and on or before 31st December in year prior to Show date. CLASS 58 Bull or Heifer born on or after 1st January on year of Show. 75 towards prizes in Classes will be provided by the Limousin Club. 11

14 BEEF SHORTHORN Judge: Mr. Fred Duncan The Derryadd Perpetual Cup for the best pair of Beef Shorthorn, not necessarily the property of one Exhibitor CLASS 59 Beef Shorthorn Cow or Heifer, in milk or in calf, any age. CLASS 60 Pedigree Beef Shorthorn Heifer born after 1st September 2015 and up to 31st August CLASS 61 Pedigree Beef Shorthorn Calf (Male or Female) born on or after 1st September SIMMENTAL Judge: Mr. Robin Boyd The WILLIAM JOHNSTON Cup for the Champion Simmental + Rosette (British Simmental Cattle Society Limited) CLASS 62 Cow, born before 1st January 2015, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf. CLASS 63 Cow or heifer, born in 2015, in calf or with calf at foot having had a calf by three years old. CLASS 64 Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2016, and on or before 30th June CLASS 65 Heifer, born on or after 1st July 2016, and on or before 31st December CLASS 66 Bull, born on or before 31st December CLASS 67 Bull, born on or after 1st January CLASS 68 Pair of Animal, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. CLASS 69 Calf, 12 months or under at Show. CLASS 70 Young Handler CLASS 71 Best Exhibitor bred Simmental Calf six months or less on date of Show. IRISH MOILED CATTLE TRADITIONAL BREEDS Judge: Ms. Tamzin Mogg THE GEORGE SAVAGE MEMORIAL CUP for Champion Rare / Traditional / Minority Breed in Show. Presented by The Savage Family CLASS 72 Bull, any age. CLASS 73 Cow, any age, in milk or in calf. CLASS 74 Heifer in milk or in calf. CLASS 75 Maiden Heifer, between 1 and 2 years on the date of the Show. CLASS 76 Calf under 1 year on the date of the Show. DEXTER Judge: Ms. Tamzin Mogg CLASS 77 Bull, any age. CLASS 78 Cow, any age. CLASS 79 Heifer, any age. CLASS 80 Calf under 1 year on the date of the Show. 12

15 ANY OTHER RARE OR MINORITY BREED Judge: Ms. Tamzin Mogg CLASS 81 Any other rare or minority breed - not exhibited in previous classes. JUNIOR HANDLING CLASSES Judge: Mr. John Henning Note: Parents are requested to ensure that competitors are practised and are capable of handling the animal. One adult is welcome to enter the ring to ensure safety. In these Classes the appearance and skill of the exhibitor will be considered as well as the appearance and conduct of the animal. The WOODSIDE FARM Cup presented by Mr W. Gibson, Maralin, for the overall winner of the Junior Handling Classes. Presented 2012 ENTRY FEE: PRIZE FUND PRIZES: 1st 12.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd 8.00, 4th 6.00, 5th 4.00, 6th 3.00 CHAMPION 20 RESERVE CHAMPION 10 CLASS 82 Junior Dairy Handling shown by a person of 8 years - 14 years old on show day. Animal to be 12 months and under on show day. CLASS 83 Senior Dairy Handling shown by a person of 15 years and no older than 25 CLASS 84 Junior Beef Handling shown by a person of 8 years - 14 years old on show day. Animal to be 12 months and under on show day. CLASS 85 Senior Beef Handling shown by a person of 15 years and no older than 25 years on show day. Animal to be 2 years or under on show day. CUP AND CLASSES kindly SPONSORED BY WOODSIDE FARM, MARALIN COMMERCIAL CATTLE COMMERCIAL CATTLE Judge: Mr Gerry Lynch The BOVRIL Perpetual Cup presented by Messrs. Bovril Ltd., Maralin for Champion in Class 93 All animals to be haltered and led. CLASS 86 Suckled Calf born on or after 1st September 2017 CLASS 87 Store Heifer CLASS 88 Store Bullock CLASS 89 Beef Heifer CLASS 90 Beef Bullock CLASS 91 Qualifier for the Ulster Bank Pairs Competition (Best pair of commercial animals) CLASS 92 Qualifier for the Linden Foods Native Competition (Commercial animal sired by a native) CLASS 93 Qualifier for the AgriCare Breeding Heifer Competition (Commercial heifer most suitable for breeding) CLASS 94 Championship 13

16 NISA CHAMPIONSHIPS CLASS 95 JUDGE: Mr. Alan Irwin THOMPSONS / NISA DAIRY COW CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 (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 will be the first and second prize winners in the McLARNON S Feeds/NISA class. This qualifying class is open to all dairy animals at Lurgan, 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 Clogher Valley Show on Wednesday 25th July 2018 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 2019, unless good reason is given for such non-appearance. No Exhibitor may qualify more than two 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 a 50 Feed Voucher. Animals placed 1st to 6th in the Championship will receive Prize Money as follows: Champion 500 plus sash. 4th Place 150 Reserve Champion 300 5th Place 100 2nd Reserve Champion 200 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 Ioo plus sash. The McLARNON S Feeds Perpetual Shield will also be presented to the Champion. The Qualifying Shows are: Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Newry, Omagh, Saintfield, Castlewellan, and Co. Londonderry. CLASS 96 JUDGE: Mr. Malcolm McCracken LINDEN FEEDS / NISA PEDIGREE BEEF HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 For the best pedigree beef heifer born on or after 1st January 2016 Lurgan Show is a qualifying show for the Linden Feeds / 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, 8th August 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 Feeds promotional photographs at the final. No exhibitor may qualify more than two animals for the final. Special rosettes and attendance money of 20 will be awarded to the exhibitor of each qualifying animal forward at the final. Exhibitors of qualifying animals who do not appear at the final may be disqualified from participating in the 2019 championship unless an acceptable reason is given for such absence. Prize money at the final will be: 1st 300, 2nd 200, 3rd 100, 4th 50 The above prize money includes the 20 attendance monies The qualifying shows are: Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Newry, Omagh, Saintfield, Castlewellan, Antrim, Co. Londonderry & Clogher Valley. 14

17 CLASS 97 BANk OF IRELAND / NISA PEDIGREE JUNIOR BULL CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 For the best Junior Pedigree Bull born on or after 1st January, 2017 Lurgan 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 Antrim Show on Saturday 28th July 2018 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 Clogher Valley 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 Championships organised by NISA in 2019, unless an acceptable reason is given for such absence. Prize money at the Final: 1st 300, 2nd 200, 3rd 100, 4th 50 The above prize money includes 20 attendance monies Special Rosettes will be awarded to Qualifiers and 20 will be given, provided the qualifying cattle compete in the Final. The Qualifying Shows are: Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Newry, Omagh, Saintfield, Castlewellan, Co. Londonderry and Antrim Entries close Saturday 19th May 2018 FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT OUR WEBSITE PLEASE DO NOT MOVE VEHICLES BEFORE 4PM. THIS IS A HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENT. 15

18 CHAMPIONSHIPS SPECIAL CLASSES CLASS 98 The Best Pair of Dairy Females in the Show, any breed, property of one owner. The LURGAN MILLING CO. Cup presented by the late Mr. H. C. Bodell, for the best pair of Dairy Females. Judge: Mr. Alan Irwin PRIZES: 1st 50, 2nd 25 (Vouchers) ENTRY FEE: 5 THE O HARE PERPETUAL CUP, presented by J. J. O Hare Ltd., Millers, Newry, for the Champion Dairy Female in Show. PRIZES: 1st 50, 2nd 25 (Vouchers) ENTRY FEE: 5 CLASS 99 THE CHAMPION DAIRY COW OR HEIFER IN SHOW. Judge: Mr. Alan Irwin kindly SPONSORED BY GENUS - PRIZE WILL BE VOUCHERS ALL BEEF AND COMMERCIAL ANIMALS ARE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE CLASS 100 Best Pair Pedigree Beef Animals in the Show. Both to be entered by one owner. Judge: Mr. Michael McCracken PRIZES: 1st , 2nd CLASS 101 THE CHAMPION BEEF ANIMAL IN SHOW Judge: Mr. Michael McCracken PRIZES: 1st , 2nd Animals in Classes 98 & 100 must be pre-entered CLASS 102 THE LURGAN SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE FUND 150 Judge: Mr. Billy Martin NO ENTRY FEE The Harrison Centennial Show Championship Cup presented by the Harrison family, Waringstown for the Show Champion. Presented PRIZES: 1st , 2nd The Show Championship to be judged between the Champion and Reserve Champion Beef & Dairy Animals in the Arena during the Prize Winners Parade led by winner of Junior Handling Championship. ALL PRIZE WINNING ANIMALS MUST PARADE. PARADE LED BY WINNER OF JUNIOR HANDLING HEALTH & SAFETY REGULATIONS DEMAND EXHIBITORS VEHICLES BE PARkED BY 9am & DO NOT LEAVE BEFORE 4pm BY ORDER ABC COUNCIL 16

19 CUPS AND SPECIAL PRIZES THE DERRYADD PERPETUAL CUP for the best pair of Shorthorn females, not necessarily the property of one exhibitor. THE CREAMLINE PERPETUAL CUP presented by Messrs Creamline Ltd. Lurgan for the Champion Dairy Shorthorn. THE GRATTAN CHALLENGE CUP presented by Messrs V. Grattan Ltd. for the best Dairy Shorthorn Heifer. THE McMURRAY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by Douglas McMurray Esq. Banbridge for the Champion Ayrshire. THE ULSTER FARMER S MART PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the Directors of the Ulster Farmers Mart Enniskillen, for the Champion Blonde. THE EXPRESS FOODS PERPETUAL CUP presented by Express Fodds, Magheralin for the Champion Holstein. THE JOHN THOMPSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by John Thompson and Sons Ltd. for the Champion Jersey. THE RUDDOCK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by Mr. & Mrs. E. Ruddock, Waringstown for the Champion Aberdeen Angus presented THE BURKE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by Burkes of Cornascriebe, for Champion Hereford. THE AUTOMART CUP presented by Automart Livestock Sales for the Champion Charolais. THE LURGAN SHOW SOCIETY TANKARD presented by The Show Society for the Champion Limousin. Presented THE WILLIAM JOHNSTON CUP for the Champion Simmental. THE GEORGE SAVAGE MEMORIAL CUP for Champion Rare / Traditional / Minority Breed in Show. Presented by The Savage Family THE LURGAN MILLING CUP presented by The Late Mr. H. C. Bodell, for the best pair of Dairy Females. THE O HARE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by J. J. O Hare Ltd., Millers, Newry for the Champion Dairy Female in the Show. THE WAUGH FAMILY MEDAL presented in memory of the late Alex Waugh for the Champion Beef Animal in the Show. THE BOVRIL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by Messrs Bovril Ltd., Maralin, for the Champion Commercial Animal in Class 79. THE WOODSIDE FARM CUP presented by Mr. & Mrs. W. Gibson, Maralin, for the overall winner in the Junior handling Classes. Presented THE HARRISON CENTENNIAL SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CUP presented by the Harrison family for the Champion Animal in the Show. Presented Entries close Saturday 19th May

20 SHEEP SECTION ENTRIES CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 19th MAY 2018 The Society reserves the right to reject any entry they think unfit and to combine or cancel any class or event that is insufficiently filled. Alternatively, where a class has more than 8 entries, fifth and sixth Rosettes will be awarded in addition to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes. NUMBERS TO BE COLLECTED ON SHOW DAY AT PERMIT TRAILER ENTRY FEE: 4, Pairs Class, Property of one exhibition 5 (Cheques made payable to Lurgan Show) PRIZES: 1st - 10, 2nd - 6, 3rd - 4 4th - 2 The Overall Champion will receive a Prize of 100 and Reserve Champion 50 Each section Champion will receive 20 Voucher sponsored by Natural Nutrition Ltd. Chair: Mr. Colin Henry Sheep Secretary: Mr. John Harrison, 32 Annaghanoon Road, Waringstown Tel: john_harrison6@gmail.com Assistant Sheep Secretary: Mr. Nathan Hylands Tel: nathan.hylands@hotmail.com Announcer: Mr. Winston Humphries The MARTIN CUP in memory of former show patron, Mr. H. Martin, will be presented to the exhibitor of the overall champion. Stewards Robert Holmes, Nathan Hyland, Keith Holmes, Paul Callaghan, William Crawford, Mark Peden, Stanley Hillis, Christine Henry and Kerry Henry 18

21 SUFFOLkS Judge: Mr. Anthony Patton CLASS 1 Ram, any age. CLASS 2 Shearling Ram. CLASS 3 Ewe, any age. CLASS 4 Shearling Ewe. CLASS 5 Ram Lamb. CLASS 6 Ewe Lamb. kindly sponsored by R J LYNESS CLASS 7 Best Group of THREE. Winner of Class 7 will receive The HM HILLIS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP. Presented CLASS 8 Best Pair Property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair. Sash for Champion & Reserve presented by Suffolk Sheep Society NI SHOW TEAM OF THE YEAR sponsored by F. A. McCaughan Animal Health Supplies. MALE OF THE YEAR Smith/kline Trophy. FEMALE OF THE YEAR Suffolk Sheep Society N.I. Branch Trophy. BEST PAIR OF LAMBS - entered for the class in which they are eligible (must be exhibitor bred) - sponsored by Crystalyx. Awards to be presented at the Annual Dinner Dance. All queries to Roberta McMullan Champion will receive The William Allen Memorial Perpetual Cup HAMPSHIRES Judge: Mr J. Wray All Sheep exhibitors must be bona fide members of the Hampshire Down Sheepbreeders Association. CLASS 9 Ram, any age. CLASS 10 Shearling Ram. CLASS 11 Ewe, any age. CLASS 12 Shearling Ewe. CLASS 13 Ram Lamb. CLASS 14 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 15 Best Group of THREE. Winner to receive The Ashley Trophy kindly donated by Mr & Mrs. Allen McFadden CLASS 16 Best Pair Property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair. CLASS 17 Novice Breeders Class (not previously placed 1st at Lurgan Show) open to Ram Lambs or Ewe Lambs. Trimming optional. One entry per flock. 19

22 TEXELS Judge: Mr. John Trimble CLASS 18 Ram, any age. CLASS 19 Shearling Ram. CLASS 20 Ewe, any age. CLASS 21 Shearling Ewe. CLASS 22 Ram Lamb. CLASS 23 Ewe Lamb. kindly sponsored by R J LYNESS CLASS 24 Best Group of THREE. CLASS 25 Best Pair Property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair. CLASS 26 Best Exhibitor Bred Texel Lamb born in Points may be gained in all the Texel classes which shall be counted towards the Volac NI Texel Show Flock Competition. The Volac Ewe Lamb Show Champion and Reserve Award will be presented to the First and second placed Ewe Lambs at this Show ILE de FRANCE Judge: Mr. Jim Donaldson CLASS 27 Ram, any age. CLASS 28 Shearling Ram. CLASS 29 Ewe, any age. CLASS 30 Shearling Ewe. CLASS 31 Ram Lamb. CLASS 32 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 33 Best Group of THREE. Winner of Class 32 will receive the ILE DE FRANCE CUP presented by Adamson Family. CLASS 34 Best Pair Property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair. ROUGE de L OUEST Judge: Mr. James Houston CLASS 35 Ram, any age. CLASS 36 Shearling Ram. CLASS 37 Ewe, any age. CLASS 38 Shearling Ewe. CLASS 39 Ram Lamb. CLASS 40 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 41 Best Group of THREE. Winner of Class 40 will receive the ROUGE CUP presented by Rouge Sheep Club. Presented CLASS 42 Best Pair Property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair. CLASS 43 Best Exhibitor Bred Rouge Lamb born in ROUGE SHOW FLOCk OF THE YEAR Lurgan is one of the selected shows for this award to be based on 8 shows throughout the province. A Crystal Trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most overall points at 4 of the selected shows. The scoring points are: first - 4 points, second - 3 points, third - 2 points, fourth - 1 point and 2 additional points will be awarded to the Champion and 1 point to the Reserve Champion. 20

23 CHAROLLAIS Judge: Mr. kenny Malcolmson The SAVILLE AUTO VILLAGE Perpetual Challenge Cup. Presented by Mr. B. McAfee to the Northern Ireland Charollais Sheep Club for the Champion Charollais. CLASS 44 Ram, any age. CLASS 45 Shearling Ram. CLASS 46 Ewe, any age. CLASS 47 Shearling Ewe. CLASS 48 Ram Lamb. CLASS 49 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 50 Best Group of THREE. CLASS 51 Best Pair Property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair. The winner of Class 50 will receive the Lornbrook Perpetual Trophy, kindly presented in 2014 by Diane Christie & Jim Bell Society Rosette donated to overall Charollais Champion by Charollais Sheep Society BORDER LEICESTER Judge: Mr. D. Mawhinney MV and Non MV Accredited may enter. Special Rosette presented by Society of Border Leicesters. CLASS 52 Ram, any age. CLASS 53 Shearling Ram. CLASS 54 Ewe, any age. CLASS 55 Shearling Ewe. CLASS 56 Ram Lamb. CLASS 57 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 58 Best Group of THREE. CLASS 59 Best Pair Property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair. CLASS 60 Young Handler (16 years & under) Points may be gained for the Border Leceister Society s National Young Handlers Competition BELTEX Judge: Mrs. Alison McCrabbe CLASS 61 Ram, any age. CLASS 62 Shearling Ram. CLASS 63 Ewe, any age. CLASS 64 Shearling Ewe. CLASS 65 Ram Lamb. CLASS 66 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 67 Best Group of THREE. CLASS 68 Best Pair Property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair. 21

24 ZWARTBLE Judge: Mrs. Elaine Anderson CLASS 69 Ram, any age. CLASS 70 Shearling Ram CLASS 71 Ewe, any age CLASS 72 Shearling Ewe CLASS 73 Ram Lamb CLASS 74 Ewe Lamb CLASS 75 Best Group of THREE Winner of Class 75 will receive the Ella & Rachel Horn Cup Presented CLASS 76 Best Pair Property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair. RARE BREEDS (listed native or traditional by RBST) Judge: Mr. Vaughan Byrne CLASS 77 Ram, any age. CLASS 78 Shearling Ram. CLASS 79 Ewe, any age. CLASS 80 Shearling Ewe. CLASS 81 Ram Lamb. CLASS 82 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 83 Best Group of THREE. CLASS 84 Best Pair Property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair. BLUE TEXEL Judge: Mrs. Alison McCrabbe CLASS 85 Ram, any age. CLASS 86 Ewe, any age. CLASS 87 Ram Lamb CLASS 88 Ewe Lamb CLASS 89 Best pair property of one exhibitor. Entry Fee 5.00 for the pair CLASS 90 Blue Texel Shearling Ram CLASS 91 Blue Texel Shearling Ewe CLASS 92 Blue Texel Best Group 3 Entries close Saturday 19th May 2018 FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED ATOUR WEBSITE 22

25 CROSSBRED / BUTCHERS LAMBS Judge: Mr. kenny Malcolmson CLASS 93 CROSSBRED EWE ANY AGE CLASS 94 BEST CROSS BRED EWE WITH TWIN LAMBS AT FOOT ENTRY FEE: 2.00 PRIZES: 1st 10.00, 2nd 6.00, 3rd 4.00, 4th 2.00 CLASS 95 CROSSBRED EWE OR RAM LAMB CLASS 96 BUTCHER S LAMBS. BEST PAIR OF EXPORT QUALITY LAMBS ENTRY FEE: 3.00 for pair YOUNG HANDLERS Judge: Mrs. Elaine Anderson CLASS 97 Young Handler Age 8 10 CLASS 98 Young Handler Age The 1st & 2nd placed of classes 102 & 103 will be entered into the Champion Young Handler & the winner will receive the Lurgan Veterinary Cup, kindly presented in 2013 by Mr Marcel Mulholland MRCVS CLASS 99 DANSkE BANk/NISA SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 JUDGE: Mr John Murphy For the best ewe, any breed, any age, having reared a lamb in Lurgan is a Qualifying Show for the Danske Bank / NISA Sheep Championship, organised by the Northern Ireland Shows Association, in The two highest placed eligible animals will qualify for the Final at Castlewellan Show on Saturday, 14th July, 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 Co. Londonderry Show. Exhibitors of qualifying animals who do not appear in the Final, may be disqualified from competing in Championships organised by NISA in 2018, 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 Final. Prizes at the Final 1st Prize 100 plus Crystal Trophy and Sash 2nd Prize 75, 3rd Prize 60, 4th Prize 40, 5th Prize 25 (The above prize monies include the 10 attendance monies) The Qualifying Shows are: Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Newry, Omagh & Saintfield THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & CLOGHER VALLEY SHOW SOCIETY PRESENTS CLASS 100 JUDGE: Mr John Murphy NORTHERN IRELAND CONTINENTAL SHEEP FINAL FOR A EWE OR RAM ANY AGE. Sponsored by: Clogher Valley Show / Danske Bank Prize Fund: 500 RULES AND CONDITIONS: 1. This competition is confined to Continental Ewe or Ram any age. 2. Three exhibitors to qualify three sheep for the final. 3. An Exhibitor may only qualify 3 sheep for final.(max) ENTRY FEE: To qualifying show To Final PRIZE FUND: Champion 200; Reserve 100; 3rd 75; 4th, 50; 5th-7th 25. Qualifying Shows: Armagh, Ballymoney, Castlewellan, Lurgan, Newry, Omagh & Saintfield FINAL: Clogher Valley Show on Wednesday 25th July

26 CLASS 101 THE CLOGHER VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY presents THE CYDECTIN YOUNG HANDLERS SHEEP QUALIFIER Sponsored by Zoetis FINAL AT CLOGHER VALLEY SHOW Wednesday 25th July 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 a qualifying Rosette and plaque at Clogher Valley Show. 4. This event is open to those aged 8 14 at the date of the final. 5. Winner will receive The Robin Wylie Perpetual Cup and Cydectin Challenge Shield and Prizes sponsored by Zoetis. Entry Fee: 3.00 Qualifying Shows: Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Saintfield, Newry, Omagh Londonderry/Limavady, Castlewellan & Clogher Valley LURGAN SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mr. John Murphy Each section Champion will be eligible to enter this Championship Champion 100 Reserve Champion 50 CUPS SHEEP SECTION THE H M HILLIS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (The Winner Of Best Group Of Three Suffolk) THE WILLIAM ALLEN MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CUP (Suffolk Champion) THE ASHLEY TROPHY Kindly Presented By Mr & Mrs Allen Mcfadden (The Winner Of Best Group Of Three Hampshires) THE ILE DE FRANCE CUP Kindly Presented By The Adamson Family (The Winner Of Best Group Of Three Ile De France) THE ROUGE CUP Kindly Presented By The Rouge Club Ni (The Winner Of Best Group Of Three Rouge) THE SAVIILE AUTO VILLAGE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Presented By Mr B Mcafee (Charollais Champion) THE LORNBROOK PERPETUAL THROPY Kindly Presented By Ms Dianne Christie & Mr Jim Bell. Presented 2014 (The Winner Best Group Of Three Charollais) 8. THE ELLA & RACHEL HORN CUP (The Winner Of Best Group Of Three Zwartble) 9. THE LURGAN VETERINARY CUP Kindly Presented By Mr Marcel Mulholland, M.R.C.V.S. Presented 2014 (The Winner Of The Young Handlers Competition) 24