This year Fermanagh County Show took place on the 1st and 2nd of August 2017.  William Noble, Danske Bank, presented the Aberdeen-Angus championship award to Alan and Lana Cheney from Trillick who exhibited Lana Juno Erica.  The reserve championship was awarded to Edwin and Alan Morrison from Maguiresbridge with Drummeer Blackbird P455.

We recently interviewed one of our ‘breeders of the future,’ Isla Shaw, age 22 from West Lethans Farm in Saline, who owns the “Maree” Aberdeen Angus Herd. It was great to unveil more about Isla’s farming background, previous studies and current work, cattle breeding experience, familiarity with the Aberdeen-Angus breed and aspirations for the future. (Picture above taken by Ceamara photography.)  …

Antrim Show took place at the beautiful grounds of Shanes Castle Estate, Antrim, on Saturday 22 July 2017. Richard Primrose, Bank of Ireland, congratulates Gail Matchett who exhibited the Aberdeen-Angus champion Cheeklaw Black Beauty N458 (pictured above).  AJ Mills, Scarva, exhibited the reserve Aberdeen-Angus champion Dartrey Ella at Antrim Show. Adding his congratulations is Richard Primrose, Bank of Ireland, sponsor.  …

The 72nd Saintfield Show was held on Saturday the 17th June 2017 at The Eikon Exhibition Centre Lisburn. The Aberdeen-Angus champion was awarded to Gail and Sam Matchett, Portadown, with Briches Lady Holly (pictured above.)  Brian Johnston, Scarva, exhibited the reserve Aberdeen-Angus champion Dartrey Ella.  Image: Reserve Aberdeen-Angus champion, Dartrey Ella