Armoy Rams and Females
13th October 2018
Armoy
Mr Dominic McCrystal, Drummuck
Kindly Sponsored by Alistair Sampson, VOLAC
The Northern Ireland Bluefaced Leicester Breeders enjoyed another steady trade at the annual sale in Armoy Market. Robert Loughridge, Orravale topped the sale at 1220 gns for his K24 shearling by H10 Alwinton selling to John McAuley.
Following on from his success last year, Alister Christie, The Fields was awarded Overall Champion with his 1st prize ram lamb, L12 a J1 Carryhouse son selling at 800 gns to Hugh Crawford, Carnalbana. Eoin Loughran, Hill Top Farm, judged the event and also awarded Alister 1st prize in the shearling section, with another J1 Carryhouse son, also selling for 800gns. Eamon Harkin, Moneygran, topped the lamb section for L4 sired by K11 Old Hemley, selling to Eamon McCormick. Daniel McKee, Rockside, received 1000 gns for his ram lamb sired by K1 Lunesdale finding a new home with Martin Kelly, Limavady. Declan McKillip, Giants Causeway was awarded reserve champion with his 1st prize ewe lamb.
Shearling Rams
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Shearling Rams | A Christie | The Fields |
| 2nd | Shearling Rams | C Butler | Glenmarkeeran |
| 3rd | Shearling Rams | M Kelly | Freehall |
| 4th | Shearling Rams | R Loughridge | Orravale |
Ram Lambs
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ram Lambs | A Christie | The Fields |
| 2nd | Ram Lambs | A Butler | Rowan Tree |
| 3rd | Ram Lambs | H Henry | Starbog |
| 4th | Ram Lambs | E Harkin | Moneygran |
Females
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Females | A & D McKillop | Giants Causeway |
| 2nd | Females | E McKeegan | Glenane |
| 3rd | Females | E McKeegan | Glenane |
| 4th | Females | J Harkin | J & S |
Bluefaced Champions
| Category | Exhibitor | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Champion | A Christie | Ram Lamb |
| Reserve Champion | A & D McKillop | Ewe Lamb |
Gallery
L12 The Fields overall Champion
Female Champion Reserve overall
L1 Rockside 1000gns
L4 Moneygran 1050gns