MEMBERS of the Northern Ireland Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club are reminded that time is running out to submit entries for its National Show.
Entries for the one-day event on Saturday, June 11, must be submitted to Armagh County Show on or before Wednesday, June 1. Late entries will not be accepted.
Entry forms and schedules are available to download from the Armagh County Show website at www.armaghshow.com
The schedule features 12 classes for cows, heifers, bulls and calves, plus two classes for young handlers aged 8-12, and 13-18.
Online entries and payment are preferred via the show’s website. Click top right of computer screen to access drop-down box, and select ‘entries’. Choose Simmental, and click on the desired class(es) to complete the entry details as specified.
Alternatively, download and print the livestock entry form from the website. Completed forms and entry fees should be forwarded to the Armagh County Show Office, Armagh Business Centre, 2 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT60 7NH. For further details telephone 028 37531280 or email info@armaghshow.com
Generously supported by principal spon-sor Danske Bank, the National Show is also kindly sponsored by local businesses and agricultural companies, Noel Kilpatrick Financial Services, T-Met, Irwins Feeds, Moocall, Biocell Agri, Thompsons, ABP Newry, British Simmental Cattle Society, Animax, Yara Fertiliser, George Hamilton Machinery and Countryside Services.
This year’s show, which has attracted a prize fund in excess of £4,000, will be judged by Scotsman Stewart Stronach, Islavale, who is president of the British Simmental Cattle Society.
Prize money in the livestock classes includes £100 for first, £75 for second, £50 for third and £25 for fourth. Championship winners will receive cash prizes and crystal awards presented by Danske Bank.
Special awards will include the DANI Rosebowl for the best performance recorded junior bull, and a prize for the exhibitor gaining the most points at the show.
Visitors to Armagh County Show are also advised that admission tickets can be purchased in advance from the show’s website.
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