JUNE 30 kicked off the summer competitions for County Londonderry YFC with the annual ‘Wooden Welly’ competition, which took place in the Jim Watt Centre, Garvagh, and was hosted by previous winners Kilrea YFC.
Teams from across the county gathered for indoor tug of war, where a super display of strength and teamwork was shown.
The night came to an end with Curragh YFC coming out on top in the senior section, and Garvagh YFC taking home the junior title.
Next up was the YFCU stockjudg-ing and silage assessment finals on July 6, with members progressing to the finals following the regional heats earlier in the year.
Of the large turnout of members who travelled to Hillsborough, many were placed in their respective age groups, a super achievement for them and the County.
Congratulations must go to the following County Londonderry YFC members:
Dairy
12-14: 1st Charlie Millar, Coleraine YFC
21-25: 1st Thomas Millar, Coleraine YFC
25-30: 1st Lynne Montgomery, City of Derry YFC
Sheep
12-14: 2nd Isabella Taylor, Coleraine YFC
14-16: 1st Anna Taylor, Coleraine YFC; 2nd Oliver Watson, Coleraine YFC
18-21: 2nd Cara Millar, Coleraine YFC
21-25: 1st Ruth Adams, Coleraine YFC; 2nd Claire Rosborough, Curragh YFC; 3rd Thomas Millar, Coleraine YFC
25-30: 1st Cathy Holmes, Curragh YFC; 2nd Ryan Adams, Coleraine YFC
Beef
12-14: 1st Ruby Doherty, Garvagh YFC
18-21: 3rd Sarah Smyth, Coleraine YFC
25-30: 3rd Robert Brown, Moneymore YFC
Silage assessment
12-14: 2nd Ruby Doherty, Garvagh YFC
18-21: 1st Rebecca Nicholl, Dungiven YFC
21-25: 2nd Laura Fulton, Dungiven YFC
County Londonderry YFC then held its annual sports night on July 8 in Tobermore Football Club, with football and tug of war competitions taking place on the night.
The Northern Ireland weather was kind, and an enjoyable evening was had by all.
Results were as follows:
Football
Senior Girls – 1st Curragh YFC; 2nd Kilrea Young Farmers
Junior Girls – 1st Garvagh Young Farmers; 2nd Coleraine YFC
Boys – 1st Garvagh YFC; 2nd Coleraine YFC
Tug of war:
Ladies – 1st Dungiven YFC; 2nd Curragh YFC
Mens – 1st Moneymore YFC; 2nd Trillickand District YFC
July 16 saw the return of the County Londonderry and Limavady Agricultural Show following a two
year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many members spent the morning stewarding in the various livestock competitions, helping the judges to ensure the smooth running of the numerous classes. YFC com-
petitions kicked off at 11am, with
these running into the early evening.
Well done to all clubs who took part in the competitions, with a special mention to the following for placing:
PRO poster competition: 1st Dungiven YFC ; 2nd Coleraine YFC; 3rd Moneymore YFC
Chairman’s Challenge: 1st Garvagh YFC; 2nd Kilrea YFC
ATV driving challenge: 1st Grace Ferguson- Curragh YFC; 2nd Claire Rosborough- Curragh YFC; 3rd (joint) Sarah Cunningham- Garvagh YFC and Judith Laughlin-Kilrea YFC
Tug Of War – Womens: 1st Dungiven YFC; 2nd Curragh YFC
Mens: 1st Derg Valley YFC; 2nd Curragh YFC
Floral Art – 12-16 years: 1st Emily Moneely, Moneymore; 2nd Amy Young, Dungiven; 3rd Molly Smyth, Coleraine
Floral Art – 16-21 years: 1st Ivanna Strawbridge, Coleraine; 2nd Amy Smyth, Coleraine; 3rd Hannah McClelland, Coleraine; HC Sarah Smyth, Coleraine
Floral Art – 21-30 years: 1st Ruth Adams, Coleraine; 2nd Maxine Smyth, Coleraine; 3rd Ryan Adams, Coleraine
Six assorted ‘no bakes’: 1st Samuel Nichol, Dungiven; 2nd Rachel Boyce, Garvagh; 3rd Ruth Adams, Coleraine; HC Alex Lamont, Coleraine
Wheaten bread: 1st Joyce Allen, Moneymore; 2nd Cameron McDon-ald, Kilrea; 3rd Ruth Adams, Coleraine; HC Alex Lamont, Col-eraine
Photograph – rural life: 1st Claire Young, Dungiven; 2nd Hannah McClelland, Coleraine; 3rd Emily McAlister, Moneymore; HC Ivanna Strawbridge, Coleraine
Photography – farming friend-ships: 1st Emily McAlister, Money-more; 2nd Judith Laughlin, Kilrea; 3rd Ruth Adams, Coleraine; HC Ruby Cooper, Dungiven
County Londonderry YFC would like to thank its sponsors for this year’s show competitions:
DA Forgie for sponsoring the ATV challenge and Don Laughlin, Cowan Bros Tractors and JB Tyres for sponsoring the Tug O’ War Competition.
Members are now looking forward to the remainder of the summer YFC calendar, before commencing the respective winter programmes in September.
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