Sheep

Open to those aged 7 or under on day of show. Need to be accompanied by an adult.

Open to those aged 8 - 11 on day of the show (ie P4 to P7)

Open to those aged 12 - 14 on day of show (ie Year 8 to Year 10)

Clogher Valley Agricultural Society present the CYDECTIN Young Handlers Sheep Qualifier

Sponsored by Fane Valley. Entry Fee £5.

Rules:
1. 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 - 16 at the date of the final.
5. Winner will receive the Robin Wylie Perpetual Cup & Cydectin Challenge Shield & Prizes sponsored by Fane Valley.

Qualifying shows: Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Saintfield, Newry, Omagh, Limavady, Castlewellan and Clogher Valley.

FINAL: CLOGHER VALLEY SHOW: Wednesday, 30th July 2025

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION PRESENT THE ALL-IRELAND SENIOR YOUNG SHEPHERD/SHEPHERDESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
17-22 YEARS OLD
Sponsored by: FBD Insurance & Irish Farmers Journal

RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. The Competition is open to girls and boys, age on the 1st September will determine the class each exhibitor enters.
2. One exhibitor qualifies from each qualifying show for the Final.
3. Animals can be of any Sheep breed, male, or female (pedigree or non-pedigree)
4. An exhibitor can show an animal belonging to another flock owner.
5. Senior exhibitors will exhibit a lamb/hogget (male or Female)
6. Exhibitors may be asked for proof of their age at the final.
7. No Entries will be accepted on the day of the Qualifying Show.

THE COMPETITION WILL BE JUDGED ON CRITERIA, WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. The ability to handle and present the lamb to its best advantage in the Show Ring.
2. General knowledge about sheep, including their feeding, breeding, etc.
3. Stock Judging, the ability to judge and place a group of lambs or Hogget’s.
4. Personal presentation of stock person.
5. Presentation of the animal.

PRIZES
1st €700 – 2nd €400 – 3rd €250 – 4th €200 - 5th €150 - 6th to 10th €100
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: €10 To Final: €15

QUALIFYING SHOWS
Armagh, Athlone, Ballymoney, Bonniconlon, Carnew, Clonmany, Dingle, Dunmanway, Granard, Manorhamilton

FINAL: ROSCOMMON SHOW SATURDAY 16th AUGUST 2025

Young Handlers Competition - open to those aged 7 - 16 on the day of the Show

All 3 must be entered in eligible classes and include one opposite sex.