A young Fermanagh sheep breeder, Matthew Burleigh, from Kinawley, has secured the record price for a Beltex lamb from Ireland at the breed’s sale in Carlisle.

The lamb, Abracadabra, was sold for 12,000gns, the top priced lamb on the day.

Matthew is the youngest breeder to get over 10,000gns for a Beltex.