The competition in the sheep ring at Clogher Valley Show recently continued well into the afternoon before the final awards were made.

Meanwhile at the Home Industries pavilions, the creative talents were on show with many of the exhibitors using their handicraft skills and imagination to interpret some of the classes.

Some of the exhibitors qualified for major All-Ireland Championships being hosted by various shows during August. Results as follows.

 

Sheep

Texel

Shearling ram – 1, Paul Swindell.

Ewe two shear and above – 1, 2 and 3, Paul Swindell.

Shearling ewe – 1, Adrian Liggett; 2, Marcus Johnston; 3, Paul Swindell.

Ram lamb – 1, Adrian Liggett; 2, Sean McNeilly; 3, Marcus Johnston.

Ewe lamb – 1, Adrian Liggett; 2, Nathan Armstrong; 3, Sam McNeilly.

Champion and reserve – Adrian Liggett.

 

Charollais

Ram two shear and above – 1, Amy Presho.

Ewe, two shear and above – 1 and 2, Amy Presho; 3, Benjamin Bingham.

Shearing ewe – 1 and 2, Amy Presho; 3, Mark Cairns and Judith Lyons Cairns.

Ewe lamb – 1 and 3, Allister and Philip Crawford; 2 Amy Presho.

Champion – Amy Presho.

 

Ile de France

Ram, two shear and above – 1, Rodney Balfour; 2, Garveway Flock; 3, David Mulligan.

Shearling ram – 1 and 2, Rodney Balfour; 3, Garveyway Flock.

Ewe two shear and above – 1 and 2, Rodney Balfour; 3, David Mulligan.

Shearling ewe – 1 and 3, David Mulligan; 2, Garveway Flock.

Ram lamb – 1, Garveway Flock; 2, David Mulligan; 3, Rodney Balfour.

Ewe lamb – 1, David Mulligan; 2, Garveway Flock; 3, David Mulligan.

Champion – Rodney Balfour; Reserve – Garveway Flock.

 

Zwartbles

Ram, two shear and above – 1, Rachel Megarrell.

Ewe two shear and above – 1, Rachel Megarrell; 2, William Jess.

Shearling ewe – 1, Rachel Megarrell; 2 and 3, Rachel Pollock.

Ram lamb – 1, William Jess.

Ewe lamb – 1, William Jess; 2 and 3, Rachel Pollock.

Champion Zwartbles – Rachel Megarrell.

 

Border Leicester

Ewe, two shear and above – 1, Rachel Megarrell; 2, Eimear Boyd.

Shearling ewe – 1, Pauline Gibson; 2, Rachel Megarrell; 3, Eimear Boyd.

Ewe lamb – 1, Annie Boyd.

Champion – Pauline Gibson.

 

Kerry Hill

Ram, two shear and above – 1, Alice Cochrane.

Shearling ewe – 1, Amy Dougan; 2, Ross Dougan; 3, Alice Cochrane.

Ram lamb – 1, Alice Cochrane.

Ewe lamb – 1, 2 and 3, Alice Cochrane.

Group of three – 1, Alice Cochrane.

Champion – Amy Dougan.

 

Jacob

Ram, two shear and above – 1, Paul Colhoun; 2, James Maybin.

Shearling ram – 1, Paul Colhoun; 2, Adrian Hamilton; 3, Ross Jamieson.

Shearling ewe, two shear – 1, Paul Colhoun; 2, Ann Moore; 3, Ross Jamieson.

Shearling ewe – 1 and 2, Paul Colhoun; 3, Joseph Duff.

Ram lamb – 1, and 3, Paul Colhoun; 2, James Maybin.

Ewe lamb – 1, James Maybin; 2, Paul Colhoun; 3, Joseph Duff.

Group of three – 1, Paul Colhoun; 2, Ross Jamieson; 3, Adrian Hamilton.

Pairs of lambs – 1, Paul Colhoun; 2, James Maybin; 3, Christopher Waldie.

Champion – Paul Colhoun.

 

Crossbred

Ewe, two shear and above – 1, Marcus Johnston; 2, Amy Dougan; 3, Andrew Hutchinson.

Shearling ewe – 1, Adam Donald; 2 and 3, Matthew McGuigan.

Butcher’s lambs – 1, Zara Hamilton; 2 and 3, Mr. and Mrs. John Blackburn.

Champion – Marcus Johnston.

 

Any Other Breed Native

Ram two shear and above – 1, Colin Elliott.

Shearling ram – 1, Colin Elliott; 2, Archie Henry; 3, Lauren Moore.

Ewe two shear and above – 1, Alex Colhoun; 2, Elaine McKenzie; 3, Colin Elliott.

Shearling ewe – 1, Alex Colhoun; 2, Sean Doyle; 3, Elaine McKenzie.

Ram lamb – 1 and 2, Elaine McKenzie; 3, Archie Henry.

Ewe lamb – 1 and 2, Elaine McKenzie; 3, Archie Henry.

Champion – Alex Colhoun.

 

Any other breed Continental

Ewe two shear and above – 1, Nuala Robinson.

Ram lamb – 1, Jack King.

Ewe lamb – 1, Neville Rickey; 2, Nuala Robinson.

Champion – Jack King.

 

Rare or minority breeds

Ram two shear and above – 1, 2 and 3, Gareth McClenaghan.

Ewe two shear and above – 1, Lisa Claire Dorman; 2, Philip Kelly.

Shearling ram – 1 and 2, Philip Kelly.

Shearling ewe – 1, Philip Kelly; 2 and 3, Lisa Claire Dorman.

Ram lamb – Philip Kelly.

Ewe lamb – 1, Lisa Claire Dorman; 2, Philip Kelly.

Champion – Philip Kelly.

Best Large Flock – Mark Breen.

 

Goats

Female goat, having produced Saanen and British Saanen kid – 1, Roy Colvin; 2, James Creighton.

Female goat having produced Anglo-Nubian or AOV kid – 1, Linda Cowan.

Non pedigree goat – 1, Linda Cowan.

Female goatling, British Saanen Toggenberg, British Toggenberg and British Alpine – 1 and 2, James Creighton.

Female goatling, Anglo-Nubian or AOV – 1, Linda Cowan.

Female non pedigree goatling – 1, Linda Cowan; 2 and 3, James Creighton.

Female kid – 1, Roy Colvin; 2 and 3, Linda Cowan.

Non-pedigree kid – 1 and 2, Linda Cowan

Male any age – 1, Roy Colvin; 2, James Creighton.

Champion goat – Roy Colvin; Reserve – Linda Cowan.

Group of three goats – 1, Roy Colvin; 2, Linda Cowan.

Young Handler 8-16 years – 1, Katie Creighton; 2, Emma Lewis.

 

Home Industries

Flowers and Plants

Indoor pot plant for foliage – 1, Ella-May McGirr; 2 and 3, Barbara Carleton.

Window box – 1, Shirley Wright; 2, Malcolm Glenn; 3, Marion McGee.

Dressed scarecrow – 1, The Glenn Sisters; 2, Meredith Pollock; 3, Katrina McCaughey.

Jug/vase wild flowers – 1, Megan Montgomery; 2, Emily Trimble; 3, Ryan McGirr.

 

Floral Art

‘High Summer’ exhibit – 1, Marion McGee; 2, Violet Little.

‘I do’ hand-tied bouquet – 1, Marion McGee.

‘A visual feast’ – 1, Marion McGee.

Decorated child’s welly boot – 1, Charlotte Stewart; 2, Aoibheann Robinson; 3, Megan Montgomery.

‘A Growing Association’ – 1, Marion McGee.

‘Guest Appearance’ lady’s corsage – 1, Marion McGee.

‘Moving on up’ foliage – 1, Marion McGee.

 

Home Baking

Fruit cake – 1 and 3, Sadie Kyle; 2, Shirley Wright.

Chocolate butter sandwich – 1, Laura Robinson; 2, Jodie McKeown; 3, Leanne McNeill.

Cupcakes – 1, Charlotte Stewart; 2, Charlotte Boyd.

Decorated pizza – 1, Abby Sawyers; 2, Harvey Graydon; 3, Charlotte Stewart.

Victoria sandwich – 1, Sadie Kyle; 2, Rowena Bailey; 3, Lily Maxwell.

Decorated gingerbread people – 1, Bethany Sawyers; 2, Abby Sawyers; 3, Cherith Moore.

Lemon drizzle cake – 1, Ruth Steen; 2, Ellie Boyd; 3, Violet Little.

Tea loaf – 1, Sadie Kyle; 2, Violet Little; 3, Shirley Wright.

Carrot cake – 1, Laura Hawkes; 2, Ruth Steen; 3, Violet Little.

Swiss Roll – 1, Violet Little; 2, Shirley Wright; 3, Robert Verner.

Fruit tart – 1, Rosamund Kirkpatrick; 2, Heather Maxwell; 3, Laura Hawkes.

Shortbread – 1, Sadie Kyle; 2, Laura Hawkes; 3, Agnes McElroy.

Wheaten bread – 1, Agnes McElroy; 2, Sophie Crawford; 3, Lilly Mulligan.

Scones – 1, Laura Robinson; 2, Jodie McKeown; 3, Hilary Keys.

Sausage rolls – 1, Rosamund Kirkpatrick; Nakita Thompson; 3, Laura Hawkes.

Traybakes – 1, Laura Robinson; 2, Sadie Kyle; 3, Laura Hawkes.

WI Competition – 1, Ballygawley WI; 2, Clogher WI.

Celebration cake – 1, Leeanne McNeill.

Meringue pie – 1, Heather Maxwell; 2, Laura Hawkes.

 

Jams

Chutney – 1, Ruth Wright; 2, Lynn McLaren; 3, Heather Noble.

Rhubarb – 1, Heather Noble; 2, Sandra Blackburn; 3, Rosamund Kirkpatrick.

Strawberry – 1, Lorraine Birney; 2, Lynn McLaren; 3, Lily Maxwell.

Raspberry – 1, Pamela Morrow; 2, Lynn McLaren; 3, Robert Verner.

Blackcurrant – 1, Robert Verner; 2, Dorothy Hawkes; 3, Sandra Blackburn.

Jelly – 1, Robert Verner; 2, Heather Noble; 3, Dorothy Hawkes.

Marmalade – 1, Marjory Blackburn; 2, Dorothy Hawkes; 3, John Logan.

Lemon Curd – 1, Dorothy Hawkes; 2, Ellie Boyd; 3, Robert Verner.

Any other jam or jelly – 1, Ruth Wright; 2, Heather Noble.

Honey – 1, Charlotte Stewart; 2, David Allen; 3, Brenda Monaghan.

Honey medium – 1, Charlotte Stewart; 2, Lyndon Wortley; 3, Pat McCall.

Black honey – 1, Charlotte Stewart; 2, Pat McCall; 3, Declan McGrath.

Beeswax – 1, Cecil Sloane; 2, Charlotte Stewart; 3, Brenda Monaghan.

Honey cake – 1, Ann McGrath; 2, Charlotte Stewart; 3, Amanda Watson.

 

Country crafts

Lego model, primary school children – 1, Charlotte Stewart; 2, Casey Monteith; 3, Tomas Cawley.

Scarf and hat – 1, Brenda Monaghan; 2, Stephanie McLean; 3, Kathleen Chambers.

Child’s handknitted garment – 1, Stephanie McLean; 2 and 3, Mary Oliver.

Article from oddments of wool – 1, Mary Clarke; 2, Olive Maxwell; 3, Sharon Badger.

Adult garment handknitted – 1, Pamela Morrow; 2, Stephanie McLean; 3, Mary Oliver.

Blankets – 1, Stephanie McLean; 2, Kirsty McCartney; 3, Heather Givan.

Blanket, knitted or crocheted – 1 and 3, Lorna McLean; 2, Clogher Valley Day Centre.

Knitted toy, senior citizen groups – 1 and 2, Lorna McLean.

Handmade toy – 1, Heather Givan; 2 Sharon Badger; 3, Stephanie McLean.

Crocheted article in wool – 1, Lorna McLean; 2, Betty Hawkes.

Crochet, article in cotton – 1, 2 and 3, Mary McGirr.

Patchwork, quilt machine sewn – 1 and 2, Stephanie McLean; 3, Kathleen Chambers.

Patchwork excluding quilts – 1 and 2, Stephanie McLean; 3, Nakita Thompson.

Embroidered article – 1, Stephanie McLean; 2, Brenda Monaghan; 3, Mary McGirr.

Wall hanging – 1, Stephanie McLean; 2, Kathleen Chambers; 3, Caitlin Moncreiff.

Upcycled fabric item – 1, Joan Moffett; 2, Zoe Trimble; 3, Sasha Hawkes.

Any item of needlework – 1 and 2, Stephanie McLean; 3, Brenda Mulrine.

Cross Stitch – 1 and 2, Stephanie McLean; 3, Karen McAlister.

Country craft – 1, Stephanie McLean; 2, Joan Moffett; 3, Malcolm Glenn.

Handmade wooden article – 1, Brenda Monaghan; 2, Mary Monaghan.

Handmade jewellery – 1, Ruth Kyle.

Handmade anniversary card – 1, Heather Badger; 2, Edith Boyd; 3, Zara Wright.

 

Photography and painting

Old photo, pre-1960 black and white – 1, Shirley Wright; 2, Katrina McCaughey; 3, Olive Maxwell.

Farmer/s at work – 1, M Hell; 2, Dorothy Hawkes; 3, Levi Stewart.

Scenic view of spectacular skies – 1, Lily Maxwell; 2, Ruth Kyle; 3, Susan Patterson.

Child study in colour – 1, Mary Daly; 2, Fiona Somerville.

My favourite animal – 1, Ruth Kyle; 2, Leah Stewart; 3, Ella Hawkes.

Black and white photograph – 1, Susan Patterson; 2, Tara Patterson; 3, Sharon Hazelton.

Pencil drawing – 1 and 2, Jacqui Neill; 3, Mary Monaghan.

Acrylic/oil painting – 1, Shirley Wright.

Handpainted 3D item – 1, Aimee McLaren; 2, Stephanie McLean.

ISA amateur painting qualifier – Jacqui Neill.