Sheep Section

DANSKE BANK / NISA SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

For the best ewe, any breed, any age, having reared a lamb in 2026.


The Danske Bank / NISA Sheep Championship is being held this year at Castlewellan Show on Saturday 18th July 2026. All exhibitors wishing to qualify for this Championship must enter the name / breed of their animal(s) and exhibitor details with the qualifying show. Only the 1st and 2nd placed ewes, any breed, any age, having reared a lamb in 2026, in the relevant Sheep classes at Ballymena Show are eligible to go forward to the Danske Bank / NISA Sheep Championship.

To maximise attendance of qualified exhibits at the Championship Final, those who qualify must confirm their intention to be present at Castlewellan Show on 18th July 2026 for the Championship Final. In the event of qualified exhibitors not wishing to attend the Final, the next placed animal will qualify.
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No exhibitor may qualify more than two exhibits for the Championship Final.

NISA will present special rosettes to the exhibitors of both qualifying animals at each qualifying Show.

Prize Money at the Final
Champion - £300 plus Crystal Trophy and Sash
Res. Champion £200
3rd Prize £100
4th Prize £50



The Qualifying Shows are Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Saintfield, Newry, Omagh and Castlewellan.

open to those aged 8 - 14
The capabilities of the handler will be assessed, not the animal being shown. Only animals that have already competed in the normal show classes may be used. All exhibitors must be deemed capable of handling the animal being shown and the owner of the animal being shown must be at a safe distance.
Kindly sponsored by Ringside Cafe, Ballymena
Prize money 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, 4th £5, 5th £5, 6th £5, 7th £5

The Clogher Valley Agricultural Society Ltd

Present

The Clogher Valley Show Young Handlers Sheep Qualifier

Sponsored by Fane Valley

Final @ Clogher Valley Show on
Wednesday 29th July 2026

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 7-16 at the date of the Final.

5. Winner will receive The Robin Wylie Perpetual Cup &
Cydectin Challenge Shield & Prizes Sponsored by Fane Valley

Entry Fee: £6.00

Qualifying Shows: Ballymoney, Ballymena, Lurgan, Armagh, Saintfield, Newry, Omagh, Londonderry/Limavady, Castlewellan & Clogher Valley

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and not more than one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and only one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class and not more than one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and only one exhibit from any one class

exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and only one exhibit from any one class

'Points may be gained in all the classes which will be counted towards the N.I. Texel Show Flock Competition'

N.I. Texel Shearling Ram Show Champion and Reserve Award will be presented to the first and second placed shearling rams at this show

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above, and only one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and only one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate classes above and only one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in appropriate class above and only one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in appropriate class above and only one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and only one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above, and only one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and not more than one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and not more than one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and not more than one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and not more than one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and not more than one exhibit from any one class

Exhibits in this class must be entered in the appropriate class above and not more than one exhibit from any one class

Enter on show day only