Sheep Section

Show Description

1. It is essential that Isolation areas have been passed and licence issued - Any queries should be addressed to DAERA.
2. Movement permits must be brought to the show – SHEEP WITHOUT A PERMIT WILL BE TURNED AWAY. Please make your way to the permit stand where your permit will be stamped in accordance with DAERA regulations.
3. Exhibitor numbers will NOT be issued. Entry details will be posted back to each exhibitor with entry numbers marked – this must be brought with exhibitor on show day.
4. Due to Bio-Security Measures, Straw is Prohibited for use at Ballymena Show – sawdust may be allowed – exhibitors must supply their own bedding.
5. Sheep for Exhibition, showing signs of any kind of disease, will have to be removed by the Owner immediately.
6. Parking – please follow the signs and instructions issued by the stewards.
7. All sheep classes will be judged on Saturday 18th June 2022, commencing from 9.30am, with Greyface - remainder of sections commence judging from 10am.
8. Amalgamation/Division/Cancellation of Classes. Where, in the opinion of the Association, there are either insufficient or too many entries in any one Class, the Association may, without reference to the Exhibitor or Agent, amalgamate, divide or cancel such Class. Amalgamation may be effected with any other similar, or relevant Class, with or without increase of Prize Money, but where a Class is divided, similar Prize Money will be paid in each division.
9. Entry Fees: Members £4; Non-Members £6 – SHEEP ENTRIES CLOSE ON Friday 3rd June 2022. Prize Money in Sheep 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5.
10. In all brood ewe classes, ewes with unsound udders will be disqualified. Ewes must have reared a lamb in 2022.



1. It is essential that Isolation areas have been passed and licence issued - Any queries should be addressed to DAERA.
2. Movement permits must be brought to the show – SHEEP WITHOUT A PERMIT WILL BE TURNED AWAY. Please make your way to the permit stand where your permit will be stamped in accordance with DAERA regulations.
3. Exhibitor numbers will NOT be issued. Entry details will be posted back to each exhibitor with entry numbers marked – this must be brought with exhibitor on show day.
4. Due to Bio-Security Measures, Straw is Prohibited for use at Ballymena Show – sawdust may be allowed – exhibitors must supply their own bedding.
5. Sheep for Exhibition, showing signs of any kind of disease, will have to be removed by the Owner immediately.
6. Parking – please follow the signs and instructions issued by the stewards.
7. All sheep classes will be judged on Saturday 18th June 2022, commencing from 9.30am, with Greyface - remainder of sections commence judging from 10am.
8. Amalgamation/Division/Cancellation of Classes. Where, in the opinion of the Association, there are either insufficient or too many entries in any one Class, the Association may, without reference to the Exhibitor or Agent, amalgamate, divide or cancel such Class. Amalgamation may be effected with any other similar, or relevant Class, with or without increase of Prize Money, but where a Class is divided, similar Prize Money will be paid in each division.
9. Entry Fees: Members £4; Non-Members £6 – SHEEP ENTRIES CLOSE ON Friday 3rd June 2022. Prize Money in Sheep 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5.
10. In all brood ewe classes, ewes with unsound udders will be disqualified. Ewes must have reared a lamb in 2022.