Event Date
18th Jul 2026
Ulster Wools Group Fleece Competition
Kindly Sponsored by Ulster Wool
IN FLEECE MARQUEE UNDER COVER
Entry Fee £4.00
Prizes: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £6 plus rosettes
Champion - £40.00 Reserve Champion - £20.00
EXHIBITIORS PLEASE NOTE: Fleeces should be presented rolled and breed of sheep must be written on reverse side of exhibitor’s label.
IN FLEECE MARQUEE UNDER COVER
Entry Fee £4.00
Prizes: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £6 plus rosettes
Champion - £40.00 Reserve Champion - £20.00
EXHIBITIORS PLEASE NOTE: Fleeces should be presented rolled and breed of sheep must be written on reverse side of exhibitor’s label.
Kindly Sponsored By: Ulster Wool
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Finn Butler (Judge)
Border Leicester
Kindly Sponsored by Len McCoy, Banbridge
SPECIAL PRIZES Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
All Lambs must bear the Breed Society’s mark, bred by exhibitors and born in 2026
CASTLEWELLAN SHOW QUALIFIES FOR THE EXHIBITOR OF THE YEAR AWARD.
THE BALLYWILLWILL CUP WILL BE PRESENTED TO
THE CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER SHEEP OF THE SHOW
SPECIAL PRIZES Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
All Lambs must bear the Breed Society’s mark, bred by exhibitors and born in 2026
CASTLEWELLAN SHOW QUALIFIES FOR THE EXHIBITOR OF THE YEAR AWARD.
THE BALLYWILLWILL CUP WILL BE PRESENTED TO
THE CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER SHEEP OF THE SHOW
Kindly Sponsored By: Len McCoy & Partners, Katesbridge
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Michael Duignan (Judge)
Hampshire Down
Kindly Sponsored by Danske Bank
(All sheep exhibited must be owned by bona fide Members of the Hampshire Down Sheepbreeders Association)
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion £15
Champion Hampshire Down will receive the Moneycarragh Perpetual Cup
Presented by J.McCauley & Family
(All sheep exhibited must be owned by bona fide Members of the Hampshire Down Sheepbreeders Association)
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion £15
Champion Hampshire Down will receive the Moneycarragh Perpetual Cup
Presented by J.McCauley & Family
Kindly Sponsored By: Danske Bank
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Bernard Losty (Judge)
Texel
Kindly Sponsored by Reid Feeds, Ballynahinch
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion £15 Champion & Reserve Champion will receive Special Rosettes.
'Points may be gained in all the classes which will be counted towards the NI Texel Show Flock Competition'
THE AUTOMART PERPETUAL TROPHY WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TEXEL CHAMPION
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion £15 Champion & Reserve Champion will receive Special Rosettes.
'Points may be gained in all the classes which will be counted towards the NI Texel Show Flock Competition'
THE AUTOMART PERPETUAL TROPHY WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TEXEL CHAMPION
Kindly Sponsored By: REID FEEDS, Ballynahinch
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Danny Hair (Judge)
Suffolk
Kindly Sponsored by Lennons Spar, Castlewellan
Please note Suffolk classes will start at 9.30am Sharpe.
SPECIAL PRIZES: Supreme Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
THE BANBRIDGE LIVESTOCK SALES CUP WILL BE PRESENTED TO CHAMPION
Exhibitors will gain points for the following at Castlewellan:
SHOW TEAM OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by FA McCaughan Animal Health Supplies
MALE OF THE YEAR – Smith/Kilne Trophy
FEMALE OF THE YEAR –Suffolk Sheep Society NI Branch Trophy
BEST PAIR OF LAMBS entered for the class in which they are eligible (must be exhibitor bred) Awards presented at Annual Dinner Dance.
Please note Suffolk classes will start at 9.30am Sharpe.
SPECIAL PRIZES: Supreme Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
THE BANBRIDGE LIVESTOCK SALES CUP WILL BE PRESENTED TO CHAMPION
Exhibitors will gain points for the following at Castlewellan:
SHOW TEAM OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by FA McCaughan Animal Health Supplies
MALE OF THE YEAR – Smith/Kilne Trophy
FEMALE OF THE YEAR –Suffolk Sheep Society NI Branch Trophy
BEST PAIR OF LAMBS entered for the class in which they are eligible (must be exhibitor bred) Awards presented at Annual Dinner Dance.
Kindly Sponsored By: Lennons Spar, Castlewellan
Not Before, 18/07/2026 09:30
Sheep Ring
Ivan Porter (Judge)
Blue Faced Leicester
Kindly Sponsored by FS Herron & Dromara and Dromgooland Credit Union
SPECIAL PRIZES - Champion will receive - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
The Robert Kerr Trophy will be presented to the Champion.
At Castlewellan Show points may be gained towards the BLUE FACED LECIESTER POINTS COMPETITION
SPECIAL PRIZES - Champion will receive - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
The Robert Kerr Trophy will be presented to the Champion.
At Castlewellan Show points may be gained towards the BLUE FACED LECIESTER POINTS COMPETITION
Kindly Sponsored By: FS Herron & Dromara and Dromgooland Credit Union
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Martin McCafferty (Judge)
Kerryhill
Kindly Sponored by J.A Weir Engineers, Ballyroney
SPECIAL PRIZES – Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
Only sheep eligible for registration in K.H.F.B.S may be shown in these classes
SPECIAL PRIZES – Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
Only sheep eligible for registration in K.H.F.B.S may be shown in these classes
Kindly Sponsored By: J A WEIR & SON, ENGINEERS, Ballyroney
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Ruth Walker (Judge)
Charollais
Kindly Sponsored by The Downshire Arms, Hilltown
SPECIAL PRIZES – Champion will receive - £25 Reserve Champion - £15 Champion will be presented with a Cup
Kindly Sponsored by; ANDREW E FRAZER & SONS
GLENBROOK PERPETUAL TROPHY
Points will be awarded at Castlewellan Show for Glenbrook Perpetual Trophy in each Class.
WINNER WILL BE EXHIBITOR WHO HAS WON THE MOST POINTS DURING THE SEASON
SPECIAL PRIZES – Champion will receive - £25 Reserve Champion - £15 Champion will be presented with a Cup
Kindly Sponsored by; ANDREW E FRAZER & SONS
GLENBROOK PERPETUAL TROPHY
Points will be awarded at Castlewellan Show for Glenbrook Perpetual Trophy in each Class.
WINNER WILL BE EXHIBITOR WHO HAS WON THE MOST POINTS DURING THE SEASON
Kindly Sponsored By: Downshire Arms, Hilltown
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Eugene O'Sullivan (Judge)
Rouge De L'quest
Kindly Sponsored by S. McConnell Agri & Downpatrick Co-Operative Marketing Ltd
SPECIAL PRIZES Champion will receive - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
‘SHOW FLOCK OF THE YEAR’ Sponsored by: N.I.ROUGE DE L’QUEST CLUB
CASTLEWELLAN is one of the selected Shows for this award to be based on eight shows throughout the province. A Product will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining most overall points at six of the selected shows. The top exhibitor at Castlewellan will receive an engraved crystal goblet presented by the Rouge Club. Scoring: 1st 3 points; 2nd 2 points; 3rd 1 point. 2 Additional points will be awarded to the Champion and I point to the Reserve Champion.
SPECIAL PRIZES Champion will receive - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
‘SHOW FLOCK OF THE YEAR’ Sponsored by: N.I.ROUGE DE L’QUEST CLUB
CASTLEWELLAN is one of the selected Shows for this award to be based on eight shows throughout the province. A Product will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining most overall points at six of the selected shows. The top exhibitor at Castlewellan will receive an engraved crystal goblet presented by the Rouge Club. Scoring: 1st 3 points; 2nd 2 points; 3rd 1 point. 2 Additional points will be awarded to the Champion and I point to the Reserve Champion.
Kindly Sponsored By: S. McConnell Agri & Downpatrick Co-Operative Marketing Ltd
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Eugene O'Sullivan (Judge)
Mourne Black Face
Kindly Sponsored by NFU Mutual Mourneview Agency
and The Mourne Black Face Breeders Association
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion - £50 Reserve Champion - £25
CHAMPION WILL RECEIVE THE PADDY MCEVOY, TROPHY
RESERVE CHAMPION WILL RECEIVE THE MOURNE BLACK FACE TROPHY
and The Mourne Black Face Breeders Association
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion - £50 Reserve Champion - £25
CHAMPION WILL RECEIVE THE PADDY MCEVOY, TROPHY
RESERVE CHAMPION WILL RECEIVE THE MOURNE BLACK FACE TROPHY
Kindly Sponsored By: NFU Mutual Mourneview, Downpatrick & Mourne Black Breeders Association
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Robert Jordon (Judge)
Newtonstewart Black Face
Kindly Sponsored by Malone Accounting, Newcastle & Newry
Champion - £50 Reserve Champion - £25
Champion will receive The Castlewellan Blackface Ram Breeders Trophy
THE SAMMY HOLMES MEMORIAL TROPHY
Will be presented to the exhibitor of the BEST HOME BRED EWE
Presented by a member of CASTLEWELLAN BLACKFACE SOCIETY.
Winner of Class 305 will receive the “Frank Rooney” Trophy.
Champion will receive Special Rosette Rosette
Sponsored by Blackface Sheep Breeders Association.
Winner of Class 306 Ewe Lamb Class will receive the “Denis McCullough” Memorial Cup presented by The McCullough Family
Champion - £50 Reserve Champion - £25
Champion will receive The Castlewellan Blackface Ram Breeders Trophy
THE SAMMY HOLMES MEMORIAL TROPHY
Will be presented to the exhibitor of the BEST HOME BRED EWE
Presented by a member of CASTLEWELLAN BLACKFACE SOCIETY.
Winner of Class 305 will receive the “Frank Rooney” Trophy.
Champion will receive Special Rosette Rosette
Sponsored by Blackface Sheep Breeders Association.
Winner of Class 306 Ewe Lamb Class will receive the “Denis McCullough” Memorial Cup presented by The McCullough Family
Kindly Sponsored By: Malone Accounting, Newcastle & Newry
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Robert Kay (Judge)
Dorset
Kindly Sponsored by JD O'Hare Agricultural Contactors
The Circle Ley perpetual Shield will be presented to the Champion Horn or Polled Dorset.
Reserve Champion Horn or Polled Dorset will receive the Joe Walls Shield
The Ball Bros, Dromara, Perpetual Cup will be presented to the Champion Dorset Lamb.
The Circle Ley perpetual Shield will be presented to the Champion Horn or Polled Dorset.
Reserve Champion Horn or Polled Dorset will receive the Joe Walls Shield
The Ball Bros, Dromara, Perpetual Cup will be presented to the Champion Dorset Lamb.
Kindly Sponsored By: J D O’HARE, Agricultural Contractors
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Rachel Moore (Judge)
Beltex
Kindly Sponsored by John McCartan Contractor, Castlewellan
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion: £15
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion: £15
Kindly Sponsored By: Kindly Sponsored by John McCartan Contractor, Castlewellan
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Mules
Kindly Sponsored by Gerard Maginn, Harts Pharmacy
Progeny of Black Face Ewes and Blue Faced Leicester
SPECIAL PRIZES - Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
Progeny of Black Face Ewes and Blue Faced Leicester
SPECIAL PRIZES - Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
Kindly Sponsored By: GERARD MAGINN, Harts Pharmacy, Newcastle
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Martin McCafferty (Judge)
Lleyn
Kindly Sponsored by United Feeds
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion - £25 RESERVE CHAMPION - £15
Champion Lleyn will receive The Newell Perpetual Cup
LLEYN EXHIBITOR BRED
Please note: In every class best Exhibitor Bred Sheep will be identified with a special red ribbon.
Winner of overall Exhibitor Bred Animal will receive The Fitzsimons Family Perpetual Cup
Winner of overall Exhibitor Bred Animal
Will receive The Fitzsimons Family Perpetual Cup
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion - £25 RESERVE CHAMPION - £15
Champion Lleyn will receive The Newell Perpetual Cup
LLEYN EXHIBITOR BRED
Please note: In every class best Exhibitor Bred Sheep will be identified with a special red ribbon.
Winner of overall Exhibitor Bred Animal will receive The Fitzsimons Family Perpetual Cup
Winner of overall Exhibitor Bred Animal
Will receive The Fitzsimons Family Perpetual Cup
Kindly Sponsored By: Kindly Sponsored by United Feeds
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Edward Adamson (Judge)
Zwartbles
ZWARTBLES NATIONAL SHOW CASTLEWELLAN 2026
Kindly Sponsored by Perry Concrete
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
The Fr Watters Cup will be presented to the Champion Zwartble
Kindly Sponsored by Perry Concrete
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
The Fr Watters Cup will be presented to the Champion Zwartble
Kindly Sponsored By: Kindly Sponsored by Perry Concrete
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
John Stevenson (Judge)
Dutch Spotted
Kindly Sponsored by Mackin Animal Feeds, Newry
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion: £15
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion: £15
Kindly Sponsored By: Mackin Animal Feed, Newry
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
James Reilly (Judge)
Valais Blacknose
Kindly Sponsored by Peter Fitzpatrick Estate Agent, Downpatrick
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion £15
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion £15
Kindly Sponsored By: Fitzpatrick & Son Estate Agent, Downpatrick
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Matthew Morrow (Judge)
Any other Pedigree Breed
Kindly Sponsored by Erth Engineering
(Open to any breed not already classified in Schedule)
(Open to any breed not already classified in Schedule)
Kindly Sponsored By: Kindly Sponsored by Erth Engineering
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Kenny Malcolmson (Judge)
Rare Breeds
Kindly Sponsored by Joseph Walls Agri
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
CHAMPION WILL RECEIVE THE MACRETE SHIELD
South Down Sheep Society Rosette to the best South Down entered in above classes
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
CHAMPION WILL RECEIVE THE MACRETE SHIELD
South Down Sheep Society Rosette to the best South Down entered in above classes
Kindly Sponsored By: Joseph Walls Ltd
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Rj McCauley (Judge)
Jacob
Kindly Sponsored by Murdock & McPolin Accountants, Castlewellan
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion £15
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion £15
Kindly Sponsored By: Kindly Sponsored by Murdock & McPolin Accountants, Castlewellan
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Kevin Harney (Judge)
Blue Texel
Kindly Sponsored by French's Bar & Bistro, Clough
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion £15
SPECIAL PRIZES: Champion £25 Reserve Champion £15
Kindly Sponsored By: Kindly Sponsored by French's Bar & Bistro, Clough
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Danny Hair (Judge)
North Country Cheviot
Kindly Sponsored by Provita Animal Health
SPECIAL PRIZES: Supreme Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
Champion to receive trophy kindly sponsored by Provita Animal Health
SPECIAL PRIZES: Supreme Champion - £25 Reserve Champion - £15
Champion to receive trophy kindly sponsored by Provita Animal Health
Kindly Sponsored By: Provita Animal Health
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Matt Irvine (Judge)
Young Handlers
Kindly Sponsored by Draynes Farm Ice Cream
THE ROY GRAHAM MEMORIAL TROPHY WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE CHAMPION YOUNG HANDLER
THE ROY GRAHAM MEMORIAL TROPHY WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE CHAMPION YOUNG HANDLER
Kindly Sponsored By: Kindly Sponsored by Draynes Farm Ice Cream
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
Karen Carson (Judge)
Qualifying Classes
Not Before, 18/07/2026 10:00
Sheep Ring
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
