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The 2024 Home Industries & School section prize schedule and entry forms are available to download now from our website

Be sure to enter early and come to view the exhibits in the marquee in the Showgrounds!

All entries close Wednesday 8th May 2024

All set for Lurgan Show 2019 with Main Sponsors ABP Food Group & Translink and new Silverware Up for Grabs!

 

Lurgan & District Horse & Cattle Show Society Ltd will be hosting the annual Show on Saturday 1st June 2019.

The countdown is now well underway to the County Championship event which is one of the first shows in the Northern Ireland summer agricultural show calendar.

The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council recently hosted a Sponsors reception and Show Launch evening held in Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre.

Lurgan Show are pleased to have a number of new and key sponsors supporting this year’s event which includes ABP Food Group, Lurgan; Translink and Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council and Fane Valley.

Guest speakers at the event were Liam McCarthy of ABP Food Group, Edward Jackson of Translink and Lord Mayor Cllr Julie Flaherty.

The Family of the Late David Riley, a show stalwart, also were in attendance at the show launch and presented a specially engraved silver cup to the Cattle Section.

Prize Schedules are now available for the 2019 Show and can be obtained at lurganshow.co.uk.

 

 

CHARITIES

Lurgan Show will also be supporting two nominated charities during the 2019 show, these including Kidney Care UK and Action Cancer.

 

PET SHOW

With around 15 classes, the Pet Show attracts at least 100 pets each year. Lurgan Show are pleased to have key sponsor Lurgan Veterinary Clinic supporting the Pet Show.

Contact Alice for more information:  07595463554

 

SCHOOLS

The school section is a very important element of the Lurgan Show; with around 3,500 exhibits annually between Schools and Home Industries sections. This section includes Hand Writing, Paper Craft, Miniature Gardens, Creative Craft, Cookery, Pottery and Photography. Entries in this section close on 13th May. Exhibits will be on view on show day in King’s Park School and accessed from within the Showgrounds.

 

HOME INDUSTRIES

The Home Industries classes also attract a great display of arts and crafts, photography, cookery, home produce including preserves as well as floral arrangements, eggs and honey.

The Show is indebted to the many sponsors of this section of the show. Around 23 cups and special prizes are up for grabs across both sections.  Lurgan Show gratefully acknowledges the support of sponsors which includes A Touch of Pink, Ballydougan Pottery, Craigavon Office Supplies, High Street Harvest, McKerr Home & Garden, Moutray’s Costcutter, Pins & Needles, Prestige Pictures, Tesco, The Cotton Shed and the Yarn Barn.

Entries close 13th May. Enquiries for Schools and Home Industries to: 028 38328752

 

POULTRY

Sponsored by a number supporters including John Thompson & Sons Ltd, H Beattie & Son, Frazers Animal Feeds and R & J Lyness Ltd, the poultry section features 112 classes for Bantam Soft & Hard Feather, waterfowl, Large Soft Feather & Rare Breeds.

For further details contact: Pauline- 07751837218

 

VINTAGE SHOW

The Vintage section is a real attraction for both young and old to see the tractors and other machinery which served past generations on the land. Vehicles can simply arrive on show day and must enter the showgrounds via Windsor Avenue entrance. All exhibitors receive a specially produced ceramic mug. Entry fee is only £5.

Contact: John- 07855007746 for further details.

 

 

 

TRADE

Over 100 Trade Stands attend Lurgan Show annually. The closing date for applications is fast approaching and indoor stall space is already well filled. For further details contact: Michele- 07732172214

 

 

CATTLE

 

This year the society has been presented with a new cup by the Riley Family of Portadown in memory of the Late David Riley, a show stalwart and former Show Secretary and Vice President- the David Riley Memorial Cup for the Champion Beef Animal in Show.

 

A high entry of animals is expected in the pedigree breeds Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, Blondes, British Blues, Simmental, Limousin, Beef Shorthorn and Charolais sections with a number of judges travelling from the Republic of Ireland.  Correction to Prize Schedule: The judge of the Charolais and the Simmental classes is Joe Wilson, whilst the judge of the Limousin and Blonde classes is Rodney Arbuckle.

Lurgan Show thank a range of local businesses for sponsoring the Cattle section including ABP Food Group, Lurgan, Bank of Ireland, Genus, Danske Bank, Kilco Dairy Hygiene and Woodside Farm

Lurgan Show is a qualifying show for the Limousin Show Team of the Year, Limousin Show Champion of the Year and the Gordon Bull. Meanwhile, the Blonde Cattle Club members will be able to compete in the Bank of Ireland Calf Championship and the Show Herd of the Year Qualifier. The Blonde Club will also be hosting Young Handler Competition and the Oddball Engineering Champion of Champions qualifier. Lurgan Show will also host the Bank of Ireland/ NISA Pedigree Junior Bull Championships. 102 Classes are available in the Cattle Section across many different breeds.

 

DAIRY CLASSSES & CHAMPIONSHIPS

Lurgan Show hosts Dairy classes for Shorthorns, Ayrshires, Holstein’s and Jersey breeds. The 2019 judge is to be Mr Seamus Gunn with five cups up for grabs across four breeds.

The Thompsons/ NISA Dairy Cow Championship 2019 will also feature as a qualifier alongside the Linden Foods/ NISA Pedigree Beef Heifer Championships.

 

YOUNG HANDLERS

Young exhibitors are encouraged to get into the ring to show off their skills, with two classes in dairy, beef and sheep. Young people are the future of shows and Lurgan Show wishes to encourage young  persons to become involved in handling and showing. Junior Handling Classes in the Cattle section are kindly sponsored by Woodside Farm.

 

 

SHEEP CLASSES & CHAMPIONSHIPS

For 2019, the Show Society are pleased to have ABP Food Group, Lurgan continue to sponsor the sheep classes in addition to a number of other key sponsors; Clubworld Travel, Lurgan, Freeburn Farm Feeds, R J Lyness Feeds, Natural Nutrition Ltd, South Down Feeds, Farmline Agricultural Supplies, Dromara; First Trust Bank, NFU Mutual, Portadown, Lurgan Veterinary Clinic and L A Richardson & Son Butchers, the NI Texel Breeders Club and Rooney Fine Foods Ltd, Dromore.

Exhibitors competing in 101 classes will also have excellent opportunities with Qualifiers for many different breeds.

Lurgan Show are pleased to welcome a new breed to the forthcoming show, with 8 classes provided for the Berrichon breed and to be judged by Michael McHugh.

In addition, classes will again be held for the Blue Texel with judge Mr Austin Shaw confirmed to attend. Judges will be travelling from across Ireland. The Charollais Sheep Society will be presenting a special rosette to overall Charolais Champion; whilst the Rouge de L’Quest have Lurgan Show as a selected show for the qualifier for Rouge Show Flock of the Year competition. A number of other qualifier will also be held which includes the Danske Bank/ NISA Sheep Championship and the Cydectin Young Handler Sheep Qualifier. Young Handlers are also especially encouraged to exhibit with the Lurgan Veterinary Cup up for grabs.

Contact enquiries or schedule, contact: Colin- 02840671508

 

 

 

 

GOAT SECTION

The popular goat section will be judged this year by renowned judge Lindsay Greer from Ballyclare, with 12 classes for many different breeds. Mrs M Bloomer MBE has kindly provided £100 sponsorship. For details contact: John- 07855007746

 

 

 

PYGMY GOAT SECTION

This section once again is set to prove popular with over 50 exhibits in 2018, the judge this year being Ms Tracey Cater from Warwickshire. For further details contact: John- 07855007746. The Northern Ireland Pygmy Goat Club have kindly supported the £100 prize fund for Champion & Reserve Champions.

 

EQUESTRIAN SECTION

Lurgan Show continues to attract increasing numbers of horses with classes for miniature ponies, shetland ponies, Connemara’s, working hunter, racehorse to riding horse, show ponies and numerous others.

A number of new classes have also been added to the Equestrian section for 2019 and sponsored by D Foster Equestrian Supplies & Livery and these include: Supreme Horse Championship; Supreme In-Hand Pony Championship and Supreme Ridden Pony Championship.

Lurgan Show also offer qualifiers in this section and for 2019 The ‘Mrs Candy Supreme Ridden Show Horse Championship; The Plevin Family Supreme Ridden Mountain and Moorland Championship; The Bryony Gribben Supreme Mini Pony Championship; The Vale Farms Ltd Supreme Ridden Pony Championship and the Dutch Dame Supreme Intermediate Championship. In addition the Welsh Pony & Cob Society will be presenting Bronze medals to the Champion in A, B and Part breed championships.  Equestrian Secretary Mrs Ros Ewing will be endeavouring to do all to ensure that a great display of classes will be running all day.

The Show Society are pleased to be able to offer Pony jumping classes, organised and supported by the Killultagh Pony Club. These classes will be hosted on the hill overlooking the magnificent Lake and rolling showgrounds below.

Lurgan Show are also indebted to have some fantastic sponsors in this section including Ewing Brothers Transport Ltd and Ronelle Stud.

DONKEYS/ DRIVING CLASSES

Donkey and Driving Classes will once again return to the Lawn adjacent to the Jubilee Fountain and accessed via the Windsor Avenue entrance to the Showgrounds which is from the Town Centre. The Donkey section commences judging at 10am and will be overseen by Jill Castles. Three perpetual silverware cups are on offer in this section.

The Driving section will commence judging at 1pm, with the Supreme Champion to receive the Cecil Bunting Memorial Cup. All enquiries should be to Margaret- 028 92665893

The Equestrian schedule is now available and all entries must be with equestrian secretary on or before Saturday 18th May. Donkey entries to taken on show day.

Contact: Ros- 07736118965

BUILD A SCARECROW COMPETITION

The Show Society welcome entries from families, groups or individuals to build a free standing scarecrow not higher than 150cm or five feet. All scarecrows must be delivered to Home Industries section on Friday 31st May.

For details contact: 38328752

CUPS & TROPHIES

The Lurgan Show Society wish to take this opportunity to ask the 2018 exhibitors who have not as yet returned their silverware, to contact Winston on 07710732551 asap to arrange return.

 

The Lurgan Show Society are indebted to all sponsors for their continued support of the livestock, home industries, equestrian and trade sections of the show and we especially wish to thank the new sponsors.

Further details can be obtained from info@lurganshow.co.uk; lurganshow.co.uk or contact after 6pm- 07732172214.  

Entries Close 18th May.

LURGAN SHOW SOCIETY INVITES TENDERS FOR THE PROVISION OF ENTERTAINMENT TRAILERS FOR THE 2018 SHOW
SATURDAY 2nd JUNE
Tenders should be returned to:
Mrs M Doran
4 Reaskcor Road
Dungannon
BT70 3NZ

info@lurganshow.co.uk

Two local charities will be in attendance at Lurgan Show 2016

Southern Area Hospice Services & Meningitis Research will both be providing advise and information on show day.
Be sure to pop along and support both of these charities on show day- Saturday 4th June

Lurgan Show Society are pleased to announce that for the first time in Northern Ireland as a non-area show, this year Lurgan Show will be awarding Welsh Pony & Cob Society Bronze Medals in the Welsh In-Hand section!
More details to follow.

SECTION VACANCY

Lurgan Show Society wishes to appoint a
Home Industries Section co-ordinator.

The person appointed will act as Secretary to the Home Industries Section.
The person will also be responsible for the administration for this section and reporting directly to the overall Show Committee.
An honorarium is paid.
The person appointed will need to:
Be able to work on their own initiative and have a flexible approach
Be computer literate, including emails and preferably excel
Deal effectively with telephone queries and be a good communicator
Be able to work to and meet deadlines
Ideally have an interest in or knowledge of arts and crafts & local schools
The workload is unevenly distributed throughout the year and is busier closer to show date.
The job entails carrying out the following type of tasks:
Attending meetings
Following up action points from meetings
Working with the Committee in preparation for the annual show.
Preparing and distributing the Home Industries Show schedule in conjunction with the Home Industries committee.
Together with the other Secretaries, taking Section show entries.
Order and prepare rosettes and prize cards for show day
Ensure judging books are prepared for show day and collate the results for the press
Deal with the return of trophies from the previous year
Liaise with the Treasurer to collect sponsorship
Send out tickets/ exhibitor/ judges information before the show
Liase with local schools/ presentation of schools awards after Show day.

Applications should be made to Mrs Noelle Menaul- 028 406 28974 or info@lurganshow.co.uk

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 12th November @8pm @ Bleary Farmers Hall
Directors meeting @ 7.15pm.

The 2015 Show Dinner was held recently at Bleary Farmers Hall, with catering provided by the Old Barn Outdoor catering team. A number of presentations were held on the evening including the retirement of a few long serving members.
Pictured is Mr Alex Martin, Out-going Chairman of the Equestrian Section.

Lightweight Hunter
1+Res L Wallace Frontline
2 Dr A Watchorn Neat Napoleon
3 P Mullen GBF Basil
Middleweight Hunter
1+Ch A McDonnell Statesman
2 A Crozier Dragons Den
3 R Smyth Vantage Point
Heavyweight Hunter
1 L Wallace Obragan
2 A McDonnell Party King
3 S Jarrom Ladywood Lodge Spotlight
Small Hunter
1 K Crozier Colorado
2 J Kennedy Earl of Grenana
3 A Regan Chalcedony Blue Too
Local Horse
1 S Getty Social Grace
2 C Halliday Slatemills General
3 T Moneypenny Golden Sky
Cob
1 R Iggulden Randalstown Designer Stubble
2 A Regan Barnstormer
3 J Reddy Arnacashel Lucy Liu
Maxi Cob
1 S Leebody Braeville Celtic Colours
2 R Iggulden Double Vision
3 D Jackson Ballee James
Riding Horse
1 L Smyth Carnsdale Peacemaker
2 V Laverty Millenium Indi
3 E Duncan Lets Roll
Racehorse to Riding Horse Training Class
1 M McCrory Send for Paddy
2 G Bailie Mull on the Run
3 K Kidd The Waffler
Racehorse to Riding Horse Open
1 G Bailie Mull on the Run
2 C Thompson Mossbank
3 E Hall-Callaghan Ballybay Moon
Pony Broodmare
1+Res C McCormick Brookvale Lavender Lady
Foal
1 C McCormick Broovale Royal Doulton
Yearling
1 P Wheeler Creevelea Lady Sally
2 W Lyttle Little Missy
3 year old
1+Ch J&T Harper Ravara Jemima Puddleduck
Hunterpony Youngstock
1+Ch S Cumberland Creevelea Hello Kitty
Welsh Sec A 2& 3 year old
1+Res J McIlroy Pontblyddyn Emily
2 J&T Harper Ravara TigerLily
3 Armcott Stables Quinton Shiraz
Mare
1 Armcott Stables Loneash Melanie
2 E Sherrard Kenilwood Annabelle
3 S Brashaw Cefihendre Iolo
Stallion
1 + Ch S Beers Rhydgwillim Cockatoo
2 Armcott Stables Drenrow Daullon
3 C Brodie Bengad Mandeake
Welsh Sec B Yearling
1 C Lewis Ravara Winterfell
2 & 3 year old
1 A Reid Menai Sweetie
Broodmare
1 A Grimes Brookhall Emma Lily
2 K Burns Brookhall Regal Rave
3 J Reid Holyoake Maderson
Stallion
1+Ch LA Downey Marons Emperor
2+Res F Gabbey Thistledown Americano
3 K Curry Cadlanvalley Fabio
Welsh Part-Bred 2 & 3 year old
1+Ch S Cumberland Creevelea Hello Kitty
2 J & T Harper Ravara Jemima Puddleduck
3 N Anderson Templepan Twix
Mare
1+Res A Grimes Lambay Resolutions
M&MSmall In-Hand 1-3 year old
1 J McIlroy Ponyblyddyn Emily
4 & Over
1+Ch S Beers Rhydgwillim Cockatoo
2+Res LA Downey Rosslayne Rose Petal
3 Armcott Stables Loneash Melanie
M&M Large 1-3 year old
1 D Morrison Holiday Kharisma
M&M Large 4 & Over
1 J McCord Bridies Girl
2 L Campbell Haighmoor Viscount
M&M Small Ridden
1 F Gabbey Thistledown Americano
2 H Dumigan Sarum Rio
3 G Creighton Kenilwood Monarch
M&M Large Ridden
1 M Fleming Murthwaite Mr Right
2 L Thompson Ballynacoy Sandy Savannah
3 G Bailie Forestgate Lucky Lewis
M&M Lead Rein
1+Ch H Dumigan Sarum Rio
2+Res Z Price Rhydgygrug Peter Pan
3 E McDowell Tabita Melody Maker
M&M First Ridden
1 E Sherrard Kenilwood Annabelle
Part Bred Lead Rein
1 E McDowell Caughley Tio Pepe
First Ridden
1+Res M McDonnell Rowfantina Jammy Dodger
2 A Dugan Hollybush Juno
Ridden
1+Ch M McDonnell Goldengrove Sunrise
2 S Cumberland Creevelea Serafina
3 V Campbell Zinnia-Z
Novice Show Pony
1+Ch M McDonnell Ravara Jeremy Fisher
2 R Conway Hillview Lady
Open 128 SP
1+Res S Cumberland Creevelea Serafina
2 A Dugan Hollybush Juno
Open 138 SP
1 A Dugan Chiddock Unlimited
SP Lead Rein
1+Ch J Gilliland Cuan Magic
2 + Res E McDowell Hightopps Busy Bee
3 M Millar Barkway Tittle Tattle
SHP Lead Rein
1 J Gilliland Netherfield Mr Rochester
2 C Glenn Dinky Dino
3 J McIlroy Little Miss Foxy Loxy
Open 122 SHP
1+Ch M McDonnell Rowfantina Jammy Dodger
2 J Jackson Valepark Thor
Open 123 SHP
1+Res M McDonnell Goldengrove Sunrise
2 A Dugan Silverstone
3 M Halliday Miss Ellie
Open 143 SHP
1 V Campbell Zinnia-Z
2 N Fegan And Tigger Too
Open 153 SHP
1 S Agnew Teddy to go
Family Pony Lead Rein
1 J Gilliland Netherfield Mr Rochester
2 E Taggart Ranger Rudy
3 J Hutchinson Free Spirits Theodora
First Ridden
1 J Jackson Valepark Thor
2 A&K Donnelly Mr Pepsi
3 E Taggart Billyblue
Ridden
1 F Adair Rosie
2 A Dugan Springwell Surprise
3 L Agnew Teddy to Go
Coloured Pony
1 N Wilton Bit of a Pickle
2 C McKeown The Rock
3 A Spencer Millpond Make me Chuckle
Coloured Horse
1 A Keenan Diego
2 C Carroll Carlingford Ind
3 V Hale Ardnacashel April Showers
Veteran Pony
1 A Dugan Springwell Surprise
2 J Hutchinson Rosedale Miss Moffett
3 V Campbell Zinnia-Z
Veteran Horse
1 R Smyth Vantage Point
2 C Thompson Mossbank
3 G Webb Truly Unruly
Part Bred Arab
1 A Dugan Chiddock Unlimited
Open 133 WHP
1 G Creighton Bannview Sparatcus
2 M McDonnell Bellevue Royal Jester
3 Z Sharvin Woodvale Classic Lady
Open 143 WHP
1 N Wilton Paddy the Harbour Master
2 C Howell Wivolette
3 N Wilton Bit of a Pickle
Open 153 WHP
1 E McGowan Benny Liath
2 C Howell Essemar
Nursery Stakes
1 M McDonnell Bellevue Royal Jester
2 A Cummiskey Maximilo
3 Z Sharvin Woodvale Classic Lady
Novice 153 WHP
1 E McGowan Rathbane Legend
2 E McGowan Benny Liath
3 S Bloch Highburren Mist
Novice 143 WHP
1 G Creighton Rosshill Paddy
2 N Wilton Paddy the Harbour Master
3 C Howell Something Special
Novice 133 WHP
1 A Cummiskey Maximilo
2 G Creighton Bannview Sparatcus
Novice WH Horse
1 G Scott Ardnacashel Castana
2 N Wilton Ho Ho
3 R Iggulden Double Vision
Open WH Horse
1 R Catterall Artic Eclipse
2 M Giambonini Maximillan
3 N Wilton Wishful Willow
Connemara Youngstock
1 Z Price Liskillen Beauty
2 D Morrison Holiday Kharisma
3 J Naan Galloon Francesca
Connemara In-Hand
1 D Morrison Holiday Graceful Lady
2 K Burns Heather Isabelline
3 J McCord Bridies Girl
Connemara Ridden
1+Ch E McGowan Rathabane Legend
2 J Hockley Bally G Ash
3 J Knowles Larkhill Jessie
Part Bred Ridden
1 H Chambers Lisnavarragh Lou Lou
2 G Chambers Lisnavarragh Lady
Shetland Male
1+ch S McDonald Beltoy Rising Pride
2 C Lyttle Magheradartin Beeswax
Shetland Female
1 S Cumberland Glenlough Persuasion
Miniature Foal & Yearling
1+Res Y McAlister Summerose Spotz Dotz amd Cotton Socks
2 S Sloan Dangers Lucky Lady
2+3 year old
1 Y McAlister Summerose Maiden Lady
2 S Taggart Meadowview Silver Dust
4 & Over
1 S Sloan Glenhollow Miss Independence
2 S Taggart Meadownview Silver Dust
Stallion
1 S Taggart Shaloms Satin Silversmith
Solid Colour
1+Ch S Taggart Shaloms Satin Silversmith
2 S Howell Captain Twinkle Toes
3 S Taggart Meadowview Silver Dust
Broken Colour
1 Y McAlister Summerose Maiden Lady
2 S Taggart Mini Merlin Princess Jasmine
3 S Sloan Glenhollow Miss Independence
Junior Handler
1 A Fidan Summerose Maiden Lady
2 S Sloan Dangers Lucky Lady
3 E McDowell Summerose American Dream
Yearling Filly ISA Qualifer
1 R Bunting Moytown Pepper
2 Year Old ISA Qualifer
1 V McCallister Knockrath Dolly
Search for a Star Qualifer
1 D Hanna & O Kerr Casheviews Erindale Eclipse
Hunter Mare
1+Res V Robinson Goland Dream
2 year old
1+Ch V McCallister Knockrath Dolly
3 year old
1 D Hanna O Kerr Casheviews Erindale Eclipse
2 D Kinkead Oakleys Prince of Mourne

It wasn’t the greatest day for showing but between the heavy downpours the sun did try to come out on a somewhat windy Lurgan Show. With almost 450 entries across the day the organisers needed to keep to their scheduled 9am start and managed to keep things going throughout the day. The 3 judges from England and 6 from Ireland had a great selection of horse and ponies to choose from and found some terrific winners. The Ridden Hunter Championship went to Mr McDonnell’s middleweight hunter Statesman with Lindsey Wallace’s lightweight Frontline going into reserve. The Show Pony championship went to M McDonnell’s Novice Ravara Jeremy Fisher with the Mini Championship being awarded to J Gilliland’s Cuan Magic http://kamagrastores.net... The Show Hunter Pony champion was awarded to the 122cm M McDonnell’s Rowfantina Jammy Dodger. With record entries in the Mountain & Moorland classes the in-hand championship went to S Beers grey Section A Stallion Rhydgwillinm Cockatoo with Laura Ann Downeys Rosslayne Rose Petal in reserve. Rose Petal then went on to be awarded reserve in the Mandalay Overall Welsh Championship with the champion sash being awarded to F Gabbey’s Thistledown Americano. The miniature champion was found in the little stallion Shaloms Satin Silversmith and the Shetland champion was S McDonalds Beltoy Rising Pride.
Secretary Pennie Bunting would like to thank all her judges, stewards, course builder, arena party and all helpers for helping to organise such a successful day, despite the weather.