It's going to be an eventful weekend for Limousin breeders in the north east, as the club hosts an online timed auction and young handlers' workshop.

Consisting of 12 well-bred Limousin heifers from the region's leading herds, the 'Limo Lassies' online sale will take place through Ballyjamesduff Mart and MartEye.

Opening on Friday 10 October, bidding will close on Monday 13 October at 7pm.

All heifers in the sale will be on display in Ballyjamesduff Mart on Saturday 11 October from 12pm to 4pm, in conjunction with the young members' workshop, beginning at 2pm.

All those interested in showing, handling and preparing cattle for showing are welcome to attend the event.

According to the club, there will be clipping and grooming demonstrations, the training workshop, food and goodie bags for all attendees.