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09 July 2014

Photo Desk on 09 Jul 2014

In Pictures - Omagh show, Newry show and sheepdog trials Markethill

This week our cameras were at Omagh show, Newry show and the sheepdog trials near Markethill.

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9 July 2014

In Pictures - Omagh show, Newry show and sheepdog trials Markethill

Heading to the sheep dog trials along a wooded lane near Markethill are Michael Gawn , Kell with his dog Spot and Ivan Stevenson from Broughshane and his dog Jim.

The Champion Lanark Type Blackface at the Newry Show was owned by James and Seamus Fagan from Castlewellan and is shown here by Seamus Fagan.

Saler judge Robin Boyd from Portglenone, right, congratulates Seamus Connell from Mayobridge who picked up both the champion and reserve champion Saler titles at the Newry Show. He is assisted by Reece Wright from Kilkeel.

Wearing her summer bonnet, 23 month old Isobella Robinson from Tandragee was chosen as the Newry Show's 'Little Farmers Girl'.

Hugo Doherty from sponsors Danske Bank presents the rosettes to Eimear McGovern, Clogher and Moses Irwin, Fintona on their Beef Champion and Champion animal bred in Tyrone awards. Judge Scott Donaldson from Carisle, centre, congratulates them both.

Keith Nelson, left, from Rosslea chats to vets Danna Simpson and Ryan Houston, from the Erne Veterinary Group, Lisnaskea, during the Omagh Show. Ryan is pictured with his children River and Logan.

Omagh Show champion young handler, 10 year old Bradley Graham from Portadown is presented with his rosette by judge William McElroy from Dromara.

John Small, Kilkeel, Lawrence Kelly, Dungiven, John Maginn, Newcastle at the open trials held near Markethill.

The British Blue champion at the Newry Show was owned by Trevor Dodds from Mayobridge who is congratulated by the judge Joe Mulholland from Glenavy.

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