A number of pedigree breed sheep societies will attend next week’s National Ploughing Championships.
They will be situated in their usual sheep pavilion marquee under the umbrella of the National Sheep Breeders Association, which will be home to a number of different sheep breeds for the three-day event.
The pavilion is always a huge draw for anyone interested in sheep and visiting the National Ploughing Championships.
The pavilion is always thronged with sheep enthusiasts with some great discussions over the three days of the event.
There are about 12 breeds of sheep being exhibited, with all of the main breeds having a presence in their own individual stands within the sheep pavilion.
The Irish Texel Sheep Society will be there, fresh from the success of its recent premier sale in Blessington Mart where records were broken at a very lively sale.
The Irish Charollais Sheep Society will also be exhibiting at this year’s championships. They, too, are enjoying increased demand for Charollais rams as recent sales results show.
Suffolk sheep will also be on display along with other breeds.
Hampshire Down Premier Sale champions 2025.
Champion and reserve champion at the 2025 Vendeen premier sale pictured with chairperson Cheryl O'Brien, sponsor Mark O'Rourke, Stephen Lynch, judge Jim Jeffery and Thomas and Robin Bowers.
Gerry and Dympna Grogan pictured with their sale topping Charollais ram at the 2025 premier sale, Duiske Centodieci and judge Stephen Cowen. \ Mullagh Photography
Speenogue Iron Man, the top priced ram lamb at this year's premier Texel sale in Blessington.
A number of pedigree breed sheep societies will attend next week’s National Ploughing Championships.
They will be situated in their usual sheep pavilion marquee under the umbrella of the National Sheep Breeders Association, which will be home to a number of different sheep breeds for the three-day event.
The pavilion is always a huge draw for anyone interested in sheep and visiting the National Ploughing Championships.
The pavilion is always thronged with sheep enthusiasts with some great discussions over the three days of the event.
There are about 12 breeds of sheep being exhibited, with all of the main breeds having a presence in their own individual stands within the sheep pavilion.
The Irish Texel Sheep Society will be there, fresh from the success of its recent premier sale in Blessington Mart where records were broken at a very lively sale.
The Irish Charollais Sheep Society will also be exhibiting at this year’s championships. They, too, are enjoying increased demand for Charollais rams as recent sales results show.
Suffolk sheep will also be on display along with other breeds.
Hampshire Down Premier Sale champions 2025.
Champion and reserve champion at the 2025 Vendeen premier sale pictured with chairperson Cheryl O'Brien, sponsor Mark O'Rourke, Stephen Lynch, judge Jim Jeffery and Thomas and Robin Bowers.
Gerry and Dympna Grogan pictured with their sale topping Charollais ram at the 2025 premier sale, Duiske Centodieci and judge Stephen Cowen. \ Mullagh Photography
Speenogue Iron Man, the top priced ram lamb at this year's premier Texel sale in Blessington.
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