Thurs 25 to Sat 27 May

  • Ballyclare May fair.
  • Thurs 25 May

  • First aid awareness training course. At Mallard Community hub, 7pm. Enrol at www.cafre.ac.uk
  • Fri 26 May

  • The Rural Chaplin. At Rathfriland Mart, daytime.
  • Holstein YB judging event. At W and A Patton, Ards, BT23 8RL.
  • Sat 27 May

  • The Rural Chaplin. At Downpatrick and Hilltown Marts, daytime.
  • Sun 28 May

  • Castle Adventure Open Farm, 11am to 5pm. Grassmen Machinery Demo and live music. Ballymacaward, Ballyshannon. Book at https://openfarm.ie
  • Mon 29 May

  • The Rural Chaplin. At Downpatrick Mart, evening.
  • Tues 30 May

  • The Rural Chaplin. At Markethill Mart, daytime.
  • The Rural Chaplin. At Rathfriland Mart, evening.
  • Beginner and Intermediate 2-day shearing course. At Dungannon. Register at https://www.ulsterwool.com/book-online
  • Wed 31 May

  • NIVA Spring meeting. The workforce crisis in NI. Seagoe Hotel, Portadown. Register at www.vetni.co.uk
  • Thurs 1 June

  • Dairy dispersal for Reps of Peter McCaughey. 40 cows and 9 springing heifers. Taaffe Auctions at Dungannon Mart, 11.30am.
  • Fri 2 June

  • Dutch Spotted sheep. Swatragh Mart, 7pm.
  • Sat 3 June

  • Ballymoney show and Lurgan show. Trailer marking event, 10am to 4pm. At Taylors of Fyfin, Victoria Bridge. Book on 07824 709 699.