Johnston Gilpin and Co continue support of YFCU machinery handling competition
Working closely with the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI), Johnston Gilpin and Co assist with the planning of the designated course to test the competitors’ tractor skills and safety knowledge.
Johnston Gilpin and Co have supported the YFCU machinery handling competition for many years and provide the machinery for the young farmers to use during the event.
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Hide AdThe final will comprise of two members from each of the six counties.
These finalists have been selected following the county heats.
At Balmoral Show three heats will be held to determine which two teams will go head to head to compete for the 2018 title.
The final will take place at Balmoral Show on Thursday, May 17th at 2pm at the cattle rings.
The 2018 finalists are:
Co Armagh
Joe Black, Collone YFC
Thomas Chambers, Collone YFC
Co Antrim
David Thompson, Randalstown YFC
Alan Adams, Lisnamurrican YFC
Co Down
Sam Graham, Killinchy YFC
Jonathan Hayes, Killinchy YFC
Co Fermanagh
Jason Johnston, Kesh YFC
George Irvine, Kesh YFC
Co Londonderry
James Purcell, Dungiven YFC
Geoff McNeill, Garvagh YFC
Co Tyrone
Adam Wilson, Cappagh YFC
Henry Giles, Seskinore YFC
YFCU would like to thank Johnston Gilpin and Co for their continued support of this event.
The association also extend their gratitude to HSENI.