Dexter Society holds annual trophy night
The speaker this year was Kenny Gracey, well known for his support for Rare Breeds. He described his involvement in the making of numerous films, including Game of Thrones, for which he provided animals.
This, he said, was a very remunerative “farm diversification”. After a very enjoyable meal the cups and trophies were presented by Kenny. The recipient of the “Showman of the Year” Trophy was this year one of the oldest members, Newell Bingham of the Ballykeel herd. Now in his eighties, Newell is still showing his Dexters upholding a fantastic record of champions and winners over the years.
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Hide AdThe show season started with the RUAS Show Balmoral where the winners were as follows:
The Presidents Cup for Champion: Ken and Heather Briggs
The Dettingen Cup for Reserve Champion: Montgomery and McClenaghan
The Bingham Family Cup Cow with Calf at foot: Montgomery and McClenaghan
Hilton Perpetual Cup Senior Heifer: Ken and Heather Briggs
Frazer Family Cup Junior Heifer: Montgomery and McClenaghan
Carnbrooke Meats Cup Senior Bull: Arnold Pearson
Tullyfarm Cup Junior Bull: Ryan Lavery
The Ballydrummman Cup Pairs: Matthew and Alma Bloomer
The Moomin Trophy Young Handler: Matthew Bloomer
Castlewellan Show
County Down Sweeps Trophy Champion: Matthew and Alma Bloomer
Edenvale Cup Reserve Champion: Castlescreen Farm
Premier Show Antrim
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Hide AdDexter Cattle Society NI Group Trophy Champion: Arnold Pearson
Hillhead Perpetual Cup Dry Cow: Mike Frazer
McCullough Cup Cow with calf at foot: James McCullough
Hillhead Perpetual Cup Senior Cow: James McCullough
McClenaghan Family Cup Heifer: Matthew and Alma Bloomer
Dexter Cattle Society NI Group Cup Maiden Heifer: Mike Frazer
Castlescreen Cup Bull: Arnold Pearson
Amber Trophy Heifer under 12 months: Castlescreen Farm
Islandkelly Cup Bull under 12 months: James McCullough
Derryola Cup Pairs: Castlescreen Farm
Eccles Cup Senior young handler: Matthew Bloomer
Lowerybane Perpetual Cup Junior young Handler: Jack Gibson
Gosford Show
RBST NI Support Group Rose bowl Champion: Castlescreen Farm
Brian Stronge Memorial Trophy Best Opposite Sex to Champion: M and A Bloomer
Individual Awards
Ballyloughan Trophy Best Newcomer: Nigel McIlrath
Dexter Cattle Society Cup Showman of the Year: Newell Bingham
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Hide AdThe Eccles Silver Salver - Herd trophy for highest points: M and A Bloomer
The evening concluded with a very successful raffle and auction. Chairman James Eccles thanked Kenny Gracey for his talk, everyone for coming and congratulated all the prize winners.