Irish Region News Archive 

Events in 2012

Ireland region Agm - Sunday 21st October - To be held in the Grand Hotel Moate 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Flock Competition - (21^st to 23^rd September 2012) - Jean Blacknell and Jean Simmons will be travelling over from England for 3 days to assess our flocks. This is a great opportunity to get some very good advice about our sheep and each visit should take approx 1 hour. It will cost each member £15 (18 euros) and this can be paid on the day or can be given to any member of the Ireland Committee. Please RSVP to (paulcolhoun@gmail.com) or telephone on (07715326021) by the 12th September if you will be taking part so that we can plan the travelling arrangements and times for each visit. I would encourage all members to enter this competition as it will be very worthwhile advice from two very experienced judges. There will be two new cups for the winners (Large Flock and Small Flock).

Ireland Region Show & Sale - (29th September) at Blessington Market, Co. Wicklow - Judge, Mr Clive Richardson. To find out more information click here. To download a Ewe Entry Form click here and to download a Ram Entry Form click here. All sheep must be in place by 9:30am with the show beginning at 10:30am sharp. The sale will start at 12pm. Closing date for entries 12th September

News in 2012

Southern Open Day (13th May) - We held our first open day of the year at the farm of Karl Gill & Family. It was a very enjoyable day with a good turnout of members. All guests were treated to a fabulous lunch and a big thank you to Karl and family for going to so much effort. There was a Stock Judging Competition for everyone and our special guest speaker gave us an informative talk on how to control worm problems in our flocks.

Balmoral Show (17th May) - This was the first year that we had individual Jacob Classes at the biggest show in the North of the Province and it was great to see such a big turnout of members. The Champion of the show went to Sharon Colhoun with her Two Horn Ram and Reserve went to Alex Colhoun with his Ram Lamb. It turned out to be two very worthwhile days for the promotion of our breed as the Champion and Reserve had to come back on the Friday for the Interbreed Championship. We were very happy to get a great introduction into the showing ring by the judge who made special mention that it was great to see such an old breed making a big comeback in the North.

Shepherds Day (10th June) - This was the first time we held this event in the Ireland Region and it was a very enjoyable day. A big thank you to Derek Brown for hosting the event and going to so much effort in organising the day. We got a lot of useful advice on preparing sheep for showing and thanks to the local vet for his talk. All members enjoyed a picnic lunch in the great weather.

Sheep Ireland (30th June) - The sheep Ireland event was held in Athenry, Co Galway and apart from the weather it was a very succesful event and we had our new gazebo and two new banners on display. There was alot of interest in the Jacob stand and i would like to thank Martin Harney and the boys for all their hard work that went into setting up the stand. I am hopeful that we should gain some new members from this event. There was alot of breed promotion merchandise sold on the day including mugs, bags and tea towels.

Clonmel Show (1st July) - Thankfully the weather did not affect Clonmel show and our members had an enjoyable day. The judge for the day was Karl Gill. Please see results below -

• Ram any age - 1st - Helen Hughes, 2nd - Sam Gogan

• Ram Lamb - 1st - Helen Hughes, 2nd - Sam Gogan, 3rd - Pat Gogan
• Ewe any age - 1st - Helen Hughes, 2nd - Peter Gogan
• Ewe Lamb - 1st - Helen Hughes, 2nd - Pat Gogan, 3rd - Peter Gogan
• Champion - Helen Hughes (Ram Lamb)
• Reserve Champion - Helen Hughes (Ewe Lamb)

Omagh Show (7th July) - Omagh turned out a great day with a good turnout and it was very nice to have some new members showing for the first time at this show. Our judge for the day was Geraldine Fletcher. It was a very succesful day for our younger members with Colin Beattie (Glenpark Jacobs) receiving the Kingarrow Cup for his Champion Shearling Ewe, Scott Hamilton (Beltrim Jacobs) - Reserve Champion with his Ewe and Alex Colhoun winning the overall young handlers with his Jacob Ram Lamb. Please see results below -

• Ram - 1st - S Colhoun, 2nd - C Beattie, 3rd - J Lynch
• Shearling Ram - 1st - C Beattie, 2nd - P Colhoun
• Ram Lamb - 1st - C Beattie, 2nd - A Hamilton, 3rd - A Colhoun
• Ewe- 1st - S Hamilton, 2nd - P Colhoun, 3rd - L Hamilton
• Shearling ewe - 1st - C Beattie, 2nd - P Colhoun, 3rd - J Lynch
• Ewe lamb - 1st - P Colhoun, 2nd - J Lynch, 3rd - C Beattie
• Pair of lambs - 1st - J Lynch, 2nd - P Colhoun, 3rd - L Hamilton
• Group of three - 1st - A Hamilton, 2nd - P Colhoun, 3rd - J Lynch
• Champion - Colin Beattie (Shearling 2 Horn Ewe)
• R/Champion - Scott Hamilton (2 Horn Ewe)
• Second Reserve - Sharon Colhoun (Ram)

Mullingar Show (8th July) - Unfortunately Mullingar show was cancelled due to the bad weather.

Flavours of Fingal Show (21st July) - This was the first time that the Jacob Sheep Society had classes at this new event and a big thank you to the show for inviting us and also to the members who attended on the day. The Champion and Reserve Champion went to Geraldine Fletcher with her lovely Ewe and Ram Lamb. Please see results below -

• Ram - 1st - Sam Gogan
• Ewe - 1st - G Fletcher, 2nd - Peter Gogan
• Ram Lamb - 1st - G Fletcher, 2nd - G Fletcher, 3rd - Sam Gogan
• Ewe Lamb - 1st - Peter Gogan, 2nd - G Fletcher, 3rd - Sam Gogan
• Champion - Geraldine Fletcher (Ewe)
• Reserve Champion - Geraldine Fletcher (Ram Lamb)

Clogher Show (25th July) - On Wednesday the Jacob Sheep Society headed to Clogher Show and thankfully the weather was very good. We had a reasonable turnout on the day and there was alot of interest in the Jacobs on display. The judge on the day was Derek Brown. Thanks to our sponsor on the day Noel Gormley (Gormley Motors - omagh) The Champion went to our newest member Colin Beattie (Shearling Ewe) and Reserve Champion went to Scott Hamilton with his Ewe. Please see results below -

• Ram - 1st - C Beattie, 2nd - A Colhoun
• Shearling Ram - 1st - C Beattie, 2nd - P Colhoun
• Ewe - 1st - A Hamilton, 2nd - P Colhoun, 3rd - S Colhoun
• Shearling Ewe - 1st - C Beattie, 2nd - A Colhoun
• Ewe Lamb - 1st - C Beattie, 2nd - P Colhoun, 3rd - D Tumelty
• Ram Lamb - 1st - C Beattie, 2nd - A Colhoun, 3rd - A Hamilton
• Champion - Colin Beattie (Shearling Ewe)
• Reserve Champion - Scott Hamilton (Ewe)

Tinahely Show (6th August) - We had four members in attendance at Tinahely Show this year and we were very fortunate to have Ron King from England as our judge. Ron has had Jacob Sheep for many years and it was great for our region to have him come over and judge for us. Please see results below-

• Ram - 1st - M Kehoe
• Ewe - 1st - J Hughes , 2nd - J Hughes
• Ram Lamb - 1st - N&G Fletcher, 2nd - J Hughes, 3rd - M Kehoe
• Ewe Lamb - 1st - N&G Fletcher, 2nd - N&G Fletcher, 3rd - M Mitchell
• Shearling Ewe - 1st - N&G Fletcher, 2nd - J Hughes
• Group of three - J Hughes
• Champion - N&G Fletcher (Shearling Ewe)
• Reserve Champion - N&G Fletcher (Ram Lamb)

Enniskillen Show (8th August) - The fantastic weather made for a very enjoyable show and although when we arrived early in the morning to find that we had to set up our own show ring and provide a Steward, all members enjoyed the day. Hopefully next year the show will be more helpful and organised to accomodate the members who make the effort to show their sheep. Unfortunately on a whole Enniskillen show had a reduction in the number of sheep breeds in general. Many thanks to Roy Graham for stepping in to judge on the day. Thanks to our sponsor for the day Peter Johnston (mixtec engineering). Please see results below -

• Ram any age- 1st - P Colhoun, 2nd - J&P Lynch, 3rd - C Beattie
• Shearling Ram - 1st - P Colhoun, 2nd - C Beattie
• Ewe - 1st - S Colhoun, 2nd - C Beattie, 3rd - P Colhoun
• Shearling Ewe - 1st - J Lynch, 2nd - A Colhoun, 3rd - C Beattie
• Ewe Lamb - 1st - J Lynch, 2nd - C Beattie, 3rd - P Colhoun
• Ram Lamb - 1st - C Beattie, 2nd - A Colhoun, 3rd - J&P Lynch
• Group of three - 1st - P Colhoun, 2nd - C Beattie, 3rd - A Hamilton
• Champion - S Colhoun (Ewe)
• Reserve Champion - P Colhoun (Shearling Ram)

Tullamore Show (12th August) - The JSS had the Jacob Stand on display in the sheep tent at Tullamore. Tullamore show is probably the biggest show in Ireland and we were very glad to be a part of it. With three members attending, our numbers were slightly down but the sheep on display were of very good quality. Hopefully we will gain some new members from the day and we now look foward to Tullow Show. Please see results below-

• Ram - 1st - J Hughes, 2nd - J Harney, 3rd - P&S Gogan
• Ewe - 1st - J Hughes , 2nd - J Hughes, 3rd -
• Ram Lamb - 1st - J Hughes, 2nd - Sam Gogan, 3rd - K Harney
• Ewe Lamb - 1st - P&S Gogan, 2nd - J Hughes, 3rd - K Harney
• Champion - J Hughes (Ewe)
• Reserve Champion - J Hughes (Ram)
• Champion Young handler - Peter Gogan

Tullow Show (19th August) - This show was cancelled due to the bad weather

Moate Show (25th August) - This is a regular show in our jacob calendar every year and with three breeders entering this year it was a very good day. The judge on the day was Nicola Fletcher who travelled over from England for the weekend to judge for us. Thanks Nicola. Please see results below -

• Ram - 1st - Sam Gogan, 2nd - Kevin Hearney, 3rd - Kevin Hearney
• Ewe - 1st - Kevin Hearney, 2nd - Peter Gogan, 3rd - Kevin Hearney
• Ram lamb - 1st - Kevin Hearney, 2nd - Sam Gogan, 3rd - Kevin Hearney
• Ewe lamb - 1st - Peter Gogan, 2nd - Sam Gogan, 3rd - Kevin Hearney
• Reserve Champion - Kevin Hearney (Ewe)
• Champion - Peter Gogan (Ewe Lamb)

Gosford Show (1st Sept) - The jacob members in the north of the region travelled to Gosford forest park in Armagh for the final show of the year. With 7 members entering the show and sale it was a great turnout. The weather was excellent although it was very wet under foot. The judge on the day was Karl Gill who has had jacob sheep for many years now and has judged jacobs across the whole of the UK and Ireland. Thanks Karl. The quality of the jacobs has really improved in the last few years in the north and Karl was very impressed with the sheep on display. Most of the members who attended Gosford will be taking part in our new event this year(flock competition in Sep) and this is a great chance for our members to get really useful advice about their flocks. This can only prove very benificial in the years to come and help us to keep our flocks at a very high standard. The champion on the day was awarded to Alex Colhoun with his ram lamb and the reserve champion went to Sharon Colhoun with her 3 year old ram. The top priced male at the sale was a two horn shearling ram from Joe mulholland which fetched £200 and the top priced females were two shearling ewes from Paul Colhoun which fetched £150. Please see results below -

• Ram - 1st - Sharon Colhoun, 2nd - Paul Colhoun, 3rd - Joe Mulholland
• Ewe - 1st - Joe Mulholland, 2nd - Joe Mulholland, 3rd - Jack Lynch
• Ram lamb - 1st - Alex Colhoun, 2nd - Paul Colhoun, 3rd - Colin Beattie
• Ewe Lamb - 1st - Jonathan Breen, 2nd - Alex Colhoun, 3rd - Jonathan Harkness
• Reserve Champion - Sharon Colhoun (Ram)
• Champion - Alex Colhoun (Ram Lamb)

Trim Show (2nd Sept) - Please see results below -

• Ram - 1st - Martin Harney, 2nd - Sam Gogan, 3rd - Martin Harney
• Ewe - 1st - Martin Harney, 2nd - Martin Harney, 3rd - Paul Maguire
• Ram lamb - 1st - Sam Gogan, 2nd - Martin Harney, 3rd - Martin Harney
• Ewe lamb - 1st - Peter Gogan, 2nd - Sam Gogan, 3rd - Martin Harney
• Reserve Champion - Peter Gogan (Ewe Lamb)
• Champion -Martin Harney - (Shearling Ewe)

Flock Competition Sep 2012 - With 18 members entering the flock competition it was a very succesful weekend for the Ireland region. Jean Simmons and Jean Blacknell flew into belfast on friday morning and they spent the friday travelling around the 6 Northern flocks and then spent Sat,Sun and Mon am visiting the 12 Southern flocks. They were very impressed with the quality of sheep on display throughout the weekend and they gave each member lots of useful advice about their flocks. They took time to explain to everyone which sheep were up to good breed standard and those that weren't. They had 18 flock visits in total to do over the 4 days and they travelled approx 1500 miles by car to get to all of these visits. This was alot of distance for the 2 judges to cover in a short space of time and i would like to thank them both greatly for all their help.(ps -it will probably take them a week to recover). I would like to thank Gabriel McCole for driving the judges on the saturday and to Geraldine Fletcher and Alison Gogan for accomadating the judges on the Saturday and Sunday nights. I would like to thank all the members who entered the competition and for all the effort that was involved in getting the sheep into sheds and individual pens. This saved alot of time at each visit and all sheep were presented superbly to the judges. I hope that all members found their visit beneficial and that we will all be able to use the advice given to help us to improve our flocks even more. The results will be announced at the Ireland agm in October.

Ireland Region show and sale 29th Sep - The Ireland region official show an sale was held at Blessington mart on Saturday 29th Sep. With a total of 7 members entering the show and sale it was a good turnout and although there were very little rams and ewes on display we had a superb line up of ewe and ram lambs to choose from. The judge for the show was Clive Richardson from England(Thanks Clive). The champion on the day was awarded to Joseph Hughes with his ram lamb and the reserve champion went to Dermot & Louis Hill with their ewe lamb. The top priced male and female both fetched 180 euros in the ring. The reserve champion ewe lamb reached a price of 400 euros in the ring but was not sold. Thanks to all members who attended the show and hopefully next year the entries will continue to grow. Please see results below -

• Ram - 1st - D&L Hill
• Ewe - 1st & 2nd - J Hughes
• Ram lamb - 1st - J Hughes, 2nd - N&G Fletcher, 3rd - P&S Gogan
• Ewe lamb - 1st, 2nd & 3rd - D&L Hill
• Reserve Champion - D&L Hill (Ewe Lamb)
• Champion - J Hughes - (Ram lamb)

Shows Holding Classes for Jacobs in 2012

News & Events in 2011

IRELAND SHOW AND SALE 2011(PRICES THROUGH THE ROOF) - On Saturday 24th september we held the Ireland show and sale at Blessington mart in Co Wicklow. The numbers entered for this event were disappointing but for those members who sold their sheep the prices were outstanding. The event commenced with our breed inspection which follows breed standard guidelines and although inspections may have seemed very strict I feel that this can only help our breed to excel in years to come. Our field officer Jean Blacknell was the appointed judge for the day and although we only had 3 classes to judge our show created alot of interest from the passing public who were at the mart to see other breeds. The champion Jacob on the day was awarded to Sam Gogan with his supeb ewe lamb. Reseve champion went to Karl Gill with his 2 horned shearling ewe. The prices in the ring were fantastic and I hope that this will encourage more members to attend this show next year. The top priced Jacob on the day was a ram lamb from the Stonecroft flock(Geraldine Fletcher) who reached 550 euros. Other great prices were a ewe lamb from the Leck flock(Sam Gogan) who sold at 370 euros and a shearling ewe from the Castlehill flock( Karl Gill) who fetched 350 euros. I would like to thank Blessington mart for a great venue and I know all members will be looking forward to next years event.  Please see show results below :

• EWE - 1st, 2nd and 3rd - Karl Gill
• EWE LAMB - 1st Sam Gogan, 2nd Peter Gogan 3rd Pat Gogan
• RAM LAMB - 1st G Fletcher
• CHAMPION - Sam Gogan(ewe lamb)
• RESERVE CHAMPION - Karl Gill(shearling ewe)

NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIP- A big thank you to all the members who helped out during the 3 day event on the stand and a special mention to Joseph for all the work involved in getting the sheep to the event in show condition and getting them home safely again. With huge crowds there was alot of interest in the JSS stand and we met alot of potential new members.     

GOSFORD RBSTNI SHOW 3RD SEPT -We rounded of the season in the North with a fantastic day at Gosford forest park.With a record number of Jacobs entered into the show it was a credit to all the members who turned out. The top priced jacob on the day was a shearling ram from Joe Mulholland who fetched £280, closely followed by another shearling ram from Joe as well which made £270. Well done Joe. We used the opportunity at Gosford to sell our Jacob Sheep Soiety raffle tickets and a large number of tickets were sold. Many thanks and good luck to everyone and we look forward to announcing the winner on the 16th October at the Ireland agm.  A special mention to Ross and Evelyn mowbry who presented the new Rose bowl for the champion Jacob at Gosford. Thanks Ross and Evelyn. Please see results below:

• Ram - 1st J Mullholland 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J Lynch
• Ewe - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Lynch 3rd D Tumelty
• Ram Lamb - 1st P Colhoun 2nd + 3rd J MCGrath 
• Ewe Lamb - 1st A Colhoun 2nd P Colhoun + 3rd J Lynch
• Champion - Alex Colhoun (Ewe Lamb)
• Reserve Champion - Paul Colhoun (Ewe)

MOATE SHOW 27TH AUG - Please see results below:

• Ram - 1st & 2nd K Harney
• Ewe - 1st & 2nd K Harney
• Ram lamb - 1st P Gogan 2nd S Gogan 3rd K Harney
• Ewe lamb - 1st S Gogan 2nd & 3rd K Harney
• Champion - Peter Gogan (Ram lamb)
• Reserce Champion - Kevin Harney (Ewe)

TULLOW SHOW 21ST AUG - The jacob breeders turned out in style for tullow show and there were some superb sheep on display. The show was well organised and started on time but however a showing ring for next year would be of benefit for the judge to see the sheep walk freely and also for the spectators safety. Our judge for the day was Barbara Webster from Scotland who chose Nicola & Geraldine Fletchers 4 horn ram as champion and Joseph Hughes ewe as reserve. Barbara was very impressed with all the sheep on display and felt they were off a high standard. Results below :

• Ram any age - 1st N&G Fletcher  2nd J Hughes  3rd M Kehoe
• Ewe any age - 1st,2nd + 3rd  J Hughes
• Ram lamb - 1st N&G Fletcher  2nd S Gogan  3rd P Gogan
• Ewe lamb - 1st N&G Fletcher  2nd J Hughes  3rd N&G Fletcher
• Best Female - J Hughes
• Champion - N&G Fletcher(Ram)
• Reserve Champion - J Hughes (Ewe) 

TULLAMORE SHOW 14TH AUG- Another good day out for the Jacob sheep society and with 4 breeders attending there were some fantastic sheep on show. There was great interest in the jacob sheep on display and the breeders deserve great credit for presenting their sheep so well. The judge for the day was Derek Mcmillan from Saintfield who awarded champion  to Joseph Hughes with his superb  2 horn ewe and reseve went to N & G Fletcher  with their 4 horn ram. This is probably the biggest show in Ireland and it attracted huge crowds and is a great promotional day for the Jacob breed.Results below -

• Ram any age - 1st N & G Fletcher 2nd + 3rd D Harney
• Ram lamb - 1st N & G Fletcher 2nd J Hughes 3rd D Harney
• Ewe any age - 1st 2nd +3rd J Hughes
• Ewe lamb - 1st N & G Fletcher 2nd P Gogan 3rd J Hughes
• Champion - Joseph Hughes
• Reserve Champion - N & G Fletcher

ENNISKILLEN SHOW 3RD AUG- Our first outing to Enniskillen show in Fermanagh was a very successful day for the Jacob Sheep Society and a big thank you to all members who attended. The show is very well run and we look forward to next year. Once again the weather was great and a big thank you to our judge for the day Derek Brown who took alot of time judging our sheep and giving us plenty of good advice. 

•  Ram any age - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Lynch 3rd P Colhoun
• Ewe any age - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Mcgrath 3rd J Mcgrath
• Ram lamb - 1st,2nd + 3rd J Mcgrath
• Ewe lamb - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Mcgrath 3rd J Lynch
• Group of three - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Lynch 3rd J Mcgrath
• Champion + Reserve Champion - P Colhoun  

TINAHELY SHOW 1ST AUG - The bank holiday show in Tinahely was very well attended with 7 jacob breeders showing sheep. The weather was fantastic and there were some great sheep on show. The show was very well organised and the added bonus of a show ring meant that spectatators were able to view the jacobs on display with ease and safety. Congratulations to Joseph Hughes(CHAMPION- EWE) and Matthew Kehoe (RESERVE CHAMPION-RAM). A big thank you to Stan Taylor(society president) who travelled over from England to judge for the day and all the members really enjoyed meeting him. Please see results below -

• Ram any age - 1st M Kehoe 2nd N&G Fletcher 3rd J Hughes
• Ewe 2 year up - 1st J Hughes 2nd J Hughes
• Shearling ewe - 1st J Hughes 2nd L Kenneddy 3rd J Hughes
• Ewe lamb - 1st N&G Fletcher 2nd J Hughes 3rd N&G Fletcher
• Ram lamb - 1st N&G Fletcher 2nd M Kehoe 3rd J Hughes
• Group of three - 1st J Hughes 2nd N&G Fletcher 3rd J Byrne
• Champion - Joseph Hughes
• Reserve Champion - Matthew Kehoe  

CLOGHER VALLEY SHOW 27TH JULY-Once again there was a great turnout of jacob sheep with the great weather adding to the day. Cloger was a very well run show and we were delighted to be part of such a big show of sheep and we look foward to next year. A big thank you to Dorothy Pendry who presented her new cup for the champion sheep on the day. This cup will be competed for yearly. The judge for the day was Derek McMillan from Saintfield who gave all participants involved helpful advice about their sheep. Please see results below -

• Ram any age - 1st J Lynch 2nd P Colhoun
• Ewe any age - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J McGrath 3rd J McGrath
• Shearling ewe - 1st J Lynch 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J Lynch
• Ram lamb - 1st J McGrath 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J McGrath
• Ewe lamb - 1st J Lynch 2nd J McGrath 3rd J McGrath 
• Group of three- 1st J McGrath 2nd J Lynch 3rd P Colhoun
• Champion - P Colhoun (Ewe any age)
• Reserve Champion - J Lynch (Ewe lamb)
• Second Reserve Champion - J Lynch (Shearling ewe) 

CARNEW SHOW 16TH JULY- The judge for the day was Richie Allen who awarded Champion and Reserve Champion to J Hughes.

MULLINGAR SHOW 10TH JULY- Mullingar show  was another very good day for the jacob sheep society and the good weather made it even more enjoyable. There was some very good sheep on show and the judge for the day was Geraldine Fletcher. It was great to see our young members preparing their sheep for the show and taking such an interest in their stock. Please see results below -

• Ram any age - Martin Harney
• Ewe any age - 1st Martin Harney 2nd Martin Harney
• Ram lamb - 1st Peter Gogan 2nd Sam Gogan 3rd Martin Harney
• Ewe lamb - 1st Sam Gogan 2nd martin Harney 3rd Peter Gogan
• Champion - Peter Gogan (Ram lamb)
• Reserve Champion - Martin Harney (Ewe any age)

BALLYMENA SHOW 4TH JULY- The Nsa event was held at Ballymena mart with a fantastic turnout of pedigree breeds on display. The jacob stand created alot of interest and the jacob buzzer game was alot of fun for the kids. This is the first time that pedigree jacobs have been at an event like this in the north of the region and it proved very worthwhile as we met lots of people who keep non pedigree jacobs and also some people that had never even seen a jacob sheep before. We handed out alot of leaflets to people that took an interest in our stand and had alot of positive feedback about our sheep. Looking forward to the next event run by the NSA as very well organised.   

OMAGH SHOW 2ND JULY - The first show in the north of the region was a great success and there was a great turnout of jacobs. We had seven classes to compete for and everyone really enjoyed the day showing and the great weather. Our judge for the day was Ron King from wales and he gave the members alot of good advice on their jacobs.  This show is one of the biggest sheep shows in the north and it was great to see so many jacob breeders at the show. Please see results below -

• Ram any age - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Lynch 3rd R Mowbray                                                 
• Ewe (rearing lambs)- 1st P Colhoun 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J McGrath                                           
• Shearling ewe -1st J McGrath 2nd JLynch                                                                                     
• Ram lamb- 1st P Colhoun 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J McGrath                                                                  
• Ewe lamb- 1st P Colhoun 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J Lynch                                                                       
• Any Pair - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J McGrath 3rd R Mowbray                                                               
• Group of three - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Lynch 3rd J McGrath                                                               
• Overall Champion - P Colhoun                                                                                                  
• Reserve Champion - P Colhoun                                                                                                        

GOREY SHOW 18TH JUNE - The first show of the year in the south of the region was held at Gorey show on Sat 18th June. We had 2 classes on the day as this was the first time that Jacobs had been entered individually. The day was a good success and Joseph Hughes had a clean sweep of 1st,2nd and 3rd in both of the classes(Well done Joseph). Thanks to Glen Mcstay for organising this show and we hope that it will go from strength to strength in the years to come.  

NORTH AND SOUTH OPEN DAYS (21ST + 22ND MAY) : The Irish region held two open days this year with our chairman Gareth Jones as our special guest. The first held at the home of the Kingarrow flock in Omagh was a very succesful day with over 40 people in attendance and approx 90 jacob sheep on show. There was a shearing demo, spinning demo, preparing sheep for show and a stock judging competition. Derek Brown showed all the members and prospective new members how to get a Jacob ewe ready for show and explained the good and bad points that we would need to be aware off when buying and showing. The second open day was held at the home of the Sugarloaf/Stonecroft flock in Co Wicklow. With another great turnout of people and some excellent sheep on show the members had a very interesting day.  We had a mock judging competition (Gareth Jones - Judge) which created alot of different opinions about what members looked for in their sheep and this was followed by a superb barbecue kindly put on by the Fletcher family. Both open days brought alot of new faces into the society and hopefully our membership list will continue to grow with more days like this. Ps : Anyone who would like to host next years open days please let me know.  

BALMORAL SHOW 12TH MAY - Paul + Alex Colhoun with their ram lamb who was placed 3rd. 

EVENTS AROUND THE REGION IN 2010

Tullamore Show 2010, the Judge Mrs Jean Simonds and the Champion from N & G Fletcher

Show & Sale 2010

Show & Sale 2010 Champion - A tup from Robin Darker with the Judge, Mr Derek Brown
 

 EVENTS AROUND THE REGION 2009  

• Tullamore Show 2009 - Nicola and Geraldine Fletcher's champion ewe
  
  
  
  Lambs being judged loose By Robert Locker at the Tullamore Show
  
  
   
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Show Results 2010 click for details

IRISH  REGION  SHOW  &  SALE

Judge:  Derek  Brown