Supporting stockmen in the region is a crucial part of the clubs activities and a fantastic display of young animals were brought forward to the selected venues Ballymena, Hilltown, Swatragh, Enniskillen, Keady, Camlough, Armoy, Dungannon, Markethill and Clogher. Given the restrictions we found ourselves in this year it was up to the market how they saw fit to distribute out the prize money.

Attracting good local support, the sales are always an excellent window of opportunity for commercial buyers to obtain Limousin cross cattle that are suitable for the current beef market. This year was no exception.

1st Prize 400kg 2100 (5.25p) sold by OKane Farm Ltd, Dunloy , Ballymena.

2nd Prize 350kg 1700 (4.85p) sold by Ian Lynn, Glenshesk Armoy.

3rd Prize 380kg 1820 (4.79p) - sold by Ian Lynn, Glenshesk Armoy.

1st Prize 270kg 900 (3.33p) sold by J Campbell, Ballyvaddy Road, Carnlough.

2nd Prize 210kg 700 (3.33p) sold by ST MACNISSIS College, Garron Tower.

3rd Prize 270kg 890 (3.29p) sold by J Campbell, Ballyvaddy Road, Carnlough

1st Prize 320kg 880 (2.75p) Sold by D Litter, Derrall Road, Portadown.

2nd Prize 260kg 700 (2.69p) Sold by D Litter, Derrall Road, Portadown.

1st Prize - 300kg 930 (3.10p) sold by N Hammond, Ballymaguire, Stewartstown.

2nd Prize 270kg 805 (2.98p) sold by N Hammond, Ballymaguire, Stewartstown.

1st Prize 318kg 1370 (4.30p) sold by Nigel Deens, Markethill

2nd Prize 340kg 1260 (3.71p) sold by J Rice , Armagh

1st Prize 244kg 770 (3.15p) sold by E McKeown, Crossmaglen

2nd Prize 284kg 880 (3.10p) sold by A Nugent , Keady

1st Prize 285kg 790 (2.77p) sold by Gabriel Emerson, Cushendall

2nd Prize 254kg 650 (2.56p) sold by Danny McBride, Ballycastle

1st Prize 230kg 720 (3.13p) sold by Gabriel Emerson, Cushendall

2nd Prize 210kg 650kg (3.10p) sold by Gabriel Emerson, Cushendall

1st Prize 308kg 1260 (4.09p) sold by Paul Faulkner

2nd Prize 356kg 1400 (3.93p) sold by Martin Diamond

1st Prize 282kg 930 (3.30p) sold by Paul Faulkner

2nd Prize - 452kg 1410 (3.12p) sold by Paul Faulkner

1st Prize 440kg 2250 (5.11p) sold by Darren McSorley, Omagh

2nd Prize 440kg 1900 (4.32p) Sold by Darren McSorley, Omagh

1st Prize 550kg 1250 (2.50p) sold by Ian Elliott, Enniskillen

2nd Prize 535kg 1100 (2.05p) sold by Jason Sawyers , Sixmilecross

1st Prize - 293.90 per 100 kilos sold by Alan Falloon, Armagh

2nd Prize - 282.60 per 100 kilos sold by P J McNally

1st Prize - 361.10 per 100 kilos sold by P J McNally

2nd Prize - 316.00 per 100 kilos sold by Joe Smith

1st Prize - 391.30 per 100 kilos sold by Kevin and Gerard McKee

2nd Prize - 314.80 per 100 kilos sold by Kevin and Gerard McKee

1st Prize -367.70 per 100 kilos sold by Thomas Nugent

2nd Prize 316.70 per 100 kilos sold by Kevin and Gerard McKee

1st Prize 326kg 1180 (3.62p) sold by Emmett Kelly, Augher, Co Tyrone

2nd Prize 392kg 1400 (3.57p) sold by Gordon Cutler, Florencecourt, Enniskillen

1st Prize 250kg 730 (2.92p) sold by Raymond McGovern, Derrylin

2nd Prize 270kg 740 (2.74p) sold by Raymond McGovern, Derrylin

Successful exhibitors were:

1st Prize Leo and Aaron Fearon

3rd Prize Leo and Aaron Fearon

The strength in the market for Limousin calves demonstrates how the breeds genetics continue to stand out within the sector.

The market demands fast finishing, efficient, low-cost cattle that produce carcases consistent in weight and quality.

It is a blueprint for the breed, one which it delivers extremely well and is the principle reason that buyers seek Limousin stock of all ages.

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