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S9: Champion Interbreed Sheep of Show

Sheep ➤ Sheep Champions and Specials Fri, 5th Jul, 2024 - Sat, 6th Jul, 2024

The Champion and Reserve Champion of all Breed Classes are eligible for this Class.
 

THE MARSHALL HAWKES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
To be presented to the overall individual Interbreed Champion Sheep of the Show. This Cup has been very kindly presented by The Family of the late Mr Marshall Hawkes.

 

VENUE: Showgrounds, 3 Gillygooley Road, Omagh
Entries Close Friday 21 June 2024

Note: Sheep are not to be removed from pens until after Parade of Prize Winners

Note - JUDGING COMMENCES AT 10 00 am SHARP unless otherwise stated

CLASS PRIZES IN SHEEP SECTION: 1st £20.00, 2nd £15.00, 3rd £10.00

IMPORTANT NOTICE
All lambs born in 2023 must be Exhibitor bred.

DANSKE BANK / NISA SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
For the best ewe, any breed, any age, having reared a lamb in 2024.
The Danske Bank / Northern Ireland Shows Association Sheep Championship 2024 is being held this year at Antrim Show on Saturday, 27th Juy, 2024.
All exhibitors wishing to qualify for this Championship must enter the name / breed of their animal(s) and exhibitor details with the qualifying show. 
Only the 1st and 2nd placed ewes, any breed, any age, having reared a lamb in 2024, in the relevant Sheep classes at Omagh Show are eligible to go forward to the Danske Bank / NISA Sheep Championship.

To maximise attendance of qualified exhibits at the Championships, Stewards will enquire if it is the intention of the exhibitors to be present at Antrim Show on Saturday, 27thJuly 2024 for the Championship.
In the event of the qualified exhibitors not wishing to attend the Championship, the Judge will be asked to identify further qualifying animals.
Qualifying exhibitors who do not appear at the Championship may be disqualified from competing in Championships organised by NISA in 2025, unless good reason is given for such nonattendance. 
No exhibitor may qualify more than two exhibits for the Championship. Animals cannot qualify for the Championship in sheep classes at Antrim Show.
NISA will present special rosettes to the exhibitors of both qualifying animals at each qualifying Show.  Each animal forward at the Championship, not in the top four, will be paid attendance money of £20.00.  
Prizes at the Final

            1st Prize -          £300 plus Crystal Trophy and Sash

            2nd Prize            £200

            3rd Prize            £100

            4th Prize             £50
  (The above prize monies include the £20 attendance monies).
Prize money will be forwarded, by cheque, to the named exhibitor at the address notified to the Qualifying Show.  It is important that details of the exhibitor, animal, address, contact details, are correctly lodged with the Show Secretary.
The Qualifying Shows are:  Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Saintfield, Ballymena, Newry, Omagh, Castlewellan, and Co. Londonderry.

CHAMPION INTERBREED SHEEP OF SHOW
The Champion and Reserve Champion of all Breed Classes are eligible for this Class.
Champion £70.00, Reserve £50.00, Second Reserve £25.00.

THE MARSHALL HAWKES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
To be presented to the overall individual Interbreed Champion Sheep of the Show. This Cup has been very kindly presented by The Family of the late Mr Marshall Hawkes.

CHAMPION INTERBREED GROUP OF THREE OF SHOW
1st Prize £50.00

SPECIAL PRIZE FOR NATIVE BREEDS
Border Leicester, Suffolk, BlackFace, Perth and Lanark Types,Hampshire, Dorset, Crossbreds (Native), Blue Face Leicester,
North Country Cheviot, Kerry Hill.
Champion £50.00, Reserve £20.00, Second Reserve £10.00.

NATIVE INTERBREED - GROUP OF THREE
Not more than one animal from individual breed Class.
Prizes: 1st £70.00, 2nd £50.00, 3rd £30.00
Kindly sponsored by Mr Richard Beattie, Gortin Lisahally, Pomeroy
and Draperstown Marts.

THOMPSONS INTERBREED EWE LAMB
Best Ewe Lamb of any breed, each lamb must be a Class Winner for its particular breed.
Prizes: 1st £50.00, 2nd £30.00, 3rd £20.00
Kindly sponsored by John Thompson & Sons

A E KENWELL & SONS has very kindly donated £150 toards the Sheep Prize Fund

 

No entries permitted on day of event.

Date:  
Sat, 6th Jul, 2024
Prizes:   1st - £70.00 , 2nd - £50.00 , 3rd - £25.00
This is a Championship Class. Entry via Qualifing Classes.
Qualifying Classes
Class S17: Champion Border Leicester of Show
Class S26: Champion Suffolk of Show
Class S36: Champion Black Face Perth of Show
Class S46: Champion Black Face Lanark of Show
Class S50: Champion Mule of Show
Class S59: Champion Hampshire Down of Show
Class S68: Champion Texel of Show
Class S76: Champion Charollais of Show
Class S86: Champion Dorset of Show
Class S105: OVERALL CHAMPION CHEVIOT From Champion North Country and Champion Hill Cheviot.
Class S118: Champion Beltex Lamb of Show
Class S127: Champion Blue Face Leicester of Show
Class S135: Champion Swaledale of Show
Class S144: Champion Kerry Hill of Show
Class S152: Champion Zwartbles of Show
Class S163: Champion Jacob of Show
Class S171: Champion Lleyn of Show
Class S178: Champion Blue Texel of Show
Class S184: Champion Valais Blacknose of Show
Class S191: Champion Rare Breed Sheep of Show
Class C127: CHAMPION NATIVE and TRADITIONAL CATTLE BREED of Show
Class S196: Champion Commercial Cross Breed of Show
Class S204: Champion Dutch Spotted of Show
Class S209: Champion Badger Face of Show