The Aberdeen Angus Ulster Provincial Championship will take place for the first time this year at Randox Antrim Show, Shanes Castle (Saturday 27th July).

Sponsored by the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association, the winner of the prestigious Ulster Perpetual Provincial Trophy will be selected by judge Thomas Beirne from the Drumbeera Herd based at Gorvagh, County Leitrim.

The winner will also receive a sash, gold medal and an engraved crystal whiskey glass. Schedules and entry forms for the Show are now available here, and all completed entry forms and appropriate fees must be returned to the secretary on or before Monday 15th July (it is possible to enter online).

Antrim is also delighted to be hosting three other NI championships in its cattle section this year: The Thompson’s NISA Dairy Cow Championship; the Dexter Group’s Premier Show; and the Northern Ireland Limousin Championship.

Pictured looking forward to the event are Fiona McKeown, Templepatrick, and NI Aberdeen Angus Club secretary Cathy O’Hara.

The ‘King & Queen of the Castle’ Jiving competition will commence at 2.30pm on Saturday 27 July 2019 at Randox Antrim Show, Shanes Castle.

Admission to Randox Antrim Show (9am-5pm) is £10 per Adult, £5 per Young Person (12-17 yrs) and children under 12 years of age go FREE.  Car parking is FREE.  Event admission is payable at the gate.

Online tickets for £9 available here until Wed. 24 July.

‘King & Queen of the Castle’ Jiving Competition Terms & Conditions:

1. Open to jiving couples of all levels of ability.
2. Entries will be taken in the entertainment marquee immediately prior to the start of the competition. The entertainment marquee will be marked on a map that will be available as you enter the show and the secretary’s office.
3. There is no additional fee to enter this competition, other than admission to Randox Antrim Show.
4. Competition to commence 2.30pm, Saturday 27 July 2019. Music will be provided by The Jiving Chicks.
5. The judges’ decision is final.  The competition is judged by Step by Step.
6. 1st Prize £200 and the title ‘King & Queen of the Castle’, 2nd Prize £100 and 3rd Prize £50. The jiving competition has been sponsored by Enkalon Foundation.

The Children’s Pet Show takes place 1.30pm on Saturday 27 July 2019 in the Cattle area of Randox Antrim Show, Shanes Castle.

Admission to Randox Antrim Show (9am-5pm) is £10 per Adult, £5 per Young Person (12-17 yrs) and children under 12 years of age go FREE.  Car parking is FREE.  Event admission is payable at the gate.

‘Early bird’ online Adult tickets for £9 available here until Wed. 24 July only. 

Children’s Pet Show Terms & Conditions:

1. Open to children and young people under 16 years of age.
2. Large animals may be refused entry due to health and safety reasons.
3. £1.00 entry payable on registration at the ring side, just ahead of judging (in addition to the cost of admission to Randox Antrim Show.)
4. Entries will be taken at the Show ring immediately prior to judging.
5. Location of judging to be confirmed on day. Look for a ‘Pet Show’ sign on an available Cattle ring signpost.
6. Judging to commence 1.30pm, Saturday 27 July 2019.
7. The stewards and judge’s decisions are final.
8. 1st Prize £15, 2nd Prize £10 and 3rd Prize £5.  The children’s pet show is sponsored and judged by Clare Vet Group.