All roads led to the People’s Park Portadown for the Inaugural Native Breeds Championships which saw
an outstanding entry of Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and Hereford cattle battle it out for the
coveted Supreme Award.
Each section had strong entries representing breeder’s the length and breadth of the country, who
braved one of the wettest days this season to put on a first class show.
The brother and sister team of Sarah & Sam Matchett, Portadown proved unstoppable with their
marvellous “Knockadrina Belle J460” first laying claim to the Aberdeen Angus Championship before
storming to success and winning the Ulster Bank Native Breeds Championship.
Taking the Reserve Supreme Award was the mighty Hereford bull “Solpoll 1 Dynamite” bred and
exhibited by John & William McMordie, Ballygowan. Dynamite has had an amazing show season in 2010,
collecting an array of breed championships and Reserve Interbreed at Balmoral Show in May.
Cormac McKervey head of the Ulster Bank’s Agricultural division was on hand to distribute the Supreme
awards, and was thrilled to see the excellent numbers and quality of stock on show.
David Wilson made a worthwhile trip from Fermanagh when he secured the Reserve Hereford
Championship with “Lisrace Lumberjack”.
James Graham, Director of Agriculture was delighted with how the Inaugural event fared
“The quality of stock in every section was top notch, and represented some of the largest classes for
native breeds seen this year. We are indebted to the support of our sponsors and in particular Ulster
Bank and the Donnelly Group who have given us their backing from day one. The result was fantastic
with a unique show case for Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and Hereford cattle. Thanks must also go
to Country Comes To Town and Craigavon Borough Council for embracing our show as part of their
annual festivities in Portadown”
One of the highlights of the day was the Young Handlers sections which saw the farmer’s of tomorrow
compete from as young as ten years old. Winner of the under 16 category was Jack Smyth, who
travelled from Strabane to enter this competition. Taking the red ribbon in the over 16 class was Fintan
Keown from Beleek, Co Fermanagh.
Visitors to the People’s Park included a group from the Munster Region of the Irish Hereford Association
who were highly impressed with the caliber of stock on show.
Organiser’s of the show would very much like to thank their exhibitors, judges and stewards for their
help and support and ensuring the Native Breeds Championships was a runaway success.
For further images of the Native Breeds Championships log onto www.agriimages.co.uk
Hereford – Judge JJ Farrell
Class 1: Cow or heifer, born on or before 31st December 2007
in calf or having produced a calf during the 12 months prior to the
Show.
Sponsored by Pogue Soil Solutions
1st
2nd
David Smyth
James Graham
“Llancillo Hall Rosalinda 5th”
“Hilton l Delilah”
Class 2: Heifer born in 2008
Sponsored by Donnelly Bros.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
A&S Irvine
William Carson
Norman McMordie
Dessie Martin
“Pallas 1 Uncas EVA”
“Lisblake Elite”
“Solpoll 1 Dainty F6”
“Duibhgiolla Pollyanna”
Class 3: Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2009
Sponsored by Joyce Clarke Estate Agents
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
John & William McMordie
David Wilson
Dessie Martin
C & R Pogue
James Graham
James Graham
“Solpoll 1 Starlet G8”
“Mahon Marie Anne”
“Clonwhelan Bettina”
“Tullymore Princess”
“Richmount 1 Fern”
“Richmount 1 Florrie”
Class 4: Senior Bull, born on or before 31st December 2008
Sponsored by Donnelly Bros
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
John & William McMordie
David Wilson
Robin Irvine
C & R Pogue
“Solpoll 1 Dynamite”
“Lisrace Lumberjack”
“Greenyards 1 Dougie”
“Glenside Pompeii”
Class 5: Bull, born on or after 1st January 2009
Sponsored by Kelly Fuels Ltd (TOP FUELS)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
S & S Matchett
S & S Matchett
Robin Irvine
James Graham
David Smyth
C & R Pogue
“Appel 1 Crumble”
“Appel 1 Charlie”
“Graceland 1 Ferarri”
“Richmount 1 Fig Tona”
“Fortview Frontrunner”
“Glenside Premier”
Female Champion sponsored by Donnelly Bros
David Smyth
“Llancillo Hall Rosalinda 5th”
Reserve Female Champion sponsored by Donnelly Bros
A&S Irvine
“Pallas 1 Uncas Eva”
Male Champion sponsored by Donnelly Bros
John & William McMordie
“Solpoll 1 Dynamite”
Reserve Male Champion sponsored by Donnelly Bros
David Wilson
“Lisrace Lumberjack”
Best Exhibitor Bred sponsored by Greenmount Veterinary Clinic
John & William McMordie
“Solpoll 1 Dynamite”
Champion sponsored by Ulster Bank
John & William McMordie
“Solpoll 1 Dynamite”
Reserve Champion sponsored by Ulster Bank
David Wilson
“Lisrace Lumberjack”
Young Handlers Section
Judge John Currie
Class 6: Young handler, aged between ten and sixteen years of age
on date of show.
Sponsored by W. Glazebrook – Stockright
1st
Jack Smyth
nd
2
Sarah Matchett
3rd
Jack Wilson
Reserve
Tom Alexander, Sam Martin, Adam Gillespie, Sam Matchett,
Andrew Hewitt
Class 7: Young handler, aged over sixteen and up to twenty years of
age on date of show.
Sponsored by Balig Holiday Cottages, Scotland
1st
2nd
3rd
Reserve
Fintan Keown
William Carson
Stuart Pogue
John Alexander
2010 Supreme Native Breeds Champion
£200 sponsored by Ulster Bank
Sarah & Sam Matchett
Knockadrina Belle J460
2010 Reserve Supreme Native Breeds Champion
£100 sponsored by Ulster Bank
John & William McMordie
“Solpoll 1 Dynamite”