Dungannon Sale

Saturday 22nd March 2003

4200gns Leads Belgian Blues at Dungannon

Jariarth Duggan, Secretaryof the Irish Belgian Blue Society, Judge Cyril Martin, Carrickmacross, Tony Armstrong - 'Provita' Sponsor, and Ring Steward Jonny Young.

Dungannon Farmers Mart opened the Spring sale of Belgian Blues organised by the Northern Ireland British Blue Club on Saturday 22nd March, with Lot 1, ‘Chatham Sandy ET’, out of ‘Chatham Kayne ET’ by ‘Railway View Hector’ being knocked down at 4200gns to Mr. Starkey of Downpatrick.

Male and Females Champions with sponsor Tony Armstrong from 'Provita'

This stylish senior bull was presented by W R Anderson of Benburb, Co. Tyrone.

The Reserve Championship ‘Springhill Temptor’ out of ‘Springhill Polo’ by ‘As de Trefle Du Vanova’ exhibited by Martin Bros. of Newtonards, Co Down, found a home with Ian Irwin, Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh after being bid to 3100gns.

Reserve Champion James Martin with son Sam Martin and Tony Armstrong from 'Provita'

An incalf heifer, ‘Aghavilly Shirley’ by ‘EWN Elwin’ out of ‘Lukeroyal Lady Di ET’ made 1500gns. sold by Joe McCarragher to Jim Hunter, Ballynahinch.

A packed ring viewed the show, judged by Cyril Martin up from Carrickmacross, a member of the Irish Belgian Blue Society, he was assisted by their secretary, Jariath Duggan. ‘Foglish Tim’ out of ‘Foglish Pam’ by ‘Savant De Pierrecome’ exhibited by L A Richardson was put up as Supreme Champion and realised 2500gns and went to Andrew Millar, Antrim.

Supreme Champion L A Richardson and Tony Armstrong from 'Provita'

Averages: 31 Bulls £2115
Leading Prices: -

Lot		gns
Lot 1	Chatham Sandy	4200
Lot 18	Springhill Temptor	3100
Lot 5	Knowehead Trouper ET	2700
Lot 30	Mountjoy Talisman ET	2700
Lot 32	Seygorry Tornado ET	2700
Lot 52	Omorga Tim	2700
Lot 2	Faughanvale Tim	2600

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