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© Lleyn Sheep Society
Chairman: Fiona Cunningham
Tel 028 4482 8341 Fax 028 4482 8852
31 Ardigon Rd, Killyleagh, Co. Down, BT30 9TA
Secretary: Adrian Fitzsimons,
81 Greencastle, Pier Road, Kikeel, Co. Down BT34 4LR
Tel 028 417 69969
afitzsimons@fsmail.net
The Northern Irish Lleyn Group are currently planning a number of events for 2005 these include:
Balmoral Show
Attend the Balmoral Show with a promotional stand
July
Attend Omargh Show with a promotional stand.
July
Castlewhelan Show has Lleyn Classes and a promotional stand
July
Antrim Show with Lleyn Classes and promotional Stand
Club Farm/Flock Walk
Date to be arranged planned for this Summer
Flock Competition
As secretary of the recently formed Northern Ireland Club, I do not have to do anything to praise the Lleyn ewe. The sheep continue to show their exceptional attributes time and time again.
The club is starting from the meeting of like-minded breeder who will attempt to let other farmers see the benefits of working with this exceptional breed of sheep.
In our first year we have successfully raised the profile of the breed within Northern Ireland. This was achieved establishing show classes for Lleyn sheep at Castlewellan show, the largest sheep show in Ireland. The judge on the day Mr J Johnston had the unenviable job of placing the sheep. This event proved very successful; there was a lot of interest shown on the day. I am pleased to report that this interest has converted to the sale of all available females within Northern Ireland and the sale of an unprecedented number of males. Demand has far out-striped supply.
I would like to thank the society for the support we have received this year in setting up the club.
From this small acorn it is hoped that something special will grow. I have no doubt that this coming year, that the farming community will gain a greater understanding of the benefits to be had of having Lleyn sheep in their flock.
As a final point I would like to extend a warm welcome to all existing or potential Lleyn breeders within Northern Ireland. Should any wish to join our club do not hesitate to contact me?
For information on any of the above events or becoming a member of our Group contact:
Aidrian Fitzsimons
Tel 028 417 69969
E Mail afitzsimons@fsmail.net