Eleanor Nielsen from Perth, Scotland.

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21 fabulous photos from World Sheep Dog Trials at the Gill Hall Estate, Dromore

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Sep 2023, 16:33 GMT

Updated 15th Sep 2023, 17:12 GMT

Northern Ireland is hosting the World Sheep Dog Trials for the very first time, at the Gill Hall Estate, Dromore.

The global event is running over four days (September 13-16) and is expected to draw in the region of 50,000 visitors.

Organised by the International Sheep Dog Society, the trials feature 240 competitors from over 30 countries.

Here’s a selection of photos from the Co Down location.

Caolan Burns and his dog competing at the event.

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Caolan Burns and his dog competing at the event. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

'Queen' keeping everyone in check.

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'Queen' keeping everyone in check. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

Caolan Burns completes the task as 'Queen' looks on.

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Caolan Burns completes the task as 'Queen' looks on. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

Barbro and Jenny Klingborg from Sweden at the global event held in Dromore, Co Down.

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Barbro and Jenny Klingborg from Sweden at the global event held in Dromore, Co Down. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye