Locals out in force in support of Antrim Agricultural Show

A NUMBER of local people were involved in the Antrim Agricultural Show which took place for the second year in a row at Shane's Castle Estate on Saturday, July 24.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Jul 2010, 13:49 BST
Updated 27th Jul 2010, 10:46 BST

There were all the usual family fun attractions including production classes, featuring the full range of livestock.

This year’s show also placed an even greater emphasis on food - and the introduction of the Food Village enabled an even wider spectrum of interests to be catered for.

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There was a big entry in all classes, with strong competition for a wide range of prizes generously sponsored by a long list of companies in all livestock, equestrian and home industry sections.

Locals who were involved included Alistair Gault of Carntall Road exhibiting cattle, and WJ Ervine of Knockagh Road exhibiting cattle and sponsoring Br Blue. David Wilson of Gravelhill Road exhibited cattle and his daughter Caroline was Show Queen.

Christine Newton of Rogan Manor took part in the equestrian section, and Roy Carlisle of Grange Factors, Mallusk sponsored the equestrian events.