Organised by Lurgan & District Horse and Cattle Society, the 108th Lurgan Show was a busy day with visitors to Lurgan Park enjoying the equestrian and livestock championships, vintage tractors and machinery, mouth-watering local produce, and family fun.
Supported by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the Food Heartland stand showcased everything from award-winning jams and chutneys crafted by The Lush Larder and Peggy’s Family Farm, luscious milkshakes and butter prepared by Island Dairies Milk, flavoursome meats produced by Rosemount Cottage Farm Meats to tasty coffee made by Coney Island Coffee, refreshing craft beers created by Spadetown Brewer and traditional non-alcoholic ginger wine from Jackson Roze.
As the weather heated so did the competition – with many of the borough’s champion breeders and handlers picking up honours in the Texel sheep, Simmental cattle categories as well as Dexter calf and heifer classes to name a few.
Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund were honoured to be the nominated charity at this year’s Lurgan Show. The Show raised £1278.60 for the charity and Bella the kidney cow mascot was delighted to meet all the children and animals.
. All smiles with her prized calf
Little Sara Jane Lester with her prized Dexter Calf at last weekend’s Lurgan Show. Photo: MCAULEY_MULTIMEDIA
. Having fun at the Show
Bella the mascot with some children at Lurgan Show which helped raise £1278.60 for N. Ireland Kidney Research Fund. Photo: Liam McArdle
. Laughter with Bella the mascot at the show
Fun and laughter with Bella the Mascot at Lurgan Show on Saturday where £1278.60 was raised for the N.Ireland Kidney Research Fund. Photo: Liam McArdle
. Vintage cars were a huge attraction
Lots of interest in the vintage cars at Lurgan Show on Saturday where £1278.60 was raised for the N.Ireland Kidney Research Fund at Lurgan Show. Photo: Liam McArdle
. Family time at Lurgan Show
Family fun at Lurgan Show last weekend where £1278.60 was raised for the N.Ireland Kidney Research Fund at Lurgan Show. Photo: Liam McArdle
5. Prize winning sheep
Catherine, Quinn, and Dan McCracken along with Jamie Hare were delighted with their prize winning Zwartable sheep at the Lurgan Show. Photo: MCAULEY_MULTIMEDIA
6. Lovely food at Lurgan Show
Tracey from The Lush Larder showcasing her home-made jams and chutneys at the Food Heartland stand at last weekend’s Lurgan Show. Photo: MCAULEY_MULTIMEDIA
7. Bella the mascot was a udderly impressed with Lurgan Show
N. Ireland Kidney Research Fund mascot attended Lurgan Show where £1278.60 was raised for the charity. Photo: Liam McArdle
8. Debut for some at Lurgan Show
Spadetown Brewery and Coney Island Coffee made their debut at the at the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Food Heartland stand at last weekend’s Lurgan Show. Photo: MCAULEY_MULTIMEDIA