Deerpark Saffron, a 17-month-old heifer from Co Armagh breeders, Connor and Ryan Mulholland, Aghalee, secured the overall at the annual NI Limousin championship at Randox Antrim Show.

She is sired by Gerrygullinane Glen and out of the home-bred dam, Deerpark Masie which was champion in 2018.

Judge, Karol Connell of the Carrickmore herd, Co Meath commented: “The champion is a great female, very feminine with a super head and good top. She carries herself well and has good locomotion. Overall there has been a very good show of cattle here today especially at the top end, they would stand out anywhere in the British Isles.”

Taking the blue and white sash was Rathkeeland Tenddresse for Crawford Bros, Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh. This January 2022 born heifer calf is by Westpit Omaha and out of Larkhill India, an Ampertaine Elgin daughter.

LEADING awards

Calf championship

Bull calf – 1, Stephen Crawford, Maguiresbridge; 2, Michael Diamond, Coleraine.

Heifer calf – 1, Stephen Crawford, Maguiresbridge; 2, DG Green, Lisburn.

Bull born July 2021 to Dec 2021 – 1, Marty McGurk, Cookstown; 2, Stephen Crawford, Maguiresbridge.

Heifer born July 2021 to Dec 2021 – 1, Jack Hunter, Larne.

Bull born Feb 2021 to June 2021 – 1, James Alexander, Randalstown; 2, Michael Diamond, Coleraine; 3, Stephen Crawford, Maguiresbridge.

Heifer born Feb 2021 to June 2021 – 1, Connor and Ryan Mulholland, Craigavon; 2, Brian O'Hare, Banbridge; 3, Lester Pedigrees, Armagh.

Female/maiden – 1, Connor and Ryan Mulholland, Craigavon.

Uncalved female – 1, Stephen Crawford, Maguiresbridge.

Calved female – 1, DG Green, Lisburn; 2, Stephen Crawford, Maguiresbridge; 3, Stephen Crawford, Maguiresbridge.

Young stock bull – 1, James Alexander, Randalstown.

Two-year-old stock bull – 1, Stephen Crawford, Maguiresbridge.

Steer born 2021 – 1 and reserve, Robert Miller, Moneymore.

Heifer born 2021 – 1 and champion, Neil Megarry, Crumlin; 2, Jade Tumilty Banbridge; 3, Aine McAllister.