The Belgian Beltex Breeders Society of Ireland recently held its premier sale at Tullamore Mart.

A strong demand for Beltex rams and ewes was seen with sale topping €2,850 for Aileach View Hancock, champion ram lamb and the overall champion from the Aileach View flock of Jack O’Brien from Burnfoot, Co. Donegal.

It was a very memorable day for Jack O'Brien as his flock's ewe lamb Aileach View Heebeejeebees ET was also awarded the champion female and reserve champion on the day.

Judge on the day was Wade McCrabbe from the esteemed Ardstewart Flock in Co. Donegal. Wade had a difficult task as large numbers of sheep were presented forward in the six classes.

Champion shearling ram and reserve male Quarrymount Game Changer sold for €2,000, with the champion shearling ewe, Ballinakill Gwenevere, selling for €1,620.

Other prices of interest included Lot 71, Cloney Cavan Hawkwing selling for €1,000; Lot 74, Aileach View Hugo selling for €1,000; and Lot 65, Awbey Hup and Over going for €820.

The sale Champion was Aileach View Hancock and the Reserve Champion was Aileach View Heebeejeebees, both bred by Jack O’Brien.

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