N I Valais Blacknose Club

17/06/2026

☀️ 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 – 𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆? ☀️

With temperatures forecast to rise again across the UK later this week, a few simple checks can help keep your flock comfortable:

💧 Ensure plenty of fresh, clean
water is always available
🌳 Provide access to shade and
shelter where possible
🐑 Plan handling and other
potentially stressful tasks for
cooler parts of the day
👀 Watch for signs of heat stress
and act quickly if concerns arise

Find more advice from AHDB on managing sheep in hot weather 👉🏻https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/managing-cattle-and-sheep-in-hot-weather

16/06/2026

📣 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 📣

We'll be streaming the Valais Blacknose classes on Friday at approximately 11:00 am, bringing you all the action from the ring wherever you are.

🎥 Watch live on YouTube here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2OSOZW_zkY&ra=m

Set your reminder, and best of luck to all exhibitors.

15/06/2026

There is less than 5 weeks till showday!
All sheep entries must be made on showing scene. Please use the following link https://showingscene.com/events/limavady-agricultural-show-2026-jul-2026?fbclid=IwdGRjcASb9a5jbGNrBJv1pWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHn0Poh7V5ESspwXpHhvVf-Egt2pOJT6CB_kEiNbzukeaPEwcffO3CZCt33wd_aem_k86foNDClpUyaT-Cg7EcAg

15/06/2026

🔆Armagh Show 2026🔆

Thank you to Jenni Mcallister of the highland flock for travelling over to judge , & a huge congratulations to Emma & Ryan Conway on there Champion and Reserve Win

Aged Ram
🥇 Diamond Kungfu – Anne-Marie O’Loughlin

Shearling Ram
🥇 Cavanalee Mac Mor - Emma and Ryan Conway
🥈 Glasshill Mammut – Anne-Marie O’Loughlin
🥉Culkeeran Macho Man - Jonathan Ferguson
4 th Causeway Monieux - Veronica Higgins and Brian Farry
5thCauseway Matterhorn - Veronica Higgins and Brian Farry
6th Roe Valley Michael - Eoin Donnelly and Lisa Marie McLaughlin

Ram Lamb
🥇 Culkeeran Nearly a Miss Jonathan Ferguson
🥈 Cavanalee No Limits - Emma and Ryan Conway
🥉 Claraghmorr Nightrider - Hannah and Gareth Morrison
4thCavanalee Nero - Emma and Ryan Conway
5thCarony Now we’re talking - Aimee Liggett
6th Roe Valley Ned - Eoin Donnelly and Lisa Marie McLaughlin

Aged ewe
🥇 Cavanalee Kaleesi - Emma and Ryan Conway
🥈 Causeway Ladybird - Anne-Marie and Michael O’Loughlin
🥉 Claraghmorr Kweeny - Hannah and Gareth Morrison
4th Causeway Lacey - Brian Farry and Veronica Higgins
5th Causeway Luna - Brian Farry and Veronica Higgins
6th Roe Valley Lisa - Marie - Eoin Donnelly and Lisa Marie McLaughlin

Shearling Ewe
🥇 Cavanalee Mo Cara - Emma and Ryan Conway
🥈 Culkeeran Maggie May - Jonathan Ferguson
🥉 Claraghmorr Mi Amore - Nicola Bradley
4th Glasshill Miss Poppy - Anne-Marie and Michael O’Loughlin
5th Claraghmorr Lucy Locket - Hannah and Gareth Morrison
6th Claraghmorr Maiden Lady - Hannah and Gareth Morrison

Ewe Lamb
🥇 Cavanalee New girl Jess - Emma and Ryan Conway
🥈 Slieveroe Noonin - Anne-Marie O’Loughlin
🥉 Carony Neale - Aimee Liggett
4thCarony Noelle - Aimee Liggett
5thCarony Nicola -Aimee Liggett
6thClaraghmorr Neveah - Hannah and Gareth Morrison

Pair of Lambs
🥇 Culkeeran - Jonathan Ferguson
🥈 Claraghmorr - Hannah and Gareth Morrison
🥉 Roe Valley - Eoin Donnelly and Lisa Marie McLaughlin
4th Carony - Aimee Liggett
5th Glasshill - Annemarie & Michael Oloughlin

Champion
Cavanalee Mac Mor - Emma and Ryan Conway
Reserve Champion
Cavanalee Kaleesi - Emma and Ryan Conway

15/06/2026

🚨 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗-𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗙𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝟰𝟱𝟬 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 𝗕𝗜𝗞𝗘! 🚨

The Blacknose Beauties 10th Anniversary Charity Raffle is now LIVE, raising funds in aid of Make-A-Wish UK. Through the life-changing power of a wish, the charity helps critically ill children and their families create precious memories and experience the magic of childhood when it is needed most.

One lucky winner will take home a brand-new CFMOTO CForce 450 Quad Bike, thanks to the support of Highland Leisure Sport.

💳 £𝟮𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 - Available to purchase online via the Society shop until Tuesday 18 August at 17:00.

🎟️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
https://valaisblacknosesociety.co.uk/product/quad-bike-raffle/

Tickets will also be available at Society events throughout the season and at BB26.

By supporting the Anniversary Charity Raffle, you'll be helping Make-A-Wish UK continue its vital work and make more wishes come true.

Buy a ticket, share this post and help make this our biggest fundraiser yet.

*This raffle is open to all. Full prize details & raffle terms and conditions are available on the Society website.

10/06/2026

Northern Ireland Valais Blacknose Club (NIVBC) – Membership The Northern Ireland Valais Blacknose Club (NIVBC) promotes the Valais Blacknose breed in Northern Ireland and supports members through events, knowledge sharing, and representation. This form is used to apply for or renew Club membership...

09/06/2026

🌟𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗭𝗼𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆🌟

We're delighted to welcome Zoe Hatton to the Valais Blacknose Society as our new Secretary.

Zoe brings a wealth of experience from both the sheep and veterinary sectors, having worked as Regional Manager for the National Sheep Association and as Business Practice Manager for a group of veterinary practices.

A Valais Blacknose breeder herself, Zoe keeps a small flock in Rutland and understands firsthand the passion and commitment our members bring to the breed.

Outside of work, Zoe enjoys hunting and shooting and has a keen interest in countryside pursuits.

Please join us in giving Zoe a warm welcome to her new role!

📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗭𝗼𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://valaisblacknosesociety.co.uk/meet-our-new-society-secretary-zoe-hatton/

09/06/2026

07/06/2026

Good times with good friends making good memories .. A fantastic day out yesterday for some of our breeders