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Welcome To The Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships

The ninth Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships will take place on Tuesday 24th November 2026 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.

Organised by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS), this electrifying show and sale features top-quality commercial beef cattle, calves, and lambs competing for prestigious Championship titles.

In the evening as the rings are encircled by butchers, retailers and spectators, the event culminates in an electric auction of stock shown on the day.

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Judge in the ring speaking to the commentator

View the 2025 Gallery

Catch a glimpse of our award winning livestock from last year’s event in our gallery.

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£17500
2025 Supreme Champion Selling Price
£400
2025 Best Butcher Pair Price Per Lamb

Latest News

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09 November 2026

Beefing Up the Judging Panel with Local Experts

As the ninth Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships grows ever closer, Show organisers, the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS), are proud to announce two final names from their 2026 judging panel. 

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04 November 2026

No Sheepish Choices: Meet the 2026 Lamb & Lamb Young Handler Judges

The exciting judging panel for the 2026 Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships this year will feature two familiar faces to the sheep showing and auction circuits.

Final Call for 2026 Entries

29 October 2026

Final Call for 2026 Entries

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) reminds livestock exhibitors that the close of entry deadline for this year’s Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships is Tuesday 3rd November at 5pm.  

Fresh Line Up Announced for Upcoming Championship Judges

19 October 2026

Fresh Line Up Announced for Upcoming Championship Judges

With entries now open the first two judges have been announced ahead of this year’s Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships.

Photo Gallery

Below are some of the latest images from the Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships. To view all the photos visit our gallery.

25 Reserve Champion Native

25 Reserve Champion Native

25 Champion Native

25 Champion Native

25 Champion Young Handler 1316 years old

25 Champion Young Handler 1316 years old

25 Champion Young Handler 812 years old

25 Champion Young Handler 812 years old

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