In the calf section, the weight limit for all calves has increased to 400kg and in the Ulster Housewife’s Championship, the maximum weight for eligible cattle has increased from 590kg to 600kg.
Livestock entries will open on Wednesday 14th October and close on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.
The Showground will be open for the arrival of cattle between 6:00am and 8:00am and lambs between 10:30am and 11:30am on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Arrival outside of the above times will result in refusal of admission to the Showgrounds.
All livestock must enter the Showground via Gate 1 (Halftown Road). Livestock must not arrive before the stated times.
Overnight stalling is available for cattle this year with full details on page 10 of the Prize Schedule.
In the calf section, the weight limit for all calves has increased to 400kg.
600kg.
Cattle weighing will commence at 7.00am and finish at 8.30am sharp.
Lambs will be weighed as they arrive with the weigh bridge facility ending at 11.30am sharp.
Exhibitors are encouraged to vaccinate their animals for blue tongue but this is not a condition of entry.
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