Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling at Balmoral 2025 – A Cut Above!

The YFCU was thrilled to kick off Balmoral Show 2025 with one of our most anticipated and energetic events — the Annual Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Competition! Held in the Sheep Shearing Pavilion, the atmosphere was electric as members from across Northern Ireland showcased their precision, speed, and skill in front of a supportive and enthusiastic crowd.

This year’s competition featured two categories for Sheep Shearing — Novice and Advanced — along with a Wool Handling section. The standard of competition was incredibly high, with each participant displaying remarkable technique and dedication to their craft.

Thank You to Our Supporters

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors Ulster Wool and Lister Shearing Equipment Ltd for their continued support and partnership. Their commitment helps us provide a platform where young people can develop and demonstrate their practical agricultural skills.

And Now... The Results!

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

1st – Eoghan McParland / Kells & Connor YFC

2nd – Peter Og Morgan / Spa YFC

3rd – Jamie Bell / Gleno Valley YFC

4th – Phillip Crawford / Seskinore YFC

5th – Andrew Millar / Kells & Connor YFC

6th – Helena Caldwell / Clanabogan YFC

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

1st – Matthew Cowan / Gleno Valley YFC

2nd – Frazer Caldwell / Clanabogan YFC

3rd – Dean Laughlin / Newtownstewart YFC

4th – Iain Wilson / Gleno Valley YFC

5th – Philip Buchanan / Gleno Valley YFC

6th – Steven Wilson / Gleno Valley YFC

𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴

1st – Fianna Butler / Kilraughts YFC

2nd – Leah Maxwell / Lylehill YFC

3rd – Eimer Skelly / Garvagh YFC

4th – Ciara McParland / Kells & Connor YFC

5th – Caroline McConnell / Lylehill YFC

6th – Leah Martin / Kilraughts YFC

 A Job Well Done!

A huge congratulations to all our winners and every participant who stepped up to the challenge. Whether you took home a trophy or just the experience, your enthusiasm and skill made this a standout event of the show.