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BBC News
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- Sport
- BBC News
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BBC Elaine Nelson from Glenarm Rowing Club says this year's event is one of the biggest to date The coastal County Antrim village of Glenarm has this weekend hosted the All-Ireland coastal rowing championship. The last time the yearly event was held in Northern Ireland was in 2013 when rowers descended on Carnlough, just around the coast from Glenarm. Organisers believe over 10,000 people have attended this year's three-day competition. Thirty-six rowing clubs are participating with 550 crews, attracting rowers from all over the island of Ireland. The championship features rowers of all ages Elaine Nelson from Glenarm Rowing Club says the event has grown since beginning in 1992, adding this year's event is one of the biggest to date. "Because we are so big now, Carnlough couldn't accommodate us," she said. She says while hosting the championship is great news for Glenarm, it is even better for the wider community and the tourism industry as people are booked "as far and wide as Belfast, Carrickfergus, Ballycastle and beyond". Doireann (right) described the gold medal she won as "the cherry on top" The championship features rowers of all ages with an under-12's category and a legend's category, which is for those who are 60 plus. Visiting teams were certainly enjoying the sunshine and the comradery at the event. Sister and brother Doireann and Colm Kelly of Flesk Valley Rowing Club in Killarney enjoyed some sibling rivalry as 14-year-old Colm told us that 16-year-old Doireann had won a gold medal in one of her races. "He'll have to work really hard now to prove himself now," Doireann laughed, adding that it was hard work but the gold medal was "the cherry on top". George Livanos from Kilmacabea Rowing Club in Cork says he's "coming back" to Glenarm George Livanos from Kilmacabea Rowing Club in Cork described the water conditions as "perfect". He said he had never visited Glenarm before but said he was, "coming back, especially if it's this sunny all the time ... which they've told me it is". For those who were visiting within Northern Ireland, it also proved a popular day out. Mervyn Wallace, who lives nearby, was spending his second day at the championship with his son-in-law Lionel Date Mervyn Wallace who lives nearby was spending his second day at the championship with his son-in-law Lionel Date. "We were here yesterday and the craic and the atmosphere was absolutely superb, and so we came back today again." Coastal rowing will soon make the world stage with Beach Sprint Rowing, a version of coastal rowing set to feature in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Belfast Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Top five things to see and do at this year's Balmoral Show
For food lovers, the NI Food and Drink Pavilion — home to dozens of local artisan producers and a packed programme of demos — is a must-visit. Visitors can enjoy plenty of free tasting opportunities, and the new Safefood Theatre Kitchen will feature demonstrations from Come Dine With Me star Julie Fitzpatrick. The popular Tesco Theatre Kitchen — this year hosted by Paula McIntyre and Noel McMeel — will feature cooking demonstrations. And for aspiring young chefs, there will be kids' cooking demonstrations. JCB dancing diggers A standout attraction at this year's show is the return of the JCB Dancing Diggers after more than 30 years. They were last seen wowing crowds when the show was still hosted at the King's Hall in Belfast. The stunt team will perform thrilling manoeuvres — including pyramid formations, balancing acts and spins — with up to eight machines in a rare, not-to-be-missed display. The JCB Dancing Diggers will perform twice a day in the main arena, showcasing their impressive manoeuvres. Balmoral show returns for 2025 Family fun in the children's area The Kids' Farm is a favourite for families, offering children the chance to get up close with animals — including a wallaby this year — while the popular Glenarm mini Land Rovers are set to return. Along with the funfair and Downtown Show Stage, new attractions like a climbing wall and a sensory activity zone provide even more family-friendly activities to enjoy. Livestock showcases and competitions With more than 3,500 animals on site, the show remains Northern Ireland's premier stage for livestock. More than 600 cattle will feature across various classes, alongside sheep, pigs, goats and horses. The action culminates on Saturday with the prestigious Champion of Champions competition, where the top animals from across all livestock classes — including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits and cavies (commonly known as guinea pigs) — go head-to-head for the overall title. The grand finale takes place in the main arena at 4.45pm, following the traditional cattle parade. Top-tier equestrian events The show's equine schedule promises four packed days of showjumping, dressage and working hunter competitions. National and international show jumping championships at Balmoral are highly anticipated. A highlight at this year's show is the International Showjumping competition, which includes six international competitions over three days, with a total prize fund of more than €55,000 (£46,250).
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Familiar Beltex breeders to return to breeders' club committee
THE Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club held their AGM in January, re-electing office bearers and reflecting on another bumper year for the Club and the breed. Some well-known local faces from Tyrone have been re-elected to continue their work within the society. The gathered members voted to re-elect three office bearers, providing continuity to allow for further improvement and progress in 2025. Eddie O'Neill from Glenarm remains as Chairman and Patrick Brolly, Foreglen, as Vice-Chairman. Libby Wilson, Kells, is continuing as Club Secretary and Treasurer. Also re-elected onto the committee were Hugh O'Neill, Glenarm; Andrew McCutcheon, Trillick' and Sean Daly, Gortin. They will serve alongside Kenny Preston, Wade McCrabbe, John Harbinson, Willie Porter, Leslie Bradley and Daniel Patton. Eddie O'Neill delivered his Chairman's Report, reflecting on the Club's highlights and key achievements over the past year. These included matters including from the start of the showing calendar with a fantastic Balmoral Show in May, to the In-Lamb Show and Export Sale in Dungannon pre-Christmas.
