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Scoop
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
King Of The Castle - Canterbury Shearer Wins Big Lambs Championship In Northern Ireland
North Canterbury shearer Hugh de Lacy has had his biggest win in Open-class shearing by claiming the Northern Ireland Lambshearing Championships wool Open title at historic Antrim show-venue Shane's Castle. de Lacy won the four-man final on Saturday, from 2023 Northern Ireland World championships representatives Jack Robinson and Graeme Davidson and Republic of Ireland shearing legend and former World lambshearing records holder Ivan Scott. In a close contest over 13 lambs each, with just 26 seconds separating the quartet, de Lacy was first-off, in 10m 16s, and also scored the pest points in pen judging, to beat Robinson by 1.257pts. From Fernside, near Rangiora, and in his eighth year as an Open-class shearer had possibly his most notable win in a two-sheep all-nations Senior speedshear during the 2017 Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Invercargill in 2017. He's had seven Open wins in mainly smaller New Zealand Shows of 10 sheep or more in the South Island, but won the Canterbury All-Breeds Circuit final in 2023 and 2024 (each over 12 mixed sheep), and in 2022 was third in the national circuit final, over 15 sheep comprising three each of five different wool types, at Armidale Merino Stud in Central Otago. Working in Omagh, de Lacy has been one of several New Zealand shearers working and competing in the UK and Ireland in recent weeks, in addition to the New Zealand team of two that also last Saturday completed a test series against Wales. He has just finished work, is "holidaying now" and will do the All-Ireland championships in Clonmany, Co Donegal, Ireland, next week before heading home to prepare for the shows in Canterbury in the Shearing Sports New Zealand season which starts at the New Zealand Merino championships in Alexandra in October. Result of the Northern Ireland lambshearing Championship at Shane's Castle, Antrim, on July 26, 2025 (13 sheep): Hugh de Lacy (New Zealand) 10m 16s, 40.877pts, 1; Jack Robinson (Northern Ireland) 10m 35s, 42.134pts, 2; Graeme Davidson (Northern Ireland) 10m 44s, 44.431pts, 3; Ivan Scott (Ireland) 10m 42s, 45.177pts, 4.
Extra.ie
30-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Extra.ie
You might need to win an Open to afford this incredible Meath home overlooking golf course
Located in a truly historic setting and overlooking an incredible golf course designed by one of the greatest architects ever, this home in County Meath is on the market for millions. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds, the Killeen Estate on which the home lies is one of the most historic properties in the country, being designed by Hugh de Lacy in the 1100s. It's since been thoughtfully redeveloped over the last century, with a spectacular 18-hole Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, clubhouse and beautiful woodland walks. Heading in to the home itself, you're greeted by a stunning entrance hall that leads into the reception hall. The sitting room and dining room are bright and generously proportioned, being ideal for entertaining. Pic: Loman Dempsey The heart of the home is the kitchen/family room which boasts high quality cabinetry and appliances. The ground floor of the home is completed by a study, separate snug, pantry, cloakroom and double garage, which then leads easily into the adjoining plant room. Pic: Loman Dempsey Heading upstairs to the first floor are five of the home's six bedrooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms and boast excellent wardrobe space. The master bedroom also has a private balcony, while two of the bedrooms also have balcony access. Pic: Loman Dempsey Heading up the stairs to the second floor is the exceptional additional living space, which includes a cinema room, games room, and storage rooms. The property line also boasts incredible landscaped gardens that enhance its privacy, while the home also boasts lovely views of the Nicklaus-designed golf course. Pic: Loman Dempsey While the home itself is spectacular, it's all about the location, with Killeen Castle being one of the most incredible historical sites in the country. Being initially built in 1181 by Hugh de Lacy, the home later became the ancestral home of the Plunkett family, the Earls of Fingal, until 1951. The home is located on Killeen Estate, which includes the stunning golf course. Pic: Loman Dempsey The estate was since carefully redeveloped to become one of the premier locations in the country, with the piece de resistance in the estate being the golf course. Pic: Loman Dempsey Designed by Jack Nicklaus — one of the greatest to ever tee off — the course was constructed in 2008 and is one of only two designed by 'The Golden Bear' in the country, and is playable 365 days a year, previously hosting the 2011 Solheim Cup and the Irish Ladies Open from 2010 to 2012. Pic: Loman Dempsey Completing the estate is the wonderful clubhouse with dining and bar facilities, while beautiful woodland walks provide the perfect backdrop to the home. The Lucas, 12 The Oakwood, Killeen Castle, Dunsany, Co Meath is available via Loman Dempsey with an asking price of €2,350,000. Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey
