This year’s Five Nations Weekend for young Texel breeders and those with an interest in the breed will take place in Ireland over the weekend of Friday 27th June to Sunday 29th June.
Hosted by the Irish Texel Sheep Society the weekend will include flock visits, social activities and competitions, giving young Texel enthusiasts the opportunity to learn alongside their peers from across England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Friday 27th June will see participants visit the Doherty family’s Hillcrest flock and the Greene Family’s Larahirl and Greenstar flocks, followed by an evening out in Letterkenny.
Then on Saturday they will visit Finn Valley Show to take in the All-Ireland Texel Championships, with the presentation of the Drumgooland Shield taking place. This will be followed by another evening out in Letterkenny.
Sunday 29th June will see participants travel home. Tickets are £220 a person for the weekend, including bed and breakfast accommodation, coach travel, with collection and drop off at Belfast airport, meals, and show entry ticket.
Full details of recommended travel to and from Belfast and payment information required to book your space is available here. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Please note this event is organised by the Irish Texel Sheep Society and the British Texel Sheep Society has no role in its organisation, please email irishtexel@icloud.com with any queries.