Young farmers in Fermanagh recently celebrated their annual awards at the County YFC Dinner in the Westville Hotel, Enniskillen.
The diverse range of awards underscored the passion, abilities and forward-thinking outlook of the up and coming young farmers in the region.
The awards across several categories are as follows.
Public Speaking: 12-14 years – Charlotte Gould, Lisbellaw; 16-18 – Evie Morrison, Lisbellaw; 18-21 – James Morrison, Lisbellaw.
Beef Judging: 12-14 – Gareth Cathcart, West Fermanagh; 14-16 – Clarke Balfour, Lisbellaw; 16-18 – James Morrison, Lisbellaw; 18-21 – Robbie Wilson, Lisbellaw; 21-25 – Jack Wilson, Lisbellaw; 25-30 – William Parkinson, West Fermanagh.
Sheep Judging: 12-14 – Joshua Humes, Kesh; 14-16 – Zara Johnston, Kesh; 16-18 – Jack Courthey, Lisbellaw; 18-21 – Henry Hutchinson, Lisbellaw; 21-25 – Jack Wilson, Lisbellaw; 25-30 – Craig Cowan, Lisbellaw.
Dairy Judging: 12-14 – Lexi Thompson, Kesh; 14-16 – Harry Browne, Lisbellaw; 16-18 – Evan Thompson, Kesh; 18-21 – Robbie Wilson, Lisbellaw; 21-25 – Jack Wilson, Lisbellaw; 25-30 – Craig Cowan, Lisbellaw.
Floral Art: 12-14 – Ava Connolly, Lisbellaw; 14-16 – Harry Elliott, West Fermanagh; 16-18 – Evie Morrison, Lisbellaw; 18-21 – Paula Gilroy, West Fermanagh; 21-25 – James Ritchie, Lisbellaw; 25-30 – Rebecca Ryan, West Fermanagh.
Best Stock judger: Jack Wilson, Lisbellaw.
Tractor Handling: Daniel Thornton, West Fermanagh.
Silage Assessment: 12-14 – Lexi Thompson, Kesh; 14-16 – Sarah Johnston, Kesh; 16-18 – Timothy Graham, Kesh; 18-21 – Andrew Elliott, Lisbellaw; 21-25 – Jack Wilson, Lisbellaw; 25-30 – William Parkinson, West Fermanagh.
Impromptu public speaking: 16-18 – Evie Morrison, Lisbellaw; 18-21 – Angus Elliott, Lisbellaw.
Northern Ireland Level Public Speaking: 18-21 – James Morrison, Lisbellaw.
Northern Ireland Level Beef Judging: 21-25 – Jack Wilson, Lisbellaw.
Junior Member of the Year: Clarke Balfour, Lisbellaw.
Senior Member of the Year: James Morrison, Lisbellaw.
Club Leader: George Irvine, Kesh.
PRO: Stephanie Bothwell, Lisbellaw.
Secretary: Rebecca Ryan, West Fermanagh.
Club of the Year: Lisbellaw.
Treasurer: Gillian Henderson, Kesh.
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