Hiltara’s Lauthority Echo 2 has been named this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair Supreme Champion.

It marks the first time in four years that the championship has been won by a cow from Northern Ireland.

We’ve got the full results, as well as the picture and video highlights from one of Ireland’s most hotly-anticipated dairy championships.

Showmanship classes

Novice and Junior Showmanship (handlers under 13 years of age on January 1, 2017):

  1. Holly Keenan, Monaghan;
  2. Jack King, Ballymena.

Intermediate Showmanship (handlers aged between 13-15 years on January 1, 2017):

  1. Rachel Corley;
  2. Rebekah Williamson, Monaghan.

Senior Showmanship (handlers aged between 16-20 years on January 1, 2017):

  1. James Danforth, West Yorkshire;
  2. Ellie McLean, Caledon.

Winter Fair results

Dairy Shorthorn

Maiden Heifer:

  1. KILSALLY JILL 21, N&R Booth;
  2. KILSALLY CHERRY BLOSSOM 11, N&R Booth.

Heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:

  1. BUSHMILLS PROPHETS PETAL, McLean Family.

Junior cow in milk, in second lactation:

  1. BEECHVIEW EMPIRE TINY, George and Jason Booth.

Heifer Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Heifer in milk):

  1. BUSHMILLS PROPHETS PETAL, McLean Family.

Junior Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Maiden heifer):

  1. KILSALLY JILL 21, N&R Booth;
  2. KILSALLY CHERRY BLOSSOM 11, N&R Booth.

Premier Exhibitor Award: N&R Booth.

Winter Fair results

Jersey

Maiden Heifer, born on or after June 1, 2016:

  1. POTTERSWALLS RUM MARTHA, Fleming Family;
  2. CLONOCEY SHINE MARBLE 2, Clonocey Holsteins.

Heifer in calf:

  1. POTTERSWALLS RUM MAGIC, Fleming Family;
  2. POTTERSWALLS PRIMERO EVENING 2, Fleming Family.

Heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:

  1. POTTERWALLS VALENTINO LADY, Fleming Family;
  2. POTTERSWALLS VALENTINO STARLIGHT, Fleming Family.

Heifer Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Heifer in milk):

  1. POTTERWALLS VALENTINO LADY, Fleming Family;
  2. POTTERSWALLS VALENTINO STARLIGHT, Fleming Family.

Junior Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Maiden or in calf heifer):

  1. POTTERSWALLS RUM MAGIC, Fleming Family;
  2. POTTERSWALLS PRIMERO EVENING 2, Fleming Family.

Novice Exhibitor Award: Fleming and Steel.

Premier Exhibitor Award: Fleming Family.

Ayrshire

Maiden heifer born on or after June 1, 2016:

  1. ARDMORE TRICLO HONESTY, John Hunter;
  2. PRIESTLAND DREAMER B RYANN, McLean Family.

Cow in calf, not in milk, but having had at least one calf:

  1. BEECHMOUNT PRETTY WOMAN VG85, John Hunter;
  2. GROVE SAILORGIRL 2, McLean Family.

Heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:

  1. THREEMILE PRETTY ROCK, Christian Keenan;
  2. BEECHMOUNT MARIE GIRL 11, R&C McConnell.

Cow in milk, in second lactation:

  1. ARDMORE ORPHAN 117, John Hunter;
  2. SANDYFORD REAL PUNCH, McLean Family.

Heifer Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Heifer in milk)

Champion: THREEMILE PRETTY ROCK, Christian Keenan.

Reserve Champion: BEECHMOUNT MARIE GIRL 11, R&C McConnell.

Junior Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Maiden heifer)

Champion: ARDMORE TRICLO HONESTY, John Hunter.

Reserve Champion: PRIESTLAND DREAMER B RYANN, McLean Family.

Premier Exhibitor Award: John Hunter.

Winter Fair results

Holstein

Heifer born after June 1, 2016:

  1. CORNBORO BEEMER DOLLY, Brian Corley;
  2. PRIESTLAND 6135 SOLOMON AMBROSIA, McLean Family.

Heifer born on or after June 1, 2015 and on or before May 31, 2016:

  1. LISSUE DOORMAN FAME 3, Conor McAufield;
  2. CLONPADDIN SNOWY FAME, Clonpaddin Holsteins.

Junior heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:

  1. CLONPADDIN MCC CHRISI, Clonpaddin Holsteins;
  2. BEECHVIEW INTEGRAL LALITA RED, George and Jason Booth.

Intermediate heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:

  1. GLASSON ATWOOD T WONDER, Simon Haffey;
  2. RITZ WELLE, Martin and Cyril Millar.

Senior heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:

  1. CLONPADDIN POLLY ET 2 ET, Clonpaddin Holsteins;
  2. GLASSON MACK P SARA, Simon Haffey.

Junior cow in milk, having had two calvings at date of show:

  1. LUMVILLE ABBEY, Martin and Cyril Millar;
  2. ARDMORE PINETREE SID JILL VG 88 2YR, William G Crawford.

Intermediate cow in milk, having had two calvings at date of show:

  1. GREENLEA SHOTTLE PLEDGE, Padraic Greenan;
  2. DALEVALLEY GWY EMBRACE 2 VG88, Denis O’Neill.

Senior cow in milk, having had three calvings at date of show:

  1.  HILLTARA LAUTHORITY ECHO 2, S&J McCormick;
  2. PRIESTLAND 5446 SHOT J ROSE, McLean Family.

Senior cow in milk, having had four calvings at date of show:

  1. CLONPADDIN G SAME, Baldonnel Holsteins;
  2. PRIESTLAND 5206 GOLDWYN DELICATE, McLean Family.

Winter Fair results

Heifer Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Heifer in milk)

Champion: CLONPADDIN POLLY ET 2 ET, Clonpaddin Holsteins.

Reserve Champion: CLONPADDIN MCC CHRISI, Clonpaddin Holsteins.

Junior Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Maiden or in calf heifer)

Champion: LISSUE DOORMAN FAME 3, Conor McAufield.

Reserve Champion: CLONPADDIN SNOWY FAME, Clonpaddin Holsteins.

Novice Exhibitor Award: McLean Family.

Interbreed Championship

Interbreed Heifer Championship

Champion: CLONPADDIN POLLY ET 2 ET, Clonpaddin Holsteins.

Reserve Champion: CLONPADDIN MCC CHRISI, Clonpaddin Holsteins.

3rd: POTTERWALLS VALENTINO LADY, Fleming Family.

Interbreed Junior Championship

Champion: LISSUE DOORMAN FAME 3, Conor McAufield.

Reserve Champion: POTTERSWALLS RUM MAGIC, Fleming & Steel.

3rd: POTTERSWALLS PRIMERO EVENING 2, Fleming Family.

Winter Fair results

Interbreed Championship – Supreme Interbreed Champion

Supreme Interbreed Champion (£500): HILLTARA LAUTHORITY ECHO 2, S&J McCormick.

Reserve Interbreed Supreme Champion (£300): PRIESTLAND 5446 SHOT J ROSE, McLean Family.

Interbreed Champion Honourable Mention (£200): CLANDEBOYE TEQUILA COOKIE, Clandeboye Estate.

Interbreed Champion Exhibitor Bred (£150): HILLTARA LAUTHORITY ECHO 2, S&J McCormick.