Co Antrim Kerryhill flock celebrates major awards success

Sean and Fiona McAllister celebrate their recent wins!

A long-established pedigree sheep flock from County Antrim has celebrated a major run of success after securing multiple top honours at the annual Kerryhill Society prize giving.

Crookmuir Pedigree Kerryhills, owned by Sean and Fiona McAllister from Ballycastle, achieved a series of impressive results at the annual Kerryhill Prize Giving Dinner, including the prestigious title of Overall Champion Irish Flock.

The couple also secured first place in three competitive categories, marking another milestone for a flock that has been steadily building a reputation for quality breeding over decades.

Decades of dedication to pedigree breeding

The Crookmuir Kerryhill flock was first established in 1989, and since then the McAllisters have developed it into a consistent prize winner.

Their sheep have regularly featured among the top performers at agricultural shows and in the Kerryhill Sheep Society’s flock competitions, reflecting the care and attention invested in breeding and stock management.

The latest awards continue that tradition, with the flock achieving:

• 1st place – Kerryhill Ram Lamb

• 1st place – Ewe Lambs

• 1st place – Flock (11–30 ewes category)

Recognition across the UK and Ireland

In addition to claiming the Overall Champion Irish Flock title, the McAllisters’ Ram Lamb also received wider recognition beyond Ireland.

The animal was awarded third place among all Kerryhill Ram Lambs judged across the UK and Ireland, highlighting the quality of the Crookmuir breeding programme on a broader stage.

The results underline the strength of the Ballymena-based flock and its continued success within the pedigree Kerryhill community.

For Sean and Fiona McAllister, the latest accolades represent another proud moment for a flock built through years of dedication and careful breeding.

At a glance

• Crookmuir Pedigree Kerryhills flock, owned by Sean and Fiona McAllister, has won multiple awards.

• The Ballymena-based flock was established in 1989.

• The McAllisters attended the annual Kerryhill Prize Giving Dinner.

• They won 1st place for Kerryhill Ram Lamb, Ewe Lambs, and Flock (11–30 ewes category).

• Their flock was named Overall Champion Irish Flock.

• Their Ram Lamb also placed 3rd across all Kerryhill Ram Lambs judged in the UK and Ireland.

• The flock has previously enjoyed success at agricultural shows and society competitions.

• The latest results highlight the continued strength of local pedigree sheep breeding.