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SITLOW

45Z

EST. 1979 Est.1979 SITLOW 45Z
Northern Ireland

A QUALITY FLOCK KEPT UNDER HARDY CONDITIONS
A QUALITY FLOCK KEPT UNDER HARDY CONDITIONS
North Antrim and

East Londonderry

ur club had another busy year with club members already looking forward to the 2019 tour.
promoting the Suffolk breed at local shows, club Our first sale of the year was in Kilrea, Norman Robinson placed
Oevents and sales across the water. We welcome the new RC&JC Watson’s ram lamb champion and John McKay’s shearling
chairman Martin Butler into his new position. ram was placed reserve. Our second sale was in Armoy, judge David
Our dedicated show team members continue to put the breed at Anderson placed H&D McCaughan’s champion with a ram lamb
the forefront during the local show circuit. Patrick Donnelly of the and reserve was John McKay.
Donrho flock took show team of the year with Alastair Barkley of The club’s members were well represented at branch sales
the Blackbrae flock taking reserve. throughout the year and at Stirling. Congratulations to Brian
In June we had our charity show and BBQ at RC&JC Watson’s McVicker on receiving champion at the second branch sale in
farm where over 100 were in attendance. Mark Priestley was master Ballymena where he sold to £1,000.
judge for the night placing RC&JC Watson’s gimmer champion and Our dinner and awards night was held in the Bushtown at the
Alastair Barkley’s aged ewe reserve. Thanks to our two sponsors for beginning of December where a great night was had by all and a
the night Sammy and Neil Anderson Greenvale merchants. special presentation was given to Campbell Watson, our Society
We had our ”Tup Tour” in July where we visited five flocks, President for his 50th year in breeding Suffolks.
Doherty Bros. Malinhead Flock, Seamus Browne Errigal Flock, Thanks to all our sponsors throughout the year and to everyone
Ronan McLaughlin Ballyboe flock, Lesley Liggett Carony Flock and else who helped and supported the club in 2018. We wish all our
Stephanie and William Tait Burnview flock. The show of sheep was fellow Suffolk breeders a successful lambing and look forward to
a very high standard and the hospitality was excellent. We are meeting you all at events across the country in 2019.

› Prize winners at the annual dinner and presentation of awards › Top: Champion gimmer from RC&JC
Watson at the Club Show in July
› Bottom: Chairman Martin Butler making Looking for a Suffolk with length, tight
a presentation to Campbell and Margaret
Watson in recognition of their 50 years
skin and clean black legs?
breeding Suffolks LOOKING FOR A SUFFOLK WITH LENGTH, TIGHT SKIN AND CLEAN BLACK LEGS?
WE HAVE BEEN BREEDING THAT TYPE OF SUFFOLK AT SITLOW FOR 40 YEARS
We have been breeding that type of Suffolk at Sitlow for 40 years
MODERN COMMERCIAL RAMS THAT ARE FIT FOR PURPOSE
Modern commercial rams that are fit for purpose

SONS OF SALOPIAN HE’S THE BOY AND SITLOW CONCEPT FORWARD AT 3 SOCIETY SALES IN
Sons of Salopian He’s The Boy and Sitlow Concept forward at 3 society sales in 2018 averaged £1600 for eleven sold
nd
2018 AVERAGED £1600 FOR ELEVEN SOLD AND THEY ALSO ACHIEVED 2 HIGHEST AVERAGE
and they also achieved 2nd highest average of £800 for Suffolk ram lambs sold at Kelso
OF £800 FOR SUFFOLK RAM LAMBS SOLD AT KELSO
FOR 2019 WE INTRODUCE STRATHBOGIE PEAKY BLINDER

FOR 2019 WE INTRODUCE STRATHBOGIE PEAKY BLINDER
Probably the longest, tight skinned ram sold in 2018.

Placed 2nd in the Gigot class at the National. He is from a great female line.
PROBABLY THE LONGEST, TIGHT SKINNED RAM SOLD IN 2018.
Dam is full sister to Strathbogie AK Magic. His 1st crop of lambs are exciting.
nd
PLACED 2 IN THE GIGOT CLASS AT THE NATIONAL. HE IS FROM A GREAT FEMALE LINE
Easily born, smart, robust, active lambs that are willing to suck.
st
DAM IS FULL SISTER TO STRATHBOGIE AK MAGIC. HIS 1 CROP OF LAMBS ARE EXCITING.
These are all positive attributes for both pedigree and commercial breeders.
EASILY BORN, SMART, ROBUST, ACTIVE LAMBS THAT ARE WILLING TO SUCK
VISITORS WELCOME
PRIVATE SALES
SEMEN AVAILABLE
THESE ARE ALL POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES FOR BOTH PEDIGREE AND COMMERCIAL BREEDERS.

S J BUCKLEY, SITTINGLOW FARM, DOVE HOLES, BUXTON, DERBYS. SK17 8DA
SEMEN AVAILABLE PRIVATE SALES VISITORS WELCOME
Tel: 01298 812048 / 07837 684144 • louisebuckley@btconnect.com
STEVEN J. BUCKLEY, SITTINGLOW FARM, DOVE HOLES, BUXTON, DERBYS. SK17 8DA
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Louise Buckley
Tel: 01298 812048 / 07837684144 F Louise Buckley louisebuckley@btconnect.com