Ballycastle Horse Ploughing success

The Ballycastle Annual Horse Ploughing Match took place on St Patrick's Day on land kindly donated by the Society Chairman Mr. Danny Matthews.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Apr 2017, 16:25 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2017, 22:23 BST
Pictured are prizewinners with their awards at the annual Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society's presentation dinner on Friday night.Pictured are prizewinners with their awards at the annual Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society's presentation dinner on Friday night.
Pictured are prizewinners with their awards at the annual Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society's presentation dinner on Friday night.

Although it was a wet day there was an excellent turnout of participants.

The Society wish to pass on thanks to Danny for providing the field. Also to the Ploughwoman, Ploughmen, and the judges who braved the elements. Gratitude also to the caterers in the field and to Mr. Jimmy Mc Veigh and all who helped with the car parking and in anyway to make the day a success. The Cassley family for producing the Quiz sheets. Colette for taking care of the office. A huge thanks also to the sponsors who generously provide support each year.

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The dinner dance and prize giving took place on the March 24 in Hunters, Ballyvoy, where everyone enjoyed an excellent meal. Before prizes were distributed, a minute’s silence was held as a mark of respect for past Ballycastle H.P.S. Chairman Mr. Alex Butler who sadly passed away within the last year.

Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society held their annuall presentation dinner on Friday night. And pictured along with Chairman Danny Matthews (front centre), are Office Bearers and committee members.Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society held their annuall presentation dinner on Friday night. And pictured along with Chairman Danny Matthews (front centre), are Office Bearers and committee members.
Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society held their annuall presentation dinner on Friday night. And pictured along with Chairman Danny Matthews (front centre), are Office Bearers and committee members.

Ballycastle Horse Ploughing Match Prize List 2017:

Swing Class Cup presented by Danny Mc Allister and son Armoy Livestock Mart 1st Hugh Mc Caughan, 2nd Ursula Lundy, Best Back & hint Hugh Mc Caughan

Wholework class Cup presented by Ivan Lynn and sons 1st & Best Hint Brendan Butler, 2nd & Best back Hector Cassley

Everyday work standard board Cup presented by Sean Cassley 1st & Best Hint Patrick Mc Allister, 2nd & Best back Alex Mc Mullan, 3rd Walter Milligan, 4th Katie Long

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Brendan Butler receives his trophy for Wholework from Grace Cassley with Society Secretary Sean McAllister looking on.Brendan Butler receives his trophy for Wholework from Grace Cassley with Society Secretary Sean McAllister looking on.
Brendan Butler receives his trophy for Wholework from Grace Cassley with Society Secretary Sean McAllister looking on.

Everyday work turn board Cup presented by Ballycastle H.P.S. 1st & Best back & hint Bertie Falkner