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The Northern Ireland Club welcomes youto the Holstein UK Celebration 2017

28th & 29th June

President’s Foreword

Northern IrelandClub Chairman

It is my great pleasure welcoming you to Northern Ireland and the Holstein UK Celebration & AGM.Northern Ireland is well known for a wide variety of things, many of which we hope to cover during the Celebration.

Famed for lush green grass, we are visiting two outstanding herds of Holstein cows, both of which make fantastic use of this natural resource. To compliment the herd visits, we have also organised alternative visits to two top quality gardens, both with different attractions.

On the lighter side we have stunning coastal scenery, talk of ‘Giants’, the world’s oldest whiskey distillery and plenty of ‘Ulster craic’.

The very nature of dairy farming and Holstein cattle breeding brings each breeder in contact with a wide variety of people and suppliers. We are very grateful to many of these businesses who are supporting the

On behalf of the Northern Ireland Club I would like to extend to you all a very warm welcome to our province. We are delighted that David has been chosen as President and are humbled to be hosting this year’s Celebration. I hope your time here will be both enjoyable and relaxing.

Celebration with their very generous sponsorship; it is greatly appreciated.

Holstein NI is an extremely active and vibrant Club, run by a committee led by our current Chairman, assisted and organised by Holstein UK’s Field Officer and a PR Officer. My thanks to them for nominating me and for their fantastic support in organising the Celebration together with the staff at Telford and the two host herds, Abercorn and Simlahill.

Special thanks to my family; my wife Beatrice who has always understood the ‘other females’ in my life, our children and my brother and business partner Austin - without them this would not be possible.

Thank you all for coming, I hope you all enjoy the cows, the scenery, the people and the Celebration of our wonderful breed at the start of my year as your President. I consider being in Office the highest honour and privilege a breeder can have.

Holstein UK Celebration 2017

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The band has a large repertoire - as well as their own material they also cover the sounds of Van Morrison, Dire Straits, Pogue, Saw Doctors, Rod Stewart, Water Boys and many more. They also perform country,

Wallace Gregg is the third generation farmer at the Frocess town land near Cloughmills, Co Antrim. Along with his wife Joan, a local grammar school teacher, and their four children, he milks 160 cows registered under the Frocess prefix.

Wallace came home to farm after graduating in Agriculture from Queens University Belfast.

Holstein UK Celebration After Dinner Entertainment

Pure BlarneyWednesday 28th June

“The craic was contagious”Irish Music Magazine

Wallace GreggThursday 29th June

“In the hot seat with Frocess Holsteins”

waltz, jigs and reels that are sure to keep people in the party mood.

Pure Blarney have previously performed in New York, France and Germany, and at festivals all over Ireland. They have also recorded three CDs, the most recent being recorded live at The Braid, Ballymena, during a sell-out concert. www.pureblarney.com

Wallace is a past President of the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster, past Chairman of the Northern Ireland Holstein Club and currently a Trustee representing Northern Ireland on the board of Holstein UK. His hobbies include being compère at local events, watching all sports and still plays rugby for his local club.

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Wednesday 28th June

Timetable 1

09:15am Coach to Depart from Galgorm Resort & Spa136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT42 1EA

10:00am Abercorn Herd VisitAshdale Farm,9 Carmavy Lane,Antrim, Co Antrim,BT41 4QX

Arrival Tea / CoffeeHerd Inspection

12:00pm Coach to Depart

1:00pm Simlahill Herd Visit51 Ballysallagh House,Clandeboye,Bangor,Co Down,BT19 1UT

Arrival Tea & Coffee Lunch (1:00pm till 2:00pm)Herd Inspection


5:00pm Arrive at Galgorm Resort & Spa

5:00pm till 7:30pm

FREE TIME

7:30pm till 1:00am

Irish Themed Evening @ Galgorm Resort & Spa3 Course DinnerAfter dinner entertainment from Pure Blarney, traditional Irish music

Timetable 2

09:15am Coach to depart from Galgorm Resort & Spa136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT42 1EA

10:00am Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House Randalstown Road,Antrim, Co Antrim,BT41 4LH


1:00pm Simlahill Herd Visit51 Ballysallagh House,Clandeboye,Bangor,Co Down,BT19 1UT

Arrival Tea & Coffee Lunch (1:00pm till 2:00pm)


2:15pm Clandeboye Estate & Courtyard VisitBangor,Co Down,BT19 1RN



5:00pm till 7:30pm

FREE TIME

7:30pm till 1:00am

Irish Themed Evening @ Galgorm Resort & Spa3 Course DinnerAfter dinner entertainment from Pure Blarney, traditional Irish music


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Timetable 1

09:00am Coach to Depart from Galgorm Resort & Spa136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena,Co Antrim, BT42 1EA

10:00am The Old Bushmills Distillery2 Distillery Road,Bushmills,Co Antrim,BT57 8XH

Arrival Tour(90 Minutes)

11:30am Coach to Depart

11:45am The Giants Causeway44 Causeway Road,Bushmills,Co Antrim,BT57 8SU

Access to the causeway is free of charge. However, if you wish to enter through the National Trust visitor centre there is a charge for non-members.


1:45pm The Bayview Hotel 2 Bayhead Road, Portballintree,Bushmills, Co Antrim, BT57 8RZArrival Lunch


3:00pm till 5:30pm

Sightseeing Tour with on route viewing points including:Dunluce Castle, The Dark Hedges, Ballycastle


5:30 till 6:30 FREE TIME

6:30pm Holstein UK AGM

7:30 till 1:00am

Gala Dinner Evening @ Galgorm Resort & Spa7:30pm Drinks Reception8:00pm Gala Dinner - with after dinner entertainment from Wallace Gregg

Timetable 2

09:00am Coach to Depart from Galgorm Resort & Spa136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena,Co Antrim, BT42 1EA

10:00am The Giants Causeway44 Causeway Road,Bushmills,Co Antrim,BT57 8SU

Access to the causeway is free of charge. However, if you wish to enter through the National Trust visitor centre there is a charge for non-members.

11:45am Coach to Depart

12:00pm The Old Bushmills Distillery2 Distillery Road,Bushmills,Co Antrim,BT57 8XH

Arrival Tour(90 Minutes)


1:45pm The Bayview Hotel 2 Bayhead Road, Portballintree,Bushmills, Co Antrim, BT57 8RZArrival Lunch


3:00pm till 5:30pm

Sightseeing Tour with on route viewing points including:Dunluce Castle, The Dark Hedges, Ballycastle


5:30 till 6:30 FREE TIME

6:30pm Holstein UK AGM

7:30 till 1:00am

Gala Dinner Evening @ Galgorm Resort & Spa7:30pm Drinks Reception8:00pm Gala Dinner - with after dinner entertainment from Wallace Gregg

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Thursday 29th June

Abercorn HerdThe 220 cow Abercorn Herd is owned and managed by the father and son team of David and Alan Wallace from Ashdale Farm, Antrim, Co Antrim.Overall winner of the Ulster Grassland Society’s 2016 Grassland Farmer of the Year Award, the farm places strong emphasis on the production of quality forage, and is currently producing 3,640kg of milk from forage.

The average quantity of milk sold per cow per annum is 9,211 litres at 4.04% butterfat and 3.23% protein, and the calving interval is 398 days.

The herd started grading up in 1963, and its breeding policy focuses on longevity, udders, legs and feet, with AI sires selected for positive components and fertility traits. The aim is to breed farmer-friendly, productive cows, capable of eating a large volume of grass and producing milk economically. More than 80% of the herd is classified VG or EX.

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1 Sample of 286 Ostertagia bulk milk samples of GB and NI herds analysis by Biobest for Norbrook Laboratories.2 M. Reist, T. D. E. Medjitna, U. Braun, K. Pfister, The Veterinary Record, September 28 , 2002, p377-379.3 McPherson WB et al., N Z Veterinary Journal, 2001 (49) 106-110.Manufactured and Distributed in NI by: Norbrook Laboratories Ltd, Station Works, Newry, Co. Down, BT35 6JP.Distributed in GB by: Norbrook Laboratories (GB) Ltd, 1 Saxon Way East, Oakley Hay Industrial Estate, Corby, NN18 9EX.Legal Category: POM-VPS Eprizero® 5mg/ml Pour On Solution for Beef and Dairy Cattle contains Eprinomectin 5mg/ml.4195-LA(C)-NI-v1a-22/05/17

Winner of UGS Grassland Farmer of the Year Award 2016

Producing 3,640kg of milk from forage

More than 80% of the herd is classified VG or EX

Former Focus Farm

Alan Wallace - Dairy Farmer of the Year 2012 & 2013

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Simlahill HerdFounded in 1990, The Simlahill herd, owned by Nicholas McCann and father Jim, is one of the top classified herds in the UK. The herd has been developed with strong emphasis on type and longevity, and prolific cow families including Danoise, Georgina, Oralie and Willow.

The Simlahill herd currently totals 180 head and, in 2016, the milking proportion of 150 head averaged 10,600kg with 3.96%bf, 3.29%p and a 418 day calving interval. Since 2012, the herd have been awarded the title of Premier Medium Herd five times and Overall Winners of NI Herd Inspection three times. Nicholas and Jim were also presented with the Master Breeder Award in 2014.

One of top classified herds in the UK

180 head

Winners of Premier Medium Herd 2016

Three times winner of NI Herd Inspection Competition

Nicholas & Jim - Winners of Master Breeder Award 2014

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Alternative Visit: Clandeboye Estate and Courtyard BT19 1RN

Clandeboye is one of the few great estates of Northern Ireland that still remains in the ownership of the original family. The estate was first settled in 1674 and now boasts the largest area of broadleaved woodland in Northern Ireland. Clandeboye Courtyard is at the heart of the commercial activity of the estate with buildings dating back to the early 18th century. A series of intimate walled gardens adjoin the courtyard and house, including the Bee Garden and Conservatory Garden.www.clandeboye.co.uk

Tour: Giant’s Causeway BT57 8SU

The Giant’s Causeway is renowned for its polygonal columns which, according to legend, are the remains of a causeway built by a giant. A more scientific explanation for the formation is the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. www.discovernorthernireland.com

Tour: Bushmills Distillery BT57 8XH

In the small village of Bushmills, settled on the banks of the river, you’ll find the oldest working distillery in Ireland. For over 400 years, the distillery has kept to the philosophy that hand crafting small batches is the best way to produce beautifully smooth tasting Irish whiskey. www.bushmills.com/distillery

Tour: The Dark Hedges BT53 8TP

Originating in the eighteenth century, the beautiful avenue of beech trees is one of the most photographed areas in Northern Ireland, even featuring in the popular TV series Game of Thrones. www.discovernorthernireland.com

Tour: Dunluce Castle BT57 8UY

First built on the dramatic coastal cliffs of north Co Antrim, the iconic ruin of Dunluce Castle bears witness to a long and tumultuous history. The castle is surrounded by extremely steep drops which may have been an important factor to the early Christians and Vikings who were drawn to this place where an early Irish fort once stood. www.discovernorthernireland.com

By kind permission of Lady DufferinAlternative Visit: Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House BT41 4LH

Considered as some of the most unique and historically intact gardens in the UK and throughout Ireland, the gardens offer a beautiful location close to Antrim town centre for a stroll, a coffee and the opportunity to experience a variety of exhibitions. The original location of Antrim Castle has now been integrated within the wider garden landscape in a contemporary and innovative way. www.discovernorthernireland.com

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