Our 4th 2026 NIAG Show was held on Sunday 8th March in Ecclesville Centre, Fintona.
We are proud to have held the Halter Championship, Photography Competition and Craft Competition.
Details of all can be found below;
The NI Alpaca Championship
Thank you to everyone involved in the Halter Show. This was our largest alpaca attended show in Northern Ireland to date.
Thank you to Judge Julia Corrigan-Smith for expertly judging 79 Huacaya and 2 Suri from 13 different herds.
Results can be found here
Huacaya Supreme Champion – Amberly Bated Breath
CRAFT COMPETITION
Once again we had an amazing submission of alpaca fibre entries from all different formats. Congratulations to Anne Mathers of Ashtonelle Alpacas for her Best In Show her multi-coloured slouchy hat with cord tie.
Full results can be found here
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Congratulations again to the Ashtonelle Herd for Dr Kathleen Mathers photo submission that won first place. See it below;
Full results are;
1st Kathleen and Anne Mathers – Ashtonelle Alpacas
2nd Catriona & Alan McIntyre – Hilltop Farms
3rd Kathryn Henderson – Bishopswell Alpacas
TWO RIVERS MILL
Two Rivers Mill kindly had a stand offering lots of advice on alpaca fleece processing as well as skirting support.
RAFFLE PRIZES
The raffle was a huge success on the day and raised vital funds for the group. Thank you to those that donated prizes and bought tickets on the day.
A special thank you to all the stalls, helpers, organisers and supporters!!
All of our amazing craft entries!
Winners from the day