Donegal auctioneer to take judge's seat at Royal Ulster Championships
Tony Morning is known for his auction business in Drumoghill, and will judge the lamb classes and the Best Butcher Pair Championship.
A well-known auctioneer from Drumoghill will be taking the judge's seat at this year's Royal Ulster Premier Beef and Lamb Championships.
Tony Morning will judge the highly competitive lamb classes and the Best Butcher Pair Championship.
Tony is known for his auction business in Drumoghill, Manorcunningham, which specialises in large-scale plant and machinery and tool auctions.
Over the last 45 years, Tony has also used his head for business to grow his beef and sheep farm. Now with a strong flock of 250 Suffolk cross ewes and a herd of 100 beef and show cattle, his passion has developed into another efficient business enterprise.
Tony is no stranger to the Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships, having bought eleven pairs of lambs and three heifers, including the Reserve Supreme Champion in the cattle classes, at the 2025 event.
Looking ahead to this year’s Championships, Tony emphasised his particular interest in show stock and is looking forward to judging the highly competitive lamb classes and crowning the 2026 Best Butcher Pair.
Joining Tony as his fellow judges on the day are Mark Gillespie from Killylea, Robert Graham from Ballinamallard, and Sophie McAllister from Kells, alongside James May from Worcestershire and Susan Campbell from Ayrshire.
The championships will take place on Tuesday, November 24, at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.