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NSA Sheep Northern Ireland Preview: Eye for detail key for host farm

This year's NSA Sheep Northern Ireland event is kindly hosted by the McFarlane family near Dungiven on Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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The McFarlane family will be welcoming guests to NSA Sheep Northern Ireland on Tuesday, July 1.
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The McFarlane family will be welcoming guests to NSA Sheep Northern Ireland on Tuesday, July 1.

The quality livestock on display at the host farm of this summer's NSA Sheep Northern Ireland will be a display of meticulous stockmanship from Alwyn McFarlane and his family at their home near Dungiven...

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