Kieran McGeough from Loughgall, Co Armagh, with his three sons Bernard, Shay and Cormac at the Christmas show and sale at Markethill. \ Houston Green

Under 12s Young Handler Harriet McClelland from Katesbridge, Co Down, receiving the winning rosette from judge Kendal Glenn at the Royal Ulster Premier Beef and Lamb Championships, Balmoral Park, Lisburn. \ Houston Green

Darryl Liggett from Fivemiletown along with Jayden, Jamie and Andrew McCutcheon from Trillick at the Royal Ulster Premier Beef and Lamb Championships, Balmoral Park, Lisburn. \ Houston Green

Jack Maginn with his brother Harry along with Ross McConville at the Christmas show and sale at Hilltown Mart. \ Houston Green

READER'S PIC: Nathan Gibson from Canningstown, Co Cavan, studying the Irish Farmer's Journal with his uncle Craig Smith. You can send your photos to picdesk@farmersjournal.ie or Tweet us at @IFJ_picturedesk