Five Nations Event 2025
The Irish Texel Sheep Society is delighted to host the Five Nations event this year.
We know this is one of the highlights of the year, especially with it being held in Donegal.
FRIDAY 27th JUNE – SUNDAY 29th JUNE
The weekend will include visits to some of the leading Texel flocks in Ireland as well as the renowned Irish social nights in Letterkenny. It will also give young breeders the opportunity to see the Irish Texel All Ireland in Finn Valley Show on the Saturday.
The young breeders’ Five Nations event was set up over 11 years ago and has been running ever since. It is the one event that brings together like-minded Texel enthusiasts from Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales.
People have made lifelong friends from this event and gained valuable knowledge of the breed.
Day tickets are available for €30/day for local young breeders who do not need travel and accommodation arrangements. Please get in touch with Sinead as soon as possible.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
If you are DRIVING, please ensure that you are at 100 Upper Main St, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 NFX9, by 11:30 (ideal meeting point for people attending from the South of Ireland). (If you are coming from the North of Ireland and would like to get on the bus at Belfast airport, please let Sinead know.)
If you are taking the FERRY, please book the following crossing with P & O Ferries from Cairnryan to Larne:
Friday: Out 08:00, Arrive 10:00
Sunday: Out 16:00, Arrive 18:00
If you are FLYING, please ensure you tick the box on the booking form and book the following flights or flights that will ensure you are at Belfast International Airport by 10:30 am. There will be a coach to take attendees back to the airport on Sunday afternoon for 15:00. If you wish to fly back earlier, you will need to make your own way to the airport; a transfer will not be provided for you.
All flights below are with EasyJet or Ryanair flying into Belfast International:
Birmingham
Friday Out: 8:00 – 9:05
Sunday Return: 16:55 – 18:00
Manchester
Friday Out: 08:40 – 9:40
Sunday Return: 15:55 – 16:55
Edinburgh
Friday Out: 07:00 – 07:50
Sunday Return: 16:55 – 17:50
Bristol
Friday Out: 07:25 – 08:35
Sunday Return: 17:40 – 18:40
Liverpool
Friday Out: 06:15 – 07:10
Sunday Return: 15:55
If you are flying from another destination not mentioned above and require a transfer into Belfast city centre, please ensure that you are at Belfast International Airport by 10:30 am, and that your return flights are booked for 5:00 pm onwards. Please make Sinead aware so that you can be added to the list.
Please note that travel arrangements have only been made for collections at Belfast International Airport.
Booking Process
Please note rooms will be shared.
€260 Full Payment to be made via Bank Transfer to the Irish Texel Sheep Society by the 1st of May. Payment reference should be your name.
Bank Details:
Allied Irish Bank Blanchardstown
IBAN: IE62AIBK93251511805068
BIC Code: AIBKIE2D
Once payment is made, please email info@irishtexel.com.
Any questions, please contact:
John Neville: +353 871204485
Ryan Greene: +353 863437919
