Royal Manx Agricultural Society Receives Generous Donation of Two New Championship Cups

The Royal Manx Agricultural Show is delighted to announce the generous donation of two new trophies from respected local exhibitors Brian Leece and Nigel Kewley.

The first trophy, the Ballahig Cup, has been kindly donated by both gentleman in memory of John and Eleanor Chadwick. The cup will be awarded annually to the Champion Beef Handler at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show. John and Eleanor were well known and highly respected within the agricultural community, exhibiting cattle for many years and achieving the prestigious Supreme Champion title in 2000. Beyond their own success, they were passionate supporters of encouraging newcomers into the showing world, always sharing their knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication with others.

The second trophy, the Mannin Cup, has been donated by Brian Leece and will be presented to the Champion Beef Handler at the Primestock Show usually held in Novermber. 

Both Brian Leece and Nigel Kewley have been loyal supporters and exhibitors at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show for many years. Brian has enjoyed considerable success showing both beef cattle and sheep, winning the Supreme Champion title with his Limousin Cattle in 2006 and 2013. Nigel has also built an outstanding reputation through his successful exhibition of Scotch Blackface and Cheviot Sheep over many years.

The Royal Manx Agricultural Show Committee is extremely grateful to Brian and Nigel for their generosity in donating these trophies. 

The committee looks forward to seeing a strong entry of beef handlers competing for these new awards at this year’s Primestock Show and Royal Manx Agricultural Show.