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to the "World's Cutest Sheep"
Follow this amazing breed on their journey. This rare breed of sheep are known for their docile nature and beautiful features.
This Pedigree Valais Blacknose flock is located just outside Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland and was established in 2020.
Contact: 089-4787345
Ballylusk Northern Lights
2026 All-Ireland Champion Ram Lamb (4-6 months) Born 20th January.
Northern Lights is a full brother to the Champion Shearling Ewe, Champion Female & Overall Reserve Supreme Champion - Ballylusk Madame Butterfly.
Ballylusk Norman
Placed 3rd at the All-Ireland Ram Lamb (4-6 months) Born 24th January.
Both are pedigree registered with the Irish Valais Blacknose Sheep Society.
Vaccinated with Heptavac P+ and Bultavo 3.
Mineral and wormed dosed.
PM or call Niamh on 089-4787345 for further information.
2026 All-Ireland Champion Ram Lamb (4-6 months) Born 20th January.
Northern Lights is a full brother to the Champion Shearling Ewe, Champion Female & Overall Reserve Supreme Champion - Ballylusk Madame Butterfly.
Ballylusk Norman
Placed 3rd at the All-Ireland Ram Lamb (4-6 months) Born 24th January.
Both are pedigree registered with the Irish Valais Blacknose Sheep Society.
Vaccinated with Heptavac P+ and Bultavo 3.
Mineral and wormed dosed.
PM or call Niamh on 089-4787345 for further information.
☘️All-Ireland 2026 🔔
I am beyond proud of my show team on Sunday at the All-Ireland held at Mullingar Agricultural Show. With all 5 sheep bringing home rosettes. Thank you to everyone for the lovely messages and congratulations.
Overall Reserve Supreme Champion
🔔Ballylusk Madame Butterfly
Champion Female
Ballylusk Madame Butterfly
Reserve Champion Male
Ballylusk Magic
🥇Ballylusk Northern Lights - Champion Ram Lamb 4-6 months
🥇Ballylusk Madame Butterfly - Champion Shearling Ewe
🥇Ballylusk Magic - Champion Shearling Ram
🥈Ballylusk North Star - Ewe Lamb 4-6 months
🥉Ballylusk Norman - Ram Lamb 4-6 months
A huge congratulations to April Power of BoPeep Valais Blacknose on winning Overall Supreme Champion.
A special thanks to our judge on the day Irene Gray and Geoffrey for making the trip down and putting all our sheep through their paces.
Finally a massive thanks to Lucy Sean McCarthy for being so accommodating and capturing the special moments for everyone. Mullingar Show for the fantastic set up and our sponsors on the day AgriKids, Clippers Ireland & Ridgeline of New Zealand - Ireland. Your continued support is greatly appreciated by all.
I am beyond proud of my show team on Sunday at the All-Ireland held at Mullingar Agricultural Show. With all 5 sheep bringing home rosettes. Thank you to everyone for the lovely messages and congratulations.
Overall Reserve Supreme Champion
🔔Ballylusk Madame Butterfly
Champion Female
Ballylusk Madame Butterfly
Reserve Champion Male
Ballylusk Magic
🥇Ballylusk Northern Lights - Champion Ram Lamb 4-6 months
🥇Ballylusk Madame Butterfly - Champion Shearling Ewe
🥇Ballylusk Magic - Champion Shearling Ram
🥈Ballylusk North Star - Ewe Lamb 4-6 months
🥉Ballylusk Norman - Ram Lamb 4-6 months
A huge congratulations to April Power of BoPeep Valais Blacknose on winning Overall Supreme Champion.
A special thanks to our judge on the day Irene Gray and Geoffrey for making the trip down and putting all our sheep through their paces.
Finally a massive thanks to Lucy Sean McCarthy for being so accommodating and capturing the special moments for everyone. Mullingar Show for the fantastic set up and our sponsors on the day AgriKids, Clippers Ireland & Ridgeline of New Zealand - Ireland. Your continued support is greatly appreciated by all.
We definitely felt the heat yesterday @clonmelshow. A great day out again for the breeders and sheep.
🥈Ballylusk Northern Lights
🥉Ballylusk North Star
🥈Ballylusk Magic
🥈Ballylusk Madame Butterfly
We look forward now to the All-Ireland on Sunday 12th July in Mullingar.
🥈Ballylusk Northern Lights
🥉Ballylusk North Star
🥈Ballylusk Magic
🥈Ballylusk Madame Butterfly
We look forward now to the All-Ireland on Sunday 12th July in Mullingar.
The 2026 show season has begun. We had a fantastic day at Gorey Agricultural Show. The sunny south east lived up to its name today.
🥇Ballylusk Northern Lights
🥈Ballylusk North Star
🥈Ballylusk Madame
🥈Ballylusk Magic
🥉Ballylusk Norman
Roll on the rest of the shows and hopefully the good weather sticks around 🤞🏻
🥇Ballylusk Northern Lights
🥈Ballylusk North Star
🥈Ballylusk Madame
🥈Ballylusk Magic
🥉Ballylusk Norman
Roll on the rest of the shows and hopefully the good weather sticks around 🤞🏻
Hold on! Look at that strut #followthattune #lambs
They are so fast now you have to slow mo them 🏎️🏁 #worldscutestsheep #lookatthosears #lambs
I could watch them for hours! These little cuties cuddling up before more rain this afternoon #sleepytime #prettylittlebaby #valaisblacknose #lambing2026
More new arrivals to Ballylusk. Two big healthy lambs 🥰 #worldscutestsheep #valaisblacknoselamb #freshoutoftheoven
Happy New Year! 🎉 It has been a hectic 2025 but I could not be prouder of the Ballylusk Flock. It has been a special year and only one I could have dreamed, from the All-Ireland to visiting Switzerland. Roll on 2026! #worldscutestsheep #farmlife #lambing2026pending
We are beyond proud to bring home Valais Blacknose Champion at Tullamore Show. Magic has surpassed all my expectations this year as he continues to grow and develop and little Madame bringing home 2nd in her class 💙💖 @tullamoreshow @clippers_ireland @ridgeline_ireland @theagriphotographer
The windswept look! After the rain cleared it was a great day out @tinahelyagrishow It was brilliant to catch up with everyone that called over on the day. As the show season draws to a close, we prepare now for the final show of the season @tullamoreshow on Sunday. Hopefully we will see you there! #valaisblacknosesheep
☘️All-Ireland 2025☘️
To say I am over the moon is an understatement. My Magic man has made me so proud. Along with my ewe lamb Ballylusk Mimi who placed 2nd and my senior ewe Ballylusk Koko who came 4th.
It was a fantastic day Mullingar Agricultural Show for the Irish Valais Blacknose Sheep Society All-Ireland
Show 2025.
Ballylusk Magic had to outdo his mammy Ballylusk Kiki who won her ewe lambs class (7-12 month) and went on to be Reserve Champion Female in 2024.
Magic went from winning his ram lamb class (4-6months), to being Reserve Champion Male and finally Overall Reserve Supreme Champion. A day I will never forget against extremely tough competition.
Congratulations to Gemma Hurley @cottagevalais Valais Blacknose on winning Overall Supreme Champion with Cavanalee King Kanute.
A big thank you to Robbie Taylor & Katrina Taylor for making the trip over from Scotland to judge and for all the insights and time he gave to each member. It was an absolute pleasure to have you judge our our sheep.
Congratulations to all the winners and competitors on the day, it was no easy task to have all the sheep in tip top shape in the hot weather.
Finally a massive thank you to @clippers, @ridgeline_ireland , @agrikidsofficial for their incredible and continued support. Sean McCarthy @theagriphotographer thank you for your patience and dedication to getting great photos on a special day for all the breeders. We cannot wait to see some more.
To say I am over the moon is an understatement. My Magic man has made me so proud. Along with my ewe lamb Ballylusk Mimi who placed 2nd and my senior ewe Ballylusk Koko who came 4th.
It was a fantastic day Mullingar Agricultural Show for the Irish Valais Blacknose Sheep Society All-Ireland
Show 2025.
Ballylusk Magic had to outdo his mammy Ballylusk Kiki who won her ewe lambs class (7-12 month) and went on to be Reserve Champion Female in 2024.
Magic went from winning his ram lamb class (4-6months), to being Reserve Champion Male and finally Overall Reserve Supreme Champion. A day I will never forget against extremely tough competition.
Congratulations to Gemma Hurley @cottagevalais Valais Blacknose on winning Overall Supreme Champion with Cavanalee King Kanute.
A big thank you to Robbie Taylor & Katrina Taylor for making the trip over from Scotland to judge and for all the insights and time he gave to each member. It was an absolute pleasure to have you judge our our sheep.
Congratulations to all the winners and competitors on the day, it was no easy task to have all the sheep in tip top shape in the hot weather.
Finally a massive thank you to @clippers, @ridgeline_ireland , @agrikidsofficial for their incredible and continued support. Sean McCarthy @theagriphotographer thank you for your patience and dedication to getting great photos on a special day for all the breeders. We cannot wait to see some more.
A great day out @bannowrathshow with the south-east breeders. My little man Magic won his class and brought home Reserve Champion. With little Madame bringing home third in a fantastic ewe lamb class. Congratulations to Faye @valaisbythesea whose lovely ewe lamb won Champion. A special thanks to April Power @bopeep_valaisblacknose for making the long trip up with baby Isobel to judge for us and to @emeraldteatours for kindly sponsoring the Valais Blacknose Sheep classes on the day. Next stop Mullingar in the morning for the All-Ireland ☘️
A great day @clonmelshow for the Irish Valais Blacknose Sheep Society Show. Congratulations to all the winners on the day 👏 Magic, Mimi & Koko all came home with rosettes. Mimi couldn’t wait for a snack so she had a nibble on her rosette instead 😅 #valaisblacknose
We were out at Sheep 2025 in Athenry for the Valais Blacknose Society Show. Absolutely delighted and thrilled for my two lambs to placed first and second in their classes. Magic has always caught my eye when in the field from the time he was born. Congratulations to all the winners on the day and here’s to a very busy next 2 weeks ❤️ #valais #lambs #cutest
Feeding Time ⏱️
Any opportunity for
zoomies! #valaisblacknose #lambs #summerfeeling
Any opportunity for
zoomies! #valaisblacknose #lambs #summerfeeling
Balmoral 2025! What a beautiful day to head to Balmoral Show to see some of the most beautiful Valais Blacknose Sheep.❤️
Congratulations to everyone on such a great display of the breed and all the work that went into having them there & ready for the day.
#balmoralshow2025
#valaisblacknosesheep #sheepshow
Congratulations to everyone on such a great display of the breed and all the work that went into having them there & ready for the day.
#balmoralshow2025
#valaisblacknosesheep #sheepshow
Suns Out Tongues Out! When you open your camera roll and it’s just full of these cuties ❤️☘️ #farmanimals #valaisblacknosesheep #cuteanimals #farminglife🌾👨🌾❤️🚜
There is always time for zoomies 🥰 #lamb #valaisblacknosesheep #zoomies #cutelambs
Why won’t you play with me? Look! Jump! Seeing the new baby lambs play and jump around makes the sleepless nights all worth it ❤️ #worldscutestsheep #valaisblacknosesheep #farmlife #palytime #fyp
Merry Christmas & a very Happy New Year to all. We now look forward to lambing and the 2025 season. #valaisblacknose #worldscutestsheep #farmlife #irelandtravel
Blacknose Beauties 2024!!
An amazing 2 days in Carlisle for the annual Blacknose Beauties grading, show and sale. 10 beautiful sheep received maximum points on day one. On day two the young handlers stole the show and to top it off we got to witness an amazing sale where Tom Blackwood - Ayrshire Valais Blacknose ewe, 3 times grading maximum ewe selling for a record breaking 30,000g. Congratulations to all the breeders especially Tom Blackwood & Heather Adams with their amazing sheep. A fantastic weekend. #valaisblacknosesheep #worldscutestsheep #beautifulsheep #farm #farmlife #farminglife #cutesheep
An amazing 2 days in Carlisle for the annual Blacknose Beauties grading, show and sale. 10 beautiful sheep received maximum points on day one. On day two the young handlers stole the show and to top it off we got to witness an amazing sale where Tom Blackwood - Ayrshire Valais Blacknose ewe, 3 times grading maximum ewe selling for a record breaking 30,000g. Congratulations to all the breeders especially Tom Blackwood & Heather Adams with their amazing sheep. A fantastic weekend. #valaisblacknosesheep #worldscutestsheep #beautifulsheep #farm #farmlife #farminglife #cutesheep
A fantastic day at the All-Ireland last Sunday. My two ladies made me proud!
Kiki winning her ewe lamb 7-12 month class and taking home the Reserve Champion Female and Koko placing 3rd in the shearling class. Congratulations to @cottagevalais on winning the Overall Supreme Champion & Reserve and to all the other winners on the day. 🎉🎉 @mullingarshow @clippersireland.ie @sunway_holidays @agrikidsofficial #worldscutestsheep #valaisblacknosesheepireland #farmlife
Kiki winning her ewe lamb 7-12 month class and taking home the Reserve Champion Female and Koko placing 3rd in the shearling class. Congratulations to @cottagevalais on winning the Overall Supreme Champion & Reserve and to all the other winners on the day. 🎉🎉 @mullingarshow @clippersireland.ie @sunway_holidays @agrikidsofficial #worldscutestsheep #valaisblacknosesheepireland #farmlife
When you have them all ready for a show and they find the nearest gate for a scratch “Let me just add a couple more knots”. 🫣 Koko 💕 #worldscutestsheep #valaisblacknosesheep
What a great day on Sunday @clonmelshow . Delighted to have taken home 2nd in the shearling class and 3rd in the ewe lamb class. Thanks to Emma @cavanaleefarm for judging and sharing her knowledge with the breeders on the day. Thanks to @clippersireland.ie for sponsoring the Champion.
#valaisblacknosesheep #valaisblacknoseireland #worldscutestsheep
#valaisblacknosesheep #valaisblacknoseireland #worldscutestsheep
Better check my brakes! Such a joy to have the lambs out with some good weather so they can have their zoomies. 💕🤞🏻#valaislambs #playtime #valaisblacknosesheepofinstagram
I would like to.. see some grass!! #throwback #wheresthegrass #iswinteroveryet #valaisblacknose #worldscutestsheep
Merry Christmas Everyone & Happy New Year! 🎅
It has been great to see so many shows across the country welcome the breed in 2023.
Wishing all my fellow breeders all the best for the upcoming lambing season.
Roll on 2024!🎉🍾
It has been great to see so many shows across the country welcome the breed in 2023.
Wishing all my fellow breeders all the best for the upcoming lambing season.
Roll on 2024!🎉🍾
That’s a wrap for our 2023 show season! 🎉🎉
What a great summer it has been attending Gorey, Bannow, Mullingar and Tinahely Show. It has been brilliant to see so many new classes for the Valais Blacknose breed and to meet all the breeders. Roll on 2024!! @goreyagricultural @bannowshow2023 @mullingarshow @tinahelyagrishow
What a great summer it has been attending Gorey, Bannow, Mullingar and Tinahely Show. It has been brilliant to see so many new classes for the Valais Blacknose breed and to meet all the breeders. Roll on 2024!! @goreyagricultural @bannowshow2023 @mullingarshow @tinahelyagrishow
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