Show and Sale

Pedigree Suffolk Rams

Wednesday 3rd

September 2014

Show 6pm Sale 7pm

Rathfriland Farmers Co-Op Ltd

INDEX

Consigner Prefix Lot Numbers

Mr S Bailie Begney 23-25

Sean A Burns Longbeech 51-53

W R Clements Brackney 4, 46

B & C Dickson Islandmoyle 54-56

Grant Brothers Craigdoo 20-22

Mark Herron Lowtown 7

W B Johnston Glenvine 43-45

Tyrone Linden Banagher 10-12

Keith & Gordon McAdoo Clunty 6, 13-16

Euan McCracken & William Murloughdale 8-9

Truesdale

Ian McMurray Tullyglush 47-50

John Murnion Laurelhill 5, 30-32

Anthony J Patton Carrowmoney 38-42

Messrs Jean & Ivan Porter Porterhill 26-29

Alfred J & Norman A J Benrafton 33-37

Robinson

Philip Savage Carmara 1-3

J M Stewart Gransha 17-19

Shearling Rams Philip Savage 15 Blackabbey Road, Ballywalter, Co Down, BT22 2RD

Reg. Flock Code M89 Carmara

1 M89:13:032 Twin Born: 08/01/2013

Sire: BALLYROCK FIRST CHOICE (95100) Dam: S38:N15 by STOCKTON SENSATION (92743) G.Dam: S38:D50 by CASTLEWELLAN CLINTON (88918)

2 M89:13:026 Triplet Born: 06/01/2013

Sire: BALLYROCK FIRST CHOICE (95100) Dam: DBB:11:061 by CONVETH ROYAL FLUSH (93706) G.Dam: DBB:H61 by CARONY PRESIDENT THE BEST (89514)

3 M89:13:037 Twin Born: 13/01/2013

Sire: BALLYROCK FIRST CHOICE (95100) Dam: M89:L33 by BIRNESS BLAZE (92985) G.Dam: M89:J62 by MOATFARRELL TITAN (92007) W R Clements 124 Head Road, Brackney, Ballymartin, Newry, Co Down, BT34 4PX

Reg. Flock Code DVX Brackney

4 DVX:13:001 Single Born: 07/01/2013

Sire: BENRAFTON THE BOSS (95841) Dam: DVX:N13 by BENHEAD BIG BOY (94965) G.Dam: DVX:F3 by GLENHO GIZZMO (89839) John Murnion 72 Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, Newry, Co Down, BT34 5XH

Reg. Flock Code NSN Laurelhill

5 NSN:13:035 Twin Born: 15/04/2013

Sire: LAURELHILL LANCELOT (96463) Dam: KPC:J1 by KINGS HIGH AND MIGHTY (89280) G.Dam: KPC:C1 by CASTLEWELLAN VOYAGER (87467)

Keith & Gordon McAdoo 54 Lough Fea Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone, BT80 9QL

Reg. Flock Code M31 Clunty

6 M31:13:030 Twin Born: 13/01/2013

Sire: THREEWAYS MICKEY DOO (96654) Dam: M31:N59 by THREEWAYS ROSSI (94682) G.Dam: M31:L25 by BURNVIEW BIG HORSE (92911) Mark Herron 92 Ballyward Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9PS

Reg. Flock Code JZB Lowtown

7 JZB:13:018 Twin Born: 20/01/2013

Sire: SLACKADALE SCOTTY (96378) Dam: 157A:H27 by BIRNESS THE BODY (90842) G.Dam: 157A:C32 by BAILEYS SAN MARINO (87410) Ram Lambs Euan McCracken & William Truesdale Reg. Flock Code SWA Murloughdale

8 SWA:14:00003 Twin Born: 26/12/2013

Sire: CAIRNESS CUSTOM MADE (95894) Dam: LJD:N17 by CASTLEWELLAN DE COURCY (93274) G.Dam: LJD:F8 by CASTLEWELLAN TOMAHAWK (89290)

9 SWA:14:00007 Single Born: 26/12/2013

Sire: CAIRNESS CUSTOM MADE (95894) Dam: LJD:12:006 by BURNVIEW DECOURCY (95413) G.Dam: LJD:L3 by LANGSIDE LIGHTENING (91812) Tyrone Linden 57 Drumbanagher Wall, Carrickbrack, Poyntzpass, Newry, Co Down, BT35 6SF

Reg. Flock Code H83 Banagher

10 H83:14:00223 Triplet Born: 26/12/2013

Sire: TEESHAN ALEXANDER (96301) Dam: H83:K34 by LAKEVIEW LEON (93013) G.Dam: H83:F29 by CASTLEWELLAN CRACKER (89151)

11 H83:14:00226 Twin Born: 31/12/2013

Sire: TEESHAN ALEXANDER (96301) Dam: H83:N12 by LAKEVIEW LEON (93013) G.Dam: H83:H14 by CASTLEWELLAN COUGAR (91522)

12 H83:14:00240 Single Born: 07/01/2014

Sire: TEESHAN ALEXANDER (96301) Dam: H83:F29 by CASTLEWELLAN CRACKER (89151) G.Dam: T86:X92 by CAIRNESS ROYAL COURT (83268) Keith & Gordon McAdoo 54 Lough Fea Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone, BT80 9QL

Reg. Flock Code M31 Clunty

13 M31:14:00314 Single Born: 02/01/2014

Sire: CARROWMONEY STAR (96688) Dam: M31:12:001 by LIMESTONE KEEP'ER LIT (95040) G.Dam: M31:N7 by BURNVIEW BIG HORSE (92911)

14 M31:14:00333 Twin Born: 05/01/2014

Sire: CARROWMONEY STAR (96688) Dam: M31:L47 by BURNVIEW BIG HORSE (92911) G.Dam: M31:D38 by RYLANDHILL WILL DO (86460)

15 M31:14:00338 Twin Born: 05/01/2014

Sire: CARROWMONEY STAR (96688) Dam: M31:N7 by BURNVIEW BIG HORSE (92911) G.Dam: M31:J24 by LAURELBANK BIG CATCH (92287)

16 M31:14:00327 Single Born: 03/01/2014

Sire: CARROWMONEY STAR (96688) Dam: M31:J19 by CLUNTY ADOO (91515) G.Dam: M31:F33 by NORTHTYNE ENGLAND (88552) J M Stewart 114a Glen Road, Comber, Co Down, BT23 5QT

Reg. Flock Code JDF Gransha

17 JDF:14:00240 Triplet Born: 25/12/2013

Sire: BALLYNACANON BIG DEN (96872) Dam: KPC:12:008 by CAIRNESS ACHIEVEMENT (94170) G.Dam: KPC:N4 by STRATHISLA STONER (92716)

18 JDF:14:00237 Single Born: 27/12/2013

Sire: RHAEADR RING-A-DING (96227) Dam: JDF:N25 by BIRNESS FIRST CHOICE (92328) G.Dam: JDF:K46 by BIRNESS FIRST CHOICE (92328)

19 JDF:14:00241 Single Born: 26/12/2013

Sire: BALLYNACANON BIG DEN (96872) Dam: JDF:K46 by BIRNESS FIRST CHOICE (92328) G.Dam: JDF:C14 by GLENHO GIANTS CAUSEWAY (86298)

Grant Brothers 91 Bryansford Road, Kilcoo, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 5LN

Reg. Flock Code PNZ Craigdoo

20 PNZ:14:00114 Embryo Born: 05/01/2014

Sire: RHAEADR RING-A-DING (96227) Dam: AOR:11:008 by GLENISLA SYDNEY (86123) G.Dam: AOR:F32 by CAIRNESS SCHOLES (89552)

21 PNZ:14:00117 Single Born: 19/01/2014

Sire: ENDOVA FINALE (97076) Dam: PLF:11:001 by CAIRNESS NEW APPROACH (93355) G.Dam: HJW:J19 by RHAEADR ROSSI (91772)

22 PNZ:14:00124 Embryo Born: 31/01/2014

Sire: CRAIGDOO BIG FELLA (97496) Dam: AOR:11:009 by GLENISLA SYDNEY (86123) G.Dam: AOR:F32 by CAIRNESS SCHOLES (89552) Mr S Bailie 39 Begney Hill Road, Dromara, Co. Down, BT25 2AS

Reg. Flock Code PFH Begney

23 PFH:14:00244 Twin Born: 29/12/2013

Sire: STRATHBEG RANGER (96357) Dam: PFH:12:004 by STOCKTON SLOCUM (76144) G.Dam: PFH:N6 by SMIDDIEHILL SUPREMO (94264)

24 PFH:14:00252 Twin Born: 08/01/2014

Sire: STRATHBEG RANGER (96357) Dam: LRT:K16 by BIRNESS STARCRACKER (93192) G.Dam: LRT:D11 by GLENHO THE ROCK (87570)

25 PFH:14:00246 Single Born: 01/01/2014

Sire: STRATHBEG RANGER (96357) Dam: PFH:11:006 by SMIDDIEHILL SUPREMO (94264) G.Dam: LRT:K16 by BIRNESS STARCRACKER (93192)

Messrs Jean & Ivan Porter 17 Glenhead Road, Moneyslane, Ballyward, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9PY

Reg. Flock Code BCS Porterhill

26 BCS:14:00190 Twin Born: 26/12/2013

Sire: BIRNESS PURE GENIUS (95657) Dam: BCS:11:012 by BANNVIEW BRAWN (94556) G.Dam: BCS:J7 by SITLOW SENSATION (91370) EBVs: Litter Size 8 Wk Wgt Maternal Scan Wgt Musc Dpth Fat Dpth Mat Ind Ter Ind 0.01 4.24 kgs 0.05kgs 7.03 kgs 1.18 mm -0.14 mm 123.50 1.74

Accuracy 40% 57% 21% 61% 58% 60% 39% 57%

27 BCS:14:00196 Triplet Born: 31/12/2013

Sire: BURNVIEW POWER RANGER (95811) Dam: BCS:11:039 by BANNVIEW BRAWN (94556) G.Dam: BCS:L18 by WHITESTONE WASHINGTON (90471) EBVs: Litter Size 8 Wk Wgt Maternal Scan Wgt Musc Dpth Fat Dpth Mat Ind Ter Ind 0.06 3.70 kgs 0.33kgs 5.54 kgs 2.30 mm -0.26 mm 148.49 1.49

Accuracy 40% 67% 32% 69% 69% 70% 45% 66%

28 BCS:14:00197 Quad Born: 31/12/2013

Sire: LIMESTONE TORNADO (97139) Dam: BCS:11:021 by STRATHISLA XTASY (92595) G.Dam: BCS:H29 by GLENHO GIZZMO (89839) EBVs: Litter Size 8 Wk Wgt Maternal Scan Wgt Musc Dpth Fat Dpth Mat Ind Ter Ind 0.14 4.05 kgs 0.22kgs 7.10 kgs 1.52 mm 0.43 mm 170.76 1.95

Accuracy 38% 64% 30% 66% 65% 67% 43% 62%

29 BCS:14:00194 Triplet Born: 29/12/2013

Sire: BIRNESS PURE GENIUS (95657) Dam: BCS:L18 by WHITESTONE WASHINGTON (90471) G.Dam: BCS:H29 by GLENHO GIZZMO (89839) EBVs: Litter Size 8 Wk Wgt Maternal Scan Wgt Musc Dpth Fat Dpth Mat Ind Ter Ind

0.09 3.91 kgs 0.43kgs 6.31 kgs 1.81 mm 0.10 mm 169.57 1.96

Accuracy 46% 62% 31% 64% 64% 66% 45% 60%

John Murnion 72 Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, Newry, Co Down, BT34 5XH

Reg. Flock Code NSN Laurelhill

30 NSN:14:00219 Embryo Born: 07/01/2014

Sire: BIRNESS BACARDI (96316) Dam: PNS:12:008 by CAIRNESS CUSTOM MADE (95894) G.Dam: 33H:L53 by WHITESTONE WARRIOR (92628)

31 NSN:14:00217 Twin Born: 07/01/2014

Sire: RHAEADR RISING STAR II (97090) Dam: NSN:N1 by STRATHISLA STONER (92716) G.Dam: KPC:K27 by BIRNESS FIRST CHOICE (92328)

32 NSN:14:00199 Twin Born: 05/01/2014

Sire: RHAEADR RISING STAR II (97090) Dam: 78A:N72 by STOCKTON ALMIGHTY (83500) G.Dam: S46:Z40 by STOCKTON STORM (80746) Alfred J & Norman A J Robinson Summerhill House, Ballyrolly, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 8HQ

Reg. Flock Code 73A Benrafton

33 73A:14:00890 Twin Born: 08/01/2014

Sire: CAIRNESS DIAMOND GEEZER (96256) Dam: 73A:11:104 by STRATHISLA ROBBIE THE RASCAL (94772) G.Dam: FNV:H13 by GLENHO GURKHA (90696)

34 73A:14:00892 Embryo Born: 08/01/2014

Sire: RHAEADR ROSSI (91772) Dam: FNV:L19 by STRATHBEG STAN THE MAN (93401) G.Dam: FNV:D55 by GLENHO GADAFFI (ET) (88503)

35 73A:14:00886 Twin Born: 08/01/2014

Sire: STOCKTON ALMIGHTY (83500) Dam: 73A:12:062 by BENRAFTON RIGHT SAID FRED (95700) G.Dam: FNV:D55 by GLENHO GADAFFI (ET) (88503)

36 73A:14:00926 Single Born: 10/02/2014

Sire: CAIRNESS DIAMOND GEEZER (96256) Dam: 73A:12:089 by BENRAFTON RIGHT SAID FRED (95700) G.Dam: 73A:L72 by STRATHISLA STONER (92716)

37 73A:14:00901 Single Born: 21/01/2014

Sire: CAIRNESS DIAMOND GEEZER (96256) Dam: 73A:12:071 by BENRAFTON RIGHT SAID FRED (95700) G.Dam: FNV:F22 by GLENHEAD THE MCCOY (87135)

Anthony J Patton 36 New Road, Carrowdore, Newtownards, Co Down, BT22 2HB

Reg. Flock Code BSH Carrowmoney

38 BSH:14:00379 Triplet Born: 30/12/2013

Sire: DONRHO STORMER (96994) Dam: BSH:N44 by DONRHO STAR (93512) G.Dam: BSH:K24 by RHAEADR CHABAL (92612)

39 BSH:14:00347 Twin Born: 29/12/2013

Sire: WHITESTONE RORY (95473) Dam: BSH:N62 by BURNVIEW BRUISER (94136) G.Dam: BSH:F54 by KNOCKADOO STYLE (87466)

40 BSH:14:00318 Triplet Born: 27/12/2013

Sire: WHITESTONE RORY (95473) Dam: BSH:11:052 by DONRHO STAR (93512) G.Dam: BSH:K24 by RHAEADR CHABAL (92612)

41 BSH:14:00343 Twin Born: 29/12/2013

Sire: WHITESTONE RORY (95473) Dam: BSH:11:042 by DONRHO STAR (93512) G.Dam: BSH:C24 by CASTLEWELLAN VOYAGER (87467)

42 BSH:14:00366 Twin Born: 29/12/2013

Sire: WHITESTONE RORY (95473) Dam: BSH:11:070 by KIRKVIEW GOLIATH (94135) G.Dam: BSH:K34 by RHAEADR CHABAL (92612) W B Johnston 84 Budore Road, Ligoniel, Belfast, BT14 8SG

Reg. Flock Code HLW Glenvine

43 HLW:14:00194 Twin Born: 14/01/2014

Sire: BALLYNACANON BARACCUS (97278) Dam: HLW:11:009 by BAILEYS AND ICE (92781) G.Dam: HLW:F14 by CONVETH CALACEMAN (83987)

44 HLW:14:00188 Single Born: 11/01/2014

Sire: BALLYNACANON BARACCUS (97278) Dam: HLW:11:004 by BAILEYS AND ICE (92781) G.Dam: HLW:J16 by CAIRNESS ZORRO (90963)

45 HLW:14:00184 Twin Born: 07/01/2014

Sire: BALLYNACANON BARACCUS (97278) Dam: HLW:J18 by GLENHO GALAXY (92184) G.Dam: HLW:A48 by CONVETH CALACEMAN (83987)

W R Clements 124 Head Road, Brackney, Ballymartin, Newry, Co Down, BT34 4PX

Reg. Flock Code DVX Brackney

46 DVX:14:09147 Twin Born: 30/01/2014

Sire: BENRAFTON THE BOSS (95841) Dam: DVX:N9 by BENHEAD BIG BOY (94965) G.Dam: DVX:D13 by CROSEMANOR BIG CHUNKIE (89840) Ian McMurray 3 Tullyglush Road, Banbridge, Co Down, BT32 3TN

Reg. Flock Code FXS Tullyglush

47 FXS:14:00147 Triplet Born: 07/01/2014

Sire: BALLYNACANON DAVID (95726) Dam: FXS:11:007 by CASTLEWELLAN SAMUEL (94364) G.Dam: FXS:L4 by FORKINS BAR TWO (92822)

48 FXS:14:00149 Triplet Born: 07/01/2014

Sire: BALLYNACANON DAVID (95726) Dam: FXS:11:007 by CASTLEWELLAN SAMUEL (94364) G.Dam: FXS:L4 by FORKINS BAR TWO (92822)

49 FXS:14:00154 Triplet Born: 19/01/2014

Sire: SMIDDIEHILL WILLIAM (96439) Dam: FXS:N11 by CASTLEWELLAN SAMUEL (94364) G.Dam: FXS:L11 by FORKINS BAR TWO (92822)

50 FXS:14:00162 Twin Born: 24/01/2014

Sire: SMIDDIEHILL WILLIAM (96439) Dam: FXS:N6 by CASTLEWELLAN SAMUEL (94364) G.Dam: FXS:J2 by DONRHO DONALD (91383)

Sean A Burns 41 Longstone Hill, Drumgreenagh, Rathfriland, Co Down, BT34 5BN

Reg. Flock Code DLJ Longbeech

51 DLJ:14:00846 Twin Born: 02/01/2014

Sire: BURNVIEW B52 (96271) Dam: DLJ:11:021 by CONVETH 100 (94906) G.Dam: DLJ:D1 by PERRINPIT SUPERSIRE 99 (83759)

52 DLJ:14:00869 Twin Born: 10/01/2014

Sire: FORKINS 004 (97477) Dam: DLJ:L15 by LANGSIDE LIGHTENING (91812) G.Dam: DLJ:H14 by CAIRNESS CARRICK (89562)

53 DLJ:14:00867 Single Born: 09/01/2014

Sire: LONGBEECH DOMINATOR (97001) Dam: DLJ:N13 by LANGSIDE LIGHTENING (91812) G.Dam: DLJ:D10 by PERRINPIT SUPERSIRE 99 (83759) B & C Dickson 18 Close Road, Cabra, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 5ES

Reg. Flock Code PJF Islandmoyle

54 PJF:14:00019 Single Born: 11/01/2014

Sire: SOLWAYBANK MAJOR (96827) Dam: JFF:11:094 by KINGS HIGH AND MIGHTY (89280) G.Dam: JFF:H55 by GLENHEAD THE MCCOY (87135)

55 PJF:14:00020 Twin Born: 12/01/2014

Scrapie genotype: ARR/ARR (Private)

Sire: SOLWAYBANK MAJOR (96827) Dam: PJF:12:009 by CAIRNESS NEW APPROACH (93355) G.Dam: 33H:F29 by GLENHO THE GENIUS (90269)

56 PJF:14:00028 Embryo Born: 12/01/2014

Sire: SOLWAYBANK MAJOR (96827) Dam: HJW:11:027 by CAIRNESS CAIUS (94941) G.Dam: HJW:L71 by CAIRNESS KANINE (93354)

CONDITIONS OF SALE 1 The highest bidder to be the buyer, and if any dispute arise between bidders, the decision of the Auctioneer shall be final or at his discretion the lot in dispute shall immediately be put up again and re-sold. The Auctioneer reserves the right of refusing the bid of any person, and regulates the bidding and no bidding is to be retracted. 2 The purchasers to give their names and places of abode in writing, and pay the full purchase money for each lot at the fall of the hammer (if required); in default of which the lot or lots purchased may immediately be put up again and re-sold. 3 No lot or lots shall be removed from the premises till paid for, but each and every lot shall, immediately at the fall of the hammer, be considered as delivered, and be and remain in every respect at the absolute risk of the respective purchaser or purchasers thereof, and shall be removed from the place of sale at the purchasers expense. 4 All descriptions constitute a warranty to terminate half an hour after conclusion of sale by auction. 5 If any purchaser shall fail to comply with the above conditions, or any part of them the Auctioneers shall be at liberty to either recover in full the amount of the lot or lots bought by the purchaser, without reference to any delivery or acceptance of the lot or lots other than the first delivery by the fall of the hammer, or to re-sell any lot or lots bought by the purchasers, either by public or private sale; and the full amount of the purchase money at the present sale, or the deficiency (if any) arising from such second sale, shall be made good by the defaulter at the present sale, and be recoverable as and for liquidated damages. 6 No money will be paid to the proprietor of any lot sold, unless the lot be cleared by the purchaser, and the Auctioneers will not be answerable for any deficiency that may arise on the re-sale of any uncleared property. 7 The purchasers and vendors to understand that, although every reasonable precaution will be taken to ensure the safety and welfare of the animals, the Auctioneers will not be responsible for loss or accidents of any kind that may occur. 8 No undertaking of the Auctioneers or their servants to take charge of the lots or animals after the sale, or to forward them to their destination, shall be held to impose upon the Branch any legal obligation or vitiate any of the foregoing conditions. 9 Should any question arise not provided for in the foregoing conditions, the decision of the Auctioneers shall be final, from which there shall be no appeal. 10 All unsold lots are at the risk of the owners immediately they pass out of the sale ring. 11 Terms: Sheep sold in Guineas, and no Auction Fees to purchasers. Pounds to vendors. 12 The Auctioneers reserve the right to refuse cheques as payment.

RAM FERTILITY GUARANTEE 17.1All rams and ram lambs sold at a Society sale are warranted by the seller to be capable of natural and effective service by 90 days from date of sale ("the Male Guarantee Period") provided always that: 17.1.1any animal which is not so capable and where the incapacity is caused or contributed to by injury or illness howsoever caused, suffered or contracted after the sale is not covered by the warranty; and 17.1.2any animal which has not been conclusively determined as incapable of natural and effective service in accordance with the procedure set out hereinafter and which dies of natural causes during the Male Guarantee Period is not covered by the warranty. 17.2 An animal shall be deemed incapable of natural and effective service if: 17.2.1 It fails to make at least one ewe pregnant during the Male Guarantee Period under natural

breeding conditions; and 17.2.2 it is certified as being so incapable by a veterinary surgeon in accordance with clauses 17.4

and 17.5 below. "Natural breeding conditions" means when a ram is run with ewes in normal breeding condition, cycling without artificial interference. Ewes which have been sponged and/or treated with hormones to induce or synchronise ovulation are deemed not to be in normal breeding condition.

17.3 The buyer shall throughout the Male Guarantee Period give the animal full and sufficient opportunity to prove that he is capable of natural and effective service and maintain him in a fit condition.

17.4 If the buyer highlights that the ram or ram lamb has failed to prove capable of natural and effective service by 76 days from sale date of the year of sale, the buyer shall then: 17.4.1Notify the seller in writing that the animal is to be tested; and 17.4.2Have the animal subjected to a semen test by the artificial vagina method by a veterinary surgeon attached to a breeding company authorised by the society; and 17.4.3Obtain from the veterinary surgeon a duly completed Soundness for Breeding report; and 17.4.4(If the veterinary surgeon certifies that the animal is incapable of natural and effective service) lodge a copy of the Report with the seller. 17.5The seller shall be entitled to have a second test carried out by the same or a different veterinary surgeon attached to a breeding company authorised by the Society who shall issue a Soundness for Breeding report by 14 days after notification by the purchaser and such Report shall conclusive determine whether or not the animal is capable of natural and effective service. The seller shall deliver to the buyer a copy of this second Report. The buyer shall at the expense of the seller do all acts, deeds and things necessary to enable the second test to be carried out. If the animal shall be deemed fertile the buyer shall on demand repay the seller the veterinary surgeon fees of the second test and Report. 17.6 If the ram is deemed incapable of natural and effective service during the Male Guarantee Period, the buyer may by 31st October of the year of the Sale return the animal to the seller and thereupon the seller shall repay to the buyer the whole of the purchase price and the cost of transport of the animal from the buyer's premises to the seller's premises and the veterinary surgeon testing fees incurred by the buyer. 17.7 The seller shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss howsoever sustained by a buyer. 17.8As to clauses 17.4 and 17.5 and 17.6 time is of the essence. 17.9 The seller and the buyer may vary the provisions of clauses 17.4, 17.5, 17.6, 17.7and/or 17.8 if

but only if and insofar as the variation is set out in writing and signed by each of the parties. 17.10 The terms of any statutory enactment or custom or trade which are inconsistent with the

provisions of this Bye-law 17 are hereby excluded. 17.11 Failure to comply with any of Bye Law 17 will allow the Society, at its discretion, to cancel

Society membership. 17.12 Society Bye Laws do not exempt a breeder from the Sale and Supply of Goods Act.

DISPUTES

1. All disputes of differences of any kind which arise at or in relation to the auction either between the vendor and the purchaser or amongst bidders themselves shall be referred to the auctioneer and his decision shall be final and binding on all parties. 2. Any other dispute shall be referred to an arbitrator who shall be appointed, failing agreement between the parties, by the Society and the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on all parties to the dispute. Any arbitration under this clause shall be subject to the Arbitration Acts for the time being in force.