Over 30,000 spectators are expected to attend the events
Known as the ‘Olympics’ of the sheepdog community, the World Sheepdog Trials are set to make history today at Gill Hall Estate, Dromore as the event gets underway for the very first time in Northern Ireland.September, over 30,000 spectators are expected to turn out to watch 240 sheepdogs and their handlers, from over 30 countries around the world, including South Africa, USA, Brazil and Norway, battle it out to be named ‘top dog’ in the team and individual competitions.
John McCullough, Chairman of the World Trial Committee said that the arrival of the World Sheepdog Trials in Northern Ireland is a"momentous occasion".
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