Darryl Armitage

Farming Life journalist, historian and husband. Views are my own and not my employers. Get in touch [email protected]

[Darryl Armitage @FL_Darryl]

Some photos from the Co Down Traction Club Rally which is taking place today just outside Ballygowan

[Darryl Armitage @FL_Darryl]

Some photos from the Co Down Traction Club Rally which is taking place today just outside Ballygowan

[Darryl Armitage @FL_Darryl]

Some photos from the Co Down Traction Club Rally which is taking place today just outside Ballygowan

[Darryl Armitage @FL_Darryl]

Some photos from the Co Down Traction Club Rally which is taking place today just outside Ballygowan

[Nathan Hylands @nathan_hyl17]

The National Show Jumping Karlswood Under 10s Championship is underway in the main area @balmoralshow @FarmingLifeNI @Farm_Week

[Darryl Armitage @FL_Darryl]

Myles Williams of Ballyeaston Vintage Tractor Club busy cutting wood at today's vintage tractor gathering at Ballyclare May Fair which began today

[Farming Life @FarmingLifeNI]

Still very early days here at Ballyclare for the Ballyeaston Vintage Club tractor gathering in the Square. Organises tell me that by 11am it should be packed. Time for quick coffee and then back to see who else has arrived

[Farming Life @FarmingLifeNI]

Still very early days here at Ballyclare for the Ballyeaston Vintage Club tractor gathering in the Square. Organises tell me that by 11am it should be packed. Time for quick coffee and then back to see who else has arrived

[Open Farm Weekend @BOIopenfarm]

A fab Day 2 at the Balmoral Show! Thanks to visitors who came to see us in the @Food_NI Pavilion. We also loved getting to spend time with our partners @BankofIrelandUK, @nfum, @UFUHQ & @asda and catch up with our wonderful farm hosts. We can't wait to do it all again tomorrow!💕

[Farming Life @FarmingLifeNI]

It has got busy here in Ballyclare for the Ballyeaston Vintage Club tractor gathering in the Square

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Property: Secluded Scottish Borders farm with fabulous views for sale, check out this photos https://t.co/HG3L95e3j3

[Rodney Brown @Rodney__Brown]

Another fantastic day at @balmoralshow , sunshine and farming- a great partnership. Some of our @DanskeBank_UK Agri managers out today talking to our customers and finding out how we can work with them to achieve their goals - #partnerships #danskeagri

[Nathan Hylands @nathan_hyl17]

Cattle Young Handlers judge @McCulloch_JR on the cattle lawns this morning @balmoralshow. John is a trainee auctioneer and young farmer in Scotland. He has showed cattle growing up, alongside his family who manage pedigree herds across the country. @FarmingLifeNI @Farm_Week

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Many thanks to reader Joanne Dougherty who has kindly shared these photos of the Northern Lights last weekend. Experts say there are continued opportunities to spot the aurora borealis. Share your photos with us? Email [email protected]

[Farming Life @FarmingLifeNI]

Hoping for a sight of the Northern Lights at Ballyholme Bay

[Darryl Armitage @FL_Darryl]

Just landed with me! Should keep me busy up to Christmas and beyond. Have always found @dgjones TV docs really interesting and no doubt this book will keep me busy

[Darryl Armitage @FL_Darryl]

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Memories of Jutland as warships moor at Bangor https://t.co/szIIsgWhST

[Mark Rainey @Mark_RaineyNL]

Needed a pic to illustrate Arlene's "lovely lunch" tweet. Sorted....

[David Sandford @Portloughan]

Just heard cuckoo calling - over there in driving rain.....somewhere! Perhaps wiser to stay in Africa a while longer! ⁦@RSPBNI⁩ ⁦⁦@UlsterWildlife⁩ @NFFNUK⁩

[Darryl Armitage @FL_Darryl]

Lovely trip out earlier today for a walk in Tollymore. Freddie has now crashed on the sofa