Irish Hereford Breed Journal 2016 Society Sales 2016 Tullamore - Tuesday March 22nd Bandon - Wednesday April 6th Carrick-on-Shannon Saturday April 9th Nenagh - Saturday April 16th Kilmallock - Friday April 22nd Nenagh - Saturday May 21st National Hereford Show, Tullamore - Sunday 14th August Tullamore - Saturday Oct 15th Kilmallock - Friday Oct 21st National Hereford Calf Show, Tullamore - Saturday 19th November Entry forms for Sales available from: Irish Hereford Breed Society, Harbour Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Phone: 044-9348862/934885 Fax: 044-9348949 email: [email protected] website: www.irishhereford.com Entries close one month in advance of sale

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The opinions expressed in the Irish Hereford Breed Journal are not necessarily the official views of the Breed Society’s Council or its Members of Staff. The Irish Hereford Breed Society accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the opinions or any of the information contained within the Journal. Sincere thanks to all who sent photographs and articles for this publication - in particular Edward Dudley. Printed by: Mulcair Print - Telephone: 087-9881945 - email: [email protected] IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016

larger breed carcasses producers SECRETARY’S REVIEW supplied in the past fail to meet the new weight requirements or Larry Feeney fat cover spec. Many cattle feeders who have for several years been supplying such stock 2015 was another great year for the Hereford breed in Ireland. are finding it difficult to change Demand for pedigree registered Hereford remained extremely their habits even with current positive throughout. Given that traditionally more Hereford markets severely penalising out bulls find their way into dairy herds rather than suckler beef cow of spec animals and the herds there was some concern at the outset that, with the producer. Suckler beef farmers disappearance of milk quota dairy farmers would continue to could with the simple expedient expand their herds. In the event the diary expansion levelled off of introducing a Hereford bull to and this together with outstanding prices for Hereford cross their continental breed cow calves provided an additional impetus to the spring bull sales herds reduce carcase size, with average prices well increased. In addition some Hereford produce an easier finished breeders while still using selective AI decided to source a natural animal at a younger age, with adequate fat levels and qualify for service sire to achieve consistency in stock and tighten calving the bonus payments currently available on Hereford and pattern. Hereford cross stock. In addition the heifer progeny produced Due to a number of factors not least the increase in new could provide a significant boost to herd fertility, reducing cow membership pedigree registered Hereford females experience size and maintenance costs. Be an all-round winner with greater demand that previously. Noticeably a number of Hereford. experienced pedigree cattle breeders, some of them well known This past year there were many additional exhibitors at the and successful with continental breeds have or are turning to major Hereford shows. Those breeders who take out their Hereford, some are indeed breeders who lost faith in Herefords animals to Society Shows and Sales and summer shows are be some years ago, brought their Hereford acquired expertise to commended for the quality of their exhibits and the exposure other breeds and are now returning with a welcome to the fold. given to the breed at these events. The Society’s decision to Others new to the breed are adding an additional string to their provide tented accommodation for the Hereford cattle at the bow while others have decided to breed Hereford only. The past National Show at Tullamore in August met with widespread year saw a number of major Hereford female sales. Given the approval from many including our competitors. Some breeders number forward and the numbers being sold privately through have however expressed serious dissatisfaction with the layout. farm to farm transactions one could be forgiven for imagining The National Hereford Calf Show in November once again that there could be an oversupply. One sale alone grossed over proved to be an outstanding success. a quarter of a million indicating that demand for females was The Beef Data and Genomics scheme operated through the vibrant. Department of Agriculture and Food in association with the The Certified Hereford beef programs continue to expand. ICBF created much excitement, discussion and some major Additional supplies of Quality Assured Hereford cross are dissatisfaction during the year. Many breeders have joined the required to fill these markets on a 52 week per year basis. scheme while a small number have chosen to stay outside it. A Certified Hereford beef is now available on close to 200 number of requirements including a six year sign up are steps supermarkets shelves across Ireland. It is the beef of choice at which some breeders felt unable to commit to. The expectation Ireland’s top restaurants and with top chefs. Export markets in is that over the six year period close on 2,000,000 animals Denmark, Finland, Italy, Germany, France and the UK continue within the commercial beef herd will be genomically tested and to grow with Certified Hereford beef available across a range of that this will enhance the accuracy and prediction of outlets including restaurants, gourmet outlets and supermarkets. performance for animals of all breeds. Some breeders are Awards for the succulent, quality Hereford beef continue to sceptical and remain to be convinced. It is an ambitious program accumulate further evidence from independent sources that Irish of testing and should yield some results over the next two years. Hereford Beef is a quality product of excellence which Hereford Current emphasis on maternal traits many well need to be breeders have always recognised and appreciated. Given the modified over the course of the program as an overemphasis on current demand for Hereford and Hereford cross stock the terminal traits in the past particularly in the suckler beef cow Society’s exhibition at the NPC had a commercial focus in an herd has provided some serious challenges for the industry effort to demonstrate to commercial producers the merits of the today. Many current issues can be improved through better breed, its capability of precisely fitting current market management practises including tighter calving and more culling requirements and the merits of using additional Hereford of empty cows. genetics in the commercial suckler beef herd. Beef from the dairy Genomics is still in its infancy and is not a magic bullet but a tool herd which is seen as a by-product has been shown to be more in the arsenal of boffins and breeders alike. The science must be efficient with less environmental impact than beef from the beef guided by much increased performance recording. Increased cow herd. This is food for thought indeed. recording of birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight and Recent market driven specifications firmly place the Hereford as carcase data is essential. Hereford breeders need to lead the field the animal which ideally fits the requirements of carcase size, in providing this data to improve performance prediction and weight and grade. Carcase spec on display on the Bord Bia (Irish within herd performance. Culling rigorously is still one of the Food Board) display at the National Ploughing Championships chief tools available to all breeders. Use it well. clearly demonstrated that the ideal beef carcase should weigh The society’s Council is confident that the year ahead while between 280 and 400 kg, Conformation O or better and Fat class presenting challenges will once again be a positive one for the 3,4- or 4= providing an example R + 3= 320 kg. Many of the breed and Hereford Breeders.

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Monaghan Bred Hereford Shares Stock Bull of Munster Bull & Female of the Year Competition Contents the Year Award in Northern Ireland ...... 65 ...... 122 Secretary’s Review ...... 1 Kilsunny Lleytom Exported to Northern Ireland . Munster Branch Hereford Tour ...... 125 Council Members & Branch Officers ...... 3 ...... 67 Munster Branch Field Evening ...... 126 Society President ...... 4 A dedicated Hereford Breeder! ...... 67 Dualla Show ...... 128 Hall of Fame Award 2015 ...... 6 UK Hereford Society Horned Bull & Female of Bantry Show ...... 129 Obituaries ...... 7 the Year revealed ...... 68 West Cork Hereford Club ...... 131 Around the Sales ...... 11 Docility! ...... 68 Arvagh Show ...... 132 Tullamore March 2015 ...... 11 Ag. Students assess 21 month Old Hereford Castleblaney Show ...... 132 Bandon April 2015 ...... 13 Cross prior to and after slaughter ...... 70 Tydavnet Show ...... 132 Carrick-on-Shannon April 2015 ...... 15 Hereford Cross Autumn Promotion at Kanturk Nenagh April 2015 ...... 16 Virginia Show ...... 133 Cattle Market ...... 72 Ballinamore Show ...... 134 Kilmallock April 2015 ...... 18 Herdplus will help you increase your profits ....73 Nenagh May 2015 ...... 20 Strokestown Show ...... 135 Polly and Sandra reunited after 15 years ...... 75 Dundalk Show ...... 138 Munster Branch AGM ...... 21 SNP Selection for Nationwide Parentage Fingal Show ...... 138 RDS Champion of Champions ...... 22 Verification and Idendification in Beef and Athlone Show ...... 139 Kilkenny March 2015 ...... 23 Dairy Cattle ...... 77 Longford Show ...... 139 Kilkenny April 2015 ...... 24 Teagasc - Think systems and breed type ...... 83 Mullingar Show ...... 141 Gurteragh & Newstar Dispersal Sale ...... 25 Around the Shows ...... 86 Oldcastle Show ...... 142 Udel Production Sale ...... 27 National Hereford Show Tullamore ...... 86 Wexford Show ...... 144 Tullamore October 2015 ...... 29 Shraden Herefords - home of National Show Gorey Show ...... 146 Kilmallock October 2015 ...... 33 Judge - Hazel Timmis ...... 95 Tinahely Show ...... 147 Irish National Hereford Calf Show 2015 ...... 36 Nenagh Show ...... 98 Hereford Steak - a winner at the Great Taste Trim Show ...... 104 Iverk Show ...... 148 Awards in 2015 ...... 41 Bandon Show ...... 110 South Leinster Calf Championship ...... 150 Lidl Launch New Range ...... 43 Midleton Show ...... 111 Clonaslee & Tullow Shows ...... 151 Tasty Catalan Irish Hereford Beef Casserole ...44 Clonakilty Show ...... 111 South Leinster Branch Review ...... 153 Hereford Cross Store Steer & Heifer Cork Summer Show ...... 112 South Leinster Branch Tour ...... 154 Competition at Kilmallock ...... 45 Charleville Show ...... 113 Country Reports ...... 158 Tully - 40 Years of Beef Performance Testing .....47 Dunmanway Show ...... 114 Uruguay - World Conference ...... 158 Herefords on the Emerald Isle ...... 51 Clonmel Show ...... 115 Northern Ireland ...... 160 Spring Calf Promotions 2015 ...... 54 Ballyroe Show ...... 116 U.K...... 165 Hereford Promotion at NPC ...... 57 Carbery Show ...... 117 Australia ...... 171 Launch of National Calf Show at NPC ...... 61 Dungarvan Show ...... 118 Canada ...... 175 Certified Hereford Fillet Cook Off at NPC .....62 Cappamore Show ...... 120 U.S.A...... 176 Winners of Hereford Carcase Forecast Ballygarvan Show ...... 121 Clare Farmer and his productive Hereford cow ....177 Competition ...... 63 Ennis, Bansha & Bridgetown Shows ...... 122 Photos from the archives .....133, 138, 142, 174

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William Branagan, Liam Philpott, Chairman. Vice-Chairman. Irish Hereford Breed Society Ltd., Harbour Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Tel. 044-9348855 or 044-9348862 Fax: 044-9348949 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] www.irishhereford.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS 2015 - IRISH HEREFORD BREED SOCIETY LTD. Branagan, Mr. William, Clonleam, Delvin, Co. Westmeath. 087-2338053 Geelan, Mr. Coote, Cloonagheer, Dromod, Co. Leitrim. 086-8249810 Humphreys, Mr. Eric, Dernaroy, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan. 086-3374652 Jacob, Mr. Glenn, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 087-6786895 McCarthy, Mr. Pat, Parkana, Ballymore, Bandon, Co. Cork. 086-8047701 Murphy, Mr. Martin, Toureenbrien, Lackamore, Newport, Co. Tipp. 086-1072847 Neenan, Mr. John, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick 086-8788762 O’Sullivan, Mr. Timmie, Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry 087-2250210 Philpott, Mr. Liam, Knocknacolan, Kanturk, Co. Cork 087-6136750

Branch Officers - Contact Details

South Leinster Branch Connaught Branch (Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, Kildare, (Mayo, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon) Dublin) Chairman: Padraig McGrath Chairman: Mervyn Parr Phone: 087/2693201 Phone: 087-6636665 Secretary: Anne Flynn Secretary: John Murphy Phone: 071-9658930 Phone: 087-7717515 Munster Branch North Leinster Branch (Clare, Kerry, Cork, Tipperary, Limerick, Waterford.) (Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Longford, Offaly) Chairman: Declan Donnelly Chairman: Joe O’Connor Phone: 086-1233795 Phone: 087-9087460 Secretary: Margaret Murphy O’Brien Secretary: Joe Deverell Phone: 086-8237389 Phone: 087/2702271 Cavan Monaghan Branch West Cork Club (West Cork) (Cavan, Monaghan) Chairman: John White Chairman: Nigel Heatrick Phone: 087 6789712 Phone: 087-9969640 Secretary: Paddy Hickey Secretary: Cathal Flynn Phone: 086 8779639 Phone: 087-2052773

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The current President of the Society is John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co Limerick. He took up office for a one year term on the 1st July 2015. John is serving his 2nd term on the Hereford Council and is an active member and past Chairman of the Munster Regional Branch of the Society. The Tullaha herd was founded by his late father James Neenan in 1971 when he bought an incalf heifer from J.C.Bateman, Ballinhassig, Co Cork and followed by animals from Johnny Delee from Templeglantine, Co Limerick. However brucellosis meant an end to those lines so he started again with the purchase of 2 heifers from the Linaun herd, the property of the Wall brothers, Society President John Neenan enjoying the National Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary. The Linaun line is still Hereford Calf Show with daughter Maura and her husband very prominent in today’s herd. Tommy Creegan. John lives in the heart of the dairy country and all bulls produced by the Tullaha herd are sold at home. He is a successful exhibitor on the show circuit and a judge at many shows and sales. During his term of office he has attended many Hereford events across the country taking in all of the regional branches. He is pleased to have the opportunity to liaise with members and to relay any concerns or ideas they may raise for discussion with his colleagues on Council. John is immensely honoured to hold office at a time when the Hereford breed is the most talked about beef breed in Ireland and all for the right reasons. He has concerns however regarding the lower star rating Some members of the Munster tour group with Philip Smyth host breeder and Society President John Neenan and his achieved by some Hereford animals and also with the wife Helen as they watch the judging at Trim with keen possible narrowing the gene pool arising from the new interest - included are Maura Fitzpatrick, Sheila and Timmy beef cow scheme which puts a major emphasis on star O’Sullivan, Michael O’Keeffe and John Johnson. rating without a similar focus on reliability. Change in the Irish dairy industry has seen an increased though limited usage of Jersey X Holstein which is in turn run with Hereford bulls. The resulting progeny poor calves and low grade steers and heifers as one would expect find the beef grading system challenging with the resulting grades reflecting on the Hereford sires performance in the ICBF system. Thus the Hereford breeds beefing qualities can be affected by the lesser carcase qualities of other breeds. The new Vice-President of the Society is Liam Philpott, Society President and Judge John Neenan pictured with Knocknacolan, Kanturk, Co Cork. Champion and Reserve Champion, Kilmallock October 2015.

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Pictured some of the bulls we will be offering this spring Herd Sire: Newstar Hercules, full brother to Gurteragh Justice Quality stock usually for sale Visitors welcome John Neenan Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co Limerick Ph: 086 8788762

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Hall of Fame Award 2015 Mr. Henry Dudley

Well known Hereford breeder Mr Henry Dudley, The to crafts to poultry, to horses and particularly to excellence Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary is the Irish Hereford in cattle production. For his dedication to and promotion nominee for the Hall of Fame award in 2015. of the breed the Irish Hereford Society takes pleasure in The Lakelodge herd has since its foundation had some nominating Henry for the 2015 Hall of Fame award. considerable success both in the showring and in the sale ring including a number of exports to Northern Ireland and the UK. The herd is founded on carefully selected lines mainly from the well known Kilsunny herd of Trevor Dudley brother to Henry who lives close by. The aim is for quality rather than quantity and to supply bulls and surplus heifers for sale to breeders and commercial producers. Amongst the most notable herd achievements is the export of Lakelodge Storm 2nd a Churchill Storm son purchased from Henry by a syndicate of breeders in the UK. He has bred exceptionally well in several of top herds there since his departure from these shores. Prior to export he had been Champion at the Limerick and Nenagh Shows. A regular exhibitor across the country Henry had a string of successes this past summer with a very promising young heifer Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th crowned Overall Heifer Calf Champion at Nenagh where the cream of the crop are exhibited. He has been a stalwart member of the Irish Shows Association and served as chairman of the Munster Branch Overall Heifer Calf Champion, Nenagh - Lakelodge of the Irish Hereford Society. His time and dedication given Queen Mildred 7th shown by Henry’s niece Susan Dudley to the development of the Nenagh Show knows no bounds. Nenagh is now recognised as one of the top shows in Ireland on the Hereford calendar. Top photo: Government Minister Michael Ring TD A tireless supporter of the Irish Agricultural Show he has a presents the award to Henry Dudley. deep appreciation for the work it does in striving for and achieving excellence in all aspects of country life from arts

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Obituaries Perhaps one of the best known sires Michael Reynolds produced has been Bor Rambo 2nd (BOM) Champion at Roscommon and purchased by the Dublin District Milk Board now assimilated into Progressive Genetics. By Curraghroe Terry a 93J son bred by John Gunn, Strokestown he was out of the Benny Mulrennan bred Lisnaean Regina. He was widely used both within the pedigree and commercial herds for many years proving to be one of the more successful sires at the AI station. Bor Rambo 1st Champion at the Society’s premier autumn sale and winner of the Major Purdon Memorial Trophy was of the same breeding and served very successfully at the Grawn We note the death of Michael herd of Charlie and Olive Powell, Reynolds, Cloncolligan, Bornacoola, Latteragh, Nenagh for many years. the Society at the 2000 World Dromod, Co Leitrim. A long - time Other individual cattle which come to Hereford Congress held in Buenos member of the Society Michael mind include Bor Red Robin the very Aires, Argentina. A keen judge of the purchased his first Hereford in 1947. successful bull which stood at AI in breed he officiated at many summer This was a bull Bawn Freebooter at 150 Northern Ireland, Bor Bambi, shows and society sales. Perhaps one guineas from the well-known herd of Champion female at the Society’s show of his proudest moments was an Jack Gibson of Clones one of the and sale at Moate, Bor Bigboy a first invitation to judge the Females at the leading herds in Ireland at the time. prize-winner at the Premier Spring World Hereford show held at Canuelas Soon afterwards the very successful sale at Roscommon and these are just on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, a duty Bor herd was founded. a sample of the stock produced by the he carried out with aplomb. Michael Few sales were held at Carrick on Bor herd. was the Irish Hereford Society’s nominee for the Hall of Fame awards Shannon or Roscommon that failed to Michael usually carried a mischievous in 2011. feature cattle from the herd in the grin used to great effect especially prize-winners enclosure or in the when going through the check in at Always one to use new bloodlines championship honours. Several perhaps Roscommon Show and sale when available Michael would use any animals from the herd have featured where participating animals were sire via AI or natural service he felt on the Society’s stand at the National weighed and measured. If a little could produce superior stock. While Ploughing Championships. Many have disappointed with the height recorded his health and been declining slowly in been exported including females he would request the animal be re- more recent months his death was purchased as the nucleus of new measured as he quietly scratched the unexpected. Those attending the pedigree herds. bull’s testicles to raise him another half funeral services were quite amazed inch or so. given the extensive flooding from incessant rains at the time that the Bor A member of the Society’s herd could and does still continue to council representing the produce top class cattle under Connaught region Michael extremely difficult and challenging was elected President for farming conditions in the area. the year 1999/2000. A quiet unassuming man he Michael is predeceased by his wife had no expectation to be Mary and his infant son Patrick. President of the Society Sincere sympathy is offered to his and was greatly honoured partner Anne, his daughters Martina, to be invited to represent Monica and Patsy all of whom are involved in cattle breeding.

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standard but Larry was still impressed Larry Lavin with the bull and purchased him from Co Leitrim breeders Ms Leila and Margaret McCabe, Beaghmore Carrigallen for the princely sum of 210 guineas. He was sired by Knockfin Pirate a Churchill Miracle son bred by the late Tim Scott father to Francis who still carries on the Hereford tradition at Knockfin, Rathdowney. The first two progeny were the 1965 RDS Champion Lugboy Surprise bred by Michael Campbell, Strokestown and purchased by the Department of Agriculture at 2600 guineas and the Reserve Champion Marblefield Pilot James loved farming and had an innate from John Mullooly, Strokestown and kindness for all animals. He was a There was widespread shock and purchased by Dovea AI station at 1,700 quality milk award winner for Lee Strand surprise at the unexpected death of guineas. In 1967 a further son was RDS on several occasions and he was diligent Hereford breeder Larry Lavin at his Champion, Dunferne Pirate bred by JF in keeping his daily diary. home in Forestview, Lacken, Neilan, Roscommon and sold at 2,100 He was a former member of Macra na Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Whilst guineas. At the RDS spring show in 1965 Feirme and enjoyed participating in set Larry had reached into his 80’s he was Larry exhibited a Pirate daughter dancing competitions for which he won in good form and enjoying retirement. Forestview Starlet, a first-prizewinner many trophies. One of his favorite A long- time member of the breed Larry which many opined should have been hobbies was fishing and he was a firm joined the Society in 1961 on registration champion. She was sold at the event for supporter of Tralee Races since of the first calf a heifer Forestview Lass the then record price of 730 guineas to childhood. born to Drumhanny Lady 2nd Johnny and Denis Galvin ‘Ardnapondra’ He was a renowned Hereford breeder purchased from N. G. Dobson of Mohill, herd, Moate. The rest as they say is and his customers came from all over Co Leitrim. Lass, was by Hero of history Munster. James bought his first Kilternan a son of the famous A committed member of the Midland Herefords when he was 18 years old. He Churchtown Miracle the first Irish bull and Western Livestock Improvement would scrutinize the Irish Hereford Bull to sell for 1,000. Society he had a keen involvement with Improvement scheme to ensure a A shrewd judge of cattle Larry gave the sales at Carrick on Shannon for suitable sire match to his breeding stock. many years as a member of the Society’s many years. Stock bulls were bought from Tom council representing the Connaught Larry was also a lifelong member of Ludgate and Daniel Lehane. A visit to region. A member of the Society’s Strokestown Show society and it was an Tom’s farm was always a long one as he Editing Committee, he had little time for unusual coincidence that his funeral would discuss the Hereford bulls bought those who wished to bend the rules took place on the day of the show in by the Society and the merits of the insisting on the integrity of the herd- 2015. All activity stopped at the event for different breeding lines to follow. book at all times. As president of the a minutes silence as a mark of respect James was unassuming in his kindness Society he represented the breed at the and tribute to one of the show’s longest and good deeds. He helped to fill the first World Hereford Conference in Santiago serving committee members. I t was food truck to Bosnia during the Balkan del Estella in Spain. A keen judge of the Larry’s intention to be at the show that War 1991-1996, and he often travelled to breed he was in demand at many of the day to exhibit his Hereford heifer along many refugee camps in the region summer shows and was exceedingly fair with son Declan. Fate decided bringing much needed food, medical and in his judgement. differently on this occasion. clothing supplies. He visited Medjugorje annually and formed a lasting friendship It was at the RDS bull Show and Sale in A kind man with a gentle disposition he with the Franciscan priest Fr. Jozo Zovko 1963 he spotted the bull Beaghmore could hold a conversation with young OFM, donating a number of cattle to Pirate a bull which was destined to have and old. His other great passion was the assist him with his orphanage project. a remarkable impact on the Hereford Shorthorn breed. To his wife, son and breed. In those days the Department of daughters we offer sincere sympathy on James fought his illness with courage Agriculture following inspection of the their great loss. and with the conviction of his faith. In bulls forward would select the bulls hospital he was known as ‘the nice which were deemed to be the cream of gentleman’ and always showed concern the crop. An annual premium or grant for his fellow patients. During his long would be paid to the owner/purchaser stay in St. Vincent’s many of his friends on condition the bull was made available James King travelled long distances to visit him and for service to farmers in the local area The sudden death of James King, one special friend travelled from Bosnia- the idea being that the overall standard youngest son of Nora and the late Paddy Hercegovina. of livestock could be improved. Alas King, Clash West, Tralee, in St. Vincent’s He is sadly missed by his loving mother though a 2nd prizewinner Pirate was not University Hospital, Dublin, came as a and family. deemed qualified or of sufficient great shock to his family. Mary King

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yearling weights together with carcase bull they had bought up to that time Owen S. O’Neill quality. including the 4,500 guinea Drewton MVB MRCVS He visited Canada on a number of Fairfax purchased in the UK. occasions to source genetics importing The Ballyraggan herd was founded in a number of females for the Keeper 1938 and very soon came to the fore Hill herd and semen from a number of winning the Supreme Championship bulls perhaps the best known being at the RDS Spring Show in 1942. Mr BCD 42L Standard Lad 417S. Thompson won the Supreme In 1985 he founded Bova AI which Championship again in 1962 with following expansion is now possibly Ballyraggan 269th sired by Freetown the largest privately owned AI stud in Paragon and the Female Ireland. A keen hurler in his youth Championship seven times altogether. many who knew him then suggest he Like many farmers wives of the period brought the same determination to who were widowed on the premature business as he displayed on the hurling death of a husband Mrs Thompson field. had to undertake the management and He is survived by his wife, his sons, running of the farm and cattle herd in daughters and grandchildren. an era when women were not as actively involved in farming inside or outside the farm-gate. With two very young children to support she shouldered the task in extremely difficult times in the late 60’s when finances and prices were in the Owen S. O’Neill died peacefully Annie Florence doldrums. She succeeded exceedingly surrounded by his family at his home well in her task holding the ship steady Ballyart House, Brittas, Co Limerick Thompson as the next generation grew up on June 1st last. The death has taken place in October ensuring that the Ballyraggan herd He first registered calves with the last of Mrs Annie Florence Thompson while somewhat depleted still Hereford Society in 1972 under the nee Valentine, Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, maintained many of the bloodlines Keeper Hill herd prefix. Foundation Co. Carlow. The late Mrs Thompson that had been so successful in the past. females were sourced from the had reached an advanced age and was The present day herd at Ballyraggan is Ballyeighan herd of EPK Ruttledge, into her 90’s. A widow for nigh on fifty a tribute to her resilience and the love Sharavogue, Birr, the Clonwhelan herd years her late husband James Wynne of cattle farming and cattle breeding of R & CL Whyte, Edgeworthstown, Co Thompson or Jimmy died suddenly instilled in her children. (Some cattle Longford and the Ballylane herd of PJ while attending as an exhibitor at the from the current herd feature Hickey, New Ross all of them leading RDS Bull show in 1966 at the young elsewhere in this publication) herds of the time. age of 46. She is survived by her son James and A member of the Society’s council, its Highly respected in the Hereford his family who continue the Publicity and Breed Improvement breeding fraternity the Department of Ballyraggan legacy and daughter Jean committees he served as chairman of Agriculture had twice entrusted him who with her family breed the Society for a three year period in with the care of the most expensive Simmentals. the mid-eighties. Convinced of the value of promotion he was editor of the Irish Breed Journal a 50 page document published in 1987 and 1988. A keen show enthusiast he exhibited at all of the major shows winning the Mr. J.W. RDS championship on three occasions Thompson’s champion with his very successful show cow, the pair of Standard Lad 93J daughter Keeper heifers in Hill Nugget 2nd a feat not since 1962 equalled. (including A man of keen intellect and ahead of the Supreme his time in many ways he was Champion convinced from the early eighties of Ballyraggan 269th the necessity to record statistically and paraded by analytically the progress of the breed Miss Jean in the areas of birth, weaning and Thompson).

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founded by Johnny’s father J E prize-winner bred by Seamus John J. O’Mahony O’Mahony in 1929 with the Herd prefix Geoghagan of the Cornaher herd at “Camp” and tattoo designation 6R. The Tyrellspass from another class. The herd was founded on females “Ratak” winner of that class a very well-known and “Ranton” bred by Major A. H. C. Cork breeder now deceased expressed Trench, Redwood, Birr, Co Offaly, later his strong dissatisfaction to the judge added to with females “Godiva 54th” who very quickly retorted “my father and “Patricialute” bred by Vice Admiral always told me never make the same Craig Waller, Allenstown, Kells, Co mistake twice” insinuating that he had Meath. Both Redwood and Allenstown erred in his placings earlier in the day were amongst the foundation herds of but not in the championship. Never take the Hereford breed in Ireland. on a wily Kerryman. In addition to supplying pretty much of An easy going and thoughtful man he all his native Kerry with Hereford bulls was regularly seen at Hereford events from his own herd he supplied with his wife Nelly. They carried out a additional bulls purchased at Bull sales renowned award winning Farmhouse B John J. (Johnny) O’Mahony of Beech across the country to repeat customers & B for many years entertaining visitors Grove Farm, Camp, Castleisland, Co from the south west being a very reliable from across the world. Johnny would Kerry passed away quietly having judge and a conscientious business man. often regale them in the evenings with reached an advanced in the final days of Females from the Camp herd formed the stories and Kerry lore as part of the 2015. foundation stock of many Irish Hereford service. Well before “Greenways” and The legendary Hereford Breeder was herds particularly in the south east. “Cycleways” had become buzz words well known throughout the country In demand as a judge he once officiated developed in recent times Nellie and through attendances at all the major at Limerick bull sales. With possibly 120 Johnnie had created their own Hereford Bull sales and events across to 150 Hereford bulls present he made “Greenway” “Walkway” on the disused the country but particularly at the RDS, his decisions throughout the classes railway line that passed by their Beech Roscommon, Carrick on Shannon, Fitt’s without delay arriving to the overall Grove Farm to benefit their guests. of Limerick, the Munster Agricultural championship. He again quickly made Johnny is survived by his wife Nellie, his Society at Cork and many more. his decision if memory serves it was a son Seamus, daughter Norma and his The Camp herd itself carried some bull from the herd of Frank Harrington. grandchildren. 30/35 pedigree cows and was originally For his Reserve he selected the second Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam.

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The Champion Knockmountagh Master a Grianan Tullamore - March 2015 Firecracker son was exhibited by Eamon & John McKiernan, Monasterboice, Co Louth. The father and son partnership are no strangers to the top honours having HEREFORDS SELL TO €6,100 AND AVERAGE scooped the Championship at the National Calf show in €3,600 AT TULLAMORE November last with this young bull. Northern Ireland Herefords sold to a top price of €6,100 and an average of Hereford breeder David Wilson of Maheraveley, Co €3,600 at the Society’s Premier spring Show & Sale at Fermanagh was quickly off the mark as soon as this Tullamore well surpassing the average at the recent sale at Knockmountagh Carmel son entered the ring finally Kilkenny where demand outstripped supply. securing him with a bid of €4,900. Increased demand for Hereford bulls is clearly indicated by Knockmountagh Bruno a first prize-winner also exhibited reports from breeders across the country that they are by Eamon & John McKiernan this time sired by Bowmont selling bulls earlier than in previous years and that many Vancouver another sire whose semen has been imported by Hereford bulls have already been purchased on farm. This the Society sold at €4,000 to William Fleury, Killyon, Birr. was apparent in Tullamore where ten of the twelve This young bull’s dam Knockmountagh Aoife is a very good absentees were already sold in advance of the sale. Breeders breeding cow sired by the very successful Churchill Storm are therefore understandably upping their expectations V583. Vancouver progeny have been coming to prominence achieving their targets and in many instances surpassing of late since semen of Bowmont Storm has become them. unavailable. This was the situation at Tullamore where average prices Willie Kennedy, Ballyforan, Co Roscommon on his first day increased by €500 on the same event in 2014. There is no out at Tullamore was extremely happy to part with his doubt a number of buyers from Northern Ireland attending eighteen month old Feevaghmorepoll 1 Governor a the sale influenced the overall outcome. The day’s top price Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty son at €4,650. He sold to Mervyn of €6,100 was however paid by well-known Cavan Hereford Hamilton of Castlederg who had already purchased breeder Sean McKiernan of Corlismore who has already Moyclare Lunar at €4,700. This bull is out of a cow Aliehs sold sixteen Hereford bulls on farm this spring. His Annette purchased by Mr Kennedy from Timmy & Sheila selection was the Reserve Champion Moyclare Mariner a O’Sullivan, Brosna, Tralee, Co Kerry. November born son of Brocca Saviour from the herd of Michael Molloy Belmont, Co Offaly who also exhibited the Reserve Champion at last year’s event which sold to Dovea AI. This is a classic combination of some very successful Australian bloodlines imported through the Society’s Breed Improvement scheme in recent years. The sire Brocca Saviour is currently the number one bull for terminal traits on the ICBF evaluations; he is a son of the very successful Bowmont Storm A584. The dam of Mariner is Moyclare Dora a daughter of Yarram Pompeii V055. Moyclare Lunar a first prize-winner and half-brother from the same stable out of Moyclare Pansy3rd by Skehanore Henry sold at €4,700 to Mervyn Hamilton, Castlederg, Co Tyrone. Mr Molloy was well pleased with the outcome Reserve Champion and top price bull Moyclare Mariner sold at heading home with a sale average of €5,400. €6,100 exhibited by Michael Molloy.

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Kye Hector 645 exhibited by Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin It is perhaps worth noting that just three bulls went to is by Free Town Hotspur and out of Kye Sheila 564 a pedigree breeders with the balance purchased by dairy and Bowmont Storm A584 daughter. He was purchased by suckler producers. Hereford cross calf and store cattle Damien Mulleady, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, at €4,500. prices are buoyant currently while demand for quality The sire Free Town Hotspur is a UK imported stockbull assured stock fitting the requirements of processors and jointly owned by Padraig McGrath and JJ Farrell, Trillick, retailers for the Hereford branded beef outlets continues to Co Longford. grow week on week. These appear to be the main drivers of Co Monaghan breeder Cathal Flynn, Tullyard, Monaghan demand while some marts suggest many store heifers and accepted a final bid of €3,750 from Brian Stanley, Erill, heifer calves are destined for the suckler beef herd as Portlaois for his yearling bull Rossmore Kestrel. A Grianan replacements in recognition of the dependability of the King Kong son he is out of Rossmore Blossom by Ballyaville Hereford cross cow in terms of fertility, docility and milk. Nelson. Overall the average at €3,600 was very satisfactory with a Grianan Neon from Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald a five star range from €2,000 to €6,100 and a clearance of 66%. bull by Grianan Highflyer ET was purchased by Marcus Neylon, Darragh, Ennis, Co Clare at €3,700. Its dam Grianan Orange K581 is out of his award winning dam Grianan Dominique and is a Bowmont Storm A584 daughter.

Feevaghmore Poll 1 Governor sold at €4,650 exhibited by Willie Kennedy.

Champion Knockmountagh Master sold at €4,900 Exhibited by Eamonn & John McKiernan.

Kye Hector €4,500 exhibited by Padraig McGrath.

Moyclare Lunar sold at €4,700 exhibited by Michael Molloy.

Right: Knockmountagh Bruno sold at €4,000 exhibited by Eamonn & John McKiernan

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Rosmore Kestrel exhibitor Cathal Flynn bought by Brian Grianan Neon €3,700 exhibited by T & A Fitzgerald. Stanley @ €3,750 with purchaser Brian Stanley.

Bandon - April 2015

Average Price of Hereford Bulls at Bandon increase Other principal prices included Droumdaniel Johnny the by €460 on 2014 youngest bull in the sale at sixteen months sired by The Hereford show and sale of Hereford bulls at Bandon Allowdale Excellent a Mawarra Sentimental son shown by this week had one of the largest crowds ever in attendance. Gene Lynch, Droumdaniel, Bantry at €2,850. John Cronin, This is a strong indication of the interest in Herefords in the Mourneabbey, Mallow received €2,800 for his Clyde Knight region which was reinforced by the clearance of bulls later a Bowmont Storm A584 son out of Allowdale Laura by with just three bulls failing to reach their reserve. Border General V25. Kieran Noonan, Tullylease, Charleville exhibited Double Tree Ivan an Ardlahan Ginger son out of The Champion was exhibited by Ted O’Sullivan the well- Clondrina 646th which sold at €2,700. known Hereford breeder from Bartlemy, Fermoy. This is the third year in succession that Ted has taken the Overall this is a very welcome result for Herefords at Championship at the venue. Furaleigh Prince 907 a son of Bandon with such an effective clearance, an increase of long time Bandon AI sire Carhuefree Prince with an €460 on the average price there last spring. Hereford cross estimated calving difficulty figure of 3.6% was the selection calves at the venue are enjoying excellent demand with a of the judge and youngest ever Hereford Society President top price of €525 for a five week old bull calf on the Monday Ivor Deverell of Ballyaville Herefords. The dam is Furaleigh prior to the bull sale. Lass 716 by Furaleigh Generator. He sold at €3,300 to Oliver O’Brien, Crough, Fermoy. The Reserve Champion Fortregal Ezra exhibited by another local Hereford breeder and regular in the winner’s enclosure at Bandon Gerard Lucey, Forrest, Coachford is sired by a Scottish bull Ervie Classic S30 a very consistent sire. He was purchased at €3,050 by Fachtna O’Driscoll, Ardgehane, Skibbereen. The sale topper at €3,400 Arlinstown Star 4th is a son of Australian sire Yarram Star General W251 a sire with a five star rating for both terminal and maternal traits whose semen is regrettably no longer available. Out of a home bred dam Arlinstown Helen 5th this useful bull was exhibited by Declan Murphy, Arlinstown, Ballinhassig. The herd was founded and managed very successfully for many years by Declan’s uncle the late Gerry Murphy. This long very useful bull was purchased by extensive dairy farmer John Dunne, Ladysbridge who brings all progeny to slaughter for the Champion Furaleigh Prince 907 with owner Ted O'Sullivan Hereford branded beef schemes. receiving the Appelbe Cup from John Appelbe.

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Reserve Champion Fortregal Ezra with owner Gearoid Lucy, Pat McCarthy, Council member IHBS and Judge Ivor Deverell, President IHBS. Sale topper Arlinstown Star 4th with owner Declan Murphy and purchaser John Dunne, Ladysbridge. €3,400.

Left: One of the largest crowds ever attend the Hereford judging and sale at Bandon.

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Carrick-on-Shannon - April 2015

The number of Herefords exhibited at the Midland and Overall there was a good clearance of stock. Given the Western Livestock Improvement Society’s April sale has recent increased demand for Hereford in the north- west fallen over a number of years. This year for the first time in particularly in Co Donegal this sale is expected to become recent years the numbers exhibited has increased. of increasing importance. The Champion bull was exhibited by Sean Kilrane, Drumboy, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. A Kilsunny Goliath son he is out of Drumboy Rachel an Ardlahan Ginger daughter. He sold at €3,000 which was possibly less than he would have made if exhibited at Tullamore a couple of weeks earlier. The Reserve Champion also came from Mr Kilrane, this time Drumboypoll 1 Boxer sired by Goldenfield 1 Superstar out of Bundarra Rose a Templeglantine Boxer daughter. He sold at €2,000. In the heifer section Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin was to 2016 Sale takes place on the fore winning the Championship with his twenty month old heifer Kye Holly 646 a Free Town Hotspur daughter she Saturday 9th April. sold at €3,000. The Reserve Champion was also a Hotspur daughter. She is out of Kye Paula 477 sired by Yarram Pompeii V055 and sold at €2,600.

Champion Bull Drumboy Suarez €3,000. Owner Shane Kilrane Champion Female Kye Holly 646 with owner Padraig McGrath

Left: Champion & Reserve Champion Female.

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Nenagh - April 2015

Herefords sell to a top price of €4,500 and an was purchased at €3,350 by local man Matt Crowe, average of €3,150 at Nenagh Templederry, Nenagh. The IHBS reported another terrific sale for Herefords at Grianan Nobleman from the herd of Tom and Anselm Nenagh following on a very good outing at Kilkenny Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate was sold at €3,300 to previously. The sale held on a day of brilliant sunshine saw Michael Murphy of Newport, Co Tipperary. A further son a range of prices from €4,500 to €2,200. The crowd of Bowmont Storm A584 one of the most successful sires somewhat smaller than usual were intent on purchasing imported from Australia by the Society and out of Grianan and taking a bull home. Great grass growth together with Dominique a top performing dam at the Grianan herd. the start of the breeding season had injected a further sense Hereford calf prices continue to be a source of discussion of urgency in the sales. Numbers of Hereford bulls are with further reports of outstanding prices achieved at tightening as sales on farm and at the marts continue apace. Castleisland, Listowel, Kilmallock, Bandon, Skibbereen and Trillick Tyson proved to have the knockout punch when Kilkenny. Quality assured stock for slaughter are urgently bidding stopped at €4,500 to secure the top price of the day required if you have such stock available or will have in the for well-known Longford breeder JJ Farrell. This son of his weeks and months ahead please call 044/9348855 for UK bred stockbull Freetown Hotspur is out of Trillick Sally further information on the best possible outlets for such and was purchased by Connor Lynch who travelled all the stock. way from Dundalk in Co Louth. A further son of Hotspur exhibited by Mr Farrell, Trillick Niall out of Trillick Linda was bought as a herd sire by Hereford breeder Richard Wallace, Crettyard, Carlow at €3,700 to average €4,100 for the two bulls exhibited. Ballyheigue, Co Kerry breeder Kieran Harty and son Stephen exhibited Ocean Richard. A second prize-winner sired by Dovea AI sire Glaslough Esquire out of Ocean Special Flora he was purchased by Portumna dairy farmer John Heagney at €3,750. Glaslough Nero was shown by Sam and Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan who were well satisfied with the €3,700 achieved. This November born bull is by herd sire Cill Cormaic Isaac out of the homebred dam Glaslough Karen. He was purchased by Pat O’Donoghue, Mallow, Co Cork. The championship was awarded to Moyclare Magnificent a bull from Michael Molloy, Belmont, Co Offaly. Mr Molloy has had a very successful year to date winning several Top price bull Trillick Tyson €4,500 with owner JJ Farrell. championships and achieving top prices at various venues. Magnificent is sired by his herd sire Brocca Saviour a Bowmont Storm A584 son bred by his neighbour Noel Farrell. Saviour was the number one Hereford sire on the ICBF December 2014 evaluations and is credited with much of the success recently achieved. The dam is Moyclare Rose 10th and the purchaser at €3,500 is well known, long-time Hereford breeder and Judge Tom Ludgate, Kilgubban, Mallow. One to watch for in the future is young Hereford breeder and enthusiast Hugh P Murray of Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath who exhibited Newland Goss. This well turned out February born son of Castledaly Jeff was calf champion at Strokestown last summer, is out of Castledaly Bid and sold to Michael Mahon, Rathdowney, Co Laois when the hammer dropped at €3,400. The Reserve Champion Ballinveney Pirate a very long Ocean Richard €3,750, owners Kieran & Stephen Harty with purchaser John Heagney, Portumna. Bowmont Storm A584 son was shown by Rory Farrell, Toomevara with the assistance of his show team, sons Daniel, Brian and Seamus. Out of Ballinveney Clodagh he

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Trillick Niall €3,700 with owner JJ Farrell. Glaslough Nero €3,700 with owner Nigel Heatrick.

Champion Moyclare Magnificent €3,500 with owner Michael Molloy. Newland Goss €3,400 with owner Hugh Murray.

Reserve Champion Ballinveney Pirate €3,350 with John Grianan Nobleman €3,300 with owner Anselm Fitzgerald. Johnston in background, Judge Gene Lynch, Bantry and owner Rory Farrell.

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Kilmallock - April 2015

Excellent Clearance of 88% and a Top Price of €3,700 for thirteen month old sire is out of a Yarram Pompeii V055 Herefords at GVM Kilmallock daughter Towra June and was purchased at €3,250 as a Strong demand for Herefords continued at the Irish potential herd sire for the Balleen herd of Tom Brennan, Hereford Society’s sale at Kilmallock. Bulls sold to a top Freshford, Co Kilkenny. price of €3,700 to average €2,900 with an excellent The Reserve Champion shown by veteran Hereford breeder clearance of 88%. Tommy Dunne, Kildorrery was Oldcastletown Terence. The The Champion Clondrina 1110th by herd sire Balleen purchaser at €3,100 was Frank Matthews, Drumcollogher, Gilbert was bred and exhibited by well-known Co Clare Co Limerick. This bull is out of a homebred cow breeders Gerry and Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis. Out Oldcastletown Pearl by Trillick Best. of a homebred dam Clondrina 881st by Dunlever Umbert Pat Molloy of Lurgan, Moate, Co Offaly another relative he sold for the top price of €3,700 to Sam and Nigel newcomer to the scene exhibited Kilfoylan Saviour a son of Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan. Ardlahan Julie he is sired by Brocca Saviour. He sold at Padraig McGrath, Elphin, Co Roscommon a regular €3,150 to Michael Kennedy, Fermoy. exhibitor at Kilmallock had two bulls on offer at the event. Other prices of note included Furaleigh Ben from Ted Kye Hotshot 647 and Kye Harry 665. Both bulls are sired O’Sullivan at €3,000 to Noel O’Grady, Kilmallock, by UK import and herd sire Free Town Hotspur which also Oldcastletown Jim at €3,000 from Tommy Dunne to John sired the €4,600 top price bull at the recent Nenagh sale. Myers, Knockevevin, Kilmallock and Moyclare Nelson from Hotshot 647 out of Kye Shelia sold to Garret Ducey, Michael Molloy again at €3,000 to Sean Cagney, Granagh, Youghal, Co Cork at €3,500 while Harry 665 out of a Kilmallock. Churchill Storm daughter Kye Sorcha 2nd sold to Richard Hereford cross calves, store steers and heifers are Heffernan, Donohill, Tipperary at €3,400 a satisfactory day consistently making the top prices at GVM Kilmallock each out for the Roscommon man. week a fact which has not gone unnoticed by those in Towra Brilliant a thirteen month old son to Mawarra attendance at the mart on a regular basis. This no doubt has Sentimental was shown by relative newcomer to the scene a positive influence on current demand for Hereford bulls. John Nash, Towra, Cloughjordan. This promising young

Champion Clondrina 1110th with owner Declan Donnelly and Judge Martin Murphy €3,700. Kye Hotshot 647 with owner Padraig McGrath €3,500.

Reserve Champion Oldcastletown Terance owner Tommy Kye Harry 665 with owner Padraig McGrath €3,400. Dunne €3100.

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Pictured at Kilmallock, 27 April 2015

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Nenagh - May 2015

NEW ENTRANTS TO THE BREED STEAL THE Berrings, Co Cork who runs a large suckler herd. LIMELIGHT AT NENAGH The day’s top price €3,500 went to the locally bred Newcomers to the breed Enda & Johnny Flynn, Ballinveney Pedlar a Yarram Star General W251 son out of a Newtownforbes, Co Longford and Christine Drumm, Bowmont Storm A584 daughter Ballinveney Judy. Breeder Crowenstown, Delvin featured in the top prizewinners and Rory Farrell and his three enthusiastic sons Daniel, Brian and the top prices. Sheamus were on hand to ensure Pedlar was well groomed. The Irish Hereford Society’s spring bull sales came to a close The purchaser was James Thompson Rathvilly, Co Carlow at Nenagh with an offering of younger bulls. The lion’s share who had earlier sold his Ballyraggan Matador 774th at of the older bulls are now sold and going about the business €3,000 to John Mulvihill. Matador is a Woodview Everest of putting cows in calf to produce Hereford cross stock on the son out of Ballyraggan 706th. ground in early 2016. Bulls met very good demand with the Crowenstown Charlie was a first prizewinner for first time youngest bull in the yard selling at €3,300. Society sale exhibitor Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, The show Champion selected by Judge Henry Dudley, Dovea Delvin, Co Westmeath. A Glaslough Esquire son he is out of was Lios Breacpoll 1 Harry the first pedigree Hereford bull Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy a daughter to Ballyaville Caradoc. The calf produced by Enda and Johnny Flynn, Newtownforbes, purchaser is local man Liam Tierney, Borrisokane. Co Longford. The duo was very pleased with their win and Other principal prices included €3,050 paid by Martin and delighted when the hammer dropped at €3,400. This 18 William Gorman for Boveen Niall a Corran Hill Classic son month old is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Captain out of Lios Breac from Joe O’Connor, Sharavogue, Birr and €3,000 to Philip Lady Maud by Glaslough Esquire and was purchased by John Lynch, Finea, Mullingar for the Hollow Point Broker sired Walker. Carrick Jeff out of an Ervie Classic S30 daughter Carrick Lass. The Reserve Champion F.H. Jack, the youngest bull in the The purchaser Padraig and Fiona O’Suileabhan is from Co yard was bred and exhibited by veteran breeder Frank Kilkenny. Harrington, Ballinafad House, Strokestown. A Bowmont Prices ranged from €3,500 to €2,000 and averaged €2,750 Vancouver son he is out of F.H. Miss Silver ET a Dunrobin with a 75% clearance. 603 87J daughter he sold at €3,300 to Nicholas Cronin,

Champion Lios Breackpoll 1 Harry €3,400 with judge Henry Reserve Champion F.H. Jack €3,300 with purchaser Nicholas Dudley, Society President Ivor Deverell and owners Enda and Cronin (hidden), Mr Harrington's stockman, Tommy Cronin Johnny Flynn. and owner Frank Harrington.

Left: Top price bull Ballinveney Pedlar €3,500, breeder Rory Crowenstown Charlie €3,250 with owner Christine Drumm Farrell in background, assistant stockmen sons Daniel, in front and purchaser Liam Tierney. Sheamus, holding the bull Brian & purchaser James Thompson

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Carrick Jeff €3,000 with purchaser Peadair O’Suileabhain and Boveen Niall €3,050 with purchasers Martin & William owner Philip Lynch. O'Gorman, Kian O'Connor and owner Joe O'Connor.

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career winning the National Heifer Calf of the Year and Reserve Female Champion at the National Hereford Show RDS Champion of 2009. She is material sister to Grianan Cantona, exported to the world famous Badlingham Herd in England, Grianan Emperor, successful herd sire at Churchill & Ardmulchan Champions herds & Grianan Dominique who bred the twice RDS This year’s recipient of the Hereford RDS Champion of Champion of Champions Grianan Firecracker. She also Champions Award for 2015 is the young bull Grianan Oscar bred Griananpoll 1 Orange M661 crowned Supreme bred by one of Westmeath and indeed Irelands most Champion at Oldcastle & Nenagh Shows in 2015. successful Hereford herds owned by Tom and Anselm His lineage and career progress to date augers well for Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate. success in the future. Born in July 2014, Oscar had a very successful show season during 2015 finishing the year unbeaten in his class and claiming top price bull at the Autumn Premier Sale. The highlight of the show season for this young bull was at the National Hereford Show at Tullamore where he was crowned National Hereford Bull Calf of the Year, Male Champion and Overall Supreme Hereford Champion. This was a massive achievement for a young bull at just 13 months old. Oscar has a 5 star index for Terminal, Replacement, Docility, Carcase Weight & Carcase Conformation. He is sired by the Australian bull, Smithson Darby, whose semen was imported by the Irish Hereford Breed Society through its Breed improvement Scheme. His dam Grianan Orange H494 comes from the well-known Supreme Hereford Breed Champion, Overall Male Champion & Orange family which descend from the world famous Vern National Hereford Bull calf of the Year - Grianan Oscar with Herefords. Jose Bonica (WHC Secretary, Uruguay), Tom Fitzgerald, This line has produced many show winners for the Grianan Anselm Fitzgerald & Dara Fitzgerald (exhibitors) with Hazel herd. Orange H494 herself had a very successful show Timmis (judge) and sponsors representative. ALIEHS HEREFORDS Brosna, Co. Kerry - Estd. 1994

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Kilkenny - March 2015

Complete Clearance of Hereford Bulls at Kilkenny Rafferty of Passage East, Co Waterford at €3,500. Purchasers snapped up the full complement of Hereford Other useful prices included Knockfin Exotic a Rathregan Bulls exhibited at the Kilkenny Bull Sale. Upgrader son at €3,200 and Knockfin Garfield by Prices averaged a very satisfactory €3,180 with the top price Corraback Fulgent at €3,000 from the herd of Francis Scott, of €4,500 paid for Chatsworth Hector the Reserve Knockfin, Rathdowney, Co Laois. Champion out of the homebred dam Chatsworth Helical 9th Wexford breeder John Jones of Pallas, Gorey, Co Wexford by Trillick Winner and exhibited by local Hereford breeder also realised €3,000 for his Glaslough Esquire son Clonroe Tom Hennessy, of Chatsworth, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny. Joe. His dam Clonroe Josie is a Castledaly Victor daughter. The impressive Allowdale Valour son was purchased by Overall it was a successful day out for Hereford breeders. another local man Christy Finn, Bawngarriff, Ballycallan, The indications are that many Hereford breeders are Co Kilkenny for use as a stock bull in his dairy herd and meeting very strong on farm demand at the moment and Bawngarriff Hereford herd. Mr Hennessey was delighted that purchasers are buying their bulls earlier this year than with winning the Reserve Championship and topping the previously. sale a feat he had not succeeded in previously. Prices for 2 to 3 week old Hereford cross calves are very The show Champion was exhibited by a local breeder Tom high this spring with last year’s prices easily surpassed. Brennan, Balleen, Freshford a regular and oft time winner Demand for quality assured stock ready for slaughter and at Kilkenny. This was a well grown bull by his successful indeed those suitable for further feeding is very strong at herd sire Lisnaean Donal and out of Balleen Pansy 31st a the moment all of which is influencing the demand for Gageboro Eugenic daughter he sold to dairy farmer Kevin Hereford bulls.

Reserve Champion Chatsworth Hector €4,500 with sponsor Champion Balleen Brand €3,500 with owner Tom Brennan. Denis Dalton Chancellor Mills, purchaser Christy Finn, owner Sponsors Chancellor Mills. Tom Hennessey, Pat Cantwell and Patsy Wilson of Chancellor Mills.

Left: Francis Scott with Knockfin Garfield €3,000 and Knockfin Exotic €3,200 with John Paul Scott.

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Kilkenny - April 2015

Top Price €4,600 and €3,277 exhibited by Tom Brennan giving him an average of over €4,000 for the two of his four entries forward. He had two average for Herefords at Kilkenny absentees which he had already sold direct from his yard in Trade for Herefords continued to push out the boundaries the days leading up to the sale at similar prices. with a top price of €4,600 and an overall average of €3,277 Another local breeder who had a very good result at this for Herefords at the annual April bull sale at Kilkenny. venue previously is Rathdowney breeder Francis Scott. His Regular exhibitor and Championship winner Tom Brennan, offering on this occasion included four bulls Knockfin Freshford was in the winner’s enclosure once again this Noble, Dunmore, Unite and Lewis all by his herd sire time with Balleen Budget a Gageboro Eugenic son out of Rathregan Upgrader. These sold for an average of €3,000 Balleen Miss Perfect 5th. A long bull with plenty of growth netting him a neat €12,000 for the days endeavour. he sold to Pat Fogarty, Rathcormack, Waterford for a top Co Offaly breeder Michael Molloy exhibited Moyclare Lusty bid of €4,600. a son of Moyclare Rose 17th by Kilronan Hosea and was This result immediately followed by a final bid of €4,000 pleased with his price of €3,000. for Reserve Champion Coolnacritta Conor set the pace for The overall average of €3,277 was generally agreed as a very the remainder of the sale. This very useful bull was shown satisfactory outcome for the range of bulls on offer. The by a local breeder Sean Shiel, Coolnacritta, Rathdowney and supply of Hereford bulls on offer is tightening early in the was sired by his herd sire Glaslough King a Rathregan season with many bulls already purchased. Hereford cross Napoleon son out of a Breaney Sam daughter Coolnacritta calves are currently selling at premium prices while stores Rose. The purchaser was Dick Lonergan, Ahenny, Carrick and finishing cattle are also in very keen demand. Strong on Suir. competition between meat plants is driving prices for €3,500 was the final bid by Michael Kelly, Gowran, Co quality assured stock as they strive to grow supply to meet Kilkenny to secure Balleen Doc a Lisnaean Donal 1st son out the expanding demand for Hereford quality beef at retail of Balleen Vallrey which was the second of two bulls outlets at home and in export markets.

Kilkenny 2016 Sales

take place on Champion Balleen Budget owned by Tom Brennan (in background) and shown by Owen Sheehy sold at the top price of €4,600. Wednesday 16th March

Wednesday 13th April

Wednesday 18th May

Reserve Champion Coolnacritta Conor sold at €4,000 Owned and exhibited by Sean Shiel, Coolnacritta, Rathdowney.

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Gurteragh & Newstar Dispersal Sale - May 30th, 2015

What a day for Herefords at the €7,000 Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607 - Sire Grianan Firecracker Dam Corlismorepoll 1 Sara - with her March Gurteragh and Newstar Sale born bull calf by Gurteragh Justice - purchaser Gerard McNamara What a day, what a crowd, what a sale, what a clearance €4,100 Gurteragh Lynn - Sire Gurteragh Gladiator Dam of Hereford stock at the Gurteragh and Newstar Gurteragh Grace - purchaser Frank Daly clearance sale at Kanturk Mart for well-known breeders €4,000 Gurteragh Lady - Sire Newstar Hercules Dam Michael & Brian O’Keeffe. Over 115 bidders registered to Gurteragh Judy - purchaser Padraig Killen bid for stock at the event which attracted one of the €4,000 Grianan Vera J 557 - Sire Bowmont Storm A584 largest crowds to attend a Hereford sale in recent years. Dam Grianan Dana - purchaser Pauline Houlihan Bidding was sharp and decisive from the outset and it €3,900 Gurteragh Nightengale - Sire Gurteragh Gladiator very quickly became clear that a number of bidders had Dam Quinsboro Rose 1st - purchaser Padraig Killen selected their favoured lots in advance and were €3,800 Gurteragh Louise - Sire Gurteragh Gladiator Dam prepared to bid with gusto. While existing breeders were Gurteragh Grace - purchaser Padraig Killen in the running and secured several lots the sale spawned €3,750 Gurteragh North Star - Sire Corlismore Robinhood many new herds with several new entrants to the breed 592 Dam Knockmountagh Orla - purchaser James securing quality seed-stock for the future. Sincere good Thompson Jnr €3,700 Newstar Alison - Sire F.H. Noel Dam Gurteragh wishes to all who purchased at the event and especially Gretta - purchaser Gerard Lucey to those venturing out on a new enterprise. €3,700 Gurteragh Nico - Sire Gurteragh Justice Dam The star lot turned out to be lot 4 Gurteragh Grace by Gurteragh Judy - purchaser Jim Kingston Border General V85 purchased by Marcus Kellegher at €3,650 Gurteragh Madalin - Sire Gurteragh Gladiator €4,100 and her September born daughter Orchid by Dam Quinnsboro Rose 1st - purchaser Enda Flynn Corlismore Robinhood purchased by Jim Kingston at €3,600 Grianan Katrina - Sire Lisrace Lifeliner Dam €4,300 to total €8,400 for the pair. Grace was also the Gurteragh Extra - purchaser Kieran Harty dam of Lynn sold at €4,100, Louise at €3,800, Maeve at €3,600 Gurteragh Jenny - Sire Glaslough Dandy Dam €3,200, Neasa at €3,200 and Melody at €3,000. Gurteragh Evelyn - purchaser Lisa & Niall Holloway Daly Interestingly Grace is out of Quinnsboro Rose 2nd, one €3,500 Gurteragh Helga 1 - Sire Glaslough Dandy Dam of two heifers purchased by Michael O’Keeffe from Tom Quinsboro Rose 1st - purchaser Cathal McGrath Hayes, Kildimo, Co Limerick, both sired by Tibradden €3,500 Corlismore Ursla 599 - Sire Grianan Firecracker Adema bred by the late WJ Twomey. Grace and her six Dam Corlismore Ursla - purchaser Cathal McGrath daughters realised a total of €25,800. The second Hayes €3,400 Gurteragh Halley - Sire Glaslough Dandy Dam heifer purchased by Michael was Quinsboro Rose 1st Ballypherode Starlet - purchaser Richard Lawlor €3,400 Newstar Adelaid - Sire F.H. Noel Dam Newstar whose four daughters Nightengale, Madalin, Helga 1 and Katie - purchaser Kieran Harty Gillian sold for €3,900, €3,650, €3,500 and €3,000 €3,300 Slieveroe Kate - Sire Bowmont Storm A584 Dam respectively to total €14,050. What an investment! Gurteragh Fancy - purchaser Seamus Rohan €3,300 Gurteragh Montana - Sire Gurteragh Gladiator Dam Ballypherode Starlet - purchaser James Thompson

Part of the huge crowd in attendance.

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Top price animal (€7,000) at the sale Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607- Later in the year Champion at Ennis and Bansha Shows and Grianan Vera J 577 €4,000 Res Champion Bridgetown Show shown by Ciara McNamara

Corlismore Ursula €3,500 Gurteragh Gladiator - 17 daughters featured in the sale Cavehill Herefords Established in 1980

Cave Hill Storm Cave Hill General 2 Cave Hill Crusader National Champion 2014 Champion Hereford Athlone ’15 Top price bull in Tullamore Champion Tullamore Oct. 2014 Reserve Bull of Year National October 2014 Available through Dovea Genetics Show, 2015

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Udel Production Sale - July 4th, 2015

Sterling Demand for Herefords at the UDEL Production Sale A good crowd was in attendance at the Udel Polled Hereford Production sale held on farm at Coole, Campile, Co Wexford. Though not as large as that seen at the clearance sale in Kanturk it drew buyers from right across the country with the sale heavily influenced by customers from Northern Ireland, Scotland and the South of England Top price UDEL 1 ALC Mayflower 1127 sold to Daniel Gallagher, Co Fermanagh. She was described in the catalogue as “out of one of the best breeding cows and with sires like WTK Bond, Circle D Wrangler and Nick the Butler in her pedigree she could be the pick of the Top price heifer UDEL 1 ALC Mayflower 1127 purchased at €4,100 sale” so it turned out. Daniel Gallagher also purchased by Daniel Gallagher. Udel 1 Mayflower with some similar bloodlines at €2,800. William Andrew, Arranview Herd, Auchincruive, Ayrshire, Scotland purchased Udel 1 BC Fijian Gem a Kidman Blue Chip daughter at €3,800, UDEL 1 BH Garden Gem by stock bull UDEL 1 B1 Ben Hur at €2,600, Udel 1 BL Edible Orange a Yalgoo Boulder daughter at €2,600 and the yearling heifer UDEL 1 ALC Heavy Curly by UDEL 1 R51 A La Carte at €2150. Udel 1 BC Frisky Curly another Kidman Bluechip daughter sold to Trillick, Co Tyrone at €3,250. The purchaser Daniel Conlon also bought UDEL 1 Honey Gem an 18 month old Ben Hur daughter at €2,450. Anthony McCarthy, Banteer, Co Cork purchased UDEL UDEL 1 Figian Gem sells to Scotland at €3,800. 1 BC Floral Necklace also by Kidman Bluechip one of the youngest bulls ever to win the Australian Polled National Show and Sale at Dubbo, NSW. At €3,150 she joins a couple of previous purchases by the same breeder from the UDEL herd which are breeding very well in Co Cork. John Nolan of Co Carlow purchased an Allendale Waterloo B50 daughter UDEL 1 WL Fairy Snowdrop in calf to Allendale Superstar at €3,200. Michael McDonald Wexford purchased an Allendale Superstar daughter UDEL 1 SS Lovely Emma at €2,600. UDEL 1 ALC Happy Melody a sixteen month old daughter of UDEL 1 R51 A La Carte was purchased by Ronan Kerrigan of Kells, Co Meath at €2,600. Fergal Morohan, Boyle, Co Roscommon purchased two heifers including UDEL 1 WL Gayle by Allendale Waterloo a twenty one month old of size depth and style at €2,550. The two youngest heifers in the sale UDEL 1 BH Mayflower 1270 and UDEL 1 BH Hippy Plumb at just nine months of age sold at €1,800 each to Eric Humphreys, Newbliss and John Bass, Gorey, Co Wexford. With a 78% clearance and a sale average of €2,567 it was Udel Sale in full swing with auctioneer Hugh Mulvihill and a very satisfactory result. ringmaster Stephen Kenny.

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Tullamore - October 2015

Expectations well exceeded at Hereford Premier Glaslough Nationwide out of Glaslough Gemma. The Autumn Show & Sale at Tullamore purchaser was Ted O’Sullivan, Bartlemy, Co Cork. Demand for both Hereford bulls and females exceeded Congratulations to Dr John Lalor, The Old Rectory, expectations at the Irish Hereford Bred Society’s premier Timolin, Co Kildare who exhibiting for the first time at autumn show and sale at Tullamore. Tullamore received a final bid of €3,500 for his Mawarra Whilst demand for bulls was excellent providing a bull Sentimental sired bull out of Bally-Dowel Gillian purchased average of €3,200, it was ladies day as the females outdid as a heifer from Joe Maher, of Ballydowel, Rathmoyle, Co the males reaching a top price of €5,000 and €5,100 paid Kilkenny. for the Champion and Reserve Champion Female while the Kilsunny Lincoln a 2nd prize-winner exhibited by Trevor top price male sold at €4,000. Dudley, Dovea, Thurles and by herdsire Glaslough Judge Henry Dudley, The Populars, Dovea, this year’s Society out of Kilsunny Lass Glitter sold to local Hereford breeders recipient of the Hall of Fame Award at Athlone had a field Joe and Ivor Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill at €3,350. day with his Champion Female Lakelodge Champayne 3rd Another senior Society member to hit the highlights was by herd sire Ballyaville Caradoc out of Lakelodge Willie Jones, Creagh, Kenagh, Co Longford who in Champayne 2nd selling to Co Cork breeder Jim Kingston, partnership with grandson David had two heifers forward. Riverstick, Co Cork at €5,000. In addition Lakelodge Lass’ Caonachpoll 1 Angela by Kilsunny Goliath whose dam Una 3rd again by Caradoc and out of Lakelodge Una 2nd Creaghpoll 1 Cattie is by Beverlyhills 1 Thady a third prize- was purchased at €4,200. A third heifer from the herd winner sold to Mervyn Thompson, Tandragee, Co Armagh Lakelodge Vera 3rd out of Vera 2nd and sired by Caradoc at €3,500 while herd sibling Caonach Sandra a first prize- sold to well-known Co Louth breeder Eamonn McKiernan, winner also by Goliath sold at €3,400 to the herd of Nelson Monasterboice at €3,100 resulting in a very satisfying day McCrabbe, Raphoe, Co Donegal. for Henry. Overall there was a 72% clearance with the bull average at The Reserve Champion the fifteen month old Moyclare €3,200. Range €2150 to €4,000 and females averaging Rose 26th was Hereford and interbreed champion at Trim €2,784. Range €1,700 to €5,100. earlier in the year. Exhibited by Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont she is sired by his very successful herd sire Brocca Saviour out of Moyclare Christina and was purchased at the day’s top price of €5,100 by Gerry McNamara, Labasheeda, Ennis who is currently assembling a quality herd. Mr Molloy also exhibited Moyclare Norman again sired by Brocca Saviour and out of Moyclare Ursula 4th. He found a new home in Northern Ireland with Gordon Burleigh, Kinawley, Co Fermanagh on a bid of €3.600. The Male Champion Cloncullane General 2 was exhibited by one of the Society’s most senior members Sean Neary, Cloncullane, Strokestown. Sired by the successful Kilsunny Goliath out of Clooncullane Holly he sold to John Lawe, Kilglass, Co Roscommon at €3,800 and was possibly the bargain of the day. Champion Clooncullane General 2nd, Sean Neary shown by Reserve Champion Male and Supreme Champion at the Coleman Neary Sold at €3,800 to John Lawe. National Hereford Show Grianan Oscar bred and exhibited by T & A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate was the top priced Bull at €4,000. Sired by Australian import Smithston Darby his dam is Grianan Orange H 494 a Churchill Storm daughter. The purchaser was Gerry Looby, Ballinagleragh, Clarkstown, Co Tipperary. Two bulls forward from the Trillick herd of JJ Farrell Longford were sired by his UK bred herd sire Free Town Hotspur. Trillick Paul out of Trillick Betty at just fifteen months old sold at €3,800 to John Johnston, Tomagaddy, Gorey, Co Wexford. Herdmate Trillick Tom 2 out of Trillick Daisy by Steil Gerard sold for a top bid of €3,600 to Gordon Buchanan, Lisbellew, Co Fermanagh. S & N Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan received €3,600 Res Champ Grianan Oscar, T & A Fitzgerald sold at €4,000 to for their Glaslough Karl son the eighteen month old Gerry Looby.

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Champion Female Lakelodge Champayne 3rd, shown by Susan Dudley Reserve Female Champion Moyclare Rose 26th, Michael with event Judge Tom Brennan sold to Jim Kingston at €5,000 Molloy to Gerry McNamara.

Trillick Paul JJ Farrell shown by Ciaran Farrell sold to John Glaslough Nationwide with Nigel and Theola Heatrick sold at Johnston at €3,800. €3,600 to Ted O'Sullivan.

Trillick Tom, JJ Farrell to Gordon Buchanan at €3,600. Moyclare Norman from Michael Molloy pictured with purchaser at €3,600 Gordon Burleigh.

Kilsunny Lincoln with Susan Dudley €3,350. Lakelodge Lass Una 3rd with Susan Dudley €4,200.

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Caonachpoll 1 Angela with David Jones €3,500 1st Prizewinner Caonach Sandra with David Jones sold at €3,400

Spectators at the Judging 1st Prizewinner Ballyraggan Mentor 792nd with James Thompson sold at €3,000.

Judging in progress.

Spectators at the Judging

Hugh Lynch, Patsy Smith and Ringside judges Jim Gary McKiernan watch the Kingston and Declan judging. Murphy Co Cork. Large crowd at Tullamore

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Kilmallock - October 2015

Hereford demand outstrips supply at some explanation for the demand experienced for bulls. GVM Kilmallock Bull purchasers are also no doubt influenced by Hereford calf prices last spring which were also buoyant throughout Demand for Hereford bulls outstripped supply at the Irish the season with a definite premium for Hereford. Hereford Breed Society’s autumn Show at Sale held at GVM Kilmallock. Just two bulls forward failed to meet their Sale average €2,414 – Range €3,400 - €1,800. reserve while a number of prospective customers went home disappointed in not having secured a sire. The Championship was awarded to well-known Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, with his Gurteragh Obama a son of herd-sire Corlismore Robinhood out of Gurteragh Holly a Border General V85 daughter. The new owner Sean G Hunt, Athea, Co Limerick secured the champion with a bid of €3,300. It was however a herd sibling Gurteragh Superking 607 sired by the Munster Hereford bull of the year Gurteragh Justice and out of Gurteragh Jolly ET that secured the top price of the day at €3,400. The purchaser Paddy Brophy travelled from Windgap, Co Kilkenny to make his purchase. This was a very satisfactory day out for the Newmarket breeder who held a most successful sale of females earlier this past summer. The Reserve Championship was awarded to Co Cork Champion Hereford Gurteragh Obama €3,300 with John breeders Gerard and Sheila Lucey who run a strong herd of Neenan Show judge and President IHBS with owner Michael cows at Coachford. Entries from the herd often feature in O'Keeffe. the line-up and this time it was Fortregal Jonah a Bowmont Storm son out of the homebred Fortregal Lady Daisy which sold at €3,000 to Kieran McNamara, Kilcrona, Kilkee, Co Clare. A twenty one month old RH Starburst Lad 7G son Fortregal Hadrian again exhibited by Gerard and Sheila Lucey also sold at €3,000. Out of Fortregal Calla a Bowmont Storm daughter he was purchased by Laoise breeder Francis Scott, Knockfin, Rathdowney. Two bulls exhibited by David Larkin, The Hermitage, Kilcormack, Co Offaly Cill Cormaic Maximillian and Cill Cormaic Marcel both sired by herd-sire Cedar Liam sold at €2,800 each. Maximillian out of Cill Cormaic Angel sold to Owen O’Neill, Coolroe, Ballincollig while Marcel out of Cloonbracken Enda a Churchill Storm daughter was Reserve Champion Fortregal Jonah with Judge John Neenan purchased by Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny, Dovea, Thurles, Co and owner Sheila Lucey €3,000. Tipperary. A further bull Boveen Norman by Corran Hill Classic exhibited by Joe O'Connor, Riverview, Sharavogue, Birr also sold at €2,800. Out of the homebred Boveen Stately 13th by Kilsunny Abraham he was purchased by William Burke, Castlemaine Co Kerry. Hereford cross stores are currently flavour of the month at GVM Kilmallock with additional buyers each week for the large selection of Hereford cross heifers and steers from calves to weanling to stores on offer. Observers at the mart indicate that Hereford crosses on offer are generally 50 kg heavier than cattle of similar age from other breeds. Prices for Hereford cross steers and heifers are well ahead of that prevailing at this time last year. Current demand for Top Price bull at €3,400 Gurteragh Superking with owner Hereford crosses at this and other marts would provide Michael O'Keeffe.

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Judging in progress with John Neenan President IHBS in action. Fortregal Hadrian €3,000 with exhibitors Gerard and Sheila Lucey.

Part of the large attendance at the event. BALLYMARTIN HEREFORDS Outwintered - Calved Outside Not pampered in any way - honest hardworking cattle

Baltymore Rodge Baltymore Rodge is making his mark with this stylish 55kgs at birth heifer Thank you to all our customers who came to Ballymartin from all over Ireland Elizabeth Kingston Ballymartin, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford. Tel. 058-56227 or 058-56754 Mobile: 087-7764780 www.ballymartinherefords.com

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LAKELODGE LASS CHAMPAYNE 3 Supreme Female Champion, IHBS Premier Sale, Tullamore, October 2015

Sold for €5,000

LAKELODGE LASS UNA 4 Overall Calf Champion, Clonmel Show 2015 Multiple 1st prize winner at summer shows

Sold for €4,200 at the IHBS Premier Sale, Tullamore, October 2015

Best wishes to the purchasers of Lakelodge stock in 2015

SERVICE AGE BULLS & SHOW STANDARD HEIFERS FOR SALE SPRING 2016 All enquiries welcome HENRY DUDLEY The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Tel: 086 8340801

37 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 Irish National Hereford Calf Show 2015 Judge: Mr. Darragh McManus , Normanton 4. Darren Pender Herefords, Normanton le Heath, Leicester, UK Clonevanpoll 1 Princess, IE371340090086, 11th Nov 14, Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty, Christies 1 Princess Supreme Female Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney Salute 793 Reserve Supreme Female Champion: Kilsunny Lass Heifer Calf born in January & February 2015 Lily Sponsor: Slaney Foods International 1. Sean McKiernan Supreme Male Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793, IE121285570793, 26th Reserve Supreme Male Champion: Kilsunny Leyton Jan 15, Solpoll 1 Cruiser, Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st Senior Female Champion: Kilsunny Lass Lily 2. John Murphy Senior Female Reserve Champion: Ardmulchan Kiltennel Poll 1 Amy ET, IE371579380006, 4th Jan Clover 656 15, Dorepoll 1 Transatlantic, Solpoll 1 Starlet H2 3. Sean McKiernan Junior Female Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney Corlismore Prim 788, IE121285510788, 2th Jan 15, 793 Corlismore Pompeii, Grianan Prim Reserve Female Champion: Kiltennel Poll 1 Amy ET 4. Anthony Hamilton Senior Male Champion: River Rock Buster Glenmanor Valentine, IE391061640020, 10th Jan Reserve Senior Male Champion: Moyclare Nevis 15, Mawarra Vice Admiral, Kilgolagh Tina Junior Male Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 Heifer Calf born on or after March 2015 Reserve Junior Male Champion: Kilsunny Leyton Sponsor: Hugh Mulvihill & GVM Marts Kilmallock 1. J & J Canty Portanob Erica, IE281384820808, 1st Mar 15, Heifer Calf born in September & October 2014 Balleen Revival, Portanob Twilight Sponsor: Allowdale Herefords 2. Sean McKiernan 1. Trevor Dudley Corlismore Oyster 800, IE121285550800, 14th Mar Kilsunny Lass Lily, IE3313965214473, 18th Oct 14, 15, Grianan Firecracker, Corlismore Oyster 572 Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem 3. Cathal McGrath 2. Anthony McCarth y Cloneymeath Curly 2, IE28171153001, 22nd Mar 15, Banteer Gem 831, IE151144510831, 5th Oct 14, Haven Wizard, Curly 126 Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 BL Coral Gem 4. Padraig Farrell 3. JJ Farrell Cave Hill Hermione, IE361052220324, 27th April 15, Trillick Ellie, IE251104761554, 20th Sept 14, Free Kilsunny Goliath, Cave Hill Princess Town Hotspur, Trillick Heather 4. Francis McKiernan Bull Calf born in September & October 2014 Corlismorepoll 1 Gem 780, IE121285520780, Sponsor: West Cork Hereford Club 16thOct 14, Solpoll 1 Cruiser, Corlismorepoll 1 1. Michael Molloy Sydney 670 Moyclare Nevis, IE301254920387, 12th Sept 14, Ardlahan Malcolm, Moyclare Naughty 9th Heifer Calf born in November & December 2014 2. E & J McKiernan Sponsor: Irish Hereford Prime Ltd Knockmountagh Minstrel, IE261029160674, 5th Oct 1. Philip, Smyth 14, Smithson Darby, Knockmountagh Jill Ardmulchan Clover 656, IE281288630656, 13th Nov 3. S & N Heatrick 14, Grianan Emperor, Ardmulchan Clover 456 Glaslough Pacesetter, IE291495141114, 21st Oct 14, 2. Sean McKiernan Glaslough Karl, Glaslough Hattie Corlismore Honesty, IE121285570785, 4th Dec 14, 4. Tony Hartnett Grianan Firecracker, Corlismore Millett 4th River Rock Tyson, IE151956520004, 6th Oct 14, 3. W&D Jones Trillick Best, River Rock Ruby Bea Creaghpoll 1 Aoibhinn, IE251427340090, 23rd Nov 14, Kilsunny Goliath, Creaghpoll 1 Ula

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Bull Calf born in November & December 2014 Commercial Hereford sired calf, male or female Sponsor: Cavan Monaghan Branch IHBS born in 2015 1. Tony Hartnett Sponsor: ABP River Rock Buster, IE151956530005, 6th Nov 14, 1. Ivan Jones Trillick Best, River Rock Holly Hereford Cross, IE361116790353, April 15, Hereford 2. Sean McKiernan Sire, Sim X Corlismorepoll 1 T Vanguard 787, IE121285590787, 23/12/14, 2. Hugh P Murray Grianan Firecracker, Corlismorepoll 1 T Sydney 524 Piggles, IE301351550397, 20th April 15, Broughall 3. Aidan Farrell Henry, IE191523240306 Mountwilliams Indurain ET, IE361042970868, 2nd 3. Padraig McGrath Dec 14, Churchill Storm, Mountrath Nicola Hereford Cross, IE311412190709, 10th May 15, Steil 4. Sean McKiernan Gerard, IE311412150597 Corlismorepoll 1 T Veteran 786, IE121285580786, 4. Glenn Dudley 22/12/14, Grianan Firecracker, Corlismorepoll 1 Queen Red Robin, IE331396521515, 24thApril 15, Glaslough Judge, Enya Bull Calf born in January & February 2015 Sponsor: Connaught Branch IHBS 1. Sean McKiernan Sponsors Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794, IE121285580794, 27th Jan 15, Solpoll 1 Cruiser, Udel 1 Unwed Lady ABP 2. Trevor Dudley Allowdale Herefords Kilsunny Leyton, IE331396591488, 6th Jan 15, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Fluffy Certified Hereford Irish Beef IHBS/Slaney /Lidl 3. Ivan Jones Creaghpoll 1 Fredrick, IE251051470975, 18th Jan 15, Dovea Genetics Kilsunny Goliath, Creaghpoll 1 Meg Irish Hereford Breed Society 4. Val Ledwith Rathregan Stormer, IE281526170577, 9th Jan 15, Irish Hereford Prime Rathregan Storm, Hockley Cathryn Slaney Foods International Bull Calf born on or after March2015 GVM Marts Kilmallock Sponsor: Munster Branch IHBS 1. Michael Molloy Hugh Mulvihill Auctioneer Moyclare Odin, IE301254960399, 30th Mar 15, Cavan Monaghan Branch IHBS Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Pansy 9th 2. Gerard McNamara Connaught Branch IHBS Dominarigle 1 Prince 658, IE151205840658, 13th Munster Branch IHBS Mar 15, Gurteragh Justice ET, Corlismorepoll 1 Syndey 607 West Cork Hereford Club 3. J & J Canty North Leinster Branch IHBS Portanob Hugo, IE281384860811, 8th Mar 15, Balleen Revival, Ballymartin Karen 4. J & J Canty Port 1 Bill, IE281384880813, 10th Mar 15, Balleen Revival, Port 1 Ginger

Judge: Mr. William Livesey , Normanton Herefords, Normanton le Heath, Leicestershire, UK Young Handler—Under 14 on the day of the show 1. Shane Hynes 2. Sarah Murray 3. Padraig Jones 4. Darren Pender

Young Handler—Under 21 & over 14 on the day of the show 1. Catherine Smyth 2. Niall Jones 3. Leah Mullen 4. Patrick Farrell Supreme Champion Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 with Gary McKiernan.

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ten entries the committee were happy with the support. The Cavan Breeder Sweeps the winner was Ivan Jones, Creagh, Kenagh, Co Longford. board at the National The Young Handler classes were well supported with some keen competition between a number of up and coming Hereford Calf show young Hereford enthusiasts. Judge: Mr. Darragh McManus, Normanton Herefords, The Judge for the Commercial class and the Young Handler Normanton le Heath, Leicester, UK classes was Mr. William Livesey, Normanton Herefords, Held at the GVM show arena at Tullamore a large crowd of Normanton le Heath, Leicestershire, UK. Hereford enthusiasts withstood the bitter cold throughout the day to view the final Hereford show of 2015 where over 100 of Ireland’s top young Herefords were exhibited. Well known Cavan breeder Sean McKiernan of Corlismore, exhibited a string of prize-winners including the Junior and Supreme Male Champion, Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 born 27th January 2015 he is sired by Solpoll 1 Cruiser, his dam Udel 1 Unwed Lady is bred by D & D Carroll of Campile, Co Wexford. The Junior and Supreme Female Champion was also exhibited by the Corlismore Herd. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793 born 26th Jan 2015 and once again sired by Solpoll 1 Cruiser and out of Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st. Regular show exhibitor Trevor Dudley and Family, Dovea, Thurles also had a very successful outing at Tullamore taking both the Reserve Male Supreme Championship and the Reserve Supreme Female slot. Initially Reserve Junior Reserve Supreme Champion Kilsunny Leyton Owner Trevor Male Champion Kilsunny Leyton born 6th Jan 2015 sired Dudley by stock bull Glaslough Judge and out of Kilsunny Lass Fluffy later secured the Reserve Supreme Male position. Winner of the first class Kilsunny Lass Lily born 18th October 2014 also sired by Glaslough Judge this time out of Kilsunny Lass Gem was awarded the Reserve Supreme Female Championship having earlier taken the Senior Female Championship position. The Judge Mr. Darragh McManus of Normanton Herefords, Normanton le Heath, Leicestershire in the UK declared him very pleased with the quality of stock exhibited admitting that in some instances the competition was extremely close. The Senior Female Reserve Champion Ardmulchan Clover 656 sired by Grianan Emperor was exhibited by Philip Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co Meath. Junior & Supreme Female Champion Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney The Senior Male Champion River Rock Buster a Trillick 793 with Paul McKiernan. Best son out of River Rock Holly was shown by Tony Hartnett. Moyclare Nevis by Ardlahan Malcolm out of Moyclare Naughty the Reserve Senior Male Champion was exhibited by Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly who also exhibited 1st prize-winner Moyclare Odin sired by the well -known Brocca Saviour. Relative newcomer John Murphy of Gorey, Co Wexford who had a good summer show season exhibited the Reserve Junior Female Champion in Kiltennel Poll 1 Amy ET. This is an ET calf born 4th January 2015 sired by Dorepoll 1 Transatlantic out of the donor cow Solpoll 1 Starlet. John and Jack Canty, Kildalkey, Trim exhibited 1st prize- winner Portanob Erica a March 2015 born daughter of Portanob Twilight by herd-sire Balleen Revival. An additional feature this year was the addition of a class Senior & Reserve Supreme Female Champion Kilsunny Lass for a commercial Hereford male or female. With a total of Lily with Susan Dudley.

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Senior Male Champion Red Rock Buster with Tony Hartnett. Reserve Senior Male Champion Moyclare Nevis with Michael Molloy.

1st Prize-winner & Reserve Senior Female Champion 1st Prize-winner Portanob Erica with John Canty. Ardmulchan Clover 656 with Catherine Smyth.

Reserve Female Champion, National Calf Show Kiltennel Poll 1 Amy with John Murphy. 1st prize-winner Winner Moyclare Odin with Michael Molloy.

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Winners senior Handler Class R to L - Catherine Smyth, Niall Winners Junior Handler Class R to L- Shane Hynes, Sarah Jones, Leah Mullen, Patrick Farrell with Judge Mr William Murray, Padraig Jones, Justin Porter with Judge Mr William Livesey. Livesey, UK.

Hereford Cross Class Winner with William Jones, Creagh Kenagh.

Decision time for Judge Darragh McManus.

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Hereford Steak Is Once Again a Winner at the Great Taste Awards in 2015

This latest award for Irish Hereford Fillet Steak and the more recently introduced Irish Hereford Flat Iron Steak confirms the superior quality inherent in the range of Irish Hereford Beef products available throughout Lidl Ireland outlets. Following on a great performance and result at the Great Taste Awards in 2014 customers are assured of a quality product which provides a satisfying eating experience that will tantalise and satisfy the taste buds of the most discerning. The Certified Irish Hereford Beef is produced from Ireland’s rich grasslands by Bord Bia quality assured farmers to a recognised spec and carefully matured to ensure satisfaction. Congratulations to all involved from production through processing, packaging and delivery to the consumer. The Irish Hereford Society acknowledge the role of Hereford beef producers, Slaney Foods International, its partners and Lidl Ireland all of whom ensure the continued success of the range of Certified Irish Hereford Beef Products available throughout Ireland at a Lidl store near you. Additional quality assured Hereford Beef Producers required, contact [email protected] for further information asap.

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Lidl launch new range

Given the success of the Certified Irish Hereford Beef range of products offered across the 141 outlets operated by the successful supermarket chain Lidl, the company has further increased the choice available and launched an attractive and distinctive new packaging design. Further accolades at London’s “Great Taste Awards”, “Blas na hEireann” and the Irish “Grocer Food and Drink Winner” gave an opportunity to update and change the packaging to reflect the success of the product and emphasise the quality to its wide and growing customer base. The Society and the Hereford breed is very pleased that Hereford beef has been successful at competition and that the various awards underpin the belief of members, producers and the Quality assured suppliers should be Society in the quality of the product we aware that increased supplies are produce. Whilst it seems right that our required to ensure the continued collective belief in the product is expansion of the product on a year endorsed by the consumer, it is very round basis. Contact IHBS today for pleasing and reassuring when this details. belief is further endorsed by food experts of the highest calibre. The success of this venture is down to the Hereford breeders who provide the seed-stock, the commercial quality assured producers who prepare and look after their livestock , the processor Slaney Foods and partner Linden Foods. Certified Hereford Irish Beef is marketed by Lidl the German supermarket group who had just 13 stores in Ireland in 2000 which expanded in the intervening years to 141 in 2014. The group now employs over 3,500 staff across the country spending more than €300,000,000 on Irish produce in 2014. Readers should avail of the opportunity to “Taste a little bit of Magic at Lidl” at their local outlet and on your visit be sure to purchase a treat of Certified Hereford Irish Beef” from the designated Hereford Beef section.

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Tasty Catalan Irish Hereford Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 2 pkts of Deluxe Irish Hereford Lean Diced Steak (600g) 1 pkt fresh Mixed Peppers, deseeded & cut into thin strips. 1 lg Onion (250g) peeled & sliced 1 whole Garlic, peeled, halved & thinly sliced 1/4 of a whole Chorizo (75g) peeled & cut into small chunks. 2 tbsps Deluxe Spicy Tomato & Red Pepper Relish 75 mls Primadonna Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tbsp Kania Paprika 1 tsp Tate & Lyle Sugar A splash of Rosso Vinegar ChanteSel Salt & Pepper

Method: Preheat the oven to 170ºC Add a dash of olive oil into a medium sized pan. Heat oil until it's smoking lightly, carefully add the beef and colour (this might take a little longer than you think). Remove the beef, give the pan a wipe and add some olive oil over a medium heat. Add your garlic and cook for 2 minutes until it starts to turn golden. Next add the sliced peppers and onions and cook for 5 minutes. Then add in the tomato relish, paprika, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and put in the oven for 50 minutes. Best served with some mash, but rice works very nice too. For recipe and video with Paul Flynn go to http://www.lidl.ie/en/3921.htm

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Hereford Cross Store Steer and Heifer competition at GVM Kilmallock emand for Hereford cross stores both steers and The Champion group of five steers was exhibited by John heifers for further feeding was much in evidence in Foley, Ballyhea, Charleville, these weighed 565 kg and sold DOctober at GVM Kilmallock where the Irish Hereford at €1,270 while the Reserve group were shown by Tadgh Society in association with sponsors Slaney Foods O’Sullivan, Bruff. These weighed 585 kg and sold to a International selected a Champion and Reserve Award midlands buyer at €1,225. winning group in a number of categories including lighter The winner in the heifer section was Tom Larkin, Reens, and heavier store animals both male and female. The Ardagh, with a group weighing 438 kg and selling at €910. purpose of the promotion was to highlight the demand for The Reserve group of heifers were exhibited by Oliver Quality Assured steers and heifers required to supply the Hartigan, Lough Gur, Bruff and weighed 508 kg selling at Slaney Foods Hereford scheme which with partners Linden €1,000. supply the 142 Lidl outlets countrywide with the award Judge for the event Donie Mullins, GVM said he was very winning ‘Inisvale’ Certified Hereford Beef. Denis Brennan impressed with the numbers forward and the quality of the representing sponsors Slaney Foods International at the animals exhibited. event said that additional stock is required weekly in order to meet demand. Ph: 087/677 9567 for details re requirements and bonus available.

John Foley, Ballyhea, winner best pen of Hereford Cross Steers Denis Brennan sponsors Slaney Foods, Taidgh O’Sullivan, is presented with his Championship award by John Neenan Bruff, Reserve Champion best pen of Hereford Cross Steers President IHBS, Tom Foley father of the winner and Donie receives his award from John Neenan, President IHBS also Mullins GVM judge for the event. In the background Denis pictured Tim O’Sullivan owner. Brennan of sponsors Slaney Foods.

Left: Judge Donie Mullins accepts the Championship award for the best pen of heifers on behalf of Tom Larkin, Ardagh, Co Limerick with Denis Brennan of sponsors Slaney Foods, Society President John Neenan and Society Vice Chairman Liam Karen and Darren Wallace enjoying Philpott. the event.

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Marie Brazil, GVM Tom McAuliffe and Timmy Twomey, Peter O’Kelly, Croom and John Buckley, Buttevant attended the event. Meelin, at the Show & Sale. spectators at the event.

John Foley and his father Tom are congratulated by Society Vice-chairman Martin Shelton, Ballingarry, William Reidy, Mike O’Connor, Knockaderry and Liam Philpott on receiving the top price of Milford and Dan Shelton, Castletown JJ Enright, Granagh enjoying the the day for their Champion pen of Hereford attended the show & sale. competition at GVM. cross steers.

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40 Years of Beef Performance Testing

On the 23rd of March 2014 – The National Beef Performance Test Centre, based in Tully, County Kildare celebrated its 40th birthday. The Centre was officially opened by the then Minister for Agriculture, Mr Mark Clinton on the 23rd of March 1974.

The early days The origins of the National Bull Performance Test Centre at Tully go back to the 2nd Program for Economic Expansion, published in 1964, it was known as ‘The Brown Book’. Dr Austin Mescal along with Reddy Day, Harry Spain & George Foster wrote a piece in ‘the brown book’ about the setting up of a National Bull Performance Test Centre. They recommended that 100 pedigree beef Mark Clinton, Minister for Agriculture opening the centre, Bulls should be performance tested. This was achieved in March, 1974. 1973 when the National Bull Performance Test Centre located at Tully, beside Kildare Town first opened its Old Tully photos – courtesy of the Irish Farmers Journal and DAF doors to Irish Pedigree Beef Breeders. Tully enjoyed instant success, particularly due to the sale ICBF of Bulls from the Bull Test Centre to Breeders in America. ICBF took over the running of Tully in the early 2000’s. Irish Simmental Breeders were big supporters as it was Breed Societies & ICBF put renewed effort into getting the evident that they could use the Tully figures to improve best possible bulls into Tully. The feeding and the price of their bulls to the U.S. The Shorthorn breed management of the bulls was changed with bark mulch also benefitted greatly from the trade in Bulls to the stand-off pads being put in. A sales ring and stand was United States. also constructed. Bull Sales were then organized at the end of most of the performance test trials. Callan Gates through which to feed the Bulls were nearly put in from the start so as to gauge how efficient each Bull was at converting the feed they were eating into liveweight. Ultrasonic measurements (Backfat & Eye Muscle) and liveweights were taken routinely on the Bulls. Tully was converted from about 90 single pens to group penning around 1980. Among reasons for the change were increased scale of testing, more commercial housing arrangements and more accurate measurement of feed efficiency. The late Paul Woods was the Engineer that supervised the restructuring. In the late 80’s DAFM purchased an Ultrasonic machine from Denmark to measure fat depth and eye-muscle area. The Danes were developing a machine for cattle at the time having successfully employed the same for pigs. Hair was shaved over the loin at a certain rib. Then gel was applied. The “head” of the scanner was held against the gel/skin and a picture came up on a screen on the body of the machine. When a good image appeared on the screen a photograph was taken. The roll of film was developed and the fat depth and muscle area were measured from the negative. In the beginning, bulls were individually penned. In the 1980’s this changed and bulls were penned in small groups.

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Changes In 2012 – with a view to getting even more use out of the Centre the following 3 changes were made to the Centre: 1. In light of the establishment of a new progeny test programme called ‘Gene Ireland’, pedigree bulls were no longer taken in for performance testing. Instead, the commercial progeny of new AI Sires on progeny test are performance tested. 2. ICBF commenced changing the feeding system in Tully to allow for feed intake to be electronically measured and recorded. 3. Meat Eating quality data is now being recorded on the carcasses of the animals that are slaughtered after their performance test.

Out of the 1,000 animals tested just two were Hereford. It is not known why the Hereford breed has not featured but it may well be that given the current success of the Hereford Certified Beef Marketing schemes the eating quality advantage of Hereford Beef is accepted and acknowledged.

Tully today Commercial bulls & bullocks are selected for purchase through the ICBF database. The target is to get 15 progeny from each Gene Ireland Young AI Bull into the Centre. Progeny are also purchased from proven AI Sires and from well-connected Stockbulls. Each animal is DNA’d to confirm its parentage. Nearly 1,000 animals have been slaughtered to date (Dec’ 15). Hereford Bulls at Tully in 1974.

Table 1: Number of pedigree bulls performance tested at Tully (1974-2012). Up to 4000 pedigree beef bulls were performance tested at Tully with Limousin, Simmental and Charolais being the breed most popular breed’s of bull to go through the Centre (Table 1).

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Hereford Bull ‘Lisnalurg Vincible’ who was sold in 2003 for Mr Dave Beehan backfat scanning a Simmental bull at Tully in €4,000. Also pictured is Michael Barron (Manager), Peter the 1980’s. Casey (Breeder) and Noel Ryan (Dovea AI).

Meat eating quality is now also measured on Commercial animal at New Insentec electronic feeding system in Tully animals post slaughter. Tully in 2014. Tully. Castledaly Herefords

Castledaly Roisin Sire: Bowmont Vancouver Dam: Castledaly Eliza

We want to thank our our customers for their support and wish them the best with their purchases. Visitors always welcome - Young stock usually for sale Michael and Gráinne Farrell Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate, Co. Westmeath Phone: 087 318 9793 / 090 643 0376 Email: [email protected]

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KILSUNNY LASS LILY 1st prize winner & Senior Heifer Calf Champion, National Hereford Calf Show, October 2015 Dam Lass Gem is a three time 1st prize winner at the National Hereford Show, Tullamore

KILSUNNY LINCOLN KILSUNNY LLEYTON Prize winner at the IHBS Premier Sale Reserve Male Champion, National Hereford Calf Show Sold to the Ballyaville Hereford Herd Sold to Annaghbeg Hereford Herd, Tryone, NI Also: KILSUNNY DOREEN’S IVY – 1st prize winner at Trim Show 2015 & winner of many prizes and championships over the summer. KILSUNNY GOLIATH (KSG) sired the Male Champion & top priced in calf heifers at the Irish Hereford Premier Autumn Sale at Tullamore, October 2015. Selection of top quality service age KILSUNNY bulls FOR SALE Spring 2016 Visitors & Enquiries Always Welcome Keep up to date with all the latest news from Kilsunny Herefords and find us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

TREVKilOsunnRy H oDuseU, DoDveaL, TEhurYles, C&o. T iFppAerarMy. ILY Phone: 0504 23461 / 086 3916922 email: [email protected]

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Herefords on the Emerald Isle By Jill Hotchkiss

his past July my sister Kathy and I went on a trip to Ireland. We had been there in 2013 and aTbsolutely loved it. Having quite a bit of Irish ancestry spurred our interest in the country but after we’d been there once we had a great desire to return. In our planning, we of course looked at all the touristy things which are vastly different than here in the U.S. Suffice to say there is a lot to do and see with much of it related to either incredible scenery or historic sites and many outdoor activities. On our first trip, once we arrived and were driving the countryside, we always found ourselves looking for Herefords. Most of Ireland is rural and you see cattle and sheep all over, mostly sheep. (We were primarily in the western and southwestern part of Heifers at Allowdale Herefords near Kanturk, County Cork the country on both trips.) Many of their pastures are tiny with the from north to south with over 3,000 the Galway area, then as we went quintessential rock wall dividing them miles of coastline. So travelling from farther south we started to see more forming an incredible patchwork north to south is about like me driving baldies and Herefords. We were across much of the country. It really is from home to Huron, SD, on the other surprised how large the cattle were like the pictures you see. In other areas side of the state. compared to ours, at least the ones we there are larger acreages. The island country of Ireland is only saw from the road. Realizing we had After posting a few photos of our 2013 just done our own cattle tour without 174 miles wide and 302 miles long trip I received a message from a planning it, we decided to tour a from north to south with over 3,000 registered Hereford breeder from registered Hereford herd the next time miles of coastline. So travelling from Ireland who said, “you drove right by we went. our place. Next time, stop in!” north to south is about like me driving from home to Huron, SD, on the other In our plans to go back to Ireland this Well, honestly I don’t think we drove side of the state. past summer, I thought I’d better right by their place but possibly within contact this person who said we drove 5 or 10 miles of it, but we had no idea. Anyway, we had a great vacation in right by their place. So a couple days Being lost in Ireland is fairly common 2013 which included a lot of different before we left I contacted Anne Pounds but you always come out somewhere! activities, site-seeing and we found and Liam Philpott of Allowdale It’s not like being lost in South Dakota quite a few commercial Herefords Herefords to see if we could stop by for or Alberta where you could drive for a along the way. Fabulous scenery and a visit and tour the herd. We had quite hundred miles, seeing very few people, wonderful, friendly people are what set a chat on Facebook and quickly found before you realize it. Ireland apart. out we were compatible. They said The island country of Ireland is only We saw quite a few herds with they’d like us to come by for a visit so 174 miles wide and 302 miles long Charolais and Simmental crosses in we put them on our travel agenda.

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Most addresses in Ireland are much So we headed from Limerick to phone but soon made himself different than those in the U.S., Kanturk, a journey of about 45 miles available. The four of us visited for particularly in rural areas. We were which takes a non-local over an hour. about an hour just like long-lost amused to find out when we were in Roads on their maps look a lot friends. We covered a lot of subjects, the town of Dingle the country had just different than when you are driving most of which were discussing U.S. passed a new law where each town them due in large part to the and Canadian Hereford bloodlines and would be required to have a zip code aforementioned reasons. About half what the business was like in Ireland; for the first time in history. The locals way through our drive we were Kathy and Anne had the finance were scoffing at this and of course the convinced we were lost so I started industry in common and talked up a program was to cost $27 million looking on my phone. We were still storm about that as well as the cattle. dollars over 10 years which they felt going the right way, there were just All the while we are watching some was a complete waste. We were several ways to get there. After going beautiful Hereford pairs close to the amused because many of the non-city through a handful of tiny, ancient house. addresses don’t even have numbers, towns we arrived in Kanturk. This Fortunately in the summer, the days just house name and a street. Well they town looks very old, with hardly a are long and we happened to be there know where it is, just find it! Until you straight street and very quaint with on a sunny day so we ventured out to realize this is their system, it is narrow streets, old colorful buildings, take a look at the herd. puzzling when making hotel row by row, small shops downtown Allowdale Herefords is a relatively new reservations and trying to find a including a meat market where we herd which has made a great deal of business or people out in the country. stopped for directions to Allowdale. progress in a short period of time. They probably laugh at us because The butcher didn’t know Anne and Liam Philpott has farmed all his life those houses have been there for Liam but said the vegetable man would and ran a herd of about 800 lowland hundreds of years, many times the know. So the three of us traipsed sheep prior to getting into the same family line has lived there for across the narrow main street to the Hereford business in 2006. The cow generations, compared to ours of only booth where the vegetable man was herd is currently about 85 cows. His 200-300 years and people moving all selling produce. And yes, I felt like we family has been in Ireland since the the time. And I know the people who were now in a James Herriot novel. He reign of Queen Elizabeth I in the live there don’t even think about this. had to think about it for awhile but 1500s. The family originally came from Thank heaven for Google Maps! finally came up with some directions England as British landlords. We planned on visiting Allowdale after for us which we sort of understood. A few years ago he met Anne Pounds, we’d been in the country for a few days, This time only one wrong turn and an international banker who lived in hoping jet lag might be on its way some back-tracking and we were London. They eventually married and behind us, so we could carry on an finally at Allowdale Herefords. I just settled on the family farm near intelligent conversation. We had love driving into a place and there are Kanturk, County Cork. Anne’s job has stayed in the city of Limerick for the beautiful Hereford cattle by the sign. changed since then but it allows her to first few days, venturing out to several This was the place! still be in in the finance industry as a tourist areas and including a human We were greeted by Anne, closely consultant and travel back and forth pedigree search at one ancestral town. followed by two rambunctious Jack from London to Ireland and also With the following address in hand, Russell terriers. Liam was on the participate in the farm. Quite an Knocknacolan, Kanturk, County Cork, we headed in the direction of Kanturk, hoping we could find it. For you readers from the U.S. and other large countries, keep in mind the age and size of the roads in Ireland are quite different from most of ours. Many of the country roads are one lane and windy, with hedge rows or stone fences on each side of the road which prevents you from seeing very well. That’s probably okay since you should be watching the road ahead of you anyway lest you run onto a biker, large truck or one of the locals driving faster than you. At this point I should say thank you to my sister, who was our driver during both of our trips. Since they drive on the left, this is not an easy task and I certainly wasn’t up to it. Anne Pounds and Liam Philpott

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Hereford steak at the Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare.

wonderful visit all the way around. We learned a lot and met some incredibly nice people. Thanks Liam and Anne for a great visit and tour. As Americans visiting a foreign country and looking at Herefords, we quickly realized there are a lot of differences. Their markets are much different and they have a lot more interesting couple, farmer and where the sale bulls were. Doesn’t take history than we do but their show financier, working together to make a long with either of them driving. I’m circuit is much different. They still like great Hereford herd. Liam is also the sure they were wondering what took us moderate to large sized cattle in their vice president of the Irish Hereford such a long time to get there! The area show ring. And as far as markings are Breed Society. started to look very familiar and Kathy concerned, excess white doesn’t bother The couple started their cattle herd and I realized it had been the same them at all. It is their traditional look primarily to take advantage of their area in which we thought we were lost. and the main customers are native pasture and reduce the need to Turns out we weren’t lost after all. This commercial dairymen and small purchase feed. Herefords were their part of the farm had been Liam’s registered breeders from Ireland and choice because of their ability to grandmother’s. She was one of the first the UK. convert grass to beef, calving ease, medical doctors in that area in the To round off our wonderful trip, we ate docility and acceptance by the local 1930s and also had this beautiful farm. Certified Irish Hereford Beef and Irish dairy producers who are their main When we pulled up to the bull pasture Hereford Prime on at least three commercial customer. That area of I was surprised that the bulls looked occasions. It is quickly becoming a county Cork is a large dairy area. Liam like those raised on our family ranch in popular product and is just as good in said calving ease and calving weight is Montana 5-10 years ago. It turns out Ireland as it is here. The best steak we important to the dairymen using that the breeding was the same as what had was at Sheen Falls Lodge in Hereford bulls. we had a few years ago and that was Kenmare. It was excellent. Kathy and I didn’t know what to expect Rambo. when we got there but we soon found Overall, the Allowdale cattle were that the quality of the cattle was very really good looking, usable cattle with good and we were impressed. excellent conformation and good feet. With a large amount of rain in Ireland They weren’t huge cattle like other it doesn’t take many acres to run cattle breeds we had seen around the country and it is normally wet, so we donned earlier in our travels. muck boots and walked to the nearby Likewise the females we saw were of pastures for the tour. Such a nice walk excellent quality with especially good out in the pairs with two little Jack udders. Russells following along, all the while The big difference I noticed was the getting the breeding details and history From left - Jill Hotchkiss and her sister amount of white acceptable in Ireland. Kathy Bayers. from Liam. He moves fast and talks But with little or no snow in the fast but I was able to get a few photos country it stands to reason they as we went through the pastures. I wouldn’t need the pigment needed in didn’t recognize the British and Irish parts of the U.S, Canada, Australia and bloodlines he spoke of but several U.S. New Zealand. and Canadian breeders and bloodlines Liam and Anne are enthusiastic about This article re-printed with the kind were recognizable including XTC, their future in the Hereford breed and permission of Jill Hotchkiss of Hereford Lilybrook, Hirshe and Star Lake. study pedigrees and EPDs worldwide. America Magazine. We finally drove to a farther pasture For these Americans it was a

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Spring Calf Promotions 2015 Calf Promotion at Bandon

Eamon Scanlon, Newcestown 1st prize John Murphy 1st bull calf €525 at prize heifer calf €385 Bandon Pat at Bandon Pat McCarthy and JJ McCarthy & JJ White of the West Barrett of the West Cork Hereford Club. Cork Hereford Club. Calf Promotion at Fermoy

Pictured at a Pictured at a Hereford Society Hereford Society Promotion in Corrin Promotion in Corrin Mart, Fermoy are the Mart, Fermoy are the champion bull calf champion heifer calf which sold for €335 which sold for €280 with Michael with John Whyte, Morrison, Hereford Chairman West Cork Breeder, Pat Hereford Group, McCarthy, Hereford owner Thomas Council & Billy Lane Russell, Rostellan, representing owner Midleton & Michael Frank Shinnick, Morrison, Hereford Fermoy. Photo Breeder. Photo O'Gorman O'Gorman Photography. Photography.

Calf Promotion at Kanturk

Eileen Buckley, Boherbue and her son Bertie accepting the award for the best Hereford bull calf. John Cott, Chairman Kanturk Mart, Tim Broderick (judge), Hereford Society Members Dermot McCarthy, John Ludgate, Neily Moylan and Liam Philpott Also included Jerome O’Sullivan and Tim Broderick, Kanturk Mart.

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Hereford Society Members Dermot McCarthy, John Ludgate, Neily Moylan and Liam Philpott, John Cott, Chairman Kanturk Mart, Tim Broderick (judge), Jerome O’Sullivan and Tim Broderick, Kanturk Mart display the award winning heifer calf in the absence of the winner Batt Casey, Kiskeam. Calf Promotion at Kilmallock Liam Philpott and John Neenan Munster Branch and Council IHBS organised the Spring Calf Promotion event at GVM Kilmallock on behalf of the Society and its Munster Branch).

Photos by Ita West.

Pictured Liam Philpott, IHBS, Donie Mullins Pictured Judge Donie Mullins, GVM with (judge) GVM, with Denis Keating representing Liam Philpott, IHBS presenting the first prize owner Con Collins, Carageen, Croom accepting the for the Champion Heifer Calf (€425) to Ms prize for the Champion Hereford Bull Calf (€450) Mary Garvey who accepted it on behalf of from John Neenan on behalf of the IHBS. owner Denis Guerin, Freemount, Charleville in the company of John Neenan, IHBS. Calf Promotion at Skibbereen

1st Prize Bull calf €380 Pat McCarthy, Pat McCarthy, Bandon IHBS, Bandon IHBS, Paddy Hickey, Paddy Hickey, Ballydehob and Ballydehob West Clodagh Lynch Cork Hereford Club, Bantry, West owner John Cork Club with O'Mahoney and owner Roy Clodagh Lynch Shannon, Bantry, West Cork Lissanuhig, Club. Skibbereen.

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Calf Promotion at Abbeyfeale

L to R: John Curtin winner bull calf (sold at €400), Timmy O’Sullivan IHBS, Denis Lane, Mart Manager and Patsy McLoughlin winner of the heifer calf (sold at €350) competition.

South Leinster Branch - Calf Promotion at Carnew

Above: John Jones, South Leinster Branch IHBS with Pat Richmond winner bull calf section which sold at €465 and (right) Mervyn Parr Chairman South Leinster Branch and James Byrne & his son with their heifer calf which sold at €515.

1st prize winner in Hereford X Bullock or Heifer from recent Winter Fair in Carrick owned by Seamus Neary, Troyswood, Kilkenny. This class was kindly sponsored by Irish Hereford Breed Society and Padraig McGrath Agri Supplies, Elphin.

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This year the Society featured a number of pedigree animals purchased by Irish AI to meet the increased demand. These suitable to produce Hereford cross progeny to fit the fast together with semen imported from abroad available to growing Hereford Branded beef programs in which the breeders are selected with a view to improving the quality Society has been engaged for several years now. of cattle coming forward. Imported semen is however at a The need to increase supply of suitable quality assured stock severe disadvantage given the vagaries of the new suckler and to ensure that supply throughout 52 weeks saw the scheme and the constantly changing rankings of bulls in the Society’s emphasis focus on commercial Hereford cross Irish evaluation system. It seems likely arising from this stock that fit the requirements. Stock on display was used that the volume of imported semen will be very much to demonstrate to producers current requirements to fit the reduced in the immediate future. required spec and to illustrate how individual farmers can achieve the desired result. Slaney Foods International who partner with the Society on the Certified Hereford branded beef available through all 140 LIDL stores throughout Ireland formed part of the promotion as sponsors with the Society and Slaney Foods of a competition to test the skills of producers in forecasting the slaughter conformation and fat score of the specific animals on display. LIDL Ireland is very proud of its Hereford product which has once again in 2015 been a winner at the Great Taste Awards. The product is now in addition to being available throughout its Irish store network available through the LIDL network in Denmark and Finland. The major increase in usage of Hereford through AI and natural service over the past two years is very positive from the point of ensuring supplies of cattle for the Hereford Beef brands and will help to ensure we meet demand in the year ahead. A comparison of the figures available for Hereford cross calves born in 2014 show an increase of 30,000 on those born in 2013. Additional producers and suppliers are however currently required to meet immediate demand and those producers interested in supplying these premium markets could find all the information they might require from the personnel in attendance at the stand. A number of useful new Hereford bulls have been

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Irish Herefords launch the 2015 National Hereford Calf Show Schedule at the NPC

Gove rnment Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys kindly took some time out from her busy schedule while at the NPC to launch the 2015 National Hereford Calf show Schedule. In commending the breed for its ability to fit the exacting specifications of today’s market she said the success of the Hereford branded beef schemes here at home ensured a greater return to producers, the maintenance of valuable jobs in the Irish meat processing sector and a top class product for the consumer available throughout the country. She added that given current exports of Hereford branded beef to Denmark, Finland and Italy together with a very significant penetration of the high class Pictured with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather restaurant market across Europe Humphreys at the launch of the schedule for the National Hereford Calf Show at ensured that Irish Hereford beef was the NPC were Eamon McKiernan, Monasterboice, Martin Murphy, Chairman acknowledged for its excellence which Munster Branch IHBS, the Minister, Larry Feeney, IHBS & Certified Hereford also reflected well on Ireland’s Irish Beef, Eric Humphreys, Cavan Monaghan Branch IHBS and Willie Branagan reputation and capacity to produce top Chairman IHBS. class beef from its superior grassland. The National calf show scheduled to take place at the GVM Show Arena at Tullamore on Saturday November 21st is the second such event which is now anticipated to become an annual fixture on the Hereford calendar in the third week of November. Sponsors include Area Branches of the Irish Hereford Society, ABP, GVM Mart Kilmallock, Slaney Foods International, Hugh Mulvihill Auctioneer, Agri Lloyd, Irish Hereford Prime, Certified Hereford Irish Beef, and the Irish Hereford Breed Society. The event this year follows on the very successful similar event which was held for the very first time at the same venue Pictured Denis Kiely GVM Kilmallock, Liam Philpott Vice Chairman IHBS, Denis in 2014 when there were 94 entries. Brennan, Slaney Foods International, Nigel Heatrick Irish Hereford Prime, Willie Classes were expanded this year to Branagan Chairman IHBS and Don O’Brien ABP Nenagh. include a class for a commercial Hereford sired calf male or female born in 2015. Classes also included a competition for young handlers which 2016 National Calf Show, Tullamore attracted huge interest in 2014. The event is organised by the North Saturday 19th, November Leinster Branch IHBS.

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Certified Hereford Fillet Cook Off by Ireland’s Top Chefs at the Lidl Barn, NPC

n a major promotion of the Great Taste Award Bernard O’Shea winning Certified Hereford Irish Beef at the announces the recent national ploughing championships Lidl Hereford Fillet cook off between Ireland engaged the talents of its two Brand I celebrity chefs Paul Ambassadors, the well-known TV presenter Paul Flynn and Ian Orr. Flynn owner of the famed ‘Tannery Restaurant’ in Dungarvan Co Wexford and Ian Orr of Browne’s Restaurant and Lidl ambassador in Northern Ireland. Thus two of Ireland’s top cookery experts engaged in a daily cook off using ‘Inisvale’ Irish Hereford Fillet steak in an engaging event that attracted tremendous interest throughout the event. Bernard introduces the product Succulent The Hereford fillet is just one of the wide range of Certified Hereford Irish Certified Hereford beef cuts available at all of Beef. Lidl’s 142 outlets nationwide. Demand for the range continues to grow rapidly as more and more satisfied customers extol the quality of the product which is matured for a total of 28 days ensuring tenderness together with a delicious taste and eating experience that lingers on the palate long after the last tender morsel has been consumed. Chefs at the ready as the Comedian and compere for the event Bernard Hereford Fillet Cook Off O’Shea well known from television particularly the begins. zany ‘Republic of Telly’ and ‘The Panel’ was on hand to introduce the well known TV personalities and Lidl ambassadors Paul Flynn and Ian Orr, to introduce the products, but also to talk with Hereford Secretary Larry representatives of Slaney Foods, Linden Foods Feeney provides background on and the Irish Hereford Society on production and the provenance of the Award processing and to hear from a Bord Bia winning Hereford Beef representative in relation to its quality assurance processed by Slaney Foods International its partner Linden scheme. A whole range of Bord Bia Quality Foods and available at all 140 Assured produce was on offer to sample. LIDL stores in Ireland under the Both Paul and Hugh are indeed masters of their “Inisvale” label. craft with wide experience and culinary expertise. In the event following some excellent cooking tips and suggestions as they cooked the Hereford fillet Hereford Secretary Larry it was down to the viewing public to discern which Feeney gets an opportunity had delivered the top steak. to taste test the Award Marty Moon and the Mad Ass Mules whose You- Winning product on Tube success ‘Hit the Diff’ has their fans rocking completion of the Cook Off. in the aisles were performing for twenty minutes every hour on the hour at the Lidl exhibition ensuring a continuous stream of visitors who also had the opportunity to view Ireland’s top chefs as they engaged in the Hereford Fillet beef cook off. Visitors could also test and taste the numerous other quality Irish products on display, speak directly to Irish producer suppliers to Lidl or What a pity he had to climb the Lidl viewing tower for a birds eye view share this fabulous steak of the national ploughing championship site. with others!!

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Winners of Hereford Carcase Forecast Competition Receive Their Awards at Slaney Foods International laney Foods International, Bunclody, Co Wexford was Lidl Ireland, Slaney Foods International and the Irish the venue for the presentation of prizes to the winners Hereford Breed Society. The vouchers may be redeemed at of its competition to forecast the Carcase Grade of a any of the 140 Lidl stores across Ireland which provide a QSuality Assured Hereford Steer which was on display at the wide range of goods at excellent value for money including National Ploughing Championships. The competition was the quality range of ‘Inisvale Selection’ Certified Hereford part of a very successful promotion at the Irish Hereford Irish Beef matured for 28 days for extra tenderness and Breed Society’s stand at the event. flavour. The steer on display at the event, a 25 month old Hereford The 3 Lucky winners were Andy Mulhare, Ballybrittas, cross with a live-weight of 650kgs, fits well within the Portlaoise, Noel Quinlan, Gowran, Co Kilkenny and Nick required spec for the Certified Hereford Irish Beef which is Redmond, Gorey, Co Wexford. The awards were made processed at Slaney Foods and is available at all Lidl stores following a reception at the headquarters of Slaney Foods across the country. Demand for Lidl Hereford Beef has International with representatives of the Sponsors on hand grown week on week since its introduction, winning several to congratulate the winners. A huge thank you is extended Great Taste Awards on the way. Following the growth and to all who participated in the competition, to the winners success of the product here at home, Lidl has taken the and to Quality Assured producer Henry Parr, Clogh, initiative of introducing Irish Hereford Beef to European Castlecomer who provided the Hereford Cross steer for the consumers via its extensive store placement on the competition to John Canty, Kildalkey who provided two continent. Additional supplies of quality assured stock are excellent 24 month old 600kg heifers, a selection of high required each week by Slaney Foods to meet the growing merit suckler dams with their calves and five star sire and demand. (Ph: Eamonn @ 087/677 9567) finally to Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan who Competition entrants were vying to win one of three prizes exhibited his prizewinning and 5 star stock bull a great of Lidl vouchers, each to the value of €500 sponsored by source of interest throughout the event.

Larry Feeney, Irish Hereford Breed Society Secretary; Eddie McCabe, Lidl Enniscorthy Manager; Andy Mulhare, Ballybrittas, Portlaoise, Winner; Noel Quinlan, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, Winner; Nick Redmond, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Winner; Willie Branagan, Irish Hereford Breed Society, Chairman; Eamonn Moulds, Slaney Foods, Procurement Manager.

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Glaslough Nationwide Sire - Glaslough Karl – Reserve Male Champion Tullamore Show 2015

Glaslough Karl – Sire Rathregan Napoleon Champion At Castleblayney & Tydavnet Show 2015

Wishing Every Success To Our Customers Who Purchased Glaslough Cattle In 2015 Young Stock Usually For Sale - Visitors Always Welcome Samuel & Nigel Heatrick Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Tel. 047 88119 Mobile: 087 996 9640 email: [email protected]

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Monaghan Bred Hereford Shares Stock Bull of the Year Award in Northern Ireland Dernaroy 1 Impact a son of Lowesmoor 1 Entertainer bred Best stock bull: Tie between Stephen Baxter, Dernaroy 1 at Dernaroy, Newbliss, Co Monaghan by well-known Impact, and James Graham, Richmount 1 King Kong Hereford breeder Eric Humphreys came through stiff Overall winner: John and William McMordie, Solpoll competition to share the prestigious Stock Bull of the Year Herd Award with Richmount 1 King Kong a NI bred bull owned and bred by James Graham, Richmount Road, Portadown, Co Armagh. The three years old bull was purchased last year by Stephen Baxter, Umgola Herefords, Tarascon House, Monaghan Road, Co Armagh. The award winning Polled Hereford is out of a homebred cow Dernaroy 1 Emma herself sired by Australian sire Yalgoo Boulder and tracing back on the dam’s side to the Udel herd of David & Daithi Carroll, Coole Campile, Co Wexford and the Denn polled herd of Stanley Dernaroy 1 Impact joint winner Northern Ireland Hereford Heaslip, Glebe House, Carrickaboy, Co Cavan. Breeders Association Herds Competition Best Stock Bull 2015 Owner Stephen Baxter Umgola Herefords, Co Armagh, Breeder Both breeder and owner were delighted with the award. The Eric Humphreys, Dernaroy, Newbliss, Co Monaghan. bull has developed very well, is long bodied with roundness of quarter and an excellent topline with exceptional muscling. The award was announced together with the results of the annual Herds Competition results at the Northern Ireland Large Herd Hereford Breeders Association annual field night and Winners. barbecue which was this year held at the home of NI Hereford breed president Greer Watson, Crossgar Co Down. After viewing the Barnburn herd including the NI Bull of the Year, Pinmoor 1 Kingsley, the crowd headed back to the sheds to watch a clipping demonstration by William McMordie before having a barbecue followed by the announcement of the results of the herds competition by the judge Andy Patterson. Medium Herd Winners.

Pedigree herds Large herds: 1st, J & W McMordie, Solpoll; 2nd, John Conlon, Drumatee; 3rd, David Wilson, Lisrace Medium herds: 1st, Dessie Martin, Lisola & Craigy; 2nd, Stephen Baxter, Umgola; 3rd, C & M Beatty & Son, Castlepoll & Braemount Small herds: 1st, James Graham, Richmount; 2nd, Ciaran Kerr, Kinnego; 3rd, Andrew McMordie, Solitude Best autumn born bull calf: David Wilson, Lisrace Lumberjack Best autumn born heifer calf: J & W McMordie, Solpoll 1 Pansy M16 Small Herd Winners Best spring born bull calf: James Graham, Richmount 1 Mac Stephen Baxter receives his award Best spring born heifer calf: Stephen Baxter, Umgola from Herds Competition Judge Andy 1 Lady Patterson.

67 68 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 KILSUNNY LLEYTON EXPORTED TO NORTHERN IRELAND Kilsunny Herefords owned by Trevor Dudley & Family, the Moore Family of Tyrone for an undisclosed fee. Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary secured the Kilsunny Lleyton is sired by senior herd sire at Kilsunny, last high profile sale of 2015 with their young 11 month old Glaslough Judge and is bred from the prolific Lass cow bull calf Kilsunny Llyeton selling to Mark & Laurence family. Lleyton’s dam Kilsunny Lass Fluffy was the National Moore, Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Junior Cow Champion at the National Hereford Show, Kilsunny Lleyton was shown just once in 2015, at last Tullamore in 2011 and was 2nd prize winner (to her herd Autumn’s National Hereford Calf Show where he claimed mate Kilsunny Queen Carnation) in the senior cow class at both the Reserve Junior Bull Calf and the Reserve Supreme the 2012 National Hereford Show a year later. Male Championship titles. It was at this show that he caught Arriving in Tyrone just before Christmas, Kilsunny Lleyton the eye of several pedigree breeders and after a couple days is now standing at Annaghbeg Herefords as the new junior worth of negotiations he was eventually knocked down to herd sire for their 15-cow pedigree herd.

Kilsunny Lleyton photographed at 11 months before departing Kilsunny Lleyton - Reserve Male Champion at National Calf for Northern Ireland, December 2015. Show, Tullamore, November 2015. A dedicated Hereford Breeder!

Left: Here is a picture of my granny Catherine Quinn from the Tory Hill herd with her twin bull calves. They were 2 hours old and we were having trouble getting the older one to drink. Right: Here's my granny again, winter feeding one of her weanlings.

- Hannah Quinn Mulligan

69 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 The UK Hereford Society’s Horned Bull and Female of the Year for 2015 have been revealed.

Horned Bull of the Year is Trillick Knockout. Horned Female of the Year is Clipston Tiara R16. The 2015 Horned Bull of the Year is Trillick Knockout The 2015 Horned Female of the Year has also been won by jointly owned by FW Cook & Son, Fen End Over, PRJ & LR Vincent with their twenty eight month old heifer Cambridgeshire and PRJ & LR Vincent, Diss, Norfolk. This Clipston Tiara R16. “Tiara R16” is out Clipston Tiara G27 stylish two year old bull, bred by JJ Farrell in the Republic and by successful sire Auckvale Grandee 943G. She has a of Ireland, is out Cloghran Sally and by Steil Gerard. great set of Breedplan Performance Recorded Figures with Major Hereford Championships are awarded to animals 400 & 600 Day Weights, 200 Day Milk and a Self-Replacing who have gained the most number of points from a & Terminal Sire Index in the Top 10% for the Hereford maximum of five qualifying shows. Trillick Knockout has Breed. enjoyed success at a number of shows including; Clipston Tiara R16, bred by RG Westaway & Son, Market Shropshire County - 3rd, Royal Norfolk - 1st, Great Harborough, Leicestershire, took Championships and prize Yorkshire - 2nd, Royal Welsh - 3rd, Bury - 1st and Reserve cards at Shropshire County - 1st, Female Champion & Grand Male Champion. Reserve Breed Champion, Bury - 2nd, Royal Norfolk - 3rd and National Horned Show, Tenbury Wells - 3rd

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Eoin Bogan, Cnoc na Fia, Virginia, Co Cavan, winner of young handler class at Co. Louth Agricultural show with his heifer Millbawn Molly ET.

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KYE HOTSHOT 647 KYE HECTOR 645 Sire Freetown Hotspur Sire Freetown Hotspur Sold at GVM Kilmallock’s April show and sale Sold at the premier show and sale Tullamore for €3,500 Spring 2015 €4,500

KYE SHEILA 679 Sire Steil Gerard KYE HOLLY 646 Overall Hereford Champion at Longford Show July 2015 Sire Freetown Hotspur and numerous awards, rosettes and prizes during all the Champion and top price Heifer and the Mid-western livestock summer shows in 2015. Sheila is a full sister to Kye Sheila show and sale Carrick on Shannon for €3,500 596, 2014 champion of champions. Many thanks to all our valued Customers Visitors always welcome Padraig & Catherine McGrath

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Ag. Students assess 21 month-old Hereford Cross prior to and after slaughter Wednesday the 18th of November saw 35 students from Gurteen Agricultural College arrive at the ABP Ireland beef factory in Grange, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary to take part in a carcass grading competition as part of their beef and sheep course. The 6 steers that were used in the judging were from the herd of Michael Flynn, Puckane, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Michael was one of the winners of 15 HEX calves in the Irish Hereford Prime calf to beef competition held last year. He received the 4 week old HEX calves in the spring of 2014. The Gurteen students judged the cattle live in the lairage of the factory on estimated live weight, carcass weight, carcass conformation and fat score. Michael Flynn outlined the feeding regime of the calves since they arrived on his farm up until the day they left as 21 month old factory fit steers. The feed costs and vaccination program on his farm were discussed in detail. Michael’s Hereford heifers were slaughtered early in the Autumn of this year. ABP Nenagh procurement manager Liam Chadwick gave the students a tour of the slaughtering hall and explained how the grading machine worked. The 6 steer carcasses that the students had earlier judged as live cattle were shown and the main reasons why each of the cattle graded as they did were outlined. The six carcasses were compared and Liam pointed that some of the steers needed to be Students Patrick Tyrell and Cian McDermott tied for first place slaughtered as their fat scores were getting high at fat score with Claire Sommers Cashen in second place. 4- and 4=. .Michael Cleary of Irish Hereford Prime told the students that these Hereford cattle were pre-booked for 90 days with the producer group and they received a bonus of 20 cent/kg which equated to over €73 each. Two students Patrick Tyrrell and Cian McDermott tied for first place with Claire Sommers Cashen coming in a close second.

Hereford Cross steer judging.

72 73 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 Hereford Cross Autumn Promotion at Kanturk Cattle Market Hereford steer and heifer show and sale took place at Kanturk Co- Op mart, Kanturk, Co. Cork on Tuesday 20th October. In the heart of Duhallow, KAanturk Co-Op mart is in existence for over fifty six years and is an excellent venue to both buy and sell Hereford cattle. Kanturk mart was the venue earlier in the year for one of the largest sales of pedigree Hereford ever held in the region when the Irish Hereford Society carried out the clearance sale for local breeders Michael O’Keeffe and Family. A good entry of Hereford cross cattle suitable for the Irish Hereford Prime beef producer group was offered for sale on the day providing keen competition between the exhibitors. Niall O’Mahoney presents 1st and 2nd prize in the steer section The winner of the heifer class was Timothy Daly with his 6 to Liam Hartnett. HEX store heifers to average €925 and second place went to Pat Bourke, Kanturk, Co. Cork. The first and second prizes in the steer section went to Liam Hartnett, Boherbue, Co. Cork with his two pens of 3 store Hereford steers averaging €1,110 and €945 respectively. Discounted lifetime membership of Irish Hereford Prime was also available on the day to any farmers who wished to join the other 2,750 Irish Hereford Prime beef producers who use the collective marketing and certification facilities offered by the producer group.

Auctioneer Tim O’Connell accepting the ist prize in the heifer category on behalf of Timothy Daly from Niall O’Mahoney, Chairman IHP.

Liam Philpott, Vice chairman IHBS Ltd presents the award to 2nd prizewinning heifers to Pat Bourke, Kanturk.

Above left: Winning steers in the ring Below left: Winning pen of heifers

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How? 11. Stock Report: This report calculates the average • You will record a certain amount of information on number of animals in the herd each month. It also your animals throughout their lifetimes. e.g. calf calculates the Kgs of Nitrogen & Phosphorus produced registration data & calving survey data. in the herd • Your cattle will also have data recorded on them by 12. Inbreeding Checker: This allows you to check for how other farmers & organisations after you sell them e.g. closely related AI Sires or Stockbulls are to your cows. milk recording & mart weights. 13. Sales Catalogue: This application allows you to • The HerdPlus Service pulls all of this information generate a sales catalogue for any animals in your together into easy to follow Reports and Applications. herd. • You can then use this information to make better 14. Teagasc Profit Monitor: It allows you generate the selection & culling decisions, thus helping to increase ICBF data that is required by the Teagasc Profit your profit margins. Monitor. 15. AHI – BVD Results: This section allows you to view all Reports of the BVD results and generate declarations for all 1. Calving Report: It analyses your herd’s calving animals in your herd and also for those that have left performance for important performance indicators your herd. such as ‘Calving Interval’ & ‘Calves per cow per year’. 16. DAF Schemes: This section allows you to record data 2. €uro-Star Report: This report gives an overall for DAF schemes. It also shows you what data you still summary of the genetic makeup of your herd as well need to record in order to comply with the rules of a as listing the individual animal €uro-Star values for National recording scheme. breeding animals in your herd. 3. Suckler Cow Report: Each cow’s: Registration, Ancestry & €uro-Star information is displayed. All progeny out of that cow are also listed. 4. Bull Tracker Report: This report will show you how a Pedigree Bull that you owned or bred has performed in the years after it was sold in terms of the quantity and quality of stock that it sired. 5. Dry-Stock Report: This report gives details as to what the genetic merit of your cattle is for being slaughtered. 6. Weighing Report: This report shows the weights recorded for animals in your herd after they have been weight recorded. It also predicts what weight each animal will be at a target date in the future. 7. Slaughter Report: This report analyses the slaughter records of your cattle in terms of their Lifetime value per day in your herd. 8. 5 Year Trend Report: This report tracks your herd’s progress for important traits over the past 5 years. 9. Herd Profiles: This section allows you to view different listings of animals in your herd. 10. Record Events: The ‘Record Events’ section allows you to record data on your animals. E.g. Missing Sires, weight data, Inseminations, within herd ID’s etc.

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CORLISMORE POLL 1 LAD 794 CORLISMORE POLL 1 SYDNEY GEM 793 Sire: Solpoll 1 Cruiser Sire: Solpoll 1 Cruiser Dam: Udel 1 Unwed Lady Dam: Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney Overall Male Champion National Calf Overall Female Champion National Calf Show, Show, November 2015 November 2015

MOYCLARE MARINER (STOCK BULL) CORLISMORE POLL 1 LADY 748 Sire: Brocca Saviour Sire: Corlismore Pompeii Dam: Udel 1 Unwed Lady Reserve Champion Premier Sale, Spring 2015 First Prizewinner National Show, Tullamore 2015 Purchased from Michael Molloy for €6,100 l GRIANAN MASTERPLAN (Stock Bull) Sire: Smithston Darby Dam: Grianan Ulrika Ulrika was dam to Dominique who was dam to Firecracker l CORLISMORE POLL 1 SYDNEY 607 Sire: Grianan Firecracker Sold at Gurteragh Sale for €7,000, May 2015. l CORLISMORE POLL IT VANGUARD CORLISMORE HONESTY 785 Sire: Grianan Firecracker Sire: Grianan Firecracker 2nd Prize National Calf Show, 2015, sold €3,200 l First Prizewinner and Reserve Heifer Calf CORLISMORE OYSTER Champion, Trim Sire: Grianan Firecracker 2nd Prizewinner National Show, Tullamore, 2015 2nd Prizewinner National Calf Show, 2015 2nd National Calf Show 2015

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Polly and Sandra reunited after 15 years 2013, while the The Hereford cow Millbawn Polly is champion still breeding at the ripe age of 19, Hereford at writes Shirley Busteed What initially seemed like a long shot Strokestown turned into a dream come true for Show in Hereford breeder Sandra Bogan, September also Virginia, Co Cavan. She hoped that one came from the day she would be able to buy back a same line. stylish heifer bred by her late father “I would not have John, who ran the Millbawn pedigree bought her Hereford herd. The heifer, Millbawn unless she was Polly, was sold as a breeding female in good she cost the mart in Edgeworthstown 16 years £750 in ago to well-known breeder William Edgeworthstown Jones, Kenagh, Co Longford, for his mart and the Creagh herd. Two years ago, Polly same evening I returned to her Bogan roots to the also bought her delight of Sandra. Sandra’s interest in half-sister. They Herefords clearly stemmed from her were both in calf upbringing and her father’s Millbawn and both of them Nineteen-year-old Millbawn Polly is pictured with Sandra Bogan, Virginia, Co Cavan, and William Jones, Kenagh. (Photo courtesy herd. In the late 1990s, the Millbawn had bull calves”, IFJ). herd was dispersed, but by then, the explained Hereford seed was deeply rooted in William. young bull class at the National Hereford Show in Tullamore, while his Sandra. She believed that one day she One of the stalwarts of pedigree would re-establish the Millbawn prefix. full sister Millbawn Holly was first at breeding, William established the Longford show. “I wanted to reignite the Millbawn Creagh Hereford herd in 1950, the bloodline which my father developed same year he married his late wife, Nineteen-year-old Polly is by the well- over 27 years ago”, explained Sandra. Florrie. His love of pedigree cattle has known sire Rathcor Ranger – a bull Three years ago, she started buying a clearly filtered down through the bred by Phil and Brendan Reilly, few heifers of her own. From local generations with gransons David, Granard, Co Longford, many years ago. knowledge, she knew that Polly was still William and Robert taking the reins in Her dam is the homebred cow, alive and still breeding. Ironically, a the show-ring. Just to prove her age, Millbawn Heidi, while her grandsire is brief encounter at her late father’s wake Polly still wears the same original brass the renowned Bishophill General. with William Jones – the man who tag that she had as a calf. She has Clearly, the genes for longevity and bought Polly all those years ago – been wintered outdoors year after year prolificacy lie somewhere in the mix. instigated the move that allowed and according to Sandra “is still as By kind permission from her late father, Sandra to buy her back at the ripe age quiet and docile as the day she left the Sandra and her partner Alan have of 17 years. yard”. taken over the Millbawn prefix and are I called to William’s place one evening a Despite her age, Sandra decided to set to develop the next generation of couple of weeks after my father’s flush Polly to Hereford sire Mawarra the Millbawn bloodlines from her 15- funeral to see Polly with my son Eoin. Sentimental. From that flush she got an cow herd. She was a picture of health. We struck amazing 10 embryos, of which there We wish her every success. a deal and a few days later she was in were six successful pregnancies - three my own yard. I was absolutely bulls and three heifers. Not stopping Article courtesy of Ms Shirley Busteed and the Irish Farmers Journal delighted,” says Sandra. Polly was one there, Polly went back in calf naturally of the best breeding cows in the herself after the flush and had a bull Creagh herd for over 14 years. “She calf last August. was the perfect quiet Hereford cow There is no stopping this lady – Sandra bred off one of the best bulls bred in tells me she is showing heat again, but Ireland,” said 94-year-old William. they haven’t decided to put her back in calf just yet. Champion Hereford Polly produced a calf every year, mainly “I made a promise to William I would heifers, and was champion Hereford at look after her. So when she was coming Longford Show on three occasions for close to calving in August, I put a the Jones family. Her progeny also won Moocall on her tail, so that I would be Polly’s son Caonachpoll 1 Legend, Male a string of accolades –her grandson there for the birth,” Sandra said. One of Champion at Tullamore October 2013 with was champion Hereford bull at the the embryo bull calves from that flush breeders David & Willie Jones Kenagh Co society sale in Tullamore in October Millbawn Atticus took first prize in the Longford.

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SNP Selection for Nationwide Parentage Verification and Identification in Beef and Dairy Cattle

M.C. McClure 1, J. McCarthy 1, P. Flynn 2, R. Weld 2, beef and dairy animals. The use of a larger set of high M. Keane 1, K. O’Connell 1, M. Mullen 3, S. Waters 3, quality SNP has resulted in a highly accurate pedigree J.F. Kearney 1 validation and prediction regardless of the animals breed composition or pedigree status. 1 Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, Bandon, Co. Cork, Introduction Ireland 2 Pedigree verification has been performed with DNA Weatherbys Ireland, Johnstown, Co. Kildare, makers for almost 50 years in cattle. It was initially Ireland 3 performed with the analysis of blood groups (Stormont, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation 1967), then microsatellite markers (MS) (Davis and Centre, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath, DeNise, 1998), and is currently in a transition phase to Ireland single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP). While the cost and availability of each new technology has hindered it Abstract initial use, the benefit of reducing pedigree errors cannot As parental verification in livestock species moves from be ignored. A 10% pedigree error rate has been estimated microsatellite - to single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)- to have a 6-13% effect on the inbreeding coefficient, 11- based methods, the accuracy of pedigree verification will 18% reduction on genetic trends in estimated breeding increase if robust methods and high quality SNP are used. values (EBV), and a 2-3% loss in the response to selection In beef and dairy cattle, the international standard for (Visscher et al., 2002, Banos et al., 2001), and causes a SNP-based verification has been to use the ISAG100 or downward basis in heritability estimates (Israel and ISAG200 SNP set for Bos taurus breeds. We show that Weller, 2000). While sire error rates have been estimated while these SNP sets do provide a higher level of accuracy at 3-23% in different national Holstein-Friesian than microsatellites, more SNP should be used for populations missing sire rates (10-40%) can also be parentage verification and prediction, and some SNP substantial, especially when using pedigree data from should not be used due to genotyping quality. The Irish commercial herds (Sanders et al., 2006, Harder et al., Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is in the unique 2005). Missing sire data can have a large effect on the position of having access to both beef and dairy genotypes response to genomic selection and the variance of on Irish cattle, and through recent government schemes a breeding value (Harder et al., 2005). While sire errors large portion of ICBF genotypes on Irish cattle, and have a larger effect than missing sire information on through recent government schemes a large portion of genomic progress, their effect on genetic gain is additive ICBF genotypes come from commercial herds which have (Sanders et al., 2006). both purebred and crossbred animals. By analysing As with all technology there is a need to balance the cost different SNP levels across beef and dairy cattle, we were with its performance. For parentage validation the able to determine that at a minimum >500 SNP are question has often been how many markers are needed to needed to consistently predict only one set of parents. If obtain a high probability that the parents, usually just the only the ISAG200 SNP are used for parentage prediction, sire, are correct. For MS markers the international then >1 sire or dam can be predicted at <1% standard is the International Society of Animal Genetic misconcordance rate levels. Since if >1 parent can be (ISAG) panel of 12 markers predicted using the ISAG200 SNP set, then in theory it is (http://www.isag.us/Docs/CattleMMPTest_CT.pdf) also possible to validate the wrong parent for an animal. although additional or different MS marker sets are used Recent analysis of SNP clustering patterns in Illumina at times for higher parentage accuracy and in research BeadStudio software indicated that some SNP, including 3 settings. (Van Eenennaam et al., 2007, Fernández et al., from the ISAG200 panel, have clustering issues which 2013, Sanders et al., 2006). Given their limited variability only become apparent when thousands of samples from (i.e. biallelic nature) and therefore inherit lower resolving multiple breeds are analysed together. Minor allele power, more SNP are needed to provide the same frequency (MAF) and call rates (CR) were calculated for parentage discriminating power of a MS panel. The the Illumina LD base SNP across >180,000 genotyped current ISAG recommended panel of 100 SNP (ISAG100) animals that represent >20 breeds, from this 2 ISAG200 has a parental exclusion probability (PE) of >0.999 and SNP with MAF <0.01 were identified. ICBF currently the ISAG200 panel of 200 SNP has a PE >0.9999999 uses 800 SNP for parentage validation and prediction, (www.isag.us/docs/Workshop report CMMPT 2014.pdf). which are comprised 195 SNP from the ISAG200 panel The ISAG100 panel is used by many groups worldwide for and 605 SNP based on their minor allele frequency initial parentage validation and until recently by the Irish (>0.47) and SNP genotyping quality in >160,000 Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).

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The ICBF had routinely been using 120 SNP for initial frequencies (MAF) parentage validation which consisted of the ISAG100 and on the core LD a subset of the additional SNP from the ISAG200 panel. SNP were For parentage prediction ICBF had been using the set of calculated across 2,000 SNP which are common across all commercial all genotyped Illumina SNP panels (3K, LD, 50K, and HD) (Illumina animals in the Inc, 2010, Illumina Inc, 2011b, Illumina Inc, 2011a, ICBF database and Matukumalli et al., 2009). For parentage validation only 1 SNP were ranked misconcordance was allowed (which is where for a SNP on their MAF. the sire is AA and the offspring is BB) to account for Panels of SNP potential genotyping errors. For parentage prediction up (200, 300, 350, to 10 misconcordances were allowed. This equates to a 1% 400, 450, 500, and 0.5% misconcordance rate for the validation and 600, 700, 800, prediction processes. Occasionaly an animal would be 900, 1000, 1100, presented for parentage validation and its listed sire and 1250) were would fail due to 2-3 misconcordances from the 120 SNP designed that panel but then would be predicted as the sire from the contained the 2,000 SNP panel. Upon investigation ICBF staff would ISAG200 SNP and find evidence that the sire had a genotype error for those increasing 2-3 SNP where he was called homozygous but he should numbers of top have been heterozygous based upon his other SNP MAF ranked SNP. validated progeny. The genotype errors did not prevent To test how many the sire being predicted due to the large number of SNP sires are predicted used. While 2,000 SNP used for parentage prediction was at different SNP very accurate the computational time needed was a densities at the concern, especially as the number of animals being standard accepted genotyped began to sharply rise in 2014. Given the issues 0.5-1% generated with low SNP numbers and large SNP numbers misconcordance being used for parentage validation and prediction a more rate 7,092 animals, optimal number of SNP for both validation and prediction which had was needed. previously had At the ICAR meeting in Berlin, Germany (May, 2014), the their listed sire SNP validated (420 also had the dam SNP question was raised on how many SNP are used by various validated), were run through sire prediction with 56,147 groups for parentage prediction. As no consensus was animals being in the reference population. The prediction given, the ICAR- Parentage working group asked for work program will return all sires and dams that had less than to be done in determining a minimum SNP panel needed the set number of SNP misconcordances (<1.0% for <500 for parentage prediction. ICBF agreed to take up this task SNP, <0.5% for <600 SNP), and were >18 months older as their database contains genotypes from multiple SNP than the animal. The breed, pedigree status, herd, farm panels, beef and dairy breeds, both commercial and location, and AI status of the animal and predicted purebred animals, and it dovetailed nicely with already parents were not considered, only age difference to the initiated projects. animal and misconcordance counts (Table 1). The result from this analysis showed that using the Material, Methods, and Results ISAG200 SNP for sire prediction would result in >1 sire being predicted at <1.0% misconcordance levels for 4.2% Minimum SNP needed to generate 1 predicted sire of the animals (Figure 1). Only when >500 SNP were used The ICBF database contains animals genotyped on the would only 1 sire be predicted at <1.0% misconcordance Illumina 3K, LD, 50K, and HD SNP chips along with those level. To provide an extra ‘buffer’ the 800 SNP set was genotyped on the custom International Beef and Dairy chosen for parentage validation and prediction, with the (IDB) chip (Mullen et al., 2013), with 56,147 genotyped intention of revaluating this later on. This was carried out animals being present in June, 2014. The animals because a large portion of the animals were dairy or dairy genotyped represent a mixture of Irish beef, dairy, crossbreds (68%) in the 52,909 data set and ICBF was purebred, crossbred, pedigree, and commercial male and preparing to genotype >120,000 commercial and females from >20 Bos taurus breeds. As the Illumina 3K purebred beef animals from ~35,000 herds via the 2014 has not been commercially available since September, Beef Genomics Scheme (http://www.icbf.com/?p=1725). 2011 (personal communication, André Eggen, 23 Feb. Going forward at ICBF the same 800 SNP set was used for 2015), and given its higher variability in genotyping sire prediction and validation as in theory if one can accuracy (Wiggans et al., 2012) 3K genotypes were not predict >1 parent then one could also accidently validation used for this study. Across multiple commercial and the wrong sire if <500 SNP are used for initial validations custom bovine SNP chips the 6,909 SNP from the LD (Figure 1 and Table 2). beadchip are a common core of SNP. Minor allele

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Figure 1. Count of predicted sires with <0.5-1% misconcordances at varying SNP density levels.

Table 2. SNP excluded from Parentage analysis due to call rate (CR), Minor Allele Frequency (MAF), or Probe Clustering issues (BOLD).

SNP Quality Control and MAF Revaluation were only apparent at high genotyping throughput rates, By March, 2015 >180,000 genotyped animals were in the such as 4,000 samples a week. Analysis of all the ICBF database and MAF for the core LD SNP were ISAG200 and the next top 1000 MAF SNP revealed 15 rechecked and an updated 800 SNP list was produced. SNP that have clustering issues. The clustering issues This updated list allowed for the identification of SNP that were not breed dependent. were highly informative (MAF >0.45) across multiple A new set of 800 SNP for parentage validation and breeds (Table 2). There ISAG100 SNP were noted to have prediction was built using the ISAG200 SNP set as a base, either very low MAF (<0.001) or very low call rates minus the 5 listed in Table 1, and the next top 605 SNP (CR<0.3). Analysis of the Illumina BeadStudio files for based on MAF that did not have clustering issues the low CR SNP (ARS-USMARC-PARENT-DQ837645- (hwww.icbf.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ RS29015870) revealed that it had clustering issues which ICBF_Parentage_SNP_Selection.csv). All animals in the

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ICBF database had their parentage validation reanalysed Discussion and Conclusion with the new 800 SNP set to provide a consistent While the ISAG100 and ISAG200 SNP panels do provide parentage analysis for all animals. a good base for parentage validation via SNP they are not Misconcordance Count Distance between without their limitations. As shown here some of the Validated and Failed Sires ISAG SNP have genotyping problems due to their While most sire validated animal’s (>99%) in the ICBF clustering patterns, also some have very low MAF. More database have only 0 or 1 misconcordance when using the than 500 SNP are needed to predict only 1 sire when using 800 SNP set a few have 3 and 4 misconcordances. For all animals in your reference group as done at ICBF. If failed animals >99% have >20 misconcordances, but a you restrict the prediction to only herd level fewer SNP handful (N=10) have 13 - 20 misconcordances. LD core could be used, but one will be hindered as this does not SNP analysis validated that all animals with 13-20 take into account potential errors from fence jumping misconcordances from 800 SNP were true fails with >2% breeding stock or mis-recorded semen straws. In Ireland misconcordance rates. the 800 SNP have proven very effective for initial validation and prediction. To date the only time >1 sire or To access if <800 SNP could be used for parentage dam has been predicted was due to a set of identical twin validation and prediction we analysed 8,626 animals that cows. While identical twins will have unique DNA had >1 misconcordance count on their initial listed sire methylation patterns (Kaminsky et al., 2009) to date a from the new 800 SNP set. SNP sets of 100, 200, 300, method to use this for parentage validation in livestock 400, 500, 600, and 700 were developed by using the has not been developed. ISAG 200 core set and then the top MAF SNP, the 100 SNP set was developed using the ISAG100 SNP set This study suggests that >500 SNP be used for parentage (www.icbf.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ validation and that the SNP set described here works well ICBF_Parentage_SNP_Selection.csv). Any SNP listed in for validation and prediction. ICBF has found that using Table 1 was not used. the 800 SNP set for validation and prediction works well across multiple Bos taurus breeds and removes the While there is clear separation between validated and possibility of accidently validating or failing a pedigree failed sires at 800 SNP the gap between these two incorrectly. The number of SNP used by each laboratory, outcomes rapidly narrows or disappears for smaller SNP breed society, or national valuation centre will depend on sets (Figure 2). At the edges of the misconcordance count cost and level of acceptable risk for a parentage error. 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Think systems and breed type Brian Murphy, Brendan Swan and Robert A wide range of bull and steer beef production systems have Prendiville, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, give an been evaluated at Teagasc Johnstown Castle and Grange in overview of various dairy-beef systems. recent years. With the onset of another calving season for dairy farmers, These systems are broad variations of the following many dairy calf-to-beef producers are debating the type of blueprint systems: calf they should buy this spring – Holstein-Friesian bull l 15-month bull system: In this system, calves are calves or beef crossbred calves; Angus, Hereford or turned out to pasture following weaning in April/May Continental dairy crossbred bull or heifer calves. for the first grazing season and supplemented with While this decision does generate a lot of discussion, even concentrates. Animals are housed in late more consideration needs to be dedicated to the production October/early November, remain indoors, and are system that the calves are going to be managed under. A finished on concentrates ad-libitum with a limited range of production systems are available to Holstein- proportion of roughage or excellent quality silage. Friesian bull calves alone that have significant implications Bulls are slaughtered in May/June. Concentrate input on investment, stocking rate, housing facilities, labour, during the finishing period is approximately 1.8t. An concentrate input, grass and silage requirements, and farm ambitious target carcase weight of 275kg is required profit. for bulls in this system, with conformation scores of Therefore, the ideal production system is one that matches O=/O+ and fat scores 2=/2+. Meeting these targets at the carrying capacity of the farm and generates revenue. less than 16 months of age is necessary for this system Very often the projected sale date of the calves for dairy beef to satisfy UK market specifications. producers depends on their performance during the first Results from Teagasc Johnstown Castle over the last season at pasture and coincides with the decision to castrate number of years have shown that the target carcase bull calves in autumn. This has significant implications for weight for this system was difficult to achieve and the the carrying capacity of the farm as the farm could be system is vulnerable to increases in concentrate input grossly over- or under-stocked. costs. The planned sale date for calves born in 2016 should be decided now. A range of production system comparisons have been carried out at Teagasc Johnstown Castle for male dairy calves and Angus and Hereford dairy crossbred calves over the last number of years. These have clearly demonstrated the strengths and weaknesses of individual dairy calf-to-beef production systems. The blueprints and profitability of the systems are outlined below. It is essential that attention to detail with regard to animal health and pasture management is carried out to ensure that the performance targets set out below are achieved. Blueprints for male dairy calf-to-beef production systems Previously, the majority of male dairy cattle were finished according to the 24 month steer beef blueprint. In this system, finishing occurs during the second winter when cattle are offered good quality grass silage with 5-6kg of concentrates daily. Concentrate input during the finishing period is 600kg. The target carcase weight is 320kg. With the shift from steer to bull beef production for many producers, it is essential that the market requirements are understood from the outset. Age at slaughter, carcase weight, conformation and fat scores are critical issues for bull beef production.

85 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 l 19-month bull system: Management and Early maturing heifer production systems performance for the first season at pasture is identical The management and performance of spring-born early to that described for the 15-month system. However, maturing dairy crossbred heifers is identical to that of calves are “stored” over the first winter (liveweight Holstein-Friesian bull calves at pasture. gain of approximately 0.6-0.8kg/day) on good-quality grass silage and concentrates daily. In general, animals Heifers are at pasture for the first grazing season and stored are turned out to pasture for 100 days in early March, over the first winter on good-quality grass silage and housed in June and finished on concentrates ad- concentrates daily. In general, animals are turned out to libitum over a 100-day period with a concentrate input pasture in early March and slaughtered off pasture at end of 1.2t during the finishing period. of the second grazing season from September to November (19 to 21 months of age). Target carcase weight for this Target carcase weight for this system is 320kg. Given system is 235 to 250kg. that these animals are greater than 16 months of age at slaughter, there is a much more limited market Carcase conformation for heifer production systems were outlet for the carcases produced. Therefore, very close predominately O=/O+, with carcase fat classes of 3-/=. communication with meat processors is essential for Results from Johnstown Castle have shown that all spring- this production system. born heifers should be slaughtered before the second l winter. Heifers that were finished indoors during the 21-month steer system: For spring-born calves, second winter incurred winter finishing costs, the system winter finishing can be avoided by slaughtering cattle reduced the stocking rate on the farm, heifers were over-fat at a lighter carcase weight at the end of the second in some instances and overall farm profit was lower. grazing season. Management is similar to the bull systems described previously. However, calves are Early maturing steer production systems castrated towards the end of the first grazing season Three production systems can be considered for early and are “stored” through the first winter on good- maturing dairy crossbred steers. Previously the majority of quality grass silage and concentrates before turnout early maturing dairy crossbred steers were finished indoors for a second grazing season. Steers are finished at the on good-quality grass silage and 450kg of concentrate at 23 end of the second grazing season having been months of age. The target carcase weight was 300kg with supplemented with concentrate for the final 60 days. conformation scores of 70% O and 30% R, with fat scores Concentrate input during the finishing period for this of 3. These performance targets are predictable and system is 350kg. Calves must have good lifetime repeatable. performance and have an early birth date for this Alternative production systems can also be considered that system (Jan-/Feb-born). Target carcase weight is 280 reduce the requirement for concentrates: kg. Conformation scores for steers in this system were l predominantly P+ and O- with fat scores of 2=. 21-month steer system : Steers are finished at the end of the second grazing season having been supplemented with 150kg of concentrate for six weeks What are the appropriate systems for dairy beef pre-slaughter. Calves must have good lifetime crossbred calves? performance and have an early birth date for this For beef producers, early maturing dairy beef crossbred system (Jan-/Feb-born). Target carcase weight is animals have the potential to achieve a commercially 280kg. The continuous availability of good-quality acceptable level of carcase fatness at a young age and are pasture is essential to maintain animal performance therefore, suitable for systems of production that aim to in these outdoor finishing systems. finish at the end of the second grazing season producing saleable carcases at a relatively low slaughter weight. Additionally, for dairy farmers, early maturing sires are preferred to late-maturing sires due to their shorter gestation length and ease of calving. February - and April-born Angus and Hereford dairy crossbred calves were evaluated at Teagasc Johnstown Castle over the last four years across a range of production systems and the performance targets are outlined below.

86 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 l 26-month steer system: To avoid winter finishing for This system was the least profitable on a per-head and late-born steers (April-/May-born calves), animals can hectare basis. Although the traditional production systems be stored through the second winter on an ad-libitum for male dairy calves and early maturing heifer and steer grass silage only diet. Typically animal performance is production systems are profitable, grass-based production 0.5-0.6kg/day during this period. Animals return to systems (21- and 26-month early maturing and the 21- pasture is March and are slaughtered off pasture only month Holstein-Friesian steer production systems) were in June. The proportion of concentrates in the feed the most profitable systems evaluated. budget is low (<10%) and the target carcase weight is While the 19-month Holstein-Friesian bull is one of the 320kg. Although the stocking rate of the farm is low, most profitable systems, the impact of a discount in beef the system is profitable due to high levels of weight price has the potential to render it one of the least profitable gain achieved from grazed pasture. systems. Therefore, close communication with meat processors is required. Profitability of dairy calf-to-beef production Results from this clearly show that systems where high systems levels of weight gain were achieved from grazed pasture Figure 1 shows the net margin of the production systems were the most profitable. The success of these systems is described above on a 20ha farm model. Price assumptions highly dependent on excellent grassland management to were: male Holstein-Friesian calf purchase price €100, optimise animal performance from pasture. It is also critical early maturing heifer calf €240, early maturing bull calf to realise that farm profit varies depending on the €270, an R3 steer beef price €4.00 and a finishing production system that is carried out, not the breed of the concentrate price of €255. animal that is purchased. Actual beef price payable depends on carcase grading, Although early maturing systems appear to be more seasonality and eligibility for quality assurance bonus. profitable than Holstein-Friesian systems much of this is attributed to the producer group bonuses. Ongoing research The breed bonuses were also included for the early is also investigating alternative finishing systems and maturing production systems and the impact of a 30c/kg lengths for male dairy calves. Late-maturing Limousin dairy discount on the 19-month bull production system is also crossbred heifer and steer production systems are also presented. Results clearly indicate that huge variation in being investigated currently. profit exists across production systems. The 15-month Holstein-Friesian bull system has a very The above article is reprinted by kind permission of Darren modest land requirement although it is important to bear Carty IFJ and the above named Brian Murphy, Brendan in mind the organic nitrogen and slurry contribution of Swan and Robert Prendiville, Teagasc Johnstown Castle. these cattle with regard to the stocking rate and slurry capacity limitations of the Nitrates Directive.

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Delicious Hereford beef takes pride of place amongst the vast array of products available. Melissa Timmis Roberts daughter of the appointed judge kindly accepted an invitation to adjudicate on the young handler class which had 14 entries competing for the coveted WJ Twomey Memorial Trophy. Given the standard of animals exhibited at the various shows across the country prior to this event strong competition was expected and spectators were not disappointed when these animals drawn from the four provinces came together in an endeavour to take home a coveted rosette and placing at the event. The event as usual attracted Hereford breeders from the UK, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and South Africa. Jose Bonica Secretary General of the World Hereford Council who hails from Uruguay where the Hereford is the dominant beef breed was in Ireland for a flying visit and included the national in his itinerary. Uruguayan The National Hereford breeders will next year from 11th to the 25th of April host the 17th World Hereford Congress a potent Hereford Show mix of science and cattle which will draw representatives One hundred and thirty top quality Hereford cattle from all the major beef producing countries across the paraded in twenty classes to compete for the top honours world. at the 2015 National Hereford Show held at the Butterfield Estate, Tullamore. Unlike 2014 the day was very suitable for the display of animals and an excellent opportunity for the breed to display its wares to an increased number of spectators. This year as part of a new initiative all the Hereford cattle exhibits were stalled under cover for the event providing additional comfort for cattle, exhibitors and spectator. As anticipated many exhibitors took advantage of the accommodation which allowed them to arrive at the show on the Saturday evening, providing animals and exhibitors with an opportunity to be more relaxed than at previous events. The accommodation was sponsored by the Irish Hereford Society and Irish Hereford Prime. Judge for the event Mrs Hazel Timmis of Shraden Herefords, Moore Farm, Baschurch, Shropshire UK, arrived on Saturday evening for a very brief visit as Supreme Hereford Breed Champion, Overall Male Champion & pressure of work on the home farm did not allow time to National Hereford Bull calf of the Year - Grianan Oscar with dally. The family run Shraden herd is one of the leading Jose Bonica, WHC Secretary, Anselm, Tom & Dara Fitzgerald, Hereford herds in the UK which as part of its farming Hazel Timmis (judge) and sponsors. enterprise includes an award winning farm shop.

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Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion & Overall Female Champion - Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 with John Neenan (IHBS President), Matthew Goulding (exhibitor) and Hazel Reserve Male Champion - Glaslough Nationwide with Nigel Timmis (judge) Heatrick (exhibitor)

Reserve Female Champion - Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 with Reserve National Hereford Bull calf of the Year - Cavehill Matthew Goulding (exhibitor). General 2 with Patrick Farrell (handler).

National Hereford Heifer calf of the Year - Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy Reserve National Hereford Heifer calf of the Year - Kiltennel 641 with Jack Goulding (handler). Poll 1 Amy with John Murphy (exhibitor).

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National Hereford Show Tullamore 2015 Judge: Mrs. Hazel Timmis , Moor Farm, 2nd: Christine Drumm , Crowenstown, Delvin, Shrewsbury, Shropshire (UK) Co. Westmeath Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, 27.07.11, Ballyaville Supreme Hereford Breed Champion, Overall Caradoc, Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy Male Champion & National Bull Calf of the 3rd: J & J Canty , Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Year: Grianan Oscar , Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Meath Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Portanob Julia, 03.06.06, Ardmulchan Wanderor, Portanob Lady Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion & 4th: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Overall Female Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Co. Kilkenny Duchess 591 , Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Grianan Orange 589, 03.03.11, Grianan Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Highflyer, Grianan Orange 409

Reserve Hereford Male Champion: Glaslough Nationwide , Sam & Nigel Heatrick, Annareagh, Hereford Junior Cow or Senior Uncalved Glaslough, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan heifer born between 01.07.2012 and before 30.06.2013 Reserve Hereford Female Champion: 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 , Matthew Goulding, Tralee, Co. Kerry Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, 05.09.12, Harvey Dan Hildalgo, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 Reserve National Hereford Bull calf of the 2nd: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald , Glebe Hse, Year: Cavehill General 2 , Padraig Farrell, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Griananpoll 1 Orange 662, 26.02.13, Dorepoll 1 Nationwide, Grianan Orange H494 National Hereford Heifer calf of the Year: 3rd: Coote Geela n, Cloonageeher, Dromod, Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641 , Matthew Goulding, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Loughrinn 1 Lily 420, 21.05.13, Kye Rodge 553, Loughrinn 1 Lily 3 Reserve National Hereford Heifer calf of the 4th: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Year: Kiltennel Poll 1 Amy , John Murphy, 7 Co. Kilkenny Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Tourtane Katie, 18.08.12, Glaslough Hurricane, Tourtane Ivy Class Results

Young handlers (open to boys and girls Hereford Senior Heifer born between under the age of 18 years) 01.07.2013 and before 31.12.2013 1st: Jack Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry Tralee, Co. Kerry 2nd: Catherine Smyth , Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Remitall 1 Meath Superduty, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 3rd: Patrick Farrell , Aughavoneen, Fardrum, 2nd: John O’Connor , Ballykennedy Hse, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Ballingarry, Co. Limerick 4th: Eoin Bogan , Cnoc na Fia, Ryefield, Virginia, Clouncagh Joanne 4, 12.09.13, Dieulcresse Co. Cavan Hector, Clouncagh Breage Blossom 3rd: Niall Jones , Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. Hereford senior cow born before 30.06.2012 Wexford (to be shown in calf or with her own natural Grianan Cooperobin N679, 15.09.13, Grianan born calf at foot) Firecracker, Grianan Cooperobin 584 ET 1st: Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, 4th: Brian & Eamon Duignan , Shancor, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Cornafean, Co. Cavan Lakelodge Kathy 5, 07.01.12, Kilsunny Goliath, Corlismorepoll 1 Esta 734, 23.09.13, Grianan Lakelodge Kathy 3 Firecracker, Corlismore Sharon Esta

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Winners in the Young Handlers

Winner of the young handler class - Jack Goulding Patrick Farrell – Catherine Smyth – Jack Goulding.

P J Maloney – Darragh Goulding – Eoin Bogan Rachel Campbell – Leah Mullen – Niall Roycroft

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Hereford Intermediate Heifer born between Hereford junior heifer calf born on or after 01.01.2014 and before 30.06.2014 01.12.2014 1st: Sean McKiernan , Corlismore House, 1st: John Murphy , 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Corlismore, Co. Cavan Wexford Corlismorepoll 1 Lady 748, 20.01.14, Kiltennerpoll 1 Amy, 04.01.15, Dorepoll 1 Corlismorepoll 1 Pompeii, Udel 1 R51 Unwed Transatlantic, Solpoll 1 Starlet H2 Lady 2nd: Sean McKiernan , Corlismore House, 2nd: Jim Kingston , Coolkirky, Riverstick, Co. Corlismore, Co. Cavan Cork Gurteragh Nico, 03.01.14, Gurteragh Corlismore Honesty, 04.12.14, Grianan Justice, Gurteragh Judy Firecracker, Corlismore Millett 4 3rd: Richard & John Lalor , Rathkenty, 3rd: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Tralee, Co. Kerry Breaney Niamh, 10.03.14, Grianan Krusader, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671, 19.01.15, Solpoll 1 Breaney Gillian Handsome, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 4th: John Neenan , Tullaha, Broadford, 4th: Sandra Bogan , Cnoc na Fia, Ryefield, Charleville, Co. Limerick Virginia, Co. Cavan Tullaha Lily, 12.01.14, Newstar Hercules, Millbawn Holly ET, 26.12.14, Mawarra Tullaha Delia Sentimental, Millbawn Polly

Heifer senior heifer calf born between 01.07.2014 and before 31.08.2014 National Hereford Heifer calf of the Year 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, Gouldingpoll 1 Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Romany 1 Lucy A584 Captain, Romany 1 Lucy A584 2nd: Padraig McGrath , Cloonshanagh, Elphin, 2nd: John Murphy , 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Co. Roscommon Wexford Kye Sheila 679, 06.07.14, Steil Gerard, Kye Kiltennerpoll 1 Amy, 04.01.15, Dorepoll 1 Paula 1 Transatlantic, Solpoll 1 Starlet H2 3rd: Michael Mollo y, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly 3rd: Padraig McGrath , Cloonshanagh, Elphin, Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Co. Roscommon Moyclare Christina Kye Sheila 679, 06.07.14, Steil Gerard, Kye 4th: Henry Dudle y, The Poplars, Dovea, Paula 1 Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 4th: Sean McKiernan , Corlismore House, Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville Corlismore, Co. Cavan Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una 3 Corlismore Honesty, 04.12.14, Grianan Firecracker, Corlismore Millett 4 Hereford intermediate heifer calf born 5th: Philip Smyth , Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. between 01.09.2014 and before 30.11.2014 Meath 1st: Philip Smyth , Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Ardmulchan Clover 656, 13.11.14, Grianan Meath Emperor, Ardmulchan Clover 456 Ardmulchan Clover 656, 13.11.14, Grianan 6th: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Emperor, Ardmulchan Clover 456 Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, 2nd: Sandra Bogan , Cnoc na Fia, Ryefield, Moyclare Christina Virginia, Co. Cavan 7th: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Balleen Pretty Maid 850, 09.10.14, Gageboro Tralee, Co. Kerry Eugenic, Balleen Pretty Maid 608 Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671, 19.01.15, Solpoll 1 3rd: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Handsome, Goulding Duchess 548 Co. Cork River Rock Eva Bea, 02.09.14, River Rock Jake, River Rock Una Bea 4th: Aidan Wrynne , Sratissaun South, Gorvagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim Sratissaun Abigail, 20.09.14, Kilsunny Goliath, Cunaboy Bridie

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Claire McNamara – Ruth Leader – Connor Jones 1st prize winner, Senior Hereford Cow in milk - Lakelodge Kathy 5 with Glenn Dudley (exhibitor).

1st prize winner, Intermediate Yearling Hereford Heifer - Corlismorepoll 1 Lady 748 with Paul McKiernan (handler). 1st prize winner, Intermediate Hereford heifer calf - Ardmulchan Clover 656 with Catherine Smyth (handler).

1st prize winner, Intermediate Hereford bull calf - River Rock 1st prize winner, Junior Hereford bull calf - Millbawn Atticus Tyson with Tony Hartnett (exhibitor). ET with Sandra Bogan (exhibitor).

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Hereford intermediate bull born between Hereford junior bull calf born on or after 01.01.2014 and before 30.06.2014 01.12.2014 1st: Samuel & Nigel Heatrick , Annareagh, 1st: Sandra Bogan , Cnoc na Fia, Ryefield, Glaslough, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan Virginia, Co. Cavan Glaslough Nationwide, 10.04.14, Glaslough Millbawn Atticus ET, 01.01.15, Mawarra Karl, Glaslough Gemma Sentimental, Millbawn Polly 2nd: Basil Arnold , Ashdene, Mullaghdoo, 2nd: Sean McKiernan , Corlismore House, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan Corlismore, Co. Cavan Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite, 24.03.14, Gouldingpoll Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794, 27.01.15, Solpoll 1 1 Superduty ET, Mullaghdoo Rosetta Cruiser, Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady 3rd: David Larkin , The Hermitage, Kilcormac, 3rd: Samuel & Nigel Heatrick , Annareagh, Birr, Co. Offaly Glaslough, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan Cill Cormaic Big Ben, 26.03.14, Cedar Liam, Glaslough Polo, 19.12.14, Glaslough Levi, Cloonbracken Eithna Glaslough Lady Gaga 4th: Thomas Plunkett , Castletown-Finea, 4th: Hugh P Murray , Main Street, Kilbeggan, Co. Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Westmeath Arnagross Edward, 14.05.14, Trillick Ranger, Newland Joey, 02.12.14, Grianan King Lear, Arnagross Lucy Newland Clover

Hereford senior bull calf born between 01.07.2014 and before 31.08.2014 National Hereford bull of the Year 2015 1st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald , Glebe Hse, 1st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald , Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Grianan Oscar, 02.07.14, Smithston Darby, Grianan Oscar, 02.07.14, Smithston Darby, Grianan Orange H494 Grianan Orange H494 2nd: Padraig Farrell , Aughavoneen, Fardrum, 2nd: Padraig Farrell , Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Athlone, Co. Westmeath Cavehill General 2, 16.07.14, Bowmont Storm, Cavehill General 2, 16.07.14, Bowmont Storm, Fancroft Primrose Fancroft Primrose 3rd: Michael O’Keeffe , Gurteragh, Newmarket, 3rd: Michael O’Keeffe , Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork Co. Cork Gurteragh Obama, 01.07.14, Corlismore Gurteragh Obama, 01.07.14, Corlismore Robinhood 592, Newstar Holly ET Robinhood 592, Newstar Holly ET 4th: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly 4th: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Moyclare Norman, 20.08.14, Brocca Saviour, Co. Cork Moyclare Ursula 4 River Rock Tyson, 06.10.14, Trillick Best, River Rock Ruby Bea 5th: J & J Canty , Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Hereford intermediate bull calf born Meath between 01.09.2014 and before 30.11.2014 Port 1 Jim, 06.11.14, Balleen Rival, Port 1 Tina 1st: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, 6th: Sandra Bogan , Cnoc na Fia, Ryefield, Co. Cork Virginia, Co. Cavan River Rock Tyson, 06.10.14, Trillick Best, River Millbawn Atticus ET, 01.01.15, Mawarra Rock Ruby Bea Sentimental, Millbawn Polly 2nd: J & J Canty , Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. 7th: Sean McKiernan , Corlismore House, Meath Corlismore, Co. Cavan Port 1 Jim, 06.11.14, Balleen Rival, Port 1 Tina Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794, 27.01.15, Solpoll 1 3rd: Richard & John Lalor , Rathkenty, Cruiser, Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Rathkenty Norman, 29.10.14, Grianan Krusader, Breaney Gina 4th: Aidan Wrynne , Sratissaun South, Gorvagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim Sratissaun Archie, 08.09.14, Kilsunny Goliath, Cunaboy Freda

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Hereford senior bull born on or before Cavehill General 2, 16.07.14, Bowmont Storm, 31.12.2013 Fancroft Primrose 1st: Michael O’Keeffe , Gurteragh, Co. Cork Gurteragh Justice ET, 10.09.11, Border General Best Pair of Herefords (any age or either sex, V85, Quinsboro Rose 1st exhibited by the same exhibitor) 2nd: Tom Roycroft , Dunmanway, Co. Cork 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Knockmountagh Duke, 01.10.11, Corlismore Tralee, Co. Kerry Pompeii, Knockmountagh Aoife Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, 05.09.12, Harvey 3rd: Samuel & Nigel Heatrick , Annareagh, Dan Hildalgo, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 / Glaslough, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Remitall 1 Glaslough Karl, 19.05.11, Rathregan Napoleon, Superduty, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 Glaslough Flower 2nd: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Hereford exhibited by Laois / Offaly / Moyclare Christina / Moyclare Norman, Westmeath Breeder 20.08.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Ursula 4 1st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald , Glebe Hse, 3rd: Aidan Wrynne, Sratissaun South, Gorvagh, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Mohill, Co. Leitrim Grianan Oscar, 02.07.14, Smithston Darby, Sratissaun Archie, 08.09.14, Kilsunny Goliath, Grianan Orange H494 Cunaboy Freda / Sratissaun Abigale, 20.09.14, 2nd: Christine Drumm , Delvin, Co. Westmeath Kilsunny Goliath, Cunaboy Bridie Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, 27.07.11, Ballyaville 4th: James Thompson , Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Caradoc, Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy Co. Carlow 3rd: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Ballyraggan Mentor 792, 07.03.14, Woodview Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Ernest, Ballyraggan Dot 565 / Ballyraggan Moyclare Christina Pedlar, 11.03.14, Yarram Star General W251, 4th: Padraig Farrell , Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Ballinveney Judy Athlone, Co. Westmeath

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1st prize winner, Senior Hereford bull - Gurteragh Justice ET with Michael O' Keeffe (exhibitor).

Best Pair of Herefords - Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 and Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 with Matthew & Jack Goulding (exhibitors).

William Branagan (Chairman, IHBS) making a presentation to the Judge, Mrs. Hazel Timmis, in appreciation for judging the 2015 National Hereford Show.

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Shraden Herefords - home of National Show Judge, Hazel Timmis

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This article is re-printed from the UK Hereford Breed Journal, 2014.

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NORTH TIPPERARY SHOW, NENAGH Judge: Mr. Robin Irvine

Nenagh Show boasted one of its biggest ever Hereford Reserve Heifer calf of the Year: entries with almost 70 entries catalogued across eight Banteer 1 Gem , Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, classes. Two premier calf championships were also Co. Cork held and a strong entry of calves was exhibited on the Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.2014 and day. Reigning 2015 National Cattle Breeder Hall of before 30.09.2014 Fame recipient Henry Dudley was once again to the 1st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald , Glebe Hse, Mount forefront of organising this outstanding show of Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Hereford cattle, which has surely cemented its status Grianan Oscar, 02.07.14, Smithston Darby, Grianan as the No.1 show for the Hereford breed in Ireland Orange H494 behind the National Show in Tullamore. 2nd: Michael O’ Keeffe , Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Judge Robin Irvine from Armagh, Northern Ireland Cork chose his Supreme Hereford Champion in the winner Gurteragh Obama, 01.07.14, Corlismore Robinhood 592, Newstar Holly ET of the cow class ‘Griananpoll 1 Orange M661’ exhibited 3rd: Padraig Farrell , Aughavoneen , Fardrum, by T & A Fitzgerald, Moate, Co. Westmeath. This Athlone, Co. Westmeath young cow is the latest addition to the hugely Cavehill General 2, 16.07.14, Bowmont Storm, successful Orange cow family at Grianan and was Fancroft Primrose shown with a very young heifer calf at foot. 4th: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly The Reserve championship went to John O’Connor, Moyclare Norman, 20.08.14, Brocca Saviour, Ballykennedy, Co. Limerick with the senior yearling Moyclare Ursula 4 heifer ‘Clouncagh Joanne 4’. This stylish, feminine Hereford bull calf born between 01.10.2014 and heifer won a very strong yearling heifer class on the before 31.12.2014 day and is sired by the UK born stock bull ‘Dieulcresse 1st: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork Hector’. River Rock Tyson, 06.10.14, Trillick Best, River Rock Ruby Bea 2nd: Thomas Brennan , Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny Balleen Generator 862, 26.11.14, Bishophill General, Results for Nenagh Show Balleen Pretty Maid 3rd: Richard & John Lalor , Rathkenty, Lisronagh, Supreme Hereford Champion: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Griananpoll 1 Orange 661 , Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Rathkenty Norman, 29.10.14, Grianan Krusader, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Breaney Gina 4th: Michael O’Keeffe , Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork Reserve Champion: Gurteragh Hector 643, 14.10.14, Balleen Bonus, Clouncagh Joanne 4 , John O’ Connor, Ballykennedy Gurteragh Midnight Hse, Ballingary, Co. Limerick Hereford bull calf born in 2015 Premier Hereford Bull Calf of the Year 1st: John Neenan , Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville. Champion: Tullaha Florence, 16.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Grianan Oscar , Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Tullaha Delia Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath 2nd: Timmy & Sheila O’Sullivan , Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry Reserve Bull calf of the Year: Aliehs Morgan, 05.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Aliehs Gurteragh Obama , Michael O’ Keeffe, Gurteragh, Niamh 3 Newmarket, Co. Cork 3rd: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Denis, 04.01.15, Corlismore Fire 606, Premier Hereford Heifer Calf of the Year Springvilla Saoirse Champion: 4th: John Neenan , Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville. Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641 , Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Gurteragh Oakely 657, 16.02.15, Corlismore Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Robinhood, Gurteragh Bibi

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The €1000 Premier Hereford Bull Calf of the Year Hereford heifer calf born between 01.10.2014 and 1st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald , Glebe Hse, Mount before 31.12.2014 Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath 1st: Anthony McCarthy , Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Grianan Oscar, 02.07.14, Smithston Darby, Grianan Banteer 1 Gem, 05.10.14, Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 Orange H494 Bl Coral Gem 2nd: Michael O’Keeffe , Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork 2nd: Thomas Brennan , Balleen, Freshford, Co. Gurteragh Obama, 01.07.14, Corlismore Robinhood Kilkenny 592, Newstar Holly ET Balleen Vallrey 849, 02.10.14, Kye Rodge 553, 3rd: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork Balleen Vallrey River Rock Tyson, 06.10.14, Trillick Best, River 3rd: Noel Farrell , Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate, Co. Rock Ruby Bea Westmeath 4th: Thomas Brennan , Balleen, Freshford, Co. 15.10.14, Kilsunny Goliath, Brocca Serena Kilkenny 4th: Tim Breen , Knockeenadillane, Kiskeam, Co. Cork Balleen Generator 862, 26.11.14, Bishophill General, Cosceim Holly, 02.12.14, Smithston Darby, Balleen Pretty Maid Druminarigle Hoodini 5th: John Neenan , Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville. Tullaha Florence, 16.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Tullaha Delia Hereford heifer calf born in 2015 6th: Richard & John Lalor , Rathkenty, Lisronagh, 1st: John Murphy , 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Kiltennerpoll 1 Amy, 04.01.15, Dorepoll 1 Rathkenty Norman, 29.10.14, Grianan Krusader, Transatlantic, Solpoll 1 Starlet H2 Breaney Gina 2nd: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671, 19.01.15, Solpoll 1 Hereford heifer born between 01.07.2013 and Handsome, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 before 30.06.2014 3rd: Timmy & Sheila O’Sullivan , Ahane Cross, 1st: John O’Connor , Ballykennedy Hse, Ballingarry, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry Co. Limerick Aliehs Pride 24, 05.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Aliehs Clouncagh Joanne 4, 12.09.13, Dieulcresse Hector, Pride 2 Clouncagh Breage Blossom 4th: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork 2nd: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee. River Rock Princess Bea, 01.01.15, River Rock Sake, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Remitall 1 Superduty, Lisnalurg Princess Bea Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 3rd: W & D Jones , Creagh, Keenagh, Co. Longford Caonchpoll 1 Angela, 02.07.13, Kilsunny Goliath, The €1000 Premier Hereford heifer calf of the Creagh Poll 1 Ula Year 4th: John O’Heaney , Losduff, Lattin, Co. Tipperary 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7, 24.08.13, Ballyaville Co. Kerry Caradoc, Lakelodge Queen Mildred 3 Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Romany 1 Lucy A584 2nd: Anthony McCarthy , Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Hereford heifer calf born between 01.07.2014 and Banteer 1 Gem, 05.10.14, Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 before 30.09.2014 Bl Coral Gem 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee. 3rd: John Murphy , 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Kiltennerpoll 1 Amy, 04.01.15, Dorepoll 1 Romany 1 Lucy A584 Transatlantic, Solpoll 1 Starlet H2 2nd: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly 4th: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmount, Co. Offaly Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina Moyclare Christina 3rd: Susan Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. 5th: Susan Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Tipperary. Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una 3 Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una 3 4th: John O’Connor , Ballykennedy Hse, Ballingarry, 6th: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Limerick Co. Kerry Clouncagh Flower, 05.07.13, Dieulcresse Hector, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671, 19.01.15, Solpoll 1 Skehanore Taughtful Handsome, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548

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Hereford cow or senior heifer, in calf or in milk 1st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald , Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Griananpoll 1 Orange 662, 26.02.13, Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide, Grianan Orange H494 2nd: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, 05.09.12, Harvey Dan Hildalgo, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 3rd: Ciara McNamara , Moyfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co. Clare Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607, 16.01.11, Grianan Firecracker, Corlismorepoll 1 Sara 4th: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Miriam, 09.10.11, Carhuefree Prince, Ballyaville Alberta Reserve Hereford Champion - 'Clouncagh Joanne 4' with John Young handlers class – open to boys and girls O' Connor (exhibitor), Jack O'Connor and Robin Irvine (judge). under the age of 18 1st: Eamon O’Donovan , Dromalty, Cappamore, Co. Limerick 2nd: Bill McKenna , Ballintoher, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary 3rd: Padraig Farrel l, Aughavoneen , Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath 4th: Niall Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork

Young handlers class – open to boys and girls under the age of 12 1st: Liam Farrell , Aughavoneen , Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath 2nd: Darren Prendergast , Gorey, Co. Wexford 3rd: Aidan O’Brien , Newport, Co. Tipperary

Report & Photos Edward Dudley

Premier Hereford bull calf of the Year - 'Grianan Oscar' with Dara Fitzgerald (handler).

Supreme Hereford Champion - 'Griananpoll 1 Orange 661' with Anselm Fitzgerald (exhibitor), Dara Fitzgerald (handler) and Henry Dudley (senior steward, Nenagh Show). Reserve Premier Hereford bull calf of the Year - 'Gurteragh Obama' with Michael O'Keeffe (exhibitor).

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Premier Hereford heifer calf of the Year - 'Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 1st prize winner, Junior bull calf - 'Tullaha Florence' with 641' with Matthew Goulding (exhibitor). Maura Neenan Creagan (handler) and Michael Harty (Central Auctioneers, sponsor).

Reserve Premier Hereford heifer calf of the Year - 'Banteer 1 1st prize winner, Junior heifer calf - 'Kiltenner Poll 1 Amy ET' Gem' with Anthony McCarthy (exhibitor). with John Murphy (exhibitor) and Darren Prendergast.

1st prize winner, Intermediate bull calf - 'River Rock Tyson' Young handler winner Liam Farrell, with judge Robin Irvine with Tony Hartnett (exhibitor) and Michael Cleary (Irish and Sponsor Martin & Tommy Murphy Hereford Prime, sponsor).

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Line up in yearling heifer class Young Handler Class

Judge Robin Irvine in action Young Handler Class

Winnie Murphy, John Johnston, Henry Dudley and Peadar Martin Murphy Chairman, Munster Branch IHBS and Niamh Kennedy. Cobb with Christine Drumm & Family.

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Clouncagh Joanne had a tremendous show season - Reserve Champion Nenagh, Second to Tullamore Champion, Overall Champion at Limerick Show and Munster Junior Female

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Hereford Heifer born between 01.07.2013 and 30. Royal Meath Show (Trim) 06.2014 1st: Eamon & John McKiernan , Newtown, Judge: Tony Bradstock , ‘Free Town’, Hereford, UK Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co Louth Knockmountagh Cindy , 16.11.13, Supreme Hereford Champion & Interbreed Knockmountagh Cathy, Parkhill Pompeii Champion: 2nd: Sean McKiernan , Corlismore House, Corlismore, Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Co. Cavan Moyclare Rose 26 , 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Corlismorepoll 1 Lady 748, 20.01.14, Christina Corlismorepoll 1 Pompeii, Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady 3rd: John Murphy , 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Solpoll 1 Dainty, 01.09.13, Solpoll 1 Dainty, Eamon & John McKiernan , Newtown, Monasterboice, Panmure 1 Henry Drogheda, Co Louth 4th: Philip Smyth , Ardmulchan, Navan, Co Meath Knockmountagh Cindy , 16.11.13, Knockmountagh Ardmulchan Clover 610, 16.10.13, Ardmulchan Cathy, Parkhill Pompeii Clover 456, Grianan Emperor

Heifer Calf Champion: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Heifer born between 01.07.2014 and 31.10.2014 Moyclare Rose 26 , 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare 1st: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Christina Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina Bull Calf Champion: 2nd: Francis McKiernan, Dromleck, Castlebellingham, Aidan Farrell , Williamstown, Moate, Co Westmeath Co Louth Mountwilliams Indurain ET , 02.12.14 Churchill CorlismorePoll Gem 780, 16.10.14, Corlismorepoll 1 Storm, Mountrath Nicola Sydney, Solpoll 1 Curiser 3rd: Aiden Wrynne, Satraissaun South, Gorvagh, Mohill, Hereford cow: Co Leitrim 1st: Christine Drumm , Crowenstown, Delvin, Co. Sratissaun Abigail, 20.09.14, Kilsunny Goliath, Westmeath Cunaboy Bridie Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, 27.07.11, Ballyaville 4th: Philip Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co Meath Caradoc, Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy Ardmulchan Clover 651, 03.09.14, Ardmulchan 2nd: J & J Canty , Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath Clover 528, Church Preen Galileo Port 1 Isobel, 31.10.09, Portanob Mandy, Port 1 Bob 3rd: J & J Canty , Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath Portanob Julia, 03.06.06, Ardmulchan Wanderor, Heifer born on or after 01.11.2014 Portanob Lady 1st: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore House, Corlismore, Co. Cavan Hereford Cow or Heifer born between 01.07.2012 Corlismore Honesty, 04.12.14, Grianan Firecracker, and before 30.06.2013 Corlismore Millett 4 1st: Eamon & John McKiernan , Newtown, 2nd: Aidan Farrell, Williamstown, Moate, Co Westmeath Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co Louth 3rd: Philip Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath Knockmountagh Sweet Pea, 02.09.12, Ardmulchan Clover 656, 13.11.14, Grianan Knockmountagh Lilac, Kilsunny Goliath Emperor, Ardmulchan Clover 456 2nd: Rachel Campbel l, Freagh, Longwood, Co Meath 4th: Aidan Farrell, Williamstown, Moate, Co Westmeath Knockfin Emily, 01.12.12, Knockfin Adelaid, 5th: John Murphy, 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co Wexford Rathregan Upgrader Kiltennelpoll 1 Amy, 04.01.15, Solpoll 1 Starlet H2, 3rd: Tadhg Eivers , Wilderwood, Roristown, Trim, Co Dorepoll 1 Transatlantic Meath Rathreganpoll 1 Spot, 18.02.13, Rathregan Spot, Corlismorepoll 1 Lad

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Hereford heifer Calf Championship 2015 Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794, 27.01.15, Solpoll 1 1st: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Cruiser, Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina Hereford Bull Calf Champion 2015 2nd: Sean McKiernan , Corlismore House, Corlismore, 1st: Aidan Farrell , Williamstown, Moate, Co Co. Cavan Westmeath Corlismore Honesty, 04.12.14, Grianan Firecracker, Mountwilliams Indurain ET, 02.12.14, Churchill Corlismore Millett 4 Storm, Mountrath Nicola 3rd: Aidan Farrell , Williamstown, Moate, Co 2nd: Sean McKiernan , Corlismore House, Corlismore, Westmeath Co. Cavan 4th: Francis McKiernan , Dromleck, Corlismorepoll 1 Keynote, 20.07.14, Corlismorepoll Castlebellingham, Co Louth 1 Sydney, Grianan Firecracker Corlismorepoll Gem 780, 16.10.14, Corlismorepoll 1 3rd: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Sydney, Solpoll 1 Curiser Moyclare Norman, 20.08.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Ursula 4 Bull born on or between 01.01.2014 and before 4th: Hugh P Murray , Main Street, Kilbeggan, Co. 30.06.2014 Westmeath 1st: Basil Arnold , Ashdene, Mullaghdoo, Newland Joey, 02.12.14, Grianan King Lear, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan Newland Clover Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite, 24.03.14, Gouldingpoll 1 Hereford senior bull born on or before 31.12.2013 Superduty ET, Mullaghdoo Rosetta 1st: Samuel & Nigel Heatrick , Annareagh, 2nd: Samuel & Nigel Heatrick , Annareagh, Glaslough, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan Glaslough, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan Glaslough Karl, 19.05.11, Rathregan Napoleon, Glaslough Nationwide, 10.04.14, Glaslough Karl, Glaslough Flower Glaslough Gemma 2nd: Val Ledwith , Rathregan, Batterstown, Co Meath 3rd: Thomas Plunkett , Castletown-Finea, Mullingar, Corlismorepoll 1 Lad, 12.04.09, Udel 1 R51 Unwed Co. Westmeath Lady, Corlismore Pompeii Arnagross Edward, 14.05.14, Trillick Ranger, Arnagross Lucy

Hereford senior bull calf born between 01.07.2014 and before 30.10.2014 1st: Sean McKiernan , Corlismore House, Corlismore, Co. Cavan Corlismore poll 1 Keynote, 20.07.14, Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney, Grianan Firecracker 2nd: Michael Molloy , Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Moyclare Norman, 20.08.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Ursula 4 3rd: B & R Clarke , Suncroft, Dervor, Carnaross, Co Meath 4th: Philip Smyth , Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath Ardmulchan Leader, 10.09.14, Ardmulchan Clover Supreme Champion Moyclare Rose 12th with IHBS President 421, Church Preen Galileo John Neenan, owner Michael Molloy, Catherine Smyth presenting the Ardmulchan Trophy and judge Tony Bradstock UK Bull calf born on or after 01.11.2014 1st: Aidan Farrell , Williamstown, Moate, Co Westmeath Mountwilliams Indurain ET, 02.12.14, Churchill Storm, Mountrath Nicola 2nd: Hugh P Murray , Main Street, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath Newland Joey, 02.12.14, Grianan King Lear, Newland Clover 3rd: Samuel & Nigel Heatrick , Annareagh, Glaslough, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan Glaslough Polo, 19.12.14, Glaslough Levi, Glaslough Lady Gaga 4th: Padraig McGrath , Kye, Elphin, Co Roscommon 5th: Sean McKiernan , Corlismore House, Corlismore, Reserve Supreme Champion Knockmountagh Cindy with IHBS Co. Cavan President John Neenan and owner Eamon McKiernan.

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Kilsunny Doreen's Ivy winner cow class with owner Christine Knockmountagh Sweet Pea and her calf with Hanna Creedon Drumm and Ivy's calf shown by Niamh Cobb. and Thomas McKiernan.

Knockmountagh Cindy with exhibitor Eamon McKiernan. Moyclare Rose 12th with owner Michael Molloy.

Corlismore Honesty with Gary McKiernan. Heifer Calf Champion Moyclare Rose 12th with Michael Molloy.

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Mullaghdoo Elite with owner Basil Arnold. Mount Williams Indurain with owner Aidan Farrell.

Bull Calf Champion Mount Williams Indurain owner Aidan Farrell. Reserve Bull Calf Champion Corlismorepoll 1 Keynote.

Winner senior bull class Glaslough Karl shown by Nigel Heatrick.

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Munster Tour group in joyous mood attending the Royal Meath show at Trim.

Herefords win Reserve Interbreed Group at Royal Meath.

Judging in progress.

John Neenan, Society President, Michael Molloy, exhibitor being presented with the Championship Award for Moyclare Rose 12th.

Judge Tony Bradstock takes a final look!

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Bull calf born after 01.09.2014 1st: Lakelodge Joe 7 , 04.09.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Bandon Show Lakelodge Champayne 2 Judge: Mr. Michael Fox , Kilmurray, Tullamore, Co. Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Offaly Tipperary. Supreme Breed Champion & Overall Female 2nd: Springvillapoll 1 Charlie 499 , 08.09.14 Champion: Corlismore Fire 606, Springvillapoll 1 Cherry, Tom Banteer 1 Gem , Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Co. Cork 3rd: Dunworley Sparky , 01.12.14, Kilsunny Goliath, Dunworley Goldie Reserve Supreme Breed Champion & Overall Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon, Co. Male Champion : Cork Knockmountagh Duke, Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Heifer calf born after 01.09.2014 1st: Banteer 1 Gem , 05.10.14, Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel Reserve Male Champion: 1 BL Coral Gem Lakelodge Joe 7, Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 2nd: Springvilla Violet , Dec 14, Ballyaville Violet One Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Reserve Female Champion: 3rd: Lakelodge Kathy 7 , 10.09.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Droumdaniel Mel Ella 9, Ronan McCarthy, Gloun Cross, Lakelodge Kathy 6 Dunmanway, Co. Cork Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Senior Bull born before 01.09.2014 1st: Knockmountagh Duke , Oct 11, Corlismore Pompeii, Knockmountagh Aoife Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 2nd: Apple 1 Goliath , 14.11.12, Yalgoo Boulder, Apple 1 Mollie, Joseph, Ruth & Clare Forbes, Belrose, Enniskeane, Co. Cork

Cow, in calf or in milk, any age 1st: Glaslough Jade , 29.04.10, Rathregan Napoleon, Glaslough Flower, Owen O’Neill, Coolroe, West Village, Ballincollig, Co. Cork 2nd: Dunworley Goldie , 28.11.11, Bowmont Storm A583 Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon, Co. Cork 1st & Supreme Champion Banteer 1 Gem with Dermot 3rd: Ballyaville Violet One , 09.03.05, Gageboro McCarthy exhibitor and Michael Fox, judge. Burly, Ballyaville Nellwyn Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork

Senior Heifer born after 01.09.2012 and before 31.08.2014 1st: Droumdaniel Mel Ella 9 , 12.12.12, Dareens Gordon, Droumdaniel Mel Ella 3 Ronan McCarthy, Gloun Cross, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 2nd: Springvilla Misse y, 03.09.12, Ocean Storm 3, Springvilla Sara 1 Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 3rd: Dunworley Poll 1 Ruby , 15.4.13, Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty, Hazelfield Eileen Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon, Co. 1st & Reserve Supreme Champion Knockmountagh Juke with Cork Tom Roycroft exhibitor and Michael Fox, judge.

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Midleton Show

Judge: Mr. Pat Sheedy , Clashagad, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

Supreme Champion: Banteer 1 Gem , Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork.

Reserve Supreme Champion: Lakelodge Joe 7 , Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Bull calf born on or after 01.09.2014 1st & Supreme Champion Banteer 1 Gem with Anthony 1st: Lakelodge Joe 7 , 04.09.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, McCarthy exhibitor and Pat Sheedy judge. Lakelodge Champayne 2 Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 2nd: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 3rd: River Rock Buster , 06.11.14, Trillick Best, River Rock Holly Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork

Heifer calf born on or after 01.09.2014 1st: Banteer 1 Gem , 05.10.14, Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 Bl Coral Gem Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork 2nd: River Rock Elena Bea , 16.09.14, River Rock Jake, River Rock Rosie Bea 1st & Reserve Supreme Champion Lakelodge Joe 7 with Henry Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork Dudley exhibitor and Pat Sheedy judge. 3rd: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork

Senior Heifer born between 01.09.12 and 31.08.14 1st: River Rock Ita , 01.11.13, Cloonbracken Cicero, River Rock Ruby Bea Clonakilty Show Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork 2nd: Springvilla Missey , 03.09.12, Ocean Storm 3, Judge: Matthew Goulding Springvilla Sara 1 Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Overall Champion Knockmountagh Duke, Tom Roycroft Cow, in milk or in calf, any age 1st: Dunworley Goldie , 28.11.11, Bowmont Storm Reserve Overall Champion A584, Hazelfield Eileen Banteer Gem, Anthony McCarthy Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon, Co. Cork Bull calf born on or after the 1/9/14 2nd: Ballyaville Violet One , 09.03.05, Gageboro 1st Tony Hartnett , Riverock Tyson, 10/14 sire; Burly, Ballyaville Nellwy Trillick Best dam; Riverock Ruby Bea Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Charlie, 09/14 sire; Corlismore Fire 606 dam; Springvilla Cherry Senior Bull born before 31.08.2014 3rd Mary Pat Dineen , Dunworley Sparkey, 12/14 sire; 1st: Knockmountagh Duke , Oct 11, Corlismore Kilsunny Goliath dam; Dunworley Sparkey Pompeii, Knockmountagh Aoife Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Heifer calf born on or after the 1/9/14 1st Anthony McCarthy , Banteer Gem, 10/14 sire; Dernaroy 1 Hawke dam; Udel 1 Bl Corel Gem 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Margarita, 10/14 sire; Springvilla Rolan dam; Springvilla Rita 3rd Tony Hartnett , Riverock Eva Bea, 09/14 sire; Riverock Jake dam; Riverock Una Bea

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Heifer Not Calved 1st Tony Hartnett , Riverock Ita 11/13 sire; Cloonbracken Cicero dam; Riverock Ruby Bea Cork Summer Show 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Kaylin, 09/13 sire Judge: Mr. Eugene Lynch , Droumdaniel, Bantry, Co. Corlismore Fire 606 dam Springvilla Rosalind Cork 3rd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Rosabel 44, 1 09/13 sire Corlismore Fire 606 dam Springvilla Rosabel Supreme Breed Champion & Overall Female Champion: Cow Or Heifer Any Age Loughrinn Lily 420 , Coote Geelan, Cloonagheer, 1st Tom Roycroft , Ballyaville Violet One, 03/05 sire Dromon, Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Gageboro Burly dam Ballyaville Nellywn 2nd Mary Pat Dineen , Dunworley Goldie, 11/11 sire Reserve Supreme Champion & Overall Male Bowmount Storm dam Hazelfield Eileen Champion: 3rd Owen O’Neill , Glaslough Jade, 04/10 sire Knockmountagh Duke , Tom Roycroft, West Green, Rathregan Napoleon dam Glaslough Flower Dunmanway, Co. Cork.

Bull Any Age Reserve Female Champion: 1st Tom Roycroft , Knockmountagh Duke, 10/11 sire Banteer 1 Gem , Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Corlismore Pompeii dam Knockmountagh Aoife Co. Cork 2nd Joseph Forbes , Appel 1 Goliath, 11/12 sire Yalgoo Boulder dam Appel 1 Mollie Reserve Male Champion: 3rd J.J Barrett , Skenanore Rebel, 08/13 sire Springvilla Charlie , Tom Royroft, West Green, Moyclare Courallie dam Skenahore Florence Dunmanway, Co. Cork

Pairs Class Hereford bull calf born on or after 01.09.2014 1st Tom Roycroft 1st: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 2nd Tony Hartnett Springvilla Charlie, 08.09.14, Corlismore Fire 606, 3rd Anthony McCarthy Springvilla Cherry 2nd: Mary Pat Dineen , Lislevane House, Bandon. Dunworley Sparky, 01.12.14, Kilsunny Goliath, Dunworley Goldie 3rd: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Co. Cork River Rock Tyson, 06.10.14, Trillick Best, River Rock Ruby Bea

Hereford heifer calf born on or after 01.09.2014 1st: Anthony McCarthy , Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Banteer 1 Gem, 05.10.14, Demaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 Bl Coral Gem 2nd: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Margherita, 11.09.14, Springvilla Rolan, Overall Hereford Champion Knockmountagh Duke with Springvilla Rita Owner Tom Roycroft and judge Matthew Goulding. 3rd: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Eleana Bea, 16.09.14, River Rock Jake, River Rock Rosie Bea

Hereford heifer born between 01.09.2012 and 31.08.2014 1st: Coote Geelan , Cloonagheer, Dromon, Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Loghrinn Lily 420, 21.05.13, Kye Rodge 553, Loughrinn Lily 2nd: Coote Geelan , Cloonagheer, Dromon, Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Baltymore Nable 426, 20.08.13, Kye Rodge 553, Baltymore Emily 2 3rd: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Reserve Overall Hereford Champion Banteer Gem with owner Springvilla Kaylin, 07.09.13, Corlismore Fire 606, Anthony McCarthy. Springvilla Rosalind

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Hereford Cow, in milk or in calf, with or without natural born calf at foot 1st: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Charleville Show Springvilla Miriam, 09.10.11, Carhuefree Prince, Judge: Mr. Thomas Beirne , Gorvagh, Co. Leitrim Ballyaville Alberta 2nd: Mary Pat Dineen , Lislevane House, Bandon, Co. Cork Overall Male Champion: Dunworley Goldie, 28.11.11, Bowmount Storm, Gouldingpoll 1 Easy Peezy , Matthew Goulding, Hazelfield Eileen Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry

Senior Bull born before 31.08.2014 Reserve Male Champion: 1st: Tom Roycrof t, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Knockmountagh Duke , Tom Roycroft, West Green, Knockmountagh Duke, Oct 11, Colismore Pompeii, Dunmanway, Co. Cork. Knockmountagh Aoife

Best Pair of Herefords (either sex) owned by the Overall Female Champion: same exhibitor Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 , Matthew Goulding, 1st: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry Springvilla Rosabel & Springvilla Kaylin 2nd: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Co. Reserve Female Champion: Cork Springvilla Rosabel 441 , Tom Roycroft, West Green, River Rock Tyson & River Rock Buster Dunmanway, Co. Cork

Report & Photos: Edward Dudley Hereford bull born on or before 30.06.2013 1st: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Knockmountagh Duke, 01.10.11, Corlismore Pompeii, Knockmountagh Aoife 2nd: Michael O’Keeffe , Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork Gurteragh Justice ET, 10.09.11, Border General V85, Quinsboro Rose 1st

Hereford senior cow, in milk or in calf, born before 30.06.12 1st: Tom Roycrof t, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Miriam, 09.10.11, Carhuefree Prince, Ballyaville Alberta 2nd: John Neenan , Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork Tullaha Primrose, 07.09.10, Knockmountagh Pirate, Tullaha Delia Supreme Hereford Champion - Loughrinn Lily 420 with Coote Geelan (exhibitor) and Eugene Lynch (judge). Hereford junior cow in milk or senior un-calved heifer born between 01.07.12 and 30.06.13 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, 05.09.12, Harvey Dan Hildalgo, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 524 2nd: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Missey, 03.09.12, Ocean Storm 3, Sprinvilla Sara 1

Hereford heifer born between 01.07.13 and 30.06.14 1st: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Rosabel 441, 01.09.13, Corlismore Fire 606, Springvilla Rosabel 2nd: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Ita, 01.11.13, Cloonbracken Cicero, River Reserve Supreme Champion - Knockmountagh Duke with Tom Rick Ruby Bea Roycroft (exhibitor) and Eugene Lynch (judge).

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Hereford heifer calf born between 01.07.14 and 31.12.14 1st: Tim Breen , Knockeenadillane, Kiskeam, Co. Cork Aliehs Fredricka, 07.08.14, Kilsunny Goliath, Aliehs Hosea 2nd: Anthony McCarthy , Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Banteer 1 Gem, 05.10.14, Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 Bl Coral Gem 3rd: Henry Dudley , The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una

Hereford heifer calf born in 2015 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry Male Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Easy Peezy pictured with Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671, 19.01.15, Solpoll 1 Matthew Goulding (exhibitor), Thomas Beirne (judge) and Handsome, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 Martin Murphy (Munster Branch chairman). 2nd: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Co. Cork River Rock Princess Bea, 01.01.15, River Rock Sake, Lisnalurg Princess Bea 3rd: Timmie & Sheila O’Sullivan , Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry Aliehs Pride 24, 12.02.15, Gageboro Morgan, Aliehs Pride 2

Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.14 and 31.12.14 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Easy Peezy, 22.09.14, Dendor 1 Unicorn, Moeskaer April 2nd: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Co. Cork Female Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 pictured with River Rock Tyson, 06.10.14, Trillick Best, River Jack Goulding (handler), her calf at foot 1st prize winner Rock Ruby Bea Goulding Duchess 671 & Matthew Goulding (exhibitor), T Beirne Jnr., with Martin Murphy (Munster Branch chairman). 3rd: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Charlie, 08.09.14, Corlismore Fire 606, Springvilla Cherry

Hereford bull calf born in 2015 1st: John Neenan , Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork Dunmanway Show Tullaha Florence, 16.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Tullaha Delia Judge: Mr. Tom Ludgate 2nd: Timmy & Sheila O’Sullivan , Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry Overall Hereford Champion: Aliehs Morgan, 05.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Aliehs Knockmountagh Duke, Tom Roycroft Niamh 3 3rd: John Neenan , Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Reserve Overall Hereford Champion: Cork Dunworley Goldie, Mary Pat Dineen Gurteragh Oakely 657, 16.02.15, Corlismore Robinhood, Gurteragh Bibi Bull or Heifer calf born on or after the 1st of January 2015 1st Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Denis Jan 15 sire Corlismore Fire 606 dam Springvilla Saoirse 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla David Jan 15 sire Corlismore Fire 606 dam Springvilla Mary

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Heifer calf born on or after the 1st of September 2014 1st Anthony McCarthy , Banteer 1 Gem Oct 14 sire Dernaroy 1 Hawke dam Udel 1 Coral Gem 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Marguerite Sept 14 sire Springvilla Rolan dam Springvilla Rita 3rd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Kate 500 Sept 14 sire Corlismore Fire 606 dam Farmely Beckie

Bull calf born on or after the 1st of September 2014 1st Michael O’Leary , Dehliss 1 Benny Sept 14 sire Goulding Poll 1 Superduty dam Moreigh Clare 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Charlie Sept 14 sire Reserve Overall Hereford Champion: Dunworley Goldie shown Corlismore Fire 606 dam Springvilla Cherry by PJ and Jim Maloney. 3rd Mary Pat Dineen , Dunworley Sparky Dec 14 sire Kilsunny Goliath dam Dunworley Goldie

Heifer born on or after the 1st of September 2013 1st Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Rosabel 441 Sept 13 sire Clonmel Show Corlismore Fire 606 dam Springvilla Rosabel 2nd James Kingston , Gurteragh Nico Jan 14 sire Judge: Dan & Mags Melody, Bunratty, Co. Clare Gurteragh Justice dam Gurteragh Judy Supreme Hereford Champion: Cow or incalf heifer any age Lakelodge Kathy 3 , Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, 1st Mary Pat Dineen , Dunworley Goldie Nov 11 sire Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Bowmont Storm dam Hazelfield Eileen 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Miriam Sept 10 sire Reserve Supreme Champion: C.R.P. dam Ballyaville Alberta Grianan Cooperobin N679 , Messrs Curtis & Jones, 3rd Ronan McCarthy , Droumdaniel Mel Ella 9th Dec 12 Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. sire Dareens Gordan dam Droumdaniel Mel Ella 3rd Junior Calf Champion: Bull any Age Lakelodge Lass Una 4 , Henry Dudley, The Poplars, 1st Tom Roycroft , Knockmountagh Duke Oct 11 sire Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Corlismore Pompeii dam Knockmountagh Aoife 2nd JJ Barrett , Skehanore Rebel Feb 10 sire Moyclare Reserve Junior Calf Champion: Courallie dam Skehanore Florence Clonroe Denis , John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford.

Report and photos: Yvonne Roycroft Hereford bull calf born on or after 01.07.2014 1st: John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Clonroe Denis, 02.09.14, Baltymore Ginger, Clonroe Linda 2nd: John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Clonroe Dom, 03.09.14, Baltymore Ginger, Clonroe Lizzie 3rd: Richard & John Lalor , Rathkenty, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Hereford heifer calf born on or after 01.07.2014 1st: Henry Dudley , The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una 3 2nd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Tourtane Queen Lorraine, 05.08.14, Mawarra Overall Hereford Champion: Knockmountagh Duke, Tom Sentimental, Tourtane Ivy Roycroft with Judge Tom Ludgate. 3rd: John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Clonroe Deirdre, 01.09.15, Baltymore Ginger, Clonroe Josie

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Hereford maiden heifer born on or after 01.07.2013 1st: Messers Curtis & Jones , Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Grianan Cooperobin N679 , 15.09.13, Grianan Firecracker, Grianan Cooperobin 584 ET 2nd: Henry Dudley , The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7, 24,08.13, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Queen Mildred 3 3rd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Tourtane Queen Lorraine, 05.08.14, Mawarra Sentimental, Tourtane Ivy

Hereford Cow in calf or in milk Junior Hereford Calf Champion - Lakelodge Lass Una 4 with Susan Dudley (handler), Kathleen O'Brien (sponsor) and Mags 1st: Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Melody (judge). Tipperary Lakelodge Kathy 5, 10.01.12, Kilsunny Goliath, Lakelodge Kathy 4 2nd: Mervyn Par r, Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Grianan Orange 589, 03.03.11, Grianan Highflyer, Grianan Orange 409 Ballyroe Show 3rd: John Murphy , 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford Solpoll 1 Scarlet 010 Judge: Michael Molloy

Report and photos: Edward Dudley Overall Hereford Champion: Knockmountagh Duke, Tom Roycroft

Reserve Overall Hereford Champion: Springvilla Charlie, Tom Roycroft

Bull Any Age 1st Tom Roycroft , Knockmountagh Duke Oct 11 Sire Corlismore Pompeii Dam Knockmountagh Aoife

Cow or Heifer any age 1st Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Miriam Sept 10 Sire C.R.P. Dam Ballyaville Alberta 2nd Mary Pat Dineen , Dunworley Krystle Jan 10 Sire Bowmont Storm Dam Hazelfield Eileen 3rd Ronan McCarthy , Droumdaniel Mel Ella Dec 12 Supreme Hereford Champion - Lakelodge Kathy 5 with Glenn Sire Dareens Gordan Dam Droumdaniel Mel Ella Dudley (exhibitor). Bull calf born on or after the 1st of September 2014 1st Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Charlie Sept 14 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Cherry 2nd Michael O'Leary , Debliss 1 Benny Sept 14 Sire Goulding Poll 1 Superduty Dam Moreigh Clare 3rd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Isaac Nov 14 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Miriam

Heifer calf born on or after the 1st of September 2014 1st Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Kate 500 Sept 14 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Farmely Beckie

Reserve Hereford Champion - Grianan Cooperobin N679 with Report & Photos: Yvonne Roycroft Niall Jones (exhibitor).

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Bull or Heifer calf born on or after the 1st of September 2014 1st Tom Roycroft Springvilla Charlie Sept 14 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Cherry 2nd Mary Pat Dineen Dunworley Sparky Dec 14 Sire Kilsunny Goliath Dam Dunworley Goldie 3rd Tom Roycroft Springvilla Margarite Sept 14 Sire Springvilla Rolan Dam Springvilla Rita 4th Jim Kingston Gurteragh Orchid Sept 14 Sire Corlismore Robin Hood Dam Gurteragh Grace Ballyroe Show: Overall Hereford Champion: Knockmountagh Duke with Owner Tom Roycroft and Judge Michael Molloy Heifer born between the1st of September 2013 and the 31st of August 2014 1st Tom Roycroft Springvilla Rosabel 441 Sept 13 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Rosabel 2nd Jim Kingston Gurteragh Nico Jan 14 Sire Gurteragh Justice Dam Gurteragh Judy 3rd Tom Roycroft Springvilla Kaylin Sept 13 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Rosalind

Ballyroe Show: Reserve Overall Hereford Champion: Springvilla Charlie with Niall Roycroft and Judge Michael Molloy.

Carbery Show

Judge: Derek Lovell Overall Hereford Champion Knockmountagh Duke with owner Overall Hereford Champion and Second in the Tom Roycroft and Judge Derek Lovell. Interbreed Cork County Beef Bull Championship Knockmountagh Duke , Tom Roycroft

Reserve Overall Hereford Champion Dunworley Krystal , Mary Pat Dineen

Female Champion Dunworley Krystal , Mary Pat Dineen

Reserve Female Champion Springvilla Rosabel 441 , Tom Roycroft

Male Champion Knockmountagh Duke , Tom Roycroft

Reserve Male Champion Reserve Overall Hereford Champion Dunworley Krystal with Springvilla Charlie , Tom Roycroft owner Mary Pat Dineen and Judge Derek Lovell.

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Carbery Show continued 3rd: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Rosabel 441, 01.09.13, Corlismore Fire Cow Any Age 606, Springvilla Rosabel 1st Mary Pat Dineen Dunworley Krystal Jan 10 Sire Bowmont Storm Report & Photos: Edward Dudley Dam Hazelfield Eileen 2nd Tom Roycroft Springvilla Miriam Sept 10 Sire C.R.P. Dam Ballyaville Alberta 3rd Mary Pat Dineen Dunworley Goldie Nov 11 Sire Bowmont Storm Dam Hazelfield Eileen 4th Ronan McCarthy Droumdaniel Mell Ella 9th Dec 12 Sire Dareens Gordan Dam Droumdaniel Mell Ella 3rd

Bull Any Age 1st Tom Roycroft Knockmountagh Duke Oct 11 Sire Corlismore Pompeii Dam Knockmountagh Aoife Supreme Hereford Champion - Knockmountagh Duke with Niall Roycroft (handler) and Edward Jeffrey (judge). Report & Photos Yvonne Roycroft

Dungarvan Show

Judge: Mr. Edward Jeffrey , Kilbeg House, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork

Overall Supreme Champion: Knockmountagh Duke , Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork.

Reserve Supreme Champion: Gurteragh Nico , James Kingston, Coolkirky, Riverstick, Reserve Champion - Gurteragh Nico with Jim Kingston Co. Cork (exhibitor) and Edward Jeffrey (judge).

Hereford calf, male or female, born on or after 01.09.2014 Pictured at the National Calf Show - shrewd judges! 1st: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Rita, 11.09.14, Corlismore Fire 606, Springvilla Rita 2nd: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Charlie, 08.09.14, Corlismore Fire 606, Springvilla Cherry 3rd: Jim Kingston , Coolkirky, Riverstick, Co. Cork Gurteragh Orchid, 18.09.14, Corlismore Robin Hood, Gurteragh Grace

Hereford senior male or female, born before 31.08.2014 1st: Tom Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Knockmountagh Duke, 09.10.11, Corlismore Pompeii, Knockmountagh Aoife 2nd: Jim Kingston , Coolkirky, Riverstick, Co. Cork Gurteragh Nico, 03.01.14, Gurteragh Justice, Gurteragh Judy L/R: Aidan Wrynne, Tommy Beirne & Tom Fitzgerald.

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Hereford Senior Heifer born between 01.07.2013 and before 30.06.2014 Cappamore Show 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Judge: Co. Kerry Mr. Adrian Bateman , Slieveroe, Riverstick, Co. Cork Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Remitall 1 Superduty, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: 2nd: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 , Matthew Goulding, River Rock Ita, 01.11.13, Cloonbracken Cicero, River Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry Rick Ruby Bea 3rd: John O’Heaney , Losduff, Lattin, Co. Tipperary Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7, 24.08.13, Ballyaville Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641 , Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Caradoc, Lakelodge Queen Mildred 3 Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Hereford cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.2014 and Co. Kerry 31.12.2014 Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, 05.09.12, Harvey Dan 1st: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Co. Hildalgo, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 Cork 2nd: Ciara McNamara , Mayfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, River Rock Tyson, 06.10.14, Trillick Best, River Co. Clare Rock Ruby Bea Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607, 16.01.11, Grianan 2nd: Henry Dudley , The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Firecracker, Corlismorepoll 1 Sara Tipperary 3rd: Mary Pat Dineen , Lislevane House, Bandon, Co. Lakelodge Joe 10, 06.11.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Cork Lakelodge Queen Mildred 4 Dunworley Goldie, 28.11.11, Bowmont Storm, 3rd: Adrian Cronin , Rathcomane, Ballyhar, Killarney, Hazelfield Eileen Co. Kerry Rathcomane Ashton, 14.08.14, Clashatlea Astra, Report & Photos: Edward Dudley Springvilla Astra

Hereford heifer calf born between 01.07.2014 and before 31.12.2014 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Romany 1 Lucy A584 2nd: Tony Hartnett , Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Eva Bea, 02.09.14, River Rock Jake, River Rock Una Bea 3rd: Henry Dudley , The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Supreme Hereford Champion 'Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548' Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville with Matthew Goulding (exhibitor) & Jack Goulding (handler Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una 3 of 6 month old calf at foot 'Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671')

Hereford calf, male or female, born in 2015 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671, 19.01.15, Solpoll 1 Handsome, Goulding Duchess 548 2nd: John Neenan , Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork Tullaha Florence, 16.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Tullaha Delia 3rd: John Neenan , Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork Gurteragh Oakely 657, 16.02.15, Corlismore Robinhood, Gurteragh Bibi Reserve Hereford Champion 'Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641' with Matthew Goulding (exhibitor).

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Ballygarvan Show

Champion: Springvilla Charlie - Tom Roycroft

Reserve Champion: Gurteragh Nico - Jim Kingston

Interbreed Young Handler: PJ Moloney - Dunworley Herd

Interbreed Pairs: Dunworley Herd - Mary Pat Dineen

Photos & Results: Ross Bateman Jan Heifer Winner - Springvilla Rica - Tom Roycroft

Springvilla Charlie - Tom Roycroft

January Bull Winner - Springvilla Dennis - Tom Roycroft

Reserve Hereford Campion - Gurteragh Nico - Jim Kingston

Young Handler Winner - PJ Moloney

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The Senior Female of the Year 2015 was awarded to ‘Clouncagh Joanne 4’ exhibited by John O’ Connor, Ennis, Bansha & Ballykennedy Hse, Ballingary, Co. Limerick and ably assisted by son Jack. This title marks a welcome return to Bridgetown Shows the show circuit for Clouncagh Herefords and will surely be the first of many major titles for the O’ Connor duo. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607 , DOB: 16.01.11, Joanne 4 is sired by ‘Dieulcresse Hector’ and had Sire: Grianan Firecracker, previously stood at the top of the line in a very strong Dam: Corlismorepoll 1 Sara - purchased by Ciara yearling heifer class at Nenagh earlier in the season. McNamara, Mayfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co. Clare at The Reserve Senior Female of the Year 2015 went to the the Gurteragh sale in early summer has been very busy new breeders Gerry & Ciara McNamara, Mayfadda, and successful on the show circuit winning the Hereford Labasheeba, Ennis, Co. Clare with their senior show cow Championship at Ennis and Bansha together with the ‘Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607’. This Spring 2011 born cow Reserve Championship at Bridgetown Show. was purchased as the top priced lot at the recent Gurteragh Herefords dispersal sale and has compiled a fantastic show record since then, taking championship honours at Ennis and Bansha shows along with many other rosettes and prizes at several of the summer shows during the year. The Junior Female of the Year 2015 was won by ‘Banteer 1 Gem’ exhibited by Anthony McCarthey, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork. This young October 2014 born heifer calf has put together a stellar show record for her owners having won the Supreme Hereford Championship at Midleton, the Reserve Premier Hereford Heifer Calf Championship at Nenagh and many other 1st prize rosettes at several other shows in recent months. The Reserve Female of the Year 2015 went to Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Co. Cork with ‘River Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607 - Champion at Ennis and Bansha Rock Eva Bea’. This young heifer calf is sired by home Shows and Reserve Champion at Bridgetown Show shown by bred stock sire ‘River Rock Jake’ and was consistently in Ciara McNamara. the ribbons at several of the key Munster shows during the year. In the male section, the Junior Bull of the Year 2015 went to ‘River Rock Tyson’ exhibited by Tony Harnett, Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Co. Cork. This quality bull calf has enjoyed many highlights over the last few weeks, MUNSTER BULL having previously won 1st prize at both Nenagh and the National Hereford Show, Tullamore. He was also awarded the Overall Male Champion at Limerick Show to cap off a & FEMALE OF THE phenomenal show season for the Hartnett family. The Reserve Junior Bull of the Year 2015 was won by YEAR Michael O’ Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork with the yearling bull ‘Gurteragh Obama’. This bull is sired by COMPETITION ‘Corlismore Robinhood 592’ and had previously stood as the Reserve Premier Bull Calf Champion at Nenagh Show The Munster Hereford Branch once again ran its hugely earlier this month. successful ‘Bull and Female of the Year’ competition this Congratulations to all of the prize winners in each of the year. Branch Chairman Martin Murphy, along with a sections and sincere thanks to all exhibitors, breeders, dedicated group of Munster breeders, deserve great credit helpers and sponsors in the region who continue to for ensuring the continued success of this competition. support the Munster Bull and Female of the Year Points were accumulated throughout the summer months competitions. and qualifying shows included Charleville, Bridgetown, Report & Photos: Edward Dudley Nenagh, Cappamore and Limerick shows. Three categories were held this year - Best Senior Female, Best Junior Female and Best Junior Bull with substantial prizes on offer in each section. Each class was keenly contested with just a single point separating the champions and reserves in some of the categories.

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Munster Senior Female of the Year 2015 - Clouncagh Joanne 4 Reserve Munster Senior Female of the Year 2015 - with John & Jack O'Connor (exhibitors). Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607 with Gerry & Ciara McNamara (exhibitors)

Munster Junior Bull of the Year 2015 - River Rock Tyson with Reserve Munster Junior Bull of the Year 2015 - Gurteragh Tony Hartnett (exhibitor). Obama with Michael O'Keeffe (exhibitor).

Munster Junior Female of the Year 2015 - Banteer 1 Gem with Reserve Munster Junior Female of the Year 2015 - River Rock Anthony McCarthy (exhibitor). Eva Bea with Tony Hartnett (exhibitor).

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MUNSTER BRANCH HEREFORD TOUR 2015 n Saturday 5th September breeders and friends from around Munster gathered for the bOus pick up at Kilmurray Lodge in Limerick and then on route another pick up point at Dunkerrin in Tipperary, we now had a total of 29 persons of all ages, one more than last year. The Chairman, Mr Martin Murphy welcomed everyone and hoped we would all have an enjoyable two days. Everybody seemed so relaxed and in such fine spirits. Perhaps after such a good spring with excellent demand and prices for Hereford bulls and heifers at Group photo at the Moyclare Herd all Society Sales, sales from breeder yards were also buoyant, dairy farmers are now prepared to go the extra few bids to secure a Hereford bull. Only too well they know the benefits of selling a Hereford calf at the marts and also the Hereford Prime and Certified Hereford beef bonus payments per kg at the meat processors. What a great job Certified Irish Hereford beef and Hereford Prime are doing, also our Calf Promotions in the Southern marts have been very successful. However let me quote what American Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “Greatness is not where we stand but in what direction we are moving, we must Group photo at the Ardmulchan Herd sail with the wind and sometimes against Branch, it was time to bid farewell as we and much thanks to Phil, Mrs Smyth, it, but sail we must and not drift or lie at would now travel to Navan to another Catherine and her friend, a small anchor”. well known herd, ‘Ardmulchan presentation was made on behalf of the Our first stop was at the well-known Herefords’ owned by Philip Smyth. branch. So after goodbye we went on our herd ‘Moyclare Herefords’ of Michael As we travelled towards Navan with no way to Trim for our overnight stay at the Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly. one too certain if we should keep going lovely Knightsbrook Hotel apartments. After being welcomed by Michael we or perhaps take a turning, soon we would Sunday morning after a good breakfast, were escorted to view some new born recognise a familiar figure – none other our coach brought us to the local church calves with their dams which were very than Phil himself sitting by his entrance on route to the showgrounds. There was impressive. Stock Bull Brocca Saviour on the main road. What a lovely gesture. a fine display of Hereford cattle with sired by Bowmont Storm A584 attracted After coming on board our coach and nine classes, with twelve entries in one much attention. He is extremely lengthy providing a warm welcome we were soon class and sixteen in another. Judge Tony with good bone and conformation. A viewing his herd. Recent Sires used were Bradstock had a busy afternoon. No lovely selection of cows, good colour, Grianan Emperor and Church Preen doubt the results will feature elsewhere breed character and conformation, Galileo. Some lovely cows with but we must congratulate Michael young heifers and bulls with show excellently fleshed bodies, size, colour, Molloy with his lovely heifer Moyclare winning potential were also viewed. We bone and conformation with some very Rose, born 6.7.14, Female Champion. A would see an outstanding heifer amongst useful followers out of those cows. With great heifer on parade with an excellent them exhibited the following day at Trim a couple of good strong bulls ready for body. Show. work, two choice heifers caught the eye, So our coach would soon be southbound, We were now enjoying the kind a two year old and two yearlings. We it was generally felt by all it was a very hospitality of the Molloy household, would see those again at Trim Show in enjoyable tour. having met Michael’s charming wife and the morning. As we moved around the Well done to chairman Martin and also of course Mrs Molloy senior (Michael’s stock we were kept well informed of their his daughter Margaret O’Brien for all mother). Good food and conversation age and breeding by Phil’s daughter, their efforts to ensure a successful and are hard to leave so after some photos, a Catherine, a lovely girl. enjoyable trip. small presentation was made by our Once more it was refreshments with tea John Ludgate President, John Neenan on behalf of the sandwiches and cakes after a few photos

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MUNSTER BRANCH SUCCESSFUL FIELD EVENING AT ‘DAREENS HEREFORD HERD’ The Munster Branch IHBS were very pleased with the Michael Campbell, and two more recent purchases from large turnout at their recent Field Evening at the long the Balleen herd of Tom Brennan and the Gurteragh herd established and successful Dareens Hereford Herd hosted of Michael O’Keeffe. by the Fitzpatrick Family at Clonmore, Templemore, Co A number of leased bulls have stood at the Dareens herd Tipperary. including the DOA leased bull Forbes Rough purchased by The Dareens Herd was established in 1950 with the the DOA at the RDS, Ballingrawn Jupiter bred by the late purchase of a cow named Colleen Bawn bred by Mr E George Hodgins, Camblin Sapphire 93J from Wilie Clarke Callanan, Bouladuff, Thurles. Her dam Maureen Bawn and more recently the homebred Dareens Andy a Yarram sired by the great Weston Rumpus was bred by Mr Paddy Pompeii son, Ardmulchan Elvis from Phil Smyth and Kealy, Horseleap, Moate, Co Westmeath. Balleen Dynamite from Tom Brennan. Other females purchased in the intervening years A useful opportunity was provided for young and old to included Ballypatrick Lady from Con Ryan, Glaslough view the herd and take part in the many activities taking Lady from S & N Heatrick, Lugboy Julie from the late place.

An outstanding group of cows at the 'Dareens Herd'

Group of young bulls at the 'Dareens Herd'

Group of Heifers at 'Dareens Herd'

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Stock Bull Balleen Dynamite

Martin Murphy Chairman Munster Branch IHBS, John Fitzpatrick 'Dareens Herefords' Field Evening host accepting a presentation by Society President, John Neenan on behalf of the branch.

Maura and Jim Fitzpatrick 'Dareens Herefords' Field Evening host accepting a presentation by Society President John Neenan on behalf of the branch.

Martin Murphy Chairman Munster Branch IHBS with Shane O'Brien winner of weight guessing competition receives his trophy from Society President, John Neenan.

Stock Judging- Emma Carey, Jack O'Connor and Lesley Lewis. An enjoyable evening

Friends and hospitality

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Lakelodge Kathy 5, 10.01.12, Kilsunny Goliath, Lakelodge Kathy 4 Dualla Show 3rd: Ciara McNamara , Mayfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Judge: Co. Clare Mr. Eustace Burke , Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co. Cork Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607, 16.01.11, Grianan Firecracker, Corlismorepoll 1 Sara Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 , Matthew Goulding, Report & Photos: Edward Dudley Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry

Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641 , Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Hereford heifer calf born in 2015 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671, 19.01.15, Solpoll 1 Handsome, Goulding Duchess 548

Hereford bull calf born in 2015 1st: Ciara McNamara , Mayfadda, Labasheeba, Ennis, Co. Clare Dominarigle 1 Prince 658, 13.03.15, Gurteragh Justice, Corlismorepoll 1 Sara

Hereford heifer calf born between 01.07.2014 and Supreme Hereford Champion 'Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591' with Rita Goulding (handler) and Eustace Burke (judge). before 31.12.2014 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Romany 1 Lucy A584 2nd: Henry Dudley , The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una 3

Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.2014 and 31.12.2014 1st: Henry Dudley , The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Joe 10, 06.11.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Queen Mildred 4 2nd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Tourtane Sentimental, 26.08.14, Mawarra Reserve Hereford Champion 'Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641' with Sentimental, Tourtane Tara Darragh Goulding (handler) and Eustace Burke (judge). 3rd: Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Joe 9, 02.11.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Kathy 5

Hereford Cow in milk or Senior uncalved heifer born before 30.06.2014 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Remitall 1 Superduty, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 2nd: Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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Heifer Calf born after the 1st of September 2014 1st Anthony McCarthy , Banteer 1 Gem Oct 14 Sire Bantry Show Dernaroy 1 Hawk Dam Udel Coral Gem Judge: Mr. John Holloway 2nd Jim Kingston , Gurteragh Orchid Sep 14 Sire Overall Hereford Champion: Corlismore Robinhood Dam Gurteragh Jody Knockmountagh Duke - Tom Roycroft, West Green, 3rd Gene Lynch , Droumdaniel Nan 18th Oct 14 Sire Dunmanway Adrigole John Dam Droumdaniel Nan 10th Reserve Hereford Champion: Maiden Heifer born after the 1st September 2014 Droumdaniel Sally 5th - Gene Lynch, Droumdaniel, 1st Jim Kingston , Gurteragh Nico Jan 14 Sire Gurteragh Justice ET Dam Gurteragh Jolly Bull Calf born after the 1st of January 2015 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Rosabel 441 Sep 14 Sire 1st Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Denis Jan 15 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Rosabel Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Saoirse 3rd Ronan McCarthy , Awbeg poll 1 Daffy March 14 2nd Gene Lynch , Droumdaniel Dunmac Jan 15 Sire Sire Corlismore Poll 1 Rumpus Dam Awbeg Poll1 Allowdale Excels Dam Droumdaniel Nicola 3rd Dandelion Bull Calf born after the 1st of September 2014 Cow Any Age 1st Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Isaac Nov 14 Sire 1st Gene Lynch , Droumdaniel Sally 5th Oct 10 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Miriam Allowdale Sargon Dam Droumdaniel Sally 3rd 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Charlie Sept 14 Sire 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Miriam Sep 10 Sire Corlismore 606 Dam Springvilla Cherry Carhuefree Prince Dam Ballyaville Alberta 3rd Mary Pat Dinneen , Dunworley Sparkey Dec 14 3rd Gene Lynch , Droumdaniel Millie Jan 10 Sire Sire Kilsunny Goliath Dam Dunworley Goldie Allowdale Sargon Dam Barryroe Millie Heifer Calf born after the 1st of January 15 Bull Any Age 1st Tom and Paddy Hickey , Skehanore Violet Feb 15 1st Tom Roycroft , Knockmountagh Duke Oct 11 Sire Sire Balleen Plomber Dam Skehanore Nectar Corlismore Pompeii Dam Knockmountagh Aoife 2nd Tom Roycroft , Springvilla Rica 557 Apr 15 Sire Pairs Class Knockmountagh Duke Dam Springvilla Rica 1st Tom Roycroft; 2nd Mary Pat Dinneen 3rd Mary Pat Dinneen , Dunworley Poll 1 Fay Jan 15 3rd Adrian Cronin Sire Grousehall 1 Premier Dam Dunworley Krystal Report: Yvonne Roycroft

Estd. 1998

Kingsgrove Pansy by Trillick Best

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131 132 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 West Cork Hereford Club 2015 he West Cork Hereford Club had a most successful considering the amount of work Dan and his workers put year with a number of meetings about animal health, into the operation, margins may be a bit less than most of star ratings for animals and genomic evaluation of us thought. Many questions were asked throughout the Tbreeding stock. A very interesting get-together was held in procedure and we all enjoyed Dan’s knowledge and wit. Dan Moloney’s abattoir, ‘Ibane Meats‘, Lislevane. Having completed this operation refreshments had been Initially the group gathered together at the where the laid on in a nearby room and enjoyed by all. A special word animals for slaughter were penned before the procedure. of thanks was given by the chairman to Dan and his family Dan and his family welcomed all. He then explained in for accommodating us in providing a very interesting and detail and emphasised the importance of the animal being informative evening, sentiments agreed by all who stress free and quiet before entering the slaughter attended. department. A veterinary examination was then carried At another meeting of the Club the star ratings for animals out. The most important part of the operation is the time was discussed at length but it was felt that more information at which the animal is stunned and bled, as this has a big was needed to know how these star ratings can affect the effect on the carcass. The animals were then conveyed animals in different ways. Another meeting on the subject along the assembly line where they were skinned and in the future may clarify the system further. cleaned. Then the carcasses are moved into the cold room where they are stored for up to twenty one days before being At a further meeting a number of new breeders were present prepared for the shop. Dan showed us around the different and this was very welcome as many different ideas were carcasses and explained certain qualities which are discussed. Breeders were encouraged to exhibit their essential. Some sheep and pigs carcasses were also in the animals at local shows as it is important that a good entry cold room. of animals are on display. It also helps the Show Society to finance the prizes. Another important point stressed by all The dressing of a side was then commenced and this was that night was that all animals entered in the show explained in detail, showing the skill of the butcher in doing catalogue should have date of birth & full breeding this tedious job with razor type knives. Any excess fat was information of Sires and Dams included. It is up to the first to be skimmed off and then the removal of the bones Show Society to see that this is implemented. Hoping that from the flesh took place with the butcher indicating where all this goes well & that we can have a very successful and the different cuts of beef from the animal are. We all found enjoyable year ahead. out that a lot of work went into preparing these for the counter and could see the small amount of meat that was Wishing Irish Hereford Society and all the Breeders the very for sale in comparison to the size of the side at first seen. best. Some high quality cuts command higher prices but John Kingston Hereford Cross Feeding Trials at Kepak

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133 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 Cavan Monaghan Summer Shows 2015 Best Hereford Heifer born after 1/7/14 1. Patrick & Anne Smith , Tullyinchin, Mountain Arvagh Show Lodge, Cootehill Judge: Mr Philip Smyth 2. Philip Lynch , Carrick, Finea, Co Cavan

Champion: Best Hereford Male or Female born after 1/1/15 Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite shown by Basil Arnold 1. Ivor & Colin Anderson 2. Cathal Dolan Reserve Champion: 3. Cathal Dolan Balleen Emma 658 shown by Val O’Reilly Report and photos Cathal Dolan The continuous torrential rain reduced the attendance but did not dampen the spirits of the exhibitors

Best Hereford Cow 1. Balleen Emma 658 , Val O’Reilly, Inishmore, Castleblaney Show Butlersbridge, Co Cavan Judge: Ms Themla Gorman Best Hereford bull born before 1/7/14 1. Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite , Basil Arnold, Champion: Glaslough Karl - S & N Heatrick Mullaghadoo, Killeshandra, Co Cavan 2. Glaslough Levi , Ivor & Colin Anderson, Reserve Champion: Derrylane, Killeshandra Knockmountagh Sweet Pea - E & J McKiernan 3. Melvin Lang , Drumkeelwick, Carrigallen Best Heifer or Bull born after 1/9/14 Best Hereford Heifer born before 1/7/14 1st Glaslough Polo , S & N Heatrick 1. Corlismorepoll1 Esta 734 , Brian & Eamon 2nd Knockmountagh Dazzler , E & J McKiernan Duignan, Shercor, Cornafean, Co Cavan 3rd E & J McKiernan 2. Corlismorepoll1 Lady 748 , Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co Cavan Best Hereford Bull, Cow or Heifer born before 3. Eoin O’Reilly , Inishmore, Butlersbridge, Co Cavan 1/9/14 1st Glaslough Karl , S & N Heatrick Best Hereford Bull born after 1/7/14 2nd Knockmountagh Sweet Pea , E & J McKiernan 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Keynote 771 , Sean McKiernan, 3rd Glaslough Nationwide , S & N Heatrick Corlismore, Co Cavan 2. Corlismore Ted 772 , Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co Cavan 3. Melvin Lang , Drumkeelwick, Carrigallen Tydavnet Judge: Cathal Flynn

Champion: Glaslough Karl - S & N Heatrick

Reserve Champion: Glaslough Nationwide - S & N Heatrick

Hereford Heifer born after 1/1/15 1st Glaslough Pippa , S & N Heatrick 2nd Lisgolagh Luc y, Padraic McKenna

Hereford Bull born after 1/1/15 1st Lisgolagh Rua , Padraic McKenna

Mullaghdoo Elite with owner Basil Arnold with Show Judge Hereford Heifer born between 1/9/14 & 31/12/14 Philip Smyth. 1st Glaslough Penny , S & N Heatrick

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Hereford Bull born between 1/9/14 & 31/12/14 Hereford Heifer born after 1/7/14 1st Glaslough Polo , S & N Heatrick 1st Ardmulchan Clover 656 , Philip Smyth 2nd Balleen Pretty Maid 850 , Sandra Bogan Hereford Heifer born before 1/9/14 3rd Glaslough Page , S & N Heatrick 1st Glaslough Page , S & N Heatrick Reports: Theola Heatrick Hereford Bull born before 1/9/15 1st Glaslough Karl , S & N Heatrick 2nd Glaslough Nationwide , S & N Heatrick Hereford Cow 1st Glaslough Jenny , S & N Heatrick Best Pair of Hereford animals 1st S & N Heatric k 2nd S & N Heatrick 3rd Padraic McKenna

Virginia Glaslough Karl, Champion at Castleblaney and Tydavnet Judge: David Larkin Shows. Champion: Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite , Basil Arnold Reserve Champion: Knockmountagh Cindy , E & J McKiernan Hereford Bull over one year 1st Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite , Basil Arnold 2nd Glaslough Levi , I & C Anderson 3rd Glaslough Karl , S & N Heatrick Hereford cow 1st Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy , Christine Drumm 2nd Balleen Emma 658 , Eoin O’Reilly Hereford Heifer born after February 2013 1st Knockmountagh Cindy , E & J McKiernan Arva Agricultural Show - 25th August 1967 2nd Ardmulchan Clover 610 , Philip Smyth Mr. T. Brady (left) Chairman, Arva Licensed Vintners Hereford Bull born after 1/7/14 Association, presenting the Vintners Cup for championship of 1st Glaslough Polo , S & N Heatrick Arva Show to Mr. Laurence Lavin, Lacken, Strokestown, Co. 2nd Ardmulchan Leader , Philip Smyth Roscommon whose pedigree Hereford heifer also won the Hereford Silver Medal. 3rd Corran Hill Butler , I & C Anderson

Virginia Agricultural Show - 10th September 1966 Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite, Champion at Arva and Virginia Shows. Mr. Stanley Heaslip, Killynanum, Carrickaboy, Co Cavan with his calf which won the Hereford Silver Medal at Virginia Show.

135 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 Connaught Branch Summer Shows 2015 Ballinamore Show Judge: Willie Branagan Champion: Sratrissaun Abigail , Aidan Wrynne Reserve Champion: Hurley Hill Jasmine , David McKeon Best Hereford Cow 1. Hurley Hill Jasmine, David & Kevin McKeown 2. John McGovern , Drumcong, Carrick on Shannon 3. John McGovern , Drumcong, Carrick on Shannon Best Hereford Heifer, calved on or before 30th Champion Sratrissaun Abigail with Cian and Daithi Wrynne Sep 2014 holding the John Gillerane Memorial Cup. 1. Sratrissaun Abigail , Aidan Wrynne, Gorvagh 2. Sean Kilraine , Drumboy, Mohill 3. Sean Kilraine , Drumboy, Mohill Best Hereford Male or Female born in 2015 1. Faughnan Family , Mohill, Co Leitrim 2. Kenton Crowe , Mohill, Co Leitrim 3. David McKeo n, Cloone, Co Leitrim Best Hereford Calf male or female born between 1st Sep 2014 and 31st Dec 2014 1. Aidan Wrynne , Gorvagh 2. Coote Geelan , Cloonagher, Dromod 3. Aidan Wrynne , Gorvagh Reserve Champion Hurley Hill Jasmine with David & Kevin Report and Photos: Willie Branagan McKeown. KILGOLAGH & C ARRICK HEREFORDS

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Heifer Calf born on or after 1st January 2015: 1st: Niamh Cobbe , Meadow Brook, Barnhill, Clonee Strokestown Show Road, Co Dublin Judge: Mr John Neenan (President IHBS) Crowenstown Arabella Ivy, 27/02/15, Yarram Star General W251, Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy

Champion: Bull born prior to 1st July 2014: Caonachpoll 1 Theresa , W & D Jones, Kenagh, Co 1st: Ivor & Colin Anderson , Killeshandra, Co Cavan Longford Glaslough Levi, 13/06/12, Cill Cormaic Isaac, Glaslough Flower Reserve Champion: 2nd: Basil Arnold , Ashdene, Mullaghdoo, Killeshandra, Glaslough Levi , Ivor & Colin Anderson, Killeshandra. Co. Cavan Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite, 24.03.14, Gouldingpoll 1 Cow in milk or in calf: Superduty ET, Mullaghdoo Rosetta 1st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald , Glebe Hse, Mount 3rd: Coote Geelan , Cloonagher, Dromod, Carrick on Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Shannon, Co Leitrim Griananpoll 1 Orange 662, 26/02/13, Dorepoll 1 Nationwide, Grianan Orange H494 Bull born between 1st July2014 and 31st 2nd: Christine Drumm , Crowenstown, Delvin, Co. December 2014: Westmeath 1st: Padraig McGrath , Kye, Elphin, Co Roscommon Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, 27/07/11, Ballyaville Kye Storm 695, 10/10/14, Kye Storm 611, Kye Stella Caradoc, Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy 606, 3rd: John Mullooly , Lavally, Strokestown, Co 2nd: Padraig McGrath , Kye, Elphin, Co Roscommon Roscommon Kye Harry 697, 06/12/14, Free Town Hotspur, Kye Cloonfree Rosie, Glaslough Esquire, Cloonfree Robin 490 Mabel 3rd: Adrian Wrynne , Satrisaun, Mohill, Co Leitrim Sratissaun Archie, 08/09/14, Kilsunny Goliath, Heifer born prior to 1st July 2014: Cunaboy Freda 1st: W & D Jones , Creagh, Kenagh, Co Longford 4th: Coote Geelan , Cloonagher, Dromod, Carrick on Caonachpoll 1 Theresa, 24/08/13, Kilsunny Goliath, Shannon, Co Leitrim Creaghpoll 1 Ula Baltymore Rodge 451, 11/10/14, Kye Rodge 553, 2nd: Coote Geelan , Cloonagher, Dromod, Carrick on Baltymore Mable 2nd Shannon, Co Leitrim Loughrinn 1 Lily 420, 21/05/13, Kye Rodge 553, Bull calf born after 1st January 2015: Loughrinn 1 Lily 3 1st: John Mullooly, Lavalley, Strokestown, Co 3rd: W & D Jones , Creagh, Kenagh, Co Longford. Roscommon Caonachpoll 1 Angela, 02/07/13, Kilsunny Goliath, Cloonfree Goliath, 16/06/15, Kilsunny Goliath, Creaghpoll 1 Cattie Cloonfree Rosie 4th: Coote Geelan , Cloonagher, Dromod, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim Best Pair of Herefords Male or Female: Baltymore Mable 426, 20/08/13Kye Rodge 553, 1st: W & D Jones , Creagh, Kenagh, Co Longford. Baltymore Emily 2nd 2nd: Padraig McGrath , Kye, Elphin, Co Roscommon 3rd: Adrian Wrynne , Satrisaun, Mohill, Co Leitrim Heifer born between 1st July 2014 and 31st December 2014: 1st: Padraig McGrath , Kye, Elphin, Co Roscommon Kye Sheila 679, 08/07/14, Steil Gerard, Kye Paula 1st 2nd: Adrian Wrynne , Satrisaun, Mohill, Co Leitrim Satrisaun Abigail, 20/09/14, Kilsunny Goliath, Cunaboy Bridie 3rd: Anne Flynn , Cloonart, Bornacoola, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim Cloonart Swanky, 05/07/14, Kilsunny Goliath, Cloonart Ciara 4th: Coote Geelan , Cloonagher, Dromod, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim Baltymore Orange 449, 28/09/14, Baltymore Orange 449, 28/09/14, Kye Rodge 553, Grianan Champion Caonachpoll 1 Theresa with David Jones, Judge Orange H 491 John Neenan President IHBS and William Jones.

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Reserve Champion and winner Senior Bull Class Glaslough Levi with Ivor Anderson.

1st Prizewinner Kye Storm 695 with Padraig McGrath.

Cow Class Right to left 1st Griananpoll 1 Orange 662, 2nd Kilsunny Doreen's Ivy and 3rd Cloonfree Rosie.

1st prizewinner Crowenstown Arabella Ivy shown by Niamh Cobbe.

1st prizewinner Kye Sheila 679 shown by Padraig McGrath.

Winner Pairs - Caonackpoll 1 Theresa & Caonackpoll 1 Angela Ivan Jones, Willie Kennedy and Tom Mulry. with David and William Jones.

138 KNOCKMOUNTAGH (H)/KNOCKMANTA (P) HEREFORDS Established 1981

Knockmountagh Master

Sire: Grianan Firecracker

Supreme Champion, Tullamore Premier Sale, March 2015

Purchased by Wilson Family, Lisrace Herefords, N. Ireland.

Knockmountagh Cindy

Sire: Parkhill Pompeii

Overall Reserve Champion, Trim Show

Champion/Reserve at numerous other summer shows.

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139 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 North Leinster Shows 2015 Dundalk Show Flavours of Fingal Show

Champion: Knockmountagh Cindy , Eamon McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice

Reserve Champion: Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy , Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin

Knockmountagh Cindy Eamon McKiernan’s prizewinning heifer which was prominent at last year’s shows continues to make her mark in 2015 picking up another breed championship this time at Fingal the Dublin county show. On a scorching day at The Flavours of Fingal show, Co. Dublin well known breeder Mr. JJ Farrell Co. Longford Champion Dundalk - Knockmountagh Cindy, owner Eamon was entrusted with the task of judging the Hereford McKiernan and Judge Niall Faughnan. classes. In the cow class, Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy and her spring born heifer calf shown by Christine Drumm triumphed and eventually went on to be awarded the Reserve Championship. In a strongly contested senior heifer class Eamon McKiernan’s, Knockmountagh Cindy beat off stiff competition from Ardmulchan Clover 610 shown by Philip & Catherine Smyth and Loughrinn Lily 420 exhibited by Mr Coote Geelan who came third. Moyclare Rose 26th made a successful debut on the show scene when she was awarded the red ticket in the heifer calf class. This stylish summer 2014 born heifer is a full sister to 2013 Reserve National Champion Moyclare Rose 22nd, both owned by Michael Molloy. A new exhibitor on the show circuit was Sandra Bogan, Virginia Co. Cavan. Ms Bogan was awarded her inaugural Eoin Bogan, Cnoc na Fia, Virginia, Co Cavan, winner of young red rosette in Fingal Show with her well turned out 2015 handler class at Co Louth Agricultural show with his heifer bull calf. Millbawn Molly ET. Report by Catherine Smyth

Arva Agricultural Show - 22nd August 1964 Above are sisters Misses Leila and Margaret McCabe, Beaghmore, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim with their Hereford heifers which won two first and one second prize at Arva Show.

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Athlone Show

Judge: Kevin Diffley

Champion: Cave Hill General 2 , Owner Padraig Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone

Reserve Champion: Cloonshanagh 1 Hanna 657 , Owner Padraig McGrath, Cloonshanagh, Elphin, Co Roscommon

Heifer born prior to 30th June 2014 1. Cloonshanagh 1 Hanna 657 , Sire: Freetown Reserve Champion Cloonshanagh 1 Hanna 657 with Padraig McGrath and judge Kevin Diffley. Hotspur, Dam: Cloonshanagh 1 Sheila 48U Owner Padraig McGrath, Cloonshanagh, Elphin, Co Bull or Heifer calf born after 1st October 2014 Roscommon 1. Mountwilliams Invincible ET DOB 2/12/14 Sire: Churchill Storm Dam: Mountrath Nicola Bull calf born between 1st July and the 30th Owner Aidan Farrell, Williamstown, Moate, Co September 2014 Westmeath 1. Cave Hill General 2 , Sire: Bowmont Storm Dam: 2. Mountwilliams Indurain ET DOB 2/12/14 Sire: Fancroft Primrose Owner Padraig Farrell, Churchill Storm Dam: Mountrath Nicola Owner Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone Aidan Farrell, Williamstown, Moate, Co Westmeath 2. Moyclare Norman , Sire: Brocca Saviour Dam: 3. Mountwilliams Intrigue ET DOB 1/12/14 Sire: Moyclare Ursula 4th Owner Michael Molloy, Glebe, Churchill Storm Dam: Mountrath Nicola Owner Belmont, Co Offaly Aidan Farrell, Williamstown, Moate, Co Westmeath

Heifer calf born between 1st July and the 30th Report & Photos Willie Branagan September 2014 1. Kye Sheila 679 , DOB 8/7/14 Sire: Steil Gerard Dam: Kye Paula 1st Owner Padraig McGrath, Cloonshanagh, Elphin, Co Roscommon 2. Moyclare Rose 26th , DOB 6/7/14 Sire: Brocca Longford Show Saviour Dam: Moyclare Christina Owner Michael Judge: John McMordie, NI Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly 3. Ardnagross Polly, DOB 8/7/14 Sire: Trillick Champion: Ranger Dam: Ardnagross Mag Owner Thomas Kye Sheila 679 , IE311412140679 Owner Padraig Plunkett, Castletown - Finea, Mullingar, Co McGrath, Cloonshanagh, Elphin, Co Roscommon Westmeath Reserve Champion: Grianan Oscar ET IE361055820701 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate.

Hereford Cow or Heifer in -calf or in milk 1. Loughrinn 1 Lily 420 IE251141240420 DOB 21.5.13 Owner Coote Geelan Dromod, Co Leitrim 2. Grianan Orange H 491 ET IE361055880491 DOB 13.10.08 Owner Coote Geelan Dromod, Co Leitrim

Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Lady 748 IE121285520748 DOB 20.1.14 Owner Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co Cavan 2. Caonachpoll 1 Theresa IE251427360076 DOB 24.8.13 Champion Cave Hill General 2 with Padraig & Patrick Farrell. Owner W & D Jones, Creagh, Keenagh, Co Longford

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3. Caonachpoll 1 Angela IE251427310071 DOB Hereford Male or Female born on or between 2.7.13 1/1/2014 and 30/6/2014 Owner W & D Jones, Creagh, Keenagh, Co Longford 1. Castledaly Messi IE361051910079 DOB 17.3.14 4. Cloonshanagh 1 Hanna 657 IE311412170657 Sire: Bowmont Vancouver D103 Dam: Castledaly DOB 4/11/13. Sire: Freetown Hotspur Dam: Eliza Owner JJ Farrell, Trillick A Temple, Longford Cloonshanagh Sheila 48U. Owner Padraig McGrath, 2. Arnagross Edward IE3614-06-740765 DOB 14.5.14 Cloonshanagh, Elphin, Co Roscommon Sire: Trillick Ranger Dam: Arnagross Lucy Owner Thomas Plunkett, Castletown Finea, Mullingar Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st July 2014 3. Drumkeelwick Jamie IE23-1297210296 DOB 1. Kye Sheila 679 , IE311412140679 DOB 8/7/14 9.6.14 Sire: Kye Rodge 553 Dam: Drumkeelwick Sire: Steil Gerard Bella Owner Melvin Lang, Drumkeelwick, Dam: Kye Paula 1st Owner Padraig McGrath, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim Cloonshanagh, Elphin, Co Roscommon 4. Ballyaville Hew IE301104051667 DOB 14.3.14 2. Sratrissaun Abigail IE231338040105 DOB Sire: Lisrace Lifeliner Dam: Ballyaville Wylmot 20.9.14 Owner Deverell Family, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co Owner Aidan Wrynne, Mohill, Co Leitrim Offaly 3. Brocca Amelia IE361440820035 DOB 15.10.14 Sire: Kilsunny Goliath Report: W B & NS Photos: W Branagan Owner Noel Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate, Co Westmeath 4. Baltymore Orange 449 IE361440880449 DOB 28.9.14 Owner Coote Geelan Dromod, Co Leitrim

Hereford Bull born on or after 1/7/2014 1. Grianan Oscar ET IE36105582070101 DOB 2.7.14 Sire: Smithston Darby Dam: Grianan Orange H494 ET Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co Westmeath 2. Cave Hill General 2 IE361052250302 DOB 16/7/2014 Sire: Bowmont Storm Dam: Fancroft Primrose Owner Padraig Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone, Co Westmeath Champion Kye Sheila 679 with Owner Padraig McGrath and 3. Drumkeelwick Henry IE231297290304 DOB Judge John McMordie NI. 1.11.14 Sire: Kye Rodge 53 Dam: Drumkeelwick Molly Owner Melvin Lang, Drumkeelwick, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim 4. Trillick Daniel IE251104741552 DOB 12.7.14 Sire: Steil Gerard Dam: Cloghran Sally Owner JJ Farrell, Trillick A Temple, Longford - - Hereford Bull Calf born after 1/11/2014 1. Millbawn Atticus ET IE121527830131 DOB 1.1.15 Sire: Mawarra Sentimental Dam: Millbawn Polly Owner Sandra Bogan, Cnocnafia, Virginia, Co Cavan

Hereford Heifer Calf born on or after 1/11/2014 1. Millbawn Molly ET IE121527820130 DOB Grianan Oscar shown by Anselm Fitzgerald. 29.12.14 Sire: Mawarra Sentimental Dam: Millbawn Polly Owner Sandra Bogan, Cnocnafia, Ryefield, Virginia, Co Cavan 2. Millbawn Holly ET IE121527890129 DOB 26.12.14 Sire: Mawarra Sentimental Dam: Millbawn Polly Owner Sandra Bogan, Cnocnafia, Ryefield, Virginia, Co Cavan 3. Caonachpoll 1 Aoibhinn IE251427340090 DOB 23.11.14 Owner W & D Jones, Keenagh, Co Longford 4. Caonachpoll 1 Ann a IE251427360092 DOB 2.12.14 Owner W & D Jones, Keenagh, Co Longford

Judge John McMordie checking out a strong heifer class .

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3. Portanob Revival – DOB 14/1/15 S. Balleen Revival D. Portanob Julia Mullingar Show 4. Kilgolagh Rory – DOB 13/1/15 S. Carrick Luckey Judge: David Larkin D. Kilgolagh Barbie Owner Hugh Lynch

Champion: Hereford Heifer born on or after 1/10/14 Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite – DOB 24/3/14, S. D. 1. Ardmulchan Clover 656 – DOB 13/11/14 S. Mullaghdoo Rosetta - Owner Basil Arnold Grianan Emperor D. Ardmulchan Clover Owner Philip Smyth Reserve Champion: 2. Millbawn Holly ET – DOB 26/12/14 S. Mawarra Portanob Julia – DOB 3/6/06, S. Ardmulchan Sentimental D. Millbawn Polly Owner Sandra Bogan Wanderor D. Portanob Lady Owner J & J Canty 3. Millbawn Molly ET – DOB 29/12/14 S. Mawarra Sentimental D. Millbawn Polly Owner Sandra Bogan Hereford Cow in-calf or with calf at foot 1. Portanob Julia – DOB 3/6/06, S. Ardmulchan Report & Photos Willie Branagan Wanderor D. Portanob Lady Owner J & J Canty 2. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy – DOB 27/7/11 S. Ballyaville Caradoc D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy Owner Christine Drumm 3. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607 – DOB 16/1/11 S. Grianan Firecracker D. Corlismorepoll 1 Sara Owner Ciara McNamara

Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/1/14 and 30/9/14 1. Moyclare Rose 26th – DOB 6/7/14 S. Brocca Saviour D. Moyclare Christina Owner Michael Molloy 2. Ardmulchan Dolly 607 – DOB 1/8/13 S. Champion Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite with judge David Larkin and Clashagad Ben D. Ardmulchan Dolly 495 Owner owner Basil Arnold. Philip Smyth

Hereford Bull born on or between 1/1/14 and the 30/9/14 1. Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite – DOB 24/3/14, S. D. Mullaghdoo Rosetta - Owner Basil Arnold 2. Ardnagross Edward – DOB 14/5/14 S. Trillick Ranger D. Ardnagross Lucy Owner Thomas Plunkett 3. Moyclare Norman – DOB 20/8/14 S. Brocca Saviour D. Moyclare Ursula 4th Owner Michael Molloy 4. Corran poll 1 Bono – DOB 14/4/14 S. Reserve Champion Portanob Julia with owner John Canty, Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty D. Corran Hill Tara wife Mairead, son Siun, daughter Isobel and son Jack. Owner Ivor & Colin Anderson

Hereford Heifer born after 1/1/15 1. Millbawn Paloma – DOB 4/1/15 S. Gageboro Morgan D. Allowdale Pashima Owner Sandra Bogan 2. Crowenstown Arabella Ivy – DOB 27/2/15 S. Yarram Star General D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy 3. Burawaddy Eclipse – DOB 18/3/15 S. Corlismore Robin Hood D. Curraghliffe Princess 6th Owner Percy Jordan

Hereford Bull born after 1/1/15 1. Millbawn Atticus – DOB 1/1/15 S. Mawarra Sentimental D. Millbawn Polly Owner Sandra Bogan 2. Corran Hill Casper – DOB 3/1/15 S. Corran Hill Dollar D Corran Hill Carole Owner Ivor & Colin 1st Prize winner Ardmulchan Clover 656 with owner Catherine Anderson Smyth with judge David Larkin.

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Oldcastle Show Judge: Henry Dudley

Champion: Griananpoll 1 Loraine Owner Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald Reserve Champion: Ardmulchan Clover 610 Owner Phil Smyth

Hereford Cow or Senior Heifer 1. Griananpoll 1 Loraine – DOB 27/2/13 S. Overall Champion - Griananpoll 1 Lorraine Dorepoll 1 Nationwide D. Grianan Orange 494 Owner Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald 2. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy – DOB 27/7/11 S. Ballyaville Caradoc D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy Owner Christine Drumm 3. Portanob Julia – DOB 3/6/06, S. Ardmulchan Wanderor D. Portanob Lady Owner J & J Canty 4. Knockfin Emily – DOB 1/12/12 S. Rathregan Upgrader D. Knock Adelaide Owner Rachel Campbell

Hereford Heifer born on or after 1/9/13 1. Ardmulchan Clover 610 – DOB 16/10/13 S. Grianan Emperor D. Ardmulchan Clover 456 Owner Phil Smyth 2. Rossmeen Poll 1 Bella – DOB 15/1/14 S. 1st Prizewinner - Ardmulchan Clover 610 Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty D. Drumhass Poll Helga Owner Ronan Kerrigan Hereford Heifer born on or after 1/9/14 3. 600 Owner Sean Fitzpatrick, Ballyjamesduff 1. Ardmulchan Clover 656 – DOB 13/11/14 S. Grianan Emperor D. Ardmulchan Clover Owner Hereford Bull born on or after 1/9/14 Philip Smyth Millbawn Holly ET – DOB 26/12/14 S. 1. Port 1 Revival – DOB 6/11/14 S. Balleen Revival Mawarra Sentimental Owner Sandra Bogan D. Port 1 Tina Owner J & J Canty 2. Balleen Prettymaid 850 – DOB 9/10/14 S. 2. Church Hill Nigel – DOB 4/1/15 S. Kilsunny Gageboro Eugenic D. Balleen Prettymaid 608 Invader D. Church Hill Carn Owner Brian Clarke Owner Sandra Bogan 3. Church Hill Niall – DOB 3/10/14 S. Kilsunny Invader D. Church Hill Jill Owner Brian Clarke Report & Photos Willie Branagan

Granard Agricultural Show - 8th September 1967 Mr. L.N. Lavin (right), Strokestown, receiving the Brigadier Ballinamore Agriculture Show - 13th August 1966 Wingfield Cup for best Hereford in Granard Show from Mr. Pictured above are Messrs Ben (left) and Pat Dolan, Drung, M.J. Tynan, Vice-President of the Show. Mr. Lavin's entry also County Cavan, with their pure bred bull which won the won the Hereford Silver Medal. Hereford Silver Medal.

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CO. LONGFORD Ballyboe Herd CO. WESTMEATH Creagh & Creaghpoll Herds Anne Murphy, 26 Bridge View, Clonleam Herd W.A. & I.H. Jones, Creagh House, Kilmessan, Navan. W. Branagan, Clonleam, Delvin. Keenagh. 043 332 2290 Tel. 086 382 5225, 046 902 5737 087 233 8053 Keenagh & Keenaghpoll Herds Fairyhouse Herd Gageboro Herd E. & P. Jones, Riverside, Keenagh. George Stanley, Porterstown Lane, L. Holloway & N. Daly, 043 332 2294 Mob. 086 834 6520 Ratoath. Horseleap, Moate. 057 933 5987, 087 969 4605 Trillick Herd Tel. 01 825 6330, 086 256 5577 Glenree Herd J.J. Farrell, Trillick-a-Temple, Longford. Baytown Herd L. & F. Glennon, Glenree, Dysart, 043 334 1976 & Mob. 086 832 9436 Tom Barry, Baytown Park, Dunboyne. Mullingar. 044 922 6121, 087 612 2141 Lisameen (P)/Moylong Herd Tel. 086 856 0978 Grianan & Caulry Herd James McKeon, Lisameen, Ballinalee, Burrawaddy Herd T. & A. Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate. Tel. 087 822 8364 Percy & Marion Jordan, Proudstown, Tel. 086 609 8051 Navan. Tel. 046 902 6261, 087 950 6148. Kilgolagh Herd Dunlever Herd Hugh Lynch, Kilgolagh, Finea, Mullingar. Michael Bird, Dunlever House, Trim, 043 668 1210 Mob. 087 958 2773 CO. MEATH Co. Meath. Tel. 086 996 5239 Carrick Herd Ardmulchan Herd Philip Lynch, Carrick Finea, Mullingar. P. Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan. 043 668 1218, 087 958 2773 046 902 1435 CO. OFFALY Castledaly Herd Church Hill Herd Ballyaville Herd Michael Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly. B. & R. Clarke, Carnaross, Kells. J. & I. Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill. Tel. 090 643 0376 Mob. 087 318 9793 046 924 5256 Mob. 087 238 6339 057 934 3728 & 087 931 2628, 087 270 2271 Cave Hill Herd Portanob Herd Cill Cormaic Herd Pauric Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone. Tel. 087 293 9133 Jack Canty, Moyrath, Kildalkey, D. Larkin, Kilcormac, Birr. 05791 35368 Mount Williams Herd 046 943 5147 Mob. 086 831 2817 Mob. 086 339 7810 Mr Aidan Farrell, Williamstown, Moate, Curraghliffe Herd Moyclare Herd Co Westmeath John A. Hayes, Tankardstown, Ratoath. Ml. Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont. Newland Herd 01 825 6230 Mob. 087 289 6149 Tel. 090 645 4640, 086 816 8924 Hugh P Murray, Main Street, Kilbeggan, Rathregan Herd Boveen Herd Co. Westmeath. 085 789 6199 V. Ledwith, Rathregan, Dunboyne. J. O’Connor, Sharavogue, Birr. Tel. 01 8259270, 086-2556618 Tel. 087 908 7460 CO. LOUTH Ballaghboy Herd Dungar Herd Knockmountagh Herd Robert Clarke, Fordstown, Navan. Lester Roe, Parkview, Ballybrit, Roscrea Eamon McKiernan, Monasterboice, 046 943 4120 087 411 8242 Drogheda. 041 982 6362, 087 221 7201

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South Leinster Shows 2015 4. John Murphy , 7 Main St., Gorey, Co. Wexford. Wexford County Show ‘Kitienall Poll Amy’ Judge: Mr. Tom Fitzgerald. Best Hereford Bull born between 1st October 2015 A total of thirty two Herefords lined out in seven very and 31st December 2015. competitive classes. The Champion Hereford for the day 1. Thomas Brennan , Balleen, Freshford, Co. was Grianan Orange 589 exhibited by Mervyn Parr. The Kilkenny. ‘Balleen General 862’ reserve champion was Knockduff Poll 1 Ginger ET, 2. Thomas Brennan , Balleen, Freshford, Co. exhibited by Messrs Curtis and Jones. The Junior Female Kilkenny.’ Balleen General 860’ Championship, kindly sponsored by Slaney Foods was 3. Mervyn and Henry Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, won by Balleen Valery 849 exhibited by Mr. Thomas Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Buster’ Brennan. The overall Junior Championship was won by Knockduff Poll 1 Ginger ET. The overall Champion Best Hereford Bull born between 1st July 2014 Hereford for the day was Grianan Orange 589 exhibited and 30th September 2014 by Mervyn Parr. Wexford County Show was the second 1. Curtis and Jones , Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. qualifying show in the inaugural South Leinster Hereford Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Ginger ET’ (Reserve Calf Championships for males and females born on or Champion) after 1st July 2014. 2. John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Denis’ Results in full 3. John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford.

Best Hereford Heifer or Bull born after 1st Best Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2014 January 2015 and 30th June 2015 1. John Murphy , 7 Main St., Gorey, Co. Wexford. 1. Curtis and Jones , Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. ‘Kitienall Poll Amy’ Wexford. Grianan Cooperobin N679’ 2. Eoin Byrne , Clonroche, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. 2. Mervyn and Henry Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, ‘Ballinaclay Bertram’ Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtanepoll 1 Sara 869’ 3. Glenn Jacob , Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Dunsinane Fiona’ Best Hereford Cow any age. 1. Mervyn and Henry Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Best Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st October Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Grianan Orange 569’ 2014 to 31st December 2015. (Champion) 1. Thomas Brennan , Balleen, Freshford, Co. 2. Curtis and Jones , Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. Kilkenny. Balleen Vallery 849 Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Emma’ 2. Thomas Brennan , Balleen, Freshford, Co. 3. John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Kilkenny. Balleen Pretty Maid 850 Linda’

Best Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st July 2014 to 30th September 2014 1. Thomas Brennan , Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Balleen Miss Gladys’ 2. Mervyn and Henry Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Queen Lorraine’ 3. Glenn Jacob , Dunsinane,Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.’ Dunsinane Nisha 1st ‘

Junior Female Championship sponsored by Slaney Foods 1. Thomas Brennan , Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. Balleen Vallery 849 2. Thomas Brennan , Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Balleen Miss Gladys’ Supreme Champion: Grianan Orange 589 and Reserve 3. Mervyn and Henry Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Champion: Knockduff Polly Ginger ET at Wexford County Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Queen Show with the judge for the day Mr. Tom Fitzgerald. Lorraine’

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Cow or Heifer over 18 months old 1st Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘TourtanePoll1 Diamond’ (Champion) 2nd Curtis and Jones , Knockduff, Bree, Co. Wexford. ‘Grianan Cooperobin’ 3rd John Murphy , Main St., Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Solpoll 1 Starlet H2’

Hereford heifer born on or after 1st July 2014. (Qualifier for South Leinster Hereford Calf Championships) 1st Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Queen Lorraine’ 2nd Curtis and Jones , Knockduff, Bree, Co. Wexford. knockduff Poll 1 Emma Jane’ Junior Male Champion at Wexford County Show: Niall Jones 3rd Glenn Jacob , Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. with Knockduff Polly Ginger ET. Wexford. ‘Dunsinane June 1st ‘

Hereford bull born on or after 1st July 2014. (Qualifier for South Leinster Hereford Calf Championships) 1st John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Denis’ (Reserve Champion) 2nd Curtis and Jones , Knockduff, Bree, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Ginger ET’ 3rd Glenn Jacob , Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Dunsinane Hope’

Junior Female Champion: Balleen Vallery 849 exhibited by Mr. Thomas Brennan.

Champion Hereford at Gorey Show: Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond with Mervyn Parr and Tom Murphy (Judge).

Conor and Padraic Jones exhibiting at Wexford County Show.

Gorey Show

Judge: Mr. Tom Murphy.

Twenty top quality Hereford cattle lined up across three very competitive classes. The champion Hereford for the day was TourtanePoll1 Diamond exhibited by Mervyn Parr. The reserve champion was Clonroe Denis, exhibited by First in line: Reserve Champion at Gorey Show, Clonroe Denis owned by John Jones. John Jones. Gorey was also the first qualifying show in the Show Reports: Mervyn Parr - Photos: Margaret Jones inaugural South Leinster Hereford Calf Championships for More photos from South Leinster shows and events available on males and females born on or after 1st July 2014. www.facebook.com/southleinsterherefords

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Hereford heifer calf born 3rd: Pat Murphy , Corstown, between 01.07.2014 and before Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny Ossory Show 30.09.2014 Corstown 1 Goliath Cindy, Jan Judge: Mr. Martin Murphy, 1st: Joe Deverell , Geashill, 2015, Kilsunny Goliath Toureenbrien, Newport, Co. Tullamore, Co. Offaly Tipperary. Ballyaville Ife 2nd: John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Report & Photos: Edward Supreme Hereford Champion: Wexford Dudley Lakelodge Kathy 3 , Glenn Dudley, Clonroe Deirdre, 01.09.15, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Baltymore Ginger, Clonroe Josie Tipperary. 3rd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Reserve Champion: Tourtane Queen Lorraine, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 , 05.08.14, Mawarra Sentimental, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Tralee, Tourtane Ivy Co. Kerry. Hereford bull calf born between Junior Champion: 01.07.2014 and before Tullaha Florence , John Neenan, 30.09.2014 1st: John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Supreme Hereford Champion 'Lakelodge Wexford Cork Kathy 5' with Glenn Dudley (exhibitor) Clonroe Dom, 03.09.14, and Martin Murphy (judge). Reserve Junior Champion: Baltymore Ginger, Clonroe Ballyaville Ife , Joe Deverell, Lizzie Ballyaville, Geashill, Co. Offaly. 2nd: John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Hereford cow or senior heifer, in Clonroe Denis, 02.09.14, calf or in milk Baltymore Ginger, Clonroe 1st: Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Linda Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Kathy 5, 07.01.12, Kilsunny Goliath, Lakelodge Hereford bull calf born between Kathy 4 01.10.2014 and before 31.12.2014 2nd: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, 1st: John Jones , Pallas Gorey, Co. Wexford Reserve Hereford Champion Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry 'Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591' with Clonroe Des, 01.12.14, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, Matthew Goulding (exhibitor) and Martin 05.09.12, Harvey Dan Hildalgo, Baltymore Ginger Murphy (judge). Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 2nd: Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, 3rd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Dovea, Thurles Co. Tipperary Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Lakelodge Joe 9, 02.11.14, Grianan Orange 589, 03.03.11, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Grianan Highflyer, Grianan Kathy 5 Orange 409 3rd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Hereford heifer born between Tourtane Buster, 07.11.14, 01.01.2013 and before Kilsunny Goliath, Grianan 30.06.2014 Orange 589 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Junior Champion 'Tullaha Florence' with Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Hereford calf, male or female, Maura Neenan Creegan, exhibitor, Martin Murphy (judge) and Shane Remitall 1 Superduty, Dorepoll 1 born in 2015 Murphy O'Brien (junior judge). Duchess 525 1st: John Neenan , Tullaha, 2nd: Joe Deverell , Ballyaville, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork Geashill, Co. Offaly Tullaha Florence, 16.01.15, Ballyaville Delpaine Gageboro Morgan, Tullaha Delia 3rd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, 2nd: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Tourtanepoll 1 Sara, 02.11.13, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671, Kilimanjaro 1 Sara 19.01.15, Solpoll 1 Handsome, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548

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Tinahely Show The 80th annual Tinahely show took place on August Bank Holiday Monday. The Hereford championship was awarded to Henry & Mervyn Parr with ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Sara 869’. The reserve champion was awarded to Messrs Curtis & Jones with their young bull ‘Knockduff Polly Ginger ET’. Judge: Mr. Seamus Neary Hereford Cow or Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr , Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Grianan Orange 589’ 2. Messrs Curtis & Jones , Knockduff, Bree, Champion at Tinahely show: ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Sara 869’ with Mervyn Parr, Seamus Neary (Judge) and Henry Parr. Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Emma’ Hereford Heifer born on or between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr , Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Sara 869’ (Champion) Enjoying a 2. Messrs Curtis & Jone s, Knockduff, Bree, rest after Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Grianan Cooperobin showing: N679’ Heather Hereford Heifer born on or between 1st July 2014 Parr, and 30th June 2015 Mervyn Parr, Henry 1. Messrs Curtis & Jones , Knockduff, Bree, Parr, Ethan Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Polly 1 Emma Patterson, Jane’ and Martin 2. Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Campion. Co.Kilkenny, ‘Tourtane Queen Lorraine’ 3. John Jones . Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Hereford bull born on or between 1st July 2014 and 30th June 2015 1. Messrs Curtis & Jones . Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Polly Ginger ET’ (Reserve Champion) 2. John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonroe Denis’ 3. John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonroe Dom’

Best day ever… Ethan Patterson and Mervyn Parr celebrating another Hereford Champion and Reserve at Tinahely show: ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Championship Sara 869’ with Mervyn Parr and Ethan Patterson, and for Tourtane ‘Knockduff Polly Ginger ET’ with Niall Jones. Herefords.

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2nd: John Murphy , 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford Kiltennerpoll 1 Amy, 04.01.15, Dorepoll 1 Iverk Show Transatlantic, Solpoll 1 Starlet H2 Judge: Mr. Martin Murphy, Toureenbrien, 3rd: Messers Curtis & Jones , Knockduff, Bree, Newport, Co. Tipperary Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Knockduffpoll 1 Emma Jane, 20.09.14, Glaslough Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Esquire, Knockduffpoll 1 Emma Lakelodge Kathy 5 , Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Hereford bull calf born on or after 01.07.2014 1st: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Reserve Supreme Champion: Kilkenny Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 , Matthew Goulding, Tourtane Sentimental, 26.08.14, Mawarra Kilmore, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Sentimental, Tourtane Tara 2nd: Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. South Leinster Hereford Bull calf of the Year Tipperary 2015: Lakelodge Joe 9, 02.11.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Knockduffpoll 1 Ginger , Messers Curtis & Jones, Lakelodge Kathy 5 Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. 3rd: John Murphy , 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford.

South Leinster Hereford Heifer calf of the Year South Leinster Bull calf of the Year 2015 2015: Champion: Messers Curtis & Jones , Knockduff, Knockduffpoll 1 Emma Jane , Messers Curtis & Jones, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Knockduffpoll 1 Ginger, 23.09.14, Ardlahan Ginger, Knockduff Flower Best Young Handler of the Show: Reserve: John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Conor Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Clonroe Denis, 02.09.14, Baltymore Ginger, Clonroe Linda Class Results: South Leinster Heifer calf of the Year 2015 Champion: Messers Curtis & Jones , Knockduff, Hereford Cow, in milk or in calf Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 1st: Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Co. Tipperary Knockduffpoll 1 Emma Jane, 20.09.14, Glaslough Lakelodge Kathy 5, 10.01.12, Kilsunny Goliath, Esquire, Knockduffpoll 1 Emma Lakelodge Kathy 4 Reserve: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, 2nd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny Co. Kilkenny Grianan Orange 589, 03.03.11, Grianan Highfyler, Tourtane Queen Lorraine, 05.08.14, Mawarra Grianan Orange 409 Sentimental, Tourtane Ivy 3rd: Messers Curtis & Jones , Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Young handlers class, open to young breeders Knockduffpoll 1 Emma, 15.08.11, Ardlahan Ginger, under the age of 20 years Knockduff Flower 1st: Conor Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford 2nd: Darren Prendergast , Gorey, Co. Wexford Hereford senior heifer born between 01.07.2013 3rd: Padric Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford and 30.06.2014 1st: Matthew Goulding , Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Report & Photos: Edward Dudley Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Remitall 1 Superduty, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 2nd: Niall Jones , Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Grianan Cooperobin N679, 15.09.13, Grianan Firecracker, Grianan Cooperobin 584 ET 3rd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Tourtanepoll 1 Sara 869, 02.11.13, Kilsunny Goliath, Tourtanepoll 1 Sara

Hereford heifer calf born on or after 01.07.2014 1st: Susan Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville Supreme Hereford Breed Champion - 'Lakelodge Kathy 5' with Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una 3 Susan Dudley (exhibitor), Henry Parr (representative of South Leinster Hereford Branch) & Martin Murphy (judge).

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Reserve Supreme Champion - 'Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591' with South Leinster Heifer calf of the Year 2015 - 'Knockduffpoll 1 Susan Dudley (handler). Emma Jane' with Fiona Jones (exhibitor).

Reserve South Leinster Heifer calf of the Year 2015 - 'Tourtane Queen Lorraine' with Henry Parr (exhibitor). South Leinster Bull calf of the Year 2015 - 'Knockduffpoll 1 Ginger' with Niall Jones (exhibitor).

Reserve South Leinster Bull calf of the Year 2015 - 'Clonroe Denis' with Aidan Jones (exhibitor). Young breeders in action at Iverk Show.

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South Leinster Hereford Calf Championships 2015

The inaugural South Leinster Hereford Calf Championships were concluded in Iverk Show on 22nd August 2015. The championship was sponsored by the South Leinster Hereford Branch and Chancellors Mills, Kilkenny. There were six qualifying show across the region (Gorey, Enniscorthy, Ossory, Tinahely, Tullow and Iverk). All Best Young Handler - Conor Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. qualifying animals accumulated points for prizes won as well as attendance at the shows. The male and female calf championships were won by with ‘Knockduffpoll1 Ginger’ and ‘Knockduffpoll1 Emma Jane’ exhibited by Messrs Curtis and Jones, Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford . These two stylish calves are sired by ‘Ardlahan Ginger’ and ‘Glaslough Esquire’ respectively. The reserve male championship went to ‘Clonroe Denis’, exhibited by Mr. John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford . The reserve female championship went to ‘Tourtane Queen Lorraine’, exhibited by Mervyn and Henry Parr, Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. The prizes were awarded at the recent South Leinster Hereford Branch meeting on the Ballyraggan herd of James and Hazel Thompson. Niall & Fiona Jones with the South Leinster Bull of the Year and The chairman would like to acknowledge all exhibitors who the South Leinster Heifer of the Year for Knockduff Herefords. endeavoured to show top quality Hereford cattle at South Leinster shows over the summer months. Also a special mention to all young handlers who participated in competitions over the summer. More information and photos on South Leinster Hereford branch events available on: www.facebook.com/southleinsterherefords

Champion Male: ‘Knockduffpoll1 Ginger’ - Niall Jones, exhibitor

Reserve Champion Male: ‘Clonroe Denis’ - Aiden Jones exhibitor

Champion Female: ‘Knockduffpoll1 Emma Jane’ - Fiona Jones exhibitor Young Handlers in action at Iverk Show Conor Jones, Padraic Jones and Darren Prendergast. Reserve Champion Female: ‘Tourtane Queen Lorraine’ - Henry Parr, exhibitor

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Clonaslee Show

Judge: Mr. Seamus Neary, Troyswood, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Lakelodge Kathy 3 , Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Tourtanepoll 1 Sara , Mervyn Parr, Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Supreme Hereford Champion 'Lakelodge Kathy 5' with Trevor Dudley (handler) and Seamus Neary (judge). Class Results:

Hereford heifer calf born after 01.07.2014 1st: Henry Dudley , The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una 3 2nd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Tourtane Queen Lorraine, 05.08.14, Mawarra Sentimental, Tourtane Ivy 3rd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Tourtanepoll 1 Red Flame, 06.08.14, Glaslough Hurricane, Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond Reserve Hereford Champion 'Tourtanepoll 1 Sara 869' with Mervyn Parr (exhibitor) and Seamus Neary (judge). Hereford bull calf born after 01.07.2014 1st: Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Thurles, Co. Tipp. Lakelodge Joe 9, 02.11.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Tullow Show Lakelodge Kathy 5 2nd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Co. Kilkenny Tullow show took place on 16th August. There was a good Tourtane Buster, 07.11.14, Kilsunny Goliath, line up of Hereford cattle present on the day. The Hereford Grianan Orange 589 championship went to Glenn Dudley with ‘Lakelodge Kathy 3rd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Co. Kilkenny 5’ The reserve champion went to Messrs Curtis and Jones Tourtane Sentimental, 26.08.14, Mawarra with ‘Grianan Copperobin N679’. Conor and Padraig Jones Sentimental, Tourtane Tara finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the U-12 interbreed young handler competition. Hereford maiden heifer born after 01.07.2013 and Judge: Mr. Patrick Sheedy before 30.06.2014 1st: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Co. Kilkenny Results in Full Tourtanepoll 1 Sara, 02.11.13, Kilsunny Goliath, Pedigree Hereford Cow or heifer in calf or with Tourtanepoll 1 Sara calf at foot 2nd: Henry Dudley , Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tippeary 1. Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse., Dovea, Thurles, Co. Lakelodge Champayne 3, 10.09.13, Ballyaville Tipperary.’ Lakelodge Kathy 5’ (Champion) Caradoc, Lakelodge Champayne 2 2. Mervyn and Henry Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Grianan Orange 569’ Hereford Cow in milk 3. Messrs Curtis and Jones , Knockduff, 1st: Glenn Dudley , Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Co. Tipp. Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Polly Emma’ Lakelodge Kathy 5, 07.01.12, Kilsunny Goliath, Lakelodge Kathy 3 Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2nd: Mervyn Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Co. Kilkenny 2013 and 31st June 2014 (St. Mullins Hereford Cup). Grianan Orange 589, 03.03.11, Grianan Highflyer, 1. Messrs Curtis and Jones , Knockduff, Grianan Orange 409 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Grianan Copperobin N679’ (Reserve Champion) Report & Photos: Edward Dudley 2. Mervyn and Henry Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Tourtanepoll1 Sara 869’

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Pedigree Hereford Bull born after 1st July 2014 1. Mervyn and Henry Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Sentimental 20’ 2. Curtis and Jones , Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Polly Ginger ET’ 3. John Jones, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonroe Denis’ 4. John Jones , Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonroe Dom’

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born after 1st July 2014 1. Curtis and Jones , Knockduff, Bree, Co.Wexford. ‘Knockduff Polly Emma Jane’ 2. John Jones , Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Deidre’ 3. Mervyn and Henry Parr , Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Queen Lorraine’

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Top Photo: Champion Hereford: ‘Lakelodge Kathy 5’ with Glenn Dudley and Mr. Patrick Sheedy (Judge) Bottom Photo: Reserve Champion Hereford: ‘Grianan Copperobin N679’ with Niall Jones and Mr. Patrick Sheedy (Judge)

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154 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 South Leinster Branch - Review 2015 he South Leinster Branch had one of its busiest years the best Hereford calves from across the region. There were in 2015. Some highlights included the tour to the six qualifying shows (Gorey, Enniscorthy, Ossory, Tinahely, Balmoral Show; the inaugural South Leinster Tullow and Iverk). The championship was sponsored by the THereford Calf Championships and the launch of our new South Leinster Hereford Branch and Chancellors Mills, Facebook page. The AGM took place in the Mount Wolseley Kilkenny. Overall, the championship was a good success Hotel in Tullow in February. Mr. Mervyn Parr was re- and hopefully this can be built upon in 2016. elected chairman and treasurer. Mr. John Johnson stepped The branch is continuing to hold the majority of meetings down from his role as secretary. The chairman thanked on-farm. The first meeting of the year took place on the John on behalf of the branch, for his commitment as Clonroe herd of Mr. John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford secretary for the last year. Mr. John Murphy was elected on the 04th July. The meeting opened by guessing the secretary. The AGM was preceded by a meal (including weights of three impressive stock bulls (‘Clonroe Leo’, some delicious Hereford Prime beef) which was given by ‘Clashagad Kanning’ and ‘Baltymore Ginger’). The group the Hereford Society in appreciation for the hard work and was then given a brief history of the Clonroe herd, followed commitment of the South Leinster Branch members at the by a tour around the farm to view the pedigree cattle. Most National Ploughing Championships. of which were the progeny of ‘Clashagad Kanning’ and The branch launched its very own Facebook page early in ‘Baltymore Ginger’. 2015. This will allow members to interact on-line, as well as The second field meeting took place on the herd of James sharing photos and advertising branch events. Information and Hazel Thompson Rathvilly Co. Carlow on the 11th and photos on South Leinster Hereford branch events are September last. The evening commenced with a tour of the available on: www.facebook.com/southleinsterherefords. impressive Ballyraggan herd. This was followed by our The branch undertook another very successful Hereford calf branch meeting. Both field meetings were well attended by promotion in five marts across the region. The five marts long existing branch members, as well as new members to were Carlow, Kilkenny, New Ross, Enniscorthy and Carnew. the society. A note of appreciation is also given to those who The Hereford Society kindly sponsored the prize fund for provided and prepared the refreshments at both of the field the best Hereford bull and heifer calf less than 42 days of meetings. Any South Leinster Hereford breeder who wishes age on the day of sale. Slaney Meats gave added incentive to host a field meeting in 2016, please contact the chairman to the buyers of the prize winning calves by offering €50 as soon as possible. voucher. The feedback from the mart managers, vendors The National Ploughing Championships were again held in and buyers has been extremely positive. The prize winning Ratheneska Co. Laois. Great credit and appreciation must Herford calves made in excess of €500 at all the be given to all Hereford exhibitors and branch members promotions. who prepared and participated on the stand over the three The inaugural South Leinster Hereford Calf Championships days. took place over the summer months and brought together Mervyn Parr (Branch Chairman)

Group Photo at our meeting on the Ballyraggan Herd of James and Hazel Thompson.

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Some in-calf heifers on show at the field meeting on the Ballyraggen herd. One of the superb breeding cows on display at the Ballyraggen herd.

Some of the young cows and calves on display on the Clonroe herd. Group Photo at our meeting on the Clonroe Herd of John Jones. South Leinster Branch Tour 2015 The branch held it first tour in 20 years in 2015. The last Day two of the tour included a visit to Balmoral Show. For tour undertaken by the branch was to the Kilsunny Herd many people it was the first time to visit the show, and not Open Day in 1995. There was great excitement on the alone did we get to see the top quality Hereford cattle on morning of the 12th May as the group of twenty eight set show but also a chance to see the biggest show in Northern off. Our first visit was to the Portanob Herd of Mr. John Ireland. A great day was had by all. We concluded the trip Canty. The group was given a brief history of the Portanob with a bite to eat in Naas on the way home. A big thank you herd, followed by a tour around the farm to view the to our bus driver, Gwen Cousins, for her commitment and pedigree and commercial cattle which were mainly sired by patience with the group over the two days. It was a longer the herd sire ‘Port 1 Bob’. The group were also given an than expected drive home but an extremely enjoyable few update by Dr. Robert Prendeville (Teagasc) on the research days. on the early maturing breeds (Hereford and Angus) Mervyn Parr (Branch Chairman) currently taking place in Johnstown Castle. Following this we proceeded on to the Rathregan Herd of Mr. Val Ledwith. The group got to see at first hand both the young and mature stock by the herd sires ‘Corlismore 1 Lad 530’ and ‘Badlingham Baeddan’ On behalf of the branch members, I would like to thank both John and Val for facilitating us and also for the very nice refreshments they provided for us. After a long day the group proceeded on to the Carrickdale Hotel in Dundalk, where we had a very nice meal and a chance to unwind.

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2016 World Hereford Conference - Uruguay Uruguay will host the 17th World Hereford Conference, which will The Conference’s goal results of national and international take between 18 and 25 April 2016 in the Rural del Prado. The research relevant for productive development and improvement official presentation of the meeting held on Monday 27th with the of the competitiveness of the race areas. The Organizing presence of Ministers of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Committee will be honoured to receive in our country researchers, Tabaré Aguerre, and Tourism, liliam kechichián. Also they are technicians and producers in an encounter that will enhance the participating in the ceremony the president of the Rural scientific and personal ties of the great family Hereford globally. Association of Uruguay, Ricardo Reilly; the president of the Around 1000 participants attended previous Conferences. These Hereford Breeders Society of Uruguay (Schu), Patricio events have been held every four years, Armidale, Australia in Cortabarría; and the Secretary General of the World Congress 2004, Copenhagen, Denmark in 2008 and Calgary, Canada in Hereford, Uruguayan José Bonica. 2012. When this congress was held in 1980 in Punta del Este, The conference will be aimed at disseminating the results of Uruguay, we had 800 attendees of which 600 came from abroad. national and international research in areas relevant to the We expect participants from countries from the five continents, development of production and improve the competitiveness of from the United States of America, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, the race areas. The presence of researchers, technicians and Denmark, Finland, Holland, Ireland, New Zealand, amongst producers breeders countries race is expected, which is estimated others. will increase the scientific and personal ties related to race. The conference program is as follows: Bonica said that Uruguay has a characteristic of forming teams, Monday 18: Visit to La Macarena Hereford farm and Kiyú something that is already known abroad, and highlighted the Test Station integration between animal breeders, partners, researchers and Tuesday 19: World Hereford Council Meeting, Country technicians públcias and private institutions. Reports, Opening Ceremony (Rural del Prado He stressed that the world population is growing and per capita showgrounds) income. There are more middle class and more and more people Wednesday 20: Conferences (Rural del Prado showgrounds ) live in cities, changing their eating habits. "Food production will Thursday 21: Show and Jury Gala Sales (Rural del Prado have to increase 60% and in some cases such as Uruguay that showgrounds) - increase can be as high as 100%. This is good news for meat and Friday 22: Show and Jury in other categories, Closure food production in general. It will not be easy, but the challenge is (Rural del Prado showgrounds) raised, "said the secretary of the Congress. Saturday 23, Sunday 24 and Monday 25: The program activity will begin on Monday 18th with a visit to La Post Conference stud visits Besides the conferences and official Macarena, Martirena Michael Bove, and the Central Testing Kiyú, activities at the Rural Association showgrounds, we will have the Schu, both in the department of San Jose. On Tuesday 19 the Hereford cattle show and jury as well as a commercial, Assembly of the World Hereford Association will develop, with institutional and industrial exhibition related to the breed, farming reports of the countries of the region and the official opening of and meat production during the days throughout the event. Ever the meeting in the Rural del Prado. since Uruguay was appointed as host country, we have begun On Wednesday there will be 20 conferences; Thursday 21 a show with the promotion of the Conference in different events, during with players and jury, concluding the day with a shot. On Friday the International Congress Meat Science and Technology 22 there will be show, judges of other categories and the closing Conference (ICoMST) in August 2014 at the Conrad Hotel in of the meeting. During the day Saturday 23, Sunday 24 and Punta del Este, presentation of the Conference organization at Monday 25 toured different cabins Hereford Uruguay will develop. the World Hereford Council meeting in September in Switzerland, distritution of brochures at the rural shows in Palermo, Argentina, Alejandro Costa became president of the Hereford Esteio, Brazil, and at the Prado Show in Montevideo, in 2014. Breeders Society During 2015 we have continued promoting the Conference in He promised to continue the strategic plan that was developing Denver, USA, and events in Canada, New Zealand, Australia ("Beef the outgoing directors headed by Patricio Cortabarría Australia" in Rockhampton), as well as shows in Argentina and Alejandro Costa Irigoyen took Monday as president of the Brazil, amongst other countries, in order to promote this Hereford Breeders Society of Uruguay (Schu), Patricio Cortabarría Conference and also get to show the importance of the Hereford position he held during the last period. The breeder of Cerro breed. We are inviting all of you to become actively involved in Largo, who heads the Tupambaé cabin, said his management will participating at this event of major importance not only for the continue the work carried out the outgoing directors. Hereford breed but also for meat production in our country. "I was lucky to integrate previous policy in his two years in office and know all the contributions that were made and to be made because Patrick is part of the team and is an honor and pleasure to continue working with us," said Costa. He said he was closely identified with the work of the board of the union long before integrating (also part of the policy that led Ricardo Reilly, current president of the Rural Association of Uruguay). PRESS RELEASE CONFERENCE LAUNCH 27th April 2015 The Hereford Breeders-’ Society of Uruguay and the World Hereford Council (WHC) together with the Rural Association of Uruguay (ARU), are pleased to announce the 17th World Hereford Conference to be held in our country from 18th to 25th April 2016. The local organizers in Uruguay will be the Hereford Breeders Society and the Rural Association of Uruguay. The venue will be L/R: Alejandro Costa became president of the Hereford the Rural Association showgrounds at the Prado, Montevideo. Breeders Society following Patricio Cortabarria.

161 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 Northern Ireland The busy ringside of spectators were highly impressed with Stella again in winning the bumper entry of Hereford cattle forward for the National Show, with big classes giving them plenty to keep form this time at the N.I. them entertained right from start to finish. The Judge National Show! reinforced this when he described the Champion as "exceptional amongst a tremendous show of cattle". Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders pulled out all the stops to ensure that quality and quantity were on display at their Annual National Show held recently at Clogher Valley. This is one of the highlights of the calendar for Hereford breeders locally, and they were delighted to have Society President, Gerald Blandford officiating as Master Judge. Taking home the Supreme Championship was the outstanding "Solpoll 1 Stella L2" bred and exhibited by John & William McMordie. This daughter of Panmure 1 Henry is no stranger to success having notched up Championship titles at the Royal Ulster, Balmoral earlier this season, and the 2014 NIHBA Calf Show. Standing by her side in the Reserve Supreme spot was her paternal sister "Solpoll 1 Starlet M12" also from the McMordies. This youngster is just nine months of age, and Solpoll 1 Stella L2 from J & W McMordie. had earlier in the day collected the Calf Championship. The Male Champion "Woodvale 1 Livewire" stood top of the line in a very impressive young bull class for owners Alwyn and Adam Armour, Dromara. This is the first calf bred by the County Down duo, and looks to have a promising future. The reserve male was also selected from this large class in the form of "Solpoll 1 Lawyer". Both of these prize winners are sired by Panmure 1 Henry. The Cow Class was led by Stephen Baxter with the Lisola 1 Eddie daughter "Tarascon 1 Tilly". This red ticket winner was accompanied by her bull calf at foot. Senior heifer class was won by another daughter of Panmure 1 Henry from J & W McMordie, with Solpoll 1 Dainty K18, shown with her young heifer calf at foot. David Wilson enjoyed good success at the National Show taking home two red tickets. The first of these was for Woodvale 1 Livewire from A & A Armour "Lisrace Prettymaid 19th" who has previously won the Junior Female Championship at the NIHBA calf show. This January 2014 born heifer is sired by his homebred bull Lisrace Lifeliner who is a former Balmoral Champion and Bull of the Year winner. The Wilson's second class winner was their new stock bull "Knockmountagh Master", who is sired by Grianan Firecracker. The Junior Heifer Calf Class attracted a good entry with Kathryn Greenaway, Portadown standing top of the line for "Hilltop 1 Roberta 3rd". This Lisola 1 Eddie daughter was born in February of this year. "Richmount 1 King Kong" topped the Senior Bull Class for James Graham, Portadown. This Graceland 1 Colin son was the 2014 Bull of the Year. The Senior Bull Calf section was headed by Tullymore 1 Lawrence exhibited by C & R Pogue. Dreemore Titanic is the sire behind this young prospect. The final male class went to C & M Beatty for their January Lisrace Prettymaid 19th, Reserve Female Champion from '15 born son of Cloncullane Esquire. David Wilson.

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2500gns. C & M Beatty & son sold their 1st prize Good Demand for Hereford winning Castlepoll 1 Storm at 2300gns. This 14 month Bulls at Dungannon old was a son of Clooncullane Esquire. Herefords bulls met a solid trade at the January sale Aaron Patterson sold 3 sons of Corlismorepoll 1 at Dungannon Farmers Mart, the sale leader was the Rafter, topping his entry at 2300gns was the 16 16 month old Solpoll 1 Lumberjack. Sired by Panmure month, Ballymartin 1 Henry, closely followed by the 1 Henry, stock bull in J & W McMordies herd, he stood 1st prizewinning Ballymartin 1 Ben selling at 2200gns. Reserve Champion in the pre-sale show and sold to The sale champion went to the 20 month old Dorepoll Raymond & Maurice Hughes, Kircubbin for 3000gns 1 579 Knight Hawk, from JE RI & W Haire. The Second top price of 2900gns was paid to G & W biggest bull in the yard this Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage Burleigh by Robert Anderson, Dungannon for the 21 son caught the eye of Judge Robin Boyd, but month old Benaughlin Tommy a son of Lisblake unfortunately failed to meet his reserve. Henry. Females sold to 2000gns for the 1st prize winner Two bulls sold at 2700gns, first to go was Solpoll 1 Starlet K13, this in calf heifer sold to Mervyn Newtownbutler 1 Jackdaw, an 18 month old Graceland Thompson, a new breeder from Tandragee. 1 Giorgio son from Tom Mohan, followed by the 16 13 Bulls sold to average £2390 and a spokesperson month old Solpoll 1 Lightning, another Panmure 1 commented that an increase in demand for Hereford Henry son from J & W McMordie. sired cattle had brought a strong crowd of buyers to First time exhibitor Stuart Forsythe sold his 16 month the sale and thanked Dunbia for their continuing old Solpoll 1 Ferrari son Tullyraine 1 Legend for sponsorship of the sale.

Dorepoll 1 Knight Hawk, Champion with William Haire, Kenny Linton, Dunbia and judge Robin Boyd

Solpoll 1 Lumberjack,Reserve Champion with William McMordie, Kenny Linton, Dunbia and judge Robin Boyd.

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Record price for Elite Herefords at Dungannon The Hereford breed has emerged as a serious contender in Record the NI beef industry and this was reflected in the intense breaker – interest and very strong trade for quality bulls at this Robin Irvine weeks’ Elite Breeders sale. parades Graceland 1 New record prices were set at the Dungannon event as Kojak at the Hereford bulls from Robin Irvine’s Graceland herd sold for Elite 5,200 and 5,000 guineas while heifers sold to 3,000 Breeders guineas sale where for Adrian and Sandra Irvine and 2,900 guineas for Mrs P he sold for the top price McClenaghan. of 5,200 Mervyn Richmond from the Elite Breeders group was guineas. delighted with the trade “The yard was packed with people and there was a real buzz of anticipation as prospective buyers jostled to view the stock on offer. There was keen competition for the best animals and it was encouraging to see buyers prepared to pay for quality” The sale started strongly with 3,000 guineas paid for the first animal into the ring, a big strong two year old from John Conlons’ Drumatee herd at Markethill. This was followed by the first Graceland entry, again at 3,000 guineas with the same price paid for the first of the Kenny Linton from Dunbia with the top selling bulls at the Elite Corraback bulls from Mervyn Richmond. Another Breeders sale presented by James and Andrew Irvine from the Corraback bull changed hands at 3,000 guineas but it was Graceland herd. Corraback Holster at 3,300 guineas which produced the top price from the Richmond’s offering. The pace changed with the entry of lot 7 into the ring – Graceland 1 Keynote, described as an exceptional young bull with real power and character had many admirers in the pre-sale viewing. His impressive set of EBV’s qualifies for Superior Carcass Sire status and a cash incentive of up to £500 from the Hereford Cattle Society. Bidding opened at 3,000 guineas and rose rapidly before auctioneer Trevor Wylie brought the hammer down at 5,000 guineas. Hot on his heels at lot 8 was Graceland 1 Kojak, another son of Greenyards Dougie, the Graceland herd sire. A favourite with the pre sale pundits, Kojak attracted a number of hopeful bidders and after a prolonged battle was knocked down for the top price of the day at 5,200 guineas. David Smyth made 2,900 guineas for Magheraknock 1 Kudos with the same price paid for Graceland 1 Kevin from Pallas 1 Eva from Adrian and Sandra Irvine was the top priced Robin Irvine. The youngest bull in the sale, Annaghbeg female – selling for 3,000 guineas. 1Alpha from M & L Moore and one of the stars of the recent calf show was admired for his impressive growth and sold for 2,800 guineas. Heifer trade followed pattern of the bulls with quality animals in keen demand. Top price of 3,000 guineas was paid to A & S Irvine for Pallas 1 Eva, a stylish young heifer Graceland carrying the service of Wirruna Daffy. Two well grown 1 Keynote heifers from the Brookfield herd owned by Mrs P Mc – selling Clenaghan, a relatively new breeder from Holywood sold for 5,000 at 2,900 guineas and 2,600 guineas. guineas at the Elite The Elite Breeders group are indebted to Bank of Ireland, Hereford R & J Lyness Feeds and A1 Transport for their continued Breeders support for this event. sale.

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Stella line-up at the Royal Ulster Show at Balmoral! All eyes were on the Hereford rings at Balmoral Show as breeders put forward a tremendous entry of stock. For the second year in a row the Breed was the largest within the cattle section as their popularity continues to reach an all time high. Judge Melissa Roberts made swift work of her duties and selected the outstanding heifer "Solpoll 1 Stella L2" (pictured right) as her Supreme Champion. This daughter of Panmure 1 Henry was brought out by the father and son team of John & William McMordie, Ballygowan, Co. Down. This greatly admired heifer was appointed Second Reserve Male & Reserve Supreme Champion, Dorepoll 1 579 in the coveted Champion of Champions Competition which Knighthawk from JE, RI & W Haire. was judged by Jim Barber the following day. She is no stranger to success in the show ring having notched up the top title at the Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders Association (NIHBA) Calf Show last Autumn for the McMordies’. Solpoll 1 Leading the males and standing in Reserve Supreme Stella L2, Female & position was Dorepoll 1 579 Knighthawk from JE, RI & W Supreme Haire, Dundrod, Co. Antrim. This bull has great power and Champion & scale, and at just two years of age has a bright future ahead 3rd of him. He is sired by their stock bull, Dorepoll 1 499 Interbreed Heritage, who was winner in the Senior Bull Class. from J & W The biggest class of the entire cattle section was the yearling McMordie. bulls which were led by the McMordies with Solpoll 1 Lawyer. Making his debut appearance in the show ring, this son of successful sire Panmure 1 Henry, scooped the Junior Championship and Reserve Grand Male title. Lisrace Prettymaid 19th caught the eye of the judge and was awarded Reserve Female and Reserve Junior Champion for David Wilson, Magheraveely, Co. Fermanagh. Born in Lisrace January 2014 this entry is sired by Lisrace Lifeliner, and Prettymaid was Junior Female Champion at the NIHBA calf show. 19th, John and Karen Taggart, Carrowdore won the class for Reserve Female heifers born between January and June 2013 with Champion Knockmanta 1 Rosebud. The sire this time is the popular from David Goulding Poll 1 Superduty ET. Wilson. It was back to the Haires’ in the Cow Class when Dorepoll 1 553 Classic Kim stood top of the line. This daughter of Dorepoll 1 93N Transatlantic ET was shown with her smart bull calf at foot. Such is the reputation of NI Hereford breeders for turning out quality cattle that this years show attracted a large number of visitors from across the UK and Ireland. These included coaches from the South of England HBA and the South Leinster Branch of the Irish Hereford Association. Solpoll 1 On completing her judging stint, Melissa Roberts described Lawyer the entire entry of cattle as being of a very high standard from J & W indeed, with the Champion heifer one of the best that she McMordie. had seen for some time. Melissa commented, “she is just perfection, she’s neat, she’s clean, she has muscle, she’s long, she has good legs and she looks like she’s going to milk. In my opinion there is nothing more you would want in a Hereford and was a worthy winner which is very commendable given the quality of the Hereford line-up.”

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172 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 Australia Hereford champion. 50th Hereford International Judge The bull was exhibited by David National at Praises Bull Line Up at Russell, EDR Herefords, Wynyard, Tasmania, and paraded by Andrew Wodonga Jingles Wodonga National Green, Euroa, Vic. The 19-month-old bull was sired by CL to $40,000 Show Domino 9121W 1ET (IMP USA) and In the senior section, 37 bulls sold to A powerhouse line-up of bulls oozing out of EDR Golden G101. average $7148 and topped at $28,000 carcass quality brought praise from an Weighing 996kg, Civil War scanned for Mawarra Classic Hit, Mawarra international judge at the 50th Merial with an eye muscle area of 136sqcm Herefords, Longford, Vic. Eprinex Herefords Australia National and has a scrotal circumference of IN A fitting celebration for the event’s Show and Sale at Wodonga. 41cm. 50th year, the Wodonga Hereford In the polled classes, a bull bred for Geoff, Margaret and Richie Larsen, National Show and Sale grossed in carcass traits fulfilled a lifelong dream Hylands Herefords, Cootamundra, excess of $1 million on Thursday. for the Green family to take grand NSW, exhibited the reserve junior Clearing 134 of the 144 lots offered, the champion, while horned sire, EDR champion Hereford bull, Hylands sale averaged an impressive $7496, Civil War was sashed grand champion Woodley J233. more than $500 above the 2014 result Hereford bull. The 21-month-old son of Talbalba with 21 more bulls sold. The National Show was held at the Zapped weighed 1016kg, and scanned Yarrandabbie Hereford principals Wodonga stud stock exhibition centre with an eye muscle area of 118sqcm, Andrew and Leanne Green, Euroa, on Wednesday, May 13, drawing a and had a scrotal circumference of Victoria, claimed this year’s top spot, packed gallery of national and 42cm. and their highest ever price, selling international spectators. Yarrandabbie Jingle J018 at $40,000. The most successful Hereford Canadian judge Lance Leachman, Big exhibitors, the Sykes family, Mawarra The Pearce family, Yavenvale Gully Farms, Saskatchewan, garnered Herefords, Adelong signed the cheque, Herefords, Longford, Vic, showed the wide praise for his assessment of the intermediate champion Hereford bull, continuing the tradition of selecting 144 entries from 48 vendors. the best, with the family having also senior and reserve senior champion, Mr Leachman described the quality of purchased the top-priced bull at the and reserve grand champion Hereford the cattle as “truly exceptional’’. event in its inaugural year. bull. The 19-month-old Jingle weighed 862 “I’m excited about the operations and Mawarra Calibre, sired by Big Gully kilograms with an eye muscle area practices Australian breeders put in 611 Bounty 517U (IMP Canada), stole (EMA) of 122 square centimetres and place to produce cattle of this calibre,’’ the limelight winning senior champion an estimated breeding value (EBV) of he said. and reserve grand champion sashes. +4.5 for EMA and +79 for 600-day The grand champion win by the The 26-month-old bull weighed growth. Jingle was one of 44 junior thumping 1000kg polled bull Ivybank 1098kg, scanned with an eye muscle bulls sold to an average of $7682, John J10 was a personal triumph for area of 139sqcm and has a scrotal of while 53 intermediate bulls averaged Allan and Colleen Green, Ivybank Poll 40cm. $7585 and topped at $30,000. Herefords, Walcha, NSW. Reserve senior champion, Mawarra This was for Days Carbine J141, Originally from Wodonga, Mrs Green Classic Hit, had one of the largest eye offered by Days Whiteface, had a dream to show the grand muscle areas in the shed at 140sqcm Bordertown, South Australia, and champion bull at the National. and weighed 1096kg at 27 months. purchased by Yarram Park Herefords, Mr Green said the 24-month-old son The Mawarra Westlife son, Mawarra Willaura, Vic. The 828kg bull had EBV of Yalgoo Burgher E102 had been set Calgary, was sashed intermediate figures including +5 for EMA, +1.8 and for the Wodonga National. champion bull, while Dougald +2.5 for rib and rump fat, and +48 for A former butchery owner, Mr Green MacDiamid, Burra Herefords, 400-day weight. focuses on carcass quality, including Holbrook, NSW, exhibited the reserve In the senior section, 37 bulls sold to tenderness, eating quality and yield. intermediate champion bull, Burra average $7148 and topped at $28,000 Viking J241. for Mawarra Classic Hit, Mawarra “We like the Herefords as they are easy Lachy and Lou Day, Days Whiteface, Herefords, Longford, Vic. The 1096kg doing and fatten quickly,’’ he said. Bordertown, South Australia, were the bull had an EMA of 140cm2 and was EDR Civil War caught the judge’s eye most successful Poll Hereford bought by David Phelan and company, in the first Hereford class of the day exhibitors, with the junior, reserve Yarram, Vic. and stormed his way through the intermediate, senior and reserve grand judging to take junior and grand By JAMIE-LEE OLDFIELD – “The Land” champion bulls.

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The 828kg Days Calibre G74 son, Days Carbine J141, was sashed as reserve intermediate and reserve grand champion bull. The 23-month-old scanned at 120sqcm eye muscle area, is a frame seven and has a scrotal circumference of 41cm. Rated an AAA sire in the catalogue, Days Debonair J188 was selected as Judge Lance Leachman and Herefords Joyce McConnell, Emu Park Pastoral, junior champion Poll Hereford bull, Victoria David Miekle sash the Reserve Grand Deniliquin, Antony Baillieu, Yarram Park while in reserve was Bolong Trojan Champion Poll Hereford Bull, Days Carbine Herefords, Willaura, Vic, with the $30,000 J025, exhibited by Peter Croker, J141, held by exhibitor Lachy Day, Days sire Days Carbine J141, and vendor Lachy Bolong Herefords, The Rock, NSW. Whiteface, Bordertown, SA. Day, Days Whiteface, Bordertown, SA, at the Herefords Australia National Show and Sale. The 1042kg Days Uriah J18 took senior champion bull while Mawarra Manitoba J051 was sashed as reserve senior champion Poll Hereford bull.

Rob and Tim Hayes, Tarcombe Herefords, Ruffy, sold Tarcombe Unique J142 for $24,000 to Glendan Park Herefords, Grand Champion Hereford bull, EDR Civil Kyneton, Vic, at the Herefords Australia War, was sold by David Russell, EDR Sponsor Ivan Pyke, Merial Eprinex, National Show and Sale at Wodonga. Herefords, Wynyard Tasmania, for $24,000 Macquarie Park, Herefords Australia to Vern Robertson, Top End Herefords, chairman Pat Pearce, Adelong, sashes the Goulburn (left). On the halter is Andrew Grand Champion Hereford Bull, EDR Civil Green, Euroa. War, flanked by handler Andrew Green, Euroa, and exhibitor David Russell, EDR Herefords, Wynyard, Tasmania.

Pat and James Pearce, YavenVale Herefords and Poll Herefords, Adelong, NSW, paid the top price of $40,000 for Yarrandabbie Jingle Grand Champion Poll Hereford Bull, Ivybank Judge Lance Leachman sashes the Grand J018 from vendors Andrew and Leanne John J10, was sold for $16,000 by Allan and Champion Poll Hereford Bull, Ivybank John Green, Yarrandabbie Poll Herefords, Colleen Green, Ivybank Partnership, Walcha, J10, flanked by exhibitors Allan and Colleen Uranquinty, NSW. Also pictured is Landmark NSW, right, to a partnership of South Green, Walcha, and sponsor Michael Glasser, auctioneer Paul Dooley. Australian studs, Markowen and Minlacowie. Ruralco Holdings. Left is Michael Wilson, Michael Wilson Stud Stock, Armidale, and Mark Scown, Markowen Herefords, Bordertown, SA.

Reserve grand champion Hereford Bull Mawarra Calibre is sashed by Wodonga National Show and Sale committee chairman Buyer Paul Sykes, Karoonda Herefords, Paul Rogers, Holbrook, and Elders stud stock Gelantipy, Vic, and his agent David Phelan, auctioneer Ross Milne, and flanked by Phelan & Co, Yarram, paid $28,000 for exhibitors Helen and Peter Sykes, Mawarra Mawarra Classic Hit held by Logan Sykes, Herefords, Longford, Vic. Mawarra Herefords, Longford, Vic.

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there will be some really strong sales Rylstone, NSW, for $35,000 to Bernie Hereford Bulls next year.’’ Hore, Rotherfield Herefords, Landmark auctioneer Paul Dooley Mullengandra, NSW. Top at $62,000 described the National as “excellent’’ Sired by Minlacowie Dynamic, the bull and Average with a “big clearance’’. weighed 1084kg and scanned with an “There was strong support from stud eye muscle area of 137sqcm. $8,688 at Dubbo breeders while at the bottom end there Grant Keech said the sale set a new was commercial orders from Broken record top price for his family’s stud. National Hill and Cobar. “There were lots of opportunities for Herefords continue to steamroll across “There is good confidence in the beef commercial buyers today,’’ he said. the country with the Herefords industry and we have seen that The winner of the EU Index Australia National Show and Sale at optimism by the top end stud breeder performance class, Days Enforcer Dubbo posting a thumping average of today,’’ Mr Dooley said. J126, caught the eye of Peter and $8688 and a top price of $62,000. Dubbo sale committee secretary Sally Deanne Sykes, Mawarra Herefords, The multi-vendor National sale, held Packham said the increased average Longford, Vic. The couple paid at the Dubbo showground on June 2, was especially pleasing. $27,000 for the Allendale Waterhouse drew 149 registered buyers from NSW, Mrs Packham attributed the increase son, weighing 1034kg and scanning Queensland, Victoria, South Australia to a rise cattle prices and a turn around with an eye muscle area of 134sqcm. and Tasmania. in seasonal conditions. Mr Sykes said the bull’s “structure, A total of 48 vendors offered 109 bulls, “I want to thank the vendors and carcass and tremendous figures’’ selling 101 for a 93 per cent clearance, purchasers for their tremendous appealed. gross of $877,500 and average of support of the sale,’’ she said. First time vendors at Dubbo, Ben and $8688 – a jump of $1930 on last year’s In the break down, 16 bulls sold for Leanne Rumbel, Supple Herefords, average. $3000, 40 bulls for $3500-$5000, 25 Guyra, NSW, kicked off the sale by Buyers were presented with one of the bulls for $5500-$10,000, 11 for paying $24,000 for Ivybank Jacka J65, most even line-up of bulls, with $11,000 to $20,000 and nine bulls from Allan and Colleen Green, Ivybank organisers putting the strong result above $21,000. Partnership, Walcha, NSW. down to an improved cattle market Second top price of $40,000 was paid Kerlson Pines Jester J99, the reserve and seasonal conditions. by Marc Greening, Injemira Beef champion EU index bull, sold for The top price of $62,000 was paid by Genetics, Wagga Wagga, NSW, for The $23,000 to Kidman Cattle Company, Matt and Deb Kelley, Warragundi Ranch Senator J42, from Greg and Del Dubbo, by Kerslon Pines Herefords, Herefords, Currabubula, NSW, for Rees, The Ranch Poll Herefords, Keith, SA. Days Banner J37, from Lachy and Lou Tomingley, NSW. Ross Smith, Glenellerslie Herefords, Day, Days Whiteface, Bordertown, SA. The reserve intermediate champion Adelong, NSW, paid $22,000 for The April 2013 drop bull was sired by bull was sired by Tycolah H-Bomb and Quamby Plains Jaguar J263, offered Allendale Waterhouse and had been described by Mr Greening as by the Archer family, Quamby Plains, judged as reserve champion in the possessing “modern Hereford Hagley, Tasmania. supermarket index performance class. phenotype’’. Dubbo sale committee chairman Banner had Group Breedplan figures “The bull has a strong outcross Andrew Rayner, Armada Poll of +6.4kg for birthweight, +91kg for pedigree for Injemira and Herefords, Hill End, NSW, sold 600 day weight, +4.0sqcm for eye complements the Anzac daughters in Armada Justice J75 for $22,000 to muscle area, and a supermarket index our herd perfectly,’’ Mr Greening said. Lynn Vearing, Glen Goulburn Poll of +$102. The August 2013 drop bull weighed Herefords, Epping, Vic. Days Whiteface averaged $27,800 for 1016kg and scanned with an eye Days Cavalry J196 was sold by Lachy their team of five bulls sold at the muscle area of 130sqcm. and Lou Day, Days Whiteface, for National, and were announced as the The Rees family averaged a cracking $20,000 to Shane Curtis, Paspaley most successful exhibitor. $30,666 for their team of three bulls Rural, Coolah, NSW. Matt Kelley said Banner had ticked all sold at the National. Mr Curtis said the moderate framed the boxes for type, muscle and Third top price bull was also sold by bull fitted the breeding program at conformation. the Rees - The Ranch Tipperary J06, a Paspaley Rural’s Kurrajong Park stud. “I had been looking for a new sire for son of Days Wizard and bought for He said the sale had been buoyed by some time, saw the bull on a visit to $36,000 by Steve Peake, Bowen the improved confidence in the cattle South Australia and my opinion had Pastoral, Barraba, NSW and David market. never wavered,’’ Mr Kelley said. Lyons, Melville Poll Herefords, Vasey, Days Whiteface also sold Days Robin “We positioned ourselves for a big Vic. Hood J138 for $20,000 to Jeff and investment and it paid off as he is Sired by Days Wizard, the 1030kg bull Robyn Holcombe, Rayleigh Poll really something special. had been sashed by senior champion Herefords, Burren Junction, NSW, “We are seeing a rebuilding of the cow by National judge Andrew Green. and Columbian Poll Herefords, herd and, if we have another 12 Kenevel Al Capone J304 sold by the Binnaway, NSW. months of these good cattle prices, Keech family, Kenevel Poll Herefords, “I liked the neatness, structural

175 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 correctness and overall EBVs of the Another $20,000 purchase was weight and fertility bulls to target the bull,’’ Mr Holcombe said. Jinderlee Jackpot J15, offered by Brian EU grainfed market. “It was a good sale today and very and Richard Thompson, Jinderlee Poll Mr Glass said most commercial buyers encouraging for the breed.’’ Herefords, Gooloogong, NSW, and at the National were investing in bulls Dubbo National Show judge and Red bought by Chris Lisle, Tummel in the $3000 to $8000 price range. Hill Herefords manager, Andrew Herefords, Walcha, NSW. Green, Euroa, Vic, bought the grand An Allendale Anzac son and the champion bull, Tycolah Monarch J135 supermarket index class champion, for $20,000 from Steve and Therese Allendale Chinchilla J23, was sold for Crowley, Tycolah Poll Herefords, $20,000 by Allendale Poll Herefords, Barraba, NSW. Bordertown, SA, to Glenn Bowman, The Crowleys averaged $14,166 for Ridgeview Herefords, Rosedale, Vic. their team of three bulls, citing the Among the volume buyers on the day result well above last year’s sale. was Winderadeen Corporation, “The commercial bulls were good Collector, NSW, taking home seven buying and the top end bulls sold bulls to a top of $8000 and Ghandi well,’’ Mr Crowley said. Investments, Pulgamurtie Station, “There certainly is a swing back to Broken Hill, NSW with eight bulls to Del Rees, right, The Ranch Poll Herefords, especially in the polls – it $3500. Herefords, Tomingley, NSW, sold The Ranch Tipperary J06 to Bowen Pastoral, was the most even line-up of bulls I’ve Winderadeen manager Damien Glass, Barraba, NSW, and Melville Poll seen here at Dubbo.’’ Collector, was buying high 400 day Herefords, Vasey, Vic for $36,000. Left is Jodi and Steve Peak, Bowen Pastoral.

Emma and Grant Keech, pictured, Lachy and Lou Day, with their daughter Vendors Del and Emma Rees, The Ranch Kenevel Poll Herefords, Rylstone, NSW, Ettie, Bordertown, SA, and Matthew Poll Herefords, Tomingley, with sold Kenevel Al Capone J304 for Kelley, Warragundi Herefords, purchaser Marc Greening, Injemira Beef $36,000 to Bernie Hore, Rotherfield Currabubula, purchaser of the $62,000 Genetics, Wagga Wagga, NSW, and the Herefords, Mullengandra, NSW, at the top price bull at the Herefords Australia $40,000 The Ranch Senator J42 at the Herefords Australia National Sale at National Show and Sale (Dubbo), Days Herefords Australia National Show and Dubbo. Photo Wayne Jenkins. Banner J37. Photo Wayne Jenkins. Sale (Dubbo). Photo Wayne Jenkins.

Granard Agricultural Show - 5th September 1964 A pure-bred Hereford heifer owned by Miss. J.B. Walsh, Belturbet Agricultural Show - 28th August 1981 Bunbrusna, Granard, won the Wingfield Cup and the Hereford Picture shows the champion beef animal and Hereford special award at Granard Show yesterday (Thurs). Picture champion at Belturbet Show with Mr. Noel Teahan (right), shows Capt. D.J.D Purdon, Killucan (right) Hereford judge, Manager, Bank of Ireland, Cavan, presenting the Bank of presenting the rosette to Mr. John Morrow holding the winning Ireland trophy to Mr Jim Bennett, Tonaloy, Killeshandra with animal. show judge Beenie McDonnell in the background.

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Canada Reports from Canada indicate that both private treaty and Consignor: MJT Herefords & Angus, Edgerton, AB public auction have been the best experienced in many years. Many purchases were individuals who had owned Reserve Grand Champion Hereford in the past and were returning to Hereford for the $11,000 – JNHR RED STAN 128A Buyer: MJT Cattle Co. benefit of their maternal strengths and excellent Ltd, Edgerton, AB disposition. Commercial demand for Hereford calves, stores Sire: JNHR RANCHER 17Y - SOD: AGA 26R STANMORE and for slaughter is very strong. Currently numbers in the 101T commercial cow herd are the lowest on record and will now Consignor: JoNomn Hereford Ranch, Clyde, AB rebuild. Western areas had very little moisture during winter and spring with a consequent shortfall in grass necessitating the need for breeders to feed animals throughout the summer. This reduced the amount of hay available for winter causing the sale of animals and the culling of less efficient cows to try to make feed last. Many crops have not germinated. Some started growing but with lack of moisture were not amounting to anything. Much of the west is burning while to the east its been almost the opposite with lots of snow and rain. One can see that this is a change in the weather pattern. Whether this can be put down to ‘climate change’ or ‘global warming’ as many would have us believe here in Ireland or Grand Champion: MJT NITRO KENTUCKY ET 75A a cyclical change in climate which has been going on in the world for millennia is difficult to assess. Recent flooding due to incessant rain through December and January have given severe problems to home owners and farmers here in Ireland while in Canada a water line to the water dispenser broke in the Canadian Hereford Association office in Calgary causing major damage to the main floor and basement area this was later followed by a second flood causing major damage to the upper floor and the walls and fixtures. Due to the repairs the office had to be temporarly closed, as the dust and noise was too much for staff. No such relief for Irish Hereford staff who have been silently suffering and tolerating the noise of drills, jackhammers, cement mixer, scaffolding, etc as the recent purchaser of the adjoining building carries out a major reconstruction which is now in progress for fourteen weeks despite assurances all would be well in twelve. Our sympathies to Stephen Scott and his staff at the Canadian Hereford office Canadian Herefords in winter as we at the Irish office can feel your pain. Congratulations to long serving staff member Val Wells, who is in charge of Computer Operations & Performance Programs and has been with the Canadian Hereford office for 25 years.

115th Annual Calgary Bull Sale - 2015 Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta

Judge: Murray Andrews, Moose Jaw, SK

Grand Champion $23,000 – MJT NITRO KENTUCKY ET 75A - Buyer: Triple A Herefords, Moose Jaw, SK Sire: GH ADAMS NITRO DESIGN ET 377X - SOD: K 45D Canadian Herefords in summer SUPER LAD 106G

177 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2016 U.S.A. yearling honors were Lowderman Cattle Co., Macomb, Ill.; National Western Hereford Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.; David Schrammel, Orlando, Bull Show at Denver, 2016 Okla.; and Beckleys Herefords Ravenna, Ky., with LCC FBF Time Traveler 480. He is a March 2, 2014, son of RST Times A Wastin 0124 and showed with EPDs of BW 2.3; WW 55; Champion Horned Bull: BR NITRO AVENTUS 3116 ET YW 89; MM 25; M&G 53; Fat -.05; REA .59; and MARB - {DLF, HYF, IEF} (43452145) .05. He weighed 2,193 lb. and had a WDA of 3.21 lb. Champion Polled Bull: LCC FBF TIME TRAVELER 480 Reserve grand polled and champion winter bull calf honors (P43475752) went to Turkey Feather Ranch, Ada, Okla., and Kya Rhodes, BR Nitro Aventus Named Supreme Hereford at 2016 Ada, Okla., with TFR KR Sundance Kid 1448 ET. He is a National Western Nov. 10, 2014, son of AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET. He KANSAS CITY, Mo. Herefords set records in the Yards and showed with EPDs of BW 4.6; WW 60; YW 97; MM 23; on the Hill at the National Western Stock Show Jan. 14-16 M&G 53; Fat .02; REA .63; and MARB .21. He weighed in Denver. A total of 802 Herefords were exhibited 1,461 lb. for a WDA of 3.40 lb. throughout the three-day event, which is an increase of 24 Saturday in the female show, grand champion polled female head compared to 2015. There were 349 head in the open honors went to Melissa Grimmel, Jarrettsville, Md., with show, 151 in the junior show, 43 pens of bulls, 29 heifer pens LCC TG Be My Merry Time 7B. She is a May 8, 2014, and nine carloads. daughter of RST Times A Wastin 0124 and showed with Hereford activities got underway in the Stadium Arena on EPDs of BW 1.7; WW 55; YW 87; MM 28; M&G 56; Fat -.04; the Hill with the bull show on Thursday, Jan. 14, judged by REA .66; and MARB -.02. Tyler Cates and Brian Cates, Modoc, Ind. Following the bull Piper Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, claimed the reserve grand show, Josh Taylor, Perkins, Okla., evaluated the junior polled female championship with C Candy Cane 4030 ET. show. She is a Jan. 4, 2014, daughter of NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X Friday, Jan. 15, was the pen and carload show. Completing ET and showed with EPDs of BW 2.7; WW 60; YW 90; MM the day was the Mile High Night National Hereford Sale in 34; M&G 64; Fat -.02; REA .53; and MARB .12. the Stadium Arena that grossed nearly $848,000. Then Saturday, the Cates father-son duo judged the female show. Throughout both the bull and female shows, Judge Cates commented on the depth of quality from top to bottom and said it was fun to evaluate so many good ones going through the ring. “You as Hereford breeders should be absolutely feeling on top of the world right now,” he said prior to the selection of the grand champion polled female. “You should be so proud of and feel so good about where you are in the industry. You are at the highest you have ever been in your bull market and especially your junior market.” Supreme champion Hereford and grand champion horned bull, BR Nitro Aventus, first won the senior bull division. Owned by Hirschfeld Group, Galesburg, Ill.; Barber Ranch, Grand champion Hereford bull, BR NITRO AVENTUS 3116 ET, Channing, Texas; and Rylee and Bryden Barber, Channing Texas, Aventus is a Sept. 19, 2013, son of UPS TCC Nitro 1ET. He showed with EPDs of birth weight (BW) 5.1; weaning weight (WW) 69; YW 114; milk (MM) 24; milk and growth (M&G) 58; Fat -.01; ribeye area (REA) .80; and marbling (MARB) -.04. He weighed 2,506 lb. for a weight per day of age (WDA) of 2.96 lb. The reserve grand champion horned bull and champion yearling bull titles went to C Bailees Miles 4312 ET owned by Potter Ranch Herefords, Winton, Calif. He is a March 18, 2014, son of C Miles McKee 2103 ET and showed with EPDs of BW 2.7; WW 58; YW 81; MM 35; M&G 64; Fat -.02; REA .47; and MARB .13. He weighed 1,939 lb. and had a WDA of 2.91 lb. Grand champion polled bull, LCC FBF TIME TRAVELER 480, Winning grand champion polled bull and champion

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Trent Ray, Abingdon, Ill., exhibited the grand champion horned female, SULL TCC Diana 4064B ET, by C Miles McKee 2103 ET. The Jan. 11, 2014, female showed with EPDs of BW 2.3; WW 48; YW 69; MM 29; M&G 53; Fat - .05; REA .56; and MARB .05. Chesney Effling, Highmore, S.D., won the reserve grand champion horned female banner with ECR Candi 5451 ET. She is a March 30, 2015, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET and showed with EPDs of BW 2.6; WW 55; YW 89; MM 30; M&G 58; Fat .01; REA .57; and MARB .06. At the conclusion of the show, Gary and Kathy Buchholz were named polled premier exhibitor. Rylee Barber, Channing, Texas, was named horned premier exhibitor. Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., was named horned premier Reserve grand champion Hereford bull, C BAILEES MILES breeder and Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., was 4312 ET named polled premier breeder. In the junior show, Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, claimed the champion polled female banner with SULL Valedictorian 4260 ET by CRR About Time 743. Emily Sennett, Waynetown, Ind., won reserve champion polled female with JSC Olive 11C ET by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET. On the horned side, Cole Moore, Madill, Okla., won champion horned female honors with BK Comical 573C ET by RST Times A Wastin 0124. The reserve champion horned female in the junior show went to Kagney and Korbin Collins, Flanagan, Ill., with Purple Mercy Me 10B ET by CRR 719 Catapult 109. To view complete results of the 2016 National Western Reserve grand champion polled bull, TFR KR SUNDANCE KID National Hereford Show visit www.hereford.org 1448 ET The Clare farmer and the cow that keeps on giving By Amy Nora Fitzgibbon - Irish Farmers Journal, 30 April 2015 Jimmy Guinnane is well-known for delivering bread in west "The most I saw was a cow who had four single calves and five Clare. But he's now become a bit of a local celebrity due to a sets of twins in total, 14 calves altogether, which I thought was Hereford cow who has delivered seven sets of twins within the spectacular and that was over a 12-year period," he past 10 years. commented. Jimmy Guinnane is a part-time suckler farmer from near Jimmy says the cow, who is now 13 years old, has a bit to go Ennis in West Clare. He is a familiar face to many in the local yet before she retires. "I'd say she's another four years and a area due to his main job which sees him making deliveries of few more calves in her yet," he laughed. Brennan's bread until 6pm most evenings. So what's the secret to her success? However Jimmy is now becoming better known for being "I don't know exactly," said Jimmy, "but I look after her very lucky enough to have one of the most productive cows in well now, that's for sure. She loves nuts and I feed her a lot of Ireland. those!" Since Jimmy bought the cow nearly 10 years ago, from Christy O'Gorman in Kilmurry McMahon, the black white head Hereford has produced seven sets of twins and four single calves within those last 10 years - 18 calves in total. The cow, who came to the farm with a calf, birthed her first calf on Jimmy's farm in April 2006. She had twins after that four years in a row, another single calf in April 2011, a single calf in March 2012, and then another three sets of twins, the latest of which were born just over three weeks ago on Jimmy's farm. "She's a great cow," Jimmy said. "She really has been one of the best investments I've ever made. I was very lucky when I bought her." The Irish Farmers Journal has verified these birth figures with the Irish Cattle and Breeding Federation, figures which our West Clare farmer Jimmy Guinnane with his black/white head contributor vet Tommy Heffernan says are "amazing." Hereford cow who has delivered 18 calves over the past 10 years.

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