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2 Dear Friends, On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd. and on my own behalf I extend a warm welcome to all in attendance at our 15th Annual Winter Fair of Commercial Livestock here in Carrick on Shannon. Today would not be possible without the loyal and generous support of our many Sponsors, both local and national, and we urge all to support our Sponsors where possible. A warm welcome to our Judges who have travelled here so willingly to give of their expertise today. I wish to thank our Safety Officers and Stewards who have come to assist with the smooth running of this Event and I ask that all present here co-operate with them over the two days. I most especially welcome our Exhibitors, who have travelled here with their superb livestock to create this display of Ireland’s top quality Commercial Livestock and I thank them for their support and wish them every success in their Exhibit Classes and in the Sales Ring. I acknowledge the presence of many prospective Buyers amongst us and thank them for their loyal support now and over the years. A heartiest welcome to one and all and I hope you enjoy the Event Shane Kilrane President Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd. 3 Please Note Children must be accompanied by an Adult at all times ************* Notice To Safety The Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd., urge all its visitors, exhibitors and spectators alike to share the responsibility in ensuring that all Safety Regulations are obeyed. Each child or group of children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, shall be constantly supervised and kept a safe distance from all animals, vehicles or machinery. All animals must be confined to their designated areas and kept under strict control. Co-operation with our Safety Officer and Stewards will ensure an accident free day for all THE SOCIETY ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENTS, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR TO ANIMALS LEFT IN THE SHOWGROUNDS OVERNIGHT. ANY ACCIDENT INVOLVING AN ANIMAL EXHIBITED AT THE SHOW AND SALE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EXHIBITOR AND/OR THE OWNER OF THE ANIMAL. THE SOCIETY WOULD ADVISE ALL EXHIBITORS TO EXTEND THEIR INSURANCE COVER TO COVER THEM FOR EXHIBITING AT SHOWS AND SALES 4 CONDITIONS & RULES OF ENTRY FOR SHOW and SALE 1. Exhibitors are requested to study the Rules and should not enter an animal for Show or Sale unless they are willing to fully comply with all Rules and Regulations of the Society. 2. Department of Agriculture and Food Rules and Regulations apply in every respect. 3. Exhibitors should take due care in completing their Entry Form and National ID Tag Number and Herd Number of Exhibitor / Owner must be given. The Society cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions which may occur, for any reason whatsoever, in the Catalogue. All Animals entered (WITH the exception of CLASS 1) MUST be in the Exhibitors Herd on OR BEFORE OCTOBER 24TH 4. Entries with entry fee of €35 per animal, (Class 1 - €5) will only be accepted on the official entry form and must be sent to the Society Secretary: -Lourda McGowan, Mohill, Co. Leitrim before November 4th. Cheques must be made payable to The Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd. Tel: 086 3883112 No Entries can be accepted without full Entry Fees and no Refund of Entry Fees will be made for Catalogued Entries. 5. No animal will be allowed compete in more than one class, with the exception of Class 1 and the responsibility of having the animal entered in the correct class rests solely with the exhibitor. 6. In the event of animals changing teeth after entry, they will be entitled to enter the next suitable class 7. There will be no class for bull calves exceeding 550 kgs. 8. Calves other than those mentioned in Rule 7 can move to the class appropriate to their weight. 9. Animals will be sold on Sale Day only in their specific Class and Breed 10. Commission of 1% of the Sale price will be deducted. 11. The Society may not be in a position to provide stalling for each animal in the Shed on day of Show or Sale. Exhibitors must not move numbers without consulting a Steward. 12. Cattle entered for Sale cannot be removed after Show Classes – they must remain on the premises for the Sale. 5 13. Exhibitors or their agents found disobeying Stewards or communicating or interfering with Judges or Department Officials will be debarred from future Sales The Judge’s decision is Final 14. Any Exhibitor found to have altered or interfered with their Weight Docket will be debarred from future Shows and Sales 15. The Society shall decide on any disputes, objections or queries regarding this Event and in all cases of dispute the decision of the Society must be final. 16. All animals must be haltered and led and kept under strict control. In the interest of safety all animals must be led by competent adults. Exhibitors alone are responsible for the feeding, watering and safe keeping of their animals and all exhibitors are advised to extend their Insurance cover for attendance at this Event. In the event of an animal proving dangerous the Safety Officer shall have the authority to direct the Exhibitor to remove the animal immediately from the Showgrounds. 17. The Society accepts no responsibility for accidents, loss or damage to persons or property or to animals left in the Showgrounds overnight. Any accident involving an animal exhibited at the Show or Sale is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor and/or the owner of the animal. 18. The arrangement of Classes for Judging, Prizes to be awarded and the Order of Sale may be altered and will be finalised at the discretion of the Committee. Classes may be amalgamated for Judging if the Society deem it necessary. Please Note N/S after an Animals Details denotes Animal is Not For Sale. Please read the Rules 6 JUDGES 2019 Charolais , Belgian Blue & Classes 2 and 3 : Mr. Blair Duffton, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Limousin & Blonde D’Aquitaine Mr. Garreth McGuinness, Beamore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth Simmental: Mr. Peter O’Connell, Knoppogue, Mallow, Co. Cork Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn & Butchers Heifer Mr. Nigel Matchett, Birches, Portadown, Co. Armagh Young Stockperson Class: Ms Sinead Conry, Ballinagare, Co. Roscommon Ms Nicola Farrell, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon ORDER OF JUDGING 11.00a.m. :Class 1- Young Stockperson – Both Rings Followed by Ring 1 Ring 2 Class 2 Hereford Class : 9 Class 3 Shorthorn Class: 22,23 Charolais Classes: 4, 5,24,25,29,30 Butchers Heifers Class :12 Charolais Championships Angus Classes : 11,20,21 Belgian Blue Classes: 7, 8, 28,35,36 Angus Championship Belgian Blue Championships SimmentalClasses: 16,17,18,19 Simmental Championship Blonde D’Aquitaine Classes :15,34 Limousin Classes: 6,13,14,26,27,31,32,33 Limousin Championships The Order of Judging and the Order of Sale on each day may be altered at the discretion of the Committee. 7 The Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd. acknowledge the generous Support of the Following who have kindly donated Items for our Auction on Sunday Lough Rynn Castle Hotel, Lough Rynn, Mohill Elite Pedigree Genetics , Monaghan CD Carrick Commercials, Carrick on Shannon Eugene Donohoe, Ark Animal Care Eurogene AI Services, Cahir, Co. Tipperary Mega Show Supplies, Ballinagare, Castlerea Mitchell Meats, Drumlish, Co. Longford Bimeda Westaro Glancy’s Supervalu Supermarket, Carrick on Shannon PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RAFFLE DRAW will take place on Monday November 25th at 6.00p.m. PRIZES include 1st WEANLING HEIFER 2nd MOOCALL CALVING SENSOR AND MANY OTHER VALUABLE PRIZES Tickets €5 each, Book of 3 €10 8 INDEX – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24th 2019 Barber Victor & Colin, Munninane, Grange, Co. Sligo 200,217,218,226 Barnett Victor & Clive, Muntertinney, Raphoe, Co. Donegal 58 Barron Michael & Niamh The Rower, Kilkenny 413,414,415 Beirne Gerry, Tullyloyd, Elphin, Co. Roscommon 449 Beirne John, Gorvagh, Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim 585 Bohan Anthony, Fardomin, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford 164 Boland Patrick & Eamon, Rosemount, Moate, Co. Westmeath 360 Boyce Eunan, Quignalegan, Sligo Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo 103 Boyd Desmond, Drimmitten, Loughros Point, Ardara, Co. Donegal 509,510,567 Boyd Sal, Woodbrook, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon 46,232 Boyd Tom, Cloughboy, Loughros Point, Ardara, Co. Donegal 580 Boyd William Edwin, Drimmitten, Ardara, Co. Donegal 309,332,533 Boyle Gerry, Lisduff, Loughmourne, Castleblaney 51 Boyle Michael, Loughfad, Portnoo, Co. Donegal 416,417,560 Boyle Patrick, Liskeraghan, Ardara, Co. Donegal 389 Brady Family, Lisalway, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon 37,100,109,110,111,317,343,344,373,410,554 Brady Michael, Rathbracken, Granard, Co. Longford 405 Brennan Cathal, Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon 540,541 Brennan John, Cloonacool, Co. Sligo 333 Burke Aisling, Donamon, Croom, Co. Limerick 52 Burke Paul & Eugene, Ardnaglass, Grange, Co. Sligo 42,131,565 Byrne Noel, Boleyard, Shrahans, Balla, Castlebar, Co. Mayo 390 Byrne Thomas, Muckross, Kilcar, Co. Donegal 245,377,378,564,588,589 Callinan Michael, Skeagh, Inagh, Co. Clare 499,500 Cassidy Patrick, Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford 350 Cassidy Shane, Ballagh Road, Stonepark, Co. Longford 72 Carney Peter, Kilbride, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, Co. Mayo 391,447 9 Casey Thomas, Cush,Clonaslee, Co. Laois 201,202,219 Claffey Family, Ballykilcoe, Ballinagore, Co. Westmeath 140.302,429,430 Clarke Aiden,Turfad, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co. Cavan 356 Cleary Eamon, Mahonstown, Rochfortbridge,Co. Westmeath 151 Clyne John, Rathcline Road, Lanesborough, Co. Longford 43,65 Cole Bertie, Raphoe, Co. Donegal 32 Connelly Ian, Toberroe, Glinsk, Co. Galway 160,485 Connolly Mark, Kiltiernan, Kilcolgan, Co.