BREEDERS ADVERTISEMENTS PAGE Allen, Richard (H76) Uppertown...... 63 Argue, David (H28) Rockdale...... 39 Brady, Kevin (F91) Killurin...... 58 Buckey, Edward & Pamela (D82) Kilbarry (H7) Carriganeela...... 12 Conway, Liam (B72) June...... 50 Coughlan, Padraig (D80) Greenhills...... 58 Deane, Chrystal (F33) Kilroan...... 9 Farrell, Pat (C43) Nunscross , Caroline (F51) Little Acre...... 84 Ferguson, Albert (A78) Powerview...... 19 Gibbons, Frank (B54) Slievebawn...... 49 Hanrahan, Fergal (H38) Keeper Hill View...... 35 Harpur, June (C75) Haggard...... 35 Higgins, Richard & Michael, (D73) RH...... 30 Hume, Noel & Andrew (F47) Eastnor...... 76 Jeffery, Jim& Frampton (D32) Bawnard...... 13 Jennings, Sonny (A99) Ballyglunin...... 30 Jordan, Frank (H42) Ballinaslee...... 76 Kearney, John (H25) Rathskeagh...... 58 Malone, Eddie & Helen (F56) Hollybank...... 18 McCarthy, Eddie & Sheena (C71) Awbeg...... 59 McCormack, Thomas (F11) Broomfield...... 49 McGee, Peadar (B43) Knockychottaun...... 61 Miley, M,D & J (H19) Knockcroghery...... 65 Nolan, Joe (H1) Kilconnor...... 16 O’Gorman, Eddie & Paul (A54) Lisfuncheon...... 56 O’Neill, Sarah (A17)Bolinaspect ...... 9 O’Shea, John (F35) Bentee...... 80 O’Sullivan, Eugene (F39) Ardcath...... 39 Power, Michael (B3) Ballyhibben...... 34 Quinlivan, Eamonn (A91) Liscullane...... 62 Reilly, Andrew (H17) Tunker...... 33 Rooney, Michael (H16) Friarstown...... 35 Tait, William (H62) Calhame...... 75 Thompson, Stewart (H64) Arkrow...... 75 Walsh, Michael (H10) Glenforge...... 76 Whyte, Patrick (H32) Seefinn...... 15

COMMERCIAL ADVERTISERS Ballybofey & Stranorlar Marts...... 66 MSD Animal Health...... 51 Bolgers of Ferns...... 50 Bonanza / Shine...... 68 Buffalo Steel Products...... 28 2 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Bunnoe Agri Supplies...... 29 Co Wexford Sheep Breeders Association...... 54 Connollys’ Red Mills...... 48 Cormac Tagging Ltd...... 33 Cotter & Keane Ltd...... 52 Dolan Farm Supplies...... 17 Gillespie Poly Tunnels...... 66 Goldenvale Co-Op Mart Ltd...... 50 Greenvale...... 53 Irish Farmers Journal...... 67 Kiernan Milling...... 21 Kill Co-Op Agri & Dairy Soc. Ltd...... 29 Laurence Pierce Wool Merchants...... 18 Logie Durno Charollais...... 57 Midland Vet.ie...... 16 Bimeda...... Back Cover Northern Ireland Charollais Sheep Sales...... 55 O’Hara Engineering...... 16 Osmonds...... 48 Prostar Genetics...... 11 Signworx...... 14 Smyths Daleside Feeds...... 80 Station Road Mart...... 29 Tullamore Agri Supplies Ltd...... 10 Tullow Livestock...... 20 Uniblock...... 47 Volac /Lamlac...... 32

Acknowledgements The Irish Charollais Sheep Society Also those who contributed to the would like to thank our sponsors 2016 ICSS Annual Year-Book and Buyers Guide. Bimeda, Greenvale, Osmonds, Dolan Eamonn Wall – Sheep Ireland Farm Supplies, Signworx, Cormac Andrew Doyle TD – Junior Minister Tagging, Bonanza/ Shine, Kiernans Mairead O’Neill – Photography Milling, Cootehill Mart, Buffalo Steel John Earle- Commercial Breeders Products, Kill Co-Op, Bunnoe Agri, Report Daleside Feeds, Connollys’ Red Mills, Peadar McGee – Breeders Report Bolgers of Ferns, Stranorlar Mart, Sheena McCarthy – Society Articles Natural Stockcare Ltd., Tullamore Agri Peter Lang – Website Design IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 3

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY OFFICERS 2016 HONORARY PRESIDENTS: PRO: Rory Brown, Stewart Thompson, Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Carraiwe, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. 059-9724082 087-6563007 Ruth Kelso, Deerpark Lodge, Ballypierce, Bunclody, YEARBOOK CO-ORDINATORS: Co. Wexford. Pat Farrell – 086-8329034 053-9376431 Kevin Brady – 086-1694745 Stewart Thompson 087-6563007 CHAIRMAN: Edward Buckley, SHOW & SALES CO-ORDINATORS Kilbarry, Macroom, Co. Cork. Tom McCormack – 086-2521275 087-7221969 David Darker – 086-3409433 VICE-CHAIRMAN: Richard Allen – 087-9013499 Stewart Thompson, Carraiwe, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. PRINTED BY: 087-6563007 Bandon Print & Sign, IDA Industrial Estate Laragh, Bandon, Co. Cork SECRETARY: 023-884 4455 Michael Higgins, Castlelambert, Athenry, Co. Galway. 087-9521585 Irish Charollais Sheep Society give notice TREASURER: that no part of this publication may be Patrick Farrell, reproduced in any form without prior Little Acre, Ballycullen, Ashford, consent of the publishers. Every care Co. Wicklow is taken when compiling editorial and 086-8329034 advertisements and the publishers can accept no responsibility for errors REGISTRAR & SALES CATALOGUES: or omissions arising from publication. Sheena McCarthy, Information contained on both editorial and Ballybeg, Buttevant, Co. Cork advertisements may not be necessarily be of 022-23339 / 086-2730363 the views of, or recommended by the Irish Sales Entries – [email protected] Charollais Sheep Society which therefore 087-6528919 cannot be held responsible for any reason ADVERTISING MANAGER: arising there from. Andrew Reilly, Annalee, Cootehill Co Cavan 087-6528919 4 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

A Chara, Chairman’s Report 2016 The Charollais breed is steadily growing in popularity from year to year, we the society currently having 234 breeders. This is a great sign of the Charollais breed that more and more people want to get into the breed. Currently there are 133 Charollais breeders recording with Sheep Ireland, this is slightly up on last year. The more members that are involved in Sheep Ireland evaluations the more accurate the information generated. This year the results of the Genomics programme will be known which is science going forward for the good of all sheep breeding. The trade for commercial sheep for which the Charollais terminal sire is being produced for, has held up well over the last year. The average price for lambs in 2015 probably did not fall below €100 per head which we hope will continue this year. There has been a slight increase in the numbers of commercial breeding ewes in the country, nice to see this increase. The introduction of the €10 per head subsidy for the breeding ewe in 2017 is a welcome boost to the sheep sector and should ‘lift all tides’. I would like to offer a word of thanks to our sponsors. To Greenvale Feeds for sponsoring our All – Ireland Showing Championship at Sheep2015 in Athenry and at Clonmel Show on Sunday 3rd July 2016. Thanks to Bimeda for sponsoring our Premier and regional Shows. Premier Show and Sale will be held on Saturday 30th July in Tullow Mart. I would also like to thank all that advertised in the year book, the agricultural shows and marts that facilitate us to show and sell our sheep each year. And to the committee and breeders that made the past year a success. Finally I would like to wish all our purchasers, supporters and breeders continued success at the shows and sales in the coming year.

Yours Sincerely

Edward Buckley Edward Buckley (Chairman ICSS) IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 5

Judges Day held on the farm of Sarah & Michael O’Neill A17, Camolin, Co. Wexford

Judges Day held on the farm Judges Day held on the farm of Sarahof Liam & MichaelConway O’Neill B72, Caltra A17, Camolin Co. Wexford Co Galway.

A special word of thanks is due to our “Master Judge” Mr Jim Jeffery D32 who attended both events.

Judges Day held on the farm of Sarah & Michael O’Neill A17, Camolin Co. Wexford

Judges Day held on the farm of Liam Conway B72, Caltra Co Galway.

A special word of thanks is due to our “Master Judge” Mr Jim Jeﬀery D32 who aAended both events.

Judges Day held on the farm of Liam Conway B72, Caltra Co Galway.

A special word of thanks is due to our “Master Judge” Mr Jim Jeﬀery D32 who aAended both events. 6 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

ORIGIN OF CHAROLLAIS SHEEP The breed originated in the Saone et Loire district of France. In the early 19th century the local breeds were crossed with Robert Bakewell’s Dishley or Leicester. From then on the breed remained pure but it was not until 1963 that it was actually named Charollais after the town of Charolles from where the French flock book is now run. Charollais sheep have even more to offer. Commercial lamb producers will become more focused on the following issues: Easy lambing: when lambs per acre count and a live lamb is vital. Difficult lambings from other terminal sires are expensive. The lighter skeletal structure of Charollais ensures an easy stress free birth for ewe and lamb, resulting in a very active lively lamb that’s ready to suckle. Charollais are also ideal for crossing with ewe lambs. Days to slaughter: are reduced by excellent growth rates, and suit any system. Kill out %: due to a lighter skeleton as opposed to other terminal sire the lean meat content of a carcass is higher = more eeeees. Stamp Progeny: Commercial lambs sired by a pedigree Charollais Ram are easily recognised and command a superior price in the sale ring. Markets: can be easily met by the breed as lambs flesh easily without going over fat at any weight. Value for Money: a Charollais Ram excels at work and will definitely serve more than his fair share of ewes! Added Value: to lambs out of hill ewes. A rapidly increasing market for Charollais Rams with more and more demand for this cross. As a breed, we look forward to future and the realisation for commercial farmers that they cannot be without a pedigree Charollais Ram. Guide To Buying Pedigree Charollais Breeding Stock Points to Consider: • The Sheep should stand well with good • The sheep identity number and registration alert head- carriage and move straight card and genotype certificate are correct • Testicles should be even and of good size • Teeth are correct • The udder must be sound • The body is well grown. Wedge shaped, • Sheep sourced from society sales long with wide loin, well muscled firm gigots forming bridge over hocks Undesirable Points: • Narrow pointed shoulders • Head should be broad with some fine pale • Dips or humps in the back pinky-grey cover • Black or brown spots bigger than a €2 coin • Wool should be fine, short and dense • Excessive strong bone • Legs straight, medium boned, free from • Very white face wool • Excessive wool on the head • Pasterns short and upright • Soft or long-sloping pasterns • Feet should be straight and well formed • Cow-hocked legs • High Euro-star value with high accuracy • Bowed Legs IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 7

LIST OF APPROVED JUDGES OF CHAROLLAIS SHEEP Mr. Simon Brown, Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny ...... 087 - 6868392 Mr. Rory Brown, Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny ...... 087 - 6904222 Mr. James Murphy, Fiddawn, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny ...... 086 - 8590430 Mrs. Sarah O’Neill, Bolinaspect, Camolin, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford...... 087 - 4179112 Mr. Tony Sinnott, Aughnaclappa, Caim, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford ...... 087 - 2077655 Mr. Kilian Traynor, Island House, Shercock, Co. Cavan ...... 087 - 6889503 Mr. Edward O’Gorman, Lisfunchion, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary ...... 086 - 0605114 Mr. Albert Ferguson, Ballinvriskig, Whites Cross, Co. Cork ...... 087- 9233985 Mr. Sonny Jennings, Cahergal, Ballyglunin, Tuam, Co. Galway ...... 087 - 2198913 Mr. Robin Darker, Old Paddocks, Blessington, Co. Wicklow ...... 045 - 865784 Mr. Frank Gibbons, Caggle, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon ...... 087 - 2067868 Mr. Liam Conway, Esker, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway ...... 086 - 3521872 Mr. Melvin Mathews, Gorteen, Killeigh, Tullamore, Co. Offaly...... 086 -1577164 Mr. Sean Harris, Glenforan, Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford...... 087 - 6654190 Mr. Edward McCarthy, Ballybeg, Buttevant, Co. Cork ...... 086 - 0888205 Mrs. Sheena McCarthy, Ballybeg, Buttevant, Co. Cork ...... 086 - 2730363 Mr. Daniel Kelso, Deerpark Lodge, Ballypierce, Bunclody, Co. Wexford ... 053 - 9376431 Mr. Andrew Duncan, Snugborough, Athy, Co. Kildare ...... 086 - 6025766 Mr. Philip McGee, Whitegates, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo ...... 098 - 41204 Mrs. Ruth Kelso, Deerpark Lodge, Ballypierce, Bunclody, Co. Wexford ...... 053 - 9376431 Mrs. June Harpur, Haggard, Bannow, Co. Wexford ...... 087 - 6624866 Mr. Oliver Carty, Robinstown, Navan, Co. Meath ...... 086 - 2662840 Mr. Jim Jeffrey, The Bungalow, Ahanesk, Midleton, Co. Cork...... 086 - 3339010 Mr. Frampton Jeffrey, The Bungalow, Ahanesk, Midleton, Co. Cork ...... 086 - 3339010 Mr. Thomas Waldron, Cloonmore, Tuam, Co. Galway ...... 093 - 25469 Mr. Joe Mulry, Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, Co. Galway ...... 093 - 43577 Mr. Thomas McCormack, Ardikellan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon ...... 086 - 2521275 Mr. Michael Higgins, Castlelambert, Athenry, Co. Galway ...... 087 - 9521585 Mr. John Farrell, Cloonakilla, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon ...... 086 -1940373 Mr. Frank Barrett, Blackhill, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow ...... 087 - 4174215 Mr. David O’Gorman, Kilbannon, Tuam, Co. Galway ...... 087 - 9192358 Mr. Philip Kelso, Deerpark Lodge, Ballypierce, Bunclody, Co. Wexford ...... 053 - 1662454 Mr. Michael Power, Shepherd’s Rest, Cappagh, Askeaton, Co. Limerick ...... 087 - 2460506 8 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 9

F33 Kilronan Charollais

Flock Est in 2006

Sheep Ireland Lamb Plus Member Sire used for 2016 lamb crop : O Mr Delmez 40037 H13

Quality ewe and ram lambs for sale

Visitors & enquiries always welcome

Chrystel Deane, Kilronan Dunmanway, Co. Cork 087-9163667 023-8845782

A 17 BOLINASPECT CHAROLLAIS (Established in 1989) SIRES USED FOR 2016 * Ballyhibben Olympic Gold B3 12- 6th Place Ram Lamb 2016 003 Breeding Superb Males & Females All Ireland Male Champion 2014 & All Ireland 1st Prize Senior Ram Visitors & Enquiries always welcome 2015 Quality Females & Males for sale * Bolinaspect BoxerA17 11-042 Michael & Sarah O’Neill, Bolinaspect, Camolin, * June Premier B72 15- Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford 023 Purchased at Premier Michael 086- 8228156 Sale 2015, All Ireland Sarah 087-4179112 10 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 Tullamore Agri Supplies Ltd

Beechill, Ballyduff, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Tel:057-9321399 – [email protected]

Stockists of Cattle and sheep equipment and feeds Including Green Vale sheep feed Moate Agri Supplies Ltd

Marshbrook, Dublin Road, Moate, Co Westmeath. Tel:09064-81415 – [email protected] IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 11

ArtificiAl inseminAtion rAm fertility testing semen freezing semen storAge embryo trAnsfer

Contact: Ronan Gallagher MVB Email: [email protected] Address: Carrowcarden, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Phone: 00-353-87-9837107

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D82 Kilbarry Charollais D82 & H7 Carriganeela Charollais H7 Both flocks are Sheep Ireland Lamb Plus Members

Sires used for 2016 Lamb crop: • Kilbarry Obaamaa D82 14034 • Kilbarry Peacemaker D82 15010 • Tullyear Perfection 15 QY 01728 • Edstaston Pataya 15 TG 00408 • Knockcroghery Perlo H19 15001

Visitors & Enquiries always welcome.

Please contact: Edward (D82) & Pamela (H7) Buckley Kilbarry, Macroom. Co. Cork 087-7721969 / 086-0712641

Joint Female Production Sale from the D82 Kilbarry, H7 Carriganeela and D32 Bawnard Flocks will take place on November 12th at Tullow Mart.

Tullyear Perfection. Champion at Dungannon Premier 2015.

Carriganeela New Fella 4th Prize Ram at Premier 2015. IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 13

D32 BAWNARD D32

D3214039 All Ireland Reserve Champion 2015

SIRES USED FOR 2016 CARRIGANEELA CRACKER, SEEFINN SONNY BILL , ROCKVILLA PARISSE & ROCKVILLA PIRLO JOINT PRODUCTION SALE OF IN-LAMB EWES WITH CARRIGANEELA AND KILBARRY FLOCKS TO BE HELD AT TULLOW LIVESTOCK MART ON NOVEMBER 12th 2016

VISITORS AND ENQUIRIES ALWAYS WELCOME JIM & FRAMPTON JEFFERY THE BUNGALOW, AHANESK , MIDLETON , CO. CORK PHONE 021 4631462 JIM 086 3339010 FRAM 086 0888376 14 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 15 16 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

O’Hara Engineering, Welcome to Midlandvet.ie Ballyhubbock, Midland Veterinary Ltd has two branches in Tullamore Fenagh, Co. Carlow and Edenderry, Co. Offaly. From these centres we Tel: 086-1628603 endeavour to supply all products for the prevention and Email: [email protected] control of Animal Health issues on farm. We open 6 days a week Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm including lunchtime for our customers convenience. Next day Specialist Manufacturers of: delivery to anywhere in the country is guaranteed. • Sheep Scales Our motto: • Sheep Rollover Crates “Great Service and the best value for money”. • Galvanised Sheep Race • Batch Foot Baths Staff Tullamore: Staff Edenderry: • Lambing Pens Cloncollig Commercial Park Kishawanny, Edenderry, • Walk through Sheep troughs Tullamore, Co Offaly Co Offaly • Feeding Barnes Matt Corcoran: 087 817 2589 Sean Grennan: 087 930 3348 • Hay Racks Ollie Ryan: 087 816 5453 Damien Nyland • Double sided creep feeders Shane Brickland • Adoption Fronts David Kilduff Alan McDonald Email: [email protected] IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 17

DOLAN FARM SUPPLIES

Wide Range of Vitamins and Doses including:

Mayo Health Care Products B12 Vitamin Pellets Copper, Cobalt, Selenium, and Iodine Pellets Sheep Handling Equipment also for sale.

Contact: Liam Dolan Gortaire, Cam Lodge, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Tel: 087 – 6370351

Sponsor of the I.C.S.S. Female Classes at the National Livestock Show, Tullamore 2016 18 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Visitors and Enquiries QUALITY MALES always welcome

AND FEMALES Eddie and Helen Malone, FOR SALE Kilbride, Co. Carlow, Tel: 059-915 9349 Mob: 087-260 9779

Enquiries Welcome Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Buyers, classifiers and exporters of greasy Irish fleece wools

Now taking in wool

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Laurence Pierce Wool Merchants Ltd.: 0404 46410 www.wool.ie

Sheep Wool Insulation Ltd.: 0404 46100 www.sheepwoolinsulation.ie

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 19 Powerview A78

A78-13-014 All Ireland Senior Ewe 2015

Thank you to all who supported our Production Sale, November 2015.

Enquiries and visitors always welcome ALBERT FERGUSON Whites Cross. Co. Cork

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Premier Sale 2015 he Bimeda sponsored Irish Charollais Navigator selling for €780 to Co. Cork Sheep Society 26th Premier Show and breeders Noel and Andrew Hume. A Logie TSale was held on Saturday 25th July at Durno Jackpot daughter bred by The Miley Tullow Mart. Mr. David Mawhinney, Rockvilla Family, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon flock Northern Ireland and Chairman of the took third prize and was sold for €500. Ewe British Charollais Sheep Society had the lambs averaged €490. unenviable job of judging. It was now the turn of the males to take 224 sheep were catalogued for the sale but the yard with the hogget ram class up first. only 204 were offered for sale. The trade The Jeffery brothers took the first and third reflected the current trade for commercial places with two hoggets sired by Logie lambs, prices were back on last year. The Durno Real McCoy, first prize winner sold sale averaged €688 with ram lambs back the for €1,640 while the third prize winner sold most, on average of €150 a head on last year for €2,000 to Tuam-based breeder David to €650. Clearance was back 10% to 60%. O’Gorman. Eamonn Quinlivan was again Would this be a reflection that the numbers in second place with a son of Beechview of ewes lambing in December/January Knockout which sold for €1,000 to Trevor for the Easter trade is reduced? When the Donaghy, Co. Sligo. The hogget rams sold to commercial trade is weak it is reflected in all an average of €725. sectors. The final and biggest class of the day was the The first event of the day was the judging ram lamb class, which was won for the fifth with the hogget ewes. Jim and Frampton time by Co. Tipperary father and son Eddie Jeffery, Midleton, Co. Cork took the red and and Paul O’Gorman, Ballyporeen. This son blue rosettes with the first prize hogget, a of Knockcroghery Constable who displayed daughter of Logie Durno Navigator going fine breed characteristics went on to claim the title of Supreme Champion of the day. on to claim the title of Reserve Supreme He was later sold to Co. Cork breeders Eddie sheep of the day. This stylish correct hogget and Sheena McCarthy for €2,600. The Jeffery was sold for €750. Her flock mate in second Brothers were again in the blue position place by Bawnard the Beast sold for €540 to with a son of Cortoon Nifty Ned who pipped Co. Kilkenny breeder Damien Aylward. Sarah the supreme to take top price of the day O’Neill, Camolin Co. Wexford third placed at €2850. He was purchased by Kilkenny unsold hogget is sired by Bolinaspect Boxer. breeder James Murphy, Inistioge. The The hogget ewes averaged €407, less than yellow rosette of third place went to Albert last year. Ferguson, White’s Cross, Co. Cork with a son David Berry, an up and coming young of Glynn Coch Ogi Ogi Ogi who was unsold. breeder from Co. Kildare exhibited the To put the icing on the cake for young David winning ewe lamb. This lady is sired by Berry, his one and only entered ram lamb Carriganeela Cracker and sold for €1,050. achieved third highest price €1850, a son Second place went to Eamonn Quinlivan, of Carriganeela Cracker selling to Co. Cork Tulla, Co. Clare with a daughter of Carnew breeder Eric Landen. IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 23

Hogget Ewe Class

Owner Pedigree Identity No. Sire 1 Jim & Frampton Jeffery : D32 D32-14-049 Logie Durno Real McCoy 2 Jim & Frampton Jeffery : D32 D32-14-130 Bawnard The Beast 3 Sarah O’Neil : A17 A17-13-002 Bolinaspect Boxer 4 S. Fitzpatrick & A. Reilly : H17 H17-14-093 Hollylodge New Approach 5 Bernard Casey : D65 D65-14-013 Kilbarry Buckfast 6 J. & Ml. Byrne : F58 F58-14-023 Ballyhibben Lone Trader

Ewe Lamb Class 1 David Berry : H91 H91-15-004 Carriganeela Cracker 2 Eamonn Quinlivan: A91 A91-15-040 Carnew Navigator 3 M. & D. & J. Miley: H19 H19-15-011 Logie Durno Jackpot 4 Eamonn Quinlivan : A91 A91-15-027 Drumsallagh Observer 5 Edward Buckley: D82 D82-15-057 Rhaeadr Not for Turning 6 Damien Conway: D49 D49-15-009 Bawnard Ben Hur 24 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Hogget Ram Class Owner Pedigree Identity No. Sire 1 Jim & Frampton Jeffery:D32 D32-14-111 Logie Durno Real McCoy 2 Eamonn Quinlivan: A91 A91-14-102 Beechview Knockout 3 Jim & Frampton Jeffery:D32 D32-14-120 Logie Durno Real McCoy 4 June Harpur: C75 C75-14-038 Duiske Lachlan 5 Sarah O’Neill: A17 A17-14-011 Ballyhibben Olympic Gold 6 James Walsh: F12 F12-14-043 Shanavagoon Blaze

Ram Lamb Class Owner Pedigree Identity No. Sire 1 Ed. & Paul O’Gorman: A54 A54-15-005 Knockcroghery Constable 2 Jim & Frampton Jeffery:D32 D32-15-059 Cortoon Nifty Ned 3 Albert Ferguson: A78 A78-15-020 Glynn Coch Ogi Ogi Ogi 4 Pamela Deane: H7 H7-15-006 Kilbarry Obaamaa 5 Jim & Frampton Jeffery:D32 D32-15-054 Carriganeela Cracker 6 John Kearney: H25 H25-15-026 Atticknockan Noble Art IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 25

Reserve Female Champion – Ewe Lamb owned by David Berry: H91

Female Champion & Reserve Overall Champion – Hogget Ewe owned by Jim & Frampton Jeffery: D32 26 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Reserve Male Champion – Hogget Ram owned by Jim & Frampton Jeffery: D32

Male Champion – Ram Lamb owned by Eddie & Paul O’Gorman: A54 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 27

David Mawhinny (Judge)of Rockville flock Chairman of BCSS being presented with Galway Crystal by Edward Buckley (D82) ICSS Chairman

Female Champion & Reserve Overall Champion – Hogget Ewe owned by Jim & Frampton Jeffery : D32 Female Champion & Reserve Overall Champion – Hogget Ewe owned by Jim & Frampton Jeffery: D32 Supreme Champion – Ram Lamb owned by Eddie & Paul O’Gorman : A54 Supreme Champion – Ram Lamb owned by Eddie & Paul O’Gorman: A54

David Mawhinny (Judge) of FemRockvilleale Cham flockpion &Chairman Reserv eof O vBCSSeral l Champion – Hogget Ewe owned by Jim & Frampton being presented with Galway JeffCrystalery : D 3by2 Edward Buckley (D82) ICSS Chairman Supreme Champion – Ram Lamb owned by Eddie & Paul O’Gorman : A54

Ruth Kelso, presenting the Edwin Kelso Memorial Cup to Paul O’Gorman, Lisfuncheon Flock, as the owner of the highest placed Sheep Ireland evaluated sheep in sale. Ruth Kelso, presenting the Edwin Kelso Memorial Cup to Paul O’Gorman, Lisfuncheon Flock, as the owner of the highest placed Sheep Ireland evaluated sheep in sale.

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WishingWishing The The Irish Irish Charollais Charollais Sheep SoSocietyciety co ntinuedcontinued success success from from Management & Staff at Station Road Mart, Cootehill Sheep Manag Salesement every& Staff Wednesday at Station Ro aEveningd Mart, Co ato tehill7pm Selling Lambs,Sheep SaBreedingles every EwesWednesda & Hoggets,y Evening Rams, at 7pm Fat Sheep FactorySelling & Northern Lambs, Breed Irelanding Ewes Buyers & Ho gingets, attendance Rams, Fat Sheepeach week Seasonal Special Sales throughout the year. FactoCattlery & No Salesrthern everyIreland Wednesday Buyers in attend at a12nce noon each week Weanling, SucklersSeaso &na Suckl Specia Calfl Sales Sales throug everyhout theFriday year. Evening at 7pm. Dairy Sales fortnightly during Spring & Autumn Cattle Sales every Wednesday at 12 noon Export Clearance every Thursday morning Weanling, SucklersThank & Suckyou for Ca lfyour Sales valuedevery Frida businessy Evening at 7pm. Dairy Sales fortnightly during Spring & Autumn Enquiries:- Station RoadEx poMart,rt Clea Cootehill,rance every Co. Thursda Cavan.y mo Tel:rning 049 5552185 Email:Thank info@sta/onroadmart.com you for your valued business www.sta/onroadmart.com Enquiries:- PSRA Licence No 003157 Station Road Mart Kill Co-Op AgriculturalCo otehill BUNNOE AGRI & Dairy Society Ltd. Co. Cavan SUPPLIES Tullyvin Cootehill Co Cavan. 049 5552185 Phone/Fax : 049-5553207Email: info@sta/onroadmart.com Email: [email protected]/onroadmart.comStocking: Feed PSRA Licence No 003157 Best wishes to the Irish Fertilizer Charollais Sheep Society Fencing Fuel Stockists of a wide range of Sheep, Dairy, Cattle & Poultry meals and Veterinary Products. Wishing the Irish Charollais Highest Quality – Keenest Prices Sheep Society all the best Prompt Delivery Service Available in 2016 Hardware: All your building Requirements under one roof Contact: 049 555 3212 30 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Flock A99. Ballyglunin

After twenty five years breeding top quality Charollais sheep, I have decided to disperse my entire flock. All my sheep are recorded with Sheep Ireland. This sale will be held at Roscommon mart on Saturday 6th August 2016 at one o’clock with the dispersal also of flock H38 Fergal Hanrahan.

Sonny Jennings Cahergal, Tuam, Co Galway

Enquiries & viewing of the flock welcome anytime Phone 093 49348 or 0872198913

RH CHAROLLAIS D73

“From the Fields of Athenry”

Sires Used for 2016 *Kilbarry Maximum D82 13054 *Rockvilla Optimus Prime 14VV01561

Quality male and female sheep for sale privately and at society sales.

Contact: Richard and Michael Higgins - Athenry Co. Galway Tel: 087 9521585 Email [email protected] IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 31 32 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

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H17 Tunker Flock H17 Tunker Flock Est 2012 Est 2012 Sires Used in 2016: June Juggernaut B72 ShanavagoonSires Used in 2016:Chance F12 IslandJune JuggernautZack A46 B72 Shanavagoon Chance F12 D8-15-015Island Zack A46 D8 MaleD8-15-015 & Females D8 for sale privately

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80: BALLYHIBBEN B3-11-069 Date of Birth 16/01/11 Twin

Sire: LOGIE DURNO JUDGE & JURY [ZNN-09-120]

Dam: BALLYHIBBEN B3-09-066 by CASTELLAU FIGUREHEAD [TZ-05-046] Ballyhibben GrandCharollais Dam: BALLYHIBBEN B3-05-077 B3 by BALLYSHANE DISTINCTION [D36-01-006] Service Sire: Attiknockan Noble Art 12th Aug. Scanned twin. Notes: Full brother sold ICSS Premier sale €920 to Nth. Irl. buyer. Half sister sold for €1700, half brother sold to Adrian Davies Glyn Coch flock (Wales) Production______Sale 81: BALLYHIBBEN B3-11-076 Date of Birth 17/01/11 Single at BlessingtonSire: BALLYHIBBEN Livestock JOINT VENTURE [B3-09-013] Dam: BALLYHIBBEN B3-07-003 by FOULRICE GLADIATOR [DG-06-050] SalesGrand Dam: LOGIE DURNO ZNN-05-543 by GLYN COCH CHIPPENDALE [XCA-02-014] Service Sire: Attiknockan Noble Art 12th Aug. Scanned single. Notes: This ewe bred ram lamb sold in ’14 ICSS Premier sale. Half sister Saturday 5th Novembersold as a ewe lamb to Robert & Stuart 2016 Cromie Doughery flock (Nth. Irl). G.dam’s full brother sold for €2350. ALL SHEEP ELIGIBLE 72: BALLYHIBBEN B3-11-033 Date of Birth 07/01/11 Twin

Sire: LOGIE DURNO JUDGE & JURY [ZNN-09-120]

FOR EXPORT Dam: BALLYHIBBEN B3-08-056 by BALLYSHANE DISTINCTION [D36-01-006] Grand Dam: BALLYHIBBEN B3-00-013 Also “Powers” Suffolks HCP by NEWGROVE SECRET [B67-S-008] Service Sire: Ballyhibben Joint Venture 7th Aug. Scanned twin. SOLD FOR €4700 AT 2014 REDUCTION Michael’sNotes: This favourite ewe bred Lot BH No Nobility 82 (see sold overleaf) to Parkgate flock of Alan & Herbie Kennedy (Scotland), topSALE blood lines, see lots 32 & 58. Approx 140 females 44

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Lot 72 Stock Sires Used ______SOLD FOR €2100 AT 2014 73: BALLYHIBBEN REDUCTIONB3-11-038 Date of Birth SALE 09/01/11 Twin Ballyhibben Joint Venture Sire: BEECHLODGE HONOURABLE BID [YNT-07-030]

Dam: BALLYHIBBEN B3-07-050 Banville Oxygen by CASTELLAU FIGUREHEAD [TZ-05-046 Grand Dam: BALLYHIBBEN B3-05-075 by BALLYSHANE DISTINCTION [D36-01-006] Service Sire: Attiknockan Noble Art 8th Aug. Scanned single. Michael Power: 00 353 87 2460506 Alymer Power:Notes: Dam 00 is a full353 sister to86 BH Power1738559 Pack. G.dam is dam of BH Bob the Man & Pride. Home Telephone 00353 61 392083______41 www. powerlivestock.com email: [email protected]

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Haggard C75 H38 Keeper Hill Sheep Ireland Member Quality Males and Females for sale View

Enquires and visitors always welcome Dispersal sale 6th August 1pm Roscommon Mart, in Conjunction with Flock A99 (Sonny Jennings)

Enquires and viewing of the Sires Used: flock welcome any time Duiske Lachlan, Lisfuncheon Bimbo (pictured), Bolinaspect Officer, Fergal Hanrahan Haggard Hero Kylebeg, Ballinclough, June Harper, Haggard, Bannow, Nenagh, Co Tipperary Co Wexford Tel: 051-561231 / 087-6624866 087-4128978

H16 Friarstown

Sire of 2016 Crop Lambs, Tullyear Oman top priced ram at 2014 NI premier Dungannon at £3200gns, bred Overall champion at the 2015 NI Premier at £1200gns

Semen for Sale

Lamb plus Member, quality Ram lambs for sale also a selection of Ewe lambs from top Irish and UK bloodlines.

Visitors Always Welcome

Michael Rooney Friarstown, Dromahair Co Leitrim – Tel: 086-0867143 36 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Sheep Ireland and OVIGEN – More profitable D8215042B7215027– – 2015 2015sheep CPT CPT ram isSheep Topfor top Ireland 4% 2%Irish Terminal on and the Index OVIGEN sheep Terminal Index – More farmers? proﬁtable sheep for Irish sheep farmers?

ParticipationParNcipaNon in inperformance performance recording recording byby pedigree pedigree ram ram breeders breeders in in Ireland Ireland is is now now at at its highest level its highestever. Since level Sheep ever. IrelandSince Sheep began Ireland its LambPlus began performanceits LambPlus recording performance programme recording in 2009 the number programmeof ram breedersin 2009 joiningthe number the programme of ram breeders has grown joining every the year programme and currently has standsgrown at over 600 every year andbreeders. currently At present stands 133 at over Charollais 600 breeders. ram breeders At present are taking 133 part Charollais in the ram programme. breeders See are summary of takingLambPlus part in progress the programme. over the See years summary below. of LambPlus progress over the years below.

OVIGENOVIGEN – genomic – genomic selection selecFon for for sheep sheep Genomic selection is a new technology that has gained large traction in the Irish dairy and Genomic selecNon is a new technology that has gained large tracNon in the Irish dairy and beef beef industryindustry over over the the last last number number of of years years and and has has the the potenNalpotential to to rapidly rapidly increase increase the the rates of geneNc rates gainof genetic for the gain Irish for sheep the Irish industry. sheep Genomics industry. is aGenomics process that is a looks process directly that looks at the directly genes or DNA of a at theram genes rather or DNA than of waiNng a ram for rather his transmiOed than waiting genes for to his be transmitted expressed in genes his to lambs. be expressed DNA remains the in hissame lambs. for DNA an animal remains across the its same lifeNme for an and animal therefore across the its increase lifetime in and accuracy% therefore from genomic the increaseselecNon in accuracy% can be achieved from genomic early in life selection by genotyping can be achieved a lamb early immediately in life a@er by genotyping birth. Genomic a lamb selecNonimmediately was launched after birth. for Irish Genomic dairy selection caOle in 2009was launched and the resultant for Irish increase dairy cattle in accuracy% in 2009 resulted and thein a resultant 40% increase increase in the in accuracy% rate of geneNc resulted gain for in a the40% industry. increase Thein the expected rate of geneNc genetic gain increase may gain foractually the beindustry. greater The in the expected Irish sheep genetic industry gain sinceincrease the currentmay actually average be accuracy%greater in levels the are lower Irish andsheep therefore industry the since potenNal the current scope for average improvement accuracy% is greater. levels are lower and therefore the potential scope for improvement is greater. Opportunity for free DNA collecFon and genotyping through OVIGEN

OpportunityAll LambPlus for performancefree DNA collection recording breeders and genotyping of Texel, through Suﬀolk, Charollais, OVIGEN Belclare and Vendeen All LambPluswere given performance the opportunity recording to avail breeders of free of DNA Texel, collecNon Suffolk, and Charollais, genotyping of Belclare their adult sheep in and Vendeen2015. were This given was a the great opportunity chance for to breeders avail of to free avoid DNA the collection large iniNal and cost genotyping of genotyping of their breeding animals. It is criNcal now that breeders conNnue genotyping their ﬂock replacements on an annual basis. OVIGEN may hopefully be in a posiNon to subsidise this genotyping for a period of Nme. It will be criNcal that breed socieNes encourage their performance recording breeders to conNnue this DNA IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 37

their adult sheep in 2015. This was a great chance for breeders to avoid the large initial cost of genotyping their breeding animals. It is critical now that breeders continue genotyping their flock replacements on an annual basis. OVIGEN may hopefully be in a position to subsidise this genotyping for a period of time. It will be critical that breed societies encourage their performance recording breeders to continue this DNA collection and genotyping. The result will be more accurate genetic evaluations. Hugely beneficial add-ons will be parentage verification, and the identification of as many other major interesting genes as possible.

New traits being developed Asbeneficial part of add the-ons OVIGEN will be parentage project verification, over 12,000 and the animals identification will be of asassessed many other by majorSheep Ireland techniciansinteresting genes and as this possible. provided an opportunity for additional data to be generated on new and existing traits. The data that is currently being collected includes: weight, body New traits being developed condition score, incidence of mastitis, dag scores and lameness scores. Preliminary results fromAs part the of OVIGENthe OVIGEN projectdata show over 12,000 that on animals average will be 10% assessed of ewes by Sheep and Ireland 17% oftechnicians lambs scored and showed somethis provided signs of an lameness opportunity and for additional approximately data to be 2.5% generated of ewes on new had and mastitis. existing traits. In addition The data the heritabilitythat is currently estimates being collected for both includes: lameness weight, (0.10) body condition and mastitis score, incidence (0.07) ofare mastitis, moderately dag heritable, therebyscores and indicating lameness scores. that both Preliminary traits results are under from the genetic OVIGEN control data show and that can on average be incorporated 10% of into theewes genetic and 17% indexes of lambs once scored research showed some is complete. signs of lameness Research and approximately is also on-going 2.5% of into ewes otherhad key traitsmastitis. such In additionas carcass the heritability data, lamb estimates vigour for scored both lameness at birth, (0.10) ewe and fertility mastitis (0.07)and ewe are longevity. Futuremoderately research heritable, will thereby continue indicating to focus that both on traitsevaluating are under state-of-the-art genetic control and technologies can be and statisticalincorporated methodology into the genetic to indexes identify once “easy research to isimplement complete. Research tools” is to also predict on-going traits into of economic importanceother key traits in such breeding as carcass goals. data, lamb vigour scored at birth, ewe fertility and ewe longevity. Future research will continue to focus on evaluating state-of-the-art technologies and statistical Sheepmethodology Ireland to identifyCPT “easy to implement tools” to predict traits of economic importance in Abreeding total of goals. seven Charollais rams were used to AI commercial ewes in the Sheep Ireland CPTSheep programme Ireland CPT in Oct 2015. In total 30 rams across 6 breeds were invited to partake in the CPT. Over 2,500 commercial ewes are AI’d to these rams and intensively performance recorded.A total of seven All of Charollais this commercial rams were used data to AIcontributes commercial ewes directly in the to Sheep the IrelandSheep CPT Ireland €uroStar evaluations.programme in Oct 2015. In total 30 rams across 6 breeds were invited to partake in the CPT. Over 2,500 commercial ewes are AI’d to these rams and intensively performance recorded. All of this commercial data contributes directly to the Sheep Ireland €uroStar evaluations. D8215042 – 2015 CPT ram is top 2% on the Terminal Index D8215042 – 2015 CPT ram is top 2% on the Terminal Index

B7215027– 2015 CPT ram Top 4% Terminal Index

beneficial add-ons will be parentage verification, and the identification of as many other major interesting genes as possible.

New traits being developed

As part of the OVIGEN project over 12,000 animals will be assessed by Sheep Ireland technicians and this provided an opportunity for additional data to be generated on new and existing traits. The data that is currently being collected includes: weight, body condition score, incidence of mastitis, dag scores and lameness scores. Preliminary results from the OVIGEN data show that on average 10% of ewes and 17% of lambs scored showed some signs of lameness and approximately 2.5% of ewes had mastitis. In addition the heritability estimates for both lameness (0.10) and mastitis (0.07) are moderately heritable, thereby indicating that both traits are under genetic control and can be incorporated into the genetic indexes once research is complete. Research is also on-going into other key traits such as carcass data, lamb vigour scored at birth, ewe fertility and ewe longevity. Future research will continue to focus on evaluating state-of-the-art technologies and statistical methodology to identify “easy to implement tools” to predict traits of economic importance in breeding goals.

Sheep Ireland CPT

A total of seven Charollais rams were used to AI commercial ewes in the Sheep Ireland CPT programme in Oct 2015. In total 30 rams across 6 breeds were invited to partake in the CPT. Over 2,500 commercial ewes are AI’d to these rams and intensively performance recorded. All of this commercial data contributes directly to the Sheep Ireland €uroStar evaluations.

D8215042 – 2015 CPT ram is top 2% on the Terminal Index

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B7215027–B7215027– 2015 2015 CPT CPT ram Top ram 4% Top Terminal 4% IndexTerminal Index

D8215042 was used to inseminate 78 commercial ewes across two different flocks in Oct 2015. B7215027 was used to inseminate 63 commercial ewes in total and was used across two different flocks.

Pedigree ID NSIS Ram Owner Ram Breeder

A4613006 IE041155601683E Gerald O'Leary (Co. Clare) Gerald O'Leary H1714055 IE045238500601A Kevin Brady (Co. Offaly) Andrew Reilly A2814014 IE042851902399E Richard O'Hara (Co. Kilkenny) Richard O'Hara D3214036 IE041437804372J Patrick Whyte (Co Waterford) Jim & Frampton Jeffery A7814032 IE041381200472A Fergal Reynolds (Co. Leitrim) Albert Ferguson D8215042 IE041357501947D Fergal Reynolds (Co. Leitrim) Edward Buckley B7215027 IE042302204132H Padraig Breen (Co. Wexford) Liam Conway

Female daughters from these rams will be retained within the CPT flocks upon which they were used and the performance of these ewes will be recorded in future years – all of this data will continually feed into the €uroStar evaluations of these ram and all of his relations within the Charollais breed for years to come.

€uroStars working for Irish sheep farmers! The latest €uroStar index validation work was presented by Noirin McHugh at the Teagasc national sheep conferences in Feb 2016. The data used in this validation is from the Sheep Ireland Central Progeny Test programme and from the Teagasc Athenry pedigree flocks. Data from 2013, 2014 & 2015 was included. The Replacement information is based on ewe performance using the ewes Index at the time of mating. The Terminal information is based on Sire performance (performance of their direct progeny), again using the Sires index at the time of mating. IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 39

In summary there are significant differences in the performance of 5 Star and 1 Star animals. These differences are very clear on the Replacement traits which is hugely encouraging. On the Terminal side, of course we would like to see larger differences. In recent years we have consistently selected very high Index rams to enter our CPT – this approach may be reducing the potential variation in our Terminal performance data. This is something which we will look at going forward. Taking all differences into account the5 Star ewes are 17% more efficient than their 1 Star counterparts – a significant difference. While the primary objective of the CPT is not to validate the €uroStar Indices the data presented by Noirin is encouraging and shows that there are considerable differences in animal performance being predicted by the Indexes. It must be kept in mind that these differences are being predicted at relatively low accuracy and without any parentage validation. If we can increase our average accuracy % year on year and combine this with routine parentage verification using genomics then the potential of the genetic Indices will be maximised for everyone’s benefit.

H28 Rockdale Charollais H28

Sires for 2016 Crop Lambs: • Artnagullion Nobleman 13ZGQ01515 (Full brother to the champion male £1500 and champion female £1600 in Dungannon Premier Sale 2013) • Drumsallagh Castle King ZWV 9001

Contact Details : David Argue Rockdale, Doohasson, Drung, Co. Cavan Mobile : 087-2444560 40 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

West and South Charollais Sheep owners took the honours at Sheep 2015 he Irish Charollais Sheep Society held its’ Greenvale Feeds sponsored All Ireland Championships at Sheep2015 in Athenry on Saturday 20th June. TThe honour of judging this event fell to Mr. Robin Darker (H77 Darker Flock), Blessington, Co. Wicklow. A total of 108 sheep were catalogued with only a few not turning up on the day. The first class of the day was the senior ram with the red rosette going to ‘Ballyhibben Olympic Gold’ owned by Sarah O’Neill, Camolin Co. Wexford for the second consecutive year. Liam Conway, Caltra, Ballinasloe took second place with ‘Doughry Michelin Man’ Next class was the hogget ram class in which Liam Conway took the red ribbon with a home bred ram sired by ‘Botera Magnificant’ while the Co. Cork duo of Jim and Fram Jeffery, Midleton took the blue and yellow rosettes with home bred sons of ‘Logie Durno Real McCoy’. White’s Cross , Co. Cork came to the fore in the next class with Albert Ferguson winning the ram lamb class with a son of ‘Glynn Coch Ogi Ogi Ogi’. Kevin Brady, Killeigh, Tullamore Co. Offaly took second with a son of ‘Lisfuncheon Star’ while Eddie and Paul O’Gorman, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary took third with a son of ‘Carnew One & Only’. Now came the turn of the ladies, all turned out to perfection! First class was senior ewe with last year’s second placed hogget ewe sired by ‘Powerview Jolt’ taking the red rosette for Albert Ferguson. Sarah O’Neill’s’ Bolinaspect Boxer’ daughter was placed second. Liam Conway with a ‘Duiske Uisce’ daughter was third. Next came the teenager class – hogget ewe with the first place going to the West, to Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon to Mark, Declan and Joe Miley with their imported ewe ‘Logie Durno Oprah’ who is sired by ‘Rutland Humdinger.’ The Rebel county were not left behind as Jim and Fram Jeffery’s ‘Bawnard the Beast’ sired ewe took the blue ribbon while Sarah O’Neill stayed in contention with a ‘Bolinaspect Boxer’ daughter in third place. Finally came the turn of the ‘juniors girls’. The first place honour of the ewe lamb class went to Richard Allen, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow with a ‘Ballyhibben Kickstart’ daughter, Albert Ferguson in second with a ‘Glyn Coch Ogi Ogi Ogi’ daughter and Co. Tipperary being represented by Eddie and Paul O’Gorman, Ballyporeen in third with a ‘Rainbow Lindisfarne’ daughter. Now for the finale, The Coillcuill Cup which is presented to the Supreme Champion, went West to Knockcroghery to the Miley family with their hogget ewe. Next decision was Reserve Supreme, down South to Midleton, Co. Cork it went to Jim and Fram Jeffery’s second placed hogget ewe. The final decision of the day was the recipient of The Riverdale Cup which is presented to the opposite sex sheep to the Supreme Champion. Now was the turn of the males to shine and shine the Rebel County did, with Albert Ferguson’s ram lamb taking the accolade. IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 41

All Ireland Rams

Senior Ram Owner Senior Ram Name Pedigree Identity Sire 1. Sarah O’NeillOwner A17 BallyhibbenName Olympic Gold PediB3-12-003gree Identity Sire Beechlodge Honourable Bid 1. Sarah O’Neill A17 Ballyhibben Olympic Gold B3-12-003 Beechlodge Honourable Bid 2. Liam Conway2. LiamB72 Conway B72 DougheryDoughery Michelin Michelin Man Man XYU01056XYU01056 Logie DurnoLogie Klass Durno Act Klass Act 3. D. McConalogue3. D. McConalogue & Ml. Walsh &H10 Ml. Walsh H10BloomfieldBloomfield Outlaw Outlaw F11-13-003F11-13-003 HighfieldHighfield Hotshot Hotshot 4. Frank Gibbons B54 Saddle Hill Madazza A6-12-122 K2 Earl 4. Frank Gibbons5. Vincent B54 Kelly F17 SaddleBallyglunin Hill Madazza Tiger King AA6-12-12299-12-020 Foynes K2Tiger Earl 5. Vincent Kelly6. F17John Farrell D81 BallygluninLisfuncheon Tiger KingNew Lad AA99-12-02054-13-077 RainbowFoynes Lindsfarne Tiger 6. John Farrell D81 Lisfuncheon New Lad A54-13-077 Rainbow Lindsfarne

Hogget Ram Owner Name Pedigree Identity Sire 1. Liam Conway B72 June B72-14-017 Botera Magnificant Hogget Ram 2. Jim & Frampton OwnerJeffery D32 Bawnard Name D32-14-120 Pedigree Identity LogieSire Durno Real McCoy 2. Jim & Frampton 1.Jeffery Liam Conway D32 B72Bawnard June D32-14-111 B72-14-017 Logie Botera Durno Magnifica Real ntMcCoy. 2. Jim & Frampton Jeffery Bawnard D32-14-120 Logie Durno Real McCoy 4. Sarah O’Neill A17 BolinaspectD32 A17-14-011 Ballyhibben Olympic Gold. 2. Jim & Frampton Jeffery D32 Bawnard D32-14-111 Logie Durno Real McCoy. 5. Vincent Kelly F174. Sarah O’Neill A17Blakeney Man on DutyBolinaspect D65-14-017 A17-14-011 June Ba Sentryllyhibben Duty Olympic Gold. 6. Kevin Brady F915. Vincent Kelly F17Tunker Lad Blakeney ManH17-14-055 on Duty D65-14-017 RockvillaJune Sentry Bob Duty 6. Kevin Brady F91 Tunker Lad H17-14-055 Rockvilla Bob 42 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

All Ireland Ram Lamb & Senior Ewe

Ram Lambs Owner Pedigree Identity Sire 1. Albert Ferguson A78Ram LambsA78-15-020 Glynn Coch Ogi Ogi Ogi 2. Kevin Brady F91 Owner F91-15-011 Pedigree Identity Sire Lisfuncheon Star 1. Albert Ferguson A78 A78-15-020 Glynn Coch Ogi Ogi Ogi 3. Eddie & Paul O’Gorman2. Kevin A54 Brady F91 A54-15-010F91-15-011 LisfuncheonCarnew Star One & Only 4. Jin & Frampton Jeffery3. EddieD32 & Paul O’ Gorman A54D32-15-045A54-15-010 Carnew CarriganeelaOne & Only Cracker 4. Jin & Frampton Jeffery D32 D32-15-045 Carriganeela Cracker 5. John Farrell D81 5. John Farrell D81 D81-15-023D81-15-023 LisfuncheonLisfuncheon New Lad New Lad 6. Liam Conway B72 6. Liam Conway B72 B72-15-023 B72-15-023 BallyhibbenBallyhibben Rest Rest

Senior Ewe Owner Pedigree Identity Sire 1. Albert Ferguson A78 A78-13-014 Powerview Jolt 2. Sarah O’Neill A17Hogget RamA17-13-018 Bolinaspect Boxer Owner Name Pedigree Identity Sire 3. Liam Conway B721. Liam Conway B72 B72-12-103June B72-14-017Duiske Uisce Botera Magnificant 4. Sarah O’Neill A172. Jim & Frampton Jeffery D32A17-13-046Bawnard D32-14-120Bolinaspect BoxerLogie Durno Real McCoy 2. Jim & Frampton Jeffery D32 Bawnard D32-14-111 Logie Durno Real McCoy. 5. Richard Allen H764. Sarah O’Neill A17 13ZNN07274Bolinaspect A17-14-011Rutland Humdinger Ballyhibben Olympic Gold. 6. Jimmy & Ronan Gilligan5. Vincent H6 Kelly F17 H6-12-008 Blakeney Man on Duty D65-14-017June Thunder June Sentry Duty 6. Kevin Brady F91 Tunker Lad H17-14-055 Rockvilla Bob IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 43

All Ireland Ewe Hogget & Lamb

Hogget Ewe Owner Pedigree Identity Sire 1. Mark, Declan & Joe Miley H19 14ZNN09857 Rutland Humdinger 2. Jim & FramptonH Jefferyogg D32et Ewe D32-14-039 Bawnard the Beast 3. Sarah O’Neill A17Owner A17-14-046Pedigree Identity Sire Bolinaspect Boxer 1. Mark, Declan & Joe Miley H19 14ZNN09857 Rutland Humdinger 4. Jim & Frampton2 .Jeffery Jim & Fr D32ampton Jeffery D32 D32-14-018D32-14-039 BawnarBawnardd the Beas thet Beast 5. Sarah O’Neill A173. Sarah O'’Neill A17 A17-14-005A17-14-046 BolinasBolinaspectpect Boxer Boxer 4. Jim & Frampton Jeffery D32 D32-14-018 Bawnard the Beast 6. Patrick Whyte H325. Sarah O’'Neill A17 H32-14-004A17-14-005 BolinasPowerviewpect Boxer Jolt 6. Patrick Whyte H32 H32-14-004 Powerview Jolt

Ewe Lamb Owner Pedigree Identity Sire 1. Richard Allen H76Ewe Lamb H76-15-001 Ballyhibben Kickstart Owner Pedigree Identity Sire 2. Albert Ferguson1. A78 Richard Allen H76 A78-15-043H76-15-001 BallyhibbeGlynnn Kick sCochtart Ogi Ogi Ogi 3. Eddie & Paul O'Gorman2. Albert F eA54rguson A78 A54-15-016A78-15-043 Glynn CocRainbowh Ogi Ogi OLindsfarnegi 3. Eddie & Paul O'’Gorman A54 A54-15-016 Rainbow Lindsfarne 4. Sarah ONeill A174. Sarah O’Neill A17 A17-15-012A17-15-012 BallyhibbeBallyhibbenn Olympic Gol dOlympic Gold 5. Jim & Frampton5. JefferyJim & Fr D32ampton Jeffery D32 D32-15-046D32-15-046 CarriganeCarriganeelaela Cracker Cracker 6. David O’'Gorman F9 F9-15-010 Lowerye Lord 6. David O'Gorman F9 F9-15-010 Lowerye Lord 44 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Greenvale All Ireland Champions 2015 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 45

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Greenvale Sponsored All Ireland Champion for 2015

Judge for this event was Mr event in Athenry. There was a Robin Darker, H77 Darker flock great entry of quality stock, so thank you to all the breeders and Many thanks to Greenvale for show people who made our event their generous sponsorship of such a successful and enjoyable this event. day. The show was a great success 2016 will see a return of the five despite not having Qualifiers this show qualifiers for the All Ireland year as the All Ireland was held in at Clonmel Show. conjunction with Teagasc Sheep

Supreme Champion: Hogget Ewe 14ZNN09857 Mark, Declan & Joe Miley Opposite Sex to Supreme: Ram Lamb A78-15-020 Albert Ferguson Reserve Supreme: Hogget Ewe D32-14-039 Jim & Frampton Jeffery IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 47 48 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

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Broomfield Charollais F11 Select number of females will be offered for sale in conjunction with the Ballyhibben B3, Knockcroghery H19 & Ardcath F39 flocks.

Sale in Blessington Livestock Sales on Sat 5th November 2016

Semen available from Edaston Jigsaw and Powerview Samson.

Contact Tom McCormack: 086- 252 1275 / 086- 385 6248

B54 Slievebawn Pedigrees

Producing top quality Charollais sheep since 1990 Also breeding the Caggle Angus herd and the Slievebawn Shorthorn herd

Top quality stock always for sale visitors welcome

Contact Frank Gibbons 0872067868 50 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Flock Established in 1992 Sheep Ireland LambPlus Member Major Show Success over the Years, Including Treble Winning All Ireland Supreme Champion 2002, 2003 & 2004. Most recently our home bred Ram, June Okie Dokie [B72-14-017], won Champion Shearling Ram at the 2015 I.C.S.S. All Ireland Championship (pic. right).

Sires Used for 2016 Lamb Crop Ballyhibben Rest [B3-11-041] Sire of June Megatron [B72-12-024], the Highest Sheep Ireland Star Rating Charollais Ram in the Country. Sired lambs up to €1200 at the I.C.S.S. Premier Sale 2015.

Botera Magnificent [XRK-00155] Sired Progeny up to €1650 at the I.C.S.S. Premier Sale 2014.

Doughery Michelin Man [XYU-01056] Supreme Champion at the 2015 AIB National Livestock Show.

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Co. Wexford Sheep Breeders Association

Tel: 054-47815 Galbally, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

The members of Co. Wexford Sheep-breeders Association will have good memories of 2015. Our Charollais breeders were well rewarded for presenting some excellent rams at all of our sales. Our first Show & Sale on the 16th August was judged by Mr. Fram Jeffery, Midleton, Co. Cork (D32) and he picked the 1st prize ram lamb from Wm Gleeson’s pen. The winning shearling ram (was also the champion Charollais) was bred by Patrick Rossiter. Prices ranged from €400 to €550 with almost a full clearance. Our 2nd show & sale was judged by Mr R Moore, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny and again the champion went to Mr Rossiters’ ram lamb with a top price of €580. Prices held up well for the rest of our sales also. Our year ended, as usual, with a very enjoyable dinner and presentation of trophies at The Farmers Kitchen Hotel, near Wexford Town.

Sale Dates for 2016 Hogget Ram Sale: Wed 1st Show & Sale: Wed 17th August Sale: Wed 31st August 2nd Show & Sale: Wed 14th September Evening Sale: Wed 28th September Sale: Wed 12th October Sale: Wed 19th October IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 55

Northern Ireland Charollais Sheep Sales 2016

PREMIER SALE DUNGANNON MONDAY 25th JULY SHOW 9.30 AM. SALE 1.00PM (Export Status) All sheep Brucella Ovus Tested DUNGANNON 2ND SALE MONDAY 5th SEPTEMBER SHOW 10.30 AM. SALE 1.00PM BALLYMENA MONDAY 19th SEPTEMBER SHOW 5.30PM. SALE 7.00PM DUNGANNON FEMALE SALE Monday 31st October Sale 1.00pm (Export Status)

For details contact: Sheila Malcomson, Secretary 028 406 51676 Dungannon Market 028 877 22727 Catalogues on line at www.charollaissheep.com

All members of the Irish Charollais Sheep Society are warmly invited to the Charollais Sheep National AGM will be held in Northern Ireland 28th-30th April 2017 at La Mon Hotel Castlereagh, Belfast.

Details can be obtained from Secretary Sheila Malcomson 028-40626275 56 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

A54 Lisfuncheon Charollais

Est. 1990

Lisfuncheon Pole Position Premier Champion 2015

Sires used for 2016 lamb crop : 14 XPU 02009 : Rainbow Odyssey

H19 14017 : Knockcroghery Constable

A54 13076 : Lisfuncheon Rambo

***** Thanks to the customers who supported our female sale last year. Sheep Ireland Lamb Plus member with a large selection of shearling rams and ram lambs for sale.

Enquiries: Eddie & Paul O’Gorman Lisfuncheon, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary Tel: 086-0605114 / 086-1911207 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 57 58 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Killurin. F91 SIRES USED FOR 2016 LAMB CROP Lisfuncheon star A54-10-086, Tunker lad H17-14-055, Powerview olaf 78-15-005, Killurin F91-15-11 placed second in ram lamb class all Ireland 2015.

Sheep Ireland lamb plus member. Ovigen pilot flock

Visitors and enquiries always welcome.

Good selection of quality males and females for sale.

Enquiries to: Kevin Brady, Killurin, Tullamore, Co Offaly. Tel: 086-1694745 Email: [email protected]

H25 H25Rathskeagh Rathskeagh GREENHILLS D80 Sheep Ireland Member Est 2004 Sheep Ireland Member Ram H25-15-026 (pictured) was placed 6th in Padraig Coughlan final line up at premier 2015 Ram H25-15-026 Dispersal Sale Friday 21st October 6.30pm He has high Muscle index he is now being used as(pictured) current stock Ram was Roscommon Mart placed 6th in final All Ireland Senior Ram 2012- Rosco Dominator lineJohn up Kearney, at Premier Rathskeagh, Also Greenhills Flock has many successful 2015.Ballymore, He has Mullingar, high Show outings. Co. Westmeath. Muscle index and is Sheep Ireland monitored flock now being used as Dispersal sale due to change in farming current stock Ram. 044-9356528/ 087-9160444 enterprise. Enquiries welcome John Kearney, Rathskeagh, Padraig 086- 8643715 Ballymore, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Rosco Dominator will be for sale at Tel: 044-9356528/ 087-9160444 Premier Sale 2016 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 59

C71 AWBEG FLOCK C71 (Est. 1996)

DISPERSAL SALE Saturday 29th October 2016 Tullow Livestock Mart (in conjunction with society female sale) Approx. 30 In-Lamb Ewes & 14 Ewe Lambs Sires Lisfuncheon Mr. Mister Lisfuncheon Pole Position (All Ireland Ram Lamb 2012) (Premier Sale Supreme Champion 2015)

Knockcroghery Constable Visitors & enquiries always welcome (Sire of Premier Sale Supreme Champion 2015) Eddie & Sheena McCarthy, Carnew One & Only Ballybeg, Buttevant, Co. Cork 086-0888205, 086-2730363, 022-23339 60 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Knockychottaun Charollais: Flock B43 Peadar McGee, Whitegates, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo

he Knockychottaun Charollais Flock was established in 1991 following the purchase Tof an in-lamb female from Derek Steen, N. Ireland. In 1992 two more ewe lambs were purchased at the N. Ireland Premier sale at Portadown, and this was followed by a further 3 in 1993, including QY3003, a daughter of the renowned Glenbrook Jarvis (Breed record 15,600gns). She turned out to be one of the most influential ewes, with her progeny still consistently being the top performers in the flock, over 20 years later. Also in 1993, 4 exceptional in-lamb French imported ewes were purchased from Jim Quail N. Ireland, from the H13, D8, V9 and X7 Flocks. These 10 top females were the foundation for the Knockychottaun Flock, and in 1994 a ram of equal quality was purchased privately from Billy Brown (YNT 3008 Beechlodge Levi). Levi went on to win the overall All-Ireland Champion Charollais in 1995, ensuring that the B43 flock was now up and running. Further influential rams were purchased in the following years, including Lornbrook Unique (ZHV8002) from Jim Bell & Diane Christie, Meadowvale Realt (XEK1048), and the French import K2 Janiaud (K2 60029). These rams stamped their progeny with power, length, correctness and fleshing, building exceptional female bloodlines within the flock. Additional select male and female bloodlines were also introduced on a regular basis, through numerous visits to flocks and sales throughout France and the UK. The Knockychottaun flock peaked at over 70 breeding females, but currently runs approximately 35 breeding ewes. The flocks breeding policy has been based on careful selection of bloodlines, as opposed to “one-off” good looking animals. With this in mind, we have always tried to purchase Stock Rams privately on farms when possible, allowing the assessment of the extended bloodlines. There are two primary traits which are an absolute must in the flock – ‘length’ and ‘natural width’, but when purchasing/retaining both males or females, these traits must be accompanied by correctness, natural fleshing and good fleece – generally the latter two traits go hand in hand. A key factor in maintaining this breeding policy over the years has been the decision to regularly introduce new French bloodlines to the flock. IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 61

In the early years, in order to support the promotion of the breed we actively participated in shows both locally and nationally. At a local level we attended shows in Mayo, Sligo and Galway, winning Interbreed Championships at Swinford, Ballinrobe, Enniscrone and Galway County Shows. At a national level, the flock achieved significant success, winning 3 out of 6 classes at the RDS on two separate occasions. We also won the overall All-Ireland Champion Charollais, and All-Ireland Champion ram lamb on different occasions. However due to my sons moving away from home, the flock stopped showing around 15 years ago. Since then, the main shop window for the flock has been the Tullow Premier Sale, which we have attended every year since 1993, with the exception of one. The flock has consistently featured in the top of the sale (either in the sale ring or line-up) for over 20 years, having won both the Hogget ram class and Ewe lamb class on three 3 occasions each, in addition to winning the Hogget ewe class. Additionally over the years, the flock has been placed second in the ram lamb class on 7 occasions – never having taken that illusive red rosette! To conclude, I believe the Charollais breed has a bright future, as it offers the commercial farmer the ultimate combination of muscle, growth rate and ease of lambing. However it is important, that the focus is maintained on the true characteristics of the breed – fleshing ability, length, tight fleece and correctness, (especially top-line and feet), as these are the unique features that will ensure this bright future is achieved. Peadar McGee

B43 KNOCKYCHOTTAUN CHAROLLAIS

Est. 1991

Some of the 2016 April born lambs. Quality males and females for sale. Visitors always welcome. PEADAR MCGEE, WHITEGATES, KILMEENA, WESTPORT. TEL: 098-41204 www.knockychottaun-charollais.com 62 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Liscullane Charollais

A91 1991 2016 A91

Celebrating 25 years

of successful Charollais breeding

Special Anniversary Female Sale Sat 15th October 2016 at Roscrea Livestock Mart, Co. Tipperary.

Eamonn Quinlivan, Liscullane, Tulla, Co. Clare Enquires: 087-6493472/[email protected] IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 63 64 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

Commercial breeder report from John Earle, Cullentra, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co. Wexford y farm is located just outside Ballycanew in north county Wexford. I Mrun a mid-season lambing flock of 360 Suffolk and Texel crossbred ewes and aim to finish all my lamb off grass. I use Charollais rams on my ewes as I find the Charollais cross lambs are easy to lamb and they’re very active and up to suck soon after being born. I find this important as it makes lambing and management a lot easier during the lambing season. My Charollais cross lambs have good growth rates off grass and reach their finish weight quickly, with 85% of my lambs sold off grass by September. I supply lambs to Irish Country Meats and find my lambs have good kill- out percentages and lean carcasses and I also sell lambs in Carnew mart, where I can easily secure good prices for my Charollais cross ewe lambs as they have good shape and length to them which helps in attracting buyers.

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Declan Miley H19 receiving his “Champion of Champions” award in the RDS for All Ireland Champion pictured below.

Declan Miley H19 receiving his “Champion of Champions” award in the RDS for All Ireland Champion pictured below. Est 2012 Flock Code: H 19 Knockcroghery2015 Overall All Ireland PedigreeChampion at Sheep Flock 2015 Put a Super End to the year and note Stock for sale privately or at society sales November 5th 2016 at Blessington Livestock Mart Enquiries welcome Production sale of select females on 5th M, D & J Miley, November 2016 at Blessington livestock Ballyglass, Knockcroghery, mart with Ballyhibben, Ardcath and Co Roscommon. Bloomfield Charollais Flocks along with Tel: 086 8620013 Power’s and Mountford Suffolk Flocks. Email: [email protected]

Congratulations to: • Lisfuncheon Flock on having 2015 Premier sale Champion sired by Knockcroghery Constable • Slieve Bawn Flock on having Champion at Roscommon sale 2015 sired by Knockcroghery Oh Boy 66 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

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ROSCOMMON 1ST SALE: 15 AUGUST 2015 Eamonn Quinlivan A91, Judge: Eddie O’Gorman A54 & Brendan Kenny F2.

Roscommon 1st sale: 15 August 2015 Eamonn QuinlivanA91 , Judge: Eddie O'Gorman A54 & Brendan KennyF2 .

ROSCOMMON 2ND SALE: 12TH SEPTEMBER 2015 Eamonn Quinlivan A91 , Judge Eugene O'Sullivan F39 & Frank Gibbons B54. Roscommon 2nd Sale: 12th September 2015 Eamonn QuinlivanA91 , Judge Eugene O'Sullivan F39 & Frank GibbonsB54 . 70 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

TULLOW 1ST SALE: 8TH SEPTEMBER 2015 Michael Byrne F58, Judge Robin Darker H77 &

Tullow 1st Sale: 8th September 2015 James Walsh F12 Michael ByrneF58 , Judge Robin Darker H77 & James Walsh F12

CARNAROSS 2ND SALE : 29TH SEPTEMBER 2015 Killeen Traynor A46, Judge Eugene O’Sullivan F39 & Dominic Sullivan A68

Carnaross 2nd Sale : 29th September 2015 Killeen Traynor A46, Judge Eugene O'Sullivan F39 & Dominic Sullivan A68. IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 71

BALLINASLOE: RAM LAMBS WINNERS 1ST OCTOBER 2015 1st Liam Conway B72 & 2nd Dominic Sullivan A68

Ballinasloe : Ram Lambs winners 1st October 2015

1st Liam Conway B72 & 2nd Dominic Sullivan A68

MOUNTBELLEW: 13TH OCTOBER 2015 Champion: Eamon Quinlivan A91 – Reserve Liam Conway B72 Mountbellew : 13th October 2015

Champion : Eamon Quinlivan A91 – Reserve Liam ConwayB72 72 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

DELVIN SALE 17TH SEPTEMBER 2015 Champion – Killian Traynor A46 & Delvin Sale 17th September 2015 Reserve Dominic Sullivan A68 Champion – Killian Traynor A46 & Reserve Dominic Sullivan A68

KILKENNY SHOW & SALE 14TH SEPTEMBER 2015 Champion: Willie Gleeson F62 & Reserve Pamela Deane H7

Kilkenny Show & Sale14 : th September 2015

Champion : Willie Gleeson F62 & Reserve Pamela DeaneH7 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 73

MILLTOWN SHOW & SALE 3RD SEPTEMBER 2015 Milltown Show & Sale : Champion: Eddie O’Gorman A54 & Champion : Eddie O’Gorman A54& Reserve: Reserve Edward Eddie & Sheena & Sheena McCarthyC71 McCarthy C71

PORTUMNA SHOW & SALE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2015 Champion : Albert Ferguson A78 & Reserve : Ger & Paul O’Leary H31 Portumna Sale : 1st September 2015

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BALLYBOFEY & STRANORALOR SHOW & SALE – SEPTEMBER 2016 Champion : Andrew Reilly & Seamus Fitzparick H17 Reserve : Karol Gallen F67

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H62 CALHAME Convoy, Co Donegal

Stock Ram used: Uppertown Unstoppable H76-15-004 Bloomfield Beamer F11-13-002

Visitors always welcome

Contact William Tait Tel: 087 7796 721

H64 Arkrow Charollais Rams used: Fara Knockout F67 – 11-002 Dunaree Nelson D45-13-025 Arkrow Kingpin H64-15-001 Lisfuncheon A54-15-110

Breeders of quality musceled sheep

Contact: Stewart Thompson 074 990443 / 087 6563007 Ballybofey, Co Donegal 76 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

GLENFORGE H10 CHAROLLAIS H10

Est. Flock In 2011 Sheep Ireland LambPlus Member. Rams Used To Sire 2016 Lamb Crop. F11-13-003 Outlaw, D45-14-004 Jean-Paul H64-15-001 Kingpin, H76-15-004 Unstoppable. All Prize Winning Rams In Donegal And All Ireland.

Enquiries And Visitors Welcome.

Denis McConalogue and Michael Walsh The Forge Glenmaquin, Letterkenny, Co Donegal Tel Michael 087 640 7361

Ballinaslee F47 EASTNOR CHAROLLAIS F47 Charollais H42 Sire used for 2016 lamb crop: Sire used for 2016 Lamb Crop • Carriganeela Chieftain -Maerdy Madonnas Choice • Foulrice Pathfinder 12wl500138(ARR/ARR) Bred Lambs up to €4,400 For sale genuine sheep that are not Purchased at UK Premier Sale 2012 for 3500 pushed by meals. sterling Bred and fed to last V4-ZEDAN(ARR/ARR) Visitors always welcome Imported from France in 2015 from Celine Enders Brodeaux Please contact: Jacktowns Jack Noel & Andrew Hume A-/28-12-019 Ballincrostig, Whitegate, Quality Males & Females for sale Co. Cork. Contact Frank Jordan 087-6484273 Mobile: 087-2492065 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 77

ICSS Female Sale 24th October 2015 The Society female sale consisting of in lamb hogget ewes and maiden ewe lambs consigned by society members was held on Saturday October 24th at Tullow Livestock Mart, Co. Carlow. The sale was preceded by a show judged by Mr. James Murphy, Saddle Hill flock A6, Co. Kilkenny. The first class judged were the hogget ewes were the first and second placings were from Co. Cork. First prize and later claiming Supreme Champion was from the Bawnard flock of Jim & Fram Jeffery, Midleton selling for €800. Second placed was from the Awbeg flock of Eddie & Sheena McCarthy, Buttevant selling for €810, third and fourth from the RH flock of Michael Higgins Athenry, Co. Galway selling for €580 and €760, fifth from the Jeffery brothers €800 and sixth Joe Nolan, Feenagh, Co. Carlow, Kilconnor flock selling for €450. There was a lively steady trade for the hoggets which were of a high quality with a 90% clearance selling to an average of €560. Next class were the ewe lambs where Frank Barrett, Blackhill flock Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, took first prize and overall Reserve Supreme with a classy ewe lamb selling for €580 and he also had the fourth placed lamb sold for €400. June Harpur, Haggard flock Bannow, Co. Wexford exhibited the second prize ewe lamb later sold for €500. In third place was Kieran Forde, Blakeney flock, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway selling for €500, with Kevin Brady, Killurin flock Killeigh, Co. Offaly infift h sold for €360. Willie Gleeson, Wexfo flock New Ross, Co. Wexford in sixth selling for €300. The ewe lambs had an 80% clearance to average €370. There were buyers who bought multiple lots and will be joining the society, as well as established breeders adding to their blood lines. HOGGET EWE Owner Pedigree Identity Sire 1. Jim & Fram JefferyD32 D32-14-090 Logie Durno Real McCoy 2. Eddie & Sheena McCarthy C71 C71-14-014 Island Navaho 3. Michael Higgins D73 D73-14-003 Kilbarry Maximum 4. Michael Higgins D73 D73-14-006 Kilbarry Maximum 5. Jim & Fram JefferyD32 D32-14-088 Bawnard the Beast 6. Joe Nolan H1 H1-14-035 Lisfuncheon Drico EWE LAMB Owner Pedigree Identity Sire 1. Frank & Joan Barrett D29 D29-15-013 Cloghala Gold 2. June Harpur C75 C75-15-046 Duisce Lachlan 3. Kieran Forde D56 D56-15-001 Kilbarry Plunkett 4. Frank & Joan Barrett D29 D29-15-027 Lisfuncheon Kid 5. Kevin Brady F91 F91-15-022 Lisfuncheon Star 6. William Gleeson F62 F62-15-025 Lisfuncheon Mississippi 78 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

FEMALE CLASSES

EWE LAMBS Line up (L-R): 1st D29, 2nd C75, 3rd D56, 4th D29, 5th F91, 6th F62.

HOGGET EWES Line Up (L-R): 1st D32, 2nd C71, 3rd D73, 4th D73, 5th D32, 6th H1 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 79

Fema le Champions

Champion Female: J&F Jeffery D32 – Reserve : Frank Barrett D29 with Judge James Murphy A6

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Sires used: Edstaston Ketchikan TG 10-049 Kilbarry Operator D82 14081 Shearling rams for sale. Visitors always welcome

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I.C.S.S. BREEDER LIST BY COUNTY 2016 Flock No Name Flock Prefix Address Phone No Mobile No CO. CARLOW F29 Mr. Martin Byrne, Slate Slate House Lane, Kellistown West, 086 - 8125055 086 - 8125055 F56 Edward & Helen Malone, Hollybank Kilbride, Carlow. 059 - 9159349 087 - 2609779 H1 Mr. Joe Nolan, Kilconnor Kilconnor Fenagh, 087 - 8539652 087 - 8539652 H23 John Walshe & Sharon Ryan, Eagle View Croneskagh, Clonmore, Hacketstown, 059 - 6471247 087 - 2034950 H33 Mr. Thomas Loughman, Hollymount Rappa, Hollymount, 059 - 9147567 086 - 2640519 H37 Mr. James A. Byrne, Farnans Farnans, Crettyard, 056 - 4442250 087 - 2470932 J33 Denis Kavanagh & Pauline E. Morgan, Ballyhegan Ballinagree, Borris 087 - 1300331 086 - 2031616

CO. CAVAN A46 Mr. Killian F. Traynor, Island Island House, Shercock, 042 - 9669137 087 - 6889503 F16 Mr. Andrew Gilmore, Redrock Cortubber, Kingscourt, 042 - 9667458 086 - 1525654 F99 Mr. Alan Garland, Drumachon Drumachon, Drung, 049 - 5553877 087 - 2746500 H17 Andrew Reilly & Seamus Fitzpatrick, Tunker Annalee, Cootehill, 049 - 5556752 087 - 6528919 H28 Mr. David Argue, Rockdale Doohasson, Drung, 049 - 5553253 087 - 2444560 J20 Mr. James Roe, Togher Togher, Bailieborough, 086 - 1008039 086 - 1008039 J37 Mr. Patrick Erickson, Murmod Hill Murmod, Virginia, 086 - 8099995 086 - 8099995 J38 Mr. Robert Richardson, Keenaghan Boys Keenaghan, Ballyconnell, 049 - 9522084 087 - 8397823 J41 Mr. Peter McLaughlin, Ballagan Clonandra, Redhills, 086 - 6045945 086 - 6045945

CO. CLARE A91 Mr. Eamonn Quinlivan, Liscullane Liscullane, Tulla, 065 - 6835214 087 - 6493472 H4 Pat & Gerard O’Connor, Boston Kiltackey, Boston, Tubber, 091 - 633025 086 - 0719157 087 - 6371597 H31 Ger & Paula O’Leary, Ralahine Ralahine, Newmarket-on-Fergus, 086 - 8836936 086 - 8836936 H57 Fiacre J. Hensey & Joy Hensey, Barefield Ballymulqueeny, Barefield, 065 - 6821323 086 - 8265999

CO. CORK A78 Mr. & Mrs. A. Ferguson, Powerview Ballinvriskig, Whites Cross, 021 - 4309297 087 - 9233985 C62 Ms. Maria Philpott, Duhallow Knocknacolon, Kanturk, 029 - 50089 087 - 6824355 C71 Edward & Sheena McCarthy Awbeg Ballybeg, Buttevant, 022 - 23339 086 - 0888205 D32 Jim & Frampton Jeffery, Bawnard The Bungalow, Ahanesk, Midleton, 021 - 4631462 086 - 3339010 D36 Mrs. Jean Smyth, Ballyshane Ballyshane, Cloyne, 021 - 4652634 086 - 6070409 D57 Richard & Cora Dorgan, Killawillim Killawillim, Castlelyons, Fermoy, 025 - 36436 086 - 3561704 D82 Mr. Edward Buckley, Kilbarry Kilbarry, Macroom, 087 - 7721969 086 - 0712641 F12 Mr. James Walsh, Shanavagoon Shanavagoon, Ladysbridge, 086 - 3248748 F33 Ms. Chrystel Deane, Kilronan Kilronan, Dunmanway, 023 - 8845782 087 - 9163667 F46 Mr. Thomas J. O’Keeffe, Knocknacappal Knocknacappal, Castletownroche, 022 - 26152 086 - 0881101 F47 M/S. Noel & Andrew Hume, Eastnor Ballinrostig, Whitegate, Midleton, 021 - 4661391 087 - 2492065 F59 Mr. Eric Landen, Highfield Ballymacsliney, Midleton, 021 - 4633544 086 - 8377850 H7 Ms. Pamela Deane, Carriganeela Carriganeela, Kilbarry, Macroom, 087 - 2381805 087 - 2381805 H12 Mr. Maurice Garde, Ardeevin Ardeevin, Ballyshane, Cloyne, 086 - 3566990 086 - 3566990 H85 Mr. Patrick Skillicorn, Skelly New Town, Bantry, 086 - 1982410 086 - 1982410 H89 Mr. Andrew England, Beechfield Beechfiled Hse, Ballynoe, Conna, 086 - 0724363 087 - 0724363 J2 M/S. M. Foley & M. Gottstein, Coolkel Rowan Coolkellure House, Dunmanway, 023 - 8845884 087 - 2399755 J27 Sean Healy & Michael Healy, Ballyleigh House Waterfall, Near Cork, 021 - 4885115 087-2445883 087 - 2538674 J34 Alan & Mark Jennings, Gortroe Gortroe, Leap, 028 - 33598 087 - 2733400

CO. DONEGAL D62 Mr. David Borland, Cloughfin Cloughfin, Rossnakill, Letterkenny, 074-9159032 086 - 8047516 F18 Mr. Daniel McLaughlin, Inishowen Glasha, Carndonagh, 086 - 8436743 F36 Mr. James H. Mckane, Whitehill Whitehall, Killygordon, 074 - 9149198 085 - 2456924 F67 Mr. Karol Gallen, Fara Lismulladuff, Killygordan, 074 - 9131712 086 - 4044286 F92 John & Martin McCafferty, Trusk St. Martin's, Trusk, Ballybofey, 074 - 9131989 086 - 8229287 H10 Denis McConalogue & Michael Walsh, Glenforge The Forge, Glenmaquin, Letterkenny, 074 - 9132278 087 - 6407361 H30 Gillain & Jim Devenney, Glensmill Glensmill, Dooish, Newtowncunnungham, 074 - 9156327 086 - 2501638 086 - 3858339 H47 Mr. Michael Brolly, Sandy Mills Greenhill, Raphoe, 074 - 9147477 086 - 2623813 H52 Ms. Margaret Tague, Quarryfield Dreenan, Ballybofey, 074 - 9131659 086 - 8122303 H62 Mr. William Tait, Calhame Calhame, Convoy, 087-7796721 087 - 7796721 H64 Mr. Stewart Thompson, Arkrow Corraiwe, Ballybofey, 074 - 9190443 087 - 6563007 H72 James McHugh & Brian McHugh, Meenreagh Meenreagh, Killygordon, 086 - 6035398 086 - 6035398 H75 Mr. Dean Gillispie, Finn Valley Carrickshandrum, Killygordon, Lifford, 074 - 9149211 086 - 3760448 H99 Mr. John Stewart, Roughan Roughan, Ramelton, Letterkenny, 074 - 9152478 087 - 1277884 82 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

J06 M/S Andrew & Richard Wilson, Shannagh Shannagh, Raphoe, 087 - 2286809 086 - 2286809 J7 Ms. Patricia Devlin, Dresden Dresden Hse., Clonmany, Lifford, 074 - 9376845 086 - 1249737 J28 Marie McConalogue & Codie Walsh, Trench Glenmaquin Lower, Letterkenny, 086 - 3091686 086 - 3091686 J39 Mr. Ronnie Edwards, Hillsborough Hillsborough, Ramelton, 086 - 0571422 086 - 0571422 J45 Mr. Rodney Goudie, Smileys Brae Kiltoal, Convoy, 086 - 8681834 086 - 8681834

CO. DUBLIN F69 Patrick, John, Catherine & Rose Quigley, Moyville Ballybrack, Glencullen, Kilternan, 087 - 6159184 087 - 1682153 F83 Mr. Joe Ryan, Garristown The Rath, Garristown, 01 - 8354469 087 - 4145093

CO. GALWAY A99 Mr. Sonny Jennings, Ballyglunin Cahergal, Ballyglunin,Tuam, 093 - 49348 087 - 2198913 B42 Mr. Al Murphy, Derrylissane Menlough, Ballinasloe, 090 - 9684711 087 - 9381606 B72 Mr. Liam Conway, June Esker, Caltra, Ballinasloe, 090 - 9678247 086 - 3521872 C38 Mr. Joseph Mulry, Knockmoy Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, 093 - 43577 D11 Mr. Desmond Cheevers, Jnr. Orchard Moylough, Ballinasloe 090 - 9679587 086 - 8925644 D19 Mr. Joseph Mullin, Monairemore Berreen, Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe, 094 - 9659210 086 - 8067219 D42 Thomas, Kevin & Brendan Waldron, Cloonmore Cloonmore, Tuam, 093 - 25469 D56 Mr. Kieran Forde, Blakeney Lehenagh, Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe, 090 - 9678975 086 - 8984962 D67 Mr. Gerry Broderick Derrybeg Ballyscully, Kylebrack, Loughrea, 0509 - 45363 086 - 0667603 D73 M/S Richard & Michael Higgins, RH Castlelambert, Athenry, 091 - 845478 087 - 9521585 F2 Mr. Richard Kenny, Kilmacshane Kilmacshane, Via Banagher, 057 - 9151272 087 - 2769062 F9 Mr. David O' Gorman, Carrowbaun Kilbannon, Tuam, 093 - 28783 087 - 9192358 F17 Mr. Vincent Kelly, Kyle Lisheenkyle, Oranmore, 091 - 844572 087 - 9786874 F43 Mr. John Grealish, Lisheen Lisheenavalla, Claregalway, 091 - 787620 087 - 2856196 F66 Mr. Gerard Burke, Ryehill Ryehill, Lavally, Tuam, 093 - 45762 087 - 7639976 F71 Patrick F. Holland, Turlough Lisheenavalla, Claregalway, 091- 799076 087 - 8246681 F72 Mr. John Connelly, Bullaun Bullaun, Cummer, Tuam, 093 - 41360 087 - 2502740 F73 Mr. Gerry Killilea, Carragh Cregcarragh, Claregalway, 091- 799058 087 - 9430535 F89 Mr. Paul Coyne, Miller Rathgranagher, Cloghan's Hill, Tuam, 093 - 333444 086 - 8796346 F90 Mr. Neville Horsman, Fearmore Fearmore, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe, 086 - 8714582 H6 Mr. Ronan Gilligan, Dangan Dangan, Tuam, 093 - 49205 087 - 7685348 H14 Enda & John Carr, Carnmore Carnmore Road, Oranmore, 091 - 794854 085 - 8247273 087 - 2814402 H36 Mr. Trevor Burke, Deburca Tavanaghmore, Corufin, Cummer, Tuam, 093 - 41871 086 -1606565 H35 Mr. Trevor Flynn, Parkroe Gurrane, Ardrahan, 091 - 796394 087 - 6509640 H54 Mr. Barry Cunningham, Togherbeg Togher, Tuam, 093 - 24041 087 - 7792129 H81 Mr. Tom Hughes, Cahergal Cahergal, Tuam, 093 - 49190 086 - 8685059 H93 M/S Peter & Patrick Daveron, Lough Corrib Inchiquin, Ower, Headford, 093 - 35858 087 - 6342015 H94 Mr. Michael Weston, Gortnalea Gortnalea, Dunmore, 087 - 6651198 087 - 6651198 J09 Mr. Kieran Mitchell, Cloon Cloondahamper, Lavally, Tuam, 085 - 7666991 085 - 7666991 J19 Ms. Fiona Claffey, Lissyegan Lissyegan, Ahascragh, Balliinasloe, 087 - 2406635 087 - 2406635 J40 Mr. Patrick Burke, Hazel View Ardgaineen, Claregalway, 087 - 9857436 087 - 9857436

CO. KERRY B49 Mr. M. & Mrs. R. Prendiville, Minard Aglish, Lispole, 066 - 9157359 087 - 4135728 F35 Mr. John O'Shea, Bentee Coom Letter, Cahirciveen, 086 - 6050412 086 - 6050412 F88 Mr. Owen Devane, Kates Cross Garry Na Dur, Lispole, 066 - 9157125 087 - 2229788 H5 Mr. Finbarr Godfrey, Cregeen Churchground, Kilgarvan, 064 - 6685526 087 - 6862618 H61 Timothy & Mary Fleming, Muckross Coolies, Muckross, Killarney, 086 - 1634681 086 - 1634681 J5 M/S G. Rogerson & D. Duff, Ring Of Kerry Ring Of Kerry Equastrian Centre, Garrai Glas, Waterville, Cahirciveen 086 - 6089865 086 - 6089856 J15 Mr. Michael Neenan, Kilflynn Dromakee, Kilflynn, Tralee, 087 - 2777721 087 - 2777721 J43 John Foley & Donie Foley, Leam Na Goilla Leamnaguilla, Kilcummin, Killarney, 066 - 9764766 087 - 7660139

CO. KILDARE A84 Mr. Andrew C. Duncan, Snugborough Snugborough, Athy, 086 - 6025756 B86 Mr. Dermot Browne, Wicklow Heather Castlebrowne, Clane, 045 - 892584 086 - 2630658 D8 Dympna & Gerry Grogan, Duiske Duiske, Newtownhortland, Donadea, 045 - 869448 087 - 2752477 H9 Mr. Malachy Harney, Stonecross Newtown, Eadestown, Naas, 045 - 898721 087 - 9272828 H91 Mr. David Berry, Dunmurry Rathilla, Kildare, 045 - 522708 087 - 6958551 H98 Mr. John Hill, Nurney Nurney, Carbury, 046 - 9553865 087 - 8709433

CO. KIILKENNY A2 Mr. Simon Brown, Cloghala Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh, 059 - 9725626 087 - 6868392 A6 Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy, Saddle Hill Fiddawn, Inistioge, 056 - 7758600 086 - 8590430 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 83

A9 Mr. Thomas Murphy, Fiddawn Fiddawn, Inistioge, 056 - 7758415 A28 Mr. Richard O’Hara, Jackstown Jackstown, Thomastown, 086 - 3526325 D24 Mr. Patrick Hayden, Sally Bog Raheendonore, Graignamanagh, 059 - 9724139 085 - 7068079 H58 Mr. Damien Alyward, Melville Melville, Kilmacow, Via Waterford, 051 - 885176 087 - 2108736 J10 Mrs. Avalon Carli, Borrismure Borrismore, Urlingford, 087 - 908541 087 - 9085451 CO. LAOIS D87 Mr. Derek Fennell, Grovefarm Castleview, Crettyard, 056 - 4442557 087 - 2793911 D89 Mr. Arnold Shirley, Kilcumney Kilcumney, Goresbridge, 059 - 9775288 086 - 3487253 H13 Mr. John Donohoe, Ballybur Ballybur, Cuffes-Grange, 087 - 6775844 087 - 6775844 H29 M/s Alan Leech, George Leech, Rynn Rynn, Rosenallis, Portloaise, 087 - 1509706 087 - 9462065 H42 Mr. Frank Jordan, Ballinaslee Ballinaslee, Attanagh, Via Portlaoise, 057 - 36472 087 - 6484273 H83 Ms. Hanna Heffernan, Snowy River Ballymanus House, Stradbally, 057 - 8625224 087 - 1312684 J11 M/s Tom & Sean Moore/O'Grady, Ironmills Ironmills, Ballinakilll, Portlaosie, 057 - 8733350 087 - 6187328 H87 Mr. Philip Brennan, Cournagee Kilcruise, Wolfhill, 087 - 1750044 087 - 1750044 CO. LEITRIM B13 Glen & Siobhan McStay, Laburnum Corry, Drumkeeran, 087 - 3574424 C44 Mr. Fergal Reynolds, Drumliffen Drumliffen, Kilclare P.O., Ck-On-Shannon, 071 - 9620301 086 - 8178852 H16 Mr. Michael Rooney, Friarstown Friarstown, Dromahair, 086 - 0867143 086 - 0867143 CO. LIMERICK B03 Michael Power, Ballyhibben Cappagh, Askeaton, 061 - 392083 087 - 2460506 CO. LONGFORD D65 Mr. Bernard Casey, Cairn Hill Ohill, Drumlish, 043 - 3324904 086 - 2115317 F37 Messrs. C.& M. Casey, K.C.B.P.H. Cartrongoland, Drumlish, 043 - 3324509 086 - 1900165 086 - 2036840 CO. MAYO A81 Mr. William Doherty, Nephin View Derryfadda, Bofeenaun, Ballina, 096 - 51020 087 - 2323012 B43 Mr. Peadar McGee, Knockychottaun Whitegates, Kilmeena, Westport, 098 - 41204 F85 Aiden Loftus, Deelvale Carrowkilleen, Crossmolina, 096 - 31482 086 - 8662839 F97 Mr. Richard Duffy, Croagh Patrick Lanmore, Liscarney, Westport, 098 - 21562 086 - 2387591 H50 Mr. Edward Kelly, Milestone Hill Knockboy, Clogher, Claremorris, 094 - 9360099 087 - 2713727 H65 Mr. Alfred Geraghty, Blackrock Muckanagh, Glenisland, Castlebar, 094 - 9023923 087 - 6109177 H68 Ms. Christina Hannon, Annfield Annfield, Hollymount, 087 - 2300403 087 - 2300403 H78 Martin & Shelly O'Grady, Kilbree Kilbree, Westport, 087 - 7528828 087 - 2153557 H79 Mr. Nathan O’Connor, Conmac Tallagh Rd., Belmullet, 086 - 0539389 086 - 0539389 H92 Mr. William G. Doherty Dover Inver, Barnatra, Ballina, 097 - 84104 085 - 2834081 086 - 3778156 J16 Mr. John Malone, Mormal Rosmeen, Ballintubber, 086 - 8641178 086 - 8641178 J25 Mr. Gerard McKenna, Millrace Knockfree, Knockmore, Ballina, 096 - 31092 086 - 8050717 J32 Mr. Padraig Hyland, Gardinland Ballybriskane, Kilmaine, 087 - 2432834 087 - 2432834 J42 Mr. Michael Thomas, Clooncundra Clooncundra, Castlebar, 085 - 1338031 086 - 1338031

CO. MEATH A45 Ms. Susan Kidd, Mulgeeth Mulgeeth House, Enfield, 046 - 9541057 087 - 2917237 C73 Mr. Michael Duffy, Lawnview Scurlogstown, Kells, 046 - 9243028 086 - 3516706 C83 Mr. Michael O'Reilly, Martry Jafflong, Martry, Kells, 046 - 9241383 086 - 8524624 D45 Douglas Shekleton, Dunaree Mullaghmore, Drumconrath, 087 - 2542526 D83 Mr. Christy Hetherton, Cloughbally Cloughbally, Mullagh, Kells, 046 - 9242188 086 - 3397095 D84 Mr. Percy Jordan, Burrawaddy Proudstown, Tara, 046 - 9026261 087 - 9506148 F20 Enda & Claire Quirke, Grove Grovehouse, Newtown, Enfield, 046 - 9556996 086 - 8120065 F25 Mr. Michael Reilly, Moylough Balrath Demense, Kells, 046 - 9241715 086 - 8180891 F39 Mr. Eugene O'Sullivan, Ardcath Balgeeth, Ardcath, 01 - 8354753 086 - 2600616 F55 Mr. Robert Porter, Glenboy Glenboy, Oldcastle, 049 - 8541303 086 - 3125361 F81 Mr. Desmond Donohoe, Haldon Spring Hall, Baltrasna, Oldcastle, 087 - 6813483 087 - 6813483 H22 M/S. Terence & James Smith, Annagh Galmoystown, Dromore,Oldcastle, 087 - 9359969 087 - 6758916 H26 Mr. Eugene English, Bohermeen Castlemartin, Navan, 046 - 9023383 086 - 8506976 H43 M/S. David & William Clarke, Ardrums Hillside, Ardrums, Rathmolyon, 046 - 9557768 086 - 2154590 H71 Mr. Eoin Griffin, Sean Bhaile Crossdrum House, Crossdrum, Oldcastle, 01 - 8433525 086 - 2398756 H73 Mr. Dermot Doran, Castlemeadow Thomastown House, Enfield, 087 - 6996712 087 - 6996712 J8 Mr. Oliver Gilsenan, Knocklough Knocklough, Oldcastle, 087 - 9565756 086 - 0800700 J21 Mr. Andrew Johnson, Brook Meadow Kilbrew, Ashbourne, 087 - 2590086 086 - 2590086 J26 Mr. Bernard Losty, Clonard Clonard, Enfield, 046 - 9551972 086 - 3079389 84 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

CO. MONAGHAN B25 Mr. Joseph D. Wallace, Braddox Corrinshigo, Braddox 047 - 85106 087 - 1304865 F60 Mr. Nigel Martin, Corcreaghy Mullinacross, Smithboro, 047 - 57047 086 - 1701231 F70 Mr. Tho Ross Martin, Fortview Drumilkin, Newbliss P.O. 047 - 54251 087 - 7620175 H44 Mr. David Groves, Hill Top Letterbane, Castleblayney, 047 - 80702 086 - 3216537 J24 Mr. Jarlath Treanor, JR's Drumbriston, Emyvale, 047 - 86144 086 - 0598956 J35 Mr. Raymond Douglas, Annamacneil Annamacneil, Ballybay, 042 - 9741685 086 - 8253812

CO. OFFALY F91 Mr. Kevin Brady, Killurin Killurin, Killeigh, Tullamore, 086 - 1694745 H55 Mr. Keith Mealiffe, Danems Ballinamona, Tullamore, 087 - 9534187 J23 Mr. Colm Condron, Ballyduff Ballyduff, Tullamore, 057 - 9341177 087 - 6419273

CO. ROSCOMMON B54 Mr. Frank Gibbons, Slieve Bawn Caggle, Strokestown, 090 - 6629645 087 - 2067868 D81 Mr. John Farrell, Cloonakilla Cloonakilla, Strokestown, 071 - 9634711 086 - 1940373 F11 Mr. Thomas McCormack, Bloomfield Ardikellan, Strokestown, 086 - 2521275 086 - 3856248 F64 Michael & Damien Carroll, Comer Brideswell, Athlone, 909 - 6488074 086 - 0638388 F78 Anthony & Sean Hamill, Curry Curry, Strokestown, 086 - 6682322 086 - 6682322 F96 Mr. Jerry Fallon, Cloverhill Cloneenbane, 087 - 9763989 H3 John & David Dolan, Attiknockan Errickmore, Mt. Talbot, Four Roads, 090 - 6623382 087 - 7866397 H19 M. & D. & J. Miley, Knockcroghery Ballyglass, Knockcroghery, 086 - 8620013 086 - 8620013 086 - 0861629 H39 Mr. J.J. Rogers, Corska Corskeagh, Strokestown, 087 - 2346325 087 - 2346325 H49 Mr. Joseph Davis, Sheep Park Beechwood, Kilteevan, 086 - 3776921 H53 Mr. Patrick Mollahan, Lecarrow Lecarrow, Croghan, Boyle, 071 - 9668307 086 - 8235277 H67 Mr. Donal Keaney, Kilmacroy Kilmacroy, Ballyfarnon, Boyle, 071 - 9647007 086 - 2312355 H70 M/S Tony & Cathal Lavin, Lavard Ardikellan, Strokestown, 087 - 7767503 087 - 7767503 H84 Mr. Oisin O’Connor, Comague Lurga, Leitrim P.O., Carrick-On-Shannon, 071 - 9623554 086 - 8174624 H96 Mr. Michael Regan, Clooneen Clooneen, Hartland, Strokestown, 071 - 9633119 086 - 2670678 J4 Mr. Finbar O’Connor, Larch Grove Larchgrove, Elphin, 086 - 4042889 086 - 4042889 J29 Brenda & Carmel Rooney, Moneygold Drumfad, Moneygold, 071 - 9163474 086 - 3966560

CO. SLIGO D68 Seamus & Sarah Ferguson, Abhain Beag Rathgoonane, Dromore West, 096 - 47204 086 - 2197499 F5 Thomas & Christina Flynn, Cottlestown Scurmore, Enniscrone, 086 - 8178815 H66 Ms. Mary Kilcullen, North West Bellevue Farm, Templeboy, 096 - 47122 087 - 6575908 H74 Mr. Patrick O'Sullivan, Crossboy Castleore, Ballintogher, 071 - 9164510 087 - 2652229

CO. TIPPERARY A54 Ed. & Paul O’Gorman, Lisfuncheon Lisfuncheon, Ballyporeen, Cahir 052 - 7467155 086 - 0605114 F68 Mr. Peter Hennessy, Monour Monour, Galbally, 062 - 55475 087 - 9612531 H38 Mr. Fergal Hanrahan, Keeper Hill View Kylebeg, Ballinaclough, Nenagh, 087 - 4128978 087 - 4128978 H82 Mr. Eamonn McGuiness, Hawks Well Dualla Road, Cashel, 086 - 8097263 086 - 8097263 J03 Mr. Paul Slattery, Lawlesstown Giant's Grave, Clonmel, 087 - 2367919 087 - 2367919

CO. WATERFORD D52 Mr. Pat Hannon, Ducarrig Ducarrig, Ballyduff Upper, 058 - 60128 087 - 6668103 F61 Mr. Thomas Dee, Kilgabriel Kilgabriel, Clashmore, Youghal, 024 - 96259 087 - 7795034 H32 Mr. Patrick Whyte, Seefinn Mountain Breeze, Cutteen, Leamybrien, 085 - 7818549 085 - 7818549

CO. WESTMEATH A68 Mr. Dominic Sullivan, Grangeeth 117 Hillside Drive, Mullingar, 044 - 9340800 087 - 8220916 D80 Mr. Padraig Coughlan, Greenhills Coolvin, Tang, Ballymahon, 086 - 8643715 F82 Yvonne Williams, Silver River Rahugh, Kilbeggan, 044 - 9223169 086 - 6073800 H25 Mr. John Kearney, Rathskeagh Rathskeagh, Ballymore, Mullingar, 044 - 9356528 087 - 9160444 H46 Mr. Joe Ledwith, Delvin Ballinacor, Delvin, 044 - 9664494 087 - 9047692 J13 Mr. William Gerard Moran, Dorrington Dorrington, Walderstown, Athlone, 090 - 6439848 087 - 7552969 J44 Mr. Roy Butler, Moatland Moatland, Streete Village, Mullingar, 043 - 6676196 087 - 2030333

CO. WEXFORD A17 Mrs. Sarah O’Neill, Bolinaspect Bolinaspect, Camolin, 053 - 9383124 087 - 4179112 A31 Mr. Tony Sinnott, Hyland Aughnaclappa, Cain, Enniscorthy, 087 - 2077655 B8 Mr. Nicholas Redmond, Hollow Tomnahely, Gorey, 0402 - 37208 086 - 2704743 C31 Mr. Brendan Byrne, Ballynestragh Kilarerin, Gorey, 0402 - 37628 086 - 0795093 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016 85

C75 Mrs. June Harpur, Haggard Haggard, Bannow, 051 - 561231 087 - 6624866 D6 Mr. James Stephenson, Raheenaclonagh Raheen, Adamstown, 051 - 428368 087 - 9791366 D27 Liam & Eilish Hayes, Gardamus Garadamus, Drinagh, Bridgetown, 053 - 39459 087 - 2057395 D74 Paddy & Mary D’Arcy, Ballywilliam 3 Mill Green, Gorey, 0402 - 37138 087 - 7579176 D12 Mr. Peter Drought, Supreme Gurtins, Saltmills, New Ross, 051 - 389536 087 - 2385946 D75 Mr. Patrick Rossiter, Baile Nua Newtown, Bannow, 051 - 561665 087 - 9244790 F15 Mr. Aidan Murphy, Killincooley Killincooley House, Kilmuckridge, Gorey, 053 - 30142 087 - 6881317 F19 Mr. Thomas O’Connor, Aughava Ballinlug, Killanne, Enniscorthy, 087 - 4165729 F62 Mr. William Gleeson, Wexfo Ballygow, Fethard On Sea, New Ross, 087 - 2544374 H2 Michael & J.P. Furlong, Leapdale The Leap, Adamstown, 053 - 9240810 086 - 8258600 H15 Mr. Padraig Breen, Tinraheen Tinraheen, The Ballagh, Enniscorthy, 087 - 2838609 087 - 2838609 H88 Mr. Laurance Kehoe, Creacon Upper Creacon, New Ross, 051 - 422901 087 - 9448192 H95 Mr. James Devereux, Deverin Begerin, Newbawn, 051 - 428515 087 - 9318267 J1 John & Ann Foley, Aughealy Aughnaclappa, Caim, Enniscorthy, 087 - 9562337 087 - 9686258 J17 Seamus & Catherine Fitzpatrick, Tomgarrow Tomgarrow, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, 053 - 9388381 087 - 2982227 J22 Mr. Michael Doyle, Killabeg Killabeg, Ferns, Enniscorthy, 053 - 9230324 087 - 2594284 J30 Mr. Jim Sharry, Raheengraney Raheengraney, Clonegal, Enniscorthy, 085 - 1846241 085 - 1846241 J36 Bert Allen, BWF Ballywalter Farms Ltd., Kilmuckridge, Gorey, 087 - 2639854 086 - 8491533 J46 Robert Carton & Louise Fox, Aidanswood Kilthomas, Ferns, 053 - 9366876 089 - 44463110

CO. WICKLOW C43 Patrick & Phyliss Farrell, Nunscross St. Martins, Ballinahinch, Ashford, 0404 - 40316 F38 Mr. Noel O’Neill, Ballymaghroe The 40's, Ballymaghroe, Knockananna, 059 - 6471989 087 - 6242686 F51 Caroline, Nicola & Louise Farrell, Little Acre Little Acre, Ballycullen, Ashford, 087 - 2721246 087 - 2721246 F58 Joe & Michael Byrne, Foynes Deputy's Pass Farm, Glenealy, 086 - 8464450 086 - 8464450 H77 M/S Robin & David Darker, Darker Old Paddocks, Blessington, 045 - 865784 086 - 3409433 H76 Mr. Richard Allen, Uppertown Uppertown, Dunlavin, 045-406902 087 - 9013499 H80 Mr. John O'Toole, Sportsfield Sportsfield, Rathdangan, Kiltegan, 059 - 6473934 086 - 3471439 H90 Mr. James Byrne (Carter), Ballinabarney Ballinabarney, Greenane, Rathdrum, 086 - 2533119 086 - 2533119 J31 Mr. Larry Burke, Templelyon Templelyon, Redcross, 086 - 8568485 086 - 8568485

C43 Nunscross Charollais & F51 Little Acre Charollais The Hills of Wicklow breeding muscle with a French Flair Sires Used for the 2016 crop Kilbarry Nuria: D82-14-018 E2 Rhino: E2-30015 P5 Berland: P5-20065 K10 Gaec de Champagny: K10-40093 Kilbarry D82-15-045 Carriganeela H7-15-021 Pat & Caroline Farrell, Little Acre, Ashford Co Wicklow. 086-8329034 (Pat) 087-2721246 (Caroline) [email protected] 86 IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2016

To become a member of the Irish Charollais Sheep Society one must own five pedigree registered female sheep, be over sixteen years of age and be resident within the Republic of Ireland. Application forms are available from: Mr Michael Higgins Castlelambert, Athenry, Co. Galway. Mobile: 087- 9521585

First time membership €100

Annual Membership

(Includes Flock Book) €60

Registration per lamb €15

Sheep Registration fee for imported sheep €15

Upon joining each breeder is given a flock number by the registrar and a flock prefix (name) generally of their own choosing. All lambs born annually have to be notified to the registrar and be adequately identifiable in line with ICSS rules and regulations. There are two registration dates per year.

FEMALE SALES FEMALE (under SALES society 2015 auspices) RoscommonThere will be (Dispersal female sale Sale)s in theFri autumn 21st October as well (p.m.) as the femalePadraigs Coughlanoffered for (D80) sale in the Premier Sale. The sheep are inspected to make sure that they conform to the breed characteristics, have proper Tullowsheep identification and are pregnancySat 29th Octoberscanned in the previousSociety Members 24 hours of the sale to determine (Includingtheir state dispersal of pregnancy. sale of AllAwbeg the sheep Flock (C71),offered Eddie are pedigree & Sheena registered McCarthy) with the society. Blessington (Production IRISH CHAROLLAIS Sale) Sat 5th SHEEP November SOCIETY FEMALEMichael Power DATES (B3), Thomas McCormack (F11), VENDORS DATE Eugene O’SullivanVENUE (F39) and M & D. & J. Miley (H19). th TullowSociety (Production members Sale) Sat 12thSaturday November 24 OctoberJim & Fram JefferyTullow (D32), Mart Edward Buckley (D82) ( Ewe Lambs & Shearling & Pamela Deane (H7) ewes) (notAlbert under Ferguson society auspices) (A78) Saturday 7th November Tullow Mart RoscommonPower view (Dispersal Flock Sale) Sat 6th August Sonny Jennings (A91) & Fergal Hanrahan H38) Roscrea(Production (Production Sale) Sale) Sat 15th October Eamonn Quinlivan (A91) Eddie & Paul Saturday 14th November Cahir Mart TullowO’Gorman (Production (A54) Sale) Sat 22nd October Joe & Ml. Byrne (F58) To enterLisfuncheon a society organisedFlock sale the following details – Pedigree identity number (not NSIS number), sale venue and(Production your name or Sale)ICSS flock number can be submitted by text to087-9693180 , by email to icss.sales@gmail. com or on the enclosed entry form to Sheena McCarthy, Ballybeg, Buttevant, Co. Cork. Entries will receive a reply verifying receipt of same pending mobile number known

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