Irish Hereford Breed Journal 2008 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Shows elsewhere were where SECRETARY’S REVIEW well attended with shows in Larry Feeney the South less affected by the bad weather. Every effort Another year is past and what a year bush fires and has been made to ensure the drought in Australia, drought famine and floods in Africa inclusion of pictures and and mostly floods in Ireland over the summer and floods reports from as many shows of imported South American beef throughout the year. as possible in this For all that it was possibly the best in living memory for publication. the majority of Irish Hereford breeders. The Society sales Our colleagues in the UK we were well attended with a high standard of stock forward. must commiserate with as Demand was good with strong evidence that the market equally their shows came for Hereford bulls is steadily growing if slowly into beef under pressure with a suckler herds. The Society’s Council is confident that this number including the National Horned Show cancelled market can and will increase. The market indicators are due to weather conditions. Things were made more very promising and every effort will be made to push it difficult for UK breeders with the Foot and Mouth along. The purchase of the Champion at the Premier outbreak and nervousness as to its extent. Later in the March Sale at Roscommon by the Society’s Breed year their difficulties were further increased with the Improvement Program in partnership with Dovea outbreak of Bluetongue. Despite any minor difficulties Genetics marked a new development in co-operation with weather and Brazilian beef imports Irish breeders did between the two bodies. To date some six hundred straws not have any disease worries. of semen have been purchased by Irish breeders and In late autumn Bord Bia the Irish Food Board with commercial producers anxious to produce progeny of this responsibility for beef exports indicated that they were five star bull. now focusing on securing high priced markets in Summer Shows had a somewhat difficult time with many continental Europe. For this a product of superior quality forced to cancel due to the inclement weather. There was that differentiates itself will be required. It has been widespread disappointment on the announcement that estimated by Bord Bia that 100,000 Hereford cross the National Livestock Show at Tullamore had to be animals may be required to supply the demand. cancelled due to the incessant rain which turned into a The breed is fortunate to have in place Irish Hereford downpour on the eve of the event flooding the entire Prime with a product already in place and currently grounds. With everything in place for the grand opening it available in Belgium, Holland, France and Portugal. The was totally frustrating for the hardworking voluntary show Board of Hereford Prime must be commended on the committee at Tullamore to have to cancel. With strides made particularly during the year past (see articles catalogues printed some cattle and judges already arrived on same later). on the grounds it was essential that the announcement On the performance recording front breeders need to reach the main evening news on National Radio and TV make greater efforts to ensure weights etc. are recorded despite the announcement some exhibitors and potential particularly at weaning to increase accuracy in the data spectators missed the news and set out for the event and a and evaluations currently being carried out at IBCF. Very wasted trip. soon it will be possible to view all animals in the herdbook The Society was fortunate however in the days following to online. This will be an invaluable tool to breeders and be offered the possibility to transfer the National Hereford potential purchasers of pedigree stock. ICBF are currently Show to the Royal Meath Show three weeks later. The in the final stages of development. show offered an excellent grounds in the shadow of the A local politician now passed away had a catch phrase historic Trim Castle and a most helpful Show Committee “hats off to past and coats off to the future” which sums up with substantial sponsorship in place for their own where we currently stand. It is incumbent on everyone to Hereford event. Discussions were short and sweet with get together and put every effort into ensuring that the Trim agreeing to the abandonment of their Hereford breed continues to forge forward. Whilst the sale average classes in favour of those usually held at the National at the Premier October Sale were the highest ever for the Hereford Show. It is possibly unfair to single anyone out breed there will be many challenges in the future. but great credit is due to Royal Meath Chairwoman In conclusion I would like to thank the Society’s Council Rosemary Swan and to major sponsors Stanley Macadam and members for their assistance throughout the year and for their co-operation and assistance. to express condolences with those members of the Society A dedicated group of Hereford breeders from the North who suffered bereavements over the same period. To my Leinster area came together quickly and in close co- colleagues at the Hereford office a sincere than you. It is operation with the local cattle committee set up the heartening and most welcome to have the staff of the Irish stalling areas, rings etc. The days following were frantic to Cattle Breeding Federation and its staff describe my ensure entries, a catalogue design and print, flags, penning colleagues as the most efficient in the business and etc. The outcome a tremendous success for all involved recommend that other Societies whose staff may need exhibitors, organisers and sponsors. A sincere thank you some assistance and training should contact the Irish to all. Hereford Office.

Page 2 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Society President

The current President of the Society is Mr. John O’Connor of Ballykennedy Hse, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick. John first became interested in Herefords at a very young age admiring the late Johnny Reidy’s Ballinarouga Herd that comprised about 10 breeding females. It was not until 1996 that he purchased his first pedigree Hereford heifer Dirreen Mistress from Patrick Dalton, Dirreen, Athea. By Corlismore Ambassador and incalf to Visa her first calf, a bull, fetched £1,925 at the Paddock’s in Limerick. A great price back then. This proved to be a great breeding cow she had 8 bulls on the trot. The second purchase was Hazelfield Peach from the late Noel O’Shaughnessy. This heifer by Clonandra General a Bishophill General son and out of a Drisheen Honest Moss cow has left some very good breeding females in the herd which now comprises 10-15 breeding females. Together with his brother and parents John also runs a 140-cow pedigree British Friesian Dairy herd in which he takes a big interest particularly in the breeding element. A member of the Society’s Council since January 2003, John is also a member of the Breed Improvement sub-committee. On his election he stated “Being elected President of the Society is a great honour and I look forward to the year ahead with bulls and heifers selling so well currently and also with Hereford Prime going from strength to strength with the announcement of new markets imminent. We must keep up the standard of our cattle with the introduction of new blood lines and an eye to breeding quality. I wish everyone good luck for the 2007-2008 show and sale year and look forward to meeting many of you at summer shows, field evenings etc.”. The current vice President of the Society is Mr. Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly.

National Ploughing Championships ...... 69 Contents GROW - Genetic Recording Of Weanlings...... 72 List of Advertisers...... 116 Secretary’s Review ...... 1 A Royal Weekend in the Royal County ...... 74 Society President ...... 2 Lakelodge Field Evening...... 76 Around the Sales...... 3 Net Feed Intake Research...... 79 Obituaries ...... 16 Organic Beef From West Cork ...... 83 New Australian Semen...... 19 Hall of Fame Award ...... 84 UK President Buys Irish ...... 21 Hereford Prime Fatstock Show ...... 85 Superquinn Launches Hereford Prime...... 23 Hereford Beef Scheme Drives Demand...... 89 Dunsinane Freeman Sells to Progressive Genetics ...25 Improved Prospects for Beef Trade in 2008 ...... 91 Canadian Visit...... 25 Dovea Open Day ...... 93 Lithuania and Poland ...... 26 Jan Wills, Sec., World Hereford Council...... 95 UK National Hereford Show 2008 ...... 26 15th World Conference ...... 97 Around the Shows ...... 28 Country Reports: Trim Show Results ...... 28 UK & Northern Ireland ...... 98 Trim Photos...... 30 Australia ...... 104 Photo Gallery at Trim...... 35 Canada ...... 107 Nenagh Show ...... 38 New Zealand ...... 108 Ossory Show ...... 44 South Africa ...... 109 West Cork Shows ...... 46 United States ...... 111 West Cork Hereford Club...... 53 Denmark ...... 112 Munster Shows and Results ...... 57 Germany ...... 112 Leinster Shows and Results ...... 60 Dr. Kee Jim on the importance of Feed Efficiency .114 Young Handlers Breeders Club ...... 62 I.H.B.S. Shows & Sales 2008 ...... 115 Cavan Monaghan Shows and Results...... 66 International Beef EXPO ...... 116

Page 3 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Around the Sales . . .

Carhuefree, Killimer, Co. Clare bred by F & RDF Abbott, Roscommon - March ’07 Drumcrow, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan he is by herd sire Woodview Sergeant out of Woodview Kerrie by CH Visa Dovea AI and Hereford Society in joint venture 57X. purchase Champion Hereford at Roscommon Ballylongane 1 Batavia 3rd sold at 3,400 to Brendan for €7,000 O’Donoghue, Dunbro Hse, St. Margarets, Co. Dublin. Bred by Kieran Harty of Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry he is Herefords met very good demand at the Hereford sired by Australian Poll Hereford and former Sydney Society’s March 2007 Sale at Roscommon driven Champion Wiranya Batavia (available through the mainly by the premium prices available for specialist Society’s BIS). He is out of Trillick Honey by CH beef schemes through AIBP Nenagh and Omagh Meats. Daytona 57D. The day’s champion Glaslough Esquire an outstanding Aughmaree Archie sold at 3,300 to Partick Lynch, son of Australian sire Churchill Storm V583 was Ullanes, Ballymakwera, Co.Cork. Bred by Willie purchased at 7,000 Euro by a syndicate comprised of Stroker, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon he is sired by Dovea AI Station and the Irish Hereford Society’s Breed Yarram Pompeii V055 out of Aughmaree Trixie by Improvement Program. Dunrobin Hallmark. The eighteen month old well muscled bull was bred by Demand for lower carcass weights and the Hereford Co. Monaghan breeders Sam & Nigel Heatrick. Out of Beef Schemes which include the well established Irish Glaslough Urika by herd Sire Cloonbracken Mattie the Hereford Prime initiative with AIBP Nenagh and Pallas grandam Glaslough Nell is by Gageboro Suave. Foods and also the Certified Hereford beef initiative The overall championship at Roscommon has just recently announced by the Irish Hereford Society in eluded the Heatrick’s on several occasions until now partnership with Omagh Meats in Northern Ireland are when they swept the boards with the championship and credited with driving demand. top price. Suckler and dairy farmers anxious to produce quality Another bull from the Glaslough herd Edgar sired by Hereford stock to meet the specifications and reap the Australian Yarram Pompeii V055 sold at 2,900 to Paul reward of premium prices available for top quality Larkin, Dunderry, Navan. Co, Meath. product are prepared to pay that bit extra for the better The days Reserve Champion Gageboro Excalibur was sires. shown by John Holloway, Horseleap, Moate, Co. There was on overall average of 2,630 euro with an 82% Westmeath again he was sired by Churchill Storm V583 clearance. and sold at 5,000 to Tom Barry, Baytown Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. A very well put together bull he is out of Gageboro April by Gageboro Timothy and its grandam Gageboro Pricilla by Bishophill General. Mr. Holloway has had some considerable success in recent times with progeny of Storm including the Supreme Champion at Tullamore later sold as herd sire to Des Kelly, Ballygawley, Co Tyrone. Other principal prices included Cill Cormaic Bart sold at 4,500 to Margret and Jack Newman, Hiskinstown, Delvin, Co.Westmeath. Bred by David Larkin, The Hermitage, Kilcormaic, Co, Offaly he was sired by Ballinpraise Brandy which also sired last years Roscommon Champion and top price bull sold to John Johnson, Gorey. His dam is Lislaughtin Playgirl by Graigue Playboy. Male Champion - Glaslough Esquire with owner Nigel Heatrick Woodview Emmit sold at 4,000 to John Grogan, of S. & N. Heatrick. Page 4 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Reserve Male Champion - Gageboro Excalibur with Cill Cormaic Bart with David Larkin and purchaser owner John Holloway. Sold for €5,000. Jack Newman. Bart sold for €4,500.

Aughmaree Archie with Willie Stroker. Sold for €3,300. Ballylongane 1 Batavia with purchaser Brendan O’Donoghue and breeder Kieran Harty. Sold for €3,400.

Champion Female Mountfade Dorrie, owner Victor Reserve Female Champion Cloonbracken Eleanor with Allen and President Kathleen Tynan. Sold for €2,500. owner Richard O’Bierne and Judge David Adams. Page 5 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Nenagh - April ’07

Glaslough Emperor and Nigel Heatrick, Judge James Stiel Ebenezer with Cathal McCormack, Judge James Kingston and President Kathleen Tynan. Kingston and President Kathleen Tynan. As at Kilkenny earlier in the week Herefords met very good Hayes, Dereen House, Kildimo, Co. Limerick he is out of demand at Nenagh on Saturday last. Quinsboro Rose 2 nd a regular prize-winner at many of the The recent surge in grass growth together with demand from shows on the Munster circuit. dairy farmers and beef producers supplying the Hereford Prime Local Breeder Rory Farrell from Toomevara sold his Churchill Scheme through the local AIBP plant at Nenagh ensured steady Storm son Ballinveney Elephant out of a homebred cow by RCE demand and an excellent clearance. at 2,750 to Declan Fahy, Ballinasloe. Dareens Commissioner The days Champion Glaslough Emperor exhibited by Sam and bred by John Fitzpatrick, Templemore sold at 2,700 to Seamus Nigel Heatrick Glaslough, Monaghan sold at 2,900 to Joe Gleeson, Dunkerrin. Gleeson, Beechwood, Nenagh. By stock bull Ballyaville Nelson Other principal prices include Ivor Deverell's Bally-aville Rebel he is out of Farmhill Loretta by Gageboro Suave. This is the at 2,450 to Thomas Gleeson, Brosna, Birr, Edwin Jones' third show/sale Champion shown by the Heatricks to date this Keenaghpoll 1 Martin at 2,400 to Keith Stanley, Streamstown, year. Roscrea and Robert Powell's Ballingrawn Stan at 2,400 to The day’s top price however was reached when Hereford Seamus Gleeson, Clonaganna, Dunkerrin. breeder Patrick Champion of Graigue, Drom, Templemore paid The Reserve Champion Steil Ebenezer shown by JJ McCormack 3,100 to secure Quinsboro Pompeii. Bred and exhibited by Tom Tulsk sold at 2,200 to John Toohey, Cloughjordan. Kilmallock - April ’07 Society President Buys Champion Hereford

Irish Hereford Society President Mrs Kathleen Tynan, Breaney Ardagh, Co Longford fought off strong competition to secure Ballyaville Wally Show Champion at the Society’s sale at Kilmallock. Bred by Joe and Ivor Deverell, Geashill, Co, Offaly he is sired by herd sire Gageboro Burly out of a homebred dam Ballyaville Donna by Aughmaree Rookie. A five star bull for suckler beef value, weanling export, beef carcass and calf quality he sold at €3000. The Deverell’s also sold Bally-aville Recess by herd sire Breaney Toby at €2400 to Martin Gorman, Ballyring, Ballyaville Wally, Joe Deverell, President Kathleen Tynan Ballyragget, Co, Kilkenny. and Soc. Chairman J.J. Farrell. Another five star bull in similar traits to the Champion Udel 1 VN Your Honour a Doonbiddie Hustler son from the herd of David and Daithi Carroll sold at €2600 to Thomas Holmes, Corofin, Co, Clare. Breaney Edmond by Churchill Storm from the herd of Reserve € Kathleen Tynan sold at 2200 to JJ Conway, Co Carlow. Champion Overall a good clearance of bulls though quality was not as Coolnacritta good as that at Nenagh a week earlier. This was reflected in Gasper, Sean the sale average of €1875. Another feature of the sale was Sheil, the number of bulls absent from those catalogued having Kathleen been sold prior to the sale such is current demand with Tynan & J.J. good grass growth etc. Farrell. Page 6 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Nenagh - May ’07

CONTINUED DEMAND FOR HEREFORD AT Kenagh Co Longford. This 17 month old bull is sired by NENAGH the Jones’ successful stock bull Beverly Hills 1 Thady and out of a homebred cow by Baltymore Bradley. He Hereford breeders were well satisfied with demand at was purchased by Eamon Cleary Ardcroney Nenagh. the Society’s May sale at Nenagh last Saturday Other principal prices: Creaghpoll 1 Jack by Beverly The days champion Ballyraggan Viceroy 572nd Hills 1 Thady the same sire as the Reserve Champion (pictured below) was bred by James Thompson of from the herd of WA & IH Jones Creagh Kenagh Co Rathvilly Co Carlow. A thick well-developed bull he is Longford sold at €2000 to Larry Molan Clonmel. by stock bull Glaslough Bruce out of a homebred dam Aliehs Sean 6th by Trillick Best from the herd of Sheila by Ballinascraw Ultra. He sold to Raymond Stanley O’Sullivan Brosna Co Kerry sold at €2000 to William Brittas Thurles at a disappointing €2100. However Mr Cleary Ardcroney Nenagh. Thompson also sold Ballyraggan Legacy 574th by the Twenty-one of the twenty-six bulls forward sold to same sire out of Bawngarriff Mandie again at €2100 to average €1887 with a range of €2200 to €1450. The John Hogan, Latteragh, Nenagh. majority of bulls were sold within the local Nenagh The day’s top price of €2200 was paid for the Reserve catchment area with the Irish Hereford Prime beef Champion Kenaghpoll 1 Marvel. Bred by Edwin Jones scheme kill facility at AIBP Nenagh a major influence.

James Thompson’s Champion with Denis Collins, judge, Edwin Jones with Reserve Champion Denis Collins, and Society President Kathleen Tynan. judge, and Society President Kathleen Tynan.

Raymond Stanley and the late Bertie Stanley. Willie Jones, Willie Branagan and James Thompson. Page 7 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

John Hayes and Tim O’Sullivan Jim Fitzpatrick, Andy O’Callaghan and John Holloway.

Kilmallock - May ’07

FINAL HEREFORD SPRING BULL SALE

Due to a surge in demand for Hereford Bulls in recent weeks just under half the bulls catalogued were absent from the Society’s final spring bull sale at Kilmallock. Breeders have been selling direct from farm many to repeat customers. The days Champion Cappadineen Rebock 8th exhibited by Bill Deane of Dunmanway, Co. Cork sired by Knockmountagh Napoleon out of Rorardstown Jewel sold at €2,000 to Robert L’Estrange of Killucan, Champion Cappadineen Rebock 8th with owner Bill Deane, Frank Appelbe (Judge) & Society President Mrs Kathleen Tynan. Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Joe Deverell, Geashill, Co. Offaly, exhibited the Reserve Champion Ballyaville Wolf by Gageboro Burly out of a homebred dam by Drumakeenan Do-A-Lot and sold him at €1,900 to John Reidy of Meadstown, Kildorrery, Co. Cork. Society President Mrs. Kathleen Tynan exhibited the second prize winner to the Champion Breaney Extra, sired by Freetown Gorbachev out of Breaney Trudy he sold to William Mulcahy of Herbertstown, Co. Limerick at €2,000. Overall the standard and quality of animals was not as high as at earlier sales with many of the older stronger bulls already sold. This was reflected in the sale average of €1,775 down €100 on the April sale at the same venue. Overall clearance 72%. Reserve Champion Ballyaville Wolf with owner Joe Deverell Page 8 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Kilkenny - March ’07

The number of bulls forward at Kilkenny was not as big as at €2200. Sired by Glaslough Trojan he is out of in previous years. The quality of bulls forward was good Ballycallan 1 Ann. Mr. Finn sold two further bulls with plenty of strong bulls well fit for service. Demand was Bawngarriff Ruskin by Bor Trevor at €2150 and steady with a very good clearance and breeders were well Bawngarriff Napoleon by Glaslough Trojan at €2000 to satisfied with the money on offer. average over €2100 for his three bulls forward. D & D Show judges John Johnston and Bobby Powell selected Carroll, Campile, Co. Wexford exhibited Udel 1 H48 Yeats Balleen Breezer 5th an eighteen month old son of Balleen by international sire Udel 1 Knight Flyer out of a Breezer by Balleen Potent by Lisnabin Michael. The dam is Doonbiddie Hustler daughter Udel 1 R51 Uluru Snowdrop Balleen Miss Tribute by the Australian sire Centennial and sold at €2600. They also sold Udel 1 UL Youtopian by Tribute out of Balleen Miss Moira. Bred by G and T Sollpoll 1 Ultimate Northern Ireland bull of the year at Brennan Freshford he sold at €2800. G and T Brennan €2100. also sold a half brother Balleen Breezer 4th out of Balleen Other principal prices included Michael Molloy’s Moyclare Miss Tribute 2nd also by Centennial Tribute and out of Express by Churchill Storm V583 out of Moyclare Ann by Gageboro Rose at €2500. Balleen Breezer the sire of both Moyclare Rich at €2400 to breeder Francis Scott’s is herd sire at Balleen and was champion at this sale in Knockfin Herd. 2004. John Holloway’s Gageboro Emperor again by Churchill The Reserve Champion Ballycallan 1 Fenton was bred and Storm V583 out of Gageboro Beauty by Whitehill Umpire exhibited by local man Christy Finn. Ballycallen and sold sold at €2050.

Above left: Tom Brennan with Champion Balleen Breezer 5th.

Above right: The Bawngarriff team at Kilkenny.

Left: J.J. Farrell, Lily Campion and Willie Branagan. Kilkenny - April ’07 Once again numbers forward at Kilkenny not as big as on Lislaughtin Playgirl 28th sold at €2700 for David Larkin of previous occasions. There was good demand much of it Kilcormac Co. Offaly. This is one of several sons of Brandy driven by beef producers who supply the Hereford Prime sold at high prices by Mr. Larkin into pedigree herds. beef marketing program. Udel 1 VT Young Victor by Tullamore Champion Udel 1 The days Champion Balleen Jordan a Yarram Pompeii R51 Veteran and out of Udel 1 452M Modest Victra bred V055 son out of Drumakeenan Pansy 75th by Rathcor and exhibited by D & D Carroll sold at €2600. Ranger was bred and exhibited by G and T Brennan Other principal prices included Mr. P. Smyth’s Freshford while bid to €2750 he failed to reach his reserve Ardmulchan Connor by Clashagad Ben, Mr. F. Scott’s and was withdrawn unsold. A strong influencing factor in Knockfin Hilton by Forteregal Wright and Mr. Glenn the decision was possibly a phone call received by Mr. Jacob’s Dunsinane Future by Rathcor Express sold at Brennan from home during the sale informing him that his €2500 each. K & M Diffley’s Duibhgiolla Storm by herd sire had had a serious accident. Jordan has now Churchill Storm V583 sold at €2300 while Tom Rossiter joined the sire battery at Balleen. The Reserve Champion sold Newtown Poll 1 Billy by Clashaglee Cloghessy at Cill Cormac Bertie by Ballinphraise Brandy out of €2000. Page 9 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Balleen Jordan, Champion at Kilkenny April ’07 with Geoffrey Cill Cormaic Bertie, Reserve Champion at Kilkenny April ’07 Brennan. with David Larkin. Roscommon - October ’07 HEREFORD PRICES REACH NEW The top female price of the day €6,000 was reached for T & A Fitzgerald’s Grianan Orange E370 a Yarram Pompeii V055 HEIGHTS AT ROSCOMMON daughter out of Grianan Blossom by Standard Lad 93J ex Demand for Herefords at the Society’s Premier Autumn sale Drumakeenan Orange 49th she is due 20th February 2008 to surpassed expectations with bulls averaging €3,319 and Churchill Storm. The Orange family has been consistently selling to a top of €8,150. Females also continue in high successful tracing back through the Drumakeenan herd of R.S. demand selling to €6,000 and averaging €2,614. Kenny, Birr and the Lisnabin herd of D.J.D. Purdon, Killucan, Progeny of the Australian Hereford bull Yarram Pompeii V055 Co. Westmeath. She sold to Liam Philpott and Anne Pounds imported through the Society’s breed improvement program of Kanturk, Co. Cork who are currently putting together a featured prominently in the prize winners and top prices. substantial herd of diverse bloodlines from the top herds here The days Champion bull Corlismore Taurus a fifteen month at home the UK and Northern Ireland. T & A Fitzgerald of old son of Yarram Pompeii V055 out of Corlismore Unique by Mount Temple, Moate also sold Grianan Agnes E374 by the Woodview Royal topped the sale at €8,150 selling to Co. Cork same sire out of Grianan Tess by Cloonbracken Performer at breeder Albert De Cogan from Castlemartyr. Well known €3,100 to Mr. Hugh Lynch, Finea, Co. Westmeath. In all the Limerick breeder Pat Hayes of Kilteely under bidder for the Fitzgerald’s sold four heifers to average €3,475. Champion purchased another Pompeii son Kye Paul 9th bred Following the sale the Society’s Chairman JJ Farrell was in an by Padriag McGrath Elphin out of Kye Spot 4th by Lisnabin upbeat mood he stated that he was very pleased with the Jovial at €6,000. Mr. Hayes also purchased Fairyhouse Katie outcome and with the increased demand. The sale he said and Fairyhouse Tugger from George Stanley, Ratoath, Co. follows on a busy ploughing championship where there was Meath to average €3,080 for the three bulls. tremendous interest in information on the premium beef Cill Cormaic Maximus by Stock Bull Ballinphraise Brandy a schemes Hereford Prime operated through AIBP Nenagh and Bishophill General son and out of Knockfin Gwenevere 15th a the Certified Beef Scheme through Omagh Meats. He Tullamore Show prize winner by Grianan Magic bred by David continued stating that increased feed costs will put additional Larkin, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly sold at €5,600 to Mr. Bob pressure on beef producers giving the Hereford an advantage Lanigan, Tullamaine Castle, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. He also due to its ease of finishing together with premium prices. The sold Cill Cormaic Valentine and Cill Cormaic Omega to declaration by Dovecote Park in the UK who supply the average €3,885 for his three exhibits. prestigious Waitrose chain that they will pay an additional A further Pompeii son Corlismore Express bred by Sean premium of 10 pence for Hereford is an indication of the McKiernan was purchased by Joe Maher, Ballydowel, changing market he stated. Rathmoyle, Co. Kilkenny Chairman of Irish Hereford Prime Ltd for €4,100. Other principal bull prices were Mr. Val Ledwith’s Rathregan Ferdinand by Moyclare Courallie a Pompeii son at €3,150 to Mr. Patrick Molihan, Ardagh, Co. Longford and K.& M. Diffley’s Duibhgiolla Popular 2nd by Pompeii at €3,000 to Mr. Thomas Molloy, Gurteen, Ballinasloe. Demand for females outstripped supply. Mr. Noel Hartnett of Rockchapel purchased the Female Champion Lisnalurg Honey Bea 2nd by Yarram Pompeii V055 at €5,600 and also her dam Lisnalurg Naughty Bea with her April born heifer calf by Balleen Generator 6th at foot for a further €5,200. A former National Female Champion at Tullamore she won twelve Hereford championships in her show career. She is currently eleven years old and carrying her tenth calf an outstanding production record. A very successful day for owner Pauline Casey of Sligo. Sean McKiernan’s Champion Bull Corlismore Taurus Page 10 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Kevin and Dervla Diffley with their Reserve Champion. Lisnalurg Honey Bea 2nd with owner Pauline Casey. Honey Bea sold for €5,600.

Anselm Fitzgerald with top price heifer Grianan Orange Cill Cormaic Maximus sold to Bob Lanigan for €5,600. E370. Quinsboro Dispersal Sale

HEREFORDS SELL TO €5,300 Quinsboro Rose 2nd a 5 year old cow by AT QUINSBORO SALE Tibradden Adema several times champion at local shows and dam of Quinsboro Pompeii the €3,100 top price bull at the Society sale Existing Hereford breeders and new entrants Nenagh in May last sold at €4,400 to Michael to the breed were out in strength at Nenagh O’Keeffe of Newmarket. Mr. O’Keeffe also Mart on Saturday last for the sale of the prize purchased Quinsboro Eva 17th by Breany Sam winning herd of Tom & John Hayes. at €3,000 and Quinsboro Rose 1st by This small but select herd built up by Tom Tibradden Adema at €2,800. All in calf to Hayes on some of the best Hereford Genetics Border General V85. available through AI and natural service was New entrant to the breed Alex McCarthy of reluctantly put on the market this autumn. Hazelwood, Kildimo purchased the 11 month The top price of the day was paid for an old heifer Quinsboro Rose 4th at €3,800 and outstanding two year old maiden heifer the 2 year old Quinsboro Rose 3rd at 3,100 Cloonart Emily by Churchill Storm V583 out of both by Churchill Storm. Cloonart Realtin by Ballyaville Nairn out of Bor John Hayes, Quinsboro. A further yearling heifer by Churchill Storm Sophie. She was bred by Anne Flynn, Quinsboro Eva 23rd sold at€2,800 to new Bornacoola, Carrick-on-Shannon and won a number of breeder John Newman of Delvin who purchased Cill prizes at the summer shows. She was purchased by new Cormaic Bart at the Society March sale at Roscommon for entrant to the breed Noel Collins of Kilpatrick, Mullingar. €4,500.

Page 11 TRILLICK HEREFORDS A Herd to take stock off!

OCEAN POMPEII 2 Our junior bull, Ocean Pompeii, is sire to very promising looking calves. Our senior bull, Corlismore Hermes, has proved himself time and time again as sire to quality calves. Thank You to all our customers who purchased bulls and heifers in the past year. Young Stock always for sale. Visitors Welcome. J.J. & C. Farrell Trillick-A-Temple, Longford, Co. Longford. Tel.: 043-41976 Mobile: 086-8329436

Page 12 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Kilmallock - October ’07

While the overall quality at this the final Society sale of the season was not as high as that at Roscommon ten days earlier there was good demand throughout the sale though at prices that reflected the standard of animals exhibited. The judge for the occasion John Neenan, Broadford the incoming Chairman of the IHBS Munster branch selected Sean and Colman Neary’s Clooncullane Daniel as his Champion. Sired by Yarram Pompeii V055 out of Clooncullane Megan he sold at a disappointing €2,000 to Maurice Daly of Rockchapel, Co. Cork. The Reserve Champion Goulding Prince exhibited by Mathew Goulding of Co Kerry is one of the first calves in Ireland sired by Scottish bull Ervie Classic S30. A first prize winner at many shows during the summer he sold to Co. Laois Hereford breeder Iris Allen, Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory at €2,500. Michael Molloy’s Moyclare Elf by herd sire Skehanore Henry out of a Moyclare Rich cow Bee sold at €2,250 to breeder John Walker of Croom Co. Limerick. Other principal prices included Ivor Deverell’s Ballyaville Rekoner by Breaney Toby at €1,900 to Padraig Curtin, Doneraile, Co. Cork. Furaleigh Best by Trillick Best from Ted O’Sullivan sold to John Collins, Kilmallock at €1,800 and Henry Dudley’s Lakelodge Storm 3rd by Churchill Storm to Patrick Barry, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick at €1,800.

Ballybay April ’07

Top: Colman Neary with Champion Clooncullane Daniel. Loughglas 1 Eclipse - Champion with Nigel Heatrick and Middle: Michael Duane’s Champion Female Judge, Cecil Beattie. Sold for €2,700. Bottom: Reserve Champion Goulding Prince Page 13 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Firecracker sells at €10,000 in telephone shootout An 8 month old Hereford bull Grianan €10,000. Firecracker not yet weaned from his Grianan Firecracker dam has sold for €10,000 to the sired by the Australian Corlismore herd of Sean McKiernan bull Churchill Storm Corlismore Co Cavan. Mr McKiernan V583 sire of several top spotted the young sire at the recent price males and National Hereford Show at Trim Co. females this year and Meath. A number of top Irish breeders, last was born January a major Irish AI Station and one of the 2007. Firecracker was top UK Hereford breeders visiting Trim shown successfully this Show had approached owners T & A year, winning three 1st Fitzgerald of Mount Temple, Moate, Co. prizes, Irish Junior Westmeath expressing interest. Hereford of the Year at Bidding by telephone for this promising Limerick Show and young sire opened at €6,000 and very Breed Champion at quickly reached €8,000 with two Cappamore, Limerick bidders still in the race a prominent and Strokestown. Spring Sale 2005 and sold to AG Wright Hereford and Angus breeder from Co. His Dam, Grianan Dominique sired by Farms Ltd UK for €4,800. Grianan Cork and Mr. McKiernan who had an Yarram Pompeii V055 was shown during Emperor also a full brother was 1st excellent opportunity to study the 2005 as a calf, winning eight 1st prizes, prize winner at Roscommon October young bull and its mother at Trim where 3 Breed Championships and Hereford 2006 and sold to the Churchill Herd of she was Reserve Supreme Champion to Heifer Calf of the Year (Nenagh). She Brian Clarke Carnaross, Kells for Mr. McKiernan’s Corlismorepoll 1 was shown once this year at the €4,000. Sydney 1st Female Champion and National Hereford Show held in Trim This year her full sister Grianan Orange Supreme Champion of the Hereford and was a 1st prize winner Reserve F 409 was 1st prize winner and All event. Female Champion and Reserve Ireland Heifer of the year at the Bidding continued very quickly by Supreme Champion. National Hereford Show, Trim. phone with the prominent Co. Cavan Dominique’s full brother Grianan breeder making the final bid of Cantona was champion at Roscommon

Clouncagh Peach & Oct. bull calf by Barley Hill Sailor July bull by Barley Hill Sailor Sires used: Border General, Rathcor Ranger, Storm V589, Pompeii V055 Young Bulls and Heifers for sale - Visitors Welcome O’CONNOR FAMILY Ballykennedy House, Ballingarry, Co.Limerick. Tel. 087-6481432

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Brandy - Now a proven sire Buy 9 Bulls a sold to date Brandy for an son this average Spring of €3,370 Stock Bull: BALLINPHRAISE BRANDY Sire: Bishophill General Dam: Drumakeenan Orange 43 by Cill Cormaic Generator

Brandy’s sons sold that made headlines!

CILL CORMAIC BART CILL CORMAIC BERTIE Sold for €4,725 at Roscommon, March 2007. Reserve Champion Kilkenny April 2007 Best wishes to John Newman, Delvin. Sold for €2835 to Lonergan Bros., Carrick-on-Suir. DAVID LARKIN The Hermitage, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly. Tel. 05791-35368, 086-3397810

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News!! First calf of Maximus born - a stamp of sire! CILL CORMAIC MAXIMUS Sold for €5,880 in Roscommon October 2007 Best wishes to Bob and Robert Lanigan, “Tullamaine” Herd POSSIBILITY FOR BRANDY’S DAUGHTERS TO BE SOLD IN 2008

CILL CORMAIC PLAYGIRL 2nd Featured at 15 months. CILL CORMAIC PISCES 5th Full sister to “BART” Featured at 4 months. THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS IN 2007 YOUNG STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE - VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME DAVID LARKIN The Hermitage, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly. Tel. 05791-35368, 086-3397810 Page 16 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 OBITUARIES

MICHAEL J. MOLLOY R.I.P. herd Moyclare Rich was retained in the herd as stock sire having been Champion at Kilkenny Premier bull sale where he failed to reach his reserve. Rich has to be one of the most successful Hereford bulls of recent times having produced a string of prize winners and top prices for the herd and for many other herds which had the opportunity to use him through Natural Service in the years following. While quietly pleased with such success Michael was never overly impressed. He put much greater value on the friendships made over the years with those who had the good fortune to meet with him at shows or visit with him at his home. To visit was to experience an unbounded welcome and hospitality extended to young and old. Those who knew Michael were impressed by his friendly nature his quiet dignity and his love of the breed. His wife Kathleen and sons Michael and Pat survive him. April 2007 Across the country Hereford Breeders were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Michael J. Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly. J.R. NICHOLSON Sadly one by one the old brigade is slipping away. Michael a veteran of the R.D.S. bull show now joins those Hereford In October last word came through that the long and Stalwarts who along with him attended the event almost as productive life of Rex Nicholson, Hoddersfield, an annual pilgrimage throughout the 1950’s, 60’s & 70’s Crosshaven, Co. Cork had drawn to a close. In his 92nd and have now moved on to hopefully greener pastures in the next life. year Rex visited the yard daily up to ten days prior to his Michael founded the Moyclare herd in 1952 with the death. A deep thinking and a thoughtful man Rex was purchase of Blondie 2nd a heifer by Cloverhill Steadfast a dedicated member of his local Munster Branch of the from his neighbour James Molloy. The first bull calf born Society gave three terms on the Society’s Council and was Glebe Prince by Kilgarvan King. was elected President in 1980/81. In 1988 he Over the years a top Hereford bull has always stood at represented the Society at the 10th World Conference Moyclare. These included the Department of Agriculture where a total of eighteen member countries leased bull Paddock Vulcan Sire of Keel Jester the R.D.S. participated in Santiago de Compostela a historic city in bull show champion in 1970 for Simon Coyle of Four the Galacia region of Spain. Roads, Co. Roscommon, Churchtown Referee purchased The Hoddersfield herd was founded by his father Ben in at the R.D.S. by Michael & sire of Ballinara Major for 1934 with the purchase of the entire spring calving Jimmy & Bill Galvin of Castledaly, Moate. One of several section of the herd of Mr. R. Heard, Ballintubber, Referee sons sold into AI he fetched the princely sum of Carrigwohill, Co. Cork. The eldest of five brothers, Rex 800gns. in 1966. took over the running of the farm and herd in 1955. More recently the herd has had some considerable success This change saw the first introduction of new blood at Tullamore taking the Supreme Championship and from the UK with the arrival of Wenlock Charivari National Calf Championship in 2003 with Moyclare Bob purchased at Hereford by the Department of and the National Bull Calf Championship in 1998 with Agriculture in 1954 at £546. He was followed by Moyclare Robert later Champion at Roscommon the Temple Levity, Rowington Premier and Penatok following spring. Moyclare Anthony was Supreme Olympic - all UK bulls; then an Irish bull, Kilfargy Gorta Champion at the final R.D.S. Spring Show held at the Goff’s Complex in 2002. The herd has also secured 2nd followed by Border Windsor and Border Dallas Championships at the Hereford Society’s Premier Spring from the UK herd of SW Quan & Co. and Autumn Sales in 2004 at Roscommon with Moyclare Today the farm is operated by his son Billy and Bill and Moyclare Bishop and at Kilkenny the same year grandson Niall the fourth generation of the family to with Moyclare Britisher. farm at Hoddersfield. Dairygold A.I purchased a top performer at Tully bull Rex is survived by son Billy daughters Anne and Breda performance Test Station Moyclare King. and his seven grandchildren. To them we offer sincere Possibly one of the best breeding pulls produced in the sympathy and thanks for a life well spent. Page 17 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 PHILIP KIELY RIP the then Society Secretary. The family at the funeral said, “the first Aherlow herd aimed to produce bulls time I met your father was when my for the commercial market while father gave him first prize for a Bull at maintaining a presence on the show a Show and we remained friends ever circuit. since. It was very easy for your father Besides his farming, Philly, as he was to make friends”. affectionately known, took a keen Getting ready for sales it was a sight to interest in politics and was also very see a line of Bulls any number from a involved in hurling and all aspects of dozen down, walking in single file, the the Gaelic Athletic Association. long avenue into Noan Estate, each Sincere sympathy is offered to his wife one with a man at his head. and family in their sad loss. Bertie, together with a local neighbour Mr. Sheedy began judging at field evenings and when Bansha decided to William Gilbert run a show asked them to judge at it. They judged all the classes (cattle, (Bertie) Stanley sheep, horses and pigs) at the first one The death has taken place of Philip and every year afterwards did the Kiely of Gurthacorn, Glen of Aherlow, cattle until Mr. Sheedy died. Bertie Co. Tipperary. A former President of was then joined by his brother-in-law the Society and member of the Finnie Langley and they continued the Society’s Council Mr. Kiely served with tradition at Bansha Show. Together distinction a number of terms on they judged in many shows all over the council and on its various committees. country. When Finnie died Bertie He was also an active and innovative continued to judge, this time with his member of the society’s Munster son Raymond as driver and second Branch and an active member of the opinion. He loved the challenge of Society’s judging panel. judging and would be the first to admit The Aherlow herd was established in that he was not always right. 1950 following the purchase of a He also became an active member of Hereford heifer at Maher’s of Originally coming from Douglas in Co. the Munster Branch of the Society, Tipperary for £42 by his father who up Cork his mother died when he was very never liked to miss a meeting and to then bred Shorthorns. young which meant that he and his always wanted to help in every way This provided an impetus for the then older sister went to live with relations possible to promote Herefords as the enthusiastic 18 year old further near Mallow in Co. Cork. His father best cattle for farmers to have. On the stimulating his interest in shows and married again but some years later 19th May last he was delighted to showing. That summer he won the when he died Bertie returned to attend the Bull Sales in Nenagh Mart, first of many 1st prizes at Douglas to run the farm for his step- meeting some friends and encourage TipperaryShow. Many additional mother. his son to purchase the champion. He prizes and championships were added In the late 1940’s he moved to became Treasurer of the Tipperary, on the Munster circuit competing with Tipperary where he secured the Leix, Offaly Bull Sales Society, a post the Marlhill herd of John O’Donnell position of Land Steward / Manager he held up until his death. the Abbey herd of James O’Donnell the with the Armatage family of Noan During these years he continued to Clongeel herd of Dan O’Keefe and Estate, Ballinure, Thurles. This farm breed and train racehorses with Bagwell Lord Brocket all of whom have comprised of 1050 acres of mixed Eleanor and Doris Armitage his now passed away though the Marlhill farming, dairying, sucklers, sheep, employers. He was very proud when and Abbey herds continue to flourish. tillage, horses and forestry. All the one of the horses they bred came Winning a scholarship through the work was carried out then with horses second in the Irish Derby. He trained Young Farmers organisation Muintir and a staff of around 15. Over the next horses to win in racecourses all over Na Tire of which he was an active number of years he increased the dairy the country which included a number member he had the opportunity to herd, sheep flock, tillage ground, of races at the Curragh, The travel widely in the US visiting almost suckler herd and even took out a horse Leopardstown Chase and even trained every state studying farming methods. trainer’s licence. a horse which ran in the Aintree Grand On his return home he purchased the Amongst the suckler herd was a small National in Liverpool. first milking machine in the area. number of pure bred Hereford Cows. The very large crowd which attended A regular exhibitor at the R.D.S. bull At this point he became very interested his funeral on both days was a show until its demise he was part of in Hereford cattle and while building testament to the esteem with which he the Department of Agriculture team of up the herd over the years it became a was held by all who knew him. licensing inspectors for 12 years until real labour of love, aiming for He is survived by his sons Gilbert and the scheme ended in the mid eighties. perfection. He collected many prizes in Raymond, daughter-in-laws Lynda The herd was reduced somewhat in shows and Bull sales around the and Lila, grandchildren Cheryl, 1968 with a reduction sale organised country. One man speaking to his Dwayne, Ian and Roy. by Gavin Low and the late Harry Bond

Page 18 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 EDWARD CURTIS

19th February 1936 – 31st January 2007

People were saddened to hear of the death of that likeable character Ned Curtis of Knockduff, Bree, Co. Wexford. Ned passed away amongst his family, his wife Mary and his three daughters Miriam, Mairead and Anne, sons in law and grandchildren. He was a man who had not enjoyed the best of health in latter years. Ned began his working life in “Stathams” of Wexford selling machinery, cars and milking machines. His uncle John Curtis founded the Knockduff Herd in 1954 while Ned took over in 1972. He bred some notable bulls in his day. He bred and exhibited “Knockduff Taurus” the Champion at Waterford Bull Sale in 1979. In 1989 he pulled off the double at Enniscorthy Bull Sale winning the Championship and the Reserve Championship. Purchaser of the champion John Jones exhibited “Knockduff Giant” an outstanding bull by Standard Lad 93J on the Society’s exhibition stand at the Ploughing Championships in Carlow and again at Enniscorthy. Ned judged the Society’s Premier Sale at Roscommon and numerous summer shows. Were you judging yourself and you happened to get it wrong through Ned’s eyes, he was not shy about coming forward and giving you his opinion, sometimes in very blunt terms. A very keen ploughman he was a regular competitor at events and at home and he ploughed up to the year he died. Retiring in 1996 he left the herd in the capable hands of daughter Mairead and son in law Michael Jones. Refusing to be idle he then took up furniture and cabinet making but still kept an eye on things outside. Ned was a perfectionist, the bulls had to be right, the ploughing spot on and the farmyard spic and span etc. Ned’s idea of a relaxing on a day off would be walking through cattle or examining any type of machinery in some sales yard somewhere. His family, friends and neighbours will sadly miss Ned.

Page 19 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

In early December the good news is just out of quarantine and will soon arrived announcing that finally be in the main section of the AI Stud semen is due very soon from a and following further tests have semen number of Australian Sires drawn. This outstanding bull is a very sourced through the Breed New distant relative of the very successful Improvement Program in a Churchill Storm V583. He exhibits whirlwind visit down under in tremendous length, growth and carcass January 2007. characteristics. His sire Glendan Park No sooner had the purchasing panel Storm W134 the 2004 Wodonga Grand arrived back to Ireland in late January Australian Champion was purchased by Geoff and made contacts with Australia King in partnership with Bob Nixon of relating to final selection testing the Wallan Creek herd which is about requirements etc. than EU officials 300 km west of Brisbane. This is an declared themselves dissatisfied with Semen outstanding carcass bull with great some semen collection procedures at length and substance and tremendous the Australian end. For those Society mobility. The dam Bowmont Maritana Representatives who had visited this 340 is by Bowmont Jordan. This bull approach was very difficult to has good performance figures for impressive progeny. Star General is understand, as they were most 200,400 and 600 day growth, for bred at Yarram Park the herd which impressed with the systems observed scrotal size, is +2.8 EMA, +1.2 for also produced Yarram Pompeii V055 a during their visit. Retail beef yield and is a plus for IMF. bull that has produced some Contacts were initiated with the As we go to press a number of other outstanding progeny. Commercial Department of Agriculture and later possible sires are currently under test progeny of V055 sons are now coming with Minister of Agriculture Ms Mary with results awaited details will be on stream for the Hereford Prime Coughlan with the assistance of published as and when available. Scheme. These are showing excellent Senator John Ellis and Dovea AI in an A sincere thank you to Geoff Taylor carcase characteristics and effort to have the issues clarified and to who with his staff made all the tremendous length. The V055 ensure every effort was made to resolve arrangements and kept a watching daughters are milking well. Progeny of any apparent difficulty as quickly as brief throughout and in the months his half brother Banemore Pompeii possible. Thankfully the logjam has following. The number of quality bulls T036 bred by David Jenkins who farms been removed and at the moment it is and the overall high standard of at Penshurst close by Yarram Park are all systems go. animals viewed and available to choose younger and are not as yet old enough Breed Improvement Committee from given the restraints of bloodlines for service but are certainly looking Chairman Willie Branagan would like etc. provided difficulties in reaching a very promising. This latest new sire to thank most sincerely all those who final selection. To all the Australian Yarram Star General W251 is sired by assisted in having the situation Hereford breeders who so kindly gave Yarram Star General S206 who is out resolved not least Total Livestock of their time to show their stock at a of a Hot Shot cow by BP Star General Genetics in Victoria but also the time of severe drought, thank you most 51A while his dam is Yarram Marinda Australian breeders for their patience sincerely. Their Irish visitors were P224 by Hot Shot RHHR 20W out of in holding bulls for such a long period. simply amazed that both breeders and Marinda 336 by Devon Court Emperor. Yarram Star General W251 (pictured their animals could not only survive This bull has excellent performance on right) is currently in AI and having but also look extremely well given the figures for calving, for 200,400 and semen drawn. As soon as the necessary hardships and the vagaries of the 600 day growth, for milk, for scrotal follow on tests are cleared semen will climate. There is no doubt that the size and for carcass. be on its way about mid March. This is breeders have resilience equal to that Bowmont Storm A584 bred by Geoff an outstanding bull with some very of the Hereford Breed and will King at Bowmont Stud also in Victoria continue to produce top class stock whatever the challenges. The welcome and hospitality has to be experienced to be properly appreciated.

Minister Coughlan in animated conversation with Larry Feeney and Yarram Star Willie Branagan at Dovea. General W251 Page 20 PROGENY OF FEMALE & SIRE LINES PURCHASED FROM ALL THE LEADING HERDS - VISITORS WELCOME -

- STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE - Higher Profits eee Faster growth & fewer days to We would like to thank all our slaughter. customers who purchased bulls and All things considered no other breed does it better! females from us in 2007 and wish them every success in the future. MARTIN MURPHY & FAMILY Toureenbrien, Lackamore, Newport, Co. Tipperary. Tel. 061-378445

Page 21 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 UK President Buys Irish

Marcus Lury, 2007 President of the UK Hereford Cattle Society, is always on the look out for a potential herd sire for his Oakleaf horned and Castlewood Polled Hereford herds. While judging the herds competition in Northern Ireland last autumn he came across Kilmessan Ted a Churchill Storm son bred by Rosemary Swan of Kilmessan, Co. Meath. Ted Reserve (Northern Ireland) Horned bull of the year 2007 had been to Tully Performance Test Centre and been purchased by Dessie Martin as a herd sire for his Lisola L/R: David Lury, Rosemary Swan & David Lury. herd which incidentally was deemed Frank out of Rorardstown Ruby by and into the choice of sires. by Marcus the winner of the medium Gageboro Loquacious. Rosemary is currently chairwoman of herds section of the herds Sam was unshown last summer and is the Royal Meath Show which so competition. So impressed was out of Rathregan Merrymaid by kindly provided their facilities at the Marcus that immediately following Ballinalick Robin ex Baytown Nettle disposal of the Society to hold the the event he made arrangements to by Drumakeenan Beefeater. National Hereford Show last Autumn visit Rosemary and see the herd at Though heartbroken having to part when Tullamore had to be cancelled first hand with son David. with her two friends Rosemary was due to the floods. On viewing the herd and seeing the delighted the President of the UK The Oakleaf and Castlewood herds quality of the stock they very quickly Cattle Society was impressed with her are comprised of an 80 head suckler made a deal for two Churchill Storm small but very select herd. herd of Herefords and a flock of Lleyn V583 sons Kilmessan Terry and Her success is very well deserved as ewes on 230 acres of difficult land set Kilmessan Sam. Terry a prize-winner she has put tremendous effort into the in the Blackwood Hills of Somerset in at Dundalk and Oldcastle shows is out selection of her foundation females the south of England. His wife Valerie of Kilmessan Jenny by Rathregan supports Marcus in his enterprise while son David undertakes much of the day to day operation of the farm. Marcus had a full clearance of bulls last season and currently has orders for spring. He is a firm believer in customer service and will provide at least two follow up contacts to his customers each year. “People expect it and they should expect it and if we find someone who is doing it better, then we will get better.” Herein lies a most important message for breeders many of who will never contact a purchaser hoping that no news is good news. Isn’t it time this Rosemary Swan with Reserve Champion, Kilmessan Terry at Oldcastle approach was changed. Show Page 22 KILLOE HEREFORDS KILLOE Progeny from this herd has STORMBIRD proven themselves in Now herd sire the show ring in the Rheban and in the Herd of David sales ring. Young.

Sires Used: Trillick Best, Yarram Pompeii, Ervie Classic, Churchill Storm TOP CLASS STOCK ALWAYS FOR SALE PETER HAGAN Carriglass, Longford. Tel. 043-41930 Mobile: 087-2579511

KILMESSAN HEREFORDS Kilmessan Terry (by Churchill Storm)

Reserve Champion, Oldcastle. First Prize Dundalk, Oldcastle & Virginia.

Sires Used: Yarram Pompeii, Churchill Storm, Border General V85

Congratulations and best wishes to Marcus Lury, Somerset, UK on his purchase of Kilmessan Terry and Sam from us during a visit while President of the Hereford Cattle Society, UK, in 2007. RROOSSEEMMAARRYY SSWWAANN Ringlestown, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. Tel. 046 902 5599

Page 23 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Superquinn Lauches Premium Dry Aged Hereford Prime Beef

Superquinn, possibly Ireland’s foremost Hereford Prime is available at the following supermarket chain when it comes to the delivery of Superquinn outlets: top class service, together with superior quality Finglas, Sutton, Northside, Walkinstown, product, on Monday, October 16, 2006, launched its Ballinteer, Bray, Blanchardstown, Knocklyon, range of Dry Aged Hereford Prime Beef Steaks, to provide customers with the option of restaurant Blackrock, Swords, Lucan, Kilkenny, Carlow, quality eating within the comforts of their own Clonmel, Dundalk, Waterford, Limerick, home. Sundrive, Naas, Charlesland, Tyrrelstown.

In order to ensure the best quality product, Superquinn, which is renowned for the quality of all of its fresh meat products, sources only the best quality cattle from its quality assured farms, with these premium cuts of meat matured on the bone for between 21 – 35 days depending on the cut. This ensures its fantastic taste and tenderness.

Dry Aging is an American process used to age beef, in order to create a unique flavour. The process is done by hanging the beef on the bone, in cold lockers, for an average of 21 days. During that time, connective tissue that holds the muscle together deteriorates, increasing tenderness, while moisture evaporates resulting in a firmer texture and more concentrated beef flavour.

Once matured the product is then hand trimmed to the highest butchery specifications and the steaks are vacuum packed to retain all its wonderful juices and flavours. Due to the unique maturation process the steaks will not shrink during cooking as any excess moisture has been removed during the maturation period. Three are different variations of Superquinn Dry Aged Hereford Prime Beef:

Dry Aged Ribeye Steak Dry Aged Striploin Steak Dry Aged Fillet Steak

However, we don’t believe you should have to take our word for it on this wonderful product, please see enclosed in this package, samples of the Superquinn Dry Aged, which we hope you will very much enjoy.

Page 24 GAGEBORO EXCALIBUR Reserve Champion Premier Spring Show and Sale Roscommon March 2007 and sold to the Barry Family as herd sire for the Baytown Herd at €5,000.

We thank all our customers for their support and wish them well with their purchases. YOUNG STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE Visitors always welcome J. Holloway Gageboro, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Tel. 057-9335227

Page 25 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Dunsinane Freeman by Carcass Sire Sells to Progressive Genetics Carnaross, Co. Meath. He was reserve champion at Roscommon in October 2003 where he was purchased as herd sire by Bertie and Glenn Jacob for 3,600 Euro. Sired by Ballyaville Nortrop he was out of Church Hill May by B.P. Pacesetter 8 X, which Progressive imported several years ago with CH Visa from Canada. May is out of Church Hill Gail by Fordfarm Judo a bull that sired a lot of excellent pedigree and commercial progeny behind him. Freeman’s Sire Church Hill Adrian unfortunately had to be slaughtered due to injury and sired few progeny. Of the ten commercial animals sired by him eight have been slaughtered. Five of these graded U and three graded R. The slaughter data shows the ability of the sire and of the breed to compete with any other breed on weight for age or Long threatening comes at last they say and finally after a conformation. long gestation Progressive Genetics have purchased a Slaughtered 27-03-07 Slaney Foods Hereford bull to add to their choice of sires. Tag Sex Born Grade Dead Weight Dunsinane Freeman bred by Bertie and Glenn Jacob was 225 M 28-2-05 U3 423.2 finally chosen following careful selection. The Dunsinane 227 M 10-03-05 U3 383.0 herd in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford is not a large herd but has for 240 F 15-6-05 R2 246.6 two generations now striven to continuously select for top bloodlines and for the breed qualities the Hereford has The heifer 240 had been ill some months prior to slaughter, become famous for throughout the world. which resulted in a lower slaughter weight. Freeman is sired by Church Hill Adrian now unfortunately Slaughtered 18-5-07 Slaney Foods deceased. The dam is Dunsinane Charming by Churchill Storm Tag Sex Born Grade Dead Weight V583 out of a homebred cow Laura by CH 3223 Visa 57X. 233 M 5-04-05 R3 425.9 Freeman exhibits tremendous length, good spring of rib and an 234 M 10-04-05 U4L 436.3 excellent hindquarter and should be in considerable demand 239 M 1-06-05 U3 370.4 throughout the region served by Progressive Genetics. 224 F 25-2-05 R4L 389.6 The sire Church Hill Adrian was bred by Brian and Ruth Clarke, 236 M 1-5-05 U3 393.2 Canadian Visit Just prior to year-end a visit to The type of cattle produced has Canada was arranged which changed greatly in recent years with included a visit to Agribition a move to animals that are not as and to a number of Canada’s tall as in the past and that have top Hereford Breeders. much better conformation and from Sincere thanks to Canadian General a cosmetic point of view is darker in Manager Gordon Stephenson and colour. his Chairman and Board of The practice of vaccination of the Directors for their assistance. majority of young animals for IBR GH Rambo, Champion Horned Bull at Sincere thank you also to those provides a difficulty for Ireland, as Agribition. This is an outstandiong bull with breeders who welcomed the visiting none of these animals no matter very even fleshing and excellent hindquarters. team providing some excellent how good are eligible to have semen hospitality and the opportunity to taken for export to the EU. view their stock. There is however a number of good Canadian Breeders have in recent quality animals identified which are years been through a very difficult currently under test. It is too early time due to the problems arising as yet to give an indication as to with BSE and the subsequent which bulls will qualify and which closing of the American border. will not. Slowly times have improved and At the Agricultural show in Regina Canadian breeders are fighting back 400 Herefords horned and polled with all the resilience of the were exhibited and were a credit to John O’Connor, President, in action at Hereford breed. their breeders and to the breed. Agribition.

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September. Poznan is about halfway very keen to promote beef consumption between Berlin and Warsaw and one of in Poland and to educate the public by the largest centres of population in means of “taste buds”. Poland. The Limousin, Simmental and There were strong enquiries from Russia, Lithuania Charolais Breed Societies were also Romania and Estonia for Hereford cattle represented, as was Bova Genetics. with indications of intent to source live Margaret McCarthy of Bord Bia ensured Hereford cattle for breeding. everything went smoothly while the Dairy herds seem of high quality. In any & Poland services of a Polish interpreter were event the pure bred standard is very available to smooth out any language high. difficulties. Polish cattle population: Limousin 50%, This was the first visit to this show by Hereford 18%, Charolais 17%, Simmental Bord Bia and some valuable lessons were 6% and others 9%. Limousines are reared 2007 learned for similar future events. There for the Italian market. were some very useful contacts made Jerzy Wierzbiki, President of the Polish and much interest in Irish Beef Genetics. Beef Association intends to travel to In 2007 an invitation was issued to the Beef production in Poland is a long way Ireland later this spring to see at first Irish Breed Societies to join with Bord behind that in Ireland. The countries hand the production systems used in Bia the Irish Food Board in the relatively recent return to democracy producing Hereford Cattle. promotion of Irish Cattle Genetics at and the breakdown of the soviet system The recent influx of over 200,000 Polish Agrobeef in Lithuania and at Farma has led to wide spread unemployment. workers into Ireland will mean that there Agro Show in Poland. The Hereford Business is quickly building up with will be little difficulty in sourcing an Society elected to have promotional expansion in all areas but some time is interpreter. material at Agrobeef and to attend still needed to achieve the levels of In late summer early autumn there were Farma. The Agrobeef exhibition in efficiency we have come to accept as some strong enquiries for Hereford Kaunas, Lithuania coincided with the normal. pedigree stock for Eastern Europe. World Ploughing event 13th to 16th The cheapest beef cuts are used in home Current prices on the home market are September. There was a good level of consumption with the high quality cuts such however that the numbers of cattle interest on the stand with some useful exported. Beef consumption is at a very exported were small. contacts made. low level. Efforts are currently afoot to There are strong signs that as the Society Chairman J.J. Farrell and his wife set up cattle markets and beef economies of Eastern Europe strengthen Concepta represented the Society at the slaughtering plants as there is no and incomes increase demand will follow Farma, Agro-Show, Poznan 28th to 30th structure in place as yet. in particular for Hereford with its ease of Officials in the Polish Hereford Breed are fleshing and excellent early qualities.

L/R: Margaret McCarthy, Bord Bia; Noel Gowan, Limousin Society; Declan O’Donovan, Irish Ambassador to Poland; J.J. Farrell, Chairman I.H.B.S., and his wife Concepta at the John O’Grady, Limousin Society; John Regan, Charolais Farma Agro-Show, Poznan. Society; J.J. & Concepta Farrell, Irish Hereford Society. National Hereford Show UK - 2008 The Tenbury Agricultural Society celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2008. The National Hereford Show Club, under Chairman Richard Mann of the Spinney Herd, who judged at Tullamore a few years ago, will be actively involved in the promotion of Herefords and in the National Hereford Show Club’s support for Tenbury Show in fund raising activities etc. J.J. Farrell, Trillick a Temple, Longford, Ireland will be the judge for the 25th National Hereford show in 2008. The show moves to a new a site across the road from the present site (nearer to the river Teme). There was little choice but to cancel the 2007 event due to unsuitable ground conditions after heavy and persistent rain. The decision was not taken lightly and the committee was able to cancel in time to abandon the final print run of the catalogue. The cancellation only narrowly missed the Foot and Mouth outbreak that banned all cattle movement for some considerable time.

Page 27 KilgolaghKilgolagh && CarrickCarrick HerefordsHerefords

Left: Kilgolagh Rambler at 14 months - Right: Kilgolagh Fenton at 10 months Quality Stock Usually For Sale Hugh & Philip Lynch Carrick, Finea, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Tel. 043-81210 or 087 9582773

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Vicki and Sophie with their calves. Sires Used: Yarram Pompeii, Banemore Pompeii, Churchill Storm, Lisnalurg Vincible ANNE FLYNN Cloonart, Bornacoola, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Tel. 071-9658930

Page 28 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Around the Shows . . . FIRST NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW AT ROYAL MEATH SHOW, TRIM SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2007 Judge: Mr. Michael Church, UK Stewarts: Mr. D. Collins & Mrs. L. Sandes

Female & Supreme Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st: Sire: Woodview Royal: Dam: Udel I Sydney Gem: 14.03.04 Owner: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co. Cavan.

Reserve Supreme & Reserve Female Champion: Grianan Dominique: Sire: Yarram Pompeii V055 Dam: Grianan Ulrika: 02.10.04 Owner: T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath.

Male Champion: Skehanore Jason: Sire: Balleen Generator 6th: Dam: Skehanore Angela: 01.10.03 Owner: George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath.

Reserve Male Champion: Sarabande Zippy: Sire: Sarabande Ferrari: Dam: Sarabande Emma 44TH: 05.01.04 Owner: Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath.

National Hereford Heifer Calf Champion Grianan Orange F409: Sire: Yarram Pompeii V055: Dam: Grianan Ulrika: 07.10.06 Owner: T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath.

Reserve Heifer Calf Champion Corlismore Mona: Sire: Corlismore Pompeii Dam: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st : 18.11.06 Owner: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co. Cavan.

National Hereford Bull Calf Champion Fairyhouse Tuggar: Sire: Skehanore Jason: Dam: Rathregan Alice: 04.08.06 Owner: George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath.

Reserve Bull Calf Champion Kye Storm 2nd : Sire: Churchill Storm V583: Dam: Kye Paula 1st : 03.02.07 Owner: Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Page 29 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Trim Show Contd.

Pedigree Hereford Cow in calf or with Calf at foot. 1. Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co. Cavan. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st: IE121285550321: Woodview Royal: Udel I Sydney Gem: 14.03.04 2. B & R Clarke, Suncroft, Carnaross, Kells, Co. Meath. Church Hill Winner: IE281100530160: Ballyaville Northrop: Church Hill May: 23.02.01 3. Henry Parr, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Kilmanjaro 1 Zara: IE221315510164: Goldenfield 1 Superstar: Mountfade Katie: 14.03.03 4. George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Rathregan Alice: IE28152640089: Ballinalick Robin: Curraghliffe Sapphire: 10.07.01 5. George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Fairyhouse Sarah: IE281526460012: Knockmountagh Major: Rathregan Princess: 01.08.03

Pedigree Hereford Cow or Heifer born between 01.07.04 and 30.06.05 1. T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Dominique: IE361055830306: Yarram Pompeii V055: Grianan Ulrika: 02.10.04 2. Glenn Jacob, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Dunsinane Dame: IE371254440208: Church Hill Adrian: Dunsinane Utopia: 04.10.04 3. Henry Parr, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Kilsunny Queen Bea: IE331396560693: Glaslough Ruskin: Kilsunny Utopia: 10.02.05 4. Coote Geelan, Cloonagher, Dromod, Ck-0n-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Baltymore Alexandra: IE251141210203: Lisnalurg Vinny: Baltymore Patricia: 22.01.05 5. Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath. Rathregan Sally 5th: IE281526140161: Knockmountagh Major: Rathregan Sally 2nd : 04.02.05

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.07.05 and 31.12.05 1. Sean Kilrane, Drumboy, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Drumboy Noeleen: IE231379560278: Balleen Generator 6th: Lislaughtin Pisces 10th: 25.12.05 2. Henry Parr, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tourtane Rose: IE211195170469: Yarram Pompeii V055: Dromsligo Rose: 15.07.05 3. S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Glaslough Ellie: IE291495130569: Churchill Storm V583: Glaslough Bonnie: 19.08.05 4. S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Glaslough Evvie: IE291495190566: Churchill Storm V583: Glaslough Uta: 07.08.05 5. Cathal Flynn, Tullyard, Monaghan. Rossmore Veronica: IE29125460051: Rathcor Leo: Glaslough Abba: 12.07.05

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.01.06 and 30.06.06 1. Eamon McKiernan, Newtown, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Knockmountagh Edwina: IE261029130325: Churchill Storm V583: Knockmountagh Fiona: 04.01.06 2. Eamon McKiernan, Newtown, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Knockmountagh Cathy: IE261029130341: Churchill Storm V583: Knockmountagh Rose: 04.04.06 3. Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co. Cavan. Corlismorepoll 1 Bella: IE121285590399: Churchill Storm V583: Brileigh 1 Bessy: 17.03.06 4. Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Kye Robin 1st ET: IE311412170392: Dunrobin 603 87J: RVH Silver 26E Miss 27G : 15.02.06 5. T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Little Beauty: IE361055810378: Churchill Storm V583: Grianan Rosie: 04.03.06

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Female & Supreme Champion: Corlismore 1 Sydney 1st with owner Sean Mc Kiernan, Mairead McGuinness MEP and Michael Church, Cambridgeshire, UK, (Judge).

Reserve Female & Reserve Supreme Champion: Senior Bull & Male Champion: Grianan Dominique with Grianan Firecracker and L to Skehanore Jason: Exhibited by Joseph Smith. R Tom & Anslem Fitzgerald, Mairead McGuinness MEP Owner: George Stanley, Ratoath, Co. Meath. and Michael Church, UK, (Judge).

National Heifer Calf Champion National Bull Calf Champion Grianan Orange F409: Owners: T & A Fitzgerald, Fairyhouse Tuggar: With Joseph Smith, owner George Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Stanley & Judge Michael Church, Cambridgeshire, UK. Page 31 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 NATIONALNATIONAL HEREFORDHEREFORD SHOWSHOW TRIMTRIM 20072007

Knockmountagh Edwina: Winner Pedigree Heifer born on/between 01.01.06 and 30.06.06 with owner Eamon McKiernan, Drogheda, Co Louth

Drumboy Noeleen: Winner Pedigree Heifer born on/between 01.07.05 and 31.12.05 with owner Shane Kilrane, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.

Rathregan Ferdinand: Winner Pedigree Bull born on/between 01.01.06 and 30.06.06 with Anne Murphy and owner Val Ledwith, Batterstown, Co. Meath

Cloonart Louise: Winner Pedigree Heifer born on/between 01.07.06 and 30.09.06 with Raymond Campbell, owner Anne Flynn and Kieran Campbell.

Kye Storm 2nd : Winner Bull Calf born in 2007 with owners Paddy & Padraig McGrath, Elphin, Co. Roscommon.

Lakelodge Storm 4th: Winner Pedigree Bull born on/between 01.10.06 and 31.12.06. with Edward Dudley and owner Henry Dudley, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mairead McGuinness MEP presents Ruth Leader with her award for winning the young stockperson competition with Fairyhouse Tugger. Page 32 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

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Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.07.06 and 30.09.06 1. Ms. Anne Flynn, Cloonart, Bornacoola, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Cloonart Louise: IE251403390030: Churchill Storm V583: Cloonart Matilda: 02.08.06 2. S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan Glaslough Flo: IE291495180623: Ballyaville Nelson: Glaslough Tara: 27.08.06 3. George Stanley, The Paddocks, Portrsotwn Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Fairyhouse Shannon: IE281526460029: Skehanore Jason: Seneschals Taffy: 29.08.06 4. John Holloway, Horseleap, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Gageboro Faun: IE301207260512: Churchill Storm V583: Gageboro Beatrice: 22.09.06 5. Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly. Moyclare Promise 2nd : IE301254920230: Skehanore Henry: Moyclare Cathy: 12.09.06

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.10.06 and 31.12.06 1. T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Orange F409: IE 361055870409: Yarram Pompeii V055: Grianan Ulrika: 07.10.06 2. Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co. Cavan. Corlismore Mona: IE 121285530427: Corlismore Pompeii: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st : 18.11.06 3. S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Glaslough Flame: IE291495110641: Glaslough Cracker: Glaslough Uta: 26.11.06 4. Sheedy Brothers, Clashagad, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Clashagad Fiona: IE301442780503: Yarram Pompeii V055: Clashagad Ciara: 05.11.06 5. Glenn Jacob, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Dunsinane Gina: IE371254450282: Yarram Pompeii V055: Dunsinane Tranquil: 16.10.06

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born in 2007 1. Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare. Clondrina 844th: IE131390120681: Dunlever Umbert: Clondrina 500th: 05.01.07 2. Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath Rathregan Sally 9th: IE281526180223: Moyclare Courallie: Rathregan Spot 3rd : 26.02.07 3. Robert Clarke, Piercestown, Fordstown, Navan, Co. Meath. Ballaghboy Bella : IE171037860380: Boyanna George: Ballymartin Thought: 01.04.07 4. Coote Geelan, Cloonagher, Dromond, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Baltymore Thora: IE25141290251: Lisnalurg Vinny: Baltymore Lily: 09.01.07

National Hereford Heifer Calf Championship 1. T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Orange F409: IE 361055870409: Yarram Pompeii V055: Grianan Ulrika: 07.10.06 2. Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co. Cavan. Corlismore Mona: IE 121285530427: Corlismore Pompeii: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st : 18.11.06 3. S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Glaslough Flame: IE291495110641: Glaslough Cracker: Glaslough Uta: 26.11.06 4. Sheedy Brothers, Clashagad, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Clashagad Fiona: IE301442780503: Yarram Pompeii V055: Clashagad Ciara: 05.11.06 5. Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare. Clondrina 844th: IE131390120681: Dunlever Umbert: Clondrina 500th: 05.01.07 6. Ms. Anne Flynn, Cloonart, Bornacoola, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Clonart Louise: IE251403390030: Churchill Storm V583: Cloonart Matilda: 02.08.06 Page 33 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

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7. S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan Glaslough Flo: IE291495180623: Ballyaville Nelson: Glaslough Tara: 27.08.06 8. George Stanley, The Paddocks, Portrsotwn Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Fairyhouse Shannon: IE281526460029: Skehanore Jason: Seneschals Taffy: 29.08.06 9. John Holloway, Horseleap, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Gageboro Faun: IE301207260512: Churchill Storm V583: Gageboro Beatrice: 22.09.06

Pedigree Hereford Bull born on/between 01.01.06 and 30.06.06 1. Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath. Rathregan Ferdinand: IE281526190182: Moyclare Courallie: Ullanes Rififi: 14.02.06 2. Padraig McGrath Kye Elphin Co Roscommon Kye Paul 9th : IE311412110412:Yarram Pompeii V055: Kye Spot 4th: 13.05.06 3. David Larkin, The Hermitage, Kilcormac, Co. Offlay. Cill Cormac Valentine: IE301326840180: Ballinphraise Brandy: Lislaughtin Hilda: 14.02.06 4. David Larkin, The Hermitage, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly. Cill Cormac Maximus: IE 301326810186: Ballinphraise Brandy: Knockfin Gwenevere: 15. 05.03.06 5. I & J Anderson, Corran, Derrylane, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. Corran Hill Bobby: IE121702870035: Trillick Best: Annaroe Noreen: 26.03.06 6. I & J Anderson, Corran, Derrylane, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. Corran Hill Georgie: IE121702860034: Trillick Best: Corran Hill Perfect: 27.03.06

Pedigree Bull born on /between 01.07.06 and 30.09.06 1. George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath Co Meath Fairyhouse Tuggar: IE281526450028: Skehanore Jason: Rathregan Alice: 04.08.06 2. T & A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co Westmeath Grianan Franco: IE361055860399: Yarram Pompeii V055: Grianan Connie: 17.08.06 3. Hugh Lynch, Kilgolagh, Finea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath Kilgolagh Rambler: IE121380390061: Rathcor Ranger: Kilgolagh Melody: 07.09.06 4. Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co Cavan Corlismore Express: IE121285530419: Corlismore Pompeii: Corlismore Mist 2nd : 01.08.06 5. Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co Cavan Corlismore Taurus: IE121285590416: Yarram Pompeii V055: Corlismore Unique: 02.07.06 6. Patrick Smith, Tullyinchin, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co Cavan Borin Boris: IE121456830099: Corlismore Pompeii: Borin Sophie: 17.09.06

Pedigree Hereford Bull born on/between 01.10.06 and 31.12.06. 1. Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea Thurles Co Tipperary Lakelodge Storm 4th: IE331488850041: Churchill Storm V583: Kilsunny Lass Una: 11.10.06 2. S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co Monaghan Glaslough Fred: IE291495140636: Ballyaville Nelson: Glaslough Trudy: 01.11.06 3. Patrick Smith, Tullyinchin, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co Cavan Borin Basil: IE121456860102: Yarram Pompeii V055: Borin Winkle: 12.10.06 4. Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co Kerry Goulding Prince: IE191198990262: Ervie Classic S30: Steil Corina: 02.10.06 Page 34 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

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Hereford Bull Calf born in 2007 1. Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Kye Storm 2nd : IE311412180435: Churchill Storm V583: Kye Paula 1st : 03.02.07 2. T & A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Firecracker: IE31055830413: Churchill StormV583: Grianan Dominique 05.01.07 3. JJ Farrell, Trillick-a-Temple, Longford. Trillick Crusader: IE251104730776: Churchill Storm V583: Trillick Rose 04.01.07 4. Robert Clarke, Piercestown, Fordstown, Navan, Co. Meath. Ballaghboy Bounty: IE171037840379: Boyanna George: Ardmulchan Clover 28th: 30.03.07

National Hereford Bull Calf Championship 1. George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Fairyhouse Tuggar: IE281526450028: Skehanore Jason: Rathregan Alice: 04.08.06 2. Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Kye Storm 2nd : IE311412180435: Churchill Storm V583: Kye Paula 1st : 03.02.07 3. T & A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Firecracker: IE31055830413: Churchill StormV583: Grianan Dominique 05.01.07 4. T & A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Franco: IE361055860399: Yarram Pompeii V055: Grianan Connie: 17.08.06 5. Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea Thurles Co. Tipperary. Lakelodge Storm 4th: IE331488850041: Churchill Storm V583: Kilsunny Lass Una: 11.10.06 6. S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Glaslough Fred: IE291495140636: Ballyaville Nelson: Glaslough Trudy: 01.11.06 7. Patrick Smith, Tullyinchin, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Borin Basil: IE121456860102: Yarram Pompeii V055: Borin Winkle: 12.10.06 8. Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry. Goulding Prince: IE191198990262: Ervie Classic S30: Steil Corina: 02.10.06 9. JJ Farrell, Trillick-a-Temple, Longford. Trillick Crusader: IE251104730776: Churchill Storm V583: Trillick Rose 04.01.07

Senior Bull born before 31.12.05 1. George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Skehanore Jason: IE141167970373: Balleen Generator 6th: Skehanore Angela: 01.10.03 2. Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath. Sarabande Zippy: UK28033200019: Sarabande Ferrari: Sarabande Emma 44TH: 05.01.04 3. Coote Geelan, Cloonageer, Dromod, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Bor Rory: IE231426170241: Yarram Pompeii V055: Bor Eva: 09.05.05

Young Handlers Class 1. Ruth Leader 2. Colin Anderson 3. Clare Farrell 4. Sarah Leader 5. Patrick McGrath 6. Christopher Farnan Many thanks to Mrs. Pam Noel and Robert Snelling of the very 7. Conor Clarke successful Sarabrande Herd, UK, visitors to the Show, who kindly 8. Declan Clarke judged the Young Hereford Handler Class. Page 35 Photo Gallery at Trim Show

Mairéad McGuinness, MEP, takes time out at Trim to compliment the Hereford Breed on its display and to mention some of the difficulties facing Irish farmers due to the continued threat from Mrs. Rosemary Swan, Chairwoman Brazilian beef and disease in the Royal Meath Show, makes a small Uk and Continential Europe. presentation to main Hereford Sponsors George Stanley of Stanley Mike Church, Judge, giving a short Macadam as Joe Deverell looks on. commentary on his placings.

Cavan/Monaghan stalwarts Stanley Heaslip and Eric Humphreys at Trim. Ivan, William and Eric Haire, Northern Ireland at Trim. Rosemary Swan, Chairwoman Royal Meath Show, congratulates all the exhibitors and thanks her sponsors.

Stewards Denis Collins and Leslie Coote Geelan Sandes checking takes a quick that the results nap at Trim! are in order.

Mike Church, UK Judge at Trim, finalises his decision in a strong 2-year-old Heifer Class

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Page 38 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Nenagh Show 2007 Judge: Mr. Eric Humphreys

Supreme Champion Female Champion & Heifer Calf Champion: Mr. Gerry Donnelly - Clondrina 844th

Reserve Supreme Champion and Bull Calf Champion: Mr. Tom Roycroft - Springvilla Rolan

Pedigree Hereford Bull any age 1st Mr. George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Skehanore Jason (01/10/03) Sire: Balleen Generator Dam: Skehanore Angela 2nd Mr. Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry. Goulding Prince (02/10/06) Sire: Ervie Classic S30 Dam: Steil Corina

Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or after 01/07/2006 and or beford 30/09/2006 1st Mr. George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath. Fairyhouse Tugger (04/08/06) Sire: Skehanore Jason Dam: Rathregan Alice 2nd Mr. Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Lakelodge Storm 3rd (12/07/06) Sire: Churchill Storm Dam: Kilsunny Queen Vicky 3rd T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Franco (17/08/06) Sire: Yarram Pompeii V055 Dam: Grianan Connie 4th Samuel & Nigel Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Glaslough Fiddler (02/08/06) Sire: Ballyaville Nelson Dam: Glaslough Nell

Pedigree Hereford Bull Calf born on or after 01/10/06 and on or before 31/12/06 1st Mr. Mathew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry. Goulding Prince (02/10/06) Sire: Ervie Classic S30 Dam: Steil Corina 2nd Samuel & Nigel Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co Monaghan. Glaslough Fred (01/11/06) Sire: Ballyaville Nelson Dam: Glaslough Trudy 3rd Mr. Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea. Lakelodger Storm 4th (11/10/06) Sire: Churchhill Storm V583 Dam: Kilsunny Lass Una 4th Mr. Cathal McCormack, Steil, Tulsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Steil Fitzys Lad 1 (25/10/06) Sire: Churchill Storm V583 Dam: Steil Caroline

Pedigree Hereford Bull Calf born on or after 01/01/2005 1st Mr. Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork. Springvilla Rolan (10/01/07) Sire: Tibradden Hilltop, Dam: Ullanes Stuttgart 2nd T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple. Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Freddy (03/04/07) Sire: Churchhill StormV583, Dam Grianan Rosie 3rd Mr. Edwin Jones, Riverside, Kenagh, Co. Longford. Keenagh Poll 1 Mct. (11/03/07) Sire: Beverlyhills 1 Thady(p) Dam: Creagh Patsy 4th JJ Farrell, Trillick a Temple, Co. Longford. Trillick Crusader (04/01/07) Sire: Churchill StormV583, Dam: Trillick Rose Page 39 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

€1000 Premier Hereford Bull Calf of the Year 1st Mr. Tom Roycroft - Springvilla Rolan 2nd T & A Fitzgerald - Grianan Freddy 3th Mr. Matthew Goulding - Goulding Prince 4th Mr. George Stanley - Fairyhouse Tugger 5th Mr. Henry Dudley - Lakelodge Storm 3rd 6th Samuel & Nigel Heatrick - Glaslough Fred

Purebred Hereford Heifer born on or after 01/07/2005 to 30/06/2006 1st Samuel & Nigel Heatrick, Annreagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Glaslough Evvie Sire: Ballyaville Nelson, Dam Glaslough Trudy 2nd Mr. Henry Dudley, The Populars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Champagne, Sire: Glaslough Ruskin, Dam: Kilsunny Lass Primrose 3rd Mr. John Hayes, Dereen House, Kildimo, Co. Limerick Cloonart Emily Sire: Churchill Storm V583, Dam: Cloonart Realtin 4th T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Grianan Vera E368, Sire: Grianan Cantona, Dam: Lislaughtin Vera

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 01/07/2006 and or before 30/09/2006 1st Mr. Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly. Moyclare Promise 2nd Sire: Skehanore Henry, Dam: Moyclare Cathy 2nd Mr. William Branigan, Clonleam, Delvin, Co. Westmeath. Clonleam Delightful 55th Sire: Border General V85, Dam: Clonleam Delightful 30th 3rd Mr. John Hayes, Derreen House, Kildimo, Co. Limerick. Quinsboro Eva 23rd Sire: Churchill StormV583, Dam Quinsboro Eva 16th 4th Mr. Samuel & Nigel Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Glaslough Flo Sire: Ballyaville Nelson Dam: Glaslough Tara 5th Mr. Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork. Springvilla Poll 1 Roberta Sire: Brileigh 1 Bono Dam Lislaughtin Pisces 6th Mr. George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Fairyhouse Shannon, Sire: Skehanore Jason, Dam: Seneschals Taffy

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 01/10/2006 and on or before 31/12/2006 1st T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Prim E305 Sire: Yarram Pompeii V055, Dam: Grianan Berry 2nd S heedy Brothers, Clashagad, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Clashagad Fiona Sire: Yarram PompeiiV055, Dam: Clashagad Ciara 3rd Mr. Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork. Springvilla Poll 1 Rita, Sire: Goldenfield 1 Superstar, Dam: Ballypherod Tess 4th Samuel & Nigel Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Glaslough Flame Sire: Glaslough Cracker Dam: Glaslough Uta 6th Mr. John Hayes, Derreen House, Kildimo, Co. Limerick. Quinsboro Rose 4th Sire: Churchill StormV583, Dam: Quinsboro Rose 1st 7th Mr. John Hayes, Derreen House, Kildimo. Quinsboro Rose 5th Sire: Yarram PompeiiV055, Dam: Quinsboro Rose 2nd

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 01/01/2007 1st Mr. Gerry Donnelly , Lissycasey, Ennis, Co Clare Clondrina 844th, Sire: Dunlever Umbert, Dam: Clondrina 500th 2nd Samuel & Nigel Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Glaslough Fern, Sire: Cill Cormaic Playboy, Dam: Glaslough Amanada 3rd Mr. Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Lakelodge Lady 2nd Sire: Killoe Mark, Dam: Kilsunny Lady Una(X) 4th Mr. Edwin Jones, Riverside, Kenagh, Co. Longford. Keenagh Magil, Sire: Baltymore James, Dam: Creagh Muriel Page 40 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Clondrina 844th, Supreme Champion and Judge Eric Humphreys. Springvilla Rolan Reserve Supreme Champion.

George Stanley with Skehanore Jason. Goulding Prince, 1st prizewinner by Ervie Classic S30.

Springvilla Rolan with Robert Roycroft. Nigel Heatrick with Glaslough Ervie.

Grianan Prim E305 with Anselm Fitzgerald Moyclare Promise with Michael Molloy. Page 41 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Left: Clondrina 844th and Gerry Donnelly.

Right: Henry Dudley with Kilsunny Lass Una

Below: Judge Eric Humphreys is hands on.

€1000 Premier Hereford Heifer Calf of the Year 1st Mr. Gerry Donnelly - Clondrina 844th 2nd Mr Michael Molloy – Moclare Promise 2nd 3rd Mr T & A Fitzgerald – Grianan Prim E305 4th Mr. William Branagan – Clonleam Delightful 55th 5th Sheedy Bros – Clashagad Fiona 6th Mr. Tom Roycroft - Springvilla Poll 1 Rita

Pedigree Hereford Cow with calf at foot 1st Mr. Henry Dudley, The Pollars, Dovea, Thurles. Kilsunny Lass Una Sire: Glaslough Ruskin (X) Dam: Kilsunny Lass Jewel 2nd Mr. George Stanley, The Paddocks Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co Meath. Fairyhouse Sarah, Sire: Knockmountagh Major, Dam: Rathregan Princess 3rd Mr. John Hayes, Derreen House, Kildimo, Co. Limerick. Quinsboro Eva 16th , Sire: Breaney Sam, Dam: Quinsboro Eva 11th 4th Mr. John Hayes, Derreen House. Quinsboro Rose 1st Sire: Tibradden Adema Dam: Quinsboro Eva 12th 5th Mr. John Hayes, Derreen House. Quinsboro Rose 2nd Sire: Tribradden Adema Dam: Quinsboro Eva 10th

Supreme Champion Female & Heifer Calf Champion: M. Gerry Donnelly - Clondrina 844th

Reserve Supreme Champion and Bull Calf Champion: Mr. Tom Roycroft - Springvilla Rolan

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One of several fatstock show prizewinners in recent years at Carrick-on-Shannon & Roscrea sired by Curraghroe bulls. TOP QUALITY PEDIGREE AND COMMERCIAL HEREFORD STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE. JOHN B. GUNN Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon. Tel. 043-21565 086-0523035

Page 43 ouse Her yh efo ir Breeding Quality rd a and a s F Winning Show Team SKEHANORE JASON

Male Champion & Senior Bull National Hereford & Royal Meath Show. FAIRYHOUSE TUGGER

National Bull Calf Champion

- pictured with Mairead McGuinness, MEP and Ruth Leader, Young Handler Winner.

Visitors Welcome - Young Stock for Sale GEORGE STANLEY Fairyhouse, Co. Meath. Tel. 086-2565577 or 01 8256330

Page 44 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Ossory Show 2007 Judges: Tom & Anslem Fitzgerald

CLASS 1 Pedigree Hereford Cow or Heifer in calf or milk 1st Henry Parr, Tourtane, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. 2nd George Stanley, Ratoath, Co. Meath. – Fairyhouse Sarah 3rd Coote Geelan, Dromod, Co. Leitrim. – Baltimore Alexandra

CLASS 2 Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 01/07/2006 to 30/09/2006 1st George Stanley, Ratoath, Co. Meath. – Fairyhouse Shannon 2nd Francis Scott, Knockfinn, Rathdowney. – Knockfin Elizabeth 3rd Joe Deverell, Geashill, Co. Offaly. – Ballyaville Abigail

CLASS 3 Pedigree Hereford Bull born between 01/07/2006 to 30/09/2006 1st George Stanley, Ratoath, Co. Meath. –Fairyhouse Tugger 2nd Sheedy Bros., Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. – Clashagad Frank 3rd Joe Deverell, Geashill, Co. Offaly.

CLASS 4 Pedigree Hereford Heifer born Between 01/06/05 to 30/06/2006 1st Henry Parr, Tourtane Castlecomer. – Tourtane Roe 2nd Coote Geelan, Cloonagher, Dromod. – Baltymore Ella 3rd 3rd Coote Geelan, Cloonagher, Dromod. – Baltymore Fairy 210

CLASS 5 Pedigree Hereford Heifer Bull Calf born after 1st October 2006 1st Mathew Goulding, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry. – Goulding Prince 2nd Henry Dudley, Dovea, Thurles. 3rd Glenn Jacob, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

CLASS 6 Pedigree Hereford Heifer Calf or Bull Calf born in 2007 1st Henry Dudley. 2nd Henry Parr.

CLASS 7 Best Pair Pedigree Hereford Animals 1st George Stanley, The Paddock, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath. 2nd Sheedy Bros., Clashagad, Roscrea. 3rd Francis Scott, Knockfinn, Rathdowney.

CHAMPION (Scott Perpetual Trophy): Henry Parr for cow in class 1.

RESERVE CHAMPION & JUNIOR CHAMPION (Thompson Cup): George Stanley for Fairyhouse Tugger

Overall Champion: Henry Parr, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny, receiving the Scott Perpetual Trophy from Hereford Judge Tom Fitzgerald, Moate.

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Top left: Goulding Prince with judge Anselm Fitzgerald, Moate.

Top right: Sorting out the rosettes - Anselm & Tom Fitzgerald, judges with Lily Campion, Abbeyleix, steward.

Bottom left: Judging in progress – Judges Anselm & Tom Fitzgerald, Moate, Co. Westmeath.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED SOCIETY SOUTH LEINSTER BRANCH Chairman: Mr. Glenn Jacob, 087-6786895 - Secretary: Mr. John Jones, 05394-28283

Dunsinane Herd Air Hill Herefords Tourtane/Tourtane Poll Herd R.B. & G.C. Jacob, Dunsinane, J.W. & D.J. Johnson Henry Parr, Tourtane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Tomagaddy, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tel. 05492 33208 or 087 6786895 Tel. 05394 27630 or 086 2326151 Tel. 056 42158

Clonroe Herd Ballydowell Herd Knockfin Herd John & Norah Jones, Pallas, Joe Maher, Ballydowell, Francis Scott, Knockfinn, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Rathmoyle, Co. Kilkenny. Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Tel. 05394 28283 Tel. 056 7767844 or 087 2731021 Tel. 0505 46253 or 086 8302911 St. Mullins Herd Ballyraggan Herd Ruanmore Herd Tom Murphy, Ballynock, St. James Thompson, Ballyraggan, Thomas Roche, Ruanmore, Wells, Mullins, via Carlow, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Gorey, Co. Wexford. Co. Kilkenny. Tel. 059 9161132 Tel. 05394 30493 or 087 2217240 Tel. 051 424840 or 086 1242375

Knockduff Herd Balleen Herd Curtis & Jones, Knockduff, Bree, Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Co. Kilkenny. Tel. 05492 47762 Tel. 056 8832391 or 086 2617241

Page 46 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 West Cork Shows & Results Bandon Show 20/5/07 Judge: Tom Fitzgerald

Male Calf born on or after 1/9/06 1st Allah’s Best Sheila O’Sullivan 2nd Gurtaleen Darragh JJ Barrett 3rd Allah’s Classis Sheila O’Sullivan

Female Calf born on or after 1/9/06 1st Springvilla Poll 1 Roberta Tom Roycroft 2nd Furaleigh Princess Ted O’Sullivan Judging the animals - Tom Fitzgerald L/R: Sheila O’Sullivan, Brosna, 1st; James Barrett, 3rd Cappadineen Freda 2nd Bill Deane Ballineen, 2nd; Jimmy O’Sullivan, Brosna, 3rd. Heifer born between 1/9/04 - 31/8/06 1st Furaleigh Essie Ted O’Sullivan 2nd Drummy Curly Casey Liam Philpott 3rd Drummy Curley Liam Philpott

Cow in Milk Any Age 1st Kilsunny Queen Annabel Albert De Cogan 2nd Skehanore Fern Tom Roycroft

Pedigree Hereford Bull 1st Udel Webb Ellis Frank & John Line up of pedigree heifers at Bandon Show ’07 Applebee 2nd Brileigh 1 Bono Tom Roycroft

Pair of Pedigree Herefords 1st Sheila O’Sullivan 2nd Liam Philpott 3rd Bill Deane

Female Champ Ted Sullivan - Heifer

Male Champ Niall and Robert Roycroft, Dunmanway, with prize winning animals at Bandon Show, 2007 Applebee Bull

Overall Champ Udel Webb Ellis

Sheila and Timothy O’Sullivan, Brosna, Co. Kerry, with prize winning Sept. ‘06 bull calf at Bandon Show, 2007. Page 47 Allowdale Herefords

Breed Plan 200 400 600 Carcase EBV Day Day Day Weight Wt. (kg) Wt. (kg) Wt. (kg) (kg)

General V25 +36 +72 +82 +51

Breed Average +22 +38 +47 +28

Accuracy 89% 88% 88% 77%

Border General V25 Progeny Analysed: 76 Current Stock Bull Bulls for Sale – Spring 2008 Two of the great cow families brought together in one bull!

Courallie Pompeii Yarram Pompeii V055 Yarram Angela Sire: Grianan Cantona (X) AI Moyclare Rich (X) AI Grianan Ulrika (X) Drumakeenan Orange 49th Animal: Badlingham Blazer (X) SNS Generator 28X Badlingham Bart (DH) Badlingham Blossom 50th Dam: Badlingham Blossom 107th Liancillo Hall Patchwork Badlingham Blazer Badlingham Blossom 92nd (DH) Badlingham Blossom 65th (DH)

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Allowdale 1 Apollo Hillrow 1 Comet

Ballyaville Woody Horned Ballylin Derrick Liam Philpott & Anne Pounds Knocknacolan, Kanturk, Co. Cork. Tel. 087 6136750 [email protected] www.allowdale.com Visitors always welcome !

Page 48 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Bantry Show 2/9/07 Judge: John Neenan

Pedigree Hereford Male born on or after 1/9/06 1st Gurtaleen Darragh JJ Barrett 2nd Garraneishal Seán Graham Roycroft 3rd “Ricardo” B Tom Roycroft

Pedigree Female born on or after 1/9/06 John Appelbe holding “Udel Webb Ellis”, Champion 1st Dromdaniel Mel Ella Eugene Lynch Hereford at Bantry Show. 2nd Kilronan Eve Daniel Lehane 3rd Kilronan Elle Daniel Lehane

Pedigree Male Calf born on or after 1/1/07 1st Rolan Tom Roycroft 2nd Roders Tom Roycroft 3rd Dromdaniel Rebel Eugene Lynch

Pedigree Female Calf born on or after 1/1/07 1st “Rose” B Tom Roycroft

Pedigree Cow Any Age 1st Imokilly Sarah Albert De Cogan 2nd Notrevo Dam Eva Sarah Dineen Owen O’Neill and Andy O’Callaghan with their 3rd Skehanore Fern Tom Roycroft Champion Maiden Heifer at Bantry Show.

Pedigree Maiden or in-calf Heifer on or before 31/8/06 1st 141872470118 Owen O’Neill 2nd Cappadineen Rose 1st Bill Deane 3rd Violet 1 Tom Roycroft

Pedigree Bull on or before 31/8/06 1st Udel Webb Ellis Frank & John Applebee 2nd Moyclare Courallie Tom & Paddy Hickey 3rd Knockmount Carlos Donnell Murray. James Barrett, winner of the Hereford Child Pair of Pedigree Herefords Any Age Handling Class at Bantry Show. 1st Daniel Lehane 2nd Tom Roycroft 3rd Albert De Cogan

Champion Udel Webb Ellis Frank & John Applebe

Resident Champion Moyclare Courallie Tom & Paddy Hickey

A special thank you to Ann Deane for her presentation of the Hereford cattle enjoying the The Lynch Family of Bantry with September ‘06 born West Cork Show Results. sunshine at Bantry Show. heifer at Bantry Show - First Prize Winners. Page 49 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Clonakilty Show Dunmanway Show 10/6/07 1/7/07 Judge: Mr. John McEnroe Judge: Michael Molloy

Pedigree Male Calf born on or after 1/9/06 Pedigree Male or Female Calf born on or 1st Gurtaleen Darragh JJ Barrett after 1/1/07 2nd Allah’s Classic Sheila & 1st Rolan Tom Roycroft Timmy O’Sullivan 2nd Gurtaleen Ringo JJ Barrett 3rd Garraneishál Seán Graham Roycroft 3rd Roders Tom Roycroft

Pedigree Female Calf born on or after 1/9/06 Pedigree Male Calf born on or after 1/9/06 1st Cappadineen Freda 2nd Bill Deane 1st Gurtaleen Darragh JJ Barrett 2nd Garraneishál Pisces Graham Roycroft 2nd Garraneishal Seán Graham Roycroft 3rd Roberta Tom Roycroft 3rd Allah’s Classic Sheila & Timmie O’Sullivan Pedigree Heifer Not Calved Pedigree Female Calf born on or after 1/9/06 1st Imokilly Jenn Albert De Cogan 1st Cappadineen Freda 2nd Bill Deane 2nd Furaleigh Rebecca Ted O’Sullivan 2nd Kilronan Eve Daniel Lehane 3rd Rhona Tom Roycroft 3rd Springvilla Poll i Roberta Tom Roycroft

Pedigree Hereford Cow or Heifer Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st Kilsunny Queen Annabel Albert De Cogan 1/9/05 2nd Skehanore Fern Tom Roycroft 1st Imokilly Jenn Albert De Cogan 3rd Ted Sullivan 2nd Kilronan Eve Daniel Lehane 3rd Rosebud Tom Roycroft Pedigree Hereford Bull 1st Udel Webb Ellis Frank & John Pedigree Hereford Cow Applebee 1st Imokilly Sarah Albert de Cogan 2nd Notrevo Pamela Sarah Dineen Pair of Pedigree Herefords - Any Age 3rd Skehanore Fern Tom Roycroft 1st Sheila & Timmie O’Sullivan 2nd Tom Roycroft Pedigree Hereford Bull Any Age 3rd Bill Deane 1st Moyclare Courallie Tom Hickey 2nd Udel Webb Ellis Frank & Joe Applebe Champion Hereford 3rd Kingsgrove Ultimate 5th Eugene Lynch Frank & John Applebee Udel Webb Ellis Champion Moyclare Courallie Reserve Champion Kilsunny Queen Annabel Albert De Cogan Reserve Champion Imokilly Sarah

John Applebe, Clonakilty, with Champion Bull at Patrick Hickey, Ballydehob, with Champion Hereford at Clonakilty Show, 2007. Dunmanway, 2007. Page 50 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Michael Mollo vy judging Hereford bulls at Judging of the Sept. ‘06 born bull calves at Dunmanway Dunmanway Show, 2007. Show, 2007. Barryroe Show 14/7/07 Judge: Mr. Patrick J. Sheedy

Bull Any Age 1st Udel Webb Ellis Frank & John Applebee 2nd Rhys Tom Roycroft

Pedigree Cow or Heifer Daniel Lehane, Dunmanway, with prize winning heifer, 1st Skehanore Fern Tom Roycroft Barryroe Show, 2007. 2nd Notrevo Pamela Sarah Dineen

Pedigree Male Calf born after 1st August ‘06 1st Rhys Tom Roycroft 2nd Garraneishal Seán Graham Roycroft 3rd Curraghavadra Leisure 2nd Bill Deane

Pedigree Female Calf born after 1st August ‘06 1st Kilronan Eve Daniel Lehane 2nd Garraneishal Pisces Graham Roycroft 3rd Roberta Tom Roycroft September ‘06 born heifer calves at Barryroe Show, Champion 2007. Udel Webb Ellis Frank & John Applebee

Reserve Champion Kilronan Eve Daniel Lehane

September ‘06 born bull calves at Barryroe Show, 2007 Page 51 Droumdaniel Herefords Estd. 1984 Present AI Sires Stock Bull- Used: Kingsgrove Yarram Ultimate Pompeii, 5th Bor Red Robin, Glaslough Esquire

Maiden Heifers

Visitors always welcome and stock usually for sale Gene Lynch & Family Droumdaniel, Bantry, Co. Cork. Tel. 027-50907 086-0851397

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AI Sires Used: Stock Bull Pompeii, Clashagad Classic & Ben Glaslough at 2 years Esquire Visitors Welcome by Appointment Philip Smyth Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath. Tel. 046-9021435

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The McCarthy Perpetual Cup Skibbereen Show Gurtaleen Darra J.J. & Ml. Barrett

Hereford Calf (Male) born after 1st September 2006 1st Gurtaleen Darra J.J. & Ml. Barrett 2nd Ricardon Tom Roycroft 3rd Imokilly Loner Albert de Cogan Hereford Calf (Female) born after 1st September 2006 1st Kilronan Eve Daniel Lehane 2nd Tom Roycroft 3rd Tom Roycroft Hereford Heifer, born between 1st September 2005 and 31st August 2006 1st Imokilly Jenn Albert de Cogan 2nd Rosebud Tom Roycroft Nicholas McCarthy presenting the McCarthy Cup to J.J. 3rd Wilmot Tom Roycroft Barrett, Ballineen, winner of the West Cork Calf of the Year with his bull “Gurtaleen Darra” at Skibbereen Cow in calf or in milk Show. 1st Imokilly Sara Albert de Cogan 2nd Skehanore Fern Tom Roycroft Purebred Hereford Bull 1st Udel Webb Ellis F. & J. Applebe 2nd Moyclare Courallie Tom Hickey

Well bred and grass fed

September ’06 Bulls for sale Bandon,April 2008. AI sires used.

Herd Details: AI sires used - Rathcor Ranger, Smithston Something Special & Trillick Best. Stock sire: Dunsinane Ultimate 2nd Present stock sire: Kingsgrove Poll 1 Knight Flyer JOHN & MARIE KINGSTON Derry, Ballineen, Co. Cork. Tel. 023-47599

Page 53 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 West Cork Hereford Club aturday 25th August 2007 - the first week of an 2nd Michael Barrett, Ballineen. Joint 3rd John and Indian Summer that lasted over three months, Eoghan Lynch, Bantry, Senior 1st John O’Connor, Scattle breeders headed out to Kilronan, Limerick. 2nd A tie between Bill Deane, Dunmanway Dunmanway, where the West Cork Hereford Club Field and Graham Roycroft, Clonakilty. The weight of a Evening was held on the Lehane family farm. Brilliant heifer, Derry McCarthy, Skibbereen. As the evening sunshine on a beautiful evening as people gathered to drew to a close and the crowd dispersed a lorry load of view a magnificent herd of Hereford cattle. On arrival square bales arrived in the yard. Had it arrived a little we were welcomed by the Lehane family as well as JJ earlier that day it would have eased the work for Peter Farrell (Chairman) and Larry Feeney (Sec.) of the O’Connell and James Kingston who had to sweat it out Hereford Society. Having received our judging card and with the Lehane family to offload and bench it! A very catalogue we moved into the first paddock where five successful day was enjoyed by all and looking forward outstanding in-calf heifers were to be seen. The to a similar event in future. uniformity of this lot took some keen judging. Moving Having completed a successful Field Evening the on to the next paddock were the maiden heifers, a very W.C.H.C. got together to organise a sale of Females at promising young bunch of animals, likely to mature Fermoy Mart on the 10th November ’07. A total of into good breeding cows. Further on were the cows with twenty six animals including cows, in calf heifers and bull calves. The size and conformation here was only maiden heifers. A new venture for the Club outside their what you would expect from Kilronan, considering that own area. A good selection of breeding stock was a number of bulls from this herd were extensively used present. The top price was 1750 Euro for a first calved in AI Stations. Moving back to the yard where five heifer with heifer calf at foot. Maiden heifers up to 1640 weanling heifers were penned, two of these were Show Euro. winners, making the judging a little easier. While In calf cows making 1200 and yearling heifers up to judging cards were handed in, two heifers were brought 1240 Euro. Some lots failed to reach the reserve and to the yard where Peter O’Connell of Mallow gave a were not sold. Nevertheless there were some enquiries demonstration on grooming and presenting animals for the following days which could lead to further sales. Show or Sales. A very interesting half hour was spent Thanking the West Cork Hereford Club for organising listening to Peter explaining the procedure. Some useful this worthwhile event and a special word of thanks to hints were learned, as he transformed these two heifers the Management and Staff of Fermoy Mart accepting to a very high Show standard. Having completed the this extra Sale. judging and grooming all were invited up to the Marquee which was erected for the day. An elaborate lay-out of food and drink was enjoyed by all. The Chairman of the West Cork Hereford Club James Kingston introduced JJ Farrell and Larry Feeney both of whom praised the Lehane family for holding this successful event, which in Larry’s own words ‘This was more like a wedding reception, just without the Band!’ James then turned to thank the members of the Club for attending and also the Hereford Society for coming and JJ Farrell and Jeremy Kingston for the judging earlier on. A special word of thanks was given to the Lehane family for hosting this event. The results of the Stock Judging were then announced. Larry Feeney presented the trophies to the winners. In the Cows at Lehanes, Kilronan Herd. Junior section, 1st was Niall Roycroft of Dunmanway.

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The Final Event for the Club was the Herd Competition, To sum events of the West Cork Club, it must have been the brainwave of JJ Farrell. As usual the West Cork lads the most successful year to date, with the huge numbers with their eye always on the ball were the first to take on of outstanding Hereford cattle exhibited at the Shows. this event. Albert de Cogan of Castlemartyr, a well There is great credit due to the breeders for their efforts known cattle breeder and Judge inspected the herds, to prepare and present those animals to such a high from the Mizen Head almost to Cork Airport! In all, standard and travel long journeys during the poor eleven farms were visited by Albert who appeared to be weather of summer 2007. Special mention to the at ease with his task, walking many miles uphill and younger members who have been so dedicated to the down dale, over fences and drains, and put the wind up care, training and Showing of their stock and we wish well on those who accompanied him over the farms. His them much success in the years to come. views were well accepted by all and look forward to the results which will appear in the 2008 Hereford Journal. A word of thanks to Albert. John Kingston

Left: Grooming demonstration by Peter O’Connell.

Below: Section of the large attendance - being dazzled!

Above: Refreshments being served at Lehanes, Kilronan Herd.

Right: Junior Stockjudging - James Kingston, Chairman West Cork Club, Niall Roycroft, Michael Barrett, John & Eoin Lynch with Daniel Lehane, herdowner.

Page 55 KILRONAN HEREFORDS ESTD. 1982

G Highlights include Kilronan Knight - current record for Herefords in Tully scoring overall 133 (purchased by Dairygold in 1994)

G Kilronan Hosea (purchased by Castleisland AI)

G Kilronan Leader (performance tested at Tully scoring overall 119 and purchased by Sligo AI.

G Sires currently used include Yarram Pompeii, Banemore Pompeii, Ervie Classic & Trillick Best.

G Stock always for sale.

G D. Lehane, Kilronan, Dunmanway, Co. Cork.

G Tel. 00353 23 56477

G www. lehanes.com

Page 56 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Udel T62 Webb Ellis who won Champion Hereford in Bandon, Clonakilty, Cork, Bantry, Barryroe (Interbreed Champion) - 2007 Shows. Photo taken at Bandon Show ‘07. Skehanore Herefords “Breeders not feeders” Est. 1957 Stock Bulls: All Bulls Moyclare Courallie Outwintered & Balleen Tonic

WE WISH TO CONGRATULATE MR. GEORGE STANLEY ON WINNING MALE CHAMPION WITH SKEHANORE JASON AT THE NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW AT TRIM Tom & Paddy Hickey Skehanore, Ballydehob, Co. Cork. Tel. 028-37147 Mob: 086 3031375

Page 57 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Munster Shows and Results Charleville Show Bridgetown Show Judge: J. Holloway Female born on or before 31st August ‘05 Cow Class 1st Kilsunny Lass Una Henry Dudley 1st Quinnsboro Rose 2nd John Hayes 2nd Tullaha Dawn John Neenan 2nd Kilsunny Lass Una Henry Dudley 3rd Tullaha Bea John Neenan Female born on or after 1st September ‘06 Senior Heifer 1st Quinnsboro Eva 23rd John Hayes 1st Cloonart Emily John Hayes 2nd Cappadinneen Freda 2nd Wm. Deane 2nd Clondrina Declan Donnelly 3rd Quinnsboro Rose 4th John Hayes 3rd Kilsunny Lass Champagne Henry Dudley Male born after 1st September ‘06 1st Gurtaleen Darragh JJ Barrett Bull Born after 1/7/06 2nd Lake Lodge Storm 4th Henry Dudley 1st Lake Lodge Storm 3rd Henry Dudley 3rd Curraghavadra Leisure 2nd Wm. Deane 2nd Lake Lodge Storm 4th Henry Dudley 3rd Quinsboro Pompeii 2nd John Hayes Female Champion: Kilsunny Lass Una Heifer Born after 1/7/06 Reserve Female Champion: 1st Clondrina 844R Declan Donnelly Tullaha Dawn 2nd Quinsboro Eva 23rd John Hayes Male Champion: 3rd Quinsboro Rose 4th John Hayes Gurtaleen Darragh Reserve Male Champion: Lake Lodge Storm 4th

GDS MRU Meiltron Goldenfield Leisure Superstar 5 stars for 5 stars for milk/fertility. Beef and 5 stars calving Docility. ease 99% rel.

TIB RSL RH Star Trillick Best. Burst Lad 7G 5 Stars for 5 Stars for Suckler Beef, Milk beef, Weanling and fertility. and Beef Carcase

NCBCNCBC Hereford Hereford Archive Archive ARD Ardmulchan Utant. BLO Bell Standard Domino. CFB Clonfree Brit Lad. BWU Ballinascraw Ultra. CKV Currycamp Kevin. CNPCFB Cloonbracken Clonfree Performer. Brit Lad; CRP CKV Carhuefree Currycamp Prince. Kevin; DHK DunrobinCNP Cloonbracken Hallmark. DIN Drisheen Performer; Jamie CRP 2nd.DMOSJ43GDomino. Carhuefree DSDPrince; Drisheen DHK Simon. Dunrobin FAO Foyle Hallmark; Antonio. DSD HDT HarvieDrisheen Diplomat Simon; 410. KNLKNL Kilronan Kilronan Leader. Leader; KNP KnockmountainKHO Kilronan Napoleon. Hosea; KHOKKN Kilronan Kilronan Hosea. Knight; KKN Kilronan MKG Knight.Moyclare KSL K61ZKing; Superlad NCY Clonmoney 80G. MKG Moyclare Nelson; King. TGB MLD Templeglantine Mo Le Lad 67N.MLS Boxer; Marblehill Stroller. MJO Meiltron Junior. NCY Clonmoney Nelson. SDN Standard Lad 23N. SDR Standard Britisher 20N. SJO Steil Junior. SUG Sunnamore Goldfinch.TNB TGBTibradden Templeglantine Boy; TJD Boxer, Treetop TNB Tibradden Joker; Boy. TDH TJD Tibradden Treetop Joker. Hilltop. TDH Tibradden Hilltop

Pre book NCBC Archive Herefords Progressive Genetics Tel 1850202050 Munster AI Tel 022 43228

Page 58 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Irish Junior Hereford Bull of the Year Limerick Show Grianan Firecracker T & A Fitzgerald Judge: Mr. Michael Molloy

Hereford Cow (in milk or on calf), born on or before 31st Dec. 2004 1st Quinsboro Rose 2nd John Hayes 2nd Tullaha Bea John Neenan 3rd Kilsunny Lass Una Henry Dudley

Hereford Heifer, born on or between 1st January 2004 and 30th June 2005 1st Vivien Tom Roycroft 2nd Violet Tom Roycroft

Hereford Heifer, born on or before 1st July 2005 and 31st August 2006 1st Kilsunny Lass Champagne Henry Dudley Grianan Firecracker 2nd Cloonart Emily John Hayes 3rd Currabeg Elsie Owen O’Neill 4th Clondrina 802nd Declan Donnelly 5th Regina Tom Roycroft Cappamore Show Hereford Heifer, born on or between 1st September 2006 and 31st December 2006 Judge: David Carroll 1st Grianan Orange F409 T & A Fitzgerald 2nd Clashagad Fiona Sheedy Bros. Male born after 1st/7/ 06 3rd Quinsboro 4th John Hayes 1st Grianan Franco T. & A. Fitzgerald 4th Roberta Tom Roycroft 2nd Lake Lodge Storm 3rd Henry Dudley 3rd Lake Lodge Storm 4th Henry Dudley Hereford Heifer Calf, born on or after 1st January 2007 Female born after 1st/7/ 06 1st Clondrina 844th Declan Donnelly 1st Grianan Orange F409 T. & A. Fitzgerald

Irish Junior Hereford Heifer of the Year Male or Female born after 1st/1/ 07 Grianan Orange F409 T & A Fitzgerald 1st Grianan Firecracker T. & A. Fitzgerald 2nd Clondrina 844R Declan Donnelly Hereford Female Champion Senior Heifer Grianan Orange F409 T & A Fitzgerald 1st Kilsunny Lass Champagne Henry Dudley 2nd Grianan Little Beauty T. & A. Fitzgerald Reserve Female Champion 3rd Cloonart Emily John Hayes Clondrina Declan Donnelly Cow Class 1st Imokilly Sarah Albert De Cogan Hereford Bull, born on or between 1st 2nd Kilsunny Lass Una Henry Dudley September 2006 and 31st December 2006 3rd Tullaha Bea John Neenan 1st Goulding Prince Matthew Goulding 2nd Gurtaleen Darra J.J. Barrett Champion: 3rd Grianan Famous T & A Fitzgerald Grianan Firecracker 4th Lakelodge Storm 4th Henry Dudley Reserve Champion: Hereford Bull Calf, born on or after 1st Clondrina 844R January 2007 1st Grianan Firecracker T & A Fitzgerald Munster Senior Female of the Year 2nd Rolan Tom Roycroft 1st Kilsunny Lass Champagne Henry Dudley 3rd Clondrina 858th Declan Donnelly 2nd Imokilly Sarah Albert De Cogan 4th Roders Tom Roycroft

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Page 60 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Leinster Shows and Results Iverk Show Dundalk Show Judge – Mr Robin Irvine Male or Female Born after 1/7/06 1st Lake Lodge Storm 4th Henry Dudley Bull born prior to 1st July 2006 2nd Lake Lodge Storm 3rd Henry Dudley 1st Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Heifer Any Age 2nd George Stanley, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, 1st Tourtane Rosie Henry Parr Co. Meath. 2nd Kilsunny Lass Champagne Henry Dudley 3rd PJ Farrelly, Relaghan, Shercock, Co. Cavan. 3rd Kilsunny Queen Bea Henry Parr Hereford Cow Cow Class 1st George Stanley, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath. 1st Kilimanjaro Zara Henry Parr Heifer born prior to 1st July 2006 Champion: 1st Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Lake Lodge Storm 4th Dunboyne. 2nd Mrs. Rosemary Swan, Ringlestown, Reserve Champion: Kilmessan, Co. Meath. Kilimanjaro Zara Bull or Heifer born after 1st July 2006 1st Mrs. Rosemary Swan, Kilmessan. 2nd Patrick Smith Tullyinchin, Mountin Lodge, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Enniscorthy Show 3rd George Stanley, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath. Judge: John Holloway CHAMPION: Bull – Mr. Val Ledwith Heifer Born after 1/10/06 1st Dunsinane Gina Glen Jacob RESERVE CHAMPION: 2nd Dunsinane Gwen Glen Jacob Heifer – Mr. Val Ledwith 3rd Knockfin Francis Scott

Heifer Born on or Between 1/7/05 and 30/9/06 1st Tourtane Rose Henry Parr 2nd Knockfin Elizabeth Francis Scott

Bull or Calf Born after 1/10/’06 1st Dunsinane General Glen Jacob 2nd Lake Lodge Mark 7th Henry Dudley 3rd Dunsinane Ger Glen Jacob

Bull or Calf Born after 1/7/’06 1st Lake Lodge Storm 3rd Henry Dudley 2nd Knockfin Francis Scott 3rd Dunsinane George Glen Jacob.

Champion: Udel 1 VT Youthful D&D Carroll. Henry Tynan in relaxed mode at Mohill Show, 2007 Page 61 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 ATHLONE SHOW Moate Show

25th August, 2007 Judge: Mr James Foley Judge: Mr. Michael Reynolds

Cow with Calf at Foot Pedigree Hereford Bull Calf born on or after 1/11/06 1st Fairyhouse Sarah DOB: 01/09/03 Sire: 1st Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Knockmountagh Major, Dam: Rathregan Princess. 2nd John Holloway, Horseleap, Moate George Stanley, Ratoath, Co Meath. 3rd T. & A. Fitzgerald, Mount Temple

Heifer any age Pedigree Heifer Calf born on or after 1/11/06 1st Grianan Vera 368th DOB 14/12/05 Sire: Grianan 1st Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Cantona, Dam: Lislaughtin Vera. Thomas & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple Moate, Co. Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or between 1/7/06 Westmeath. and 31/10/06 2nd Steil Dana DOB 10/04/05 Sire: Yarram Pompeii 1st T. & A. Fitzgerald, Mount Temple V055 Dam: Steil Stella 2nd George Stanley, Rathoath, Co. Meath JJ Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardum, Athlone. 3rd Kilmessan Sara DOB 20/09/05 Sire: Churchill Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or between Storm V583, Dam: Rathregan Merrymaid Rosemary 1/7/06 and 31/10/06 1st George Stanley, Rathoath Swan, Ringlestown, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. 2nd T. & A. Fitzgerald, Mount Temple 4th Baltymore Loiry 2nd DOB 22/05/06 Sire: Lisnalurg 3rd John Holloway, Horesleap, Moate Viney 4th Michael Molloy, Belmont Coote Geelan, Cloonagheer, Dromod Carreck-On- Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/7/05 and 30/6/06 Bull or heifer calf born on or after 1st July 2006- 1st Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough 31st December 2006 2nd Michael Molloy, Belmont 1st Steil Fitzy’s Lad 1 DOB 25/10/06 Sire: Churchill 3rd T. & A. Fitzgerald, Mount Temple Storm V583 Dam: Steil Caroline 4th Henry Parr, Clough, Castlecomer Joseph J McCormack, Steil, Tulsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Supreme Hereford Champion of the Show 2nd Fairyhouse Tugger DOB 04/08/06 Sire: Skehanore Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough Jason Dam Rathregan Alice George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Reserve Champion 3rd Fairyhouse Katie DOB 01/08/06 Sire: Skeahanore T. & A. Fitzgerald, Mount Temple Jason Dam: Rathregan Princess George Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co. Meath. North Leinster Judging 4th Grianan Prim 405th DOB 10/09/06 Sire: Yarram Pompeii V055, Dam Grianan Rosie Thomas & Competition at Trim Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. The North Leinster Branch this year held its annual cattle 5th Kilmessan Sara DOB 13/09/06 Sire: Churchill Storm judging competition at the Royal Meath Show, Trim. V583, Dam: Kilmessan Jenny. As it was also the venue for The National Hereford Show Rosemary Swan, Kilmessan Co. Meath. due to the cancellation of Tullamore, the number of participants was greatly increased. The event has proven Bull or Heifer calf born on or after 1st January 2007 a winner in recent years with plenty of friendly rivalry between the teams and the individuals taking part. 1st Trillick Crusader DOB 04/01/07 Sire: Churchill Storm V583, Dam: Trillick Rose Results Team Event JJ Farrell, Trillick A Temple, Longford. 1st Moynalvy/Longwood Macra 2nd Moynalty Macra CHAMPION: 3rd Longwood Macra Team (John Guy) Mr George Stanley – Fairyhouse Sarah Senior Event 1st Mary Griffin, Carberstown. RESERVE CHAMPION: 2nd Peggy O’Sullivan, Rathmoylon. Thomas & Anselm Fitzgerald – Grianan Vera 368th 3rd Jack Canty, Kildalkey. Junior Event 1st Aoife Fleming, Kinnegad. 2nd Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan. 3rd Conor Clarke, Fordstown.

Page 62 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 YOUNG HEREFORD BREEDERS CLUB

While the current fortunes of the breed are in the At Nenagh there was a very good entry of competitors under care of the older generation its future will be in the judge for the event Eric Humphreys with separate hands of the younger generation. With this in mind competitions for under 18 and under 12. Winners Under 18: the Young Hereford Breeders Club was set up 2001. 1st Susan Dudley, 2nd Michael Campion, 3rd Robert The existence of such a group is extremely important with a Roycroft. Under 12: 1st Shane Murphy, 2nd Neil Roycroft, view to sharing the wealth of experience built up by the older 3rd Clodagh Murphy. generation and allowing a younger generation come forward The final round up with the benefit of this expertise married to the advances in took place at the technology performance and education available to today’s National Hereford young people and future stock breeders. The social aspects of Show which took such an organisation is also most important for character place at Trim building etc. Show by kind This past year the Irish Hereford Society hosted its first permission of the international exchange student. Arno Lennartson a 19 year Royal Meath old 6 foot 8 inch agricultural student from Sweden spent six Show Society foll- weeks with the family of JJ Farrell at the Trillick Herd in Co. owing cancell- Longford taking part in all farming activities including some ation of the event summer shows. Arnos family operate a 300 acre tillage and Shane & Clodagh Murphy. at the aborted beef farm with 100 Herefords beef cows plus 25 pedigree Tullamore show Hereford cows. two weeks earlier. Initially it was proposed to The event attract- operate the club on an all ed an excellent Ireland basis but it was entry including found more practical to some from North- organise activities on a ern Ireland des- regional basis. This pite the sudden facilitates young-er members change of venue who are still in full time and the fact that schooling at second or third the event clashed level. with the very The past year provided some popular Bantry organisational difficulties Niall & Robert Roycroft with their Male show. Invited due to the cancellation of Champion. judges for the many summer shows due to Young Peoples event well known UK breeders Pam Noel and Arno Lennartson in action. the inclement weather. Robert Snelling were very impressed with the knowledge and Entries in the various competitions vary from ten to fifteen ability of the participants and had quite a difficult job in with on occasion up to 20 participants. For the most part the arriving at their final selection. Winners: 1st Ruth Leader events comprise of stock judging integrated with grooming (see photo page 31), 2nd Colin Anderson, 3rd Clare Farrell, and showing of generally young pedigree Herford stock. 4th Sarah Leader, 5th Patrick McGrath 6th Christopher In west Cork the venue selected for the event was the Farnan, 7th Conor Clarke, 8th Declan Clarke. successful Kilronan Herd of the Lehane family at It is hoped for the future to expand numbers from the current Dunmanway which has produced a number of top performing level of 65 to over the 100 mark with the introduction of some bulls at Tully and three successful Irish AI bulls. Mr. Peter new competitions and fund raising events. O’Connell of Mallow gave an excellent demonstration on Young grooming and presentation of animals while Society Handlers Chairman JJ Farrell and local breeder Jeremy Kingston at Trim judged the stock giving the reasons for their placing and some Claire & useful tips to the contestants. Winners were 1st Niall Hanna Roycroft, Dunmanway 2nd Michael Barrett Joint 3rd Farrell brothers John and Eoghan Lynch, Bantry. with Trillick Crusader.

Left: James Kingston, Chairman West Cork Club, Niall Roycroft, Michael Barrett, John & Eoin Lynch with Daniel Lehane. Page 63 North Leinster Branch Chairman: Mr. Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath. Tel. 01-8259270 086-2556618 Secretary: Mr. J. Deverell, Tel. 057-9343728. Mobile: 087-2702271

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Meath 33 Longford Town Drogheda 6 34 5 31 4 Longford 8 1 30 2 14 7 3 Navan 13 18 26 Mullingar 9 11 15 10 Westmeath 28 16 29 12 27 32 17

21 Tullamore Dublin

20 19 25 22 24 Offaly

23 Roscrea

CO. LONGFORD 13. Crerogue Herd 24. Cadams Herd 1. Breaney Herd Angela Armstrong, Gibbstown, Navan. Christy Collins, Curragh Cadamstown, K. Tynan, Breaney, Ardagh. 043-75056 046-9054291 Birr 0509-37986 2. Creagh & Creaghpoll Herds 14. Ballaghboy Herd 25. Rathure Herd W.A. & I.H. Jones, Creagh House, Robert Clarke, Fordstown, Navan. Catherine Molloy, Rathure, Kilyon, Birr, Keenagh. 043-22290 046-9434120 Co. Offaly. Tel. 087-2792216 3. Keenagh & Keenaghpoll Herds 15. Ballyboe Herd E. & P. Jones, Riverside, Keenagh. Anne Murphy, 26 Bridge View, CO. WESTMEATH 043-22294 Kilmessan, Navan, Co. Meath. 26. Clonleam Herd 4. Killoe Herd Tel. 086-3825225, 046-25737 W. Branagan, Clonleam, Delvin. P. Hagan, Carriglass, Longford. 16. Fairyhouse Herd 087-2338053 043-41930 George Stanley, Porterstown Lane, 27. Gageboro Herd 5. Trillick Herd Ratoath, Co. Meath. J. Holloway, Horseleap, Moate. J.J. Farrell, Trillick-a-Temple. 043-41976 Tel. 01-8256330, 086-2565577 057-9335227 6. Lisameen (P)/Moylong Herd 17. Baytown Herd 28. Glenree Herd James McKeon, Lisameen, Ballinalee, Tom Barry, Baytown Park, Dunboyne, L. & F. Glennon, Glenree, Dysart, Co. Longford. Tel. 087-8228364 Co. Meath. Tel. 086-8560978 Mullingar. 044-9226121 18. Coghalstown Herd 29. Grianan Herd CO. MEATH Seamus Crosbie, Coghalstown, T. & A. Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, 7. Ardmulchan Herd Wilkinstown, Co. Meath. Moate. Tel. 086-6098051 P. Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan. Tel. 086-8917577 30. Kilgolagh Herd 046-9021435 Hugh Lynch, Kilgolagh, Finea, 8. Church Hill Herd CO. OFFALY Mullingar. 043-81210 B. & R. Clarke, Carnaross, Kells. 19. Ballyaville Herd 31. Carrick Herd 046-9245256 J. & I. Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill. Philip Lynch, Carrick Finea, Mullingar. 9. Portanob Herd 057-9343728 & 057-9343555 043-81218 Jack Canty, Moyrath, Kildalkey, Co. 20. Cill Cormaic Herd 32. Kilcleagh Herd Meath. 046-9435147 D. Larkin, Kilcormac, Birr. 05791-35368 Reps. T. Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, 10. Curraghliffe Herd 21. Moyclare Herd Co. Westmeath. Tel. 090-6430376 John A. Hayes, Tankardstown, Ratoath. Ml. Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont. 01-8256230 Tel. 090-6454640 CO. LOUTH 11. Kilmessan Herd 22. Boveen Herd 33. Knockmountagh Herd R. Swan, Ringlestown, Kilmessan. J. O’Connor, Sharavogue, Birr. Eamon McKiernan, Monasterboice, 046-9025599 Tel. 087-9087460 Drogheda. 041-9826362 12. Rathregan Herd 23. Fancroft Herd 34. Whitefields Herd V. Ledwith, Rathregan, Dunboyne. Pat & Angela McCabe, Fancroft, George Durnin, Beaghmore, Drogheda, Tel. 01 8259270 Roscrea. Tel. 0505-22073 Co. Louth. Tel. 041-9838857

Page 64 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Major Sponsorship for Royal Meath 2008 Following on the major success at Royal Meath in 2007 when just over 100 Herefords were exhibited before international judge Mr. Michael Church, Cambridgeshire, UK preparations are already underway for the 2008 event to be held on Sunday, September 7th. “Put the date in your diary now” says energetic show chairwoman Rosemary Swan who is already canvassing for entries. At the get together to announce details of Hereford Sponsorship She is delighted to announce that the Stanley Macadam at Royal Meath Show 2007: L/R - Mrs. Kathleen Tynan Company, which so generously sponsored the major (Society President ’06/’07); George Stanley of Stanley classes at the 2007 event, have agreed to continue for Macadam Ltd., Main Sponsors; Mrs. Rosemary Swan, Show 2008. Chairwoman; J.J. Farrell, Chairman I.H.B.S. Hereford Breeder George Stanley from Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath spokesman for the Stanley Macadam Company said the company was delighted to be associated with the event and was more than happy with the response of breeders in their support of the classes and the quality of cattle exhibited in 2007. This year Stanley Macadam will provide a major fund of €2000 for a bull and heifer calf competition (born after 1st July 2007). Fairyhouse Tugger won the National Bull Calf Championship in 2007 for owner George Stanley while herd sire at the Fairyhouse herd Skehanore Jason was Male At the Royal Meath Show get together to announce sponsorship: L/R - Robert Clarke, Michael Molloy, Henry Champion and Senior Bull at the National Hereford Show. Tynan & John Holloway. Bally Ballyaville Herefords (Estd. 1945)

Breed for the FUTURE

The Ballyaville herd uses some of Irelands top natural Quality young bulls and heifers are breeding sires which include Cloonart Jackaroo by available for sale with visitors always Yarram Pompeii and Gageboro Burly by welcome. Whitehill Umpire who has sired many prize winning bulls and heifers in the past two years Joe & Ivor Deverell 057 9343728 / 9343555 The first of the calves on the ground by Corlismore Ballyaville, Geashill, Co. Offaly. Swampy, our Churchill Storm bull, look to be [email protected] very promising. or [email protected]

Page 65 DUNSINANE HEREFORDS Estd. 1960 DUNSINANE FREEMAN Sire: Churchill Adrian Dam: Dunsinane Charming

NOW STANDING IN A.I.

SIRES USED: Yarram Pompeii Churchill Storm Ballyaville Vikram Ervie Classic Border General

YOUNG STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE - VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME BERTIE & GLENN JACOB Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Tel. 087 6786895 or 053 92 33208 Knockfin Horned Herefords

Stock Bulls: Forteregal Wright & Moyclare Express We have a selection of promising young stock for sale this Spring. All stock are linear scored. Many thanks to all our customers in 2007. Francis Scott Knockfin, Rathdowney, Co.Laois Phone: 0505-46253 Mobile: 086-8302911 email: [email protected]

Page 66 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Cavan Monaghan Shows & Results

Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born before 01/09/06 ARVA 1st Glaslough Evvie S & N Heatrick Judge – Mr. John Holloway 2nd Glaslough Ellie S & N Heatrick 3rd Rathregan Sally 5th V Ledwith Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born after 01/09/06 Pedigree Hereford Bull Over 1 Year Old 1st Glaslough Flame S & N Heatrick 1st Sarabande Zippy V Ledwith 2nd Glaslough Flossie S & N Heatrick 2nd Skehanore Jason G Stanley 3rd Shankill P. Cahill 3rd Grianan Emperor B & R Clarke Pedigree Hereford Bull Born after 01/09/06 1st Borin Boris P. Smith Pedigree Hereford Cow 2nd Borin Basil P. Smith 1st Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st S McKiernan 3rd Glaslough Falcon S & N Heatrick 2nd Church Hill Winner B & R Clarke 3rd Fairyhouse Sarah G Stanley Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born before 01/09/06 1st Corlismorepoll 1 Bella S McKiernan CHAMPION: 2nd Glaslough Evvie S & N Heatrick Sarabande Zippy V Ledwith 3rd Woodview B Arnold RESERVE CHAMPION: Pedigree Hereford Bull Over 1 Year Old Glaslough Evvie S & N Heatrick 1st Skehanore Jason G Stanley 2nd Bor Rory C Geelan 3rd Corran Hill Georgie I Anderson CAVAN MONAGHAN BRANCH Pedigree Hereford Cow 1st Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st S McKiernan 2nd Fairyhouse Sarah G Stanley 3rd Corran Hill Starline I Anderson CHAMPION: Skehanore Jason G Stanley RESERVE CHAMPION: Corlismorepoll1 Sydney 1st S McKiernan

MALE OF THE YEAR WINNER: Borin Boris Skehanore Mr. Pat Smith, Mountain Lodge Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Jason with Joe Smyth at Arva Show. VIRGINIA Judge – Mr. M. Reynolds Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born after 01/09/06 1st Fairyhouse Shannon G Stanley 2nd Rathregan Spot 15th V Ledwith 3rd Glaslough Flossie S & N Heatrick FEMALE OF THE YEAR WINNER: Pedigree Hereford Bull Born after 01/09/06 Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st 1st Kilmessan Terry R Swan Mr. Sean McKiernan, Corlismore, Co. Cavan. 2nd Borin Borris P Smith 3rd Glaslough Fred S & N Heatrick

Page 67 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Top left: Anne Murphy and friend at Virginia Show.

Top right: Judge Michael Reynolds points out the finer points to his grandson Kieran Campbell as they assess Rosemary Swan’s Kilmessan Terry at Virginia.

Bottom left: Stanley Heaslip, Kevin Farrell and Sonny Arnold at Virginia Show. Dernaroy Polled Herefords

By A.I. Kairuru Xavier (P), UDEL 1F8 Knight Flyer (P), Yalgoo Boulder Z250 (P)

Dernaroy 1 Dartanion by Corlismore 1 Blueprint Dernaroy 1 Whirlwind by Silken Thomas at 3 months Stock Bull: Corlismorepoll 1 Blueprint (P) Stock Usually For Sale - Visitors Always Welcome ERIC HUMPHREYS Dernaroy, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan. Home Tel.: 047-54297 Mobile: 086-3374652

Page 68 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Left: Grianan Firecracker, Champion at Strokestown Show with Tom Fitzgerald and Judge J.J. Farrell.

Right: Reserve Champion at Strokestown Show - Kye Storm 2nd with Padraig McGrath and Judge J.J. Farrell. KNOCKMOUNTAGH (H) / KNOCKMANTA (P) HEREFORDS Established 1981 Breeding Size & Quality

Knockmountagh Edwin D.O.B.: 4/1/06

Sire: Churchill Storm V583 Dam: Knockmountagh Fiona

Sires Used: Churchill Storm, Pompeii,Solpoll I Ultimate, Ervie Classic, Trillick Best. Quality young stock available, visitors welcome. We wish all our customers every success. EAMON & JOHN McKIERNAN NEWTOWN, MONASTERBOICE, DROGHEDA, CO. LOUTH. TEL. 041-9826362 087-2217201

Page 69 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 National Ploughing Championships

25th – 27th September, 2007

Held over three days this year at Annaharvey Farm,Tullamore, Co. Offaly sponsors Alltech joined with the Society, Irish Hereford Prime and Pallas Foods distributors of Hereford Prime in mounting an outstanding display of cattle and promotional materials. Tented accommodation 100ft x 50ft was erected for the event providing an excellent backdrop for the cattle accommodation, the outstanding display of Hereford Prime products and the range of cutting edge products currently produced and marketed by Alltech. Alltech is a wholly owned Irish company headquartered in Kentucky, USA with its Irish headquarters at Dunboyne, Co, Meath together with several outlets and production facilities strategically placed throughout the world. The North Leinster Branch members gave great assistance in setting up the exhibition area together with local stalwarts Joe & Ivor Deverell almost living on the site to ensure all would be well on opening day and ensuring when the event was over that the site was cleared and left in pristine condition as required by the NPA. The inclusion of Rumbles Catering who use Hereford beef for all their outdoor catering events was indeed a winner with throngs six and seven deep patiently waiting on the succulent Hereford beef continuously available from early each morning until the last straggler departed for home in the evening. The exhibition was very busy throughout with enquiries from those interested in becoming members of the Society and members of the Hereford Prime and Certified Hereford beef schemes. Page 70 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Top left: Alltech flying high at the National Ploughing Championships. Top right: Stanley Heaslip and Pakie Cahill at the National Ploughing Championships. Middle left: Seamus Manning, Salesman and Joe Maher, Chairman, Irish Hereford Prime. Middle right: Meat display at the National Ploughing Championships.

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Page 72 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Genetic Recording of GROW Weanlings For Good Measure Pat Donnellan ICBF I am a Hereford Pedigree Breeder – why should I What requirements must I meet to ensure that Score & Weigh my cattle? Scoring & Weighing will have a big impact on my €uro – Star figures? 1. Get more accurate Euro – Star & figures for your herd. 1. All eligible animals must be Scored & Weighed at each visit. 2. Ensure your Top Bulls are identified for Tully & AI Centres. o Animals scored & not weighed will be 3. Ensure your females qualify for Breed Society excluded from the €uro – Star evaluations. female qualification schemes. o Eligible; All beef animals that are 150 – 300 4. Add value to your stock. days old with a known Sire. 5. Get that edge at Society Sales - Performance 2. Group must have at least 5 animals 150 – 300 Test Stamp for your cattle in Sales Catalogues. days old. 6. Ensure you have Genetic Evaluations for your cattle on the new On – Line Herdbook. o Commercial cattle can be included. 7. Identify strengths & weaknesses in your herd & o Herds with less than 5 animals may still make use of your Breed Societies mating Score & Weigh for their own information but program. the smaller the group size the less impact the data will have on the BLUP & €uro – 8. Make Breeding & Culling decisions based on the Star figures. excellent Management reports that you will receive after the Scoring & Weighing visit. 3. Maximum of 3 visits/year

Who do I call? The Weighing Scales measures: 5ft 7” Long & 2ft 2” Wide. Scorer Counties Mobile John Beirne Longford, Roscommon, Leitrim, Galway, Clare, Offaly 086-2742233 Basil Bothwell Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Dublin 086-6050095 Karol Connell Westmeath, Meath, Kildare, Louth 086-3705729 Leslie Sandes Carlow, Tipperary, Waterford, Wicklow 087-6381199 Ger O’Brien Laois, Wexford, Kilkenny 087-2379466 Donie McKeon Sligo, Mayo 087-6740552 Peter O’Connell Limerick, Kerry 086-8250881 Clive Jennings Cork 086-2411399

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Page 73 Est. 1956 KYE STORM 2nd

Sire: Churchill Storm Dam: Kye Paula 1st by Yarram Pompeii

Junior Reserve Champion at National Hereford Show, Trim, August 2007 - pictured at 8 months.

Kye Paul 9th

By Yarram Pompeii

Sold at October Show & Sale, Roscommon 2007 for 6,000 euro. Best wishes to Mr. Patrick Hayes, Limerick - purchaser. Many thanks to all our valued Customers

Padraig & Catherine McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co. Roscommon Tel. 087-2693201 or 071 6935008

Page 74 A Royal Weekend in the Royal County

n Saturday 18th August, good calves on the ground. We Sunday morning we made our way to twenty two Hereford returned to the yard to see a couple Mervyn and Brian Clarke’s famous Obreeders left the Dunkerrin of very nice 1? year old bulls, one of herd at Church Hill, Carnaross. On Arms to visit four well known herds which was being prepared for the our journey several flooded potato in Co. Meath. It poured rain for Roscommon Sale. This is a good fields did not look a pretty sight. much of Saturday but it failed to quality herd with a great future. One Mervyn, Ivy, Brian and Ruth gave us a dampen the enthusiasm of the could not leave Val’s herd without hearty welcome. We were first tourists or hosts. mentioning the examples of shown a group of strong in-calf Our first stop was at Rosemary craftsmanship in wood around the heifers. These heifers had size, Swan’s herd at Kilmessan. Rosemary farm which identifies another of Val’s quality and colour. We also saw a has four enterprises on her small many talents. couple of classy Aberdeen Angus farm, glasshouses, four thoroughbred Another monsoon greeted us on our heifers. Brian only recently invested mares, free-range eggs and six arrival at George Stanley’s farm at in his first two Angus females. The Hereford cows. Her cows are big and Fairyhouse. George ushered us Clarke’s cows are full of quality and powerful and most were rearing immediately to his helicopter hangar are rearing mainly heifer calves. We calves. Pompeii had worked well for where he had laid on a beautiful hot returned to the yard to see their new her as she had three or four excellent and cold buffet. George, his wife, stock bull, Grianán Emperor, by yearlings and a fine two year old Olive, his daughter Andrea, and Pompeii. Though only two years old heifer. A couple of nice yearling bulls many of their neighbours made us Emperor has grown into a huge had already been spoken for. We very welcome. The first stock we saw animal. He had just come indoors as observed three nice young Border was a field of nice quality yearling he had finished serving all of the General Calves which showed great heifers. His cows are big and pedigree and commercial cows. This length and size. powerful. They were all rearing bull will surely leave his mark on this Rosemary laid on a sumptuous tea for quality calves sired by his champion herd for many years to come. Apart us, finishing with a dessert of organic bull, Skehanore Jason. This bull from his size and quality the visitors strawberries and raspberries. She is looked impressive in the pen and he really admired his placid full of enthusiasm for each has put a stamp of quality on all his temperament. enterprise. At the conclusion of our calves. The two yearling bulls that he The Clarke ladies laid on a lovely visit Henry Dudley thanked her for showed all season looked very afternoon tea which was taken on her marvellous hospitality and impressive. the veranda of Brian’s house. The sun congratulated her on the quality of Indeed George probably supported came out and we spent a very her stock. more shows than any other breeder pleasant couple of hours discussing Rosemary led us across country to Val this year, venturing as far away as Herefords and solving the problems Ledwith’s farm at Batterstown. Just Crosmolina. George keeps a few of the world. John Ludgate thanked as we arrived a monsoon type shower brood mares but he seems most all the Clarke’s for their marvellous fell and Val led us directly to his enthusiastic those times about his hospitality and he made a builder’s shed where he had laid on a Herefords. Joe Smyth does a great presentation to Brian’s wife, Ruth. variety of drinks. When the rain job showing George’s cattle. Henry A group of happy but tired breeders cleared Val showed us his new stock Dudley thanked the Stanley’s and then headed south. A lovely evening bull, Sarabande Zippy. He is a bull of made them a small presentation. meal in Birr was enjoyed by all. This great stretch and size and has oodles This is a twelve cow herd with a was a fabulous trip. Our thanks are of quality. Zippy was bred in England bright future. due to Henry, Caitríona and John for by Mrs. Pam Noel, and Val awaits his Evening was falling when we reached all their work of organisation. Thanks first crop of calves with great the Knights Brook Hotel, Golf and again to the four Meath families for confidence. Country Club. Some of us regretted their friendship and hospitality. Val has about forty pedigree cows. not having taken our golf clubs. The Congratulations to all on the quality They exhibit plenty of size and are ladies among us were delighted to of their stock. The Munster breeders very good milkers. Val does not push see a posh wedding party arrive just are already looking forward to the his calves too young. We saw his after our arrival. A great social night 2008 trip. other bull, a son of 69G bred by Ivor followed our evening meal. After Anderson. This bull already has some Church obligations were fulfilled on PJS Page 75 Rathregan Herefords “Kings in Grass”

Sarabande Zippy One of our Stock Bulls

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Page 76 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Lakelodge Field Evening

Mr. Henry Dudley, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary very kindly put his herd at the disposal of the society in July last as the venue for a field evening. Earlier in the day a large crowd had visited Dovea AI station to view the bull stud and in particular Glaslough Esquire the new Hereford sire purchased in partnership by Dovea AI and the Society’s Breed Improvement Program. The Lakelodge herd founded just a few years ago has had some considerable success both in the show ring and in the sales ring with exports to Northern Ireland and more recently to the UK. The herd is founded on carefully selected lines mainly from the Kilsunny herd of Trevor Dudley brother to Henry who lives close by. The aim is for quality rather than quantity and to supply bulls and surplus heifers for sale to breeders and commercial producers. Whilst Henry’s term as Chairman of the Hereford breeders Munster branch has come to a close he still continues as a very active chairman of Nenagh Show Society where he makes every effort to ensure Herefords are to the fore as witnessed by the very successful event held there in recent years. Lakelodge Storm Henry’s prizewinning bull in 2006 and exported to the UK where he is jointly owned by the Dieulacresse, Westwood and Clipston herds is progressing very well. By Churchill Storm V583 out of Kilsunny Lass Una he weighed 1040kgs and was 60.5 inches at two years old. His first calves are due this spring. The opportunity to visit the David Wilson & Son, herd was welcomed by all and Lisrace Herd, Fermanagh was a most enjoyable end to a at the Lakelodge Field Marie Fitzgerald, Louise Dudley, Edward Dudley and Tom Parr terrific day out. Evening. relax at the Field Evening. Page 77 Breeding Females at Ballydowel Herd

Page 78 GRIANAN& CAULRYHEREFORDS Breeding Quality Herefords for over 50 Years

GRIANAN FIRECRACKER DOB: 05/01/2007 SIRE: Churchill Storm DAM: Grianan Dominique

Winner of 3 first prizes, Irish Junior Hereford at Limerick Show and Breed Champion at Cappamore, Limerick and Strokestown. Sold privately to the Corlesmore Herd of Sean McKiernan at 9 months old for €10,000 We wish the Corlesmore Herd every success in the future.

FULL SISTERS

GRIANAN ORANGE F409 GRIANAN DOMINIQUE SIRE: YARRAM POMPEII V055 DAM: GRIANAN ULRIKA We are very fortunate to have a breeding cow in the herd like Ulrika. Every calf she produces is a potential show winner and more importantly has the potential to breed excellent cattle. Dominique not only produced the much admired Firecracker, she was also placed Overall Reserve Supreme Champion at the National Hereford Show 2007. Her sister Orange F409 was awarded the National Heifer of the Year 2007 at the same show. We look forward to many more years of successful breeding from this family.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS 2007 G Grianan Freddie, Reserve Male Calf Champion Nenagh G Grianan Orange E370, Reserve Female Champion Roscommon and sold for top price of €6,200 G Grianan Franco, Winner of numerous prizes at summer shows 2007. For Sale Spring 2008 Visitors Always Welcome Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Telephone: 00353 9064 81295, 00353 8660 98051, 00353 8766 23402

Page 79 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Net Feed Intake Research Proves Herefords are the Most Efficient British Breed

Latest industry research reveals that the respectively, with Shorthorns not far behind at Hereford breed is the number one British 1.52kg/day. But most important was the fact that Herefords used significantly less feed than either Breed when it comes to Feed Efficiency - Angus or Shorthorn to achieve the weight gain. Net Feed Intake (NFI). Technical Consultant to the Australian Hereford Research conducted by the Cooperative Research Society, Bob Freer said, “With this in mind, we need Centre for Cattle and Beef Quality (Beef CRC) with to bring the CRC results back to on-farm relevance.” collected data analysed by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) at the University of New What does it mean for the commercial beef England, Armidale revealed that Herefords are producer? significantly ahead of their British bred counterparts Given that the sires were representative of their Angus and Shorthorn. In short, Hereford sired breeds and NFI results obtained under feedlot progeny consumed significantly less feed on a daily conditions carried through to on-pasture (as basis, without comprising growth and weight gain. confirmed by Trangie results), then pure Angus would consume 1.2kg feed/day more than purebred The results compared the daily feed intake and live Herefords of the same body weight and daily gain. weights of 469 animals by sires from nine breeds That is, an extra 61 tonnes of feed per year for a 100 joined to Brahman cows, and their net feed intake cow unit. (NFI). The research also revealed that Herefords has an 8.4 The most efficient were the straight Brahman cattle, per cent better adjusted feed conversion ratio and 6 which had an average NFI of -0.61 kilograms a day, per cent lower actual daily feed intake than Angus. meaning they ate 0.61kg less than their weight and That is, a producer could run 106 Herefords on the growth rate would indicate. They also had the same ground/feed supply as 103 Shorthorn or 100 lightest entry weight, at 371kg, and daily gain at 1.2 Angus animals, or in a feedlot Herefords would eat 6 kg/day. per cent less feed than Angus for the same weight gain. Next most efficient were the Charolais and Limousin calves, at -0.5kg/day and -0.50 kg/day respectively, NFI has the important benefit of being followed by Hereford (-0.30kg/day) and Santa Gertrudis (-0.27). Belmont Red, Shorthorn and Angus independent of the animal’s weight and were least efficient, with NFIs of +0.01, +0.16 and rate of gain, which means efficient +0.30kg/day respectively (See graph). cattle can be identified regardless of

Starting from very similar entry weights of about size. This is not the case with feed 445kg (live) the Hereford and Angus cattle had the conversion ratios, commonly measured highest daily gains of 1.57kg/day and 1.56kg/day in feedlots.

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Feed conversion ratios measure a combination of feed intake and growth rate, which generally means “When Less is Best” selection is primarily for increased growth rate not Net Feed Intake (NFI) is the difference between an reduced feed intake. This increases mature cow animal’s actual feed intake and the expected feed weight, and hence feed requirements for the intake of a breed average animal of the same live- breeding herd, without necessarily reducing feed weight and growth rate. At the same level of intake in feedlot steers. performance, animals with a low (negative) NFI will eat less than animals with a high (positive) NFI. “Low NFI is the equivalent of getting more miles to the gallon,” said Mr.

Freer. “With lower NFI the producer is FOOTNOTE: able to produce more beef from the Further evidence supporting the Angus/Hereford same feed source,” he said. “It just difference in the CRC trial is provided by a research project carried out in Canada - Genetic Parameter confirms what a lot of practical Estimation of Post - weaning Gain, Feed Intake and cattlemen have known for years.” Feed Efficiency for Hereford and Angus Bulls Fed Two Different Diets - LQ Fan et al J An Sc (73:365). The trial cattle were fed at the Tullimba Research Feedlot, near Armidale, NSW, as part of Co-operative This was not a breed comparison project, but rather Research Centre for Cattle and Beef Quality trials, a project to estimate genetic parameters. However, which wound up in July 2005. the authors’ conclusion was that, “results indicated Angus bulls were less efficient at utilizing energy for G All animals were fed a standard ration as growth (after accounting for energy required for determined from an earlier Trangie, NSW, NFI maintenance) than Hereford bulls.” programme. G Individual feed intake was measured far an average of 59 days after a settling period with shy feeders being removed from the trial. WHY IS NFI IMPORTANT? G Animals with negative NFI require less feed to G The data was collected by CRC and analysed by produce the same level of production. Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) at UNE. G Under pasture systems you can have higher G The paper states that sire-breed differences for clocking rates but still meet animal NFI were statistically significant. requirements for growth.

G It is a moderately heritable trait (39%) which means that progress in improving the trait can be made via selection.

Net Feed Intake Explained

Page 81 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 FEED EFFICIENCY IS THE MOST determines the level of IGF - 1 in a particular animal, which is of immense value to the seed stock IMPORTANT PRODUCTION TRAIT producer. Breed plan has adopted the Feed Efficiency measure, NET FEED INTAKE (NFI) and in simple terms, this is AN EXAMPLE… the amount of actual feed an animal eats on a daily Two bulls have the following NFI EBV’s, with the breed basis, under or over, what is expected for its weight average being 0. and gain. This measure has the important benefit of being independent of the animal’s weight and gain. Bull A +0.5kg/day Bull B -0.7kg/day With NFI, more efficient cattle can be found within A simple interpretation is that Bull B having a -tive NFI any desired cattle range and selection will not EBV would be expected to breed ‘more efficient’ increase mature size. progeny, than Bull A or a breed average bull. If the two bulls were similar in their weight EBV’s and Reporting Net Feed Intake EBV’s… joined to average cows, the progeny of B would eat NFI EBV’s are reported as kg of feed eaten per day. 0.6kg less per day than the progeny of A (i.e. half the Like most EBV’s they can be + or - relative to the difference of 1.2kg, between Bull A and Bull B EBV’s, breed average. The more negative the NFI EBV, the as obviously the cows contribute half the genetics). less feed eaten and the more efficient the animal. An animal that eats more than expected will have a Selecting for Net Feed Intake… positive EBV. Selecting for NFI will reduce feed intake without compromising body weight or performance. How is NFI measured…? Correlation with other traits, particularly meat The initial measurements were based on measuring quality research indicates there is no effect on other individual animal feed intakes and weight gains. In traits, when selecting for NFI apart from a small link 2004, researchers at AGBU found a positive with leanness (cattle with lower NFI EBV’s being relationship between Insulin - like Growth Factor (IGF slightly leaner). The correlation is however low, and - 1) and NFI. IGF - 1 is a circulating blood hormone. can therefore be managed by selecting on both It is heritable and correlated to NFI. A blood test traits.

Page 82 Moyclare First

D.O.B.: 2/10/06

Sire: Yarram Pompeii V055

Dam: Moyclare Use

Photo taken at 13 months.

Moyclare Grand

D.O.B.: 7/9/07

Sire: Ervie Classic S30 Dam: Moyclare Daisy

1 Photo taken at 3 /2 months

- VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME - MMiicchhaaeell MMoollllooyy The Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly. Tel. 09064-54640 086-8168924

Page 83 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Wonderful organic beef from West Cork now available from Scally’s SuperValu

Article from Southern Star, 8th December, 2007 A UNIQUE feature of the shopping experience at Eugene Scally (centre) and Michael Walsh of Scally’s Scally’s SuperValu, Clonakilty is the introduction SuperValu, Clonakilty, pictured at Turk Head, near in store of the Ardagh Organic Beef Range, Skibbereen, with Madeline McKeever, supplier of organic-fed Hereford cross heifers. certified by the Irish Organic Trust, from the (Photo: Anne Minihane) farm of Madeline McKeever, Turk Head, Skibbereen. Situated in the south west of Ireland, West Cork is a are left out when the weather is fine to feed on a rich scenic area of rugged mountains, rocky coastline, diet of organic fresh grass from pastures wetted by the relative warm seas and high rainfall. There is a wide morning mist off the Atlantic Ocean in Summer. variety of soil types in the area farmed by about 8,900 With no meals, they take a little bit longer to fatten, herd owners where about 2,000 of these are involved in but as Madeline believes, grass-fed cattle have more suckler production, who have a reputation for hard Omega 3 oils in them than meal-fed cattle, so the work and love of the land, and, if there is one thing the quality of the beef is assured. West Cork Region has, it’s the quality of its beef. Since their accreditation to the Fuchsia Retail Madeline McKeever farms organic beef on the wind- Affiliate Scheme, Scally’s SuperValu, Clonakilty, have swept land overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Turk put a strong focus on supporting food products from the Head, Skibbereen. Originally from Co. Meath, producers of the West Cork region. The introduction of Madeline inherited the love of cattle from her father McKeever’s Organic Beef brings to 24 the number of and grandfather, who was a cattle dealer who shipped Fuchsia producers whose products are available in this cattle to England from the 1920s until after WW2, her store. father being the farmer of the family. John Coleman, head butcher in Scallys, said that the As one of three girls, she was the one who helped out organic beef is a welcome addition to his award winning on the family farm, so beef has always been a part of her meat counter: “consumers make an informed choice to life from a very early age. shop organically and is great to be able to offer them a However, in 1987, Madeline decided to move to top quality range of meat.” beautiful West Cork where at the time dairy farming “Consumers are beginning to recognise that local, appealed to her. She milked Jersey cows until 1999, but carefully raised grassed beef tastes better that as there was no local market for organic milk, she took commercial grain fed beef”, said John and, based on the the decision to swap the cows for a small herd of feed-back from their customers, grass-fed organic beef traditional organic beef cattle. Madeline now has a has “extra-juicy” flavour that “bursts out of every bite”. herd of seven Hereford crosses of varying age. She buys “We are very passionate about locally-produced the weanlings from the farm of Con Burns in Union food,” say both Eugene Scally, proprietor of Scally’s, Hall, the cattle are weaned for a couple of weeks before and Michael Walsh, fresh food buyer. They believe that they are moved, so minimal stress is involved. this organic beef will be among the best customers have They spend the winter in a straw-bedded house and ever tasted and they encourage them to give it a try.

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Hall of Fame Award 2007

Mr. R.S. Kenny (Hereford) Mr. Damien O’Reilly, presenter Farm Week RTE 1, presents the award to Mr. R.S. Kenny. he Irish Hereford Breed Drummer (sire of a Royal in 1971 the Champion at the Society nominee for the Champion) for £300 the price of 3 Society’s Premier Autumn Sale T2007 Hall of Fame award is acres of land at the time. twice in 1977 with Drumakeenan Mr. R.S. (Stephen) Kenny, Stephens’s placement initially at Maharajah and in 1993 with Drumakeenan House, Brosna, the Westhide and later at the Drumakeenan Do-a-Lot sold for Birr, Co. Offaly owner of the well- famous Donnington herds provided 4,500 gns. known Drumakeenan Hereford a valuable insight into best Since retiring it has given him great Herd. breeding practise in the pleasure to see several top herds Having been infected with the outstanding Herefords herds of the win championships and reserves at “Hereford bug” at approx age day. This opportunity to work with Roscommon, Kilkenny and three, having it chronically by and benefit from the accumulated Tullamore with progeny from the eight, inheriting a farm at years of experience of some of the cow families he so carefully fourteen, attending Gurteen best stockmen in the UK who were selected over 40 years of Agricultural College at 18, dedicated cattlemen with a dedication to the breed. Stephen’s next resolve was to vocation for their work was to Stephen has served as an Honorary spend a year in Herefordshire provide the guiding principles in Council Member and President of learning the “trade”. establishing the Drumakeenan the Society and assisted on many Having written to several of the herd. The importance of good bull occasions with the production of leading Hereford herds there he breeding “cow” families was one of the Hereford Breed Journal. finally secured a position to begin the key messages instilled in the He has given much assistance to in September 1962. mind of the young Stephen. new members of the Society by Prior to his departure Mrs. Unfort-unately today Stephen feels sharing his long experience and Slazenger held a reduction sale at many breeders don’t use the old insight into the breed. Durrow Abbey before moving to “family” names thus making it hard The Hereford Breed much Powerscourt. This provided for themselves and others to trace appreciates his contribution and Stephen with the opportunity to the best lines. that of his wife Heather to the purchase his first Hereford heifer Highlights of Stephens career promotion and advancement of the Durrowabbey Glum by Vern include a Balmoral Champion bull breed. Page 85 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

followed a briefing session where the executives of Sonae travelled to CONTINUED Ireland and visited the farm of Hereford Prime farmer James SUCCESS OF O’Donnell in Meanus, Co. Limerick as part of their information gathering. Extensive taste tests were carried HEREFORD PRIME out on different beef options with the Hereford Prime Beef from Rathkeale coming out on top. Requirements are for 40 cattle per week from mid January 2008 and it is envisaged that this will rise during the year. Irish Hereford Prime continued its policy of sponsoring Commercial Cattle Shows in 2007, contributing €500 towards the prize money at both the Winter Fair held by the Commercial Cattle Exhibitors Society at Kilkenny and the Christmas Fat stock and Winter Fair run by the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society at Carrick-on- Shannon. The Winner at Carrick-on-Shannon in the Class open to steers and Heifers 007 was an eventful year Ribeye steaks as part of their SQ suitable for Hereford Prime was a (Super Quality) range of fine foods. in the progress of Irish steer owned by John Gunn, These steaks are vacuum packed 2Hereford Prime. The Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon. He inside branded containers sporting Company had a highly visible weighed 640 kgs. Live and was presence at the National the Irish Hereford Prime logo. Feedback from the consumer has bought for 1,250 by Irish Hereford Ploughing Championships at been very positive since its launch. Prime/AIBP. He had a carcase weight Tullamore in association with This product is slaughtered and of 354 kgs. Giving a 55.3% kill-out the Irish Hereford Society and packed at AIBP Nenagh. and graded R4. 2nd was a heifer partners Alltech whose Supermarket Group Sonae in Portugal exhibited by Brian Faughan, Mohill, assistance in mounting the ex- have commenced retailing Hereford Co.Leitrim and 3rd another heifer hibition and in the preparation Beef processed at AIBP Rathkeale exhibited by Coote Geelan, of display materials is much since early December 2007. This Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim. appreciated. Hereford Prime Beef was on display on the Hereford Stand and was available in Burger and Beef Sandwich form from the Rumbles Catering unit at the entrance to the pavilion. Also on display was the Pallas Foods van in Hereford Prime livery. The constant queues at Rumbles bore testimony to the popularity of the Hereford Prime on offer. One of the principal ambitions of Irish Hereford Prime since its inception was achieved this year –getting Hereford Prime on to the Supermarket shelf. Since November last, Superquinn have been retailing dry-aged Hereford Striploin and

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Bring a smile to your face with Hereford Prime. Hereford Prime Nationwide.

The Irish Hereford Breed Society also advertised the position and received have exhibited commercial cattle contributed €500 towards the prize 23 replies, the services of Farm thereby keeping the Hereford in the money at the Winter Fair at Kilkenny Relief Recruitment were employed. public eye. Good prize money will where separate classes for steers and A Kilkenny man, Seamus Manning got be available again in 2008 so if you the job and started work in late heifers are held. Hereford Prime/ have suitable animals do think of AIBP purchased some of the cattle. August, 2007. His first two weeks exhibiting. were spent cold calling on Results: restaurants and hotels. Susequently, Cattle are always needed for Steers: he worked alongside Pallas Foods slaughter in Nenagh, Bandon and 1st: Henry Parr, Castlecomer 635 kgs live reps. He was very happy with the Rathkeale. carcase 335 kgs k.o. 52.8% Graded R4H approach of Pallas Foods in 2nd: Joe Maher, Ballydowel 600 kgs live marketing our beef. Most of the carcase 333 kgs. k.o. 55.5% Graded R4L The bonus structure for 2008 is as chefs he met when cold calling were 3rd: Seamus Neary follows: aware of the superior flavour and Heifers: Cent/kg succulence of Hereford Beef but 1st: Joe Maher, Ballydowel 635 kgs live JAN 14 JUL 11 carcase 339 kgs k.o. 53.4% Graded R3 were unaware of Irish Hereford Prime 2nd: Coote Geelan, Bornacoola and its guarantees of consistency and FEB 14 AUG 11 Champion: Henry Parr traceability. There is still some work MAR 14 SEPT 11 to be done in this area – perhaps on a APR 14 OCT 11 The Board of Irish Hereford Prime part-time basis. decided to employ a salesman for a Every little helps in promotion. A MAY 14 NOV 14 trial period of 3 months. Having Special word of thanks to those who JUN 11 DEC 14 Page 87 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

Top left: Joe Maher, Chairman Hereford Prime is presented with his trophy by Michael Cleary, Procurement Officer Hereford Prime and John Searson, Commercial Cattle Breeders Society.

Top right: Cathal Gunn, Coote Geelan, Kevin Diffley and John Gunn with his First Prize Winner at Carrick-on-Shannon.

Bottom left: Owner, Trevor Parr with John Searson, Chairman Commercial Cattle Breeders Society and Michael Cleary, Procurement Officer, Irish Hereford Prime.

Page 88 Page 89 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Hereford Beef Schemes and lower carcass weight requirement drive demand emand for lower carcass weights and the Hereford Beef Schemes which include the well established DIrish Hereford Prime initiative with AIBP Nenagh and Pallas Foods together with the recently announced Certified Hereford beef initiative by Omagh Meats, Northern Ireland and the Irish Hereford Society are credited with driving the current demand for Hereford bulls. The Irish Hereford Prime Ltd. initiative with AIBP now well established has consistently paid a premium since its inception a number of years ago. Product is principally sold Part of first consignment of Hereford cattle for Certified through high-class restaurants and butchering outlets and to Hereford Beed Scheme at Omagh Meats. growing markets in France and Belgium. Pallas Foods’ excellent distribution system ensures the product is available on a continuous basis and that quality is of the CAVAN MONAGHAN CERTIFIED highest standard. AIBP continue to identify and source HEREFORD BEEF PRODUCERS SHARE additional outlets for the product highlighting its production HONOURS IN CARCASS COMPETITION in Ireland and its top class eating quality. The product is produced from grass or grass silage with minimum quantities of meal feeding as finishing approaches. Producers operate The Foyle Valley Producer Club Carcass Competition has to the highest standards and are quality assured. Contact been running successfully for the past 6 years. Every year it Michael Cleary on O87-6888713 is a strong contest in all sections with all entries of a similar Omagh Meats and the Irish Hereford Society have more high standard. recently announced a partnership establishing a Certified Omagh Meats were hosts to this year’s competition with a Hereford Beef initiative. The excellent eating quality new class added for members of the Certified Hereford Beef associated with Hereford coupled with the medium carcase scheme. A total of £850 Sterling prize money was provided weight has ensured Omagh Meats is able to market the beef in this section. The competition operates on a points system as a premium quality product. With an average carcase according to weight and grade with prizes awarded to the weight of 280 kg, a conformation class of 0+ and better, an producer whose group of 4 animals amass the highest average fat cover of 4L, the result is that each beef primal number of points. contains an ideal blend of internal marbling and external fat Sharing in joint second place were Noel McKenna, covering. Over the last year the Foyle Food Group has Mullinahinch, Monaghan, Seamus Smith Stradone, Co Cavan targeted niche markets in Belgium, Holland, France, Spain and Charlie Kincaid, Cootehill, Co Cavan. and the UK with the Hereford brand. The expertise of the Congratulating the winners, Eric Humphreys the certified Group in sales and marketing and the Hereford Society Hereford Beef scheme co-ordinator from Newbliss, Co assurances of quality and consistency of supply have Monaghan said he was delighted with the result and resulted in complete customer satisfaction leading to complimented Foyle Meats and Omagh Meats on the increased and repeat orders. Cattle supplies for Omagh will initiative. He said the competition is part of the groups pro- pre dominantly come from the border counties and active approach to improving the quality of cattle coming surrounding hinterland. Contact Eric Humphreys on 086- forward and rewarding producers. He requires increased 3374652. supplies of quality cattle to ensure the scheme meets Both schemes are seen as complementary. Suckler and dairy customer demand. farmers anxious to produce quality Hereford stock to meet A spokesman for Omagh Meats stated it was their ambition the specifications and reap the reward of premium prices to get more value into the product they supply to their available through both schemes for top quality product customers. should contact the Irish Hereford Society or Irish Hereford If we are to survive and progress in the beef business all Prime Ltd. parties in the chain must constantly seek to improve efficiency and competitiveness in equal measure.

Nigel Heatrick, Stanley Heaslip, David Mitchell and Eric Commercial Hereford cattle. Humphreys, co-ordinator Certified Hereford Beef Scheme. Page 90 CORLISMORE (H) / CORLISMORE (P) HEREFORDS Estd. 1941 CORLISMORE POLL 1 SYDNEY 1st

Sire: Woodview Royal Dam: Udel 1 Sydney Gem Supreme Champion National Hereford Show, Trim. September 2007.

CORLISMORE TAURUS Sire: Yarram Pompeii Dam: Corlismore Unique (by Woodview Royal) Champion Roscommon Oct. 2007 - sold for 8,150 euro to Albert de Cogan at 15 months Full brother to Corlismore Pompeii.

2007 SUCCESSES G Corlismore Poll1 Mona Sire: Corlismore Pompeii - Dam: Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney 1st Reserve National Heifer of the Year 2007.

G Corlismore Express Sire: Corlismore Pompeii - Dam: Corlismore Mist 2nd First bull calf by senior stock bull Corlismore Pompeii. Sold for 4,100 euro in Roscommon, Oct. ’07 at 14 months to Peter Maher.

G Junior Stock Bull - Grianan Firecracker Sire: Churchill Storm - Dam: Grianan Dominique Reserve National Bull of the Year 2007. Sean McKiernan Corlismore House, Co. Cavan. Tel. 049 4337185

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However, with the New Year now well- at the premium end of the market will and-truly under way, there are plenty grow most strongly, by 6% per annum at Improved of factors signalling better prospects retail level over the next 5 years. This for beef producers in 2008. On the will represent an opportunity for Irish supply-side, Bord Bia predicts that Hereford Prime to further develop and prospects cattle throughput at export meat expand its customer profile. plants may fall by 70,000 – 100,000 Imports from outside EU are a factor head this year, with the majority of which affects the beef and cattle trade this decline expected in the first half in the member states. Since the EU for beef of the year. There are likely to be Standing Committee on the Food Chain fewer cattle available on account of and Animal Health announced increased live exports and reduced calf increased restrictions on EU imports of trade in registrations in 2006. Numbers of Brazilian beef in December 2007, this is finished steers look set to be most likely to have a significant impact on greatly affected in 2008, because of import volumes as 2008 progresses. It 2008 as the high slaughterings in the back-end was agreed that some beef could and the 33% increase in young bull continue to be certified for import numbers in 2007. from Brazil to EU after the end of A similar pattern of lower beef January, once it came from to an cattle production has been forecast by other approved list of holdings containing EU member states. Consequently, the less than 300 farms. These farms were EU beef deficit looks set to increase. to meet stricter criteria in terms of supplies This represents an opportunity for the identification and traceability in line Irish processing companies to capitalise with EU import requirements. on the strong reputation Irish beef has However, the Brazilian Authorities tighten achieved across a range of markets. responded by forwarded to the EU Irish beef is now listed with more Commission a list of some 2,700 multiple retail chains in more EU holdings. Given the difference 2007 will be remembered by Irish markets than beef of any other origin. between the number submitted and farmers as a difficult year for beef Aware of the difficulties being faced by the number desired, the EU production. Finished cattle prices fell livestock producers, Bord Bia has Commission will not validate this list across all classes of stock compared developed a new marketing strategy and as a consequence, the certification to the year before. Production costs for Irish beef for 2008 to 2013, based of Brazilian beef for export to EU has rose substantially. The most notable on the principles of Premiumisation been suspended as of 30th January of these cost increases was in animal and Differentiation. The overriding aim 2008. The effect that these measures feeds, with cereal prices (barley & is to seek out the highest priced will have on the EU market will depend wheat) increasing by around 70% markets in the EU for Irish Beef and on volumes of Brazilian beef authorised over the year. gain access by supplying a superior for EU before the end of January, Similarly, many of the other EU product on a year round basis. The which may still be imported up until markets also performed poorly, and challenge lies in achieving higher mid March. Over the coming months, a finished cattle in these countries met a prices in a product category that is European Commission FVO inspection is disappointing trade. While cattle primarily treated as a commodity and likely to assess Brazil’s ability to prices in the UK were generally stable, where branding is largely controlled by comply with the new criteria. the strong value of the ?uro against the retailer. sterling resulted in difficult trading In order to succeed, this strategy EU Beef Imports 2006 conditions for Irish product in that requires significant communication at (tonnes, product weight) market. On the Continent, prices all stages of the supply chain; to meet recorded a more dramatic decline, agreed standards at producer level; with producer prices for young bulls excellent packaging, presentation and Others: 30,100 falling by approx ?50cent/kg dw in France and ?30cent/kg dw in Italy in customer service at processing and the first six months of 2007. Cattle intensified effort on image building movement restrictions related to and consumer promotion in target Uruguay: 30,9000 Bluetongue disease were a contributor markets by Bord Bia, as central Brazil: 254,000 to this poor performance. Live exports promotional organisation to the Irish (Chilled: 73,000 from France to Italy were curtailed, beef industry. Indeed, the Hereford Frozen: 91,000 which led to an increase in French Prime Scheme has led to the Processed: 90,000) Argentina: 64,000 young bull production by over 150,000 development of a highly successful head. As a result, there was a strong premium beef range in recent years. presence of French young bull carcases Demand for Irish Hereford Prime beef in Italy which in turn led to a reduction has grown steadily in different markets in prices received by domestic because the product can consistently producers as well as Irish exporters. meet and exceed customer The wet summer right across Europe in expectations, thanks to its dedicated Source: DG Agri 2007 reduced beef demand, as sales of supply chain. Bord Bia predict that barbeque beef products declined. within the fresh meat sector, products

Page 92 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 In 2006, Brazil exported 254,000 exceeded 90,000 tonnes. Up to the end and Uruguay will increase somewhat. tonnes of beef to the EU market, which of November 2007, imports of Brazilian However, any such increase in volumes was two thirds of total EU imports. beef into the EU-15 were almost five would be insufficient to fully Within the total, 73,000 tonnes were in per cent lower than 2006 levels. It is compensate for reduced Brazilian beef chilled form while frozen shipments likely that EU imports from Argentina available.

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G Selected for inclusion in the Society’s Breed Improvement Program. G A Five Star bull for beef value, replacement value Open Day and calf quality (ICBF Figs.) G His sire Churchill Storm is one of the most successful recent Australian Hereford imports. at Dovea AI G Progeny of Storm has won all major championships and several of his sons are performing well in pedigree and commercial herds. A number of his sons have been exported to the UK and Northern Dovea AI Station very kindly provided the Society with Ireland. the opportunity to launch Glaslough Esquire their most recent joint Irish acquisition with the Irish Hereford G A royalty fee of €30 is payable to the Hereford Society’s breed improvement program just as the first Breed Improvement Program on all progeny of semen became available for use by breeders and Esquire registered with the Society. commercial producers. The visit to Dovea also provided the opportunity to view The Society much appreciates the assistance of Mr. the extensive stud of excellent bulls available through Bernard Zwaferink and Mr. Dermot Cahill to the breed the station and its operatives throughout the county. and the help and assistance of the staff at Dovea which Many breeders in attendance were very impressed is the principal centre of storage and distribution for the particularly with the superior quality non Holstein stock of Hereford semen available through the Society’s Friesian bulls available as many run dairy enterprises in Breed Improvement program. conjunction with their Hereford activities. Following the introduction of the bulls at the stud by Mr. Zwaferink and Mr. Cahill the assembled multitude were invited to partake of a sumptuous lunch provided in the library/dining room of the 18th century former Trant family residence that serves as the headquarters of the AI company.

Glaslough Esquire Code: (GSQ) Larry Born: 01/09/2005 IE291495160571 Feeney with Breeder: S & N Heatrick Bernard Zwaferink, G Supreme Champion at the Irish Hereford Society’s Manager Premier Spring Sale at Roscommon 2007. Dovea AI.

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Dermot Cahill, Dovea and Bill Twomey, Hereford Breeder and former Chairman Enfield AI. John Holloway stresses a minute point for Henry Parr.

Willie Branagan, Chairman of Breed Improvement At Dovea Open Day L/R: Johnny Dowley, Carrick-on-Suir, former Committee and Sheamus Chairman South Eastern Cattle Breeders (Dovea AI); Eileen Cahill, McKeon, Longford. Charlie Powell at Dovea Anne Pounds and Liam Philpott. Open Day.

Pat Sheedy, Clashagad, Nigel Heatrick with Niall and Patrick Roycroft Campion at from West Dovea Open Cork. Day.

Dovea Open Day - Part of the large crowd in attendance. Page 95 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

is a big genetic difference between bulls required for the dairy industry and Performance those being purchased to sire prime beef for the export trade and Hereford Prime. I doubt there is one genetic indicators package which could cover all three different needs and produce the best linked to outcome. The dairy index is heavily weighted for calving ease, while the Hereford Hereford Prime index has emphasis on the local trade specifications requiring a quicker maturing animal. Those Success supplying the export trade favour a much heavier carcase which is usually achieved over a longer period of time. For really good results it is important to decide which package most suits ones Jan Wills NZ Sec World Hereford Council needs.

erefords are the beef breed for every need. This adage has been used in many Hereford Hadvertisements and we are inclined to dismiss the essence of the statement without thinking about the significance of what the words really mean. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to observe Herefords in a huge variety of environments. I am constantly reminded that our breed is capable of thriving in all sorts of situations and I am glad that the inherent traits which made our breed a popular choice for pioneers more than 100 years ago are still important selection traits in the farming industry today. Fortunately the attributes of the Hereford breed have been preserved by pedigree breeders and members of the World Hereford Council. Beef farmers have a huge choice of breeds to select from and while Herefords were one of the most popular beef breeds in the fifties Syferpan Herefords. The most fertile herd in South and sixties, they lost their market share in the eighties Africa. and nineties to a gamut of breeds and for a range of reasons. I am happy to report that this trend has turned I found an example of successful selective breeding around and in most countries Hereford numbers are on the increase. We need to maintain and increase that while visiting South Africa earlier in the year. momentum and strengthen our market share. To do ‘Syferpan’ have been breeding Hereford cattle for 100 that I think we need to be analytical about what market years and their breeding program places its emphasis trends and environmental issues are influencing the on maternal traits and producing top weaners at a choices for beef farmers. minimal cost. Their 300 cow herd was recently named Performance recording certainly gives breeding the most fertile cow herd (all breeds) in South Africa. programs a focus but to be really successful we need The herd averaged a calving interval of 360 days and more than that. Selecting traits to suit individual has achieved an average of 365 days over a ten year markets and farming policies is becoming more and period. The Syferpan Herefords endured all sorts of more important. Key performance indicators are often climatic conditions and have achieved this result while the difference between success and failure. Breed plan grazing on mostly native grasses on the veld. Their users are now indexing performance traits and in my progeny topped a number of auction sales with 100% own opinion indexing will assist all bull buyers to make veld fattened cattle. Their strict selection policy is more accurate choices and therefore enjoy a higher certainly achieving very satisfying results. rate of success. I would like to use the New Zealand A practical, workable global evaluation for Herefords Hereford Indexing system as an example. will be one of the topics at the 15th World Hereford A fairly large proportion of Hereford bulls bred in New Conference in Copenhagen next June. Dr Hans Graser Zealand find their way into the dairy industry and there and his team at AGBU will present the results of the

Page 96 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 research they have carried out since 2004. If the performance of animals from all parts of the globe can be accurately compared, I am confident that breeders will have a wider selection of genetics for their individual breeding programs and therefore greater gains will be achieved in whatever trait is selected. Other topics which will be presented at the conference include sustainable farming with the environment; branding and marketing, and DNA is it a partner or a competitor? Some sessions will include a panel of speakers with different points of view which Heifer class at the 2007 Herning Show in Denmark should ensure that topics are well covered and stimulating. interest to the judging. I am looking forward to visiting After the conference the post tour will include a visit to Scandinavia in June and July 2008. It is the first time the Herning Show. The Danish Hereford breeders are the World Hereford Council has been hosted by our preparing to exhibit a big number of Herefords at this Nordic members and I hope the event will generate show which is one of the largest agricultural shows in some very favourable media coverage for our breed. I Europe. Visitors will recognize a number of bloodlines am sure the Pre Conference tour to Finland and Sweden from many of the countries participating in the and then the Post Conference tour to Denmark and Conference, and I am sure this will add a great deal of Norway will be a great Hereford event.

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The 15th World Hereford Conference will provide an outstanding forum for Hereford breeders across the world to gain Denmark information, which will assist the Hereford breed to achieve its greatest potential. Speakers from all around the globe will provide technical and practical information on subjects of interest for those involved in the beef industry. Beef quality issues, environmental regulations and world trade trends are subjects which will be covered by specialist speakers. Of particular interest will be the results of the Hereford Global Evaluation Research. Hans Graser from the Animal and Genetic Breeding Unit in Australia will present this paper. The Hereford breed will be the first beef breed in the world to conduct a genetic Finland evaluation of combined country databases so that Hereford animals from around the world can be compared. Opportunities for interaction with other Hereford breeders is also an important facet of the conference and the camaraderie which exists within the Hereford breed makes participation in the conference an enjoyable experience. Pretour: (Finland/Sweden), Conference Program, Post-tours I: (Denmark & Danish National Show), Post-tours 2: Denmark/Norway Sweden

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Top Herefords at this years UK Royal Show UK & NORTHERN IRELAND The torrential rain and muddy conditions could not Royal Highland Show 2007 prevent a great turn out of Hereford cattle at this years Royal Show. From an excellent turnout of cattle at this year’s Show Many visitors both from the UK and Overseas braved the Judge, Robin Irvine, over from Northern Ireland chose the weather to watch the judging of over 100 Hereford cattle. rising 4 year old, Greenyards 1 Archie, bred & exhibited by The Judge was Mr Clive Davies of Westwood Herefords, nr Phil & Alison Allman, as his Supreme Champion, finally Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Clive placed 2 year old achieving the Supreme Championships at all three Royals heifer Hawkesbury 1 Passion, owned by D & E Colledge as (Royal Show & Royal Welsh 2006 and now the Royal his Supreme Champion. Highland). Clive chose another female AG Wright and Son Farms Ltd’s Full sister, Broatch 1 June, also exhibited by Phil & Alison 22 month old Hermitage Carol Singer C9 as his Reserve Allman took the Grand Female Championship. Supreme Champion. The Reserve Supreme award went to the Junior Champion, This completed a great day for AG Wright and Son, as they Romany 1 Captain, bred & exhibited by J.R.B. Wilson & also took Best Bull with 18 month old Hillrow 1 Casino. Sons, a top Breedplan Recorded Bull. The Hereford Cattle Society would like to thank Waitrose Messrs. Wilson also took the Reserve Junior Female for their sponsorship of all Hereford classes and their Championship with 15 month old Romany 1 Plum R22 C48 attendance on the day of judging. – both Champions by Crickley 1 Figurehead. The Reserve Grand Female Championship went to Messrs. J.M. Cant & Partners with the 18 month old Panmure 1 Plum ‘C7’ by FS 1 Versache and out of the same cow that produced the 2006 Scottish National Supreme Champion, Panmure 1 Plum ‘A2’. Another “Versache” daughter, 2 year old Panmure 1 Plum ‘B5’ took the Reserve Senior Female Championship. Oxfordshire breeder, Philip English from Banbury, took the Reserve Senior Male Championship with rising 5 year old, Churchlands Estate 1 Batavia by the Australian National Champion, Wiranya Batavia, and out of Panmure 1 Plum T9. Stan Quan, UK, shares some words of wisdom with the Irish. The final Class on the day “The Pairs Championship” went to Messrs. Cant & Partners and Reserve to A.E. Nesbitt Farms ltd. of Hungerford, Berkshire. On the evening following the judging, the Scottish Hereford Breeders’ Association Dinner, held at the Quality Inn on the Showground, was a total sell out and all those who attended were treated to an excellent Roast Beef Dinner – the Hereford Beef provided and sponsored by Hilton Partnership.

Senior Bull line up at Royal Highland Show Hawkesbury 1 Passion - Champion UK Royal 2007

Page 99 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Andrew Owen takes Supreme Championship Royal Ulster Agriculture Show at the 2007 Royal Welsh Show An increased entry of Herefords at the RUAS Balmoral, Despite poor weather and horrific traffic queues on entry Belfast, Northern Ireland including 8 entries from into the Royal Welsh Showground, judging got off to a prompt members of the Irish Hereford Society South of the border, start at 9am on Monday 23 July. saw a strong turnout for judge Mr Cecil Beatty from The Hereford Classes, sponsored by Zintec Feed Supplements Dungannon, Co, Tyrone. There was consistently high were judged by Mr Richard Mann of Spinney Hereford, quality with good numbers in all classes. The classes also Leomington Spa. included some useful animals purchased south of the The first class of Hereford cattle, the Senior Bull class, was border and a number of exhibits sired by bulls bred there watched closely by Mariann Fischer Boel, European also. This is the first time since the welcome re-opening of Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, after the border cattle from the Republic could travel north and entering the judging ring as part of her visit to the Royal have the option to return home since the debacle of BSE Welsh Show. etc. in the UK. Taking the Supreme Championship was Male Champion 1 Hermitage Commando, owned by Mr Andrew Owen of Church Graceland 1 Andrew a 3 /2 year old bull from Aaron Preen Herefords. Commando was bought from AG Wright and Patterson, Killinchy was awarded the Male and Supreme Son at the Hereford Spring Show & Sale. Championship. He is sired by Bor Tona bred by our own The Junior Male Championship went to Reserve Male Michael & Martina Reynolds of Bornacoola Co, Leitrim and Champion Bosa 1 Chaz born on 15th March 2006. bred by Robin Irvine of Whitescross, Co Armagh. Andrew a PJ and AC Allman took the Reserve Supreme Championship regular prize winner on last years show circuit in Northern with the overall Female Champion, the young heifer Ireland has developed well in the intervening period. Greenyards 1 Duchess, born 30th April 2006. Coote Geelan of Dromod Co, Leitrim exhibited Woodview The Reserve Female Championship also went to PJ and AC Daragh the second prize winner in the senior bull class Allman with Greenyards 1 Mary-Irene. Both Females were The Reserve Supreme Championship went to the Female sired by Royal Welsh 2006 Supreme Champion, Greenyards 1 Champion, Solpoll 1 Starlet B10, exhibited by John Archie. McMordie, Ballygowan. This 2 year old Heifer on her show The Hereford Cattle Society would also like to congratulate ring debut was sired by Seaconpoll 1 Rumpus a former the Hereford Young Handlers who competed very well against handlers from all other beef breeds in the Royal Welsh Young Balmoral Champion. Handlers Competition. Non Thorne, Stephen John, Matthew Dorepoll 1 60G Chinook was the Reserve Male Champion Grey and Rachel Houghton all won through to the final from and winner of the Intermediate Bull class. Sired by JSF their respective sections. In a strong final Rachel Houghton Nibbs 60G, this 17 month old imported Canadian embryo finished second (for the third consecutive year!) with was exhibited by JE, RI & W Haire, Dundrod. Stephen John a creditable third. Reserve Female Champion went to the winner of the cow class, Ballynalough 1 Pansy, a 6 year old Ballynalough 1 Rumpole daughter exhibited by George Logan & Sons, Templepatrick. The second prize winner in the cow class was Fairyhouse Sarah exhibited by George Stanley Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co Meath. George has kindly provided major sponsorship for a Heifer of the year competition which will have qualifiers at over 20 shows this summer with the final at Trim on the first Sunday in September. Solpoll 1 Chieftain from John McMordie took the Junior Championship. This 14 month old winner of the Junior Bull class is a son of the 2006 Bull of the Year Udel 1 R51 Vindicator bred by David & Daithi Carroll, Coole, Campile, Co, Wexford. The Reserve Junior Champion came from the Junior Heifer class, Cloonbracken Eleanor, a 16 month old Panmure 1 Plum C8 - Reserve Champion Royal Welsh 2007 daughter of BCD 42L Standard Lad 417S bred by Richard O’Beirne, Kilconly, Tuam, Co Galway and exhibited by Messers Haire. The Intermediate Heifer class was won by A & S Irvine, Trillick with Pallas 1 Ultimate Eva a 17 month old daughter of Solpoll 1 Ultimate, the 2006 Sire of the Year. The Group of 3 animals went to John McMordie, with JE, RI & W Haire taking second and third went to David Wilson, Magheraveely. The Progeny Pair by the same sire saw two pairs by Udel 1 R51 Vindicator from John McMordie take first and second, with a Glaslough Captain pair from David Wilson claim Hermitage Commando - Supreme Champion Royal Welsh ’07 third. Page 100 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Vindicator was bred by David & Daithi Carroll of Co, Wexford while Glaslough Captain was bred by S & N Heatrick, Glaslough, Co, Monaghan. The Hereford Beef Interbreed Stockjudging Competition was held on Friday morning, with teams from the main beef breeds competing, with all the proceeds given to charity. Master Judge was Robin Boyd, Portglenone. The Northern Ireland Hereford Breed Association thanked all competitors and Fane Valley for their Sponsorship of the Competition. This year saw the welcome return after a few years absence of the Hereford breed stand at the event which was staffed by a very pleasant group of ladies who provided welcome refreshments for those visiting. Junior Champion Solpoll 1 Chieftain from John McMordie son Congratulations to all involved especially the exhibitors of the 2006 Bull of the Year Udel 1 R51 Vindicator bred by who turned out their cattle to a very high standard. David & Daithi Carroll, Coole, Campile, Co, Wexford.

Male and Supreme Champion “Graceland 1 Andrew” Reserve Junior Champion came from the Junior Heifer class, Owner Aaron Patterson. Cloonbracken Eleanor, bred by Richard O’Beirne, Kilconly, Tuam, Co Galway and exhibited by Messers Haire.

Reserve Supreme & Female Champion “Solpoll 1 Starlet B10” Second prize winner to the Male and Supreme Champion exhibited by John McMordie. “Woodview Daragh” owner Coote Geelan.

Page 101 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Field Evening & BBQ at Ballynahinch January and April Sales in 2007. Solpoll 1 Cruiser a 16 month old son was Champion at the January Sale, and The Results of the Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders sold for a new NI Record price of 3800gns and Solpoll 1 Association Herds Competition was announced at a Crusader, was Champion at the April Sale and sold for barbeque hosted by Northern Ireland club secretary 2000gns at 15 months old. David Smyth, Ballynahinch. The evening began at David’s farm where his herd was open for viewing with a stock judging competition held National Show, Armagh with classes of bulls and heifers to judge as well as a An increased entry of Herefords were at Armagh for this ‘guess the weight’ of David’s stockbull. Judge for the years National Show for judge Mr Michael Clarke, Stock Judging was Alwyn Armour, Dromora. The winner Lowesmoor Herefords, Glouchestershire. Continuing on was Neal Fraser, Hollyhall Herefords, Belfast. Everyone from his Balmoral success was Graceland 1 Andrew a 31/2 then tucked into top quality Hereford steaks which were year old bull from Aaron Patterson, Killinchy who was the kindly provided by Omagh Meats who run the Certified Male and Supreme Champion. This son of Bor Tona was Hereford Beef scheme. Thanks must go to David and also last years National Champion. Agnes Smyth and family for all the hard work they put in. The Reserve Supreme Championship went to the Reserve After the barbeque the results were given by NIHBA Male Champion and winner of the Junior Bull Class, Chairman Colin Christie on behalf of Breed President, Graceland 1 Colin, a 16 month old son of Bor Tona owned Marcus Lury, Somerset, this years Judge who was unable by Robin Irvine, Whitecross. to attend the BBQ. The Female Champion went to C.M Beatty & Son with The Small herds section was won Fingerpost Herefords Castlepoll 1 Dainty 6th a 2 year old by the 2006 Sire of owned by Adrian and Sandra Irvine from Trillick, David the Year Solpoll 1 Ultimate. The Beatty Family went on Adams, Parkhill Herefords, Brookeborough came second to win the Cow class with Castlepoll 1 Losmo 5th a 7 year and in third place NIHBA President Bertie Watson, from Crossgar with his Barnburn Herd. Winner of the Medium Herds Section was Dessie Martin’s Lisola Herefords from Saintfield, with George Logan & Sons Logansfield Herefords based at Templepatrick taking second place joint third went to Benburb breeders Raymond Pogue of C&R Pogue, Glenside Herefords and R A Knipe, Hillside Herefords. In the large herd section once again first place went to the Solpoll herd of John McMordie, Ballygowan. Second place was awarded to Lisrace Herefords owned by David Wilson, Magheraveely with third position taken by Robin Irvine, Whitecross with his Graceland Herd. Overall winner for the third year in succession is the forty cow Solpoll herd of John McMordie with the Medium Herd size winner Dessie Martin’s, Lisola herd taking the reserve position. The remainder of the awards were then presented. Best Female Champion at National Show Autumn born Bull calf John McMordie’s, Solpoll 1 Dynamite sired by Udel 1 R51 Vindicator bred by D & D Carroll, Co, Wexford, best Autumn born heifer calf David Wilson Lisrace Curly III, sired by the S & N Heatrick Co Monaghan bred Glaslough Captain. Best Spring born bull calf John McMordie, Solpoll 1 Dynamo, sired by Panmure 1 Alexander and best Spring born Heifer Calf C M Beatty & Son, Castlepoll 1 Starlet, by Castlepoll 1 Superstar the Champion at the Premier Autumn Sale at Roscommon in 2006. Best stock bull award was awarded to Kilmessan Fred, a Tully performance tested bull bred by Rosemary Swan, Kilmessan, Co Meath, sired by Churchill Storm V583 and owned by Dessie Martin. The Hereford Sire of the Year for 2006-2007 was awarded to the sire of the highest priced bulls at the three association sales. This year’s winner was Udel 1 R51 Vindicator from John McMordie’s Solpoll herd at Ballygowan. Vindicator was the 2006 Bull of the Year and his first sons were Champion and Top Price at both the Reserve Supreme Champion at National Show Page 102 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 old Louada S56 Voyageur daughter. Losmo was shown Reserve Progeny Pair of the Year: with her January born bull calf by Solpoll 1 Bronco at John McMordie sired by Udel 1 R51 Vindicator foot, Castlepoll 1 Bronco, who won the Junior Bull calf class. Solpoll 1 Bronco also sired the junior heifer class winner, Castlepoll 1 Roberta 1st a 4 month old again from the Beatty family. Reserve Female Champion went to the winner senior heifer calf class and Reserve Calf Champion, Solpoll1 Dainty D1, a 9 month old daughter of Udel 1 R51 Vindicator, from John McMordie, Ballygowan. The same exhibiter brought out the calf Champion, Solpoll 1 Dynamite, the winner of the senior bull calf class, was another 9 month old by Udel 1 R51 Vindicator, the 2006 Bull of The Year. Another Vindicator daughter won the Junior Heifer class, Solpoll 1 Starlet C11, a 16 month old again from John McMordie. The Intermediate Bull class was won by David Wilson, Magheraveely with Lisrace Landlord VII, a 2 year old by Bull of the Year & Polled Bull of the Year: Graceland 1 Andrew Lisrace Lumberjack 3rd (Aaron Patterson). The Progeny Pair by the same sire saw two pairs by Udel 1 R51 Vindicator from John McMordie take first and third, with a Solpoll 1 Bronco pair from C M Beatty & Son take second. The Group of 3 animals went to David Wilson, with B Watson & Son taking second and third went to John McMordie.

TOP NORTHERN IRELAND HEREFORDS IN 2007

Reserve Bull of the Year & Horned Bull of the Year: LISRACE LANDLORD 7TH (David Wilson)

Reserve Female & Reserve Polled Female of the Year: CASTLEPOLL1 DAINTY 6TH (C& M Beatty & Son) Female of the Year and Polled Female of the Year: Solpoll 1 Starlet B10 (John McMordie) Reserve Horned Bull of the Year: KILMESSAN TED (Dessie Martin) Bred by Rosemary Swan

Horned Female of the Year: CORRAN HILL MOTO (David Adams) Bred by Jonathan Anderson

Reserve Polled Bull of the Year: GRACELAND 1 COLIN (Robin Irvine) & SOLPOLL 1 DYNAMITE (John McMordie)

Reserve Horned Female of the Year: LISRACE PANSY II (David Wilson)

Sire of the Year : UDEL 1 R51 VINDICATOR (John McMordie) Bred by D & D Carroll

Progeny Pair of the Year: John McMordie sired by Udel 1 R51 Vindicator

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Our Stock Offers: Performance, Production & Profit Crickley1Fig Crickley 1 Figurehead Sire of The Year 2007 Sire: Chapelton 1 Logic Dam: Crickley 1 Fern 33rd

Sire of a host of prize winning cattle including: Romany 1 Captain R22 C1 – Junior Interbreed Champion Royal Highland Show 2007 Romany 1 Plum R22 C48 - Reserve Junior Female Royal Highland Show and First Royal Show. Romany 1 Dawn R22 B1 - Female Champion Autumn Show and Sale and Top Priced (3,300 gns) Heifer 2006. Terminal Sire Index +23 Calv. Calv. 200 400 600 Eye Retail Ease Ease Gest. Birth Day Day Day Scrotal Carcase Muscle Rib Beef Direct Dtrs Len. Wt. Wt. Wt. Wt. Milk Size Wt. Area Fat Yield IMF (%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (kg) (sq.cm) (mm) (%) % EBV -2.3 +0.4 -0.1 +3.1 +30 +47 +59 +8 +1.0 +31 +1.4 -0.7 +0.5 -0.1 Acc 61% 49% 61% 89% 86% 85% 81% 63% 50% 71% 43% 57% 54% 40%

There were more Romany bred cattle in the Top 10 Breedplan Performance Recorded polled bull and heifer calves from 2006 and 2007 than any other Herd.

Other Stock Bulls for our 200+ head herd:

Romany 1 Asteroid ET A51 – an Online son (Terminal Sire Index +27). Romany 1 Atlas 41H A41 – a Storm son (Terminal Sire Index +24). Romany 1 Captain R22 C1 – a Figurehead son (Terminal Sire Index +23). Baybridge 1 Atlas – a Hustler son (Terminal Sire Index +21). www.romanyherefords.co.uk

JRB Wilson & Sons, Cowbog Farm, Kelso, Scottish Borders. Robert 01573440273 / 07980253496 Ronald 01573440278 email:[email protected]

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Other HAL priorities include helping producers supply the AUSTRALIA burgeoning Russian export market which is demanding quality Hereford heifers and has presented excellent Australian Herefords and Poll opportunities for Australian producers. Herefords in Historic Joint Venture Further north work will begin shortly to develop a Herefords Australia Limited (HAL) is set to take the breed Hereford-based influencer animal for northern Australian forging forward in both the Australian herds chasing the excellent meat quality of Hereford market and abroad with new commercially-focused cattle. initiatives and significant cost savings for members. "This is an exciting time for the breed and we have Inaugural HAL President, Andy Mackay said the combined already begun working with stock agents to drive new resources of the Australian Hereford Society (AHS) and marketing initiatives to complement HAL's industry Australian Poll Hereford Society (APHS) made the joint extension work." venture a formidable force among Australian breed societies. "This joint venture involving both horned and poll Wodonga Herefords crack record Hereford breed societies marks a new frontier for $52,000 top, average $6117 Australian Herefords and the HAL Board and members are thrilled with the opportunities we are creating," Mr Confident Hereford seedstock producers went head-to- Mackay said. head to snare sought-after Mawarra Sandstorm ET1 AI at The joint venture kicked off on July 1 2007 from the the 42nd annual Wodonga National Hereford Sale last former APHS head office at Armidale, NSW under the week (Thursday, May 10), equalling the sale record price management of APHS General Manager Warren Clark who of $52,000. became HAL General Manager. The cracking result puts Herefords to the top of the "This joint venture has been the result of a tremendous southern sales table in a tough season where many other amount of effort from the boards and management of breeds have reduced offerings and cancelled sales both breed societies and it has been done to increase the altogether. level of resources available," Mr Mackay said. The impressive catalogue of top quality, well-presented "We now have added resources to do effective industry potential sires sparked interest from a large gallery of extension and breed development work." upbeat buyers which paid a gross of $546,500 and The combined registrations of both horned and poll average of $6117 for 90 Hereford bulls sold under the Herefords propels HAL to the second largest breed hammer. society with about 40,000 animals. Long-standing AHS General Manager, Geoff Taylor takes on a new role as HAL Commercial Development and Industry Liaison Manager. "This new role is an example of how the combined human and capital resources of both societies have propelled the breed in a new direction," Mr Mackay said. "We have now got Geoff Taylor - a well-connected and experienced breed administrator who understands the industry - working directly with feedlots and researchers." "Geoff is working closely with industry and bringing direction and advice back to seedstock producers." Mr Mackay says HAL is set to dramatically boost the profile of Whiteface cattle and promote excellent marketplace results such as this year's Victorian High Country and Western District weaner sales where Clive McEachern, Ardno Herefords, Wingeel, Victoria Australia Hereford calves lead the charge in cents per kilogram and John McKercher, South Canterbury, returns. New Zealand and Wayne Williams, Fox Glacier, New Zealand with New initiatives will be launched as HAL forges forward vendors Peter, Robert and Deanne Sykes, Mawarra, Longford, with largescale breed development plans. The first Victoria and Lot 105 top priced bull at Wodonga 2007. initiative is the HAL Hereford Feedlot Ready program which gives producers a three-step animal health program aimed at preparing cattle that will do well under lotfeeding conditions. A comprehensive survey of eastern Australian feedlots and engaging feedlot veterinary consultant Kevin Sullivan have given the program a strong footing for further development.

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After a lively bidding battle that sent an expectant buzz Whiteside family of Leongatha, Victoria paid $18,000 for around the selling arena it was a partnership of Victorian Jim and Pos Hann’s Courallie Andre from their Narrabri, breeders Clive McEachern, Ardno Stud, Wingiel and Barry NSW-based stud. Newcomen, Newcomen Herefords, Ensay that edged out Other leading commercial investors included JN Laurie & the Trovatello family, Glendan Park stud Kyneton, Son Pty Ltd, “Palaroo”, Hillgrove NSW who paid $14,000 Victoria to pay the sale-topping price. for Geoff King’s Bowmont Victory Blend from Bowmont The bull was selected as Hereford National Show reserve Hereford Stud, Tatyoon, Victoria and $14,000 for the senior and reserve grand champion by judge James Trovatello Family’s Glendan Park Austin, while Greenhill Laurie, “Kholwha”, Moppie via Gloucester, NSW and Herefords, Yea, Victoria paid $13,000 for Glendan Park appealed to buyers for not only its potential as a stud sire Argyle. but for the outcross of Canadian genetics – an investment High Country buyers again favoured the Wodonga sale for that has paid off for vendors Peter and Deanne Sykes, the opportunity to see a range of bloodlines lined up and Marwarra Stud, Longford, Victoria. other buyers travelled from Uralla, NSW, Penola and Twenty even month-old Mawarra Sandstorm was by Naracoorte, SA and across Victoria and southern NSW. Wabash Sandstone 200L, from Mawarra Doreen and Geoff Taylor, Australian Hereford Society (AHS) General weighed 1074 kilograms. Manager said Herefords had grabbed the attention of bull The sale hiked the Mawarra sale average to $19,000 for buyers and were enjoying a resurgence in popularity five bulls including another significant sale of $24,000 for based on the breed’s stellar performance through the Mawarra Sentimental paid by the Allen family’s South widespread drought. Boorook Pastoral Co, Mortlake, Victoria. Both stud and commercial buyers opened their wallets to post a vote for the profitability and doing ability of Polled Hereford Sale at Dubbo Hereford cattle which stock agents say have performed The Day family's Allendale stud yet again took out a swag outstandingly well both in the paddock and the markets of ribbons, also scooping the pool to take home the during the widespread drought. coveted President's Shield Trophy - awarded for the best New Zealand semen rights of 300 straws in Marwarra of three bulls. Sandstorm were snapped up by John and Liz McKerchar, The high-performing, well presented bulls were amongst Shrimpton Hills Herefords, Cave, South Canterbury and the biggest sellers at this year's Dubbo National Poll Wayne and Maggie Williams, Glacier Herefords, South Hereford Show and Sale. Westland. New Zealand. Breeders from around the country again presented The buyers were part of a touring party lead by Roger another stellar whiteface offering, with Lot 136, Keach of PGG Wrightson that was determined not to go Allendale Vengeance A49, offered by the Day family's home empty-handed. Allendale stud at Bordertown in South Australia, selling Regular Wodonga visitor Western Australian Hereford breeder, Rob Francis, Yallaroo Herefords, Busselton also for the top price of $37,500. purchased 70 straws. Sired by Allendale National W168, the 2006 Sire of the Year, The crowd was buoyed by an early investment of $34,000 Vengeance weighed in at 980 kilograms with an eye muscle for Pam Shelley’s reserve junior champion Kaludah Top area of 128cm/sq. He was sashed third in his class in the Notch, paid by leading Hereford stud and commercial previous day's show. The 25-month-old bull was purchased breeder Adrian Spencer, Ironbark Stud, Log Cabin Lands, jointly between by the Hain family's Gunyah stud, Cooma, Barraba, NSW and Rob Haling, Reedy Creek Stud, and the Pearce family's Yavenvale stud, Adelong. Tamworth, NSW. Grand Champion Bull, Lot 135 Allendale Vagabond A74, Kaludah was named most successful exhibitor at the sold for the sale's second top price of $35,000. Sired by National Hereford Show, including reserve champion Allendale Rosemount and out of Suzelle Marline U54, junior bull honours with Kaludah Top Notch. Vagabond placed first in his class and took out the Senior The Trovatello Family’s Glendan Park Stud based at Champion Bull title. Vagabond was purchased by the Kyneton, Victoria were again strong performers at the Laucke Merrina Poll Hereford stud at Bordertown, SA. Wodonga fixture, averaging $13,600 for five bulls, The Allendale stud also took out the event's Most including Glendan Park Ayr which sold for $26,000 to Successful Exhibitor award for the best overall McMullin & Miles PL, Bingeberry Stud, Rouchel near performance in the show and sale ring. There will be Aberdeen, NSW. some photos under the Success tab as soon as they In a significant purchase by a commercial breeder, the become available. Page 106 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 Sydney Royal Easter Show 2007 purchased by New Zealand’s Mendip Hills Station from Parnassus, in 2003 for $55,000. Reserve senior champion bull was Welray A Cracker, exhibited by the Weller family, Nabiac, NSW. This was also a first-time broad ribbon win for the Wellers who have been long-time exhibitors at the Royal. Reserve junior champion Hereford bull was Sugarloaf Legacy B246, exhibited by Andrew and Serena Klippel, Corryong, Vic. The Klippels also collected a broad ribbon for their reserve senior champion female, Sugarloaf Constance Z105 and their reserve junior champion female Sugarloaf Kaite B264 2007 Sydney Royal Show’s ‘Best Hereford Exhibit’ Red Hill Blue Boy, was also the junior champion and grand champion bull. Poll Herefords at Sydney Royal Easter Show 2007

Blue Boy is pictured with Pam and Bruce Gunning (judge), Quirindi, NSW, Greg and Bruce Fraser, Red Hill stud, Euroa, Vic, with Andrew Green, Uranquinty, NSW, the parader at the Horned Hereford Show Nostalgia’s progeny vindicate Red Hill purchase.

In 2004, the Victorian-based Fraser family’s Red Hill Hereford stud, Euroa, paid $60,000 for the Sydney Royal grand champion Mawarra Nostalgia. Last Sunday (15 April) Hereford enthusiasts were full of compliments for this year’s ‘Best Hereford Exhibit’, Red Hill Blue Boy, sired by Nostalgia. Nostalgia’s progeny were dominant in the classes in which they competed. Along with the best exhibit, they EBBX EXPECTATION - Grand Champion took out the junior champion female award with Red Hill Judge Barry Godbolt was well satisfied with the exhibits Early Morn A440, and also blue ribbons with Red Hill Aura that paraded before him at the 2007 Sydney Royal on 15 (18-20 month bull class), Red Hill Cheyenne ((24-30 April. He was particularly impressed and glowing in his month bull class), the ‘Pair of bulls’ and the Sires’ comments of the ‘Best Exhibit’ EBBX Expectation from progeny classes. And just for good measure, Red Hill took the Ebbeck Family farm stable. out the ‘Most Successful’ award. “A very stylish bull, just what I was looking for – a very In his comments on the ‘Best Exhibit’ Mr Bruce Gunning clear winner. He displayed the right carcase attributes (judge), Quirindi, NSW, said, “This young bull has sire with a good even fat cover and weight and growth for potential written all over him. Weighing 654kg at just 12 age. He had real sire appeal”, he said. “The bulls months, he was 100kg heavier than the next heaviest in overall were very, very good with the quality going deep the 9-12 months class in which he was a very clear into the classes and I had no difficulty at all in finding winner. His commanding presence coupled with all the ribbon winners”. cosmetics and great carcase pattern made him not just a “The females were also particularly good, especially the stunning young bull but a clear cut above the rest”. junior and grand champion Studbrook Mischief A059 Continuing on with his comments, Mr Gunning said the exhibited by HWJ and GW Reeves, Llanglothan, NSW, senior champion bull (Glenwarrah Moree) was a big Mischief “represents the future of the breed”. She beat strong fellow with a great butt profile and excellent the senior champion, and eight year-old matron, also an overall muscle pattern. The senior and grand champion outstanding female and of a type that clearly represents female, Tondara Doreen 217 (exhibited by Coonong Pty where the breed is today. Ltd, Urana, NSW) was a big, growthy, well-constituted “Mischief has all the cosmetics and attributes muscle, animal, rearing a very good calf, and also a very clear growth, angularity in the front end) – without doubt “a winner. worthy winner”, said Mr. Godbolt. The Collins family’s Glenwarrah stud, Bundarra, NSW, Clearly, AE Day and Sons Allendaale stud, Bodertown, SA, collected its first tri-colour at a Royal Show when had an outstanding male team, taking home three broad Glenwarrah Moree took out the senior champions award. ribbons while the female broad ribbons were well Moree’s sire was Glendan Park Top Gun W042, who was dispersed.

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November 19, 2007 not only marked the opening day of Agribition’s 37th edition, it was also a meaningful and important day in the Canadian livestock industry. On November 19th, the Canadian and United States border opened to mature bovine and breeding stock.This is a large step in the on-going process to restoring livestock trade between the two countries since the 2003 bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) case in Canada, which has created strong restrictions to Canada’s ability to market its animal products to the United States and abroad. As a result of the pening of the border, several cross border sales were made in Agribition’s auction rings throughout the week, as well as through private treaty – a great sign for the Canadian livestock industry. Agribition also hosted various livestock exhibitors from the United States, who were all very positive about attending the show, as they feel it is a key place at which to market their genetics. This year saw three additions to the purebred beef sale schedule, including a Galloway sale, Hereford sale and Charolais sale. The Hereford sale saw buyers from all across Canada and the United States, with the high selling lot being a “Pick of the 2008 Calf Crop” consigned by ANL Polled Herefords of Steelman, SK. The “Pick of the Crop” was sold to Wooden Shoe Farms of Blackfoot, Idaho for $11,000. Also, a Hereford embryo lot sold to a buyer from the United Kingdom. Other notable sale highlights was the high selling buck Bush fires in Australia goat, selling for $1,000; a largely increased SSBA sheep sale, with the high selling ram going for $975; a high selling Katahdin buck selling for $3,700; and well attended commercial cattle sale which saw 795 head sell for over $650,000. Entertainment was a prominent part Canada of agribition, with the very successful five performance Canadian Cowboys’ Association Finals Rodeo and two Canadian Western Agribition 2007 weekend rodeo cabarets. Agribition was also host to the International Stock Dog Competition; draft horse shows; Canadian Western Agribition 2007, which took place from Canada’s Premier Select Ranch Horse Competition; November 19th to 24th at IPSCO Place in Regina, Canada’ Greatest Cowhorse Competition; “The Ways of Saskatchewan proved to the world that no matter what is the West” Monday evening performance, which included facing the industry, Agribition still plays a dominant and draft horses, light horses, stock dogs, Canadian Finals important role in western Canadian agriculture. The 37th Horse Pulls and entertainment by Lee Bellows; as well as edition of the show was a very successful one, with various interesting demonstrations including colt strong attendance, strong livestock and trade show breaking, cattle handling, sheep shearing and cattle entries, and large crowds for the many entertaining fitting. events and attractions that the show had to offer. During the six days of Agribition, thousands of visitors including agricultural producers, industry leaders, international guests and students flooded the grounds of IPSCO Place to take in the world of opportunity that Agribition had to offer. In total, over 137,000 visitors took in the show to see more than 4,000 head of livestock, over 450 trade show xhibits, and more than 125 events over the course of the six days. Total livestock numbers were up over 2006, with increases seen in the number of purebred beef entries, draft horse entries, and sheep entries. Another major component of the show is the trade show, which was once again sold out, with a great variety of exhibiting companies ranging from gricultural service providers to Country Christmas crafts. JNHR Red Standard 68R - Champion Calgary 2007. Page 108 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008

NATIONAL HORNED HEREFORD GRAND CHAMPION The Reserve Grand Champion Hereford bull, SFL 86M BULL Robin 99R, consigned by Murray Stauffer of Stauffer Adams Hirsche Herefords & Angus, High River, AB; Perks Farms Ltd., Eckville, AB was also the second Ranch; Spencer Herefords; C&M Herefords; Four L highestselling animal of all breeds, fetching an Herefords; Dean Thompson impressive $16,500 from Gordon & Neal Church of Balzac. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL Herefords also dominated in the averages, with 134 bulls Big Gully Farm, Maidstone, SK & Lance Leachman consigned and a sale average of $3,945.52 (100 bulls and GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE $450 and 50 bulls and $300 better than Charolais and Adams Hirsche Herefords & Angus, High River, AB Angus numbers and sale averages, respectively). RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE The stellar results were also part of a timely trend, which Triple A Herefords, Moose Jaw, SK saw the average Hereford ºsale price increase by almost NATIONAL POLLED HEREFORD GRAND CHAMPION BULL $200 from the 2006 sale. Remitall Cattle Co., Olds, AB RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL Harvie Ranching, Olds, AB GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE New Zealand Haroldson’s Polled Herefords, Wawota, SK & Beck- Powell RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE New Zealand Beef Expo Remitall Cattle Co., Olds, AB Chris and Melissa Gibbs of the Big River Stud near Hamilton were awarded the title by judge Jack Woodburn Agribition Honours Gordon Stephenson for the sire Big River Xavier 05 501. The Canadian Hereford Association (CHA) is one shining exampleof how hard the breeds are working internationally. The CHA was responsible for bringing 6 delegations alone to Agribition from Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Europe, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It was an outstanding effort and fittingly, Gordon Stephenson (currently the Executive Director of the CHA) was presented with the Jim Lewthwaite Award at the International Reception, recognizing his outstanding efforts throughout his career in promoting Agribition around the world. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in co-operation with the Canadian Hereford Association, escorted a group of six Brazilian Hereford producers to the Crittenden Bros. By sire Kairuru Xavier 02 0011P (whose European semen rights ranch at Imperial, Sask. Their interest was in Hereford are held by the Irish Hereford Societys Breed Improvement genetics, animal husbandry, feeding and rations, and new Scheme) and out of dam Harbour Hills Bella U674 (SBM) the bull was one of two offered by the Gibbs. technology in the operation. The Brazilians operate ranches in South America using Hereford genetics in their Visitors to New Zealand Beef Expo included Urpu Tanner herd. Many questions were asked about the province, from Finland and BartJan Koopmans of The Netherlands, climate, terrain, farming methods and income levels of both traveled to New Zealand recently on holiday and to farm producers in Canada. The Crittenden family view Hereford genetics at work. They are both involved provided a wonderful lunch and typical warm, with Herefords in different ways. Saskatchewan hospitality. BartJan: "I have a small Herefords Conquer the Competition at herd of Herefords and Texel sheep. I am also Calgary Bull Sale member of the Dutch and The Canadian Hereford Association is pleased to Danish Hereford Society. announce that at the 107th Annual Calgary Bull Sale, On our farm we also have a March 7 & 8th, 2007 Herefords conquered the other farmstay and children stay breeds. for holidays on our farm." Michael Parrent of JoNomn Hereford Ranch, Clyde, Urpu: "I am living on the Alberta had the Grand Champion Hereford and High Hereford and dairy farm of Seller with his bull JNHR Red Standard 68R. my brother and I work Parrent’s bull sold for $40,000 to Doenz Ranches of here also. I am a member Warner, AB and Floyd Anderson Herefords of Cardston, of the Finnish Hereford AB, bringing over $25,000 more than any bull of another Society and write for our breed. magazine sometimes."

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They are both taking Herefords to their local shows. The pair met each other at the European Hereford South Africa Conference in Ireland at 2005. "Herefords are really bringing people together!" they say. The South African Hereford Society recently celebrated its 90th Anniversary with a birthday dinner at New Zealand Royal Show. November Maselspoort Resort near Bloemfontein. A number of long 2007 service awards were presented to members who had bred A great day for Herefords. The Interbreed Champion and and registered Herefords for many years. the All Breeds Champion - Both awards to Herefords The longest continuous registered Hereford stud award was presented to Lawrence Moorcroft of the Syferpan Hereford stud. The Moorcroft family first imported Herefords from England in 1901 and then imported and registered cattle as soon as the Society began registrations in 1917.

Rebecca McConochie from Lake Station with Lake B107 which scooped the Hereford prize and the Interbreed Junior Championship award.

A yearling bull from Lake Station Herefords near Nelson, Other long service awards included presentations to took out top honours in the Hereford ring at the 2007 Brian Griffin, Dirk Louw and Hans Koster who were Royal Show. This bull was also judged the Interbreed pictured enjoying the judging at the Bloemfontein Show Junior Champion. Lake B107 was sired by a homebred sire which was also held that day. and has a host of well known sires in his pedigree. They The show attracted a good display of Herefords for the include JC Catalyst, Okawa Tyson, Knight Ryder, and judge Piet Rossouw and he had no hesitation in awarding Jackpot. an outstanding three year old bull Sanniesguns Bassis The young sire, Lake B107, exhibited by Rebecca 3065 the Supreme Champion ribbon. Bassis was expertly McConochie, earned a raft of the top Hereford prizes exhibited by Hendrik Joubert and his team. The younger awarded by judge Rob Burrows of Beechwood Stud bull classes were very keenly contested with Zuikerkop Culverden ably assisted by associate judge Colin Candy Mixer taking out the Junior Champion award. Next McKenzie of the Achindrean Stud, Tuakau. day this bull went on to win the coveted All Breeds Junior Judging took place between the squally showers of Champion prize. torrential rain and hail but Rob Burrows’ enthusiasm for After I attended the Bloemfontein Show and dinner, the the young Lake Station sire, wasn’t dampened by the South African Hereford Society President George Nefdt atrocious conditions. He described the sire as “a rip- arranged an amazing tour of farms and Hereford herds snorter”. for me to visit. I enjoyed the wonderful hospitality from “He is an outstanding bull, a very good parader with all the breeders and marvelled at how well the Hereford strong bone and a strong head. He has a thick hind herds were looking in spite of adverse drought conditions quarter so when you get in behind him you can really see in some areas. I also marvelled at the ability of Hereford the strength.” breeders to excel in a diverse range of other farming Next day the placings were altered by judge Lochie Day enterprises. from Australia who fancied Roselawn Style 923 (by Koanui My first visit was to the Clocolan area where the Style) exhibited by Hayden Cowan of Roselawn, at Zuikerkop stud is situated. The Hereford stud is farmed Fairlie. He won the All Breeds Yearling Bull. It was a great in conjunction with Dr Carl Scholtz ‘s busy veterinarian two days for the Hereford breed. practice and his wife Elmein’s Bio Sculpture business. The Canterbury Hereford Club did themselves proud in Elmein and Carl developed a beautician product that the hospitality stakes for members and show visitors strengthens fingernails. The popularity of the product is alike. 60 guests enjoyed the dry-aged Hereford Prime growing very rapidly world–wide and the Scholtz’s porterhouse that was served with plenty of positive business management so impressed judges that Elmein comments flowing for the branded beef. was named the businessperson of the year.

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which is a marvellous achievement on the veldt and a tribute both to Lawrence and to the Hereford breed. A trip to South Africa would not be complete without seeing some of their famous wild animals and I was fortunate to see many varieties of bucks and some rhinos, giraffes and zebras in my travels. They are all so magnificent to see but not quite so easy to photograph unless one has endless time and patience and I was not blessed with either attribute. I was able to visit Peter Budler and his family at Tarkastad and it was great to catch up with Peter again as I had met Peter at the National Western Stock Show in Denver in January. I was particularly interested in seeing how some of the American genetics had merged with genetics bred JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL - Zuikerkop ZK Candy Maker on the veldt. 03033 My next hosts were Russell and Ellen Clark at Dordrecht. S: BM 0104 Pound Tower D:Locheim Flaming Candle Dr. CW Scholtz The KMR Herefords graze high up in the mountains and the views they get of the Drakensberg mountain range is most spectacular. The KMR herd won the Eastern Cape Regional ABC/ABSA Herd of the Year award for the 10th consecutive year and won the National Award in 2006. The prize includes a trip to the recently held Beef Improvement Federation congress in Denver. There seemed little hope of the drought breaking as winter was approaching but the Merinos and Herefords were coping very well with the extremely dry conditions. A small daily ration of a protein mix and plenty of nice clean water had kept all the stock in reasonable condition. I travelled the famous tourist route through the Barcly Pass to my next hosts Gerard and Verna Botha. The Nagenoeg herd is small but the young females I saw were very impressive. I was fascinated by the natural sandstone covered yards built under a huge hanging rock, GRAND CHAMPION COW - Precious Bracelet which gives wonderful shelter to the ewes in the most S: Sanniesguns KCF Victor D: Emba Golden Bracelet Fabel stud (Francois and Belinda du Plessis) severe weather conditions. A ledge on the rock holds an emergency supply of small hay bales for cattle that also I then travelled to the Cape to see the Crest Herefords use the rock for shelter. grazing very contentedly on the veldt. The Barry family My next hosts were situated on the other side of the have a fascinating history having farmed and provided a Transkai at Kokstad. Piet and Anne Louwrens, with their number of services, including a shipping service to and sons Peter and David, farm Herefords, Angus and a large from Cape Town, to early settlers in the area. The herd of crossbred Brahmans. As there had been a fire in storeroom built at Wiltsand in 1849 is still in good the maize crop the morning, I arrived the Malina condition and stands as a reminder of yesteryear. Herefords had been yarded for safety so it was very easy Around the other side of the Cape I visited the Locheim to see the whole herd. The Louwrens have found many Hereford stud where Herefords are run in conjunction advantages in cross breeding and in their situation the with a most successful grain growing operation. William best attributes of both breeds have enabled them to de Waal and his son Philip recently won the Grain Farmer increase their overall economic value by approximately of the Year award and their farming practices are most R800 per head. impressive. The interaction between cultivated crops Next morning I visited the Arbor Hereford stud where Pat and pastoral grazing systems compliment each other and Eustace and his son John farm at Himeville. The views reduce the need for fertilisers and chemical control. from the top of the farm are quite amazing. What a I then flew to East London where I began my tour of the shame farmers have to share this magnificent place with Natal Hereford breeders. Lawrence and Heather so many predators. I was very impressed by the Hereford Moorcroft were my next hosts and I was fascinated by herd and the sire, the polo ponies and the new Merino their meticulous preservation of many historic Hereford rams. journals, documents, trophies and photographs. Fertility The Hereford breed is very adaptable and so it seems are and productivity are paramount for the Syferpan their breeders for I found my next hosts have successfully Hereford herd so it was not surprising to learn that they diversified into chicken farming. The Griffin family has had won the South African Cow Group of the Year award managed that so well that they were recently presented having an average calving interval of 360 days. The herd with the Golden Comb Award for the most successful has averaged a 365 days calving interval for ten years chicken farmer of the year.

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Jane, Brian and Graham have had a long association with snow which made quite a spectacular sight from a Herefords but have managed to compliment Hereford visitor’s point of view. breeding with the exacting science of their new enterprise. I inspected the show team and then drove to see the herd, which was grazing, on the veldt. Again with a small amount of protein lick the cows were able to sustain themselves very well on natural vegetation. Howard Long‘s Craigdarrock farm was my next visit in Dargle. The attractive layout of the farm was perfectly complimented by the cows grazing on stubble and the bulls on lovely green pasture. Howard has also diversified into chicken farming and plans to extend that enterprise which complements his agricultural activities. Interested spectators pictured at the ringside were My last farm visit was near Hermannsberg where I met Horacio La Valle from Las Tranqueras Herefords in Buenos Ewald and Ruth Köhne. Once again I found an Aires and Rodrigo and Luis Fernandez from Montevideo in enthusiastic multi-skilled Hereford breeder who was the Uruguay. Tree Farmer of the Year. Ewald won the NTC award in The pens and carloads are judged by three judges. The 2006 and this award recognises members who display bulls enter a sale ring one at the time and then return as excellence in sustainable forestry practice, including a group. The winner of the carload competition was Star social, environmental and economic aspects. I inspected Lake Cattle Ranch. The average age of their ten bulls was the show team and heifers behind an electric fence - a 341 days and the average weight was 1277 lbs (or practice I did not find that common in South Africa. That approximately 580 kilograms). Judges were given both evening I met President George Nefdt and his wife Corné raw and performance data of individual bulls as they at the Montello restaurant and Game Park and then next entered the judging ring and I am sure every spectator day I spent time at the Nampo Agricultural show before (and there were many from all around the world) agreed flying back to New Zealand. with the judges’ unanimous decision to award the Star The natural attributes of our breed adapt easily to Lake Cattle Ranch with Grand Champion Carload. During whatever conditions they are exposed to and whether the next two days, 485 Horned and Polled Herefords they are required as a straight breed or needed to competed in the show ring. These classes were judged by enhance qualities in cross breeding programs, the Mr. Doug Satree of Montague, Texas. Hereford breed in South Africa is fulfilling a role. I returned to New Zealand with some wonderful memories of the people I met and the cattle I saw. I am also confident that the Hereford breed is playing, and will continue to play, an important part in the beef industry in South Africa. Last year’s national champion horned female, BR Jan Wills Gabrielle 5082 by BR Lansing 3060, claimed her spot in Sec. Gen. WHC NWSS history as she was crowned the two-time national champion horned female for National Junior Hereford Association member, Rylee Barber, Channing, of Texas. Rylee’s rising two year heifer, BR Gabrielle 5082 was also United States selected Supreme Champion Hereford. United States - The 2007 National Western Stock Show in Denver USA The Hereford breed showcased the largest breed show at the 2007 National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, United States of America. There were more than 630 Herefords competing at the 101st show and they were all beautifully prepared and fitted. The carloads (groups of ten bulls from one stud farm) and pens of three bulls, were judged from the stock yards. Three sided pens protect the animals from the coldest winds The Grand Champion Polled Hereford bull was La Grand but as the pens are open, the bulls were dusted with Reload 80P ET.

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This rising 3 year bull was sired by AA PRF Wideload from place. a Keynote dam. He was bred by the La Grand Stud and On April 13th 2007, the export company Bovi-Denmark has multiple ownership. Reload weighed 2,390 lb., sent 35 Danish Herefords to Switzerland. These Herefords scanned a fat thickness (FT) of .48 inches of backfat and are to be part in a new large herd, which is estimated to had a scrotal circumference of 39.5 cm. 70 Hereford cows. 11 days later, on April 24th, Bovi- Denmark sent another 35 Danish Herefords to Switzerland. The Herefords to Switzerland are all polled. The animals which have been bought up from different Danish herds are pregnant heifers, cows with calves and 3 bulls. The buyer in Switzerland has sold his dairy cows, and will now aim at a Hereford beef production based on the Danish Hereford genetics. In the beginning of May, 2007, the export company Bovi- Denmark is sending additional Danish Herefords abroad, this time to Latvia and Estonia. 2007 shows signs of being a fantastic year of export for the Danish Hereford Association. Until now, Herefords A year after winning the spring calf division, SLDK have been exported to the following countries; Northern Poseidon R09 ET topped the horned bull show as he was Ireland, England, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Russia, slapped yearling and grand champion. Sladek Farms, Switzerland, Latvia and Estonia. Iowa City, Iowa; Bert and Beverly Wall, Plainview, Texas; and Poseidon Syndicate, Iowa City, Iowa, own the Ankonian Midas 72 son. Poseidon weighed 2,140 lb. on show day. Germany

U.S. Herefords Going International Early in May, thirty first class heifers were gathered The Fort Worth Stock Show attracts cattle breeders from together and grazed on grassland belonging to the around the world, but few have traveled farther than Hergen Eickhorst farm in Sandhatten, Lower Saxony. Bakyt Ataibekov and Bakytnur Bakytuly, father and son This heifer project was based on the idea of pooling top ranchers in southeastern Kazakhstan. Juan Hernandez, a heifers to reflect today’s variety of Hereford genetics livestock marketing specialist with the Texas Department available in Germany. The option was either to auction of Agriculture, said he thinks this could be the first time the in calf heifers in autumn or to take them back to that Kazakh ranchers have visited the Fort Worth show. their original home in order to introduce new blood The two are planning to buy 20 Hereford bulls and 120 through the herd sire used. This was especially heifers and calves to improve their herd of 700 polled interesting for farmers with smaller herds. Herefords in the Balkhashsky region of Kazakhstan. The The auction was held on the 29th of September 2007. It visitors think American Herefords are the best and they was the first nationwide heifer project for the German are hoping to add size and muscle to their herd to keep Hereford Society and it was deemed a great success. The up with a growing demand for beef in Kazakhstan’s heifers were in calf to Romany 1 Classic R5 C14 owned by booming economy. The Kazah stock is generally about Hergen Eickhorst and bred by JRB Wilson & Sons, of 33% smaller than American Herefords. Kelso, Scotland. This bull combines new genetics from AHA officials met with the visitors and named them polled and horned backgrounds (Dorepoll 1 Royalist x official international members of the American Hereford Free Town Longfellow). Association. All parties hope that this initial meeting will The auction at the Eickhorst farm attracted a diverse lead to further trade between Kazakhstan producers and audience of breeders, keepers and interested new U.S. Hereford breeders. purchasers. After the introduction of the animals by the Kazakhstan is the ninth-largest country in the world. It is new breeding inspector of the German Hereford Society, bordered by Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Dr. Margret Roffeis, everybody sat down for an evening Uzbekistan and China. meal in expectation of the auction to follow. The heifers were presented in groups of two. They were in excellent condition and made an impressive sight. Thanks to the professional handling by the auctioneer Mr. Denmark Torsten Kirstein of Masterrind Verden, all the animals offered were sold for an acceptable price. 70 Danish Herefords Exported to Switzerland The German Hereford breeders are very excited about The Danish Hereford breeders can once again be pleased the project and they are looking forward to seeing the that Danish Herefords are in great demand in Europe. progeny next year Altogether this year’s heifer project After the large export of 150 Herefords – mainly heifers – was a resounding success and therefore will be resumed to Russia in January 2007, another large export has taken next year.

Page 113 Page 114 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL, 2008 DR. KEE JIM ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FEED EFFICIENCY

As Science advances and the price of feed increases, cattle breeders are often left confused. How do you keep your business profitable? What type of cattle should you be selecting for? How do you know how to select them, with pedigree analysis, EPDs, ultrasound and DNA testing just some of the multiple methods at you disposal? Which traits will allow you as a producer to maximize your profits and minimize your expenses? Or, is it worth it to invest a little more upfront, and will that be profitable in the long run? According to Dr. Kee Jim, one of Canada’s foremost cattle experts, feed efficiency is a critical trait for profitable cattle, and will be more important in the future as the price of feed is likely to increase. According to Jim, Herefords stand to succeed in these conditions. Dr. Jim, a veterinarian located in Okotoks, Ablerta is a founding partner of Feedlot Health Management Services (FHMS). FHMS is a professional service comprised of a team of 11 veterinarians and 15 administrative personnel that provides comprehensive herd health programs, field veterinary services, veterinary and production consulting services and computerized health recording systems to feedlots throughout Western Canada and the United States.

Taken from The Canadian Hereford Digest

WAIAU SW QUANTITY Q681

Heavily Muscled Well balanced Mature weight 1214 kgs Mature height - hip 160cm, 63” Calved 3/8/95 Easy calving

NEW ZEALAND bull, Quantity Q681 impresses with his excellent conformation, muscling and balance. He passes on his tremendous temperament and NZ EBV’s 2/5/2006 locomotion. His underlying capability is easy EBV Acc production of quality meat. Quantity 681 ran with Birth +4.2 72% cows as a youngster and was muscle scanned at a 200d Milk +24 80% later age - muscle eye area was 146cm2. Eye 200d Growth +40 84% pigment is 100% in both eyes. Quantity 681 is bred 400d Wgt. +59 83% in New Zealand by Colin & Fay King, Waiau 600d Wgt. +87 81% Milk +20 80% Herefords, Lillburn Valley, Tuatapere, Southland, NZ. CONTACT DETAILS: Irish Hereford Society, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Tel. 045-9348855 or Roy Powell, Latteragh, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Tel. 0504-52227, 087 2658486

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Sales 2008 - Males & Females

Roscommon Tuesday March 11th Bandon Wednesday April 9th Nenagh Saturday April 19th Kilmallock Friday April 25th Nenagh Saturday May 17th Roscommon Tuesday May 20th Roscommon Tuesday Oct 21st Kilmallock Friday Oct 31st Summer Shows Tullamore National Hereford Show - Sunday August 10th Nenagh - Monday August 4th Trim - Sunday September 7th International Show Saturday 11th October & Sunday 12th October

For further information contact: The Secretary, Irish Hereford Breed Society, Harbour Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Tel. 044-9348855/9348862 Fax: 044-9348949 e-mail:[email protected] www.irishhereford.com

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A major International conference and show of pedigree beef cattle will be held in Ireland in October 2008. The overall objective of Beef EXPO will be to showcase the best of Irish Beef genetics to an international audience and to establish Ireland as a destination for beef genetics, attracting buyers from around the World. This event is being funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and coordinated by Bord Bia.

The Exhibition of livestock will take place on Sunday, 12th October, at Killeen Hill in Kilkenny. Beef EXPO hopes to attract over 500 of Ireland’s finest pedigree animals, with an impressive selection from each of the major breeds. Along with the exhibition, visitors will attend a conference outlining the production systems and characteristics of Irish livestock production and cattle breed improvement. Presenters on the day will include Pedigree Breeders, Bord Bia, Teagasc and ICBF, along with international speakers.

Beef EXPO Ireland 2008 - Program: Saturday 11th October: • Arrival of cattle to Kilkenny & International guests travel from airports to hotels by bus • Gala evening dinner at Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny for International guests and Irish exhibitors

Sunday 12th October: • Conference • Judging • Livestock Exhibition

The event is a unique opportunity for Irish Hereford breeders to display on an International stage what the breed has to offer. Beef EXPO Ireland 2008 will be promoted at a number of high profile European Shows.

LIST OF ADVERTISERS

page Lynch, Hugh & Philip, Kilgolagh & Carrick Herefords ...... 28 Alltech ...... 88 Maher, Joe & Peter, Ballydowel, Co. Kilkenny...... 78 Branagan, Willie, Clonleam...... 43 Molloy, Michael, Moyclare ...... 83 Brennan, G. & T., Balleen ...... 60 Murphy, Martin, Toureenbrien...... 21 Carroll, David, Mary & Daithi, Udel ...... 38 Considine, Frank & Edel, Banner ...... 72 McGrath, Padraig & Catherine, Kye, Elphin ...... 74 Deverell, Joe & Ivor, Ballyaville ...... 65 McKiernan, Eamon & John, Knockmountagh...... 69 Farrell, J.J. & C., Trillick...... 12 McKiernan, Sean, Corlismore...... 91 Fitzgerald, Tom & Anselm, Grianan & Caulry ...... 79 NCBC ...... 58 Flynn, Anne, Cloonart ...... 28 North Leinster Branch ...... 64 Goulding Genetics...... 19 Gunn, John B., Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon...... 43 O’Connor Family, Clouncagh ...... 28 Hagan, Peter, Killoe Herefords...... 23 Philpot, Liam & Pounds, Anne, Allowdale Herefords...... 48 Heatrick, Samuel & Nigel, Glaslough ...... 37 Quan, S.W., Border Herefords, UK...... 114 Hickey, Tom & Paddy, Skehanore, Ballyhehob...... 57 Scott, Francis, Knockfin...... 66 Humphreys, Eric, Dernaroy ...... 68 South Leinster Branch ...... 46 Holloway, John, Gageboro...... 25 Irish Hereford Prime ...... 89 Stanley, George, Fairyhouse Herefords...... 44 Jacob, Bertie & Glenn, Dunsinane, Co. Wexford ...... 66 Smyth, Philip, Ardmulchan, Navan ...... 52 Johnston, JW & DJ, Airhill Herefords...... 82 Swan, Rosemary, Kilmessan, Co. Meath ...... 23 Kingston, John & Marie, Ballineen, Co. Cork ...... 53 WAIAU SW Quantity...... 115 Larkin, David, Cill Cormaic ...... 15 & 16 Weatherbys Ireland ...... 97 Ledwith, Val, Rathregan ...... 76 Lehane, Daniel, Kilronan, Dunmanway ...... 56 Wilson, David R., Lisrace ...... 93 Lynch, Gene & Family, Droumdaniel ...... 52 Wilson, JRB & Sons, Romany Herefords, UK...... 104 Page 117