IRISH SOCIETY Shorthorn 2020 Volume 12 Promoting the Versatility of the Shorthorn Breed

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Irish Society Volume 12 1

Rockville Angus & Beef Shorthorn Herd

"Where Quality Matters"

“Proud to be serving the breeding needs of Suckler, & Pedigree farmers by producing Quality, Profitable, Traditional type Angus & Beef Shorthorn "

(SHX & AAX Blue greys occasional for sale)

Julie, Arran & Anthony

Anthony Dockery: Rockville House, Killina, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, F45 AT89 Mobile: +353 (0) 86 826 4868 | Email: [email protected] Rockvillepedigrees | visitors welcome by appointment. 2 Irish Beef Shorthorn Society Volume 12

2 Irish Beef Shorthorn Society Volume 12

Rockville Angus & Beef Shorthorn Herd Contents

4……………..Presidents Address. 64……………Moyside Breeders Sale Report.

6……………..Secretary Report. 66…………….Tateetra & Rathmore Farms Profile.

8……………..Society AGM. 68…………….Ploughing 2019 Candids.

10…………...Cookstown/Ballylaffin Open Day. 70…………….Show Team Challenge 2019.

16……………Youth Development at Ballylaffin 72…………….Traditional Breed Scheme.

Shorthorns. 74…………….Limerick Show Report & Results.

20……………Knockagarry Profile. 76…………….Flavour of Fingal & Royal Meath Shows.

24……………Mount Briscoe Organic Farm Profile. 79…………….Mullingar Show. "Where Quality Matters" 28……………Remembering Friends. 80…………….Iverk, Tullow & Tinahely Shows. 30……………Spring Premier Sale Report. 83…………….Ballinrobe & Ballyshannon Shows.

“Proud to be serving the breeding needs 36……………Rathgowney Shorthorns Profile. 84…………….Strokestown Show of Suckler, Dairy & Pedigree farmers by 38……………Autumn Premier Sale Report. 88…………….Enniscrone & Ossory Shows. producing Quality, Profitable, Traditional 44……………Hall of Fame Awards. 90…………….Bonniconlon Show. type Angus & Beef Shorthorn " 45……………FBD Eurostar Awards. 92…………….Cappamore, Grange & Swinford Shows.

46……………Pedigree Breeders Awards. 95…………….Northern Ireland Calf Show. (SHX & AAX Blue greys occasional for sale) 48……………Castlehaven Shorthorns Profile. 98..…………..Balmoral Show Results.

52……………Shannonside Clube & Sale Report. 100…………..Australia – Dubbo Sale.

56……………Tullamore Show Report. 104…………..Shorthorn Champion of the World.

58……………Tullamore Show Results. 106…………..Nostalgia Nenagh Show 1946.

60……………Moyside Breeders Club Report. 108………….Christmas Party Candids.

62……………Fastrack Breed Improvement Scheme.

Front cover photos courtesy of the Cherryvalley Beef Shorthorn Herd.

Julie, Arran & Anthony Disclaimer

The information in this Journal is correct and true to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made Anthony Dockery: Rockville House, Killina, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, F45 AT89 without a guarantee on the part of the authors and/or printers. The Irish Shorthorn Society, the authors and printers disclaim any liability in connection with use of this information. Mobile: +353 (0) 86 826 4868 | Email: [email protected] Rockvillepedigrees | visitors welcome by appointment. Irish Beef Shorthorn Society Volume 12 3 Irish Beef Shorthorn Society Volume 12 3 2 Irish Beef Shorthorn Society Volume 12

President’s Address

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