Three young daughters of Aussie sire Mawarra Sentimental stole the limelight in the Hereford division at Carrick on Shannon.

The three herd siblings were exhibited by well-known Co Roscommon breeder Joe McCormack, Steil, Tulsk.

These nubile young ladies were just fourteen months old the Champion SteilSaoirse 240 born February 2013 to SteilSaoirse 172 a Glaslough Esquire daughter and sold at €3,100. Her half-sister and second to her in her class SteilPondra 234 again born in February 2013 out of a Trillick Best daughter Steil Ellen sold at €2750. The third sibling Steil Cathy 243 born in March 2013 sold at €2550. Her dam is SteilPondra an Ervie Classic daughter.

The McCormack’s netted a cool €2,800 average for their offering on the day. The sire Mawarra Sentimental whose semen was imported by the Society as part of its Breed Improvement program is quietly building a name for himself as a reliable bull delivering quality, length and style. Semen can be obtained by calling the Society at 044/9348855.