Judge: Mr. Robin Irvine, Whitecross, Co. Armagh

Supreme Hereford Champion: Griananpoll 1 Orange 661, Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath

Reserve Champion: Clouncagh Joanne 4, John O’ Connor, Ballykennedy Hse, Ballingary, Co. Limerick

Premier Hereford Bull Calf of the Year Champion: Grianan Oscar, Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath

Reserve Bull calf of the Year: Gurteragh Obama, Michael O’ Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork

Premier Hereford Heifer Calf of the Year Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Reserve Heifer calf of the Year: Banteer 1 Gem, Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork

Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.2014 and before 30.09.2014

1^st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath

Grianan Oscar, 02.07.14, Smithston Darby, Grianan Orange H494

2^nd: Michael O’ Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork

Gurteragh Obama, 01.07.14, Corlismore Robinhood 592, Newstar Holly ET

3^rd: Padraig Farrell, Aughavoneen , Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Cavehill General 2, 16.07.14, Bowmont Storm, Fancroft Primrose

4^th: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly

Moyclare Norman, 20.08.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Ursula 4

Herford bull calf born between 01.10.2014 and before 31.12.2014

1^st: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork

River Rock Tyson, 06.10.14, Trillick Best, River Rock Ruby Bea

2^nd: Thomas Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny

Balleen Generator 862, 26.11.14, Bishophill General, Balleen Pretty Maid

3^rd: Richard & John Lalor, Rathkenty, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

Rathkenty Norman, 29.10.14, Grianan Krusader, Breaney Gina

4^th: Michael O’ Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork

Gurteragh Hector 643, 14.10.14, Balleen Bonus, Gurteragh Midnight

Hereford bull calf born in 2015

1^st: John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork

Tullaha Florence, 16.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Tullaha Delia

2^nd: Timmy & Sheila O’ Sullivan, Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Aliehs Morgan, 05.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Aliehs Niamh 3

3^rd: Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork

Springvilla Denis, 04.01.15, Corlismore Fire 606, Springvilla Saoirse

4^th: John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork

Gurteragh Oakely 657, 16.02.15, Corlismore Robinhood, Gurteragh Bibi

The €1000 Premier Hereford Bull Calf of the Year

1^st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath

Grianan Oscar, 02.07.14, Smithston Darby, Grianan Orange H494

2^nd: Michael O’ Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork

Gurteragh Obama, 01.07.14, Corlismore Robinhood 592, Newstar Holly ET

3^rd: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork

River Rock Tyson, 06.10.14, Trillick Best, River Rock Ruby Bea

4^th: Thomas Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny

Balleen Generator 862, 26.11.14, Bishophill General, Balleen Pretty Maid

5^th: John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork

Tullaha Florence, 16.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Tullaha Delia

6^th: Richard & John Lalor, Rathkenty, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

Rathkenty Norman, 29.10.14, Grianan Krusader, Breaney Gina

Hereford heifer born between 01.07.2013 and before 30.06.2014

1^st: John O’ Connor, Ballykennedy Hse, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick

Clouncagh Joanne 4, 12.09.13, Dieulcresse Hector, Clouncagh Breage Blossom

2^nd: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Remitall 1 Superduty, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525

3^rd: W & D Jones, Creagh, Keenagh, Co. Longford

Caonchpoll 1 Angela, 02.07.13, Kilsunny Goliath, Creagh Poll 1 Ula

4^th: John O’ Heaney, Losduff, Lattin, Co. Tipperary

Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7, 24.08.13, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Queen Mildred 3

Hereford heifer calf born between 01.07.2014 and before 30.09.2014

1^st: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Romany 1 Lucy A584

2^nd: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly

Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina

3^rd: Susan Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una 3

4^th: John O’ Connor, Ballykennedy Hse, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick

Clouncagh Flower, 05.07.13, Dieulcresse Hector, Skehanore Taughtful

Hereford heifer calf born between 01.10.2014 and before 31.12.2014

1^st: Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork

Banteer 1 Gem, 05.10.14, Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 Bl Coral Gem

2^nd: Thomas Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny

Balleen Vallrey 849, 02.10.14, Kye Rodge 553, Balleen Vallrey

3^rd: Noel Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate, Co. Westmeath

15.10.14, Kilsunny Goliath, Brocca Serena

4^th: Tim Breen, Knockeenadillane, Kiskeam, Co. Cork

Cosceim Holly, 02.12.14, Smithston Darby, Druminarigle Hoodini

Hereford heifer calf born in 2015

1^st: John Murphy, 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Kiltennerpoll 1 Amy, 04.01.15, Dorepoll 1 Transatlantic, Solpoll 1 Starlet H2

2^nd: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671, 19.01.15, Solpoll 1 Handsome, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548

3^rd: Timmy & Sheila O’ Sullivan, Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Aliehs Pride 24, 05.01.15, Gageboro Morgan, Aliehs Pride 2

4^th: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork

River Rock Princess Bea, 01.01.15, River Rock Sake, Lisnalurg Princess Bea

The €1000 Premier Hereford heifer calf of the Year

1^st: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Romany 1 Lucy A584

2^nd: Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork

Banteer 1 Gem, 05.10.14, Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 Bl Coral Gem

3^rd: John Murphy, 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Kiltennerpoll 1 Amy, 04.01.15, Dorepoll 1 Transatlantic, Solpoll 1 Starlet H2

4^th: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmount, Co. Offaly

Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina

5^th: Susan Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Lakelodge Lass Una 4, 06.08.14, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Lass Una 3

6^th: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 671, 19.01.15, Solpoll 1 Handsome, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548

Hereford cow or senior heifer, in calf or in milk

1^st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath

Griananpoll 1 Orange 662, 26.02.13, Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide, Grianan Orange H494

2^nd: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, 05.09.12, Harvey Dan Hildalgo, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525

3^rd: Ciara McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co. Clare

Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607, 16.01.11, Grianan Firecracker, Corlismorepoll 1 Sara

4^th: Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork

Springvilla Miriam, 09.10.11, Carhuefree Prince, Ballyaville Alberta

Young handlers class – open to boys and girls under the age of 18

1^st: Eamon O’ Donovan, Dromalty, Cappamore, Co. Limerick

2^nd: Bill McKenna, Ballintoher, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

3^rd: Padraig Farrell, Aughavoneen , Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

4^th: Niall Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork

Young handlers class – open to boys and girls under the age of 12

1^st: Liam Farrell, Aughavoneen , Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

2^nd: Darren Prendergast, Gorey, Co. Wexford

3^rd: Aidan O’ Brien, Newport, Co. Tipperary

Report & Photos Edward Dudley