Tullow show took place on 16^th August. There was a good line up of Hereford cattle present on the day. The Hereford championship went to Glenn Dudley with ‘Lakelodge Kathy 5’ The reserve champion went to Messrs Curtis and Jones with ‘Grianan Copperobin N679’. Conor and Padraig Jones finished 2^nd and 3^rd respectively in the U-12 interbreed young handler competition.

Judge: Mr. Patrick Sheedy

Results in Full

Pedigree Hereford Cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot

1. Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny Hse., Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.’ Lakelodge Kathy 5’ (Champion)
2. Mervyn and Henry Parr, Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Grianan Orange 569’
3. Messrs Curtis and Jones, Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Polly Emma’

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 1^st July 2013 and 31^st June 2014 (St. Mullins Hereford Cup). 

1. Messrs Curtis and Jones, Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Grianan Copperobin N679’ (Reserve Champion)
2. Mervyn and Henry Parr, Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Tourtanepoll1 Sara 869’ 

Pedigree Hereford Bull born after 1^st July 2014

1. Mervyn and Henry Parr, Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Sentimental 20’
2. Curtis and Jones, Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Polly Ginger ET’
3. John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonroe Denis’
4. John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonroe Dom’

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born after 1^st July 2014

1. Curtis and Jones, Knockduff, Bree, Co.Wexford. ‘Knockduff Polly Emma Jane’
2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Deidre’
3. Mervyn and Henry Parr, Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Queen Lorraine’

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Report & Photos: Mervyn Parr