The very successful Cork Summer show was held over the weekend, Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June. There were 6 classes of Hereford cattle exhibited with quality cattle on show on the day. Eugene Lynch from Bantry, Co. Cork stole the show with his Hereford bull who won Overall Champion and 1st prize in his class, Hereford bull born on or after 01/09/2018. Congratulations to all winners and exhibitors.

Judge: John Holloway 

Male and Overall Champion: “Droumdaniel Devine”- Eugene Lynch.

Female and Reserve Champion: “Herberry 1 Lucy Sky”- Veronica Brennan.

Hereford bull born on or after 01/09/18.

1. Eugene Lynch, Bantry, Cork- “Droumdaniel Devine”- 06/09/18, s: Brocca Kieran
2. Shane O’Driscoll, Bandon, Cork- “Butlerstown Freddie”- 03/09/18, s: Gurteragh Jesse”- 10/10/18, s: FH Henry 
3. Robert and Tom Roycroft, Dunmanway, Cork- “Springvilla Jesse”- 10/10/18, s: FH Henry

Hereford heifer born on or after 01/09/19.

1. Robert and Tom Roycroft, Dunmanway, Cork- “Springvilla Violet”- 12/09/18, s: Drumboy Jamie
2. Dermot Whelton, Leap, Cork-“Hazel Grove Emerald”- 29/09/18
3. Eugene Lynch, Bantry, Cork-“Droumdaniel Biddy”- 05/09/18, s: Brocca Kieran

Hereford Heifer born between 01/09/16-31/08/18.

1. Veronica Brennan, Dualla, Tipperary-“ Herberry 1 Lucy Sky”- 10/12/17, s: KKO
2. Mary Pat Dineen, Bandon, Cork- “Dunworley Heather”- 01/11/17, s: Gageboro Morgan
3. Dermot Whelton, Leap, Cork-“Hazel Grove Damzel”- 01/11/17

Pedigree Hereford Cow.

1. Anthony Mccarthy, Banteer, Cork-“ Banteer 1 Gem- 05/10/14, s: Yalgoo Boulder
2. Robert and Tom Roycroft, Dunmanway, Cork- “Springvilla Miriam”- s: Springvilla Rolan
3. Adrian Bateman, Riverstick, Cork- “Slieveroe Pandora’s Charm”- 20/08/15,s: Trillick Hotspur

Pedigree Hereford Bull any age.

1. Michael O’ Keeffe, Newmarket, Cork-“ Gurteragh Oakley”- 02/01/15, s: Balleen Bonus
2. Patrick O Donnell, Mitchelstown, Cork- “Duibhgiolla Marvel”- 24/10/17, s: Cill Cormaic Marvel