The National Hereford Show 2021 was held last Sunday on the grounds of the Annaharvey Equestrian Centre, Tullamore. The event was somewhat different from the usual National show which is generally held as part of the Tullamore show but that didn’t take from the event in the slightest. After a tough year & a half for everyone alike – the Society were determined to make a go of a near normal National Show 2021 to enable breeders showcase their stock & to view animals belonging to other breeders as well as giving breeders a chance to get out and about and meet each other again. The show was a huge success all round with over 90 of the 110 cattle catalogued exhibiting on the day.

Judging:

The society and the wider membership were delighted that Mr. Robin Irvine & Mr. James Irvine of Graceland Herefords, Armagh, accepted the role of judging at the show. Mr. James Irvine judged the Junior & Senior Young Handler classes and did so with great commitment, attention & patience. James gave each young handler a word of advice and encouragement after the class which was very positive for the young handlers going forward especially after a long time with no showring to practice in.

Mr. Robin Irvine judged the cattle classes thereafter. Robin is no stranger to the National show having judged the show previously on several occasions. As always, Robin gave great attention to each animal in each class while moving along at a nice pace – no easy task with some very large classes including 16 in one of the heifer classes. Huge thanks and credit are extended to the Irvines for taking on the job an executing it flawlessly.

Of course after one missed year without crowning a National Champion – it is so special to be able to announce that we have a National Hereford Supreme Champion 2021!

Results:

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Supreme Champion

Tom & Paddy Hickey, Skehanore, Ballydehob, Co. Cork. Free Town Peerless, Uk301210501145, 2017-05-27, Sire: Mara Humorous, Dam: Free Town Benign

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Reserve Champion

Raymond & Veronica Vere Hunt, Ballyherberry Farm, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. HERBERRY 1 LUCY RAY ET, 372226228450705, 2020-11-19, Sire: DENDOR 1 KOHINOOR PP, Dam: GOULDINGPOLL 1 LUCY 641

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Male Champion

Champion: Tom & Paddy Hickey, Skehanore, Ballydehob, Co. Cork. Free Town Peerless, Uk301210501145, 2017-05-27, Sire: Mara Humorous, Dam: Free Town Benign

Reserve Champion: Alan Gibbons, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Rockbrook 1 Drover, 372214556370260,   2020-03-31, Sire: Solpoll 1 Handsome, Dam: Rockbrook 1 May

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Female Champion

Champion: Raymond & Veronica Vere Hunt, Ballyherberry Farm, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. HERBERRY 1 LUCY RAY ET, 372226228450705, 2020-11-19, Sire: DENDOR 1 KOHINOOR PP, Dam: GOULDINGPOLL 1 LUCY 641

Reserve Champion: T&A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Orange V911, 372223154990911, 2020-08-05, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Grianan Orange O725

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull of the Year

1. Champion: Hugh P Murray.  Beechlodge, Parkwood, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Newland Denzel, 372212246290230, 2020-08-28, Sire: Smithston Darby, Dam: Newland Val
2. Reserve Champion: Hugh P Murray, Beechlodge Parkwood, Moate, Co. Westmeath.          Newland Dale, 372212246230233, 2020-11-13, Sire: Blackwater Lad, Dam: Newland Lolli
3. Aidan Mc Cabe, Lisaderg, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Drumgoon Hill Rodge, 372219323590202,  2020-08-11, Sire: Allowdale Rambo 738, Dam: Drumgoon Hill Joy
4. Edwin & Robert Jones, Riverside, Keenagh, Co. Longford. Keenagh Mr. Right, 372222238110442, 2020-12-06, Sire: Keenagh L-Jay, Dam: Keenagh Ilsa
5. Basil Arnold, Mullaghdoo, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. Mullaghdoopoll 1 Samson, 372216424260738, 2021-01-13, Sire: Balleen Wayfair, Dam: Mullaghdoopoll1 Alexis
6. T&A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath.      Grianan Vancouver, 372223154980910, 2020-07-20, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Grianan Orange L618
7. Kenton Crowe, Curraun, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Aughakil 1 Paddington, 372222954320475, 2020-11-13, Sire: Solpoll 1 Lawman , Dam: Aughakil Adeji
8. John O’ Heney.Emly, Co. Tipperary. Brensha More, 372217303990648, 2021-01-03, Sire: Cill Cormaic Kasper, dam: Brensha Jane
9. Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Kilcurley, Tubber, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Tullyview Viktor, 372223823470518, 2020-09-07, Sire: Allowdale Rambo 738, Dam: Grianan Orange R 793

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Heifer of the Year

1. Champion: Raymond & Veronica Vere Hunt, Ballyherberry Farm, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. HERBERRY 1 LUCY RAY ET, 372226228450705, 2020-11-19, Sire: DENDOR 1 KOHINOOR PP, Dam: GOULDINGPOLL 1 LUCY 641
2. Reserve Champion: T&A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath.    Grianan Orange V911, 372223154990911, 2020-08-05, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Grianan Orange O725
3. Michael O Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork. Drominarigle 1 Grace 945, 372213625320945, 2021-01-04, Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Drominarigle 1 Sydney 611
4. Michael Molloy, Clonlyon Glebe, Belmont, Birr, Co. Offaly. Moyclare Rose 49, 372223914670488, 2020-07-09, Sire: Free town Nadal , Dam: Moyclare Rose 34TH
5. Philip & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath. Ardmulchan Clover 901, 372214429560901, 2020-10-03, Sire: Church Preen Galileo, Dam: Ardmulchan Clover 610
6. Aidan Mc Cabe, Lisaderg, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Drumgoon Hill Roxy 200, 372219323570200, 2020-07-15, Sire: Haven Kingpin , Dam: Drumgoon Hill Roxy
7. Aidan Mc Cabe, Lisaderg, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Drumgoonpoll 1 Rose, 372219323540206, 2020-10-02, Sire: Normanton 1 Laertes, Dam: Drumgoon Hill Laurel 2
8. Mark Hyland, Corrawallen, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim. Hillockpoll 1 Holly, 372214824450580, 2020-12-22, Sire: Normanton 1 Laertes ET, Dam: Hillockpoll 1 Ann

Junior Young Handler

1^st – Jack O’Connor, Limerick

2^nd – Padraig Jones, Wexford

3^rd – Paul Bohan, Leitrim

4^th – Liam O’Dwyer, Tipperary

5^th – Elisa Drumm, Westmeath

6^th – Tara Drumm, Westmeath

7^th – John O’Dwyer, Tipperary

8^th – Dara Fitzgerald, Westmeath

9^th – Saoirse Kenny, Cork

10^th – Peter Smyth, Meath

11^th – Conor Smith, Westmeath

12^th – Rachel Smyth, Meath

Senior Young Handler

1^st – Niall Jones, Wexford

2^nd – Mark Hyland, Leitrim

3^rd – Katie Mariga, Cork

4^th – Liam Mariga, Cork

5^th – Neil Twomey, Cork

6^th – Michael Twomey, Cork

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Cow In-Calf with her own natural calf not more than 11 months old at foot. Born on/before 30.06.2018                                    

1. T&A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Griananpoll 1 Orange M661, IE361055840661, 2013-02-27, Sire: Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide, Dam: Grianan Orange H494
2. Brian Duignan, Shancor, Cornafean, Co. Cavan. Corlismorepoll 1 Esta 734, IE121285550734, 2013-09-23, Sire: Grianan firecracker, Dam: Corlismore Sharon Esta
3. Michael Bird, Millfarm, Dunlever, Trim, Co. Meath. Dunlever Juliet, IE281413390313, 2016-03-24, Sire: Knockmountagh Tarzan , Dam: Knockmountagh Juliet
4. Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin, Co Westmeath.            Crowenstown Arethusa Ivy, 372223810250004, 2017-01-31, Sire: Cave Hill Storm, Dam: Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy
5. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Nectar, IE331396591579, 2016-07-02, Sire: Glaslough Judge, Dam: Kilsunny Lass Glitter
6. Trevor Parr, The Orchard, Clogh, Castlecomer Co Kilkenny. Tourtane Advent, IE211195140978, 2015-12-03, Sire: Kilsunny Goliath, Dam: Grianan Orange K589
7. J and J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. Portanob Julia 5, IE281384850793, 2014-10-13, Sire: Balleen Revival, Dam: Portanob Susie

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Cow or Heifer with calf at foot or scanned in calf born between 01.07.2018 and 30.06.2019                                                                       

1. John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co Wexford. Airhill Rufus, 372214494971313, 2019-05-05, Sire: TRILLICK PAUL, Dam: AIRHILL KOBO
2. Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin, Co.Westmeath. Crowenstown Prettymaid 2, 372223810210009, 2019-03-02, Sire: Cill Cormaic Kasper, Dam: Allowdale Prettymaid 557                                    

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.07.2019 and 31.12.2019   

1. Tommy & Maura Cregan, Tullaha, Broadford, Co.Limerick. Coisceim Missy, 372226375330026, 2019-07-04, Sire: COISCEIM KING, Dam: COISCEIM JASMIN
2. Kieran Mariga, Coolaha, Youghal, Co. Cork. Allowdale Curly Cadenza, 372217776460985, 2019-09-20, Sire: Allowdale Rory 594, Dam: Allowdale Curly Capri
3. Kenton Crowe, Curraun, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Kilsunny Lass Robyn , 372219778781837, 2019-08-07, Sire: KYE HOTSPUR 783, Dam: KILSUNNY LASS KALEY

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.01.2020 and 30.06.2020                                                   

1. John Boyd, Woodbrook, Carrick On Shannon, Co. Roscommon. Laphoil Joy, 372217196590369, 2020-05-01, Sire: Kilsunny Goliath, Dam: Borin Bella 3 
2. Sinéad Conry, Rathnollag, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Roscommon. Rathnollag Queen B 868, 372219265970868, 2020-02-08, Sire: Trillick George, Dam: Castleroberts Stephanie
3. Gerard Kenny, Islandbrack, Boherbue, Mallow, Co. Cork.            Coisceim Minnie, 372226375390031, 2020-04-04, Sire: Lisnalurg Celtic, Dam: Gurteragh Linsey
4. Paul Bohan, Gortfdadda, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Gortfadda Jessica, 372219791380003, 2020-04-21, Sire: Brocca Ryan , Dam: Lakelodge Kathy 5th

National Pedigree registered Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.07.2020 and 31.08.2020                                                   

1. T&A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath.  Grianan Orange V911, 372223154990911, 2020-08-05, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Grianan Orange O725
2. Michael Molloy, Clonlyon Glebe, Belmont, Birr, Co. Offaly. Moyclare Rose 49, 372223914670488, 2020-07-09, Sire: Free town Nadal , Dam: Moyclare Rose 34TH
3. Aidan Mc Cabe, Lisaderg, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Drumgoon Hill Roxy 200, 372219323570200, 2020-07-15, Sire: Haven Kingpin , Dam: Drumgoon Hill Roxy
4. Darren O Rourke, Ardlahan, Kildimo, Co. Limerick. Ardlahan Pansy 1, 372222258690220, 2020-07-25, Sire: Kaludah Powerhouse, Dam: Balleen Pansy 924
5. Padraic McKenna, Lisgoagh, Glasough, Co. Monaghan. Lisgoagh Penny, 372226478530066, 2020-07-19, Sire: Pulham Ringleader, Dam: Lisgoagh
6. Kieran Mariga, Coolaha, Youghal, Co. Cork. Allowdale Flower 1029, 372217776491029,   2020-07-08, Sire: Allowdale Rory 594, Dam: Allowdale Flower 450
7. Aidan Mc Cabe, Lisaderg, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Drumgoon Hill Rachel, 372219323510203, 2020-08-26, Sire: Kaludah Powerhouse, Dam; Drumgoon Hill Harmony
8. Neil Twomey, Glensouth, Banteer, Co. Cork. Woodpark 1 Miss Rave, 372226590040017, 2020-08-31, Sire: Dendor 1 Kohinoor PP, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette 857
9. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Skye, 372219778741916, 2020-07-17, Sire: Kye Hotspur 783, Dam: Kilsunny Lass Ivanka

National Pedigree registered Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.09.2020 and 30.11.2020   

1. Raymond & Veronica Vere Hunt, Ballyherberry Farm, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. HERBERRY 1 LUCY RAY ET, 372226228450705, 2020-11-19, Sire: DENDOR 1 KOHINOOR PP, Dam: GOULDINGPOLL 1 LUCY 641
2. Philip & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath. Ardmulchan Clover 901, 372214429560901, 2020-10-03, Sire: Church Preen Galileo, Dam: Ardmulchan Clover 610
3. Aidan Mc Cabe, Lisaderg, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Drumgoonpoll 1 Rose, 372219323540206, 2020-10-02, Sire: Normanton 1 Laertes, Dam: Drumgoon Hill Laurel 2
4. John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford.       Clonroe Jewel, 372222730241951, 2020-11-01, Sire: ALLOWDALE RAMBO 475, Dam: BOYANNA SHIRLEY
5. Niall Jones, Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Macmine Lady, 372226473340029, 2020-10-03, Sire: BLACKWATER LAD HYF, Dam: Macmine Mai
6. Neil Twomey, Glensouth, Banteer, Co. Cork. Ringfort 1 Red Panda, 372217220562205,   2020-09-02, Sire: Moorside 1 Panda, Dam: Ballymartle 1 Áine 143
7. John O Connor, Ballykennedy, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick.            Clouncagh Delight, 372214687563048, 2020-11-12, Sire: FH William, Dam: Mount Shannon Mandi

National Pedigree registered Hereford Heifer born on/after 01.12.2020                                                     

1. Michael O Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork. Drominarigle 1 Grace 945, 372213625320945, 2021-01-04, Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Drominarigle 1 Sydney 611
2. Mark Hyland, Corrawallen, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim. Hillockpoll 1 Holly, 372214824450580, 2020-12-22, Sire: Normanton 1 Laertes ET, Dam: Hillockpoll 1 Ann
3. Brian Duignan, Shancor, Cornafean, Co. Cavan. SHANCORPOLL 1 OLL1 URSA, 372223707930035, 2021-03-17, Sire: Sollpoll 1 Kentucky kid , Dam: Corlismore poll 1 Esta 734
4. T&A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath.      Griananpoll 1 Orange V 931, 372223154940931, 2021-02-05, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Griananpoll 1 Orange M661
5. Michael Bird, Millfarm, Dunlever, Trim, Co. Meath. Dunlever Jewel, 372222112790384, 2020-12-18, Sire: DUNLEVER WINSTON, Dam: DUNLEVER JULIET
6. Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin, Co. Westmeath. Crowenstown Prettymaid 3, 372223810230019, 2021-02-15, Sire: Mawarra Sentental ET1 HYF, Dam: Allowdale Prettymaid 557
7. J and J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. Portanob Julia 11, 372215916181315, 2021-04-02, Sire: Balleen Benefit, Dam: Portanob Julia 5

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull born on/between 01.01.2020 and 30.06.2020                                                   

1. Alan Gibbons, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Rockbrook 1 Drover, 372214556370260,   2020-03-31, Sire: Solpoll 1 Handsome, Dam: Rockbrook 1 May
2. Basil Arnold, Mullaghdoo, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. Mullaghdoo Frank, 372216424270730, 2020-04-28, Sire: Gageboro Morgan, Dam: Mullaghdoo Noelle
3. Sinéad Conry, Rathnollag, Ballinagar,e Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Rathnollag Prince, 372219265930880, 2020-04-12, Sire: Border Russell R56  , Dam: Border Queen R73
4. Kieran Mariga, Coolaha, Youghal, Co Cork. Lighthouse Corona, 372213997621421,          2020-05-21, Sire: Allowdale Rambo 654, Dam: Allowdale Maeve 523

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull born on/between 01.07.2020 and 31.08.2020                           

1. Hugh P Murray.  Beechlodge, Parkwood, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Newland Denzel, 372212246290230, 2020-08-28, Sire: Smithston Darby, Dam: Newland Val
2. Aidan Mc Cabe, Lisaderg, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Drumgoon Hill Rodge, 372219323590202,  2020-08-11, Sire: Allowdale Rambo 738, Dam: Drumgoon Hill Joy
3. T&A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath.      Grianan Vancouver, 372223154980910, 2020-07-20, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Grianan Orange L618
4. JJ Farrell, Trillick A Temple, Longford. Trillick Pilot 2, 372213272052294, 2020-07-07, Sire: Freetown Nevada, Dam: Trillick Sue 2
5. J and F Appelbe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Carraigroe Skywalker, 372214625741800, 2020-07-07, Sire: Fabb 1 northern star, Dam: Appel 1 classic
6. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Star, 372219778751917, 2020-07-25, Sire: Kye Hotspur 783, Dam: Kilsunny Lass Kimberly
7. John O Connor, Ballykennedy, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick.      Clouncagh Drover, 372214687523028, 2020-07-10, Sire: Dieulacresse Royalist, Dam: Free Town Dancer

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull born on/between 01.09.2020 and 30.11.2020               

1. Hugh P Murray, Beechlodge Parkwood, Moate, Co. Westmeath.           Newland Dale, 372212246230233, 2020-11-13, Sire: Blackwater Lad, Dam: Newland Lolli
2. Kenton Crowe, Curraun, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Aughakil 1 Paddington, 372222954320475, 2020-11-13, Sire: Solpoll 1 Lawman , Dam: Aughakil Adeji
3. Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Kilcurley, Tubber, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Tullyview Viktor, 372223823470518, 2020-09-07, Sire: Allowdale Rambo 738, Dam: Grianan Orange R 793
4. JJ Farrell, Trillick A Temple, Longford. Trillick Tom 2, 372213272052303, 2020-09-03, Sire: Freetown Nevada, Dam: Trillick Grace
5. William Duff, Ballinalick, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Ballinalick Braveheart, 372219994570321, 2020-09-01, Sire: Ballinalick Galaxy, Dam: Ballinalick Maeve
6. JJ Farrell, Trillick A Temple, Longford. Trillick Tim 2, 372213272042302, 2020-09-02, Sire: Freetown Nevada, Dam: Corlismore Echoe 591
7. Raymond & Veronica Vere Hunt, Ballyherberry Farm, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. HERBERRY 1 HUMBERTO ET, 372226228440704, 2020-11-18, Sire: DENDOR 1 KOHINOOR PP, Dam: GOULDINGPOLL 1 LUCY 641

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull born on/after 01.12.2020

1. Edwin & Robert Jones, Riverside, Keenagh, Co. Longford. Keenagh Mr. Right, 372222238110442, 2020-12-06, Sire: Keenagh L-Jay, Dam: Keenagh Ilsa
2. Basil Arnold, Mullaghdoo, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. Mullaghdoopoll 1 Samson, 372216424260738, 2021-01-13, Sire: Balleen Wayfair, Dam: Mullaghdoopoll1 Alexis
3. John O’ Heney.Emly, Co. Tipperary. Brensha More, 372217303990648, 2021-01-03, Sire: Cill Cormaic Kasper, dam: Brensha Jane
4. Elisa Drumm, Crowenstown Delvin, Co. Westmeath. Crowenstown Walker, 372223810220018, 2020-12-12, Sire: Kaludah Powerhouse L478, Dam: Crowenstown Arethusa Ivy
5. David Dolan, Ballinagar, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Golden Red 1 Zeus, 372217717440054, 2021-01-16, Sire: Solpoll 1 Rudolf, Dam: Appel 1 Sinead
6. Mark Hyland, Corrawallen, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim. Hillockpoll 1 John Joe, 372214824430587, 2021-01-16, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Hillockpoll 1 Michaela
7. Deverell Family, Geashill, Co. Offaly. Avillepoll 1 Osborn, 372215622122492, 2021-02-11, Sire: FARNEY OSMONDO, Dam: Ballyaville 1 Laverne
8. Kenton Crowe, Curraun, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Aughakil 1 Thumper         , 372222954340477, 2021-01-28, Sire: Brocca Ryan , Dam: Kilsunny Doreens Omega

National Senior Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull Born before 31.12.2019                                                     

1. Tom & Paddy Hickey, Skehanore, Ballydehob, Co. Cork. Free Town Peerless, Uk301210501145, 2017-05-27, Sire: Mara Humorous, Dam: Free Town Benign
2. Michael Bird, Millfarm, Dunlever, Trim, Co. Meath. Dunlever Winston, 372222112730338, 2018-04-09, Sire: Balleen Revival, Dam: Knockmountagh Lucy

Many thanks & Congratulations!

The Society would like to take this opportunity to extend an appreciative thank you to all who volunteered, exhibited, attended & supported the National Hereford Show 2021 & all who helped make it the huge success it turned out to be. Many thanks also to Tricia Kennedy for taking the photos & videos.

Well done & congratulations to all exhibitors on the day – without them there could have been no show!

The Society would also like to extend a huge thank you to the owners of the Annaharvey Equestrian Centre for the use of their fantastic facility & the DAFM, in particular; Declan Murray & Sean Lawlor of Offaly DVO, for their support & help in the run upto & on the day of the show also.

Looking forward to getting back to Tullamore 2022!