The National Hereford Calf Show 2021 was held last Saturday in GVM Tullamore. After missing the physical event in 2020 – this year’s calf show was back with a bang and turned out to be a great success all round. The competition was ran as part of the Hereford weekend in Tullamore whereby the Next Gen Herefords Youth competition was held on the Friday evening and the Genetic Gems Hereford Heifer sale was held also straight after the Calf Show. The weekend was a great success all round & would not have been possible without the organisers & volunteers who worked tirelessly to pull it off. The help and support of generous sponsors is also paramount to the running of such a big event & we would like to thank; Farm wardrobe, Tradeforus, Dovea Genetics, Progressive Genetics, Dectomax, Moocall, Herdwatch, Animax and Irish Hereford Prime for their kind sponsorship.

Another key person instrumental in the success of any show is the judge. Mr. Mark Moore took on the task of judging the pedigree calf classes. Mark runs the herd of Annahbeg Herefords, based outside Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, in partnership with his father Lawrence Moore. The duo have had a lot of success at Society shows & sales & Mark is also the current secretary of the Northern Ireland Breeders Association. With a large entry of over 80 cattle and some very large heifer classes, judging the National Hereford Calf Show was no easy task but Mark executed the job flawlessly.

Overall Female Hereford Championship

National Hereford Calf Show Female Champion 2021 was awarded to Herberry 1 Lucy Ray, bred by Veronica Brennan & Ray De Vere Hunt, Tipperary. This Five-Star Replacement Heifer is no stranger to the winners enclosure when earlier this year she was crowned; National Hereford Reserve Champion 2021, National Hereford Female Champion 2021 & National Hereford Heifer of the Year 2021. Lucy Ray then went on to top the Genetic Gems Hereford Heifer Sale when she sold to Northern Ireland for €9,000

Supreme Female Hereford Champion: Raymond Vere Hunt & Veronica Brennan, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. 372226228450705, Herberry 1 Lucy-Ray, Female, 2020-11-19, Sire: KKO, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641

Supreme Female Hereford Reserve Champion: Sean & Gary McKiernan, Corlismore House, Corlismore, Co. Cavan. 372214481661131, Corlismore Oyster 131, Female, 2021-02-02, Sire: Shiloh Farm Dynamite, Dam: Corlismore Oyster 597

Supreme Male Hereford Championship

National Hereford Calf Show Male Champion 2021 was awarded to Keenagh Rio, bred by Edwin & Robert Jones, Longford. This Four Star Replacement bull is easy calving & is sired by one of our very own breed improvement scheme bulls; Pute Nascar N13!

Supreme Male Hereford Champion: Edwin & Robert Jones, Riverside, Kenagh, Co. Longford. 372222238140445, Keenagh Rio, Male, 2021-01-04, Sire: Pute Nascar N13, Dam: Cill Cormaic Lacey

Supreme Male Reserve Champion: Sinéad Conry, Rathnollag, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. 372219265980893, Rathnollag Buster, Male, 2021-01-12, Sire: Trillick George, Dam: Castleroberts Stephanie

Moocall Senior Female Hereford Championship

Moocall Senior Hereford Female Champion: Raymond Vere Hunt & Veronica Brennan, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. 372226228450705, Herberry 1 Lucy-Ray, Female, 2020-11-19, Sire: KKO, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641

Senior Hereford Female Reserve Champion: Michael O Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork, 372213625320945, Dominarigle 1 Grace 945, Female, 2021-01-04, Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Dominarigle 1 Sydney 611

Allsure Junior Female Hereford Championship

Allsure Junior Female Hereford Champion: Sean & Gary McKiernan, Corlismore House, Corlismore, Co. Cavan. 372214481661131, Corlismore Oyster 131, Female, 2021-02-02, Sire: Shiloh Farm Dynamite, Dam: Corlismore Oyster 597

Junior Female Reserve Hereford Champion: T&A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. 372223154940931, Griananpoll 1 Orange V 931, Female, 2021-02-05, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Griananpoll 1 Orange M661

Herdwatch Senior Male Hereford Championpionship

Herdwatch Senior Male Hereford Champion: Edwin & Robert Jones, Riverside, Kenagh, Co. Longford. 372222238140445, Keenagh Rio, Male, 2021-01-04, Sire: Pute Nascar N13, Dam: Cill Cormaic Lacey

Senior Male Reserve Hereford Champion: Sinéad Conry, Rathnollag, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. 372219265980893, Rathnollag Buster, Male, 2021-01-12, Sire: Trillick George, Dam: Castleroberts Stephanie        

Dectomax Junior Male Hereford Championship

Dectomax Junior Male Hereford Champion: T&A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. 372223154960933, Grianan Vortex, Male, 2021-02-19, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Grianan Orange O734 

Junior Male Reserve Hereford Champion: Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin, Co Westmeath. 372223810270022, Crowenstown Jameson, Male, 2021-05-26, Sire: Balleen Benefit, Dam: Crowenstown Arabella Ivy

Class Results:

Class 3: Heifer calf born on or between 15th September & 14th November 2020.     

1. Sean & Gary McKiernan, Corlismore House, Corlismore, Co. Cavan. 372214481611119, Corlismore Oyster 119, Female, 2020-11-02, Sire: Shiloh Farm Dynamite, Dam: Corlismore Oyster 758     
2. Shane O Driscoll, Butlerstown North, Bandon, Co. Cork. 37222606730020, Butlerstownpoll 1 Lindsey, Female, 2020-11-01, Sire: Normanton 1 Laertes, Dam: Appel 1 Daizie
3. Philip & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath. 372214429560901, Ardmulchan Clover 901, Female, 2020-10-03, Sire: Church Preen Galileo, Dam: Ardmulchan Clover 61
4. Sean & Gary McKiernan, Corlismore House, Corlismore, Co. Cavan 372214481651114, Corlismore Louisa 114, Female, 2020-10-09, Sire: Shiloh Farm Dynamite, Dam: Boycefield Louisa 32nd   
5. John Appelbe, Carraigroe House, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. 372214625721823, Appel 1 Blueprint, Female, 2020-10-01, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern star, Dam: Appel 1 Blueprint
6. T&A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. 372223154950916, Grianan Orange V 916, Female, 2020-09-26, Sire: Battalion Undertaker, Dam: Grianan Orange R786
7. Aidan Mc Cabe, Lisaderg, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, 372219323540206, Drumgoonpoll 1 Rose, Female, 2020-10-02, Sire: Normanton 1 Laertes, Dam: Drumgoon Hill Laurel 2
8. John O Connor, Ballykennedy, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick. 372214687563048, Clouncagh Delight, Female, 2020-11-12, Sire: F.H. WILLIAM, Dam: MOUNT SHANNON MANDI           
9. Niall Daly & Lisa Holloway, Horseleap, Moate, Co. Westmeath. 372223754821232, Gageboro Vera, Female, 2020-10-06, Sire: Gageboro Toby 2, Dam: Gageboro Sublime
10. John Appelbe, Carraigroe House, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. 372214625781829, Appel 1 Maela, Female, 2020-11-01, Sire: Fisher 1 profile, Dam: Appel 1 plum princess          

Class 4: Heifer calf born on or between 15th November 2020 & 14th January 2021.  

1. Raymond Vere Hunt & Veronica Brennan, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. 372226228450705, Herberry 1 Lucy-Ray, Female, 2020-11-19, Sire: KKO, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641  
2. Michael O Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork, 372213625320945, Dominarigle 1 Grace 945, Female, 2021-01-04, Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Dominarigle 1 Sydney 611
3. Niall Daly & Lisa Holloway, Horseleap, Moate, Co. Westmeath. 372223754871253, Gageboropoll 1 Viola, Female, 2020-12-12, Sire: Dendor 1 Kohinoor , Dam: Pike 1 Sue

Class 5: Heifer calf born on or between 15th January & 14th March 2021.

1. Sean & Gary McKiernan, Corlismore House, Corlismore, Co. Cavan. 372214481661131, Corlismore Oyster 131, Female, 2021-02-02, Sire: Shiloh Farm Dynamite, Dam: Corlismore Oyster 597
2. T&A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. 372223154940931, Griananpoll 1 Orange V 931, Female, 2021-02-05, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Griananpoll 1 Orange M661        
3. Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin, Co Westmeath. 372223810230019, Crowenstown Prettymaid 3, Female, 2021-02-15, Sire: Mawarra Sentimental, Dam: Allowdale Prettymaid 557
4. Jason O Reilly, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. 372219607320129, Bridge House Jean, Female, 2021-02-03, Sire: F.H. William, Dam: Beihy Helena
5. Maura & Tommy Cregan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville Co. Limerick. 372217610310414, Tullaha Orange 414, Female, 2021-03-13, Sire: Tullaha Donny, Dam: Grianan Orange s 84          
6. Niall Daly & Lisa Holloway, Horseleap, Moate, Co. Westmeath. 372223754861260, Gageboro Vista, Female, 2021-01-25, Sire: Gageboro Onward, Dam: Baltymore Emily 381
7. J&J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. 372215916131293, Portanob Erica 9, Female, 2021-02-27, Sire: Balleen Benefit, Dam: Portanob Erica 3
8. John O Connor, Ballykennedy, Ballingarry, Co Limerick. 372214687583149, Clouncagh Pos Hazel, Female, 2021-02-18, Sire: WESTWOOD TD POSEIDON, Dam: RUCKER HAZEL 2ND  
9. Thomas Power, Garrynoe, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 372213154480710, Garrynoepoll 1 Emmajane, Female, 2021-02-19, Sire: Muwarra Mustang ET (HYF), Dam: Goulding poll 1 Emma Jane 913  
10. William Fitzgerald, Beanfield, Youghal, Co. Cork. 372223733970489, Ashviewpoll 1 Caroline, Female, 2020-02-13, Sire: HE4344 Allowdale Rambo, Dam: Ashview Palm
11. Pascal Seery, Gortmore, Drumraney, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. 372223227250380, Drumraney Jasmine, Female, 2021-03-09, Sire: ALLOWDALE ADVANCE 573 ET, Dam: CLOONCULLANE ANNE 385
12. Thomas Power, Garrynoe, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 372213154450699, Garrynoe Standardlady 179y Et, Female, 2021-02-05, Sire: PDHR 20J Stanmore 47R (HYF), Dam: BR 24W Standard Lady 179Y          
13. William Fitzgerald, Beanfield, Youghal, Co. Cork.      372223733930485, Ashview Ciara, Female, 2020-02-08, Sire: HE4344 Allowdale Rambo, Dam: Ashview Abb

Class 6: Heifer calf born on or between 15th March & 14th May 2021.                                      

1. JJ Farrell, Trillick-A-Temple, Longford, 372213272042376, Trillickpoll 1 Luna, Female, 2021-03-17, Sire: Solpoll 1 Lawman, Dam: Appel 1 Lassy 2           
2. Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly. 372223914640502, Moyclare Rose 51, Female, 2021-04-14, Sire: Free town Nadal, Dam: Moyclare Rose 27
3. Brian and Eamon Duignan, Shancor, Cornafean, Co. Cavan. 372223707940036, Shancorpoll 1 Uakea, Female, 2021-04-11, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern star, Dam: Shancorpoll 1 Naomi
4. Brian and Eamon Duignan, Shancor, Cornafean, Co. Cavan. 372223707930035, Shancorpoll 1 Oll1 Ursa, Female, 2021-03-17, Sire: Sollpoll 1 Kentucky kid, Dam: Corlismorepoll 1 Sharon Esta  
5. Padraig Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. 372216463570486, Cave Hill Éabha, Female, 2021-04-02, Sire: Allowdale Rambo HE5298, Dam: Clyduff Edel    
6. John and Enda Flynn, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford. 372214257360172, Lios Breacpoll 1 Milky 172, Female, 2021-03-15, Sire: Rorardstown Captain, Dam: Lios breacpoll 1 Mully(126)
7. John and Enda Flynn, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford. 372214257370173, Lios Breacpoll 1 Mully 173, Female, 2021-03-25, Sire: Rorardstown Captain, Dam: Lios Breacpoll 1 Mully (146)
8. J&J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. 372215916181315, Portanob Julia 11, Female, 2021-04-02, Sire: Balleen Benefit, Dam: Portanob Julia 5
9. Kieran Mariga, Coolaha, Youghal, Co Cork. 372213997681435, Lighthouse Mags, Female, 2021-05-01, Sire: Allowdale Rory 909, Dam: Allowdale Miss Tribute 574
10. Francis Elmore, Ballinteskin, Omeath, Dundalk, Co. Louth.  372214465590049, Essmore Missy, Female, 2021-03-20, Sire: Pulham powerhouse, Dam: Ballyaville Irmgard   

Class 8: Commercial Hereford sired calf, male or female not weighing over 450kg on the day of show.  

1. J&J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. 372215916171330, Abc2, Male, 2021-05-17, Sire: Balleen Benefit, Dam: 372215916131087    
2. Philip & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath. 372214429570927, Peaches, Male, 2021-05-15, Sire: Ballinveney Tiger, Dam: 372219218370253                                                                                 

Many thanks are due to Mr. Aidan Farrell form judging the commercial class.

Class 9: Bull calf born on or between 15th September & 14th November 2020.                         

1. T&A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. 372223154960917, Grianan Vindicator, Male, 2020-10-01, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Grianan Orange R792  
2. Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Kilcurley, Tubber, Moate, Co Westmeath. 372223823410520, Tullyviewpoll 1 Rocky, Male, 2020-10-07, Sire: FABB 1 NORTHERN STAR, Dam: CORLISMORE OYSTER 916
3. Kenton Crowe, Aughakil, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. 372222954320475, Aughakil 1 Paddington, Male, 2020-11-13, Sire: Solpoll 1 lawman, Dam: Aughakil 1 adeji
4. Peter Cooke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 372214034951695, Bonleapoll 1 Calvinharris, Male, 2020-09-15, Sire: Gouldingpoll 1 Superstar ET, Dam: Glaslough Sara 2        

Class 10: Bull calf born on or between 15th November 2020 & 14th January 2021.             

1. Edwin & Robert Jones, Riverside, Kenagh, Co. Longford. 372222238140445, Keenagh Rio, Male, 2021-01-04, Sire: Pute Nascar N13, Dam: Cill Cormaic Lacey
2. Sinéad Conry, Rathnollag, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. 372219265980893, Rathnollag Buster, Male, 2021-01-12, Sire: Trillick George, Dam: Castleroberts Stephanie     
3. Basil Arnold, Mullaghdoo, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. 372216424260738, Mullaghdoopoll 1 Samson, Male, 2021-01-13, Sire: Balleen Wayfair, Dam: Mullaghdoopoll1 Alexis
4. Raymond Vere Hunt & Veronica Brennan, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. 372226228440704, Herberry 1 Humberto, Male, 2020-11-18, Sire: KKO, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641    
5. Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin, Co. Westmeath. 372223810220018, Crowenstown Walker, Male, 2020-12-12, Sire: Kaludah Powerhouse, Dam: Crowenstown Arethusa Ivy  
6. Padraig Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. 372216463590471, Cave Hill Don Pablo, Male, 2020-12-25, Sire: Pute Nascar N13, Dam: Boveen Lady Rita
7. John O’ Heney, Emly, Co. Tipperary. 372217303990648, Brensha More, Male, 2021-01-03, Sire: Cill Cormaic Kasper, Dam: Brensha Jane

Class 11: Bull calf born on or between 15th January & 14th March 2021                                 

1. T&A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. 372223154960933, Grianan Vortex, Male, 2021-02-19, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Grianan Orange O734
2. Basil Arnold, Mullaghdoo, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. 372216424240744, Mullaghdoo Brennan, Male, 2021-03-03, Sire: Balleen Wayfair, Dam: Mullaghdoo Lucy                 
3. Philip & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath. 372214429520906, Ardmulchan Sydney, Male, 2021-03-02, Sire: Ballinveney Tiger, Dam: ARDMULCHAN CLOVER 767
4. David Dolan, Ballinagar, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. 372217717440054, Goldenred 1 Zeus, Male, 2021-01-16, Sire: Solpoll 1 Rudolf, Dam: Apple 1 Sinead

Class 12: Bull calf born on or between 15th March & 14th May 2021.                                                             

1. Jason O Reilly, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. 372219607390135, Bridge House Boo, Male, 2021-03-20, Sire: Trillick George, Dam: Cloncahirpoll 1 Rachel
2. Kieran Mariga, Coolaha, Youghal, Co Cork. 372213997691436, Lighthouse Daniel, Male, 2021-05-04, Sire: Allowdale Rory 909, Dam: Allowdale Curly Charlotte
3. Maura & Tommy Cregan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick. 372217610330416, Tullaha Ferdinand, Male, 2021-04-17, Sire: Rossmore Nelson Mandela, Dam: Tullaha Ava
4. J&J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. 372215916161310, Portanob Free Wheeler, Male, 2021-04-01, Sire: Balleen Benefit, Dam: Portanob Orange
5. John O Connor, Ballykennedy, Ballingarry, Co Limerick. 372214687573180, Clouncagh Porto, Male, 2021-03-18, Sire: WESTWOOD TD POSEIDON, Dam: AIRHILL KANOLA      
6. Kieran Mariga, Coolaha, Youghal, Co Cork. 372213997651432, Lighthouse Eden, Male, 2021-04-26, Sire: Allowdale Rory 909, Dam: Ballymartin Noughat

Class 13: Bull calf of the future born from May 15th 2021 onwards.                    

1. Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin, Co Westmeath. 372223810270022, Crowenstown Jameson, Male, 2021-05-26, Sire: Balleen Benefit, Dam: Crowenstown Arabella Ivy
2. JJ and Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen, Ballineen, Co. Cork.  372213359751723, Gurtaleen Inch Fortune, Male, 2021-07-11, Sire: Freetown Fortune, Dam: Balleen Ladybird 1147
3. JJ and Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen, Ballineen, Co. Cork. 372213359791719, Gurtaleen Inch Morgan, Male, 2021-07-10, Sire: Gageboro Morgan, Dam: Rathmooney 1 Betsy 
4. David Dolan, Ballinagar, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. 372217717490059, Rosy Red Battalion, Male, 2021-07-07, Sire: Battalion Frontier M105, Dam: BallyRaggan Scarlett 924th     
5. Peter Cooke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 372214034941810, Bonleapoll 1 Dizzy Rascal Et, Male, 2021-08-21, Sire: Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Fanny 621

The Society would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all exhibitors and thank all who volunteered, helped, sponsored & contributed to the very successful National Hereford Calf Show 2021! Looking forward to a successful New Year ahead for all breeders alike.

With many thanks to our generous sponsors;

Upcoming events!

Premier Hereford Spring Show & Sale 2021:

Saturday 26th March in GVM Tullamore.