The Charleville Show was held on Saturday 25th June. The annual show was held on their own showgrounds as usual and saw a large entry of Hereford cattle – the largest entry of cattle across all breeders.

Judges;

Back to the showring to judge after the enforced halt caused by covid-19 was Mr. John Holloway from Gageboro Herefords. Mr. Holloway judged the cattle classes with great detail and spoke at the end to describe his deliberations. Mr. Conor O’Leary was also drafted in for the day to judge the Young Handler classes. Maybe the toughest job of the day but Mr. O’Leary was very fair with the young handlers and gave the very talented groups a good chance to show off their skills

Classes & Championships;

The Muster Hereford branch hosted the Munster Hereford Heifer of the year 2022 and the Munster Hereford Bull of the year 2022 Championships at the show in place of the points based championship that was ran in previous years.

In total there were 16 Hereford classes on the day including the championships and two stand alone young handler classes which saw over 15 young people participating.

The Breeders Choice 4* & 5* Star heifer class was also held on the day & Michael O’Keeffe won 1st prize after also winning 1st prize at Cork Summer Show the previous week.

Ringfort 1 Herefords topped the rosette count!

There was great success for one breeder in particular at Charleville show; Neil Twomey of Ringfort 1 Herefords. Neil had an arm full of rosettes and trophies going home when his Herefords won; Reserve Overall Champion, Munster Hereford Heifer of the Year, Female Champion, Munster Hereford Bull of the Year, Reserve Male Champion and 1st prize in all three classes entered initially.

Championship Results:

Overall Hereford Champion: Tommy & Maura Cregan, Rossmore Nelson Mandela, 372214657570214, 28^th March 2017, Sire: Grianan King Kong ET, Dam: Rossmore Blossom

Hereford Reserve Champion: Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Riptide, 372217220552105, 10^th September 2019, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Appel 1 Sally 4.

The €1000 Munster Hereford Heifer of the Year 2022

1. Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Retro, 372217220532301, 6^th August 2021, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Ballymartle 1 Sally 95
2. Daniel Lehane, Kilronan Venetia, 372217650050508, 5^th November 2021, Sire: Kilronan Tiger, Dam: Kilronan Pamella
3. Darren O’Rourke, Ardlahan Covitt, 372222258670227, 18^th July 2021, Sire: Conlmelvin Ollie, Dam: Ardlahan Ruby
4. Daniel Lehane, Kilronan Veronica, 372217650050499, 7^th September 2021, Sire: Kilsunny Goliath, Dam: Kilronan Polly
5. Tommy & Maura Cregan, Tullaha Alana 434, 372217610350434, 10^th October 2021, Sire: Gurteragh Justice ET, Dam: Tullaha Alana
6. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Lass Treasure, 372219778782050, 13th January 2022, Sire: Airhill Rory, Dam: Kilsunny Lass Jenna

Hereford Breed Female Championship;

Hereford Female Champion: Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Riptide, 372217220552105, 10^th September 2019, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Appel 1 Sally 4.

Hereford Female Reserve Champion: Michael O’Keeffe, Drominarigle 1 Grace 945, 372213625320945, 4^th January 2021, Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Drominarigle 1 Sydney 611.

The €1000 Munster Hereford Bull of the Year 2022

1. Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Cristobal, 372217220562304, 3^rd September 2021, Sire: Dernaroy 1 Oscar, Dam: Ringfort 1 Riptide
2. JJ & Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Morgan, 91719, 10^th July 2021, Sire: Gageboro Morgan, Dam: Rathmoney 1 Betsy
3. JJ & Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Powerhouse, 31721, 10^th July 2021, Sire: Pulham Powerhouse, Dam: Gurtaleen Caoimhe
4. JJ & Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Joker, 91727, 2^nd November 2021, Sire: Pulham Powerhouse, Dam: Rathmoney 1 Bridget

Hereford Breed Male Championship;

Hereford Male Champion: Tommy & Maura Cregan, Rossmore Nelson Mandela, 372214657570214, 28^th March 2017, Sire: Grianan King Kong ET, Dam: Rossmore Blossom

Hereford Male Reserve Champion: Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Cristobal, 372217220562304, 3^rd September 2021, Sire: Dernaroy 1 Oscar, Dam: Ringfort 1 Riptide

Senior Young Handlers

1. Jack O’Connor
2. John O’Dwyer
3. Felicity Lehane

Junior Young Handlers

1. John Cregan
2. Aodhain Curtin
3. Connor O’Rourke

Class Results:

Hereford Female – born on/before 30^th June 2019

1. Eugene Curtin, Gurteragh Nico, 151205840600, 3^rd January 2014, Sire: Gurteragh Justice ET, Dam: Gurteragh Judy.
2. Anthony McCarthy, Banteer 1 Gem, 151144510831, 5^th October 2014, Sire: Yalgoo Boulder, Dam: Udel 1 Coral Gem
3. Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh Starlet 762 ET, 372213625310762, 3^rd January 2018, Sire: Gurteragh Justice ET, Dam: Gurteragh Judy.
4. John & Liam O’Dwyer, Quinsboro Eva, 372216803780203, 24^th August 2017, Sire: GGM, Dam: Tory Hill Maeve.

Hereford Female – born 1^st July 2019 to 30^th June 2020

1. Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Riptide, 372217220552105, 10^th September 2019, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Appel 1 Sally 4.

Hereford Female – born 1^st July 2020 to 30^th June 2021

1. Michael O’Keeffe, Drominarigle 1 Grace 945, 372213625320945, 4^th January 2021, Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Drominarigle 1 Sydney 611.
2. Gerry McNamara, Churchcrosspoll 1 Star Abbey, 372213997010980, 10^th December 2020, Sire: Churchcrosspoll 1 Hurler, Dam: Tanavallapoll 1 Amanda.
3. Tommy & Maura Cregan, Tullaha Orange 414, 372217610310414, 13^th March 2021, Sire: Tullaha Donny, Dam: Grianan Orange S 847
4. Liam Collins, Appel 1 Dawn Break, 372214625751842, 7^th February 2021, Sire: Appel 1 Star 2, Dam: Appel 1 Dawn Break.

Hereford Female – born 1^st July 2021 to 30^th September 2021

1. Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Retro, 372217220532301, 6^th August 2021, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Ballymartle 1 Sally 95
2. Darren O’Rourke, Ardlahan Covitt, 372222258670227, 18^th July 2021, Sire: Conlemvin Ollie, Dam: Ardlahan Ruby
3. Daniel Lehane, Kilronan Veronica, 372217650050499, 7^th September 2021, Sire: Kilsunny Goliath, Dam: Kilronan Polly
4. Tommy & Maura Cregan, Tullaha Pansy 433 Et, 372217610340433, 2^nd September 2021, Sire: Kaludah Powerhouse, Dam: Balleen Pansy 924

Hereford Female – born 1^st October 2021 to 31^st December 2021 (sponsored by Dovea Genetics)

1. Daniel Lehane, Kilronan Venetia, 372217650050508, 5^th November 2021, Sire: Kilronan Tiger, Dam: Kilronan Pamella
2. Tommy & Maura Cregan, Tullaha Alana 434, 372217610350434, 10^th October 2021, Sire: Gurteragh Justice ET, Dam: Tullaha Alana
3. Darren O’Rourke, Ardlahan Terry 3, 37222225866234, 16^th October 2021, Sire: Ardlahan Arthur, Dam: Ardlahan Terry 2

Hereford Female – born on/after 1^st January 2022

1. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Lass Treasure, 372219778782050, 13^th January 2022, Sire: Airhill Rory, Dam: Kilsunny Lass Jenna
2. Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh Goldie, 372213625381008, 4^th March 2022, Sire: Gurteragh Rambo 700, Dam: Gurteragh Gayle 788

Hereford Male – born on/before 30^th June 2020

1. Tommy & Maura Cregan, Rossmore Nelson Mandela, 372214657570214, 28^th March 2017, Sire: Grianan King Kong ET, Dam: Rossmore Blossom

Hereford Male – born 1^st July 2021 to 30^th September 2021

1. Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Cristobal, 372217220562304, 3^rd September 2021, Sire: Dernaroy 1 Oscar, Dam: Ringfort 1 Riptide
2. JJ & Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Morgan, 91719, 10^th July 2021, Sire: Gageboro Morgan, Dam: Rathmoney 1 Betsy
3. JJ & Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Powerhouse, 31721, 10^th July 2021, Sire: Pulham Powerhouse, Dam: Gurtaleen Caoimhe

Hereford Male – born 1^st October 2021 to 31^st December 2021

1. JJ & Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Joker, 91727, 2^nd November 2021, Sire: Pulham Powerhouse, Dam: Rathmoney 1 Bridget
2. Peter Cooke, Bonleapoll 1 Del Boy, 372214034991815, 5^th December 2021, Sire: Churchcrosspoll 1 Hurler, Dam: Bonlea Alberta
3. Tim Breen, Coisceam Olly, 372226375380039, 4^th December 2021, Sire: Coisceam Legend, Dam: Aliehs Hosea
4. Eugene Curtin, Grangepoll 1 Rob, 372226673060070, 11^th October 2021, Sire: Ballymartle Blanc, Dam: Gurteragh Nico

Hereford Male – born on/after 1^st January 2022

1. JJ & Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Henry, 21729, 10^th January 2022, Sire: F.H. William, Dam: Gurtaleen Judy 2^nd
2. Anthony McCarthy, Banteer Hollybush, 372226365910127, 7^th January 2022, Sire: Hollybush 1 Noble, Dam: Banteer 1 Gala 27
3. John & Liam O’Dwyer, Scarragh Toby, 372215753370014, 25^th March 2022, Sire: F.H. William, Dam: Quinsboro Eva
4. Conor O’Leary, Conmelvin Benji, 372223335912145, 18^th January 2022, Sire: Clondrina 1286^th Dam: Clondrina 1179th

Congratulations to all exhibitors on the day & Many thanks to Ross Bateman who was the photographer on the day.