The Royal Meath Show was back with a bang this year. The show was held in Trim on Sunday 4th September. The weather was epic on the day as also was the show of Hereford cattle.

Judge: David Wilson

Hereford Champion (The Smyth Perpetual Cup): Christine Drumm, Crowenstown Arethusa Ivy, 372223810250004

Reserve Hereford Champion: Mark Hyland, Hillockpoll 1 Ivy, 372214824420611

Overall Calf Champion – The Rosemary Swann Perpetual Cup: Mark Hyland, Hillockpoll 1 Ivy, 372214824420611

Special Hereford Heifer Championship

1. Mark Hyland, Hillockpoll 1 Ivy, 372214824420611
2. Phil & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan Clover 938, 372214429510938
3. Elisa Drumm, Grianan Orange V911, 372223154990911
4. Michael Molloy, Moyclare Rose 53, 372223914660504

Special Hereford Bull Championship

1. Sinead Conry, Rathnollag Ron, 372219265930922
2. Edwin & Robert Jones, Keenagh Sterling, 372222238140461
3. Niall & Lisa Daly, Gageboro Analyst, 372223754881320
4. Phil & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan Trailblazer, 372214429560942

The Royal Meath Show Young Stockpersons Competition

1. Clodagh McCaffrey
2. Tara Drumm

Next Gen Herefords Junior Young Handler;

• Alanna Daly
• Adam McKenna
• Cillian Daly

Next Gen Herefords Senior Young Handler;

1. Mark Hyland
2. Clodagh McCaffrey
3. Elisa Drumm
4. Tara Drumm
5. Meadbh Tyrell
6. Colin Burke

Pedigree Hereford Cow born before 31^st June 2019

The Ann Murphy Perpetual Cup

Sponsor: Next Gen Herefords & Phil Smyth

1. Christine Drumm, Crowenstown Arethusa Ivy, 372223810250004
2. Val Ledwith
3. Mark Hyland, Hillockpoll 1 Mickaela, IE231288830465
4. Meadbh Tyrell, Rathregan Snowdrop 711, 372215467240711

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on 1^st July 2020 to 30^th June 2021

1. Elisa Drumm, Grianan Orange V911, 372223154990911
2. Michael Molloy, Moyclare Rose 57, 372223914690531
3. Phil & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan Clover 901, 372214429560901
4. Eamon & John McKiernan, Knockmountagh Orla 2, 372216014630954

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on 1^st July 2021 to 31^st October 2021

Sponsor: Hugh Mulvihill

1. Phil & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan Clover 938, 372214429510938
2. Michael Molloy, Moyclare Rose 53, 372223914660504
3. Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Tullyviewpoll 1 Tilly, 372223823470542
4. Niall & Lisa Daly, Gageboro Abby, 372223754881312

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 1^st November 2021

Sponsor: Eamon & John McKiernan

1. Mark Hyland, Hillockpoll 1 Ivy, 372214824420611
2. Elisa Drumm
3. Edwin & Robert Jones, Keenagh Lacey Lii, 372222238180473
4. Tara Drumm, Crowenstown Hermione, 372223810220026

Pedigree Hereford Bull born on 1^st January 2021 to 30^th June 2021

Sponsor: Val Ledwith

Dennis Collins Memorial Show Stick

1. Colin Burke, Coralstown Hurricane, 372222464851694
2. Sinead Conry, Rathnollag Buster, 372219265980893
3. Thomas Plunkett, Arnagross Sunrise, 372223889781092
4. Padraic McKenna, Lisgoaghpoll 1 Ranger, 372226478530082

Pedigree Hereford Bull born on 1^st July 2021 to 30^th October 2021

1. Edwin & Robert Jones, Keenagh Sterling, 372222238140461
2. William Duff, Ballinalickpoll 1 Harvey, 372219994540327
3. Hugh P Murray, Newland Emmet, 372212246290239
4. Austin Armstrong, Gartinpoll 1 Haribo, 372212918860745

Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or after 1^st November 2021

Sponsor: J&J Canty

1. Sinead Conry, Rathnollag Ron, 372219265930922
2. Niall & Lisa Daly, Gageboro Analyst, 372223754881320
3. Phil & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan Trailblazer, 372214429560942
4. Meadbh Tyrell, Emerald George, 372224110391727

Battle of the Breeds

Herefords placed 2^nd in the Battle of the Breeds – Congratulations to the team; Christine, Elisa & Tara Drumm, Mark Hyland, Sinead Conry & Colin Burke.

Congratulations to all exhibitors on the day. Many thanks & well done to all the volunteers who organised a fantastic show. Many thanks are extended also to all the generous sponsors and to A Moore Media for taking excellent photographs.