The National Hereford Calf Show was held on Saturday 19^th November in GVM Tullamore. The event was a great success with over 90 calves exhibited on the day making for good competition across all classes. The judges on the day were Mr. Steve Edwards from the UK – Steve has worked with several Hereford herds in the UK down through the years and his son and daughter-in-law currently run the Classic Hereford herd. Mr. Edwards judged the Pedigree classes on the day. A change to this years’ schedule was the inclusion of a Dairy Beef Index calf class whereby the 15 highest DBI valued calves were automatically entered into a standalone class. This class and the traditional commercial class were judged by Mr. Nigel Heatrick of Glaslough Herefords, Monaghan. Both judges were meticulous in their decision making and were very fair with their time given the large classes exhibiting.

The calf show, once again this year, was part of the greater event that included the Next Gen Herefords Youth Competition on Friday night and the Genetic Gems Heifer sale following the calf show.

Overall Female Champion.

Philip & Catherine Smyth, 372214429510938, Ardmulchan Clover 938, 2021-10-04, Female, Sire: Church Preen Galileo, Dam: Ardmulchan Clover 610

T & A Fitzgerald. 372223154970959, Griananpoll 1 Greta W959, 2022-03-04, Female, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Dendor 1 Greta 31st

Overall Male Champion.

Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Birr, Co Offaly. 372223914620525, Moyclare Vidal 2, 2022-05-04, Male, Sire: Free Town Tribute, Dam: Moyclare Rose 27

Peter Cooke, Bonlea, the Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 372214034991815, Bonleapoll 1 Del Boy, 2021-12-05, Male, Sire: Churchcrosspoll 1 Hurler, Dam: Bonlea Alberta

Moocall Senior Female Champion

Philip & Catherine Smyth, 372214429510938, Ardmulchan Clover 938, 2021-10-04, Female, Sire: Church Preen Galileo, Dam: Ardmulchan Clover 610

Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry, 372214806881262, Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette 1262, 2021-12-17, Female, Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette 495

Allsure Junior Female Champion

T & A Fitzgerald. 372223154970959, Griananpoll 1 Greta W959, 2022-03-04, Female, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Dendor 1 Greta 31^st

Elisa Drumm, 372223810230027, Crowenstown Darwin 2, 2022-02-18, Female, Sire: Haven Kingpin, Dam: Crowenstown Arethusa Ivy

Herdwatch Senior Male Champion

Peter Cooke, Bonlea, the Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary            . 372214034991815, Bonleapoll 1 Del Boy, 2021-12-05, Male, Sire: Churchcrosspoll 1 Hurler, Dam: Bonlea Alberta

John Appelbe, 372214625741899, Appel 1 Star 2, 2021-11-05, Male, Sire: Fisher 1 profile, Dam: Appel 1 princess plum

Dectomax Junior Male Champion

Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Birr, Co Offaly. 372223914620525, Moyclare Vidal 2, 2022-05-04, Male, Sire: Free Town Tribute, Dam: Moyclare Rose 27

Sinead Conry, Rathnollag, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. 372219265930922, Rathnollag Ron, 2022-01-12, Male, Sire: Steil Gerard , Dam: Rathnollag Kitty 838

Class 1: Heifer calf born on or between 1st September & 31st October 2021

1. Philip & Catherine Smyth, 372214429510938, Ardmulchan Clover 938, 2021-10-04, Female, Sire: Church Preen Galileo, Dam: Ardmulchan Clover 610
2. T & A Fitzgerald, 372223154990952, Grianan Orange W952, 2021-09-21, Female, Sire: Grianan Parker, Dam: Grianan Orange R792
3. Niall & Lisa Daly, 372223754881312, Gageboro Abby, 2021-10-14, Female, Sire: Conmelvin Ollie, Dam: Gageboro Sonia
4. Martin O\’connor, Porridgetown, Oughterard, Co Galway, 372222954360487, Aughakil 1 Pumpkin, 2021-10-28, Female, Sire: Solpoll1 Lawman, Dam: Aughakil 1 Adeje
5. Martin O\’connor, Porridgetown, Oughterard, Co Galway. 372219421860132, Pomartpoll1 Emma       2021-09-01, Female, Sire: Trillick George Dam: Pomartpoll 1 Maddie  

Class 2: Heifer calf born on or between 1st November & 31st December 2021

1. Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry, 372214806881262, Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette 1262, 2021-12-17, Female, Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette 495
2. Mark Hyland, Corrawallen, Carrigallen Co Leitrim. 372214824420611, Hillockpoll 1 Ivy, 2021-12-21, Female, Sire: Normanton 1 Laertes, Dam: Hillockpoll 1 Ann
3. Thomas Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny.     372224397161322, Balleen Cece 1322, 2021-11-05, Female, Sire: Ballinveney United 2, Dam: Balleen Cece 71091
4. Philip & Catherine Smyth. 372214429540940, Ardmulchan Clover 940, 2021-11-21, Female, Sire: Ballinveney Tiger, Dam: Ardmulchan Clover 698        

Class 3: Heifer calf born on or between 1st January & 28th February 2022

1. Elisa Drumm, 372223810230027, Crowenstown Darwin 2, 2022-02-18, Female, Sire: Haven Kingpin, Dam: Crowenstown Arethusa Ivy
2. Tara Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin Co Westmeath. 372223810220026, Crowenstown Hermione, 2022-02-12, Female, Sire: Battalion Undertaker M023, Dam: Allowdale Prettymaid 557
3. Gerry McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co Clare. 372213997061001, Churchcrosspoll 1 Star Cora, 2022-01-03, Female, Sire: Churchcross Hurler, Dam: Churchcross Pauline
4. W& D Jones, 372225675960225, Caonach Ali Y 225, 2022-02-19, Female, Sire: TRILLICK GEORGE, Dam: CAONACH ALI U 188
5. Thomas Power. 372213154430722, Garrynoepoll 1 Maisy Rose, 2022-01-23, Female, Sire: Wirruna Lennon, Dam: Marlhillpoll 1 Maisy Rose

Class 4: Heifer calf born on or between 1st March & 30th April 2022   

1. T & A Fitzgerald. 372223154970959, Griananpoll 1 Greta W959, 2022-03-04, Female, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Dendor 1 Greta 31st
2. Eamon & John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co. Louth. 372216014650997, Knockmountagh Jessica 4, 2022-03-06, Female, Sire: Allowdale Rory 594, Dam: Boyanna Thelma
3. John O Connor, Ballykennedy, Ballingarry, Co Limerick. 372214687543340, Clouncagh Spark, 2022-03-21, Female, Sire: Dieulacresse royalist, Dam: Laxfield Spark
4. Michael Bird, Millfarm Dunlever Trim Co Meath. 372222112780409, Dunlever Violet, 2022-03-29, Female, Sire: Dunlever Winston , Dam: Dunlever Maeve
5. JJ Farrell. 372225949760497, Grousehall Tilly 2nd, 2022-03-02, Female, Sire: Corlismore Dynamite 993, Dam: Glenmanor Tilly

Class 5: Heifer calf of the future born from May 1st 2022 onwards         

1. Kieran Mariga. 372213997621446, Lighthouse Curly Cara, 2022-05-01, Female, Sire: Allowdale Rory 909, Dam: Allowdale Curly Charlotte
2. Kieran Mariga. 372213997631447, Lighthouse Meave, 2022-05-02          , Female, Sire: Allowdale Rory 909, Dam: Lighthouse Rihanna
3. T & M Cregan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick. 372217610350442, Tullaha Lilly 442, 2022-05-06, Female, Sire: Riverrock Tyson, Dam: Tullaha Lilly 380
4. Thomas Power. 372213154480743, Garrynoepoll 1 Emmajane 2^nd, 2022-05-05, Female, Sire: Appel 1 Superstar 2, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 EmmaJane 913
5. Aidan Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. 372222730242150, Clonroe Karen, 2022-05-06, Female     , Sire: KYE HARRY, Dam: CLONROE HAZEL

Class 6: Dairy Beef Index Class consisting of the Highest DBI merit Genotyped bulls entered in the show. Automatic entry

1. Class 10 / 82 – Eamon & John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co. Louth. 372216014680991, Knockmountagh Cuchullain, 19/02/2022, Male, Sire: Knockmountagh Rebel 2, Dam: Knockmountagh Purdy 2. DBI Value: €65
2. Class 9 / 69 – Peter Cooke, Bonlea, the Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary . 372214034991815, Bonleapoll 1 Del Boy, 05/12/2021, Male, Sire: Churchcrosspoll 1 Hurler, Dam: Bonlea Alberta. DBI Value: €56
3. Class 10 / 75 – Eamon & John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co. Louth. 372216014650980, Knockmanta 1 Burly, 06/01/2022, Male, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Knockmanta 1 Ethel. DBI Value: €45
4. Class 11 / 93 – Brian Duignan, Shancor, Cornafean, Co Cavan. 372223707990040, Shancorpoll 1 Valtri, 20/04/2022, Male, Sire: Sollpoll 1 Kentucky kid, Dam: Corlismorepoll 1 Esta. DBI Value: €50
5. Class 8 / 61 – JP Scott, Ballymullen, Abbeyleix, Laois. 372225677120200, Athgreine Rory 200, 26/09/2022, Male, Sire: Allowdale Rory 894, Dam: Athgreine Ladybird 9. DBI Value: €55

Class 7: Commercial Hereford sired calf, male or female not weighing over 450kg on the day of show

1. Alan Donnellan, Ballina, Ballycumber, Co. Offaly. Star, 2022-01-18, Female, Sire: IE213475620272 Tiger Rose Rocket, Dam: IE301218450044
2. J & J Canty. Nero, 2022-03-05, Male, Sire: 372214429590862, Dam: IE271223810149
3. Philip & Catherine Smyth. Blueberry, 2022-04-07, Male, Sire: Ballinveney Tiger, Dam: IE121007620515
4. Hugh P Murray, Beechlodge, Parkwood, Moate, Co. Westmeath. T-Bone, 2022-03-19, Male, Sire: Castledaly Cuan, Dam: CHX
5. Hugh P Murray, Beechlodge, Parkwood, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Burgers, 2022-03-18, Male, Sire: Castledaly Cuan, Dam: SIX

Class 8: Bull calf born on or between 1st September & 31st October 2021

1. Eugene Curtin. 372226673060070, Grangepoll 1 Rob, 2021-10-11, Male, Sire: Ballymartle 1 Blanc, Dam: Gurteragh Nico
2. JP Scott, Ballymullen, Abbeyleix, Laois. 372225677120200, Athgreine Rory 200, 2022-09-26, Male, Sire: Allowdale Rory 894, Dam: Athgreine Ladybird 9
3. Austin & Amy Armstrong, Gartinardress, Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan. 372212918860744 Gartinpoll 1 Haribo, 2021-09-24, Male, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Balleen Pansy 91085
4. Aidan Farrell, Williamstown, Moate, Co Westmeath. 372216828031308 Mountwilliams Panama, 2021-09-06, Male, Sire: Butlerstown Duke, Dam: Mountwilliams Isabella ET         

Class 9: Bull calf born on or between 1st November & 31st December 2021                     

1. Peter Cooke, Bonlea, the Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary . 372214034991815, Bonleapoll 1 Del Boy, 2021-12-05, Male, Sire: Churchcrosspoll 1 Hurler, Dam: Bonlea Alberta
2. John Appelbe, 372214625741899, Appel 1 Super Star, 2021-11-05, Male, Sire: Fisher 1 profile, Dam: Appel 1 princess plum
3. Niall & Lisa Daly. 372223754881320, Gageboro Analyst, 2021-12-06, Male, Sire: Barley Hill Teddy Bear, Dam: Gageboro Tara
4. Michael Barrett, 372213359791727, Gurtaleen Inchvale Joker, 2021-11-02, Male, Sire: Pulham Powerhouse, Dam: Country Crest Bridget
5. JP Scott, Ballymullen, Abbeyleix, Laois. 372225677120217, Athgreine Rory 217, 2021-11-14, Male, Sire: Allowdale Rory 894, Dam: Athgreine Sally 31

Class 10: Bull calf born on or between 1st January & 28th February 2022                      

1. Sinead Conry, Rathnollag, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. 372219265930922, Rathnollag Ron, 2022-01-12, Male, Sire: Steil Gerard , Dam: Rathnollag Kitty 838
2. Eamon & John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co. Louth. 372216014650980, Knockmanta 1 Burly, 2022-01-06, Male, Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star, Dam: Knockmanta 1 Ethel
3. Philip & Catherine Smyth, 372214429560942, Ardmulchan Trailblazer, 2022-01-03, Male, Sire: Ballinveney Tiger, Dam: Ardmulchan Clover 620
4. Anthony McCarthy. 372226365910127, Banteer 1 Hollybush127, 2022-01-07, Male, Sire: Hollybush1 Noble, Dam: Banteer 1 Gala23
5. Hugh P Murray, Beechlodge, Parkwood, Moate, Co. Westmeath. 372212246260244, Newlandpoll 1 Fig, 2022-01-04, Male, Sire: Fabb 1 northern star, Dam: Newlandpoll 1 chance et

Class 11: Bull calf born on or between 1st March & 30th April 2022

1. John O\’ Heney. 372217303990680, Brensha Paddy, 2022-03-04, Male, Sire: F.H. William, Dam: Rossacrowe Rosie
2. John O Connor, Ballykennedy, Ballingarry, Co Limerick. 372214687543351, Clouncagh Robbie, 2022-03-24, Male, Sire: Dieulacresse royalist, Dam: Rucker Hazel 2nd
3. John & Liam O Dwyer. 372215753370014, Scarragh Toby, 2022-03-25, Male, Sire: FH William, Dam: Quinsboro Eva
4. Brian Duignan, Shancor, Cornafean, Co Cavan. 372223707990040, Shancorpoll 1 Valtri, 2022-04-20, Male, Sire: Sollpoll 1 Kentucky kid, Dam: Corlismorepoll 1 Esta
5. Padraig Mc Grath. 372214969250972, Kye Bouncer 972, 2022-03-03, Male, Sire: Pulham Ranger, Dam: Kye Holly 636

Class 12: Bull calf of the future born from May 1st 2022 onwards

1. Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Birr, Co Offaly. 372223914620525, Moyclare Vidal 2, 2022-05-04, Male, Sire: Free Town Tribute, Dam: Moyclare Rose 27
2. Kieran Mariga. 372213997651449, Lighthouse Jerry, 2022-05-04, Male, Sire: Allowdale Rory 909, Dam: Lighthouse Rita 
3. T & M Cregan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick. 372217610350450, Tullaha Graceful, 2022-07-04, Male, Sire: Rossmore Nelson Mandela, Dam: Tullaha Bernadette
4. W& D Jones. 372225675930230, Caonach Ned Y 230, 2022-05-14, Male, Sire: TRILLICK GEORGE, Dam: CAONACHPOLL 1 KATE

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out over the weekend, thanks to the judges, the stewards & the generous sponsors. Thanks also to Willie McElroy for taking the photographs & to GVM Tullamore for facilitating the event. Well done to all exhibitors, sellers & purchasers over the weekend also.

With many thanks to our generous sponsors;