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4 x €2,000 Irish Hereford Travel Bursaries to New Zealand

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Win 1 of 4 places to represent Ireland in the Young Breeders’ Competition at the World Hereford Conference in New Zealand in March 2020 with the Irish Hereford Breed Society, in collaboration with Slaney Foods International and LIDL Ireland.

4 lucky young Hereford breeders will be selected to act as ambassadors for the Irish Hereford Breed and compete against young handlers from across the globe during the World Conference in New Zealand.

Henry Dudley, President of the Irish Hereford Breed Society said, “This is an invaluable opportunity for young Irish Hereford Breeders to attend the World Hereford Conference and compete against other Hereford breeders from around the world.  The conference is a direct link to hundreds of Hereford breeders world-wide and will definitely be an unforgettable experience for the 4 winners of these travel bursaries.”

Interested candidates need to submit an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST APPLICATION FORM which can be obtained by contacting us on (044) 9348855 or by emailing herefordbursary@gmail.com. This application form needs to be completed and returned by no later than Thursday 18th July, at 11:59 pm.

TO ENTER, YOU MUST BE:

  • Aged 18 to 30 years by 1st March 2020.
  • A paid up IHBS member or immediate family member of same.
  • Keen to learn and have a sense of professionalism.

The 10 qualifiers to go ahead to the next 4 stages of the competition, will be announced on: 23rd July 2019.
THESE QUALIFIERS WILL THEN BE REQUIRED TO:

  • Attend an IHBS Show/Judging Workshop on the 27th/ 29th July 2019.
  • Participate in a Stock Showing/Judging Competition.
  • Create a short 3-5 minute presentation on the Hereford Breed.
  • Attend the National Ploughing Championships on the 18th September where all candidates will be interviewed and the final 4 winners will be announced.

For further details, please read the Terms and Conditions.

In the meantime, regular updates will be posted on our website and on our Facebook page. #irishherefordbursary.

Check out the World Hereford Conference website on www.nzwhc.co.nz/young-breeders-competition or their Facebook page at nzwhc2020.

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NATIONAL HEREFORD CALF SHOW 2018

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The annual Irish Hereford Calf Show enjoyed its fifth installment on Sunday 11th November with spectators flooding the ring to view the 120 animals entered for the event. The mild weather conditions allowed for much more comfort in comparison to last years event, where temperatures felt well below zero. This years calf show enjoyed the newly created “Calf of the Future” class meaning there was five classes for both bulls and heifers. As usual the young handlers got the proceedings underway with Joe Deverell inspecting their stockmanship skills.

Judging the pedigree classes at this years event was Mr. William Smith from Oldcastle, Co. Meath. William is a prominent Limousin breeder who has enjoyed great success over the years at various shows and sales around the country and across water with many animals from his ‘Milbrook Herd’ achieving top honours wherever they entered. William also received many compliments from numerous people in the audience on his judging skills with many praising the short briefing he gave after each class, which acted as a superb pedagogy for both young and old.

William also mentioned that he was involved in breeding Hereford cattle with his father many years ago, with his father too having judged at many well established shows, particularly the Edinburgh Show back in 1971 where Williams father was presented with a show stick after judging Herefords at the event – the same shows stick that William himself had at this years calf show.Judge William Smith 

Championships

Taking home the Supreme Male Sash was this year’s Senior Male Champion “Gurteragh Aristocrat” owned by long time breeder Michael O’Keeffe from Newmarket, Co. Cork. Reserve Supreme Male Champion was Michael Molloys Junior Male champion “Moyclare Royal”. Two smashing bulls that impressed many there and will no doubt impress again in 5 months time at the Spring Premier sale dated for March 31st.

Supreme Male Champion & Senior Male Champion: “Gurtergah Aristocrat” with owner Michael O’Keeffe and Judge William Smith

Reserve Supreme & Junior Male Champion: “Moyclare Royal” with owner Michael Molloy and Judge William Smith

Reserve Senior Champion & Winner of the People’s Champion Competition: “Grianan Showman” with owner Anselm Fitzgerald

Reserve Junior Male Champion: “Glaslough Transformer” with owner Nigel & Theola Heatrick

Moving on to the females, Padraig McGraths “Kye Holly 818” impressed more than just the judge as one spectator approached Mr. McGrath to try and purchase the animal shortly after she won her class. Padraig was hesitant to part ways with his very stylish heifer but its understood that a substantial fee of €4,000 secured the transfer for the new owner. “Kye Holly 818” didn’t stop there however as the judge tapped her froward as the Supreme Female Champion shortly after she had just won Junior Female Champion. Taking the Reserve Supreme Female was the Senior Female Champion “Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 941” owned by Sean McKiernan. “Sydney” enjoyed a formidable show season achieving top honours at many of the shows she attended and will no doubt develop in to a terrific cow for the Corlismore Herd.

Supreme Female Champion & Junior Female Champion: “Kye Holly 818” with ownerd Padraig & Catherine McGrath and Judge William Smith.

Reserve Supreme Female Champion & Senior Female Champion: “Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 941” with owner Gary & Evelyn McKiernan and Judge William Smith

Reserve Senior Female Champion: “Ardmulchan Clover 776” with owner Catherine Smyth

Reserve Junior Female Champion: “Glosterbeg Erica” with owners Davina & Lesley Lewis

Class Results

Class 1: Young Handler –Junior (Sponsor: Irish Hereford Breed Society & Alison Beatie – Farm Wardrobe)

  1. Paula McNamara
  2. Elisa Drumm
  3. John Angland
  4. Tara Drumm
  5. Bryan Farrell

Junior young handler winner – Paula McNamara

Class 2: Young Handler – Senior (Sponsor: Irish Hereford Breed Society & Alison Beatie – Farm Wardrobe)

  1. David Kenny
  2. Lesley Lewis
  3. Sinead Conry
  4. Sarah Murray
  5. Mark Hyland

Senior young handler winner with 2018 bursary winner Anna Jacob

North Leinster Branch Chairman Niall Daly presents Joe Deverell with a gift for judging of the young handlers

Class  3: Heifer Calf born in September & October 2017 (Sponsor: Hugh Mulvihill [Auctioneer] & GVM)

  1. Sean Mc Kiernan – Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 941, 372214481650941, 10th Oct 17, Cill Cormaic Leo, Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 524
  2. E & R Jones – Keenagh Novea, 372222238110343, 18th Oct 17, Blackwater Lad, Lislaughtin Alma 9
  3. Nigel Heatrick – Glaslough Trudy, 372222650051277, 13th Oct 17, Ballyaville Ger, Glaslough Jewel
  4. Niall & Lisa Daly – Gageboro Sonata, 372223754821026, 3rd Sep 17, Gageboro Opinion, Boyana Oyster
  5. Gerry McNamara – Churchcross Petulla, IE131418960909, 9th Sep 17, Steil Gerard, Fortfarm Kitty

Class 4: Heifer Calf born in November & December 2017 (Sponsor: Greenvale Animal Feeds)

  1. Philip Smyth –A rdmulchan Clover 776, 372214429550776, 7th Nov 17, Church Preen Galileo, Ardmulchan Clover 456
  2. Nigel Heatrick – Glaslough Trisha, 372222650011281, 17th Nov 17, Ballyaville Ger, Glaslough Newlook
  3. Dermot Whelton – Hazel Grove Damzel, IE141322310011, 13th Nov 17, Gageboro Morgan, Newstar Autumn
  4. JJ Farrell – Trillick Lily, 372213272041931, 15th Dec 17, Clipston Squire, Corlismore Echoe 591

Class 5: Heifer Calf born in January & February 2018 (Sponsor: Irish Hereford Breed Society)

  1. Padraig Mc Grath – Kye Holly 818, 372214969270818, 4th Jan 18, Freetown Hotspur, Kye Sorcha 3rd
  2. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Doreens Omega, 372219778791714, 4th Feb 18, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Doreens Jasmin
  3. Sean Mc Kiernan – Corlismore Tara 958, 372214481650958, 11th Feb 18, Cill Cormaic Leo, Corlismore Tara 618
  4. Davina Lewis – Glosterbegpoll 1 Sheeba, 372219639840490, 20th Jan 18, Glosterbeg Dave, Tourtanepoll 1 Sally
  5. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Olympia, 372219778711707, 21st Jan 18, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Fluffy

Class 6: Heifer Calf born in March or April 2018 (Sponsor: Hereford Prime)

  1. Christine Drumm – Crowenstown Auriella Ivy, 372223810270006, 3rd Mar 18, Cave Hill Storm, Kilsunny Doreens Ivy
  2. Sean Mc Kiernan – Corlismore Amber 977, 372214481680977, 16th Apr 18, Shiloh Farm Dynamite, Rossmore Amber
  3. T & A Fitzgerald – Grianan Orange S847, 372223154920847, 15th Apr 18, Grianan Parker, Grianan Orange H629
  4. Sean Mc Kiernan – Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 972, 372214481630972, 10th Mar 18, Normanton 1 Laertes ET, Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 594
  5. T & A Fitzgerald – Grianan Cooperobin S842, 372223154960482, 15th Mar 18, Grianan Parker, Grianan Cooperobin M652

Class 7: Heifer Calf of the Future – born from May 1st onwards (Sponsor: Progressive Genetics)

  1. Davina Lewis – Glosterbeg Erica, 372219639890504, 2nd May 18, Glosterbeg Dave, Glosterbeg 245th
  2. Sean Mc Kiernan – Corlismore Sally 980, 372214481630980, 20th May 18, Shiloh Farm Dynamite, Corlismore Sally 722
  3. Michael & Grainne Farrell – Castledalypoll 1 Hannah, 372218952750160, 15th Jun 18, Solpoll 1 Kentucky Kid, Castledaly Crystals
  4. John Neenan & Tommy Cregan – Tullaha Buttercup 353, 372217610370353, 4th May 18, Gageboro Morgan, Tullaha Buttercup
  5. John Canty – Port 1 Tina, 372215916181125, 20th Aug 18, Balleen Revival, Port 1 Tina

Class 8: Commercial Hereford sired calf, Male or Female not weighing over 450kg (Sponsor: Hereford Prime)

  1. Hynes Family – PJ, 372223754841044, 22nd Dec 17, Gageboro Morgan, IE301207220839
  2. Hugh P Murray – Lilly, IE212246280205, 1st Feb 18, Romany 1 Lawbreaker, IE182026730288
  3. Louis Feeney – Bulldozer, 372224771320745, 12th Mar 18, Mr Ever Ready, Rose 646
  4. Hugh P Murray – Mick, IE212246260211, 30th May 18, Church Hill Nigel, IE301221780485
  5. Michael O’Keeffe – Gurteragh Black Beauty, 372213625360767, 1st Mar 18, Gurteragh Oakley, HEX

The Hynes family with their winner of the Commerical class with Sponsor Nigel Heatrick (Board Member of Hereford Prime)

Commerical class judge – John Canty

Class 9: Bull Calf born in September & October 2017 (Sponsor: Hugh Lakeland Dairies)

  1. T & A Fitzgerald – Grianan Showman, 372223154910821, 4th Sep 17, Grianan Parker, Grianan Orange O725
  2. Michael O’Keeffe – Drominarigle 1 Special 744, 372213625380744, 26th Sep 17, Gurteragh Oakley, Drominarigle 1 Sydney 611
  3. Liam & Eoin Reilly – Bridge House Robert, 372219607370100, 23/Oct/17, Moyclare Lieutenant,
    Beihy Helena
  4. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Oscar, 372219778711665, 12th Oct 17, Clooncullane King 322, Kilsunny Lass Josslyn
  5. Tadhg Fogarty – Kilkeary Brian, IE331124080391, 3rd Oct 17, Cill Cormaic Marvel, Balleen Pride 776

Class 10: Bull Calf born in November & December 2017 (Sponsor: Slaney Meats)

  1. Michael O’Keeffe – Gurteragh Aristocrat 758, 372213625350758, 25th Nov 17, Balleen Bonus, Gurteragh Fantasy 367
  2. Michael Dullea – Deelish 1 Turbo, 372214011950738, 14th Dec 17, Dendor 1 Kohinoor PP, Tanavalla Jemma
  3. Padraig Farrell – Cave Hill Harry, 372216463520390, 3rd Nov 17, Trillick Hotspur, Cave Hill Hermione
  4. Padraig Mc Grath – Kye Harry 812, 372214969210812, 20th Dec 17, Freetown Hotspur, Kye Sheila 572
  5. Timothy Breen – Coisceim King, 372226375390015, 15th Dec 17, Gurteragh Justice, Gurteragh Linsey

Class 11: Bull Calf born in January & February 2018 (Sponsor: Animax)

  1. Christine Drumm – Crowenstown MacArthur, 372223810260005, 2nd Jan 18, Allowdale Ribstone 436 ET, Crowenstown Arabella Ivy
  2. John Appelbe – Appel 1 Paddy, 372214625761604, 9th Jan 18, Moeskaer Pacman, Appel 1 Molly

Class 97Christine Drumm with her winner of the above class “Crowenstown MacArthur”

Class 12: Bull Calf born in March or April 2018 (Sponsor: Dovea Genetics)

  1. Michael Molloy – Moyclare Royal, 372223914630443, 3rd Mar 18, Free Town Nadel, Moyclare Rose 27th
  2. Nigel Heatrick – Glaslough Transformer, 372222650011298, 2nd Apr 18, Ballyaville Ger, Glaslough Joyce
  3. T & A Fitzgerald – Grianan Snoopy, 372223154920839, 2nd Mar 18, Grianan Parker, Grianan Cooperobin 584
  4. Michael Dullea – Deelish 1 Davinci, 372214011950770, 11th Mar 18, Graceland 1 Giovani, Ballinaught Penny
  5. Joe Deverell – Ballyaville Lonny, 372215622142189, 12th Apr 18, Corran Hill Countryboy, Bally-aville Rnay

Class 13: Bull Calf of the Future – born from May 1st onwards (Sponsor: ABP)

  1. John Neenan & Tommy Creegan – Tullaha Carter, 372217610390355, 22nd May 18, Clondrina 1069th, Tullaha Kora
  2. Gerry McNamara – Churchcross Hurler, 372213997020924, 7th Jul 18, Panmure 1 Henry, Allowdale Serena
  3. John Canty – Port 1 Adam, 372215916111110, 29th July 18, Balleen Revival, Port 1 Isobel

class 13Tommy Creegan with his Bull Calf of the Future “Tullaha Carter”

Peoples Champion Competition

Reserve Senior Champion “Grianan Showman” owned by Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Moate, Co. Westmeath attracted the most votes from viewers present on the day with Tommy Creegan, from Charleville being announced as the winner.

Huge thanks to all our sponsors and those who attended on the day, we hope you enjoyed the show.  A sepcial  thanks to the North Leinster Branch, they put a huge amount of work in the weeks running up to the show ensuring everything was in order and last but not least we would like to extend our appreciation to Mr. William Smith for Judging the proceedings. William is truly a great stockman and is a credit to any breed society.North Leinster Branch Chairman Niall Daly and Secretary Robert Jones make Presentation to William Smith for his expert judging skills at the event

2018 Calf Show Gallery

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2018 Hereford Bursary Winners

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Winners of 5 X €1,000 Hereford Agricultural Education Bursaries Announced despite the Ploughing Championships being Cancelled!

The Irish Hereford Breed Society, in collaboration with Slaney Foods International & Lidl Ireland have awarded 5 bursaries of €1,000 each to 5 successful candidates. The activity was supposed to be held at the 87th National Ploughing Championships but unfortunately had to be relocated to the Tullamore Court Hotel shortly after it was announced that the Ploughing Championships were cancelled on Wednesday. The programme, which was launched earlier in the Spring, created wide interest from prospective and aspiring agricultural students wishing to go to Agricultural College or study Agriculture at 3rd level in the Republic of Ireland this year. Participants had to submit an assignment entitled:

Young Farmers’ Challenges & Opportunities in Beef Farming.

 

A team of adjudicators selected ten qualifiers to attend for an interview yesterday at the Irish Hereford Breed Society Stand. Despite the Ploughing Championships being cancelled, all 10 finalists together with their families arrived at the Tullamore Court Hotel for their interviews. These interviews and the selection of the final 5 winners was carried out by Matt Dempsey (Chairman of the Agricultural Trust) who is very well known and highly regarded within the Irish Agricultural Sector. The winners of this year’s 5 X €1000 Hereford Agricultural Education Bursaries are:

  • Anna Jacob – Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
  • Ciaran Moore – Tullamore, Co. Offaly
  • Diarmúid McDonald – Barntown, Co. Wexford
  • Eoin McCormack – Donaskeigh, Co. Tipperary
  • Niall Woods – Drogheda, Co. Louth

Well done also to the 5 runners up:

  • Aideen Barry – Carlow, Co. Carlow
  • Eugene Costello – Moate, Co. Westmeath
  • Neil Maher – Birr, Co. Offaly
  • Orla Hayes – Kanturk, Co. Cork
  • Sarah Donnelly – Stradone, Co. Cavan

Front Row L to R: Orla Hayes (Co. Cork), Aideen Barry (Co. Carlow), Anna Jacob (Co. Wexford), Sarah Donnelly (Co. Cavan), Diarmuid McDonald (Co. Wexford), Neil Maher (Co. Offaly)

Back Row L to R: Eugene Costello (Co. Westmeath), Ciaran Moore (Co. Offaly), Niall Woods (Co. Louth), Eoin McCormack (Co. Tipperary)

“Together with our partners we are very pleased with the response to the competition and with the efforts of the young aspiring agricultural enthusiasts who participated. We wish the five winners and the five runners up all of whom reached a very high standard every success in their chosen career path.” commented Henry Dudley – Vice President of the Irish Hereford Breed Society.

The challenges arising for agriculture into the future will require increased education particularly in Agricultural Science. The environmental challenges facing the industry are many and varied depending on where in the world food is produced and where the world’s population is concentrated. We are confident that this competition has succeeded in highlighting the great need for further education in agriculture to meet the needs of a growing population.

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Hereford Bursary Competition back for its 3rd Year

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Win one of 5 €1,000 Agricultural Education Bursaries

Due to the popularity of the Irish Hereford Bursary Competition, over the past two years attracting interest from numerous aspiring students hoping to pursue a career in the agri-sector, we have decided to organise it again for the 3rd consecutive year.

The competition is funded by the Irish Hereford Breed Society in collaboration with Slaney Foods International & LIDL Ireland, who are delighted to support this programme again in 2018.

Previous Winners Testimonies

“From start to finish, the competition was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, with many great people met along the way. It can provide students with a motivating challenge to show their interest in the industry which they will find themselves leading, in years not so far into the future. The scheme helped prepare me academically and financially for my studies at UCD and I could not recommend it enough to anybody planning a career in the agri-sector.”  – Noel Bardon, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath 

“I would 100% recommend taking part in the competition to any young person with an interest in Irish agriculture. The entire process is incredibly rewarding and the experience you get is fantastic. I was thrilled to win a bursary, but more importantly for me was the work and study I put into the essay. It proved to me a passion and capability that I had for agriculture and cemented my decision to become more involved in the farm.” – Hannah Quinn Mulligan, Croom, Co. Limerick

COMPETITION PROCESS

To be in with a chance of winning one of these bursaries, candidates should submit an assignment entitled: “A Young Farmer’s opportunities and challenges in Beef Farming”. Discuss (maximum 2,000 words) with their name, address and contact number clearly displayed on their assignment, by e-mail no later than Friday 31st August 2018 to: herefordbursary@gmail.com

Ten qualifiers will be contacted by phone on Monday 10th September and will be required to attend the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore on Wednesday 19th September to be interviewed by a well-known figure in Irish agriculture who will select the final 5 winners.

For further details of the programme please see Terms and Conditions at www.irishhereford.com.  You can also find these at www.slaneyfarmers.com and www.lidl.ie

In case of queries, students may contact the Irish Hereford Breed Society Ltd. on 044/9348855.

BURSARY – TERMS & CONDITIONS

AWARDS: 5 x €1,000 Bursary Awards
SPONSORS: The Irish Hereford Breed Society, Lidl Ireland and Slaney Foods International

1. ELIGIBILITY
In order to participate in this competition, you must choose and begin a Level 6 or higher course in Agriculture in 2018 in Ireland.

2. HOW TO ENTER
To enter, submit an assignment entitled:

“A Young Farmer’s Opportunities and
Challenges in Beef Farming” – Discuss

Email your application to: herefordbursary@gmail.com by
no later than Friday 31st August, at 11:59 pm. Limit one assignment per person, which must be written in English and must not exceed two thousand (2,000) words. No substitutions, new drafts or corrected pages will be accepted once you have submitted your original assignment. All assignments become the property of the Sponsors and will not be returned. Sponsors assume no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected, or unintelligible entries. By submitting an application, you fully and unconditionally accept and agree to these official rules and the decisions of the Sponsors, which are final and binding.

3. SELECTION OF POTENTIAL WINNERS
Sponsors are looking for eligible applicants who submit assignments that are well-written and clearly and creatively address the topic.

We will select ten (10) potential winners based on the criteria of;

  • Writing ability (20%)
  • Passion for agriculture (20%)
  • Originality (25%)
  • Overall excellence (25%)
  • Interview (10%)

Potential winners will be contacted by phone on Monday 11th September. They will then be required to attend the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore on Wednesday 19th September and be available to be interviewed by a well-known figure in Irish agriculture who will select the final 5 winners. In the event of a tie, the final winners will be the applicants with the higher score for overall excellence. Sponsors shall have no liability for any potential winner notification that is lost, intercepted or not received by the potential winners for any reason. Prize-winning assignments may be posted on the Sponsors’ Websites, or used in other marketing materials, without further compensation or notice to the winners, and the applicants consent and confirm the same herein.

4. PRIZES
Five winners will receive a Bursary prize in the amount of one thousand Euro (€1,000.00) each. Each Bursary prize will be in the form of a cheque made payable to the prize recipient, once he/she has enrolled in an accredited institution and submitted proof of enrollment to the Sponsors in the form of a receipt from their institution of choice. Bursary prize recipients must submit proof of enrollment within 30 days of notification. Bursary prizes may not be assigned, transferred, or changed, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsors. No cash equivalent prizes will be awarded. The awarding of any bursary prize is contingent upon full compliance with these official rules. Applicants agree to be bound by official rules and agree that if any scholarship prize recipient fails to provide proof of identity, is found to have violated the official rules or otherwise does not meet eligibility criteria, the scholarship prize will be forfeited. Applicants understand that Sponsors are not liable for injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from participation in this scholarship programme and acceptance, possession and use of scholarship prize. Sponsors are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the scholarship programme or in the announcement of the Bursary prize.

5. PRIVACY
By submitting an Assignment, you acknowledge that the Sponsors may also call and/or send you information that pertains to your application.

6. PUBLICITY
Except where prohibited, by accepting a Bursary prize, the prize recipients agree that Sponsors may, without any limitation or further compensation or notice, use his or her name, voice and/or likeness in any and all media, worldwide, for the purpose of advertising and promotions.

7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES/INDEMNIFICATION Each person who enters this competition represents and warrants to Sponsors that Assignment entered is the applicant’s own original, previously unpublished, and previously unproduced work.

8. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sponsors reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any individual who is found to be tampering with the application process or the operation of the Scholarship Programme, to be acting in violation of these official rules, to be submitting responses dishonestly or inaccurately, or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.

9. LIST OF BURSARY PRIZE RECIPIENTS
The names of the 5 Bursary recipients will be posted on the Irish Hereford Breed Society, Slaney Foods International and Lidl websites.

10. SPONSORS
The Bursary is sponsored by the Irish Hereford Breed Society, Lidl Ireland and Slaney Foods International.

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RESULTS NATIONAL HEREFORD CALF SHOW 2017  

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Judge: Mr. Albert de Cogan, ‘Imokily Herefords’ Killamuckey, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork.

 

Senior & Overall Male Champion for Sean McKiernan. Corlismore TedSupreme & Senior Male Champion: ‘Corlismore Ted 894’ DOB – 10/12/16. Sire: Moyclare Mariner, Dam: Corlismore Tara 618. Owned by Sean McKiernan and shown by the newly wedded couple Gary & Evelyn McKiernan (Class 9 winner).

 

Dudley Calf championReserve Supreme & Junior Male Champion: ‘Kilsunny Noble’ DOB – 20/01/17. Sire: Glaslough Judge, Dam: Kilsunny Lass Fluffy, shown by Susan Dudley (Class 10 winner).

 

IMG_0665Supreme & Junior Female Champion: ‘Herberry 1 Lucy Lou’ DOB – 12/01/17. Sire: Dendor 1 Kohinoor, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, exhibited by owner Veronica Brennan (Class 5 winner).

 

IMG_0660Reserve Supreme & Senior Female Champion: ‘Moyclare Piscies’ DOB – 15/11/16. Sire: Brocca Saviour, Dam: Cill Cormaic Laylatt, with owner Michael Molloy (Class 4 winner).

 

IMG_0742Reserve Senior Male Champion: ‘Cill Cormaic Prince 2’ DOB – 23/10/16. Sire: Blackwater Lad, Dam: Cill Cormaic Lavinia, shown by owner David Larkin (Class 8 winner).

 

whelton-e1510589379904.jpgReserve Senior Female Champion: ‘Hazelgrove Crystal’ DOB – 01/11/16. Sire: Moyclare Lieutenant , Dam: Newstar Autumn, shown by Dermot Whelton with Judge Albert de Cogan on right (2nd in Class 4).

 

IMG_1191Reserve Junior Male Champion: Gouldingpol 1 Gold Spice’ DOB – 15/01/17. Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Barwise 1 Rambling Rosie. Owned by Matthew Goulding (2nd in Class 10).

 

100 Champion Heifer Calf Coisceim Poll 1 Jewel with owner Timmy Breen, John Angland and IHBS President Pat McCarthyReserve Junior Female Champion: ‘Coisceim Poll 1 Jewel’ DOB – 10/01/17. Sire: Grousehallpoll 1 Premier, Dam: Drominargile Hoodini. Owned by Timothy Breen, John Angland and IHBS President Pat McCarthy also in picture (2nd in Class 5).

 

Class 1: Young Handler – U14 on day of show

Sponsor: Irish Hereford Breed Society & Alison Beatie (Farm Wardrobe)

  1. Emma Hynes
  2. Padraig Jones
  3. John Hyland
  4. Colin Bourke

IMG_0059Emma Hynes working hard, shortly before she won 1st place.

Class 2: Young Hnadler – U21 & over 14 on day of show

Sponsor: Irish Hereford Breed Society & Alison Beatie (Farm Wardrobe)

  1. Mark Hyland
  2. Ciara McNamara
  3. Ciaran Kinahan
  4. Sarah Murray

IMG_0131Mark Hyland started the day off well winning 1st place in the Senior section of the young handlers. 

Class 3: Heifer Calf born in September & October 2016

Sponsor: Hugh Mulvihill Auctioneer & GVM

  1. ‘Clonroe Ginger Fairy’ DOB – 05/09/16. Sire: Baltymore Ginger, Dam: Clonroe Lize. Owned by John Jones.
  2. ‘Gouldingpoll 1 Fanny’ DOB – 16/09/17. Sire: Dendor 1 Kohinoor PP, Dam: Gouldinpoll 1 Fanny 621. Owned by Kevin & William Ryan.
  3. ‘Riverrock Katie Bea’ DOB –03/10/16. Sire: Gurteragh Justice ET, Dam: Riverrock Ita. Owned by James Thompson.
  4. ‘Grianan Orange R786’ DOB – 05/09/16. Sire: Grianan Freddy, Dam: Grianan Orange M660. Owned by Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald.

IMG_0242-001Conor Jones with his winner Clonroe Ginger Fairy.

 

Class 4: Heifer Calf born in November & December 2016

Sponsor: Greenvale Animal Feeds

  1. ‘Moyclare Piscies’ DOB – 15/11/16. Sire: Brocca Saviour, Dam: Cill Cormaic Laylatt. Owned by Michael Molloy.
  2. ‘Hazelgrove Crystal’ DOB – 01/11/16. Sire: Moyclare Lieutenant, Dam: Newstar Autumn. Owned by Dermot Whelton
  3. ‘Herberry 1 Lucy May’ DOB – 04/11/16. Sire: Tlell 8N Red Zulu 1Z, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641. Owned by Raymond Brennan & Victoria Brennan.
  4. ‘Ardmulchan Clover 741’ DOB – 12/12/16. Sire: Church Preen Galileo, Dam: Ardmulchan Clover 578. Owned by Philip Smyth.

 

Class 5: Heifer Calf born in January & February 2017

Sponsor: Animax

  1. ‘Herberry 1 Lucy Lou’ DOB – 12/06/17. Sire: Dendor 1 Kohinoor, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641. Owned by Raymond Brennan & Victoria Brennan.
  2. ‘Coisceim Poll 1 Jewel’ DOB – 10/01/17. Sire: Grousehallpoll 1 Premier, Dam: Drominargile Hoodini. Owned by Timoth Breen.
  3. ‘Kilsunny Doreens Nina’ DOB – 06/02/17. Sire: Glaslough Judge, Dam: Kilsunny Doreens Jasmine. Owned by Trevor Dudley
  4. ‘Riverrock Honey Bea’ DOB – 06/02/17. Sire: Riverrock Tyson, Dam: Riverrock Isabella. Owned by Tony Hartnett.

IMG_0338Herberry 1 Lucy Lou with owner Veronica Brennan & James Foley from Animax.

 

Class 6: Heifer Calf born on or after 1st March 2017

Sponsor: Progressive Genetics

  1. ‘Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette 857’ DOB – 22/03/17. Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette 495. Owned by Kevin & William Ryan.
  2. ‘Grianan Orange R809’ DOB – 04/04/17. Sire: Grianan Freddy, Dam: Grianan Orange H629. Owned by Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald.
  3. ‘Keenagh Nala’ DOB – 03/04/17. Sire: Steil Gerard, Dam: Cill Cormaic Lacey.
  4. ‘Moyclare Rose’ DOB – 27/03/17. Sire: Ballinalick Ledger, Dam: Moyclare Rose 10th.

IMG_0693Kevin Ryan from Woodpark Herefords with his 1st prize winner Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette 857.

 

Class 7:Commerical Hereford sired calf, Male or Female not weighing over 450kg

Sponsor: Hereford Prime

  1. ‘Joxer’ DOB – 23/02/17. Sire: Dernaroy 1 Mr. Ever Ready. Owned by Louis Feeney
  2. ‘Lenny’ DOB – 01/05/17. Owned by Hugh P Murray.
  3. ‘Ted’ DOB 06/03/17. Owned by Hugh P Murray.
  4. ‘Performance’ DOB – 20/02/17. Sire: Dernaroy 1 Mr. Ever Ready. Owned by Louis Feeney.

IMG_0705“Joxer” winner of the commercial class with David & William Jones beside Judge John Holloway and Nigel Heatrick of sponsors Hereford Prime.

 

Class 8: Bull Calf born in September & October 2016

Sponsor: Lakeland Dairies

  1. ‘Cill Cormaic Prince 2’ DOB – 23/10/16. Sire: Blackwater Lad, Dam: Cill Cormaic Lavinia. Owned by David Larkin.
  2. ‘Grianan Rex’ DOB – 03/09/16. Sire: Grianan Freddy, Dam: Grianan Agnes L617. Owned by Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald.
  3. ‘Kye King 762’ DOB – 01/10/16. Sire: Haven Kingpin, Dam: Kye Holly 636.
  4. ‘Como Patriarch’ DOB –20/09/16. Sire: Mara Kestrel, Dam: Badlingham Blossom. Owned by Cathal McGrath.

 

Class 9: Bull Calf born in November & December 2016

Sponsor: Slaney Meats

  1. ‘Corlismore Ted’ DOB – 10/12/16. Sire: Moyclare Mariner, Corlismore Tara 618. Owned by Sean McKiernan.
  2. ‘Ardmulchan Napeleon’ DOB – 16/12/16. Sire: Church Preen Galileo, Dam: Ardmulchan Clover 421. Owned by Philip Smyth
  3. ‘Riverock Classic’ DOB – 02/11/16. Sire: Riverock Tyson, Dam: Lisnalurg Princess Bea. Owned by Tony Hartnett.
  4. ‘Herberry 1 Alfred ET’ DOB – 01/11/16. Sire: Tlell 8N Red Zulu 1Z, Dam: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641.

 

Class 10: Bull Calf born in January & February 2017

Sponsor: Animax

  1. ‘Kilsunny Noble’ DOB – 20/01/17. Sire: Glaslough Judge, Dam: Kilsunny Lass Fluffy. Owned by Trevor Dudley.
  2. ‘Gouldingpol 1 Gold Spice’ DOB – 15/01/17. Sire: Panmure 1 Henry, Dam: Barwise 1 Rambling Rosie. Owned by Matthew Goulding.
  3. ‘Ballyraggan Seventeen’ DOB – 17/01/17. Sire: Corlismorepoll 1 Diplomat 608, Ballyraggan Twilight 701st. Owned by James Thompson.
  4. ‘Portanob Roy’ DOB – 22/02/17. Sire: Ballen Revival, Dam: Ballymartin Karen. Owned by John Canty.

 

Class 11: Bull Calf born on or after 1st March 2017

Sponsor: Dovea Genetics

  1. ‘Corlismore Cracker 911’ DOB – 13/04/17. Sire: Grianan Firecracker, Dam: Corlismore Pinky. Owned by Sean McKiernan.
  2. ‘Rossmore Nelson Mandela’ DOB – 28/03/17. Sire: Grianan King Kong, Dam: Rossmore Blossom. Owned by Cathal Flynn.
  3. ‘Kilsunny Nelson’ DOB – 31/03/17. Sire: Glaslough Judge, Dam: Kilsunny Doreens Ebony. Owned by Trevor Dudley.
  4. ‘Gurteragh Robin 721’ DOB – 10/04/17. Sire: Gurteragh Oakley, Dam: Gurteragh Midnight. Owned by Michael O’Keeffe.

IMG_0974Gary & Evlyn McKiernan with their “Cracker” of a calf taking first place in the final class.

 

IMG_1204Chairman of the North Leinster Branch, Niall Daly makes a presentation to Albert de Cogan for his service at the event.