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Drumgoon smashes the record at the Premier Hereford Spring Show & Sale!

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The Premier Hereford Spring Show and Sale was held on Saturday 25th March in GVM Tullamore. The sale was a smasher with one polled Hereford bull in hot demand. Drumgoonpoll 1 Sydney, bred by Aidan McCabe, Cavan, was the show stopper of the day when two breeders fought it out to purchase this November 2021 born bull. As with every sale though there can only be one buyer & Wade McCrabbe of Ardstewart Herefords stuck in until the end and purchased the Fabb 1 Northern Star son. There was amazement around the ring as the auctioneer dropped the hammer at €11,600. Sydney is bred from Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 981, a Dendor 1 Kohinoor pp dam. Sydney has five stars for the replacement index, terminal index and conformation along with €106 for the DBI.

Drumgoonpoll 1 Sydney with breeder Aidan McCabe and purchaser Alison McCrabbe

The sale was a great success all round with the average price resting at over €4,000 and 70% clearance rate. The day began as always with the pre-sale show which was judged by Mr. Matthew Goulding of Gouldingpoll Herefords. With four strong classes of bulls – it was no small job for the Kerry native but with much deliberation Mr. Goulding tapped out his chosen Champion as Knockglass Andrew, exhibited by Alan Gibbons, Roscommon. This April 2021 born bull was sired by Balleen Val and bred from a Cill Cormaic Marvel dam. The bull did not disappoint in the sales ring either when he sold for €4,000.

Male Champion: Knockglass Andrew with exhibitor Alan Gibbons

The second top price of the day was awarded to Moyclare Unreal, bred by Michael Molloy, Offaly. This July 2021 born bull was sired by Caislean Jake and bred by a Brocca Saviour dam. He is a half-brother to Moyclare Quinlan who is currently standing in Free Town and Dieulacresse Herefords in the UK. Unreal lived upto his name when it came to having a page of stars – with five stars for both the replacement and the terminal index, milk and carcase weight and a DBI value of €105. Moyclare Unreal was sold for €5,300 to a dairy farmer from Offaly.

Moyclare Unreal

The sale started off on a high when the first bull into the ring: lot 1 – Ardmulchan Sherry, by Phil & Catherine Smyth, Meath, sold to a breeder from Offaly for €5,200. This April born bull was sired by Ballinveney Tiger and bred from a Church Preen Galileo dam. This tall Tiger son has a four-star replacement index and had been working before he was moved off farm.

Ardmulchan Sherry with breeder Catherine Smyth

Another bull from North Leinster secured €5,200 – polled Hereford Knockmanta 1 Burly who was sold to Northern Ireland. Another Fabb 1 Northern son in demand – this January 2022 born bull was bred from a Wirruna Daffy D1 daughter. Burly has a DBI value of €101, five stars for the replacement index and four stars for the terminal index. Burly is a full brother to Handsome who is herd sire at Arranview Herefords in Scotland & was awarded Reserve Hereford bull of the Year 2022.

Reserve Male Champion: Knockmanta 1 Burly with Judge Matt Goulding & IHBS President Adrian Bateman

There was continued success for Eamon & John McKiernan of Knockmountagh/Knockmanta Herefords, Louth, when they sold their second lot of the day; Knockmountagh Ranger. Ranger, sired by Allowdale Rambo 738 and bred from a Bowmont Storm granddaughter is a fully horned and tested non-carrier polled bull. With five stars for the replacement rate and four stars for the terminal index and carcase conformation – Ranger is a powerful bull with great conformation and growth. Ranger was purchased by the Scott family of Knockfin & Athgreine Herefords, Laois for €4,500.

Knockmountagh Ranger with breeder John McKiernan

There was further success for Alan Gibbons, Roscommon, when he sold lot 5 – Meadowhillpoll 1 Ronaldo for €4,300. Ronaldo was sired by Normanton 1 Laertes and bred from a Mawarra Sentimental dam. Along with a super temperament, Ronaldo has a DBI value of €136, four stars for the replacement index and five stars for the terminal index, carcse weight and carcase conformation.

Meadowhillpoll 1 Ronaldo with exhibitor Frank Gibbons

The same buyer who purchased Meadowhillpoll 1 Ronaldo also purchased lot 31 – Corlismore Dozer 170 by Sean & Gary McKiernan, Corlismore Herefords, Cavan. This Allowdale Rory 594 son was born in October 2021 and bred from a Cill Cormaic Leo dam. With four stars for the terminal index and carcase weight and five stars for the terminal index and a DBI value of €88 – Dozer was sold for €4,000.

Corlismore Dozer 170 with exhibitor Sarah Murray and breeder Gary McKiernan

Nigel Heatrick of Glaslough Herefords struck a win when he sold Glaslough Winner for €3,700 to a fellow Monaghan farmer. This April 2021 born bull was sired by Airhill Raffael and bred from a Ballyaville Ger dam. This fully horned bull has four stars for the terminal index and carcase weight.

Glaslough Winner with breeder Nigel Heatrick

There were a number of bulls sold for €3,500 on the day also;

Mountwilliams Oxygen, bred by Aidan Farrell, Westmeath, was sired by Butlerstown Duke and bred from a Cave Hill Storm dam. This June 2021 bull has four stars for both the replacement & the Terminal index along with four stars for carcase weight and conformation.

Mountwilliams Oxygen with breeder Aidan Farrell

The second bull out of the Corlismore herd also sold for €3,500 to Wexford breeder Niall Jones. Corlismore Europa 182 was sired by Corlismore Pompeii, a Yarram Pompeii son and bred from a Shiloh Farm Dynamite. Europa has five stars across the board in terms of Terminal traits.

Corlismore Europa 182 with breeder Evelyn McKiernan, purchasers Mairead & Niall Jones and breeder Gary McKiernan

Regulars to the show ring – Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald also sold both their lots on the day for €3,500 to Co. Galway. Grianan Wonderkid, bred from the IHBS Breed Improvement sire: Pute Nascar N13 and bred from Grianan Orange P 741, Wonderkid has a five star terminal index, four star replacement index and a DBI value of €99.

Grianan Wonderkid

Grianan Wonder is also sired by a Breed Improvement sire; Karoonda Sampson and again bred from the famous Orange line – Grianan Orange R786. Wonder has five stars for the terminal index and carcase confirmation along with above average DBI value of €85.

Grianan Wonder with exhibitor Sarah Murray

Heifers

There were also four heifers for sale on the day – all of which moved onto greener pastures. Corlismore Herefords offered & sold two heifers on the day;

The first heifer was polled by Fabb 1 Nutcracker and bred by Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 011, from the famous Sydney line which has produced three National Champions. This heifer is from the same family as the top priced bull of the sale; Drumgoonpoll 1 Sydney. With five stars for the replacement index and milk, Sydney was sold to Wexford for €3,400.

Female Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 011 with breeder Evelyn McKiernan, Judge Matt Goulding, IHBS President Adrian Bateman and breeder Gary McKiernan

The second Corlismore heifer was fully horned; Corlismore Honesty 160. This was a big tall Allowdale Rory 594 heifer who was bred from a dam bred from Shiloh Farm Dynamite who was the National Hereford Champion in 2018. Honesty has a four-star replacement index and four stars for milk. Honesty was purchased by breeders from Tipperary for €2,700.

A further horned heifer was offered for sale from Patsy Smith, Borin Herefords, Cavan. Borin Kate, sired by Allowdale Rambo 738 and bred from a Corlsimore dam also, has four stars for the replacement rate and sold to a fellow Leitrim breeder for €2,300.

Colin Burke from Coralstown Herefords, Westmeath & breeder of the top priced bull sold during the Premier Autumn Sale 2022 also exhibited a heifer on the day. Coralstown Rosie 1 is sired by IHBS Breed Improvement sire; Pute Nascar N13 and bred from a Trillick George dam who is a full sister to Coralstown Hurricane who sold for €5,500 last Autumn. This March 2021 heifer was crowned Reserve Champion & sold to Northern Ireland for €2,000.

Reserve Female Champion: Coralstown Rosie 1 with breeder Colin Burke, Judge Matt Goulding and IHBS President Adrian Bateman

Many thanks are extended to the pre-sale inspector Mr. John Beirne, the show judge, Mr. Matthew Goulding, Sale auctioneer, Mr. Eamonn Gaffney, GVM Tullamore, all stewards on the day and Irish Hereford Prime for their continued sponsorship.

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Mountwilliams Panama kicks off the season on a high in Kilkenny!

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The annual March Kilkenny multi-breed sale was held on Wednesday 22nd March. The sale hosted 18 Hereford bulls on the day alongside other breeds. The show kicked off the day with the majority of bulls exhibiting in two classes ahead of the Championship. The Hereford classes were judged by Mr. Padraig Murphy. The sale was a smasher with all bulls sold to one, an average price of €3,300 & 85% of bulls sold for over €3000.

The championship was awarded to local breeder; Tom Brennan of Balleen Herefords. Mr. Murphy tapped out Balleen Taxman as the show Champion. This December 2021 born bull was sired by Cill Cormaic Quade and bred from a Gageboro Eugenic dam and has an above average DBI figure of €87. Taxman went onto sell for €4,000.

Champion: Balleen Taxman with breeder Tom Brennan, Judge Padraig Murphy, exhibitor Eoin Sheehy & sponsor from Daltons Lisa Cullen

The second lot of the day from Balleen Herefords was Balleen Cone, another Cill Cormaic Quade son. Balleen Cone was bred from Balleen Prettymaid 870 – a daughter of Balleen Achiever – sold for €3500 to a dairy farmer.

Sale Topper!

The sale topper of the day was Mountwilliams Panama, bred by Aidan Farrell, Westmeath. Panama was sired by Butlerstown Duke and bred from a Churchhill Storm dam. Born in September 2021 & having four stars for the replacement index – this bull topped the sale at €4,400 when purchased by James Thompson from Ballyraggan Herefords, Carlow.

Mountwilliams Panama with breeder Aidan Farrell & purchaser James Thompson

Alongside the purchase of a bull at the sale – the sale turned out to be a super success for Ballyraggan Herefords when they sold all four lots exhibited after winning reserve Champion during the show also.

Ballyraggan Woodrow 1043rd was the first Hereford into the Show ring and what a smasher to start the sale with. This March 2021 born bull was sired by Airhill Oisin and bred from Ballinveney Pedlar dam. He was purchased for €4,000.

Ballyraggan Woodrow 1043rd with breeder James Thompson Junior.

The second Hereford into the sales ring did not disappoint either when he sold for €4,000 also. Ballyraggan Hotspur 1045th, also a March 2021 born bull was sired by Kye Hulk 706 and bred from a Ballyaville Fine Tune dam. Hotspur 1045th has five stars for both the terminal index and carcase weight and an above average DBI figure of €98.

Ballyraggan Hotspur 1045th with breeder Hazel Thompson

Ballyraggans only polled entry of the day; Ballyragganpoll 1 Warner was crowned Reserve Hereford Champion. Born in April 2021, Warner was sired by Ballyraggan Isaac 862nd, a Black Water Lad son and bred from a Grianan Firecracker granddaughter. Warner was sold for €3,200.

Reserve Champion: Ballyragganpoll 1 Warner with breeder James Thompson Junior

The final lot of the day for Ballyraggan Woodson 1053rd sold for €3,000. Woodson, having four stars for the terminal Index and five stars for carcase weight, was sired by Kye Hulk 706 and bred from a Churchill Storm granddaughter.

Ballyfrunk Herefords by Pat Murphy, Kilkenny also had a super sale when he sold all three Herefords exhibited. The top of the three lots was May 2021 born Ballyfrunk Mascot 3133 – sired by Free Town Hotspur and bred from a Bowmont Storm dam. Mascot has four stars for the replacement index, five stars for the terminal index, low calving figures and €100 DBI. Mascot was purchased for €3600.

Ballyfrunk Mascot 3133

Ballyfrunk Marksman 3137 did not disappoint either when he sold for €3,200. Marksman, another May born son of Free Town Hotspur, was bred by a Turlough Graceful daughter. He has an above average DBI figure of €90 and four stars for the replacement index.

The last lot of the day for Ballyfrunk was Ballyfrunk Galahad 3136, another May born son of Free Town Hotspur. Galahad was bred from a Moyclare Lucky dam and was sold for €2900.

The success continued when Listrolin Oscar sold for €3,100 by Pat Rohan, Kilkenny. This June 2021 born bull was sired by Conmelvin Ollie and bred from a Kilsunny Goliath dam. Oscar has a Five Star Replacement index and four stars for Carcase weight and conformation.

Luck was on John McNulty’s side from Leitrim during the sale when he re-ran Lavaghpoll 1 Dermot for a second spin through the ring and earned €3,200. This young July 2021 born bull was sired by Trillick George and bred from  a Dorepoll 1 93n Transatlantic dam.

Another bull sold for €3,200 on the day was Drumcarbin Thunder by Shane McKiernan, Cavan. This September 2021 born bull was sired by IHBS Breed Improvement Sire – Battalion Undertaker and bred from a Church Preen Galileo dam.

Joe O’Connor of Boveen Herefords, Offaly, also sold two lots for €3,000. Boveen Virgil, five-star terminal bull was sired by Ballyvlinngold Captain and bred from a Corran Hill Classic dam. Boveen Vindicator, four-star terminal bull was sired by IHBS Breed Improvement Sire; Haven Kingpin and bred from Phocle Keystone dam.

The final two lots of the day were exhibited by Christy Finn from Bawngarriff Herefords, Kilkenny. Bawngarriff Douglas Eleven, sired by Forestview Douglas and bred from a Kilsunny Goliath dam was sold for €2,700.

Bawngarriff Doughlas 12, sired by Forestview Douglas also and bred from a Cill Cormaic Omorga dam was sold for €2,600.

We wish all purchaser the very bets of luck.

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Next Gen Herefords Youth Competition 2022 continues to be a success!

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Next Gen Herefords held their second annual Youth Competition in GVM Tullamore on Friday 18th November as part of the Hereford event incorporating the National Hereford Calf Show & the Genetic Gems.

The weekend kicked off on Friday 18th November with the Next Gen Herefords Youth Competition which saw 42 young handlers competing in three age categories; Junior, Intermediate & Senior. The event incorporated a Young Handlers Competition whereby each young handler showed an animal. The competition was judged by Mr. Sean McEnroe from Liss Angus, Meath. There was also an IMF scanning demo during the evening and an informative talk and demo from local veterinary surgeon; Janet Lewis. Many thanks to the facilitators for giving up their time and sharing their expertise with the groups. Many thanks also to the Deverell family for supplying cattle for the IMF scanning demo.

Competition winners;

Junior:

1st: Aveen Curtin

Judge Sean McEnroe with Aveen Curtin

2nd: Aine Heffernan

Judge Sean McEnroe with Aine Heffernan

3rd: John Cregan

Judge Sean McEnroe with John Creegan

Intermediate:

1st: Saoirse Kenny

Judge Sean McEnroe with Saoirse Kenny

2nd: Clodagh McCaffrey

Judge Sean McEnroe with Clodagh McCaffrey

3rd: Liam O’Reilly

Judge Sean McEnroe with Liam O’Reilly

Senior:

1st: Mark Hyland

Judge Sean McEnroe with Mark Hyland

2nd: Neil Twomey

Judge Sean McEnroe with Neil Twomey

3rd: Brian Duignan

Brian Duignan

Sponsors:

As with all great events there were great sponsors behind this competition. Many thanks are extended to Clippers Ireland who sponsored an Egro Pro Cattle Clippers which was awarded to the Senior first Prize winner and the a Dual Motor Blower which was awarded to first prize winner in the Intermediate section. Clippers Ireland also provided four handy trimmers which were awarded to second and third prize winners in the Intermediate and Senior section.

Another generous sponsor of the event was Animal Farmacy who sponsored three Junior Showkits to the first, second and third prize winners of the Junior group.

To ensure each competitor received a token for participating, each Senior entrant received a voucher for AI Breed Improvement straws, each Intermediate entrant received a Metal Halter and each Junior entrant received merchandise from Farm Wardrobe.

Guess the Weight

There was a Guess the Weight draw held on the night also. Many thanks to Niall & Lisa Daly for providing and weighing two cattle for this activity. There were three separate draws held for the Intermediate group, the Senior group and the General Public.

Congratulations to the winners; Joint Intermediate winners, Tara Drumm & Anna Losty, Senior winner, Kieran Power and Eoghan O’Connor also. Each winner received a nose clip and clipper blades as provided by Clippers Ireland also. The combined weight of the two cattle was 920kgs.

Irish Hereford Charity Calf Rearing Programme

To cap the evening off, there was a parade of Hereford cross calves that are being reared by Hereford breeders across the country in aid of local charities. The calves were a credit to their young handlers as they were in top condition and turned out extremely well. These calves are a great advertisement for what the Hereford cross calf bred from a dairy cow can do for the farmer on the ground. Each of the calves returned home with their rearer after the event where they will be kept until next Autumn and sold in their local marts for their chosen charities. There will be continued updates on the Next Gen Herefords social media channels as the stories of these Hereford cross cattle progress.

Hereford Heifer Raffle

The Next Gen Herefords committee held their raffle at 3pm on Saturday – just ahead of the Genetic Gems Sale.

Congratulations to the winners;

1st Prize: Hereford Heifer donated by Lynch Family – James Thompson

2nd Prize: Balleen Embryo sponsored by Tom Brennan – Tom Eaton

3rd Prize: Dinner for two at FIRE Steakhouse & Bar sponsored by Irish Hereford Prime – Marian O’Herlihy


Thanks to all who supported the raffle and purchased tickets on the day and in the run upto the weekend in Tullamore. Thanks also to the Lynch family of Droumdaniel Herefords, Cork, Tom Brennan of Balleen Herefords & Irish Hereford Prime for sponsoring these amazing prizes. The total amount of money raised from the raffle has been totted up and is a staggering €5300!

The Next Gen Herefords Committee are shocked and humbled by this figure and the amount raised and wish to extend their gratitude and appreciation. Given the large amount of money raised the committee are delighted to make two charitable donations to two very worthy causes; they will be donating €750 to the Air Ambulance Service and €750 to Cancer Research in Ireland. Many thanks again!

National Hereford Calf Show

The following day, Saturday 19th November saw the hosting of the National Hereford Calf Show. This show was hugely supported with 100 calves catalogued and nearly 90 exhibiting on the day. There was good competition across all classes which made for an interesting show for breeders and a tough job for the judges; Mr. Steve Edwards from the UK judged the Pedigree Hereford classes and Mr. Nigel Heatrick from Glaslough Herefords, Monaghan judged the DBI & Commercial class. There was hot contest for the Overall Female and the Overall Male Championship but in the end North Leinster took home both titles. Phil & Catherine Smyth from Meath won the Moocall Senior Female Championship and the Overall Female Championship with Ardmulchan Clover 938. Michael Molloy from Offaly won the Dectomax Junior Hereford Male Champion & the Overall Male Champion with Moyclare Vidal 2.

Supreme Female Champion Ardmulchan Clover 938 with breeder Catherine Smyth & IHBS President Adrian Bateman
Supreme Male Champion: Moylcare Vidal 2 with breeder Michael Molloy, Judge Steve Edwards & IHBs President Adrian Bateman

Genetic Gems

The weekend was closed off with the Genetic Gems sale which saw new records broken as Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette, by Matthew Goulding, sold for €22000 to Cork breeder Kieran Mariga of Lighthouse Herefords. The hammer fell at €11000 for the half share with the breeder and purchaser later agreeing to sell both shares of Ravette for €22000, smashing the 2021 record of €9000. The majority of the lots on the day were sold and there were excellent prices achieved with the average price resting at €6070.

Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette sold for €22000

Thank you to all the volunteers & organisers, to GVM Tullamore for facilitating the event, to the DAFM for facilitating the movement certs, to Willie McElroy for taking the photos, the judges on both days; Mr. Sean McEnroe, Mr. Steve Edwards and Mr. Nigel Heatrick, to John Lynch for facilitating over the weekend, to the Deverell family & Daly family for providing cattle, to all the generous sponsors, to all the exhibitors who attended, to all the spectators, to Irish Hereford Prime for providing vouchers, facilitating cattle for the various activities & also providing practical support during the event and to the Next Gen Herefords Committee for making the youth event happen successfully; Sinead Conry, Catherine Smyth, Michael Barrett & Eoin Lynch!

Congratulations also to all young handlers, calf show exhibitors and sellers and purchasers of the Genetics Gems.

We look forward to hosting more events & activities in the New Year & meeting everyone again soon!

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North Leinster crowned National Hereford Calf Champions 2022

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The National Hereford Calf Show was held on Saturday 19th 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

Supreme Female Champion: Ardmulchan Clover 938 with breeder Catherine Smyth & IHBS President Adrian Bateman

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

Supreme Female Reserve Champion: Griananpoll 1 Greta W959 with breeders Dara & Tom Fitzgerald

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

Supreme Male Reserve Champion: Bonleapoll 1 Del Boy with the Cooke Family, Judge Steve Edwards & IHBS President Adrian Bateman

Moocall Senior Female Champion

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

Judge Steve Edwards, Ardmulchan Clover 938, breeder Catherine Smyth & IHBS President Adrian Bateman

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

Senior Female Reserve Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette with breeder Matthew Goulding

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 31st

Allsure Junior Female Champion: Griananpoll 1 Greta W959 with breeders Dara & Tom Fitzgerald

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

Junior Reserve Female Champion: Crowenstown Darwin 2 with breeders Christine & Elisa Drumm

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

Herdwatch Senior Male Champion: Bonleapoll 1 Del Boy with breeders the Cooke Family

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

Senior Male Reserve Champion: Appel 1 Star 2 with breeder John Appelbe & family friend Margot Lambour

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

Dectomax Junior Male Champion: Moyclare Vidal 2 with breeder Michael Molloy, Judge Steve Edwards & IHBS President Adrian Bateman

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

Junior Male Reserve Champion: Rathnollag Ron with breeder Sinead Conry

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  
Ardmulchan Clover 938 with breeder Catherine Smyth & IHBS President Adrian Bateman

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        
Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette with breeders Matthew & Rita Goulding

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
Crowenstown Darwin 2 with breeder Elisa Drumm

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
Griananpoll 1 Greta W959 with breeder Dara Fitzgerald

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 2nd, 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
Lighthouse Curly Cara with exhibitor Paul McGrath

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
Knockmountagh Cuchullain with breeder John McKiernan

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
Tiger Rose Rocket with the Donnellan Family & IHBS President Adrian Bateman

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         
Grangepoll 1 Rob with breeders Eugene & Aveen Curtin

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
Bonleapoll 1 Del Boy with breeders the Cookes

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
Rathnollag Ron with breeder Sinead Conry

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
Brensha Paddy with the O’Heney family & Judge Steve Edwards

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
Moyclare Vidal 2 with breeder Michael Molloy, Judge Steve Edwards & IHBS President Adrian Bateman

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.

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