Saturday the 29th of June held the annual Charleville Agricultural show. With more than 40 animals on display that day, emotions were high despite the unfavourable weather conditions. With the Hereford section surpassing all other sections on the volume of animals, Coote Geelan had the challenging task of judging. On that day, the Munster Hereford Branch sponsored the Heifer of the year 2024, with a prize money of €1,000. The stakes were highfor who would take it home. Gurtaleen Inchvale Betsy 2nd, took the winning sash. This November 2023 born heifer was bred by Michael Barrett. The reserve went to Neil Twomey with Ringfort 1 Aine 523. This December 2023 heifer was sired by Sky High 1 Take A Chance and dam Ballymartle 1 Aine 209. The overall Hereford Female champion was granted to Trevor Dudleys, Kilsunny Lass Olympia. This 2018 cow was the pick of the lot on the day. This animal was sired by Glaslough Judge and dam Kilsunny Lass Fluffy. Female reserve was won by Eoin Lynch, with his Droumdaniel Mel Bella 31122. This heifer sired by Auckvale Stroll on 1882s and dam Droumdaniel Mel Bella 3rd. Hereford Prime kindly sponsored the Hereford Bull 2024 class. Yet again the large classes made the final result very challenging. The luck continued with Micheal Barrett, as hisGurtaleen Inchvale Vinny claimed the winnings. This own bred animal was siredby Gurtaleen Inchvale Morgan and dam Doumdaniel Sally. The luck continued with the Kilsunny herd. As Kilsunny Vegas captured the reserve. Sired by Yarram Pompeii V055 and dam Kilsunny Lass Olympia. The luck was with the locals with Tommy and Maura Cregan winning both the Hereford Male Champion and The Overall Supreme Champion on the day. Coisciem King bred by Tommy and Maura Cregan was the pick of the lot on the day. This bull has continued success in the showing ring, with many championships won. Among the heavy mid-day showers almost 20young handlers showcased their skills and expertise in the ring, all judged by Peter Cooke. Every participant showed great talent, and we hope they continue their success in the ring in further.
Overall Supreme Champion
1. T & M Cregan, Coisceim King, 90015, DOB 15/12/2017. Sire Gurteragh Justice ET, DamGurteragh Linsey.
2. Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Vinny, 11991, DOB 09/08/2023. Sire GurtaleenInchvale Morgan, Dam Doumdaniel Sally.
Hereford Breed Female champion
1. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Lass Olympia, 11707, DOB 21/01/2018. Sire Glaslough Judge, DamKilsunny Lass Fluffy.
2. Eoin Lynch, Droumdaniel Mel Bella 31122, 31122, DOB 04/09/2022. Sire Auckvale StrollOn 1882s, Dam Droumdaniel Mel Bella 3rd.
Hereford Breed Male Champion
1. T & M Cregan, Coisceim King, 90015, DOB 15/12/2017. Sire Gurteragh Justice ET, Dam Gurteragh Linsey.
2. Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Vinny, 11991, DOB 09/08/2023. Sire GurtaleenInchvale Morgan, Dam Doumdaniel Sally.
The €1,000 Munster Hereford Heifer of the Year 2024.
1. Micheal Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Betsy 2nd,61996, DOB 01/11/2023. Sire GurtaleenInchvale Joker, Dam Country Crest Betsy.
2. Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Aine 523, 22523, DOB 08/12/2023. Sire Sky High 1 Take AChance, Dam Ballymartle 1 Aine 209.
3. Michae Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Ellie 3rd, 91990, DOB 10/07/2023. Sire SmisthonDarby, Dam Gurtaleen Kate Ellie.
4. John O’Connell, Bunhona Cassie, 10067, DOB 27/01/2024. Sire Trillick George, DamQuarryfield 1 Kimora 4th 846.
5. Robert Roycroft,Springvilla Pansey 1189, 61189, DOB 09/11/2023. Sire CorlismoreDynamite, Dam Springvilla Pansy 634.
6. Peter Cooke, Bawnlea 1 Fashionista, 30007, DOB 03/08/2023. Sire Mohoberpoll 1 Rob,Dam Steepshillpoll 1 Abbie.
Irish Hereford Prime Munster Bull of the Year 2024
1. Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Vinny, 11991, DOB 09/08/2023. Sire GurtaleenInchvale Morgan, Dam Doumdaniel Sally.
2. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Vegas, 82190, DOB 08/10/2023. Sire Yarram Pompeii V055, DamKilsunny Lass Olympia.
3. Eoin Lynch, Droumdaniel Jewel 2, 81168, DOB 01/10/2023. Sire Auckvale Stroll On1882s, Dam Droumdaniel Pansy 867.
4. Micheal Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Achiever, 50024, DOB 06/10/2023. Sire GurtaleenInchvale Morgan, Dam Balleen Lady bird.
5. Anthony McCarthy, Banteer 1 Holly, 30186, DOB 10/08/2023. Sire Hollybush 1 Noble, DamBanteer 1 Dawn Plum 107.
6. Robert Roycroft, Springvilla Milo HH, 1205, DOB 07/01/2024. Sire Corlismore Dynamite,Springvilla Colleen.
Junior Young Handlers – Under 11 Years of age on the 1stof January 2024
1. Fionn Corkery
2. John Cregan
3. Darragh Curtin
4. Oisin Hickey
5. Saorlaith Corkey
6. Jason Noonan
Intermediate Young Handlers – Under 14 years and 12 yearsor over on the 1st of January 2024
1. Simon Guest
2. Conor O’Rourke
3. Aveen Curtin
4. Max Leahy
5. Alan Minehane
6. Andrew Guest
7. Robbie Neenan
8. Noah O’Rourke
Senior Young Handlers – Under 18 years of age on the 1stof January 2024.
1. Eimear Heenan
2. Robert O’Regan
3. Chloe Hartigan
4. Dylan Curtin
Hereford Female, Born on/Before 30th June 2022
1. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Lass Olympia, 11707, DOB 21/01/2018. Sire Glaslough Judge, DamKilsunny Lass Fluffy.
2. Richard O’Regan, Appel 1 Star Light, 71778, DOB 10/05/2024. Sire Fabb 1 Northern Star,Dam Appel 1 Ladypac.
3. Eugene Curtin, Dyleenagh 1 Reese, 30014, DOB 25/06/2022. Sire Fabb 1 Northern Star,Dam Gurteragh Hazel 936.
4. Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Riptide, 52105, DOB 10/09/2019. Sire Fabb 1 Northern Star,Dam Appel 1 Sally 4.
5. Eimear Heenan, Lismoher Flower 5, 60894, DOB 15/01/2022. Sire F.H Williams, DamLismoher Jolie.
Hereford Female, Born 1st July 2022, to 30th June 2023
1. Eoin Lynch, Droumdaniel Mel Bella, 31122, DOB 04/09/2022. Sire Auckvale Stroll On1882s, Dam Droumdaniel Mel Bella 3rd.
2. Robert Roycroft, Springvilla Coleen 1138, 11138, DOB 03/01/2023.Sire Drumboy Jamie,Dam Springvilla Colleen 625.
3. Michael Barrett, F.H Bonny 4th, 70346, DOB 26/01/2023. Sire Yarram Unique P160, DamMara Bonny.
4. Tim Breen,Coisceiumpoll 1 Polly, 40051, DOB 08/06/2023. Sire Rossdeliapoll 1 Emmett, DamCoisceim Molly.
5. T & M Cregan, Tullaha Bernadette 470, 90470, DOB 20/05/2023. Sire Coisceim King, DamTullaha Bernadette.
6. Eugene Curtin, F.H Smartie, 30350, DOB 26/02/2023. Sire Sire Yarram Unique P160,DamF.H Bonny 1st.
7. Chloe Hartigan, Hayfieldpoll 1 Dawn, 90005, DOB 20/09/2022. Sire Solpoll 1 Lawman,Dam Kye Paula 874.
Hereford Female, Born 1st July 2023 to 30th September2023
1. Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Ellie 3rd, 91990, DOB 10/07/2023. Sire SmisthonDarby, Dam Gurtaleen Kate Ellie.
2. Peter Cooke, Bawnlea 1 Fashionista, 30007, DOB 03/08/2023. Sire Mohoberpoll 1 Rob,Dam Steepshillpoll 1 Abbie.
3. Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Sally 522, 12522, DOB 06/09/2023. Sire Normanton 1 LaertesET, Dam Ballymartle 1 Sally 95.
4. Eoin Lynch, Droumdaniel Biddy 1156, 41156, DOB 20/08/2023. Sire Glaslough Esquire,Dam Droumdaniel Biddy.
5. Jack O’Connor, Clouncagh Prettymaid 3rd ,53559, DOB 20/07/2023. Sire ClouncaghTracker, Dam Curraghdromin Flower 596.
6. Eugene Curtin, Dyleenagh Daisy, 10020, DOB 05/07/2023. Sire Allowdale Rambo 475, DamGurteragh Hazel 9361.
7. Tim Breen,Coisceim Queen, 50052, DOB 07/07/2023. Sire Skehanore Fruitful, Dam AliehsDaffodil.
Hereford Female, Born 1st October 2023 to 31st December2023
1. Micheal Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Betsy 2nd,61996, DOB 01/11/2023. Sire GurtaleenInchvale Joker, Dam Country Crest Betsy.
2. Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Aine 523, 22523, DOB 08/12/2023. Sire Sky High 1 Take AChance, Dam Ballymartle 1 Aine 209.
3. Robert Roycroft,Springvilla Pansey 1189, 61189, DOB 09/11/2023. Sire CorlismoreDynamite, Dam Springvilla Pansy 634.
4. Gerard McInerary, Cathairfuiseog Addie, 20001, DOB 02/11/2023. Sire Kye Parker 924,Dam Curraghdromin Flower 654.
Hereford, Female, Born On/After 1st January 2024
1. John O’Connell, Bunhona Cassie, 10067, DOB 27/01/2024. Sire Trillick George, DamQuarryfield 1 Kimora 4th 846.
2. Eugene Curtin, Dyleenagh Fanta HH, 30022, DOB 02/01/2024. Sire Pulham Powerhouse, Dam Curranstown Annie.
Hereford Male, Born on/before 30th June 2022
1. T & M Cregan, Coisceim King, 90015, DOB 15/12/2017. Sire Gurteragh Justice ET, DamGurteragh Linsey.
2. Eoin Lynch, Auckvale Stroll on 1882s, 01882, DOB 25/04/2019. Sire AuckvaleKalgoorlie 1322k, Dam Auckvale Miss Trina 1146J.
Hereford Male, Born 1st July 2023 to 30th September 2023
1. Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Vinny, 11991, DOB 09/08/2023. Sire GurtaleenInchvale Morgan, Dam Doumdaniel Sally.
2. Anthony McCarthy, Banteer 1 Holly, 30186, DOB 10/08/2023. Sire Hollybush 1 Noble, DamBanteer 1 Dawn Plum 107.
3. Michael O’Keeffe, Drominarigle 1 Liberty 1108, 91108, DOB 20/07/2023. Sire Fabb 1Northern Star, Dam Kingsgrovepoll 1 Laer Kylie.
4. Michael O’Keeffee, Drominarigle 1Bradley 1109, 11109, DOB 21/07/2023. SireMullahjdoopoll 1 Finnian, Dam Gurteragh Georgina 820.
5. Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Rebel, 71989, DOB 09/07/2023. Sire PulhamPowerhouse, Dam Balleen Yoko.
6. Peter Cooke, Bawnlea 1 Firecracker, 10005, DOB, 01/08/2023. Sire Churchcrosspoll 1Hurler, Dam Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 098.
7. Anthony McCarthy, Banteer 1 Sherlock 176, 80176, DOB 02/08/2023. Sire Dernarooy 1Sherlock, Dam Banteer 1 Gem 63.
8. Neil Twomey, Ringfort 1 Enigma 519, 62519, DOB 07/08/2023. Sire Dernaroy 1 Oscar,Dam Ringfort 1 Riptide.
9. Anthony McCarthy, Banteer 1 Gem 186, ,30186, DOB 10/08/2023. Sire Ccr 57G Stamina ET199S, Dam Banteer 1 Gem 831.
Hereford Male born 1st October 2023 to 31st December 2023
1. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Vegas, 82190, DOB 08/10/2023. Sire Yarram Pompeii V055, DamKilsunny Lass Olympia.
2. Eoin Lynch, Droumdaniel Jewel 2, 81168, DOB 01/10/2023. Sire Auckvale Stroll On1882s, Dam Droumdaniel Pansy 867.
3. Micheal Barrett, Gurtaleen Inchvale Achiever, 50024, DOB 06/10/2023. Sire GurtaleenInchvale Morgan, Dam Balleen Lady bird.
Hereford Male, Born On/After 1st January 2024
1. Robert Roycroft, Springvilla Milo HH, 1205, DOB 07/01/2024. Sire Corlismore Dynamite,Springvilla Colleen.
2. Eugene Curtin, Dyleenagh Marlin HH, 50024, DOB 16/01/2024. Sire Grangepoll 1 Rob, DamCurranstown Alice.