Hillockpoll 1 Ivy no longer the bridesmaid as she's crowned Supreme National Hereford Champion 2024 at Tullamore Show

The National Hereford Show 2024 was held on Sunday 11th August as always at the Tullamore Show! The show was a great success with 100 Hereford cattle exhibited on the day and a continuous large crowd of spectators.

Judging

It was our pleasure to welcome Mr. Robert Wilson from Romany Herefords, Scotland, to join us and judge the National Hereford Show 2024! Robert executed the task with great precision and consistency and was very assertive in his choices – while also being very fair to each competitor! We are greatful to Robert & his family for making the journey & joining us on the day!

The Champion of the show was non-other than the lady in lights; Hillockpoll 1 Ivy – exhibited by Jack Larkin of Corndarragh Herefords, Offaly. This Normanton 1 Laertes daughter is no stranger to the winner’s enclosure after winning several accolades across the last two show seasons including: Supreme National Reserve Hereford Champion 2023, National Female Champion 2023, Champion of Mullingar Show 2023, Champion of the North Tipp Show 2023, Champion of the Royal Meath Show 2023, National Female Champion 2024, Champion of Longford Show 2024 and Champion of Mullingar Show 2024. We wish the Larkin family continued success into the future.

Supreme National Hereford Champion: Jack Larkin, Ballydaly, Tullamore, Offaly. Hillockpoll 1 ivy. Ear Tag No.: Ie372214824420611. DOB: 21/12/2021. Sire: Normanton 1 Laertes. Dam: Hillockpoll 1 Ann. Sex: Female.

Supreme National Hereford Reserve Champion: Avril Crowe, Curraun, Mohill, Leitrim. Curraun tequila. Ear Tag No.: 372222954370505. DOB: 19/12/2022. Sire: Allowdale Rambo 738. Dam: Kilsunny Doreen’s Omega. Sex: Female.

Sponsors: Agri Lloyd, Finglas, Dublin 11

FBD National Livestock Show Pedigree Registered Hereford Female Champion

Sponsors: Animal Farmacy, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Supreme National Hereford Female Champion: Jack Larkin, Ballydaly, Tullamore, Offaly. Hillockpoll 1 ivy. Ear Tag No.: Ie372214824420611. DOB: 21/12/2021. Sire: Normanton 1 Laertus. Dam: Hillockpoll 1 Ann. Sex: Female.

Supreme National Hereford Female Reserve Champion: Avril Crowe, Curraun, Mohill, Leitrim. Curraun tequila. Ear Tag No.: 372222954370505. DOB: 19/12/2022. Sire: Allowdale Rambo 738. Dam: Kilsunny Doreen’s Omega. Sex: Female.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Heifer of the Year

Sponsors: ABP

1. Hugh And Sarah Murray, Shiloh Parkwood, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Shiloh – Farm Just The One ET. Ear Tag No.: 372215248690682. DOB: 08/11/2023. Sire: Panmure 1 Henry. Dam: Grianan Prim. Sex: Female.
2. Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Kilcurley, Tubber, Westmeath. Tullyview Tilly 3. Ear Tag No.: 372223823460590. DOB: 19/10/2023. Sire: He4297. Dam: Airhill Rapunzal. Sex: Female.
3. Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Kilcurley, Tubber, Westmeath. TULLYVIEW SHEENA 580. Ear Tag No.: 372223823440580. DOB: 09/07/2023. Sire: He2198. Dam: Airhill Sheena. Sex: Female.
4. Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Kilcurley, Tubber, Westmeath. Tullyview Saoirse. Ear Tag No.: 372223823450581. DOB: 11/07/2024. Sire: He4344. Dam: Airhill Saoirse. Sex: Female.
5. Jack Larkin, Ballydaly, Tullamore, Offaly. Corndarragh ivy pp. Ear Tag No. Ie372215466960502. DOB: 03/01/2024. Sire: Fisher 1 Profile. Dam: Hillockpoll1 Ivy. Sex: Female.
6. Neil Twomey, Glen South, Nadd, Banteer, Cork. Ringfort 1 Áine 523. Ear Tag No.: 372217220522523. DOB: 08/12/2023. Sire: Take A Chance. Dam: Áine 209. Sex: Female.
7. Michael Molloy, Glebe Belmont, Birr, Offaly. Moyclare Dowager 2. Ear Tag No.: 372223914610565. DOB: 01/08/2023. Sire: Caislean Jake. Dam: Dieulacresse Dowager 55. Sex: Female.

FBD National Livestock Show Pedigree Registered

Sponsors: ABP

Supreme National Hereford Male Champion: Hugh P Murray, UPPER MAIN STREET,, Kilbeggan, Westmeath. Newland gino. Ear Tag No.: 372212246280262. DOB: 02/07/2023. Sire: Allowdale Rambo 475. Dam: Curraghmeelagh Chia. Sex: Male.

Supreme National Hereford Male Reserve Champion: J Appelbe, Clonakilty, Carrigroe, Cork. Appel 1 vin diesel. Ear Tag No.: 372214625742014. DOB: 12/07/2023. Sire: Fisher 1 Profile. Dam: Appel 1 Dawn Break. Sex: Male.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull of the Year

Sponsors: Crystalyx

1. Hugh P Murray, UPPER MAIN STREET, Kilbeggan, Westmeath. Newland gino. Ear Tag No.: 372212246280262. DOB: 02/07/2023. Sire: Allowdale Rambo 475. Dam: Curraghmeelagh Chia. Sex: Male.
2. J Appelbe, Clonakilty, Carrigroe, Cork. Appel 1 vin diesel. Ear Tag No.: 372214625742014. DOB: 12/07/2023. Sire: Fisher 1 Profile. Dam: Appel 1 Dawn Break. Sex: Male.
3. Nigel Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Monaghan, Monaghan. Glaslough Buster. Ear Tag No.: 372222650021638. DOB: 06/09/2023. Sire: Balleen Hitman. Dam: Glaslough Roxy. Sex: Male.
4. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea, Thurles, Tipperary. Kilsunny Vegas. Ear Tag No.: 372219778782190. DOB: 08/10/2023. Sire: Yarram Pompeii V055. Dam: Kilsunny Lass Olympia. Sex: Male.
5. Robert Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Cork. Springvilla Milo HH. Ear Tag No.: 1205. DOB: 07/01/2024. Sire: Corlismore Dynamite. Dam: Springvilla Colleen. Sex: Male.
6. Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe, Moate, Westmeath. Grianan Batman. Ear Tag No.: 372223154951006. DOB: 05/09/2023. Sire: Rossmore Rocky Balboa. Dam: Grianan Orange T864. Sex: Male.
7. Michael O Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Cork. Drominarigle 1 Bradley 1109. Ear Tag No.: 372213625311109. DOB: 21/07/2023. Sire: Mullaghdoopoll 1 Finnian. Dam: Gurteragh Georgina 820. Sex: Male.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Cow In-Calf or with her own natural calf not more than 11 months old at foot. Born on/before 30.06.2021

Sponsors: Pallas Foods, Newcastlewest, Co Limerick

1. Raymond & Veronica Vere Hunt, Herberry Herefords, Dualla, Tipperary. Herberry 1 Lucy Lou. Ear Tag No.: 90196. DOB: 12/01/2017. Sire: Kko. Dam: Goulding Lucy. Sex: Female.
2. Elisa Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin, Westmeath. Grianan Orange V911. Ear Tag No.: 372223154990911. DOB: 05/08/2020. Sire: F 404 Grianan Parker. Dam: Grianan Orange O 725. Sex: Female.
3. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea, Thurles, Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Olympia. Ear Tag No.: 372219778711707. DOB: 21/01/2018. Sire: Glaslough Judge. Dam: Kilsunny Lass Fluffy.
4. Shane Kilrane, Drumboy, Mohill, Leitrim. Drumboypoll 1 Patty. Ear Tag No.: 372222899540786. DOB: 17/03/2019. Sire: Cill Cormaic Kasper. Dam: Drumboypoll 1 Clodagh. Sex: Female.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Cow or Heifer with natural calf at foot or scanned in calf. Born on/between 01.07.2021 and 30.06.2022.

Sponsors: Irish Hereford Society

1. Jack Larkin, Ballydaly, Tullamore, Offaly. Hillockpoll 1 ivy. Ear Tag No.: Ie372214824420611. DOB: 21/12/2021. Sire: Normanton 1 Laertus. Dam: Hillockpoll 1 Ann. Sex: Female.
2. Philip & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Meath, MH. Mara Blossom 62nd. Ear Tag No.: Uk948318217207. DOB: 19/05/2022. Sire: Mara Superior. Dam: Mara Blossom 56Th. Sex: Female.
3. Mark Hyland, Corrawallen, Carrigallen, Leitrim. Hillock April. Ear Tag No.: 372214824430629. DOB: 23/04/2022. Sire: Drumboy Twister. Dam: Baltymore Thora 538. Sex: Female.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Heifer Born on/between 01.07.2022 and 31.12.2022

Sponsors: Irish Hereford Society

1. Avril Crowe, Curraun, Mohill, Leitrim. Curraun Tequila. Ear Tag No.: 372222954370505. DOB: 19/12/2022. Sire: Allowdale Rambo 738. Dam: Kilsunny Doreen’s Omega. Sex: Female.
2. Mark Hyland, Corrawallen, Carrigallen, Leitrim. Hillockpoll 1 Holly. Ear Tag No.: 372214824480633. DOB: 02/12/2022. Sire: Normanton 1 Laertes. Dam: Hillockpoll 1 Ann. Sex: Female.
3. John And Liam O Dwyer, Coolbawn, Nenagh, Tipperary. scarragh cece Et. Ear Tag No.: 372215753380015. DOB: 01/08/2022. Sire: Karoonda Sampson. Dam: Balleen Cece 781. Sex: Female.
4. Tara Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin, Westmeath. Grianan Orange A974. Ear Tag No.: 372223154960974. DOB: 10/08/2022. Sire: Grianan Parker. Dam: Grianan Orange R792. Sex: Female.
5. Paul Sammon, Lakeview Firmount Carrifalong, Nenagh, Tipperary. Solpoll 1 Starlet A5 (P). Ear Tag No.: Uk933001333973. DOB: 13/09/2022. Sire: Fabb 7 Top Prize. Dam: Solpoll 7 Starlet. Sex: Female.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Heifer Born on/between 01.01.2023 and 30.06.2023

Sponsors: Irish Hereford Society

1. Michael O Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Cork. Drominarigle 1 Diana 1087. Ear Tag No.: 372213625351087. DOB: 05/02/2023. Sire: Churchcrosspoll 1 Hurler. Dam: Drominarigle 1 Annabella 810 Et. Sex: Female.
2. Sean & Gary Mckiernan, Corlismore House, Ballinagh, Cavan. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 233. Ear Tag No.: 372214481691233. DOB: 07/05/2023. Sire: Solpoll 1 Real Good. Dam: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 876. Sex: Female.
3. Michael Bird, Millfarm, Dunlever, Trim, Meath. Dunlever Elegant. Ear Tag No.: 372222112720428. DOB: 12/03/2023. Sire: Dunlever Winston. Dam: Dunlever Ailleen. Sex: Female.
4. Lara Heffernan, Blackmiles, Multyfarnham, Westmesth. Clonleam Delightful 185. Ear Tag No.: 372215676130989. DOB: 01/05/2023. Sire: Dunsinane Samson. Dam: Clonleam Delighful 163. Sex: Female.
5. Michael Barrett, Gurtaleen, Ballineen, Cork. F.H Bonny 4th. Ear Tag No.: 70346. DOB: 26/01/2023. Sire: Yarram Unique P160. Dam: Mara Bonny. Sex: Female.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Heifer Born on/between 01.07.2023 and 31.08.2023

Sponsors: ABP

1. Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Kilcurley, Tubber, Westmeath. TULLYVIEW SHEENA 580. Ear Tag No.: 372223823440580. DOB: 09/07/2023. Sire: He2198. Dam: Airhill Sheena. Sex: Female.
2. Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Kilcurley, Tubber, Westmeath. Tullyview Saoirse. Ear Tag No.: 372223823450581. DOB: 11/07/2024. Sire: He4344. Dam: Airhill Saoirse. Sex: Female.
3. Michael Molloy, Glebe Belmont, Birr, Offaly. Moyclare Dowager 2. Ear Tag No.: 372223914610565. DOB: 01/08/2023. Sire: Caislean Jake. Dam: Dieulacresse Dowager 55. Sex: Female.
4. Niall & Lisa Daly, Gageboro, Horseleap, Offaly. Gageboro Coiffeur. Ear Tag No.: 372223754871468. DOB: 30/07/2023. Sire: Smithston Darby. Dam: Gageboro Ulla. Sex: Female.
5. Niall & Lisa Daly, Gageboro, Horseleap, Offaly. Gageboro 1 coco. Ear Tag No. 372223754811462. DOB: 17/07/2023. Sire: Dendor 1 Kohinoor Pp. Dam: Dernaroy 1 Poppy. Sex: Female.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Heifer Born on/between 01.09.2023 and 30.11.2023

Sponsors: Irish Hereford Prime Limited

1. Hugh And Sarah Murray, Shiloh Parkwood, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Shiloh – Farm Just The One ET. Ear Tag No.: 372215248690682. DOB: 08/11/2023. Sire: Panmure 1 Henry. Dam: Grianan Prim. Sex: Female.
2. Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Kilcurley, Tubber, Westmeath. Tullyview Tilly 3. Ear Tag No.: 372223823460590. DOB: 19/10/2023. Sire: He4297. Dam: Airhill Rapunzal. Sex: Female.
3. Neil Twomey, Glen South, Nadd, Banteer, Cork. Ringfort 1 Sally 522. Ear Tag No.: 372217220512522. DOB: 06/09/2023. Sire: Laertes. Dam: Sally 95. Sex: Female.
4. T&A Fitzgerald, Glebe, Mount Temple, Moate, Westmeath. Grianan Orange B009. Ear Tag No.: 372223154981009. DOB: 08/09/2023. Sire: Rossmore Rocky Balboa. Dam: Grianan Orange R809. Sex: Female.
5. Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Clare. Clondrina 1426th. Ear Tag No.: 372212552841905. DOB: 02/10/2023. Sire: He5136. Dam: Clondrina 1339Th. Sex: Female.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Heifer Born on/after 01.12.2023

Sponsors: ABP

1. Jack Larkin, Ballydaly, Tullamore, Offaly. Corndarragh ivy pp. Ear Tag No. Ie372215466960502. DOB: 03/01/2024. Sire: Fisher 1 Profile. Dam: Hillockpoll1 Ivy. Sex: Female.
2. Neil Twomey, Glen South, Nadd, Banteer, Cork. Ringfort 1 Áine 523. Ear Tag No.: 372217220522523. DOB: 08/12/2023. Sire: Take A Chance. Dam: Áine 209. Sex: Female.
3. Colin Burke, Hightown, Kinnegad, Westmeath. Coralstown Lily. Ear Tag No.: 2077. DOB: 10/01/2024. Sire: Trilick George. Dam: Trilick Snazzy. Sex: Female.
4. Kieran Mc Connell, Tonyellida, Donaghmoyne, Monaghan. ELLIDA VICTORIA HH. Ear Tag No.: 372219436890307. DOB: 10/01/2024. Sire: Ballyaville Neilson. Dam: Ballyraggan Honeysuckle. Sex: Female.
5. Meadbh Tyrrell, Hill of down, Enfield, Meatg. Emerald pearl. Ear Tag No.: 372224110311950. DOB: 13/03/2024. Sire: Skeanaghore Gleeful. Dam: Rathregan Mayflower. Sex: Female.

Hereford Junior Young Exhibitor Handling Class

Sponsors: Irish Hereford Society

We wish to extend many thanks to Mr. Matthew Rollason from New Dawn Herefords, UK for judging the Hereford Young Handler classes at the National Hereford Show 2024!
Matthew is now an alumni of UK Hereford Youth and has worked hard over the years to move through the ranks within the youth programme. One of Matthew’s most recent and notable achievements was representing the UK at the World Hereford Conference Young Breeders Conference in New Zealand in 2020!

1. Aveen Curtin
2. Tara Drumm
3. Simon Guest

Hereford Senior Young Exhibitor Handling Class

Sponsors: Irish Hereford Society

1. Ciara Fitzpatrick
2. Colin Burke
3. Elisa Drumm
4. Neil Twomey

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull Born on/between 01.01.2023 and 30.06.2023

Sponsors: Irish Hereford Society

1. Jj Farrell, Trillick A Temple, Longford, Longford. Dunworleypoll 1 Percy. Ear Tag No.: 372219778861264. DOB: 02/02/2023. Sire: Corlismorepoll 1 Henry 033. Dam: Ballymartle 1 Rhea 175. Sex: Male.
2. T&A Fitzgerald, Glebe, Mount Temple, Moate, Westmeath. Griananpoll 1 Advance. Ear Tag No.: 372223154990993. DOB: 17/03/2023. Sire: Fabb 1 Northern Star. Dam: Dendor 1 Greta 31St. Sex: Male.
3. Paul Sammon, Lakeview Firmount Carrifalong, Nenagh, Tipperary. Solpoll 1 Admiral (P). Ear Tag No.: Uk933001334172. DOB: 01/01/2023. Sire: Seaconpoll 1 Rumpus. Dam: Solpoll 1 Starlet M19. Sex: Male.
4. Sean & Gary Mckiernan, Corlismore House, Ballinagh, Cavan. Corlismorepoll 1 Fantastic. Ear Tag No.: 372214481641237. DOB: 11/05/2023. Sire: Solpoll 1 Real Good. Dam: Corlismorepoll 1 Gem 759. Sex: Male.
5. J Appelbe, Clonakilty, Carrigroe, Cork. Appel 1 sam. Ear Tag No.: 372214625761991. DOB: 20/04/2023. Sire: Solpoll 1 Lawman. Dam: Appel 1 Molly. Sex: Male.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull Born on/between 01.07.2023 and 31.08.2023

Sponsors: Agri-Spread

1. Hugh P Murray, UPPER MAIN STREET,, Kilbeggan, Westmeath. Newland gino. Ear Tag No.: 372212246280262. DOB: 02/07/2023. Sire: Allowdale Rambo 475. Dam: Curraghmeelagh Chia. Sex: Male.
2. J Appelbe, Clonakilty, Carrigroe, Cork. Appel 1 vin diesel. Ear Tag No.: 372214625742014. DOB: 12/07/2023. Sire: Fisher 1 Profile. Dam: Appel 1 Dawn Break. Sex: Male.
3. Michael O Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Cork. Drominarigle 1 Bradley 1109. Ear Tag No.: 372213625311109. DOB: 21/07/2023. Sire: Mullaghdoopoll 1 Finnian. Dam: Gurteragh Georgina 820. Sex: Male.
4. Shane Mc Kiernan, Drumcrow, Ballinagh, Cavan. Drumcarbinpoll 1 Curvebender. Ear Tag No.: 372222086790422. DOB: 09/07/0023. Sire: Solpoll 1 Kentucky Kid. Dam: Corlismorepoll 1 Esta. Sex: Male.
5. J And J Canty, Pubblestown, Navan, Meath. Portanob limbo. Ear Tag No.: 372215916131491. DOB: 17/08/2023. Sire: Dunlever Guy. Dam: Portanob Erica. Sex: Male.

Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull Born on/between 01.09.2023 and 30.11.2023

Sponsors: ABP

1. Nigel Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Monaghan, Monaghan. Glaslough Buster. Ear Tag No.: 372222650021638. DOB: 06/09/2023. Sire: Balleen Hitman. Dam: Glaslough Roxy. Sex: Male.
2. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea, Thurles, Tipperary. Kilsunny Vegas. Ear Tag No.: 372219778782190. DOB: 08/10/2023. Sire: Yarram Pompeii V055. Dam: Kilsunny Lass Olympia. Sex: Male.
3. Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe, Moate, Westmeath. Grianan Batman. Ear Tag No.: 372223154951006. DOB: 05/09/2023. Sire: Rossmore Rocky Balboa. Dam: Grianan Orange T864. Sex: Male.
4. Niall Maguire, Country Crest, Lusk, Dublin. Country Crest Brooks. Ear Tag No.: 372226363610141. DOB: 08/10/2023. Sire: Coralstown Hurricane. Dam: Ballyaville Jen. Sex: Male.
5. Gerard M. O’ Brien, Ballymalone House, Ballymalone More, Boher Road, Ballina-Killaloe, Co. Tipperary. Ballyea Silver Prince 286. Ear Tag No.: 372225753730005. DOB: 02/09/2023. Sire: He2198 Trillick George. Dam: 372213272022291. Sex: Male.

National Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull Calf Born on/after 01.12.2023

Sponsors: Molloy Precast, Tullamore

1. Robert Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Cork. Springvilla Milo HH. Ear Tag No.: 1205. DOB: 07/01/2024. Sire: Corlismore Dynamite. Dam: Springvilla Colleen. Sex: Male.
2. Shane Mc Kiernan, Drumcrow, Ballinagh, Cavan. Drumcarbin Rory. Ear Tag No.: 372222086760436. DOB: 02/01/0024. Sire: Allowdale Rory 594. Dam: Bellingham Nevin. Sex: Male.
3. Josh Mccrabbe, gortaquigley lifford, raphoe, donegal. Ardsteward pirate. Ear Tag No.: 372225023530253. DOB: 03/04/2024. Sire: 372219323570225. Dam: 372225023570216. Sex: Male.
4. Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Clare. Clondrina 1437th. Ear Tag No.: 372212552821936. DOB: 05/01/2024. Sire: He5346. Dam: Clondrina 1212Th. Sex: Male.

National Senior Pedigree Registered Hereford Bull Born before 31.12.2022

Sponsors: Irish Hereford Society

1. T&M Cregan, Tullaha, Broadford, Limerick. Coisceim King. Ear Tag No.: 372226375390015. DOB: 15/12/2017. Sire: Gurteragh Justice Et. Dam: Gurteragh Linsey. Sex: Male.
2. Sean & Gary Mckiernan, Corlismore House, Ballinagh, Cavan. Glenvale 1 Fanfare. Ear Tag No.: 37223 9999912782. DOB: 06/04/2021. Sire: Vexor 1 Palmer. Dam: Glenvale 1 Polly 61. Sex: Male.
3. Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Meath. Rathregan Red Hugh. Ear Tag No.: 372215467281011. DOB: 06/03/2022. Sire: Border Stockton S30. Dam: Rathregan Snowdrop 800. Sex: Male.
4. Ivor Allen, Ballaghmore, Borris In Ossary, Laois. Gurtlabawn Poll 1 Jim 912. Ear Tag No.: 372223428140912. DOB: 06/09/2022. Sire: Allodale Rambo 475. Dam: Gurtlabawn 1 Cream Cracker Sex: Male.

Congratulations to all exhibitors on the day, many thanks to our judges, caterers, stewards and to all who helped out on the day and in the run upto the show.

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