The annual Calf Promotion event, held by the West Cork Hereford Club at Bandon mart turned out to be another very successful competition. Calves of the highest quality were exhibited at the event making the whole selection process a difficult task for the judges when it came to identifying a winner. Hereford calves continue to remain superior to other breeds as the consistently obtain higher prices.
The Hereford show and sale of bulls at Bandon this week had one of the largest crowds ever in attendance. This is a strong indication of the interest in Herefords in the region which was reinforced by the clearance of bulls later with just three bulls failing to reach their reserve.
The Champion was exhibited by Ted O’Sullivan the well-known Hereford breeder from Bartlemy, Fermoy. This is the third year in succession that Ted has taken the Championship at the venue. Furaleigh Prince 907 a son of long time Bandon AI sire Carhuefree Prince with an estimated calving difficulty figure of 3.6% was the selection of the judge and youngest ever Hereford Society President Ivor Deverell of Ballyaville Herefords. The dam is Furaleigh Lass 716 by Furaleigh Generator. He sold at €3,300 to Oliver O’Brien, Crough, Fermoy.
The Reserve Champion Fortregal Ezra exhibited by another local Hereford breeder and regular in the winner’s enclosure at Bandon Gerard Lucey, Forrest, Coachford is sired by a Scottish bull Ervie Classic S30 a very consistent sire. He was purchased at €3,050 by Fachtna O’Driscoll, Ardgehane, Skibbereen.
The sale topper at €3,400 Arlinstown Star 4th, is a son of Australian sire Yarram Star General W251 a sire with a five star rating for both terminal and maternal traits whose semen is regrettably no longer available. Out of a home bred dam Arlinstown Helen 5th this useful bull was exhibited by Declan Murphy, Arlinstown, Ballinhassig. The herd was founded and managed very successfully for many years by Declan’s uncle the late Gerry Murphy. This long very useful bull was purchased by extensive dairy farmer John Dunne, Ladysbridge who brings all progeny to slaughter for the Hereford branded beef schemes.
Other principal prices included Droumdaniel Johnny the youngest bull in the sale at sixteen months he is sired by Allowdale Excellent a Mawarra Sentimental son and was shown by Gene Lynch, Droumdaniel, Bantry. He sold at €2,850. John Cronin, Mourneabbey, Mallow received €2,800 for his Clyde Knight a Bowmont Storm A584 son out of Allowdale Laura by Border General V25. Kieran Noonan, Tullylease, Charleville exhibited Double Tree Ivan an Ardlahan Ginger son out of Clondrina 646th which sold at €2,700.
Overall this is a very welcome result for Herefords at Bandon with such an effective clearance, an increase of€460 on the average price there last spring. Hereford cross calves at the venue are enjoying excellent demand with a top price of €525 for a five week old bull calf on the Monday prior to the bull sale.
Dispersal Sale Breaney Herd – For Mrs. Kathleen Tynan, Breaney, Ardagh, Co Longford
At Granard Mart on Monday July 14th at 7.00pm. – Dispersal Breaney Herd Catalogue
Complete cow herd including cows with spring born calves at foot, incalf cows, incalf and maiden heifers, stock bull, harvest calves not included.
Bull Class
1st Tom Roycroft West Green Dunmanway
Cow in Milk
1st Owen O Neill, Coolroe West Village, Ballincollig – Glaslough Jade
2nd Tom Roycroft
3rd Trevor Dudley, Dovea, Thurles – Kilsunny Lass Fluffy
Heifer Class
1st Tom Roycroft
2nd Albert De Cogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr. – Imokilly Sash
3rd Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon – Dunworley Poll Ruby
Bull Calf
1st Tom Roycroft
2nd Mary Pat Dineen – Dunworley Gold Star
3rd John Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty – Appel Superduty
Heifer Calf
1st Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kendall
2nd Tom Roycroft
3rd John Appelbe – Appel Alice
Champion went to Mr. Owen O Neill
Reserve Champion went to Mr.Trevor Dudley
The Munster and West Cork Hereford Club held a successful Hereford calf promotion at Cork Marts Bandon
The quality of the calves on offer was very good and prices for Herefords were well ahead of other breeds on offer.
The prizewinning Bull calf was presented to Mr. Paddy Fitton of Waterfall, Co.Cork and sold for €395.
The prizewinning Heifer Calf was bred by Mr. William Collins, Reavouler, Drinagh and sold for€325.
Irish Hereford Breed Society Ltd 