Irish Texel Sheep Society 2016 Year Book by Agri Images

Texel Sales Dates 2016 Blessington Premier Show & Sale Fri & Sat 12th & 13th August Tullamore (Multibreed) Sat 27th August Blessington (Multibreed) Sat 24th September Blessington In Lamb Ewe Sale Sat 03rd December Donegal Raphoe Fri 26th August Raphoe Fri 16th September Raphoe Fri 07th October Raphoe In Lamb Ewe Sale Fri 18th November West Region Roscommon Sat 27th August Athenry Mon 05th September Delvin Thurs 15th September Tuam Tues 20th September Maam Cross TBC Roscommon 2nd Sale Sat 24th September Athenry Mon 26th September Ballinasloe Thurs 06th October Mountbellew Sat 15th October Ballinasloe In Lamb Ewe Sale Fri 09th December North Connacht Ballinrobe Sat 20th August Ballinrobe Fri 09th September Ballina Tues 20th September North East Cootehill Sat 10th September (2pm) Carnaross Fri 30th September (12pm) Cootehill Sat 24th September(6pm) Cootehill In Lamb Ewe Sale Fri 30th December South East Tullow Tues 30th August New Ross Mon 05th Sept (pm) Enniscorthy Wed 07th September South West Milltown Thurs 08th Sept (pm) Macroom Tues 27th Sept Roscrea (Multibreed) Thurs 29th Sept (pm) Hiltex Ewe Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat 20 Aug 2016 Ballinrobe Mart, for details 086 8422386

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Contents Chairman’s Address ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Upcoming Events ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Society Contact Information ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Texels do the business for Cooley hill farmer ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Texels and Performance Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Chairmen & Secretaries of The Irish Texel Sheep Society since its foundation in 1976 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Minutes of First Meeting of Texel Breeders Society Ltd ............................................................................................................................... 19 Midland Report ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Twenty Twelve comes out on top in 2015 All-Ireland Championships ............................................................................ 34 North East Texel Club Report .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 Sheep abortion can it be controlled on farms? ........................................................................................................................................................ 51 South East Regional Report 2015 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57 Texel sheep leave spare time with Zőe ................................................................................................................................................................................... 61 Uno and Terminator dominate once again at Texel Premier Sale .............................................................................................. 63 Donegal Texel Club Report National Sheep Shearing Texel Championships ......................................................... 69 North Connacht Championships 2015 ................................................................................................................................................................................... 78 Carrick Christmas Belles ring out loud! .................................................................................................................................................................................... 85 Unlocking the potential of grazed grass ............................................................................................................................................................................... 89 National Hall of Fame ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 96 West Region Texel Club ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 98 View Day .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 106 Report of 1980 Premier Sale ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 110 40th Anniversary photos ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 113 My Texel Story by by Michael Bird ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 117 Chessy Texels .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 120 Premier Sale Results Over The Forty Years ...................................................................................................................................................................... 122 Co. Wexford Sheepbreeders Association .......................................................................................................................................................................... 128 Irish Texel Sheep Breed Society ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 129 Texel Champion makes €38,000 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 131 South West Texel report ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 133 The Irish Texel Young Breeders Club ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 135 Texel Shop ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 137 List of Approved Judges ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 138 Membership Information & Fees ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 139 Irish Texel Membership 2016 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 142 Advertisers Index........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 151 3

Chairman’s Address It has been 40 years since the Department of Agriculture introduced the Texel breed to Ireland. The Sheep Industry has changed dramatically in those forty years and the Texel breed has evolved in Ireland in response to the changing demands. Texel breeders must be commended for the initiative, resources and unwavering commitment that they show in producing and promoting the Texel breed. Sheep breeders, both pedigree and commercial must be rewarded for the strides that they have made in producing top quality lamb for the home and export market. Irish lamb is a top quality product which is in high demand but too often the producers of this quality product are not rewarded as prices fluctuate from week to week. Farmers need to know that they will be justly rewarded for the effort that goes into consistently producing top quality assured lamb. The Texel breed has played a major role in improving the quality of lamb from both the lowland and hill farms. As breeders we know the value of a Texel ram and indeed a good flock of ewes. I urge all breeders to continue to show Texels and Texel crosses at the numerous shows up and down the country because showing is the “Shop Window” for our breed. It is important to encourage today’s young breeders to get involved in showing. Congratulations to the North East Region on hosting a very successful All Ireland in 2015. I would like to thank all exhibitors, many of whom travelled long distances and a special word of thanks to our judge Robbie Wilson from Scotland. I cannot emphasise enough the importance of culling severely. Hopefully the lamb trade will be strong and encourage breeders to do this. The good hogget and cull ewe trade should see a buoyant trade for quality breeding stock in the Autumn. 4

It is good to see so many breeders involved in recording with Sheep Ireland and getting involved in the new Genomics programme. A big thank you to the Council members for their work on your behalf and their commitment throughout the year. A special word of thanks to SinĂŠad, our Secretary, we are very fortunate to have such a dedicated and committed Secretary. Finally, I hope that 2016 will be a successful year for sheep farmers and the Texel breed. Arthur Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe Annakisha House Mallow Co. Cork

Upcoming Events 40th Anniversary Celebration 2016 marks 40 years since the Irish Texel Sheep Society was founded in 1976. Events are being organised throughout the year to mark this milestone but the celebrations will culminate in a Dinner Dance at the Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore on 05th November. A great night is assured! Growvite All â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ireland Championships For the second year in a row the North East Region along with Dundalk Show are hosts to this years event on Sunday the 12th of June. The 2015 Championships were an unprecented success. All involved unknowlingly at the time have set themselves the unenviable task of repeating the success of 2015 but we know it will happen and a great day and a fantastic show of Texel sheep is assured!! This is the biggest Pedigree Texel Interflock Competition that is held annually and is judged across ten classes with the eventual Supreme Texel Champion 2016 being selected. Our Judge this year is Mr. Alastair Gault of the renowned Forkins flock and judging will commence at 11am. For those intending to exhibit, the first 1-6 placed in the Senior Ram Lamb Class and the Shearling Ram Class will qualify for an extra entry into the Premier Sale*) *Qualifying rams must be entered into the Premier Sale and normal entry fees will apply.

Premier Sale This year our first Show and Sale of the season will be held on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th of August, at Blessington Livestock Mark, Co. Wicklow. Mr. Kerr Jarvie of the Duncryne flock in Scotland has accepted our invitation to judge this years show and we look forward to this greatly. The judging will commence at 2pm on Friday 12th, which will culminate in the awarding of the Premier Sale 2016 Male & Female Champions. The sale will commence at 11am on Saturday 13th. Females will be sold first followed immediatly by the ram sale. On the day there will be approximately 250 rams and 100 females offered for sale. A catalogue with full details will be available to download from our website or from the Society Secretary prior to sale. 6

To mark the 40th Anniversary it is intended to host both social and promotional events at the Premier Weekend, more details will follow as they are finalised. National Flock Competiton Six regions have nominated three local shows in their area. Results from these shows will be tabulated throughout the show season and an eventual winner will be decided based on points awarded from attending the nominated shows. All nominated shows are open events and are therefore open to all members of the Society. The Society actively encourages all its members to participate and support their local shows. National Livestock Show Tullamore Show is scheduled to take place on Sunday 14th August 2016 at the Butterfield Estate, Tullamore Co. Offaly. This is the biggest Livestock Show in the country. Texels have always had strong presence at this event, and the Irish Texel Sheep Society are proud to be sponsoring the majority of the Texel classes at this years show. National Ploughing Championships After three years at Ratheniska Co. Laois the three day event is moving to Screggan, Tullamore Co. Offaly from September 20th to 22nd. With record crowds of over 204,000 people attending over the three days in 2015, business and interest was vibrant in all areas including the NSBA sheep tunnel where there was a steady throughput of visitors over the three days. This will again be our location this year. We will have on our display Hiltex Ewes, Pedigree Rams, Texel Ewes and Cross-bred lambs. The plouging championships is the ideal opportunity to come and discuss Texel Sheep with members of the Society at the stand and they can answer any questions you might have.

If you require information for any of these Texel events and for up to date news and events, please contact the Society Secretary at 087 3552992 or alternatively info@irishtexel.com Please visit our website www.irishtexel.com and follow us on Facebook: Irish Texel Sheep

Society Contact Information Secretary: Sinéad Brophy Kellistown Farm, Kellistown, Carlow 087 3552992

Chairperson: Arthur O’Keeffe Annakisha, Mallow, Co. Cork 086 8135804

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Slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with Curry and Yoghurt Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours

• Add the remaining yoghurt and continue to cook uncovered for a further 30 minutes. Adjust the seasoning according to taste. • Sprinkle with the chopped mint and serve piping hot. Accompany with sautéed vegetables, basmati rice and/ or naan bread.

Method • Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan. Brown the lamb shanks until they are golden on all sides. Remove from the pan. • Add the onions to the pan and fry for 5 minutes over a low heat. Add the crushed garlic and the curry powder and cook for 1 minute whilst stirring. • Add half the yoghurt, the tomato concentrate and 400ml of hot stock or water. • Add the shanks to the sauce, cover and leave to simmer for 1½ hours turning them from time to time.

Tip In spite of the long cooking time it only takes 15 minutes to prepare this recipe. The cooking does not require much attention so that it leaves you free to do other things. As with most slow-cooked dishes, this one will be even better heated up the next day.

Ingredients to serve 4 • 4 racks of lamb • 1 tablespoon groundnut oil • Knob of butter • 2 onions, roughly chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped or crushed • 1½ tablespoons of curry powder • 250g plain yoghurt • 1 small tin of tomato concentrate (70g) • 400mls stock or water • Salt and pepper • Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

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artin Rice is a full time hill sheep farmer on the Cooley Mountains. Martin runs Lanark type Blackface ewes, which he occasionally crosses with a Swaledale. Martin crosses the hill ewe with the Texel rams to produce his own replacements (Hiltex) for the mountain. He then crosses the Hiltex with either a Texel or Bluefaced Leicester ram and sells ewe lambs from this cross as lowland replacements. Martin say’s that when working on mountain ground you need a sheep breed that are hardy that withstand the harsh Irish spring weather. He reckons each lamb saved is minumum €100 in your pocket. He has been using Texel for years now and says it is adding value to his hill ewes as he has reduces losses during lambing due to the hardiness of the Texel. He also added that Texel also produces clean, fast growing well shaped lambs. Martin finishes the majority of his ram lambs on farm and sells the remainder as stores which he found is easily done as they consistently reach top prices at local sales. Martin lambs in April. The Blackface and Hilltex ewes are gathered off the mountain in mid February. Ewes carrying twins are then kept down but the singles are returned to the hill where they remain till mid march. Martin finds the Hiltex do just as well on the mountain as the pure Blackies. They all lamb outdoors and again he is very pleased with how the Hiltex ewes perform. “They lamb down with plenty of milk and are exceptional mothers” says Martin.

Martin is a member of Cooley Sheep Breeders and sells his Hilltex x Bluefaced Leicester cross lambs the September sale. Last year he proudly achieved the highest average of the sale with eighty lambs of this cross. These lambs are highly sought after and the feedback from his lowland customers is very positive. According to Martin: “They really like the shape that the Texel puts in them and the Texel cross ewe is as good a maternal ewe as there is out there”. Martin always buys purebred Texel rams and says: “the key is to get out early and buy the longest most correct ram you can get”.

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Texels and Performance Recording The 15 original members that were allocated ewes by the Department of Agriculture in 1976 had to be members of the Sheep Breed Improvement Programme. Since its foundation the ethos of the Irish Texel Sheep Society has been to encourage members to performance record. During the Seventy’s and Eighty’s an animal’s performance was measured on growth rate to weaning and evaluations were on a “within flock” basis only. Recorded animals were weight recorded at birth and again at 120 days of age were given a Growth Rate Index that ranked them with other animals in the flock. The flock average was taken as 100 with superior animals above and inferior animals below the average and most of the animals in the flock being in a range of 20 to 180. In 1989 ultrasound scanning was introduced to record fat and muscle depth in recorded animals at an average age of 120 days. The three measurements, growth rate, muscle depth and fat depth, were used to calculate a new index called the Lean Meat Index and the values were scaled and expressed relative to a base of 100 like the old Growth Rate Index. Again, with the LMI index, animals could only be compared with other animals in the flock. The Sheep Breed Improvement Programme was a scheme ran by the Department of Agriculture. Department visits were made to each participating flock twice a year; just after lambing when birth weights and records were checked and at scanning when Department personnel did the ultrasound scanning and recorded weaning weights. From its foundation the Texel Sheep Society, under the guidance of its secretary Gerry More O’Farrell, actively encouraged members to join the Sheep Breed Improvement Programme and it soon became the largest breed participant in the programme with 80 members participating in 1990.

The limitations of the old LMI scheme was generally recognised in that it allowed only for the calculation of Breeding Values and the ranking of animals on a within flock basis. Some members of the society recognised that for more rapid genetic progress to be made there was a need to rank animals across the entire Texel breed. Premier Irish Texels In June 1992 it was decided to investigate the possibility of importing new genetics from France and Holland. Pat Mc Loughlin, Portroe Texels, Sean Brennan, Lisgobbin Texels and Gerry More O’Farrell were delegated to visit flocks in those countries and this resulted in 12 rams being imported in 1992. A further 10 were imported from the top Texel flocks in France in 1993. This formed the nucleus for a new Sire Reference Group – Premier Irish Texels. Pat Mc Laughlin was elected as chairman of the group and Gerry More O’Farrell agreed to act as secretary. In July 1992 twenty members agreed to use a pool of rams to create linkages between their flocks. This would allow the performance of animals in these flocks to be compared with one another. Six existing stock rams were selected as Sire Reference Rams for 1992 and these were supplemented later in the season by two French shearlings, which became available in mid-September. In the initial years of the Sire Reference Scheme the widespread use of AI wasn’t available and on most of the farms the Reference rams were hand mated to synchronised ewes. This involved each ewe being mated individually and removed from the ram when served twice. It was recommended to mate 10/12 ewes per ram in one day. After mating the ram was rested for a day and moved to the next farm in the mating schedule coordinated by Gerry More O’Farrell. However, as AI use became more widely available, the use of AI with fresh semen became normal practice with the rams moving from farm to farm on the agreed mating schedule. Membership of Premier Irish Texels consisted mainly of larger flocks, as to create linkage between flocks, a minimum of 12 ewes had to be mated to a “reference ram” and more than one ram had to be used in the flock. Some the main drivers behind the formation of the Texel Sire Reference Scheme were Pat Mc Loughlin, Portroe Texels; Bob Reidy, Cloone Texels; Liam Reidy, Faha Texels; Bill Murray, Derringlerg Texels; Sean Brennan, Lisgobbin Texels; Padraic Niland, Chessy Texels; John Donohoe, Ballybur Texels; Liam Blackmore, Rathaleek Texels; RyanTexels; Feodara & Tony Cameron,Rockfield Texels and John Madden Cush Texels. 16

Premier Irish Texels received sponsorship for the importation of the rams from the Kepak Group and, as a result, some rams were named in recognition of this sponsorship. Kepak Jambon, Kepak Athleague and Kepak Hacketstown were three rams that had a big influence on the breed in the initial years of the Sire Reference Scheme. Other rams whose progeny also proved popular were; Premier Kruger, Premier Khios and Premier Kayak. Some progeny were purchased at high prices by Northern Ireland and Overseas customers in the initial years. The group had an annual viewing day at the Ryan family farm where members were invited to bring their ram lambs from the top 10% with a view to selecting replacement rams for the Sire Reference ram team. The animals selected by popular vote on the day were either purchased or leased by Premier Irish Texels by agreement with the owner. New genetics was also taken in from outside the scheme from time to time. East Middle Ardross was imported, on the basis of his high performance figures, from Elite Texels in the UK. Likewise Rams Fame was purchased from Northern Ireland as was Penparc Bandana from the Penparc flock in Wales. In 1998 Dr Denis Kelleher UCD was given the task of updating and revising the recording scheme. Dr Kelleher introduced new data computer analysis that facilitated the comparison of animals in different flocks provided there were some genetic links between animals. In addition an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own records are combined with that of its relations and the life time performance of the animal together with that of its ancestors and siblings are used to provide a more accurate LMI. Premier Irish Texels decided to purchase some of the top quality rams with high performance records at the Irish Texel Premier sale. Many of these rams went on to produce progeny that combined excellent performance figures and show winners. Some of the more notable rams purchased as Reference rams over the years at the Irish Premier were: Ballina First Choice, Chessy Invincible, Greenhill Irish Rover, Renaghmore Keane, Roughan Laptop and Foundry Nickle. Scrapie and Performance Recording. Selecting replacement rams with top performance records became much more difficult with the introduction of scrapie genotyping. Breeders were now focussing on selecting rams with the scrapie resistant gene ARR/ ARR. This resulted in a narrow choice for selecting animals with high performance figures. 17

Never the less, the Texel Society continued to encourage members to performance record and select replacements on the basis of performance figures. Up until 2007 only breeders in the Sheep Breed Improvement Programme could enter animals for the Irish Texel Premier Sale. The Texel breed was the only breed during those 30 years that had its Premier Sale an all performance recorded sale. Throughout this period it maintained its status as the breed with most members in the Sheep Breed Improvement Programme and the highest number of animals performance recorded. Sheep Ireland In 2007 the Department of Agriculture set up a committee with representatives of the Irish sheep industry with a view of establishing a new sheep breed improvement structure. In 2008, Sheep Ireland was formed with its mission statement; “to achieve the greatest possible improvement, from genetic and other factors, in the profitability of the national sheep flock for the benefit of Irish sheep farmers and the sheep industry.” The LambPlus Programme was established as the recording performance scheme for pedigree ram breeders. The Irish Texel Sheep Society has been to the forefront in encouraging its members to become members of the LambPlus recording programme and was the first breed society to agree to transfer its flock book data onto the Sheep Ireland database. Over 30% of all the current 600 LambPlus members are Texel breeders. Texel sheep have, in general, the highest accuracy’s for evaluations. The Future Sheep Ireland is a statutory body set up by the Department of Agriculture in agreement with all stakeholders in the Sheep Industry. The funding structure agreed by industry comprises a substantial contribution from Irish sheep farmers through a voluntary slaughter levy. The future development of the national sheep breed improvement programme is managed and directed by the Sheep Ireland board that has representatives of all sectors of the sheep industry, including pedigree ram breeders. Exciting new developments are currently being investigated through DNA collection and genomics that has the potential to establish Irish sheep breeding as world leaders. It is important that Irish Texel breeders and the Irish Texel Sheep Society embrace these new technologies and continue on the progressive path of active involvement in sheep breed recording programmes that has been followed for the past 40 years. This will ensure that Texels will play a pivotal role in breeding profitable sheep for Irish sheep farmers. 18

Chairmen & Secretaries

of The Irish Texel Sheep Society since its foundation in 1976 1976-78 John Mee. Coolderry, Four Roads Co.Roscommon 1978-80 Michael Ryan. Grianan Company, Lifford Co. Donegal 1980-82 Michael Donohoe. Ballybur, Cuffesgrange, Co.Kilkenny 1982-84 Thomas Quirke. Derryvillane, Glanworth, Co. COrk 1984-86 Padraic Niland. Chessy, Ardrahan, Co. Galway 1986-88 John Doyle. Barretstown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare 1988-90 John Madden. Hilton Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan 1990-92 Tony Rothwell. Adamstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 1992-94 William Murray. Derrinlerrig, Four Roads, Co.Roscommon 1994-96 Maureen Higgins. Cnocsigh, Tinegeragh, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork 1996-98 John L Doyle. Barretstown House, Newbridge, Co. Kildare 1998-00 Michael McHugh. Drumboagh, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan 2000-02 Liam Coen. Lehinch, Hollymount, Co. Mayo 2002-04 Pat Farrell. Oberstown, Tara, Co. Meath 2004-06 John Donohoe. Ballybur, Cuffesgrange, Co.Kilkenny 2006-08 Alex Clarke. Alepat, Boyerstown, Navan, Co. Meath 2008-10 Anne Murphy. Belcarrig, Gorey, Co. Wexford 2010-12 Donal Mee. Coolderry, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon 2012-14 Adrian McKeague, Cornacranaghy, Kilclare, Carrick-onShannon, Co.Leitrim. 2014-16 Arthur O’Keeffe, Annakisha House, Mallow Co.Cork 2016- Michael Bird. Dunever House, Trim, Co. Meath Secretaries: 1976-2003 Dr. Gerry More O’Ferrall. Hawthorn Lodge Castleknock, Dublin 15 2003-2011 Jim Walker. Ballybrennan, Kilinick, Co. Wexford 2011- Sinéad Brophy, Kellistown Farm, Kellistown, Carlow 20

Minutes of First Meeting of Texel Breeders Society Ltd Meeting of 18th June 1976 in Agriculture House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Attendance: Messrs J Kenny, J Mee, T Keane, W Murray, P M Doyle, L Blackmore, H W Stanley, M Donohoe, J Flanagan, M Ryan, T Quirke, M O’Mahony, P Niland, Professor and Mrs. Geoghegan and Dr. G More O’Ferrell. An apology was issued for non – attendance was received from Mr. J J Cummins. Departments Staff: Messrs D O’Driscoll (Chairman) E O’Mahony, N McGill, T Ward, J Lyons, and Miss O’Reilly. In opening the meeting the Chairman welcomed the breeders and introduced those present and the members of the Department’s staff. He referred to the historic nature for sheep breeding of the establishment of a Society for a new breed of sheep. The first importation, from Holland, of small numbers of Texel Sheep took place in 1964/65. As a result of experiments it was decided to import larger numbers in 1972. Because of the risk of disease, dissemination was not allowed until this year. One of the conditions under which the Texel sheep were supplied was that the buyers concerned would form a Society and keep a flock book. The main purpose of the meeting was to assist the breeders to do this. While awaiting the arrival of some of the breeders a general discussion took place on sales and breeding. It was agreed that public sales should not take place this year and that the breeders should in accordance with the conditions under which the sheep were supplied advise the Department of the proposed sales of any animals. The Chairman said the Department’s Records would be made available in order to avoid in-breeding and that the Inspectors would act in an informal advisory capacity as to the selection of animals for retention in the flocks. There was general agreement that a field day at Raphoe would be useful. This would give the group together with those engaged in grading-up programmes and those unsuccessful in the ballot, an opportunity of seeing what animals are still available there for purchase. The members of the Society would be given first choice of any such sheep. The question of pricing these animals would be decided in the Department in consultation with the group. The date of the field day was fixed for Friday 9th July. 21

Before the election of officers it was decided to limit the office of Chairman initially to one year. Nominations were called for and there were two nominations. It was agreed by the group that the unsuccessful candidate would become Vice-Chairman. The voting resulted as follows: Chairman: Vice-Chairman:

Mr. John Mee Mr. Michael Ryan

Dr. More O’Ferrell was the only nominee for the post of Secretary and he agreed to accept office for one year. As the entire group consisted of only fifteen members it was decided that all should be members of the Committee for the first year. Mr. Ward advised the group that in order to operate a Flock Book they would have to be registered as a Friendly Society. The Department had experience in the formation of such Societies and would send a draft set of rules to each member for discussion. The rules would have to be agreed before the Society could be registered. The meeting then adjourned for lunch. On resumption the Chair was taken by Mr. J Mee. Following discussion it was agreed that the lambs be ear notched at birth and that all should be tattooed by 1st June. The annual code letter would be notified by the Secretary to each member. The flock codes would be based on the owner’s initials and the Society would make the necessary adjustments if similar initials occurred. It was decided that the letter “T” indicated Pedigree Texel be used as the flock symbol in the initial years. The members then present suggested their Flock codes, which corresponded with their initials. The Secretary noted Flock codes for the absent members. The following are the Flock Codes: Mr. J Kenny Mr. J Mee Mr. T Keane Mr. W Murray An Foras Taluntais Professors & Mrs. Geoghegan Mr. P Doyle Mr. L Blackmore Mr. H W Stanley Mr. M Donohoe Mr. J Flanagan

JK JM TK WM AF MG PD LB HS MD JF 22

Mr. M Ryan Mr. T Quirke Mr. M O’Mahony Mr. P Niland Mr. J Cummins

GR TQ MM PN JC

The meeting also agreed on pre-fixes for individual flocks. It was agreed that rams should not be put with flocks before 10th August and that 1 January should be the start of the lamb registration programme. Mr. McGill said that in regard to breed improvement programmes the Department would give the same service as was at present being given for the Suffolk and Galway breeds. Since the Department’s officers, normally visited the flocks in May and as they would like to see the animals permanently tattooed then, it was agreed that 1 June be the latest date by which flocks should be tattooed. Mr. E O’Mahony said that as much weight data as possible for this new breed to assess its particular qualities and Dr More O’Ferrell advised breeders that it was essential to keep weight records to show the animals growth potential. Discussion then took place on the grading-up programme and the Department’s promise to recognize these animals as pure breds when they had reached a certain stage. Agreement was reached and it was decided to discuss the matter further at the next meeting. The establishment of a flock book and the question of 100 day weighing of lambs would also be on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting. It was decided that members pay a fee of £5 for registration of their flock codes and that all other fees should be discussed at the next meeting. The Secretary then collected the £5 fee from each of the members then present. The question of publicity was discussed and it was agreed that local shows be considered and that representation be made to the RDS to include a display of Texel sheep in the Spring Show. Dr. More O’Ferrell thought that the Society would be willing to do this. The breeders decided that the group should be known as the Texel Sheep Breed Society Ltd. The next meeting was fixed for Raphoe at 3.00pm on Friday 9th July, to coincide with the date of the field day there.

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Midland Report Midland Region. In 2015 show entries were up at all the regions shows quality as always was from the top drawer, congratulations to all exhibitors and prize winners its no easy task to turn out week after week and keeping show stock in peak condition. 2016 is the 40th anniversary of our society and we hope Texel breeders across all regions participate in as many shows and events as possible to continue promote the many attributes of our breed. Also 2016 will see the introduction of the Show flock of the year competition where Ossary, Carnew and Tinahely will be the 3 shows that points can be gained for the competition. Ossary Show Results. Congratulations to Jimmy Kelly on his achievement of winning the Champion and Reserve with a daughter and mother combination. Aged Ewe

1st Jimmy Kelly, Carbury, Co. Kildare.

Aged Ram

1st Flor Ryan, Prosperous, Co. Kildare.

Ewe Lamb

1st Jimmy Kelly,Co. Kildare

Ram Lamb

1st Robert Walker, Croom,Co. Limerick

Jimmy Kelly with his Champion and Reserve Champion at Ossary Show

Tinahely Show Results. Congratulations to John Taylor who had a clean sweep in championship. Aged Ewe

1st John Taylor, Thurles; 2nd Tom Whelan, Enniscorthy; 3 Michael Sinnott, Craanford.

Aged Ram

1st Johnny Ryan, Prosperous; 2nd Flor Ryan, Prosperous.

Shearling Ewe

1st Flor Ryan, Prosperous; 2nd John Taylor,Thurles; 3rd Jackie Ryan, Enfield.

Shearling Ram

1st Johnny Ryan, Prosperous; 2nd Tom Whelan, Enniscorthy; 3rd Jackie Ryan, Enfield.

Ewe Lamb

1st John & Neil Kidd, Kildavin; 2nd Tom Whelan, Enniscorthy; 3rd Tom Whelan, Enniscorthy.

Ram Lamb 1st John Taylor, Thurles; 2nd John & Neill Kidd, Kildavin; 3rd Tom Whelan, Enniscorthy. Champion

John Taylor, Thurles.

Reserve Champion John Taylor, Thurles.

Texel Champion at the National Livestock Show Tullamore 2015, Llangwm Vesuvius exhibited by John & Neill Kidd, Kildavin Co. Wexford © Irish Farmers Journal

Tinahely Champion 2015 John Taylor with his Aged Ewe. © Irish Farmers Journal

Keeltown Texels Sires used for 2016 Lambs Strathbogie Voltage Knap Vital Spark Orrisdale Viking

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A joint venture between the Texel and Beltex breeds has led to the establishment of a new lamb producer group. An initial approach was made by Michael Geoghegan and Bertie Mannion of Kepak, Athleague with local lamb producer and Texel breeder Donal Mee last November. They had a good customer in Belgium who was specifically looking to source as many E and U grade Texel or Beltex lambs as they could get within a certain weight range. A good bonus would be offered for lambs meeting the required grades and weight. These would be exported in carcase form. The problem was, knowing who had these type of lambs and where exactly they were. Donal put together a core group of Texel breeders from right across the country to meet with Kepak management as they wanted lambs from any part of any part of the 26 counties they could get them. The first meeting was held on a wet winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day in mid-December 2015 in the Kepak boardroom attended by Padraic Niland, Flor Ryan, Johnny Donohoe, John Kidd, Donal Mee, Bertie Mannion and Michael Geoghegan. TJ Gormley of the Beltex society was unable to attend but a very productive meeting ensued. It was agreed to hold another meeting as soon as possible at which it was hoped to have representatives from both breed societies involved. 31

The next meeting was held on the 7th of January in The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore which was attended by A O Keeffe, S Brophy, F Ryan, J Donohoe, J Kidd, D Mee (Texel), TJ Gormley, B Matthews (Beltex), B Mannion, M Geoghegan (Kepak) and Charlie Smith, Coordinator of the Aberdeen Angus Producer Group who was invited to address the meeting on his experiences re setting up a similar type of group as to what was now being proposed. A pretty reasonable offer was made on the night but was felt it wasn’t enough to get it over the line. But after some hard bargaining over the next week a price of 30 cent extra over the R3 base price was proposed for U2 & U3 grade, and 35 cent above the R3 grade price was proposed for E2 & E3 grade lambs within a certain weight band. The R3 grade price would be based on the average price paid to farmers for that grade on the day. A committee was formed at a meeting which was held in the Ard Rí Hotel in Tuam at which TJ Gormley was elected Chairman, Lorraine Brennan (Secretary), Catherine Mc Donnell (Treasurer), Francis Lyons (Administrator) and Donal Mee (Coordinator). Our first public outing was held at an open day in Mountbellew Ag College put on by Teagasc and ICSA. Around the same time as our launch at Mountbellew a good friend of Donal’s set up a Facebook page for the Group. This really caught fire and has become a very useful addition in spreading the word. Francis Lyons has been administrating our page. Every Thursday he updates the price Kepak will be paying for the following Monday where available. We have followers from all over the country as well as Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and further afield. Our first consignment consisting of 16 hoggets arrived in Kepak on 22/02/2016 and killed out 8 E3’s, 7 U3’s and 1 U2. Some of these averaged over €138 at a high of 605 c/kg. Very impressive for a start and while we know every lamb won’t kill out so good the potential is there. Supplies have been coming in steady small numbers since as nearly all the quality hoggets are already slaughtered. Going by all the enquiries we are getting there should be no problem in getting adequate numbers of quality in spec Texel and Beltex lambs for the rest of the season to keep both Kepak and their Belgian customer happy. This is a win win for the customer, for Kepak, for ram breeders and most of all the sheep farmer who spends his or her hard earned money to invest in a Pedigree Registered Texel or Beltex ram. Finally we are being paid for producing Quality 32

We would make an appeal to Pedigree Texel and Beltex breeders to spread the word to their customers as this is just reward for their loyalty. •• •This contract is with Kepak, Athleague. •• Verification is required that a Pedigree Registered Texel or Beltex ram is used •• It involves a bonus of 35 cent extra for E2 and E3 grade lambs and 30 cent extra for U2 and U3 lambs (within a specified weight band) above the R3 grade price paid to farmers on day of slaughter in Kepak. •• This will translate to a bonus of €6 approx on U2 and U3’s and an approx. bonus of €7 on E2 and E3’s •• Lambs that fall outside these grades or weight bands will be paid the going rate on the day by Kepak. •• Lambs must be from farm of origin. •• There is a collection point at Kepak, Hacketstown from where transport will be paid by Kepak •• There are adequate secure lairage facilities at the Athleague plant if one wants to drop lambs off the evening before. We are currently doing up a haulier database which we hope to make available to members who may not be in a position to bring their lambs themselves. We may also be in a position to put suppliers in contact with other suppliers in their region who may want to share transport. •• Bookings must be made through the Coordinator. For further details/membership forms contact us by email at qualeutex@ gmail.com or phone Donal at 086 2254932 weekdays preferably between 6 – 8pm. Follow us on Facebook/qualeutex.

The first consignment killed through the group. L-R: Michael Geoghegan (Kepak), Catherine McDonnell, Donie Mee, Bertie Mannion (Kepak), TJ Gormley

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in 2015 All-Ireland Championships The sun blistered across the stunning venue of Bellurgan Park for the 2015 Texel Growvite All Ireland Championships. Mr. Robbie Wilson of Milnbank Texels was assigned the task to find his Champion from the record 225 Pedigree Texels catalogued to compete. Exhibitors travelled from the four corners of the country to take part in the competition. Wilson found his leading lady of the day with a daughter of Scholars Twenty Twelve and Teiglum ewe bred from Strathbogie Stifler. Exhibited by D&E McManamon Newport Co. Mayo, DEE14042 went on to take the Female Champion and was later judged to be the Supreme Texel Champion 2015. The Reserve Supreme Champion was awarded to Mark Noble with a daughter of Anglezarke Uno who earlier won the Senior Ewe Lamb Class. In the male Championship another son of Anglezarke Uno also bred by Mark Noble took the title while Jonathon Higgins brought the Reserve Champion Male to Sligo with a son of Milnbank Valdron, Earlier in the day first up was the Aged Ram class and the red rosette went to Anne Murphy Co. Wexford with Oberstown Tuff a son of Allaunfauld Rockafella. A daughter of Castlecairn Secret Service exhibited by A&P Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Keeffe was selected in the Aged Ewe Class. The top two positions in the Shearling Ram class also went to Cork with Mary Gallagher exhibiting a shearling bred by Robert Walker. Second place for Gallaghers was a homebred ram sired by Straidarren U2. Shearling ewe DEE14042 exhibited by D&E McManamon worked her way to the top of the 36 exhibits in this class, she later became the Overall Supreme Champion of the day. First class for the lambs was the Senior Open Ram where Mark Noble scored a double take with two sons sired by Anglezarke Uno and a homebred dam. Jimmy Garrivan also brought the red rosette to Mayo in the Junior Ram Lamb class with a son of Teiglum Tornado. 36

Mark Noble again scored the double in the ewe lamb classes by taking poll position in both. In the senior class it was a sister of the two winners of the senior ram class that gave Noble a hatrick on the day with his Anglezarke Uno lambs. This lady was later awarded the Reserve Supreme Champion. A daughter of Millars Vegas bred by Noble was tapped forward in the Junior Ewe Class. The Novice Ram & Ewe Classes winners were Jonathon Higgins Co. Sligo in the ram class with a February born lamb sired by Milnbank Valdron and B&P Hanley Co.Longford won the ewe class with a daughter of Strathbogie Terminator. A very competitive and contested class of young Texel enthusiasts competed in the Young Handlers class. Robbie Wilson found his winner of the Gemma Doyle Memorial trophy to be Aidan Craig, Clonard Co. Meath. Mr. Wilson spoke at the end of the show and commented that he was very impressed with top quality of the sheep on show. A barbeque was then hosted by the North East Texel Region for all Texel exhibitors and spectators, this was sponsored by Dawn Meats Ballyhaunis and Monaghan Producer Group. This was a very fitting and social end to what was has been referred to as the best competition of high class quality Texels ever exhibited in the South of Ireland. Supreme Champion:

&E McManamon Co. Mayo DEE13042 D Sire: Scholars Twenty Twelve

Reserve Supreme Champion: Mark Noble Co. Longford XNI15022 Sire: Anglezarke Uno Male Champion: Mark Noble Co. Longford XNI15032 Sire: Anglezarke Uno Reserve Male Champion: Jonathon Higgins Co. Sligo HGE15013 Sire: Milnbank Valdron Female Champion: D&E McManamon Co. Mayo DEE13042 Sire: Scholars Twenty Twelve Reserve Female Champion: Mark Noble Co. Longford XNI15022 Sire: Anglezarke Uno

Class Winners (Listed in correct order) Aged Ram Class 1st Anne Murphy Co. Wexford Oberstown Tuff Allaunfauld Rockafella Aged Ewe 1st A&P Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Keeffe, Co. Cork DJV1201433 Castlecairn Secret Service Shearling Ram 1st Mary Gallagher Co. Cork RWE14031 Shearling Ewe 1st D&E McManamon Co. Mayo DEE14042 Scholars Twenty Twelve Senior Ram Lamb 1st Mark Noble Co. Longford XNI15032 Anglezarke Uno Junior Ram Lamb 1st Jimmy Garrivan Co. Mayo GBE15062 Teiglum Tornado Senior Ewe Lamb 1st Mark Noble Co. Longford XNI15022 Anglezarke Uno Junior Ewe Lamb 1st Mark Noble Co. Longford XNI15035 Millars Vegas Novice Ram Lamb 1st Jonathon Higgins Co. Sligo HGE15013 Milnbank Valdron Novice Ewe Lamb 1st B&P Hanley Co. Longford BHF15007 Strathbogie Terminator

Aged Ram. Oberstown Tuff PFI12014 Exhibited by Anne Murphy Co. Wexford

Aged Ewe. DJV12001433 Exhibited by A& P Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe, Co. Cork

Shearling Ram RWE14031 Exhibited by Mary Gallagher, Co. Cork

Shearling Ewe. Shearling Ewe & Supreme Texel Champion. D& E McManamon

Senior Ram Lamb & Male Champion XNI15032 Exhibited by Mark Noble, Co. Longford

Junior Ram Lamb. GBE15062 Exhibited by Jimmy Garrivan Co. Mayo

Senior Ewe Lamb & Reserve Supreme Champion XNI15022 Exhibited by Mark Noble, Co. Longford

Junior Ewe Lamb XNI15035 Exhibted by Mark Noble Co. Longford

Novice Ram Class & Reserve Male Champion HGE15013 Exhibited by Jonathon Higgins

Novice Ewe Class BHF15007 Exhibited by B&P Hanley

Young Handler Class, Aidan Craig Enfield Co. Meath

MC for the Day!!

Supreme Texel & Female Champion & Reserve Supreme and Reserve Female Champion pictured with Robbie Wilson (Judge), Mark Crowe, Univet (Sponsors)

For the Winning

Aged Ram Line-Up

Aged Ewe Line-Up

Shearling Ram Line-Up

Shearling Ewe Line-Up

Senior Ram Lamb Line-Up with Mark Crowe, Univet (Sponsors)

Junior Ram Lamb Line-Up with Mark Crowe, Univet (Sponsors)

Senior Ewe Lamb Line-Up

Junior Ewe Lamb Line-Up with Mark Crowe, Univet (Sponsors)

Novice Ram Class Line-Up with Mark Crowe, Univet (Sponsors)

Novice Ewe Class Line-Up with Mark Crowe, Univet (Sponsors)

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North East Texel Club Report Texel Growvite All Ireland Championships Dundalk 2015 Much of the club’s activities in the first half of 2015 revolved around organising the Growvite Texel All Ireland Championships that were held for the first time in the North East Region at Dundalk Show on Sunday 14th June. The show was blessed with wonderful summer weather, a great venue at Bellurgan Park, a fantastic show of quality Texel sheep and a huge attendance. Huge thanks goes to members of Dundalk Show Society who coordinated the planning and organising of the event under the guidance of John Wehrly. Special thanks must also go to The Cooley Sheep Breeders who provided penning and assisted in the erecting and dismantling of pens, tents etc. A giant effort was put in by all club members to ensure this event was a success. The show had a massive attendance of Texel breeders from all over Ireland and the UK. The packed ringside, of Texel breeders and commercial sheep farmers, during the judging of all eleven classes by judge Robbie Wilson, Milnbank Texels, was testimony to the organising effort and the quality of the record number of Texel sheep on show. We in the North East Texel Club wish to express our appreciation to all exhibitors for exhibiting an excellent display of quality Texel sheep at the event. A special word of congratulations to all prize winners and in particular to Dáire and Enda McMamamon, Derrylahan Texels, who were rewarded for their long trip from Newport, Co Mayo by being awarded Female Texel Champion and Supreme Texel Champion with their shearling ewe. Congratulations to Mark Noble, Kilcoursey Texels, who had a fantastic day with his Texel show team and was awarded Male Texel Champion, Reserve Female Texel Champion and Reserve Supreme Texel Champion. The North East Club was delighted to welcome a large attendance of UK Texel members both from Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. We were particularly pleased to have members of the Five Nations Young Texel Breeders and members of The Shropshire & Borders Texel Club on flock visits to a number of our member’s farms over the weekend of the show. We hope they had an enjoyable stay in the region. The club wishes to express 46

our appreciation to Pat and Barry Farrell, Oberstown Texels, Michael and Kenneth Bird, Dunlever and Mill Farm Texels, John Canty, Clover Hill Texels and Sean Mc Gee, Navac Texels for hosting the farm visits over the weekend. The busy weekend came to a close with a barbeque on the show grounds after judging was completed. This gave guests and organisers an opportunity to relax, rehydrate and renew their energy levels after a busy few days!! The club appreciates the generosity of Dawn Meats and Monaghan Lamb Producer Group for supplying and sponsoring the lamb burgers. The unanimous consensus was that these burgers were of such quality that they had to come from Texel carcasses!! Practically everyone went for second helpings. We also wish to express our appreciation to Dundalk Show Society and Irish Texel Sheep Society for their help in organising the barbeque and supplying food and beverages. Finally, but not least, we are greatly indebted to The Irish Texel Sheep Society secretary, Sinead Brophy, for her mammoth efforts in coordinating and ensuring that everything went according to plan.

Champion Texel at Trim Show exhibited by Enda Quirke with Show Judge Neville Myles,,Also Gavin and Robert Quirke

Shows All Ireland Texel Championships North East Members featured strongly in the rosettes at the All Ireland Texel Championships in Dundalk. North East members who were in the rosette line ups were: Senior Ram: J,C & M Mc Hugh 2nd, P & P Leonard 3rd and Michael Bird 6th. Senior Ewe: Michael Bird 5th and J,C & M Mc Hugh 6th. Shearling Ram: P & B Farrell 3rd, John Canty 5th and Eugene Sullivan 6th. Shearling Ewe: John Canty 5th Senior Ram Lamb: Malachy Mc Meel 3rd, P&B Farrell 5th. Junior Ram Lamb: P & B Farrell 4th. Senior Ewe Lamb: P & B Farrell 3rd. Junior Ewe Lamb: P & B Farrell 2nd and John Wehrly 3rd. Novice Ram Lamb: A & J Mc Meel 2nd and 5th, P & P Leonard 3rd, Kenneth Bird 4th and Sean Mc Gee 6th. Novice Ewe Lamb: Garrett Murphy 2nd, A & J Mc Meel 3rd, P & P Leonard 4th and 6th, Kenneth Bird 5th. North East Texel Championships The 2015 North East Texel Championships were held at Trim Show. Despite this being one of the last shows of the season, early September, all classes had a high showing of quality Texels that were judged under the watchful eye of Neville Myles, Silver Hill Texels. The 2015 North East Champion Texel Trophy was awarded to Enda Quirke, Grove Texels, for his ram Lamb, Tullagh Wilfire. Neville awarded the Reserve North East Texel Champion to a hogget ewe belonging to Robert Porter, Glenboy Texels. In the commercial classes the day belonged to the McDonnell family, Ellinure Texels, with their Texel cross females. They were awarded the Commercial Show Championship with their pair of Texel cross hogget ewes and then went on to win the Interbreed Supreme Show Champion with this pair.

Sales Premier Sale A number of North East Texel Club breeders were to the fore both as vendors and purchasers of some of the top priced animals at the Texel Premier in Blessington 2015. Pat & Barry Farrell, Oberstown Texels, had a productive day both in the show and sale ring. A son of Oberstown Usain Bolt was sold for 2200gns to Michael and Kenneth Bird, Dunlever and Mill farm Texels. Their third placed ram in the LambPlus Ram Lamb class was sold to Peter Gibbons, Macetown Texel, for 1500gns. They also had a ram lamb placed third in the Young Breeders Class. Amanda and Jessica Mc Meelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first placed ram lamb in the Novice Class, Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wannabee, sold for 1000gns to Shane Mc Hugh, Figart Texels . J, C&M Mc Hugh, Greenhill Texels, were part of the purchasing syndicate that purchased Hillcrest Wagner for 4000gns. Greenhill Texels sold Greenhill Whitelaw for 1000gns to John Wehrly, Ravensdale Texels. Cootehill Regional Sale This was the second year that the society sale for the north east was held at Station Road Mart Cootehill. This is proving to be a successful venue for Texel ram sales and the customer base is increasing. The North East Club is grateful to Jimmy Reilly and his staff at Station Road Mart for the facilities they are providing and their efforts in promoting this sale. In the presale show the Male Champion was awarded to J,C & M Mc Hugh for the first placed ram lamb in the LambPlus Class. The Reserve Male Champion was awarded to Brian Kirkham for his first placed shearling ram. In the Ewe Lamb Class Brian Kirkham was awarded both Champion and Reserve Champion. At the sale there was a strong trade for good quality commercial rams which saw over 85% of the rams on offer finding a new home. Prices ranged from 760 to 350gns. The female trade was exceptionally buoyant with prices ranging from 520 to 330gns and a 100% clearance. Carnaross Club Sale This sale is increasing in popularity as a Texel ram selling venue. We saw an increased entry at our sale in 2015 but the demand more than matched the supply with prices stronger than previous years. The price range was from 540 to 370gns. 50

Growvite All Ireland Texel Championships 2016 North East Texels and Dundalk Show are again hosting the Growvite All Ireland Texel Championships at the Bellurgan Park show grounds on Sunday 12th June 2016. We extend an open invitation to all sheep owners and their families to join us at this event. We are now in the process of putting a schedule in place for what promises to be an exciting and entertaining event that will showcase the very best of Irish Texel sheep. If anyone has any queries or would like further information regarding the show, contact John 00353868122485 or Michael 00353872448481.

Ewe Lamb Class Oldcastle Show, with Pat Farrell (Judge)

Hugh Rooney, Teagasc presenting first prize to John Wehrly for his champion pen of hilltex ewe lambs at the Cooley sheep breeders annual show and sale in September . Sponsored by the north east Texel club.

Virginia Show 2015 Champion Texel, exhibited by Pearse Leonard, Glassdrummond, Co. Monaghan

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Sheep abortion

can it be controlled on farms? Sheep abortion is a consistent cause of lamb loss around the country year on year and negatively affects the output per ewe as well as the output per hectare on farms. Losses between scanning and sale can impact heavily on the economic viability of a flock. What costs are associated with infectious sheep abortion? •• Future income loss from aborted lamb •• Treatment of ewe that aborted •• Treatment of weak lambs •• Labour/time spent nursing weak lambs •• Increased replacement costs •• Cost of maintaining a barren ewe It has been proposed that the perinatal loss of a single lamb equates to the cost of maintaining the dam for a year plus the cost of mating!1 How can a farmer tell if there is an infectious cause of abortion in the flock? Farm data must be analysed so that the flock can be benchmarked against flocks in a similar management system. In order to do this, losses need to be consistently recorded during lambing. Record the numbers of lambs lost and the reason for the loss if it is known. Compare scanning, lambing and rearing records to previous years to assess how the farm is currently doing. Many farmers accept barren ewe and abortion rates of between 5-10%. However, a combined rate of 2% is likely to be due to an infectious agent and should be investigated so that control measures can be put in place to get things back on track. Get a diagnosis so you can implement correct control measures Control measures for abortion vary depending on the underlying cause. Appropriate control measures cannot be implemented if the cause of abortion in the flock has not been identified. Abortion material (both the foetus and the cleanings) should be double bagged, labelled and sealed before submission to the laboratory. Persevere – the more samples you submit, the better chance you have of getting a diagnosis and 53

implementing the most cost beneficial programme possible2. It can be useful to have problem ewes (ewes that aborted or were barren) blood tested. This can give an indication of the diseases to which the flock has previously been exposed. What are the most common causes of abortion in Irish flocks? Toxoplasma gondii is the most commonly diagnosed cause of ovine abortion in Ireland and in the most recently published report, was diagnosed in 26% of samples submitted to the regional veterinary laboratories. Chlamydophila abortus, the second most common cause, was diagnosed in 9% of cases3. Other less frequently diagnosed causes include leptospirosis, campylobacteriosis, salmonellosis and listeriosis. Toxoplasmosis •• How does a flock become infected? Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite. Eggs are shed for approximately one week in cat faeces before the cat becomes immune. The cat is then no longer a source of infection as long as the cat remains in healthy condition. Toxoplasma eggs are eaten by ewes in feed, forage or on fields contaminated by cat faeces. Sheep and mice are classified as intermediate hosts for the parasite. Mice, therefore, act as a source of infection for the cat. •• What signs will be seen in a flock infected with Toxoplasma gondii? Signs depend on the stage of pregnancy at which a ewe is infected and include one or all of the following: barren ewes, mummified foetuses, aborted freshly dead lambs or weak lambs with a high neonatal mortality rate. In chronically infected flocks the abortion or barren rate is highest in ewe lambs or hoggets and lowest in older ewes while in newly infected flocks, all age groups can be affected4. •• What can be done to control it? Control rodents. Keep feed bins and hay sheds secure so that they cannot be accessed by cats. Keep an adult neutered cat on the farm as this will deter other, potentially naive cats, from wandering into the area and continuing the cycle of infection. Feed hay or straw bales from the top of stacks to cattle rather than sheep as this is the most likely area to be contaminated by cat faeces. Infection with Toxoplasma gondii rarely, if ever, causes abortion in cows5. 54

Vaccinate replacement ewe lambs and hoggets to protect against infection prior to tupping. This will mean planning ahead so it is important to consult your veterinary practitioner for advice on correct administration and timing of vaccination. Ewes that have aborted due to toxoplasmosis are considered immune and can be retained for breeding the following year6. •• Benefits of vaccination Vaccinating against the disease will reduce the number of lamb losses by decreasing the number of early embryonic deaths, decreasing the number of barren ewes and decreasing the number of abortions due to infection with Toxoplasma gondii. Enzootic abortion (EAE) •• How does it get into a flock? Transmission is from sheep to sheep. EAE is caused by the bacterium Chlamydophila abortus. The main source of infection is aborted foetuses and cleanings. A ewe can shed the bacteria for about three weeks following abortion and so is a constant source of infection to other ewes4. •• What signs will be seen in a flock infected with Chlamydophila abortus? Abortions in the final 3 weeks of pregnancy are usually the first signs of EAE in the flock6.Ewes may stop eating and a red vaginal discharge may be seen three days before the ewe aborts4.Aborted lambs are usually well developed and quite fresh indicating recent foetal death6. Commonly full term stillborn or weak lambs are born that are unable to suckle. Often ewes show no signs of illness at all accompanying the abortion. •• What can be done to control it? Keep a closed flock – do not buy in. Immediately isolate all ewes that abort. Remove aborted foetuses, cleanings and bedding and dispose of appropriately. Treat the remaining flock with antibiotics, if advised in consultation with your veterinary practitioner. Do not allow other ewes or lambs to lick or smell a weak lamb or aborted foetus. 55

Infected ewes can shed the bacteria at subsequent lambings and so remain a potential source of infection to the flock. These ewes can be culled, however, it is usually not economically feasible to do so. Ewes that abort once will not abort again in subsequent years6. Vaccinate to protect the flock against EAE. Again, it is important to consult your veterinary practitioner for advice on correct administration and timing of vaccination. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Benefits of vaccination Vaccinating will reduce the number of abortions caused by Chlamydophila abortus infection on the farm. Conclusions The first step in controlling lamb losses is to benchmark the flock. Once this is done consult your vet for advice on any diagnostics that may be needed to determine the cause of the losses. Persevere and continue submitting any aborted foetuses, including the cleanings, to the laboratory. Once a diagnosis has been confirmed, plan a control strategy. This will often involve vaccination against either toxoplasmosis, EAE or both. Reducing the incidence of barren ewes and abortion to <2% is achievable and will increase the output per ewe and the overall profitability and sustainability of the flock. References 1. Sargison, N. (2014) Common health issues around lambing. Proceedings of the Teagasc National Sheep Conference 2014 Athlone and Letterkenny, February 4 to 5, 2014. p 36-43 2. Mearns, R. (2007). Abortion in sheep 1. Investigation and principal causes. In Practice 29 40-46 3. Anon (2015) DAFM/AFBI All-island Animal Disease Surveillance Report 2014 4. Sargison, N. (2008) The lambing percentage: mid to late pregnancy. Sheep Flock Health. Blackwell publishing. p 46-67 5. Dubey, J.P. et al (2008). Toxoplasma gondii infection in humans and animals in the United States. Int Jr for Parasit 38 1257-1278 6. Williams, E.J. et al (2009) Ovine abortion: an overview. Ir Vet J 62 342-346

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SOUTH EAST REGIONAL REPORT 2015 2015 proved a successful year for Texel breeders across the south east beginning with the Growvite All Ireland Texel championships held in Dundalk Show. Anne Murphy and The Foundry Flock was placed first in the senior ram class with her ram Oberstown Tuff a son of Allaunfauld Rockafella.

Aged Ram. Oberstown Tuff PFI12014 Exhibited by Anne Murphy Co. Wexford

Oberstown Tuff On the first weekend of July Adamstown show turned out to be a very sunny day with Springbridge Texels from the Whelan family winning all classes except the ewe lamb for Clive Rothwells Ballypierce flock taking the red rosette. The ewe lamb later went on to take the texel champion.

Adamstown show texel champion Bannow Rathangan show in July where Tom Whelan and Springbridge Texels took show show champion while Luke Whelan claimed reserve champion. The Iverk show in Pilltown Kilkenny saw Ann Stephenson taking first in the ewe lamb and shearling ewe class. John Taylor achieved first on the ram lamb class and the senior ewe class Another good year for the south east at the national Tullamore livestock show when John and Neill Kidd and Treemore Texels were awarded the coveted AIB National Livestock show Texel champion with their ram Llangwm Vesuvius.

AIB National Livestock show Texel champion Tullow show had a good turnout of entries and saw John Kidd taking the red rosette in both shearling ram class and the ram lamb classes. Tom Whelan took first prize in the shearling ewe class while Clive Rothwell took first with UVI15007 in the ewe lamb class. Reserve champion went to Clive Rothwell and his ewe lamb with overall show champion going to John Kidd and his ram Llangwm Vesuvius.

Tullow Show reserve and overall texel champion The sales in the south east commenced at the Premier in August. Congratulations goes to John Neville and his multiple success stories at this year’s Premier Show and Sale. John bred the winner of the Lamb Plus class, UVI15005, a son of Thornville Ureka, out of a Strathbogie Python, daughter and grandson to an Ettrick ewe. This Ettrick ewe’s grandsons also won the group of three ram lambs, the young breeders and the novice class. UVI15005 went on to take the top sale price of the day when he sold for 4400gns. The group of three sold for an average of 2600gns. While the winner of the young breeder’s class was sold for 2000gns a son of Anglezarke Uno. Liam Dillon and Kilclanammon flock also enjoyed success on the day when he sold a son of Oberstown Usain Bolt for 1500gns. South east regional sales saw a good demand for both shearling and ram lambs especially the high star rated rams. The south east breeders would like to wish both breeders and buyers success in 2016.

Cooley Sheep Breeders wishing the Texel society the best of luck at all Ireland event at Dundalk show Next annual show and sale Saturday 3rd September Carlingford Co Louth Sale at 1 pm 1800 breeding females aprox Hoggets ewes and ewe lambs All locally reared and electronically tagged Transport can be arranged Breeds include hill tex, mules, Lleyn x X bred and blackface Phone John 0868122485, Gerry 0872219815 61

Spicy Lamb Chops with Avocado and Olive Salsa

Preparation time: 15 minutes (+ refrigeration 30 minutes) Cooking time: 5 minutes Method • Mix the oil, chilli and seasoning in a dish. Add the lamb chops, turn to coat well in the oil and cover. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature. • Squeeze the lime juice into a small salad bowl. Add the avocado, tomatoes, red onion, olives and coriander. Mix and season to taste. Cover and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes. • Preheat the barbecue or grill until very hot. Then place the lamb chops on the barbecue or grill and cook for 1 minute each side. Lower the heat and continue to cook to suit your taste. Add salt and pepper at the end of cooking. • Serve immediately with the salsa. Tip The longer the meat is marinated, the more flavour it will have. If you can, marinade the chops in the fridge for several hours or even the day before. Turn them over from time to time and take out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

Ingredients to serve 4 • 8 lamb chops • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 teaspsoons chilli powder • Salt and pepper Salsa • 1 lime, juice only • 1 avocado, skinned, stoned and diced • 3 tomatoes, deseeded and diced • ½ red onion, peeled and finely chopped • 10 pitted black olives, sliced • Small bunch fresh coriander, chopped

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Zöe & Johnny Payne farm outside Rathangan in Co.Kildare. Their farming system consists of 300 commercial ewes, and a store to beef finishing system. The 300 ewe flock consists now of mainly Texel cross ewes. The Payne’s have found that the Texel is performing well in their farming system both as ewes and as the main ram breed. “Initially Suffolk and Charolais rams were used but after first introducing Texel rams we noticed that the Texel cross lambs were performing better in our system and we made the decision quickly to use all Texel rams on the commercial flock.”

According to Johnny, “We mainly buy our Texel & Texel cross ewes at the Hiltex ewe sale in Ballinrobe in August. The one thing that stood out after buying our first batch was their fantastic mothering ability, which allows us to get ewe and lambs out to grass within a day or two days of lambing. This reduces both workload and housing requirements at lambing time. It also helps to reduce forage and concentrate costs. We find that they were easy lambed, lambs are clean requiring less worm dosing and easily finished off grass.” “As a large part of our income is derived from producing high quality factory lambs as efficiently and as quickly as possible, we always find that Texel lambs grade very well and maintain a lean carcass with higher percentage kill out,” says Zoe. Johnny sees the benefit of producing quality Texel lambs as he finds that in his experience quality Texel lambs consistently achieve the highest prices when they are either sold live in the mart or slaughtered at the factory. Zoe, who comes from a non-farming background her spare time off farm passion is weightlifting. She quickly developed a passion for the breed and all things agriculture and decided to join the Irish Texel Sheep Society and started her own pedigree flock in 2012, Mountvilla Texels. The pedigree flock consists of 20 ewes. “We are paying particular attention to selecting flock replacements and select our replacement ewe lambs early in the year.” Zoe, with their 3-year old son Rocky, is also pro-active in the management of the commercial flock. “Since we moved to Texel replacements, the traits that they are breeding into our flock include easier handling at lambing, greater prolificacy and less fostering due to their great mothering ability. We also find the Texel cross ewes are better value as they out live other breeds and have a higher cull value. The Texel breed has greatly increased the flock standard and encouraged my interest and love for farming with the Texel.”

Uno and Terminator

dominate once again at Texel Premier Sale Strathbogie Uno stays true to his name and breeds the No.1 ram in Blessington for the second year in a row. An extremely high standard of Texels was presented to Martin Warnock of the N.I Straidarran flock and he quickly set about selecting his premier choices. The Male and subsequent Overall Champion award went North to Donegal for the second year in a row to a son of Strathbogie Uno. Bred by John Greene, this strong shearling ram was bought by Walter Brennan, Monard Texels, Co. Mayo for 3200gns. Reserve Champion was Mark Nobleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglezarke Uno ram lamb, he went home unsold. In the female championship top honours went to Ronan Gallaher with a daughter of Strathbogie Terminator. This flashy ewe was later sold for 2200gns, Reserve female was awarded to John Greene with a daughter of Anglezarke Uno, she returned to Pettigo, Donegal with Noel and Barry Gallagher selling for 1500gns. Taking the top sale price of the day was John Neville Co. Wexford with a son of Thornville Ureka and out of a Strathbogie Python daughter bred from an Ettrick ewe. A daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of the same Ettrick ewe produced the winners of the Group of Three Ram Lambs, the Young Breeders Class, Novice Class and the Lambplus class. The latter was snapped up by the Donegal syndicate of Collarrock, Clarcarrick and Spireydale flocks for 4400gns. This lamb was also part of the Group of three that sold for an average price of 2,600gns. Next top price was achieved by John J Brennan Co. Roscommon, who sold a son of Doon Hill Viking to Flor Ryan and John Donohoe for 4200gns. Other leading prices included: Willie Doherty sold a son of Tophill Union Jack to J,C & M McHugh for 4000gns and also secured 1400gns from Isobell Moore for another Union Jack son. Andrew & Richard Wilson, Co. Donegal sold three lambs by the same sire to Ronan Gallagher Co. Sligo 3200gns, Tomas Kenny, Co. Galway 2600gns, 65

and the final one to the partnership of Flor Ryan and Jimmy Kelly from Co.Kildare 1300gns. Martin Warde in Co. Galway brought home a full brother of the 2014 Premier Sale Champion sired by Strathbogie Uno and sold by Rodney McLaughlin for 2900gns. Rodney also sold another Uno son to Michael Haverty Co. Galway for 1600gns. Pat & Barry Farrell also had a strong day. Included in their sale tally was another grandson of the same Ettrick ewe selling for 2,200gns to Michael Bird, Co.Meath. They also got 1550gns from Peter Gibbons, also from Co. Meath for a son of the famous Curly ewe. Mary Gallagher from Cork also sold her leading Shearling ram into the ring for 2200. Alma & Lorraine Brennan Co. Roscommon sold another son of Doon Hill Viking to Flor Ryan and John Donohoe for 2100. John Neville hit 2,000 for the 1st prize Young Breeders Ram lamb who was sired by Anglezarke Uno. Roger Doherty received 1,700 for a son of Finevalley Victor. Liam Dillon Co.Wexford sold a son of Oberstown Usain Bolt for 1500gns Fergal Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SĂŠ also despatched a son of Oberstown Usain Bolt into North Connacht with Paul Coyne securing him for 1,320gns. Jack Swift also picked up another lamb from the pen of John Neville for 1400. A further nine rams were also sold for prices in excess of 1000gns In the female trade other top prices included Flor Ryan securing 2,000 from Liam Browne Co. Donegal for a shearling that was placed 2nd in her class. Jackie Ryan easily got 1,400gns for a daughter of Mill farm Usher. Anthony Donnelly sold a catchy gimmer, a daughter of Knock Ursus to Michael Dwyer Co. Roscommon for 1,300gns and Brendan Hanley sold another daughter of Strathbogie Terminator for 1,250gns. The pedigree trade was very lively, with lambs selling to pedigree breeders for amounts fluctuating from 4,400 to 750gns. The commercial buyers were willing to pay more money for the stronger commercial rams with prices ranging from 450 to 1,500gns, with the majority selling for between 500-750gns. The female trade showed a clearance rate of 91% with Ewe Lambs sold at an average of 590gns, Shearling Ewes sold at an average of 800 The ram trade averaged a clearance rate of 75% with Hogget rams selling at an overall average 750 while ram lambs cleared at an average of 880. 66

Overall and Male Champion GEI14022, by John Greene sold for €3200

Female Champion GAI14036, by Ronan Gallagher sold for €2200

Lot 138 by M Noble Reserve Overall and Res Male Champion XNI15032, Unsold

Lot 53 by John Greene Reserve Female Champion sold for €1500

Lot 24 by F Ryan sold for €2000

Lot 66 by Mary Gallagher sold for €2200

Lot 162 by J Neville sold for €4400

Lot 270 by JJ Brennan sold for €4200

Lot 175 by A Wilson sold for €3200

Lot 235 by R McLaughlin sold for €2900

Lot 236 by R. McLaughlin sold for €1600

Lot 237 by W Doherty sold for €4000

Lot 239 by P& B Farrell sold for €1550

Lot 161 by John Neville sold for €2000

Lot 271 by J Neville sold for €1400

Lot 279 by A Wilson sold for €2600

Lot 315 by P&B Farrell sold for €2200

Lot 212 A&L Brennan Sold for €2100

Novice Class – Line Up

Young Breeders Class Line-up

Lot 146 by R Doherty sold for €1700

Female Champion & Reserve Female Champion

Group of 3 Ram Lambs – John Neville

Male Champion & Reserve Male Champion

Member of LambPlus

Michael & Kenneth Bird Millfarm, Dunlever Trim Co. Meath Tel: +353 (0) 46 9436735 Mob: +353 (0) 869965239 E-mail: mjbirdtex@gmail.com

SIRES USED FOR 2016 LAMBS:

MILLFARM AND DUNLEVER TEXELS

OBERSTOWN WANDERER BOUGHT PREMIER SALE 2015 FOR €2200 Sired by Oberstown Usain Bolt, Dam UVI13007 by Castleknowe Matchmaker and GGH1000093 Dam. Reserve Female Champion Premier Sale 2014.

OBERSTOWN WANDERER MUCKISH UNIQUE SPORTSMAN TREMENDOUS 70 MILLFARM VICTOR

Donegal Texel Club Report National Sheep Shearing Texel Championships The 2015 National Sheep Shearing Texel Championships were held in conjunction with the All Ireland and Internation Sheep Shearing Championships at the An Grianan Estate, Burt, Co Donegal. Mr Brian Hanthorn of The Mullan Texel Flock was our judge for the day and threw severe weather had a tough task placing some of the top Texels in Donegal.

The Larahirl Flock of John Greene took the Overall Champion with a shearling ram by Strathbogie Uno out of a homebred ewe GEI12030 by Claybury Rocky Balboa. Reserve Champion went to the Figart Flock of Shane Mc Hugh with a shearling ewe by Teiglum Tornado and out of a homebred ewe by Glenside Razzel Dazzel. The Larahirl Flock had also success in the Two Shear Ewe and Upwards class with the 2014 All Ireland Reserve Female Champion taking the red rosette, as well as picking up 1st and 2nd in the Ewe Lamb class with a pair of Anglezarke Uno lambs.The Aged ram class was won by the Silverhill 71

Flock of Neville Myles with a Hillborough bred ram by Kilcoursey Rolex. Myles also had success in the Ram Lamb class with a lamb by Elmach T-REX who went on to take Reserve Male Champion.

Congratulations to all our Young Handlers on the day this was the toughest of all the classes with young Anna Boal taking 1st and the Greene sisters Chaylee and Lorinne taking 2nd and 3rd.

Premier Show and Sale The Donegal Texel Breeders enjoyed a very successful weekend at the Premier Texel Show and Sale at Blessington Livestock Mart Co Wicklow. With over 320 entries the Donegal breeders claimed 15 prizes in the show ring and also had secured most of the top prices at the sale. Male Champion and Overall Champion of the Show went to the Larahirl Flock of John Greene with his super shearling ram who had previously won the National Sheep Shearing Championships earlier in the season, he is bred by Strathbogie Uno and out of a Larahirl ewe by Claybury Rocky Balboa. This is Strathbogie Uno’s second year in a row to sire the Champion at the Premier and after strong bidding was sold to Monard flock of W Brennan for €3200gns. The Larahirl flock also had success in the females winning 1st and 3rd in the ewe lamb class and Reserve Female Champion with a Anglezarke Uno bred ewe lamb selling to Noel Gallagher, Gortanessy, Pettigo for €1500gns.

Hillcrest Wagner led the way, exhibited by William Doherty Hillcrest Flock with a Tophill Union Jack bred ram lamb out of his much admired homebred ewe by Sportsman Superstar who herself was 3rd in the All Irelands 2014. Wagner was 2nd placed in the Lamb Plus Ram Lamb class and went on to make €4000gns selling to the Speenogue, Figart and Grennhill flocks. Doherty was in the money again with Hillcrest Washington a full brother to Wagner selling to the Labbadish Flock of Isobell Moore for €1400gns. Next best was Shannagh Won O Won exhibited by Andrew Wilson again another Tophill Union Jack bred ram lamb out of his Shannagh ewe by Tophill Nockout. Placed 5th in the Open Ram Lamb class and 2nd in the group of three was snapped up by Ronan Gallagher Enniscrone and Mark Staunton, ET for €3200gns. Wilson also had Shannagh Whistler an et brother to Won O Won and was part of the successful group of 3, sold to the Hillswood flock of Thomas Kenny for €2600gns. The final in the pen was Shannagh Worth A Look bred by Enniscrone Van Gal and out of a home bred ewe by Mossknowe Pudsey sold to Flor Ryan for €1300gns. The Clara flock of Rodney Mc Laughlin enjoyed another successful year at the Preimier picking up 2nd and 3rd in the Open Ram lamb class and 3rd in the group of three. His 2nd placed lamb Clara Warrior a full brother to last years Champion again sired by Strathbogie Uno and out 73

of a homebred ewe by Clara Rambo was sold for €2900gns. Another Strathbogie Uno son Clara Wolverine out of a clara ewe by Garngour Nobleman, this 3rd placed lamb went on to sell for €1600gns to M Haverty Clara, Dunmore, Co. Galway. Picking up 2nd in the Novice Ram Lamb Class was the Urris flock of Roger Doherty with a very stylish end of March bred lamb by Fanevalley. Victor and out of a Forkins ewe by Sportsman Scania. Urris Wishfull went on to make €1700gns and joins the String flock of Mary Gallagher, Co.Cork. Raphoe Sale Male Champion and Overall Champion of the show went to the Culdaff Flock of Ryan Greene. His shearling placed first in the Open Shearling Ram class and the son of Baltier Thunderbird and was sold for €1150 to Charlie Doherty. Topping the sale was the Hillsborough Flock of Ronnie Edwards with his powerful shearling ram by Woodbrook Ulster Pride and out of homebred ewe by Millars Napoleon. Standing third in the confined shearling ram class he was purchased by George Mc Laughlin for €1320. Edwards was in the money again, with another Woodbrook Ulster Pride shearling out of a Moneyhill ewe by Deveronhale Oddie selling to Eugene Mc Crossan for €1100. Last up was a shearling by Emlach T- Rex out of a Silverhill ewe by Millars Napoleon purchased by Daryl Duncan for €1020. 74

The Speenogue flock had a successful outing claiming Champion Ram lamb and Reserve Overall Champion with a son of Glenside Tomboy and by a homebred ewe by Chessy Likely Lad, he was sold for €1300. Next best for the Speenogue pen was a son of a lamb retained in the flock by Glenside Tomboy and out of a Hillcrest ewe sold for €800. The Muckish flock of John Mc Gee topped at €900 for a shearling ram sired by Strathbogie Uno and out of a homebred ewe by Glenside Lone Ranger purchaser was Margaret Stevenson. At the same money Mc Gee sold another shearling again by Strathbogie Uno and by a Muckish ewe by Lone Ranger sold to Andrew Dodd. The last shearling of the pen was a Deveronvale Oddie son out of a homebred ewe by Forkins Ladbrokes sold to Noel Mooney for €700. John Greene sold a Larahirl shearling sired by Strathbogie Uno and out of a Kelso ewe by Mellor Vale Officer sold to Margret Stevenson for €1000. Another shearling out of the Larahirl pen this time by Baltier Thunderbird out of a homebred ewe by Castlecairn SAS Commander sold for €880 to James Steele. The Hillcrest flock of William Doherty sold a shearling ram by Sportsman Superstar by a homebred ewe by Forkins Napoleon placed first in the confined shearling ram was purchased by Tony Morning for €840. At the same money Doherty sold another shearling this time by Templepark Usher and out of a Hillcrest ewe by Garngour Nobleman to John Browne. Female Champion went to the Larahirl pen with a shearling ewe by Baltier Thunderbird and out of a homebred ewe by Claybury Rocky Balboa she was sold for €750 to Roger Doherty Urris. Reserve Female Champion went to the Greenhill flock of J,C&M Mc Hugh with another shearling ewe sired by Milnbank Ulex and out of a Greenhill ewe by Chessy Spot On she was purchased by Niall Brennan of the GrangeHill flock.

In Lamb Ewe Sale It was the Shannagh Flock of Andrew & Richard Wilson who had the top price shearling at the November In-Lamb Ewe sale. She was earlier selected as the Champion Ewe by judge Ryan Doherty. This ewe was a Sportsmans Superstar daughter out of a homebred ewe by Tophill Nockout. Scanned in lamb to Knock Trident she sold for €1000. The Hillsborough Flock of Ronnie & Louise Edwards sold a Forkins Smasher daughter out of a homebred ewe by Millars Napoleon, scanned in lamb to Woodbrook Ulster Pride sold for €900. The same pen saw a Woodbrook Ulster Pride daughter in-lamb to Ballyadrenta Wazzel Dazzel sold for €880. The Hillcrest pen of William Doherty sold an Templepark Usher daughter out of a Sportsmans Superstar ewe In-Lamb to Knock Trident to Declan McLoone for €880. The Murroe Flock of Micheal Ward had a dispersal sale the same evening selling in lamb ewes to €1350. This 2013 ewe, was a Enniscrone Sensational daughter out of a Figart ewe by Speenogue Pierre.The same pen had another Enniscrone Sensational daughter out of a Figart ewe by Mullaghrafferty Kaptain scanned carrying triplets to Ballybrooney Up & Running sold for €1140. The Roughan Flock of John Stewart kindly donated this ewe lamb to The Good and New Charity. This charity provides transport for cancer patients traveling from Donegal to Galway for their required treatment. Proceeds from the sale and donations made on the night ensured that €1000 was donated to this very worthy cause.

FSE

Est. 2005

Emlach Texels Ard A’ Bhóthair, Ceann Trá, Trá Lí, Co.Chiarraí

Ram lamb sold to Miller Flock €1340.

A typical Emlach Sale Ewe

Claybury Warrior - By Stainton Vigilante

Ewe lambs 2015- Selling at In-lamb Sale 2016

Sires used for 2016

1. Knock Trident – Grand Dam was the great HAK05034. 2. Allanfauld Rockafella – 18,000Gns. 3. Knock Ursus - 34,000Gns. 4. Claybury Warrior - By Stainton Vigilante. 5. Oberstown Victor - Grand Dam is the great Curley ewe TYC09016. 6. Baltier Panther - Great Yorkshire Champ. 2011. 7. Mullan Van Winkle - Out of the Mullan Show ewe.

Males and Females always for sale. Semen for sale off of Knock Ursus and Wayside Top Gun. Visitors and Enquiries Always Welcome 78 Fergal Ó Sé -087 9895475/fergalose@hotmail.com

STRING & BALLINAMONGREE TEXELS

Sold for 2200gns at Blessington 2015

• Flock is fully scrapie monitored flock • Flock is Lamb Plus recorded • Rams and Ewes for Sale

Contact: J ohn Gallagher 086-8360059 Mikey Gallagher 0851613303 79

String texels

North Connacht Championships 2015 Erris Agricultural Show was once again the venue for the 2015 North Connacht Championships, which saw Judge Michael McHugh of the Greenhill flock, tap Daire & Enda McManamon’s ewe lamb forward as his overall champion of the day. Spectators were treated to tightly contested classes, and a fine display of Texels overall. Once again, the event was kindly sponsored by Grennan’s Feeds. In the first class of the day, the Aged Ram, James Doherty’s ram, Seefinagher Titanic sired by Ettrick Oki Doki was given first place, with Niall Brennan’s Baltier Panther-sired ram, placed in second. In the Aged ewe class, Daire & Enda McManamon were given the red rosette for their Knock Reebok daughter. Jimmy Garrivan’s ewe was placed second, with Niall Brennan’s daughter of Kitrob Tomas placed third. In fourth place was James Doherty with his ewe. After this came the hogget ram class, where Paul Coyne was placed first with a son of Knock Ursus. In second place was Ross Henry with a Sportsman’s Superstar son, and in third was Niall Brennan with a hogget also bred out of Superstar. In fourth, James Doherty had a daughter of Hillswood Ugo. The hogget ewe class saw Daire & Enda McManamon’s hogget ewe, sired by Tullylagan Tonka given first place. In second, was Paul Coyne’s daughter of Donnelly Ultan, while in third was a daughter of Knock Ursus shown by Tom McAndrew. Fourth place was given to Niall Brennan with a Ballydesland Ugene daughter. The next class of the day was the ram lamb class, where Martin Carey’s ram lamb, bred out of Knock Rafiki, was given first place. In second was Ross Henry, with a son of Sportsman’s Superstar. Third place was given to D & E McManamon with their Mullan Van Winkle bred lamb, and in fourth was Jimmy Garrivan with a son of Milnbank Valdron. In the final class, spectators saw an impressive showing of ewe lambs, where Daire & Enda McManamon’s ewe lamb, a Tullagh Saracen daughter, bred from last year’s North Connacht champion DEE13012, given the 80

red rosette. In second place was Martin Carey, with a lamb bred out of Milnbank Valdron. In third was Ross Henry with his Milnbank Valdron daughter, and also in fourth place was another Valdron lamb, this time exhibited by Jimmy Garrivan. After this came the Overall Texel Championship, where after much deliberation and thought, Judge Michael McHugh awarded Daire & Enda McManamon’s ewe lamb the Overall Champion of the show. He also picked James Doherty’s Aged ram as his Reserve Champion. The North Connacht region would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors: Grennan’s Feeds, as Overall Sponsor, and also Sean Walshe Agri-Supplies; Castle Vets; and Osmonds Agri Supplies, for sponsoring the various classes. Our thanks also, to the judge, Michael McHugh, for his careful deliberation and care in judging the classes. Finally, again a special word of thanks goes to Tom McAndrew and the Erris Agricultural Show Committee for their hard work and effort in ensuring that the 2015 North Connacht Championships were once again a resounding success for the region. Aged Ram 1st James Doherty 2nd Niall Brennan

Ram Lamb 1st Martin Carey 2nd Ross Henry 3rd Daire & Enda McManamon 4th Jimmy Garrivan

Aged Ewe 1st Daire & Enda McManamon 2nd Jimmy Garrivan 3rd Niall Brennan 4th James Doherty

Ewe Lamb 1st Daire & Enda McManamon 2nd Martin Carey 3rd Ross Henry 4th Jimmy Garrivan

Hogget Ram 1st Paul Coyne 2nd Ross Henry 3rd Niall Brennan 4th James Doherty

Overall Texel Champion Daire & Enda McManamon (Ewe Lamb)

Hogget Ewe 1st Daire & Enda McManamon 2nd Paul Coyne 3rd Tom McAndrew 4th Niall Brennan

Reserve Champion James Doherty (Aged Ram)

1st Aged Ewe Daire & Enda McManamon

1st Aged Ram James Doherty

1st Ram Lamb

1st Shearling Ram Paul Coyne

1st Ewe Lamb and Overall Texel Champion Daire and Enda McManamon

North Connacht Events Shows In the Growvite All-Ireland Texel Championships, the region was very well represented in the various line-ups. In the Shearling Ewe class, Dáire and Enda McManamon’s shearling ewe, DEE14042 was placed first in the class. She was then named as Female Champion and later went on to be tapped forward as Overall Supreme Texel Champion 2015, In the Novice Ram lamb class, Jonathan Higgins’ lamb HGE15013 was given the red rosette, and later went on to be named as Reserve Male Champion. In the Senior Ewe lamb class, Liam & David Coen were placed 2nd with their Untouchable daughter. In the Junior Ram lamb class, Jimmy Garrivan was placed 1st with his ram lamb, a son of Teiglum Tornado. This was a wonderful showing from the region at the Championships, well done to all.

Louisburg Show Texel and Interbreed Champion. Derrylahan Texels. DEE15017

In local shows in the region, at Louisburg Annual Show, Judge Patrick Joyce picked Dáire and Enda McManamon as Champion Texel and Overall Interbreed Champion with their ewe lamb, DEE15017, a daughter of Tullagh Saracen, off a Haddo Ringleader-bred dam. At Bonniconlon Agricultural Show, Ronan Gallagher’s hogget ewe, bred from Strathbogie Terminator, was named as Overall Texel Champion. At the 3rd Annual North Connacht Texel Championships, held in conjunction with Erris Agricultural Show, Judge Michael McHugh gave the Overall Texel Champion to Dáire and Enda McManamon’s ewe lamb, DEE15017. Sales At the Premier Show and Sale in Blessington, congratulations to Ronan Gallagher who was placed 1st in the Shearling class with his Strathbogie Terminator daughter. She later sold in the ring for 2200gns. In the same class, Anthony Donnelly’s shearling ewe, a daughter of Knock Ursus, was placed 3rd, and later sold for 1300gns. In the Shearling Ram class, Paul Coyne was given 3rd for his Knock Ursus son, later selling for 720gns. In the Novice lamb, Ross Henry took 3rd place with his ram lamb, and later sold him in the ring for 1100gns. Local sales in the region were also well supported for the past year. In Ballinrobe Sale, Ronan Gallagher’s ram lamb, a son of Milnbank Valdaron, was named as Champion Texel, and later sold for €540. In Ballina Sale, Champion Texel was given to Ronan Gallagher’s ram lamb, a lamb bred by Milnbank Valdaron. He later sold in the ring for €400. On December 28th, crowds flocked to the in-lamb sale of Ronan Gallagher’s Enniscrone flock and Jimmy Garrivan’s Clew Bay flock in Carrick-onShannon. Trade on the day was excellent, with a top price of €1780 paid for a Milnbank Special One daughter from the Enniscrone flock. The top price on the day from the Clew Bay flock was €750 for a Chessy Smirnoff daughter. We, the North Connacht region of the Irish Texel Society would like to take this opportunity to thank all judges and inspectors in the region, and to wish all buyers and breeders every success in the coming year. 84

Ballinrobe Hiltex & Texel X Sale Buyers once again came from all over the country to the Annual Hiltex and Texel X sale, held in Ballinrobe on August 22nd 2015. This year was the first year that it was held as a stand-alone Saturday sale, and it certainly lived up to expectation. Yet again, the sale proved an immense success, with prices reaching record levels. Buyers were reported to be extremely happy with the quality of stock available, with many of them being repeat buyers, having already purchased at the sale in recent years. Pens of Hiltex hoggets sold extremely well, with €205 paid as some of the top prices. Texel X ewes topped at €220, while Texel X lambs sold for a top of €132. The top price paid for Hiltex ewe lambs was €108. At a time when many farmers are experimenting with many different breeds for breeding ewes, the Hiltex and Texel X ewes are repeatedly proving to be hugely satisfactory. For the coming year, the sale will take place on Saturday 20th August 2016. For all commercial sheep farmers, those who insist on buying only the best, this sale in Ballinrobe is not to be missed. For queries or further information, phone 086-8422386.

SPECIAL SHOW & SALE of Hiltex and Texel X breeding ewes

• Top quality ewe hoggets and ewe lambs • Aged breeding ewes also available

Ballinrobe Mart,

Sat 20th August 2016

Sale commences at 11am sharp For further information, phone Secretary 086 8422386 or Ballinrobe Mart 094 9541140 85

Carrick Christmas Belles ring out loud! Large crowds flocked to Carrick-on-Shannon on Monday the 28th of December for the first ever sheep sale at the bull showgrounds. The vendors were Ronan Gallagher, Enniscrone Texels, Co. Sligo and Jimmy Garrivan, Clew Bay Texels, Westport. History was made when the first ewe went through the ring- a loud applause rang out and it was onwards and upwards from there! Topping the sale at €1,780 for Ronan Gallagher was a Milnbank Special 1 sired ET ewe out of the noted Enniscrone Pippa (2011 Tullamore Show and RDS Champion). She sold carrying twins to Shannagh Won-O-Won, After a flurry of bidding, she was knocked down to Jonathan Higgins, Skreen Co Sligo, to join his Avondale flock. Next best at €1,720 was another ET Pippa/Special 1 daughter in lamb to Shannagh Won-O-Won. She sold to Michael Dwyer, Co Roscommon.

Ronan Gallagher Enniscrone Texels, Co. Sligo presents a cheque for €1650 to Mary Forte of North West Hospice. Also included is Paddy Farrell Chairman Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society, Francis Mcgowan, Auctioneer and Jimmy Garrivan,Clew Bay Texels & sale organiser Carrick Christmas Belles.

Following on from that at €1,350 was a stylish Milnbank Valdaron ewe lamb. This ewe lamb was kindly donated by Ronan Gallagher to the North West Hospice. In total €1,650 was raised for this worthy charity. Directly after that her dam sold for €1,320. She is by Milnbank Special 1 and maternal sister to Enniscrone Sensational and was scanned to Shannagh Won-O-Won. Then came a €1,050 call for a daughter of Speenogue Trojan and in lamb to Enniscrone Uncle Seán. She sold to Kate Purcell, Thomastown Co. Kilkenny. Michael Dwyer then secured his second purchase of the day paying €1,000 for a Strathbogie Terminator daughter scanned with a single to Shannagh Won-O-Won. New breeder Kate Purcell then paid €950 for a super Knock Powerpacker ewe out of a noted Baltier Nailer dam. She sold carrying to Enniscrone Uncle Seán. Next best at €900 was for a very powerful ewe by Enniscrone Playboy in lamb to Shannagh Won-O-Won. She was the pick of John Wehrly Co. Louth. Justin McDermott Co. Cavan secured a Strathbogie Terminator sired ewe for €860. She was sold in lamb to Shannagh Won-O-Won. Two then traded at €800. The first selling to Jack Swift, Williamstown Co. Galway for a Tamnamoney Preacher daughter and the second selling to Adam Heffernan, Killarney Co Kerry for an Enniscrone Playboy sired ewe. Jimmy Garravin, Clew Bay Texels also had a great day’s trading. His top price at €750 was for Chessy Smirnoff ewe carrying to Milnbank Valdaron. She sold to Enda Quirke, Hill of Down Co. Meath. There was a 100% clearance for 58 lots with the majority of ewes trading from €500-€700 Flock averages: Enniscrone Texels €762 for 41 Lots Clew Bay Texels €623 for 17 Lots Highest Price Ewe of the Sale: Lot 21 Sold to Jonathon Higgins, Leekfield Co.Sligo

CARRICK

CHRISTMAS BELLES APPROX. 60 Pedigree Texel Ewes PLUS Selection of ET Recepients from Enniscrone & Clew Bay Flocks ALL Scanned In-Lamb

Shannagh Won-O-Won, Service Sire for both Flocks. Purchased Blessington 3,200gns

Enniscrone Texel Champion Female Blessington 2015

Bull Showgrounds, Carrick on Shannon Wednesday 28th December at 2.30pm Many thanks and best of luck to all our customers Catalogues & Enquiries to: Ronan Gallagher 087 9837107 or Jimmy Garrivan 086 3391071

Unlocking the potential of grazed grass Darren Carty, Irish Farmers Journal The principles of grassland management are the same irrespective of enterprise, with a higher number of paddocks and rotational or paddock grazing having the potential to improve grass quality while also increasing the volume of grass grown. It is not always straightforward in sheep enterprises to operate a paddock grazing system due to land fragmentation. However, on many farms there is potential to reduce large field sizes, either permanently or temporarily, to manage grass better during peak growth periods. The optimum, similar to all cattle enterprises, is to graze an area in a short time frame of three to four days to a week or, in a set stocking system, divide large areas that are grazed at a low stocking rate so that fresh grass is on offer every week, ideally, to two weeks. In periods of peak growth, having multiple divisions per grazing group will allow surplus grass to be taken out of the rotation as baled silage, while still leaving adequate paddocks to operate a grazing rotation.

On the other hand, if animals are moving through the grazing rotation too fast or continually grazing grass regrowth, grass growth will be decreased, with a higher risk of a grass deficit occurring. Rotational grazing will help guard against this occurring and allow decisions such as spreading extra fertiliser to build grass supplies. Recommendations In a sheep grazing situation, the recommendation is five to six paddocks per grazing group. Where possible, paddocks should be laid out in equalsized divisions. Avoid long or narrow divisions, as these will be more prone to sward damage during periods of inclement weather. Farmlets in the Athenry demo flocks are laid out with five grazing divisions per group. These range in size from 1.5ha to 2.5ha, depending on the stocking rate of 10 ewes, 12 ewes and 14 ewes per hectare for the 60-ewe flocks. Fencing is critical The secret to operating a paddock grazing system with sheep is to have good fencing. This is critical to be able to confine sheep to certain areas; for example, having dry ewes graze out paddocks later in the year. There is a significant cost differential between the type of fence erected. Table 1 details the costs of a range of fencing types on a per-metre basis and also a rough cost for 100m of fencing. It should be noted that while there is a significant differential in price of permanent fences, there is also a marked difference in the quality of the fence and its expected lifetime, with PDM posts traded with a 15-year 92

guarantee. Concrete post fences and the new Clipex fence also offer a longer lifespan. These fences are more attractive where a grant can be drawn down to reduce costs. At present sheep fencing is not included in the Targeted Agricultural modernisation Scheme (TAMS) but it should be included in a forthcoming tranche of the scheme. Fences are calculated on the cost of materials excluding VAT, with posts spaced at 4m and a strainer post at both ends. With temporary grazing, rollout fences are more expensive but greatly reduce labour. Water supply Water supply, and more importantly its location, is essential in operating a rotational grazing system. Placing water troughs in the middle of fields, as opposed to field perimeters, allows more paddocks to be implemented permanently or temporarily. Many of the Teagasc/Irish Farmers Journal BETTER farm participants are operating a percentage of their farm with a temporary or flexible piped water and trough system, whereby water piping is run on top of the ground (usually along the wire fence to prevent movement by cattle) and connected to a moveable trough to service a number of paddocks. Take care to match the size of piping/trough to water pressure to ensure water flow adequately meets stock demand.

Creep grazing delivers 2kg Research has shown creep grazing lambs ahead of ewes has the potential to increase average weaning weights by 2kg liveweight. Offering lambs a supply of high-quality grass can deliver similar levels of performance to creep feeding. The greatest limitation is having adjoining fields or paddocks that allow lambs to graze ahead of ewes. Good fencing is also required for the practice to work. A number of companies are manufacturing creep gates costing in the region of â&#x201A;Ź80 to â&#x201A;Ź150, depending on the length of the gate. Some field gate manufacturers also have specialised gates that incorporate a creep section in the centre of the gate. Creep grazing can be used successfully with creep feeding or supplementation of lambs, as it allows lambs to be fed in troughs and minimises excessive costs associated with ad-lib creep feeding during the main grazing season. Meal levels can be reduced, or ideally cut out, where lambs have access to high-quality grass and reintroduced if grass supplies diminish or quality reduces. 94

High performance with mixed grazing While there has been an increase in paddock grazing in suckler or beef enterprises, mixed paddock grazing has been slower to take off, with many farmers pointing to a higher cost of splitting paddocks. Experience on mixed farms in the Teagasc/Irish Farmers Journal BETTER farm Beef Programme or the Teagasc BETTER farm Sheep Programme have shown cattle and sheep can be rotationally grazed satisfactorily with temporary fencing. The last photo in Table 1 shows a fence erected on the farm of Charlie Crawford, Co Donegal. Charlie has divided large fields by using a combination of a number of timber stakes (to add stability) and insulated steel pigtail posts or plastic posts. The fence works best with a timber post at each end, with a number of intermediate timber posts recommended every 50m in longer fences. Many farmers prefer pigtail posts to plastic/PVC posts, citing lower lifespans. Plastic insulators/joiners can be used to erect two rows of polywire at a lower level, with a row of steel wire on top. This has worked well on the programme farms. The potential benefits of mixed grazing are a 7% to 8% increase in stocking rate and a 10% lift in animal performance. Fence description

Standard costs used

Approximate costs/m

Permanent fencing

Approximate costs/100m

PDM posts & hi-tensile sheep/ barbed wire

High tensile sheep wire €115/100m, 5’ standard post €6.85 incl VAT, standard strainer €22 for 7’, €24 for 8’incl VAT.

€3.88/m to €4.13/m incl VAT.

€388/100m to €413/100m incl VAT.

Clipex fence – new type of fence including steel posts

High tensile sheep wire and two strands barbed wire/high tensile electric fence. 7ft Clipex post costs €6 plus VAT. Hot dipped galvanised straining posts & strut cost approx €60 each.

€4/m materials plus VAT. €6/m erected plus VAT.

€400/100m plus VAT.

Concrete posts & wire

Straight 100m fence with €4.07/m to one strainer post and one €4.32m incl strut at each end. Strainer VAT. costs approx €15 incl VAT, strut costs €12 incl VAT. Posts €8 to €9 for 5’6” to 7’.

€407/100m to €432/100m incl VAT.

Standard posts and light gauge wire

Standard 5’ posts @€3.50, €2.25/m, incl 7’strainer @€12, light VAT. gauge 26” high sheep wire @€30/50m and 32” high light gauge sheep wire @€36/50m.

€225/100m to €237.50/100m, incl VAT.

Temporary fencing

Electric sheep netting

7-strands electrified polywire. Comes with 14 insulated posts, 84cm high & 50m length roll.

€1.90/m, incl VAT.

€190/100m, incl VAT.

Gallagher smart fence

3- polywire and 1 turbowire on a 10-insulated post system. Top wire 90cm or 35” high. Comes complete on a 100m reel system to allow quick erection/removal.

€2.70/m, incl VAT.

€270/100ml, incl VAT.

Temporary electric fence – plastic or pigtail posts with timber posts at either end, one strand electric wire and two strands polywire. 10 posts per 100m.

Plastic/pigtail posts €2.20 to €2.50 each. Polywire varies hugely on cost – typically €14 to €20 per 200m. Reels for polywire €12 to €20. Steel wire 1.5mm €15/200m.

€1.52/m, incl VAT.

€152/100m, incl VAT.

National Hall of Fame

Three Members of the Irish Texel Society were honoured by their respective societies: l-r Martin Warde, Co. Galway Galway Sheep, Willie Murphy Texel Nominee and Tom Whelan Co. Wexford who was honoured by the Limousin Cattle Society.

Willie Murphy, Co. Kildare being presented with the Texel 2015 Hall of Fame Award by Minister Michael Ring for his contribution to the development of the breed. He has been a breeder for the past twenty years and spent many years on Council representing the Midland region during this time.

Join us for the West Region Texel Championships at Galway County Show on Sunday 19th June Sale Dates 2016

Roscommon Sat. 27th August Athenry (Open) Mon. 5th September Delvin Thurs. 15th September Tuam Tues. 20th September Roscommon Sat. 24th September Athenry Mon. 26th September Ballinasloe Thurs. 6th October Mountbellew Sat. 15th October Maam Cross TBA Roscommon In-‐Lamb Fri. 9th December For further details please contact: Chairman: Thomas Kenny 087 2221322 Secretary: Lorraine Brennan 086 8546772 Email: lorrainembrennan@gmail.com 99

West Region Texel Club Club Championships

Sean Brennan (Reserve Champion), Austin Shaw (Judge), Padraic Niland (Champion) and Jack Kerins presenting the Moira Kenny Cup to the Champion

Knock Ursus progeny reign supreme at West Region Texel Championships It was a very successful day for the West Region Texel Championships held at Sheep 2015 in Athenry. The quality of sheep was strong throughout, giving Judge Austin Shaw from the renowned Fairmount flock a hard task of judging. Taking the Senior Ram class was the Brennan family with Dunlever Troika, who also won this class last year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a great achievement by every means. Runner-up in this class was PJ Kenny, with Aidan Fahy in 3rd place 100

In the Senior Ewe class, a Castlescreen OJ daughter took the red rosette for breeder Cyril Keane. Taking runner-up in this class was Gerard Niland with a Knock Rafiki daughter. Other prizewinners were Gerard Niland and Aidan Fahy

In the Shearling Ram class the first prize went to Doon Hill Viking, owned by the Brennan family with an Knock Ursus-sired ram which was bred in the region by Michael Healy. This ram went on to take the Male Championship and Reserve overall. Taking 2nd prize in this class was PJ Kenny. Aidan Fahy, A&L Brennan and Cyril Keane were also prizewinners

The Shearling Ewe winner went on to be the Champion of the competition. This gimmer was exhibited by Padraic Niland and sired by Knock Ursus. She was also champion of the championships last year as a ewe lamb. Taking 2nd in this class was again Padraic Niland and also sired by Ursus. Sean Brennan had 3rd and 4th with PJ Kenny and Eric Campbell in 5th and 6th places 101

The Ram Lamb class was the 2nd biggest class of the day with Padraic Niland also taking the red rosette with his much admired ram lamb. 2nd was Patrick Joyce. PJ Kenny, Jack Swift, Fintan Thornton and John McGloin were also prizewinners

The Ewe Lamb class was the biggest of the day and Padraic Niland again took red in this class with a classy Ursus lamb. Taking 2nd to her was a ewe lamb from Michael Haverty sired by Emlach Venus. Michael Dwyer took 3rd place with Patrick Joyce, Fintan Thornton and Cyril Keane in 4th, 5th & 6th places respectively

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In the March-born Ram Lamb class Padraic Niland took home yet another red rosette with an Ursus sired ram. Taking 2nd to this ram was Fintan Thornton, with PJ Kenny 3rd The March Ewe Lamb class winner was a Garngour Ultimation-sired lamb from John Brooks; taking 2nd was Cyril Keane and Jack swift in 3rd place The Confined Ram Class was next. This class is open to breeders who started their flock since 2009. Michael Dwyer took 1st place. 2nd in this class was Darragh Cunniffe, with Aidan Fahy and Jack Swift in 3rd and 4th places

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Sean Brennan took 1st place in the Group of 3 from the same flock with Jack Swift in 2nd place.

Male Champion – Doon Hill Viking

Mairead Haverty (despite a broken arm!) was our Star Young handler on the day

Female & Overall champion exhibited by Padraic Niland with Anthony Moran from Main sponsor – Agri Lloyd

Finally we would like to thank all our sponsors and our Judge Austin Shaw Also a huge thanks to the ladies who provided the refreshments and worked tirelessly for the day. Sponsors on the day included Agri Lloyd, Roches Feeds, Walsh Agri sales, Greenvale Feeds, Roscommon Mart, Grennan’s Feeds, Stewarts Feeds and AW Ennis 104

All-Ireland Texel Championships Huge congratulations to Mark Noble who had a fantastic day at the All Ireland. Taking home Reserve Overall Champion with his 1st prize ewe lamb and Male Champion with his 1st prize ram lamb. He also had the 2nd prize ram lamb both in the open class. Mark also claimed the 1st prize march born ewe lamb. Other prize winners from the region included: 3rd prize aged ewe from Thomas Kenny Jr 2nd prize gimmer from Padraic Niland 4th prize gimmer from Padraic Niland 1st prize novice ewe lamb from Patrick Hanley

Reserve Overall Champion at the All Ireland from the Kilcoursey Flock of Mark Noble, shown by James Dunne & Harry Noble

1st prize Ram Lamb and Overall Male Champion Kilcoursey What’s Up

Premier Sale The West Club had a very successful day at the Premier Sale in Blessington. Mark Noble took home the Reserve Male Champion with Kilcoursey What’s Up by Anglezarke Uno. In the sales ring What’s Up failed to make his reserve and was retained in the Kilcoursey flock. Other notable prices from the region included Tom Kenny selling his best ram, a son off Springhill Vandyke for 1100gns. Also the Brennan family had a fantastic day selling two sons off Doonhill Viking for 4200gns and 2000gns respectively

Top prize ram from the region Lisgobbin Wonder, sired by Doon Hill Viking, sold for 4200 gns at Blessington 2015

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Open Day The Niland family of the renowned Chessy flock hosted the Irish Texel Sheep Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Day in early July as a result of winning the overall Flock Competition. The stock on display on the day where a credit to the hard work of Padraic, Margaret and son Gerard throughout the years. A very enjoyable day was had by all that attended.

Selection of ewes from the Chessy flock

Club sales The club held its annual sales in marts throughout the region with some high prices and good clearances obtained in many of these sales.

Reserve Champion at Roscommon Main Sale exhibited by Padraic Niland, Chessy flock and Champion from Eric Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Master flock (shown by Diane Campbell)

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Reserve Champion at 2nd Roscommon sale exhibited by Tom Kenny and Champion exhibited by Michael Murphy

Champion Ram Lamb Ballinasloe sale exhibited by John Brooks Racepark Flock

John McGloin with the Champion at Athenry Club Sale with judge Fintan Thornton

We would like to thank all of our Sponsors, Auctioneers, Marts and Customers in 2015 and look forward to seeing you all again in 2016

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view day Despite a very wet early start to the day and an unpromising forecast on July 26th last a large turnout was present for the view day at Padraic and Gerard Nilands. A superb display of Texel Sheep was presented in all their glory for all who made the worthwhile visit. Thank you to Padraic, Gerard & Margaret for all the effort that they put in to make the event such a success. A big thank you also to Robert Calvin who made the return journey to present the prizes to the flocks that were placed in the National Flock Competition. Robert also presented the Ballyhivistock Perpetual Cup to the Chessy flock as overall winners of the 2014 Competition. A stockjudging competition was also held on the day and the winners were; 1st Tom Kenny & joint 2nd were Mary Gallagher & Michael Bryce.

Texel Members pictured enjoying the display at the View Day in Padraic and Gerard Nilands, Chessy Co. Galway.

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Robert Calvin presenting the Ballyhivistock Cup for Champion Flock to Padraic Niland

Mary Gallagher Reserve Champion Flock

Sean McGee 1st Large Flock Category with Judge Robert Calvin

Michael Murphy 3rd Large Flock Competition

Robert Calvin receiving a gesture of goodwill on behalf of the Irish Texel Sheep Society from Sinead Brophy,for his effort and endeavours in judging the 2014 Competition

Texel Members pictured enjoying the display at the View Day in Padraic and Gerard Nilands, Chessy Co. Galway

Champion Flock, Chessy - Padraic Niland and Reserve Champion Flock Mary & John Gallagher pictured with Judge Mr. Robert Calvin, Ballyhivistock Texels

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FORTHCOMING PEDIGREE TEXEL SALES

BLESSINGTON Livestock Mart PREMIER SALE

Show on Friday 12th August 2016 Sale on Saturday 13th August 2016

N.S.B.A. MULTI BREED SALE Saturday 24th September 2016

Weekly Sales

Tuesdays: Sheep – Lambs & Ewes 11.00am Thursdays: Calves 11.00am Beef & Str. Blks & Hfrs 11.30am Dairy Cows – Check with mart Fridays: Special Weanling Sales from mid Sept

PERFORMANCE RECORDED SCRAPIE MONITORED Member of LambPlus

LL E R I M Flock LCI

Est. 1989

XELS

SIRES USED FOR 2016 LAMBS: EMLACH WAVELENGTH by Oberstown Usain Bolt

OBERSTOWN VOLDEMORT by Strathbogie Terminator

STAP eligible Shearling rams and lamb rams for sale this year

Enquiries: Paul Coyne, Rathgranagher, Cloghans Hill, Tuam, Co. Galway. (093) 33344, (086) 8796346 or visit: www.millertexels.com

TYSAXON IS NOW

MONEEN

Scrapie Monitored

Flock MYI (Est. 1986)

SIRES FOR 2016 SEASON: Tamnamoney Patriot Lehinch Titan Tysaxon Turbo 20 In-lamb Texel Ewes for sale during 2016. YOU are always welcome to view our stock. Michael Murphy Moneen, Cummer, Tuam Co. Galway E-Mail: murphymartin6@gmail.com Mobile: 087 6993411

Report of 1980 Premier Sale As printed in Irish Farmers Journal w/e 06th September 1980

The annual show and sale of Texel Sheep took place on August 26th. There were 80 rams on offer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all were sold. The top price was 1000 guineas with an average price of 260 guineas. The owner of the top priced ram was Frank Harrington, Mount Talbot Co. Roscommon and the purchaser was T.J Morrison, Banbridge Co. Down. The Champion Ram owned by P. Niland, Athenry Co. Galway was sold to Mrs. Bennett, Newcastle Co. Wicklow. There was a 90% clearance of the 40 purebred Texel ewes on offer with a top price of 2,400 guineas and an average price of 340 guineas. The Champion Ewe made the top price and was also owned by Frank Harrington. The purchaser was J.J McGrath, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. The second highest ewe price was 620 guineas paid by T.J Morrisson for another ewe owned by Frank Harrington.

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OBERSTOWN TEXELS EST. 1989

Oberstown wanderer sold for â&#x201A;Ź2,200 at Blessington 2015 to Michael and Kenneth bird (Dunlever and Millfarm Texels) Wandererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sire is Oberstown Usain Bolt (Blessington overall champion 2013 and 2014 UK Sire of the Year) and his dam is jointly shared with Thornville Texels UVI13007 (Reserve Female Champion 2013)

We wish to thank all our customers in 2015 and best wishes for the coming year

Sires used for 2016: Proctors Ventura Cornmore Velvet Jacket Killdowney Victorious Visitors always welcome

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ANNAKISHA TEXELS Lamb Plus Recorded

Shearling ewes for sale at our joint in lamb ewe sale Saturday 3rd December, Blessington Livestock Mart

Sires used for 2016 Lambs Knock Trident Claybury Warrior (son of Stainton Vantage) Stainton Vantage Forkins Wahoo (son of Tophill Union Jack)

Males and Females for Sale Privately and at Society Sales Enquiries and visitors always welcome

Arthur & Patrick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;114Keeffe 086-8135804

40th Anniversary photos

Blessington Champion and Reserve Champion 2002 both from the Chessy flock of Padraic Niland

Lorraine Brennan, with the Blessington Female Champion 1981

Tysaxon Henry, Premier Sale 2001 Male Champion with Martin Murphy (final year Premier Sale was held in Maynooth) sold for ÂŁ3600

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Michael Bird with the Champion Texel in the1994 MSD National Texel Championahips at the RDS, with Andrew Longwill Manager MSD.

Junior Handler Class, Tullamore Show 2001,l-r: Barry Farrell, Ornaith Clarke, Daniel Clinton, Padraig Murphy, John Paul Murphy, Gillian Quirke, Romy Bolger with Judge Ronnie Edwards

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Frank Madden, Fr Felix Byrne and Christy oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole at the first show & sale of the Irish Texel sheep Breed Society Ltd

Michael Kelly (RIP) with his Champion of the Show with Liam Blackmore and John Brophy (RIP) Judge

Championship Line-Up at Trim Show & Sale 2000 with Thomas Potterton, Trim Mart

The Leonard Family, Glassdrummond Texels with the Baileboro Show Texel Champion 2000

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U O SE R G DIE

Est. 2011

T E X E LS

RTATLEA O G

Flock JUI

Est. 1992

T E X E LS

Males and Females always for sale

Prizewinning Stock at various shows

Enquiries to: Patrick Landers Mountnicholas, Gortatlea, Tralee, Co. Kerry Tel.: 087 4144674

FLYNN L I K Flock NAI

Est. 1991

T E X E LS Scrapie Monitored

Stock Always For Sale Visitors Welcome Michael Neenan Kilflynn, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tel.: 066 7135412 087 2777721

My Texel Story by Michael Bird, Dunlever Texels

In1978 my late Father, in his wisdom decided to invest in the latest sheep breeed to enter this island; a Pedigree Texel ram This he did at the first sale of Texel Shearling Rams, held at Blessington Mart. Consequently Raphoe Magician joined our commercial flock and of course we were really impressed by the lively lambs that landed next season. Being already breeders of Angus and Hereford cattle the obvious decision was to purchase some Texel females. This prompted the visit to the Athenry Texel sale in 1979 where we secured a ewe lamb UCT R 14 from Lyons estate. This was hastily followed by putting our name down for three females which were part of a consignment imported from Holland by the Irish Texel society in 1980 organised by the competant Dr Gerry More O Ferrall. Of these three ewes one made a significant impact to such an extent that our most consistant female line still goes right back to her thirty six years later. This of course is the lesson most pedigree breeders learn that the breeding power is in the female line. Visits back to Athenry saw the purchase of rams such as Derrydonnell Rock from the Keane brothers and Chessy Samson from another foundation flock of the breed Padraic Niland. In 1985, on our first visit to Portadown we met John Foster on his first visit there. He was as persuasive then as he is now so Springhill Joker was purchased who went on to be an RDS Champion the following Spring! Being constantly impressed by the stock produced by the Lisgobbin and Cush flocks we managed to buy two proven rams from the Sean Brennan & John Madden partnership, Lisgobbin Crown and Courthill Statesman in 1989 and 1990 respectively. Both of these rams especially Crown had the desired impact as this was our first break into a four figured sum for a ram lamb in the Premier Sale which was then held in Doyles Maynooth. Now we were competing with the HEAVIES... Of course thats the fun of it all whilst we compete with each other as breeders we equally depend on our colleagues custom. Together we strive to improve the breed and broaden our customer base for Texels throughout Ireland. In 2008, the Millfarm flock was established to celebrate Kenneths inherited interest in breeding Texels. I look foward to serving as Chairman after our AGM and the ensuing social function to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Society in November. Finally I would like to compliment Arthur O Keeffe for his consistant approach as Chairman over the last two years. 119

Retirement of G More O'Ferrall 2003

Female Champion Maynooth 1998

Goffs 2000, RDS Class

Tinahely Show 2001, Mrs. Bennett (RIP)

All Ireland '99,Ewe Lamb Class

All Ireland '96, Supreme Champion

Res. Champion RDS Spring Show 1990

PNI Est. 1976 PNE Est.2011

a l i n N ds Te & y s x s el Scrapie Monitored e s h Lambplus Recorded

PNI14014 by Knock Ursus, West Texel Club Champion 2014 & 2015. Her Dam was All Ireland Champion 2011, her Grand Dam was All Ireland Champion 2010

Sires Used in 2015 Knock Ursus Wayside Topgun Orrisdale Viking Nilandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Knight Corbo Val Verde Scholars World Class Scholars Twenty Twelve

by Sportsman Trojan II by Glenside Razzle Dazzle by Knock Trident by Knock Ursus by Clarks Unreal by Garngour Upperclass by Mullan Supremacy

Visitors and Enquiries Always Welcome Padraic & Gerard Niland

121 Chessy, Ardrahan, Co. Galway

087 4121886, 091635148

Chessy Texels Submitted by Padraic Niland

The Chessy flock was established in 1976 by the purchase of four ewes and a ram from the Department of Agriculture. The ram was called “Darrara Karl 5” and his first two sons “Paladin” was Reserve Champion and “Paragon” 5th prizewinner Premier Sale and both were sold to Scotland. Unfortunately in those days rams lost their identity once they crossed the water. 1979 was one of our best years selling 5 ram lambs in Blessington, getting 5000gns for them including the Champion “Regal Monarch” who made 3500gns a record price that was to stand for 20 years. 3 of the 5 went to Scotland. “Regal Monarch” was purchased by the Department of Agriculture and placed at Mellows College where he died from copper poisoning in his first Winter. In his short life he sired some very influential sires which left their mark on the breed. “Carrick Lough” was purchased from J Cummins and he sired “Status Symbol” Champion Ram Blessington and the following year the Supreme Champion RDS. Also at that time we sold an aged ewe for £2000 and a ewe lamb for £1000 to Scotland. Another sire that did well for us was “Coolderry Recluse” one of his sons was used here before going to a sale, he produced “Warlord” who was Reserve Champion Blessington. Probably the best value sire ever used here was “Midland Unicorn” he cost 250gns and from his first crop he sired the Reserve Champion Blessington and the following year he sired the Champion Ram in Blessington for Peter Glennon. In 1985 due to an outbreak of orf we did not show at the Premier Sale but we later had the Champion in Athenry. We joined with Peter Glennon to purchase “Castle Cannon” a ram that was to dominate the breed for the next five years. He sired “Designate” the Champion Ram Maynooth who made 1600gns, the Reserve Champion “Five Star” also at 1600gns and “Foremost” 3rd prize that day at 1650gns. In ’91 he sired “Hi Tec” the Champion Ram sold for 1700gns and the ’92 Champion Ram “Bruno” sold for 1050gns, who proved a great show sheep. To follow “Cannon” we purchased “Knockaraha Festy”for 320gns. He sired the RDS Supreme Champion and Reserve Interbreed Champion and the 2nd prize Open Ram Lamb Maynooth from his only crop of lambs. The 122

next sire was “Dunlever Golden Wonder” at 1000gns and he immediately made his mark with “Highflier” who was top price at Maynooth at 2100gns, “Hamlet”at 1600gns and “Jason” at 1000gns. “Golden Wonder” daughters were equally as good with H26 winning the All-Ireland at Lyons Estate. “Cush Keystone” was another sire that did well for us breeding big strong sheep with great white heads. Up to this all our stock rams were Irish bred so we decided to have a look across the water. We purchased “Muiresk Ben Cruchan” privately and he did well for us. He was a very well bred sheep and it showed in his females. We went North for our next sire “Hillhead Flash Harry” and he was one of the best we ever bought. He bred “Gold Glint” the Reserve Champion Maynooth purchased by the judge John Mellin for his Hullhouse flock for 1300gns and he bred very well for him. “Flash Harry” also sired the Champion Group from his only crop of lambs. We went North again for our next sire “Tullagh Hollywood” and he must be up there as one of the best ever in the breed. From his only crop of lambs he sired Champion Male, Reserve Champion Male, Group of three and one ram left over won the Shearling Ram Class the following year. “Teiglum Jackpot” and “Tamnamoney Jolly Roger” followed and both sired Champion Groups Blessington. Most sires were now being purchased in partnership as was “Tullagh Neptune” and what a fantastic breeder he proved to be, he was Champion Northern Premier Sale. “Neptune” sired Male and Female Champions at Blessington and it was his females that hit the headlines winning the AllIrelands ’09 and ’10. It was ’09 Champion which was sold for €10,000 to Proctors Farm where she bred the Welsh Premier Sale Champion and was Grand dam of the Royal Highland Show and Royal Welsh Show Champions. “Ettrick Oki Doki” was another sire that did very well siring Reserve Champion Blessington and many more good carcass sheep. “Knock Rafiki” was next, a big long sheep he bred very good females including All-Ireland Female Champion and a Reserve Female Champion Blessington. The next two sires came from Lanark “Wayside Topgun” and “Knock Ursus” and they are proving to be outstanding female breeders. The majority of the ewes in the Champion Flock were by those last three sires. Over the years we have been fortunate to have won all the major titles but what gives us most satisfaction is to see sheep we sold do well for their new owners. It is also satisfying to see the society with such a large membership and in such a healthy financial position, long may it continue. The setbacks we had were more than compensated for by the successes and the many friends we made. 123

Premier Sale Results Over The Forty Years These are the records we endeavoured to keep over the years, submitted by Padraic Niland. The first sale was held at Blessington in 1977 Judge Mr J McGregor. The sheep were mostly Department stock. No record of the results can be found. 1978 Judge: Mr A Thompson-Gray. 201 sheep were presented at Blessington Mart. Champion Male was shown by Michael Ryan, Grianan Company, sold for 1200gns. Reserve Champion was Padraic Niland with Chessy Paladin sold for 400gns. Also 5th prize winner which were both sold to Scotland, unfortunately once they crossed the water they lost their identity. 1979 Judge: Mr K Jamieson. P Nilands Chessy Regal Monarch was selected as his Champion and sold for 3500gns a record that was to stay for 20 years. Liam Blackmore had Reserve Champion sold for 1350gns. There was a tremendous trade for ewe lambs. John Kenny got 1350gns, 1100gns and 850gns, P Doyle got 1900gns and 1350gns, Grianan Company 1800gns, M Donohoe 1350gns, 1350gns and 1000gns, UCD Lyons Estate 1500gns and 920gns, MJ Geoghegan 1100gns and 920gns. 1980 Judge James P Dun. P Nilands Champion Male Chessy Status Symbol sold for 630gns. Reserve Champion for H Stanley sold for 400gns. Female Champion for F Harrington sold for 2400gns top price of the sale. Reserve Female for P Broderick sold for 520gns. 1981 Judge Henry Griffies. Champion was F Harringtons Ram Lamb which sold for 570gns. Reserve Champion for Grianan Estate sold for 520gns. 1982 Judge: Mr C Scott. The judge found his Champion Ram in Pat Doyles pen which made 400gns in the ring. Reserve Champion was P Nilands Chessy Warlord sold for 360gns. Female Champion was J Craigs ewe lamb sold for 510gns. 1983 Judge Mr Robert Mulligan. Male Champion for T Kelly sold for 520gns. Reserve Champion for P Niland sold for 620gns, top price of the sale. 124

Sale moved to Maynooth in 1984 1984 Judge Mr Michael Ryan. The Champion Ram came from Peter Glennons pen and sold for 580gns. F Harrington had Reserve Champion which made 1100gns in the ring. 1985 Judge Mr DP Currie. Champion was Mrs J Donohoes Ram Lamb which made 600gns in the ring. Top price of the sale was 1250gns to T Kelly. 1988 Judge Mr James Watson. Male Champion P Nilands Chessy Designate sold for 1600gns. Reserve Male S Brennans Lisgobbin Domino which sold for 1000gns. 1989 Judge Mr John Currie. The judge chose as his Champion Ram S Brennans Lisgobbin Formula which sold for 1200gns. Reserve Champion P Nilands Chessy Five Star sold for 1600gns. Top price was Chessy Foremost sold for 1650gns. Champion Female was T Kellys ewe which sold for 1020gns. 1990 Judge Reginald Annett. The Champion was Heemskerk(Irl) Fennors Grand which sold for 1700gns. The Reserve Champion was S Brennans Lisgobbin Gorbachev sold for 900gns. Female Champion was Vivienne Ryans ewe lamb. 1991 Judge Mr Stephen Harrison. Champion Ram was P Nilands Chessy Hi-Tec sold for 1700gns. Reserve Champion R Edwards ram lamb Hillborough Herbie sold for 1300gns. Top price Chessy Highflier which made 2100gns. 1992 Judge Mr C Scott. The judge a regular visitor to our sales chose P Nilands Chessy Jumbo as his Champion which sold for 1050gns. Reserve was F Harringtons Vern Jasper sold for 1300gns . Champion Female belonged to M Kelly sold for 470gns. 1993 Judge Mr J MacGregor. Champion Ram was F Harringtons Vern Keith sold for 1200gns. Reserve Champion M Birds Shearling Ram sold for 800gns. Female Champion for J Madden sold for 550gns. Top price of the sale was S Brennans Lisgobbin Knockout sold for 2400gns. 1994 Judge J Mellin. Champion Male was Sale topping 2800gns for Michael Bailey. Reserve Champion for F Harrington sold for 2000gns. Group of 3 Ram Lambs was won by P Niland. 1995 Judge Mr V Chesnutt. Male Champion was M Geoghegans Ram lamb and Reserve was owned by D Barrett both were unsold in the 125

ring. Champion Female was J Maddens Shearling Ewe and Reserve Female was M Kellys Ewe Lamb. Top price of the sale was T Kellys Ram Lamb sold for 2800gns. 1996 Judge Mr A Draper. Male Champion for F Harrington sold for 750gns. Reserve Champion was J McKane sold for 1100gns. Female Champion was L Brennans Shearling Ewe sold for 750gns. Reserve Female went to M Birds Shearling Ewe sold for 670gns. Top price was V Ryans Shearling Ram sold for 1400gns. 1997 Judge Mr A Cochrane. Champion Male for PJ McDermott sold for 900gns. Reserve Male for N Myles sold for 750gns. The Group of 3 Ram Lambs was won by P Niland. Champion Female for L Coen sold for 1050gns. Reserve Female for V Ryan sold for 500gns. 1998 Judge Mr S Smith. Male Champion for L Coen Lehinch Emmerson sold for 1800gns. Reserve Male for F Ryan sold for 800gns. Group of 3 ram lambs also won by L Coen. Female Champion J & S Doyle sold for 800gns. Reserve Female for B Reidy sold for 520gns. 1999 Judge Mr R Mulligan. Champion Male was Neville Myles Silverhill fidel sold for 1900gns. Reserve Male was M Murphys sold for 550gns. The Group of 3 Ram Lambs was won by L Coen. Champion and Reserve Females were twin shearling ewes from V Ryan and sold for 1000gns each. 2000 Judge Mr J Mellin. Male Champion was N Myles Ram Lamb sold for 1100gns. Reserve Male went to P Niland and sold for 1300gns Group of 3 ram lambs also went to P Niland. Top price went to R Edwards ram lamb at 2100gns. J Ryan had the Female Champion sold for 900gns and the Reserve Female went to S Brennan and sold for 370gns. 2001 Judge Mr H Gamble. Male Champion was M Murphy Ram Lamb sold for 3600gns. Reserve Male was J & C McHughs Ram Lamb sold for 1500gns. Group of 3 Ram Lambs went to M Murphy. Female Champion went to P Gibbons Shearling Ewe sold for 900gns. F Ryans Reserve Female sold for 750gns. Sale moved back to Blessington in 2002. 2002 Judge Mr M Cromie. Champion Male for P Niland sold for 2000gns and P Niland also had Reserve Champion selling for 900gns. P Niland also won the Group of 3 Ram Lambs. Female Champion for John Stewart sold for 1500gns. Reserve Female went to J & C McHugh and sold for 720gns. Top price was a record breaking 7000gns to J & C McHugh purchased by the Sire Reference Group. 126

2003 Judge Mr S Smith. Champion Male was R Edwards selling for 2400gns. Reserve Male went to J & C McHugh selling for 2100gns. Group of 3 Ram Lambs also went to J & C McHugh. Champion Female went to P Gibbons selling for 1400gns. Reserve Female went to L Blackmore selling for 700gns. Top price went to P Nilands ram lamb selling for 3600gns. 2004 Judge Mr G Jones. Champion Male went to M Geoghegan selling for 2600gns. Reserve Male went to S McHugh selling for 1800gns. Group of 3 Ram Lambs went to P Niland. Champion Female went to P Gibbons selling for 1400gns and Reserve Female to F Ryan selling for 1800gns. Top Price of the day went to J Greenes shearling ram selling for 4800gns. 2005 Judge Mr A Shaw. Champion Male S Brennan sold for 1000gns. Reserve Champion Male for P Niland sold for 700gns. Group of 3 Ram Lambs also went to P Niland. Female Champion and Reserve both went to R Gallagher both went unsold on the day. Top Price went to L Walsh at 7000gns. 2006 Judge Mr J Warnock. Champion Male went to T Bailey and set a new breed record selling for 38,000gns. Reserve Male went to L Walsh selling for 3000gns. Group of 3 Ram Lambs went to J & C McHugh. J Neville had the female Champion selling for 1800gns and F Harrington had the Reserve Female selling for 900gns. 2007 Judge G Gray. J Greenes champion Male sold for 4500gns and J & C McHughs Reserve Male sold for 4400gns. J Greene also won the Group of 3 Ram Lambs. J Kellys Female Champion sold for 1800gns and N Byrnes Reserve Female sold for 3000gns. Top price of the day went to The McKeague Bros. Shearling Ram selling for 5200gns. 2008 Judge Mr V Chesnutt. The McHugh Bros. Champion Male sold for 4000gns. L Walshs Reserve Male sold for 1800gns. L Walsh also won the Group of 3 Ram Lambs and had the Female Champion Selling for 950gns. N Myles had the Reserve Female selling for 1000gns. Top price went to E Bailey at 4500gns. 2009 Judge Mr K Campbell. J Greenes Male Champion went unsold in the ring. P Nilands Reserve Male sold for 1000gns. J Greene won the Group of 3 Ram Lambs. P Niland had Champion and Reserve Female selling for 3200gns and 1400gns. Top price on the day went to L Walsh at 5400gns. 127

2010 Judge Mr M Millar. A & P O’Keeffes Champion Male sold for 2100gns. R Greenes Reserve Male sold for 1650gns. P Nilands Female Champion sold for 2100gns and J Greenes Reserve Female sold for 1050gns. Top price went to W Doherty at 2300gns. 2011 Judge Mr H Gamble. Champion Male went to R Gallagher and sold for 6700gns. A & P O’Keeffes Reserve Male sold for 1800gns. R Gallagher also won the Group of 3 Ram Lambs. J Greenes Female Champion sold for 1800gns and P Nilands Reserve Female sold for 1100gns. 2012 Judge Mr R Laird. L Coens Champion Male sold for 1800gns. J Greenes Reserve Male sold for 1200gns. J Greene also won the Group of 3 Ram Lambs. P Nilands Female Champion sold for 2600gns and J Nevilles Reserve Female sold for 1400gns. Top price of 3700gns went to The McHugh Bros. 2013 Judge P Kermode. P & B Farrells Oberstown Usainbolt was Male Champion and sold for 7000gns. J McGees Reserve Male sold for 2700gns. The Group of 3 Ram Lambs was won by A & P O’Keeffe. J Ryans Female Champion sold for 3100gns and J Nevilles Reserve Female sold for 2000gns. 2014 Judge Mr B MacTaggart. R McLaughlins Male Champion sold for 6500gns. A & P O’Keeffes Reserve Male sold for 1800gns. The Group of 3 Ram Lambs was also won by A & P O’Keeffe. P & B Farrells Champion Female sold for 4200gns and F Ryans Reserve Female sold for 1700gns. 2015 Judge Mr M Warnock. Male Champion For J Greene sold for 3200gns. Reserve Male for M Noble went unsold in the ring. The Group of 3 Ram Lambs went to J Neville. R Gallaghers Female Champion sold for 2200gns and J Greenes Reserve Female sold for 1500gns. Top price on the day was 4400gns for J Neville.

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Co. Wexford Sheepbreeders Association 2015 was a very successful year for the Co. Wexford Sheepbreeders Association. There was a rise in the number of rams sold and a significant rise in prices across all sheep breeds. Texel ram lambs were of a very high standard and there was plenty of interest around the ring. Anne Murphy of Belcarrig, Gorey showed the winner at our first Show & Sale and he later was sold on for â&#x201A;Ź560. Fram Jeffrey of Middleton, Co. Cork was judge on the day. At our second Show and Sale, Richard Moore from Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny was the judge and he also picked the winner from the pen of Anne Murphy. He was lavish in his praise of the very high standard of all rams on view. Our members are looking forward to 2016 with great enthusiasm. Our year ended as usual with a very enjoyable night out at our Dinner Dance and presentation of trophies at the Farmers Kitchen Wexford.

Co. Wexford Sheepbreeders Association Sale Dates 2016

Venue: All at Enniscorthy Mart Hogget Ram Sale Wed 13th July 1st Show & Sale Wed 17th August 2nd Sale Wed 31st August 2nd Show & Sale Wed 14th September Evening Sale (6.30pm) Wed 28th September 5th Sale Wed 12th October 6th Sale Wed 19th October

Irish Texel Sheep Breed Society Originally published in Irish Farmers Journal July 24th 1976. Written by G.J More O’Ferrall. Agricultural Institute, Dunsinea Dear Sir, Clearance was given earlier this year by the Veterinary Section of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for the distribution of Texel Sheep in this country. A fairly large importation of Texel sheep from the Island of Texel was made by the Department of Agriculture in 1972. These animals have been held in quarantine on Department farms for the past three years and were given a clean ‘bill of health’. Breeders who had been participating the Departments flock recording schemes over the past few years were invited to make an application for Texel sheep. Fifteen breeders were chosen by ballot in the spring of this year and were allocated four ewes each with the option of also purchasing a ram.

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Following the original importation of Texels in 1964, extensive experiments carried out by the Department and the Agriculture Institute provided evidence of the high carcase quality of this breed. In tests with other ram breeds, Texel cross lambs were much superior in the percentage of lean meat in the carcase and they had a correspondingly low percentage of fat. Consequently they can be killed at considerably higher carcase weights without the disadvantage of becoming overfat. Texel lambs also have excellent conformation and for many years have commanded a premium on the Dutch and French markets. The inaugural meeting of the Irish Texel Sheep Breed Society was held recently and was attended by the fifteen breeders who purchased Texel sheep together with representatives of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Agricultural Institute. At this meeting it was decided to set up the Irish Texel Flock Book and a Grading-Up register for FI crossbred ewes which were born as a result of artificial insemination with individual Texel ram semen in 1975 and 1976. Semen from the rams was made available while the breed was still held in quarantine. The officers of the Society elected for the coming years were; ChairmanJohn Mee, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Vice Chairman-Michael Ryan, Grianan Estate, Speenogue, Lifford, Co. Donegal and Hon. Secretary- Dr. G.J More Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ferrall, Agricultural Institute Dunsinea, Castleknock, Co. Dublin. Further information can be obtained from the Secretary- G.J. More Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ferrall, Agricultural Institute Dunsinea.

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Texel Champion makes €38,000 In 2006 (30th Anniversary) two rams, both ARR/ARR genotypes, from the flock of Ellen Bailey, Batterstown, Co. Meath broke all previous records when they made €38,000 and €18,000 respectively. The Champion and winner of the Open Ram Lamb Class was Ellen Bailey’s lamb by Maineview Lionheart, out of a Muiresk ewe. A ram lamb from the pen of Anne Murphy, Gorey Co. Wexford sired by Straidarren Knight also sold for €14,000. Will 2016 (40th Anniversary) be the year to beat all records?...... Watch this space!!!

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South West TEXEL report Our Texel year started off with the South West Region first ever Munster National Texel Sheep Classes, which were held at Charleville Show on 28th of June. The Milltown Sale was held on 3rd of September. It was decided to run it as a evening multibreed sale. This proved to be a tremendous boost to the sale of rams on the night. Sheena & Eddie McCarthy had the Champion on the night with their hogget ram. Robert Walker had Reserve Champion with a ram lamb. We would like to thank Michael Horan for judging the show. The main Society Open Sale in our region was held in Roscrea, it was slightly challenged on the day to get the sale going but there was an average clearance. I would like to thank the South West Sheep Breeders and beyond for their support at all events throughout the year and wish them all the very best for 2016. Special word of thanks to SinĂŠad, Society Secretary for her help in 2015. Pat Landers Secretary SW Region

Reserve Supreme Texel Champion YGI14010, Exhibited by Mikey Gallagher with Judge Alex Clarke

Supreme Champion 2015, DJV1201433. Exhibited by Arthur & Patrick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe

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Charleville Show The members of the South West region held their annual show at Charleville Show on Sunday 28th June. A total of 36 sheep were entered from 7 breeders. Judging was done by well known Texel breeder from Co. Meath, Mr. Alex Clarke. First class was senior ram followed by shearling ram, then ram lamb. A total of 16 males were exhibited. Judging of the 20 females followed. As usual the standard of quality and correctness was extremely high. The supreme champion, a senior ewe DJV 1201433 sired by Cairness Secret Service from the Annakisha flock of Arthur and Patrick O’Keeffe, Annakisha, Mallow, Co. Cork. while the reserve supreme a shearling ewe YGI 14014 sired by Kilclammon Sportsman came from the flock of Mary Gallagher. Senior Ram

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The Irish Texel Young Breeders Club The Young Breeders Club had an exceptional year in 2015, keeping in mind we are only together for a total of fifteen months. The club took on the task of hosting the Young Breeders Five Nations event in June as well as their commitment to helping their younger members in the Texel Growvite All Ireland Championships Young Handlers Class. A Young Breeders class was also held at the Premier sale in Blessington 2015. Young Breeders Five Nations Event June 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14th Young Texel farmers from all over Britain and Ireland were invited together from June 12- 14thth 2015. The event kicked off on the Friday evening at the farm of Pat and Barry Farrell, Oberstown, Co.Meath. The main core of events took place on Saturday at Billy & Liam Dillons, New Ross Co. Wexford, which culminated with a barbeque before all departed to begin the long trip back up towards Dundalk where the winners were announced on Sunday evening at the All Ireland Championships. An attendance of over 50 people attended the event across all five countries.

Competitors in the 5 Nations Young Breeders Weekend Hosted by the Irish Texel Sheep Society in Liam Dillons Co. Wexford, Pat & Barry Farrell Co. Meath with the results announced at the All Ireland Championships in Dundalk

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Young Breeders Class Blessington 2015 Another young breeder’s class was held at the Premier Sale in Blessington on August 7th. There was great attendance once again in the class with a large number of members showing there ram lambs. The class was won by John Neville Co. Wexford, John was presented with the Young Breeders Cup for 2015 by Judge Martin Warnock. I’d like to take this opportunity once again to thank the Irish Texel Sheep Society as well as our sponsors for all their backing during the year. I’d like to thank our Host Farmers the Farrell and Dillon Families for the use of their facilities and unbelievable hospitality; the presentation of their flocks each day was a credit to them. I’d also especially like to thanks club officers Barry Farrell and John Neville for all their hard work during the year, their commitment and hard work was one of the main driving forces that made the Five Nations Event for 2015 possible. Here’s to a successful year for 2016, full of fun and laughter, as well as breeding the odd Texel. Thank You David Coen Club Chairman

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Winners of the 5 Nations Championship 2015 – UK pictured with Arthur O’ Keeffe Society Chairman and David Coen, Irish Texel Young Breeders Club.

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List of Approved Judges Mr. Michael J Bird, Dunlever Hse, Trim, Co. Meath Mr. John J Brennan, Lisgobbin, Roscommon Mr. Alex Clarke, Alepat, Boyerstown, Navan, Co. Meath Mr. Liam Coen, Lehinch, Hollyount, Co. May Mr. John Donohoe, Ballybur, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny Mr. Ronnie Edwards, Hillsborough, Ramelton, Co. Donegal Mr. Pat Farrell, Oberstown, Tara, Co. Meath MR. Barry Farrell, Oberstown, Tara, Co. Meath Mr. John Gallagher, Ballinamongree, Glanworth, Co. Cork Mr. Ronan Gallagher, Carrowcarden,Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Mr. Peter Gibbons, Macetown, Tara, Co. Meath Mr. John Greene, Larahirl, Culduff, Co. Donegal Mr. Tom Healy, Blackthorn View, Loughanure, Clane Co. Kildare Mr. John Kelly, Shraigh East, Bunnahowen, Ballina, Co. Mayo Mr. Pat Landers, Mountnicholas, Gortatlea, Tralee, Co. Kerry Mr. Pat Lyons, Turoe, Bullaun, Loughrea, Co. Galway Mr. Michael McHugh, Cnoc Glas, Lisnashannagh, Carrickmacross Mr. Shane McHugh, Figart, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal Mrs. Anne Murphy, Belcarrig, Gorey, Co. Wexford Mr. Wm Murphy Snr, Sheffield Hse, Ballylinan, Athy, Co. Kildare Mr. Neville Myles Legaltion, Ballyshannon Co.Donegal Mr. Michael Neenan, Dromakee, Kilyflynn, Tralee, Co. Kerry Mr. John Neville, Brownstown, Murrintown, Co. Wexford Mr. Padraic Niland, Chessy, Kinvara, Co.Galway Mr. Arthur O’Keeffe, Annakisha Hse, Killavullen, Co. Cork Mr. Fergal O’Se Church Cross, Ventry, Tralee Co. Kerry Mr. Tom Pollard, Grawn, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Mr. John Renehan, Violet Hill, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny Mr. Flor Ryan, Lawn, Prosperous, Co. Kildare Mr. John Stewart, Roughan, Ramelton, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Mr. John Taylor, Hilton Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan Mr. John L Taylor, Renaghmore, Barna, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Mr. Liam Walsh, Rathroen, Ballina, Co. Mayo

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New members must have 5 Pedigree Registered females before they can accepted as members of the Society. Membership application forms can be obtained from: The Secretary, Irish Texel Sheep Society, Kellistown Farm, Kellistown Carlow. Alternatively forms can be downloaded from www.irishtexel.com. All applications for membership should be made before the 31st December so that lambs born the following Spring are eligible for registration with the Society. Applications received after the 31st December will not eligible to enter Society sales the following Autumn. All lambs must be birth notified to the Society Secretary by April 30th in the year of their birth. Lambs not birth notified by this date cannot be registered with the Society, and therefore are ineligible to be sold in Society sales. Costs: Entrance Fee Annual Membership Book of Birth Notification Forms 2016 Registration Fees Every Ewe mated fee before 31st October

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New breeders should generally buy their foundation stock at Society Sales held during the months of August, September and October. All sheep sold through these sales have been passed by Society Inspectors as being properly notched, identified and as having no inherent faults. If breeders purchase stock privately from other breeders either in Ireland, Northern Ireland or Britain they should ensure that they are identified properly. Pedigree stock should be free from obvious faults, such as wrong 141

mouths, bad legs, black patches on the wool or brown hair on the head and legs. Such privately bought sheep will be liable to inspection and if considered unsuitable, will be removed from the Society flock book. All flockowners are actively encouraged to participate in the Lambplus breed improvement scheme run by Sheep Ireland. All members of the Society are automaticlly members of Sheep Ireland as the Irish Texel Sheep Society are using the online flock book and database facilities of Sheep Ireland. On joining the Society, each new breeder is assigned their own unique 3 letter flock code. New flock codes are also given a prefix usually of the breederâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. This flock code and prefix are unique for each flock and are used in naming any rams born into the flock.

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Flock Designator: IE04 ..................................... I am the owner of 5 Pedigree Registered Females and I would like to apply for membership and a €1 share in the above named Society. I hereby to abide by the Rules of the Society, make payments as required and otherwise to be bound thereby. Applications need to be received by Society Secretary prior to 31st December in the year of application, so flocks can be established prior to lambs being born and also for the breeder to be eligible for participation in the following year’s Society Sales. Please register my flock under the prefix*

First Choice: ...................................................................................................... Second Choice: ...................................................................................................... *Farm name or first line of address usually taken as prefix

Signature: ...................................................................................................... Date: ...................................................................................................... Terms of Membership It is recommended that intending members contact the Society Secretary prior to purchasing foundation stock. €65 Entrance Fee & €50 Annual Membership Fee = €115 (Other fees may be payable, contact Society Secretary) Details of Ewes & Rams owned must be submitted with application

This form should be completed, signed and sent with certificates and appropriate fees to:

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The Secretary Irish Texel Sheep Society Kellistown Farm Kellistown, Carlow email: info@irishtexel.com

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Irish Texel Membership 2016 PREFIX

NAME AND ADDRESS

FLOCK NAME

CONTACT DETAILS

JAE

Alexander, Mr. Martin Ballincor Cross Roads Killygordon Lifford Co. Donegal

Purton Park

087 9499420

074 9149677

BCF

Boal, Mervyn & Anna Killydesert Coolboy Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Boals

087 7923797

074 9122290

JBF

Bonner, Dan Falmore Dungloe Co.Donegal

Danem

083 2390606

AFE

Boyce, Shaun Gortmacall Milford Co. Donegal

Gortmacall

086 3445108

BMF

Brogan Michael Garrygort Ray Rathmullan Co. Donegal

Garrygort

087 7711584

LBF

Browne, Liam Listillion Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Highway

087 9472236

BAF

Browne, Peadar Listillion Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Donegal

086 6326058

BDF

Byrne Malachy Ballymagowan Dunkineely Co. Donegal

Ballymagowan

087 7517145

074 9737978

ICF

Campbell, Ian Cloonmore Cresslough Co. Donegal

Gallifrey

086 3168144

074 9138511

IDE

Devlin, Daniel Cleagh Clonmany Co. Donegal

Quarry House

086 0812226

074 9376713

CNE

Doherty, Charles Jnr Cashelgragen Carndonagh Co. Donegal

Cashelgragen

086 1063216

SJF

Doherty James & Shay Dromore Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Manor View

086 3471554

UYI

Doherty, Roger Urrisma Clonmany Co. Donegal

Urris

086 8602361

RYE

Doherty, Ryan Urrisma Clonmany Co. Donegal

Hill View

086 8530199

YZI

Doherty, William Galdonagh Glebe Manorcunningham Co. Donegal

Hillcrest

087 2355493

AEI

Edwards, Louise Hillsborough Ramelton Co. Donegal

Moneyhill

REI

Edwards, Ronnie Hillsborough Ramelton Co. Donegal

Hillsborough

086 6652455

FFE

Farragher, Patrick Finnadouse Donegal P.O Co. Donegal

Spireydale

087 7515205

GVF

Friel, Gavin Kilconnell Glebe Co. Donegal

Kilmac

086 2210284

PFE

Friel, Patrick Drumatrummom Kerrykeel Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Loughross

CCE

Gallagher, Ciaran Cloonmore Cresslough Co. Donegal

Cashelban

087 2281792

BGF

Gallagher, Noel Gortnessy Pettigo Co. Donegal

Agricare

086 8372415

719861730

CME

Gibson, Christine Mageestown Raphoe Co. Donegal

Mageestown

087 6119618

074 9145145

DLE

Gillespie, James & Martin Derrydruel Lettermacedward Co. Donegal

Glen Oak

087 6425304

MZE

Grant, Michael Umricam Buncrana Co. Donegal

Umricam

086 3700664

LGF

Greene Chaylee & Lorinne Larahirl Culdaff Co. Donegal

GreenStar

086 8244373

GEI

Greene, John Larahirl Culdaff Co. Donegal

Larahirl

086 8244373

EGE

Greene, Ryan Larahirl Culdaff Co. Donegal

Culduff

086 3437919

NHF

Heekin, Noel Largynaseeragh Glencolmcille Co.Donegal

Dunross

087 6416299

HMF

Henderson, Michael Clonblosk Buncrana Co. Donegal

Clonblosk

087 6216707

HCE

Heraghty, Ciaran Clooney Ramelton Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Tullyhill

086 4079804

BBF

Kee, Jonathon & Ivor Drumboe Ballybofey Co. Donegal

Finn Valley

086 3374292

087 2472834

PKF

Kelly, Patrick J Milbrook, Knock Ballybofey Lifford Co. Donegal

Hiii Top

086 6064407

074 9130416

Donegal

144

074 9376275

074 9157491 074 9151056 074 9151056

087 6905250 074 9150311

074 9379389

IVI

Kilpatrick, Ivor & W.J The Common Raphoe Lifford Co. Donegal

Habistown

087 9806968

LCF

Logue, Conor Cloncleigh Cloghan Co.Donegal

Valleyview

087 2661098

AOF

McBrearty, Paul Stralinchey Grennans Glenties Co. Donegal

Stralinchey

086 2445178

JLE

McDermott, John G Falmore Gleneely Co. Donegal

Goldstar

086 2020734

WKF

McDermott, Kevin Falmore Gleneely Co. Donegal

Ballynabreen

086 2020734

SME

McDevitt, Seamus Largnalarkin Cloghan P.O Lifford Co. Donegal

Largnalarkin

086 1997030

AOE

McFeeley, Patrick Bootagh Lecamey Carndonagh Co. Donegal

Bootagh

086 3510164

DGI

McGee, John Massinass Cresslough Co. Donegal

Muckish

087 2285654

BGI

McGowan, Brendan 20 Cluain Barron Ballyshannon Co. Donegal

Kanather

086 8465809

TTF

McGowan, Martin Trusk Ballybofey Co. Donegal

Trusk

087 8333301

GRE

McGrath, James Clarcaricknagun Donegal Town Co. Donegal

Collar Rock

087 9430089

074 9722942

EMF

McGrath, Seamus Clarcaricknagun Donegal Town Co. Donegal

Clarecarrick

087 9430089

074 9722942

DOF

McKeown, David Crehannan Quigleys Point Co. Donegal

Tomandy

087 9121237

749383262

IUI

McHugh Bros Speenogue Burt Lifford Co. Donegal

Speenogue

086 0812461

074 9368355

UJI

McHugh Shane Figart Dunfanaghy Co. Donegal

Figart

087 9512411

074 9136273

MHF

McHugh Stephen Summy Portnoo Co. Donegal

Summy

086 3774817

JHI

McKane, James H Whitehill Killygordon Co. Donegal

Whitehill

0044 7756893211

074 9149198

BKE

McKeague, Billy Glebe Culduff Co. Donegal

Churchview

086 8189043

074 9379108

KXI

McKeague, Stuart Claggan Culduff Co. Donegal

Claggan

086 8189043

074 9379108

AIF

McKinney John Knockbrack Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Knockbrack

086 2316355

MDE

McLaughlin, Michael Lagacurry Isle of Doagh Clonmany Co. Donegal

Ballandavoe

086 8935176

EXF

McLoughlin, Peter Isle of Doagh Clonmany Co.Donegal

Isle

086 1002983

EXI

McLaughlin, Rodney Clara Isle of Doagh Clonmany Co. Donegal

Clara

086 1002983

074 9376192

ADE

McLoone, Declan Lr. Main Street Glenties Co. Donegal

Andross

086 3627292

074 9551434

ADF

McLoone, John Tullyard Road Glenties Co. Donegal

Tullyard

086 3627292

749151790

PBF

Mallon, Paul Tawney Kilmacrennan Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Tawney

086 1018516

HVE

Mooney, Hughie & Cathal Brackey Ardara Co. Donegal

Cashel Hill

087 9621642

EGF

Moore, Esther & Graham Letterleague Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Letterleague

086 0382375

IMF

Moore, Isobel Labbadish Manorcunningham Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Labbadish

087 2389607

YPI

Murray, Danny Billary Pettigo Co. Donegal

Billary Hill

0044 7729785037

071 9861625

NVI

Myles, Neville Legaltion Ballyshannon Co. Donegal

Silver Hill

086 1555599

071 9851763

SPF

Parke, Stewart & Scott Glenkeerin Glenmaquin Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Glenkeerin

087 2393396

SRE

Robinson, Seamus Goldrum Termon Co.Donegal

Goldrum

087 2462950

RUE

Russell, Kyle The Glebe Churchill Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Gartan

085 1349690

SWF

Shiels, Dwayne 231 Ros Suilighe Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Woodtown

086 7315358

074 9121446

SJI

Stewart, John Roughan Ramelton Letterkenny Co. Donegal

Roughan

087 1277884

074 9151077

145

074 9145671

074 9133953

074 9138028

KAF

Sweeney, Mark Cloughwilly Lettermacedward Co. Donegal

White Hollow

087 6916639

WME

Ward, Michael Figart Dunfanaghy Co. Donegal

Murroe

086 8753023

AQF

Ward, Seamus Drumnacroic Ballintra Co. Donegal

Drumholm

087 9245027

RWI

Wilson, Andrew & Richard Shannagh Raphoe Co. Donegal

Shannagh

087 2286809

RWF

Wilson,Luke Richard Creevin Mountcharles Co.Donegal

Wilson

086 1047680

WSF

Wilson, Sam Shannagh Raphoe Co. Donegal

Castleisle

086 1990554

GWF

Wray, Gary Drumlask Donegal P.O Co. Donegal

Hastings

086 8521177

NBF

Brennan, Niall Newtownard Grange Co.Sligo

Grangehill

087 3271158

JBE

Burke, John St. Anthony's Curraghmore Ballinrobe Co. Mayo

Curraghmore

087 6145447

CJF

Carey, Martin John Cloontakilla Bangor Erris Ballina Co.Mayo

Hillside

086 1694300

LII

Coen, Liam Lehinch Hollymount Co. Mayo

Lehinch

087 2872674

094 9540241

KCE

Conway, Gerry Kilsallagh Westport Co. Mayo

Kilsallagh

087 6290544

098 66265

LCI

Coyne, Paul Rathgranaher Cloghan's Hill Tuam Co.Galway

Miller

086 8796346

093 33344

RJF

Cuffe, Ronan & John Mount Jubilee Bangor Erris Ballina Co. Mayo

Mount Jubilee

086 1929352

CWF

Curley, Christina Doocastle Ballymote Co.Sligo

Ballindoo

086 3146052

071 9185879

AVF

Deasy Lar Errew Logaphuill Castlebar Co.Mayo

Liscunnel

087 9588628

094 9030739

AAF

Doherty, James Martin 1 Gortmellia Upper Barnatra Ballina Co. Mayo

Broadhaven

085 7373992

097 84120

DII

Donnelly, Anthony Ballyglass Scarduane Claremorris Co. Mayo

Ballyglass

087 2632711

094 9364136

SZE

Dorran, Stuart High Park House Dromard Co.Sligo

Pairc Ard

086 8411276

GAE

Gallagher, Joseph Carrowcarden Enniscrone Co.Sligo

Champion

087 9837107

096 36408

GAI

Gallagher, Ronan Carrowcarden Enniscrone Co.Sligo

Enniscrone

087 9837107

096 36408

GBE

Garrivan, James Belclare Westport Co. Mayo

Clew Bay

086 3391071

RBF

Handel, Rebecca Threen Castlebaldwin Co.Sligo

Threen

086 1716661

RHF

Henry, Ross Munninane Grange Co.Sligo

Benview

087 2147148

SHF

Herity, Shane Ballineden Ballinful Maugherow Co.Sligo

Atlantic View

089 4939932

HGE

Higgins, Jonathon Leekfield Skreen Co.Sligo

Avondale

087 1334434

AIE

Keane, Shane Cloineshill Newport Co. Mayo

Glenalainn

086 3580730

DKF

Keane, David Cloineshill Newport Co. Mayo

Glenvale

087 7568576

Kilbane Jack Kilernan Kilmaine Co. Mayo

Kilernan

087 6133787

KKF

Killilea, Kevin & Tom Bothaul Meelick Swinford Co. Mayo

Meelick

087 6194250

CCF

Kilroy, Kevin Furnace Newport Co. Mayo

Furnace

087 9294284

MIE

Lally, Michael Macecrump Belmullet Co. Mayo

Macecrump

086 4070628

LLF

Lavelle, Liam Tallagh Belmullet Co. Mayo

Ardoone

086 8213899

DAF

Loftus, Aiden & Joseph Deelvale Farm Carrowkilleen Crossmolina Co. Mayo

Deelvale

086 8662839

096 31482

AQI

McAndrew, Thomas Tallagh Hill Belmullet Co. Mayo

Massvilla

086 1504149

097 82264

BNF

McDermott, Kevin Rathbraughan Line Sligo Co.Sligo

Braughan

087 0961393

074 9145440

074 9145813

North Connacht

146

071 9166798

097 81203

PTI

McDermott, PJ Corrembla Ballina Co. Mayo

Seefinagher

086 3260942

FMF

McMorrow, Frankie Kilmore Dowra Carrick on Shannon Co. Leitrim

Kilmore

087 4109025

096 45050

DEE

McManamon, Daire & Enda Derrylahan Newport Co. Mayo

Derrylahan

086 8422386

OME

McTernan, Oisin Donaghmore Manorhamilton Co. Leitrim

Mulkaun

086 2473968

071 9855303

AME

Moore, Michael Clogher Westport Co. Mayo

Druminawoonagh

087 9933888

098 28513

GOE

O'Dowd Gerry Carrowreagh Ballymote Co.Sligo

Carrowreagh

GGF

O'Gara, George Ballyglass Claremorris Co. Mayo

Clarehill

087 9755903

TOE

O'Haire, Tommy Letterlough Newport Co. Mayo

Letterlough

087 7838858

MPE

Staunton, Mark Rosskeen Newport Co. Mayo

Rosskeen

086 8410234

XTI

Staunton, Pat Cappaduff Tourmakeady Co. Mayo

Tourmakeady

087 3125209

094 9544062

ESF

Sweeney, Emmet Quigabar Enniscrone Co.Sligo

Quigabar

087 6847954

096 37885

MWF

Walsh, Martin Carnaculla Swinford Co. Mayo

Carnaculla

087 2256541

EBE

Bailey, Ellen Culcommon Batterstown Co. Meath

Baileys

086 8216971

BIE

Bird, Kenneth Mill Farm Dunlever Trim Co. Meath

Mill Farm

086 3238416

BMI

Bird, Michael Dunlever House Trim Co. Meath

Dunlever

086 9965239

Breaden Farm Drumgurra Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan

Clenmad

087 7523357

VYI

Canty, John Pubblestown Kildalkey Co. Meath

Clover Hill

086 8312817

046 9435219

CQI

Clarke, Alex Alepat Boyerstown Navan Co. Meath

Alepat

087 8171037

046 9027418

CII

Clarke, Charles Jnr Mullaghrafferty Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan

Mullaghrafferty

086 8243826

042 9692880

OCE

Clarke, Ornaith Alepat Boyerstown Navan Co. Meath

Trojan

087 9149540

046 9027418

CIF

Craig, Aidan & David Ballyboggan Clonard Co. Meath

Clonard

087 2680400

DLI

Dolan, Terry Cloneyfad Oldcasle Co. Meath

Castle

086 4019440

ABF

Daly, Eddie Clonmahon Summerhill Co. Meath

Clonmahon

087 2429335

JEE

Donohoe, John & Michael Druninisclin Crosserlough CO. Cavan

Crosserlough

087 9924840

RDF

Dunne, Robert J Corporation Lands Belturbet Co. Cavan

Kilduff

087 3585284

PFI

Farrell, Pat & Barry Oberstown Tara Co. Meath

Oberstown

086 2615661

ZGI

Gibbons,Peter Macetown Tara Co. Meath

Macetown

087 2077560

JXF

Jerrard_Dinn Stephen Lakefield Crossakiel Kells Co. Meath

Gunga

087 8558667

KPF

Keogh, Pascal Mullaghraroy Grangegeeth Collon Co. Meath

Mullagharoy

087 6423352

STE

Kiernan, Seamus & Therese Clonlohan Kilcogy Co. Cavan via Longford

Ardlow

086 1617982

049 4336674

KHF

Kirkham, Brian Drumsillagh Drumconrath Navan Co. Meath

Geordie

087 2432295

041 6854812

QPI

Leonard, Patrick Glassdrummond Smithboro Co. Monaghan

Glassdrummond

086 6636383

QPF

Leonard, Pearse Glassdrummond Smithboro Co. Monaghan

Smithboro

086 8460659

RSF

Madden Rosemary Grange End Ratoath Rd Dunshaughlin Co. Meath

Crann贸g

086 6011124

01 8259198

NSE

Martin, Nigel Mullinacross Smithboro Co. Monaghan

Corcreaghy

086 1701231

047 57047

CMF

McCann, Conor Glenmore Riverstown Dundalk Co. Louth

Glenmore

086 3688013

071 9183396

098 42744

North East

147

046 9436735

049 8541140

049 4336414

046 9025090

JQE

McCann, John Glenmore Riverstown Dundalk Co. Louth

Cleggan

086 3837470

JUE

McDermott, Justin Aughnacreevy Killeshandra CO. Cavan

Creevy

086 3707569

PFF

McDonnell, Enda Ellinure Newbliss Co. Monaghan

McDonnell

086 8922019

PDE

McDonnell, Paul Ellinure Newbliss Co. Monaghan

Ellinure

086 8922019

047 54263

ZEI

McGee, Sean Lattagloghan Crosskeys CO. Cavan

Navac

086 6046283

049 4330356

AKF

McGovern Brendan Drumcask Swanlinbar CO. Cavan

Drumcask

087 9414659

MGF

McGuiness, Martin Drumbilla Kilcurry Dundalk Co. Louth

Kilcurry

086 2240203

HUI

McHugh, John & Colm Cnoc Glas Lisnashannagh Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan

Greenhill

087 6708186

AMF

McMeel, Amanda Corry Emyvale Co. Monaghan

Mac's

087 9299370

MLE

McMeel, Malachy Corry Emyvale Co. Monaghan

Forthill

087 9299370

AEF

MacSeain, Gerard Cherrybank Hse Cornafean Co. Cavan

GMS

086 0494822

GMF

Murphy, Garrett Garvilla Clougher Head Co. Louth

Garavilla

087 1248137

MUE

Murray, Matthew Essexford Louth P.O Dundalk Co. Louth

Corryhill

087 6781262

NJF

Nulty, Jason Aughnacreevy Tullyco Cootehill Co. Cavan

Aughaway

086 0808090

EOE

O'Sullivan, Eugene Balgeeth Ardcath Co. Meath

Ardcath

086 2600616

PRE

Porter, Robert Glenboy Oldcastle Co. Meath

Glenboy

086 3125361

EQI

Quirke, Enda Newtown Hill of Down Enfield Co. Meath

Grove

086 8120065

046 9546207

QTI

G,C & M Taylor c/o Hilton Park Clones Co. Monaghan

Finn

086 1930747

047 56258

CFF

Treanor, Christopher Davagh Emyvale Co. Monaghan

Davagh

087 3502364

4787479

ETF

Tuite, Peter Ballinvalley Oldcastle Co. Meath

Ballinvalley

087 7778463

WHE

Wehrly, Cayla & Emily Drumsillagh Ravensdale Dundalk Co. Louth

Slibh

086 8122485

042 9371744

ZWI

Wehrly, John Ravensdale Dundalk Co. Louth

Ravensdale

086 8122485

042 9371744

PPE

Boylan, Family Haylands Blessington Co. Wicklow

Piper's Hall

086 4037301

OEI

Brennan, Eamon Grennan Attanagh Portlaoise Co. Laois

Grennan

086 8759115

BYE

Byrne, Joe Deputy's Pass Farm Glenealy Co. Wicklow

Foynes

086 8464450

CBE

Collison, Brid & Frances Barna Dunkerrin Birr Co. Offaly

Barna

GDE

Delaney, Gerard New Inn Emo Portlaoise Co. Laois

Cappakeel

087 6730313

AXF

Grant, Gordon Coolfin Banagher Co. Offaly

Coolfin

087 9346234

AHF

Hanbridge, Andrew Winetavern Stratford on Slaney Co. Wicklow

Winetavern

087 2024664

EHF

Hanlon, Eddie "Dunlon" Dunbur Upper Wicklow

Dunlon

087 2656239

0404 68230

GHF

Healy, Graeme Ballina Ballycumber Co. Offaly

Ballina Farm

086 2693241

057 9330088

THI

Healy, Tom Blackthorn View Loughanure Clane Co. Kildare

Loughanure

087 2556069

045 868529

HAF

Hobson, Avril Barraderry Kiltegan Co. Wicklow

Barraderry

087 8188441

KMF

Keohane, Matthew Kilcannon Kilcock Co.Kildare

Kilcannon

085 7221292

ILI

Kelly, James 270 Carbury Village Carbury Co. Kildare

Castle Kelly

086 3447137

042 9661712

494337633

01 8354753

Midlands

148

0502 36204

0505 45203 057 8626362

046 9553443

ILF

Kelly James Jnr 270 Carbury Village Carbury Co. Kildare

Keltex

085 7686185

EAF

Maher, Noreen The Cottage Old Meadow Stud Donadea Naas Co.Kildare

Old Meadow

087 6362365

BME

Mathews, Brian Quarrymount House Killeigh Co. Offaly

Millenium

087 2658781

GME

Murphy, Grahme & Barry Woodlands Lodge Castledermot Co. Kildare

Castlecroft

086 3583158

IEI

Murphy, William Snr Sheffield House Ballylinan Athy Co. Kildare

Cloonsaran

087 9951075

ZPF

Payne Zรถe Mountvilla Farm Cappanargid Rathangan Co. Kildare

Mountvilla

087 1351609

RRF

Rogers, Richard Friarstown Bohernabreena Dublin 24

Rogers

086 3735554

FRI

Ryan, Flor Lawn Prosperous Co. Kildare

Lawn

086 8115560

RYI BEE VRI TKE RJE MKI SUI DAI

Ryan, Jackie Carapiro' Thomastown Enfield Co. Kildare Bates, Tony The Hill Kilmore Co.Wexford Ryan, Johnny Graigues Robertstown Co. Kildare Brazil, Kenneth Toureen Ballymacarbry Clonmel Co. Waterford Ryan, Joe The Rath' Garristown Co. Dublin Connolly, Ann & Gerard Ballinacurra Carrick on Suir Co. Tipperary Walsh, Una & Mark Coolree Enfield Co. Meath D'Arcy, Patrick 3 Mill Green Gorey Co.Wexford

Rotsee Knaper Graigues Toureen West Garristown Ballinacurra Coolree Ballywilliam

085 2384281

XAI

D'Arcy John & Kathleen Kilmallock Ballymurn Enniscorthy Co. Wexford

Kilmallock

PDF

Deery, Patrick Knockanafalla Rathgormack Co. Waterford

Jewel

086 4473626

LDE

Dillon, Liam Kilclammon New Ross Co. Wexford

Kilclammon

087 0654839

MDI

Donohoe, John Ballybur Cuffesgrange Co. Kilkenny

Ballybur

087 6775844

HEE

Holden, David & Ellen Kellsgrange Kells Kilkenny

Garnastan

086 2617204

HNI

Hutchinson, William J Chapelizod House Kells Co. Kilkenny

Chapelizod

086 2510899

056 7728023

EBF

Kidd, Brian Ballyclough Camolin Enniscorthy Co. Wexford

Ballyclough

870535170

539383108

ZNE

Kidd, John Kildavin Bunclody Co. Wexford

Treemore

087 2480910

059 9157869

GCI

McCullagh, Anne Glenaharry Bagenalstown Co. Carlow

Glenrock

087 2173793

059 9721479

MPF

Morrissey, Paddy Ballintaggart Callan Co. Kilkenny

Ballintaggart

087 9557971

PXI

Murphy, Anne Belcarrig Gorey Co. Wexford

Foundry

086 8441144

PXE

Murphy, Michael & Aidan Belcarrig Gorey Co. Wexford

Murphy's

087 6634313

UVI

Neville, John Brownstown Murrintown Co. Wexford

Thornville

087 1204485

053 9139747

TPI

Pollard, Tom Grawn Ballingarry Thurles Co.Tipperary

Grawn

087 6534570

052 54314

PRF

Purcell,Mark Mangan The Rower Co. Kilkenny

Rower

085 8425717

QJI

Renehan, John Violet Hill Johnstown Co. Kilkenny

Violet Hill

086 8153324

Richardson, Peter Aghade Kilbride Co. Carlow

Agade

086 3388047

RCF

Rothwell, Clive 3 Park Green Phelim Wood Tullow Co. Carlow

Ballypierce

087 6617060

DSF

Sinnot, Michael Jnr Knockbrandon Craanford Gorey Co. Wexford

Knockbrandon

087 1361875

ASI

Stephenson, Ann Corstown Kilmanagh Co. Kilkenny

Ringwood

086 8340964

056 7769489

LTI

Taylor, John L Renaghmore Grange Barna Thurles Co. Tipperary

Renaghmore

087 2357627

056 8834412

ETE

Tynan Edward Garrandarragh Mullinavat Co.Kilkenny

Garrandarragh

085 1655538

051 898429

WBF

Walsh, Noel P Ballintlea Leamybrien Co. Waterford

Ballintlea

087 7768114

FWF

Whelan, Francis Horetown Foulksmills Co. Wexford

Horetown

086 6061312

TWF

Whelan, Thomas Barmoney Ballyhogue Enniscorthy Co. Wexford

Springbridge

086 6061312

BWF

Whyte, Patrick Mountain Breeze Cutteen Kilrossonty Co.Waterford

Seefinn

085 7818549

South East

149

087 2725636 087 4145093 087 7713144 086 3964914 087 7579176

057 9344964

053 9129747 045 870463 052 36327 01 8354469 053 9480835 053 9138541

056 7729914

053 9383270

056 8838775

051 565645

South West HJF

Cahill, Helena & Jerome Ard na Cnocheen Killorglin Co.Kerry

Glenard

087 6440330

DCF

Clifford, Raymond Dromin Milltown Co.Kerry

Sliabh Mish

086 8129672

RCF

Cronin, Ray & Killian Model Farm Kilquane Mourneabbey Mallow Co. Cork

Clyda

086 8033443

DFF

Daffy, Michael Sunview House Rathclooney Tulla Co. Clare

Sunview

087 2915114

EDE

Doran, Eddie Ballinard Fethard Co. Tipperary

Ballinard

087 6325506

FFF

Flaherty, Maurice Keel Castlemaine Co.Kerry

Keel

087 7621021

TFF

Fraher, Thomas Curraghkilbran Galbally Co. Limerick

Galtee M贸r

086 8264156

YGE

Gallagher, Eamon & Mikey Ballinamongree Glanworth Co. Cork

Ballinamongree

086 8360059

YGI

Gallagher, Mary Ballinamongree Glanworth Co. Cork

String

086 8360059

SEF

Healy, Stephen Upper Tennis Valentia Island Co. Kerry

Island

087 9254576

AHE

Heffernan, Adam Tullig Beaufort Killarney Co. Kerry

Tullig

087 6236431

THE

Holmes, Thomas Carnane Corofin Co. Clare

Poulnabruckee

087 8506028

AHI

Howard, PJ Fermoyle Fanore Co. Clare

Elva

086 3179798

HSF

Hume A & Skillcorn P Ballyvireen Roscarbery Co. Cork

Westwood

087 2492065

JJF

Jeffery, Jim & Frampton The Bungalow Ahanesk Midleton Co. Cork

Bawnard

086 3339010

DIE

Keane, Diarmuid Grouse Lodge House Ardagh Co. Limerick

Grouse

087 2450502

RLF

Lalor, Richard & John Rathkenty Lisronagh Clonmel Co. Tipperary

Rathkenty

086 1223478

052 6131574

JUI

Landers, Patrick Mountnicholas Gortnalea Tralee Co. Kerry

Gortnalea

087 4144674

066 9764639

CAF

McCarthy, Christopher Burryroe Bantry Co. Cork

Burryroe

087 7613875

SEE

McCarthy, Edward & Sheena Ballybeg Buttevant Co. Cork

Awbeg

086 2730363

JVE

McCarthy, Jerry Fustane Kenmare Co. Kerry

Kenmare

086 6028669

CKF

Mangan, Colm Dirrinadin Mastergeehy Killarney Co.Kerry

Mangan

087 9795544

MKF

Meagher, Enda Shangarry Ballingarry Thurles Co. Tipperary

Little Farm

087 9767830

NAI

Neenan, Michael Dromakee Kilflynn Tralee Co. Kerry

Kilflynn

087 2777721

066 7135412

OKI

O'Keeffe. Arthur & Patrick Annakisha Hse Mallow Co. Cork

Annakisha

086 8135804

022 26180

MVE

O'Mahony Robert Forrestown Carrigtwohill Co. Cork

Forresthill

086 8501163

021 4882108

FSE

O'Se, Fergal Church Cross Ventry Tralee Co. Kerry

Emlach

087 9895475

OSF

O'Sullivan, James & Colin Portmagee Co. Kerry

Portmagee

087 0693032

MSF

O'Sullivan, Michael Cullinagh Skibereen Co. Cork

Sullitex

086 1790568

AJF

Poff, Herbert & Mark Reeksview Killorglin Co. Kerry

Reeksview

087 2823029

DBF

Thompson, Daniel Castlegarde Cappamore Co.Limerick

Castlegarde

087 9314006

061 381856

RWE

Walker, Robert Kilcurley Manister Croom Co. Limerick

Kilcurley

087 9252310

061 397340

DWF

Walsh, Dermot J Knightstown, Valentia Island Co. Kerry

Valentia

086 8339549

150

025 38232

021 4631462

087 1411182

West ASF

Beirne, Lauren & Francis Cloonerra Strokestown Co. Roscommon

Farnbeg

086 8130747

NBI

Brennan, Alma & Lorraine Lisgobbin Roscommon

Roscommon

086 8546772

JBI

Brennan, John J Lisgobbin Roscommon

Lisgobbin

086 8179246

IBI

Brooks, John J Racepark Taughmaconnell Ballinasloe Co. Roscommon

Racepark

086 8122850

0906 9683627

BTE

Burke, Trevor Tavanaghmore Corofin Cummer Tuam Co. Galway

Deburca

086 1606565

093 41871

NBE

Byrne, Nicholas Clare Oughterard Co. Galway

Weststar

087 2145145

091 552548

ERE

Cahill, Anthony Cloonard Castlerea Co. Roscommon

Cloonard

086 6080433

094 9880353

ACF

Clarke, Aoghan Ferriskhill Mostrim Co. Longford

Ferrisk Hill

087 6727002

ECE

Campbell, Eric Vicars Choroland Tuam Co. Galway

Master

086 0763014

ACE

Carroll, Damien Ballymulalin Brideswell Athlone Co. Roscommon

Ballymulalin

086 0563779

MCE

Carroll, Michael Ballymulalin Brideswell Athlone Co. Roscommon

Comer

086 0638388

0906 488074

FKI

Conlon, Frank 4, Tennis View Moate Co. Westmeath

Assulas

086 3522356

0906 6481925

BSF

Connelly Brian Abbert Abbeyknockmoy Tuam Co.Galway

Stonepark

087 7925263

PAF

Conneely Patrick Dunlough Rd Bunowen Ballyconneely Co. Galway

Errismore

086 0446124

PPF

Connolly, Pat & Padhraic Corbally North Cummer Tuam Co. Galway

Woodhill

087 9720151

CQE

Cunniffe, Darragh Horseleap Tuam Co. Galway

Horseleap

087 9895631

XVI

Delaney, Seamus Creemully Castlcoote Co. Roscommon

Creemully

087 2076290

MDF

Dwyer, Michael Donamon Roscommon Co. Roscommon

Oran

086 2041815

AFF

Fahy, Aidan Carrownamona Tullira Ardrahan Co. Galway

Tullira

087 2953295

DGF

Gill, Damien Cloontuskert Ballyleague Co. Roscommon

Cloontuskert

087 1238086

EFF

Flynn, Eoin Menlough Ballinasloe Co. Galway

Hillview

087 2868068

BHF

Hanley, Patrick Keelogue Edgeworthstown Co. Longford

Keeltown

086 8241920

HHE

Haverty, Michael Dunblaney Dunmore Co. Galway

Dunblaney

087 9000231

MHE

Healy, Christopher Doon West Roscahill Co. Galway

Doon Hill

087 1348568

HRF

Heneghan Raymond Peake Loughgeorge Claregalway Co. Galway

Peake

085 1565985

91798669

GII

Higgins, John Jnr Belville Baylin Athlone Co. Westmeath

Baylin

087 6849778

0906 6485921

PJE

Joyce, Patrick Cahir Recess Co. Galway

Recess

087 6754357

CKE

Keane, Cyril Ballinamana West Clarenbridge Co. Galway

Maree

087 6655701

APF

Keavney, John Cloonchambers Castlerea Co. Roscommon

Cloonechambers

087 9754091

VHE

Kelly, Padraig Taughboy Ballyforan Ballinasloe Co. Roscommon

Heatherview

086 2401527

KBF

Kelly, Stephen & Padraig Jnr Taughboy Ballyforan Ballinasloe Co. Roscommon

Kellys

086 2401527

KPE

Kenny, PJ Liscahill Edgeworthstown Co. Longford

Shantum

087 9088320

KTE

Kenny, Thomas Ballinderry Kilconnell Ballinasloe Co. Galway

Hillswood

087 2221322

KTF

Kenny, Thomas Jnr Ballinderry Kilconnell Ballinasloe Co. Galway

Curach

086 1966860

KJE

Kyne, Niall Moyvoon Oughterard Co. Galway

Moyvoon

087 6547265

CLF

Lyons, Conor Turoe Bullaun Loughrea Co. Galway

Lyons

086 0318699

151

071 9633049

0906 6663347

093 38470

091 552430

LPI

Lyons, Pat Turoe Bullaun Loughrea Co. Galway

Turoe

087 9832392

NMF

McGloin, John 3 Dun Ard Knockcroghery Co. Roscommon

Knockglen

087 1833189

LMF

McLoughlin, Colin Lisacurkia Tibohine Castlerea Co. Roscommon

Lisacurkia

JMI

Mee, Donal Coolderry Four Roads Co. Roscommon

Coolderry

086 3276061

0906 623303

UXI

Mulligan, Margaret & Ruth Mullagh Castlepollard Co. Westmeath

Mullagh

087 2308642

044 61314

MYE

Murphy, Martin Ballykeeran Big Athlone Co. Westmeath

Montybally

087 6325371

MYI

Murphy, Michael Moneen Cummer Tuam Co. Galway

Tysaxon

087 6993411

NCF

Murphy, Niall Farravauh Belville Athenry Co. Galway

Farravauh

863411501

WMI

Murray, Michael Lisfduff Mount Talbot Co. Roscommon

Derrinlerig

087 2728295

0906 623412

PNE

Niland, Gerard Chessy Kinvara Co. Galway

Niland's

086 3797349

091 635148

PNI

Niland, Padraic Chessy Kinvara Co. Galway

Chessy

087 2898357

091 635148

HNE

Noble, Harry Kilcoursey House Edgeworthstown Co. Longford

Noble

XNI

Noble, Mark Kilcoursey House Edgeworthstown Co. Longford

Kilcoursey

087 6146964

TRF

O'Reilly Terry Rathcline Lanesboro Co. Longford

Rathcline

086 2634452

SOF

Shaughnessy, Pat Mirah Turloughmore Athenry Co. Galway

Mirah

086 8184591

JTE

Swift, Jack Ballyhiague Williamstown Co. Galway

Ballyhiague

089 4530462

FTI

Teagasc c/o Henry Walsh Research Centre Athenry Co. Galway

Foras

091 845847

091 845845

FTE

Thornton, Fintan Gortenaire Tynagh Loughrea Co. Galway

Tynagh

087 2220639

0909 74557

PTF

Tracey Padraig Gailey Knockcroghery Co. Roscommon

Knockcroghery

087 2879741

QYI

Turley, Enda Newbridge Fardrum Athlone Co. Westmeath

Newbridge

086 3818743

JFF

Walsh, Jack Ballykeeran Bullaun Loughrea Co. Galway

Bullaun

087 3359997

KWF

Walsh, Kevin Corban Gortymadden Loughrea Co. Galway

Corban

087 7979133

WAF

Warde, Gerard Windfield Road Menlough Ballinasloe Co. Galway

Skehana

085 2801426

DWE

Whelan, Declan Lisnagree Caltra Ballinasloe Co. Galway

Lisnagree

086 2689543

152

091 842420

093 41380

043 3371281 043 3371281

0906 430272

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