Irish Hereford Journal 2017
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017
SECRETARY’S REVIEW
bulls on the final list, if presented at a society sale would have been selected for AI use by any AI station. Given this outcome it is difficult to arrive at a conclusion as to whether the initial selection by the system was incorrect or if the inspection team was much too difficult to satisfy. It might also be concluded that the system was correct and that the inspectors were less knowledgeable than the computer. If this is the case it is quite difficult to understand how the Hereford breed could have survived and prospered over the past 250 years. Despite much breeder dissatisfaction with the performance recording system breeders are urged to continue to provide data by way of birth, weaning and yearling weights for the performance system in the hope that the ICBF predictions will in time become more accurate and less volatile. With computer access it is now possible for breeders to record birth weights and weaning weights etc. and upload these themselves thereby avoiding additional extra charges and expense in having these details recorded and uploaded through an official on a farm visit. Such records may also be compiled on a date suitable to the breeder when help and assistance is available at farm level. There is also arising an issue of ownership of genomic information given that each breeder is paying to have animals genomic tested and to date is not receiving any genomic information in return. Our fellow breeders in the UK and Northern Ireland have chosen to “Brexit” the European Union and must be commended for their bravery. There should have been little surprise at this outcome given that the referendum was carried out on June 23rd just a week before the anniversary of the “Battle of the Somme” in 1916. Strangely enough, our government here in Ireland while celebrating and remembering the 1916 Rebellion thought by many to be the beginning of the final push for Irish independence has been again and again reiterating this country’s intention to continue to be ruled and dominated by Europe. It is difficult at this remove to anticipate what effect any changes may have for pedigree Hereford exports/imports to or from the UK and Northern Ireland. It is certainly clear that given 50% of Irish exports are to the UK that Irish cattle farmers will experience some changes. It is likely that the EU given that many of its architects who strive to build a super state may wish to punish our neighbours for their audacity. It is even possible that the EU will as the British did in Ireland back in 1800 during the debate on the act of Union provide financial or other incentives to those countries which would back the EU position and thought process. Given our close co-operation and market dependence on our UK neighbours and that a proportion of the remaining 50% is also to markets outside Europe, it may have been prudent for the Irish government to approach the issue with a more open mind and perhaps contemplate the possibility of re-embracing Irish independence. Time will tell. The year ahead looks promising for the breed though it is possible the very high prices achieved for Hereford cross calves may not be sustained. These calves are likely to be sold younger and at lower weights given the increase in milk prices. Breeders will need to continue to keep a firm eye on quality, choose their sires and dams carefully while taking every opportunity to promote the undoubted quality of the breed. The summer shows continue to be a useful shop window to keep the breed in the public eye in addition to an excellent training ground for the young Hereford enthusiast who is nowadays thankfully more visible amongst the exhibitors and the cattle lines.
Larry Feeney
Demand for Hereford and Hereford Cross stock continued to grow throughout 2016 and indications are that this is unlikely to change in the short to medium term. Market changes imposed arising from Brexit may distort the situation though this is unlikely for the moment at least as negotiations will no doubt take some considerable time. The continued increase in Hereford usage through both natural service and AI saw numbers of Hereford and Hereford Cross calves increase by 25% in 2014 and again by 25% in 2015. Department of Food and Forestry AIM figures for 2016 have yet to be published but a further 20% increase is expected in 2017. The Certified Irish Hereford Beef programs at LIDL/Slaney and at Hereford Prime continue to expand thereby providing a market for the increased in supply to date. This increase in beef sales could not continue if the quality of the Certified Hereford beef failed to meet the exacting standards of the consumer. Commentators in the meat trade including Bord Bia see this market further expanding especially in high end markets served by the quality award winning certified Hereford beef product. The Hereford breeder’s long-time confidence in the quality and succulence of Hereford beef has been reinforced each time an additional award is received. Judges at the various award ceremonies across Ireland the UK and mainland Europe continue to commend Hereford beef for its quality and taste with regularity as it scoops a further gold medal at a new venue. Given the difficulties and tight margins in milk production throughout 2016 the expectation was that this would put some pressure on bull prices. This however did not happen as calf prices continued to provide a very valuable source of cash flow and income for hard pressed dairy producers throughout the spring period. Hereford cross calves with their distinctive white head also sold at a premium above other dairy beef crosses. Research on two year old dairy beef production at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, continues to show an advantage for Hereford cross not alone in calf prices but later in life as the animal comes to maturity and slaughter. Additional weight gain provides higher carcase weights and that ultimate higher price which at the end of the day is the extra profit in the very tight margin business of beef production. The Society continues to attract new members and aspiring Hereford breeders who are welcome to the fold. Pedigree breeding is not for the faint hearted as many of those engaged in the business over a number of years are well aware of. Breeders enjoy the challenge breeding presents and the opportunity to participate with many like minded cattle breeders, who relish the sight of a new-born calf and the opportunity to watch it develop with care and attention over a period of time. Many will engage in showing at the summer shows and other events making new friends in the process while others may take a more laid back and relaxed approach. With the advent of genomic testing and increased emphasis on performance recording pedigree breeding has become much more complicated and confused. This year as part of a dairy beef research program embarked on by Teagasc and the Irish Hereford Society, some thirty Hereford bulls were identified by the ICBF on the performance recording system as being superior and having the necessary traits to be ideal sires for use via AI within the dairy herd to produce beef. The bulls were duly inspected on behalf of the Society by an inspector with several years’ experience of linear scoring and rated as possibilities for inclusion on a final selection list. On final inspection however it was agreed that none of the
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Society Sales 2017 Tullamore - Tuesday March 21st Bandon - Wednesday April 5th Nenagh - Saturday April 8th Carrick-on-Shannon Saturday April 8th Kilmallock - Friday April 21st Nenagh - Saturday May 20th National Hereford Show, Tullamore - Sunday 13th August Tullamore - Saturday Oct 21st Kilmallock - Friday Oct 27th National Hereford Calf Show, Tullamore - Sunday 12th Nov 2017 Entry forms for Sales available from: Irish Hereford Breed Society, Harbour Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Phone: 044-9348862/934885 Fax: 044-9348949 email: irishhereford@gmail.com website: www.irishhereford.com
Entries close one month in advance of sale
List of Advertisers page
Kingston, Elizabeth, Ballymartin Herefords, Lismore, Co. Waterford .........109
Appelbe, John & Frank, Clonakilty, Co. Cork .............................................158
Kingston, John & Marie, Kingsgrove ...........................................................100
Branagan, Willie, Clonleam .........................................................................30
Ledwith, Val, Rathregan .............................................................................123
Brennan, G. & T., Balleen ............................................................................85
Lynch, Hugh & Philip, Kilgolagh & Carrick .................................................62
Carroll, David, Mary & Dáithí, Udel ...........................................................67
Lynch, Gene & Family, Droumdaniel ..........................................................21
Canty, J & J, Portanob...................................................................................96
Molloy, Michael, Moyclare ........................................................................144
Collins, John & Marian, Turlough Bovine Genetics ......................................13
Munster Hereford Branch.............................................................................93
Daly/Holloway, Lisa, Niall & John, Gageboro .............................................16
McGrath, Padraig & Catherine, Kye ...........................................................131
Dovea Genetics, Thurles ......................................................Inside Front Cover
McKiernan, Eamon & John, Knockmountagh ............................................153
Dudley, Trevor and Edward, Kilsunny, Thurles .............................................58
McKiernan, Sean, Corlismore ....................................................................114
Farm Wardrobe ........................................................168 & Inside Back Cover
Neenan, John, Tullaha Herefords, Charleville, Co. Limerick .......................160
Farrell, Michael & Gráinne, Castledaly ......................................................161
North Leinster Branch ................................................................................107
Farrell, J.J. & C., Trillick ................................................................................72
O’Connor Family, Clouncagh.......................................................................28
Fitzgerald, Tom & Anslem, Grianan ...........................................................118
O’Keeffe, Michael, Gurteragh Herefords .....................................................76
Geelan, Coote, Baltymore..........................................................................138
O’Sullivan, Timmie & Sheila, Aliehs ..........................................................109
Hartnett, Tony, River Rock Herefords, Rockchapel, Co. Cork .......................42
Parr, Henry & Mervyn, Tourtane ..................................................................66
Hayes, T. & J., Kildimo, Co. Limerick............................................................89
Philpott, Liam & Pounds, Anne, Allowdale ...................................................6
Heatrick, Samual & Nigel, Glaslough Herefords .......................................125
Slaney Foods ...............................................................................................34
Humphreys, Eric, Dernaroy .......................................................................130
South Leinster Branch ...............................................................................101
Irish Hereford Prime ....................................................................................47
Smith, D.C., Laxfield Herefords, Carmarthen, Wales ...................................98
Irish Farmers Journal.......................................................................Back Cover
Weatherbys Ireland, DNA Laboratory .......................................................157
Jacob, Glenn, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy ......................................................139
West Cork Hereford Club.............................................................................79
The opinions expressed in the Irish Hereford Breed Journal are not necessarily the official views of the Breed Society’s Council or its Members of Staff. The Irish Hereford Breed Society accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the opinions or any of the information contained within the Journal. Sincere thanks to all who sent photographs and articles for this publication - in particular Edward Dudley. Printed by: Mulcair Print - Telephone: 087-9881945 - email: mulcairprint@gmail.com
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Contents Secretary’s Review ...........................................1 Branch Officers ................................................3 Council Members ...........................................4 Society President..............................................5 Hall of Fame Award 2016 ...............................7 Around the Sales ............................................8 Tullamore March 2016.....................................8 Bandon April 2016 ........................................11 Kilmallock April 2016 ....................................14 Nenagh May 2016 .........................................17 Kilkenny March 2016.....................................18 Carrick-on-Shannon ......................................18 Kilkenny April 2016 ......................................19 Kilkenny May 2016 .......................................19 Allowdale August 2016 .................................20 Tullamore Autumn Oct. 2016.........................22 Kilmallock October 2016...............................25 RDS Champion of Champions ......................26 UK Hereford Christmas Calf Show ................27 Steering a steady path for a Hereford Cross System ..........................................................29 Using meal to add the finishing touch ...........31 Hereford Breed Society Launch 5 Bursaries....32 Hereford Exhibition at the N.P.C. ..................37 Dovea Charity Auction ..................................38 Recipes - Paul Flynn ......................................39 River Rock off to a flying start ........................41 Key messages for every calf and beef enterprise ......................................................................43
South Leinster Shows - Tinahely Show ...........94
Learn the secrets to rearing healthy young calves ...........................................................44
Tullow Show .................................................95
Irish Hereford Prime News ............................45
Iverk Show ....................................................97
Selfies with Harry the Hereford .....................48
South Leinster Branch Review .......................99
Hereford “Beef to the Heel” in Mullingar ......49
North Leinster Shows - Fingal County Show.102
Veterans have the golden touch ....................50
Longford Show ............................................102
Around the Shows ........................................51
Athlone Show .............................................103
Tullamore Show ............................................51
Oldcastle Show ...........................................104
Nenagh Show ...............................................59
Mullingar Show ..........................................105
Royal Meath Show ........................................63
Launch of Longford Show 2017 ..................106
Gorey Agricultural Show ...............................68
Cavan/Monaghan Shows - Arvagh Show .....108
West Cork - Bandon Show ............................73
Virginia Show .............................................108
Dunmanway Show ........................................74
Tydavnet Show ............................................108
Ballygarvan Show .........................................75
Castleblaney Show ......................................108
Clonakilty Show ............................................75
Connaught Shows - Strokestown Show .......110
Carbery Show ...............................................77
Ballyforan Fair & Festival .............................112
Bantry Show .................................................78
Hereford Calf Promotions - Spring 2016 .....115
West Cork Buying a Bull Seminar .................80
Irish Hereford Breeders’ Association - 1916 AGM ...........................................................124
West Cork Hereford Club ..............................81 Munster Shows - Kingdom County Fair .........82
James Sherry ...............................................124
South East Clare Show ..................................83
Obituaries ...................................................126
Clonmel Show ..............................................84
Country Reports .........................................132
Charleville Show ...........................................86
Northern Ireland .........................................132
Belgooly Show ..............................................87
17th World Hereford Conference, Uruguay .140
Cork Show ....................................................87
U.K. ............................................................145
Cappamore Show .........................................88
USA ............................................................159
Dungarvan Show ..........................................89
Australia .....................................................162
Munster Branch Dinner .................................90 Newcastlewest Show ....................................90 Munster Branch Tour .....................................91
Branch Officers - Contact Details
South Leinster Branch (Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, Kildare, Dublin) Chairman: Mervyn Parr Phone: 087-6636665 Secretary: John Murphy Phone: 087-7717515
Connaught Branch (Mayo, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon) Chairman: Padraig McGrath Phone: 087/2693201 Secretary: Anne Flynn Phone: 071-9658930 Munster Branch (Clare, Kerry, Cork, Tipperary, Limerick, Waterford.) Chairman: Declan Donnelly Phone: 086-1233795 Secretary: Margaret Murphy O’Brien Phone: 086-8237389
North Leinster Branch (Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Longford, Offaly) Chairman: Joe O’Connor Phone: 087-9087460 Secretary: Robert Jones Phone: 086 3530140
West Cork Club (West Cork) Chairman: John White Phone: 087 6789712 Secretary: Paddy Hickey Phone: 086 8779639
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Cavan Monaghan Branch (Cavan, Monaghan) Chairman: Nigel Heatrick Phone: 087-9969640 Secretary: Cathal Flynn Phone: 087-2052773
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William Branagan, Chairman.
Liam Philpott, President.
Irish Hereford Breed Society Ltd., Harbour Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Tel. 044-9348855 or 044-9348862 Fax: 044-9348949 email: irishhereford@gmail.com
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COUNCIL MEMBERS 2016 - IRISH HEREFORD BREED SOCIETY LTD.
Branagan, Mr. William, Clonleam, Delvin, Co. Westmeath.
087-2338053
Humphreys, Mr. Eric, Dernaroy, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan.
086-3374652
Geelan, Mr. Coote, Cloonagheer, Dromod, Co. Leitrim.
086-8249810
Jacob, Mr. Glenn, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
087-6786895
Murphy, Mr. Martin, Toureenbrien, Lackamore, Newport, Co. Tipp.
086-1072847
McCarthy, Mr. Pat, Parkana, Ballymore, Bandon, Co. Cork.
Neenan, Mr. John, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick O’Sullivan, Mr. Timmie, Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Philpott, Mr. Liam, Knocknacolan, Kanturk, Co. Cork
086-8047701
086-8788762 087-2250210 087-6136750
Hereford Council Members 2016-2017 L/R: Liam Philpott, Pat McCarthy, Coote Geelan, Willie Branagan, John Neenan, Timmie O’Sullivan, Eric Humphreys, Martin Murphy, Larry Feeney. Inset: Glenn Jacob.
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Society President 2016/2017
Taking up office as the President of the Society on the 1st July 2016 is Mr. Liam Philpott, Knocknacolan, Kanturk, Co Cork and owner with Ms Anne Pounds of the Allowdale Herd. A member of the Society’s Council for his second term Liam is also a past chairman of the Society’s very active Munster branch. While a strong supporter of the Society Bull shows and sales he is not a keen showman preferring to run his herd on a more commercial basis without the additional grooming, feeding and preparation required as a participant at summer shows. The herd is a relatively new herd built on very diverse lines acquired from across the world. The initial seedstock was purchased from many Irish herds including top herds Balleen, Gageboro, Ballyaville, Moyclare and Trillick with additional purchases from some of the leading UK herds such as Border, Haven, Free Town, Westwood and Badlingham. The herd has used many of the sires available through the Society’s breed improvement scheme which includes bloodlines from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK and Ireland with some considerable success. Heifers from the herd have been sold throughout the country to existing and new breeders including some high priced individuals to Northern Ireland. The diverse bloodlines available at the herd have attracted a number of prominent breeders to visit Allowdale to secure a useful herd sire. In pushing out the boundaries embryos have been imported from cows purchased by Allowdale in both Canada and more recently in the US. These additions to the herd have and will increase stocking levels at the farm. Given that these embryos can have little influence in an AI canister some have already been implanted with a further ambitious plan to implant additional females. This expansion of the herd is one of
the principal reasons behind the planned production sale of females this August as the farm cannot accommodate unlimited expansion of stock numbers. Performance recording is an important facet of herd management with all calves birth weight recorded and later linear scored with the inclusion of weaning and yearling weights in a timely manner. Such information they believes is vital in discerning and sorting out the performers from the non-performers. Liam believes the Hereford breed is currently in a good position but cannot let up on quality and performance. Shelf space for Hereford beef on the supermarket shelf and at the top restaurants was hard won and breeders need to continuously maintain excellence at the farm gate to retain those gains. The new vice president of the Society is Mr Pat McCarthy, Parkana, Ballymore, Bandon, Co Cork.
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Hall of Fame Award 2016 Mr. Joe Deverell
Mairéad Lavery, Irish Farmers’ Journal, presents the Award to Joe Deverell.
Joe Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co Offaly was the Irish Hereford Society nominee for the Hall of Fame award in 2016. Joe is the 3rd generation of the Deverell family breeding Hereford cattle which began in the early 1930’s by his grandfather Henry in Annagharvey outside Tullamore. This was continued by his father Bob in Ballyaville and herd numbers increased in the 1980’s and 90’s and into the new Century when Joe farmed with his late brother Robert. The pedigree Hereford tradition in the family continues into a 4th generation with nephew Ivor and son Jesse farming with Joe at Ballyaville. One of the largest Hereford herds in the country the Ballyaville herd prefix is well known with progeny from the herd dispersed across the country in both commercial and pedigree herds. Many of the bulls offered for sale on an annual basis are sold direct from the farm to a repeat customer base. Quality, customer satisfaction and reliability are the bedrock on which this repeat business is based. Stock from the herd is regularly exhibited at Society sales at Tullamore, Nenagh and Kilmallock often taking home a prizewinning rosette or champion sash. Tipperary is also a favored outlet of Joe’s a venue in which he has often topped the sale. One of the stalwarts of the Tullamore show Joe has given much in voluntary endeavor over the years to build the event into the success that it is today. A regular exhibitor at the event Joe also supports many of the surrounding shows exhibiting both male and female stock from the herd. A committed member of the North Leinster Branch IHBS for many years, Joe is the current secretary of this active
group. The Society had no hesitation in nominating Joe for this prestigious award.
LR: R.S. Kenny, Joe Deverell and John Neenan, Society President.
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Around the Sales . . . . . Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan which also had three bulls on offer all by herd sire Glaslough Karl. Pacesetter a seventeen month old son to Glaslough Hattie was purchased at €3,800 by Paul Larkin, Dunderry, Navan, Co Meath. Glaslough Pete a September born bull out of Glaslough Honey sold to Michael Morrison of Castlerichard, Killeagh, Co Cork at €3,000 while his herd sibling Glaslough Patch found a new home at Croghan, Killeshandra when bought by Brian McNally again at €3,000. Eamon and John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Co Louth exhibited Knockmountagh Dazzler a Hollow Point Broker son to Knockmountagh Carmel. A very promising bull he was purchased by Hereford breeder Patrick Lynch, Ullanes, Ballymaherra, Co Cork at €3,800. Charles Sweeney, Letterkenny, Co Donegal bid a further €3,800 to secure a second offering from the Co Louth duo Knockmountagh Joker 2nd. This is a Yarram Star General W251 son out of a Churchill Storm daughter Knockmountagh Edwina. It was John Waters, Gowlan, Longford who bid €3,700 to take home Kye Manhattan 688, a Free Town Hotspur son shown by Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin. This September born son of Kye Patty is a granddaughter of Yarram Pompeii V055. Cill Cormaic Moses a Cedar Liam son from David Larkin, Kilcormac, Birr sold at €3,500 to Michael Mooney all the way from Blackwater, Co Wexford to purchase a sire for his dairy herd. Other principal prices included Feevaghmore Invader from Willie Kennedy, Ballyforan, Co Roscommon sold at €3,100 to Patrick J Killeen, Aghlish, Roscrea, Michael Molloy’s Moyclare Nevis at €3,000 to Noel Harney, Aughrim, Ballinasloe and two Aidan Farrell bred Churchill Storm sons and ET brothers at €3,000 each Mountwilliams Invincible to James Fay, Dysart and Mountwilliams Indurain to Herbert Pollock, Newtowngore, Co Leitrim. Society President John Neenan, Broadford, Charleville who attended the event was well pleased with the sale average of €3,340, a range of €4,700 to €2,400 and a clearance of 72%. He complimented the exhibitors on the standard of bulls forward and wished those who had purchased well.
Tullamore - March 2016
Strong demand at Hereford Premier Bull Show & Sale Tullamore
A combination of strong Hereford calf prices at the marts and continued demand for quality assured Hereford cross steers and heifers at premium prices for the Hereford beef schemes pushed demand at the Irish Hereford Breed Society’s Premier spring bull sale at GVM Tullamore. A large crowd attended the event with commercial producers outbidding pedigree breeders in many instances to secure the bull of their choice. The day’s top price was reached when the hammer dropped at €4,700 for the twenty one month old Reserve Champion Castledalypoll 1 Michael. Bred by Michael and Grainne Farrell, Kilcleagh Castledaly, Moate, Co Westmeath this thick bull full of muscle is sired by their stock bull Castledaly Jeff a Bowmont Storm A584 son. The dam Castledalypoll 1 Sandy is a granddaughter to the very successful Churchill Storm V583 and is one of a small but select cow herd which is a consistent producer of quality stock. The purchasers Summerhill Farms, Dungarvan, Co Kilkenny run a large suckler operation. JJ Farrell, Trillick, Longford a regular amongst the prizewinners had three bulls forward at the event and what a day out for the herd. Trillick Daniel by the successful herd sire Steil Gerard sold to David Byrne, Ballykelly, Monasterevan at €4,400. Out of Cloughran Sally by Corlismore Winner he is a well-muscled bull whose full brother was exported to the UK in 2015 where later in the year was awarded Horned Hereford bull of the year. Trillick Lawman by Free Town Hotspur a sixteen month old son to Trillick Bea sold at €3,900 to Aidan Hynes, Mountrath while the third bull from the herd Trillick Admiral 2nd again sired by Free Town Hotspur out of Steil Gerard daughter Trillick Fairy sold as a stock bull to Hereford breeder Thomas Plunkett, Castletown Finea, Mullingar at €3,700 to average a very pleasing €4,000 for the three bulls exhibited. The Championship was awarded to Glaslough Pacesetter a bull from the herd of regular exhibitors Sam & Nigel
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Top price bull at €4,700 and Reserve Champion Castledalypoll 1 Michael with owner Michael Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly.
Knockmountagh Dazzler €3,800 with purchaser Patrick Lynch, Michael O’Riordan and owner Eamonn McKiernan, Monasterboice.
Trillick Daniel sold at €4,400 with owner JJ Farrell, Trillick, Longford.
Knockmountagh Joker 2nd with owner John McKiernan, Monasterboice and purchaser Charles Sweeney, Letterkenny at €3,800
Champion Glaslough Pacesetter €3,800 with owner Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan.
Trillick Admiral 2nd €3,700 with owner JJ Farrell.
Trillick Lawman €3,900 with JJ Farrell
Kye Manhattan 688 with owner Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin Sold at €3,700.
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Cill Cormaic Moses with purchasers Michael & Johnny Mooney, Co Wexford and handler Joey Larkin, Birr.
Reserve Champion Castledalypoll 1 Michael with owner Michael Farrell, Judge Tony Bradstock, UK and Society President John Neenan
Feevaghmore Invader sold at ₏3,100 with owner Willie Kennedy, Ballyforan, Co Roscommon and handler John Donoghue a top Roscommon hurler. Judge Tony Bradstock in action as he views Catherine Smyth’s entry.
Moyclare Nevis with owner Michael Molloy and purchaser Noel Harney, Aughrim, Ballinasloe.
Part of the large crowd in attendance viewing the judging.
Champion Glaslough Pacesetter with owner Nigel Heatrick, Judge Tony Bradstock, UK and Society President John Neenan.
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Premier Spring Show and Sale, Tullamore Tuesday 21st March
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Bandon - April 2016
Hereford Bulls at Bandon sell to €3,450
While there was a good crowd in attendance at the annual April bull show and sale at Cork Marts Bandon this week the atmosphere around the ringside was as cold as the weather outside in the initial stages until auctioneer George Chandler got the crowd warmed up. Understandably the recent cold wet weather has delayed grass growth, turnout for cows and a return to the indoors for many cowherds which had been put to grass in the drier farms. Once warmed up customers were keen to secure a Hereford bull and in particular a stronger bull fit to run with cows pretty much immediately. The top price at Bandon went to Ted O’Sullivan a regular exhibitor at the venue who produced the Champion at last year’s event. From Bartlemy, Co Cork Ted’s bull this year Furaleigh Special 966 was a first prize-winner sired by the IHBS Breed Improvement sire Smithston Darby which also sired the Tullamore National Hereford Show Champion in August last. Out of Furaleigh Lass 716 a Furaleigh Generator daughter this strong thick bull was the choice of Robert McCarthy, Farnivane, Bandon at €3,450. John Cronin of Mourneabbey exhibited a nice October born
bull Clyda Cuchulain a Dunsinane Freeman son out of Allowdale Petal. Dairy farmer John O’Sullivan, Cobh was the final bidder at €3,000 to secure his choice on the day. The Champion Dunworley Sparkey was provided by local Hereford breeder Mary Pat Dinneen Moloney whose family have a long association with both Herefords and Bandon going back for many years. Sired by Kilsunny Goliath this well turned out young bull is out of Dunworley Goldie a Bowmont Storm A584 daughter and sold at a very reasonable €2,600. The Reserve Champion was shown by Gene Lynch and family from Droumdaniel, Bantry who had three bulls in total exhibited. All were sired by herd-sire Allowdale Exceller a five star son to Mawarra Sentimental. Droumdaniel Dunmac the reserve champion out of Nicola 3rd a Yarram Pompeii V055 daughter sold at €2,800 while Droumdaniel Dan out of Droumdaniel Tulip 2nd by Kingsgrove Ultimate 5th found a new home at €2,700. Droumdaniel Tadhg the third offering from the Lynch Family a Baleen Bobby grandson sold on the drop of the hammer at €2,500 to round off a very satisfactory day for the Bantry based breeder. Overall there was a very good clearance of stock. Society President John Neenan stated that the prices premium currently available for Hereford cross calves is a major factor in driving current demand for the breed.
Top price and first prize-winner Furaleigh Special 966 with owner Ted O’Sullivan and purchaser Robert McCarthy, Farnivane €3,450
Reserve Champion Droumdaniel Dunmac with owner Eoin Lynch, Droumdaniel, Bantry also pictured John Neenan, President IHBS (Judge) and Pat McCarthy, IHBS
Champion Dunworley Sparkey with breeder Mary Pat Dinneen Maloney, John Neenan, President IHBS (Judge), John Appelbe presenting the Appelbe Trophy, Pat McCarthy, IHBS and Neil O’Riordan representing Cork Marts.
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Clyda Cuchulain with breeder John Cronin, Mourneabbey sold at €3,000
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The annual show and sale of pedigree Hereford bulls at Nenagh achieved a top price of €4200 which was underpinned by an extremely healthy average price of €2950. Dairy farmers provided the bulk of the interest in the sales ring with mature bulls suitable for use on cows attracting the best prices. The overall sale topper was Ballinveney Rebel exhibited by Rory Farrell, Toomevara, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary who sold for €4200. This five star terminal index bull was born in October 2014 and is sired by the Australian AI bull Yarram Star General W251. He was also awarded 1st prize and the Overall Championship earlier in the day under show judge Coote Geelan, Cloonagheer, Dromod, Co. Leitrim. This bull attracted a flurry of bids in the sales ring but was eventually knocked down to well-known local pedigree breeders John & Jim Fitzpatrick of Dareens Herefords, Clonmore, Co. Tipperary. Rory Farrell’s Ballinveney herd also sold Ballinveney Rusty and Ballinveney Rhino for €3000 and €2900 respectively. Both of these bulls were born in September 2014 and both bulls were sired by the homebred stock bull Ballinveney Narrator. Michael O’Keeffe, Newmarket, Co. Cork sold his July 2014
born bull Gurteragh Orson for second highest price of the day at €3800. This quality five star bull was a 1st prize winner in the pre-sale show and is sired by the hugely successful homebred stock sire Gurteragh Justice. This bull was sold to dairy farmer Michael Kelleher, Banteer, Co. Cork. Another bull from Michael O’Keeffe’s Gurteragh herd, Gurteragh Dartangan 641 sold for €3,000 while a further five star bull, this one born in October 2014 was also sired by herd sire Gurteragh Justice. Sean Neary, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon sold his 16 month old Clooncullane Star 310 for €2800. Sired by Kilsunny Goliath, this bull sold to Edward Caffrey, a dairy farmer from Co. Sligo. Hugh Murray, Tubber, Moate, Co. Westmeath sold Newland Joey, a 16 month old son of Grianan King Lear ET for €2750. This five star bull sold to pedigree breeder Niall Fudson, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Also trading at €2750 was Boara 1 Jody exhibited by Liam Feighery, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly. This bull was born in October 2014 and was a 2nd prize winner in the pre-sale show. Other principal prices included John Kelly, Moydow, Co. Longford who sold Mornine Bear, a son of Glaslough Esquire for €2700, Edwin & Robert Jones, Keenagh, Co. Longford sold Keenaghpoll 1 Jackson, a son of Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty, also for €2700 and John Canty Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath who sold Portanob Podge for €2600.
Supreme Male Champion & Top priced bull Ballinveney Rebel with Coote Geelan (judge), John Johnston, Brian Farrell, Seamus Farrell, Rory Farrell (exhibitor) and Daniel Farrell.
Ballinveney Rusty sold for €3000 with Rory, Brian & Daniel Farrell (exhibitors).
Second highest priced bull & 1st prize winner Gurteragh Orson with Eileen & Michael O’ Keeffe, (exhibitors) and Michael Kelleher (purchaser)
Gurteragh Dartangan 641 sold for €3000 with Michael O’Keeffe, (exhibitor), Naise Muldoon, (purchaser) and Eileen O’Keeffe. Report and photos E Dudley
Nenagh - April 2016 HEREFORDS TOP €4200 AT NENAGH
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Turlough Herd introducing 5 STARS - I.B.R. FREE
(Estd. 1976)
Turlough Graceful (Bozo) A.I. Code: T.G.F.
pedigree: Sire: R.S.L. out of Dam Voltage Domino Lass RRHR37W
Dam: Domino 36n - Grandam: Camp Pedigree Bishops Hill General
Type: Bozo offers a unique package of scale - width - quality of fleshing smooth mobility lovely bone quality - combined with good length of coat hair.
Show pedigree: Bozo was selected for the World Beef Expo in October 2008 where he was greatly admired. Bozo dam maternal sister T. Mary Graecful was placed 2nd in calf class - National Livestock Show Tullamore 1998 while Bozo full sister T. Graceful 3rd was placed 2nd in her class Newcastle West Show 2010 with a number of his extended family scooping top prices at Bull Sales around the country and performing very well in different herds much to the satisfaction of their owners.
Milk and Fertility: Bozo is a trail blaizer for milk and fertility backed by April 2009 I.C.B.F. figures at an exceptionally high 151 for Milk and Fertility. Bozo full sisters are calved down the sixth time in the Turlough Herd with plenty milk for their calves right up to a month before their next calving.
Born: 6/5/2006
pedigree and Commercial Herds: Bozo easy fleshing, darkness of colour and smart confirmation makes him one of the most attractive bulls for pedigree hereford -plus dairy and beef cattle of all breeds. His fertility figures places him in the top 1% of the breed in Ireland making him a natural farmers choice.
Bozo now has: Calving Index: High Reliability 68% Terminal Index: 4.5 Stars Carcass Conformation: 4.5 Stars Daughter Milk: 4.5 Stars
AI Technician John Morrow, Eurogene states “He is the best bull I ever worked with� - Bozo is suitable for use on Cicero-Visa and pompeii bloodlines
There is still semen for sale and there is no royalty fee. Also there are 4 & 5 star bulls and heifers for sale.
To purchase straws just ask your A.I. Technician or contact: Joe Kirwin - Eurogene at 052 744 2940 John Collins/Marian Collins Turlough Bovine Genetics 087 798 7004 Farm Office - 069 62494 email: noreenbcollins@hotmail.com - SEMEN ExpOrTEd TO ALL EurOpEAN COuNTrIES -
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Kilmallock - April 2016
HEREFORDS SELLS TO €4,500 AT KILMALLOCK
The annual show and sale of pedigree Hereford bulls enjoyed a buoyant trade at the GVM Arena, Kilmallock with an outstanding clearance recorded with strong interest from both the dairy and pedigree sector. Padraig McGrath, Cloonshannagh, Elphin, Co. Roscommon took home the supreme championship honours under joint judges Glenn Jacob, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford and Pat McCarthy, Bandon, Co. Cork with his bull Kye Harry 697. This bull was born in December 2014 and is a son of the UK bred stock sire Free Town Hotspur. A five star bull for both terminal and replacement index, coupled with a calving ease of just 3.7% and impressive carcass traits this bull attracted huge interest in the sales ring. He sold for an overall top price of €4500 to the Aliehs pedigree Hereford herd of Timmie O’Sullivan, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The second highest price of the sale was Clondrinapoll 1 Jack exhibited by Gerard & Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare. This bull sold for €3300 to John Dillon McCarthy, Croom, Co. Limerick. Born in August 2014, this bull was a 1st prize winner in the pre-sale show and was sired by Balleen Gilbert. Ted O’ Sullivan, Bartlemy, Fermoy, Co. Cork sold Furaleigh Ben 963 for €3200. The oldest bull on offer on the day, this bull was sired by Dareens Herculean and was sold to pedigree Hereford & commercial suckler farmers Raymond & Gilbert Stanley, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. A number of bulls traded at €3000. The Reserve Champion, Moyclare Nugget, exhibited by Michael Molloy, Belmont, Birr, Co. Offaly was the first bull to sell for €3000. This five star terminal index bull is sired by the acclaimed stock bull Brocca Saviour and sold to Alan Lynch, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. Glaslough Paddy, exhibited by Thomas Plunkett, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, also sold for €3000. This bull was born in October 2014 and was sired by Glaslough Karl. He was a 3rd prize winner earlier in the day and had a 5 stars terminal and replacement index. He sold to John Collins, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Also selling at €3000 was Knockfin Rovigo exhibited by Francis Scott, Knockfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. This bull was born in September 2014 and was sired by Rathregan Lincolm and was out of Knockfin Adelaide 614. He sold to Donal Leonard, Milford, Charleville, Co. Cork. Joe O’ Connor, Sharavogue, Birr, Co. Offaly also received €3000 for his bull Boveen Nicky. This July 2014 born bull was sired by Glaslough Esquire and was sold to James Kenneally, Ardprior, Buttevant, Co. Cork. Norman Richardson, Newtongore, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim sold Brocca Michael for €2900 to Denis Crowley, Tipperary. Thomas Farrell, Moate, Co. Westmeath received €2900 for Boyanna Timmy, who sold to pedigree breeders Niall
Daly & Lisa Holloway, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Nigel Heatrick, Annereagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan sold his 1st prize winner Glaslough Professor, a son of Kye Sting 595, for €2850. Rounding out the principal prices of the day were Patrick O’ Donnell, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork sold Glenvalley Leopold for €2800, Ted O’ Sullivan, Fermoy, Co. Cork sold Furaleigh Kobe 988 and Cloonshanagh 1 Harry 702 from Padraig McGrath, Elphin, Co. Roscommon also sold at €2800. Overall, the sale produced a very healthy average of €2975 at a terrific clearance of 82%. Report and Photos: Edward Dudley
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Supreme Champion & top priced bull Kye Harry 697 with Padraig McGrath (exhibitor) and Timmie O'Sullivan (purchaser).
Second highest priced bull & 1st prize winner Clondrinapoll 1 Jack with Declan Donnelly (exhibitor), Pat McCarthy (judge) and Glenn Jacob (judge).
Kilmallock 2017 Friday April 21st
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017
Boveen Nicky sold for €3000 with Joe O' Connor (exhibitor) and Enda White (handler).
Reserve Champion Moyclare Nugget with Michael Molloy (exhibitor).
Third highest priced bull Furaleigh Ben 963 with Ted O'Sullivan (exhibitor).
Knockfin Rovigo sold for €3000 with John Paul Scott (handler).
Glaslough Paddy sold for €3000 with Denis Collins (purchaser).
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Nenagh - May 2016
Cracker at Nenagh delivers a €5,000 record price for the venue.
Two Freetown Hotspur sons exhibited by Roscommon man Padraig McGrath, Elphin topped the Irish Hereford Society's final spring sale of the season at Nenagh today. Kye Hulk 706 out of a Churchill Storm daughter Kye Sorcha 4th set a new record at Nenagh when Hereford breeder James Thompson, 'Ballyraggan', Rathvilly, Carlow made the final bid of €5,000 to secure the yearling bull as a herd sire. The day's second highest price also went to the same stable when Mr McGrath's Kye Hotspur 708 this time out of Kye Sheila 603 a Bowmont Storm A584 daughter sold to Strokestown breeder Michael Conroy on a bid of €4,300. Other principal prices included Sandra Bogan's Millbawn Atticus a Mawarra Sentimental son at €3,000 to Con Howard, Ballymackey, Nenagh and Rory Farrell's Ballinveney Rambo a Ballinveney Nigel son to Cornelius McCarthy, Skibbereen at a further €3,000. The Champion shown by Society President John Neenan unfortunately failed to reach his reserve and was withdrawn. There was an excellent clearance of 85% with a sale averaged €2,850.
Millbawn Atticus with breeder Sandra Bogan with Society President John Neenan and Tom Brennan, Judge.
Ballinveney Rambo with owner Rory Farrell and sons with Society President John Neenan and Tom Brennan, Judge.
Kye Hulk 706 with purchaser James Thompson, owner Padraig McGrath and James Thompson Junior.€5,000. Show Champion Tullaha Morgan with Owner Society President John Neenan, Tom Brennan Judge and Tommy Creegan.
Kye Hotspur 708 with owner Padraig McGrath and purchaser Michael Conroy. €4,300
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Nenagh 2017 Saturday May 20th
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Kilkenny - March 2016
Tough at Kilkenny in March
Local Hereford breeder Joe Maher paid the top price of €3,100 at Kilkenny for the Reserve Champion Balleen Generator 863 a son to Balleen Generator 6th from the herd of Tom Brennan, Freshford a regular amongst the top Hereford exhibitors at this venue. The dam is Balleen Pansy 37th. Unfortunately the Champion Chatsworth John sired by Ballymartin Kin while receiving a top bid of €3,000 failed to reach his reserve and remained unsold. Griananpoll 1 Norman by Solpoll 1 Ferrari out of Griananpoll 1 Orange L608 from T & A Fitzgerald sold at €2,550. The sale average came to €2,400.
Champion Chatsworth John with owner Tom Hennessey and show judge John Johnston.
Pictured with the Reserve Champion and top price bull Balleen Generator 863 are Purchaser Joe and Rebecca Maher with Sponsors Patsy Wilson, Manager and Denis Dalton owner of Chancellor Mills, Feed Merchants.
Reserve Champion Balleen Generator 863 with owner Tom Brennan.
Carrick-on-Shannon Sale
Top right: Champion Steil Master with owner Cathal McCormack, Steil, Tulsk €2,500. Bottom left: Reserve Champion Lisnaeanpoll 1 George €3,050.
Bottom right: Carrick on Shannon Winter Fair Champion Hereford Cross Steer shown by Catherine McCarthy, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Kilkenny - April 2016
Increased Hereford Demand at Kilkenny
Demand for Hereford bulls at Kilkenny saw a major increase over that experienced a month ago when very few cows had been turned out to grass due to the difficult wet conditions. While it has remained cold grass has not grown as required there is however an improvement in conditions though slight. Time is ticking on too which puts some pressure on farmers to source a bull particularly for their dairy herds. Some dairy men are considering putting a Hereford with all their cows this year given the surplus of dairy stock about and the continued pressure on milk price. The top price of the day €3,450 went to the Champion bull Balleen Deano. A strong bull well ready to serve Deano is bred by local exhibitor Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford a regular at this event. The sire of the champion is the well proven stockbull at Balleen, Gageboro Eugenic and the dam is Balleen Miss Perfect. Mr Brennan also parted a little reluctantly with Balleen Generator 852 at €2,950. The Reserve Champion Clonroe Dean from Gorey, Co Wexford breeder John Jones is an 18 month old son to Baltymore Ginger 379 out of Clonroe Jane. A useful bull he sold at €3,050. Local man Joe Maher from Ballydowel, Rathmoyle who purchased the Reserve Champion at the event last month was in reverse role this time exhibiting his Ballydowel Kevin a third prize-winner by stock bull Ballyraggan Kirk 737th out of Ballydowel Donna. He sold at €3,250. The following lot Ballydowel King Henry was also exhibited by Mr Maher and by the same sire this time out of Ballydowel Dot a Curraghroe Xray daughter and sold at a neat €3,000. Committee member Christy Finn, Bawngariff, Ballycallan is always a game seller and parted with his Bawngariff Goliath sired by successful AI sire Kilsunny Goliath out of a home bred cow Bawngariffe Grace at €3,050. Ballyraggan Nelson from James Thompson , Rathvilly is sired by Ballyaville Fine Tune a Hollow Point Broker son out of Ballyraggan Avril 662nd, was a third prize-winner and sold at €2,900. Rathdowney man Francis Scott a long time Hereford breeder exhibited Knockfin Cabernet, rich and red like a good wine he sold at €3,000. An Ardlahan Ginger son Knockduffpoll 1 Ginger ET was shown by Wexford duo Mairead Curtis and Michael Jones. He found a new owner on a bid of €2,800 There was an excellent clearance at what was deemed to be a very satisfactory prices for the bulls on offer.
Champion Balleen Dino €3,450 pictured with Owen Sheehy.
Reserve Champion Clonroe Dean €3,050 with breeder John Jones.
Rebecca and Olivia Maher with their bulls Ballydowel Kevin €3,250 and Ballydowel King Henry €3,000.
Kilkenny - May 2016
Trade on fire for Hereford Bulls at Kilkenny Reports from the South Leinster Branch IHBS state there was huge demand for Hereford Bulls at Kilkenny Mart yesterday. “Trade was on fire - never saw the like of it” stated one commentator. €3,500 the top price of the day went to the Knockfin herd of Francis Scott who exhibited four bulls to average €3,000 overall. Local Hereford breeder from Freshford Tom Brennan achieved the second highest price at €3,400 while Tom Hennessey sold at €3250 and later in the day sold a bull at home for €3,000. Reports are still coming in from Tipperary bull sale yesterday where the top price was also €3,400.
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Allowdale Production Sale - August 2016
Heifers to 4,800 - Bulls to 5,750 at Allowdale Special Hereford Sale
Brisk demand was expected at the Allowdale Herd Special Hereford Heifer sale on farm at Knocknacolan, Kanturk on Saturday last. The sale conducted by the IHBS Ltd and its auctioneer Hugh P Mulvihill more than exceeded expectations from the off. Lot one Allowdale Hester 402 born August 2013 sired by Smithston Darby an Australian bull whose semen was imported by the Society and a first calver with a bull calf at foot sold at 4,100 to E & J Shanahan. Not indeed the top price of the day but what a start for a two year old heifer with calf at foot demonstrating the ability of the breed to deliver a calf safely and on time in her youth. Allowdale Curly Charlotte a daughter to GH Adams 1S Bulge 138W at just 20 months old also had a calf at foot, a heifer by Carhuefree Prince she was amongst the purchases of Kieran Marigan of Youghal, Co Cork when the hammer dropped at 4,200. The same purchaser secured the 21 month old in-calf Allowdale Pansy 526 by Allowdale Rambo ET at 4,500, Allowdalepoll 1 Bolly a Wirruna Daffy daughter at 3,300 and Allowdalepoll 1 Wily Elaine 462 born 21st March 14 again a daughter to the same sire at a cost of 3,000. The top priced heifer Allowdale Serena a smashing yearling by UK bull Haven Kingpin in spirited bidding quickly went to 4,800 at which price she was purchased by Gerry & Ciara McNamara, Labasheeda, Ennis who also purchased the top price cow at the Gurteragh sale in 2015. Bob Lanigan, Fethard secured two new females for his Tullamaine herd purchasing the in-calf Allowdale Curly Katarina at 4,000 and Allowdale Dancer 511 at 3,400. Both are two years old, in calf to Trillick Hotspur and sired by Allowdale Phantom a Bishophill General son. Allowdale Curly Chatelaine at 3,500 a two year old heifer and in calf had only a short distance to travel to her new home in Newmarket when purchased by Paddy O’Connor. Keen Hereford enthusiast Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin fancied Allowdale Prettymaid 557 a 14 month old Border Rory D35 daughter purchasing her on a bid of 3,450. The eleven month old Allowdale Ophelia 620 out of a Badlingham Boxer dam and sired by Carhuefree Prince was the choice of Longford breeder JJ Farrell who secured her at 3,400. Dublin man Derek McGrath was the purchaser at 3,350 of Allowdale Rambo ET daughter Allowdale Edel 524 whose dam Breaney Finola was bred by the late Henry and Kathleen Tynan of Ardagh, Co Longford.
Rathvilly, Co Carlow breeder James Thompson was pleased with his purchase at 3,250 of Allowdale Curly Rory Anna by Border Rory D35. The 5,750 top price bull Allowdale Rambo 475 a GH Rambo grandson tracing back to the famous Lisnabin and Stameen herds of the Purdon Family at Killucan Co Westmeath was purchased for export by Gordon Buchanan of Northern Ireland. Rumour has it that the bull is possibly going to AI stud to have semen drawn. The dam Allowdale Prettymaid 275 is by the very successful Bowmont Storm A584 whose semen was imported by the Irish Hereford Society from Australia. Unfortunately such imports are now nigh impossible given the penalties suffered by imported bloodlines when assessed via the performance program at the ICBF. Overall it was a most successful sale with an average of 3,001 for heifers and an average of 3,916 for bulls. The Society’s autumn sales take place at Tullamore on Saturday October 15th and at Kilmallock on Friday October 21st.
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4,800 Allowdale Serena - G McNamara
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4,500 Allowdale Pansy 526 - K Marigan
€3,450 Allowdale Prettymaid 557 - C Drumm
€3,250 – Allowdale Rory Anna 539 - J Thompson.
Allowdale Rambo 468 sire of top price bull Allowdale Rambo 475 which sold at €5,750.
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Tullamore Premier Autumn Sale - October 2016
Bulls to €5,600 Heifers to €3,500 at the IHBS Premier Autumn Show & Sale held at Tullamore
A very large crowd was in attendance for the Irish Hereford Society’s autumn sale at GVM Mart, Tullamore an illustration of the growing interest in the breed. Many were customers on the day while others never having had a Hereford bull were checking out the stock on offer with the intention of purchasing a Hereford bull in the spring given the growing demand for Hereford sired beef. Several Hereford breeders amongst the top bidders made purchases against strong competition from both dairy and beef producers. The top price of the day €5,600 was paid by John and Darren Hayes, Tankardstown, Ratoath, Co Meath for the very promising thirteen month old Kye Harry 721 a son to the UK bred Free Town Hotspur out of the homebred dam Kye Sheila 572 a daughter to the successful Steil Gerard. Bred by Padraig McGrath, Cloonshannagh, Elphin this young bull now joins the Curraghliffe herd of John and Darren Hayes as junior herd sire to compliment and follow on from the current successful herd sire Blean Dex purchased when champion some years ago at the Society sale in Nenagh. The Champion Portanob Revival is a well-bred bull from the herd of J & J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co Meath. Sired by Balleen Revival a Bowmont Storm A584 grandson he is out of Portanob Julia 2nd a cow that is breeding well and has had some considerable success in the show-ring. The purchaser at a very reasonable €3,800 was Enda Quirke, Hill of Down, Enfield who has recently established the Cnoc an Duin Hereford herd with the purchase of a number of quality females. Mr Canty also exhibited herd sibling Portanob Hugo again a son to herdsire Balleen Revival this time out of a bought in female Ballymartin Karen from the herd of Elizabeth Kingston, Lismore. At €4,000 he was purchased by Brian Clarke, Derver, Carnaross, Kells for the well- known Church Hill Herd established by his late father Mervyn who following a long and distinguished career as a Hereford breeder was laid to rest recently. The Reserve Champion bull Beaghmore Romeo 2nd was bred and exhibited by Margaret and Leila McCabe, Beaghmore, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim who are amongst the society’s longest serving members. While coy about their age these two girls have been breeding and exhibiting Herefords for over sixty years. Amongst their many successes Beaghmore Pirate is possibly the most famous influencing the breed throughout the 1960’s and beyond. Romeo is sired by Dovea AI bull Gageboro Morgan (GGM) the dam is Beaghmore Melody. Once again it was a breeder Sean Sheil, Coolnacritta, Rathdowney, Co Laois who placed the final bid securing him as herd sire at €4,150. Local breeder David Larkin, the Hermitage, Kilcormac, Co Offaly had quite a successful day with his Cill Cormaic Napoleon a 22 month old son to his stockbull Cedar Liam out of Cill Cormaic Maxine. Bidding closed at €4,500 achieving the second highest price on the day. The bull will share domicile at two Co Wexford farms being jointly purchased by Glen Jacob, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy and John Johnston, Tomagaddy, Gorey. The Kilcormac herd had further success
in the female section first securing the Female Championship with Cill Cormaic Niamh again by Cedar Liam she later sold as the day’s top price female at €3,500 to Madeline Boyd, Loughros Point, Ardara, Co Donegal while her half- sister Cill Cormaic Natasha sold to Aylmer E Power, Cappagh, Askeaton, Co Limerick at €2,900. Sean Neary, Cloncullane, Strokestown who provided last year’s champion at this venue exhibited a Kilsunny Goliath son Cloncullane King 322. His dam is Cloncullane Holly and the purchaser at €3,800 was well known breeder Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea. Tony Bracken, Rhode, Co Offaly attended the sale to purchase a bull to go to cows next spring and selected Duibhgiolla Ed a Kill Cormaic Kasper (KZP Dovea) son out of Glaslough Esquire (GSQ) daughter Duibhgiolla Delight 2nd at €3,550 from the herd of K & M Diffley, Clooncolligan, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim. Ivor Anderson, Corran, Killeshandra had Corran Hill Countryboy by Glaslough Levi and out of Corran Hill Beauty a Churchill Storm daughter exhibited. This 19 month old caught the eye of the Deverell Family of Geashill who purchased him at €3,500. Regular exhibitors at the event Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate had two bulls on offer Griananpoll 1 Oz by Grousehallpoll 1 Premier (GPZ) out of a Yarram Pompeii V055 daughter which sold at €3,500 to Co Offaly breeder Jonathan Cahill, The Island, Ballycumber, Co Offaly. The second offering Grianan On Line by Grianan Marksman sold at €3,000 to Cornelius Moylan, who made the long journey from Kanturk, Co Cork to secure his purchase. Hereford enthusiast Lester Roe and son Edward viewed Ballinveney Sunrise early in the day and decided he was the bull most suited to their requirements. A son to Ballinveney Nigel out of a BB Power 0270 cow provided a now diverse bloodline and sold at €3,400 to the Roe Family, Ballybrit, Roscrea. Females to catch the eye other than the Champion and her herd sibling mentioned above included the Reserve Champion Caonachpoll 1 Anna from the herd of William Jones now in his 95th year and his grandson David. She was purchased at a rather disappointing €2,700 by Kenton Crowe, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Glaslough Pepsi by Kye Sting 595 from S & N Heatrick Glaslough sold at €3,000 to John Martyn, Kilrush, Co Clare. Henry & Mervyn Parr’s Tourtanepoll 1 Red Flame 20 a Glaslough Hurricane daughter sold to Derek McGrath, Killakee Road, Dublin at €2,950 while they parted with Tourtanepoll 1 Winnie a Kilsunny Goliath daughter to Kevin Treanor, Emyvale, Co Monaghan at €2,800. Overall there was a very satisfactory clearance of bulls at prices similar to last year. Female prices did not reach the highs reached at the same venue in 2015. There was general agreement that the many heifers on offer were not of as high quality as last year and that the number of heifers which has changed hands privately and including the Allowdale sale in August last was well ahead of normal. Breeders with land and resources to expand their herds are holding on to their better stock while others are consolidating their herds with a view to herd improvement.
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The top price €5,600 was paid by John and Darren Hayes, Tankardstown, Ratoath, Co Meath for Kye Harry 721- Pictured with breeder Padraig McGrath
Reserve Champion Beaghmore Romeo 2 bred by Margaret and Leila McCabe €4,150 pictured with neighbour and friend John Morrow.
Cill Cormaic Napoleon €4,500 – Pictured with Joey and David Larkin with purchasers John Johnston & Glenn Jacob. Champion Portanob Revival €3,800 with breeder John Canty and show judge John Holloway.
Champion Female Cill Cormaic Niamh €3,500 – with David Larkin
Portanob Hugo €4,000 with breeder John Canty and purchaser Brian Clarke.
Bottom right: Cill Cormaic Natasha €2,900 pictured with Joey Larkin.
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Cloncullane King 322 – €3,800, with owner Coleman Neary and Susan Dudley representing purchaser Trevor Dudley.
Glaslough Pepsi – €3,000 pictured with show judge John Holloway and owner Nigel Heatrick.
Griananpoll 1 Oz exhibited by T & A Fitzgerald sold at €3,500 to Johnathan Cahill, Ballycumber.
Tourtanepoll 1 Red Flame 20 – €2,950 pictured with Mervyn Parr and purchaser Derek McGrath.
Ballinveney Sunrise - €3,400 -Pictured L to R – Owner Rory Farrell, purchasers Lester & Edward Roe with assistants Sheamus, Daniel and Brian Farrell. Kye Harry 721 – €5,600 with Padraig McGrath and purchasers John and Darren Hayes – Curraghliffe Herd, Tankardstown, Ratoath, Co Meath.
Reserve Female Champion Caonachpoll 1 Anna pictured with David Jones, show judge John Holloway and Willie Jones.
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Premier Autumn 2017 Tullamore Sat. Oct. 21st
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Kilmallock - Oct. 2016
Hereford Demand Continues at Kilmallock
Top Price Bull Coisceim Hector with owner Timmy Breen - €3,400.
Given current cash-flow pressures on dairy and beef farmers following a very difficult year with prices and ground conditions demand, clearance and prices were well above expectations at the Irish Hereford Society’s final autumn bull sale held at GVM Kilmallock. Numbers on offer at Kilmallock were reduced given the volume of bulls double entered and already sold at a very good sale at Tullamore. The top price of €3,400 was paid for a 17 month old bull Coisceim Hector exhibited by Timmy Breen of Kiskeam, Mallow, Co Cork. This young bull was purchased in utero when Timmy purchased his dam Tullaha Raindrop which had previously been exhibited on the Society’s stand at the NPC by owner John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, Co Limerick. The bull is sired by the Neenan stockbull Clondrina 1069th bred by Gerry Donnelly, Lissycasey, Co Clare. The purchaser is winter milk producer Niall Power, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co Tipperary. The Deverell Family, Geashill Co Offaly provide the Reserve Champion Ballyaville Imprint a son of stock bull Ballinvenna Frankie out of the homebred Ballyaville Fleur by Tasmanian sire Hollow Point Broker. Pat Ryan O’Brien, Currely, Thurles was pleased to secure him on a bid of €3,200. S & N Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan regular and successful exhibitors at this event had Glaslough Rocky catalogue. Sired by Ballyaville Ger out of a Cill Cormaic Playboy dam he sold at €3,000 to Hereford breeder Pat Hayes, Kildrummin, Kiltealy, Co Limerick whose brother John had paid the top price of €5,600 at Tullamore the previous week. Ballinveney Repose by Ballinveney Nigel a Yarram Star General son out of a BB Power 0270 dam was exhibited by Rory Farrell, Balinveney, Toomevara. This young bull was purchased by a syndicate including John Canty, Kildalkey, Trim and Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford at €2,850 which was less than anticipated given that Mr Farrell had sold a herd sibling of very similar breeding the previous week at Tullamore for €3,400. The Champion Cill Cormaic Nevada exhibited by David Larkin, Kilcormac, Co Offaly a halfbrother to the €4,500 Cill Cormaic Napoleon at the Tullamore sale failed to reach his reserve. A second entry from Mr Larkin Cill Cormaic Nicholas sired by Cill Cormaic Lance sold at €2,800 to Sean Culligan, Kilrush, Co Clare. Overall there was a very good clearance with averages similar to last year at the same venue.
Reserve Champion Ballyaville Imprint with owner Ivor Deverell and show judge Liam Philpott - €3,200.
Glaslough Rocky with owner Nigel Heatrick €3,000
Ballinveney Repose pictured with purchasers John Canty and Tom Brennan also breeder Rory Farrell - €2,850.
Champion Cill Cormaic Nevada with owner David Larkin and show judge Liam Philpott.
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RDS Champion of Champions IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion, Overall Male Champion & National Hereford Bull calf of the Year Grianan Oscar with Jose Bonica (WHC Secretary, Uruguay), Tom Fitzgerald, Anselm Fitzgerald & Dara Fitzgerald (exhibitors) with Hazel Timmis (judge) and sponsors representative.
This year’s recipient of the Hereford RDS Champion of Champions Award for 2015 is the young bull Grianan Oscar bred by one of Westmeath and indeed Ireland’s most successful Hereford herds owned by Tom and Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate. Born in July 2014, Oscar had a very successful show season during 2015 finishing the year unbeaten in his class and claiming top price bull at the Autumn Premier Sale. The highlight of the show season for this young bull was at the National Hereford Show at Tullamore where he was crowned National Hereford Bull Calf of the Year, Male Champion and Overall Supreme Hereford Champion. This was a massive achievement for a young bull at just 13 months old. Oscar has a 5 star index for Terminal, Replacement, Docility, Carcase Weight & Carcase Conformation. He is sired by the Australian bull, Smithson Darby, whose semen was imported by the Irish Hereford Breed Society through its Breed improvement Scheme. His dam Grianan Orange H494 comes from the well-known Orange family which descend from the world famous Vern Herefords. This line has produced many show winners for the Grianan herd. Orange H494 herself had a very successful show career winning the National Heifer Calf of the Year and Reserve Female Champion at the National Hereford Show 2009. She is material sister to Grianan Cantona, exported to the world famous Badlingham Herd in England, Grianan Emperor, successful herd sire at Churchill & Ardmulchan herds & Grianan Dominique who bred the twice RDS Champion of Champions Grianan Firecracker. She also bred Griananpoll 1 Orange M661 crowned Supreme Champion at Oldcastle & Nenagh Shows in 2015. His lineage and career progress to date augers well for success in the future.
Reserve Male Champion Premier Hereford Autumn Show & Sale and top price Bull Grianan Oscar, owner T & A Fitzgerald.
Matt Dempsey, President of the RDS, winning owner Tom Fitzgerald and Mr Tom Kirley, Chairman of the RDS Committee of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
Three generations of Hereford breeding at Grianan Herefords, Anselm, Darragh and Tom Fitzgerald pictured with Society President, Willie Branagan.
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Haven Kingpin Progeny Dominate the Bull Section at the Annual UK Hereford Christmas Calf Show
The Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association (HCBA) Annual Christmas Calf Show at Shrewsbury Mart produced another superb line up of top quality calves this year.
Grand Male Champion Haven Neptune: Taking the limelight was Haven Neptune from EL Lewis & Son, Dilwyn, Herefordshire. This 13 month old calf, who is in the top 1% for 200 day weight and has Terminal Sire and Selfreplacing indices in the top 10% of the Breed, is out of Haven Shela 27th and by Haven Kingpin. Following seven very strong bull classes it was Haven Neptune who took the Grand Male Championship sponsored by The Hutchinson Partnership. Reserve Male Champion Haven Northstar: Standing Reserve was stablemate Haven Northstar another top notch bull calf by “Kingpin”. Nine month old “Northstar”, who is out Haven Curly 124th, has an excellent range of EBV traits with many in the top 10% of the Breed.
Grand Male Champion Haven Neptune with Haven stockman Mike Chandler.
Pair of Bulls (Haven Neptune and Haven Nugget – both by Kingpin) – Haven Herefords
Group of Three by the same sire (Haven Neptune, Haven Northstar and Haven Nugget - all by Kingpin)- Haven Herefords. In reserve were another well-known local herd, Free Town Herefords from RA Bradstock & Partners, Tarrington, Herefordshire with three smart matching animals sired by Mara Humorous. Progeny of Kingpin have been making its mark here in Ireland also. Semen of Kingpin (HKP) is available through the Society’s breed improvement program and has been moving steadily since its arrival. Those wishing to obtain Kingpin semen should be place their orders with the Society soon as quantities are becoming limited given demand in recent months since progeny was first exhibited.
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L/R: Breed President Michael Clark, with Haven Northstar, breeder Edward Lewis, Haven Neptune Stockman Mike Chandler and Show Judge John O'Connor.
Group of three line up before Judge John O'Connor.
Clouncagh Herefords Estd. 1996
Clouncagh perfection - reserve Junior Champion National Calf Show
Clouncagh Trevor (left) by Adrigole pat; dam dieulacresse dowager Clouncagh perfection (right) by Adrigole pat; dam Clouncagh ritana
Young Bulls and Heifers usually for sale Visitors always Welcome
O’CONNOR FAMILY Ballingarry, Co. Limerick.
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Steering a steady path for a Hereford Cross System
Sourcing local calves for his Hereford herd is the cornerstone of Michael Flynn's beef enterprise Gordon Peppard (Farming Independent Oct 2016)
huge crowd of over 700 farmers saw an excellently run Hereford steer system in action when they turned out for the recent Teagasc Green Acres farm walk at Michael Flynn's holding in Puckane, Co Tipperary. On the day, Michael outlined that his system is one where Hereford bull calves are bought primarily in February and March, ideally sourced directly from farms where possible. Sourcing a large number of Hereford calves at this time of the year can be quite challenging he said. Michael is firm believer of buying an early calf as much as possible, and the plan is not to buy calves born after the first week of April. These calves are reared on a good quality milk replacer with a minimum of 23pc crude protein, fresh water, straw and a 20pc crude protein calf pencil until weaning. Increasing Calf Numbers Over the last number of years Michael has being increasing the number of calves reared and this spring 130 calves were reared. In order to alleviate disease pressure and overcrowding in the calf rearing shed, two batches are moved to a sheltered field with access to a shed after approx. seven to eight weeks. At grass these calves receive milk replacer twice per day from a feeder unit pulled behind a quad or jeep. The calves were weaned at 11/12 weeks at weights in excess of 100kgs, these calves received just short of two bags of milk replacer each. Exceptional Weaning Weights The exceptional weaning weights can be attributed to the excellent calf rearing skills of Michael and Kathleen and the use of adequate levels of milk replacer to support maintenance and growth of the young calf. Due to a large number of calves coming from many different sources there is a high disease pressure on the system. In order to combat this, Michael in conjunction with his local vet, Eamon O'Connell, has implemented a vaccination programme where calves 24 hours after arrival receive their first shot of Bovipast RSP to protect against bacterial and viral pneumonia, Bovilis IBR Live intranasal to protect against IBR and Vecoxan to prevent against coccidiosis. A booster Bovipast RSP is given four weeks later. Calves are given Covexin 8 prior to turn out to protect against the clostridial diseases and a booster shot given four to six weeks later. Vaccination won't compensate for poor management On the day Eamon highlighted that a good vaccination
Gordon Peppard, Teagasc Green Acres calf to beef program advisor with Kathleen and Michael Flynn on their 57 ha farm at Killard, Puckane, Co Tipperary. Photo: Fergal Shanahan
programme in a system like Michael`s is very important but stressed that this alone can't compensate for poor hygiene management. It is very important that calf rearing is top notch. Plenty of straw should be used to ensure that the calf's bed is dry and warm, there should be a good slope on the floor to remove any seepage and sheds should have good ventilation and no draughts. Good practice around feeding must be adhered to where all equipment is well washed down and cleaned after each feeding. Milk replacer should be fed at the exact same concentration, time and temperature each day as changes in routine can stress calves and stressed calves equals sick calves. Having being weaned, calves go to grass full time in groups of approximately 50. They receive excellent quality grass and one kg of a calf nut for the summer. Weighing Calves The calves are weighed regularly and on the day the average for the 130 calves was 202kgs. As Michael has established more paddocks and reseeded a number of fields over the past few years, he now has top quality grass in front of the aniamls at all times and may reduce the amount of meal fed over the summer in future years.
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Castration of the bull calves by burdizzo takes place in September each year. Depending on weather and ground conditions these calves will be housed in early November at somewhere in the region of 260 - 270kgs. They will be fed high quality silage and one kg of a 16pc crude protein ration with the aim to gain 80-85 kgs over a 120 day winter. Early turnout is critical to weight Michael sees early turnout to grass in the spring as a critical part of achieving a good carcase weights at 22 months. Grass will have been built up from October and as soon as weather allows, these yearlings will be let out to grass in February. Meal will have been removed two weeks prior to turnout and no meals are fed at grass in the second grazing season. These animals go to grass at an average of 340 350kgs. An average daily at grass of 1.1kgs per day has been achieved over the last number of years and the heaviest 30 animals are selected in mid-August at around 580kgs to start on a finishing programme. These animals start on two kgs of meal at grass from 15th August and are built up to 5kgs. They are slaughtered in mid-November, reaching carcase weights around 350kgs. The remaining animals are sold between November and January.
Over 700 people attended the Teagasc Green Acres calf to beef farm walk on Michael Flynn’s holding near Puckane, Nenagh. Photo: Fergal Shanahan
The quality of the stock and the grassland management which could clearly be seen on the day are a credit to Michael and Kathleen. In the next two years, the Flynn`s plan to increase to 170 calves reared, selling a minimum of 162 steers each year allowing for a mortality rate of 5pc over the lifetime of the animal. Gordon Peppard is programme advisor for the Teagasc Calf to Beef Programme.
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Using meal to add the finishing touch IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017
Targeted feeding with meal can help maximise prices for animals earmarked for slaughter before the winter. Many dairy herd calf to beef systems require animals being fit for slaughter off grass before the winter period. Finishing steers and heifers off of grass from August to November generally requires some level of meal feeding at grass for a period before slaughter in order to reach 20 to 22 month slaughter targets and avoid the cost of a second winter feeding period. The response to meal feeding at grass varies depending on factors such as the amount and quality of grass available, the breed and sex of the animal, and the finishing level of the animals been fed. Well managed early season grass is capable of giving daily live weight gains in excess of one kilo per day. In that scenario the economic return to meal feeding at grass would be very low or not viable. As cattle reach the final finishing stage and as the grass quality declines then the response to feeding two to four kgs of meal can be estimated at 1kg carcase to 12-14kg meal. Trials at Teagasc Grange have shown that when cattle had adequate grass, a good response of 1kg carcase/11kgs meal was achieved by feeding 2.5kgs. However, the response declined rapidly to 1kg carcase / 20kgs meal when the meal level was increased to 5kgs/day with adequate grass available. In many situations it may be necessary to feed up to 6kg/day to heavy cattle if top quality grass is not available. At levels above 6kg/day it would be better to house cattle and put them on a high energy finishing diet. The economic response depends on the beef price and the cost of the meal, below is a table outlining the margin over meal at different beef prices and meal costs. The aim should be to achieve 1kg of live weight gain per head per day on animals that you intend to slaughter before the winter period. From now on, good autumn grass will only supply in the order of 0.75kgs gain per head per day
Gordon Peppard
and more often than not only 0.5kgs or less. If you plan to get cattle away to slaughter earlier while prices are higher or if it improves carcass grade or kill out slightly it will probably be economical to feed some meal. Where there is a supply of good quality autumn grass, it is recommended to feed 0.5kgs per 100kgs live weight. For example, a 600kg steer should be receiving 3kgs of meal per day. Where grass is scarce or of moderate to poorer quality, then 1kg per 100kgs live weight should be fed. For example, a 600kg steer should be receiving 6kgs of meal per day.
If feeding more than 3kgs it would be advisable to feed this twice per day using a blend of cereal and digestible fibre sources. It's also worth noting that autumn grass is high in protein and does not require protein supplementation. A short term feeding period of six to nine weeks shouldn’t require minerals.
Gordon Peppard is programme advisor for the Teagasc Calf to Beef Programme
Margin over meal €/KG CARCASE*
Beef Price€/kg 3.50
3.60
3.70
3.80
Meal cost €/ton
240
0.62
0.72
0.82 0.92
260
0.38
0.48
0.58
0.68
280
0.14
0.24
0.34
0.44
*Assumes response of 1kg carcase per 12kg meal fed For example at €260 / ton, 12kgs meal cost €3.12 therefore a beef price of €3.70 will leave a margin over meal of €0.58/kg carcase gain
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Hereford Breed Society Launch Five Bursaries IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017
The Irish Hereford Breed Society, in collaboration with Slaney Foods International & LIDL (Ireland) is awarding 5 bursaries of €1,000 each to 5 successful candidates at the 85th National Ploughing Championships which will take place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly from Sept 20th – 22nd 2016. The schedule is pretty tight with a closing date for entries on Friday September 2nd. Those interested in participating please check out the details of the competition and get your entry in without delay. The launch of the programme took place at the Radisson Blu St. Helens Hotel, Dublin 4 on Thursday August 4th where the initiative was widely welcomed by those in attendance including the farming press, representatives of Teagasc, Macra and the National Ploughing Association. Minister of Food, Forestry and Horticulture Andrew Doyle TD launching the initiative, warmly welcomed the opportunity to launch such a project. He stated he is very aware of the importance of providing opportunities for the next generation of young farmers and those entering the wider agricultural industry to progress their knowledge in preparation for the challenges arising for agriculture in a changing environment. He continued stating that producing food into the future would also provide political challenges for Ireland in meeting its targets on emissions from both agriculture and industry. Joe Burke of Bord Bia speaking at the event emphasised the importance of Irish agriculture addressing the issues of sustainability given future demand from a fast growing world population. “We need to ensure Ireland Inc. remains at the cutting edge into the future” he stated.
Matt Dempsey well - known and highly respected across the Agricultural industry also welcomed the initiative and outlined very succinctly the challenges ahead in coping with the various directives from the EU together with the need for a huge input by research organisations and others to provide workable solutions into the future. Matt Dempsey’s agreement to assist the Irish Hereford Society, Slaney Foods International and Lidl Ireland by adjudicating the event is warmly welcome by the Hereford Society and its partners. Liam Casey, Commercial Manager at Lidl arrived to the launch fresh from an announcement of 600 new jobs at the fast growing supermarket chain. He stated that Lidl was extremely pleased with the wide range Hereford beef available throughout its 146 stores nationwide. So impressed is Lidl with the product that Hereford Irish beef is now available through the Lidl Europe network in Denmark, Finland and Spain. He reminded those present of the fact that many other superior Irish food products are also available through the Lidl Europe network. Liam stated that
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Lidl is very pleased to be associated with this bursary for aspiring agricultural students as Lidl is very aware of the value and opportunity provided by its own graduate program for energetic young people. Rory Fanning, Managing Director of Slaney Foods International spoke of his company’s association with both Lidl Ireland and the Hereford Society as a partnership which has worked very smoothly and to the benefit of all parties. He complimented all of the quality assured Hereford cattle producers which are a vital component of the supply chain at Slaney Foods. The quality of animal produced at farm level together with the well-known and accepted eating quality of Hereford beef had proven a winning combination. On behalf of Slaney Foods he expressed his delight in supporting this unique opportunity for young agricultural enthusiasts. The programme is expected to create wide interest nationally from prospective and aspiring agricultural students who wish to go to Agricultural College or study Agriculture at 3rd level in the Republic of Ireland in September this year. Such students may have completed the Leaving Certificate, could currently be actively farming or may be actively involved in their local Macra club or other agricultural activity.The concept outlined at the event by its sponsors is an innovative one which has the potential to grow exponentially in the future. To be in with a chance of winning one of these bursaries, candidates should submit an assignment entitled: Environmental Sustainability – the Challenges for the Irish Beef Sector (maximum 2,000 words) with their name, address and contact number clearly displayed on their assignment, by e-mail no later than Friday 2nd September 2016 to: herefordbursary@gmail.com
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Ten qualifiers were contacted by phone on Friday 9th September and required to attend at the Irish Hereford Breed Society Stand during the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore where the selection of the final winners was announced. Given the recent demand for the Hereford breed and the success of the multi award winning Certified Irish Hereford Beef, the Society has initiated the current project enthusiastically supported by Slaney Foods International and Lidl Ireland with a view to encouraging and an increasing number of students to take on further education in agriculture. A growing population across the world will require into the future sustenance provided by the agricultural community, creating increasing demands on land and water resources. A highly educated new generation of producers and agricultural graduates will be required to ensure such demands are met in a sustainable way. The Irish Hereford Society together with Slaney Foods International and Lidl Ireland are pleased to provide this opportunity and assistance to those young students wishing to pursue a future in agriculture. Further details of the programme terms and conditions etc. may be accessed at www.irishhereford.com also available on www.slaneyfarmers.com, www.slaney.com also www.lidl.ie. In case of queries, students may contact the Irish Hereford Breed Society Ltd. on 044/9348855
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Winners of Five €1000 Bursaries with the Irish Hereford Breed Society in collaboration with Slaney Foods and Lidl Announced at NPC.
The Irish Hereford Breed Society, in collaboration with Slaney Foods International & LIDL Ireland have awarded 5 bursaries of €1,000 each to 5 successful candidates at the 85th National Ploughing Championships which took place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly last week. The programme, which was launched earlier in the summer, created wide interest from prospective and aspiring agricultural students wishing to go to Agricultural College or study Agriculture at 3rd level in the Republic of Ireland this year. Participants had to submit an assignment entitled: Environmental Sustainability – the Challenges for the Irish Beef Sector (maximum 2,000 words). A team of adjudicators selected ten qualifiers, to attend for interview at the Irish Hereford Breed Society Stand during this year’s National Ploughing Championships. These interviews and the selection of the final 5 winners was carried out by Matt Dempsey who is very well known and highly regarded within the Irish Agricultural sector. Andrew Doyle, Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture, announced the five winners: • Paraic Ryan – Sixmilebridge, Co Clare • Clem Rossiter – Bannow, Co. Wexford • Nicole Keohane McCarty – Kinsale, Co. Cork • Michael Kennedy – Stradbally, Co. Laois • Hannah Quinn Mulligan – Croom, Co. Limerick Together with our partners we are very pleased with the response to the competition and with the efforts of the young aspiring agricultural enthusiasts who participated. We wish the five winners and the five runners up all of whom reached a very high standard every success in their chosen career path. The challenges arising for agriculture into the future will require increased education particularly in Agricultural Science. The environmental challenges facing the industry are many and varied depending on where in the world food is produced and where the world’s population is concentrated. We are confident that this competition has succeeded in highlighting the great need for further education in agriculture to meet the needs of a growing population.
Overall winner Paraic Ryan receives his prize from Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture Andrew Doyle TD on right with Rory Fanning – Managing Director Slaney Foods International, Matt Dempsey – Chairman The Agricultural Trust and Brendan Conway - Lidl Buyerto left and centre.
L/R (front row): Winners: Hannah Quinn Mulligan, Paraic Ryan, Nicole Keohane McCarty, Michael Kennedy and Clem Rossiter, William Branagan – IHBS Chairman IHBS. (Second row): Liam Philpott (IHBS President), Rory Fanning – Slaney Foods Managing Director, Andrew Doyle -, Brendan Conway Lidl Buyer, Matt Dempsey – Chairman The Agricultural Trust.
Right: Front L/R: Clem Rossiter, Nicole Keohane McCarty, Aislinn Lawlor, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Catherine Leydon, Boyle, Roscommon and Hannah Quinn Mulligan
Back L/R:Eoin Brennan, Lanesboro, Longford, Liam Philpott (IHBS President), Rory Fanning – Slaney Foods Managing Director, Paraic Ryan, Matt Dempsey – Chairman The Agricultural Trust, Michael Kennedy, David Farrell, Stradbally, Laois, and Joseph Forbes, Enniskeane, Cork
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Agricultural Bursary Finalists Interviewed at the N.P.C. The ten finalists in the Agricultural Bursary Competition were interviewed by Mr Matt Dempsey (Chairman Agricultural Trust). Congratulations to all involved the standard was excellent indicating that the future of Irish agriculture will be in good hands.
Clem Rossiter
Nicole Keohane McCarthy
Hannah Quinn Mulligan
Aislinn Lawlor
David Farrell
Eoin Brennan
Catherine Leydon
Michael Kennedy
Joseph Forbes
Willie Branagan, John Neenan and Liam Philpott man the Society exhibition at the NPC.
Paraic Ryan
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Willie Branagan, Liam Philpott and Leslie Sandes at the Hereford exhibition NPC 2016.
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Herefords have a busy exhibition at the N.P.C.
Gerry Boyle Director Teagasc, Rory Fanning, Managing Director Slaney Foods International and Martin Murphy, IHBS Council discuss beef prospects at the Irish Hereford Society stand at NPC 2016.
Betty Deacon and Jessica Murphy, Slaney Foods International.
John Murphy, Gorey, breeder, John Canty, Kildalkey, Trim exhibitor, Pat McCarthy & Willie Branagan, IHBS Council.
Leslie Sandes IHBS in conversation with Tom Ryan, Hereford breeder, Kilkenny at the NPC.
Ms Heather Humphreys with Sponsors and friends launches the National Hereford Calf show at the NPC.
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Dovea Charity Auction
Six heifers donated by Dovea Genetics fetched over €16,000 for the charitable organisation Bóthar at the NPC 2016. Dovea Genetics, one of Ireland’s leading dairy and beef semen suppliers, held a charity auction in aid of Bóthar at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. The concept started in spring 2015 when progeny from Dovea’s bulls from different breeds were purchased for the auction. The Ploughing was the obvious choice to raise awareness for the charity, which this year marks its 25th anniversary. The heifer calves attended the Ploughing in 2015 before arriving back this year to be auctioned off. Bóthar stood as the first choice when selecting a charity, as Dovea has been dealing with the charitable organisation for over 20 years, providing dairy semen to a number of countries in which Bóthar works in. The auction was held on the Wednesday afternoon of the Ploughing, with a large crowd surrounding the ring outside the AI company stand. Well-known auctioneer in the farming world George Candler and renowned GAA commentator Marty Morrissey kicked off the sale proceedings. To help with the promotion of the auction, Dovea Genetics enlisted the help of six well-known personalities in
different sporting arenas who led a heifer each into the sales ring. Former Ireland rugby international and Munster prop John Hayes exhibited the Hereford-cross, a 620kg heifer sired by Kilsunny Goliath which sold to Irish Hereford Prime and the Irish Hereford Cattle Society at €2,400. In total, the charity auction raised €16,100 for Bóthar.
The packed ringside at the charity auction as the Hereford X heifer by Kilsunny Goliath is auctioned. Photo: Alfie Shaw.
Balancing the Books John Lalor, Ballyfin
John and his sons Matthew and John Clyde are farming 41ha of grass and 48ha of tillage at present. This is a very dry farm of land running heifers only and finishing out of the shed at 22 months of age. John was in suckling but decided a few years ago to get out of cows and concentrate solely on a calf to beef enterprise. He slaughters 100 Angus or Hereford heifers each year. He has become very professional at rearing calves as he bought 100 calves last spring and has 99 weanlings for grass. He has a very cheap system of wintering his weanling calves. They are fed silage and meal in a straw bedded shed but have access at all times to stubble ground outside. These cattle are very fit and healthy and will be ready to put on weight as soon as they start grazing grass. John has reseeded the farm over the last few years as a result of rotating tillage ground and now he needs to put a paddock system in place. He is highly stocked and if he had a paddock system in place, he could push this on further. John Jnr. is also very interested in driving output on the farm and they both have agreed that they would reduce tillage ground if necessary and rear more calves if the figures stack up. The Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme will give John and his family advice on grassland management, herd health, stocking rate and this will help increase profit on this farm.
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Recipes
Rib Eye Steak with little Baked Irish Hereford roasties, red onion & spinach Meatballs with Beans in Tomato and Sweet Paprika Sauce
Ingredients 2 pkts of Inisvale Irish Hereford Rib Eye Steaks 1Kg Baby Potatoes, cut in half length ways 3 Red Onions, peeled and cut into 6 wedges each 2 Solo Garlic, peeled and sliced ½ bag of Meadow Fresh Baby Spinach 1 tbsp Dairy Manor Garlic Butter 4 tbsps Primadonna Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kania Salt and Pepper
Method
Ingredients:
Set your oven to 165ºC. Put your potatoes, onions, garlic and most of the olive oil on a roasting tray, season and place in the oven for 30 minutes turning once or twice during cooking. When the potatoes are nearly done brush the steaks with the remaining olive oil, season and cook on a grill pan or a hot frying pan, 3 minutes on either side will give you a nice pink steak, if you like your steak cooked more, simply leave it in the pan for another minute or two. Meanwhile fold the spinach through the cooked potatoes, the residual heat will wilt it. Season and set the steaks on top then smear with the garlic butter. The lovely juices will drip into the spuds below and make them really special.Rib Eye Steak with little roasties, red onion & spinach
2 packets of ‘Inisvale’ Irish Hereford Meatballs (680g) 1 tin Campo Largo Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce 1 tin Nostia Chopped Tomatoes 1 Onion, chopped 2 Cloves of Garlic, chopped 2 tbsp Primadonna Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp Kania Sweet Paprika ½ tsp of Chicken Stock Salt and Pepper
Method:
Preheat the oven to 160 C. Add the Olive Oil, Onion and Garlic to an oven proof pot and cook on the hob for 5 minutes over an medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the Onion starts to colour, add the Meatballs and cook for a further 5 minutes. Everything should be a lovely golden colour. Add the Beans, Tomatoes, Chicken Stock and Paprika. Transfer to a casserole dish with a lid and cook in the oven for 30 minutes. Best served with mash.
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Tasty Catalan Beef Casserole
Flat Iron Steak with a Blue Cheese and Onion Salad
Ingredients: 2 pkts of Deluxe Irish Hereford Lean Diced Steak (600g) 1 pkt fresh Mixed Peppers, deseeded & cut into thin strips. 1 lg Onion (250g) peeled & sliced 1 whole Garlic, peeled, halved & thinly sliced 1/4 of a whole Chorizo (75g) peeled & cut into small chunks. 2 tbsps Deluxe Spicy Tomato & Red Pepper Relish 75 mls Primadonna Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tbsp Kania Paprika 1 tsp Tate & Lyle Sugar A splash of Rosso Vinegar ChanteSel Salt & Pepper
Method:
Ingredients: 1 pkt ‘Inisvale’ Irish Hereford Flat Iron Beef Steaks (300g) 3 Red Onions (240g) peeled, halved & sliced 4 lrg Rooster Potatoes (760g) boiled or steamed, peeled and cut into chunks 100g of Valley Spire Stilton or Deluxe Tipperary Blue 1 pkt of Meadow Fresh Mixed Baby Leaves (125g) ½ tub of Morning Fresh Sour Cream (100ml) 4-5 tbsp Primadonna Extra Virgin Olive Oil A small knob of Dairy Manor Butter (20g) A splash of Red Wine Vinegar A pinch of Tate & Lyle Caster Sugar Kania Salt and Pepper
Preheat the oven to 170ºC Add a dash of olive oil into a medium sized pan. Heat oil until it's smoking lightly, carefully add the beef and colour (this might take a little longer than you think). Remove the beef, give the pan a wipe and add some olive oil over a medium heat. Add your garlic and cook for 2 minutes until it starts to turn golden. Next add the sliced peppers and onions and cook for 5 minutes. Then add in the tomato relish, paprika, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and put in the oven for 50 minutes. Best served with some mash, but rice works very nice too.
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Take a large frying pan and add a drizzle of olive oil. Season the steaks with the salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, add the steaks to the pan. Cook for 4 minutes on each side, remove from the heat and keep warm, this will allow the steaks to rest and be more tender. Add a little more (but not all) of the olive oil to the same pan then add the potatoes, onions and butter. Cook on a medium high heat for 5-6 minutes until golden and crusty. Mix the remaining olive oil with a splash of red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar, along with the juices from the steak and mix the leaves in this. In a big platter, spoon your potatoes and onions, followed by a few spoons of sour cream. Next top with the salad. Finally thinly slice your steak and place it on top. Crumble the blue cheese over the dish and serve.
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Riverrock Off to a Flying Start IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017
The Riverrock Hereford herd in north Cork may be a new name for many breeders, but its progress over the last two years has attracted the attention of many. Tony Hartnett from Rockchapel, Co Cork, only started breeding Herefords two years ago but his Riverrock herd has quickly become the envy of many in Hereford breeding circles. Although a small breeder, he has achieved accolades over the last two years that many others have been waiting a lifetime to pull off. “I originally got into the Hereford breed two and a half years ago. I purchased all stock from my brother Noel who turned his hand to dairying. He had been involved in the breed a number of years and had Hereford and Limousin cows at the time, with about 15 of both. I bought about 12 of these, a mix of cows, calves and heifers. Then, last year, I would’ve bought back more he had sold on as well. “The herd is building up fast. We had eight calvings last year – that was up to 12 this year and there will hopefully be 18 calving down in 2017 with the hope of getting to around 25 over the next few years and cull hard then. “The original female line would’ve came in the form of a two-year-old heifer Noel purchased in Roscommon from Peter and Pauline Casey in Co Sligo. That was a good few years back. She was Lisnalurg Honey Bea. Noel also bought her mother that day, Lisnalurg Naughty Bea as a 12year-old with a heifer calf at foot. She would’ve had a background breeding of all show cattle and this still stands as the top line in the herd.” While the herd has had a bit of embryo work done on this line to expand it further, the majority of calves on the farm are born naturally, using both AI and a homebred stock bull. With Tony trying to increase numbers over the next number of years, all heifers are kept until such a date that he has enough to employ a strong culling policy. “I’m only starting out now so most heifers are being kept but the bulls are sold. We’ve sold some to pedigree men, suckler farmers, and we are lucky enough to be in a location where we have plenty dairy farmers around looking for them too.
Shane Murphy IFJ 24/12/16
this year, Riverrock Super Star, ended up being purchased by Spinney Herefords in England for this year’s top price. While the money was good, to get into that market so soon was a massive boost. I only had three bulls that year; Super Star went to England, Goldstar won the calf show and the other is no bad calf either. “In the herd competitions, we got Munster junior bull of the year for the last two years on the trot, and also got junior heifer this year and reserve junior heifer in 2015. Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, “Honestly, I couldn’t have dreamt of a Co Cork. Photo: Donal O'Leary better two years and to get it this early as a “As for bulls, the first stock bull Riverrock breeder is unbelievable altogether.” Jake came from another of the original While Tony has only been involved with lines we had – Kilsunny Kathys Beauty; he the breed for less than three years, he crossed very well on the Casey’s stock. already sees the positive they bring to his Now I’m using Riverrock Tyson; he was farming system, but identifies one main first at Tullamore in 2015 and should have issue which may hamper the breed’s very good maternal lines with the cow he progression. came from, and the calves seem to be “I’m delighted with the Hereford breed and looking the part so I’ll hold on to him. I suppose I can thank Noel for that. AI bulls used.” They’re the kind of animal that does very ‘‘We’ve used a lot of Gageboro Morgan well off grass, and I’m not in the Golden and he has been very lucky for us. I’ll use Vale like. They bring easy calving with him again definitely because he has super good growth rates, but above all, they’re stars and it’s all going that way whether we fierce placid, easy-to-work-with animals. like it or not. But we’ll be cautious and use The land here is split up and I can drive up him sparingly, because he’d be related to a to a field and load them myself. It’s a lot of Irish breeders’ stock too, so you serious plus. could run the risk of reducing the customer “I don’t think the breed faces too many base. I’ve two embryo heifer calves problems but breeders starting with a low coming off the English bull Haven €uro-Star base is one. We’re being forced Kingpin, and I’ll use a bit of Gurteragh to breed these four- and five-star animals Justice and Moyclare Lieutenant too.” pretty much for a computer and that’s Show success has come thick and fast for going to lead to irreversible damage. There the Riverrock herd, with Tony’s first show are lads breeding for years and haven’t in Nenagh a mere two years ago. they got us this far without any stars?” “It was Timmy O’Sullivan and Michael O’Keeffe who got me into showing at the start – that was over two years ago now. The first show we went to would’ve been Nenagh on 1 August 2014 and we ended up getting first in class with a heifer. It just took off from there really. “We had eight calves born in 2015. We took five of them to the nationals at the Tullamore Show this year and we got a first, two thirds, a fourth and a fifth, which we were very happy with. ‘‘At the calf show, we got the overall male champion and first with a heifer too, and in Riverrock Super Star, was exported to the UK for the top price paid for a Hereford 2015 we got senior male champion there. bull in Ireland this year. The first prizewinner at Tullamore show
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River Rock Herefords
Tony Hartnett
email: tonyahartnett@gmail.com
Knockatoon rockchapel Co. Cork
Tel.: 087 7904937
river rock Naughty Bea
river rock Super Star
First Prizewinner at Tullamore Calf Show Munster Junior Heifer of the Year First Prizewinner at numerous other shows
First Prizewinner at Tullamore National Show Munster Junior Bull of the Year Male Champion at numerous other shows Sold to Richard Mann, Spinney Herefords, UK.
river rock Gold Star
Supreme Champion at Tullamore Calf Show First Prizewinner at Gorey Show Prizewinner at numerous other shows. For sale Spring 2017
Many thanks to all our Customers
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Key messages for every calf to beef enterprise IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017
Key messages that can be applied to any calf to beef system were outlined during the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef farm walk on the farm of Conor Greene, Rathowen, Co. Westmeath.
For any system to be profitable the main focus has to be output, which is selling as many kilos of beef per hectare as possible. Output is a function of a high stocking rate and more importantly the performance of each animal on the farm. If each animal on the farm is not performing and leaving a profit there is little point in carrying more non-profit making stock. On the day figures were presented to show how Conor would increase output on his farm from 584kgs/Ha in 2014 to 1,038kgs/ha in 2018. These targets may seem like a big jump in a short few years, but there is plenty of scope on Conor`s farm to achieve this. In order for Conor to meet these targets a number of changes will be made to his system. Calves will be bought as early as possible in the year so that they have a long grazing season at grass in the first year. A bigger focus on calf rearing will see the calves fed higher levels of milk replacer to achieve heavier weightsat weaning. An extra batch of calves will be reared in the autumn/winter period to make more efficient use of the calf feeder and to help increase stocking rate on the farm. Soil fertility will be corrected and paddocks put in to produce more high quality grass for grazing (see headings below). A health plan will be put in place in conjunction with the local vet and this will focus strongly on a vaccination programme. Animal health plan As the numbers of calves reared on farms increases, the disease pressure also increases dramatically due to many calves coming from so many different sources. And with sheds are filled to capacity, diseases will thrive and affect the performance of your animal if there is any glitch in ventilation and floor drainage. A calf vaccination programme is vital in these systems and Conor outlined on the day that he will implement a two shot Bovipast RSP programme to protect against viral and bacterial pneumonia. He will also vaccination against IBR, 24 hours after arrival of calf on to the farm. Clostridial diseases are also covered using a two shot programme. Paddocks Conor could not emphasis enough the importance of putting in a paddock system on his farm. Due to the
Conor Green pictured with some of the calves on his farm near Rathowen, Co Westmeath. Photo Frank McGrath.
paddocks, his farm is now growing a lot more quality grass. Grass is grazed now at the correct time when it is nice and leafy and of high quality. The management of fields has become a lot easier as surplus grass can be taken out and be saved as high quality baled silage. Conor can now get a large percentage of his weight gain coming from grazed grass and this will help with reducing the meal bill for the finishing phase. Grass is the greatest resource on all farms and the more weight gain that can be achieved from grazed grass the more profitable a calf to beef system can become. Soil fertility The foundation of any farm is the soil fertility. The three main drivers of grass production are pH, phosphorus and potassium levels in the soil. On over 90pc of soils tested in Ireland at least one or more of the three elements mentioned above are deficient. Having soil tested all of Conor`s farm in 2015 it was identified that over 50% was below the target for phosphorus, 30% for potassium and all the fields required some lime, ranging from half a ton to four tonnes per acre. Conor has started correcting the pH issue first by applying two tonnes of lime per acre to the fields most deficient. Any field requiring greater than two tonnes per acre will have lime re applied again in two years' time. Phosphorus and Potassium will be corrected by targeting low level fields with slurry and topping them up with 18/6/12 instead of CAN. Reprinted from the Farming Independent 6/9/2016
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 with four or five others. He is unloaded at the mart and put into a pen with around 30 calves from all different herds. It is cold and draughty in the mart. There is nowhere comfortable to lie and the young calf is breathing in the same air as about 300 other calves. The mart finishes at around 5pm. The calf is loaded onto a cattle truck with 30 other calves and is driven to the Flynns' farm. By the time the calf is unloaded into the comfort of his new home, at 11pm, he is tired, hungry, extremely stressed and has been in contact with every virus and bacteria imaginable. Vaccination is not only vital to boost the calf's immunity, but it also protects the other calves that are already on the farm. It is also important to remember that the calf has been on his feet for nearly 18 hours. He needs a warm, dry bed to lie in to recover from his long, arduous day.
Learn the secrets to rearing healthy young calves Eamon O’Connell MRCVS
Rearing calves is not easy. It takes careful planning, attention to detail and a lot of hard work, according to Eamon O'Connell who is a vet based in Nenagh, Tipperary. This was apparent at a recent calf-to-beef farm walk on the property of Mike Flynn in Puckaun, Co Tipperary. Mike and his wife Kathleen bought 130 Hereford cross calves this spring. They were fed on milk replacer, slowly weaned onto concentrates and then turned out to grass. Of all the calves that were bought, only three did not make it to grass. This represents a mortality rate of less than 3pc - a phenomenal achievement for a calf-rearing unit. How did Mike and Kathleen manage to keep so many calves healthy and thriving?
Herd Health Plan Well, firstly, at the beginning of the year, a herd health plan was devised. Targets were set, potential problem areas were highlighted and an action plan was put in place. Under the plan, all calves entering the farm are isolated for three days in a shed completely separate from the main rearing unit. This is done so as to minimise transfer of disease to healthy calves that are already on farm. Calves are vaccinated on arrival with Bovilis IBR live intranasally and Bovipast RSP. This means calves are given immunity to IBR, PI3, RSV and pasteurella. All calves are also treated with a coccidiostat on arrival.
Why vaccinate? Now ,you may be asking yourself if there is any need for all this injecting and dosing. Well, imagine for a minute the journey a three-week-old calf has to undertake from a farm, say in west Kerry, to the Flynns' in North Tipperary: He is fed early, around 7am, and then loaded onto a trailer
Cleanliness and hygiene are critical Before any calf enters the rearing unit, the shed is powerwashed and disinfected. Feeding utensils and feeders are thoroughly cleaned every day. The isolation shed is cleaned and disinfected regularly. Minimising stress is vital when it comes to the health of young calves. Calves are grouped together in small groups of four to five per pen. The pens are bedded down with lots of straw. (A quick rule of thumb when it comes to calf pens is that if you kneel down in the straw in a pen and your knees get damp, then the pen needs to be cleaned out and more dry, fresh straw added.) There is lots of natural light in the calf shed and the correct amount of air movement. The less stress a calf is under, the less likely it is to get sick and the more likely it is to thrive. Observation In the few days after arrival, a lot of time is spent simply observing the calves. This allows any sick calves to be spotted very early, which greatly increases their chances of recovery. Samples are taken from any sick calves to determine the cause of the problem.
Feeding Consistency is important. Calves are fed the same concentration of milk replacer at the same temperature at the same times every day. The calf quickly gets into a routine which again helps to minimise stress. This holds true for the farmer as well - work is always a little easier when a routine is established. Turnout The calves are vaccinated against clostridial diseases before turnout to grass and given a booster again four weeks later. A dosing strategy is devised based on faecal sampling throughout the year. The Flynns are excellent at grassland management and finishing cattle. However, it is their ability to successfully rear a calf in the first year that stands out the most. Now is the time to sit down with your vet to develop a herd health plan for calf rearing next spring. Identify any problem areas and take action to make improvements. A little time now, when everyone isn't so busy, could save a lot of time - and money - later. Eamon O'Connell is a vet based in Nenagh, Tipperary Reprinted from the Farming Independent 18/10/16
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Irish Hereford Prime News IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017
Colaiste Iosaigain
Three Hereford heifers were sold in GVM Tullamore by the TY students of Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington, Co.Offaly with proceeds going to Cycle Against Suicide - Mental Health Awareness. The top heifer on the night made â‚Ź2010 and was bought by North Leinster Branch of the Irish Hereford Breed Society for Irish Hereford Prime. Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington, Co.Offaly launched their #CycleAgainstSuicide programme using Hereford cross heifers. TY students in the school reared these 3 heifers as weanlings for 6 months and sold them to help raise money to promote a positive mental health message.
An Irish Hereford Prime and Bord Bia sponsored visit to Jim Hogan’s farm in Rathrush, Carlow by journalists from Belgium who also visited ABP Cahir and went to the Bloom Festival in Dublin.
Visit of delegation interested in sourcing Hereford breeding stock in August 2016. There were large farming companies, government representatives and importers of livestock and genetics from Russia, Kazakhstan and Tatarstan.
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UK Chefs
September saw the arrival of a group of chefs from the Irish beef club in the UK facilitated by Henry Horkan from Bord Bia. The chefs enjoyed their visit and the feedback from Simon at Aubrey Allens was excellent in terms of getting
some of those not currently using Irish beef on board. Three of the six are who visited were already using Irish Hereford Prime beef so it was really great for them to visit a Hereford farm and learn about the breed and the care and attention that goes into raising the cattle. Everyone came away from the farm visit enthusiastic and even more passionate that the beef they use from Ireland is the very best.
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A Selfie with Harry the Hereford at this year’s Ploughing Championship assists Dóchas Offaly Cancer Support Group
The Irish Hereford Prime producer group invited visitors to this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Co. Offaly to visit the Hereford stand and take a selfie with Harry the Hereford. For each selfie taken and uploaded to Facebook €2 would be donated by Irish Hereford Prime to go directly to the Dóchas Offaly Cancer Support Group. Harry is a young Hereford Calf with an active Facebook page showing him with many of his friends including Michael Ryan All-Ireland winning Tipperary hurling manager, Nathan Carter, Country Singer and John ”The Bull” Hayes ex Irish Rugby legend. A cheque for €3,000 was presented to Dochas by Irish Hereford Prime recently as the proceeds raised from the Duckface for Dochas campaign at the NPC.
Those not in a position to attend could support the appeal by texting D4D to 50300 to donate €2. Text cost €2. Dóchas was presented with 100% of each donation.
The aim of Dóchas a Cancer Support Group based in Tullamore is to provide the highest quality holistic cancer support services to people throughout the Midlands whose lives have been affected by cancer and will nurture a person’s physical, mental, spiritual and emotional wellbeing. These type of treatments are now regarded as part of standard support for patients with cancer. So whether it is massage or music, a chat or counselling, drop in and find out what suits you.
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Hereford ‘Beef to the Heel’ in Mullingar By Martin Ryan – Farming Independent
The tradition of Herefords grazing the lands at Clonleam goes back to long before Willie Branagan was old enough to walk the fields, but never with greater success than in recent years.
“My father, Harry, had a few Herefords here back in the 1930's but I never knew anything much about them or what became of them and I don't think he made a lot of money out of them at that time”, recalled Willie. Retiring as secretary of the specialist beef producer group, Irish Hereford Prime Ltd., after 15 years, he attributed a lot of the success which breeders are currently benefiting from, to the launch and growth in the scheme, which has promoted Hereford beef to worldwide demand. It was not until just over sixty years ago that the present 'Clonleam' Hereford herd was established and one of the oldest has also become one of the most successful with regular demand for all the breeding stock produced. “In 1956 my mother, Aileen, got a present of a Hereford heifer calf from her brother, Paddy Barry in Dunboyne and the herd they grew from that with the present herd mainly descendants of that heifer. There are still some of that breeding in the herd” said Willie who has been honoured by the society with a presentation in recognition of his contribution to the success of Irish Hereford Prime. “Kathleen Tynan was chairperson at the time and she rang me and asked if I would take on the job of secretary although I was not a member of the board at that time, which was probably a good thing, rather than having a board member in the position” he said. “When I started the company had requirement for less 9-10 cattle per week, and they were being exclusively sent to one butcher. At that time the Irish market had not been properly broken into at all. It was shortly afterwards that it was started through Pallas Foods (Newcastle West) distributing to the Irish market and it rocketed from that” he added. The growth in the market for Hereford beef has been one of the success stories of recent years. Irish Hereford Prime is now supplying 33,000 cattle per year from a pool of over 2,500 members all of which qualify for a
premium. In addition, Slaney Foods and ABP also pay a premium to producers for cross bred Herefords. Willie's ‘Clonleam’ pedigree herd comprise of 40 cows on the farm at Clonleam, Delvin, Co. Westmeath, which in addition to the foundation stock has been supplemented over the years by some bought in breeding stock. Several prize-winning cattle have been exhibited at shows and sales over the years with the Clonleam Delightful cow family in particular producing many successful progeny. Progeny from the herd have rarely been seen in the judging rings at the shows in recent years, “because the demand is very good and they are all Hereford Prime Chairman Niall O'Mahoney makes being sold off the farm”. “The Hereford Prime schemes have a presentation on behalf of Irish Hereford Prime to outgoing Secretary Willie Branagan. been absolutely essential to the success of the Hereford because they good calf that will return them a bit extra and is so much demand for the cross bred and the they need an easy calving bull that produces quality of the Hereford steak is now a good calf for sale. They are getting that recognised” he said. from the Hereford - a good dead calf is not “The value of the Hereford calf is driving the much use to any farmer” said Willie. demand in recent years, because he is making He has no doubt that the launch of Hereford a premium at the marts and all that has Prime by the society in 1997 has been key to benefited the breeders. If there is no the success which the breed is currently commercial market for the animals it would experiencing. be very hard for the breeders to keep going” “Absolutely. We were convinced that we had he added. a superior product and naturally enough the He pointed out that the trials conducted by meat was of a higher quality than what was Teagasc at Johnstown Castle showed the on offer in the standard steak in the capability of the breed for early maturing supermarkets at that time. The taste of the beef when cross bred with the dairy herd. Irish was for a traditional type steak and that “Some of the dairymen are our best was why it was started. We were not getting customers for the bulls, because they need a the message to the consumer”, he said.
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 It was also being organised for Hereford in other countries as well. New Zealand had been promoting the Hereford beef as well as the US and Australia had schemes as well. “They did not all work as well as the Irish scheme and I don't know why that was because it has been very successful in this country and is filtering back into the calf price which is giving an extra incentive to the dairy farmer to use a Hereford for cross breeding on the herd” said Willie. He believes that there is still a lot of scope for further expansion of the market. The
product is being exported to markets in Europe “and they tell us that they could sell a lot ore of it if they could get it”.He is now chairman of the Irish Hereford Society and while he says “I enjoyed doing the job (secretary Irish Hereford Prime) and being involved in promoting the breed, because after all it is your own bread and butter, because I live off Herefords” the dual role was very demanding on his time. At the society AGM, Irish Hereford Prime chairperson, Niall O’Mahoney, paid tribute to Willie on his retirement and acknowledged
his monumental effort and central role in driving the company forward to its current market-leading position. “William was instrumental in several key initiatives undertaken by Irish Hereford Prime over the years, most notably presiding over the introduction of the highly successful ‘Calf to Beef’ competition that ran in 2014 as well as bringing the work of Irish Hereford Prime to a wider audience through mart promotions, farm tours and school competitions” he said.
Veterans have the golden touch
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By Martin Ryan (Farming Indo)
in 1965 the Champion in1967 Reserve Champion at the RDS in 1969 together with winners in five classes while the Hereford Champion was awarded to Kye Playboy a son of Pirate.
ecades of dedication to pedigree breeding has continued to reap rewards for two elderly Carrigallen, Co Leitrim sisters whose love for farming and livestock continues to be a fundamental part of their lives.
Margaret McCabe and her sister Lelia were warmly applauded after a 16 month old bull from their Beaghmore herd was awarded the Reserve Championship of the Show at the Hereford Society’s Premier Autumn Show and Sale at Tullamore in October last. Beaghmore Remeo 2 is the latest animal bred in the herd on their farm at Beaghmore Carrigallen, to add to the collection of awards for their livestock breeding which has been growing for nearly half a century. The sisters have continued to actively farm decades post normal retirement age.
However the gracious ladies of farming were collecting awards for their Herefords more than four decades ago when they exhibited several championship winners at the former RDS Spring Show in Ballsbridge.
Among the best known was the Hereford bull Beaghmore Pirate born in March 1962 which is accredited with having had a huge impact on the Hereford breed nationally breeding a succession of award winners.
He sired the Champion and Reserve Champion of the RDS
Breeder interest in the Beaghmore herd continues to make waves at the sales and when the latest award winner Reserve Champion Beaghmore Remeo 2 entered the sales ring on Saturday there was a flurry of bidding from the crowded ringside before auctioneer Hugh Mulvihill dropped the hammer at €4,150 recording one of the top prices paid at the sale which generated another round of applause for Lelia and Margaret.
Generations of livestock breeding was also being celebrated in the heifer ring when the oldest exhibitor at the show 94 year old William A Jones Snr. Creagh Keenagh Co Longford exhibited the Reserve Champion, the December 2014 born, Caonachpoll 1 Anna.
William exhibited the Champion of the Show three years ago and a half- sister was a show winner at Longford Agricultural Show but the winning way of the herd goes back for 66 years with successes being recorded for the herd as far back as 1950.
William has been breeding Herefords all his life with a current herd of 20 cows. His Reserve Champion which was sired by Kilsunny Goliath from the well know Dudley herd at Dovea Thurles sold for €2,700.
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Around the Shows . . . . .
The National Hereford Show
Judge: Mr Jens Michael Jensen (Denmark)
Once again this event has proven to be the leading show venue in terms of number and quality of pedigree Hereford cattle exhibited. Many Hereford breeders from right across the country converged on the showgrounds on the Saturday evening availing of the tented accommodation provided and ensuring their cattle exhibits were well rested for the show. The accommodation first provided in 2015 has proven to be a tremendous asset ensuring comfort and an excellent display area for both animal and exhibitor. The judge for the event was the well-known international adjudicator Jens Michael Jenson from Denmark where he is amongst the top rank of Hereford breeders. As his Supreme Champion he selected Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 having earlier selected her as his Female champion. She was born 14th of September 2013 and is sired by Remital Superduty out of Dorepoll 1 Duchess 5525. Owned by Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee she is no stranger to the show-ring or the top position. The Reserve Supreme National Hereford Champion
position was awarded to Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793 the Reserve Female champion. She was born on 26th of January 2015, is sired by Solpoll 1 Cruiser out of Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st a cow which has bred very well for owner Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh. The judge awarded the National Hereford Male Championship to Solpoll 1 Lawman exhibited by John Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty, Co Cork. This NI born bull was bred by John McMordie and is sired by Panmure 1 Henry out of Solpoll 1 Pansy. As his Reserve National Hereford Male Champion Mr Jensen selected his National Bull calf champion Shiloh Farm Dynamite. The judge was very impressed by this most promising but very young calf in his class. Born in February last he is sired by Grianan Freddy out of a dam Cill Cormaic Lass purchased from breeder David Larkin by owners, S & H Murray, Parkwood, Moate. The 2016 National Hereford Heifer Calf Champion, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 742 was provided by Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee and is the daughter of the Supreme Champion Female. A feature of the event is the constant presence of a huge crowd of spectators throughout the judging. Many independent observers voted the Hereford ring the busiest and best attended show-ring at the National Livestock show which attracts in excess of 1,300 cattle in addition to the myriad of other events taking place which provide such enjoyment and activity for families young and not so young.
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Supreme and Female Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 with Judge Jens Michael Jensen (Denmark), Liam Philpott President IHBS Ltd, Owner Matthew Goulding and Minister for Food, Forestry and Horticulture Mr Andrew Doyle TD.
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Reserve Supreme Champion and Reserve Female Champion Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793 with Minister for Food, Forestry and Horticulture Mr Andrew Doyle TD, Liam Philpott President IHBS Ltd, Judge Jens Michael Jensen (Denmark) and Gary McKiernan.
Male Champion Solpoll 1 Lawman with Judge Jens Michael Jensen (Denmark), Liam Philpott President IHBS Ltd, Owner John Appelbe and Minister for Food, Forestry and Horticulture Mr Andrew Doyle TD.
Reserve Male Champion and Bull Calf Champion Shiloh Farm Dynamite with Heidi Murray.
Heifer Calf Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 742 with Rita Goulding.
Senior Cow class winner Grianan Orange 589 with her calf and Owners Mervyn and Henry Parr.
Junior Cow class winner Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 with owner Matthew Goulding.
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Judge: Mr Jens Michael Jensen (Denmark) Supreme National Hereford Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, DOB 14/9/13, S. Remital Superduty, D. Dorepoll 1 Duchess 5525 Owner: Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee.
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Reserve Supreme National Hereford Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793, DOB 26/1/15, S. Solpoll 1 Cruiser, D. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st Owner: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh
National Pedigree Hereford Cow or Heifer born on or between 1/7/13 and 30/6/14 1. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, DOB 14/9/13, S. Remital Superduty, D. Dorepoll 1 Duchess 5525 Owner: Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee. 2. Clouncagh Joanne 4th DOB: 12/9/13, S. Dieulacresse Hector, D. Clouncagh Breage Blossom Owner: John O’Connor, Ballykennedy, Limerick 3. Loughrinn Lil 435 DOB: 15/6/14, S. Kye Rodge 553, D. Loughrinn Lil 236 Owner: Coote Geelan, Cloonagheer, Bornacoola, Dromod 4. Ardmulchan Clover 610 DOB: 16/10/13, S. Grianan Emperor, D. Ardmulchan Clover 456 Owner Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan 5. Grianan Cooperobin N679 DOB: 15/9/13, S. Grianan Firecracker, D. Grianan Cooperobin 584 ET Owner: Niall Jones, Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy
National Hereford Female Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, DOB 14/9/13, S. Remital Superduty, D. Dorepoll 1 Duchess 5525 Owner: Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee.
National Hereford Reserve Female Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793, DOB 26/1/15, S. Solpoll 1 Cruiser, D. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st Owner: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh National Hereford Male Champion: Solpoll 1 Lawman, DOB 3/11/13, S. Panmure 1 Henry, D. Solpoll 1 Pansy Owner: John Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty
National Hereford Reserve Male Champion: Shiloh Farm Dynamite, DOB 6/2/16, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Cill Cormaic Lass Owner: S & H Murray, Parkwood, Moate National Hereford Bull Calf Champion: Shiloh Farm Dynamite, DOB 6/2/16, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Cill Cormaic Lass Owner: S & H Murray, Parkwood, Moate
National Hereford Heifer Calf Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 742 DOB: 27/1/16, S. Dendor 1 Last Chance, D. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 Owner: Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee.
Class Results
Lakelodge Kathy 5th DOB: 10/1/12, S. Kilsunny Goliath, D. Lakelodge Kathy 3rd Owner: Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea, Thurles Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy DOB: 27/7/11, S. Ballyaville Caradock, D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy Owner: Christine Drum, Crowenstown, Delvin
National Pedigree Hereford Cow In calf or with her own natural calf at foot born on or before 30/6/13 1. Grianan Orange 589 DOB: 3/3/11 S. Grianan Highflier ET, D. Grianan Orange 409 Owner: Mervyn Parr, Clogh, Castlecomer
National Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/7/14 and 31/12/14 1. Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy DOB: 29/8/14 S. Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, D. Romany 1 Lucy Owner: Veronica Brennan, Newtown, Kells, Kilkenny 2. Lakelodge Lass’s Una 3rd DOB: 6/8/14, S. Ballyaville Caradock, D. Lakelodge Lass’s Una Owner: F & P Cahill, Shankhill Lower, Cavan 3. Kilsunny Lass Lily DOB: 18/10/14, S. Glaslough Judge, D. Kilsunny Lass Gem Owner: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea 4. Baltimore Orange 449 DOB: 28/12/14, S. Kye Rodge 553, D. Grianan Orange 491 Owner: Coote Geelan, Cloonagheer, Bornacoola, Dromod 5. Moyclare Rose 26th DOB: 6/7/14, S. Brocca Saviour, D. Moyclare Christina Owner: Ciara McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis
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Winner Senior Heifer class Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641 with owner.
Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793 with Gary McKiernan.
Knockmountagh Willow with Eamon McKiernan.
Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 with Rita Goulding and Denis Brennan, Slaney Foods International class sponsors.
Grianan Orange P752 with owner Tom Fitzgerald.
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Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 with Gary McKiernan
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 National Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/1/15 and 30/6/15 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793, DOB 26/1/15, S. Solpoll 1 Cruiser, D. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st Owner: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh 2. Dunworleypoll 1 Fern DOB: 1/4/15, S. Grousehall 1 Premier ET, D. Dunworleypoll 1 Gold Owner: Mary Pat Dinneen, Lislevane House, Bandon 3. Corlismore Oyster 800 DOB: 14/3/15, S. Grianan Firecracker, D. Corlismore Oyster 572 Owner: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh 4. Crowenstown Arabella Ivy DOB: 27/2/15, S. Yarram Star General W251, D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy Owner: Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin 5. Kye Holly 705 DOB: 25/3/15, S. Yarram Pompeii V055, D. Kye Sorcha 2nd Owner: Padraig McGrath, Cloonshanagh, Elphin
National Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15 1. Knockmountagh Willow DOB: 5/8/15 S. Haven Kingpin, D. Knockmountagh Aoife Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth 2. Griananpoll 1 Orange P739 DOB 2/7/15, S. Wirruna Daffy D1, D. Griananpoll 1 Orange M661 Owner: T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 3. Gageboro Prudence DOB: 7/7/15, S. Balleen Bonus, D. Gurteragh Jenny Owner: N & L Holloway Daly, Gageboro, Horseleap, Moate 4. Riverrock Kathy’s Beauty DOB: 24/8/15, S. Riverrock Isack, D. Riverrock Kathy’s Grainne Owner: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork 5. Carrick Tina DOB: 21/7/15, S. Smithston Darby, D Ballydowel Irene Owner: Philip Lynch, Carrick, Finea, via Mullingar
National Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/9/15 and 30/11/15 1. Grianan Orange P752 DOB: 11/9/15 S. Bowmont Storm, D. Grianan Dominique Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 2. Moyclare Ursula 13th DOB: 1/9/15, S. Brocca Saviour, D. Moyclare Ursula 4th Owner: Michael Molloy, Clonlyon, Glebe, Belmont, Offaly 3. Riverrock Naughty Bea DOB: 1/11/15, S. Gageboro Morgan, D. Riverrock Ruby Bea Owner: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork 4. Kilsunny Lass Matilda DOB: 19/11/15, S. Glaslough Judge, D. Kilsunny Lass Gem Owner: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea 5. Balleen Vallery 927 DOB: 7/11/15, S. Kilsunny Goliath, D. Balleen Vallery Owner Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford National Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 1/12/15 1. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 742 DOB: 27/1/16, S.
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Dendor 1 Last Chance, D. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 Owner: Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee. Grianan Orange P769 DOB: 6/4/16, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Orange H629 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate Kilsunny Lass Melissa DOB: 13/1/16, S. Glaslough Judge, D. Kilsunny Lass Fluffy Owner: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea Knockmountagh Aster 3 DOB: 1/12/15, S. Moyclare Lieutenant, D. Knockmountagh Purdy Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth Riverrock Sheila Bea DOB: 30/12/15, S. Gageboro Morgan, D. Riverrock Irene Owner: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork
National Pedigree Hereford Heifer Calf Championship 1. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 742 DOB: 27/1/16, S. Dendor 1 Last Chance, D. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 Owner: Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee. 2. Grianan Orange P752 DOB: 11/9/15 S. Bowmont Storm, D. Grianan Dominique Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 3. Grianan Orange P769 DOB: 6/4/16, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Orange H629 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 4. Knockmountagh Willow DOB: 5/8/15 S. Haven Kingpin, D. Knockmountagh Aoife Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth 5. Kilsunny Lass Melissa DOB: 13/1/16, S. Glaslough Judge, D. Kilsunny Lass Fluffy Owner: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea 6. Moyclare Ursula 13th DOB: 1/9/15, S. Brocca Saviour, D. Moyclare Ursula 4th Owner: Michael Molloy, Clonlyon, Glebe, Belmont, Offaly 7. Griananpoll 1 Orange P739 DOB 2/7/15, S. Wirruna Daffy D1, D. Griananpoll 1 Orange M661 Owner: T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate National Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or between 1/1/15 and 30/6/15 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 DOB: 27/1/15, S. Solpoll 1 Cruiser, D. Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady Owner : Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh 2. Gurteragh Oakley 652 DOB: 2/1/15, S. Balleen Bonus, D. Gurteragh Judy Owner: Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Cork 3. Rathreganpoll 1 Stormer DOB: 4/1/15, S. Rathreganpoll 1 Storm, D. Hockley Cathryn Owner: Olive Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Meath 4. Portanob Revival DOB: 14/1/15, S. Balleen Revival, D. Portanob Julia Owner J & J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Trim 5. Corran Hill Countryboy DOB: 12/3/15, S. Glaslough Levi, D. Corran Hill Beauty Owner: I & C Anderson, Corran, Derrylane, Killeshandra
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 National Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15 1. Riverrock Superstar DOB: 14/8/15, S. Gageboro Morgan, D. Riverrock Isabelle Owner: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork 2. Grianan Prince DOB: 12/7/15, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Prim M656 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 3. Rathreganpoll 1 Boyo DOB: 2/7/15, S. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad, D. Denn 1 Ellen Owner: Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Meath 4. Ballinveney Sunrise DOB: 5/7/15, S. Ballinveney Nigel, D. Ballinveney Caramel Owner: Rory Farrell, Ballinveney, Toomevara, Nenagh 5. Blackwater Navigator DOB: 14/8/15, S. Kye Sting 595, D. Blackwater Gem Owner: S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co Monaghan National Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or between 1/9/15 and 30/11/15 1. Knockmountagh Super 2 DOB: 22/9/15, S. Haven Kingpin, D. Knockmountagh Carmel Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth 2. Moyclare Oliver DOB: 1/10/15, S. Brocca Saviour, D. Moyclare Rose 19th Owner: Michael Molloy, Clonlyon, Glebe, Belmont, Offaly 3. Riverrock Gold Star DOB: 19/10/15, S. Gageboro Morgan, D. Riverrock Fifi Owner: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork 4. Grianan Parker DOB: 7/9/15, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Cill Cormaic Kirsty Owner: T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 5. Kye Harry 721 DOB: 5/9/15, S. Free Town Hotspur, D. Kye Sheila 572 Owner: Padraig McGrath, Cloonshanagh, Elphin
National Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or after 1/12/15 1. Shiloh Farm Dynamite, DOB 6/2/16, S. Grianan Freddy, S. Cill Cormaic Lass Owner: S & H Murray, Parkwood, Moate 2. Clondrina 1171st DOB: 4/12/15, S. Farney John, D. Clondrina 1056th Owner: Declan Donnelly, Lisseycasey, Ennis 3. Gurteragh Pascal 686 DOB: 9/1/16, S. Gurteragh Justice ET, D. Quinsboro Eva 17th Owner: Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Cork 4. Clouncagh Star DOB: 22/1/16, S. Adrigole Pat, D. Clouncagh Joanne 4th Owner: John O’Connor, Ballykennedy, Limerick
National Pedigree Hereford Bull Calf Championship 1. Shiloh Farm Dynamite, DOB 6/2/16, S. Grianan Freddy, S. Cill Cormaic Lass Owner: S & H Murray, Parkwood, Moate 2. Knockmountagh Super 2 DOB: 22/9/15, S. Haven Kingpin, D. Knockmountagh Carmel Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth 3. Riverrock Superstar DOB: 14/8/15, S. Gageboro Morgan, D. Riverrock Isabelle Owner: Tony
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Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork Grianan Prince DOB: 12/7/15, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Prim M656 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate Clondrina 1171st DOB: 4/12/15, S. Farney John, D. Clondrina 1056th Owner: Declan Donnelly, Lisseycasey, Ennis Moyclare Oliver DOB: 1/10/15, S. Brocca Saviour, D. Moyclare Rose 19th Owner: Michael Molloy, Clonlyon, Glebe, Belmont, Offaly Riverrock Gold Star DOB: 19/10/15, S. Gageboro Morgan, D. Riverrock Fifi Owner: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork
National Pedigree Senior Hereford Bull born before 31/12/14 1. Solpoll 1 Lawman, DOB 3/11/13, S. Panmure 1 Henry, D. Solpoll 1 Pansy Owner: John Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty 2. FH Patrick DOB: 3/3/13, S. Bowmont Storm, D. FH Celine Owner: Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Meath 3. Corlismorepoll 1 Vanguard 787 DOB: 23/12/14, S. Grianan Firecracker, D. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 524 Owner : Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh 4. Gurteragh Justice DOB: 10/9/09, S. Border General V85, D. Quinsboro Rose 1st Owner: Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Cork 5. Clondrina 1069th DOB: 7/10/12, S. Balleen Gilbert, D. Clondrina 934th Owner: John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville
Best Pedigree Hereford exhibited by a Laois/ Offaly/ Westmeath breeder 1. Shiloh Farm Dynamite, DOB 6/2/16, S. Grianan Freddy, S. Cill Cormaic Lass Owner: S & H Murray, Parkwood, Moate 2. Moyclare Ursula 13th DOB: 1/9/15, S. Brocca Saviour, D. Moyclare Ursula 4th Owner: Michael Molloy, Clonlyon, Glebe, Belmont, Offaly 3. Griananpoll 1 Orange P739 DOB 2/7/15, S. Wirruna Daffy D1, D. Griananpoll 1 Orange M661 Owner: T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 4. Cill Cormaic Nicola Playgirl DOB: 2/11/14, S. Cedar Liam, D. Cill Cormaic Playgirl 2nd Owner: David Larkin, The Hermitage, Kilcormac, Birr Best Pair of Pedigree Herefords property of same exhibitor and exhibited in above classes 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Vanguard 787 and Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 exhibited by Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh 2. Loughrinn Lil 435 and Baltymore Orange exhibited by Coote Geelan, Bornacoola, Dromod 3. Griananpoll 1 Orange P739 and Griananpoll Orange P752 exhibited by T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 4. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793 and Corlismore Oyster 800 exhibited by Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh.
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Hereford Young Handler Class – Winner to receive the William J Twomey Memorial Trophy & Replica Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan 1. 2. Maloney, Lislevane House, Bandon 3. PJ Maloney, Lislevane House, Bandon 4. Conor Jones, Pallas, Gorey 5. Tom Eaton, The Tops, Raphoe 6. Ciara McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda 7. Jack Ruth Leader, Knockcairn Hse., 63, Knockcairn Rd., Dundrod 8. Leah Mullen, Slane, Co Meath 9. Jack O’Connor, Ballykennedy, Limerick.
Knockmountagh Super 2 with Ben and Edward Lewis UK who bred the sire Haven Kingpin and John McKiernan.
Riverrock Superstar with owner Tony Hartnett and nephew Gerry O’Riordan.
Shiloh Farm Dynamite with Sarah Murray
R to L Winners Young Handler 1st Catherine Smyth, 2nd Jack Maloney, 3rd PJ Maloney with Michael Church UK who judged the event.
Tullamore Judge Jens Michael Jensen (Denmark) provides a guide to his placings.
R/L: Conor Jones, Tom Eaton, Ciara McNamara.
R/L: Ruth Leader, Leah Mullen, Jack O’Connor
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KILSuNNY LASS LILY
Best Exhibitor-Bred Senior Heifer, National Hereford Show, Tullamore, August 2016 Reserve Munster Senior Female of the Year 2016 Selected for the National Ploughing Championships, September 2016 Supreme Hereford Breed Champion at Clonmel, Ossory, Tullow & Clonaslee shows Reserve Supreme Breed Champion at Athlone, Nenagh, Iverk & Dualla shows Reserve Female Champion at Charleville show Winner of THIRTEEN 1st prizes during 2016 1st & Senior Heifer Calf Champion, National Hereford Calf Show, October 2015 Dam Kilsunny Lass Gem is a three-time 1st prize winner at the National Hereford Show, Tullamore First calf due July 2017 Show standard heifers from our prolific LASS cow family FOr SALE Spring/Summer 2017 Selection of top quality service age four & five star KILSuNNY bulls FOr SALE Spring 2017 Keep up to date with all the latest news from Kilsunny Herefords and find us on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram.
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NORTH TIPPERARY SHOW, NENAGH Judge: Mr. Tommy Beirne, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
RECORD ENTRY AT NENAGH SHOW
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Kilsunny Lass Lily, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Premier Bull Calf of the Year: Brocca Martin, Noel Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Reserve Premier Bull Calf of the Year: Grianan Prince, Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Premier Heifer Calf of the Year: Grianan Orange P752, Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Reserve Heifer Calf of the Year: Kilsunny Lass Matilda, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.2015 and before 30.09.2015 1st: Noel Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Brocca Martin, 04.07.15, Kilsunny Goliath, Castledaly Sue 2nd: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Prince, 12.07.15, Grianan Freddy, Grianan Prim M656 3rd: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Superstar, 14.08.15, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Isabelle 4th: Paddy & Darren O’ Rourke, Kildimo, Co. Limerick Ardranan Paul, 16.07.15, Banner Dandy, Cloonbracken
Herford bull calf born between 01.10.2015 and before 31.12.2015 1st: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Moyclare Oliver, 01.10.15, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Rose 19 2nd: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Co. Cork River Rock Golden Star, 19.10.15, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Fifi Bea 3rd: J & J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath Port 1 Tom, 19.10.15, Balleen Revival, Port 1 4th: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Maximus, 06.10.15, Kilsunny Jackson, Kilsunny Lass Josslyn Hereford bull calf born in 2016 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co.
Tipperary. Kilsunny Mozart, 23.02.16, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Ella 2nd: J & J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath Portanob Ryan, 01.02.16, Balleen Revival, Portanob 3rd: Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare Clondrina, 06.01.16 4th: Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork Gurteragh Pascal 686, 09.01.16, Gurteragh Justice, Quinsboro Eva 14
The €1000 Premier Hereford Bull Calf of the Year 1st: Noel Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Brocca Martin, 04.07.15, Kilsunny Goliath, Castledaly Sue 2nd: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Prince, 12.07.15, Grianan Freddy, Grianan Prim M656 3rd: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Moyclare Oliver, 01.10.15, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Rose 19 4th: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Superstar, 14.08.15, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Isabelle 5th: Paddy & Darren O’Rourke, Kildimo, Co. Limerick Ardranan Paul, 16.07.15, Banner Dandy, Cloonbracken 6th: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Co. Cork River Rock Golden Star, 19.10.15, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Fifi Bea
Hereford heifer born between 01.07.2014 and before 30.06.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Lily, 18.10.14, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem 2nd: Hugh P Murray, Beechlodge, Parkwood, Tubber, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Newland Bailey, 16.03.15, Bowmount Storm, Castledaly Brid
Hereford heifer calf born between 01.07.2015 and before 30.09.2015 1st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Orange P752, 11.09.15, Bowmont Storm, Grianan Dominique 2nd: John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Clonroe Elsie, 16.09.15, Baltymore Ginger 379, Clonmore Lizzie 3rd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Millie, 08.07.15, Cill Cormaic Kaspar, Kilsunny Lass Jenna 4th: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Moyclare Ursula 13, 01.09.15, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Ursula 4
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The €1000 Premier Hereford heifer calf of the Year 1st: Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Grianan Orange P752, 11.09.15, Bowmont Storm, Grianan Dominique 2nd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Matilda, 23.11.15, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem 3rd: John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Clonroe Elsie, 16.09.15, Baltymore Ginger 379, Clonmore Lizzie 4th: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Millie, 08.07.15, Cill Cormaic Kaspar, Kilsunny Lass Jenna 5th: Tim Breen, Knockeenadillane, Kiskeam, Co. Cork Coisceim Iris, 22.10.15, Grousehall Premier, Drominarigle Hoodini 6th: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Naughty Bea, November 2015, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Ruby Bea
Hereford cow with own natural born calf at foot 1st: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, 13.09.13, Remitall 1 Superduty, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 2nd: Davina Lewis, Brosna, Birr, Co. Offaly. Tourtanepoll 1 Sally, 29.03.14, Kilsunny Goliath, Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond 3rd: Adrian Bateman, Slieveroe, Riverstick, Co. Cork.
Slieveroe Elsie, 04.09.06, Kilronan Leader, Brooklodge Kathy 6
Young handlers class – open to boys and girls under the age of 18 1st: Tadhg Fogarty, Knockbrack, Kilkeary, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary 2nd: Glen Lewis, Brosna, Birr, Co. Offaly 3rd: Darragh Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Young handlers class – open to boys and girls under the age of 12 1st: Conor Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford 2nd: Killian O’Malley, Toureenbrien, Newport, Co. Tipperary 3rd: Dara Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath Report & Photos: Edward Dudley
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 with David Goulding (handler), Tommy Beirne (judge) and Martin Murphy (representative Munster Branch).
Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion Kilsunny Lass Lily with Susan Dudley (handler) and Tommy Beirne (judge).
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Premier Bull Calf of the Year Brocca Martin with Noel Farrell (exhibitor) and Michael Cleary (Irish Hereford Prime, major sponsor).
Reserve Premier Heifer of the Year, Kilsunny Lass Matilda with Susan Dudley (handler).
Premier Heifer Calf of the Year Grianan Orange P752 with Tom Fitzgerald (exhibitor).
1st prize winner, Intermediate bull calf, Moyclare Oliver with Michael Molloy (exhibitor).
Reserve Premier Bull of the Year, Grianan Prince with Anselm Fitzgerald (exhibitor).
1st prize winner, Junior bull calf, Kilsunny Mozart with Susan Dudley (handler).
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1st prize winner, Junior heifer calf, Grianan Orange P769 with Dara Fitzgerald (handler).
Tadhg Fogarty, winner of the senior stockperson class and Tommy Beirne (judge).
Conor Jones, winner of the junior stockperson class and Tommy Beirne (judge).
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Royal Meath Show at Trim Judge: Mr Des Kelly (NI)
Hereford Supreme Champion: Grianan Prince DOB: 12/7/15, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Prim M656 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate Hereford Reserve Supreme Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 DOB: 27/1/15, S. Solpoll 1 Cruiser, D. Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady Owner: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh
Hereford Heifer Calf Champion: Castledaly Lucy DOB: 8/07/15 S. Yarram Star General w251, D. Castledaly Promise Owner: Michael Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate
Hereford Bull Calf Champion: Grianan Prince DOB: 12/7/15, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Prim M656 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate Pedigree Hereford Cow 1. Lakelodge Kathy 5th DOB: 10/1/12, S. Kilsunny Goliath, D. Lakelodge Kathy 3rd Owner: Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea, Thurles 2. Grianan Orange 589 DOB: 3/3/11 S. Grianan Highflier ET, D. Grianan Orange 409 Owner: Mervyn Parr, Clogh, Castlecomer 3. Freetown Belgard DOB: 1/10/11 S. Freetown Fortune, D. Freetown Becoming Owner: Brendan O’Neill, The Moy, Sumerhill, Co Meath 4. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy DOB: 27/7/11, S. Ballyaville Caradock, D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy Owner: Christine Drum, Crowenstown, Delvin
Pedigree Hereford Cow or Heifer born on or between 1/7/13 and 30/6/14 1. Ardmulchan Clover 610 DOB: 16/10/13 S. Grianan Emperor, D. Ardmulchan Clover 456 Owner: Philip & Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan 2. Owen McCooey, Mullavalley, Dundalk, Co Louth
Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/7/14 and 30/06/15 1. Kilsunny Lass Lily DOB: 18/10/14, S. Glaslough Judge, D. Kilsunny Lass Gem Owner: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea 2. Lakelodge Lass’s Una 3rd DOB: 6/8/14, S. Ballyaville Caradock, D. Lakelodge Lass’s Una Owner: F & P Cahill, Shankhill Lower, Cavan
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Newland Bailey DOB: 16/03/15 S. Bowmont Storm A584, D. Castledaly Bid Owner: Hugh P Murray, Parkwood, Tubber, Moate Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793, DOB 26/1/15, S. Solpoll 1 Cruiser, D. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st Owner: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh
Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/07/15 and 31/10/15 1. Castledaly Lucy DOB: 8/07/15 S. Yarram Star General w251, D. Castledaly Promise Owner: Michael Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate 2. Knockmountagh Willow DOB: 5/8/15 S. Haven Kingpin, D. Knockmountagh Aoife Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth 3. Clonevanpoll 1 Rosie DOB: 23/10/15, S. Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty, D. Christies 1 Princess Salute Owner: Darren Prendergast, Clonevan, Gorey, Co Wexford 4. Carrick Tina DOB: 21/07/15 S. Smithston Darby D. Ballydowel Irene Owner: Philip Lynch, Carrick, Finea, Co Westmeath
Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 1/11/15 1. Riverrock Naughty Bea DOB: 1/11/15, S. Gageboro Morgan, D. Riverrock Ruby Bea Owner: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork 2. Grianan Orange P769 DOB: 6/4/16, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Orange H629 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 3. Kilsunny Lass Matilda DOB: 19/11/15, S. Glaslough Judge, D. Kilsunny Lass Gem Owner: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny House, Dovea 4. Knockmountagh Aster 3 DOB: 1/12/15, S. Moyclare Lieutenant, D. Knockmountagh Purdy Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth
National Pedigree Hereford Heifer Calf C/ship 1. Castledaly Lucy DOB: 8/07/15 S. Yarram Star General w251, D. Castledaly Promise Owner: Michael Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate 2. Riverrock Naughty Bea DOB: 1/11/15, S. Gageboro Morgan, D. Riverrock Ruby Bea Owner: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork 3. Grianan Orange P769 DOB: 6/4/16, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Orange H629 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 4. Knockmountagh Willow DOB: 5/8/15 S. Haven Kingpin, D. Knockmountagh Aoife Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or between 1/1/15 and 30/6/15 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 DOB: 27/1/15, S. Solpoll 1 Cruiser, D. Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady Owner: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore Hse., Ballinagh 2. Portanob Revival DOB: 14/1/15, S. Balleen Revival, D. Portanob Julia Owner: J & J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Trim 3. Rathreganpoll 1 Stormer DOB: 4/1/15, S. Rathreganpoll 1 Storm, D. Hockley Cathryn Owner: Olive Stanley, The Paddocks, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Meath 4. Ardnagross Max DOB: 20/05/15, S. Trillick Ranger, D. Ardnagross Bella Owner: Thomas Plunkett, Castletown Finea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath
Pedigree Senior Hereford Bull born before 31/12/15 1. Glaslough Karl DOB: 19/05/11, S. Rathregan Napoleon, D. Glaslough Flower Owner: S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co Monaghan 2. FH Patrick DOB: 3/3/13, S. Bowmont Storm, D. FH Celine Owner: Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Meath
Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or between 1/7/15 and 31/10/15 1. Grianan Prince DOB: 12/7/15, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Prim M656 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 2. Riverrock Superstar DOB: 14/8/15, S. Gageboro Morgan, D. Riverrock Isabelle Owner: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork 3. Glaslough Rocky DOB: 14/07/15, S. Ballyaville Ger, D. Glaslough Flick Owner: S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co Monaghan 4. Knockmountagh Super DOB: 22/9/15, S. Haven Kingpin, D. Knockmountagh Carmel Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth
Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or after 1/11/15 1. Knockmountagh Fiddler DOB: 9/11/15, S. Moyclare Lieutenant, D. Knockmountagh Jill Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth 2. Shiloh Farm Dynamite, DOB 6/2/16, S. Grianan Freddy, S. Cill Cormaic Lass Owner: S & H Murray, Parkwood, Moate 3. Glaslough Ranger DOB: 28/12/15, S. Ballyaville Ger, D. Glaslough Model Owner: S & N Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Co Monaghan 4. Portanob Ryan DOB: 1/02/16, S. Balleen Revival, D. Ballymartin Handy Owner: J & J Canty, Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Trim
National Pedigree Hereford Bull Calf Championship 1. Grianan Prince DOB: 12/7/15, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Prim M656 Owner T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse., Mount Temple, Moate 2. Riverrock Superstar DOB: 14/8/15, S. Gageboro Morgan, D. Riverrock Isabelle Owner: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co Cork 3. Knockmountagh Fiddler DOB: 9/11/15, S. Moyclare Lieutenant, D. Knockmountagh Jill Owner: E & J McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Louth 4. Shiloh Farm Dynamite, DOB 6/2/16, S. Grianan
Freddy, S. Cill Cormaic Lass Owner: S & H Murray, Parkwood, Moate
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Supreme Champion Grianan Prince with owner Anselm Fitzgerald receiving the Ardmulchan Trophy from Catherine Smyth.
Reserve Supreme Champion Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 with Garry McKiernan.
Champion Heifer calf Castledaly Lucy with Hugh P Murray, owner Michael Farrell and sponsor Val Ledwith.
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Champion bull calf Grianan Prince with owner Anselm Fitzgerald.
Winner July - Oct heifer class Castledaly Lucy with Hugh P Murray and owner Michael Farrell.
Winner cow class Lakelodge Kathy with Edward Dudley.
Winner senior heifer class Ardmulchan Clover 610 with Catherine Smyth.
Winner yearling heifer class Kilsunny Lass Lily with Edward Dudley.
Winner Nov onward heifer calf class Riverock Naughty Bea with Tony Hartnett.
Winner Jan – June bull class Corlismorepoll 1 Lad with Garry McKiernan.
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Winner July – Oct bull calf class Grianan Prince with Anselm Fitzgerald.
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Winner Nov onwards bull calf class Knockmountagh Fiddler with Eamon McKiernan.
Judge Des Kelly (NI) in action.
Winner Senior bull class Glaslough Karl with Nigel Heatrick.
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Meeting of the Titans: Hereford Society Chief Cattle Stewart Denis Collins with Tullamore Chief Stewart Trevor Chadwick in the background at Trim Show.
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National Hereford Cow 2016 - Grianan Orange 589.
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157th Gorey Agricultural Show
Slaney Foods International - the Major Hereford Sponsor at Gorey Agricultural Show
Judge – John Neenan, President IHBS
The revamped Hereford classes at the Gorey Agricultural show have proven to be an outstanding success. The additional classes made possible by the generous sponsorship of local firm Slaney Foods International attracted exhibitors from as far afield as Co Roscommon in the West, as far north as Co Louth and as far south as Rockchapel in Co Cork a truly intercounty competition.
The strong sun shone throughout with Society President and judge for the event John Neenan close to medium rare by the close of proceedings having carefully selected his prize-winners in each of the very well supported classes. Local breeders were not to be outdone by the visitors with local breeders Curtis and Jones taking the championship with their Knockduff Poll 1 Daisy. The Reserve Championship and Junior Female champion Knockmountagh Willow was exhibited by Eamon & John McKiernan, Co Louth with the Reserve Junior Female Championship secured by local man John Jones a long time exhibitor at this event. The Junior Bull Calf Championship was awarded to Co Kilkenny breeder Tom Brennan while it was Tony Hartnett from Co Cork who went home with the Reserve Male Champion rosette. Other first prize-winners included Kilsunny Lass Lily from Trevor Dudley, Co Tipperary and Kye Holly 726 exhibited by Padraig McGrath, Co Roscommon. The Young Handler winner was Connor Jones Pallas, Inch, Gorey. Well done to all the young handlers who participated. The Irish Hereford Society Ltd., along with the Gorey Agricultural Show Society wishes to congratulate and commend, Slaney Foods International on its initiative and sponsorship of this Co Wexford event. Its generosity and foresight has re-established the Gorey show as an important date in the Hereford calendar and is a critical support to the long established show. The award winning Certified Hereford beef processed at Slaney Foods has once again struck gold this time at the recent The Grocers annual awards in London. The Irish Hereford Beef Fillet Steak available under Lidl’s Inisvale Selection was selected out of a record 1,400 products to win the top Gold Award. Congratulations to all involved. The Society also wishes to thank Gorey show chairman Morgan O’Connor and Secretary Stella Jones for their help and co-operation.
Hereford cattle have a long tradition in Co Wexford and have been exhibited at the Gorey show for many, many years. The Hereford classes this year will receive a massive boost given the major sponsorship of the event by the very successful Wexford firm Slaney Foods International. by local Hereford breeder John Murphy, ‘Kiltennel Hereford Herd’ and the Gorey Agricultural Show Society. Prizemoney runs to an impressive €2,500 provided through the generous sponsorship of Slaney Foods with two classes supported by local Hereford breeder John Murphy, ‘Kiltennel Hereford Herd’ and the Gorey Agricultural Show Society. The expanded range of classes will include classes for cows, in-calf heifers and a range of male and female calf classes. At the launch, this week, Eamonn Moulds Procurement Manager at Slaney Foods International which currently has major contracts for Hereford beef, stated that the company is very pleased to support this expanded local event and to be associated with the South Leinster Branch of the Irish Hereford Breed Society and the Gorey Agricultural Show Society, which holds its 157th event this year. Irish Hereford Society President John Neenan who was also in attendance welcomed the support of Slaney Foods for this expanded event. He continued stating that the Slaney Foods contracts were a very important outlet for Irish Hereford beef in a tough time for beef producers. He complimented Slaney Foods on the quality of its product and its professionalism. The Hereford is fortunate he said that it meets the ideal carcase specification currently required by a discerning market. Mr Neenan further stated that he wished to thank local Hereford breeder John Murphy for his valuable class sponsorship and the Gorey show for its co-operation and support of the initiative. He was he said hopeful that Hereford numbers exhibited would go from strength to strength in the years ahead. Mervyn Parr (PH: 087 663 6665), Chairman of the South Leinster Branch of the Irish Hereford Breed Society said that Hereford breeders from far and wide would be approached to give their support to the event again in 2017. For further information please contact: Show Secretary Stella Jones - 087 908 2670.
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Front L/R: Michael Lacey, Host Farmer, Padraig Jones, Connor Jones, Stella Jones, Gorey Show Secretary, Mervyn Parr, Chairman South Leinster Branch IHBS, Back Row L/R: Morgan O’Connor Show Chairman, John Neenan, President IHBS, Aidan Jones Hereford breeder, Willie Branagan, Chairman IHBS, David Grandy, Show Treasurer, Eamonn Moulds Procurement Manager Slaney Foods International Sponsors, John Murphy, Owner ‘Kiltennan Poll Herefords’.
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Champion and Winner Senior Cow, Knockduff Poll 1 Daisy with Eamon Moulds Sponsors Slaney Foods Int., Mervyn Parr South Leinster IHBS, Ms Fiona Jones and John Neenan, Judge.
Winner Cow Class: Knockduff Poll 1 Daisy with Society Chairman Willie Branagan, Mervyn Parr IHBS, Ms Fiona Jones and Eamon Moulds Sponsors Slaney Foods Int.
Reserve Champion & Junior Female Champ Knockmountagh Willow with John Neenan, Judge, Eamonn Moulds Sponsors Slaney Foods Int., Mervyn Parr, IHBS and Eamon McKiernan.
Winner Senior heifer Kilsunny Lass Lily, Eamon Moulds Sponsors Slaney Foods Int., Mervyn Parr South Leinster IHBS, John Neenan, Judge & handler Susan Dudley.
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Junior Bull Champion Balleen Perfection.
Winner Junior Heifer Knockmountagh Willow, Mervyn Parr, IHBS, Willie Branagan IHBS, Eamonn Moulds Sponsors Slaney Foods Int. & Eamon McKiernan.
Reserve Champion Junior Bull River Rock Goldstar, Eamon Moulds, Sponsors Slaney Foods Int., Mervyn Parr, IHBS with Tony Hartnett.
Reserve junior heifer, Eamon Moulds, Sponsors Slaney Foods Int., Mervyn Parr, IHBS and Mr Jones.
IHBS Society President John Neenan, checking out his selection for the top placings.
Winner Oct heifer class Kye Holly 726, Eamon Moulds, Sponsors Slaney Foods Int., Mervyn Parr, IHBS with Catherine & Padraig McGrath.
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Winner Young Handler Class Connor Jones.
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West Cork Shows 2016
BANDON SHOW
Tipperary. Kilsunny Maximus, 03.10.15, Kilsunny Jackson, Kilsunny Lass Josslyn
Report: Edward Dudley
Herefords Take Reserve Interbreed at Bandon Show
Photos: Edward Dudley & Niall Roycroft
Judge: Mr. John Holloway, ‘Gageboro Herd’
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion & Reserve Inter-Breed Beef Champion: Glaslough Judge, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Reserve Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Banteer 1 Gem, Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork
Hereford Senior Bull born before 31.08.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Glaslough Judge, 06.03.10, Cill Cormaic Playboy, Glaslough Dot 2nd: Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork Gurteragh Oakley 652, 02.01.15, Balleen Bonus, Gurteragh Judy
Hereford senior heifer born before 31.08.2015 1st: Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Banteer 1 Gem, 05.10.14, Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 Bl Coral Gem 2nd: Gerry & Ciara McNamara, Mayfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co. Clare. Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina 3rd: Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon, Co. Cork. Dunworley Poll 1 Fern, 02.04.15, Grousehallpoll 1 Premier, Dunworley Poll 1 Goldie
Supreme Hereford Champion & Reserve Inter-Breed Champion Glaslough Judge with Edward Dudley (handler).
Hereford heifer calf born after 01.09.2015 1st: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Naughty Bea, November 2015, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Ruby Bea 2nd: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Gouldingpoll 1 Plum, 03.01.16, Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty, Vesterhug 1 Emma 3rd: Adrian Cronin, Rathcomane, Ballyhar, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Rathcomane Bella, October 2015, Clashatlea Ultra 1st, Springvilla Astra
Hereford bull calf born after 01.09.2015 1st: John & Frank Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Appel 1 Defender, 01.09.15, Solpoll 1 Dynamite, Appel 1 Rose 2nd: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Goldstar, October 2015, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Fifi Bea 3rd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co.
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Reserve Hereford Champion Banteer 1 Gem with Dermot McCarthy (handler).
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Dunmanway Show
2nd Tom Roycroft Springvilla Rosabel 441 DOB 09/09/2013 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Rosabel 3rd Tom Roycroft Springvilla Miss Violet DOB 07/10/2011 Sire Ocean Storm Dam Ballyaville Violet One
Judge: David Larkin
Overall Hereford Champion: Knockmountagh Duke, owner Tom Roycroft
Pedigree Hereford Bull any age 1st Tom Roycroft Knockmountagh Duke DOB 03/10/2011 Sire Corlismore Pompeii Dam Knockmountagh Aoife 2nd Forbes Family Appel 1 Goliath DOB 14/11/2012 Sire Yalgoo Boulder Dam Appel 1 Mollie
Reserve Hereford Champion: Droumdaniel Mel Ella, owner Ronan McCarthy
Pedigree Hereford Calf Male or Female born on or after the 1st of January 2016 1st Anthony McCarthy Banteer Gaylass 10 DOB 08/01/2016 2nd Tom Roycroft Springvilla David 608 DOB 06/01/2016 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Mary 3rd Mary Pat Dinneen Dunworley Poll Hazel DOB 06/01/2016 Sire Firestorm Dam Dunworley Goldie
Pedigree Hereford Female Calf born on or after the 1st of September 2015 1st Eugene Lynch Droumdaniel Nan 19th DOB 02/09/2015 Sire Freetown Fortune 2nd Adrian Bateman Slieveroe Pandora's Charm DOB 20/09/2015 Sire Trillick Hotspur Dam Slieveroe Elsie 3rd Adrian Cronin Racomane Bella DOB 04/09/2015 Sire Clashatlea Ultra Dam Springvilla Astra Pedigree Hereford Male Calf born on or after the 1st of September 2015 1st Eugene Lynch Droumdaniel Gambler DOB 25/10/2015 Sire Allowdale Excellor 2nd Eugene Lynch Droumdaniel Express DOB 30/09/2015 Sire Freetown Fortune 3rd Anthony McCarthy Banteer 1 Dawn Plum 8 DOB 01/11/2015
Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after September 1st 2014 1st Anthony McCarthy Banteer 1 Gem 831 DOB 05/10/2014 2nd Mary Pat Dinneen Dunworley Poll Fay DOB 01/04/2015 Sire Grousehall Premier Dam Dunworley Krystal 3rd Adrian Bateman Slieveroe Ophelia DOB 22/11/2014 Sire Woodview Sergant Dam Slieveroe Elizabeth
Pedigree Hereford cow or incalf heifer any age 1st Ronan McCarthy Droumdaniel Mel Ella DOB 12/12/12 Sire Dareens Gordan Dam Droumdaniel Mel Ella
Overall Hereford Champion Knockmountagh Duke with Judge David Larkin.
Reserve Hereford Champion Droumdaniel Mel Ella with Judge David Larkin.
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Ballygarvan Show JUDGE: Mr Edward Jeffery
Overall Hereford Champion: Springvilla Poll 1 Rosalind – Owner Tom Roycroft
Reserve Overall Hereford Champion: Slieveroe Pandora Charm – Owner Adrian Bateman
September heifer calf born on or after the 1st of September 2015 1st Adrian Bateman Slieveroe Pandora Charm 20/08/2015 Sire Trillick Hotspur Dam Slieveroe Elsie 2nd Tom Roycroft Springvilla Vivienne 602 25/10/2015 Sire Corlismore Cormaic 704 Dam Springvilla Miss Vivienne 3rd Tom Roycroft Springvilla Pamela 583 03/10/2015 Sire Corlismore Cormaic 704 Dam Springvilla Miss Pamela
Bull calf born on or after the 1st of September 2015 1st Tom Roycroft Springvilla Daire 589 09/10/2015 Sire Knockmountagh Duke Dam Springvilla Matilda 2nd Tom Roycroft Springvilla Darren 26/09/2015 Sire Knockmountagh Duke Dam Springvilla Mary lou
Heifer calf born on or after the 1st of January 2016 1st Mary Pat Dineen Dunworley Hazel 04/01/2016 Sire Freetown Fortune Dam Dunworley Goldie 2nd Tom Roycroft Springvilla Miriam 606 21/01/2016 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Ballyaville Alberta
Bull calf born on or after the 1st of January 2016 1st Tom Roycroft Springvilla Daire 615 27/04/2016 Sire Knockmountagh Duke Dam Springvilla Rosalind 2nd Tom Roycroft Springvilla David 608 05/01/2016 Sire Corlismore Fire 606 Dam Springvilla Mary Yearling / Senior Heifer / Cow any age 1st Tom Roycroft Springvilla poll 1 Rosalind 07/10/2007 Sire Brileigh 1 Bono Dam Ballypherode Tess 2nd Adrian Bateman Slieveroe Ophelia 22/11/2014 Sire Woodview Sergant Dam Slieveroe Elizabeth 3rd Mary Pat Dineen Dunworley poll 1 Fay 02/04/2015 Sire Grousehall 1 Premier Dam Dunworley Krystal Report & Photos: Yvonne Roycroft
Overall Hereford Champion - Springvilla Poll 1 Rosalind.
Reserve Overall Hereford Champion - Slieveroe Pandora Charm.
Clonakilty Show
Judge: Mr. Joe Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co. Offaly.
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Glaslough Judge, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Reserve Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Slieveroe Elsie, Adrian Bateman, Caraide House, Slieveroe, Riverstick, Co. Cork
Hereford cow, in milk or in-calf 1st: Adrian Bateman, Caraide House, Slieveroe, Riverstick, Co. Cork Slieveroe Elise, 04.09.06, Kilronan Leader, Brooklodge Cathy 6 2nd: Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Miss Violet, October 2011, Ocean Storm, Ballyaville Violet One
Hereford senior heifer born before 31.08.2015 1st: Adrian Bateman, Caraide House, Slieveroe, Riverstick, Co. Cork Slieveroe Ophelia, 22.11.14, Woodview Sargeant, Slieveroe Elizabeth
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 2nd: Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon, Co. Cork Dunworley Poll 1 Fern, 02.04.15, Grousehall Premier, Dunworley Poll 1 Goldie 3rd: Eugene Lynch, Droumdaniel, Bantry, Co. Cork Droumdaniel Nan 18, 18.10.14, Adgrigole John 7
Duke, Springvilla Matilda 3rd: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Goldstar, October 2015, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Fifi Bea Report: Edward Dudley Photos: Edward Dudley & Ross Bateman
Hereford heifer calf born after 01.09.2015 1st: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Naughty Bea, November 2015, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Ruby Bea 2nd: Adrian Bateman, Caraide House, Slieveroe, Riverstick, Co. Cork Slieveroe Pandora’s Charm, 20.09.15, Trillick Hotspur, Slieveroe Elsie 3rd: Eugene Lynch, Droumdaniel, Bantry, Co. Cork Droumdaniel Nan 19, 02.09.15, Free Town Fortune
Hereford Senior Bull born before 31.08.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Glaslough Judge, 06.03.10, Cill Cormaic Playboy, Glaslough Dot
Above: Supreme Hereford Champion Glaslough Judge with Edward Dudley (handler) and Joe Deverell (judge) Left: Reserve Hereford Champion Slieveroe Elsie with Adrian Bateman (exhibitor).
Hereford bull calf born after 01.09.2015 1st: John & Frank Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Appel 1 Defender, 01.09.15, Solpoll 1 Dynamite, Appel 1 Rose 2nd: Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Daire, October 2015, Knockmountagh
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Carbery Show
Hereford senior bull any age 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Glaslough Judge, 06.03.10, Cill Cormaic Playboy, Glaslough Dot 2nd: John & Frank Applebe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Solpoll 1 Lawman, 03.11.13, Panmure 1 Henry, Solpoll 1 Pansy F15 3rd: Joseph, Ruth & Clare Forbes, Belrose, Enniskeane, Co. Cork Apple 1 Goliath, 14.11.12, Yalgoo Boulder, Apple 1 Mollie
HEREFORDS SHINE IN INTERBREED BULL FINALS AT SKIBBEREEN
Judge: Derek Lovell, Bandon, Co. Cork
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion & Reserve Cork County Inter-Breed Senior Beef Bull of the Year 2016: Glaslough Judge, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Report & Photos: Edward Dudley
Reserve Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Appel 1 Defender, John & Frank Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Overall Female Champion: Dunworleypoll 1 Fay, Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon, Co. Cork Reserve Female Champion: Springvilla Miriam, Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork
Hereford calf, male or female, born on or after 01.09.2015 1st: John & Frank Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty. Appel 1 Defender, 01.09.15, Solpoll 1 Dynamite, Appel 1 Rose 2nd: Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Darren, September 2015, Knockmountagh Duke, Springvilla Mary Lou 3rd: Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Daire, October 2015, Knockmountagh Duke, Springvilla Matilda
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion & Reserve County Cork Inter-Breed Senior Beef Bull of the Year 2016: Glaslough Judge with Trevor Dudley (exhibitor).
Hereford senior heifer born between 01.09.2014 and 31.08.2015 1st: Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon. Dunworleypoll 1 Fay, 02.04.15, Grousehall Premier, Dunworley Krystal 2nd: Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Margharita, 11.09.14, Springvilla Rolan, Springvilla Rita 3rd: Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon, Co. Cork Dunworleypoll 1 Fern, 02.04.15, Grousehall Premier, Dunworley Poll 1 Goldie
Hereford cow or in-calf heifer any age 1st: Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Miriam, 09.10.11, Carhuefree Prince, Ballyaville Alberta 2nd: Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Springvilla Rosalind, 01.09.13, Corlismore Fire, Springvilla Rosabel
Reserve Hereford Breed Champion Apple 1 Defender with John Applebe (exhibitor) and Derek Lovell (judge)
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Bantry Show Judge: Mr Ben Ryall
Overall Champion: J.J. Barrett - "Skehanore Rebel" sired by Moyclare Courallie Reserve Champion: Adrian Bateman - "Slieveroe Ophelia" sired by Woodview Sargeant DOB 22/11/14
Pedigree Hereford male or female calf born on or after the 01/01/2016 1. Mary Pat Dinneen 2. Tim Breen 3. Richard Forbes Pedigree Hereford male calf born on or after the 01/09/2015 1. Gene Lynch - "Droumdaniel Gambler" who is sired by Allowdale Exceller DOB 25/10/15 2. Gene Lynch 3. Gene Lynch Pedigree Hereford Female calf born on or after the 01/09/2015 1. Slieveroe Pandora's Charm, 20.09.2015. Sire: Trillick Hotspur. Dam: Slieveroe Elsie – Owner Adrian Bateman - "Slieveroe Ophelia" sired by Woodview Sargeant DOB 22/11/14
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Pedigree Hereford maiden or in-calf heifer born before the 31/08/2014 1. Slieveroe Ophelia. 26/11/2014. Sire: Woodview Sargeant, Dam: Slieveroe Elizabeth – Owner Adrian Bateman 2. Mary Pat Dinneen 3. Stephen O’Driscoll
Pedigree Hereford Cow any age Tim Breen - "Gurteragh Linsey" sired by 1. Gurteragh Gladiator DOB 12/09/11 2. Tom & Paddy Hickey 3. Tom & Paddy Hickey
Pedigree Hereford Bull 1. J.J. Barrett - "Skehanore Rebel" sired by Moyclare Courallie 2. Richard Forbes
Pedigree Hereford Pairs 1. Tom & Paddy Hickey 2. Gene Lynch 3. Mary Pat Dinneen
Slieveroe Ophelia with owner Adrian Bateman
Champion Skehanore Rebel exhibited by JJ Barrett “Gurtaleen Herd” with Ben Ryall Judge.
Gene Lynch - "Droumdaniel Gambler"
Tim Breen Gene Lynch
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Tim Breen with "Gurteragh Linsey"
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West Cork Buying a Bull Seminar
As part of an information evening for potential bull buyers the West Cork Club brought together a number of people including Niall O’Mahoney, Hereford Prime, and John O’Connor dairy farmer and Hereford breeder to provide some guidance for prospective bull purchasers which included dairy and beef farmers plus a number of pedigree breeders. The information evening was very well attended and was welcomed as a useful exercise by those contemplating the purchase of a Hereford bull at the forthcoming spring sales.
L/R: Clodagh Lynch, Tim Lane, Eileen O'Keeffe, Michael Barrett.
Included above are Michael Morrison, Adrian Bateman & Christy Mullins
L/R:Una Forbes, Clodagh and Gene Lynch.
L/R:Paddy Hickey, Niall O'Mahoney, John White, John O'Connor.
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ctober 1st opened out a beautiful Autumn day after a most disappointing bad September weather with most of the Spring crops to be harvested, we headed off to the ‘Droumdaniel Herd’ of pedigree Hereford cattle of Gene Lynch & family. The starting time of one o’clock as we were greeted by all of the Lynch family, invited into a building where a vast array of food was presented. Having partaken of the food we chatted with the Breeders including the President Liam Philpott and John Holloway from Co. Westmeath, who had come a long journey to give a very interesting and informative talk on selecting the most suitable type of stock for the present markets. The chairman then called on all to take their judging cards and follow on in to the different pens where four classes of cattle were to be judged. Here we saw an outstanding display of young bulls, cows, two year old heifers and yearlings. All the other cattle in the herd were in an enclosed yard. John Holloway took the junior members to inspect calves, penned close by. I must say these young people got a very detailed assessment of what to look for in a suitable animal for breeding and will think of his advice for a long time. The young bulls were judged by Patrick McCarthy of Bandon while the cows were judged by Declan Murphy of Ballinhassig. The two year old heifers were judged by Edward Roycroft of Clonakilty and the yearling heifers were judged by no other than the man himself John Holloway. People travelled around from pen to pen judging the animals and filling the cards as they thought fit. Two outstanding pedigree bulls were also on view, including ‘Allowdale Exceller’ , a bull that came from Liam Philpott’s herd and has made a big impact on quality and confirmation, especially all the calves to be seen on the day looked very promising. Also a young bull ‘Brocca Kieran’, bred by Noel Farrell and whose calves have been born recently, and easily calved. As we all congregated in the shed the secretary Patrick Hickey asked each one of the judges why they placed the animals in that order. Then put it to the people their reason why. A lot of very good information was gained here as we listened to the judges decisions and all the others as well. The final discussion took place where a number of cows in the yard were examined and they pointed out the most suitable traits to look out for in a good breeding cow, with good feet and good confirmation of a suitable size of animal that calve easily and a regular breeder.We were very fortunate on that day to have John Holloway to give his advice, as he is one of the leading men in the country when it comes to cattle breeding and management.The chairman then thanked the president Liam Philpott and John Holloway for their time and advice. He gave a special word of thanks to Gene and his wife and family for their hospitality and for allowing us the privilege of seeing this outstanding herd of Hereford cattle. Gene thanked all the people for coming and taking part in
this very successful Field Evening. Hoping that other meetings like this will take place in the future. Thanking the IHBS for their help and support and wishing all the Hereford Breeders all the best for the future. John Kingston
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Munster Shows 2016
Kingdom County Fair
Kilsunny Maximus, 03.10.15, Kilsunny Jackson, Kilsunny Lass Josslyn 2nd: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Classic, Sept 2015 3rd: Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork
Judge: Mr. Tim Hannon, Kilfinny, Adare, Co. Limerick
Hereford calf, male or female, born in 2016 1st: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess, February 2016, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 2nd: Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry
Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Kilsunny Lass Kimberly, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Hereford Cow in milk 1st: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, 14.09.13, Remitall 1 Superduty, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 2nd: Gerry & Ciara McNamara, Mayfadda, Labasheeba, Ennis, Co. Clare Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607, 16.01.11, Grianan Firecracker, Corlismorepoll 1 Sara
Hereford senior heifer born before 31.08.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Kimberly, 06.01.14, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Fluffy 2nd: Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Banteer 1 Gem, 05.10.14, Demaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 Bl Coral Gem 3rd: Gerry & Ciara McNamara, Mayfadda, Labasheeba, Ennis, Co. Clare Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina
Best Pair of Herefords Winner: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Report & Photos: Edward Dudley
Supreme Hereford Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 and her heifer calf at foot with Matthew & David Goulding (exhibitors)
Hereford heifer calf born after 01.09.2015 1st: Adrian Cronin, Rathcomane, Ballyhar, Killarney, Co. Kerry Racomane Bella, October 2015, Clashatlea Ultra 1st, Springvilla Astra 2nd: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess, Sept 2015 3rd: Adrian Cronin, Rathcomane, Ballyhar, Killarney, Co. Kerry Racomanepoll 1 Bailee, December 2015, Dendor 1 Kohinoor, Springvillapoll 1 Alda
Hereford bull calf born after 01.09.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Reserve Supreme Champion Kilsunny Lass Kimberly
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SOUTH EAST CLARE SHOW
Hereford senior bull any age 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Glaslough Judge, 06.03.10, Cill Cormaic Playboy, Glaslough Dot 2nd: John Neenan, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick Clondrina, 07.10.12, Balleen Gilbert, Clondrina 3rd: Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare
Judge: Dan & Mags Melody, Bunratty, Co. Clare.
Report: Edward Dudley Photos: Edward & Rachel Dudley
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607, Ciara McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co. Clare
Reserve Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Glaslough Judge, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Hereford heifer calf born on or after 01.07.2015 1st: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Naughty Bea, November 2015, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Ruby Bea 2nd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Millie, 08.07.15, Cill Cormaic Kasper, Kilsunny Lass Jenna 3rd: Abby McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co. Clare Fortfarm Pauline, 24.11.14, Dunisane Freeman, Fortfarm Sparkle Hereford senior heifer born before 30.06.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Lily, 18.10.14, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem 2nd: Ciara McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co. Clare Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina 3rd: John Hayes, Kildimo, Co. Limerick
Supreme Hereford Champion Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607 with Ciara McNamara (exhibitor) and Mags Melody (judge).
Hereford cow or in-calf heifer any age 1st: Ciara McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co. Clare Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607, 16.01.11, Grianan Firecracker, Corlismorepoll 1 Sara 2nd: Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare
Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.2015 and 31.12.2015 1st: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Superstar, 14.08.15, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Isabelle 2nd: Paddy & Darren O’Rourke, Kildimo, Co. Limerick Ardranan Paul, 16.07.15, Banner Dandy, Cloonbracken 3rd: Michael Sexton, Mullagh, Co. Clare
Reserve Hereford Champion Glaslough Judge with Edward Dudley (handler).
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CLONMEL SHOW
Judge: Dan & Mags Melody, Bunratty, Co. Clare Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Kilsunny Lass Lily, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Reserve Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Lakelodge Kathy 5, Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Overall Hereford Calf Champion: Balleen Perfection, Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny Reserve Hereford Calf Champion: Balleen Diplomat, Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.2015 and 31.12.2015 1st: Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny Balleen Perfection, 06.09.15, CH 3223 Visa 57X, Balleen Polly 2nd: Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny Balleen Diplomat, 06.09.15, CH 3223 Visa 57X, Balleen Polly 3rd: Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Joe 16, 03.09.15, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Kathy 6 4th: Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny Balleen Event, 06.09.15, CH 3223 Visa 57X, Balleen Polly
Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Lily, 18.10.14, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem 2nd: Messers Curtis & Jones, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Knockduffpoll 1 Emma Jane, 20.09.14, Glaslough Esquire, Knockduffpoll 1 Daisy 3rd: Mervyn Parr, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Tourtanepoll 1 One, 03.08.14, Glaslough Hurricane, Tourtanepoll 1 Tara Hereford cow or in-calf heifer any age 1st: Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Lakelodge Kathy 5, 10.01.12, Kilsunny Goliath, Lakelodge Kathy 3 2nd: Mervyn Parr, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Grianan Orange 589, 03.03.11, Grianan Highfyler, Grianan Orange 409 3rd: Niall Jones, Knockduff, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Grianan Cooperobin N679, 15.09.13, Grianan Firecracker, Grianan Cooperobin 584 ET 4th: Veronica Brennan, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, 28.08.2014, Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Romany I Lucy A584 Report & Photos: Edward Dudley
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion Kilsunny Lass Lily with Susan Dudley (handler).
Hereford bull calf born in 2016 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Mozart, 23.02.16, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Ella
Hereford heifer calf born between 01.07.2015 and 31.12.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Millie, 08.07.15, Cill Cormaic Kasper, Kilsunny Lass Jenna 2nd: Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7, 06.09.15, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Queen Mildred 3 3rd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Martha, 16.07.15, Caruhfree Prince, Kilsunny Lass Jenny
Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion Lakelodge Kathy 5 with Susan Dudley (handler).
Hereford heifer calf born in 2016 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Melissa, 13.01.16, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Fluffy 2nd: Richard & John Lalor, Rathkenty, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Rathkenty Perfection, 20.02.16 3rd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Maisie, 02.01.16, Cill Cormaic Kasper, Kilsunny Lass Koco
Hereford senior heifer born between 01.07.2014 – 30.06.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co.
Overall Hereford Calf Champion Balleen Perfection with Tom Brennan (exhibitor).
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CHARLEVILLE SHOW
Hereford heifer calf born between 01.07.2015 and 31.12.2015 1st: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Naughty Bea, November 2015, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Ruby Bea 2nd: Adrian Bateman, Caraide House, Slieveroe, Riverstick, Co. Cork Slieveroe Pandora’s Charm, 20.09.15, Trillick Hotspur, Slieveroe Elsie 3rd: Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7, 06.09.15, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Queen Mildred 3 4th: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Millie, 08.07.15, Cill Cormaic Kasper, Kilsunny Queen Jenna
Judge: Mr. Coote Geelan, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Overall Hereford Male Champion: Glaslough Judge, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Overall Hereford Female Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Reserve Hereford Male Champion: Tullaha Oliver, John Neenan, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick
Hereford heifer calf born in 2016 1st: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess, 24.01.16, Dendor Last Chance, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 2nd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Maisie, 02.01.16, Cill Cormaic Kasper, Kilsunny Lass Koco 3rd: Tim Breen, Knockeenadill, Kiskeam, Co. Cork Coisceim Imogen, 26.02.16, Kilsunny Goliath, Gurteragh Linsey
Reserve Hereford Female Champion: Kilsunny Lass Lily, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Hereford cow, in milk or in-calf, born before 30.06.2013 1st: Gerry, Ciara & Abbey McNamara, Mayfadda, Labasheeba, Ennis, Co. Clare Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607, 16.01.11, Grianan Firecracker, Corlismorepoll 1 Sara 2nd: Tim Breen, Knockeenadill, Kiskeam, Co. Cork Gurteragh Linsey, 12.09.11, Gurteragh Gladiator, Gurteragh Edel
Hereford senior heifer or junior cow born between 01.07.2013 and 30.06.2014 1st: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, 14.09.13, Remitall 1 Superduty, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 2nd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Kimberly, 06.01.14, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Fluffy
Hereford senior heifer born between 01.07.2014 and 30.06.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Lily, 18.10.14, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem 2nd: Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Banteer 1 Gem, 05.10.14, Demaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 Bl Coral Gem 3rd: Veronica Brennan, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, 28.08.2014, Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Romany I Lucy A584 4th: Gerry & Ciara McNamara, Mayfadda, Labasheeba, Ennis, Co. Clare Moyclare Rose 26, 06.07.14, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina
Hereford Senior Bull born before 31.08.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Glaslough Judge, 06.03.10, Cill Cormaic Playboy, Glaslough Dot 2nd: Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork Gurteragh Justice, 10.09.11, Border General V85, Quinsboro Rose 1st 3rd: John Neenan, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick Clondrina, 07.10.12, Balleen Gilbert, Clondrina Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.2015 and 31.12.2015 1st: John Neenan, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick Tullaha Oliver, 03.08.2015, Clondrina, Tullaha Gerty 2nd: Patrick O’Donnell, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork Glenvalley Mr Esquire, 11.08.15, Glaslough Judge, Ballraggan 3rd: Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Joe 16, 03.09.15, Ballyaville Caradoc, Lakelodge Kathy 6 4th: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Superstar, 14.08.15, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Isabelle
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Belgooly Show
Hereford bull calf born in 2016 1st: Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Banteer 1 Gay Lass 10, 05.01.16, Demaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 BC Danish Gay Lass 2nd: Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork Gurteragh Pascal 686, 09.01.16, Gurteragh Justice, Quinsboro Eva 3rd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Mozart, 23.02.16, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Ella
Slieveroe Elsie won the Hereford Cow or Heifer class and then went on to be crowned Reserve Interbreed Champion of show for Adrian Bateman. Her calf Slieveroe's Pandora's Charm won the September Hereford Bull or Heifer calf class.
-pictured below with Caroline Bateman & Brendan Murphy.
Report & Photos: Edward Dudley
Cork Show
Charleville Show: Overall Female Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 with David Goulding (handler).
Charleville Show: Overall Male Champion Glaslough Judge with Susan Dudley (handler).
Right: Minister for Agriculture & Food Mr. Michael Creed T.D. congratulates the McNamara sisters, Ciara and Abby, on their win at Cork Show with Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney.
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First Prize winner at Cork Show Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607 with Ciara McNamara, Labasheeda, Co. Clare.
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CAPPAMORE SHOW
Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 742, 27.01.16, Dendor Last Chance, Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 3rd: Declan Donnelly, Lisscasey, Ennis, Co. Clare Clondrina 1176th, January 2016, Balleen Gilbert, Clondrina 557th
Judge: Mr. Mervyn Parr, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Hereford heifer born between 01.07.2014 and before 30.06.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Lily, 18.10.14, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem 2nd: Veronica Brennan, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, 28.08.2014, Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Romany I Lucy A584 3rd: Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Banteer 1 Gem, 05.10.14, Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 Bl Coral Gem
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: River Rock Superstar, Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork
Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.2015 and before 31.12.2015 1st: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Superstar, 14.08.15, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Isabelle 2nd: Paddy & Darren O’Rourke, Kildimo, Co. Limerick Ardranan Paul, 16.07.15, Banner Dandy, Cloonbracken Evelyn 3rd: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rock Chapel, Co. Cork River Rock Golden Star, 19.10.15, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Fifi Bea
Hereford bull calf born in 2016 1st: Declan Donnelly, Lisscasey, Ennis, Co. Clare Clondrina 1177th, 06.01.16, Moyclare Lieutenant, Clondrina 846th 2nd: Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork Banteer 1 Gay Lass 10, 05.01.16, Dernaroy 1 Hawke, Udel 1 BC Danish Gay Lass 3rd: John O’Heney, Lisduff, Lattin, Co. Tipperary Brensha Ken, January 2016, Glaslough Esquire, Rossacrowe Rosie
Hereford cow any age 1st: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, 13.09.13, Remitall 1 Superduty, Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 2nd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Ella, 22.10.07, Glaslough Ruskin, Kilsunny Lass Primrose 3rd: Ciara McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co. Clare Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607, 16.01.11, Grianan Firecracker, Corlismorepoll 1 Sara Report & Photos: Edward Dudley
Hereford heifer calf born between 01.07.2015 and before 31.12.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Matilda, 23.11.15, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem 2nd: Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork River Rock Naughty Bea, 01.11.15, Gageboro Morgan, River Rock Ruby Bea 3rd: Ciara McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda, Ennis, Co. Clare Fortfarm Pauline, 24.11.14, Dunisane Freeman, Fortfarm Sparkle
Hereford heifer calf born in 2016 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Melissa, 13.01.16, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Fluffy 2nd: Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee.
Supreme Hereford Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 with David Goulding (handler).
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Dungarvan Show
2nd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Glaslough Judge, 06.03.10, Cill Cormaic Playboy, Glaslough Dot
Judge: John Applebe, Clonakilty.
Report & Photos: Edward Dudley
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Dieulecresse Hector, Vincent Behan, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford.
Supreme Hereford Champion Dieulecresse Hector with Vincent Behan (exhibitor) and John Applebe (judge).
Reserve Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Kilsunny Maximus, Trevor Dudley, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Hereford bull calf born on or after 01.09.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Maximus, 03.10.15, Kilsunny Jackson, Kilsunny Lass Josslyn 2nd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Matthew, 06.12.15, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivory
Hereford heifer calf born on or after 01.09.2015 1st: Billy Fitzgerald, Youghal, Co. Cork Imokilly White Jenn, 01.09.15, Trillick Hotspur, Imokilly Red Jenn 2nd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Matilda, 23.11.15, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem
Reserve Hereford Champion Kilsunny Maximus with Tom Parr (handler) and John Applebe (judge).
Hereford senior bull any age 1st: Vincent Behan, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford Dieulecresse Hector, 01.11.10, Westwood Advancer, Dieulecresse Delihah
Quinsboro Herefords Quinsboro Eva
Winner of Dr. Harty Cup, Nenagh.
Bull used:
Gageboro Morgan Stock usually for sale
5-Star Terminal 5-Star Maternal
T. & J. Hayes
Derreen House, Kildimo, Co. Limerick.
Tel. 061 393202
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Munster Branch Dinner
Munster branch annual get together at the Devon Inn, Templeglantane. 15/01/2017
Tim Breen, Pat McCarthy, Rita & Matthew Goulding, Mary McNamara, Eileen & Gerry O’Connor, Catherine Mary Quinn, Buddy Kellegher and Timmy O’Sullivan.
Mary Kellegher & Sheila O’Sullivan.
Tim Breen, Pat McCarthy, Rita & Matthew Goulding, Mary McNamara, Catherine Mary Quinn, Buddy Kellegher and Eileen O’Keeffe.
Munster Female of the year: Winner Matt Goulding.
Munster Junior Female of the year: Winner Tony Hartnett Munster Junior Bull of the year: Winner Tony Hartnett
Munster Senior Female of the Year Champion: Matthew Goulding's Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 Reserve: Trevor Dudley's Kilsunny Lass Lily 3rd: Gerry McNamara's Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 607
Munster Branch - Winners of Munster Male and Female of the Year Competitions.
Munster AGM Mgt. Murphy O’Brien, Sec., Declan Donnelly, Chairman, John Ludgate, Treasurer.
Munster Junior Female of the Year Champion: Tony Hartnett's Riverrock Naughty Bea Reserve: Trevor Dudley's Kilsunny Lass Matilda 3rd: Trevor Dudley's Kilsunny Lass Millie Munster Junior Bull of the Year Champion: Tony Hartnett's Riverrock Superstar Reserve: Patrick O'Rourke's Ardlahan Paul 3rd: Declan Donnelly Clondrina 1177th
Attending the Munster Branch AGM
Newcastlewest Show
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Reserve Champion Hereford 'Turlough Graceful Charles', Newcastle West Show pictured with John and Noreen Colliins Newcastle West.
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MUNSTER BRANCH TOUR AUGUST 2016
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unster Branch members and friends had the opportunity of travelling on the annual tour of selected herds on Tuesday 23rd August pick up at the Kilmurray Lodge at 7am due to the anticipated long journey to the selected herds of Mr Michael Bird at Trim and then continuing on to J&W McMordie, Co Down.
New Chairman Declan Donnelly from Co. Clare and new Secretary Margaret O’Brien from Newport take credit for organising this very successful event, 36 people boarded our coach at Kilmurray and Dunkerrin in Co Tipperary an increase of seven on last year.
It was nice to see some teenagers and also some new breeders join the tour. Conversation on winners at shows during the year and general standards were much the form. However if I may quote author George Moore who once wrote “ A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it” nevertheless it is by viewing cattle in other well know herds that we learn something new. Our first port of call was the “Dunlever Herd” of Michael Bird Dunlever House Trim Co Meath where a very warm welcome awaited. Michael is a Hereford breeder of long standing who also breeds Angus cattle very successfully.
Michael’s mother Julie gave many years dedicated service as Angus secretary for a long number of years. It was still morning as we commenced to view the cattle a very good selection of cows good size bone and conformation with excellent breed character with some very nice young calves at foot. The stock bull by Firecracker is very lengthy, a very useful bull. Past sires include a number from the Haven and Freetown herds in the UK. After viewing the herd we were treated to piping hot jumbo breakfast rolls which the entire group really welcomed and enjoyed. As time was our limiting factor it was time to thank Michael and his family, Chairman Declan then presented a
piece of Waterford Crystal on behalf of all the Munster Branch Group.
Back on the coach we were now heading to Co. Down to see the “Solpoll” herd of John and William McMordie Newtownards. What a treat was in store a huge herd of Polled Herefords set in the rolling plains of Co. Down.
Very lucky with the weather it was most pleasant to inspect such fine cattle which incidentally were so docile. On arrival our group were handed a printout of the history of the herd since its foundation with full pedigree of past and present stock bulls also prices given and destination of recent sales. Everything is so professional in the herd where Herefords are the main business on the farm. It would be hard to list all the breeding in this report of our group’s tour one would really need more time in this wonderful herd looking through the selection of sires used the writer of this article selects out “Udel 1 Vindicator” purchased from David Carroll of Wexford in 2004 another herd we have been fortunate enough to visit on a number of occasions. Starting with the cows one notes great size and length with good conformation also the cows give the impression of good milking mothers (a very important trait). A good selection of bulls ready for work also some very impressive weanling heifers.
It is hard to imagine that a herd sire and good cattle of this magnitude exist here in Ireland. After refreshments laid on by John, Helen, William and Andrew McMordie were consumed a small presentation on behalf of the Branch was made in recognition of the privilege and honour to be able to see this fine herd and meet and talk to the family.
Our next stop was at the Crover House Hotel, Mountnugent for our overnight accommodation and evening meal in advance of attending Virginia show on the following day. ICBF’s star rating system was another topic one could hear people talking
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about as we travelled. Some breeders are very sceptical and it might help to convince some informing them that in the human database DNA has linked 530 crimes to particular individuals in its first year. Crimes include 359 burglaries, 55 criminal cases and 5 sexual assaults.
What has this got to do with star rating? Trying to understand how genes influence growth and fleshing ability and the propensity to disease. This as a sober but powerful account of science as the study of life past present and future. It is a striking antidote to the mad scientist notion perpetuated in some popular media for readers with little background in science such as this writer sticking with molecular details becomes rewarding.
Everyone enjoyed the evening meal, some went for early bed but the real diehards retired to the bar with song and storytelling taking them to the small hours of the morning. With everyone accounted for a hearty breakfast ensued.
While waiting to check out from the hotel before departing to the show new recruit John Collins from Newcastle West played some lovely tunes in the foyer of the hotel what a talented man while some of the ladies danced with enthusiasm.
The show was thronged with people as the grounds are very close to the town A lot of the Herefords had been shown at Tullamore earlier in the month so that speaks for itself. Very well known breeder Mick Molloy of the Glebe Belmont Co. Offaly was the judge.
It brought an end to a very successful tour and great thanks must go to new secretary Margaret O’Brien for all the work particularly booking such a lovely hotel at Crover House, Mountnugent.
Thanks to everyone who support the Branch. By John Ludgate (Treasurer)
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MUNSTER BRANCH TOUR PHOTOS
Photos taken during visit to Dunlever Herd of Michael Bird.
Photos taken during visit to Solpoll Herd of John & William McMordie
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Munster Hereford Branch Chairman: declan donnelly Tel. 086 1233 795 Vice-Chairman: Tony Hartnett Tel. 087 790 4937 Treasurer: John Ludgate Tel. 086 851 7559 Secretary: Margaret Murphy O’Brien Tel. 086 823 7389
Members 2016/2017
Clare declan donnelly, Clondrina, Lisseycasey, Ennis 086/123 3795 Gerry & Claire McNamara, Moyfadda, Labasheeda 087/6820985 Christopher O’Connor, Ardcarney, Ruan, Ennis 087/9497896 Noel O’driscoll, Ballyalla, Ennis 087/ 631 6027
Cork Adrian Bateman, Riverstick 086/ 830 0379 Tim Breen, Coisceim, Kanturk 087/ 991 3266 John raymond Cronin, Kilquane, Mourneabbey, Mallow 086/8033443 Mary pat dinneen & John Maloney, Lislevane Hse, Bandon 086/1204092 Tommy dunne, Kildorrery 022/25532 Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel 087/7904937 John & Marie Kingston, Derry, Ballineen 087/ 314 5588 patrick Hallissey, Dawstown, Blarney 083 104 6332 Billy Lane, Brooklodge, Clondulane, Fermoy 086/3432834 John Ludgate, Fortfarm, Mallow 086/851 7559 Tom Ludgate, Kilgubban, Mallow 022/27897 Kieran Noonan, Tullylease, Charleville 086 387 2152 Anthony McCarthy, Gurrane, Banteer 087/2304354 Neilly Moylan, Kanturk 087/ 659 4800 patrick O’donnell, Mitchellstown 087/2500714 Brian O’Keeffe, Newmarket 087/ 751 8118 Michael O’Keeffe, Newmarket 087/ 925 3369 Liam philpott & Anne pounds, Knocknacolan, Kanturk 087/ 613 6750
Kerry John & Mary Kelliher, Listowel 087 286 8609 John Leahy, Meen, Listowel 087 056 3222 Timmy & Sheila O’Sullivan, Brosna 087 225 0210
Adrian Cronin, Rathcormac, Ballyhar, Killarney 087 124 7432 Jerry & Eileen O’Connor, Headford, Killarney 087 410 8745 James Foley, Coomdiveer, Cahirciveen patrick, Joseph & Joan McEnery, Moyvane, Listowel 087 664 1680 Limerick Joe Barry, Castleconnell 087 981 4582 John Barry, Castleconnell 061 377 378 John Collins, Turlough, Drominbesson, Newcastlewest, 087 798 7004. John donegan, Cappanahane, Ballyagran, Kilmallock 087 224 7194 Fiona & Marie Geary, Lottera, Bruree 087 829 9299 & 087 943 3007 Tom & John Hayes, Kildimo 061 393 202 John Neenan, Broadford, Charleville 086 878 8762 John O’Connor, Ballingarry 087 648 1432 patrick O’rourke, Kildimo 086 824 5908 Catherine Quinn, Tory Hill House, Croom 086 108 1404 John & Eleanor Walker, Croom, Co. Limerick. Tel. 087 911 1210 Tipperary Henry dudley, Lakelodge, Dovea, Thurles 086/834 0801 Trevor dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles 086/391 6922 Edward dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles. 0504 23461 & 086 355 9210 Jim Fitzpatrick, Templemore 086/076 8600 Martin Murphy, Toureenbrien, Lackamore, Newport 086/107 2847 John Fitzpatrick, Dereens, Templemore 085 818 4277
All Munster Breeders are welcome to join the Munster Branch meetings and help promote the use of Herefords in the Munster region. please visit www.munsterherefords.com for more information.
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South Leinster Shows
Tinahely Show Judge: Mr. Ivor Deverell
The 81st annual Tinahely show took place on a wet August Bank Holiday Monday which provided challenges for the exhibitors, spectators and the photographer.
Hereford Champion: Grianan Orange 589 – Owner: Henry & Mervyn Parr Reserve Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy - Veronica Brennan
Hereford Cow or Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Grianan Orange 589’ 2. Glenn Jacob, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. ‘Dunsinane Haley’ Hereford Heifer born on or between 1st July 2014 and 30th June 2015 1. Veronica Brennan, Newtown, Kells, Kilkenny. ‘Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy’ 2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtanepoll1 Zara 930 3. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Polly Emma Jane’
Champion Hereford - Grianan Orange 589 with Mervyn and Henry Parr while Ivor Deverell show judge remains in background.
Reserve Champion - Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 691 with owner Veronica Brennan.
Hereford Heifer born on or between 1st July 2015 and 30th June 2016 1. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Elcie’ 2. Mervyn Parr. Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Advent’ 3. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey. ‘Clonroe Eimar’
Hereford bull born on or between 1st July 2015 and 30th June 2016 1. John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonroe Ed’ 2. Glenn Jacob, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. ‘Dunsinane Stringer’ 3. John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonroe Eddie’
Clonroe Elcie.
Report and Photos: Mervyn Parr
Information and photos on South Leinster Hereford branch shows and events are available on: www.facebook.com/southleinsterherefords.
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Clonroe Ed with owner Aidan Jones.
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Tinahely Show - Line up in the senior heifer class.
Hereford heifer born between 01.07.2014 and 30.06.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Kilsunny Lass Lily, 18.10.14, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem 2nd: John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Clonroe Deirdre, 01.09.14, Baltymore Ginger, Clonroe 3rd: Mervyn Parr, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Tourtanepoll 1 Zara 930, 15.12.14, Mawarra Sentimental, Tourtanepoll 1 Zara 740
Hereford cow any age 1st: Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Lakelodge Kathy 5, 10.01.12, Kilsunny Goliath, Lakelodge Kathy 3 2nd: Mervyn Parr, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Grianan Orange 589, 03.03.11, Grianan Highfyler, Grianan Orange 409
Report & Photos: Edward Dudley
Tinahely Show - Line up in the junior heifer class.
TULLOW SHOW
Judge: Terrence O’Brien, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny
Supreme Hereford Champion: Kilsunny Lass Lily, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Supreme Hereford Champion Kilsunny Lass Lily with Glenn Dudley (handler).
Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Lakelodge Kathy 5, Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Hereford bull calf born on or after 01.07.2015 1st: John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Clonroe Eddie, 01.07.15, Baltymore Ginger, Clonroe Jackie
Hereford heifer calf born on or after 01.07.2015 1st: John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Clonroe Elsie, 16.09.15, Baltymore Ginger 379, Clonmore Lizzie 2nd: John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Clonroe Elicka, 15.09.15, Baltymore Ginger, Clonroe Linda 3rd: Mervyn Parr, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Tourtane Advent, 03.12.15, Kilsunny Goliath, Grianan Orange 589
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Reserve Hereford Champion Lakelodge Kathy 5 with Glenn Dudley (exhibitor).
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Iverk Show (Piltown)
The 190th annual Iverk Show took place on Saturday 27nd August. The Hereford championship and the Tourtane Hereford Perpetual Cup were awarded to Henry and Mervyn Parr with ‘Grianan Orange 589. The reserve championship went to Trevor Dudley with ‘Kilsunny Lass Lily. Well done to all who participated in the young handler competition sponsored by the South Leinster Hereford Branch.
The judge for the day was Mr. Pat Sheedy.
Henry and Mervyn Parr recieving the Tourtane Hereford Cup for their Hereford Champion at Iverk Show 'Grianan Orange'.
Cow or Heifer in Calf or with calf at foot 1. Mervyn and Henry Parr, Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Grianan Orange 569’ 2. Glenn Dudley, Kilsunny Hse., Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.’ Lakelodge Kathy 5’ (Champion) Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2014 to 30th June 2015 1. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse., Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. ‘Kilsunny Lass Lily’ 2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonroe Deirdre’ 3. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Zara 930’
Prendergast Brothers with 'Clonevan Poll 1 Rosie' and Pat Sheedy (Judge).
Hereford bull born between 1st July 2015 and 30th March 2016. 1. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonroe Eddie’ 2. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse., Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. ‘Kilsunny Mozart’
Hereford heifer born between 1st July 2015 and 30th June 2016. 1. Darren Prendergast. Clonevan, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Clonevan Poll1 Rosie’ 2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford ‘Clonroe Elsie’ 3. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford ‘Clonroe Elskie’
South Leinster female calf champion 2016 - 'Clonroe Elsie' with Conor Jones (handler) and Mervyn Parr (Branch Chairman).
Hereford heifer/bull born between 1st December 2015 and 30th March 2016 1. Mervyn and Henry Parr, Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Advent’ 2. Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse., Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. ‘Kilsunny Mozart’ 3. Darren Prendergast. Clonevan, Gorey, Co.Wexford.
South Leinster male calf champion 2016 'Clonroe Eddie' with Conor Jones (handler) and Mervyn Parr (Branch Chairman).
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Young handlers in Ossory show 2016.
Young handlers competition in Iverk with Pat Sheedy (Judge).
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parr with their prizewinning cow and calf - Grianan Orange 569.
Laxfield Herefords
Established 1972 - Breedplan Recorded - SAC Premium Health Scheme Runners Up for Welsh Herd of the Year 2016 Dyfed Hereford Breeders’ Club Herd of the Year 2016
Laxfield Jubilee at 17 months by Laxfield Jordan ex Laxfield Diadem 40th. Jubilee has grown into a most impressive sire successfully transmitting his easy fleshing, structural correctness and breed character to his progeny. His calves have impressed all visitors during this past year. Sires used in 2016 Laxfield Timpanist by Mara Triumph Laxfield Jubilee Laxfield Ballad (traditionally bred) Laxfield Bombshell by Wenlock Bombshell Pulham Hercules
Visitors always welcome (under one hour from Fishguard & Pembroke Ferries) Well-bred, hardy, unpampered cattle of 100% horned bloodlines usually for sale.
D.C. Smith & Son (Talog)
Blaenffynnon, Talog, Carmarthen, SA33 6PA. Tel. 01994 484765, 01994 484465 Mob.: 07966 053606 www.laxfieldherefords.co.uk email: s.701smith@btinternet.com
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South Leinster Branch - Review 2016
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he South Leinster Branch had another successful year in 2016. The branch has its own Facebook page. This allow members and enthusiasts to interact on-line, as well as sharing photos and advertising branch events. Information and photos on South Leinster Hereford branch events are available on: www.facebook.com/southleinsterherefords.
Ploughing
The branch members involved in the preparation and dismantlement of the Hereford exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships in 2015 were rewarded by the Hereford Society for their effort and commitment with some delicious Hereford Prime steak in the Mount Wolseley Hotel in Tullow in early February. This was followed by a brief meeting to discuss the plans for the branch for the year. The privilege of hosting the Ploughing Championships has been passed over to the North Leinster Branch for 2016 and 2017. Calf Promotions
The branch undertook another very successful Hereford calf promotion in five marts across the region. The five marts were Carlow, Kilkenny, New Ross, Enniscorthy and Carnew. The Hereford Society kindly sponsored the prize fund for the best Hereford bull and heifer calf less than 42 days of age on the day of sale. The feedback from the mart managers, vendors and buyers has been extremely positive in 2016. The prize winning Herford calves made in excess of €400 at all the promotions. Shows
The show season commenced with a bang in South Leinster with the rejuvenation of the Hereford section in the Gorey Show. Fifty top quality Herefords turned up from all corners of the country to exhibit in the event. Over €2500 in prize money was competed for across eight classes. On behalf of the branch, I would like to gratefully acknowledge the sponsorship from Slaney Meats for the event, and we look forward to the event being even bigger and better in 2017.
The South Leinster Hereford Calf Championships took place over the summer months and brought together the best Hereford calves from across the region. There were five qualifying shows (Gorey, Ossory, Tinahely, Tullow and Iverk). The championship was sponsored by the South Leinster Hereford Branch, Gardiner Grain, Wexford and Chancellors Mills, Kilkenny. The male and female calf championships were won by with ‘Clonroe Eddie’ and ‘Clonroe Elsie’ exhibited by Mr. John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford. These two calves are sired by ‘Baltymore Ginger 379’ respectively. The reserve female championship also went to the Clonroe herd with ‘Clonroe Elicka’. The branch took a very positive initiative to sponsor a young handler class for Hereford breeders in all the five main south Leinster shows in 2016. Well done to all young handlers who participated in competitions over the summer.
Clipping Demo with John Murphy.
John Jones recieving his prize from Danny Gardiner and Mervyn Parr for winning the South Leinster male and female calf championships 2016.
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Unfortunately, the tour planned to visit the Virginia Show in August and two top Hereford herds had to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers. There is always next year. Branch Meetings
The branch is continuing to hold the majority of meetings on-farm. The first meeting of the year took place on the Kiltennel herd of Mr. John Murphy, Gorey, Co. Wexford on the 20th May. The meeting opened with a walk around the farm and the grassland management practices in operation on the farm were also discussed. The group was then given Attendance at the final branch meeting of 2016 at the Knockduff and a brief history of the Kiltennel herd before viewing Macmine herds of Messrs Curtis and Jones. them in the flesh. Following refreshments the group were given a live clipping demonstration by John in a Both field meetings were well attended by long existing specially designed handling unit. As darkness fell the event branch members, as well as new members to the society. A note of appreciation is also given to those who provided and closed after a brief meeting. prepared the refreshments at both of the field meetings. The second field meeting took place on the Knockduff herd of Messrs Curtis and Jones and the newly established 2017 Macmine herd of Niall Jones on the 24th September last. If there are Hereford breeders or enthusiasts in the South The afternoon commenced with a tour of the impressive East who wish to become income involved in any way in the Knockduff and Macmine herds, which were housed activities of the branch please contact the chairman or especially for the day due to the inclement weather secretary. Any South Leinster Hereford breeder who wishes conditions. The group seen some impressive young stock to host a field meeting in 2017, please contact the chairman mainly bred from top AI sires. The herd has also a number as soon as possible. of calves on the ground following a successful embryo flushings from their breeding cow ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Daisy’. Mervyn Parr (Branch Chairman)
Estd. 1998
Herd consists of 16 cows and followers - Well bred and grass fed! AI Sirs Used: Solpoll Kentucky Kid (P), Solpoll Layman (P), Kinglee Hero (P), Grousehall Premier (P), Gouldingpoll 1 Captain (P)
John & Marie Kingston
Derry, Ballineen, Co. Cork. Tel. 023-8847599
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1. Dunsinane Herd Glen Jacob, Dunsinane Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Tel: 05392 33208 or 087 6786895
9. Bawngarrif Herd Christy Finn, Bawngarrif, Ballcallan, Kilkenny. Tel: 056 7762156
3. Clonroe Herd John & Norah Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford Tel: 053 942 8283 or 087 6922551
11. Coolnacritta Herd Sean Shiel, Coolnacritta, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Tel: 087 2687142
2. Udel Polled Herefords David & Daithi Carroll, Coole Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford Tel: 087 2495762 or 087 2346310
4. Knockduff Herd Curtis & Jones, Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Tel: 05392 47762 or 087 8173450 5. Air Hill Herefords J. W. & D. J. Johnson, Tomagaddy, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Tel: 086 2326151
6. Ballydowell Herd Joe Maher, Ballydowell Rathmoyle, Co. Kilkenny. Tel: 056 7767844 or 087 2731021
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10. Knockfin Herd Francis Scott, Knockfinn, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Tel: 0505 4623 or 086 8302911
12. Ballyraggan Herd James Thompson, Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Tel: 059 9161132 or 086 3629202
13. St. Mullins Herd Tom Murphy, Ballynock, St. Mullins, via Carlow Co. Kilkenny. Tel: 051 424840 or 087 9413680 15. Chatsworth Herd Tom Hennessy, Chatsworth, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tel. 086 1505574 or 056 4442192
8. Tourtane/Tourtane Poll Herd 16. Kiltennel Polled Herefords Henry Parr, Tourtane, Castlecomer, Mr. John Murphy Co. Kilkenny. 7 Main St., Gorey, Co. Wexford. Tel: 056 42158 or 087 7583820 087 7717515
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17. Darver Herd Mrs. Eva Holmes Darver House, Suttonsrath, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny. Tel. 086 8072040
18. Macmine Herefords Mr. Niall Jones Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 087 - 8173450
19 Muileann Polled Herefords Eamonn & Margot Delahunty, Portascully Mills, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. 087 - 1250138 or 051 - 895004 20 Clonbrook Herd Richard Wallace, Clonbrook, Crettyard, Co. Laois. Tel. 056 444 2137
21 Morell Herd Frank Daly, Blessington Road, Naas, Co. Kildare. Tel. 086 856 8266
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North Leinster Shows 2016
Fingal County Show
Flavours of Fingal - North Dublin's Premier Show held with the support of Fingal County Council in the beautiful grounds of Newbridge House and farm.
Judge: David Larkin
Champion: Moyclare Oliver – Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly Reserve Champion: Knockmountagh Willow – Eamon McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co Louth Hereford Bull or Heifer calf born between 1/1/15 and 30/6/15 1st Rathreganpoll 1 Stormer – George Stanley, The Paddock, Porterstown Lane, Rathoath, Co Meath 2nd Crowenstown Arabella Ivy – Christine Drumm, Crowenstown, Delvin, Co Westmeath Hereford bull calf born after 1/7/15 1st Moyclare Oliver – Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly 2nd Knockmountagh Fiddler – Eamon McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co Louth 3rd Rathreganpoll 1 Boxo – Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Co Meath 4th Shiloh Farm Dynamite – Sarah & Hugh Murray, Parkwood, Moate, Co Westmeath 5th Clonroe Eddie – John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co Wexford
Hereford heifer calf born after 1/7/15 1st Knockmountagh Willow – Eamon McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co Louth 2nd Rathregan Ursula – Val Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown, Co Meath 3rd Moyclare Ursula 13 – Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly 4th Clonroe Eimear – John Jones, Pallas, Gorey. 5th Clonleam Verena 25th – William Branagan, Clonleam, Delvin, Co Westmeath
Reserve Champion Knockmountagh Willow with owner Eamon McKiernan.
Longford Show Judge: John Appelbe
Champion: Brocca Martin, owner Noel Farrell, Castledaly
Reserve Champion: Shiloh Farm Dynamite, owner S & H Murray, Moate
Hereford Cow or Heifer in calf or in milk 1. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, owner Christine Drumm, Delvin 2. Loughrinn Lill 435, owner Coote Geelan, Dromod
Hereford Heifer born between 1/7/14 and 30/6/15 1. Baltymore Orange 449, owner Coote Geelan, 2. Trillick Ellie, owner JJ Farrell, Longford 3. Kye Holly 705, owner Padraig McGrath, Elphin
Hereford heifer born on or after 1/7/15 1. Griananpoll 1 Orange 739, owner T & A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple 2. Moyclare Ursula, owner Michael Molloy, Belmont 3. Trillick Dolly, owner JJ Farrell, Longford 4. Keenagh Poll 1 Princess Nicole, owner E & R Jones, Kenagh
Hereford Male calf born on or after 1/7/15 1. Brocca Martin, owner Noel Farrell, Castledaly 2. Mullaghdoo Billy, Basil Arnold, Killeshandra 3. Kye Harry 721, owner Padraig McGrath, Elphin 4. Grianan Pilot, owner T & A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple
Champion Moyclare Oliver with owner Michael Molloy.
Hereford Male calf born after 1/11/15 1. Shiloh Farm Dynamite, owner S & H Murray, Moate 2. Drumkeelwick Merlin, owner Mervyn Lang, Carrigallen 3. Crowenstown Brinsley, owner Christine Drumm, Delvin
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Hereford Female born on or after 1/11/15 1. Trillick Aoife, owner JJ Farrell, Longford 2. Grianan Orange 769, owner T & A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple 3. Drumkeelwick Nuala, owner Melvin Lang, Carrigallen
Reserve Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Kilsunny Lass Lily, Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Hereford senior heifer born before 30.06.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Lily, 18.10.14, Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Lass Gem 2nd: Coote Geelan, Cloonageeher, Bornacoola, CarrickOn-Shannon, Co. Leitrim 3rd: Coote Geelan, Cloonageeher, Bornacoola, CarrickOn-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Hereford bull born 1/1/15 to 30/6/15 1. Rathregan Stormer, owner George Stanley, Rathoath 2. Moyclare Odin, owner Michael Molloy, Belmont 3. Mullaghdoo Arthur, owner Basil Arnold, Killeshandra 4. Ardnagross Max, owner Thomas Plunkett, Finea
Hereford heifer calf born between 01.07.2015 and 30.09.2015 1st: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Lass Millie, 08.07.15, Cill Cormaic Kasper, Kilsunny Lass Jenna 2nd: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Moyclare Ursula 13, 01.09.15, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Ursula 4
Hereford bull calf born between 01.07.2015 and 30.09.2015 1st: Noel Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Brocca Martin, 04.07.15, Kilsunny Goliath, Castledaly Sue 2nd: Padraig McGrath, Cloonshanagh, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Kye Harry 721, 05.09.15, Free Town Hotspur, Kye Sheila 572 3rd: Coote Geelan, Cloonageeher, Bornacoola, CarrickOn-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Champion Brocca Martin, Judge John Appelbe, owner Noel Farrell with Hugh Murray.
Hereford bull or heifer calf born on or after 01.10.2015 1st: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly Moyclare Oliver, 01.10.15, Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Rose 19 2nd: Padraig McGrath, Cloonshanagh, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Kye Gerard 727, 06.10.15, Steil Gerard, Kye Paula 1 3rd: Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Kilsunny Maximus, 06.10.15, Kilsunny Jackson, Kilsunny Lass Josslyn Report & Photos: Edward Dudley
Reserve Champion Shiloh Farm Dynamite with Sarah Murray.
ATHLONE SHOW
Judge: Mr. Ben Ryall, Watergrasshill, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Supreme Hereford Breed Champion: Brocca Martin, Noel Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Supreme Hereford Champion Brocca Martin with Noel Farrell (exhibitor).
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77th Oldcastle Show Judge: Gail Matchett
Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793 Reserve Champion: Ardmulchan Clover 610
Athlone Show - Reserve Hereford Champion Kilsunny Lass Lily with Susan Dudley (handler).
Best Hereford cow in calf or with calf at foot born before v31/12/14 1. Ardmulchan Clover 610 - Owner Philip Smyth 2. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy - Owner: Christine Drumm 3. Carrick Lily - Owner: Philip Lynch Heifer born on or after 1/1/15 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793 - Owner: Sean McKiernan 2. Corlismore Oyster 800 - Owner Sean McKiernan 3. Crowenstown Arabella Ivy Owner: Christine Drumm
Bull or Heifer born on or after 1/9/15 1. Knockglass Oisin - Owner Larry Carpenter 2. Knockmountagh Super 2 - Owner: Eamon & John McKiernan 3. Knockmountagh Aster 3rd - Owner: Eamon & John McKiernan 4. Ardmulchan Clover 693 - Owner: Philip Smyth
Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793 with Gary McKiernan.
Congratulations to Longford Ladies Football Team on a great win against Antrim in the Junior Ladies All-Ireland at Croke Park with the assistance of Hereford enthusiasts Clare Farrell, Trillick (holding the cup) and Niamh Feeney. Final Score was Longford 4 – 10 to Antrim 1 - 12.
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Reserve Champion: Ardmulchan Clover 610 with Catherine and Phil Smyth.
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Mullingar Show Judge: Nigel Heatrick
Champion: Brocca Martin - Owner: Noel Farrell Reserve Champion: Griananpoll 1 Orange P739 Owner: T & A Fitzgerald Cow in calf or with calf at foot 1. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, DOB 27/7/11, S. Ballyaville Caradock, D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy. Owner: Christine Drumm 2. Freetown Belgard, S. Free Town Fortune, D. Free Town Becoming. Owner: Brendan O’Neill Heifer born on or between 1/1/15 and 30/6/15 1. Crowenstown Arabella Ivy, DOB 27/2/15, S. Yarram Star General, D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy. Owner: Christine Drumm 2. Cloneymeath Curly, S Haven Wizard, D. Haven Curly 126th – Owner: Brendan O’Neill Bull born on or between 1/1/15 and 30/6/15 1. Portanob Revival, DOB 14/1/15, S. Balleen Revival, D. Portanob Julia. Owner : J & J Canty 2. Rathregan Stormer, DOB 8/1/15, S. Rathreganpoll 1 Storm, D. Hockley Cathryn. Owner: George Stanley 3. Mullaghdoo Arthur, DOB 15/5/15 S. Breaney Sam D. Mullaghdoo Grace. Owner: Basil Arnold Heifer born between 1/7/15 and 30/10/15 1. Griananpoll 1 Orange P739, DOB 2/7/15, S. Wirruna Daffy D1, D. Griananpoll 1 Orange M661. Owner: T & A Fitzgerald 2. Rathregan Ursula, S. FH Patrick, D. Rathregan Valerie Owner: Val Ledwith Bull born between 1/7/17 and 30/10/15 1. Brocca Martin, DOB 4/7/15, S. Kilsunny Goliath, Castledaly Sue, Owner: Noel Farrell 2. Mullaghdoo Billy, DOB 3/8/15 S. Dunsinane Freeman D. Mullaghdoo Garnet. Owner Basil Arnold 3. Moyclare Oliver, DOB 1/10/15, S. Brocca Saviour, D. Moyclare Pansy 9th. Owner: Michael Molloy
Champion: Brocca Martin - Owner: Noel Farrell.
Reserve Champion: Griananpoll 1 Orange P739 - Owner: T & A Fitzgerald.
Heifer born on or after 1/11/15 1. Grianan Orange P769, DOB 6/4/16, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Grianan Prim 542 Bull born on or after 1/11/15 1. Shiloh Farm Dynamite, DOB 6/2/16, S. Grianan Freddy, D. Cill Cormaic Lass Owner: S & H Murray 2. Crowenstown Brinsley, DOB 15/2/16, S. Cavehill Storm, D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy. Owner: Christine Drumm
Jack and John Canty welcome a group of Finnish Hereford breeders to view their herd in November.
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â‚Ź2,000 Hereford Championship for Longford Show 2017
As we go to press news has just been announced that Longford show will host a major Hereford Championship with â‚Ź2,000 in sponsorship provided by Paul & Vincent, Manufacturers of High Quality Animal Feeds for all Farm Livestock, this quality animal feed company has its headquarters at Edgeworthstown, Co Longford where it also has a
manufacturing plant alongside. This major competition early in the season is expected to draw out some young calves a little earlier than usual. It is understood that Longford show has also acquired spacious new grounds convenient to the N4 for the 2017 event.
At the launch of the event
Back: John Cahill, Paul & Vincent, Show Chairman Charlie Murphy, Sean McGarry, Paul & Vincent, Ciaran Farrell Front: Enda Dalton, JJ Farrell, Bernie Whyte, Show Secretary.
Pictured at Longford Show 2016: Back: Emily Jones and Martina Reynolds. Front: Gerry Mulligan, the late Willie Jones and Anne Flynn.
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North Leinster Branch Chairperson: Mr Joseph O’Connor Ph: 087 908 7460 Secretary: Mr. Robert Jones Tel.: 086 353 0140 Vice Chairperson: Mr. Niall Daly Ph: 087 969 4605
International visitors, the majority from Finland, join with Young Handlers Judge, John Kemp, UK, Cattle Judge, Richard Mann, UK and Tony Hartnett with his supreme male champion at the close of the 2016 National Hereford Calf Show.
CO. LONGFORD Creagh & Creaghpoll Herds W.A. & I.H. Jones, Creagh House, Keenagh. 043 332 2290 Keenagh & Keenaghpoll Herds E. & P. Jones, Riverside, Keenagh. 043 332 2294 Mob. 086 834 6520 Trillick Herd J.J. Farrell, Trillick-a-Temple, Longford. 043 334 1976 & Mob. 086 832 9436 Lisameen (P)/Moylong Herd James McKeon, Lisameen, Ballinalee, Tel. 087 822 8364
CO. MEATH Ardmulchan Herd P. Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan. 046 902 1435 Church Hill Herd B. & R. Clarke, Carnaross, Kells. 046 924 5256 Mob. 087 238 6339 Portanob Herd Jack Canty, Moyrath, Kildalkey, 046 943 5147 Mob. 086 831 2817 Curraghliffe Herd John A. Hayes, Tankardstown, Ratoath. 01 825 6230 Mob. 087 289 6149 Rathregan Herd V. Ledwith, Rathregan, Dunboyne. Tel. 01 8259270, 086-2556618 Ballaghboy Herd Robert Clarke, Fordstown, Navan. 046 943 4120
Ballyboe Herd Anne Murphy, 26 Bridge View, Kilmessan, Navan. Tel. 086 382 5225, 046 902 5737 Fairyhouse Herd George Stanley, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath. Tel. 01 825 6330, 086 256 5577 Baytown Herd Tom Barry, Baytown Park, Dunboyne. Tel. 086 856 0978 Burrawaddy Herd Percy & Marion Jordan, Proudstown, Navan. Tel. 046 902 6261, 087 950 6148. Dunlever Herd Michael Bird, Dunlever House, Trim, Co. Meath. Tel. 086 996 5239
CO. OFFALY Ballyaville Herd J. & I. Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill. 057 934 3728 & 087 931 2628, 087 270 2271 Cill Cormaic Herd D. Larkin, Kilcormac, Birr. 05791 35368 Mob. 086 339 7810 Moyclare Herd Ml. Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont. Tel. 090 645 4640, 086 816 8924 Boveen Herd J. O’Connor, Sharavogue, Birr. Tel. 087 908 7460 Dungar Herd Lester Roe, Parkview, Ballybrit, Roscrea 087 411 8242
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CO. WESTMEATH Clonleam Herd W. Branagan, Clonleam, Delvin. 087 233 8053 Gageboro Herd L. Holloway & N. Daly, Horseleap, Moate. 057 933 5987, 087 969 4605 Glenree Herd L. & F. Glennon, Glenree, Dysart, Mullingar. 044 922 6121, 087 612 2141 Grianan & Caulry Herd T. & A. Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate. Tel. 086 609 8051 Kilgolagh Herd Hugh Lynch, Kilgolagh, Finea, Mullingar. 043 668 1210 Mob. 087 958 2773 Carrick Herd Philip Lynch, Carrick Finea, Mullingar. 043 668 1218, 087 958 2773 Castledaly Herd Michael Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly. Tel. 090 643 0376 Mob. 087 318 9793 Cave Hill Herd Pauric Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone. Tel. 087 293 9133 Mount Williams Herd Mr Aidan Farrell, Williamstown, Moate, Co Westmeath. Tel.: 086 313 1812 Newland Herd Hugh P Murray, Main Street, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath. 085 789 6199
CO. LOUTH Knockmountagh Herd Eamon McKiernan, Monasterboice, Drogheda. 041 982 6362, 087 221 7201
Cavan Monaghan Shows IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017
ARVAGH
24th July 2016 Judge: Mr. Michael Fox
CHAMPION: Lakelodge Lass Una 3rd, Pat Cahill R. CHAMPION: Glaslough Karl, S. & N. Heatrick
VIRGINIA
24th August 2016 Judge: Mr. Michael Molloy
Pedigree Hereford Heifer under 1 Year Old 1st Carrick Tina, P. Lynch 2nd Borin Millie, P. Smith 3rd Glaslough Roxy, S. & N. Heatrick
Pedigree Hereford Bull under 1 Year Old 1st Glaslough Rocky, S. & N. Heatrick 2nd Corran Hill Challenger, I. & C. Anderson 3rd Rathregan 1 Boyo, V. Ledwith
Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born after 1/2/14 1st Corlismore Oyster 800, S. McKiernan 2nd Lakelodge Lass Una, P. Cahill 3rd Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793, S. McKiernan Pedigree Hereford Bull Over 1 Year Old 1st Corran Hill Countryboy, I. & C. Anderson 2nd Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794, S. McKiernan 3rd Glaslough Karl, S. & N. Heatrick Pedigree Hereford Cow 1st Kilsunny Doreens Ivy, C. Drumm
CHAMPION: Corlismore Oyster 800, Sean McKiernan
R. CHAMPION: Lakelodge Lass Una, Pat Cahill
TYDAVNET 20th August 2016 Judge: Mr. Cecil Beattie
Pedigree Hereford Heifer born after 1/1/2016 1st Glaslough Roseanna, S. & N. Heatrick
Pedigree Hereford Bull born after 1/1/2016 1st Glaslough Rolo, S. & N. Heatrick 2nd Glaslough Rambo, S. & N. Heatrick
Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born between 1/9/15 & 31/12/2015 1st Glaslough Ronnie, S & N Heatrick Pedigree Hereford Bull Born between 1/9/15 & 31/12/2015 1st Glaslough Rosco, S. & N. Heatrick 2nd Lisgolagh Herefords, P. McKenna 3rd Lisgolagh Herefords, P. McKenna Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born before 1/9/15 1st Glaslough Roxy, S. & N. Heatrick 2nd O. McCooney Pedigree Hereford Bull Born before 1/9/15 1st Glaslough Karl, S. & N. Heatrick Pedigree Hereford Cow 1st Glaslough Joyce, S. & N. Heatrick
Pair of Pedigree Hereford Animals 1st Glaslough Herefords, S. & N. Heatrick 2nd Glaslough Herefords, S. & N. Heatrick 3rd Lisgolagh Herefords, P. McKenna CHAMPION: Glaslough Karl, S. & N. Heatrick
R. CHAMPION: Glaslough Roxy, S. & N. Heatrick
CASTLEBLAYNEY 1st August 2016 Judge: Mrs. T. Gorman
Pedigree Hereford born after 1/9/2016 1st Drumgoon Hill Captain, A. McCabe 2nd Knockmountagh Super 2, E. & J. McKiernan 3rd Glaslough Ronnie, S. & N. Heatrick
Pedigree Hereford born before 1/9/2016 1st Glaslough Karl, S. & N. Heatrick 2nd Glaslough Rocky, S. & N. Heatrick 3rd Ardmulchan Clover 610, P. Smyth
CHAMPION: Glaslough Karl, S. & N. Heatrick
R. CHAMPION: Glaslough Rocky, S. & N. Heatrick
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BALLYMARTIN HEREFORDS Outwintered - Calved Outside
Not pampered in any way - honest hardworking cattle Current Herd Sires: Baltymore Rodge& Balleen Jerry Junior Herd Sire: Gageboro Opinion 47 - 4 & 5 Star Females 8 - 5 Star Across Breed 14 - 4 & 5 Star Bulls for sale Thank you to all our customers who came to Ballymartin from all over Ireland
Elizabeth Kingston
Ballymartin, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford. Tel. 058-56227 Mobile: 087-7764780 www.ballymartinherefords.com
ALIEHS HEREFORDS Brosna, Co. Kerry - Estd. 1994
Kye Harry 697
€4,500 Supreme Champion, Kilmallock 5 Star Maternal €121 5 Star Terminal €94 Easy calving 3.7% 5 Star Carcass Conformation 5 Star Carcass Weight We would like to thank all our customers over the years and wish them every success. VISITOrS ALWAYS WELCOME
Timmie & Sheila O’Sullivan
Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, C. Kerry. phone/Fax: 068 44125 Mobile: 087 225 0210 email: ahanex@gmail.com
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Connaught Shows IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017
150th Strokestown Show
Farrell, Ballinwing, Carrick on Shannon
Judge: Liam Philpott, President IHBS Ltd. Champion: Shiloh Farm Dynamite, DOB 6/2/16, S. Grianan Freddy, S. Cill Cormaic Lass Owner S & H Murray, Shiloh, Parkwood, Moate
Reserve Champion: Moyclare Oliver DOB: 1/10/15, S. Brocca Saviour, D. Moyclare Rose 19th Owner Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont
Cow in milk or in calf 1. Drumboy Rachel DOB: 18/3/11, S. Ardlahan Ginger, D. Drumboy Noreen Owner: Sean Kilrane, Drumboy, Mohill 2. Knockfin Emily 851 DOB: 26/12/12, S. Rathregan Upgrader, D. Knockfin Sally 628 Owner: Declan Lavin, Lackin, Strokestown 3. Loughrinn Lil 435 DOB: 15/6/14, S. Kye Rodge 553, D. Loughrinn Lil 236 Owner: Coote Geelan, Cloonagher, Dromod
Heifer born prior to 1/7/15 1. Baltimore Orange 449 DOB: 28/12/14, S. Kye Rodge 553, D. Grianan Orange Owner: Coote Geelan, Cloonagher, Dromod 2. Crowenstown Arabella Ivy DOB: 27/2/15, S. Yarram Star General W251, D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy Owner: Niamh Cobbe, Meadowbrook, Barnhill, Clonee 3. Loughrinn 1 Lily 435 DOB:15/6/14, S. Kye Rodge 553, D. Loughrinn 1 Lily 3rd Owner: Coote Geelan, Cloonagher, Dromod 4. Cloonart Swanky DOB: 5/7/14, S. Kilsunny Goliath, D. Cloonart Ciara Owner: Kieran Campbell, Clooneen, Bornacoola, Carrick on Shannon
Heifer born between 1/7/15 and 31/12/15 1. Kye Holly DOB: 4/10/15, S. Steil Gerard, D. Kye Paula 535 Owner: Padraig McGrath, Cloonshanagh, Elphin 2. Moyclare Ursula 13th DOB: 1/9/15, S. Brocca Saviour, D. Moyclare Ursula 4th Owner Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont 3. Drumhubrid Lassie DOB: 1/10/15, S. Cill Cormaic Kasper, D. Drumhubrid Jessie Owner John McGovern, Drumcong, Carrick on Shannon 4. Lisnalurg Bea 6th DOB: 10/10/15, S. Kye Rodge 553, D. Lisnalurg Bea 4th Owner Pauline Casey, Lisnalurg, Sligo
Heifer born on or after 1/1/16 1. Hillockpoll 1 Michaela DOB: 11/1/16, S. Solpoll 1 Handsome, D. Hillockpoll 1 Ann Owner Mark Hyland, Corrawallen, via Cavan, Co Leitrim 2. Doonavereen Pusher DOB: 2/4/16, S. Atok Socrates, D. Doonavereen Past Owner Aaron
Bull born prior to 1/7/15 1. Baltymore Rodge 454 DOB: 9/3/15, S. Kye Rodge 553, D. Baltymore Tammy Owner: Coote Geelan, Cloonagher, Dromod 2. Bor Topline DOB: 22/5/15 S. Hollow Point Broker, D. Bor Cilla Owner Martina Reynolds, Clooneen, Bornacoola, Carrick on Shannon 3. Cloonfree Goliath DOB: 16/6/15, S. Kilsunny Goliath, D. Cloonfree Rosie Owner John Mullooly, Lavally, Strokestown
Bull born between 1/7/15 and 31/12/15 1. Moyclare Oliver DOB: 1/10/15, S. Brocca Saviour, D. Moyclare Rose 19th Owner Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont 2. Kye Harry 721 DOB: 5/9/15, S. Free Town Hotspur, D. Kye Sheila 572 Owner: Padraig McGrath, Cloonshanagh, Elphin 3. Bor Logan DOB: 25/7/15 S. Rathcor Express, D. Bor Pippa Owner Martina Reynolds, Clooneen, Bornacoola, Carrick on Shannon 4. Owner John Farrell, Ballinwing, Carrick on Shannon
Bull born on or after 1/1/16 1. Shiloh Farm Dynamite, DOB 6/2/16, S. Grianan Freddy, S. Cill Cormaic Lass Owner S & H Murray, Shiloh, Parkwood, Moate 2. Crowenstown Brinsley DOB: 15/2/16, S. Cavehill Storm, D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy Owner Christine Drum, Crowenstown, Delvin 3. Forestview Laurence DOB: 23/2/16 S. Cill Cormaic Kasper D. Knockfin Emily 851 Harry Lavin, Lacken, Strokestown 4. Drumboy Jamie DOB: 17/4/16, S. Kilsunny Goliath, D. Drumboy Rachel Owner: Sean Kilrane, Drumboy, Mohill
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Champion Shiloh Farm Dynamite with Eleanor Reilly and Judge, Society President Liam Philpott.
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Kye Holly winner junior heifer class with Padraig McGrath.
Reserve Champion Moyclare Oliver with Michael Molloy.
Hillockpoll 1 Michela winner heifer calf class with Mark Hyland.
Winner cow class Drumboy Rachel with Shane Kilrane.
Winner senior heifer class Baltimore Orange 449 with Coote Geelan and judge Society President Liam Philpott. Winner senior bull class Baltymore Rodge 454 with Coote Geelan.
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Ballyforan Fair & Festival Judge: John Neenan
Supreme & Male Champion: Riverrock Superstar – Owner Tony Hartnett
Reserve Supreme & Reserve Male Champion: Kye Harry 721 – Padraig McGrath
Female Champion: Kilsunny Lass Matilda – Trevor Dudley
Reserve Supreme Champion Kye Harry 721 with Owner Padraig McGrath and Show/Fair Chairman Dermot Kelly.
Reserve Female Champion: Riverrock Naughty Bea – Tony Hartnett
Hereford bull born between 1/7/15 and 30/9/15 1. Riverrock Superstar – Owner Tony Hartnett 2. Kye Harry 721 – Padraig McGrath 3. Bor Logan – Martina Reynolds
Hereford female born between 1/7/15 and 30/9/15 1. Moyclare Ursula 13th – Michael Molloy 2. Feevaghmore Shannon – William Kennedy Hereford bull born between 1/10/15 and 31/12/15 1. Moyclare Oliver – Michael Molloy 2. Kilsunny Maximus – Trevor Dudley 3. Riverrock Goldstar – Tony Hartnett 4. Clondrina 1171st – Declan Donnelly
Riverrock Superstar with owner Tony Hartnett and Show/Fair Chairman Dermot Kelly.
Hereford female born between 1/10/15 and 31/12/15 1. Kilsunny Lass Matilda – Trevor Dudley 2. Riverrock Naughty Bea – Tony Hartnett 3. Kye Holly 726 – Padraig McGrath 4. Feevaghmorepoll 1 Breda – William Kennedy Hereford bull born after 1/1/16 1. Clondrina 1174th – Declan Donnelly Hereford female born after 1/1/16 1. Clondrina 1176th 2. Kilsunny Melissa – Trevor Dudley
Champion Female Kilsunny Lass Matilda with Edward Dudley and Show/Fair Chairman Dermot Kelly.
Supreme Champion Riverrock Superstar with Tony Hartnett being presented with the John Thompson Memorial Trophy by the Thompson Family.
Reserve Champion Female Riverrock Naughty Bea with Tony Hartnett.
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1st Prizewinner Moyclare Ursula 13th with owner Michael Molloy.
1st Prizewinner Clondrina 1174th with owner Declan Donnelly.
1st Prizewinner Clondrina 1176th with owner Declan Donnelly.
Hereford show organisers Willie Kennedy, Timmy O’Sullivan with Show/ Fair Chairman Dermot Kelly and Hereford judge John Neenan.
Judge John Neenan gives all animals in the line-up careful consideration. 1st Prizewinner Moyclare Oliver with owner Michael Molloy.
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COrLISMOrE (H) / COrLISMOrE (p) / HErEFOrdS Estd. 1941
COrLISMOrE pOLL 1 LAd 794 Sire: Solpoll 1 Cruiser Dam: Udel 1 Unwed Lady First Prizewinner National Hereford Show, Tullamore and Reserve Champion Trim 2016 Sold to Anthony McCarthy, Banteer Herefords.
COrLISMOrE pOLL 1 SYdNEY GEM 793 Sire: Solpoll 1 Cruiser Dam: Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney Reserve Overall Champion National Show, Tullamore 2016 and First Prizewinner at Arva and Oldcastle Shows 2016.
COrLISMOrE TEd Sire: Cill Cormac Leo. Dam: Corlismore Tara. First Prizewinner National Hereford Calf Show 2016. Sold to Edward and Ben Lewis, Haven Herefords, U.K.
COrLISMOrE OYSTEr 800 Sire: Grianan Firecracker. Champion Hereford Virginia Show 2016.
Sean McKiernan
COrLISMOrE BETTY Sire: Grianan Firecracker Dam: Corlismore Betty First Prizewinner and Junior Female Champion National Hereford Calf Show 2016
Young Stock usually for Sale
COrLISMOrE 1 HuSTLEr G797 Sire: Solpoll 1 Cruiser Dam: Udel 1 Sydney Gem New polled Herd Sire.
Corlismore House, Co. Cavan.
Tel. 049 4337185 Mobile: 087 1245927 www.corlismore.com
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Visitors Always Welcome
Hereford Calf Promotions - Spring 2016
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Bandon
The West Cork Hereford Club very pleased with its spring calf promotion to date. At promotions held so far members of the Club including Pat McCarthy, John Lynch, Christy Mullins and Gene Lynch spent a number of hours engaging with and chatting to farmers about their farming enterprise and distributing information leaflets on the breed and pointing out the Hereford advantage. Many farmers are already well aware of the pluses of using Hereford while others who have used other breeds are observing the higher Hereford calf price and the additional weight advantage at a given age. Gene Lynch and Paddy Hickey were entrusted with the judging at Bandon while John Lynch and Stephen White with William O’Brien did the calf selection at Skibbereen. John Kingston, Ciara White and Pat McCarthy were entrusted with meeting with and talking to producers during the morning. With 400 calves at Skibbereen and a massive 1,400 at Bandon the lads were glad to hear the lunch bell call.
L to R: Patrick Fitton, Waterfall, Cork seller of the 1st prizewinning bull calf at €435, Pat Mc Carthy IHBS, Stephen White & Ciara White West Cork Hereford Club and David Fitton. Photography "Denis Boyle".
Pictured at the West Cork Hereford Club Spring Calf Promotion are L/R, Cian O’Sullivan, Pat Mc Carthy IHBS, Ciara O’Sullivan, JJ Barrett West Cork Hereford Club, Pat O’Sullivan Barryroe seller of 1st prizewinning heifer calf at €320.00. Photography "Denis Boyle".
Skibbereen
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L/R: Pat McCarthy IHBS, William Forde Drimoleague, 1st prizewinner with his bull calf sold for €330.00 and Paddy Hickey secretary West Cork Hereford Club. George Maguire Photography.
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 L/R: Pat McCarthy IHBS, John Lynch on behalf of Oliver Barry, Maunvour, Bantry who exhibited the 1st prizewinning heifer calf which sold at €278.00 with Paddy Hickey secretary West Cork Hereford Club. George Maguire Photography.
Kanturk
Dan Scully, Mallow, who won First Prize for his Hereford Heifer Calf at the Kanturk Mart Hereford Calf Promotion and information day, pictured with Neilus Moynihan and Dermot McCarthy of the Hereford Society, Lesley Sandes (Field Officer Hereford Society), John Ludgate (Munster Treasurer), John Cott (Chairman Kanturk Mart), Joe Noonan (Vice Chair), and Tim Broderick (Judge). The Calf sold for €400. Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald.
Lesley Sandes, Hereford Society Field Officer, congratulating Martin Vaughan, Freemount, who won First Prize for his Hereford Bull Calf at the Kanturk Mart Hereford Calf Promotion. Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald. Martin Vaughan, Freemount, who won First Prize for his Hereford Bull Calf at the Kanturk Mart Hereford Calf Promotion and information day, pictured with Neilus Moynihan and Dermot McCarthy of the Hereford Society, Lesley Sandes (Field Officer Hereford Society), John Ludgate (Munster Treasurer), John Cott (Chairman Kanturk Mart), and Tim Broderick (Judge). The Calf sold for €435. Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald.
Bottom right: Lesley Sandes, Hereford Society Field Officer, congratulating Dan Scully, Mallow, who won First Prize for his Hereford Heifer Calf at the Kanturk Mart Hereford Calf Promotion. Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald.
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Derry O'Hanlon, Bweeng, who won First Prize for his Hereford Bull Calf at the Kanturk Mart Hereford Calf Promotion, pictured with Liam Philpott and John Joe O' Reilly of the Hereford Society, John Cott (Chairman Kanturk Mart), and Tim Broderick (Judge). The Calf was sold for €425. Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald.
First prize-winning Hereford Cross heifer calf . Sold at €420
Judges Henry Parr and Jimmy Thompson - South Leinster Branch IHBS.
William Egan, Milford was the First Prize winner for his Hereford Heifer Calf at the Kanturk Mart Hereford Calf Promotion. In William's absence, John Murphy of Kanturk Mart accepted the prize presented by John Joe O'Reilly of the Hereford Society. Also included are John Cott (Chairman Kanturk Mart), Tim Broderick (Judge), and Liam Philpott (Hereford Society). The calf was sold for €500. Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald.
At the presentation to the winning owner of both the Bull and Heifer Calf in Carlow Mart. Photo Henry Parr IHBS, Corrine Pender Owner, Patricia Lawlor Leinster Mart Carlow. Photo by Roger Jones.
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Kilmallock
It was a case of an early morning rise for judges Donie Mullins Dromin and David Geary Broadford as they set about picking their Hereford calf champions in Kilmallock. A difficult job it turned out to be as their has been a big increase in the number of Hereford calves on the market this year. Eventually they choose Denis Guerin Mucreennagh Freemount Co. Cork Male Hereford Bull as champion. He sold in the ring for €440. The female champion was owned by John McCarthy Shandrum Charleville Co. Cork and he sold for €355. He bought his stock bull from David Larkin Kilcormac and he is mighty pleased with him mainly because of easy calving and excellent calf quality. Both calves were less than 2 weeks old.
First Prize-winning bull calf pictured with from left Marcus Kellegher Munster Branch IHBS, Judge, John Scott, Boolacullane, Faranfore, Timmy O’Sullivan, IHBS, David White, Castleisland Mart Manager. This calf is sired by Balleen Yankee €525.
Hereford Female winner property of John McCarthy (L to R) David Geary Judge, Donnie Mullins Judge, Mary of G.V.M, John McCarthy owner, John Neenan president of Irish Hereford Breed Society, John McAuliffee Hereford Breeder, Hugh Mulvihill Hereford auctioneer.
First Prize-winning heifer calf pictured with from left John P Brosnan, Mausrour, Gneeveguilla, Killarney, Marcus Kellegher Munster Branch IHBS, Judge, Timmy O’Sullivan, IHBS, David White, Castleisland Mart Manager. The winner is sired by Shrone Eoin bred by local breeder Jerry O’Connor, Rathmore and sold at €500. The large crowd in attendance agreed she would make an ideal suckler dam in the future.
Hereford Male Winner property of Denis Guerin (L to R) Donnie Mullins Judge, Mary of G.V.M, John Neenan president of Irish Hereford Breed Society, John McAuliffee Hereford Breeder, Hugh Mulvihill Hereford auctioneer and David Geary, Judge.
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There was a very positive atmosphere at Carnew Mart towards Hereford calves and this was reflected in a strong trade for Hereford calves on the day.
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Photos provided by Carnew Mart.
In attendance in Bull Picture is William Wallace, Mervyn Parr and John Jones, South Leinster IHBS with Jim Bergin (Owner)and daughter with A N Other. Sold at €450.
Mogue Mahon and family who purchased the prizewinning heifer at €420 with Jim Bergin and daughter the owners and South Leinster Hereford Branch members John Jones, Mervyn Parr and William Wallace.
Top right: Pictured at the Irish Hereford Society Calf Promotion in Corrin Mart, Fermoy are the champion heifer owned by Cornelius Cronin, Carrignavar which sold for €180 with Pat McCarthy, Hereford Society & Michael Morrison, Hereford Breeder Killeagh. Photo O'Gorman Photography. Bottom right: Pictured at the Irish Hereford Society Calf Promotion in Corrin Mart, Fermoy are the champion bull owned by Thomas Hennessy, Ladysbridge which sold for €390 with Pat McCarthy, Hereford Society ,John Hennessy, Ladysbridge & John White, Chairman West Cork Hereford Society. Photo O'Gorman Photography.
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Abbeyfeale
Pictured with the 1st Prize heifer which was sired by Onderetta Dermot and sold at €425 are owners Margaret & Tom McLaughlin with Mart Manager Denis Lane, Judge Buddy Kellegher and Timmy O’Sullivan IHBS.
Gortatlea
At Gortatlea Mart Timmie O’Sullivan, IHBS, A.N. Other standing in for bull calf winner Patrick Spring, Castlemaine which was sired by Britmote Cherry and sold at €570, Buddy Kelliher, Judge, and Michael McCarthy and son who exhibited the prizewinning heifer calf sired by Meenoline 326 which sold at €490.
Pictured with the 1st prizewinning bull calf sold at €415 and sired by Mourneview Fintan is Timmie O’Sullivan IHBS with owner Con Kennelly, Buddy Kellegher judge and Denis Lane Mart Manager.
Listowel
Pictured is Hereford judge at the event Buddy Kellegher with top auctioneer Conor Scanlon, Ballybunion, the owner of the prizewinning heifer calf which sold at €430 and sired by Touradoo Bond. Also pictured Johnny O’Carroll, Causeway owner of the bull calf sold at €480 and was sired by Yugo Bounty with Timmy O’Sullivan IHBS.
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Pictured at the National Calf Show, Tullamore, November 2016
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rATHrEGAN HOrNEd HErEFOrdS
rATHrEGAN pOLLEd HErEFOrdS
Here at rathregan we always have a nice selection of strong vigorous pedigree Hereford bulls for sale by our prize winning stock bulls: F.H. patrick by Bowmont Storm; Milbawn Amos by Mawarra Sentimental; Broca John - full brother to Broca Saviour; and Corlismorepoll Lad 530 - our great poll bull. We have 30 of those top quality bulls for sale in the Spring and Summer of 2017. We also offer for sale 5 or 6 top pedigree heifers. Any bull or heifer not conforming to our very high standards are culled for beef - for the Hereford Prime Scheme. We say our Herefords are “Kings in Grass� and for that reason we are forever aiming for top quality grass and silage. If you are in the market for a top Hereford easy calving bull this year please give us a call. Thank you to our many repeat customers and new ones are always welcome!
Visitors as welcome as the Flowers in May! rATHrEGAN HErEFOrd FArM rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath.
Contact: Val Ledwith, owner at 086 255 6618
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Irish Hereford Breeders’ Association - A.G.M. 1916 postponed
The Annual Meeting summoned to be held on 25th April 1916, owing to the Rebellion, had to be postponed until 24th May 1916. No members however attended. Circulars were subsequently sent to all members with the result that the following were unanimously elected.
It was also decided to offer prizes to the following Provincial Shows:Longford, North Tipperary, Roscommon, Meath, Cavan, Sligo, Ballina, Castlepollard, Kilkenny, Queens Co. A proposal to present Mr Robert Bruce of the Royal Dublin Society with a testimonial did not meet sufficient support.
JAMES (JEMMY) SHERRY
My great uncle James Sherry was born in Gormanston Co. Meath on 24th April 1895. He died in the house of his birth on 3rd March 1972 aged 76 having lived there for his entire life with his sister Lilly. It was a small two bedroom, mud walled, thatched roof cottage typical of the late 19th and early 20th century. They farmed about 20 acres of their own lands and a few acres rented from the Gormanston army barracks and aerodrome. A mixed farm enterprise they reared pigs, hens, ducks, sheep and some Hereford cattle. They also had an orchard of plum and apples. It was a very traditional farm of its day similar to many handed down through several generations of tenant farmers and subsequently
S M Purdon Winter 9/4/17 bought out under the land acts of the late 1800’s and 1900’s. He employed a labourer who slept in the corner of the barn on a bed of straw. There were no windows in the barn but four small openings which made it a very draughty place to sleep. The labourer walked to the local pub ‘The Cock Tavern’ every evening for a few bottles of stout. A prize/medal was presented to him in 1959 at the “Balbriggan Xmas Fat Stock Show” by the Irish Hereford Breeders Association, for the best Pedigree Hereford on show and was amongst his prized possessions and claim to fame amongst his peers. The above piece and photograph was sent to us by the late James Sherry’s grandnephew Eddie Ferris whose father Jack was nephew to James and now runs the farm with his wife Chrissy. It creates a nostalgic picture of small farm life in a forgotten but not too distant past when running water, electricity and power driven machinery was unknown.
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GLASLOuGH HErEFOrdS Established 1952
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Peter Hagan, Carriglass, Longford
Peter Hagan a Longford man through and through he spent many years working in the US before returning with his wife Mary to his roots in his native Longford to take up farming. Cows and calves were his interest and so he chose to run with Herefords which he became much attached to though in a moment of weakness he purchased a Charolais heifer from which he bred a number of useful cattle before selling her on. The Killoe herd was set up in 1981 with the purchase of his first female Castlenugent Kathy from fellow Longford man Jimmy Tynan, Castlenugent, Lisryan. Kathy was a daughter to Ballinara Kaiser a son to the famous Ballydowel Earl and bred by the well-known and successful Galvin brothers Jim & Bill from Castledaly, Moate, Co Westmeath. This purchase was proven to be a fortunate one for Peter as many of his most successful females came from this source. Always one to try out a new bull or new semen he made good use of genetics available through the Society’s Breed Improvement Scheme and as a result stayed to the forefront of the breed at shows and society sales. Peter was a
regular of the Tully Performance Test Centre placing several bulls there over the years. Killoe Uncle Sam sold at €3,400 to a dairy farmer in Co Tipperary, Killoe Stormbird a Churchill Storm son and an FBD prizewinner at Tully sold at €3,400 to the Rheban Herd of David Young, Athy. At that same sale Dovea AI purchased Banner Dandy another Storm son at €3,500. Perhaps the top price received by Peter was for Killoe Best sold to a dairy farm in Limerick at €4,000. In July 2011 Peter decided to sell his farm and his Hereford cattle, not an easy decision but advancing years were taking their toll. The sale held at Granard proved to be very successful with many new members purchasing seed stock at the event. The top price cow Killoe Hilda an Ervie Classic daughter sold at €2,700 while the top price heifers Killoe Pam and Killoe Gina sold at €2,550 each. Peter retired to the USA where his sons have worked for many years. Following a brief stay there he decided once again to return to his native Longford to live out his retirement until his death in his 94th year. To his sons Pat and Peter, daughter in law Jill, his grandchildren and his brothers Fr Paddy and Johnny we offer our sincere sympathy.
Willie Sheehan, Powerstown, Clonmel, Co Tipperary
Is there something about the longevity of Herefords that affects the lives of their owners? Perhaps it’s the docility and peaceful disposition that infects a calmness and lack of stress to those who tend them. It is particularly noticeable this year with the society losing a number of its stalwarts who had reached advanced years.
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Willie Sheehan, Powerstown, Clonmel was one of those longstanding stalwarts of the breed who this past summer took his leave of this world in his 98th year. Those who have to hand the Hereford Breed Journal of 2012 will find an article outlining much of Willie’s early life and that of his family in the Clonmel area. The extract reprinted there by kind permission of the authors is from ‘Vanishing IrelandRecollections of Our Changing Times’ published in 2011 by Hachett Books. Willie originally a bootmaker ‘married in’ as the saying goes to Josephine Dillion who with her sister had inherited their father John’s farm at Powerstown Clonmel in the early 50’s. Willie took to the farming like the proverbial duck to water and in 1957 purchased the first Hereford heifer Barberstown Snowflake bred by RV Huddleston, of Barberstown Castle, Straffan, Co Kildare. Barberstown Castle an enchanting 13 century castle built in 1288 is now a country house hotel and very well known as an exclusive wedding venue. The dam Mount Wilson Snowdrop was bred by Mrs Samia N. B. Edgill, Mount Wilson, Edenderry and sired by Weston Rosestock (83901) a UK bred bull bred by CH Morris of Weston Court, Leominster. From these small beginnings Willie and Josie developed the herd which
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 never exceeded five breeding cows regularly winning prizes across Munster and the RDS Spring show. These included Brackford Champion, Bull of the Year at Limerick, Brackford Valley and Brackford Goldie. A further major purchase was the in calf heifer Lodgepark Donegal by Johnstown for 200 guineas at the Brehon dispersal sale of the Lodgepark herd for the Executors of the late Major John N Purdon, Lodgepark, Freshford, Co Kilkenny on October 5th 1967. Out of Cloverhill Docket and born 29th February 1964 her first calf Brackford Knight born 6th of December 1967 by Knight of Kilternan went on to be a champion. Her most successful son was Brackford Vanguard (one of the first AI bred Hereford bulls in the country) by Free Town Vanguard one of the first UK Hereford bulls to have his semen imported into Ireland. Brackford Vanguard became one of the best known Hereford bulls in Ireland winning several championships and being exhibited by the Society on its Spring Show stand two years in succession with Willie and Josie on hand to welcome and have a kind word for all who called to view the bull. The farm at Powerstown was the destination of many breeders as their cows and heifers came in season endeavouring to breed their own champion as many did from Vanguard. Possibly his best known son was Brackford Lory the very successful AI sire which stood at Sligo AI for many years. A true gentleman of the breed Willie will be remembered for his kindness and honesty throughout a long life. To his niece Kathleen O’Brien, her husband Michael, his grand-nieces Sinéad, Alma and Rachel we offer sincere sympathy.
John Smith Millbrook, Oldcastle, Co Meath
John Smith, Millbrook, Oldcastle, Co Meath who died in July last, was an outstanding breeder of beef cattle for
more than 60 years. In the course of his long career, his cattle won many distinctions. John also ran a very successful dairy enterprise for many years though it was beef cattle breeding which was closest to his heart. A native of Oldcastle, Co Meath where he farmed extensively he completed his secondary education at Terenure College, Dublin, before accepting his father’s invitation to become centrally involved in the breeding of pedigree beef cattle. The Hereford herd stood initially at Listown, Oldcastle under the Listown prefix with the first calf a bull Listown Abbot born on November 20th 1950 and sired by James of Coolamber. His dam Rathbracks 6th a Lisnabin Nugget daughter bred by Mr CH Strong, Rathbracks, Kells, Co Meath out of Kilfenton 5th which was sired by a bull called Slievenamon born 13th February 1923 and bred by Mr W Tully, Rathdrinagh, Beauparc, Co Meath. This sire traces back to the great Randlestown herd of Sir Nugent T Everard at Navan. In 1956/57 following a move to Millbrook, Oldcastle the herd became the Millbrook Herd a herd name which has become etched in the minds of cattle breeders in several breeds. The purchase of Little Gem of Coolamber proved to be inspired producing one of the most successful Hereford lines for the Millbrook prefix. John contested all the major summer shows including the RDS with great success. The Anglo Celt of August 1970 reports ‘A remarkable "clean sweep" was achieved by Mr John Smith, Millbrook, Oldcastle when he won first
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prize in each of the five Pedigree Hereford Classes at Oldcastle Show on Wednesday, our picture shows John Smith junior (left) and his brother, William, with their fathers champion and reserve Millbrook, Co Meath’. His cattle won many championships but, undoubtedly, his favourite venue was the Royal Dublin Society’s spring show where in addition to achieving the highest awards he served in the prestigious post of Chief Cattle Steward for many years. John served briefly as President of the Irish Hereford Breed Association the predecessor of the current IHBS Ltd when elected in February 1970 on the death of the then incumbent Jack McGuinness whose term was up on June 30th of that year. Given the importation of the continental cattle breeds in the 1970’s John developed an interest in the new trend seeing an opportunity to develop his cattle breeding talents with other breeds. He established successful herds of Simmental and Limousin cattle and soon reached the heights he had attained with Herefords. John Smith is possibly the only cattle breeder to have won the RDS Spring Chow supreme championship with three different breeds, Hereford, Simmental and Limousin, a distinction which will not now be surpassed given the demise of the event. He readily embraced modern cattle breeding techniques using AI and embryo transfer to best effect. A member of the Department of Agriculture’s weight recording scheme from the early 1970’s he was a supporter of the Tully Bull performance test centre during its lifetime.
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 In more recent years, John passed responsibility to his son William who now carries on the success of the Millbrook herd at many shows across the country including the national livestock show at Tullamore and at Balmoral. A recognised cattle judge John officiated at many summer shows, at shows and sales here at home and in Northern Ireland. His knowledge and talents were also recognised outside of Ireland with invitations to judge in the UK and on the European mainland. He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Kay), sons William, Mark and Paul, daughters Terry and Linda, grandchildren and his brother Bishop Michael Smith. Sincere sympathy is offered to all the Smith family in their great loss.
William Stroker, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon
The death in 2016 of William (Willie) Stroker closed a chapter of devoted breeding of traditional cattle breeds Hereford, Angus and, in earlier years, Shorthorn. A member of the Hereford Society since 1971 Willie was also a very committed member of the Irish Angus society since its foundation in 1967 and served on its council for many years. His family’s association
with Angus goes back to 1949 when his father purchased the first Angus females. His grandfather introduced Shorthorns to Kilteevan in 1916. His initial Hereford purchase was a heifer Loughan Flower from Mr C Bell, Loughan, Moynalty, Kells, Co Meath. In calf to Agecroft Charlie her first calf was a heifer Aughmaree Anne. From this small beginning the herd progressed. With never more than three to four Hereford breeding females Willie choose quality over quantity and regularly exhibited stock at the surrounding shows and at the RDS more often than not taking home a rosette. Perhaps his highest priced Hereford was his 1997 October Champion at Roscommon Aughmaree Norman a Dunrobin Hallmark 10D son out of a homebred dam ‘Cleo’ sired by SJ 43G Domino 32L sold at 5,100 guineas to Martin Delahunty. Another that stands out is again a Dunrobin Hallmark 10D son Aughmaree Rookie out of ‘Daisy’ a Britisher 1 M daughter sold at to the Deverell Family. A first prizewinner in his class at the October sale in Roscommon he went on to produce some very good stock both male and female at Ballyaville eventually being slaughtered as a U grade carcase. Willie was very highly regarded and respected by cattle breeders as a very competent judge, it will be his warm and friendly personality that we will be missed most by those who knew him and enjoyed his wry good humour.
Aughmaree Norman - Champion October 1997 Willie Stroker receives the Male Champion Trophy from President John Gunn with Brian Carroll in attendance.
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Our deepest sympathy to his wife, Brid, his daughter, Suzanne, his extended family and all who knew him through his many interests in cattle breeding, GAA and in political circles.
Mervyn Clarke, Church Hill, Kells, Co Meath
The Church Hill Herd was established in 1953. Carefully selected foundation females included Cardenton Norah bred by the late Sam Shaw, Cardenton, Athy of the well-known ‘Shaw’s Almost Nationwide’ retailers. Her first calf was a bull Church Hill Guardsman by Bellair Guardsman. A second female Cloverhill Dorcas was purchased from the famed Cloverhill Herd of Major JF Purdon then at Cloverhill, Co Cavan. In calf to Lisnabin Rupert a son of the famous Vern Whirlwind she produced her first calf a bull Church Hill Prince. The herd was developed steadily over the years carefully selecting each female to join the herd. An interest in showing was rewarded with a string of rosettes. Mervyn became an active member of the society and was one of the last surviving members who attended the first meeting of the council of the current Irish Hereford Breed Society Ltd on 4th June 1971. His long-time friend and fellow breeder Kevin Farrell, Senechalstown, Beauparc, Co Meath is now the last surviving member of that initial meeting of the new body which
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 replaced the Irish Hereford Breed Association founded in 1909. Mervyn served on the society’s council for many years contributing to the of a growing development organisation. As a well-respected judge, he judged at many shows across the country including the RUAS Balmoral and many more prestigious shows around the country. In 1969, Church Hill Dandy was Male Champion bull at the R.D.S. the first of many Champions bred by Mervyn. Bulls from the herd were exported to Argentina and to the UK while others bred with distinction in Irish AI and in many pedigree herds. In 1993 he enjoyed winning the Female and Supreme Championship at Tullamore show with Church Hill Ida and in 1998 the National bull calf Championship with Church Hill Super later Reserve Champion at Roscommon and sold at 4,200 guineas. In 1999 at Tullamore the ten month old Church Hill Henry won the National bull calf Championship and later in the day went on to take the National Supreme Championship . Born at Church Hill in 1925 Mervyn lived there all is life and in 1962 he married Ivy (nee Armstrong) and they had 2 children, Heather & Brian. Mervyn & Ivy enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren, encouraging them to take an interest in farming and to look after the herd. Brian has taken on the Church Hill Herd in recent years and along with Mervyn, continued to exhibit and show their Herefords. Mervyn passed away peacefully at the beginning of September following a short illness. He had been an honoured guest at the local Virginia show which was held on the Wednesday previous. He is greatly missed, especially for his great wisdom on the farm.
Sean Neary Cloncullane, Co. Roscommon
In November last Sean Neary in his ninety-first year took leave of his beloved wife Kathleen (nee Burke) daughter Elaine, sons John, Dermot,
Semen was exported across the world as far away as Australia where I recall seeing a number of daughters breeding excellent progeny. For all the success of the herd Sean accepted it with the calmness of a very quiet unassuming man dedicated to his family and his cattle. Over a period of 30 years he never seemed to age or change it was a surprise therefore to learn he had reached his 90’s when he passed away. May He Rest in Peace.
Colman and Brendan and their children following a long and productive life farming and cattle breeding. He purchased his first pedigree Hereford heifer Bally Poppy from local breeder Tommy Byrne at that time of Ballykilcline, Kilglass an later of Tubberpatrick, Strokestown. Poppy was sired by Johnstown Flinger bred by Sir James Kennedy and the dam was Bally Gipsy a Lisnabin Octavius daughter. Her first calf born 18th January 1962 was Cloncullane Prince by Ballydowel Newsboy a son to Ballyraggan166th. Tullamore Oct ’16 - €3,800 for Clooncullane King 322, exhibited by Sean Neary, Strokestown; Nenagh April ’16 - Clooncullane Star 310 for €2,800. Tullamore Oct ’15 - The Male Champion Cloncullane General at €3,800 and was possibly the bargain of the day. Kilmallock October ’07 – Male Champion Clooncullane Daniel by Yarram Pompeii RDS March 1968 – 1st Prizewinner Clooncullane Champion by Beaghmore Pirate purchased by Dep of Agriculture as a leased bull at £2,000. Average price at the bull sale £223. It is difficult to quantify the number of top animals bred by Sean Neary and the Clooncullane herd over the years. A further bull also named Clooncullane Champion was purchased by the late Leslie Lewis of the Haven Herd in Herefordshire.
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William (Willie) Alexander Jones
Many will be surprised to note the death of William A Jones, Creagh, Kenagh, Co, Longford on Christmas Eve last. Though in his 95th year Willie or ‘Grandad’ as he was known to many as well as his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren had been out and about at the Society’s autumn show and sale at Tullamore where he won the Reserve Female championship with Caonachpoll 1 Anna. Born into farming just outside Newtownforbes, Longford on 30th of April 1922, Willie moved to Creagh, Kenagh when his father inherited the farm there from his late brother. Willie nominated by the Society as a Hall of Fame recipient at the Athlone show awards in 2008 recalled attending a pedigree dispersal sale in Newtownforbes in October 1938 where his father bought two pedigree Hereford heifers, one at three guineas and one at four guineas. In 1950 Willie married Florence Stewart from nearby
IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 whose family were also steeped in the Hereford tradition. In the same year he took over the running of Creagh.
His first heifer Clonee White Rose sired by Forbes Torrent a bull bred by Lord Granard was purchased from T Farrell, Clonee, Longford. Her mother was Clonee Pearl by Goldfinger of Coolamber bred in one of the country’s oldest and more influential herds. In 1959 Willie’s first Hereford bull in Carrick on Shannon was Reserve Champion and sold for 90 guineas. Since then there are few shows or bull sale venues that Willie and stock from the Creagh herd have not been exhibited at without taking home a prize-winner or championship rosette. The bull Creagh Ricky was for many years one of the most used bulls at Enfield AI. More recent successes have included Creaghpoll 1 James €2,700 Reserve Champion at Nenagh May ’14, Caonachpoll 1 Angela €3,500 and Caonach Sandra €3,400 at Tullamore October ’15 and Reserve Female Champion Caonachpoll 1 Anna €2,700 Tullamore October ‘16.
“Carrick on Shannon, the RDS Ballsbridge, Fitt’s in Limerick, Thurles, Tipperary, Moate, Roscommon, Kilmallock, Nenagh, Kilkenny and Fermoy”. I’ve been to them all said Willie on receiving his Hall of Fame Award. He continued “as long as there is a chance of a rosette, a day out meeting old and new friends, a good dinner of fish with chips and peas on the way home and maybe a small drop of whiskey to seal the deal, I’ll be there!”. “I’ve always been satisfied so long as I could sell my bull for a worthy price and that he was a lucky and good sire for his new owner”. “I’m probably happiest when haggling over the price of a bull or admiring a good animal”. A number of years ago with a bull exhibited on the Society’s National Ploughing stand in Tipperary a prospective customer was showing some serious interest in the bull and Willie in a bid to close the deal said “I’ll leave him home for you” not realising at the time that his customer’s farm was on Mizen head. Eventually the deal was sealed with much hand slapping and an exhibitor from a
neighbouring stand who lived in west Cork offered to take the bull south saving Willie a long trip to carry out his promise. A man of his word if the trip had to be made it would be with a smile and relaxed good humour.
Judging at the shows was a challenge he enjoyed giving him the opportunity to meet people and friends across the country. His late wife Florence was his secretary on whom he relied as many Hereford breeders do to maintain the ‘bookwork’ in order while they concentrate on the field and yardwork. The next generation and the generation following all have a keen interest in farming and cattle-breeding which was a source of great pride and joy to him in later years when unable to undertake the heavy physical chores himself.
Willie is fondly remembered by his sons William, Ivan and Edwin, his daughters-in-law Georgina, Emily and Pearl and also by his devoted grandchildren and many friends in Herefords, in politics and beyond.
Eric Humphreys
Junior Stock Bull: Annaghbeg 1 Cavalier
Senior Stock Bull: Udel 1 SS Echelon
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KYE (H) & CLOONSHANAGH (P) HEREFORDS Est 1956
KYE MANHATTAN 688
KYE HuLK 706
by Freetown Hotspur Sold March 2016 for €3,700
by Freetown Hotspur Sold to Mr James Thompson for €5,000
KYE HARRY 697
KYE HOTSPUR 708
by Freetown Hotspur Champion Killmallock April 2016 Sold to Mr Timmy O’Sullivan for €4,500
by Freetown Hotspur Sold Mr Micheal Conroy for €4,300
Many thanks to all our valued Customers Visitors always welcome
Padraig & Catherine McGrath Kye, Elphin, Co. roscommon. Tel 087 2693201 or 071 9635008 email: pccmcgrath@eircom.net
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Northern Ireland
Successful Premier Show & Sale of Herefords at Dungannon
Despite the difficult economic times Hereford breeders generally went home happy from Dungannon Mart. There was a good mix of dairy and suckler farmers in attendance with good quality bulls selling to every county in Northern Ireland. The champion, Black Water Limelight shown by Sam & Nigel Heatrick from Annareagh, Glaslough, Co Monaghan, sold for the joint top price of 3,000gns. A half- brother to the champion Black Water Lad is currently standing at Dovea AI station in Co Tipperary. This June 2014 bull Limelight is by their stock bull Kye Sting 595, a Bowmont Storm son purchased as a herd sire by the Heatrick’s when Champion at the Irish Hereford Society’s Nenagh Bull show and sale in Co Tipperary. The Heatricks also sold Black Water Lancer also by the same sire at the sale for 2100gns. The Reserve Champion exhibited by John & William McMordie from Ballygowan Co. Down also sold for 3000gns. Solpoll 1 Lone Ranger, a Superior Carcase Sire is by Panmure 1 Henry, the current UK Sire of the Year, a bull renowned for his exceptional muscle figures. The McMordie’s also sold 2 other Henry sons, the 1st prize winning Solpoll 1 Lively for 2900gns and the 2nd prize Solpoll 1 Landini for 2500gns. John Conlon from Markethill Co. Armagh sold Drumatee Frank a 3rd prize winner by the homebred Drumatee Flamenco for 2600gns. Norman & Christa McMordie from Saintfield showed River-Dale 1 Maximus to win the youngest class. This 16month old son of the highly acclaimed 3 times Balmoral Show Champion Solpoll 1 Dynamite sold for 2400gns. Bertie & Greer Watson, Crossgar Co Down had the only heifer forward, Barnburn 1 Lydia Lady, served recently to Pinmoor 1 Kingsley the joint 2015 NI Bull of the Year she sold for 1500gns. With an 89% clearance bulls sold to average £2292. The NIHBA would like to thank the judge Des Kelly and Dunbia for their sponsorship of the event.
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Champion and equal top price, Black Water Limelight from Sam & Nigel Heatrick.
Solpoll 1 Lone Ranger, Reserve Champion & equal top price from John & William McMordie.
Judge Des Kelly thinking over another tough class.
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Maestro tops at 3,900 guineas.
The Elite Hereford Breeders spring sale in Dungannon produced the top price of the spring season of beef breed sales in Northern Ireland. It took an exceptional young sire from the herd of Robin and James Irvine at Whitecross to set the sale alight, getting the packed gallery galvanised to produce the day’s top price of 3,900 guineas, topping the Angus and Limousin events and the recent Balmoral bull sale. The sale produced a solid average of £2440 for the bulls sold. “Trade was selective however, and reflected difficult times in the livestock sector with the income squeeze particularly affecting the dairy farmers who are the main customers for Hereford bulls” said auctioneer Trevor Wylie of Dungannon Farmers mart. Graceland 1 Maestro had been well admired at the pre sale parade for his scale and quality and with exceptional EBV’s putting him in the top 5% of the breed for growth and muscle he was pretty much the complete package according to a delighted Robin Irvine. “Maestro is another son of our very successful stock bull, Greenyards 1 Dougie. He has sired the top priced bull through the Dungannon bull sales in each of the 4 years since his progeny first came on the scene in 2011”. Maestro is eligible for the Hereford Society’s Superior Carcass Incentive which promotes the top genetics in the breedplan recording scheme. Other bulls to catch the eye were Mervyn Richmond’s Corraback Impulse – a stylish young bull with good length and scale. Sired by Mara Flook, impulse went on to sell for 2,600 guineas while David Smyths Fortview Logic from the famous Badlingham Blossom family and sired by Border Quaestar made 2,500 guineas. Overall average for 12 bulls sold was £2,440.
Graceland 1 Maestro topped the Elite Breeders Sale in February selling for £3,900 guineas.
Sharing a joke at the event
On Parade - the Elite Breeders with their entries for the February sale. Robin Irvine, David Smith, Raymond Pogue, Adrian Irvine, James Graham, Henry Richmond.
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Good trade for Elite Herefords
Brookfield 1 Megan from Roy and Pat McClenagh an topped the trade for heifers selling at 2,900 guineas.
Hereford bulls and females both sold in a sharper trade at the Elite Breeders Sale in Dungannon. This new event was introduced to the sales calendar to meet the increased demand for breeding stock at this time of the year. Topping the bull trade was Glenside Lawson from C & R Pogue from Benburb. This big, clean growthy bull weighed in at 820 kgs at just eighteen months of age and boasted impressive figures for weight gain and carcass traits. Lawson attracted keen interest from the packed gallery of customers and this was reflected in the sale ring with auctioneer Trevor Wylie fielding a flurry of bids before bringing the hammer down for the day’s top price of 2,900 guineas. Lawson’s stable mates Leo and Lawrence, again sired by the successfull Dreemore Titanic were also in demand selling for 2,300 and 2100 guineas. Two bulls from the Graceland herd of Robin & James Irvine were also much admired in the pre sale parade and attracted keen buyer interest – both selling at 2,600 guineas. Both bulls were supported by excellent EBV’s with Graceland 1 Merlin eligible for the Superior Carcass payment. Selling at 2,500 guineas was Annaghbeg 1 Berlusconi from M & L Moore. This December born calf was just over 15 months of age but showed impressive growth rate and conformation and was another bull to attract favourable comment. The 10 bulls on offer sold to average £2,425. The female section was keenly contested and a complete clearance was achieved as a number of new breeders competed to add quality females to their herds. Roy and Pat Mc Clenaghan had another successful outing, selling Brookfield 1 Megan for the top price of 2,900 guineas. Carrying the service of Wiruna 1 Daffy this stylish young heifer joins a newly established pedigree herd in Co. Tyrone. Allowdale Tinkle - presented to perfection by Adrian and Sandra Irvine was another quality heifer which appealed to the buyers – selling for 2,600 guineas after a tense battle of bids. The 5 heifers sold to an average price of £2,440 each.
Stuart Pogue with Glenside Lawson – top selling bull at the Elite Hereford Breeders sale in Dungannon.
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Selling for 2,600 guineas at the elite Hereford sale was Allowdale Tinkle presented by Adrian and Sandra Irvine.
Capitano one of two bulls from Robin Irvine’s Graceland herd to sell for 2,600 guineas at the Elite Breeders Sale.
Adrian Irvine provided an expert commentary on the pre-sale parade of cattle at the Elite Breeders sale.
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Cork Born Dominarigle 1 Prince Crowned Junior & Reserve Overall Male Champion at Balmoral
A number of Herefords featuring amongst the top prizewinners at the RUAS Balmoral had very strong southern connections not least amongst them the Cork born Dominarigle 1 Prince. A strong Hereford class of 2015 born bulls was led by the greatly admired Dominarigle 1 Prince 658 brought out by Mrs Jacqueline Martin, Saintfield. This yearling bull initially won out his class and was later tapped out Junior Champion and Reserve Male Champion by the Judge. This young prospect was initially purchased by Gerry and Ciara McNamara, Labasheeda, Ennis, with dam Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney which he purchased at the O’Keeffe’s Gurteragh sale for the top price of €7,000 with her two and a half month old calf Dominarigle 1 Prince 658 at foot. The sire of Prince Gurteragh Justice is bred and owned by Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co Cork. It was at the National Hereford Calf Show held at Tullamore in November that the Martin family from Saintfield, Co Down first spotted their championship winner when he was exhibited by Hereford breeders Gerry and Ciara McNamara in the class for calves born on or after March 2015. The Martin family expressed a strong interest in the calf and following successful negotiations Dominarigle 1 Prince was on his way to stardom. Standing in 2nd place and next to the Reserve Junior Champion in his class was a young bull Umgola 1 Impact bred by Stephen Baxter and shown by current owner Aaron Patterson. This calf is sired by last year’s Northern Ireland stock bull of the year Dernaroy 1 Impact bred by Eric Humphreys, Dernaroy, Newbliss, Co Monaghan. The first prize-winner in the cow class Solpoll 1 Pansy C4 shown by J & W McMordie is sired by UDEL 1 R51 Vindicator bred by D & D Carroll, Coole, Campile, Co Wexford while the 4th prize-winner in the same class Corraback Clover 4th shown by Mervyn Richmond is sired by Ballyaville Don from the herd of J & I Deverell, Balyaville Geashill. Coote Geelan, Dromod was well pleased with his 4th rosette for Baltymore Orange 449 by his former RUAS Champion Kye Rodge553. In a class for bulls born prior to April 1st 2014 Ciaran Kerr was awarded a 3rd placing for his bull Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite bred by Killeshandra, Co Cavan breeder Basil Arnold. Standing next in the line Maheraknock Herefords exhibited Lislaughtin Kenny by Grianan Gaffer their purchase at the Lislaughtin dispersal for the Fitzell Family, Ballylongford, Co Kerry. The Group of Three cattle from one exhibitor saw the Solpoll team selected as class leaders, with the Haires in
second and Dromod, Co. Leitrim based Coote Geelan in third. The well-known Leitrim breeder was winner of the Supreme Hereford Championship with his bull Kye Rodge 553 in 2012. All of the classes were watched by a packed ringside of visitors to the show. Sponsorship for the Hereford section was kindly provided by Lidl. Lidl Ireland currently stock a wide range of Certified Irish Hereford Beef at over 140 Lidl stores across Ireland. For an award winning delicious Irish Hereford steak call into your local Lidl store today.
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Cork born Dominarigle 1 Prince Junior and Reserve Male Champion at RUAS 2016.
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Northern Ireland National at Enniskillen
The Hereford National Show is considered by many at the highlight of the season and attracts a large number of cattle and spectators alike. The 2016 Championships were staged at Enniskillen Show, with a strong entry of Hereford cattle representing breeders from all six counties. Judge for the day was Secretary of the Swedish Hereford Association, Miranda Lysell, who is a noted breeder and judge in her native country. Tapped out at Supreme Champion was "Pinmoor 1 Kingsley" exhibited by Bertie & Greer Watson, Crossgar. This three year old stock bull in the Barnburn herd was first spotted by the Watson's at Westmorland Show in 2014, and was snapped up shortly afterwards in a private transaction. He has calves on the ground, and the Watson's are delighted with how his progeny are shaping up to date. Enjoying a tremendous National Show was James Graham and son his Bradley from Portadown. They took home an array of ribbons for their Richmount herd including Reserve Supreme Champion with Hilton 1 Delilah. This is a 2007 born daughter of Dieulacresse Vodaphone out of Panmure 1 Blessing. The success story didn't end there for the Graham team, with their home-bred bull Richmount 1 King Kong notching up Reserve Male Champion. This son of Graceland 1 Colin is out of the Champion Female which highlights her ability to breed well in - addition to looking the part in the show ring. The Reserve Female Championship went Richmount 1 Nola who is also out Hilton 1 Delilah. This super young prospect was earlier in the day shown at foot with her dam, and achieved much admiration before being tapped out by Ms Lysell as Junior Champion. “King Kong” and “Nola” then teamed up to win the Best Progeny Pair Championship. If that wasn't enough, Richmount Herefords also took the prestigious Group of Three! The overall standard of cattle on show was exceptional according to the Master Judge, who described her Supreme Champion as "very stylish combined with great power and excellent breed character. The Female Champion is a well made brood cow, and her calf which is a winner in its own right shows tremendous potential". The hotly contended Young Handlers Class was led by Marcus Murdock, with Bradley Graham and Robbie Wilson following in the placings.
Supreme Champion at the National Hereford Show was Pinmoor 1 Kingsley exhibited by Bertie & Greer Watson.
Hilton 1 Delilah, exhibited by James Graham the Reserve Supreme Champion.
Swedish Judge Miranda Lysell pictured in action during the NI Hereford Breeders Association National Show.
Photos by Alfie Shaw. Report by Libby Clarke
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Top awards for Hereford Breeders
The winners of Northern Irelands Herefords of the Year awards have been announced and once again the Hereford classes on the local show circuit have been dominated by the Elite Breeders. In a keenly contested competition it was relative newcomer Ciaran Kerr who staked his claim early in the season with his newly acquired young stock bull Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite taking the breed championship in Lurgan following up with overall wins in Saintfield, Newry, and Clogher Valley. The Clogher success was topped off with a second reserve placing in a very strong interbreed class. Elite proved to be the dominant bull of the show season and was the clear winner of the coveted “Bull of the Year “and the “Polled Bull of the Year” awards. A son of Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty he was bred by Basil Arnold from Killeshandra in County Cavan and had been shown successfully in the South of Ireland as a yearling before joining the Kerr’s Kinnego herd last autumn. The Female of the Year was won by James Graham from Portadown with one of the grand dowagers from the Richmount show team. Hilton 1 Delilah has been a notable breeder of successful show cattle over the years. She made a strong start to the show season with a good placing at Balmoral and just kept getting better. A class win at Armagh was followed a week later by another red rosette at Newry where she was also awarded the reserve overall breed champion. It was a similar result at Antrim and again at the National Show in Enniskillen where she collected another Reserve Championship and enough points to confirm her place as the Northern Ireland Hereford Female of the Year and Polled Female of the year. The Horned awards have been dominated by the Corraback herd of Mervyn and Henry Richmond in recent years and 2106 was no exception. Corraback Jedi took the Horned Bull of the Year title following in the footsteps of his sire, Mara Flook who won the award in 2013 & 2014. This yearling has potential as a stock sire and will be offered for sale spring 2017. Corraback Blossom 3rd was one of the stars of the show season – coming through the junior heifer classes to take two supreme championships on her way to the award of the Horned female of the year and overall reserve female of the year 2016. Also sired by Mara Flook her dam Badlingham Blossom 132nd was purchased at the Badlingham dispersal sale in 2012. Blossom teamed up with Jedi to take the title of progeny pair of the year 2016 sired by Mara Flook. 2017 SALE PROGRAM The Elite Breeders sales program has been announced for 2017. Once again the principal event will be the Elite Bull Sale to be staged on Monday 27th February with the
“Spring Special” sale which was introduced in 2016 to run on 20th April and will feature a strong entry of breeding females as well as a select offering of young bulls. All sales are held in the Dungannon Farmers Mart and further details are available from David Smyth on 07808078117.
Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite was winner of the Hereford Bull of the Year award having taken a number of breed championships for his owner, Ciaran Kerr from Lurgan.
Hilton 1 Delilah – Northern Irelands Female of the year and Polled Female of the year exhibited by James Graham of Richmount Herefords.
Corraback Blossom 3rd – Horned Female of the year and Reserve Overall Female of the year is congratulated on winning the Championship at Armagh show by Judge Anders Mortensen and the Minister for Agriculture in Northern Ireland, Michele McIlveen.
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Northern Ireland Calf Show
Male Champion Solpoll 1 Nomad with John McMordie.
The NIHBA United Feed's National Calf Show took place at Dungannon Market. Sixteen exhibitors brought forward over 30 entries to be judged by the experienced Matthew Gray from the Buckenhill Herd, Herefordshire, England. With a packed ringside looking on, the young stock went under the expert eye of the judge who was delighted to see such a great turn out of quality that is sure to dominate the show circuit over the next few years. Overall Male Champion went to J & W McMordie with Solpoll 1 Nomad. The September 2015 Born Bull Calf once again came from the winning combination of former UK Sire of the Year, Panmure 1 Henry and Solpoll 1 Starlet J15 and took victory in the bull section. Judge Matt Gray stated, "The bull was class, quality and well balanced". The Overall Female Championship went to Co. Antrim breeder Trevor Andrews with Mountview 1 Estelle. This 14 month old heifer who is out of Castlepoll 1 Dainty 5th and by Mullin 1 Knight K827 showed great ring presence and feminine quality, truly worthy of heading the female lineup on the day.
Female Champion Mountview 1 Estelle with Trevor Andrews.
Estd. 1973 2012 rdS Champion of Champions Top price bull 2012 & Supreme Champion ruAS Balmoral 2012.
Semen Available EU Qualified
Herd Sire:
Kye rodge 553
His sons and daughters are now producing exceptional progeny.
Baltimore Orange 449 Sire: Kye rodge 553
Sire: Shalon Rodge Dam: Kye Patty 2nd.
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Dunsinane Herefords and Dunsinane Polled Herefords Est. 1960
Glenn Jacob
Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Tel. 087 6786895 or 053 9233208 email: glennlola@eircom.net
Herd run on commercial lines of production - Top bloodlines used Many thanks to all our customers in 2016 Visitors always welcome - Young stock usually for sale
Cill Cormaic Napoleon
Exciting new herd sire bought in conjunction with Airhill Herefords.
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17th World Hereford Conference – Uruguay
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ruguay is one of the smallest South American countries. Sandwiched between the gigantic Brazil and the multi climate, triangular shaped Argentina Uruguay is effectively a continuation of the flat, fertile Argentine pampas. Initially discovered by the Portuguese in the early 1500’s the Spanish arrived shortly afterwards staking a claim until independence was achieved following a rebellion led by Uruguay’s national hero Jose Gervasio Artigas. Like many South American countries it has had a colourful past moving from military rule to democracy but has for many years now had very stable democratically elected government with huge advances achieved in all areas of business and development. Montevideo the capital is built around its natural port one of the most important in the region along with the Port of Buenos Aires which is just across the Rio de la Plata. Its main export partners are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and China at over 17% is a fast growing destination for goods including rice. Enjoying a Temperate climate the country’s suitability to agriculture is excellent. With 12 million cattle Uruguay is a major exporter of beef which it sells to over 100 countries including many in the EU a market they capitalised on when their beef producing neighbours in Argentina suffered from major export taxes on its beef imposed by their government. Changes are afoot now that the more recently elected government in Argentina have lifted those taxes and the beef cow herd is rebuilding. Given that Uruguay last hosted the World Hereford Conference 36 years ago local breeders were very pleased to act as hosts for the 17th world event. The Uruguayan Hereford Society President Dr Alejandro Costa, Organising Committee Chairman Patricio Cortabarria and WHC Secretary General Jose Bonica with the assistance of Hereford breeders left no stone unturned to ensure a packed conference program and an enthusiastic welcome and hospitality for delegates and visitors alike. Hereford breeders in Uruguay are very proud of the fact that Hereford is the
dominant breed in the country and has played a major role in beef production since its introduction in 1864. Given the painstaking preparation for the event it was unfortunate that a freak storm took place on the opening weekend in which severe winds, a tornado reaching up to 250 km/hr and up to 122mm of rain in many areas resulted in a reported 7 deaths and as many as 3,000 people displaced due to flooding. The damage caused necessitated many adjustments to the program as a number of estancias (farms) became inaccessible due to swollen rivers and muddy roadways. Despite all of this the indomitable spirit and eternal good humour of the organisers, owners and bus crews overcame all.
One of the first items on the program was a visit to the Kiyu Central Test Station founded by the Uruguay Hereford Breed Society in 1976 under agreement with the Alberto Boerger Agricultural Research Centre. The centre and its surrounding 300 hectares were purchased by the Hereford Society. In 2012 a program to measure efficiency of feed conversion and quality of carcass was initiated. The project is supported by genomic technology looking for the genes which are significant in achieving these desired characteristics. If and when known it is anticipated animals can be then evaluated without going through the centre. The project will evaluate 1000 animals, 650 purebred bulls, plus 350 steers which will provide the data for carcass and meat quality. During the visit several lots of bulls were paraded with commentary. An afternoon visit to ‘El Ceibal’ bull stud had to be cancelled due to weather and road conditions. The host farm had accommodation and food prepared for the busloads of visitors, all of which had to be abandoned with alternative arrangements made at the Society Rural premises in Montevideo the central venue for the conference used as the alternative afternoon venue. Full marks go to Patricio, Jose and committee who rescued the evening with more than adequate food and drinks for all in attendance.
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 A pen show of both bulls and heifers took place on the following day with Luis Ignatio Bordaberry Fontana as judge. He is manager of ‘El Paraiso Livestock Society’ a major operation which has won several Herford and Polled Hereford Championships in different shows. He has served as judge in Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil. He was very competent and explained his placings very well. The inclement weather was unpleasant reducing the number of spectators particularly during the afternoon. In tandem with a business meeting of WHC delegates on the morning of the third day of the event a number of papers were presented during the agricultural innovation session in relation to production systems, virtual trading, cattle identification and biosafety by a number of eminent speakers from Uruguay. Following the official opening by Ricardo Reilly, President of the Rural Association, a past President of the Hereford Breeders Society of Uruguay and undoubtedly of Irish decent, Country Reports were presented by the various country delegates. These reports which give a picture of the current progress of the breed in each country represented can be accessed at http://www.herefords.com/conferences/world-conferences34295071 where you will find a link to country reports and other footage from Uruguay. Irish Hereford Society President John Neenan, a delegate to the conference attending with his wife Helen was very pleased with how the report from Ireland was received and that the 2016 Irish Hereford Breed Journal was widely distributed at the event. On the Thursday a number of very informative papers were presented including a very well received paper on ‘The use of DNA Technologies in Cattle Breeding and Production’ by our own Dr Donagh Berry of Teagasc who is recognised as an international leader in this field. Many of those in attendance commented on his ability to simplify the technology and present it in a format easily understood by those outside the scientific world. Additional papers were presented by Dr Robert Banks on Australian R & D for genetic improvement in the Hereford breed, Dr Dorian Garrick on Developments in genetic and genomic evaluation of Pan-American cattle, Ignacio Aguilar and Felipe Cardosa on Genomic selection and Dr Michael MacNeill, USA on Economic evaluation. Papers can be found on the link noted above. The afternoon session included papers on Feed efficiency and Meat Quality by Dr Elly Navajas Head researcher genetic improvement INIA Uruguay, a talk ‘From Womb to Tomb’ – Why beef is important whatever your age by Fiona Carruthers (Beef & Lamb NZ) and Silviana Bonsignore of the Uruguayan Meat Institute on Uruguayan Meat Marketing. There followed a presentation by the New Zealand Hereford Association outlining their initial plans to host the 18th World Hereford Conference and an invitation to all to visit NZ in 2020. The conference closing ceremony addressed by the Minister of Agriculture Snr Tabare Aquerra and his government colleague Senora Lilian Kechician, Minister of Tourism was an exciting affair which provided some welcome relief to the organisers given the unpredictable difficulties arising from the weather. A show of Hereford bulls and heifers on the day following had many outstanding animals exhibited with over 500 animals shown it was an occasion to remember. The brothers Rodrigo and Santiago Fernandez Abella were the
adjudicators. The brothers are the second generation in the ‘San Salvador Livestock Society’. The estancia was one of those visited as part of a farm tour following the conference. Many of the bloodlines exhibited originated in the US with some also from Canada and to a lesser extent from Australia and a few from Norway. While the stock shown exhibited tremendous depth of body, length, and conformation the frame size is at least 1 to 2 frame scores lower than we are used to either here in Ireland or the UK. The market they produce for is grass fed, with animals slaughtered at lower weights than here in Ireland. A number of farm visits included the 5,000 hectare estancia ‘La Elisa’, originally purchased by Dr Jose Elorza in 1924 who named the estancia in honour of his wife Lady Elisa Barran. The herd has obtained 35 Grand Male Championships at Expo-Prada in Uruguay and 3 at Palermo in Argentina. Situated in the mid- west which gets about 1,200 mm of rain, 70% is laid down to crops mainly soybean and rice with 30% down to pasture and forest. Livestock includes 4,000cows and 40,000 sheep, mostly Merino plus horses for work and for sale. Breeding only Hereford for 129 years La Elisa bulls are sold in spring which in that part of the world is October. Steers are fed for the European market. All livestock are herded on horseback. Various groups of cattle of different age groups were herded through a main ring while individual show animals were also paraded. Hospitality at each venue was superb with the ‘asado’ as always the centrepiece. There followed a visit to ‘Santa Maria’ stud at Glencoe S.G., in Parada Maria, Artigas. The weather took a turn for the worst making it impossible to take the Herefords into the paddocks close to the homestead. Staff worked valiantly to take animals close to the roadside fence for viewing. The wet gear used for protection while riding the horses by the gauchos while rounding up the stock was to those visiting quiet unusual, but gave them tremendous protection from the elements. In spite of the weather which the Uruguayans apologies profusely for assuring us it was most unusual the cattle herd was of a high standard with much attention to detail. Once again ease of calving fertility and weight gain with conformation were the focus of this herd. An exceptional group of horses were paraded for the visitors. These are bred for use on farm and for sale. A massive asado (barbeque) was available for all visitors including many Hereford breeders and their families from the region. Santa Inez established in 1875 has been farmed by the same family for five generations. Polled Herefords are produced since 1942. The Foreman has worked on the estancia for30 years and his father before him for 45 years illustrating a huge loyalty between owner and staff. There are 250 pedigree Hereford cows with heifers calved at 24 months. Santa Inez has produced 18 Grand Champions at the Prado show and also had much success at Palermo in Argentina. Eye pigment, low birthweight, milk and scrotal circumference are traits which are emphasised. Bulls are fed silage mainly sorghum in the finishing period with bulls weighing 550 Kgs at 18 months. Bulls used include Deliverance and Victor. A small calf of 30/35 Kgs that is calved without assistance and grows quickly is desired. Various groups of cows, heifers and bulls were paraded including two groups of bulls weighing 600 Kgs fed on sorghum. Staff mounted on horseback using blue flags to herd the groups of cattle through the viewing area
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many Irish farms and marts where at times animals should be treated with much more respect and gentility. The event provided a valuable opportunity to update on market changes and technological advances as they affect Herefords and the wider cattle industry across the world. An opportunity is provided for an exchange and sharing of ideas and innovations which with adaptation can be used to advantage in the promotion and advancement of the Hereford breed across the world. The Uruguayan Hereford breeders have set a high standard which I have no doubt the Kiwi’s will strive to equal and exceed in 2020.
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KNOCKMOUNTAGH (H)/KNOCKMANTA (P) HEREFORDS Established 1981
Knockmountagh Super II, Sire: Haven Kingpin Tullamore National Show 1st Prize & Reserve Bull of Year, sold to Roycraft Family
Knockmountagh Fiddler, Sire: Moyclare Lieutenant Trim Show 1st Prize at 10 months, will be offered for Sale at Tullamore March Sale 2017.
Knockmountagh Flyer, Sire: Moyclare Lieutenant. 1st Prize winner National Calf Show, pictured at 8 months, sold to D&J Martin N. Ireland
Knockmountagh Willow, Sire: Haven Kingpin. 1st Prize winner Tullamore Show and numerous Summer Shows.
- Other Sucesses in 2016 -
Congratulations to Lewis Family Haven Herefords with Haven Montana, sired by Knockmountagh Marshal, Supreme National Champion at Tenbury Show August 2016.
Congratulations also to Wilson Family, Lisrace Herefords with Lisrace Lumberjack 18th, sired by Knockmountagh Master, Reserve Male Champion at N. Ireland Calf Show 2016
Knockmountagh Marshal, Master & Super II – all sons of Knockmountagh Carmel Her 4th son Knockmountagh dazzler sold March 2016 premier Sale to patrick Lynch, ullanes Herd
We are very thankful to all our valued customers at home and abroad and wish them every success.
Eamon & John McKiernan Young Stock usually For Sale - Visitors Welcome Newtown, Monasterboice, drogheda, Co. Louth. Tel. 041 98 26362 Mobile: 087 2217201 / 087 9666189
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Stranraer Farm announced as Scotch Beef Farm of the Year
A Dumfries and Galloway farm was named as the 2016 Scotch Beef Farm of the Year. Drumdow farm, near Stranraer, run by Robert Parker and his wife Eileen, was announced as the overall winner during a presentation at AgriScot. Drumdow farm runs 170 Hereford and Aberdeen Angus cross cows and calves (otherwise known as Black Baldies) and a further 40 Hereford and Angus cross bulled heifers. All cows and bulls are outwintered on a 52 hectare moor. Cows are home-bred with heifers joining the herd calving as two-year-olds. The farm also has 150 Easycare ewes and gimmers. The aim of the annual award, run by AgriScot and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), is to showcase excellence in the production of cattle in Scotland and raise the profile of the dedication and stock management skills behind the production of Scotch Beef. The other two finalists were: Seggarsdean Farm, Haddington, East Lothian run by Andrew Kennedy and Sons and Corrimony farm, Glenurquhart, Inverness, run by David Girvan in partnership with his parents Lindsay and Mamie. Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, extended his congratulations to the Parkers. He said: “Farms like Drumdow are the mainstay of our livestock industry and I whole heartedly congratulate the Parker family on this award. This year’s winner and the other finalists should be commended for their commitment to building sustainable and viable farming businesses. Their success and commitment augurs well for the future of the beef industry in Scotland.” Representatives from AgriScot and QMS visited all three finalist farms and were particularly impressed with the Parkers’ commitment to continually improving the efficiency of their farm. “It was a pleasure to visit all of the finalist farms all of which demonstrated high quality beef production systems”, said Douglas Bell, Head of Industry Development with QMS. He added: “What particularly impressed us with Robert’s production system was how he has designed and tailored it to suit the resources available at Drumdow. A ten-year programme of criss-crossing Hereford and Aberdeen Angus, using carefully selected bulls, has produced a high quality herd of ‘Black Baldies’ which, when combined with Robert’s management skills, is achieving high levels of technical and financial performance.” Andrew Moir, Chairman of Agriscot added: “We are
delighted that we have a farm dedicated to producing quality meat in an easily managed system and - with climate change and carbon footprint moving to the top of the agenda - a sustainable way.” Robert Parker said he was delighted and astounded to have won. “My thanks go to my wife Eileen and our stockman Jim McCurdy who has been working with the Parker family for 45 years now. “I am really happy with the performance of our cows and the balance in the breed now. However, there is always scope for improvement and we’ll keep looking for ways to do that.” During the farm visits the award assessors looked to gauge the passion and enthusiasm of the farmer, and family and staff where relevant, to efficiently produce high quality animals. They also looked for evidence of a high standard of technical and financial performance, and how the finalists adopted new ideas to improve the efficiency and profitability of their farms. Finalists were also asked to demonstrate their commitment to animal health and welfare as well as their ability to keep an eye on the market for the end product. All farms producing cattle destined to be used for meat sold under the Scotch Beef PGI label – from breeders through to finishers - were eligible to apply for the award and accordingly they were also required to be members of QMS’s quality assurance scheme.
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Irish Breeders purchase lots at the Mara Herd Reduction Sale
Having built the Mara Herd of Herefords up to is present size over the last 30 years or so, Bob & Margaret Borwick, Preston Deanery, Northampton have had to reach a decision to reduce numbers to a more manageable size. The Sale held at Hereford Livestock Market on Saturday, 29th October, and conducted by the Auctioneers, Brightwells of Leominster, saw 30 Lots sell for a total of £58,750.00 to average £1,958.25. Cows and Calves in demand with 4½ year old Mara Blossom 40th, along with her 4 week old bull calf, selling for 3,100 gns. to Mr. M. Moore, County Tyrone. The 7½ year old Badlingham Blossom 155th and her 4 week old bull calf also selling for 3,100 gns. to Mr. C. McGrath, Co. Meath. The 4½ year old cow, Mara Bonny 38th with her 3 week old heifer calf, sold for 3,000 gns. to Mr. F. Harrington, Co. Roscommon. Another 4½ year old incalf Mara Bonny 40th sold for 2,600 gns. to Mr. D. Dickinson, Mallowburn Herefords, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and her 7 month old heifer calf Mara Bonny 45th selling for 1,100 gns. to Herefordshire Meats, Madley, Herefordshire. The Incalf Heifers topped at 1,900 gns. for Mara Bonny 42nd which was also purchased by Mr. D. Dickinson.
Bob Borwick with Mara Blossom 40th.
The Bulls on offer saw 4 year old Mara Kestrel, who had been running with most of the Sale females, sell for 2,700 gns. to Mr. C. McGrath, Co. Meath. A small offering of three females included in the Sale from The Elms School of Ledbury saw their 5½ year old cow, Elms School Zodina, along with her week old heifer calf, sell for 2,550 gns. to Mr. C.R. Amphlett, Craven Arms, Shropshire who also purchased the 18 month old maiden heifer, Elms School Cinnamon for 1,950 gns. The last heifer in the Sale, 18 month old Elms School Bonny Cracker, sold for 1,900 gns. to Mrs. J.A. Pudge, Black Hall Herefords, Kings Pyon, Herefordshire.
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National Western Stock Show – Denver 2017
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Herefords took Denver by storm in the Yards and on the Hill at the National Western Stock Show Jan. 12-14 in Denver. A total of 735 Herefords were exhibited throughout the three-day event. There were 337 head in the open show, 179 in the junior show, 33 pens of bulls, 20 heifer pens and six carloads. Hereford activities got underway in the Stadium Arena on the Hill with the bull show on Thursday, Jan. 12, judged by Bill Conley, Clarksdale, Mo., and Kyle Conley, Sulphur, Okla. Following the bull show, Brandon Callis, Minco, Okla., evaluated the junior show. Friday, Jan. 13, was the pen and carload show judged by Travis Pembrook, Fairview, Okla., Ryan Rathman, Stanton, Texas, and Dale Micheli, Fort Bridger, Wyo. The Mile High Night National Hereford Sale completed the day, where 33 lots grossed $548,750. The National Hereford Show took place Saturday, Jan. 14, judged by the Conley father-son duo. Throughout both the bull and female shows, the Conley’s commented on the depth of quality from top to bottom and said it was fun to evaluate so many good ones going through the ring. “The strides the Hereford breed has made in terms of quality is incredible,” Bill Conley said. “The Hereford breed has a bright future.” Supreme champion Hereford and grand champion horned bull, BR Belle Air 6011, first won the junior bull calf division. Owned by Rylee Barber, Channing, Texas; Belle Air Group, Channing, Texas; Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; and Bill King, Moriarty, N.M., Belle Air is a Feb. 3, 2016, son of BAR S LHF 028 240. He showed with EPDs of birth weight (BW) 1.0; weaning weight (WW) 54; yearling weight (YW) 92; milk (MM) 35; milk and growth (M&G) 62; Fat 0.02; ribeye area (REA) 0.56; and marbling (MARB) 0.32. He weighed 1,211 lb. for a weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.52 lb. The reserve grand champion horned bull and champion yearling bull titles went to NJW 79Z 22Z Mighty 49C ET, owned by Michael Perez, Nara Visa, N.M., Upstream Ranch, Taylor, Neb., and Ned and Jan Ward, Sheridan, Wyo. He is a Feb. 8, 2015, son of NJW 67U 28M Big Max 22Z and showed with EPDs of BW 2.4; WW 64; YW 100; MM 25; M&G 57; Fat 0.0; REA 0.84; and MARB 0.05. He weighed 2,166 lb. and had a WDA of 3.08 lb. Winning grand champion polled bull and champion junior bull calf was Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, with C 1311 5280 Lad 6077 ET. He is a Jan. 8, 2016, son of CRR 5280 and showed with EPDs of BW 2.6; WW 63; YW
90; MM 32; M&G 63; Fat 0.0; REA 0.71; and MARB 0.08. He weighed 1,200 lb. and had a WDA of 3.24 lb. Reserve grand champion polled bull and champion spring bull calf honors went to Carly Kolterman, Garland, Neb., with KOLT Chicago 2004 ET. He is a March 23, 2016, son of CRR 719 Catapult 109. He showed with EPDs of BW 2.3; WW 62; YW 97; MM 27; M&G 58; Fat -0.02; REA 0.53; and MARB 0.02. He weighed 1,121 lb. for a WDA of 3.80 lb. Saturday in the female show, grand champion polled female and champion junior yearling female honors went to Rhett Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., with RJL LCC Miss Poker Face 5C ET. She is a Feb. 10, 2015, daughter of CHAC Mason 2214 and showed with EPDs of BW 5.0; WW 52; YW 84; MM 19; M&G 45; Fat -0.04; REA 0.58; and MARB -0.06. Kolt Cattle Company, Garland, Neb., and Stewart, Caitlyn and Lillie Skiles, Dalhart, Texas, claimed the reserve grand champion polled female and champion junior heifer calf with DeLHawk Mercy 10D ET. She is a Jan. 1, 2016, daughter of CHAC Mason 2214 and showed with EPDs of BW 4.4; WW 49; YW 77; MM 24; M&G 49; Fat -0.02; REA 0.46; and MARB -0.06. Stewart Skiles, Dalhart, Texas, exhibited the grand champion horned female, SULL Serendipity 5352C ET by ECR Who Maker 210 ET. The March 26, 2015, female showed with EPDs of BW 3.6; WW 52; YW 82; MM 25; M&G 51; Fat 0.00; REA 0.47; and MARB -0.07, and first claimed champion spring yearling female. Jacob Moore, Madill, Okla., won the reserve grand champion horned female and champion spring heifer calf banner with BK Drum Roll 664D ET. She is a March 4, 2016, daughter of C KRC 1008X Miles 4288 ET and showed with EPDs of BW 4.4; WW 53; YW 86; MM 33; M&G 59; Fat .-0.05; REA 0.62; and MARB -0.02. At the conclusion of the show, Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., was named polled premier exhibitor. Perez Cattle Co., Nara Visa, N.M., was named horned premier exhibitor. Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., was named polled premier breeder Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, was named premier horned breeder. In the junior show, Rhett Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., claimed the champion polled female banner with RJL LCC Miss Poker Face 5C ET by CHAC Mason 2214. Rebecca Moore, Madill, Okla., won reserve champion polled female with BK Distinctive Points 641D ET, with a Feb. 10, 2015, daughter of CHAC Mason 2214. On the horned side, Stewart Skiles, Dalhart, Texas, took champion female honours with SULL Serendipity 5352C ET by ECR Who Maker 210 ET. The reserve champion horned female in the junior show went to Nigel Howe, Wagontown, Pa., with a Jan. 2, 2015, daughter of CHAC Mason 2214.
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Supreme champion Hereford and grand champion horned bull, BR Belle Air 6011.
Grand champion horned female, SULL Serendipity 5352C ET.
Grand champion polled bull and champion junior bull calf was C 1311 5280 Lad 6077 ET.
Grand champion polled female and champion junior yearling female RJL LCC Miss Poker Face 5C ET.
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Herefords Set New National Breed Record and Top at $47,000 at Dubbo
June 8, 2016 Herefords reaffirmed their industry dominance with a thumping record average of $11,853 at the 55thannual Dubbo National Show and Sale. The event, held at the Dubbo showground on June 7, topped at $47,000 with 77 Poll Hereford bulls selling from the 90 offered for an 86 per cent clearance, and gross of $912,750. The average was a new multi-vendor breed record, eclipsing the Wodonga National last month on $9961. Dubbo drew 124 registered buyers from every state and territory except Western Australia, and was interfaced with AuctionsPlus for the first time. Agents quoted the widespread rain and the breed’s superior grass fed performance as the driver behind the sale result. National judge Tim Bayliss chose Allendale Washington K5 as his senior champion and buyers agreed, paying the top price of $47,000 for the son of Allendale National W168. K5 was sold by Alastair and Jayne Day, Allendale Poll Herefords, Bordertown, SA. The purchaser of Wodonga’s $95,000 top price bull, Tom Nixon, Devon Court, Drillham, Qld, backed up again to pay the top price at Dubbo, in partnership with Cascade Poll Herefords, Currabubula, NSW. The February 2014 drop bull weighed 1040kg, scanned with an eye muscle area of 144sqcm and had a scrotal of 42cm. On BREEDPLAN, K5 had a birthweight of +5.7kg, 600 day weight of +75kg, eye muscle area of +4.2sqcm and +1.1 per cent for intramuscular fat. Mr Nixon was drawn to the bull by his carcase attributes. "There is a lot of confidence in the breed – the good bulls were selling well with a solid underpinning of commercial support,’’ he said. Herefords Australia chairman Pat Pearce described the sale as "incredibly strong for a good line-up of bulls’’. Mr Pearce said solid commercial support, strong commodity prices, widespread rain and a tightening supply of trade cattle had contributed to the record sale average. John Settree, Landmark stud stock, Dubbo, said the drive towards eating quality by the MSA Index resulted in commercial buyers focusing on carcase attributes. "We had buyers logged on throughout our network from Bourke, Broken Hill, Nyngan, Warren and South Australian pastoral orders operating in the $4,000 to $8,000 mark,’’ Mr Settree said. "Our local commercial operators were buying bulls for $8000 to $15,000 then the stud bulls took off from $15,000 to $47,000.
"The rain over the last several weeks has lifted the cattle market considerably and everyone is happy to have mud on their boots. "Herefords are still better than any other breed on grass and the rain is a really positive thing for (the breed).’’ The second top price of $45,000 was paid for Lot 45, Days Executive K186, by Steve and Debbie Reid, Talbalba Herefords, Millmerran, Qld, and Marc Greening, Injemira Beef Genetics, Book Book, NSW, from vendors Lachy and Lou Day, Days Whiteface, Bordertown, SA. Sired by Allendale Waterhouse D1, the bull weighed 1024kg, scanned with an eye muscle area of 138sqcm and had a scrotal circumference of 44cm. On BREEDPLAN, the bull had a birthweight of +6.2kg, grain fed steer index of +$135 and an EU index of +$131. Fresh from topping the weaner sales nationally, Philip Davie, Guilford Poll Herefords, Ouse, Tasmania, paid the third top price of $43,000 for Lot 14, Days Fahrenheit K103, from Days Whiteface. The 1026kg bull scanned at 17mm on the rump, 16mm on the rib, had an eye muscle area of 141sqcm and a scrotal circumference of 42cm. "I liked his length, good hindquarters, moderate birth and good growth figures,’’ Mr Davie said. "There is good confidence in the Hereford breed and things look promising.’’ Alvio Trovatello, Glendan Park Herefords, Kyneton, paid $40,000 for Allendale Anzac K4, a 1066kg son of Allendale Waterhouse D1 with a scrotal circumference of 48cm. Vendor Alastair Day sold four bulls to average a little over $32,000 to seedstock and commercial enterprises. "There was no gap today with the prices carried right through showing confidence in the breed,’’ Mr Day said. "Buyers were looking for softness and muscling.’’ Mike Todd and Mark Baker, Kanimbla Poll Herefords, Holbrook, NSW, also paid $40,000 for the Days Fleetwood K185, selected by National judge Tim Bayliss as the grand champion. Vendors were Lachy and Lou Day, Bordertown, SA. Allan and Colleen Green, Ivybank Partnership, Walcha, donated a PTIC heifer, Ivybank Eclipse K25, to raise funds for charity beyondblue. The Harvie Tailor Made daughter was sold for $4000 to Peter, Karen and Glen Weller, Swanvale Herefords, Burroway. The family also invested in Kidman Macumba K036 for $24,000. "It was a good cause and we are building our female numbers,’’ Mr Weller said. "Herefords are on the increase due to their weight for age.’’ A total of 18 bulls sold for $15,000 or more. Among the volume buyers on the day were Winderadeen Corporation, Collector, with 10 bulls to a top of $12,000, Lynwood Pastoral, Barraba, NSW, three bulls to a top of $16,000, and Lymford Poll Herefords, Bigga, NSW, two bulls to $25,000.
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Jack Smith, Cascade Poll Herefords manager, Currabubula, NSW, and Tom Nixon, Devon Court, Drillham, Qld, and Jack Smith, Cascade Poll Herefords manager, Currabubula, NSW, paid the top price of $47,000 at the Dubbo National Allendale Washington K5, held by vendor Alastair Day, Allendale Poll Herefords, Bordertown, SA. Image Wayne Jenkins.
Alvio Trovatello, Glendan Park Herefords, Kyneton, paid $40,000 for new sire Allendale Anzac K4 at the Dubbo National. On the halter is vendor Alastair Day, Allendale Poll Herefords, Bordertown, SA. Image by Wayne Jenkins.
Vendor Glen Pugh, Gundongs, Tomingley , NSW with buyer Mark Chalke, Lymford Poll Herefords, Bigga, NSW, and handler Rachael Wheeler, Peak Hill, NSW. Mark bought Gundongs Kentucky for $25,000 and Gundongs Kakadu for $15,000. Image by Wayne Jenkins.
Elders stud stock, Albury, buyer Marc Greening, Injemira, Book Book, Mark Duthie, GDL, Dalby, buyer Steve Reid, Talbalba, Qld, and vendor Lachy Day, Bordertown, SA, with the second top price bull at the Dubbo National at $45,000, Days Executive K168. Image by Wayne Jenkins.
Agent Tim Woodham, Roberts Ltd, Tasmania, buyer Philip Davie, Guilford, Ouse, Tasmania and vendor Lachy Day, Days Whiteface, Bordertown, SA, with the third top price bull at the Dubbo National at $43,000, Days Fahrenheit K103. Image by Wayne Jenkins.
Senior champion bull Allendale Washington K5 is flanked by sponsor Ben Kidd, Virbac, judge Tim Bayliss, Armidale, vendor Alastair Day, Bordertown, SA, and judge Ben Crowley, Barraba, NSW.
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Glen’s $45,000 record 1 Aug 2016
Judge Andrew Klippel, Sugarloaf Creek Herefords, Towong, Vic, Grant Kneipp, Battalion Herefords, Dundee, with son Travis. Photo submitted. Judge Andrew Klippel, Sugarloaf Creek Herefords, Towong, Vic, Grant Kneipp, Battalion Herefords, Dundee, with son Travis. A powerful carcase bull stole the show at the 71st annual Glen Innes Hereford bull sale by posting a new record top price of $45,000 for the combined horns and Polls. The sale, held at the Glen Innes saleyards on July 29, is the longest running multi-vendor bull sale in regional Australia. Of the 84 horned and polled bulls offered, 78 sold to an average of $6570 and gross of $512,460. The horned bulls topped at $45,000 and averaged $8324 while polled bulls topped at $9000 and averaged $4987. In the female lots, five sold from six offered for a top of $4500 and average of $2700. Overall, the sale grossed $526,000 and averaged $6337 – an increase of $1685 on last year’s result. The previous combined top price record of $30,000 was set at the 2015 sale. The top bull price came early in the sale with Battalion Black Hawk K7 (H), offered by Grant and Kylie Kneipp, Battalion Herefords, Dundee. The September 2014-drop son of South Boorook Bombay was snapped up by two stud buyers, Frank Hannigan, Franco Herefords, Woodview, and Ben and Annabelle Monie, Thornleigh Herefords, Little Plain. The bull had Breedplan figures of +116 kilograms for 600day weight, +3.8 centimetres squared for eye muscle area, +0.3 per cent for intramuscular fat, a supermarket index of +113 and grass fed steer index of +118. Judge of the show classes, Andrew Klippel, Towong, Victoria, had sashed the bull as junior and grand champion. Vendor Grant Kniepp rated the bull as the best he had ever bred and had used Black Hawk lightly within his herd. “Black Hawk didn't receive any special treatment and just developed naturally into an easy doing bull,” he said. "We knew he was going to be special at an early age because he had great eye appeal with perfect structure and exceptional carcase attributes.” Battalion retained 50 straws of semen with 100 straws offered with the bull. Buyer Frank Hannigan said the bull appealed for his physical and performance attributes. Mr Hannigan said Black Hawk possessed structural soundness, thickness, depth and a strong maternal pedigree – ideal for steer production. “The sale was very strong with a high clearance, large crowd and good support from commercial buyers,’’ he said. Mr Hannigan said demand was driven by the buoyant store and prime cattle markets. Mr Kneipp sold four bulls in total for an average of $17,500. Black Hawk beat the Glen Innes sale record by $15,000 and Mr Kneipp's personal record by $30,500. Second top price was Lot 11, Kylandee Kickass, sold by Phil Thomas, Kylandee Herefords, Inverell and bought for
$22,000 by George Hardcastle, McPherson Herefords, Old Kooreelah. The 911kg bull had been judged as the yardsman’s pick in the show classes the day before. The top price female, Reevesdale Last Day, and her calf, was sold by Reevesdale Herefords, Gum Flat, for $4500 to Mickey Mouse Herefords and Weetalabah Herefords, Dulacca, Queensland. In the show classes, Greg Sargeant, Booyong Herefords, Inverell, exhibited the champion pen of three bulls. The Newnham family, Cara Park Herefords, Delungra, showed the champion truckload of six bulls. Roger Kneipp, Dundee Echo Park Herefords, Dundee, exhibited the intermediate champion, Dundee Bamboo, and then sold Bamboo for $9000 to Rookwell Partnership, Croppa Creek. Senior champion went to the 986kg Lindendale Kandos, exhibited by Ben Rumbel, Supple Herefords, Guyra, and sold to Bluey Commins, Nunniong Herefords, Ensay, Vic. The most successful exhibitor ribbon went to the junior and grand champion showing stud, Battalion Herefords.
Herefords Triumph With Top Of $95,000 And Triple Records At Wodonga May 13, 2016
The Hereford breed flexed its muscle by posting a new top price of $95,000 and the highest gross in the history of the Herefords Australia National Show and Sale. Held at Wodonga on May 12, the sale set records for a new top price, sale average and gross, and eclipsed the multivendor breed record of $90,000 recorded at the 2013 Dubbo National. A total of 141 bulls sold from the 169 offered for an 83 per cent clearance, an average of $9961 and gross of $1,404,500. The previous record sale average for Wodonga stood at $8500 set in 2008, the former top price of $70,000 was achieved in 2011 and the previous highest sale gross of $1.135 million recorded in 2011. The event drew 193 registered buyers from five states competing on the polled and horned bulls offered by 51 vendors. Many of the sale topping bulls headed north to Queensland buyers in a show of breed confidence despite tough seasonal conditions. Victorian high country and Riverina beef producers put a floor in the commercial end of the sale, paying to $24,000. In the break up, 66 junior bulls sold from the 80 offered for a gross of $715,500 and an average of $10,841. In the senior bulls, 75 sold from the 89 offered for a gross of $689,000 and average of $9187. Herefords Australia chairman Pat Pearce said the sale result had demonstrated renewed confidence in the breed. “With the confidence of the cattle industry and the prices the commercial producers have achieved over the last few months, it had to flow through,’’ Mr Pearce said.
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Herefords Australia chairman Pat Pearce sashes the supreme whiteface exhibit at the Wodonga National Show,Glendan Park Knockout K160, with exhibitor Alvio Trovatello, Kyneton,judge Peter Collins, Tennyson, and handler Daniel Porter, Kyneton. Image Wayne Jenkins.
Pictured with the grand champion Poll Hereford bull Kaludah Archie K221 is judge Peter Collins, Tennyson, exhibitor Pam Shelley, Cooma, NSW, sponsor Rob Bolton, Ruralco, Bendigo, and handler Brett Young. Image Wayne Jenkins.
Senior champion Poll Hereford bull, Minlacowie Jubilant J123, is sashed by Prue Day, Bordertown, SA, with sponsor Ross Milne, Elders Stud Stock, and handler Stacey Allen, Hoskinstown, NSW. Image Wayne Jenkins.
“It’s started to rain, the cattle market is good, and Herefords are doing well now, particularly with a surge in demand for grass fed animals,’’ he said. Andrew Hore, Rotherfield Poll Herefords, Mullengandra, NSW, paid the fourth top price of $44,000 early in the sale for Andtravern Brigadeir K039 from Andtravern Herefords,
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 Lancefield, Vic. Mr Hore said the National featured a good line up of quality bulls. “The commercial operator is getting good money for his calves, empty cows, and cull bulls, and that has justified them spending money on new bulls – it is quite a perfect storm,’’ he said. Ian and Anne Galloway, Galloway Cattle Company, Roma, Qld, invested in four bulls for an average of $19,625 and a top price of $41,000 for RH Klassic, a Charnock Jackal son sold by Burrawang Herefords, Forbes, NSW. Mr Galloway said although cow numbers in central western Queensland were down to 10 per cent, Hereford autumn bull sales had not been impacted in the north. Allan and Heather Morgan, Morganvale Beef, Willalooka, SA, bought Days Fabulous K173 for $31,000 from Lachy and Lou Day, Days Whiteface, Bordertown, SA. The couple also sold Days Wizard K5 to Roscrea Farming, Minlaton, SA, and Days Ferrari K128 to Howquadale Station, Mansfield, Vic, for $20,000 each. Days Whiteface also sold Days Foresight K134 for $22,000 to Rob and Tim Hayes, Tarcombe Herefords, Ruffy, Vic. Steve and Therese Crowley, Tycolah Poll Herefords, Barraba, NSW, paid $25,000 for Allendale Bingara K184 from first time Wodonga vendor Alastair Day, Allendale Poll Herefords, Bordertown, SA. Victorian high country cattleman Jim Flanngan, Omeo, outlaid $24,000 for Sugarloaf Kentucky Kiss K114 from Andrew and Serena Klippel, Sugarloaf Creek Herefords, Corryong, Vic. Adrian Spencer, Ironbark Herefords, Barraba, NSW, paid $20,000 for Mawarra Daybreak, a son of New Zealand sire Pourakino Downs Jasper, from Peter and Deanne Sykes, Mawarra Herefords, Longford, Vic. Volume buyers on the day were led by Neville McIntosh, Yackandandah, Vic, with five bulls to a top of $6000 and Winderadeen Corporation, Wantabadgery, NSW, with four bulls to a top of $9000. Buying three bulls each was Peter Altschwager, Tantanoola, SA, (to a top of $5500); M Turra, Buchan, Vic, (to $9000); South Boorook, Mortlake, Vic, (to $7000), Webb family, Adelong, (to $7000); Coorabil Pastoral Company, Coojar, Vic (to $5000); A & L Mitchell, Wonthaggi, Vic, (to $9000); G & A Forge, Oxley, Vic, (to $4000); and Springfield Pastoral, Culcairn, NSW, (to $7000).
Senior champion Hereford bull, Glendan Park Kinetic K004, is sashed by National sale chairman Paul Rogers, Holbrook, with exhibitor Alvio Trovatello, Kyneton, handler Daniel Porter, and sponsor Andy McGeoch, Elders Stud Stock. Image Wayne Jenkins.
Hereford National Ends In A Knockout For Young Carcase Sire May 12, 2016
Glendan Park Knockout K160 had the opposition down for the count as he stormed through the classes to take out the supreme exhibit at the 2016 Herefords Australia National Show at Wodonga. The 22-month-old 918kg bull was exhibited by Alvio Trovatello, Glendan Park Herefords, Kyneton, Vic, to junior and grand champion Hereford bull, and supreme whiteface exhibit. A son of Warringa Google G23 and out of a Cootharaba Magnum female, Knockout scanned with a raw eye muscle area of 126sqcm, 20mm of rump fat, 11mm of rib fat and had a scrotal circumference of 40cm. On BREEDPLAN, the bull has a birthweight of +6.7kg, 600 day weight of +83kg, carcass weight of +50kg, EMA of +4.5sqcm and intramuscular fat percentage of +0.7. He was a standout bull among a line up of 170 for National judge Peter Collins, Tennyson, Vic. “Wow, this bull is something really special and is getting close to where we want to be,’’ Mr Collins said. “He parades well, has length, a sirey outlook and great spine.’’ Mr Collins, of Merrigrange Angus, drew wide praise from vendors and spectators for his efficient and consistent judging. He achieved a personal goal of judging at the Hereford National – one of the biggest line-ups of British bred bulls in the nation. Regarded as one of the biggest British bred shows in the nation, the event was held at the Wodonga showground on May 11, drawing 51 vendors from four states. Glendan Park principal Alvio Trovatello said the National was a showring debut for Knockout. “Both bulls are sired by Warringa Google which I bought from Bill Kee,’’ he said. “I’m happy with the type the sire is breeding – I have sisters at home calving as two year olds and they will be good uddered and strong maternally.’’ Knockout defeated the junior and grand champion Hereford bull, Kaludah Archie K221, exhibited by Malcolm and Pam Shelley, Kaludah Herefords, Cooma, NSW. Boasting the largest team in the shed of 20 bulls, the Shelleys were named as the most successful Hereford exhibitor. Sired by Hunter Lakes Golliath G105 and out of Burando X128 Duchess B018, the 18-month-old bull weighed 902kg, and scanned with an eye muscle area of 126sqcm, 17mm on the rump, 12mm on the rib and a scrotal of 40cm. Mr Collins described the bull as an “exceptional young calf with tremendous length and thickness’’.
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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2017 “He is a bull with power and a huge eye muscle area - one hell of a bull calf,’’ he said. Glendan Park also triumphed with a second Google son, Glendan Park Kinetic K004, taking out senior champion Hereford bull. The 26-month-old weighed 1062kg and scanned with an eye muscle area of 144sqcm, 20mm of rump fat and 13mm on the rib. Burrawang Herefords, Forbes, NSW, exhibited the reserve senior champion Hereford bull, RH Klassic, a son of Charnock Jackal. The reserve junior champion Hereford bull, Kymarney Domino K010, had stood second in his class to the supreme exhibit, and was exhibited by Scott and Kym Lewington, Kymarney stud, Uranquinty, NSW. The Allendale Waterhouse D1 son, Days Fabulous K173, was exhibited by Lachy and Lou Day, Days Whiteface, Bordertown, SA, to reserve junior champion Poll Hereford bull. The 2016 Sydney Royal Interbreed Champion bull, Minlacowie Jubilant J123, dominated his class to take the senior champion Poll Hereford bull. Judge Peter Collins described Jubilant as the “most complete bull showing cleanness, thickness and mobility’’. “He has everything I want in a bull – a beautifully put together young sire,’’ Mr Collins said. The 1058kg bull scanned with an eye muscle area of 140sqcm, 19mm on the rump, 13mm on the rib and with a 40cm scrotal circumference. In reserve was a son of the $90,000 Days Calibre G74, Days Wizard K5, exhibited by the most successful Poll Hereford exhibitors, Lachy and Lou Day. Wizard was rated as an AAA bull on BREEDPLAN growth, maternal and carcase traits. The AAA rating was applied on a voluntary basis and is based on birthweight, 600 day weight, milk, scrotal, eye muscle area and intramuscular fat percentage estimated breeding values.
and other British bred bullocks, averaging 500kg liveweight and due to be processed within 14 days of arrival. They were sourced direct from the paddock through Elders Victorian network. Elders chief executive officer Mark Allison said the beef cattle trade with China was an important trade for Australian exporters and producers alike, and this second shipment represented the ongoing efforts by many to build the trade. Mr Allison said Asia’s demand for premium beef was increasing. “Although the trade won’t appear overnight, Elders is working hard to ensure Australian beef producers remain internationally competitive and have a safe and reliable supply chain into China,’’ he said. The entire shipment has been purchased by one of China’s largest beef producers Chongqing Hondo Agricultural Group Co, which established a purpose built quarantine facility after the health protocol agreement was ratified in 2015. Elders general manager live exports Cameron Hall said the company had worked closely with the importer and Australian and Chinese authorities to ensure animal welfare remained the key priority. “Following the ratification of the health protocol, and the opening of the trade, we have seen an increase in Chinese importers investing in their supply chains with new quarantine, feedlot and abattoir facilities,’’ Mr Hall said.
Chinese demand for Herefords as breeder and slaughter cattle
April 27, 2016 Herefords comprise half of Elders second shipment of live beef cattle to China under the new health protocol agreement for feeder and slaughter cattle. Just months after Elders’ first successful shipment to Chongqing, a further 180 prime steers have departed Australia yesterday via air to Zhengzhou City in China. The shipment follows on the heels of 350 Hereford heifers to China through Austrex in March, with a second Austrex shipment consisting of 650 Hereford heifers in quarantine. Yesterday’s shipment consisted of Hereford, Black Baldy
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Hereford Society Sales 2017 Tullamore - Tuesday March 21st Bandon - Wednesday April 5th Nenagh - Saturday April 8th Carrick-on-Shannon - Saturday April 8th Kilmallock - Friday April 21st Nenagh - Saturday May 20th National Hereford Show, Tullamore - Sunday 13th August Tullamore - Saturday Oct 21st Kilmallock - Friday Oct 27th National Hereford Calf Show, Tullamore - Sunday 12th Nov. 2017