Irish hereford breed journal 2015 by Irish Hereford Society

Irish Hereford Breed Journal 2015

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Ledwith, Val, Rathregan ............................................................................155

Branagan, Willie, Clonleam.........................................................................21

Lynch, Hugh & Philip, Kilgolagh & Carrick ..............................................115

Brennan, G. & T., Balleen ...........................................................................45

Lynch, Gene & Family, Droumdaniel .......................................................107

Carroll, David, Mary & Dáithí, Udel ..........................................................79

Molloy, Michael, Moyclare .......................................................................134

Canty, J & J, Portanob................................................................................111 Deverell, Joe & Ivor, Ballyaville.....................................................................2 Dovea Genetics, Thurles ..............................................184/Inside Back Cover Dudley, Trevor and Edward, Kilsunny, Thurles ...........................................11 Farm Wardrobe .................................................................................182/183

Munster Hereford Branch ............................................................................87 Murphy, Martin , Toureenbrien ..................................................................27 McGrath, Padraig & Catherine, Kye ..........................................................152 McKiernan, Eamon & John, Knockmountagh...............................................28

Farrell, Michael & Gráinne, Castledaly........................................................85

McKiernan, Sean, Corlismore ....................................................................118

Farrell, J.J. & C., Trillick...............................................................................86

North Leinster Branch................................................................................129

Farrell, Padraig & Sons, Cavehill ................................................................14

O’Connor Family, Clouncagh......................................................................15

Fitzgerald, Tom & Anslem, Grianan ...........................................................97

O’Keeffe, Michael & Brian, Gurteragh & Newstar ....................................100

Flynn, Anne, Cloonart ...................................................................................5

O’Sullivan, Timmie & Sheila, Aliehs ...........................................................31

Flynn, Cathal & Eamon, Rossmore Herefords ............................................171

Parr, Henry & Mervyn, Tourtane ..............................................................122

Geelan, Coote, Baltymore .........................................................................112 Graham, James, Richmond Poll Herefords UK ...........................................36 Heatrick, Samuel & Nigel, Glaslough ..........................................................57 Humphreys, Eric, Dernaroy .......................................................................122 Holloway, John, Gageboro ........................................................................108

Philpott, Liam & Pounds, Anne, Allowdale ..............................................145 Progressive Genetics/Munster Cattle Breeding Group ........................140/141 Slaney Foods ..............................................................................................51 Smyth, Philip, Ardmulchan .........................................................................43

Irish Hereford Prime ....................................................................................40

South Leinster Branch ...............................................................................120

Irish Farmers Journal ......................................................................Back Cover

Weatherbys Ireland ...................................................................................173

Kingston, John & Marie, Kingsgrove ............................................................23

West Cork Hereford Club ..........................................................................104

Kingston, Kieran, Cow Scanning .................................................................99

World Hereford Conference ......................................................................172

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. Printed by: Mulcair Print - Telephone: 087-9881945 - email: mulcairprint@gmail.com

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SECRETARY’S REVIEW

Larry Feeney

The past year was possibly the most upbeat and rewarding for Hereford breeders and producers for some considerable time. Demand increased as the year progressed, bull sales were buoyant and the price and premiums available for Hereford cross stock at meat plants surpassed the other breeds. The early months of the year saw extreme pressure on many of the continental breeds which had in recent years seen much of their stock finished as bull beef. This high input high output system which endeavours to finish animals at sixteen months with adlib meal feeding saw feeders lose a lot of money and suffer badly when demand for bull beef collapsed. Many had already questioned the wisdom of such a costly system of beef production. Given that the main focus of dairy farmers with high yielding cows is to increase profits by production from grass with minimal meal input it is difficult to see why beef farmers would take an opposite view. Hereford producers were and are envied their premium market which requires additional quality assured cattle on a weekly basis and also the attractive substantial bonus payment. The Irish Hereford Beef brands continue to drive demand right across the country. Areas where other breeds have held sway for several years now have new Hereford herds established and greater numbers of Hereford bulls used within both beef and dairy herds. Data emanating from ICBF indicates that the beef cow herd which in recent years increased its reliance on continental breeds within the herd is now in serious difficulty. The data indicates that fertility within the herd is at an all time low with just 79 calves per 100 cows produced. This is an abysmal figure and is unsustainable. Teagasc Ireland’s agricultural research organisation produced some excellent work in the past indicating that there was no better suckler beef dam than the Hereford cross. Due to prejudice within certain parts of the industry this research was and is ignored. Demand for Hereford cross heifer calves as replacements for the beef cow herd has more recently resulted in a sharp increase in prices which is an indication that thinking farmers are now reaching for a solution. It is perhaps worth noting that as the level of Hereford used within the beef herd dropped, fertility and reproduction reduced dramatically. Hereford and Hereford cross calf births increased by 17 ½% on the 2013 figure which is very welcome news for the Hereford branded beef programs. Hereford usage through AI has increased dramatically and is reflected in the number of new Hereford bulls added to Irish AI studs within the past eighteen months. Currently the branded beef market is worth close to €50 million to quality assured Hereford cross beef producers. The Hereford /Slaney Foods/Lidl partnership has seen demand increase dramatically doubling up since January 2013. The award winning Certified Irish Hereford Beef is now available in all Lidl stores throughout Ireland, Denmark and Finland. Irish Hereford Prime Ltd. also continues to expand and is available at top restaurants across Ireland and Europe. It is also now available through selected Supervalu supermarket outlets across Ireland and in Italy through the Carrefour

supermarket chain. Hereford breeders had little difficulty in selling bulls through Society and other bull sales or at home. Possibly 85% of sales take place farm to farm and very often to repeat customers. Heifers have also experienced buoyant demand from existing and new breeders with birth registrations increasing rapidly particularly over the past six months. Given the current situation breeders need to be very selective in the animals they choose to breed from. Nothing will damage the market more than a lapse in quality standards. The summer shows have been well supported throughout the season. The great success of the National Hereford Calf Show held at Tullamore in November on the initiative of the Society’s North Leinster branch proved an outstanding achievement. Plans are in hand to repeat the exercise again this coming November. With increased reliability of the data coming through the ICBF and the volume of genomically tested Hereford animals with data now available to the system, breeders should be in a position to place more confidence in the figures coming through than was possible in the past. Increased volumes of carcase data will also have a steadying influence on the figures. The Society continues to embrace the new technology at ICBF and support research programs with Teagasc on beef production from the dairy herd along with projects on ease of calving and short gestation. All 2013 and 2014 born bull calves are genomically tested and sire verified. 2015 born bull calves will also be sire verified with significant financial support from the Society. All 2013 and 2014 heifer calves have been sampled remaining in storage for genomic testing as soon as the necessary funds are available. The Hereford website has been updated and is with the Society’s Facebook page attracting some considerable interest. While many within the breed are re-invigorated with the growing level of awareness and success of the breed there are those restless souls which the Society is fortunate to have among its ranks for which true success is relentlessly just beyond their grasp. Let’s hope that together we can surmount the challenges that arise on a daily basis and ultimately succeed in achieving the highest level of success for the Hereford breed given its superiority in converting natural grass to succulent beef of the highest eating quality. New entrants to the breed are most welcome and are encouraged to participate at branch level in their respective areas. I take this opportunity to welcome aboard the newly elected Council of the Society which will endeavour to steer the ship through the next three years and sincerely thank the outgoing Council for its dedication to the breed and its unstinting work during its term of office. Currently 2015 promises to be a positive one for the breed but given the vagaries of the beef business its future can seldom be foretold with any accuracy.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Contents

Bantry Show ......................................................................................102 Ballyroe Show ...................................................................................105 Dumanway & Clonakilty Shows ........................................................106 Skibbereen Show ...............................................................................107 West Cork Hereford Club UK Trip ......................................................109 South Leinster Branch Review ...........................................................112 Tullow Show ......................................................................................113 Tinahely Show ...................................................................................114 Ossory Show .....................................................................................115 Iverk Show ........................................................................................116 South Leinster Field Evening ..............................................................119 Enniscorthy Show ..............................................................................121 Moate & Athlone Shows .....................................................................123 Mullingar Show .................................................................................124 Norht Leinster Branch IHBS ...............................................................125 Fingal County Show ..........................................................................126 Dundalk & Oldcastle Shows ..............................................................127 Longford Show ..................................................................................128 Connaught Branch IHBS, Cloone & Strokestown Shows ....................130 Mohill Show ......................................................................................131 Ballinamore & Arva Shows ................................................................132 Virginia Show ....................................................................................133 Herefords at the NPC 2014.................................................................135 Hereford Youth Workshop at the President’s .......................................138 Hereford Youth Workshop at Balleen Herd ........................................142 Duhallow Macra/Young Farmers Club visit Allowdale Herd ................144 Spring Calf Promotion 2014 ...............................................................146 Certified Irish Hereford Beef ..............................................................150 Certified Irish Hereford Beef - Great Taste Awards ..............................151 Country Reports.................................................................................153 News of Our Exiles ............................................................................181

Secretary’s Review ..................................................................................1 Society President ....................................................................................3 Chairman’s Message ...............................................................................4 Branch Officers ......................................................................................5 Hall of Fame 2014..................................................................................6 Obituaries ..............................................................................................7 Around the Sales ..................................................................................12 Hereford RDS Champion of Champions ...............................................37 Effects of Stocking Rate on Carcass Output per Ha in Dairy Beef Cross System..................................................................................................38 Hereford Angus Dairy Beef Trial ...........................................................39 Tipperary attraction for calf to beef enterprise ......................................41 Hereford Prime News ..........................................................................44 500 cattle per week target for fast growing retail beef label ..................46 Wow! LIDL Ireland ...............................................................................47 “A LIDL bit of Magic” ..........................................................................48 Slaney Foods International present prizes ............................................50 Certified Irish Hereford Beef Promotion at Clonmel .............................52 Traditional Dairy Beef Systems Profitable .............................................54 Around the Shows ...............................................................................58 Tullamore Show ...................................................................................58 National Hereford Calf Show ...............................................................68 Nenagh Show ......................................................................................74 Trim Show ...........................................................................................80 Limerick Show .....................................................................................88 Cappamore Show ................................................................................90 Bridgetown Show ................................................................................91 Clonmel Show......................................................................................92 Newmarket & District Show ................................................................93 Midleton, Charleville & Cork Shows ....................................................94 Dualla Show ........................................................................................95 Tralee & Ballygarvan Shows .................................................................96 Bandon Show ....................................................................................101

Ballyaville Herefords Ballyaville Gaston by Killeaney Pompeii Champion Kilmallock April 2014. Sold for top Price €3,400.

Ballyaville Geordie by Killeaney Pompeii Nenagh May 2014. Sold for top Price €3,60o.

Herd Sires used: Killeaney Pompeii by Yarram Pompeii - Ballinveney Marvel by Yarram Star General Knockmountagh Governor by Parkhill Pompeii

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Society President 2014/2015 Mr Ivor Deverell, Lawn View, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co Offaly took up office as President of the Irish Hereford Breed Society last July. The youngest member of the Society to have been so elected to this office by his peers is an indication of the growth in interest in the Hereford breed by young enthusiastic Irish cattle farmers. A third generation Hereford cattle breeder he holds an honours degree in Agribusiness from UCD, is a member of the Society’s council and chairman of the promotion subcommittee. Ivor is also an active member on the board of Irish Hereford Prime Ltd. Giving much of his time in the promotion of the very successful producer group of which his late father Robert was one of the founding members. Growing demand for the award winning Irish Hereford Prime beef has seen an increase in the number of cattle required on a weekly basis and has contributed to the now considerable interest in the Hereford breed. The home farm operated in partnership with his uncle Joe and Joes son Jesse includes the “Ballyaville Herd” with some 85 pedigree Hereford cows and followers plus 35 commercial cows and an extensive tillage operation. Some limited AI is used during the winter months but the herd relies mainly on the use of four Irish bred stock bulls. Feed for the herd is all home produced. From the annual bull crop a number are exhibited at Society sales and at Tipperary with the majority being sold direct from the farm to repeat customers. Surprisingly with such a heavy work load at home, time is also given to exhibiting at local shows including the national at Tullamore where the family are also volunteers. The successful Deverell “Hereford and More” farm shop takes up some considerable time with Ivor’s mother Margaret doing the lions share of the daily work. Due to an increasing customer demand ‘Hereford and More’ recently re-located to a new premises at the Tanyard, Tullamore where Offaly Lamb and other artisan products are available in addition to the award winning Irish Hereford Prime beef. In the midst of a hectic lifestyle Ivor also finds time for some recreation and serious play on the rugby field lining out for newly promoted club Tullamore RFC in the All Ireland League. Ivor is a long serving member of the 1st team which won all 5 competitions entered in 2013 including the

Leinster Junior Towns Cup, All Ireland Junior Cup and Winners of the Round Robin AIL League qualification. Given his commitment to the breed Ivor is very pleased with the current interest and demand for Herefords at all levels. During his period of office he hopes to expand further the influence of the breed and encourage more participation by younger enthusiastic beef producers. “The current growing demand for Hereford Beef provides an excellent opportunity for a number of commercial cattle farmers to readjust their focus towards the Hereford breed, and the benefits and profits that can be achieved with it”. Hereford sired stock he says fit the current market requirements in relation to carcase size, grade and fat cover in both the home market and the UK with increasingly discerning markets throughout Europe now choosing Hereford beef. The current Vice President of the Society is Mr. John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co Limerick.

Ivor at Ballyaville.

Ivor scores a try for Leinster against Munster.

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Irish Hereford Society Re-Elect Westmeath Man as Chairman

Mr. William (Willie) Branagan the well-known Co. Westmeath Hereford breeder from Clonleam, Delvin and proprietor of the Clonleam Pedigree Hereford Herd has been elected Chairman of the Irish Hereford Breed Society for a third consecutive three year term. In a break with precedent and tradition the appointment by the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council is made at a time of expansion in demand for the breed which has been enjoying some considerable success in recent years. The maximum term of office held by any previous chairman is two three year terms. Demand for Hereford bulls is growing in both dairy and beef herds as beef producers strive to meet demand for quality assured Hereford cross beef required to satisfy growing demand for the

Hereford branded beef programs the Society is involved in. These outlets have proven a lucrative source of income for beef producers with premium prices available for suitable stock. 2014 has seen an increase of 19.7% in Hereford cross calves born with a similar increase in demand through AI over the same period. Demand for pedigree breeding heifers has seen a marked growth in demand with many new entrants to membership of the Society. The Society holds it first show and sale of 2014 at Tullamore on Tuesday March 24th next. This promises to be an ideal opportunity for prospective purchasers to select from a line of quality stock. The Society wishes Mr Branagan well as chairman.

William Branagan, Chairman.

Liam Philpott, Vice-Chairman.

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Branagan, Mr. William, Clonleam, Delvin, Co. Westmeath. Deverell, Mr. Ivor, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co. Offaly Geelan, Mr. Coote, Cloonagheer, Dromod, Co. Leitrim. Humphreys, Mr. Eric, Dernaroy, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan. Jacob, Mr. Glenn, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Hon.) McCarthy, Mr. Pat, Parkana, Ballymore, Bandon, Co. Cork. Murphy, Mr. Martin, Toureenbrien, Lackamore, Newport, Co. Tipp. Neenan, Mr. John, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Mr. Timmie, Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry Philpott, Mr. Liam, Knocknacolan, Kanturk, Co. Cork

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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: Martin Murphy Phone: 086-10728847 Secretary: Cathriona Murphy Phone: 086-0616806

North Leinster Branch (Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Longford, Offaly) Chairman: Anselm Fitzgerald Phone: 087-6623403 Secretary: Joe Deverell Phone: 087/2702271

Cavan Monaghan Branch (Cavan, Monaghan) Chairman: Nigel Heatrick Phone: 087-9969640 Secretary: Cathal Flynn Phone: 087-2052773

West Cork Club (West Cork) Chairman: John White Phone: 087 6789712 Secretary: Paddy Hickey Phone: 086 8779639

Cloonart Herefords CLOONArT TIFFANY & TINKErBELL

Sires Used: GH Adams144S Bulge 138W, Kilsunny Goliath, Kye Rodge

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Hall of Fame Award 2014 Mr. Martin Murphy The Irish Hereford Breed Society have this year nominated Martin Murphy Tooerinbrien, Lackamore, Newport, Co. Tipperary for the 2014 Hall of Fame award. A dedicated and committed member of the Society, Martin is a man of many parts. Currently Vice Chairman of the Society and Chairman of its Finance Committee, Martin is serving his third two year stint as Chairman of his local Munster branch of the Society having personally served in that capacity in 1996 and 2000. As President of the Society he represented the Society at the 11th European Hereford Conference held in Germany in 2002. As Chairman of the Society in 2005 he hosted here in Ireland the 12th European Hereford Conference, the largest held since the inception of the event. An active member of the Society’s judging panel, Martin with his family is also a regular exhibitor at summer shows claiming prizes at many top shows including Tullamore, Nenagh, Limerick, Cappamore and Reserve Female Champion at the R.D.S. For many years an active member of his local Newport drama group, Martin has been successfully cast in many different roles. Cast most recently in the lead role of Tom Healy in the hilarious comedy “A wake in the West” by M.J. Ginnelly. His performance was acclaimed far and wide with sell out performances for several weeks. He has also been known to stand in as Santa when time and circumstances presented the availability of the man himself. The odd brandy or two helps get in character Martin says.

Three generations of the Murphy family have given many years of dedication to the provision of the hospitality tent at the National Hereford Show at Tullamore. In recognition of his dedication and that of the Murphy family the Irish Hereford Society have no hesitation in their nomination for this very well deserved award.

Martin and family enjoying the night of celebration at the event.

Top photo: Martin Murphy receives his award from TV personality Ella McSweeney.

Obituaries

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Mrs. Rosemary Swan

Just as we went to press with the 2014 Breed Journal the sad news of the death of Mrs. Rosemary Swan, Ringlestown, Kilmessan, Co. Meath circulated throughout the Hereford fraternity. While her death was noted therein space did not permit reference to her wide contribution to the breed and to her local community where she lived and worked all her life. As Chairwoman of the Royal Meath show she was responsible for the development of the venue as one of the outstanding Hereford summer show venues in the country. Her enthusiasm and energy knew no bounds. A firm believer in the axiom that if you want something done you ask a busy person she had no hesitation in engaging all and sundry to put their shoulder to the wheel to ensure the success of whatever endeavour was current. If she failed to get assistance or the job in hand was not moving along quickly enough she rolled up her sleeves and dug in herself to ensure the task was completed. An very active chairwoman of the North Leinster Branch of the Society she was a keen exhibitor and had a personal relationship with each of her Herefords. She exported a number of her stock to Northern Ireland and exported two bulls from the Kilmessan herd to Marcus Lury the then President of the UK Hereford Cattle Society. Her cattle were also exhibited with distinction at the RUAS at Balmoral. In addition to her Herefords she maintained a laying flock of several thousand, a fruit growing enterprise which led to jam making and flower arranging. She was involved in a myriad of local organisations best left to the locals to describe. A local group the Scurlogstown Olimpiad a non-political, non-sectarian organisation mostly made up of country people from the locality whose objective is to maintain the customs and traditions of Co. Meath and the surrounding area of which she was an active member had at the time of her death arrangements in place for a testimonial in recognition of her achievements in and around the locality. Included in that testimonial also was Michael Fitzsimons who is also a stalwart of the Royal Meath Show, a good friend to Rosemary and most helpful to Hereford exhibitors at the event. This testimonial had of necessity to be cancelled due to her death but was rescheduled. Below we reprint that testimonial of her peers who worked with her and who knew her so well in her local community. “Rosemary Swan: Approaching the village of Kilmessan much of the fine detail and visual appeal that adds so much to its character owes much to only a few people but none more so than to the person whom this testimonial has in mind.” One of the most successful businesswomen in Meath if not in Ireland, Rosemary Swan was chairperson of the Kilmessan Tidy Towns Committee for no less than 22 years and in that time they picked up the tidiest village in Meath

on eight successive occasions. She is now a member of the “Pride of Place” committee in the village and was part of the team that helped secure a gold medal in the Meath antilitter league in 2013. The most recent awards and some from the old days are on display in the shop front that is beside Fergie’s which itself was the winner of the “Traditional Rural Pub” category in 2012, a prize it was nominated for by her good self! Counting through the different awards and that’s just over the past few years I think they number about eleven in all and include a number of firsts in such as waterways and villages, and are just too numerous to mention. She was the first woman chairperson of the North Leinster Hereford Society, the first woman chairperson of Trim Agricultural show, the first woman chairperson of the Kilmessan Tidy Towns and likewise the Kilmessan branch of IFA. The allocades go on! She was treasurer of the Meath Council for the Blind and was a founder member and motivating force in the setting up of the Kilmessan Group Water Scheme. She was a director and founder member of the Tara and District Credit Union and is a holder of the second book after Fr. James Bird who was parish priest at the time. Fr. Bird held her such high regard that Rosemary was usually his first port of contact if something needed doing. Also deserving of a mention here was her introduction of a church ecumenical service at the old Church of Ireland in the village and the cleaning up and restoration of the graveyard, which included the installation of pathways and the tidying of graves. A Harvest Thanksgiving Mass on the last Sunday in October was also of Rosemary’s doing.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 In the equestrian world her associations and accomplishments are of equal measure! A familiar figure at both race meetings and point to point she is an area manager with the Meath Hunt and was both instrumental and indeed “the” founder member in the setting up of what is now one of the largest events of its kind in Ireland. “The Dunsany Chase”. Almost steeple to steeple between the two parishes and then some, it is something that has to be seen to be believed and if you are brave enough to keep pace with some of the best jockeys and riders in the world then this is the one for you! Though everyone is welcome and all ages. She is also on the committee of the “Dunderry Fair” and in the middle of everything or all the above she found time to become the North Leinster Pitch and Putt Champion. Her association with the Scurlogstown Olympiad goes back over a number of years, and this testimonial tonight is recognition of the contribution she has made in that period of time. Visitors to the Porch Fields in Trim for Haymaking Sunday – and especially the children – get great enjoyment from her staging of the Donkey Derby and Show, an event she organises and co-ordinates with Michael Fitzsimons, who is also honoured here tonight. As mentioned in the congratulations in the intro, Rosemary was also instrumental in the development of the Scurlogstown Heritage Park out at Jack Quinn’s of Scurlogstown. A derelict site only six years ago when she first proposed its development, it has picked up four Pride of Place Awards in the intervening years including Heritage and wayerways.

In 2013 and in reference to the IFA, Rosemary was and I quote, “Unanimously Elected Life Member For Outstanding Loyal and Long Service to the Association” Signed Eddie Downey and I don’t think I can better that. She also keeps her own pedigree Hereford herd and has won numerous prizes in the Hereford Society over the years. They say a consistently high standard is the measure of excellence, but I let you judge. It’s a phenomenal record. From her business at Ringlestown, Rosemary was never more than two steps away and whether it’s from the present Taoiseach or the President of the United States she has managed to get her shamrock which she grows commercially into the White House on St Patrick’s day during both the Presidencies of Bill Clinton and Barrack Obama, I think you’ll agree it’s some record of achievement and this testimonial tonight, both in relation to Scurlogstown, and to all of the above, which doesn’t even touch on the many acts of kindness over the years is a small measure of thanks. “Go raibh maith agaibh.” Frank Murphy Sadly Rosemary was not on hand to accept the recognition and thanks of her community but being Rosemary her contribution to her community and locality was not for plaudits but to enhance the environment for one and all to enjoy. To her husband Vincent, her brother JJ, her sister Anne, relatives and a wide circle of friends we offer sincere sympathy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis.

Rosemary Swan exhibiting at the National Hereford Show, Tullamore

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Francis (Beenie) McDonnell

Sarah Dinneen

“Breed them big and strong and they’ll sell themselves” was one of Beenie McDonnell’s well known pieces of advice to fellow Hereford breeders. It was especially true in the decades during which he bred Herefords at Dunboden Park near Mullingar. The Dunboden herd was founded in 1955 and dispersed in 1983. This period coincided with a necessary increase in scale in the Hereford breed helped with the introduction of Canadian genetics starting in the 1970s. When founding his herd, Beenie purchased females from some of the top Irish herds at the time, such as Whitehill (Miss Walsh), Kilkea (E E Wright), Hilton (Major Madden), Kilcleagh (T U Odell), Rock (R M Langford) and Ballylane (P J Hickey). He sold bulls at the leading Hereford Sales including the RDS, Moate, Roscommon, Carrick on Shannon and Limerick and was a well known Judge of Herefords. The herd was also well known in the Show ring. Probably his best known Show heifer was Kilkea Verena 9th, bought at the dispersal of Mr E E Wright’s herd in 1976. Verena 9th was Champion Heifer at the National Hereford Summer Show in 1976 which was then held at Strokestown and also was 1st at Mullingar the following year. The Verenas were the top family at Kilkea – the 1st Verena bred there had been Supreme Champion at the World Hereford Conference Show in 1964. The Verenas at Kilkea were descended from Wenlock Vanilla out of Free Town Vanessa and carried Vern and Tarrington blood. Pheasants and other game birds were reared at Dunboden. Beenie reared these not for shooting but because of a love of nature. The story goes that a Hereford bull being prepared for show had to vacate its stall at Dunboden because a duck had commenced nesting there. Such was the measure of the man. Beenie was also well known in horse racing circles. His famous mare Pigeon’s Nest first saw a race course at 5 year old and won 10 races as a 6 year old in 1979. She went on to breed 3 winners on the flat including Hazy Bird who won £55,000 in 6 races – a considerable sum at the time. Francis (Beenie) McDonnell passed away in January 2014. Hereford breeders mourn a great character and friend. To his wife Eileen, relatives and friends we offer our sincere sympathy.

A native of Curbaun, Hillstreet, Co Roscommon Sarah (Dolly) Dinneen (nee Stritch) died on the 9th of February 2014 at her home 65, South Main S., Bandon, Co. Cork. Mrs. Dinneen came from a strong farming background and it was from this that her love and experience of cattle breeding stemmed. She came to Bandon in 1959 when she married her late husband Pat and it was back to Carrick on Shannon that they went together in the late 1970’s to buy their first Hereford heifer; Kye Penny. They went back there the following year to buy Kye Molly and this set the stage for the Notrevo Herd. Mrs. Dinneen had a good eye for an animal and with husband Pat shared many happy days with their family at agricultural shows especially in West Cork where they had some success both there and in the sales rings. When Pat died in 1992 she continued this work. Over the last couple of years she had not attended at the show ring although she remained an active commentator and was as ever interested and involved in the progress of the breed. She remained so up to her death. The gate to the yard is now closed. The place is still and dark, without their voices. The light has not gone out though. Its just that the halter is now in the next pair of hands, the show is still on the road, the journey has moved on. Mrs Sarah Dinneen is survived by her four daughters, Josephine, Cait, Mary-Pat and Myra and their families.

Photo of the late Sarah & Pat Dinneen taken at Dunmanway show in the early 80’s.

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Henry and Kathleen Tynan

when the former USSR was still a cohesive unit. A member of Longford Agricultural show committee and chief cattle steward for many years Henry was perhaps partial to the Hereford classes which he often missed out on due to his responsibilities with the other breeds. A keen volunteer worker for the show he was also very active as a member of the Longford Historical Society. To their sons Myles and Owen we offer sincere sympathy in this sad time for the family.

It is with deep regret we note the deaths within weeks of each other of well-known Co. Longford husband and wife team and long-time Hereford breeders Henry and Kathleen Tynan, Breaney, Ardagh. There was shock and sadness at the news when announced that Kathleen a former President and honorary member of the Society’s council had suddenly passed away. Kathleen also served on the board of Irish Hereford Prime including a stint as its chairman and was responsible for judiciously steering it through much of its early development. Kathleen went back into education in mid-life securing a third level degree in social science which was a clear indication of her willingness to take up a challenge and run with it.. Just weeks earlier Kathleen had been the main driving force in organising the dispersal of the Breaney herd through the Society at Granard mart. What a sale it was with tremendous demand for heifers and in-calf cows from one of Ireland’s foremost herds. The success of the sale was indeed a tribute to the years of breeding and effort put in by both Henry and Kathleen over a lifetime of endeavour. Cattle from the herd were shown at local shows and at Society sales with some considerable success including Breaney Sam purchased by the Society as part of the Society’s breed improvement program. Much of their custom was from satisfied customers who had previously purchased bulls or heifers from the Breaney herd. Of the utmost integrity they were both dedicated to the breed and gave of their time in promoting the Hereford throughout their local area and beyond. Only a brief few weeks following Kathleen’s death the sudden death of Henry was announced. Henry had been unwell from the previous November but was doing fine though the death of his wife and life partner Kathleen weighed heavily upon him and was an additional burden to be carried. While Henry was a dairy farmer for many years his real interest was in his beloved Herefords. He had a keen interest in bloodlines and was always quick to use new genetics as they came available. He was an avid traveller regularly visiting shows here at home and in the UK. He visited Canada on a number of occasions including Regina, Calgary and Edmonton. Quiet apart from Herefords Henry had travelled far and wide with his late brother Fr. Sean including a long trip across Russia, Afghanistan and Siberia

Tom Hallissey 1923 - 2014

The death took place on 6th October 2014 of Tom Hallissey of Dawstown, Blarney, Co. Cork. A staunch supporter of the "Hereford Breed" for over half a century. He started his Shournaght Herd in the late 50's and enjoyed success in both the sales and show ring. He won Reserve Supreme Champion in the R.D.S Spring Show in '74 and '76. He served as a council member representing the Munster Branch for many years. He stood out as a man of character not liable to be swayed by the comments of others. He will be greatly missed by his family.

KILSUNNY HErEFOrDS Estd. 1972

KILSUNNY LASS KENDALL

Supreme Hereford Champion, Athlone & Clonmel Shows Overall Female Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion, Midleton & Enniscorthy Shows Reserve Female Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion, Bandon Show WINNEr OF SEVEN FIrST prIzES IN 2014 Dam Lass Gem is a three-time 1st prize winner at the National Hereford Show, Tullamore

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KILSUNNY KINGSTON

1st & Supreme Champion, Newmarket Show Multiple 1st prize winner in 2014 Full sister to Doreen’s Ivy – overall sale topper Premier Autumn Sale, October 2012

1st & Reserve Supreme Champion, Clonmel Show 1st & Reserve Male Champion, Charleville Show FOr SALE – Spring 2015

ALSO: KILSUNNY DOrEEN’S IVY – Best Junior Cow, National Hereford Show, Tullamore for new owners Crowenstown Herefords. We also send huge congratulations to the many exhibitors of top quality KILSUNNY GOLIATH (KSG) progeny exhibited at shows and sales throughout the year.

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Around the Sales . . . . . Tullamore - March 2014

Top Price Bull Sells to World Renowned Haven & Boycefield Hereford herds in the UK

Herefords hit the ground running at the Society’s show and sale at Tullamore on Tuesday last. The huge crowd in attendance one of the largest seen at a Hereford Society sale saw purchasers from across the country and the UK battle it out to secure a suitable bull for their dairy and beef herds. Demand for Hereford cross steers and heifers to fill the Hereford Branded Beef schemes are deemed important factors in driving prices while Hereford cross calf and store cattle prices at the countries marts in recent weeks are also believed to be a factor. The January 2013 born Corlismore General 700 from the herd of well-known county Cavan breeder Sean McKiernan early in the day caught the eye of visiting buyers James and Edward Lewis, Dilwyn, Hereford, UK. A five star bull for terminal traits, carcass weight, carcass conformation and docility he according to the brothers fits perfectly the current requirements of the world renowned Haven and Boycefield herds which include in excess of 200 breeding females. With a final bid of €5,000 they secured this son of Grianan Firecracker a former National Hereford Supreme Champion and RDS Champion of Champions sired by Churchill Storm V583, General is out of a homebred dam Corlismore Violet 526 by the five star sire Corlismore Pompeii. The McKiernan’s also exhibited Corlismore Cormaic 704 again a five star bull by the same sire also born in January 2013 out of Corlismore Pompeii daughter Corlismore Shannon which sold to Tom Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co Cork at €3,400 to achieve an excellent average of €4,200. Co Monaghan breeders Sam & Nigel Heatrick had a tremendous outing with bulls from their Glaslough herd. The September born Glaslough Monarch a five star son of herd sire Cill Cormaic Isaac out of Glaslough June sold at €4,300 to Malcolm Johnston, Virginia, Co Cavan while his stable mate the June born Glaslough Levi out of Glaslough Flower a Ballyaville Nelson daughter sold at €4,250 to Ivor Anderson, Corran, Derrylane, Co Cavan.

Roger Woods, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare paid €3,600 for Glaslough Mattie sired by Rathregan Napoleon out of Cill Cormaic Playboy daughter Glaslough Jewel to average €4,050 for the three bulls exhibited. No stranger to success Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co Roscommon exhibited three bulls to average €3,350. Breeder of the 2013 National Hereford Champion McGrath was very pleased with the result on the day. His top price bull Kye Sonic 610 sired by new Australian semen import Smithston Darby sold to Leslie Hopkins, Nurney, Co Carlow at €3,700.This July born son of Darby is out of Kye Patty 2nd a daughter of Cloonbracken Performer. Kye Sonic 616 by Steil Gerard sire of Mr McGrath’s Tullamore and National Champion is out of Kye Robin 2nd ET imported originally as an embryo from Canada and by the sire Dunrobin 603 87J. He found a new home in Firies, Killarney when sold at €3,500 to Tom Murphy. A third bull Cloonshannagh 1 Storm 624 once again by Steil Gerard sold to Norman Richardson, Newtowngore to average €3,350 for the McGrath family. €4,050 was the final bid by Ger Fitzsimons, Baileboro to secure Ardnagross Barry 2nd from Co Westmeath breeder Thomas Plunkett from Castletown Finea. A son of Trillick Ranger he is out of Ardnagross Rosie by Knockmountagh Nelson. Mr Plunkett also exhibited Ardnagross George by the same sire out of Ardnagross Lucy by Kye Harry 22nd which sold to Liam Tierney, Castlepollard to average €3,275 for his two bulls offered.

Top price bull Corlismore General 700 with Gary McKiernan & purchasers James, Edward & Ben Lewis, Dilwyn, Hereford, UK

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Other principal prices included well known Offaly breeder Michael Molloy’s Moyclare Lieutenant, son of stock bull Brocca Saviour and Skehanore Henry daughter Moyclare Ursula 4th he sold at €3,500 to a purchaser who has no wish to be named at this time. Co Louth breeder Eamon McKiernan exhibited Knockmantagh 1 Hustler and sold to Eddie Mulcahy, Doon, Co Limerick when the hammer dropped at €3,200. This Gouldingpoll 1 Captain son is out of Trillick Joy and a Knockmountagh Cosmo daughter. Drumgoon Hill Hercules a son of successful Dovea AI bull Kilsunny Goliath and out of Bowmont Storm A584 daughter Drumgoon Hill Eve sold at €3,000. Exhibited by Aidan McCabe, Cootehill, he sold to Michael Lynch, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Breeders were very happy with the outcome. It was clear that this early in the season purchasers were out to buy a stronger more mature bull. A small number of younger bulls towards the end of the sale failed to reach their reserve while a number of potential purchasers went home without a bull. The overall average at €3,110 was back on last year’s €3,400 at the same venue while the number entered for the event this year was 61 as compared with last year’s 35, an increase of 75%. An unusually high top price of €7,100 last year also influenced the average. Clearance at the event was 61.5% with a range of €1,950 to €5,000.

Ardnagross Barry 2 with owner Thomas Plunkett and in background Cian & Barry Fitzsimons €4,050.

Kye Sonic 610 with Padraig McGrath €3,700.

Glaslough Monarch with Nigel Heatrick & purchaser Malcolm Johnston €4,300.

Glaslough Levi with Nigel Heatrick & purchaser at €4,250 Ivor Anderson.

Kye Sonic 616 with Padraig McGrath €3,500.

Reserve Champion Moyclare Lieutenant with Michael Molloy €3,500.

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Corlismore Cormaic 704 with Paul McKiernan €3,400.

Drumgoon Hill Hercules with Martin Hughes purchasers at €3,000 Michael & Dillon Lynch and owner Aidan McCabe in background.

Knockmanta 1 Hustler with John McKiernan and purchaser at €3,200 Donal Mulcahy.

A packed ringside at GVM for the Hereford Show & Sale at Tullamore.

Cavehill Herefords Established in 1980

Cave Hill Storm - Supreme Champion at National Show.

Cave Hill Crusader Top price Tullamore 2014. Sold for €5200

Champion Tullamore October 2014. Sold €5100

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Clouncagh Herefords Estd. 1996

Herd Sire: Dieulacresse Hector Sire: Westwood Advancer

Hereford Bull of the Year UK in 2010. In the top 1% for calving ease. Dam: by Haven Union Jack

Clouncagh ritanna Clouncagh Madonna Clouncagh Joanne - All by Herd Sire Dieulacress Hector

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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Nenagh - April 2014

Hereford Demand Outstrips Supply at Nenagh

Killowney, Ballymackey, Nenagh. Thurles breeder Tom Ryan, Pallas, Upperchurch exhibited a Gouldingpoll 1 Captain son Tinraherpoll 1 Flash and parted ownership on a bid of €2,900 to Tom Minogue, Fahy, Bridgetown, O’Brien’s Bridge. This five star bull across all traits is out of Tinraherpoll 1 Sile by the Wexford bred Udel 1 Xponent. Veteran Toomevara breeder Bobby Powell and son Robbie exhibited Blean Fabio. This young bull born February 24th is by herd sire Woodview John out of Blean Victoria and sold at a very satisfactory price of €2,850. The purchaser was Michael Slattery, Kilcolman, Newtown, Nenagh. The two youngest bulls in the sale produced the day’s Reserve Champion and were purchased by well-known Co Meath breeder Val Ledwith, Batterstown, Dunboyne. The Reserve Champion was FH Patrick from the well-know Strokestown, Co Roscommon herd of Frank Harrington. A mid-March born son to Bowmont Storm A584 and PDHR 9322 Domino 69G daughter FH Blossom Celine he was purchased at €2,700. Not satisfied to rest there Mr. Ledwith went on to purchase Brocca John the youngest bull exhibited just three days past his 1st birthday. He is a further son of the successful Australian sire Bowmont Storm A584 and like Mr Harrington’s bull before him he has five stars across all traits with an excellent maternal index. Exhibited by Noel Farrell, Castledaly, Moate he became the property of Mr Ledwith when the hammer dropped at €2,800. Prices ranged from €3,500 to €2,350 with the average price paid €2,775. This was a most satisfactory outcome for Herefords at Nenagh and is a solid sign that the current trend towards Hereford is grounded in the steady meat plant demand and premium price together with the boost this gives down the line to store cattle and indeed right down to the suck calf market.

Herefords met excellent demand at the Society’s recent sale at Nenagh. Auctioneer Hugh Mulvihill often had a more difficult task when 30 of the 33 bulls on offer found new homes in quick succession before a wellattended ringside. With the change in weather and the fact that cows are finally out of the yard, on farm bull sales have experienced a major boost in demand. Such is the interest that sixteen of the bulls entered for Nenagh were already sold at home or at Kilkenny earlier in the week. A straw poll amongst purchasers as to their interest in Hereford bulls produced the following comments “it’s the €60 to €80 extra calf price”, another “it’s the white head you know what you have” , “it’s the premium at slaughter”, “it’s the calving, her up milking and back in calf again”. Whatever the reason a number of prospective purchasers failed to buy a bull as there were insufficient available on the day but will have a further opportunity at Kilmallock on Friday next April 25th. Philip Lynch, Finea, Mullingar travelled from Co Westmeath to exhibit his October born bull Carrick Luckey and was rewarded with the Championship and the top price of the day. An Ardlahan Ginger son out of Ballydowel Flipper sired by Glaslough Esquire he sold at €3,500 to Michael Clancy, Clonlara near Limerick. Trillick Express 2 a son of successful herd sire Steil Gerard out of a Yarram Pompeii V055 daughter Trillick Rose was exhibited by JJ Farrell, Trillick a Temple, Longford. He was purchased by Athy man Brendan Lynch Oaklade Farm Cloney at €3,100. James Kirwan, Frankfurt, Dunkerrin had two good strong bulls with plenty of size and power on show and was well rewarded for his stock and his efforts. Sheepwalk Tomi shown by his son Gerard sold at €3,000. This is a December born bull by Dovea AI sire Kilsunny Goliath and out of Sheepwalk Beauty a Sheepwalk Tobbie daughter and was purchased by James McInerney, Kilmaley, Ennis, Co Clare. Sheepwalk Tobi the second bull of the pair shown by James Kirwan was just a month older and similar in many ways. He is by Australian sire Banemore Pompeii T036 out of a Trillick Best daughter Sheepwalk Una 2nd. Frank Flood of Cormackstown, Co Kildare was the purchaser at €2,900. Local man Rory Farrell from Toomevara a regular exhibitor at Nenagh received €2,950 for his Ballinveney Nero. This is a son of top maternal sire Yarram Star General W251 out of Ballinveney Trendy by BP Regulator 320C. He sold to another local Conor Slattery, Champion Carrick Luckey with Philip Lynch €3,500.

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Trillick Express 2 with JJ Farrell €3,100.

Sheepwalk Tomi with Gerard Kirwan €3,000.

Sheepwalk Tobi with James Kirwan €2,900.

Reserve Champion FH Patrick with owner Frank Harrington and Judge Coote Geelan €2,700.

Judging in progress at IHBS Bull Show & Sale, Nenagh.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Kilmallock - April 2014

No slowdown in demand for the Hereford Breed as the sale at GVM Kilmallock produces a healthy average.

by Trillick Best he sold to Co Limerick man Michael Leahy, Tournafulla. His other two entries sold at €2,800 each Trillick Chieftain also a Steil Gerard son out of Cloghran Sally to Denis Murphy, Adare and Corrarodpoll 1 Will out of Templefort 1 Judy by Corran Hill Firepower to David Kent, Mitchelstown. Two bulls from the Allowdale herd of Liam Philpott and Anne Pounds, Knocknacolan, Kanturk sold to Co Limerick. Allowdale Storm Prince an ET son of UK import Border Queen by Bowmont Storm A584 sold at €2,850 to Jerry O’Callaghan, Caherconlish while his herd mate Allowdale Classic Gold by Australian sire Mawarra Sentimental and out of Balleen Breezer daughter Balleen Miss Tribute 3rd sold to Michael Scanlon, Ballingarry, Rathkeale at €2,700. Mr Scanlon later went on to purchase a second bull 1st prizewinner Dunlever Tantor a Knockmountagh Tarzan son of Clondrina 878th by Dunlever Umbert at €2,750 from Michael Bird, Dunlever House, Trim, Co Meath. Aidan O’Donovan and son Eamon were very well pleased with the performance of their 2nd prizewinner, Bowmont Vancouver son Donovo King Kong. Out of Donovo Gorgeous by Glaslough Esquire this bull with plenty of shape was purchased at €2,800 by Michael Ryan, Templederry, Nenagh. The 82% clearance is not as strong as that experienced at Nenagh but is a firm indicator of demand for Hereford in the region. Hereford prices for calves, yearlings and forward stores at GVM Kilmallock are consistently among the top prices across the country each week as more and more calf to beef and two year old finishers target the mart for supplies. The CEO at GVM Mr PJ Buckley says that throughput and prices have increased significantly this spring.

There was a large turnout at the Irish Hereford Society’s Kilmallock sale. As at Nenagh a week earlier demand was brisk with many of the bulls forward selling to Co Limerick and some also to neighbouring counties of Cork and Tipperary. Prices ranged from €2,000 to €3,400 with the average down on the previous week by 50 Euro. Some of those in attendance felt that quality was marginally down on the previous sale and in addition bulls forward were somewhat younger. The general feeling among purchasers is that the current demand will continue this spring and breeders are not anticipating a slowdown of sales anytime soon! Judge for the event Mr. Martin Murphy of Toureenbrien, Newport, Co. Tipperary had quite a task in deciding the Champion and Reserve on the day. Mr. Murphy selected as his Champion the Geashill, Co Offaly bred Ballyaville Gaston bred and exhibited by the Deverell Family. The Champion shown at the event by Mr Ivor Deverell is a son to herd sire Killeaney Pompeii and his dam Ballyaville Shelley is a daughter to Rathregan Admiral. The purchaser at €3,400 the day’s top price was Paddy Fitzgibbon, Caherlane, Abbeyfeale. The Deverell’s also exhibited a further 1st prizewinner in Ballyaville Ger. This is a halfbrother to the champion out of a Corlismore Swampy daughter Ballyaville Bathsheba. This late October son was purchased by Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan at €2,900 as a possible herd sire prospect. Mr Deverell departed the event well satisfied with his €3,150 average on the day. The Reserve Champion Moyclare Liberty bred and exhibited by well-known Offaly breeder by Mr. Michael Molloy of Belmont, Birr was a son of herd sire Brocca Saviour which also sired the €3,500 Moyclare Lieutenant Reserve Champion at the Society sale at Tullamore and Moyclare Lucrative €3,050 at Kilkenny. The dam Moyclare Pansy 9th is a Yarram Star General daughter and the purchaser at €3,100 is Thomas Giltinane. Patrickswell, Co Limerick. JJ Farrell, Trillick a Temple, Co Longford a regular exhibitor at GVM Kilmallock had a rewarding day with his three entries averaging €2,900, His top price bull at €3,100 was Trillick Connor by his very successful herd sire and sire of the national Hereford champion in 2014 Steil Gerard a Churchill Champion Ballyaville Gaston €3,400 with Ivor Deverell, Society President Timmy StormV583 son. Out of Killoe Cora O'Sullivan and judge Martin Murphy.

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Reserve Champion Moyclare Liberty €3,100 with Michael Molloy, Society President Timmy O'Sullivan and judge Martin Murphy.

Ballyaville Ger with Ivor Deverell €2,900

Donova King Kong with Eamon O’Donovan €2,800. Trillick Conor €3,100 with JJ Farrell

Dunlever Tantor with Michael J Bird €2750

Judging in progress at Kilmallock.

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Hereford Bulls Sell to a Top Price of €3,550 at Bandon

There was a fantastic turn out for the Bandon Bull Sale as crowds arrived in large numbers to see what was on offer at Cork Marts, Bandon. The Hereford section consisted of 23 entries which made judging difficult due to the standard of all involved. Mr Ted O’Sullivan, Bartlemy, Co Cork who produced the Champion at last year’s event this year pulled off a double gaining the day’s top price and the Championship. His Bull ‘Furaleigh Ranger 843’ a well grown son of Rathcor Ranger out of Furaleigh Lady 668 went for the top price of the day at €3,550 and sold to Mr. Finbar Crowley, Roovesbeg, Coachford, Co. Cork. His second bull ‘Furaleigh Prince 857’ a son of Sire ‘Carhuefree Prince’ and Dam ‘Furaleigh Lady 663’ was awarded the Championship and later sold for at €2,700 to well- known Hereford breeder Mr. Tom Hickey, Skehanore, Ballydehob, Co.Cork. Mr Hickey himself had three strong useful bulls on offer and sold all three. Skehanore Taylor by Moyclare Courallie and Skehanore Tempest by Balleen Plomber both at €2,700 while Skehanore Titus found a new home at €2,200.

‘Loughfieldpoll 1 Boulder 662’ selected as Reserve Champion is a son of Sire ‘Allendale Waterloo B50’ and Dam ‘Udel 1 BI Coral Gem’ bred by Mr. Dermot McCarthy, Banteer. He was sold later on in the auction along with Mr. McCarthy’s second bull ‘Loughfieldpoll 1 Bluechip 663’ a half-brother to the Reserve Champion, giving him an average of €2,375 across the board. Another top average was achieved by Mr. Liam Philpott with his two bulls ‘Allowdale Samurai’ a son of ‘Ervie Classic S30’ and Dam ‘Allowdale Queen 190’ selling at €2,700 and ‘Allowdale Kingsman’ a five star son of Sire ‘Bowmont Storm A584’ and Dam ‘Allowdale Tinkle 182’ sold at €2,400 giving Mr. Philpott an average of €2,550. The atmosphere at the auction was great and the buyers were alive as they bid on the quality bulls on offer. Overall average on the day was €2,205. Breeders were extremely happy with the outcome given that only two Hereford bulls out of the 23 on offer failed to reach their reserve and also that some prospective customers failed to buy and are still on the lookout. Buyers were happy with their purchases as they headed for home following a successful day overall.

Top price bull at €3,550 Furaleigh Prince 857 with owner Ted O'Sullivan.

Allowdale Samurai €2,700 with owner Liam Philpott

Skehanore Tempest €2,700 with owner Paddy Hickey.

Skehanore Taylor €2,700 with owner Paddy Hickey

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Champion Furaleigh Prince 857 â&#x201A;Ź2,700

Res Champion Loughfieldpoll 1 Boulder 662 with owner Dermot McCarthy, Judge & IHBS President Timmy O'Sullivan and Pat McCarthy IHBS.

Championship winner Ted O'Sullivan receives the Appelbe Trophy from John Appelbe with Hereford Society judge & President Timmy O'Sullivan and Pat McCarthy IHBS.

Part of the huge crowd of spectators at the Hereford judging

Clonleam Herefords (Estd. 1956)

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Balleen Gino by Gageboro Eugenic

Junior Stock Bull: Allowdale Ribstone 436 Total Outcross Pedigree Also using top AI bulls.

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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Kilmallock - May 2014

Terrific clearance with a Top Price of €3,600 at Final 2014 Hereford Spring Bull Sale.

Just two bulls remained unsold at the end of another successful and final 2014 spring bull sale held at Central Auctions Nenagh by the Irish Hereford Society. Once again current demand for the breed was evident as a number of the bulls catalogued were already sold in advance of the event. A top price of €3,600 was paid by dairy farmer Michael Oxley, Clonfert, Maynooth, Co Kildare for a Killeaney Pompeii son Ballyaville Geordie a September born bull out of Ballyaville Vita by Gageboro Burly. The bull was exhibited by the well-known Deverell Family of Geashill Co Offaly. A first prize-winner Ballyaville Gary exhibited by the same vendor sired by Knockfin Catana out of Delphine by Ballinvena Frankie sold to local man Tony Ryan, Carrigatoher, Nenagh at €2,800 to average €3,200. The day’s Champion was exhibited by Davina Lewis, Glosterbeg, Brosna, Birr. A November born twin he is by Dovea AI bull Kilsunny Goliath out of Glosterbeg 245th by Breaney Sam. JJ Nolan, O’Brien’s Bridge, Co Clare was the purchaser at €2,800. Patsy Smith, Tullyinchin, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co Cavan had an early start to arrive in Nenagh on time and departed the venue with an empty trailer having sold his Borin Dan at €2,850. Sired by Corlesmore Pompeii out of a Woodview Royal daughter he sold to Kieran McCabe, Ballinamult, Co Waterford. The Reserve Champion another Kilsunny Goliath son was exhibited by Ivan & Norman Jones, Kenagh, Co Longford, One of the youngest bulls at the sale Creaghpoll 1 James at just thirteen months is out of Creaghpoll 1 Pauline by Dunlever Tony. He sold to Sean Hunt, Athea, Co Limerick at €2,700. A feature of recent sales is that bulls exhibited are younger as the year progresses with the older stronger bulls in many instances now in new homes. An overall average of €2,550 was paid for bulls on the day with prices ranging from €3,600 down to €1900.

Top Price bull Ballyaville Geordie with owner Joe Deverell €3,600.

Champion Glosterbeg 263 with owners David & Davina Lewis €2,800.

Reserve Champion Creaghpoll 1 James bred by WA & IH Jones €2,700.

1st prizewinner Ballyaville Gary with Owner Joe Deverell €2,800.

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Champ Glosterbeg 263, Judge John Canty, owners David,Glen & Davina Lewis with IHBS President Timmy O'Sullivan.

Pat Costello, Society Chairman Willie Branagan & Denis Collins at Nenagh.

Henry Dudley, Ned Flood & show judge John Canty enjoy the sale.

Estd. 1998

5 Yearling Hereford Bulls By Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty ET

Herd consists of 12 cows and followers - Well bred and grass fed! A.I. Sires Used: Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty ET, Kingslee Hero (P), Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Romany 1 Captain (P), Kilsunny Goliath, Freetown Fortune

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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Carrick-On-Shannon - April 2014

Sentimental daughters steal the limelight at Carrick

Three young daughters of Aussie sire Mawarra Sentimental stole the limelight in the Hereford division at Carrick on Shannon. The three herd siblings were exhibited by well-known Co Roscommon breeder Joe McCormack, Steil, Tulsk. These nubile young ladies were just fourteen months old the Champion Steil Saoirse 240 born February 2013 to Steil Saoirse 172 a Glaslough Esquire daughter sold at €3,100. Her half-sister and second to her in her class Steil Pondra 234 again born in February 2013 out of a Trillick Best daughter Steil Ellen sold at €2750. The third sibling Steil Cathy 243 born in March 2013 sold at €2550. Her dam is Steil Pondra an Ervie Classic daughter. The McCormack’s netted a cool €2,800 average for their offering on the day. The sire Mawarra Sentimental whose semen was imported by the Society as part of its Breed Improvement program is quietly building a name for himself as a reliable bull delivering quality, length and style. Semen can be obtained by calling the Society at 044/9348855.

Mawarra Sentimental (MWZ)

Reserve Champion Kye Sonic 622 with Padraig McGrath.

Champion Doonavereen Pat with Paddy Farrell.

Lough Rinn 1 Ann 392.

Champion Female Steil Saoirse 240 sold at €3,100 with Cathal McCormack.

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Kilkenny March Show & Sale

Kilkenny - March 2014

The Hereford breed had a fantastic turn out at Kilkenny for the annual March Bull Show and Sale, where a number of high quality bulls was on offer. The show commenced at 10:30am with Mr. Michael Molloy judging what can only be described as a tough competition. After much deliberation the anticipated result was announced with local well known breeder and show committee member Mr. Christy Finn placed 1st and later Champion with his Bull Bawngarriff Miracle. This is a five star bull with a good calving index. Sired by Mr Finn’s stock bull Ballydowel Glynn and out of a homebred dam Bawngarriff Anne he sold for €3,450 putting him in top position in both the show and sale. Mr Finn also exhibited Bawngarriff Performer by the same sire with similar indexes out of the homebred Bawngarriff Deluxe. He sold at a very satisfactory €3,200 to average €3,325. The Reserve Championship was awarded to Mr, Sean McKiernan with his Bull Corlismorepoll 1 Nation 699. Once again a five star bull this time by Grianan Firecracker out of Corlismorepoll I Sydney. Failing to reach his reserve he left the ring unsold. Local Hereford breeder Joe Maher from Ballydowel, Rathmoyle who bred the sire of Mr Finn’s bulls exhibited Ballydowel Jack. This bull is sired by his stock bull Balleen Frost which has bred very well for him to date, his dam is Ballydowel Dinna and he sold when the hammer dropped at €3,250. Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford a regular exhibitor at this event and never far from the top honours exhibited Balleen Everest a five star bull on all traits sired by his very successful stock bull Gageboro Eugenic. The dam of Everest is Balleen Prettymaid 17th and he found a new home at €3,100. A huge crowd attended the auction to view the Hereford Bulls on offer. The majority of those present became purchasers or were sizing up the demand in anticipation of purchasing a Hereford to run with dairy cows as soon as the breeding season begins in mid to late April. Given the demand by calf rearers for Hereford dropped calves and the demand for quality assured steers and heifers for the Hereford branded beef schemes there was an expectation that demand for Hereford sires would also drive up prices and this proved to be an accurate assessment. The overall average was just short of €3,000 with a top price €3,450 for Mr. Christy Finns Champion Bull Bawngarriff Miracle.

Reserve Champion Mr. Sean McKiernan’s ‘Corlismorepoll 1 Nation 699’.

Mr Tom Brennan’s ‘Balleen Everest’ €3,100

Mr Coote Geelan parades his bull. Champion Bull Mr. Christy Finn’s Champion Bull, ‘Bawngarriff Miracle’ sold for €3,450

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Kilkenny - April 2014

Herefords sell to a top of €3,200 at Kilkenny

Following a tentative start demand and prices for Herefords surged ahead reaching a top price of €3,200, an average of €2,805, a 65% clearance and range from €2,350 to €3,200. Judge for the event the well-known Tom Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate selected as his Champion the Co Wexford bred Knockduffpoll 1 Power Ranger bred by Curtis & Jones of Bree, Enniscorthy. Exhibited in the ring by young Hereford enthusiast Niall Jones an up and coming young showman and son of the breeder he is sired by the very reliable Rathcor Ranger out of a homebred cow Knockduffpoll 1 Flower by Trillick Best. The price was a very satisfactory €3,150. Local breeder Tom Brennan of Freshford exhibited just one bull on this occasion a son of his successful herd sire Gageboro Eugenic. Out of Balleen Miss Gladys 618 he sold at the day’s top price of €3,200. Francis Scott, Rathdowney exhibited Knockfin Epson by Rathregan Redstar who found a new owner when the hammer dropped at €3,150. He is out of Knockfin Adelaid 614 a Moyclare Express daughter. Knockfin Rover also exhibited by Mr Scott sold at €2,700. Sired by Fortregal Wright he is out of another Moyclare Express dam Knockfin Adelaid 609. Moyclare Lucrative a 16 month old twin exhibited by Michael Molloy, Belmont Co Offaly sold at €3,050 a very satisfactory price given that his twin a bull has been selected and sold into the Gene Ireland program at €5,000. The Sire Brocca Saviour a Bowmont Storm A584 son is herd sire at Moyclare. The dam is Moyclare Dora a Yarram Pompeii V055 daughter. Local breeder Christy Finn who provided the champion at the March sale exhibited Bawngarriff Luke a Ballydowel Glynn son out of Bawngarriff Maudie selling at €2,700. The Reserve Champion shown by Philip and Catherine Smyth, Navan was Ardmulchan Jameson by UK import and herd sire Westwood Uplifter out of Ardmulchan Rose by Clashagad Ben. His price at €2,550 was a little disappointing but otherwise did not dampen what was an excellent result for Herefords on the day.

Top Price bull Balleen Rolo €3,200 exhibited by Tom Brennan.

Knockfin Epson €3,150 exhibited by Francis Scott.

Moyclare Lucrative with Michael Molloy €3,050. Champion Knockduffpol 1 Power Ranger with Niall Jones and judge Tom Fitzgerald €3,150.

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Reserve Champion Ardmulchan Jameson â&#x201A;Ź2,550.

Champion Knockduffpol 1 Power Ranger with Fiona Jones.

Judging in progress at Kilkenny.

The Winning Team The next generation!

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Knockmountagh Cindy (Tullamore Calf Show, November) Sire: parkhill pompeii

Heifer of the Year, Tullamore 2014 and Female Champion at Tullamore and Trim. Also First prizewinner at National Calf Show.

Knockmountagh Master

(Tullamore Calf Show, November) Sire: Grianan Firecracker

Male Champion at National Calf Show. prizewinner at numerous other shows. Will be offered for sale at Tullamore March Sale 2015

Other additional successes in 2014:

Knockmountagh Chief sold to Mr. Bill Andrew, Scotland - Hereford Champion at Ayr, Stirling and Drimer Shows (where also Interbreed Champion). Knockmountagh Olga, owned by John and Karen Taggart, won cow class at Balmoral 2014, her third year in a row.

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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Lislaughtin Herd Dispersal

Bids come fast and furious at Lislaughtin Dispersal

It is difficult to imagine that a lifetime’s work can be dispersed in an hour and half. Such was the demand for pedigree Hereford cows calves and heifers at the dispersal of the well-known Lislaughtin Hereford Herd at Ballylongford that it was difficult to keep the lots flowing through the sale ring.

Purchasers travelled from all parts including Northern Ireland to secure a piece of the action. Just less than 90 minutes following the opening bid auctioneer Hugh Mulvihill thanked those present for their prompt bidding. He also stated that demand for Hereford sired stock at the marts for both stores and finished cattle is currently buoyant. The first cow into the ring Lislaughtin Jessica 11th was very quickly knocked down to Co. Offaly breeder David Larkin at €2,600. She was immediately followed by her eight month old heifer calf Alma 9th which sold at €2,550 to Co. Longford Hereford breeders E. & P. Jones, Kenagh. Breeder Michael Molloy from Belmont Co. Offaly secured the cow following Jessica 5th at €2,550. It was however the following lot a cow Jessica 15th at €3,200 and her February born heifer calf Alma 10th by Grianan Gaffer at €4,000 to total €7,200 which was the high light of the day selling to a Co. Cork couple with a small but very select herd which they have carefully assembled in recent years.

Northern Ireland buyers secured the next two lots with Jessica 6th knocked down to M. & L. Moore, Co. Tyrone at €2,200 and her February bull calf at €2,100 to David Smyth, Co. Down. Well known Tipperary breeder John Paul Kennedy secured the pair Jessica 16th at €3,150 and her March born daughter Bella 2nd at €2,100 to total €5,250 for the family. New entrant Ben Murphy purchased a cow calf pair Jessica 21st and her late April bull calf at €3,600. Jessica 21st and her bull calf the April born Suarez 2nd sold to Co. Meath breeder John Canty at €3,400. In calf heifer Rebecca 28th sold at €2,800 to S. & N. Heatrick while the maiden heifers sold from €1,800 to €2,600.

The Lislaughtin herd was built up over 40 years by Harold and the late Eva Fitzell and is a tribute to their dedication to the breed over those years. Advancing years and a change of farming system has resulted in the dispersal of a very useful herd which will no doubt breed well for those fortunate enough to secure some of the bloodlines on offer.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Breaney Herd Dispersal

Demand Outstrips Supply at Breaney Herd Dispersal

is currently scanned seven months in calf at €2,600. Breanry Leticia an in calf heifer by Ballyaville Wally out of Churchill Storm daughter Breaney Daisy was purchased at €2,850 while the in calf Breaney Laura again by Wally out of Breaney Hilda by the homebred Breaney Don a Churchill Storm son at 2,550 completed his purchases to average €2,925 for the four females. New entrant to the breed Richard Lalor, Lisrough, Clonmel secured two females. Breaney Gillian a Churchill Storm daughter and dam of the €4,100 top priced cow Breaney Kim with her four month old heifer calf Niamh at foot by stock bull Grianan Krusader was a snip at €2,800. Mr Lalor also purchased Breaney Gina an SNS Generator 28X daughter out of Breaney Daisy scanned five months in calf at €2,550. Other sales included Breaney Katelyn a rising four year old cow by Wally out of Breaney Dorothy to James Thompson, Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Co Carlow at €2,500 and Breaney Leah again a Wally daughter and seven months in calf heifer at €2,500 to James Brady, Clonleam, Delvin, Co Westmeath. The majority of cows and heifers were running with or in calf to the well-bred, three year old stock bull Grianan Krusader a bull of tremendous length and substance by Grianan Highflyer ET a GH Neon 17N son bred by T & A Fitzgerald. With several interested parties he was purchased by Peter Lalor, Mounttelier, Bohernabreena, Co Dublin when the hammer dropped at €3050. Following the sale Society auctioneer Hugh Mulvihill stated that given the quality of stock on offer and the number of active customers his job was made very easy. He went on to state that demand for Hereford sired stock at GVM Kilmallock where he sells each Monday has reached an all-time high drawing new customers to the venue from as far away as Wexford.

Spirited bidding throughout the sale ensured a full clearance in record time with a top price of €4,100 and an overall average just a tenner under €2,500 for the cows, heifers and stock bull on offer. Given current interest in the Hereford breed it was no surprise that there was a packed ringside from the off at Granard Mart for The Breaney Hereford Herd dispersal. The herd on offer represented a lifetimes toil and endeavour by Henry and Kathleen Tynan, Breaney, Ardagh, Co Longford. Reluctantly offered for sale due to ill health and advancing years the stock have now found new homes at various destinations from south Tipperary to Donegal. The herd carefully developed over the years through the use of the best bulls available through AI and natural service. Stock from the herd has been successfully exhibited at Society sales and at local shows and more recently direct from the farm to repeat customers. The successful Dovea AI bull Breaney Sam is possibly the best known from the herd. On offer were good honest, solid cattle offering potential to existing and new entrants to the breed. The evening’s top price of €4,100 was paid for a wellmade young cow Breaney Kim. Five months pregnant with her second calf she is by Ballyaville Wally a Gageboro Burly son and out of Breaney Gillian a Churchill Storm daughter. The purchaser was William Kennedy, Coolatubber, Ballyforan, Co Roscommon. Nelson McCrabbe who has in recent times been selectively putting together a nice herd Demesne, Raphoe, Co Donegal purchased an additional four females for his Ardstewart herd. These included Breaney Marisa a Gageboro Horatio daughter out of Breaney Heidi by Ballyaville Wally. The breeding goes back on the sire side to Bishophill General and Gageboro Suave two of the most successful Hereford sires to stand at Enfield AI. Mr McCrabbe took out several interested parties to secure this very promising maiden heifer at €3,700. He had earlier purchased her dam Heidi which has had three Part of the large crowd in attendance at the opening of the Breaney Dispersal by Society Auctioneer Hugh calves to date and

Mulvihill.

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Breaney Kim top price at €4,100 purchaser William Kennedy.

Breaney Sam (BMX)

Last animal into the ring - Stock Bull Grianan Krusader sells at €3,050

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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Tullamore - October 2014

BUOYANT TRADE FOR HEREFORDS AT TULLAMORE

unsold. The day’s top price for a female €4,350 went to S & N Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan who also bred the sire of the top price bull Cave Hill Crusader. Glaslough Misty 2 is sired by Rathregan Napoleon out of Glaslough Flossie. The purchaser Nelson McCrabbe, Demesne, Raphoe, Co. Donegal went on to purchase five heifers in total including Kilsunny Goliath daughter Caonach Smart exhibited by ninety three year old Longford man Mr. Willie Jones and grandson David at €4,100. The pair produced the Champion bull at this event in October last year. T & A Fitzgerald Mount Temple were awarded the female Championship for Griananpoll 1 Orange M 670. By Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty out of Grianan Orange 409 she sold at €3,100 to Nelson McCrabbe. The Fitzgeralds also sold Corlismore Pompeii daughter Grianan Orange M 653 to John Lawlor, Moone, Co Kildare at €3,500 and Grianan Vera M 667 by Smithson Darby to Jim Convery, Newry at €2,900. John Paul Kennedy, Derrinduff, Birr who also made a purchase at the recent Lislaughtin dispersal purchased Glaslough Madam at €3,500. Exhibited by S & N Heatrick and sired by their herd sire Rathregan Napoleon her dam is Drumakeenan Pansy 94th purchased at the Drumakeenan dispersal of R S Kenny, Brosna, Birr. Cathal Flynn, Tullyyard, Monaghan secured €3,200 for his Rossmore Trixie Belle by herd sire Grianan King Kong ET. Out of a Bishophill General daughter she sold to Nelson McCrabbe, Raphoe. Overall there was an excellent clearance with bulls ranging from €5,200 to €2000, to average €3030 and females from €4350 to €1800, to average €2540.

With bulls to €5,200 and heifers to €4,350 there was buoyant demand for Herefords at Tullamore. The Irish Hereford Society’s Premier Autumn Show & Sale at Tullamore attracted one of the largest crowds to attend such an event in recent years. Given the emphasis on carcase size and the success of the Hereford branded beef programs the increased interest in the breed is to be expected. The sale itself got off to an immediate start with the first bull into the ring Boveen Lewis from the herd of Joe O’Connor, Sharavogue, Birr selling at €3,500. Sired by Glaslough Esquire out of a home bred dam Boveen Stately 13th he was purchased by Jeremiah O’Reilly, Ballinadee, Bandon. It was however Co. Westmeath breeder Padraig Farrell, Fardrum, Athlone who hit the jackpot on the day taking the Bull Championship and over €10,000 for this two entries. The Champion Cave Hill Storm a 16th month old son of the very successful Bowmont Storm A584 out of Fancroft Primrose a very consistent breeding cow was supreme champion at the National Hereford Show in Tullamore in August. This very promising young five star bull continued to impress and was purchased by the Irish Hereford Society to join its Breed Improvement program at €5,100. Herd sibling Cave Hill Crusader by Glaslough Esquire and out of Cave Hill Princess a Bowmont Storm A584 daughter shared a birthday with the Champion. He was purchased at €5,200 by Co. Clare man John Grogan, Carhuefree, Killimer, Co. Clare who was the runner up on the Champion. Congratulations to Padraig Farrell and family in producing these two top quality bulls. Grianan Marksman another Bowmont Storm A584 son, this time out of Grianan Orange G 467 was exhibited by T & A. Fitzgerald Mount Temple, Moate. The five star sire was purchased by Co. Donegal breeder Nelson McCrabbe, Raphoe at €3,400. Well known Kilkenny man Tom Brennan, Freshford exhibited a Gageboro Eugenic son Balleen Eragon 779 out of Balleen Prettymaid. This very promising yearling sold to Thomas Farrell, Ballinveney, Toomevara at €3,200. Local breeder David Larkin, Kilcormac exhibited two bulls Cill Cormaic Leighton and Cill Cormaic Lukas both by herd sire Cedar Liam. Both bulls sold at €3,000 each to Derek Hall, Rahan, Co Offaly and to Tim Maher, Templemore, Co Tipperary. Trade for heifers was also buoyant with just two heifers on offer Champion Cave Hill Storm with Padraig, Patrick and Liam Farrell €5,100.

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Top Price bull at €5,200 Cave Hill Crusader with Padraig and Patrick Farrell.

Cill Cormaic Lucas with Joey Larkin and purchaser Tim Maher €3,000.

Boveen Louis €3,500 with Joe O’Connor and assistants Enda Whyte, Michael O’Connor and Charlie Hogan.

Grianan Marksman with Anselm Fitzgerald €3,400

Cill Cormaic Leighton €3,000 with owner David Larkin and purchaser Derek Hall.

Reserve Champion Rockbrook 1 Martin with John McGarry and owner Mary Finnegan, Ballinacargy, Co Westmeath.

Top Price Female at €4,350 Glaslough Misty with Nigel Heatrick.

Sold at €4,100 Caonach Smart with David and Willie Jones.

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Champion Female Griananpoll 1 Orange M670 with Anselm Fitzgerald €3,100.

Glaslough Madam with Nigel Heatrick €3,500.

Huge crowd attend at Tullamore

Bill and Stan Quan, Border Herd, UK watch the judging with Jack Canty, Portanob Herd and Jessie Deverell, Ballyaville.

Judging in progress with Judge JJ Farrell at the GVM Show Arena at Tullamore.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Kilmallock - October 2014

Glaslough Herd takes the Championship once again at Kilmallock

The championship at Kilmallock was awarded to Glaslough Magnum a son of herd-sire Rathregan Napoleon out of Glaslough Tara a Cloonbracken Mattie son from the herd of S & N Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan. The Champion sold at €3,000 which was €100 up on the price received by the Heatrick duo when winning the championship with a half-brother Glaslough Lad at the same venue last year. The purchaser was Niall Power, Newcastle, Clonmel.

Well known Co Offaly breeder Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly who exhibited Moyclare Laurence sired by his successful herd sire Brocca Saviour a Bowmont Storm A584 parted with him to purchaser Maurice Gilbourne, Kilmeedy, Co Limerick at €2,900.

Fortregalpoll 1 Eric exhibited by Gerard & Sheila Lucey, Coachford, Co Cork is a son of Dorepoll 1 93N Transatlantic out of a Yarram Star General daughter Fortregal Nancy 2nd. The purchaser at €2,500 is Pat Kiely, Glanworth, Co Cork.

Moyclare Laurence with Judge Coote Geelan and owner Michael Molloy.

John Collins also paid a similar sum €2,500 for Baytown Frankie an Allowdale Meringo son bred by Tom Barry, Baytown Park, Dunboyne. He was exhibited by Norman Richardson, Co Leitrim.

Co Kilkenny breeder Tom Hennessy, Castlecomer reluctantly accepted €2,400 for his Chatsworth Hercules by Allowdale Valour a Bowmont Storm A584 son and out of Chatsworth Mary Lou to local man Thomas Blackbourne, Kilmallock. Prices ranged from €3,000 to €1,900 with an average of €2,260. This was slightly down on last year’s average. However given that many of the top quality bulls were sold earlier in the year than usual and that few Hereford bulls remain unsold this autumn it is a very satisfactory result.

Denis Kiely GVM presents a cheque to Joe Deverell Secretary National Hereford Calf Show on beh.alf of Sponsors GVM Kilmallock.

Champion Glaslough Magnum with owner Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan and IHBS Chairman Willie Branagan, Delvin, Co Westmeath.

Judging in progress - Judge Coote Geelan, Dromod, Carrickon-Shannon.

Hereford RDS Champion of Champions Award 2014 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015

Cave Hill Storm nominated for RDS Champion of Champions Award The Irish Hereford Society this year has nominated Cave Hill Storm a young sire bred in Co Westmeath by Padraig Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone. He is a son of the Australian bull Bowmont Storm A584 whose semen was imported by the Society through its Breed Improvement Scheme and has bred an excellent line of progeny both male and female becoming the most sought after Hereford sire in recent years. His dam Fancroft Primrose whose pedigree traces back through the very successful Lugboy herd of the late Michael Campbell, Strokestown to Templeglantine Boxer, SJ 43G Domino 36N, Kilternan Prince, Haleton Valiant, Dunlever Don and Ballydowel Administrator some of the cream of Irish Hereford breeding over the past forty years is a consistent producer of quality stock. It was no surprise therefore given his background that when exhibited at the National Hereford show at Tullamore he was awarded the Supreme Championship where it was agreed he was the popular choice. Exhibited once again at the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Autumn Show and Sale he was awarded the Supreme Male

Championship and later purchased on behalf of the Irish Hereford Breed Improvement scheme. Currently in quarantine in AI his semen will be available early in spring 2015. This young bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sire Bowmont Storm A584 has a five star index for terminal traits, for docility, for carcass weight and for carcass conformation with reliability in excess of 80%. Cave Hill Storm himself before siring a calf already has similar indexes and it is believed has the potential to produce beef progeny of the highest quality in the years ahead.

Cave Hill Storm now standing at Dovea A.I.

Dr. Austin Mescal RDS, Ms Bernie Brennan, RDS Vice President, Padraig and Liam Farrell.

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Effects of Stocking Rate on Carcass Output Per Ha in Dairy Beef Cross Systems Robert Prendiville - Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath.

he primary focus of beef production systems in Ireland is to optimize production from pasture and efficiently convert grazed pasture to beef. Dairy calf to beef systems evaluated, to date, have been focused on identifying the optimum production system (finishing strategy (grass vs. concentrate), grazing duration (grazing vs housing), age at slaughter etc.) for heifers, steers and bulls. This research was focused on optimising animal performance with little emphasis placed on the carcass output per hectare or evaluation of the entire production system. However, as beef cattle sales represent the main income on beef farms, profitable systems of beef production are heavily dependent on achieving high yields of carcass output per hectare. Therefore increasing grass production and pasture utilisation is paramount for profitable beef systems. To date, limited empirical data exists in Ireland that quantifies carcass output from a farm systems perspective. The proposed future study to be carried out at Johnstown Castle will involve a beef farm-let study investigating the effects of stocking rate on carcass output per ha in dairy beef cross beef systems (including heifers and steers). Animals will be managed in three farm-lets and will graze to three post grazing residuals (i.e. animals with the lowest grazing allowance will graze to the lowest post-grazing residual). Animals will be sourced from the dairy herd (Holstein-Friesian cows) and selected from known AI sires only. The production systems that will be carried out for both heifers and steers will reflect the most profitable production systems evaluated to date at Johnstown Castle. Heifers will be slaughtered off pasture at the end of the second grazing season at 19 and 21 months of age. Similarly, half of the steers will be slaughtered off pasture at 21 months of age. The remaining steers will be carried through the second winter on a grass silage ad-libitum diet only and will return to pasture for a third grazing season. These steers will be slaughtered at 27 months of age.

Results generated from this research will deliver information on: productivity and profitability per hectare, pasture growth and utilisation and meat quality. These results will also provide valuable comparative data on nutrient input requirements, use efficiency and sustainability of beef farming systems. This study will also evaluate the performance of animals generated by easy calving/ short gestation sires (i.e. sires that would be the most likely sires to be selected by dairy producers). This research is vital for the national beef herd as it will provide a comprehensive blueprint to farmers for finishing animals from sustainable pasture based systems.

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Hereford Angus Dairy Beef Trial

With the abolition of milk quota on the horizon in the spring of 2015 and with the possible advancements in sexed semen usage of dairy bulls this means beef bulls will become increasingly important for Irish dairy farmers with the scope to increase beef output from the dairy herd. In 2012 approximately 40% of dairy cows were bred to beef bulls, with Angus (13.4%) and Hereford (8.7%) being the most used breeds in the dairy herd due to their ease of calving and short gestation while always traditionally producing calves with high demand from beef producers and processors. The objective of this project is to develop superior Hereford bulls for use on the dairy herd, while increasing the value of the animals for beef producers to aid on farm profitability and sustainability. The main traits of interest to the dairy farmers are calving difficulty, gestation length, calf mortality and calf price. For the beef farmers who purchase these dairy cross animals for finishing the main traits of interest are growth rates and carcass traits. Therefore bulls were selected based on these key profit traits. The main aim of this trial is to compare performance of animals from extreme short gestation Hereford sires compared to average gestation sires and its effect on average daily gain, carcass weight kill out. Hereford bulls were selected from two main sources Irish bred bulls and internationally bred bulls. Irish bulls were selected based on their ICBF €uro-star indexes. A number of selection criteria for both the genetically elite and average was required. These included minimum reliability of 50% for calving difficulty with a calving difficulty 4% or less. Bulls with the shortest possible gestation length and low calving difficulty percentage were selected for the genetically elite group (GPZ, DHK, BGO, SPL and FRZ). For the national average group only bulls that had long gestation length (e.g. 1 day or greater)

and more difficult calving’s (e.g. 3 to measured routinely on all animals. 4%) were selected (TGB, RED, RRA, Health incidents (such as lameness, MRU and CKVZ). International bulls pneumonia and parasites) will also be of the best available genetics (S2122 recorded. and S2150) were sourced by Post-slaughter measurements includrepresentatives of the breed society. ing pH and temperature decline will be The bulls were selected on a similar measured for the first eight hours postcriterion to the Irish bulls with animals mortem. Ultimate pH will be selected for short gestation length and determined 48 hrs post slaughter. easy calving. Carcasses, kidney and channel fat will The trial used 1200 inseminations in be weighed and carcasses will be total with 650 Hereford used. graded for fat and conformation. The Inseminations were started in May and sixth to 10th rib joint will be excised 48 finished the 7th of July with the first hrs post-mortem and the M. calves expected in early February. The longissimus dorsi area measured. The aim is to have 200-250 Hereford rib joint will be dissected into fat, lean calves for the trial. Calves will be meat and bone. Samples of the m. scored on calving difficulty, vigour, longissimus dorsi muscle will then be health and calf quality. Calves will be assessed for meat quality purchased by ABP’s, Blade Ireland at 2 measurements. to 4 weeks of age and reared until weaning. 144 calves will Elite group: then go to Teagasc AI Code Name Calving fig. Johnstown split into 72 GPZ GROUSEHALLPOLL 1 PREMIER (ET) 4.3% DUNROBIN HALLMARK 10D X (IMP CA) 4.1% Angus, 72 Hereford calves DHK BALLEEN GENERATOR 6TH (ET) 3.7% split into easy calving short BGO SPL SOLPOLL 1 HANDSOME 4% gestation and average FRZ SOLPOLL 1 FERRARI 3.3% gestation with males and females split evenly. The National Average: TEMPLEGLANTINE BOXER 3.2% remainder of the calves will TGB RED RIBSTONE LAD 8N 3.5% be reared by Blade Ireland RRA RATHCOR RANGER 4.1% until Slaughter with MRU MEILTRON LEISURE 3.8% CURRYCRAMP KEVIN 4.2% performance monitored as CKVZ part of the dairy beef trial. Top International: During this trial, weight S2122 VOKSLEV EIK (DK) 3.93% gain, ultrasonic fat and S2150 MOORSIDE 1 JOSEPH (UK) 4.2% muscle depth will be

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Tipperary attraction for calf to beef enterprise IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015

A calf to beef enterprise on the farm of Michael Flynn has hit the ground running increasing to 80 calves in 2014. The foundation to its success is a focus on grassland management and calf quality. Three years ago, Michael Flynn introduced a calf-to-beef enterprise alongside the family’s 80-cow suckler-to-beef herd in Tipperary. A small number of Hereford calves were purchased to see if the two systems could operate successfully side by side and increase farm output. The calf-to-beef enterprise has been an excellent fit for the farm. The farm’s soil type and the potential for a long grazing season, along with a strong emphasis on maximising liveweight gain from grazed grass, has been the foundation for the positive start. 2012 dairy-bred male calves were slaughtered last November and December at 21 to 22 months of age, achieving an excellent average carcase weight range of 350kg to 370kg. Positive performance in the initial batch of calves saw the number of calves purchased in 2013 rise to 46. The increase was at the expense of a portion of the suckler herd, with suckler cow numbers falling from 75 cows back to 50. Michael explains that the decision to reduce suckler numbers was made easier by two difficult years. “2012 was a very difficult, high-cost year. Even on good ground, it was hard to retain sucklers outdoors in the second half of the year. This wasn’t helped by the late spring last year and another period of particularly high costs. We decided to cut numbers back a bit to try and control costs and see if the dairy calves could be brought to beef with fewer inputs required.” Calf numbers have increased to 80 this year, although this was not the initial plan. “I was planning on staying at about 50 calves to see how they would work alongside 50 sucklers and the followers. I applied for the Hereford Prime competition; I was very lucky to win it and then found myself with an extra 30 calves (15 purchased and 15 received for free). ‘‘I suppose we are at a bit of a crossroads now as to what we will do next. We will retain the same number of cows for now and see

how we can manage them with the extra calves. In the longer term, I think there will need to be a good suckler cow payment to justify keeping all the cows over the extra calves.” The greatest reason why the calf enterprise is working successfully is the potential for a long grazing season and the ability to get cattle finished without a second winter indoors. Michael admits that while the system has achieved positive performances to date, it hasn’t been tested with the higher numbers. One aspect that is evident in getting cattle finished off grass and achieving higher carcase weights is purchasing January and February-born calves with good conformation. “The older calves get the most from grass in the first year and it makes a big difference to have a strong weanling entering the shed. Stronger calves will perform well on silage and 1kg to 2kg of meal and will be great stores going to grass as yearlings.” 2013-born calves weighed 322kg, on average, on 3 December. They were offered good quality ad-lib silage and 2kg concentrates over the winter with a target weight gain of 0.6kg to 0.7kg per day. They were released to grass in the first week of March. This was a particularly good spring to get cattle out early but getting priority stock out early has always been a focus on the farm. The target in a normal year is to get spring-born bulls from the suckler herd to grass before the middle of March.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Yearling cattle were weighed on 18 April and averaged 408kg. The aim is to gain over 1kg per head per day of grass and have cattle weighing, on average, 530kg liveweight on 1 September (2012-born calves weighed 532kg on 3 September). At this stage, concentrates will be introduced, starting at 2kg to 3kg per head per day and rising to 5kg as cattle are drafted off grass in November and December. Animals will be drafted as they come fit with a target to exceed 350kg carcase weight. Michael is a big advocate of regular weight-recording, explaining that accurately knowing the weight of cattle allows progress to be monitored. It also identifies any issues and allows his plans to be tweaked, if necessary. There is a strong emphasis on keeping top-quality grass ahead of stock with a rotational grazing system and temporary paddock divisions used to manage grass. A percentage of the farm is reseeded every year and Michael believes this is key in achieving high daily liveweight gains. “Good grass is serious stuff. There is a cost to reseeding but the benefits are clear to be seen in improved growth in spring and autumn and higher animal performance. At the end of the day, grass is the cheapest feed source that I have.” An area of 22 acres is currently being reseeded. This ground is one of the driest areas on the farm and was in kale over the winter. I had planned to reseed it earlier with a perennial ryegrass-based seed mixture but this was delayed due to dry weather in recent weeks. Once established, it will be split into temporary divisions and used to graze the 80 calves for the summer. Great emphasis is placed on calf selection and achieving high levels of performance during the rearing stage so that calves hit the ground running once weaned and turned out to grass. There is a preference to source calves in batches direct from farms to reduce the risk of a disease outbreak and also to establish background breeding. This is more difficult to achieve in January due to lower numbers of Hereford calves born. The target is to purchase healthy calves weighing at least 50kg, and with good length that should hopefully be capable of delivering an O=/+ or better carcase conformation. This year’s calves have ranged in age from three to five weeks coming onto the farm. Once calves arrive, they receive electrolytes and no milk for the first day. They are then transferred onto twice-a-day feeding totalling about four litres of milk per day. The first two batches of calves purchased this year received whole milk sourced from a local dairy farmer. Calves are also offered fresh concentrates in pellet form daily to promote increased daily intake. They are weaned at about 10 weeks of age provided they are eating sufficient concentrates. Maintaining high levels of hygiene and routine is seen as central to preventing any health issues. “My wife, Kathleen, looks after all the calves during rearing so they get close

attention and are well looked after. The importance of watching calves during feeding and ensuring all are drinking – or any calves that are not themselves are picked up quickly – is huge. I don’t think I’d have the patience, or the time. My son, Paul, is also doing an agricultural course and is interested in the farm and is a massive help,’’ Michael said. Health treatments are administered for coccidiosis and blackleg. To date, calves have been supplemented with a kilo of concentrates during the grazing season. However, Michael is questioning if he will continue it this summer, especially with reseeding ground available. “I don’t mind feeding the meal as it’s important to keep them moving. I’m just not sure if they need it during the summer and if I am getting a return for the €60 or €70 it costs. I think, this year, I’ll feed until June and then cut it for June, July and August provided weather stays good. There is definitely a payback from it when grass quality starts to decline and maybe I can feed a small batch for the year to see if there is any difference.”

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 As part of the Irish Hereford Prime calf-tobeef competition (run with support from ICBF and ABP), the 30 2014-born calves will be monitored regularly throughout the production cycle. Regular weight monitoring will be carried out with updates available. The economics of the system will also be monitored throughout the production cycle. The nature of the farm gives it a big advantage in terms of reducing costs and optimising liveweight gain from grazed grass. It will be interesting to see and follow how the system copes with the higher number of calves in 2014/15. Key points Performance is strengthened by the potential for a long grazing season and eliminating a winter finishing period. Regular reseeding and maintaining good quality grass is delivering a significant payback on investment. Calf age and quality is critical to allow calves to be finished at 21 to 22 months of age. Close attention and a good start during the rearing phase is beneficial.

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Farm details Michael and Kathleen Flynn and family Michael, Mark, Alan and Paul farm in Puckane, Nenagh, Co Tipperary. Stock numbers in 2014 are a 50-cow suckler herd and their followers along with 80 Hereford calves and 47 yearling Hereford bullocks.

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Hereford Prime News IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015

Irish Hereford Prime were involved in hosting a 2 day trip to Ireland for 15 members of the Chefs Irish Beef Club, an exclusive international forum which brings together some of Europe’s leading chefs who collectively endorse Irish beef. The Club sees awardwinning chefs give pride of place to Irish beef by serving it in their restaurants, some of the finest dining establishments in Europe. Their preference and advocacy for Irish beef enhances its reputation and helps Bord Bia to position it as premium product across the continent. The group included representatives from the prestigious Aubrey Allen catering butchers in the UK. They have been in operation for over 80 years and supply high quality meat to extremely judicious and knowledgable customers. Last year they were awarded the ultimate honour of receiving the Royal Warrant of Her Majesty the Queen, establishing them as the official suppliers of meat, poultry and game to the royal residences and royal events throughout the UK. During the 2 day trip, the group had the opportunity to look at every stage of the meat production process and see first-hand what is involved in the preparation of Irish Hereford Prime beef before it reaches their butchers and restaurants. They visited the farm of Irish Hereford Prime chariman Niall O’Mahony at Crookstown House in Co. Cork, where they were able to view his commercial Hereford cattle to see how Irish Hereford Prime beef is produced from grass fed cattle by farmers who are fully committed to environmentally sustainable farming practices. Furthermore, the group were entertained with a barbeque where they were served various Irish Hereford Prime steaks. The trip culminated in an extensive tour of the ABP plant in Kilbrogan, Bandon, which resulted in the acknowledgement of the care and consideration that goes into the providing the best cuts of high quality fresh meat.

Irish Hereford Prime are delighted to welcome Joe Maher on board as its farmer liasion officer. Joe has been involved in breeding Hereford cattle all his life. He is the 3rd generation of Mahers to work with the Ballydowel herd in Co. Kilkenny, carrying on the good work of his grandfather Joseph, his father Peter Maher and the late Tommy Holmes. As a member of the Irish Hereford Prime board since 2002 and as chairman for six years in that period, Joe has built up great relationships with our processors ABP and Kepak and also with our distributors Pallas foods. Joe worked tirelessly to help to get Irish Hereford Prime beef on the shelves of Superquinn stores and is delighted now to see this brand recognition continue through the Signature Tastes range in Supervalu. On taking up the role, Joe said that “It was an honour to represent the producer group on the ground, be it visiting the farms of our members or inspecting the Hereford cross cattle in the various meat plants. I hope to help out our members in any way I can”. Joe will continue to visit members during 2015 and plans to begin a free weighing service of Hereford cross animals for any interested farmer members.

Irish Hereford Prime was served during 2014 in the Irish Embassy in London - photo of Michael Cleary and Eoin Ryan at the event.

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Balleen Achiever - Champion Premier Spring Show & Sale Tullamore 2014

First calves just arrived â&#x20AC;&#x201C; very promising - Sired by Herd Sire Castledaly Gearoid

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500 cattle per week target for fast growing retail beef label

Irish Herefords are a big success for retailers Lidl and processors Slaney Foods. Three out of four dairy calves come from dairy herds like Noel Maher’s at Ballinleenty, Co Tipperary. Picture Kieran Clancy.

By Stephen Cadogan, Farming Editor Irish Examiner

Three out of four of the animals for this retail beef success story come from the country’s dairy herds, says Stephen Cadogan. The fastest growing retail beef label in Ireland, is the proud claim of the retailers, processors and farmers behind Lidl’s Inisvale Irish Hereford Beef. This valuable consumer outlet takes 300 cattle per week, and 500 per week is the target set by retailers Lidl, processors Slaney Foods, and the Irish Hereford Breed Society. Lidl are delighted with the progress of the product since it was launched in 2012, and they admit they often run out of Hereford beef on their shop shelves before the week is out. They and their partners believe that this unsatisfied consumer demand can be quickly translated into a trade for 350 cattle per week, and the ultimate aim is 500 per week, as plans to bring the product to more consumers unfold. More and more of those consumers will be overseas, due to the interest taken by Lidl Europe in the success of the Irish product. That interest opens the door to exports of Irish Hereford beef to 14 countries in which Lidl operates.

Already, four of the Irish Hereford beef products are selling very well in Denmark, according to Liam Casey, the Lidl Ireland purchaser for food, who personally looks after meat fruit and vegetable purchasing for the chain’s 178 Irish stores.

The products will soon be launched in Lidl’s stores in Finland.

For Liam Casey, the Inisvale Irish Hereford Beef range has been a big success over the past two and a half years. In 2015, he aims to take this success to the next level, beyond Ireland, in Lidl’s thousands of stores across Europe. Lidl’s premium Hereford steaks and mince first hit the shop shelves in Ireland in 2012, after Irish Hereford Breeders Society secretary, Larry Feeney, got together with Lidl, and Slaney Foods.

Along the way since 2012, the range was expanded, to include products such as burgers and diced beef. The Lidl product is processed and boned by Slaney Foods, and then packed and distributed through Slaney’s sister company, Linden Foods in Co. Tyrone.

It is dry aged for 14 days “on the bone”. It is then further matured up to 28 days, for extra tenderness and flavour, and longer lasting freshness. There is a full range of rib eye, striploin, fillet steaks and mince available.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Rory Fanning, Managing Director of Slaney Foods, has praised the Irish Hereford Breeders Society (IHBS) for successfully taking on the challenge to perform so well in today’s Irish beef industry. Slaney Foods pays its Hereford farmers a 15c bonus per kg of carcase, for all carcases grading from O minus upwards, and for up to fat score 4 plus. The Slaney Foods Hereford Bonus is available to all Hereford bullocks and heifers up to the age of 36 months, provided they are not a 2 or a 5 in fat, or a P in conformation. To qualify for the bonus, animals must be between 250kg and 400kg dead weight, and be quality assured. According to Larry Feeney, huge work went into improving the genetics of the Hereford breed in Ireland over the past 20 years, and its increasing popularity among farmers is the payoff. Ten new Hereford bulls were purchased by Irish AI stations in 2014. There was a significant increase in the use of Hereford bulls in Irish dairy herds in 2014, rising to 111,000 inseminations, from 90,000 in 2013. Use of Hereford bulls in suckler herds in 2014 held steady, at 29,000 inseminations. As a result, Hereford calves born in 2014 increased from 123,000 to 145,000. Milk producers are the main source of Irish Hereford calves, generating three out of every four.

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Initiatives like Lidl’s Inisvale Irish Hereford Beef range are very encouraging for those who worry about the challenge to find a market space for the projected increase in dairy beef production which will accompany dairy expansion. The IHBS is now targeting the country’s dairy farmers, who are reducing dairy breeding in their herd. Nationally, over 2013 and 2014, use of dairy bulls fell 4%, while use of beef bulls increased 16.4%. Improvements in semen sexing are expected to accelerate this trend. If dairy farmers combine sexed semen with the bull star ratings supplied by ICBF, they can play an increasing role in the beef industry, with well-bred, wellconformed animals, which fatten earlier. Four and five-star bulls will leave €200 more profit per beef animal, compared to the average carcase. And Hereford is being promoted as one of the easy calving breeds with short gestations, which can help dairy farmers to keep their all-important calving interval figures under control. According to Stephen Conroy, manager of ICBF’s Tully bull performance station, Hereford is one of the lowest of all breeds for calving difficulty, averaging 4.15%. Mortality at birth is also one of the lowest, at only 1.7%. At the beef factories, ICBF statistics for 300,000 Hereford carcases showed averages of 310kg, grading O plus, fat score 3 plus.

LIDL Ireland

opened a fantastic new store at Mullingar today providing another fantastic opportunity to purchase a host of superior quality products at terrific prices. The state of the art facility has ample parking with a very convenient lay out inside, a friendly efficient staff with no checkout delays and in addition the legendary attractive pricing of quality merchandise. This store brings to 143 the number of LIDL outlets across the country at which you can purchase succulent award winning Irish Hereford Beef. One of the fastest growing beef brands in Ireland, Irish Hereford beef under the Inisvale Specially selected pack will titillate your taste buds and provide a satisfying eating experience to delight the palate. You have not lived until you’ve tried it. Quality assured producers interested in supplying this fast growing brand should contact the Irish Hereford Society for further information. Martin Ryan & LIDL - promoting Certified Irish Hereford Beef.

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“A LIDL bit of Magic” for Lorraine on her Birthday

The last thing Lorraine Connolly, Ballylarkin, Freshford expected on her birthday was a call from Slaney Foods, Wexford to tell her she was the winner of their April Slaney/ Hereford/ LIDL competition. Offered the choice of a 500 Euro Hereford bull purchase voucher or a 400 Euro LIDL shopping voucher she quickly choose the LIDL voucher. With four fast growing sons plus husband Paudie to cater for Lorraine had no hesitation in her selection. “Whether shopping at LIDL or keeping Herefords your money goes further” stated the obviously delighted winner. A chef by profession in addition to her farming enterprise Lorraine is very conscious of quality food and in particular quality beef. Quality Hereford sired calves are purchased each year usually at Thurles Co-op mart and taken to slaughter at two years or less. Quality grass and silage are an integral part of the diet. Sons Padraig (who has just had a trial for the under 14’s), Connor, Mark and Cian all aspiring Kilkenny county hurlers who are also keen John Deere fans were looking forward to silage making on May 16th which is two weeks earlier than in 2013 and looks a bumper crop. The competition is part of a campaign to attract additional suppliers of quality assured Hereford sired steers and heifers for the very successful Slaney/Hereford beef program at Slaney Foods and continues throughout May and June. Delighted with “a LIDL bit of magic” on her birthday Lorraine is looking forward to her shopping spree at LIDL which she says will definitely include the purchase of a supply of “Deluxe” Irish Hereford Beef which has been a top seller since its launch as part of the LIDL “Deluxe” range.

John McDonald, Slaney Foods on right presents the €400 LIDL Shopping Voucher in the Slaney Foods/LIDL/Hereford competition to winner Lorraine Connolly, Ballylarkin, Freshford, while sons L to R front, Mark, Cian, Padraig and Connor join in the celebrations. Larry Feeney, Secretary Irish Hereford Society on left of pic. Photo Pat Moore.

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Winning Ways of Frank Murphy

June winner of the Slaney, LIDL, Hereford competition is Frank Murphy who farms at Glen South, Banteer, Co Cork. A Wexford man by birth operating his business out of Killarney and farming at Banteer, Frank is a man of many parts. A breeder of Hereford cattle, he maintains a select herd of top bloodlines under the Glen South brand, based on initial purchases from the well-known Udel polled Hereford herd of David & Daithi Carroll at Campile, Co Wexford. The first of the progeny are coming on stream now and look very promising. Farming close on 250 acres this exceedingly sharp entrepreneur currently feeds over 150 Hereford crosses. Some 25 of these went for processing recently which qualified Frank to enter the June draw at Slaney Foods which included suppliers from across the country. Hereford Society President Timmy O’Sullivan presents the €400 LIDL shopping voucher to Frank Murphy pictured As the majority of the cattle are purchased in direct from with Donie O’Regan, Larry Feeney, IHBS, John McDonnell, producer farms a bull is not a requirement under the current Slaney Foods and Marty O’Regan. system. Frank therefore selected the €400 LIDL shopping voucher as his prize which he has promised to his mother in law who lives close by. The newly constructed five star farm buildings have capacity for up to 1000 head of cattle. With the assistance of a Lely robotic feed system, the animals enjoy “a la carte” access to a carefully balanced diet. This consistent availability of fresh feed at the fence increases intake, growth rate and ensures high quality and better live weight gain perfectly in line with the Slaney Lidl Hereford branded beef program. Day to day responsibility for the farm is in the capable hands of Donie O’Regan with his son, Marty. Monex, the company set up and owned by Frank Murphy its current CEO in the 90’s is involved in digital dynamic currency conversion a system invented by Murphy. The system enables users to make transactions in foreign currency more efficiently and at lower cost. The company believed to be worth over €100m has deals with big hitters like Ryanair and Hertz has been a subject of interest to Lloyds, Investcorp and Planet Payments.

Hereford Competition Winners cannot resist “a LIDL bit of Magic”

Over the past three months the Irish Hereford Breed Society has in association with partners Slaney Foods run a major competition to attract additional suppliers and cattle to its certified Irish Hereford Beef program. The project has been extremely successful in its object of attracting top class beef farmers and quality assured Hereford sired steers and heifers for the fast growing “Irish Hereford Beef” range at major supermarket chain LIDL. The latest and final winner in the current competition is Wexford man Nicholas O’Connor of Spring Farm Drumgoold. Nicholas who farms with son James runs a substantial autumn calving dairy herd of 175 cows. Approximately 40% are mated to Friesian/Holstein bulls for replacements with the remainder to Hereford. Some Hereford sired calves are sold off at about eight weeks with the heifer calves more often than not making Nicholas O’Connor left and James O’Connor 2nd from right receive similar or better prices than the bull calves according to their prize of €400 LIDL shopping voucher from John McDonnell James. The remainder are retained for finishing on farm Slaney Foods and Larry Feeney Irish Hereford Breed Society Ltd. and taken through to slaughter. Unusually for nowadays no camera is used to supervise calving down without assistance of any kind. If one is due calving since calving does not provide any major difficulties. to calve at bedtime one might wait on for completion of the Ease of calving is a given with the majority of the herds cows event otherwise its early to bed etc.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 All winners of the competition to date had the choice of a €500 Hereford bull purchase voucher or a €400 LIDL shopping voucher. Without exception all winners have chosen to experience “a Lidl bit of Magic” selecting the €400 LIDL voucher as their prize. Shoppers at the fast growing chain have the opportunity to purchase top quality products including Irish Hereford Beef. Take the opportunity to visit a store near you and purchase one of

the many cuts of Irish Hereford Beef available including the new mini Irish Hereford Burgers just added to the range which are scrumptious. Additional supplies of steers and heifers are required to meet the continuing expansion in demand. Call Slaney Foods today at Eamonn on 087/677 9567or John at 087/269 5119.

SLANEY FOODS INTERNATIONAL PRESENT PRIZES TO WINNERS OF COMPETITION HELD AT THE NPC 2014

Between the 23rd and 25th September, Slaney Foods International participated in the National Ploughing Championships on the Irish Hereford Breed Society Stand. Centre stage on the Slaney display was the award winning Hereford Beef Selection which has proved to be a major success in Lidl Ireland and represents one of the successful partnerships now in place between Lidl and Irish farmers. Under the new Inisvale Selected packaging the range of Hereford beef cuts has expanded and is set to go international at Lidl.

During this event, Slaney Foods held a competition where participants had to guess the Carcase Weight of a Hereford Steer born in April 2013. The draw created a lot of interest among those who visited the Stand. On Friday 26th September, the Carcase weight of the 17.5 month old Hereford sired steer bred by John Canty, Kildallkey, Trim and exhibited at the NPC was confirmed

at Slaney Foods as 407 kgs.

The 3 Lucky winners of this competition were Marie McGrath from Clashmore, Co. Waterford, Angela Armstrong well known Hereford and Angus breeder from Navan, Co. Meath and Pat Lawlor from Bishophill, Ballymore-Eustace, Co. Kildare. Pat’s father the late Peter Lawlor it was who bred the famous Bishophill General (BHG). A son of Standard Lad 93J he was one of the most successful Hereford bulls ever to stand at AI in Ireland.

On the 15th October each winner was presented with a Lidl Voucher worth €500 at Slaney Foods in Bunclody, Co. Wexford. These vouchers were sponsored by The Irish Hereford Breed Society, Lidl and Slaney Foods International. A huge thank you to all who took part in this competition and congratulations once again to the 3 winners!

From left: Eddie McCabe – Manager Lidl Enniscorthy, Eamonn Moulds – Procurement Manager Slaney Foods International, Angela Armstrong Navan Co. Meath (Winner), Pat Lawlor (Winner) and Anne Lawlor Ballymore-Eustace, Co. Kildare, Marie McGrath, Clashmore, Co. Waterford (Winner), Denis Brennan – Livestock Procurement Slaney Foods International, David and Kieron McGrath, Betty Deacon – Farm Liaison Officer Slaney Foods International, Larry Feeney – Secretary Irish Hereford Breed Society.

The 17.5 month old Hereford sired steer exhibited on the Hereford stand at the NPC. On Friday 26th September his slaughter weight of 407kgs. was confirmed by Slaney Foods International at Bunclody, Co Wexford. The steer was bred by John Canty, Kildalkey, Trim, Co Meath.

Certified Irish Hereford Beef Promotion at Clonmel IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015

n the initiative of Slaney Foods International a promotion with a difference took place at the Clonmel Park Hotel in early December. A large attendance well in excess of two hundred and fifty people including existing and potential Hereford beef producers from across Ireland joined together at Clonmel to hear details of the continued success and expansion of the Hereford/Slaney/Lidl, Certified Irish Hereford beef story. Conscious of the loyalty of existing producers and the need for additional quality producers to sustain supply in a growing market Slaney Foods was keen to share that success story across the industry. The evening was opened by Mr Rory Fanning, Chief Executive at Slaney who set the scene and introduced a panel of national and international speakers from Lidl, Eblex UK, ICBF, the IHBS Ltd and most importantly a beef producerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profile. On behalf of Lidl their top meat buyer stated that the company was more than pleased with the performance of the Irish Hereford beef product with sales going from strength to strength since its launch. He went on to say that the demand and success could be measured by the fact that the product is now available through Lidl Denmark and is about to be launched through Lidl Finland. Lidl currently purchase in the region of â&#x201A;Ź300,000,000 worth of Irish beef. Other major contributors to the evening included Steve Powdrill of Eblex UK who gave a riveting talk on carcase and suitability for market with an extensive and graphic power-point presentation which was very well received. Dr Stephen Conroy from ICBF provided wide ranging information on the performance of 5 star bulls or animals of high genetic merit when compared with that of bulls of lesser merit. He stated that

Denis Brennan, Slaney Foods, Steve Powdrill, Eblex UK, Larry Feeney, IHBS Ltd and Dr Stephen Conroy, ICBF.

Larry Feeney talks to those in attendance at the event.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Hereford calf births had increased by 21,600 in 2014 when compared with 2013 thus providing additional raw material for the Hereford branded beef programs.

Denis Brennan of Slaney Foods International provided an excellent outline of the production of certified Hereford beef on the farm of award winning producer and dairy farmer Noel Maher of Ballinleenty, Tipperary. Noel who is also a Hereford breeder keeps a small but select herd of pedigree cows. He is adamant that the key to producing good Hereford beef from the dairy herd is in selecting a good bull with easy calving figures, good shape at the outset. Such a bull will cost in the region of â&#x201A;Ź3,000 he says. He aims to finish at 260kg to 340 Denis Brennan, Slaney Foods International addresses those present on the kg dead weight. Colostrum immediately requirements and on the simple production system followed by producer Noel Maher. following birth is important for health and vitality. Stock is given fresh grass at pasture and moved to fresh ground regularly with perhaps a kilogram of concentrates in the first summer. Over the first winter animals are given ad lib silage with 1 kg straw, 10kg fodder beet and 3kg of a 15% bull ration. During the second summer they get early grass with constant movement in a paddock system with a small amount of concentrate fed group specific. Dosing is administered as required. Second winter not required. Animals are finished at 14-15 months with bullocks at 265 kgs. and heifers at 260 kg. Carcases are predominantly O+/R-.

Larry Feeney of the Irish Hereford Society outlined the progress of the breed in developing new genetics over the past several years, the investment of the breed in semen, performance recording and in genomic testing which has resulted in a marked increase in both muscling and in skeletal traits. He also gave some pointers on purchasing and looking after a bull to ensure the best outcome from the investment. An outline of the research at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle where it was clearly demonstrated that gross margin of â&#x201A;Ź1,000/ha is achievable with Hereford combined with a dairy background.

Overall this was an excellent night out providing information on various options open to dairy and beef farmers seeking to increase income from their beef enterprise.

Martin Ryan,Wexford, Tom Collins, Ardfert, Agent Slaney Foods, Betty Deacon, Slaney Foods, Larry Feeney, Sec IHBS Ltd.

Traditional Dairy Beef Systems Profitable

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With two production cycles complete on the dairy calf to beef programme at Johnstown Castle, Alan Kelly, journalist with the Irish Farmers Journal looks at the performance to date, as well as the opportunities and challenges it has created.

n spring 2011, the early maturing dairy calf-to-beef study was established at Johnstown Castle for research and demonstration purposes. This is the first of its type, a joint programme between Teagasc, the ABP Food Group, Certified Irish Angus Beef, Irish Hereford Prime, Irish Angus Cattle Society Ltd and the Irish Hereford Breed Society. The aim of the work was to demonstrate low input profitable production systems for Angus and Hereford-sired heifers and steers. It is also focused on delivering a highvalued product that is available to the market on a year-round basis. The programme is led by Teagasc researcher Rob Prendiville and, with two production cycles fully complete, we discuss performance on the unit and financials to date. We also look at the opportunities and challenges to successfully running a traditional dairy calf-to-beef enterprise. Early maturing systems With the seasonal spring-calving nature of the Irish dairy herd, providing a year-round supply of beef is reliant on slaughtering animals at different ages. In this context, the Johnstown study looked at the performance and financial returns achievable from

February and April-born early maturing crossbred heifers and steers. The heifers were slaughtered at 19 and 21 months, while the steers were killed at 21, 23 and 26 months. The target with all of the finishing systems is to make maximum use of grazed grass. Reducing the age of slaughter by finishing off grass, thereby eliminating the need to winter finish is also an interesting comparison being investigated.

Heifer systems • February-born heifers are slaughtered directly off grass alone at 19 months, or they will remain at grass until November and receive 2.5kg of concentrate supplementation at pasture for the final 60 days before slaughter at 21 months. • Heifers in the 19-month production system were 454kg at slaughter, yielding a carcase of 228kg. Liveweight and carcase weight for heifers in the 21-month production system were 471kg and 238kg, respectively. The carcase conformation for heifers in both production systems was predominately O=/+, with carcase fat classes of 3=.

Steer systems • A percentage of February-born steers are slaughtered in November at 21 months of age. These animals will be finished off grass and supplemented with 2.5kg concentrates for the final 60 days pre-slaughter, thereby removing the need to house for the second winter. The remaining February-born animals will be finished indoors on ad-lib silage and 4kg concentrates per head and slaughtered at 23 months of age. • Liveweight and carcase weights of 533kg and 277kg, respectively, were achieved for steers in the 21month production system. Liveweight at slaughter of 581kg and a carcase weight of 293kg was achieved in the 23-month production system.

Alan Kelly

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 The April-born steers are slaughtered at 26 months of age. This group will be stored over the winter on ad-lib silage and 2kg concentrates. They will be turned out to grass in early spring and slaughtered off grass in June at an average age of 26 months and a target carcase weight of 320kg. The carcase conformation for steers in both production systems was predominately O=/O+, with carcase fat classes of 3=/+. With two production cycles complete, the physical performance of the animals on the demonstration unit is impressive. The performance targets have been readily met, in all cases, and exceeded in some systems. There was a typical growth rate of 0.75kg to 0.90kg per day in the first season and 0.95kg to 1.10kg per day in the second season at grass. Given the low level of meal input and the animal type, this growth performance is impressive. Rob explained that to maintain these targets, farmers have to be “adaptable, flexible and respond to changes in weather conditions and grass supplies”. Current performance Performance of 2013-born Angus and Hereford steers and heifers is shown in Table 1. According to Rob, animals have exceeded key performance targets, aided by favourable conditions this year, and are on course to meet and, in many cases, exceed target carcase weights. Performance during the first winter was also excellent for dairy beef systems, with animals receiving no check in performance. According to Rob, keeping animals thriving at all stages is vital to achieve targets in the system. Grass management and harvesting high-quality silage is central to this. From now on, animals will be transferred onto their finishing diet. It is also important to note that grass supplies are being monitored weekly and this will form the basis of decisions this autumn. Grass supplies are very favourable but, if grass supplies tighten significantly in the coming weeks, a decision may be made to house 2014born animals earlier than planned to ensure sufficient grass is available to

Table 1: Performance of 2013-born steers and heifers

finish 2013 steers and heifers off grass. Financial returns Financial analysis to date indicates that the more extensive forage-based systems (grass-based finishing) offer the best returns. The 21-month heifer system and the 26-month steer systems have come out on top and are returning the highest margins. As reported at last year’s Teagasc national beef conference, a well-run early maturing production system has the potential to yield gross margins of between €1,350/ha and €1,650/ha. This compares favourably to suckler systems, where comparable gross margins of €1,089/ha and €809/ha were achieved for the top 10% and top one-third of producers. The greatest factor affecting the profitability of these systems is beef price. Over the past year, with beef price falling by 50c/kg to 60c/kg, a reduced margin can be expected from this year’s cycle. Projections would indicate that, for every 10c/kg fall in beef price, the margin per head reduces by €23 to €30. Taking this into account, the system is looking at a fall in margin of €120 to €150/head

or a €360 to €450/ha reduction in gross margin.

Opportunities When operated at high stocking rates and achieving high output per hectare, traditional dairy beef systems can be one of the most profitable beef systems for farmers. Even at current beef prices, such systems will yield a gross margin of at least €1,000/ha. These systems can be operated to complement existing farm enterprises and have the potential to significantly increase farm output without requiring significant capital investment. Compared with dairy bull beef, performance targets appear to be more consistently achievable. Within the system, there is also more flexibility to sell stock early and target various markets. Having more than one sale date in the year improves cash-flow and doesn’t expose the producer as much as bull systems, for example. Given that nearly 75% of lifetime gain (in some systems) is achieved from grass and lifetime concentrate input is as low as 250kg, these systems are

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 generally immune from shifts in concentrate prices. Strong retail market where Hereford and Aberdeen Angus breed specific demand is growing, especially in Britain. Carcase also fits the desired retail specification. Compared with suckler beef production, dairy beef can be produced at a lower cost, both economically and environmentally. The main advantage is that the overhead cost of the cow is borne by the dairy industry and not the dairy beef system.

Challenges Good utilisation of pasture and focusing on high output per hectare is fundamental to the profitability of these production systems and will determine whether impressive gross margins of the early maturing systems can be realised. Taking a high stocking scenario of 200kg organic N/hectare and assuming excellent levels of grass utilisation, the farm would need to grow 10.1t DM/ha and 11.6t DM/ha. At 225kg organic N/ha, this rises to 11.3t and 13t DM/ha, respectively. If demand for traditional animals increase, will there be some control on calf price? Teagasc data clearly shows that a €50/head increase in calf price would decrease gross margin by €150/ha to €190/ha. The main factor affecting the profitability of these systems is beef price. Variations in beef price have the potential to significantly alter the profitability of these systems. The bonus payments from the producer groups make a significant contribution to the overall margin. Will a rise in the number of the traditional breeds in the future erode some of the current bonuses that are in place today? For the early maturing heifers or steers, the bonus payment is worth approximately €60 to €95/head, the equivalent of around €200/ha to €300/ha. This level of bonus will need to be preserved if traditional dairy beef systems are to remain profitable. Using the programme as an example, could an integrated supply chain be created between retailers, processors

Hereford Cross cattle at Johnstown - the aim of the study at Johnstown Castle is to demonstrate low input profitable production systems for Angus and Hereford-sired heifers and steers.

and producers? This not only would maintain product quality but it could also manage problems, such as the seasonality of supply.

robert prendiville - Teagasc, Animal Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co. Meath paul Crosson - Teagasc, Animal Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co. Meath Brendan Swan - Teagasc, Crops, Environment and Land Use Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford padraig French - Teagasc, Animal Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork

Blackwater Lad - Sold To Dovea Genetics Ltd.

Glaslough Morarch - Sold To Malcom Johnston

Glaslough Levi – Sold To Ivor Anderson

Glaslough Magnum – Sold To Niall Power

Glaslough Misty 2 – Sold To Nelson McCrabbe

Glaslough Madam – Sold To John Paul Kennedy

Wishing Every Success To Our Customers Who Purchased Glaslough Cattle In 2014

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Around the Shows . . . . .

Great turnout of cattle and spectators at National Show

Once again the crowds turned out in huge numbers for the Tullamore show. This the national livestock show attracts over 1,200 cattle of all breeds pedigree and commercial including both beef and dairy breeds. In addition there are numerous attractions for those in a multiplicity of events with an agricultural flavour but well removed from livestock with every possible entertainment for family members of all ages.

The venue for the National Hereford show was revamped this year with a 20 acre site levelled off and reseeded to provide much better cattle rings in a more compact area than in the past. The improvements proved a hit with both spectator and exhibitor.

Hereford numbers exhibited were up on previous years reflecting the growing popularity of the breed. New members of the Society and many currently considering becoming members were in attendance with old hands to check out the standard of animals on display. Some useful and important contacts were made and resulted in sales in the days following the event.

Judge for the event Mr. Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co Kilkenny international judge and one of Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost breeders had the difficult task of judging the event. Competition was high with very close encounters in several classes. Judging was completed in good time despite some heavy rain showers which were uncomfortable for the judge, exhibitors and spectators but thankfully did not spoil a most enjoyable event. The hospitality tent manned in a most friendly and efficient manner by the Murphy Family, Newport, Co Tipperary was a welcoming area for all and in particular those seeking shelter from the rain showers which were short and sporadic.

The standard of animal exhibited was on a par with and in some classes exceeded previous years. The parade of Champions which includes all of the Champions from the various breeds exhibited was spoiled to some extent by more persistent rain in the late evening. The Society is most grateful to its members who exhibited and to all those who assisted in any way with the running of the event. Sincere thanks and congratulations to three generations of the Murphy Family, Newport who once again provided an excellent facility at the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitality tent for members, exhibitors and visitors from across the country and an increasing number of international visitors to this the Irish National Hereford Show.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 National Hereford Show Tullamore, Sunday August 10th 2014

Supreme Champion: Cavehill Storm DOB: 7/6/2013 S. Bowmont Storm, D. Fancroft Primrose. Owner: Padraig Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone, Co Westmeath.

Reserve Supreme Champion: Knockmountagh Cindy DOB: 16/11/2013 S. Parkhill Pompeii D. Knockmountagh Cathy. Owner: Eamon & John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co Louth.

Male Champion: Cavehill Storm DOB: 7/6/2013 S. Bowmont Storm, D. Fancroft Primrose. Owner: Padraig Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone, Co Westmeath. Reserve Male Champion: Moyclare Malcolm DOB: 3/9/2013 S. Brocca Saviour D. Moyclare Ursula 4th. Owner: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly.

Female Champion: Knockmountagh Cindy DOB: 16/11/2013 S. Parkhill Pompeii D. Knockmountagh Cathy. Owner: Eamon & John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co Louth.

Reserve Female Champion: Griananpoll 1 Orange M639 DOB: 4/7/2012 S. Romany 1 Captain D. Grianan Dominique. Owner: T & A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co Westmeath. Heifer Calf Champion: Knockmountagh Cindy DOB: 16/11/2013 S. Parkhill Pompeii D. Knockmountagh Cathy. Owner: Eamon & John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co Louth.

Bull Calf Champion: Moyclare Malcolm DOB: 3/9/2013 S. Brocca Saviour D. Moyclare Ursula 4th. Owner: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly. Hereford Cow in-calf or with her own natural calf at foot 1. Springvilla Miriam Owner Tom Roycroft 2. Grianan Orange 589 Owner Mervyn Parr 3. Tourtanepoll 1 Sarah Owner Mervyn Parr

Hereford Cow or heifer born on or between 1/7/2011 and 30/6/2012 1. Knockduffpoll 1 Emma Owner Mairead & Michael Curtis & Jones 2. Kilsunny Doreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ivy Owner Christine Drumm 3. Springvilla Mary Owner Tom Roycroft

Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/7/12 and 31/12/12 1. Griananpoll 1 Orange M639 Owner T & A Fitzgerald 2. Corlismore Oyster 597 Owner Sean McKiernan 3. Corlismore Poll Waitomo 696 Owner Sean McKiernan 4. Tullaha Raindrop Owner John Neenan Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/1/13 and 30/6/13 1. Newland Val Owner Hugh P Murray 2. Griananpoll 1 Orange M661 Owner T & A Fitzgerald 3. Portanob Julia Owner John Canty 4. Dunworlypoll 1 Ruby Owner Mary Pat Dinneen Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/7/13 and 31/8/13 1. Lakelodge Queen Mildred Owner Henry Dudley 2. Glaslough Naiomi Owner S & N Heatrick 3. Baltymore Marble Owner Coote Geelan

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Hereford Supreme Champion and Male Champion Cavehill Storm with Judge Tom Brennan with Padraig Farrell & Family, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone, Co Westmeath.

Reserve Supreme Champion Knockmountagh Cindy with owner Eamon McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co Louth.

Female Champion Knockmountagh Cindy with Eamon McKiernan & John McDonald of sponsors Slaney Foods with IHBS Ltd. President, Ivor Deverell.

Reserve Female Champion Griananpoll 1 Orange M639 with Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath.

Male Champion Cavehill Storm with Society President Ivor Deverell and the Farrell Family.

Reserve Male Champion Moyclare Malcolm with Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/9/13 and 30/11/13 1. Knockmountagh Cindy Owner E & J McKiernan 2. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess Owner Matthew Goulding Moyclare Rose 24th Owner Michael Molloy 3. 4. Lakelodge Champagne 3rd Owner Henry Dudley Hereford Heifer born on or after 1/12/13 1. Clondrina 115th Owner Declan Donnelly 2. Griananpoll 1 Orange N686 Owner T & A Fitzgerald 3. Gurteragh Nico Owner Michael O’Keeffe Drumgoon Hill Elizabeth Owner Aidan McCabe 4.

National Hereford Heifer Calf Champion born on or after 1/7/13 1. Knockmountagh Cindy Owner E & J McKiernan 2. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess Owner Matthew Goulding 3. Lakelodge Queen Mildred Owner Henry Dudley 4. Moyclare Rose 24th Owner Michael Molloy 5. Clondrina 115th Owner Declan Donnelly 6. Griananpoll 1 Orange N686 Owner T & A Fitzgerald 7. Glaslough Naiomi Owner S & N Heatrick Hereford Bull born on or between 1/1/13 and 30/6/13 1. Cavehill Storm Owner Padraig Farrell 2. F. H. Patrick Owner Val Ledwith 3. Glaslough Magnum Owner S & N Heatrick 4. Baltymore Rodge 408 Owner Coote Geelan Hereford Bull born on or between 1/7/13 and 31/8/13 1. Ardnagross Ray Owner Thomas Plunkett 2. Trillick Knockout Owner JJ Farrell 3. Knockmountagh Bruno Owner E & J McKiernan 4. Rathregan 1 Tunder Owner Val Ledwith

Hereford Bull born on or between 1/9/13 and 30/11/13 1. Moyclare Malcolm Owner Michael Molloy 2. Gurteragh Maximus Owner Michael O’Keeffe 3. Corlismore Poll 1 Hustler Owner Sean McKiernan 4. Corlismore Poll 1 Gem Hustler Owner Sean McKiernan

Hereford Bull calf born on or after 1/12/13 1. Clondrina 1110th Owner Declan Donnelly 2. Ardnagross Hiper Owner Thomas Plunkett 3. Cavehill Elite Owner Padraig Farrell 4. Dunworley Poll 1 Gold Star Owner Mary Pat Dinneen

National Hereford Bull Calf Champion born on or after 1/7/13 1. Moyclare Malcolm Owner Michael Molloy 2. Gurteragh Maximus Owner Michael O’Keeffe 3. Corlismore Poll 1 Hustler Owner Sean McKiernan 4. Ardnagross Ray Owner Thomas Plunkett 5. Trillick Knockout Owner JJ Farrell 6. Knockmountagh Bruno Owner E & J McKiernan 7. Clondrina 1110th Owner Declan Donnelly Hereford Senior Bull born before 31/12/12 1. UDEL 1 BC Freemantle Owner D & D Carroll 2. Boveen Louis Owner Joe O’Connor

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Heifer Calf Champion Knockmountagh Cindy with Liam Chadwick Sponsors ABP and owner Eamon McKiernan.

Bull Calf Champion Moyclare Malcolm with Michael Molloy.

1st Prizewinner Springvilla Miriam with Robert & Yvonne Roycroft and representative of sponsors Pallas Foods.

1st Prizewinner Knockduffpoll 1 Emma with Niall Jones.

Sarah Murray winner of the Young Handlers section at Tullamore.

1st Prizewinner Griananpoll 1 Orange M639 with Anselm Fitzgerald.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Best Hereford exhibited by a breeder from Laois/Offaly/ Westmeath 1. Cavehill Storm Owner Padraig Farrell Moyclare Malcolm Owner Michael Molloy 2. 3. Griananpoll 1 Orange M639 Owner T & A Fitzgerald 4. Kilsunny Doreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ivy Owner Christine Drumm

Best pair of Hereford animals 1. Griananpoll 1 Orange M639 & Griananpoll 1 Orange M661 Owner T & A Fitzgerald 2. Corlismore Poll 1 Waitomo 696 & Corlismore Oyster 597 Owner Sean McKiernan 3. Corlismore Poll 1 Hustler & Corlismore Poll 1 Gem Hustler Owner Sean McKiernan Hereford Young Handler Event - Winner to receive the WJ Twomey Memorial Trophy 1. Sarah Murray, Moate, Co Westmeath 2. Catherine Smyth, Navan, Co Meath 3. Niall Jones, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford 4. Patrick Farrell, Athlone, Co Westmeath 5. James M Good, Riverstick, Co Cork 6. Niall Roycroft, Dunmanway, Co Cork 7. Liam Farrell, Athlone, Co Westmeath

1st Prizewinner Newland Val with Hugh Murray.

1st Prizewinner Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th with Henry Dudley.

1st Prizewinner Knockmountagh Cindy with Eamon McKiernan.

1st Prizewinner Cavehill Storm with IHBS President Ivor Deverell & Patrick Farrell.

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1st Prizewinner Ardnagross Ray with Thomas Plunkett.

1st Prizewinner Clondrina 115th with Declan Donnelly.

1st Prizewinner Moyclare Malcolm with Michael Molloy. 1st Prizewinner Clondrina 1110th with Declan Donnelly.

1st Prizewinner UDEL 1 BC Freemantle with Daithi Carroll. 1st Prizewinner Pairs Griananpoll 1 Orange M639 & Griananpoll 1 Orange M661 with Anselm Fitzgerald.

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Society President Ivor Deverell pictured with Winners Young Handler R to L: Catherine Smyth, Niall Jones & Patrick Farrell.

Winner Young Handler Class and William J Twomey Memorial Trophy Sarah Murray, Moate, Co Westmeath with Irish Hereford Society President Ivor Deverell.

Society President Ivor Deverell pictured with Young Handler winners James M. Good, Niall Roycroft & Liam Farrell.

Cornelius Moylan and Steward, Timmy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan enjoying the show.

Judge for the Junior Handler Event - Tom Kemp, President Hereford Cattle Society UK and his brother John at the show.

Cattle Stewards Eric Humphreys and Martin Murphy.

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Tullamore Personalities 2014

Gary McKiernan with UK Hereford breeders Tom and John Kemp.

JJ Farrell, Paul McKiernan, Michael Molloy and Gary McKiernan.

Marie and Tom Fitzgerald.

Henry Parr and Mrs Wallace.

Pat McCarthy, Margaret McCabe and John Johnston.

Adrian and Sandra Irvine NI with Elizabeth Kingston. Hugh Lynch, Peter Casey and Martin Murphy.

Extended Sandes Family

Wilson Family, Lisrace Herd, Fermanagh. Phil, Eileen and Catherine Smyth with Liam Feighery.

Society Chairman Willie Branagan with Henry Parr and Christine Drumm.

Wally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell with Gladys and Ivor Anderson.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Tullamore Personalities contd.

Mervyn Richmond, James Graham and David Smith NI.

Judge Tom Brennan gets close up and personal.

Chief steward Denis Collins at the ready

Ring Steward Lsle Sandes keeps order.

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Great turnout for the National Hereford Calf Show

Judge: Mr. Andrew Hughes (UK) Report and Photos: Richard Dudley & Sarah Murray

he inaugural National Hereford Calf Show was held in November at the GVM Arena, Tullamore. This was a new event for the 2014 show calendar and was supported by over 40 exhibitors from all corners of Ireland resulting in a ﬁnal entry in excess of 80 calves. The spectator area was full to capacity with visitors from all over Ireland in attendance. It was also a pleasure to welcome additional visitors from Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Denmark. A special thank you is extended to all the sponsors who supported the event and made it possible.

The show attracted a number of calves that had enjoyed a signiﬁcant amount of success during the summer show season as well as many animals making their debut on the show circuit. As a result, the quality and standard of calves in each class was superb and the event was a spectacular showcase of Irish Herefords and a great exhibition of Hereford cattle.

The day kicked oﬀ with the young stockperson classes. This section was judged by Irish Hereford Breed Society President Ivor Deverell. Each young handler was judged on their ability to show and parade their animal and was also evaluated on their knowledge of the breed and their calf. The junior section was won by Sarah Murray with Leah Mullen coming in second position. The senior section was won by Catherine Smyth with Ciaran Kinahan and Colin Anderson taking second and third prize respectively. Each of the young handlers were presented with a rosette and special medal many of them were back in action in the show ring later in the day leading calves in the main show classes.

The female section comprised of four classes and ﬁelded a very strong entry of top quality young heifers. The overall Female Championship was awarded to the winner of the senior heifer calf class Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 exhibited by Matthew Goulding. This quality heifer is no stranger to success having previously placed as the Reserve All Ireland Heifer Calf of the Year at the National Hereford Show in Tullamore last August in addition to winning many more prizes on the Munster show circuit. Judge Andrew Hughes described his Female Champion as “an extremely well balanced and correct young heifer” and had no hesitation in placing her at the top of the championship line-up.

Champion Heifer Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 with owner Matthew Goulding and judge Andrew Hughes UK.

Reserve Champion Heifer Corlismorepoll 1 Lady 748 with Gary McKiernan and judge Andrew Hughes UK

Male Champion Knockmountagh Master with John McKiernan.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 The Reserve Female Champion came from the Corlismore Polled Herefords of Sean McKiernan with the young calf Corlismore Poll 1 Lady 748. Lady 748 took 1st prize in the keenly contested senior 2014 born class. The judge complimented this heifer on her “size for age” and she fought oﬀ stiﬀ competition from many of the older heifers to take the Reserve Female championship.

Other 1st prize winners on the day included the 2014 National Hereford Show Female Champion, Knockmountagh Cindy exhibited by John & Eamon McKiernan, who won the junior Autumn 2013 class. The Reserve Male Champion Moyclare Mariner with youngest calf of the entire show, Gageboro Niamh 2, won owner Michael Molloy and judge Andrew Hughes UK. the junior class in the female section for breeders Niall Daly & Lisa Holloway.

The male section was particularly well supported with a large entry in each of the four classes with one class attracting an entry of 23 bulls, 18 of which were present on the day. The Male Championship was awarded to Eamon & John McKiernan with the winner of the first bull class of the day – Knockmountagh Master. This bull was a prolific winner of many prizes during the summer circuit and capped off a tremendous year for his owners by taking home the overall Male Championship. Judge Andrew Hughes was praised his Champion for his “strength and power” and added that he was a very deserving champion of the show.

The Reserve Male championship was won by Moyclare Mariner for owner Michael Molloy. This superbly ﬂeshed young calf has also enjoyed much success on the summer show circuit and is sired by the noted stock bull Brocca Saviour. The Judge also commented on the exceptional muscling of the bull for his age.

1st Prizewinner Knockmountagh Cindy with owner Eamonn McKiernan.

The senior 2014 born bull calf class was won by Sean McKiernan’s Colismorepoll 1 Hustler 747 who is sired by the former two-time National Hereford Show Champion Grianan Firecracker. The last of the show classes was won by Rossmore Kestrel for owner Cathal Flynn. This bull deserves particular recognition as he fought off stiff competition from a large number of quality bull calves in what Judge Andrew Hughes described as the show’s “most difficult class to judge”. 1st Prizewinner Gageboro Niamh 2nd with Niall Daly.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Female Section:

Class 1: Heifer born between 01.09.2013 – 31.10.2013

1st: Matthew Goulding, Ballyduﬀ, Tralee, Co. Kerry – Gouldinpoll 1 Duchess 591, born: 12.09.13, sire: Remitall 1 Supreduty, dam: Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525

2nd: Brian & Eamonn Duignan, Shancor, Cornafean, Co. Cavan – Corlismorepoll 1 Esta 734, born: 29.09.13, sire: Grianan Firecracker, dam: Corlismorepoll 1 Sharon Esta

3rd: Philip Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath – Ardmulchan Clover 610, born: 16.10.13, sire: Grianan Emperor, dam: Ardmulchan Clover 456

4th: John O’ Connor, Ballykennedy Hse, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick – Clouncagh Joanne 4, born: 12.09.13, sire: Dieulacresse Hector, dam: Cloughcagh Breage Blossom.

1st Prizewinner Corlismorepoll 1 Hustler 747 with Gary McKiernan.

Class 2: Heifer born between 01.11.2013 – 31.12.2013

1st: Eamonn & John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co. Louth – Knockmountagh Cindy, born: 16.11.2013, sire: Parkhill Pompeii, dam: Knockmountagh Cathy.

2nd: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmount, Co. Oﬀaly – Moyclare Rose 24, born: 26.11.2013, sire: Brocca Saviour, dam: Moyclare Rose 3.

3rd: Edwin Jones, Riverside, Kenagh, Co. Longford – Lislaughtin Alma 9, born: 09.12.2013, sire: Grianan Gaﬀer, dam: Lislaughtin Jessica 11

4th: JJ Farrell, Trillick-A-Temple, Longford, Co. Longford – Trillick Barbie, born: 06.11.2013, sire: Free Town Hotspur, dam: Trillick Honey.

1st Prizewinner Rossmore Kestrel with owner Cathal Flynn.

Class 3: Heifer born between 01.01.2014 – 28.02.2014

1st: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore House, Corlismore, Co. Cavan – Corlismorepoll 1 Lady 748, born: 20.01.2014, sire: Corlismore Pompeii, dam: Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady

2nd: Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare – Clondrina 1152, born: 29.01.2014, sire: Balleen Gilbert, dam: Clondrin 633

3rd: Ruth Good, Coolkirky, Riverstick, Co. Cork – Lislaughtin Almala 10, born: 04.02.2014, sire: Grianan Gaﬀer, dam: Lislaughtin Jessica 15

4th: John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick – Tullaha Lily, born: 12.01.2014, sire: Newstar Hercules, dam: Tullaha Delia

Winners Young Handler Competitions On Left Age 14 -21 - 1st, Catherine Smyth with Ardmulchan Clover 610 and Under 14- 1st, Sarah Murray with Grianan Nobleman.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Class 4: Heifer born after 01.03.2014 1st: Niall Daly & Lisa Holloway, Horseleap, Moate, Co. Westmeath – Gageboro Niamh 2, born: 24.04.2014, sire: Gageboro Kipling, dam: Tullamaine Fethard. 2nd: James V Thompson, Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow – Ballyraggan Thyme 798, born: 14.04.2014, sire: Killoe Blazer, dam: Ballyraggan Lavendar 567 3rd: Thomas Plunkett, Castletown-Finea, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath – Ardnagross Patty, born: 17.03.2014, sire: Trillick Blazer, dam: Ardnagross Ruth 4th: Cathal Flynn, Tullyyard, Co, Monaghan – Rossmore Dolly, born: 06.04.2014, sire: Grianan King Kong, dam: Tattygare Maggie.

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Class 5: Bull born between 01.09.2013 – 31.10.2013 1st: Eamonn & John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co. Louth – Knockmountagh Master, born: 15.09.2013, sire: Grianan Firecracker, dam: Knockmountagh Carmel. 2nd: T&A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath – Grianan Neon, born: 10.09.2013, sire: Grianan Highfyler, dam: Grianan Orange K581 3rd: Matthew Goulding, Ballyduﬀ, Tralee, Co. Kerry – Dendor 1 Last Chance, born: 28.09.2013, sire: Solpoll 1 Gillbert, dam: Dendor 1 Greta 8 4th: H&M Parr, Tourtane, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny – Tourtane Jake, born: 23.10.2013, sire: Kilsunny Goliath, dam: Grianan Orange K589 Class 6: Bull born between 01.11.2013 – 31.12.2013 1st: Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmount, Co. Oﬀaly – Moyclare Mariner, born: 03.11.2013, sire: Brocca Saviour, dam: Moyclare Dora. 2nd: T&A Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath – Grianan Nobleman, born: 17.11.2013, sire: Bowmount Storm, Grianan Dominique. 3rd: Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare – Clondrina 1138, born: 06.12.2013, sire: Balleen Gilbert, dam: Clondrina 881 4th: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore House, Corlismore, Co. Cavan – Corlismorepoll 1 Hustler 740, born: 11.11.2013, sire: Grianan Firecracker, dam: Colismorepoll 1 Sara

New breeder Andrew Hanbidge with Judge Ivor Deverell.

Judge Ivor Deverell with young handler James Murray Good, Coolkirky, Riverstick, Co. Cork.

Ivor Deverell, (IHBS President), Denis Brennan, representative of Slaney Foods (sponsor), Aled Jones (Wales).

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Class 7: Bull born between 01.01.2014 – 28.02.2014 1st: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore House, Corlismore, Co. Cavan – Corlismorepoll 1 Hustler 747, born: 18.01.2014, sire: Grianan Firecracker, dam: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 524. 2nd: Hugh P Murray, Main Street, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath – Newland Goss, born: 13.02.2014, sire: Castledaly Jeﬀ, dam: Castleday Brid. 3rd: Edwin Jones, Riverside, Kenagh, Co. Longford – Keenaghpoll 1 Jupiter, born: 28.02.2014, sire: Kilsunny Goliath, dam: Keenaghpoll 1 Fiona. 4th: Philip Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath – Ardmulchan Krusader, born: 02.01.2014, sire: Grianan Emperor, dam: Ballymartin Hillary. Class 8: Hereford Bull born after 01.03.2014 1st: Cathal Flynn, Tullyyard, Co, Monaghan – Rossmore Kestrel, born: 02.03.2014, sire: Grianan King Kong, dam: Rossmore Blossom. 2nd: Basil Arnold, Mullaghdoo, Kileshardra, Co. Cavan, Mullaghdoopoll 1 Elite, born: 24.03.2014, sire: Gouldinpoll 1 Superduty, dam: Mullaghdoo Rosetta. 3rd: James V Thompson, Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow – Ballyraggan Mentor 792, born: 07.03.2014, sire: Woodview Ernest, dam: Ballyraggan Dot 565. 4th: Michael Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly, Moate, Co. Westmeath – Castledaly Messi, born: 17.03.2014, sire: Bowmont Vancouver, dam: Castledaly Eliza.

Kerri Flynn assisting Dad Cathal with calf "Rossmore Dolly".

New breeders & exhibitors Christopher & Andrew Hanbidge.

Line-up of the young handlers Class.

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Female Championship line-up.

Judge Andrew Hughes making his selection in the Female Championship.

Christoffer & Anders Mortensen, Woodlands Herefords, Denmark.

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NORTH TIPPERARY SHOW, NENAGH Judge: Mr. Eric Humphreys

Supreme Champion: Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy Owner Christine Drumm

Reserve Supreme Champion: Griananpoll 1 Orange Owner T & A Fitzgerald Champion Bull Calf: Moyclare Malcolm Owner Michael Molloy

Champion Heifer Calf: Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th Owner Henry Dudley

Bull born on or after 1.7.13 and on or before 30.9.13 1 Moyclare Malcolm dob 3.09.13 S. Brocca Saviour – D. Moyclare Ursula 4th Owner: M Molloy 2 Grianan Neon dob 10.9.13 S. Grianan Highflyer – D. Grianan Orange Owner: T & A Fitzgerald 3 Springvilla Kiernan 440 dob 7.9.13 S. RH Starburst Lad – D. Farmley Primrose Owner: T Roycroft

Bull calf born or after 1.10.13 and on or before 31.12.13 1 Gurteragh Maximus 593 dob 19.10.13 S. Gurteragh Gladiator – D. Quinsboro Rose 2nd Owner: M O’Keeffe 2 Moyclare Mariner dob 3.11.13 S. Brocca Saviour – D. Moyclare Dora Owner: M Molloy 3 Springvilla Samuel Rolan dob 5.11.13 S. Springvilla Rolan – D Ballyaville Violet 1 Owner: T Roycroft 4 Grianan Nobleman dob 17.11.13 S. Bowmont Storm – D. Grianan Dominique Owner: T & A Fitzgerald Bull calf born on or after 1.1.14 1 Clondrina 1113th dob 7.1.17 S. Baleen Gilbert - D. Clondrina 827th Owner: D Donnelly 2 Toureenbrien Marvel dob 18.1.14 S. Droumdaniel Stringer – D. Adrigole Glenda Owner: M Murphy 3 Keenaghpoll 1 Impeccable dob 5.9.13 S. Gouldingpoll 1 Captain – D. Creagh Patricia Owner D & W Jones 4 Dunworley Gold Star dob 1.1.14 S. Glaslough Esquire – D. Dunworley Gold Owner: Mary Pat Dinneen

Hereford Bull Calf Championship 1 Moyclare Malcolm dob 3.09.13 S. Brocca Saviour – D. Moyclare Ursula 4th Owner: M Molloy 2 Clondrina 1113th dob 7.1.17 S. Baleen Gilbert - D. Clondrina 827th Owner: D Donnelly 3 Grianan Neon dob 10.9.13 S. Grianan Highflyer – D. Grianan Orange Owner: T & A Fitzgerald 4 Gurteragh Maximus 593 dob 19.10.13 S. Gurteragh Gladiator – D. Quinsboro Rose 2nd Owner: M O’Keeffe 5 Toureenbrien Marvel dob 18.1.14 S. Droumdaniel Stringer – S Adrigole Glenda Owner: M Murphy 6 Moyclare Mariner dob 3.11.13 S. Brocca Saviour – D. Moyclare Dora Owner: M Molloy Hereford Heifer born on or after 1.7.12 to 30.6.13 1 Griananpoll 1 Orange dob 4.7.12 S. Romany 1 Captain – D. Grianan Dominique Owner: T & A Fitzgerald 2 Springvilla Missey dob 3.9.12 S. Ocean Storm 3rd – D. Springvilla Sara 1 Owner: T Roycroft 3 Tullaha Raindrop dob 3.11.12 S. Knockmountagh Pirate – D. Tullaha Delia Owner: J Neenan 4 Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess dob 5.9.12 S. Harvey Dan Hidalgo – D. Dorepoll 1 Duchess Owner M Goulding

Hereford Heifer born on or after 1.07.13 and or before 30.9.13 1 Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th dob 24.8.13 S. Ballyaville Caradoc – D. Lakelodge Mildred Queen 3rd Owner: H Dudley 2 Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 dob 14.9.13 S. Remittal Superduty – D. Dorepoll 1 Duchess Owner M Goulding 3 Caonachpoll 1 Theresa dob 24.8.13 S. Kilsunny Goliath – D. Creaghpoll I Ula Owner: W & D Jones 4 Springvilla Kate dob 10.9.13 S. Corlismore Fire 606 – D. Farmley Beculie 2nd Owner: T Roycroft Hereford Heifer born on or after 1.10.13 1 River Rock Ita dob 1.11.13 S. Cloonbracken – D. Riverrock Ruby Bea Owner N Harnett 2 Springvilla Miriam 459 dob 14.10.13 S. Ocean Storm 3rd – D. Springvilla Miriam Owner: T Roycroft 3 Moyclare Rose dob 26.11.14 S. Brocca Saviour – D. Moyclare Rose 3rd Owner: M Molloy 4 Toureenbrien Velvet dob 20.10.13 S. Skehanore Parader – D. Slieveroe Hannah Owner: M Murphy

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.01.04 Clondrina 1115th dob 29.1.14 S. Baleen Gilbert - D. Clondrina 663nd Owner: D Donnelly 1 2 Gurteragh Nico dob 3.1.14 S. Gurteragh Justice – D. Gurteragh Judy Owner M O’Keeffe 3 Toureenbrien Darina dob 17.1.14 S Dromdaniel Stringer – D. Ballinagarade Pretty Owner M Murphy

Hereford Heifer Calf of the Year Championship 1 Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th dob 24.8.13 S. Ballyaville Caradoc – D. Lakelodge Mildred Queen 3rd Owner: H Dudley 2 Riverrock Rita dob 1.11.13 S. Cloonbracken – D. Riverrock Ruby Bea Owner N Harnett 3 Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 dob 14.9.13 S. Remittal Superduty – D. Dorepoll 1 Duchess Owner M Goulding 4 Clondrina 1115th dob 29.1.14 S. Baleen Gilbert - D. Clondrina 663nd Owner: D Donnelly 5 Springvilla Miriam 459 dob 14.10.13 S. Ocean Storm 3rd – D. Springvilla Miriam Owner: T Roycroft 6 Gurteragh Nico dob 3.1.14 S. Gurteragh Justice – D. Gurteragh Judy Owner M O’Keeffe Purebred Hereford Cow with Calf at Foot 1 Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy; dob 27.7.11 S. Ballyaville Caradoc – D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy Owner: C Drumm 2 Springvilla Miriam dob 2.9.10 S. Carhuefree Prince – D. Ballyaville Alberta Owner: T Roycroft 3 Gurteragh Lolly Owner: M O’Keeffe 4 Tullaha Primrose dob 10.10.10 S. Knockmountagh Pirate – D. Tullaha Delia Owner: J Neenan Animal Exhibited by Handler under 18 years old 1 Eoin Keating, Cappamore, Co Limerick 2 Niall Roycroft, Dunmanway, Co Cork 3 Jack Goulding, Tralee, Co Kerry 4 John McKenna, Nenagh, Co Tipperary 5 Padraig Farrell, Co Westmeath 6 Aidan & Eamon O’Donovan, Cappamore, Co Limerick

Animal Exhibited by Handler under 12 year old 1 PJ Moloney, Bandon, Co Cork 2 Padraig Farrell, Co Westmeath 3 Aidan O’Brien, Newport, Co Tipperary 4 Jack Moloney, Bandon, Co Cork 5 Killian O’Malley, Newport, Co Tipperary 6 Leanne Murphy, Newport, Co Tipperary

Henry Dudley, main organiser of the very successful Hereford Section at Nenagh Show.

Supreme Champion & Champion cow Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy with owner Christine Drumm, Judge Eric Humphreys and Irish Hereford Society President Ivor Deverell.

Reserve Champion and winner of the Dr Michael Harty Cup Griananpoll Orange with owner Anselm Fitzgerald, Judge Eric Humphreys and Irish Hereford Society President Ivor Deverell.

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Premier Heifer Calf Champion Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th with Susan Dudley.

Premier Bull Calf Champion Moyclare Malcolm with owner Michael Molloy.

1st prize-winner Gurteragh Maximus with Eileen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe and Liam Chadwick of sponsors ABP.

1st prize-winner & winner of the Dr Michael Harty Cup Griananpoll Orange with owner Anselm Fitzgerald and Michael Harty.

1st prize-winner Clondrina 1113th with Declan Donnelly and Ivor Deverell President of sponsors the Irish Hereford Society.

1st prize-winner River Rock Ita with owner Tony Hartnett and Michael Cleary of sponsors Irish Hereford Prime.

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Winner of the cow class Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy with L to R Padraig Farrell, owner Christine Drumm and Martin Murphy presenting the Murphy Trophy.

1st prize-winner Clondrina 1115th with Declan Donnelly.

Judge Eric Humphreys with Young Handlers under 12, 1st PJ Moloney Bandon Co Cork, 2nd Padraig Farrell Co Westmeath, 3rd Aidan O’Brien Newport Co Tipperary 4th Jack Moloney Bandon Co Cork.

Young Handlers under 12, 5th Killian O’Malley Newport Co Tipperary, 6th Leanne Murphy Newport Co Tipperary.

Young Handlers Under 18: 1st Eoin Keating Cappamore Co Limerick, 2nd Niall Roycroft Dunmanway Co Cork, 3rd Jack Goulding Tralee Co Kerry, 4th John McKenna Nenagh Co Tipperary, 5th Padraig Farrell Co Westmeath, 6th Aidan & Eamon O’Donovan Cappamore Co Limerick.

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TRIM SHOW

Judge: Robin Irvine, Northern Ireland

Nobleman crowned Supreme Champion at Royal Meath Champion Male: Grianan Nobleman DOB. 17.11.13 S. Bowmont Storm A584 - D. Grianan Dominique, Owner T & A Fitzgerald

Champion Female: Knockmountagh Cindy DOB 16.11.12 S. Parkhill Pompeii - D. Knockmountagh Cathy, Owner E & J McKiernan Hereford Cow 1. Drumgoon Hill Dawn DOB 29.01.09 S. Glaslough Esquire – D Bonnie Esther Owner: Owen McCooey 2. Portanob Julia DOB 03.06.6 S. Ardmulchan Wanderer - D. Portanob Lady Owner J & J Canty Hereford Cow or Heifer born 1st July 2011 to 30th June 2012 1. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy DOB 27.07.11 S. Ballyaville Caradoc – D. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy Owner Christine Drumm

Hereford Heifer born form 1st July 201 to 30th June 2013 1. Griananpoll 1 Orange 661 DOB 27.02.13 S. Nationwide - D. Grianan Orange 494 Owner T & A Fitzgerald 2. Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo DOB 02.12.12 S. Grianan Firecracker - D. Udel 1 S41 Waitomo Gem Owner S McKiernan 3. Corlismore Oyster DOB 05.12.12 S. Grianan Firecracker - D. Corlismore Oyster 572 Owner S McKiernan 4. Portanob Julia 4 DOB 29.03.13 S. Ardmulchan Goodman - D. Portanob Julia 2 Owner: J & J Canty Hereford Heifer born from 1st July 2013 to 31st October 2013 1. Glaslough Naomi DOB 11.08.13 S. Rathregan Napoleon - D. Glaslough Flossie Owner S & N Heatrick 2. Glaslough Nan DOB 09.09.13 S. Rathregan Napoleon - D. Glaslough Fenella Owner S & N Heatrick 3. Ardmulchan Clover 610 DOB 16.10.13 S. Grianan Emperor - D. Ardmulchan Clover 456 Owner P Smyth

Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st November 2013 1. Knockmountagh Cindy DOB 16.11.12 S. Parkhill Pompeii - D. Knockmountagh Cathy Owner E & J McKiernan 2. Moyclare Rose 24th DOB 26.11.13 S. Brocca Saviour - D. Moyclare Rose 3rd Owner M Molly 3. Griananpoll 1 Orange 686 DOB 15.04.13 S. Dorepoll 1 Transatlantic - D. Grianan Orange 492 Owner T & A Fitzgerald 4. Rathregan Snowdrop 518 DOB 02.11.013 S Badlingham Baeddan - D. Rathregan Snowdrop 257 Owner V Ledwith

Hereford Heifer Calf Championship 1. Knockmountagh Cindy DOB 16.11.12 S. Parkhill Pompeii - D. Knockmountagh Cathy Owner E & J McKiernan 2. Moyclare Rose 24th DOB 26.11.13 S. Brocca Saviour - D. Moyclare Rose 3rd Owner M Molly 3. Griananpoll 1 Orange 686 DOB 15.04.13 S. Dorepoll 1 Transatlantic - D. Grianan Orange 492 Owner T & A Fitzgerald 4. Glaslough Naomi DOB 11.08.13 S. Rathregan Napoleon - D. Glaslough Flossie Owner S & N Heatrick Hereford Bull born on or before 1st January 2013 and 30th June 2013 1. Cavehill Crusader DOB 07.06.13 S. Glaslough Esquire - D. Cavehill Princess Owner P Farrell 2. Glaslough Magnum DOB 30.03.03 S. Rathregan Napoleon - D. Glaslough Tara Owner S & N Heatrick 3. Knockmountagh Governor DOB 15.04.13 S. Parkhill Pompeii - D. Knockmountagh Trudy Owner E & J McKiernan 4. Ardmulchan Jackpot DOB 03.03.13 S. Westwood Uplifter - D. Ardmulchan Clover 377 Owner P Smyth

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Hereford Bull born from 1st July 2013 to 30th October 2013 1. Trillick Knockout DOB 03.08.13 S. Steil Gerard - D. Cloghran Sally Owner JJ Farrell Rathregan Stockbuilder DOB 30.07.13 S. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad - Rathregan Beth Owner V Ledwith 2. 3. Knockmountagh Master DOB 15.09.13 S. Grianan Firecracker - D. Knockmountagh Carmel Owner E & J McKiernan 4. Church Hill Mike DOB 21.10.13 S. Kilsunny Invader - D. Church Hill Jenny Owner B Clarke Hereford Bull born on or before 1st January 2013 and 30th June 2013 Cavehill Crusader DOB 07.06.13 S. Glaslough Esquire - D. Cavehill Princess Owner P Farrell 1. 2. Glaslough Magnum DOB 30.03.03 S. Rathregan Napoleon - D. Glaslough Tara Owner S & N Heatrick 3. Knockmountagh Governor DOB 15.04.13 S. Parkhill Pompeii - D. Knockmountagh Trudy Owner E & J McKiernan 4. Ardmulchan Jackpot DOB 03.03.13 S. Westwood Uplifter - D. Ardmulchan Clover 377 Owner P Smyth

Hereford Bull born from 1st July 2013 to 30th October 2013 1. Trillick Knockout DOB 03.08.13 S. Steil Gerard - D. Cloghran Sally Owner JJ Farrell 2. Rathregan Stockbuilder DOB 30.07.13 S. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad - Rathregan Beth Owner V Ledwith 3. Knockmountagh Master DOB 15.09.13 S. Grianan Firecracker - D. Knockmountagh Carmel Owner E & J McKiernan 4. Church Hill Mike DOB 21.10.13 S. Kilsunny Invader - D. Church Hill Jenny Owner B Clarke Hereford Bull born on or after 1st November 2013 1. Grianan Nobleman DOB 17.11.13 S. Bowmont Storm A584 D. Grianan Dominique Owner T&A Fitzgerald 2. Moyclare Mariner DOB 03.11.13 S. Brocca Saviour - D. Moyclare Dora Owner M Molloy 3. Corlismorepoll 1 Hustler 740 DOB 11.11.13 S. Grianan Firecracker D. Corlismorepoll 1 Sara Owner S McKiernan 4. Arnagross Hiper DOB 10.12.13 S. Trillick Ranger - D. Rattigan Sandie Owner T Plunkett

Hereford Bull Calf Championship 1. Grianan Nobleman dob 17.11.13 S. Bowmont Storm A584 - D. Grianan Dominique Owner T&A Fitzgerald 2. Moyclare Mariner DOB 03.11.13 S. Brocca Saviour - D. Moyclare Dora Owner M Molloy 3. Corlismorepoll 1 Hustler 740 DOB 11.11.13 S. Grianan Firecracker - D. Corlismorepoll 1 Sara Owner S McKiernan 4. Trillick Knockout DOB 03.08.13 S. Steil Gerard - D. Cloghran Sally Owner JJ Farrell

Hereford Bull born prior to 31st December 2012 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad DOB 12.04.09 S. Corlismore Pompeii - D. Udel 1R51 Unwed Lady Owner V Ledwith 2. Knockmountagh Tarzan DOB 04.04.10 S. Grianan Firecracker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; D. Knockmountagh Aileen Owner M J Bird

Supreme Champ & Calf Champ Grianan Nobleman with owner Anselm Fitzgerald is presented with the Rosemary Swan Memorial Trophy by Society Vice-Chairman Martin Murphy.

Reserve Supreme Champion Knockmountagh Cindy exhibited by E & J McKiernan.

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1st Prizewinner Drumgoon Hilldawn with owner Owen McCooey.

1st Prizewinner Kilsunny Doreen's Ivy with her calf and owner Christine Drumm assisted by Patrick Farrell.

1st Prizewinner Griananpoll 1 Orange 661 with Anselm Fitzgerald.

Glaslough Naiomi with Nigel Heatrick receiving the 1st prize rosette from Judge Robin Irvine.

Eamon McKiernan does a circuit with his 1st prizewinner Knockmountagh Cindy for the judge.

Champion Heifer Calf Knockmountagh Cindy shown by owner Eamon McKiernan.

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1st prizewinner Trillick Knockout with class sponsors Natural Nutrition, owner JJ Farrell and judge Robin Irvine.

1st Prizewinner Cavehill Crusader with Patrick Farrell.

1st prizewinner Grianan Nobleman with Judge Robin Irvine, owner Anselm Fitzgerald and class sponsor Jack Canty.

Champion Bull Calf Grianan Nobleman shown by T & A Fitzgerald.

1st prizewinner Corlismorepoll 1 Lad exhibited by Val Ledwith.

Martin Murphy & Phil Smyth.

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John Canty with his 2nd prizewinning cow Portanob Julia.

Anne Murphy, Judge Robin Irvine & Tom Fitzgerlad.

Intent on the judging Mervyn Richmond and Christine Drumm.

Judging in Progress.

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Catherine Smyth presents the Ardmulchan trophy to Tom Fitzgerald owner of the Supreme Champion Grianan Nobleman with Society Vice Chairman Martin Murphy and event judge Robin Irvine also pictured.

Ardnagross Hiper exhibited by Thomas Plunkett.

H y l e a refor d e l t s d a s C

Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan Herd winner of the Young Handler class with her heifer Ardmulchan Clover 610.

Castledaly Messi D.O.B. 17/3/2014

Sire: Bowmont Vancouver

Dam: Castledaly Eliza

Best of luck to JJ Farrell, Trillick Herefords, on the recent purchase of Castledaly Messi.

We would like to thank all our customers for their support and wish them well with their purchases. Young stock usually for sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Visitors always welcome

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Trillick Herefords A Herd to take stock off!

TrILLICK KNOCKOUT

Sire: Steil Gerard Sold to prJ & Lr Vincent, pulham Herefords + F W Cook & Sons, Albany Herefords, England.

TrILLICK HOTSpUr Sire: Freetown Hotspur Sold to Eurogene AI Station

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Munster Shows 2014

Gurteragh Herd steals the limelight in Munster Championships at Limerick Show

The finals of the annual Munster Branch Bull and Female of the Year competitions were held at this weekend’s Limerick Show. The Bull and Female of the Year championships are hotly contested by breeders and exhibitors alike throughout the entire Munster region and it is the showing highlight of the season for the Munster Branch. This year, the Munster Branch ran a Senior Female of the Year, Junior Female of the Year, Senior Bull of the Year and Junior Bull of the Year, with major prizes on offer in each section. Points were accumulated at the main shows held in Munster during the summer months, namely Charleville, Bridgetown, Nenagh, Cappamore and Limerick. The competition attracted the top Herefords in Munster and the quality of cattle presented for the finals at Limerick Show was outstanding. The Senior Female of the Year was awarded to the young cow “Gurteragh Jolly” owned by Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork. Gurteragh Jolly has enjoyed a strong show career as both a calf and a maiden heifer and this year had been awarded the Female & Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion at Bridgetown Show earlier in the summer. Jolly also won the cow class at Limerick Show on the day. The Reserve Senior Female of the Year went to Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry with “Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548”. Duchess 548 is a daughter of the famed show cow Dorepoll 1 Duchess, a former two time Female Champion at the National Hereford Show, Tullamore. Duchess 548 also won 1st prize in the senior heifer class at Limerick on the day. The Junior Female of the Year was won by “Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7” owned by Henry Dudley, The Poplars, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Queen Mildred 7 is currently enjoying a streak of 7 consecutive 1st prizes, the highlight of which was undoubtedly her 1st prize win at the National Hereford Show, Tullamore earlier this month. In addition to clinching the Junior Female of the Year, Queen Mildred 7 was also awarded the Female & Overall Supreme Hereford Championship of Limerick Show on the day. The Reserve Junior Female of the Year went to “Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591” from the Gouldingpoll herd of Matthew Goulding. Duchess 591 was also the Reserve Female Champion on the day and has enjoyed a terrific summer on the show circuit having placed as the Reserve All Ireland Heifer Calf Champion at the National Hereford Show, Tullamore. The Junior Bull of the Year was won by “Gurteragh Maximus” owned by Michael O’Keeffe. Maximus has achieved many notable successes throughout the 2014

show season including a 1st prize win at Nenagh Show, the Reserve Supreme Championship at Newmarket & District Show and taking the Reserve All-Ireland Bull Calf Championship at the National Hereford Show, Tullamore. Maximus continued his fine form at Limerick Show when he was awarded the Male Championship and the Reserve Supreme Championship in addition to his Junior Bull of the Year title. The Reserve Junior Bull of the Year went to “Clondrina 1110th” from the Clondrina Herd of Declan Donnelly, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare. This quality young calf had not been shown extensively earlier in the season but held his own amongst a strong entry of bull calves (despite being one of the youngest in the class) to claim the Reserve Bull of the Year position. The Senior Bull of the Year also went to the Gurteragh Herd of Michael O’Keeffe and Family with their senior bull “Gurteragh Justice”. This marked an outstanding day for the Gurteragh Herd as they secured a first place finish in three of the four categories at this year’s Munster finals – a fantastic accomplishment. Gurteragh Justice is a former Munster Branch Junior Bull of the Year winner and was also successful in winning the Overall Supreme Hereford Champion at Bridgetown Show last month. The Bull and Female of the Year competitions are an outstanding spectacle of Hereford cattle and a terrific opportunity for Munster breeders to showcase their cattle. Great credit must go to all involved in the Munster Branch and in particular Branch Chairman, Martin Murphy for staging and organizing the competition. Well done to all the winners, finalists, sponsors and everyone who supports the competition each year.

Senior Female of the Year 2014 - Gurteragh Jolly pictured with Eileen O'Keeffe (exhibitor), Martin Murphy (Munster Branch chairman), ABP representatives & reps from Bank of Ireland (major sponsor).

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Reserve Senior Female of the Year 2014 - Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 pictured with David Goulding (exhibitor).

Junior Female of the Year 2014 - Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th pictured with Susan Dudley (exhibitor).

Senior Bull of the Year 2014 - Gurteragh Justice pictured with Michael O'Keeffe (exhibitor).

Reserve Junior Female of the Year 2014 - Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 pictured with David Goulding (exhibitor) and John Neenan (representative of the Munster Branch).

Reserve Junior Bull of the Year 2014 - Clondrina 1110 pictured with Declan Donnelly (exhibitor).

Junior Bull of the Year 2014 - Gurteragh Maximus pictured with Eileen O'Keeffe (exhibitor).

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Cappamore Show Report and Photos: Eileen O’Keeffe Judge: Denis Collins

Champion: Gurteragh Jolly - Owner Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe Reserve Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Justice 548 – Owner Matthew & Rita Goulding

Pedigree Hereford Male born on or after July 1st 2013 1. Gurteragh Maximus - Owner Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe 2. Toureenbrien Goldstar - Owner Martin Murphy 3. Clondrina 1110th - Owner Declan Donnelly

Champion Gurteragh Jolly with Eileen O'Keeffe and judge Denis Collins.

Pedigree Hereford Female born on or after July 1st 2013 1. Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th - Owner Henry Dudley 2. Gouldingpoll 1 Justice 591 - Owner Matthew & Rita Goulding 3. Lakelodge Champagne 3rd - Owner Henry Dudley Pedigree Hereford Male or Female born on or after Jan 1st 2014 1. Gurteragh Nico - Owner Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe 2. Clondrina 1113th - Owner Declan Donnelly 3. Toureenbrien Marvel - Owner Martin Murphy

Pedigree Hereford Female born July 1st 2012 to June 30th 2013 1. Gouldingpoll 1 Justice 548 - Owner Matthew & Rita Goulding 2. Tullaha Raindrop - Owner John Neenan 3. Toureenbrien Una - Owner Martin Murphy

Gurteragh Maximus with Eileen O'Keeffe.

Pedigree Hereford Cow Any Age 1. Gurteragh Jolly - Owner Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe 2. Tullaha Primrose - Owner John Neenan 3. Clondrina 895th - Owner Declan Donnelly

Gurteragh Nico with Eileen O'Keeffe.

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County Clare Show 2014

Hereford Reserve Champion Clondrina 976th with Declan Donnelly.

Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 Owner Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Co Kerry.

SOUTH EAST CLARE AGRICULTURAL SHOW (BRIDGETOWN)

Judge: Dan Melody

Champion: Gurteragh Justice ET Owner Michael O’Keeffe Reserve Champion: Gurteragh Jolly ET Owner Michael O’Keeffe

Hereford Cow or Incalf Heifer 1. Gurteragh Jolly ET Owner Michael O’Keeffe 2. Springvilla Miriam Owner Tom Roycroft 3. Tullaha Primrose Owner John Neenan Hereford Heifer born before July 1st 2013 1. Springvilla Missey Owner Tom Roycroft 2. Clondrina 1064th Owner Declan Donnelly

Hereford Bull born on or after July 1st 2013 1. Springvilla Kieran 440 Owner Tom Roycroft

Hereford Heifer born on or after July 1st 2013 1. Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th Owner Henry Dudley 2. Lakelodge Champagne 3rd Owner Henry Dudley 3. Springvilla Miriam 459 Owner Tom Roycroft

Hereford Bull Any Age 1. Gurteragh Justice ET Owner Michael O’Keeffe 2. Balleen Gilbert Owner Declan Donnelly 3. Knockmontagh Duke Owner Tom Roycroft

Report and Photo: Eileen O’Keeffe & Timmy O’Sullivan

Champion Gurteragh Justice & Reserve Champion Gurteragh Jolly pictured with owner Michael O’Keeffe and judge Dan Melody

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Clonmel Show Judge: Mr. Tom Ludgate

Supreme Hereford Champion: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kendall Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Kingston

Hereford bull calf born after 01.07.2013 1st: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Kingston, born: 31.08.2013 sired by Glaslough Judge 2nd: Mr. Mervyn Parr – Tourtane Jamesy Boy, born: 15.08.2013 sired by Mawarra Sentimental 3rd: Mr. Thomas Brennan – Balleen Budget, born: 06.10.2013 sired by Gageboro Eugenic

Hereford heifer calf born after 01.07.2013 1st: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kendall, born 06.09.2013 sired by Glaslough Judge 2nd: Mr. Henry Dudley – Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7, born: 24.08.2013 sired by Ballyaville Caradoc 3rd: Mr. Thomas Brennan – Balleen Cece 781, born: 03.07.2013 sired by Gageboro Eugenic

Junior Hereford Calf Champion (open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in the calf section) Champion: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kendall Reserve: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Kingston

Hereford maiden heifer born after 01.07.2012 1st: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Doreen’s Jasmin, born 14.08.2012 sired by Ballyaville Caradoc 2nd: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Jubilee, born 23.09.2012 sired by Glaslough Judge 3rd: Mr. Thomas Brennan – Balleen Cece 781, born 03.07.2013 sired by Gageboro Eugenic

Class: Hereford cow or in-calf heifer any age 1st: Mr. Mervyn Parr – Grianan Orange 589, born 03.03.2011 sired by Grianan Highflyer 2nd: Messers Curtis & Jones – Knockduff 1 Emma, born 15.08.2011 sired by Ardlahan Ginger 3rd: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Fluffy, born 23.08.2008 sired by Clooncullane Star

Hereford Champion (open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in all Hereford classes) Overall Supreme Hereford Champion: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kendall Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Mr. Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Kingston

Kilsunny Lass Kendall - 1st & Overall Supreme Hereford Champion with Tom Ludgate (judge), Edward Dudley (handler), Junior Minister for Agriculture Mr. Tom Hayes TD and Kathleen Sheehan (sponsor).

Kilsunny Kingston - 1st & Reserve Overall Supreme Hereford Champion with Tom Ludgate (judge) and Glenn Dudley (handler).

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Newmarket & District Show Judge: Mr. Edward Jeffries

Supreme Hereford Champion: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Doreen’s Jasmin Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe – Gurteragh Maximus

Class: Hereford bull calf born after 01.01.2014 1st: Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe – Gurteragh Nathan, born: 18.01.14 by Gurteragh Justice 2nd: Anthony McCarthy – Loughfield Poll 1 Gaylass, born: 06.01.14 by Dernaroy 1 Hawke 3rd: John Neenan – Tullaha Paudie, born: 10.01.14 by Newstar Hercules Class: Hereford heifer calf born after 01.01.2014 1st: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kimberley, born: 06.01.14 by Glaslough Judge 2nd: John Neenan – Tullaha Lily, born: 12.01.14 3rd: Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe – Gurteragh Nico, born: 03.01.14 by Gurteragh Justice

Class: Hereford bull calf born after 01.09.2013 1st: Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe – Gurteragh Maximus, born: 19.10.13 by Gurteragh Gladiator 2nd: Tim Breen – Coisceim Geordie, born: 15.11.13 by Smithson Darby 3rd: John Neenan – Tullaha Jack, born: 02.11.13 by Newstar Hercules

Class: Hereford heifer calf born after 01.09.2013 1st: Tim & Sheila O’Sullivan – Aliehs Hosea 4, born: 01.09.13 by Freetown Baron 2nd: Anthony McCarthy – Udel 1 WL Lovely Gala, born: 30.09.13 by Allendale Waterloo 3rd: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Koco, born: 29.10.13 by Glaslough Judge

Class: Hereford maiden / in-calf heifer born after 01.01.2012 1st: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Doreen’s Jasmin, born: 14.08.12 by Ballyaville Caradoc 2nd: James Kingston & Ruth Good – Arlinstown Nicola 8, born: 03.02.13 by Arlinstown Storm 2

Kilsunny Doreen's Jasmin - 1st & Overall Supreme Hereford Champion pictured with Susan Dudley (handler) and Edward Jeffries (judge). Gurteragh Maximus - 1st & Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion pictured with Eileen O' Keeffe (breeder). James Good - Winner of the Young Handlers Class with Gurteragh Nico.

Report & Photos Dudley Family

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Midleton Show

2nd Goulding Frank. Exh: Matthew Goulding 3rd Springvilla Kieran. Exh: Tom Roycroft

Female born 1st July 2011 to 30th June 2012 1st Springvilla Mary. Exh: Tom Roycroft

Judge: Mr.Gene Lynch.

Champion Hereford: Corlismore Fire 606 owner Tom Roycroft

Bull calf born after the 1st of January 1st Gurteragh Nathan. Exh: Michael O'Keeffe

Reserve Champion Hereford: Kilsunny Lass Kendal owner Trevor Dudley

Heifer calf born after the 1st of January 1st Lakelodge Vera 3rd. Exh: Henry Dudley 2nd Gurteragh Nico. Exh: Michael O'Keeffe

Bull calf born after September 2013 1st Slieveroe Nick. Exh: Adrian Bateman 2nd Springvilla Kieran. Exh: Tom Roycroft 3rd Dunworley Gold Star. Exh: Mary Pat Dinneen

Cork Summer Show

Heifer calf born after September 2013 1st Kilsunny Lass Kendall. Exh: Trevor Dudley 2nd Springvilla Rosabel 441. Exh: Tom Roycroft 3rd Springvilla Beauty 442. Exh: Tom Roycroft

Judges: Adrian and Sandra Irvine, NI

Supreme Champion: Springvilla Mary owner Tom Roycroft

Maiden Heifer 1st Springvilla Mary. Exh: Tom Roycroft 2nd Imokilly Sash. Exh: Albert De Cogan 3rd Kilsunny Doreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jasmin. Exh: Trevor Dudley

Reserve Supreme Champion: Dorepoll 1 Duchess owner Matthew Goulding Female Champion: Springvilla Mary owner Tom Roycroft

Cow any age 1st Springvilla Rosalind. Exh: Tom Roycroft

Reserve Female Champion: Dorepoll 1 Duchess owner Matthew Goulding

Bull any age 1st Corlismore Fire 606. Exh: Tom Roycroft

Male Champion: Knockmountagh Duke owner Tom Roycroft

Charleville Show Judge: Martin Murphy

Reserve Male Champion: Springvilla Kieran owner Tom Roycroft

Hereford Female Champion: Tullaha Primrose owner John Neenan Hereford Reserve Champion: Springvilla Mary owner Tom Roycroft Hereford Male Champion: Knockmountagh Duke owner Tom Roycroft Hereford Reserve Champion: Kilsunny Kingston owner Trevor Dudley

Bull any age 1st Knockmountagh Duke. Exh:Tom Roycroft Female born before 30th June 2012 1st Tullaha Primrose. Exh: John Neenan 2nd Springvilla Miriam. Exh: Tom Roycroft

Female born 1st July 2012 to the 30th June 2013 1st Goulding Poll Duchess 548. Exh: Matthew Goulding 2nd Tullaha Raindrop. Exh: John Neenan 3rd Springvilla Missey. Exh: Tom Roycroft

Heifer calf born after 1st of July 1st Goulding Poll Duchess 591. Exh: Matthew Goulding 2nd Lakelodge Queen. Exh: Henry Dudley 3rd Springvilla Rosabel 441. Exh: Tom Roycroft Bull calf born after 1st July 2013 1st Kilsunny Kingston. Exh: Trevor Dudley

Bull calf born after the 1st of September 2013 1st Springvilla Kieran. Exh: Tom Roycroft 2nd Gurteragh Maximus. Exh: Michael O'Keeffe 3rd Dunworley Goldstar. Exh: Mary Pat Dinneen

Heifer calf born after 1st September 2013 1st Goulding Poll 1 Duchess. Exh: Matthew Goulding 2nd Kilsunny Lass Kendall. Exh: Trevor Dudley 3rd Springvilla Rosabel 441. Exh: Tom Roycroft

Maiden Heifer 1st Springvilla Mary. Exh: Tom Roycroft 2nd Imokilly Sash. Exh: Albert De Cogan 3rd Dunworley Goldie. Exh: Mary Pat Dinneen

Cow in milk or in calf 1st Dorepoll 1 Duchess. Exh: Matthew Goulding 2nd Springvilla Miriam. Exh: Tom Roycroft 3rd Gurteragh Jolly. Exh: Michael O'Keeffe Bull any age 1st Knockmountagh Duke. Exh: Tom Roycroft

Pairs class 1st Tom Roycroft 2nd Anthony McCarthy 3rd Matthew Goulding

Results forwarded by Niall Roycroft

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Dualla Agricultural Show

Judge: John Appelbe Champion: Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th Owner: Henry Dudley Reserve Champion: Clondrina 1110th –Owner: Declan Donnelly Hereford Bull calf born after 1st Jan 2014 1. Gurteragh Nathan 603 – Owner: Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe 2. Clondrina 1113th – Owner: Declan Donnelly 3. Toureenbrien Marvel -Owner: Martin Murphy Hereford Female calf born after 1st Jan 2014 1. Clondrina 1115th – Owner: Declan Donnelly 2. Gurteragh Nico 600 – Owner: Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe 3. Lakelodge Vera 3rd -Owner: Henry Dudley

Hereford Bull calf born 1st July to 31st December 2013 1. Clondrina 1110th –Owner: Declan Donnelly 2. Gurteragh Maximus 593 –Owner: Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe 3. Tourtane Jamsey Boy Owner: Mervin Parr Hereford Female calf born 1st July to 31st Dec. 2013 1. Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th – Owner: Henry Dudley 2. Lakelodge Champagne 3rd – Owner: Henry Dudley 3. Owner: Pat Sheedy

Champion Lakelodge Queen Mildred 7th with Henry Dudley receiving the Champion Trophy at Dualla.

Pedigree Hereford Female born 1st September 2011 to 31st July 2013 1. Lakelodge Kathy - Owner: Glen Dudley 2. Tourtane Katie – Owner: Mervin Parr 3. Toureenbrien Una – Owner: Martin Murphy Results and photos: Eileen O’Keeffe

Reserve Champion Clondrina 1110th with Declan Donnelly.

1st prizewinner Gurteragh Nathan 603 with Eileen O'Keeffe and Judge John Appelbe.

1st prizewinner Clondrina 1115th with Declan Donnelly.

1st prizewinner Lakelodge Kathy with Edward Dudley.

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Photos from Tralee Show

The inaugural Ballygarvan Show Grace Bateman pictured with her bull "Slieveroe Nick ET" receiving 1st prize in the Young Handers Class from Bishop John Buckley (Bishop of Cork & Ross) at the inaugural Ballygarvan Show, Co. Cork. Photo: Ross Bateman

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Champion Autumn Premier Sale 2014

Bulls & Heifers for Sale from the herds top cow families

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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Munster Branch Field Evening

The Society’s Munster Branch enjoyed excellent weather for its very successful field evening at the “Goulding Herd” of Matthew Goulding at Ballyduff, Co Kerry. There was a great turn out of visitors for the event with a number of cattle judging competitions and tests of skill held with valuable prizes in each category. Many thanks to the Goulding Family for hosting the event.

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Munster Branch Hereford Tour 2014

Members and friends from all parts of Munster have shown great interest in Hereford Tours in the past. This year was no exception with twenty eight people in total waiting for pick up at Kilmurray Lodge in Limerick and Dunkerrin in Tipperary. It was nice to see some young recruits along with the faithful set off to our selected herds under Chairman, Martin Murphy from Newport. We would soon be meeting the very well known Jones families from Creagh, Keenagh, Co Longford. William Senior, who incidentally we did not get to meet as he was unwell at that time but was his usual good self later on at the Kilmallock Bull Sale. David and other family members filled the void as we inspected some very nice cows and followers with good size bone and conformation, we were fortunate at the “Caonach” herd to see Caonach Smart one of the top price heifers sold at the Society’s October sale in Tullamore for €4,100. The “Creagh” herd has provided many top cattle over the years including Creaghpoll 1 James the 13 month old reserve champion exhibited by Ivan and Norman at Nenagh in May last, sold for €2,700. The Kenagh herd of Edwin Jones is in close proximity and was very convenient to further view the dedication to the breed by three generations of the Jones family. Back to the homestead where we were then treated to a full breakfast and refreshments and after small presentations to our hosts we had to reluctantly say farewell. Our next viewing of Herefords took in the well known herds of Jack Canty, “Portanob”, Hugh and Philip Lynch, “Kilgolagh” & “Carrick” and later in the evening the “Ardnagross Herd” of Thomas Plunkett. A great selection met the eye in those four herds with quality, development and breed character to the fore. All of these herds regularly feature in the prizewinners enclosure at summer shows and society sales. This was great interest from tour members regarding breeding etc. Once more we were shown great hospitality enjoying good food and refreshments. Next day we could relax somewhat as we took in the Oldcastle Show. A very enjoyable tour and thanks to all our hosts and hostesses and also our Chairman, Martin Murphy and to all the families at the herds we visited best of luck for 2015. Report by John Ludgate

Munster Branch Annual Dinner at the Devon Inn Hotel.

Munster Branch Annual General Meeting.

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Gurteragh & Newstar Herefords Clearance Sale of Gurteragh & Newstar Herefords:

Cattle for sale on the day will be the progeny of Glaslough Dandy, Gurteragh Gladiator, F.H. Noel, Corlismore robin Hood & Gurteragh Justice.

These will include the following show cattle: l Gurteragh Jolly l Corlismore Ursula l Gurteragh Catrina l Corlismore Sydney l Gurteragh Nico l Grianan Vera All cows will be in calf to F.H. Noel, Balleen Bonus & Gurteragh Justice

- please note sale date: Saturday May 30th 2015 Senior Stock Bulls

F.H. Noel, ET

Sire: Dunrobin 603

Dam: rVH Silver 26E Miss 27G

Sire: Border General V85

Gurteragh Justice, ET Junior Stock Bull

Dam: Quinsboro rose 1st

Balleen Bonus - Sire: Gageboro Eugenic, Dam: Balleen Pansy 33

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Bandon Show Judge: Pat Sheedy

Champion: Glaslough Jade Owner Mr. Owen O’Neill, Ballincollig

Reserve Champion Kilsunny: Lass Kendal Owner Mr.Trevor Dudley, Dovea, Thurles

Bull Class 1st Tom Roycroft West Green Dunmanway

Cow in Milk 1st Glaslough Jade - Owen O’Neill, Coolroe West Village, Ballincollig 2nd Tom Roycroft 3rd Kilsunny Lass Fluffy - Trevor Dudley, Dovea, Thurles

Heifer Class 1st Tom Roycroft 2nd Imokilly Sash - Albert De Cogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr. 3rd Dunworley Poll Ruby - Mary Pat Dineen, Lislevane House, Bandon

Bull Calf 1st Tom Roycroft 2nd Dunworley Gold Star - Mary Pat Dineen 3rd Appel Superduty - John Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty Heifer Calf 1st Kilsunny Lass Kendall - Trevor Dudley 2nd Tom Roycroft 3rd Appel Alice - John Appelbe

Bandon Bull Sale Wednesday April 1st 2015

Reserve Champion Kilsunny Lass Kendal at Bandon

Champion Glaslough Jade with Judge Pat Sheedy and Owner Owen O'Neill.

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Bull with Judge Pat Sheedy and Owner Tom Roycroft.

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BANTRY AGRICULTURAL SHOW Judge: John O’Connor

Champion: Balleen Plomber - Owner: Tom & Paddy Hickey

Reserve Champion: Dunworley Gold Star – Owner: Mary Pat Dineen

Pedigree Hereford Bull calf born on or after 1st Jan 2014 1. Dunworley Gold Star – Owner: Mary Pat Dineen 2. Springvilla Duke – Owner: Tom Roycroft

Pedigree Hereford Bull calf born on or after 1st Sept 2013 1. Springvilla Samuel Rolan – Owner: Tom Roycroft 2. Droumdaniel Spartacus – Owner: Eugene Lynch 3. Springvilla Kieran 440 Owner: Tom Roycroft

Pedigree Hereford Female calf born on or after 1st Jan 2014 1. Droumdaniel Dixie 5th – Owner: Eugene Lynch 2. Springvilla Pamela – Owner: Tom Roycroft 3. Skehanore Buttons - Owner: Tom & Paddy Hickey

Pedigree Hereford Female calf born on or after 1st Sept 2013 1. Springvilla Rosabel - Owner: Tom Roycroft 2. Springvilla Miriam – Owner: Tom Roycroft

Pedigree Hereford maiden or in-calf heifer born on or before 31st August 2013 1. Springvilla Mary - Owner: Tom Roycroft 2. Dunworley Poll Ruby – Owner: Mary Pat Dineen 3. Dromdaniel Melella – Owner: Ronan McCarthy Pedigree Hereford Cow any age 1. Gurteragh Jolly ET – Owner: Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe 2. Springvilla Miriam – Owner: Tom Roycroft 3. Droumdaniel Sally 5th – Owner: Eugene Lynch

Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or before 31st August 2013 1. Balleen Plomber – Owner: Tom & Paddy Hickey 2. Knock Mountagh Duke – Owner: Tom Roycroft 3. Gurteragh Justice – Owner: Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe

Pair of Pedigree Herefords any age 1. Gurteragh Justice & Gurteragh Jolly ET Owner: Michael & Eileen O’Keeffe 2. Springvilla Miriam and Springvilla Rosabel – Owner: Tom Roycroft 3. Springvilla Missey & Springvilla Mary – Owner: Tom Roycroft

Dunworly Gold Star exhibited by Jack & PJ Maloney with Mary Pat Dinneen/ Maloney .

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Springvilla Samuel Rolan with Niall Roycroft

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Springvilla Rosabel with Robert Roycroft.

Droumdaniel Dixie 5th – Owner: Eugene Lynch.

Gurteragh Jolly ET with Eileen O’Keeffe.

Springvilla Mary with Yvonne Roycroft.

Champion Hereford Balleen Plomber with Hereford show judge John O’Connor and Paddy Hickey exhibiting on behalf of Tom & Paddy Hickey.

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Gurteragh Jolly ET and Gurteragh Justice with Eileen & Michael O’Keeffe.

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Ballyroe Show

Judge: John Holloway (Gageboro Herefords) CHAMPION: Springvilla Miriam - Tom Roycroft

RESERVE CHAMPION: Springvilla Rosabel 441 - Tom Roycroft

Bull born before 1st August 2013 1st: Knockmountagh Duke - Tom Roycroft DOB: 10.2012 Sire: Corlismore Pompeii Dam: Knockmountagh Aoife

Cow or Heifer 1st: Springvilla Miriam - Tom Roycroft DOB: 09.2010 Sire: Cahurfree Prince Dam: Ballyaville Alberta 2nd: Dunworley Poll 1 Ruby - Mary Pat Dinneen DOB: 15.04.2013 Sire: Bowmount Storm Dam: Hazelfield Eileen 3rd: Dunworley Goldie - Mary Pat Dinneen DOB: 28.11.2011 Sire: Bowmount Storm Dam: Hazelfield Eileen

Champion Springvilla Miriam with owner Tom Roycroft. Judge John Holloway presents the trophy to Yvonne Roycroft.

Male Calf born on after 1st September 2013 1st: Springvilla Kieran - Tom Roycroft DOB: 09.2013 Sire: Corlismore Fire Bob Dam: Farmley Primrose 2nd 2nd: Slieveroe Nick ET - Adrian Bateman DOB: 18.09.2013 Sire: Freetown Baron Dam: Slieveroe Clare 3rd: Dunworley Poll 1 Gold Star - Mary Pat Dinneen DOB: 01.01.2014 Sire: Glaslough Esquire Dam: Dantry Poll Gold

Female Calf born on after 1st September 2013 1st: Springvilla Rosabel 441 - Tom Roycroft DOB: 09.2013 Sire: Corlismore Fire Bob Dam: Springvilla Rosabel 2nd: Springvilla Kate - Tom Roycroft DOB: 09.2013 Sire: Corlismore Fire Bob Dam: Farmley Beckie 2nd

Reserve Champion Springvilla Rosabell 441 with Niall Roycroft.

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Dunmanway Show

Champion Hereford: Dunworley Goldie owner Mary Pat Dinneen

Reserve Champion Hereford: Knockmountagh Duke owner Tom Roycroft

Male or Female Calf, born after January 2014 1st Dunworley Poll 1 Goldstar. Exh: Mary Pat Dinneen 2nd Loughfield Poll Iglasias. Exh: Anthony McCarthy Male calf born after September 2013 Springvilla Kieran. Exh: Tom Roycroft 1st 2nd Slieveroe Nick. Exh: Adrian Bateman 3rd Springvilla Samuel Rolan. Exh: Tom Roycroft Female calf born after September 2013 1st Springvilla Kate 444. Exh: Tom Roycroft 2nd Springvilla Rosabel 441.Exh: Tom Roycroft 3rd Springvilla Miriam 459. Exh: Tom Roycroft Maiden Heifer 1st Springvilla Missey. Exh: Tom Roycroft 2nd Dunworley Ruby. Exh: Mary Pat Dinneen 3rd Droumdaniel Mel. Exh: Ronan McCarthy

Cow or Incalf Heifer any age 1st Dunworley Goldie. Exh: Mary Pat Dinneen 2nd Springvilla Mary. Exh: Tom Roycroft 3rd Springvilla Miriam. Exh: Tom Roycroft Bull any age 1st Knockmountagh Duke. Exh: Tom Roycroft 2nd Appel 1 Goliath. Exh: Joseph Forbes

Champion Dunworley Goldie with Mary Pat Dinneen Moloney, and PJ Moloney with the judge.

Clonakilty Show

Bull any age 1st Knockmountagh Duke. Exh: Tom Roycroft 2nd Appel 1 Boulder. Exh: John Appelbe

Judge: Mr. Cathal Duignan

Champion Hereford: Glaslough Jade owner Owen O'Neill

Pairs class 1st Tom Roycroft

Reserve Champion Hereford: Knockmountagh Duke owner Tom Roycroft

Reports: Niall Roycroft

Bull calf born after September 2013 1st Springvilla Kieran. Exh: Tom Roycroft 2nd Slieveroe Nick. Exh: Adrian Bateman 3rd Dunworley Poll Gold Star. Exh: Mary Pat Dinneen

Heifer calf born after September 2013 1st Kilsunny Lass Kendall. Exh: Trevor Dudley 2nd Springvilla Kate 444. Exh: Tom Roycroft 3rd Springvilla Rosabel 441. Exh: Tom Roycroft

Maiden Heifer 1st Dunworley Poll Ruby. Exh: Mary Pat Dinneen

Cow any age 1st Glaslough Jade. Exh: Owen O'Neill 2nd Springvilla Rosalind. Exh: Tom Roycroft

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Skibbereen Show Judge: Mr Eustace Burke

Overall Supreme Hereford Champion: Springvilla Kieran 440 Owner: Tom Roycroft Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion: Dunworley Poll 1 Ruby Owner: Mary Pat Dinneen Female Champion: Dunworley Poll 1 Ruby Owner: Mary Pat Dinneen Reserve Female Champion: Springvilla Miriam Owner: Tom Roycroft Calf male or female born after the 1st of September 1st Springvilla Kieran 440 Owner: Tom Roycroft 2nd Springvilla Miriam 459 Owner: Tom Roycroft 3rd Dunworley Poll 1 Goldstar Owner: Mary Pat Dinneen

Overall Supreme Hereford Champion Springvilla Kieran 440 with Niall Roycroft and judge Mr Eustace Burke.

Maiden Heifer Class 1st Dunworley Poll 1 Ruby Owner: Mary Pat Dinneen 2nd Springvilla Missey Owner: Tom Roycroft 3rd Droumdaniel Mel Owner: Ronan McCarthy Cow Class 1st Springvilla Miriam Owner: Tom Roycroft 2nd Skehanore Portia Owner: Tom & Paddy Hickey Bull Any Age 1st Balleen Plomber Owner: Tom & Paddy Hickey 2nd Knockmountagh Duke Owner: Tom Roycroft

Female Champion and Reserve Supreme Hereford champion Dunworley Poll 1 Ruby with Mary Pat Dinneen.

Results & Pics: By Niall Roycroft

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West Cork Hereford Club UK Trip 2014

ixteen of the WCH Club left Cork Airport on the 1st Aug. to arrive at Manchester Airport at 8.10 am. Met & picked up by coach to travel to our first farm visit of the' Dieulacresse Herd' of the Spooner family. On route through the countryside there were lots of stone walls, rolling hills & valleys to be seen. On arriving to the farm we headed out to the first field where a small number of excellent cows & a massive stock bull 'Westwood Advancer' were viewed. This bull seemed to be well known by many breeders & there was keen interest in his breeding by all. Moving back to the yard where a huge number of cows had been gathered up as well as another outstanding stock bull ' Haven Governor' were inspected. Keen interest was shown in this lot of cattle and their breeding and blood lines had been thoroughly discussed. As this herd had been only on a rented farm the move back to the home farm through the mountain pass with hills covered with heather and very few buildings along the route. Moving off the main road and along a side road we were met at an entrance by several cars to take us up to the farm. This area had been subject to very heavy snowfalls. In winter-time it takes diggers to clear the snow off their laneway. A small number of cows were first seen as we moved into the buildings where a number of pedigree Hereford bulls were housed. Some of which were for 'Tenbury Show' next day. The family invited us in with great hospitality as we partook of some refreshments. The Chairman John White then thanked the family for letting us have the pleasure of viewing their wonderful Herefords and wished them well for the 'Show' on following day. Being driven back to our bus on the main road, as we bid farewell and headed on to our next farm visit. Arriving to the 'Border Herd' we were greeted by Stan Quan & his wife Helen. A truck and trailer was ready to take us up the farm laneway to see a group of two and half year old in-calf heifers. Conformation and size was very evident here in this group. Continuing down the laneway where there

were about forty yearling heifers collected by quad bikes. Extra time was spent examining these animals. Four very good bulls were later to be seen. Further on, cows rearing calves and some fine stock bulls were also to be seen. As we were invited into the house some more refreshments were laid on. Some very interesting discussions on cattle breeding were exchanged. The chairman then thanked Stan and Helen for accommodating us and showing us their outstanding animals. Back to the hotel where we rested and looking forward to the Show on following day! Next morning Saturday as we arrived at Tenbury Show some people had to head for the stalls to buy rain-gear and wellies as it teamed down with rain for a few hours. At the commencement of the judging the weather was so severe, but this did not deter the judge from doing a magnificent job under such severe conditions. Judging started at 9am where Albert de Cogan showed his skill at judging the Herefords. Despite the weather conditions Albert continued doing an outstanding job. People were very impressed with his standard of judging, but knowing Albert this was no surprise. As weather cleared up in the afternoon people travelled around all the various activities that take place at this Show! The judging of other breeds of cattle and sheep proved very interesting. Another item that proved most unusual was the man who brought on his sheep from a truck up on to a bench on stage where each one of them when called by their name performed a dance or some other manouvres to the particular music that was played at the time! He really entertained the crowd of people sitting around. A breath-taking event that took place was the group of motor-cyclists doing some very dangerous manouvres on a special ramp up about thirty feet and over the lorry landing on another platform a distance away. Spectators commented that it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be advisable for anyone less than twenty years of age to try this activity. Some older folk thought these people that put their lives in such danger was not on! Of course these riders are specially trained and motivated for this type of entertainment. The parade of prize winners is very special here as every animal including sheep and goats are led by halter all around the ring! As we left Tenbury Show after a very interesting day we headed back to our hotel, for a short rest before heading off for the 'Haven Herd' of Edward and Carol Lewis.

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Some of us had visited this herd before and we looked forward to seeing their animals again we were once again very much impressed. Having viewed animals close to the house at first, we then did a trip in the bus to an outside farm where another group of beautiful cattle were to be seen. The stock here was of exceptional quality. We then thanked Edward and Carol for having us and made them a small presentation as we bid farewell and boarded the bus to arrive back at the hotel at 9pm. We had an early start on Sunday morning to go to religious services and then made our way back to breakfast in the hotel. We left for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Freetown Herd' of Richard and Tony Bradstock where a tractor and trailer was ready to take us around to different groups of cattle. Of special interest here to Cork breeders was a bull called 'Freetown Fortune'. The group took a keen interest in him knowing that semen from this outstanding bull was available to the Cork breeders. More hospitality was provided here, and as a presentation in appreciation was made and many thanks offered to our hosts, the WCH Club were aware they would be getting in touch to purchase straws of Fortune which are now available to the breeders. We then departed on our final leg of the journey and headed some distance to arrive at the 'Clipston Herd ' of Rodney and Rose Westaway. This is a smaller herd of huge cows and outstanding heifers and calves. This is a grand bull and son of the Spooner's senior stock bull he is of good length and conformation. Some promising young bulls were also seen. Moving back to the house where a tea-party was laid on in the garden and of which we all enjoyed. John White the chairman thanked Rodney and Rose for their hospitality. We then prepared to move on to East Midlands Airport to get our flight back to Cork. A special word of thanks was given to the Hickey family by all who travelled on the tour, knowing the amount of work and time it took to organize this trip. It was agreed by all it was most successful and a very worthwhile Outing. There is great credit due to the WCH Club for organising such an entertaining and informative event. Hoping some similar events will take place in time to come. Wishing the Irish Hereford Breeders all the best for 2015. John Kingston

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Dieulacresse Herd of the Spooner family, stock bull in field.

Reluctant farewell by John White Chairman WCHC on behalf of the club.

A commercially run group at Border. Border Herd of Stan & Helen Quan, no exercise today for the group.

Stan & Helen Quan accept a token from Paddy Hickey on behalf of the WCHC.

Stock bull with Edward & Paddy Hickey.

Freetown Herd stock bull

WCHC group ready to depart from one of Herefordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic herds. Freetown Herd of Richard & Tony Bradstock, WCC group on trailer/bales no exercise here either.

Clipston Herd of Rodney & Rose Westaway, some useful females ready for service, great grass - great cows.

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The final goodbye before heading for home with Rodney & Rose Westaway with Paddy Hickey secretary of the WCHC.

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Herd Sire Port 1 Bob with Suckler Cows & Calves at NPC

17month old Hereford cross steer displayed by Slaney Foods at IHBS stand NPC - sired by Stock bull Port 1 Bob. Slaughter weight at 17 months 407kgs.

Calf Port 1 Jim Nov 2014 by new herd sire Balleen Revival by Castledaly Gearoid. Maternal Grandsire: Port 1 Bob.

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South Leinster Branch - Review 2014

The AGM took place in the Talbot Hotel in Carlow in February. Mr Glenn Jacob stepped down as branch chairman. Mr. Mervyn Parr was elected chairman and treasurer and Mr. John Johnson was elected secretary. The new chairman thanked Glenn on behalf of the branch, for his commitment as chairman for the last number of years. Mr. Niall Kilrane (ICBF) gave a presentation to the meeting on the terminal and maternal indexes being employed across beef herds. Mr. Michael Molloy (Breed Improvement Committee) gave a presentation to the meeting on the usage of imported and home-bred Hereford sires.

The branch undertook another very successful Hereford calf promotion in five livestock marts across the south east. The five marts which facilitated the promotion 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. Slaney Meats gave added incentive to the buyers of the prize winning calves by offering €50 voucher. The feedback from the mart managers, vendors and all involved has been very positive. As a result of one promotion alone, there were four Hereford bulls sold in the days after the event.

The branch is continuing to hold the majority of their branch meetings on-farm. To date, the initiative has been a great success. The first on-farm meeting of the year took place on the herd of Mr. Glenn Jacob, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co.

Wexford on the 6th June. Dr. Myles McDermott attended the event and gave a very interesting demonstration on measuring and monitoring bull fertility. He also gave a brief update on the usage of embryo transfer technology in pedigree herds. The meeting concluded with Glenn giving the group a brief history of the Dunsinane herd, followed by a tour around the farm to view the pedigree cattle. Some of which were the first progeny from the new herd sire Glaslough Kentucky.

The second field meeting took place on the herd of John Johnson, Ballycanew, Co. Wexford on the 13th September last. The evening commenced with a tour of the Air Hill herd. This was followed by a branch meeting. Both field meetings were well attended by long existing branch members, as well as new members to the society. A note of appreciation is also given to those who provided and prepared the refreshments at the field meetings.

The branch has continued its sponsorship of a number of Hereford classes in shows across the region. These include Ossory, Gorey, Tullow and Iverk shows. The branch again hosted the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheneska Co. Laois. Great credit and appreciation must be given to all Hereford exhibitors and those who prepared and participated in the stand for the biggest event on the farming calendar. Mervyn Parr (Branch Chairman)

Estd. 1973 2012 rDS Champion of Champions Top price bull 2012 & Supreme Champion rUAS Balmoral 2012.

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Tullow Show

Results and pics: Mervyn Parr

Judge: Angela Armstrong

Tullow show took place on 17th August. There was an impressive line-up of Hereford cattle present on the day. There was a large entry in the senior heifer class with seven heifers vying to win the St. Mullins Hereford Cup. The Hereford judge Angela Armstrong, awarded the trophy to Conor and Padraig Jones with Clonroe Jacky. The Hereford championship was awarded to ‘Tourtane Jamsey Boy’ owners Henry & Mervyn Parr. The Reserve Champion was awarded to ‘Clonroe Jacky’ owner John Jones.

Pedigree Hereford Cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot 1. John Murphy, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Starlet’ 2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Sara’ 3. Glenn Jacob. Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Dunsinane Peach’ (Sponsor: South Leinster Hereford Branch IHBS Ltd.)

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2012 and 31st June 2013 (St. Mullins Hereford Cup). 1. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Jacky’ (Reserve Champion) 2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tourtane Katie’ 3. Glenn Jacob. Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Dunsinane Fiona 6th’ Pedigree Hereford Bull born after 1st July 2013 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tourtane Jamsey Boy’ (Champion) Pedigree Hereford Heifer born after 1st July 2013 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr, Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tourtane Poll 1 Sara 869 2. Anthony Hamilton, Sandybanks, Brittas, Co. Dublin. ‘Glenmanor Victoria’ 3. John Jones, Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Kate 2’

Henry and Heather Parr with 'Tourtane Jamsey Boy'.

Conor and Padraig Jones participating in the young handler competition.

Conor and Padraig Jones receiving the St. Mullins Hereford Cup from Ms. Angela Armstrong (Judge).

Heather Parr with the Champion Hereford ' Tourtane Jamsey Boy', Angela Armstrong (Judge) and Conor and Padraig Jones with reserve champion Hereford 'Clonroe Jacky'.

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Tinahely Show

The 79th annual Tinahely show took place on August Bank Holiday Monday. There was a good representation of Hereford cattle on show in all classes. The Hereford championship was awarded to Henry & Mervyn Parr with they’re young bull ‘Tourtane Jamsey Boy’. The reserve champion was awarded to John Jones with his two year old heifer ‘Clonroe Kate’. Judge: Mr. Michael Coady

Hereford Cow or Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot 1. John Murphy. Gorey,Co.Wexford. 2. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Emma’ 3. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tourtane Poll 1 Maisie’

Hereford Heifer born on or between 1st July 2012 and 30th June 2013 1. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Kate’ (Reserve Champion) 2. John Murphy. Gorey,Co.Wexford 3. Ena Wallace, Clonbrook House, Crettyard, Co.Carlow. ‘Ballinveney Nancy 2’ 4. Christopher and Andrew Handbidge, Wintavern, Stratford-on-Slaney, Co.Wicklow Hereford Heifer born on or between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Sara 869’ 2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Kate 2’

Reserve Champion Clonroe Kate

John Murphy with prize winning cow.

Hereford bull born on or between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Jamsey Boy’ (Champion) 2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Connie’ 3. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Dell’ 4. Anthony Hamilton, Sandybanks, Brittas, Co. Dublin. ‘Glenmanor Beau’.

Tourtane Poll 1 Sara 869 with Henry Parr

Michael Coady presenting the trophy for the Champion Hereford to Henry Parr.

Sandra, Pamela and Heather Parr with 'Tourtane Jamsey Boy'.

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Ossory Show, Rathdowney

Dam Tourtane Ivy shown by Mervyn Parr & Overall Hereford Champion shown by Joe Deverell, pictured in front of the Country Choice Stand with Lester Roe, Irish Hereford Prime & Peter Ward, Country Choice.

Junior Reserve Champion & Senior Reserve Champion Mervyn Parr, Clough, Castlecomer with Judge David Larkin.

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Ivor Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill receiving the Thompson Cup for Junior Hereford Champion & receiving the Scott Trophy for overall Hereford Champion from sponsor Joe Tyrell and judge David Larkin.

Hereford judging in progress in the junior bull class with judge David Larkin.

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Iverk Show (Piltown) Judge: Mr. Denis Collins

The 188th annual Iverk show took place on the 23rd August. Four top quality two year old heifers entered the show ring for the class which was kindly sponsored by Hereford Prime. The class was won by John Jones with ‘Clonroe Jacky’. The Hereford championship went to John Murphy with his polled cow ‘Starlet’. The reserve championship went to Henry and Mervyn Parr with ‘Tourtane Jamsey Boy’. The young handler competition sponsored by the South Leinster Branch IHBS Ltd was won by Patrick Kinsella, with Padraig and Conor Jones in second and third place respectively. Results: Cow or Heifer in Calf or with calf at foot 1. John Murphy, Gorey, Co.Wexford. ‘Starlet’ (Champion) 2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Sara’

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2011 to 30th June 2012 (Sponsor: Hereford Prime) 1. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe Jacky’ 2. Tom Brennan. Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny. 3. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tourtane Katie’ 4. John Murphy. Gorey,Co.Wexford Hereford bull born between 1st July 2012 and 30th June 2013. 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tourtane Jamsey Boy’ (Reserve Champion) 2. Tom Brennan. Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Balleen Budget’ Hereford heifer born between 1st July 2012 and 30th June 2013 1. Matthew Goulding. Tralee, Co. Kerry. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess’ 2. Tom Brennan. Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Balleen Cece 781’ 3. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtanepoll 1 Sara 869’

Young handler Competition (Sponsor: South Leinster Hereford Branch) 1. Patrick Kinsella 2. Padraig Jones 3. Conor Jones

Results & photos: Mervyn Parr

Champion Hereford exhibited by John Murphy. Gorey, Co Wexford.

Reserve champion 'Tourtane Jamsey Boy' with Mervyn Parr and Martin Campion.

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Winner of the young handler competition. Patrick Kinsella with the judge Mr. Denis Collins.

Goulding Poll 1 Duchess with Mrs. M. Goulding.

Padraig Jones with the judge Mr. Denis Collins.

Conor Jones with the judge Mr. Denis Collins.

Winner of the class sponsored by Hereford Prime 'Clonroe Jacky' with the Jones family.

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COrLISMOrE GENErAL 700 Sire: Grianan Firecracker Dam: Corlismore Violet Sold for top price of €5,000 at Premier Sale, March 2014 to Haven & Boycefield Herd, UK

COrLISMOrE OYSTEr 697 Sire: Grianan Firecracker Dam: Corlismore Oyster Breed Champion Arva and second Prizewinner National Show, Tullamore and Trim Show - both to Female Champion.

COrLISMOrE pOLL 1 WAITOMO GEM Sire: Grianan Firecracker Dam: Udel 1 Waitomo Gem First Prizewinner and Reserve Champion Arva and Virginia Shows, Champion Tydavnet 2014

COrLISMOrEpOLL HUSTLEr 740 Sire: Grianan Firecracker Dam: Corlismore 1 Sara Gem First Prizewinner Virginia and Longford Shows & Reserve Champion Longford 2014.

COrLISMOrEpOLL 1 LADY 748 Sire: Corlismore Pompeii Dam: Udel 1 Unwed Lady First Prizewinner and Reserve Female Champion at National Calf Show 2014.

COrLISMOrEpOLL 1 HUSTLEr 747 Sire: Grianan Firecracker Dam: Corlismore 1 Sydney Gem First Prizewinner National Calf Show 2014

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South Leinster Field Meeting There was a large attendance at the last South Leinster branch field meeting for 2014. The meeting was held on the Air Hill herd of Mr. John Johnson, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co. Wexford on the 6th September 2014.

The next south leinster branch meeting will take place in the Talbot hotel, Carlow on the 3rd February 2015.

Group Photo. Also in attendance but not in the photo – Glenn Jacob, Pat Jones, Conor Jones and Padraig Jones.

An impressive group of maiden heifers. Sired mainly by ‘Ballymartin Jump’

The topics discussed on the evening were: • South Leinster shows • Tullamore Show • Young Handler events • Discussion on the possibility of having a tour in 2015 • The National Ploughing Championship which will be hosted by the South Leinster Branch in Ratheniska, Co. Laois in September.

Stock Bull. ‘Ardmulchan Himalagan’

A heifer that caught the eye of many in attendance

The evening commenced with a walk through the pedigree herd. John had an impressive line-up of young bulls and heifers on show mainly sired by Ballymartin Zach, a son of Gurtlabawn Zach, as well as some magnificent breeding cows. John currently has more than 70 breeding cows and he told the meeting that he places great emphasis on having excellent cow families. He further outlined to the meeting that one of the key successes of the breed is its ability to thrive on a low input system, notably the current fertiliser usage on John’s farm is 0%.

John Johnson, Henry Parr and Tom Hennessy enjoying the evening.

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Bawngarrif Herd Christy Finn, Bawngarrif, Ballcallan, Kilkenny. Tel: 056 7762156

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

Udel Polled Herefords David & Daithi Carroll, Coole Campile New Ross, Co. Wexford Tel: 087 2495762 or 087 2346310

10. Knockfin Herd Francis Scott, Knockfinn, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Tel: 0505 4623 or 086 8302911

Knockduff Herd Curtis & Jones, Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Tel: 05392 47762 or 087 8173450

12. Ballyraggan Herd James Thompson, Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Tel: 059 9161132 or 086 3629202

Air Hill Herefords J. W. & D. J. Johnson, Tomagaddy, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Tel: 086 2326151

Ballydowell Herd Joe Maher, Ballydowell Rathmoyle, Co. Kilkenny. Tel: 056 7767844 or 087 2731021

Tourtane/Tourtane Poll Herd Henry Parr, Tourtane, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tel: 056 42158 or 087 7583820

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

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Enniscorthy Show Saturday, June 28th Judge: Mr. John Applebe

Male & Supreme Champion: David Carroll – Udel 1 BL Freemantle Female & Reserve Supreme Champion: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kendall

Class: Hereford heifer calf born after 01.11.2013 1st: Mervyn Parr – Tourtane Poll 1 Sara 2nd: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kimberly

Class: Hereford heifer calf born after 01.07.2013 1st: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kendall 2nd: Thomas Brennan – Balleen Lece 781 3rd: Thomas Brennan – Balleen Pansy 792 Slaney Foods Heifer Calf Championship Champion: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kendall Reserve: Thomas Brennan – Balleen Lece 781 Class: Hereford bull born after 01.11.2013 1st: Thomas Brennan – Balleen Malt 2nd: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny King 3rd: John Jones – Clonroe Com

Class: Hereford bull born after 01.07.2013 1st: Mervyn Parr – Tourtane Jamesy Boy 2nd: Thomas Brennan – Balleen Eragon 3rd: Messers Curtis & Jones – Knockduff Poll 1 Dellboy

Female & Reserve Supreme Champion Kilsunny Lass Kendal.

Overall Junior Hereford Calf Championship (Open to bull and heifer 1st & 2nd prize winners in the calf section) Champion: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Kendall Reserve: Thomas Brennan – Balleen Malt

Class: Hereford maiden heifer born between 01.07.2012 – 30.06.2013 1st: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Doreen’s Jasmin 2nd: Glenn Jacob – Dunsinane Peach 3rd: John Jones – Clonroe Jacky Class: Hereford cow any age 1st: Mervyn Parr – Grianan Orange K589 2nd: Messers Curties & Jones – Knockduff Poll 1 Emma 3rd: Trevor Dudley – Kilsunny Lass Fluffy

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North Leinster Shows 2014

Moate Show Champion – T & A Fitzgerald Reserve Champion – JJ Farrell

Class 1 – Bull Calf born after 1st November 2013 1st T & A Fitzgerald 2nd Michael Molloy 3rd Padraig Farrell Class 2 – Heifer Calf born after 1st November 2013 1st Michael Molloy 2nd T & A Fitzgerald

Moate: Reserve Champion Trillick Knockout with Clare Farrell.

Class 3 – Bull Calf born between 1st July & 31st October 2013 1st JJ Farrell 2nd Michael Farrell 3rd T & A Fitzgerald

Class 4 – Heifer Calf born between 1st July & 31st October 2013 1st Henry Dudley 2nd John Holloway 3rd Henry Dudley

Class 5 – Heifer born between 1st July 2012 & 31st June 2013 1st T & A Fitzgerald 2nd JJ Farrell

Athlone Show Judge: Mr Kevin Diffley

Champion: Kilsunny Lass Kendal, S. Glaslough Judge. Owner T Dudley Reserve Champion: Moyclare Malcom, S. Brocca Saviour. Owner M Molloy

Heifer Born prior to 30th June 2013 1. Kye Holly, S. Freetown Hotspur. Owner P McGrath 2. Newland Val, S. Bowmont Storm. Owner H Murray 3. Normanton Enoki, S. Gomer Foreman. Owner B O’Neill 4. Haven Curly, S. ? Owner C McGrath

Bull calf born on or after 1st July 2013 – 30th Sep ‘13 1. Moyclare Malcom, S. Brocca Saviour. Owner M Molloy 2. Kilsunny Kingston, S. Glaslough Judge. Owner T Dudley 3. Ardnagross Ray, S. Trillick Ranger. Owner T Plunkett 4. Kye Hector, S. Freetown Hotspur. Owner P McGrath Moate: Champion Griananpoll Orange M639 with Anselm Fitzgerald.

Heifer calf born on or after 1st July 2013 – 30th Sep’13 1. Kilsunny Lass Kendal, S. Glaslough Judge. Owner T Dudley 2. Kye Holly, S. Freetown Hotspur. Owner P McGrath 3. Cavehill Elite, S. Glaslough Esquire. Owner P Farrell

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Mullingar Show

Bull calf born on or after 1st Oct’13 1. Moyclare Mariner, S. Brocca Saviour. Owner M Molloy 2. Mountwilliam Hermues, S. Woodview Sergeant. Owner A Farrell

Judge: Eric Humphreys

Champion: Baltymore Rodge 408 owner Coote Geelan

Heifer calf born on or after 1st Oct’13 1. Cloonshannagh Hanna 657, S. Freetown Hotspur. Owner P McGrath 2. Kilsunny Lass Koco, S. Glaslough Judge. Owner T Dudley

Reserve Champion: Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy owner Christine Drumm

Hereford Cow in calf or with calf at foot. 1. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, s. Ballyaville Caradock, d. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy. Owner: Christine Drumm 2. Ballymartin Honey, s Gageboro Caesar, d. Ballymartin Eireann. Owner: J & J Canty 3. Grianan Orange H 491, s. Churchill Storm, d. Grianan Ulrika. Owner: Coote Geelan

Report and photos W Branagan

Hereford Heifer born on or between 1st Jan ’13 and 30th Sep ’13 1. Corran Hill Annabelle, s. Parkhill Pompeii, d. Corran Hil Tara. Owner: Colin Anderson 2. Newland Val, s. Bowmont Storm, d. Castledaly Bid. Owner: Hugh Peter Murray 3. Lough Rynn 1 Sadie 409, s. Kye Rodge 553, d. Lough Rynn 1 Sadie 2nd. Owner: Coote Geelan 4. Portanob Julia, s. Ardmulchan Goodman owner: J & J Canty

Champion Athlone: Kilsunny Lass Kendal with Susan Dudley.

Hereford Bull born on or between 1st Jan’13 and 30th Sep ’13 1. Baltymore Rodge 408, s. Kye Rodge 553, d. Baltymore Francis. Owner: Coote Geelan 2. Cavehill Storm, s. Bowmont Storm, d. Fancroft Promise. Owner: Padraig Farrell 3. Moyclare Lunar, s. Brocca Savour, d. Moyclare Pansy 3rd. Owner: Michael Molloy 4. Rockbrook Martin, s. Dorepoll 1 93N Transatlantic, d. Creaghpoll 1 Lila. Owner: Mary Finnegan 5. Ardnagross Ray, s. Trillick Ranger, d. Ardnogross Rosie. Owner: Thomas Plunkett

Hereford Bull born after 1st Jan 2014 1. Ardmulchan Krusader, s. Grianan Emperor, d. Ballymartin Hilary. Owner: Philip Smyth 2. Crowenstown Charlie, s. Glaslough Esquire, d. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy. Owner: Christine Drumm

Reserve Champion Athlone: Moyclare Malcolm with Michael Molloy.

Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st Oct 2013 1. Ardmulchan Clover 610, s. Grianan Emperor, d. Ardmulchan Clover 456. Owner: Philip Smyth 2. Moyclare Rose 24th, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Rose 3rd. Owner: Michael Molloy

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Reserve Champion: Kilsunny Doreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ivy owner Christine Drumm.

Champion: Baltymore Rodge 408 owner Coote Geelan.

1st Prizewinner Corran Hill Annabell.

1st prizewinner Ardmulchan Clover 610 with Catherine Smyth.

North Leinster Branch IHBS

2014 will be remembered as a good year for Hereford breeders with excellent demand and prices for our cattle coupled with increasing success with branded Hereford beef, all this and good weather throughout the summer and autumn giving us great grass and crops, happy days! Many members of the branch enjoyed success at sales and summer shows none more so than at Tullamore show where North Leinster members claimed all the sashes. Well done to Cavehill, Knockmountagh, Grianan and Moyglare herds and our President this year as well.Reports on all these elsewhere in the journal. AGM. The 2014 AGM of the branch was held on 26th May in Clonamore House Hotel Tullamore and was well attended and the following officers were elected: Chairman: Anselm Fitzgerald. Vice Chair: Joe Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor. Secretary: Joe Deverell Assistant Sec/Tres: Tom Barry. At this meeting it was decided that a Calf Show in the autumn would be a good venture for the branch and a sub committee was elected headed by our Chairman to set this up and run it. National Hereford Calf Show: This great event is reported elsewhere in journal by Edward Dudley. The branch can be very proud of this inaugural show thanks to the organizing committee but especially to Anslem Fitzgerald for all his input and attention to detail, the result speaks for itself. Thanks to our Judge Andrew Hughes who did a great job and did not flinch in his task even when faced by the March bull class of 18 entries all of equal standard. Thanks to Grace Farrell for announcing the classes, Helena Murray for the photography, Lesley Sandes ring steward, David Larkin and Lester Roe show stewards. Thanks as well to GVM Tullamore for all their help. Final thanks to all the Exhibitors some who supported us without whom there would be no show. What a way to finish a great year!

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The Flavours of Fingal County Show in North Co. Dublin

The Flavours of Fingal County Show in North Co. Dublin was held at Newbridge House & Gardens in summer’s sunshine on Saturday 29th June 2014. Judge for the event was Co. Tyrone Hereford breeder Mr. Des Kelly. The judge selected Christine Drumm’s cow Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy with her January 2014 bull calf at foot as his Champion. This fine young cow was purchased as a heifer from breeder Trevor Dudley, Dovea, Co. Tipperary. Michael Molloy made a worthwhile journey from Co. Offaly as he was awarded the Reserve Champion ticket with Moyclare Malcolm. This 10 month old bull calf is sired by stock bull at Moyclare, Brocca Saviour and was also the winner of the bull born between the 1st June 2013 & 15th October 2013 earlier in the day. Michael also exhibited the winner of the bull calf born after the 15th October 2013.

Champion: Christine Drumm’s cow Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy.

Philip Smyth was successful with his two entries. His 15 month old Ardmulchan Jackpot was placed 1st in the bull born on or before 31st May 2013 and following on from her recent success at The Co. Louth show, Ardmulchan Clover 610 also received 1st place in the heifer born after 15th October 2013. The general feeling of the exhibitors present is that this newly established show should be supported because of its brilliant facilities and prize money.

Report and photos Catherine Smyth

Reserve Champion: Moyclare Malcolm with Michael Molloy.

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Comfort & Contentment at Fingal Show.

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Co. Louth Agricultural Show - Dundalk

The North Leinster Hereford Branch commenced their 2014 summer show season at the Co. Louth Agricultural Show held at Bellurgan Park on Sunday the 15th of June in ideal weather conditions. A select entry of Herefords were present, judged by N.I. Hereford breeder Mr. Alwyn Armour. After a short deliberation Mr. Armour selected September 2013 born Knockmountagh Master as his champion from local breeders Eamon & John McKiernan. Master is sired by the former RDS Champion of Champions and National Hereford Show Supreme Champion Grianan Firecracker and out of Knockmountagh Carmel.

Champion: Knockmountagh Master with John McKiernan.

The days Reserve Champion was Ardmulchan Clover 410 bred by Philip Smyth Co. Meath. This 8 month old heifer calf is the first of Grianan Emperor’s progeny at Ardmulchan, which look very promising.

Co. Meath breeders Val Ledwith and Seamus O’Neill also exhibited prizewinners on the day. Although the entry of Herefords was small, there was plenty of quality in the stock on show, and we look forward to an increased entry at the 2015 Co. Louth show and other upcoming shows across the region.

Report and photos Catherine Smyth

Oldcastle Show

Reserve Champion: Ardmulchan Clover 410

The Munster Hereford Branch completed their tour of North Leinster at Oldcastle show on Sunday 20th July following on from herd visits at the Keenagh, Creagh, Portanob, Carrick and Ardnagross herds the previous day. The judge for the event was Mr Robert Shannon. He chose the 22 month old Knockmountagh Sweet Pea as his Champion. Sweet Pea is sired by Dovea AI sire Kilsunny Goliath and out of Knockmountagh Carmel and is owned by Eamon and John McKiernan Monasterboice Co. Louth. Following on from her recent success at Fingal show Christine Drumm’s Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy was awarded the Reserve Championship, much to the delight of her breeders, the Dudley family who were touring with the Munster group. Eamon and John McKiernan also enjoyed further success by winning the bull or heifer calf born on or after 1st September 2013 class with Knockmountagh Master, a half-brother to the day’s champion and sired by Grianan Firecracker. Brian Clarke, Seamus O’Neill, Phil Smyth together with Hugh & Sarah Murray also featured in the prize-winners at the wellattended event. Champion: Knockmountagh Sweet Pea shown by John McKiernan.

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Longford Show Judge: Mr John Holloway

Champion: Griananpoll 1 Orange 661 Owner: T & A Fitzgerald

Reserve Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Hustler Owner: Sean McKiernan

Hereford Cow or Heifer in-calf or in milk 1. Shroid Liz Owner Michael Lynch 2. Trillick Gale Owner JJ Farrell 3. Grianan Orange H491 Owner Coote Geelan 4. Baltymore Thora Owner Coote Geelan

Hereford Heifer born on or between 1/7/12 and 30/6/13 1. Griananpoll 1 Orange 661 Owner: T & A Fitzgerald 2. Cloonart Tiffany Owner Anne Flynn 3. Cill Cormaic Lauren Owner JJ Farrell 4. Cill Cormaic Lacey Owner Edwin Jones

Champion: Griananpoll 1 Orange 661 Owner: T & A Fitzgerald.

Hereford Heifer born on or after 1/7/13 1. Caonachpoll 1 Theresa Owner W & D Jones 2. Caonachpoll 1 Angela Owner W & D Jones 3. Cloonart Tinker Bell Owner Anne Flynn 4. Ardmulchan Clover 610 Owner Philip Smyth Hereford bull born on or after 1/7/13 1. Moyclare Malcolm Owner Michael Molloy 2. Grianan Neon 677 Owner T & A Fitzgerald 3. Trillick Knockout Owner JJ Farrell 4. Ardnagross Ray Owner Thomas Plunkett

Hereford bull calf born after 1/11/13 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Hustler 740 Owner Sean McKiernan 2. Moyclare Milner Owner Michael Molloy 3. Grianan Nobleman Owner T & A Fitzgerald 4. Corlismorepoll Gem 1 Hustler 739 Owner Sean McKiernan

Reserve Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Hustler with Gary McKiernan.

Hereford Heifer calf born on or after 1/11/13 1. Knockmountagh Cindy Owner Eamon & John McKiernan 2. Moyclare Rose 24th Owner Michael Molloy 3. Rathregan Queen Owner Val Ledwith 4. Rathregan Snowdrop 518 Owner Val Ledwith

Hereford bull calf born on or between 1/1/13 and 31/6/13 1. Baltymore Rodge 408 Owner Coote Geelan 2. Cavehill Storm Owner Padraig Farrell 3. Ardmulchan Jackpot Owner Philip Smyth Report and photos W. Branagan

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North Leinster Branch

Chairperson: Mr. Anslem Fitzgerald, 087 662 3403 Secretary: Mr. J. Deverell, Tel. 057 934 3728. Mobile: 087 270 2271 Vice Chairperson: Joe Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, 087 908 7460

The branch is very pleased to have hosted the first ever National Hereford Calf Show and wishes to thank all those sponsors, exhibitors, spectators, judge, stewards and committee members who ensured the event was such an outstanding success.

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 & 057 934 3555, 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. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 318 9793 Cave Hill Herd Pauric Farrell, 087 293 9133

CO. LOUTH Knockmountagh Herd Eamon McKiernan, Monasterboice, Drogheda. 041 982 6362, 087 221 7201

CONNAUGHT BRANCH I.H.B.S. IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015

ANNE FLYNN, SECRETARY Chairman: Padraig McGrath Anne Flynn Secretary: Vice Chairman: John Mulloody Treasurer: Ivy Boddy

Our Chairman, Padraig McGrath, welcomed all to our A.G.M. which was held in the Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon on Tuesday, March 18th 2014. Willie Branagan, Society Chairman was also in attendance. We had a very good turnout of Herefords at our summer shows in 2014. Well done to all who exhibited and congratulations to the prize-winners. We look forward to seeing you all again in the showrings in 2015 and we wish all breeders the best of luck at the forthcoming shows and sales. There was a good number of Herefords at the regenerated sale of Herefords in this region which took place at the Midland and Western Livestock Sale on April 12th 2014 in Carrick on Shannon. Three Mawarra Sentimental heifers exhibited by Joe McCormack, Steil, Tulsk, just 14 months, sold at this April sale. Steil Saoirse 240, Feb., 13 sold for €3100, Steil Pondra 234 sold for €2750 and Steil Cathy 243 March 13 sold for €2550 making an average of €2800. Well done to Joe and Cathal. We expect to see a number of good Herefords at the Midland and Western Livestock April sale again in 2015. The show and sale will take place in Carrick on Shannon on April 11th. The Connaught Branch would like to congratulate the North Leinster Branch on staging the Inaugural National Hereford Calf show held in Tullamore in November last. It was a great exhibition of Hereford cattle. Well done. Many thanks to Anne Flynn and Shane Kilrane for Reports and pictures provided throughout the season.

CLOONE SHOW

Shane Kilrane reports that there was great turnout of over 30 Hereford cattle for the classes at Cloone Agricultural Show in Co. Leitrim on bank holiday Monday August 4thy last. The weather was glorious and there was a huge interest in the Hereford classes and a great crowd enjoying all the events at the show. Champion: Ivor Anderson's Senior Bull Reserve: Ivor Anderson's Cow

Bull born before 1-1-13. 1. Ivor Anderson 2. Melvyn Lang

2. Melvyn Lang 3. Faughnan Family Bull Calf 2014. 1. Ivor Anderson 2. David McKeon 3. Sean Kilrane

Heifer Calf 2014 1. Sean Kilrane 2. Tom McDermott 3. Michael Lynch

Heifer Born in 2012. 1. David McKeon 2. Melvyn Lang 3. Kenton Crowe

Report by Shane Kilrane

Hereford Cow. 1. Ivor Anderson 2. Michael Lynch 3.Tom McDermott

STROKESTOWN SHOW

Bull born in 2013. 1. Coote Geelan

CHAMPION: Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy owner Christine Drumm RESERVE CHAMPION: Corran Hill Annabell owner Ivor Anderson

Heifer born in 2013. 1. Ivor Anderson 2. Martin Tierney 3. Michael Lynch

JUDGE: IVOR DEVERELL

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Hereford Cow: 1. Christine Drumm 2. Tom McDermott 3. Michael & Dylan Lynch

Hereford Heifer born prior to 1st July 2013 1. Ivor Anderson 2. Anne Flynn 3. John Dolan

Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2013 – 31st Dec. 2013 1. Anne Flynn Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st Jan. 2014 1. Tom McDermott

Hereford Bull born prior to 1st July 2013 1. Benny Mulrennan

Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2013 – 31st Dec. 2013 1. Michael Molloy 2. Benny Mulrennan 3. Martina Reynolds Best Pair of Herefords 1. Edwin Jones

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Mohill Show Judge: Mr. Henry Dudley

Mohill’s 87th Annual show took place on 17th August and as usual the cattle classes were very well supported. Mohill always provide an exciting day out for all the family with activities for young and old. Champion: Baltymore Rodge 408 Owner Coote Geelan

Reserve Champion: Corran Hill Annabelle Owner Ivor Anderson

Best Hereford Bull: 1st. Coote Geelan, Dromod, Co.Leitrim “Baltymore Rodge 408” 2nd. Martina Reynolds, Dromod “Bor Rooney”

Champion: Baltymore Rodge 408 with Coote Geelan

Hereford Cow 1st. Michael Lynch, Ballinalee “Shroid Liz” 2nd. Tom McDermott, Frenchpark “Balleen Pansy” 3rd. Ivor Anderson, Killeshandra

Senior Hereford Heifer 1st. David McKeon , Cloone

Hereford Heifer born in 2013 1st. Ivor Anderson, Killeshandra 2nd. Michael Tierney, Cloone “Tooma Taylor” 3rd. Coote Geelan “LoughRinn1 Sadie”

Hereford Calf Male or Female 1st. Sean Kilrane, Mohill “Drumboy Boxer” 2nd. Ivor Anderson 3rd. Sean Kilrane, Mohill “Drumboy Minnie”

Reserve Champion Corran Hill Annabell with Ivor Anderson

Report and photos Shane Kilrane

Carrick-on-Shannon Hereford Show & Sale Saturday April 11th 2015.

Champion Calf Drumboy Boxer with owner Sean Kilrane recieving his trophy.

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Ballinamore Show

The rain stayed away for Ballinamore’s 54th Annual Show held on Tuesday 12th August.

Arva Show

Judge: Mr. Nigel Heatrick.

Champion: Balleen Pansy 643 Owner Tom McDermott Reserve: Tooma Taylor – Owner Martin Tierney Hereford Cow 1. Balleen Pansy 643, Tom McDermott, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. 2. Coote Geelan, Dromod, Co. Leitrim 3. David McKeon, Cloone, Co. Leitrim Hereford Heifer calved before 30th September 2013 1. “Tooma Taylor” - Martin Tierney, Cloone, Co. Leitrim 2. “LoughRinn1 Sadie”- Coote Geelan, Dromod, Co. Leitrim 3. David McKeon, Cloone, Co.Leitrim

Champion Corlismore Oyster 597 with Paul McKiernan and Judge Michael Molloy.

Hereford Male or Female born in 2014 1. Drumboy Boxer - Sean Kilrane, Mohill, Co. Leitrim 2. Drumboy Minnie - Sean Kilrane, Mohill, Co. Leitrim 3. om McDermott, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon Hereford Male or Female born 1st September to 31st December 2013 1. Coote Geelan 2. Faughnan Family

Reserve Champion was Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo Gem with Gary McKiernan.

Report & Pic: Shane Kilrane

Balleen Pansy 643 Champion Hereford Ballinamore Show with Tom McDermot.

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Virginia Show Judge: David Larkin

The 73rd Virginia show was judged by Mr David Larkin Cill Cormaic Herefords on the 20th August. The 9 month old heifer Knockmountagh Cindy exhibited by Eamon & John McKiernan continued her winning streak impressing the judge in her class and going on to the championship to become overall Hereford Champion.

Report & Photos: Catherine Smyth & Paul McKiernan

Champion Hereford: Eamon & John McKiernan. Newtown Monasterboice Drogheda Co Louth with Knockmountagh Cindy

Reserve Champion: Sean McKiernan, Corlismore House Corlismore P.O. Co Cavan with Corlismore Poll 1 Waitomo 696 Pedigree Hereford bull, over one year old. 1st Colin & Ivor Anderson, Derrylane Killeshandra Co Cavan. Glaslough Levi 2nd Thomas Plunkett, Castletown Finea Mullingar Co Westmeath. Ardnagross Ray 3rd Nigel Heatrick, Annreagh Glaslough Co Monaghan Glaslough Magnum

Hereford Champion Knockmountagh Cindy with Eamon McKiernan & judge David Larkin.

Pedigree Hereford cow or heifer in Calf or in milk born before 1st February 2012. 1st Christine Drumm, Crowenstown Delvin Co Westmeath Kilsunny Doreens Ivy 2nd B & R Clarke, Suncroft Devor Kells Co Meath

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st February 2012 1st Sean McKiernan, Corlismore House Corlismore P.O. Co Cavan Corlismore Poll 1 Waitomo 696 2nd Sean McKiernan, Corlismore House Corlismore P.O. Co Cavan Corlismore Oyster 697 3rd Colin & Ivor Anderson, Derrylane Killeshandra Co Cavan. Corran Hill Annabell

Pedigree Hereford bull born on or after 1st July 2013 1st Sean McKiernan, Corlismore House Corlismore P.O. Co Cavan. Corlismore Poll 1 Hustler 740 2nd Eamon & John McKiernan. Newtown Monasterboice Drogheda Co Louth Knockmountagh Master 3rd Thomas Plunkett, Castletown Finea Mullingar Co Westmeath. Ardnagross Ray

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st July 2013 1st Eamon & John McKiernan. Newtown Monasterboice Drogheda Co Louth Knockmountagh Cindy 2nd Nigel Heatrick, Annreagh Glaslough Co Monaghan Glaslough Nan 3rd Phil Smyth Ardmulchan Navan Co Meath Ardmulchan Clover 610

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Reserve Champion Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo Gem.

Judge David Larkin considers his choice for Champion.

Moyclare Herefords (Estd. 1952) Michael Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly. mickmolloy1@gmail.com 086 816 8924

Moyclare Malcolm - DOB 3/9/2013 Junior Male Champion of Tullamore and Nenagh. Junior Champion National Calf Show. Now standing in Clipson Herefords UK - Rodney & Rose Westaway.

Moyclare Lieutenant - DOB 5/9/2012 Reserve Male Champion of Premier Sale Tullamore March 2014. Now standing in Dovea Genetics.

Both bulls are full brothers

Brocca Saviour Sire: Bowmont Storm Sire of 4 Award Winning Sons

No. 1 Hereford terminal sire - I.C.B.F. Dec. 2014 Evaluations

Moyclare Mariner - DOB 3/11/2013 Reserve Calf Champion of National Calf Show, Tullamore, November 2014.

Moyclare Lucky - DOB 7/11/2012 Now standing in Gene Ireland Programme ICBF

Both bulls are full brothers

Herefords at the NPC 2014

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The year up to the NPC has been one of increased demand for the breed both within the dairy herd and increasingly within the suckler herd. Changes in carcass weight limits and supermarket specification has focused demand on the breed. While emphasis at the NPC was on Research at Johnstown Castle by Teagasc on profitable dairy beef systems suckler beef progeny also featured. Two production cycles are now complete on the dairy calf to beef programme and indicate a gross margin of €1,000/ha is possible even at current beef prices. Teagasc state that the performance targets appear to be more consistently achievable than with dairy bull beef. Given that 75% of lifetime gain in some of the systems trialled is achieved from grass and lifetime concentrated input is as low as 250 kg the systems are generally immune from shifts in concentrate prices. The systems also compare with and exceed that achievable with other systems of beef production. Beef producers using such systems are ideally placed to supply the growing retail market. Teagasc have stated that Hereford breed specific demand is growing week on week especially in our largest market the UK. Such is the increase in demand at AI that nine new bulls were been added to AI studs by mid-year. The Hereford display included Hereford sired cattle suitable for the Hereford branded beef schemes, a number of potential Hereford herd sires and a Hereford sire with crossbred cows and their progeny. Certified Irish Hereford Beef processed through the Hereford Slaney LIDL program had just been awarded four gold stars at the recent Great Taste Awards in London. The awards organised by the Guild of Fine Food, is the acknowledged benchmark for speciality food and drink. It has been described as the the ‘Oscars’ of the food world and the ‘epicurean equivalent of the Booker prize’. Quite simply the Great Taste logo is the sign you can trust Minister Tom Hayes talks with Willie Branagan, Chairman IHBS, Eric Humphreys, Council member when buying food and drink in your local quality retailer. IHBS and Eamon Moulds, Slaney Foods at the Hereford Currently available under the “Inisvale Specially Selected Irish Exhibition NPC 2014. Hereford Beef” label at LIDL supermarkets throughout the island demand has been growing at an unprecedented rate since its launch just two years ago. Additional suppliers and supplies are required by the Slaney Hereford partnership to meet the growing demand. Demand for Hereford beef under the Hereford Prime label also continues to grow. The product is a staple at Ireland’s top restaurants and is exported to top restaurants across Europe. The award winning brand is now available in Italy through the huge Carrefour supermarket chain. Current demand for the breed has attracted new members to the society. These have been active in purchasing females direct from existing breeders and at two herd dispersals where demand outstripped supply on both occasions. The breed is confident that a combination of homebred and imported genetics can provide the seed stock necessary to Michael Farrell, Denis Brennan, Slaney Foods, Gary continue to provide performance, premiums and profits to McKiernan, Pat McCarthy and Willie Branagan, Chairman IHBS at the NPC. commercial beef farmers.

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Constant requests for information on the Hereford Irish Beef brand at LIDL Processed by Slaney Foods.

Larry Feeney IHBS, Padraig Farrell, Joe O’Connor, Pat McCarthy and Willie Branagan at the NPC.

Henry Parr, agent Slaney Foods and Eamon Moulds Slaney Foods advise clients on Hereford bonus payments at the NPC. Slaney Foods demonstrating the qualities of “Innisvale Irish Hereford Beef” on the LIDL promotion/exhibition at the NPC.

Sponsors came out in numbers for the launch of the National Hereford Calf Show at the NPC.

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After a long weekend we took a look back over the events of the successful Hereford Youth Workshop which took place on the farm of Timmie and Sheila O’Sullivan, on May 3rd. The youth programme which is specifically designed to raise the skill level and confidence of youngsters took place in Ahane, Brosna, Co. Kerry with a fantastic turnout showing that the younger generations of today have great interest in the Hereford Breed. The day started off with the stock judging competition, each participant was giving their judging cards and asked to carefully judge a selection of animals that consisted of Hereford cows, calves and heifers. There were four separate tasks on the sheet that all the young handlers must fill out carefully with the aim being to match their answers as best they can to the Master Judge’s sheet, Matt Goulding. They would then tick off their age group underneath their answers placing them into their designated categories of Under 12, 12 – 18 and 18 – 26 making it easier to decipher the winners at the end of the day. It was time for ‘Guess the weight of the Bull’, with everybody crowding around trying to estimate what they believed to be his weight, mumbling to friends and discussing it with others trying to suss it out in order to guess the closest answer and be declared the winner. The bull was later put on the scales and weighed in at 708kg with the closest guess by Mr. Eamon O’Donovan guessing his weight to be 712kg. Eamon had his skills on display throughout the day as he also placed first in the 12 – 18 Stock Judging competition. The break followed the competitions and due to the hard work of the fantastic chefs on the day there were chips and burgers ready for everybody when the time came. A huge thanks to Irish Hereford Prime who kindly sponsored the delicious burgers and for those very hard working chefs who made sure everyone was fed and well looked after before taking a break themselves. Everyone sat down to enjoy their food while some of the adults just went for tea or coffee, but with the sun shining and everybody happy it was a thoroughly enjoyed rest for everybody attending. With the crowd well rested it was time for the Guest Speaker and demonstrations to begin, it started with Mr. P.J. Hegarty of Southern Milling who addressed the crowd as they listened attentively as he spoke about Nutrition informing us of what they do, how they do it and how it

can benefit your herd. With the talk over and the questions answered it was now time for Mr. Peter O’Connell to start his grooming demonstration as he washed, dried and groomed the bull speaking as he did so informing everyone step by step what he was doing and why. The Demonstration was very interesting as he talked the crowd through what equipment he was using and where you could get it. The end result was fantastic and the Bull was looking sharp as he handed him over to Matt Goulding to continue the demonstration with showing and leading the Bull as he gave tips and tricks to how to best lead a Bull especially for shows. The young handlers paid careful attention to both demonstrators as they informed them of new skills and tips that could come in very useful in the future. He also spoke about the Stock Judging and what he wanted them to look out for when they were judging earlier that day. With the competitions, demonstrations and talks over it was time to announce the winners of the Stock Judging competition earlier that day. Winners in the Under 12 category were: Sean O’Sullivan, Aidan O’Brien, Evan Lane, and P.J. Moloney. Winners from the 12 – 18 category were as follows: Eamon O’Donovan, Clodagh Lynch, Jamie Diggins categor, and Aine Breen. Lastly the winners from the 18 – 26 category were: Eileen O’Keeffe, Michelle Harnett and Gerard McGloughlin. There was an array of prizes given out to each of the winners on the day including trophies, t-shirts, jumpers, halters, show sticks and show coats with the intention of keeping the youth who attended on the day interested and up to date with the new equipment used. Congratulations to whose winners and to everyone who participated, there was a great effort made by all resulting in a great day. We would like to thank the President of the Society, his wife, Sheila and family for the use of their farm, the demonstrators Matthew Goulding and Peter O’Connell and also guest speaker PJ Hegarty for taking time out of their day to participate in the workshop, Hereford Prime for the sponsorship of Burgers for those attending, and to those who attended the event, there would be no success without any of these groups or individuals. Few of those arriving on the day appreciate the preparation and effort put in by the host family in advance of an event like this. E. O’C.

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The Society held the second of two specialized youth workshops at the Balleen herd, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. Despite extensive promotion of the event via the farming press, the society website and Facebook the event did not get the anticipated attendance. This was rather disappointing given the effort and preparation in advance by the Brennan family. The Balleen herd has carved out a significant market for Herefords in the south East and much further afield over more than 80 years. The herd has successfully exhibited at local and national level gaining some of the highest prices in the land. This didn’t just happen but is the result of careful management, shrewd judgement, an eye for detail and indeed a flair for sales. The herd has been carefully expanded over the years with judicious use of natural service, and through the use of semen and embryos. Purchased genetics include heifers and semen both Irish bred and imported. The day was an opportunity for both young and old to exhibit their talents and for those who did’nt have experience to learn from those more experienced. The Workshop was open to Under 12’s, 12 – 18 and over 18’s with demonstrations, talks and competitions for each of the age categories. The Demonstrations were completed by Judging and Showing expert Mr. Leo McEnroe a well-known and successful Angus breeder from the hillsides of Virginia and Oldcastle. Leo gave an excellent demonstration on show preparation, washing, grooming, haltering and leading animals. He also built up a very good rapport with many of the newer members of the society and the younger members present and proved adept at involving them in the activities. During a short break for lunch delicious Irish Hereford Beef Burgers were provided for those in attendance to provide sustenance given the exertions of the morning session. The Hereford burgers were provided from the Slaney LIDL Hereford range which also includes Fillet, Rib Eye, Striploin and Sirloin steak, lean mince etc. and is available at LIDL stores throughout Ireland. One of the practical presentations made by Leo McEnroe was to illustrate by means of diagrams and the live animal the important points that one should be aware of and look out for both in identifying the top animal in the show-ring but more importantly the animal likely to leave the most profit from a commercial perspective. Sincere thanks are due to the Brennan family for providing the venue and for the work in preparation and following the event. Thanks also to Leo McEnroe for sharing his wide knowledge with those present and finally those who attended the event your effort in travelling and joining in the activities and exchange of knowledge is much appreciated.

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Duhallow Macra/Young Farmers Club visit to Allowdale Herd

A large group from Duhallow Macra/Young Farmers Club visited the Alowdale herd in early spring. The group regularly carry out farm visits particularly at weekends to broaden their minds and keep up to date with changing farming practise. The group were quiet impressed with the group of young bulls at Allowdale with progeny of several different natural service and AI sires being readied for the spring bull market. Many of the bulls on display

were destined for the local dairy market with a number also being prepared for Society sales at Tullamore, Nenagh and Kilmalock. The group were impressed with Border Rory just arrived in his working clothes from the UK where he has already left his mark. He is currently in use at Allowdale and though advancing in years is still nimble on his feet and very active when a cow calls for attention.

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Spring Promotion at Tuam Mart

Calf Promotion Bandon

At the invitation of Tuam Livestock mart a large number of beef breeds were exhibited at Tuam mart in early February. The Hereford breed was represented by the Connaught branch with 4 strong bulls from the Kye Herd on display along with background charts and information on the breed and on the various Hereford branded meat programs. The Society’s DVD of the breed also attracted much interest with many copies distributed. Given the serious difficulties being experienced by many of the continental breeds in getting cattle slaughtered at the time, while the Hereford in complete contrast was seeking additional numbers and offering a substantial bonus to suppliers there was a sharp focus on the breed and the possibilities therein for both feeders and finishers. The quality of stock on display throughout the event was of a high standard but there is no doubt the Hereford breed provided much food for thought for those in attendance.

Winner bull calf prize with Pat Mc Carthy Council member, prizewinner Paddy Fitton of Waterfall, Cork and John White, Chairman WCHC, not pictured but also on hand to help out was local breeder Bill Deane (Calf sold at €395).

Winner heifer calf prize with Pat McCarthy Council member, prizewinner William Collins, Reavouler, Drinagh and local Hereford breeder JJ Barrett (Calf sold at €325). Photos by Denis Boyle Photographer

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Calf Promotion Kilmallock

Calf Promotion Fermoy

Pictured at the Irish Hereford Breed Society calf promotion in Corrin Mart, Fermoy are the champion bull which sold for €305 with Pat McCarthy, Hereford Council Member, owner Elaine Flavin, Barnageehy, Youghal & Michael Morrisson, Killeagh, Hereford Breeder. Photo O'Gorman Photography.

Emma Ward, Irish Hereford Society with the owner of the Champion Bull Calf in the Show and Sale held in Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock on Easter Monday, Denis Guerin, Freemount, Charleville, Co. Cork. Photo Ita West (Sold €360).

Pictured at the Irish Hereford Breed Society calf promotion in Corrin Mart, Fermoy are the champion heifer which sold for €215 with Pat McCarthy, Hereford Council Member, Oliver Manley representing owner Cornelius Cronin, Carrignavar & Ted O'Sullivan, Bartlemy, Hereford Breeder. Photo O'Gorman Photography. Pictured at the Irish Hereford Breed Society calf promotion in Corrin Mart, Fermoy are the champion heifer owned by Corneilus Cronin, Carrignavar which sold for €215 with Pat McCarthy, Hereford Council Member & Ted O'Sullivan, Bartlemy, Hereford Breeder.

The Champion Heifer Calf in the Irish Hereford Society Calf Show and Sale in Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock on Easter Monday with: Donal Mullins, Judge, Emma Ward, Irish Hereford Society and owner Mossie Dwane, Kilmallock. Photo Ita West. (Sold €350).

Photo O'Gorman Photography.

Many thanks are due to Ted O’Sullivan, Michael Morrisson, Ted Lane, John White and Pat McCarthy who helped out in distributing information leaflets and engaging farmers in conversation about the breed. Many dairy farmers who were in the majority in attendance expressed great interest in the breed and indicated that they would be using more Hereford genetics in the year ahead.

Many thanks to all who assisted in the promotion also to the management and staff at GVM including Donie Mullins who assisted with the judging.

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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Calf Promotion Skibbereen Winning bull calf with Clodagh Lynch, owner William Forde, Drimoleague, Co. Cork, Paddy Hickey and Pat McCarthy.

Winning heifer calf with Eoin Lynch, owner Eric Coombes, Skibbereen, Paddy Hickey and Pat McCarthy.

Many thanks to the members of the West Cork Hereford Club who put in a tremendous effort to ensure the success of the promotion in the West Cork area.

Autumn Hereford Cross Store Steer and Heifer Promotions

A number of very successful promotions of store steers and heifers were held at a number of Marts in the autumn including GVM, Kilmallock, at Kanturk Mart and at Newport Mart, Co Tipperary. The demand for Hereford cross store steers and heifers has increased dramatically over recent years given the major success the branded Hereford beef outlets established through supermarkets, restaurants, butchers and overseas. Additional producers are required throughout 52 weeks of the year to ensure a continuous supply of this top quality product which continues to build market share. The promotion was aimed at quality assured producers looking to procure suitable animals for further feeding and attempting to put them in contact with marts and producers facilitating the sale of such animals. All of the events proved to attract considerable numbers of both sellers and purchasers and will it is expected further develop in the months and year ahead.

2nd prize-winner Ted Feihery, Rathkeale with his prizewinning stock.

At Kilmallock: Judge for the event GVM Board member Donie Mullins.

1st prizewinner Rodger Mulqueen, Bruff , Denis Brennan, Slaney Foods, Sponsor, and Larry Feeney IHBS.

1st Prize-winner (515 kgs @ â&#x201A;Ź935) Eamon Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Doneraile. Pictured Margaret Noonan, GVM accepting the prize on his behalf with Denis Brennan, Slaney Foods Sponsor and Larry Feeney IHBS.

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2nd Prize-winner (480 kgs @ €885) Denis Keane, Dromina receiving his prize-money from Dennis Brennan, Slaney Foods pictured with Margaret Noonan GVM and Larry Feeney IHBS.

Michael Stokes (local Pedigree Hereford breeder) accepting on behalf of owner of 2nd prizewinning heifers James Murphy, Lisrobin, Newmarket, Co. Cork, Judge Tim Broderick (Pen of 4 av. weight 487 kgs. @ €940 each).

Judge Tim Broderick, Nellie Moylan (local Pedigree Hereford breeder) presenting the cheque, to the 1st prizewinner John Kelleher, Liscarroll , Co Cork (pen of 6 steers av. weight 507 kgs. €1,050 each).

At Kanturk Hereford Cattle Promotion Dec 2014

Timmie O'Sullivan, Judge Tim Broderick accepting on behalf of owner of the 1st prize heifers Dan Joe Murphy, Knockilla, Co Cork and Liam Philpot (2 heifers 457kgs @ €920 each).

Judge Tim Broderick, 2nd prize winner John Linehan, Dromagh, Kanturk, Co. Cork, Dermott McCarthey (local Pedigree Hereford breeder) presenting 2nd prize steer winner (pen of 2 av. weigh 402 kgs @ €865 each).

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Progress Report Certified Irish Hereford Beef

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Great Taste Award for Certified Irish Hereford Beef

nce again Irish Hereford Beef is in the winner’s enclosure as they say “quality will out”. It was extremely pleasing though not surprising that Irish Hereford Beef was awarded a total of four Gold Stars at the 2014 London Great Taste Awards. Acknowledged as the “Oscars” of the food industry this award is coveted by many but achieved by few but the highest quality of produce having undergone stringent taste testing etc. German supermarket group LIDL scooped a total of 26 Awards for an array of quality goods at the internationally renowned and prestigious event. Winning two gold stars "Inisvale" Hereford Cheddar and Onion Beef Burgers were described by the expert panel as “Great flavour and style – almost too good to be called a burger!” Gold stars were also awarded to "Inisvale" Irish Hereford Rib-Eye Steaks and “Inisvale” Irish Hereford Fillet Steaks. The award winning Certified Hereford Beef is currently available at all LIDL Ireland stores under the “Inisvale ” label. This Gold Star award winner at London’s Great Taste Awards is a product which consistently delivers traditional quality and flavour together with the tenderness expected from great tasting Hereford beef. The massive growth in sales of the product since first introduced to LIDL shelves in August 2012 has been extraordinary and a testament to the quality of the product. Get yourself to LIDL today and taste its succulent flavour and experience its tenderness. Wow! Suppliers to the project are Irish beef farmers who produce Hereford cattle grazed on Ireland’s lush green pastures which meet the exacting standards of the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme and the breed specific requirements to qualify for inclusion. Processing at Slaney Foods International and sister company Linden Foods is carried out to the highest international standards in an ultra-modern processing facility

producing only the highest quality beef from Ireland’s grass based beef production system. Congratulations to all involved in the production chain from the producers through to processing packaging and retail. Additional suppliers are required to maintain and expand this fast growing Hereford, Slaney, LIDL initiative. Contact the Society or Slaney Foods without delay and join a winning team. For information and details on a comprehensive premium structure please call IHBS at 044/9348855 or Eamonn at 087 677 9567.

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KYE (H) & CLOONSHANAGH (P) HEREFORDS Est 1956

KYE rODGE 553

KYE SHIELA 596

2012 RDS Champion of Champions

2013 RDS Champion of Champions

KYE SONIC 616

KYE SONIC 610

Sire: Smithson Darby Sold to Leslie Hopkins Nurney Co Carlow at €3700

Sire: Steil Gerard Sold to Mr Tom Murphy Killarney Co Kerry at €3500

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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Swiss Hereford Association host European Hereford Conference

he Swiss Hereford Association one of the youngest members of the European Hereford fraternity was host to Hereford breeders and enthusiasts from across Europe and from the northern and southern hemisphere in early September. Over 90 delegates congregated to participate in the 14th European Hereford event in Zurich held over six days in glorious weather and spectacular scenery. The business portion of the event brought together delegates from 13 countries for an exchange of information and a sharing of research and developments in the cattle world and particularly as they relate to Hereford breeding across the world. The development of the breed in each country differs in the strength numerically of the breed in relation to other breeds in each country but the challenges are similar in gaining market share. Some countries are winning market share through strides being made in genomics, through performance recording and through Hereford beef marketing programs. All are of a similar opinion in that any gains are hard won and that determination and perseverance are required to take on the challenges of the marketplace provided by rival breeds and by other protein sources such as pork and chicken. Overall reports from across the spectrum were positive and optimistic for the future. Base camp for the duration was the picturesque town of Rapperswil on the shores of Lake Zurich. The Swiss Hereford breeders certainly rolled out the red carpet for their visitors ensuring that everyone was well catered for with high quality food, excellent transport and an opportunity to view Swiss Herefords in several locations that were of the highest standard and quality in spectacular locations. Foundation stock have come from Denmark, Germany the UK and Ireland with UDEL Knight Flyer the internationally renowned bull bred by David and Daithi Carroll of Coole, Campile , Co Wexford. Swiss Hereford breeders have selected their stock very well with good conformation and growth rate combined

with easy fleshing , good feet and legs and traditional colour markings

Swiss farmers are exceedingly lucky in that while outside the EU they are well supported by the urban population who appreciate the efforts farmers make in conserving and maintaining the countryside in pristine condition. Cattle graze to a much higher altitude that they might here at home with the tree line at a much higher level. These highlands have been grazed and cultivated for centuries and are exceedingly well maintained.

Much of their beef is traded under the label “Natura Beef”. Animals are ready for this program at ten months of age with a carcase weight of 170 – 260 kg. Bulls, steers and heifers with carcase weight of 250 – 350kg sell under the “Natura Prim” label. Cattle must have access to the outdoors throughout the year and should not be fed soya. The premium price available ensures that this is a profitable enterprise for Swiss farmers. Farms visited varied from one right next to Zurich airport to one situated high up on the mountainside with many of the cows fitted out with bells to facilitate their owners in locating them amongst the mountains and valleys. Traditional music was provided for entertainment at many of the farms and venues visited.

What a pleasure to see a people who are proud of their heritage and customs and who can be themselves with no hankering to be good Europeans like many throughout the rest of Europe who are brainwashed day in day out by the bureaucrats of Brussels.

The event closed with a gala dinner where all of those assembled were of similar mind that the Chairman of the event Hans Baumann and his Swiss Hereford committee had organised an outstanding Hereford event. Sincere thanks also to Markus & Manya Würsch who ensured everything went on time and that the event was recorded for posterity. The 15th European Hereford Conference will take place in Hungary.

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“OUR BLOODLINES ARE DIFFERENT”

The Rathregan Story

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Where the Tolka river rises in a valley lush and green, There a mighty herd of cattle, a grazing can be seen. Near that rippling shining river by their shaded summer pool, I oftimes watch the mamma cows as they bend their young to rules.

With blood red coats and snow white face, they stand out in any crowd, My docile herd of Herefords, of which I’m very proud. On the high ground o’er the valley, stands Rathregan Stud and Farm, That’s where I keep my bulls for sale, alone and free from harm.

And I have sold a lot of bulls to breeders far and near, All happy with Rathregan stock for nigh on thirty years. We have bred and showed some champions on showgrounds big and small, Three times the champ in Tullamore, Ireland’s National Show for all. At Beef Expo in Kilkenny Rathregan Gaylass was the queen, In the eyes of shrewd observers as good as ever seen. At great shows like Tinahely, Dundalk, Trim and Fingal, We saw our lovely cattle crowned champions in them all.

I’ve been lucky choosing stock bulls, three were National Champs Supreme, They’ve left me with a herd of cows that really should be seen. Right now I’m tired writing, my pen is running dry, The early mist has lifted, bright sunshine lights the sky. I’ll go and herd my cattle and make sure that all are well, If you’re looking for a stock bull, I’ve some super bulls to sell!

Visitors always welcome Call Val Ledwith 086 2556618

Rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath. Email: valledwith@gmail.com

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N.I.H.B.A Premier Sale 2014

Champion Lisrace Lancelot IV, Joint Top Price at 3300gns with David, Jack & Robbie Wilson and the sale sponsors.

Solpoll 1 Jubilee, Reserve Champion from John & William McMordie, with the sponsors from Dunbia & Danske Bank and judge Eric Humphreys.

Sponsors and judge add their congratulations to John & Karen Taggart with the first prize heifer Carney Hill 1 Emma 5th.

Solpoll 1 Juggler, sold for the joint top price of 3300gns from John & William McMordie.

The Champion Lisrace Lancelot IV, a superior carcase sire from David Wilson, Magheraveely, sold for the joint top price of the sale at 3300gns. Sired by Lisrace Lumberjack VII the reserve champion at Balmoral Show 2010 & 2011. The second prizewinner to the champion Solpoll 1 Juggler also sold for 3300gns. Bred by John & William McMordie from Ballygowan. This young bull was sired by Solpoll 1 Dynamite, the three times Balmoral Show Champion. The Reserve Champion also from John & William McMordie was Solpoll 1 Jubilee selling 2700gns. This superior carcase sire is a heifer’s calf by Fisher 1 Charlie who has previously sired the top priced bulls at sales in Dungannon and Hereford. Norman McMordie and daughter Christa from Saintfield sold their River-Dale 1 Jasper, the heaviest bull in the sale, a Solpoll I Dynamite son for 2500gns. Mrs P. McClenaghan from Holywood selling for the first time at a NIHBA sale, realised 2500gns for Brookfield 1 Indy by Greenyards 1 Dougie, the 2013 Sire of the Year. The first prize heifer from John & Karen Taggart from Carrowdore sold for 2000gns. Carney Hill 1 Emma 5th is

by their stock bull Carney Hill I Giggs. The youngest heifer forward also sold for 2000gns. Solpoll I Stardust J12 is by Fisher 1 Charlie and was exhibited by John & William McMordie. The bulls averaged £2790 and 3 heifers averaged £1995. Thanks goes to the judge Eric Humphreys from Co. Monaghan and the sponsors Dunbia & Danske Bank.

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Hereford bulls sold in spectacular fashion at the first Elite Breeders Sale in Dungannon Mart on Monday. The sale topping bid of 3,900 guineas for Graceland Inca from Robin Irvine was closely followed by 3,800 guineas paid for Corraback Glimmer from Mervyn Richmond. The Graceland team were back in the frame at 3,700 guineas paid for Graceland Incredible and 3,600 guineas for Graceland Intrepid. Mervyn Richmond from the Elite Breeders group was delighted with the trade “We offered a very high quality line-up of bulls – probably the best display of Herefords we have seen in Dungannon and the trade reflected that quality. The average price for the 13 bulls sold was just under £3,000 and demonstrates the current strength of demand for Herefords.” The trade for females was also very firm as new breeders competed to secure some of the best bloodlines from the leading herds. An entry of young heifers from the Graceland herd sold particularly well with 2,700 guineas paid on three occasions and an average of 2,600 guineas returned for five. These carried the service of Sire of the Year Greenyards 1 Dougie and Fisher 1 Jubilee and were scanned to calve in September. The pre sale parade of cattle and an excellent commentary from Adrian Irvine gave potential purchasers a detailed background to the stock on offer. This was keenly observed by a group of first year students from Greenmount college. They had earlier had a detailed discussion on the essential elements of bull selection from leading Hereford breeders and were taking part in a competition to identify the best bulls. Inspection of the animals locomotion, conformation, health status and Estimated Breeding Values (EBV’s) were all part of the final solution. A popular choice of both the students and potential customers was the youngest bull in the sale, Graceland 1 Inca. This son of Greenyards 1 Dougie had earlier weighed in at 900 kgs and demonstrated tremendous weight for age. His EBV’s for growth, muscle and retail beef yield are

all in the top 5% of the breed. After a spirited bidding battle he was purchased at 3,900 guineas by Hereford enthusiasts Terry and Rosie Roberts from Lisnarick Co Fermanagh where he will be used on both commercial and pedigree Hereford females. Also destined for pedigree use was the second highest priced bull Corraback Glimmer. This 19 month son of Churchill Ginger was full of quality and was the selection of Alister Stewart from Limavady who went to 3,800 guineas to secure him for his Signal herd of pedigree Herefords. The Elite breeders group very much appreciate the support of Linden Foods in the promotion of the sale but also their commitment to the Hereford Beef Scheme which is such an important element in the renewed popularity of the breed.

Corraback Glimmer sold for 3,800 guineas with Henry Richmond and purchaser Alister Stewart from Limavady.

James Irvine with Graceland 1 Incredible which sold for 3,700 guineas.

Greenmount students competed to select the best bulls from a high quality entry at the Elite Breeders Sale in Dungannon, pictured with Robin Irvine of Graceland Herefords.

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Full credit goes to Northern Ireland Hereford breeders who had a tremendous turnout of cattle at the annual Balmoral show. All animals were were well presented and in very good show condition given it is so early in the season. Numbers of Herefords entered were possibly the highest ever and the largest representation for any cattle bred at the event. Just two breeders from the south had Herefords exhibited. Coote Geelan a regular exhibitor and former championship winner had a team from his Baltymore herd in Co Leitrim on show while Albert De Cogan, Castlemartyr had a Hereford heifer. Albert also had his Angus bull Rosemead Karona J957 on display initially winning his class and later going all the way to take the Angus Championship. The Reserve Grand Female Champion came from the first class of the day, and was exhibited by John and Karen Taggart, Carrowdore. Their eight year old cow “Knockmountagh Olga” bred by Eamon McKiernan, Monasterboice, Co Louth has enjoyed a super show career and was shown with her calf at foot. She is sired by Churchill Storm, and is out of Knockmountagh Aileen. There were 10 cows forward in this class making it the largest Senior Female Class in the entire beef section. Andrew McMordie celebrated success winning the Reserve Grand Male Championship with his September 2012 born Solitude 1 Kingdom, a son of Gouldingpoll 1 Captain (GCT) bred by Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Co Kerry and currently standing at Dovea Genetics, Co Tipperary. This red ticket winner represented a sole entry from Andrew’s Solitude herd based at Ballygowan and sold at the show to a local pedigree breeder. “Craigy Honey Pie 2nd” was winner of the July – December 2012 born female class for Desmond Martin, Saintfield. This home bred heifer is sired by the highly successful Parkhill Pompeii a son of Yarram Pompeii V055 the noted BIS sire and out of a Duibhgiolla dam bred by well-known Co Leitrim breeders Kevin & Monica Diffley. Judge for the event was Andrew Owen, Church Preen Herefords, Shropshire, UK

Res. Supreme Champion, Male and Junior Champion Dorepoll 1 579 Knighthood.

Report with assistance of Libby Clarke. Photos by Alfie Shaw.

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Res. Female Champion Knockmountagh Olga.

Res. Male Champion Soltitude 1 Kingdom.

Baltymore Rodge with Coote Geelan.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 "Dougie" takes the crown at Armagh Show

Liam Orr demonstrates with high quality Irish Hereford Steak from LIDL.

Ding Dong - it's King Kong!

Portadown Hereford breeder James Graham enjoyed tremendous success at Newry Show with his home bred bull "Richmount 1 King Kong" where he secured two Inter-breed Championships. The first of these was the Inter-breed Beef Bull Championship which saw a strong class forward representing all of the terminal breeds. He later went on to win the Inter-breed Junior Bull Championship, and qualified for the NISA final which is to be held at Castlewellan Show later this month. "King Kong" is sired by the former Poll bull of the year "Graceland 1 Colin" and is full brother to "Richmount 1 Lady Ga Ga" who was Female Champion and Reserve Breed Champion at Balmoral show 2011. These special classes were placed by Robert Johnston from Belfast, who described his winner as an "outstanding Hereford bull". James was delighted with how his January 2013 born bull performed having earlier in the day secured the Breed Championship under judge Dessie Martin, Saintfield.

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Breeders are to be congratulated for putting on quite a show at the NI Hereford National event which took place at the picturesque setting of Gosford Forest Park at the weekend. John Kemp travelled from Durham to place the 65 head strong entry, which was the biggest entry of any breed at Armagh Show. Collecting the Supreme Championship ribbons was the 7 year old bull “Greenyards 1 Dougie” presented by Robin Irvine, Whitecross. Selected as a yearling for the Graceland herd, this well made bull has had tremendous success being a former Sire of the Year. Hot on his heels was the stylish “Craigy Honey Pie 2nd” from Dessie Martin, Saintfield who was awarded the Female Championship en route to Reserve Supreme. Born in September 2012 this is a daughter of Parkhill Pompeii and bred from the same dam as “Craigy Hank” who was the National Show Champion in 2012. The Reserve Male Champion was “Solpoll 1 Klinsmann” from John & William McMordie, Ballygowan. This well made yearling bull is sired by Panmure 1 Henry who also sired the Calf Champion at this event. “Solpoll 1 Stella L2” was on her first outing at Armagh for the McMordie team and was winner of the NIHBA trophy. Mervyn Richmond secured the Reserve Female Championship with his “Corraback Clover 4th. This quality maiden heifer is out of a homebred cow and sired by his stock bull “Ballyaville Don”. The baby heifer calf class produced the Reserve Calf Champion from David Wilson, Magheraveely. “Lisrace Pretty Maid 19th”is a January 2014 born daughter of Lisrace Lifeliner. The first class of the day saw a win for David Smyth with his cow and calf combination “Llancillo Hall Rosalinda 5th”. The in calf heifer class was led by Alywn and Adam Armour with “Solpoll 1 Starlet J19” by Solpoll 1 Dynamite. The two year old bull class was won by John Conlon exhibiting “Drumatee Mack”, with P & W Beatty securing the red ticket in the September to December bull calf class with “Tirelugan 1 George”. “Lisrace Lifeguard” stood top of the line in the baby bull calf class for David Wilson. Progeny of “Panmure 1 Henry” from the McMordies scooped both the top pair and group of three awards. They later went on to win the Interbreed Group of Three Competition.

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Country Report from Sweden By Miranda Lysell, secretary of the Swedish Hereford Association

The freshest news in Sweden at the moment is that Herefords are the beef breed with the most new registrations this year, to the end of August! 553 Herefords (bulls and females) have been registered, compared to the next breed, Simmental with 543 registrations and Charolais, which usually has the most, with 506 registrations. Today there are 49.615 females and 20.272 males registered. As I drive around the countryside, I am seeing more and more Hereford and Hereford x Angus type crosses. I’m sure this is due to the fact that marbling and beef quality in general is getting more publicity. In the shops you can find Swedish marbled beef and the chefs on TV are talking about it and cooking it. A new scale for scoring marbling has been formed in Sweden and the slaughterhouse companies are beginning to pay extra premiums for marbled beef. New trademarks are coming onto the market for beef that is extra tender and marbled and cured hanging. This is an exiting development in Sweden! For 10 years ago no-one (apart from the Hereford and Angus breeders) were talking about quality, only quantity! Shows Since my last report we have had one cattle show. The show was held in February 2014 at the Mila Agricultural show in Malmö. There were only 11 Herefords and the judge was Mr Per Mårtensson, a well known Charolais breeder who has played a great role in the beef breeding business in our country. The Champion bull title was awarded to 7128 Noa av Troedsberga ET. Born March 2013 and by NJW 8 Embassy 81S ET. Owned by Christian Hansson. The Reserve Champion title was awarded 353 Bårarps Memphis. Born in January 2013 and by Harvie Dan Hidalgo ET 193U. Bred by Miranda & Einar Lysell and coowned with Lennart Svensson. The Champion heifer title was awarded to 575 Silvia of Gylteboda. Born in December 2012 and by Wilgor SQD 55K Big Northern 1S. Owned and bred by Mr Jan Nilsson. This amazing heifer was even awarded the Supreme Champion Hereford title and even went on to be named Interbreed Champion (or Best In Show as we call it here). This is the second show in a row that this has happened! The funny thing is that she even beat the judges own Charolais heifer in the interbreed class! The Reserve Champion Heifer title was awarded to 7339 Bårarps Amory FR Dunder. Born February 2013 and by Dunder av Ingemanstorp. Owned and bred by Miranda & Einar Lysell. Showmanship (Handler class) As always the Swedish National Championship in Beef Breed Showmanship was very popular with 13 entries. Only one showed a Hereford, Lowa Göransdotter who

placed 2nd from 13 entries. In the junior classes, only one showed a Hereford, Christel Lysell aged 13 who placed 5th from 8 entries in the 12-19 age group.

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VB Ares of Folkestorp.

VB Nando of Bårarp (photos are taken by Elisabeth Thordorsson)

Supreme Champion / interbreed Champion 575 Silvia of Gylteboda, photo taken by Miranda Lysell.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Performance testing – two new AI sires to VikingGenetics! At our performance testing station, 30 Herefords, 75 Charolais, 33 Simmentals, 16 Limousins, 14 Angus and 8 Blonde ‘D Aquitaines are tested yearly. This year the bulls were scanned for marbling and it is the first year that the results have been official. It costs 20.000SEK (aprox 2.000GBP) to have a bull go through the performance testing station. It begins in august when the calves are weaned and ends in March. The bulls that are approved, go to the auction. Viking Genetics picks out the bulls (if any) to go into the AI station before the sale. They choose two Herefords yearly due to the high demand for Hereford semen. I have to say, I’m not sure if a larger percent of breeders in any other country, record birth weight, weaning weight and yearling weight to such a high degree as the Swedish Breeders do. The 2014 auction didn’t see any record prices for the Herefords (well you can’t have the highest average price every year!). This is probably due to the unfortunate fact that several of the best Herefords had proved to be scurred. The very best two bulls however were polled, and they were bought by Viking Genetics.

A short presentation of these bulls bought by VikingGenetics - straws available for export! Ares of Folkestorp (called VB Ares at VikingGenetics) Is bred by a new Hereford breeder! Eva Nilsson of Folkestorps Herefords. He is sired by Bårarps Las Vegas (son of two embryo imports from Canada) and his dam is 455 Goldilocks of Folkestorp, sire of dam, Hasse of Stendala. His adjusted weights are; BW 42kg WW 315kg, YW 619kg. Conformation score 85 and an average daily gain of 1890gr. This bull is the complete package – maternal traits, easy calving and growth. He has a lot of eye appeal to top it. Bårarps Nando (called VB Nando at VikingGenetics) Is bred by Miranda & Einar Lysell of Bårarp Herefords. He is sired by National Supreme Champion, ÄPH Super Tuborg (by Remitall Super Duty and out of Moeskaer Megan). His dam is 7248 Bårarps Katie, sire of dam JSF 271 Dice ET 10M. His adjusted weights are; BW 43kg WW 350kg YW 627kg. Conformation score 86 and an average daily gain of 1688gr. He had the highest score for marbling. As with Ares, Nando is a balanced package with regards to maternal traits, easy calving, growth but even marbling and show quality.

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World Hereford Council By Jose Bonica, Secretary General

Exciting news has come in from all over the world regarding the Hereford Breed.

The whole beef industry is having strong demand worldwide, and Herefords are taking a bigger share of this growing business. Except for weather conditions, all countries are reporting good news regarding our breed. Right at the beginning of 2014, the 600,000 dollar bull C Miles McKee 2103 was named Grand Champion at Denver Show.

But this is not the only news coming from USA - probably even more important is to know that Hereford-sired commercial female replacements are being paid above average in that country and that some Angus herds are starting Hereford operations.

In Australia, regardless of the weather, good top and average prices were paid for Hereford bulls, but extremely good news come from the commercial market where Hereford steers break Angus domination of better prices probably because research has shown that purebred Hereford steers excel in meat eating quality according to the new MSA Index, being all placed in the top 10%.

New Zealand is finishing an exciting bull sale season. Some bulls in that part of the world are sold with the trade mark “ezicalve” to dairy farmers. Hereford Friesian cross calves reach “astounding” premium prices, adding value to dairy farmers!

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Uruguay brings also good news. The bull sale season finished, as usual, with Herefords providing the top number of bulls sold, with a higher average than other breeds, and this year with a new record price for the Prado Show Grand Champion Poll Hereford bull.

IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 A special mention must be made to the strong demand for Hereford beef coming from UK consumers. The work done together by supermarkets and the Breed Society shows that team work is a key factor to success, when producing and promoting a premium product. Regardless how good our breed is doing in the market, we must consider that we have to compete, not only for land against crops or forestry, but also against other breeds. Technology is helping us, if we really know what we want and if we wish to get there fast. So far, EPDs have proved to be an excellent tool, but we need more precise data and GENOMICS in order to answer our enquires. We are looking forward to have foolproof genomic EPDs in order to increase accuracies and are also working close with scientists and hope that we will have good news soon. Another way to compete is to be efficient. FEED EFFICIENCY can now be recorded more easily, more economically than before, and many Societies are providing economic resources to accomplish this. Big efforts are made today in some countries from different continents, and many others will very soon join the first

ones to provide data that will be able to identify animals that can perform as well as others, but eating less feed. This is very important to farm economics, but also to control methane production (to stay in business we must also consider our environment!). The European Hereford Conference turned out to be a great success. Many people from different parts of the world, not only from Europe, met to share Swiss friendship! Herefords are new in this country, they arrived for the first time in 1996! But they have being growing since then and today they are an important part in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Natura-Beef in Switzerlandâ&#x20AC;? - a labeled beef production scheme proving to be very successful. Everybody had a great time and Hereford news was updated to everyone. I am confident that beef demand will continue to be strong in the future and that Hereford breeders all over the world will do their best to satisfy consumers with excellent beef!

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By Jose Bonica, World Secretary General

Beef production is very important in Uruguay Economics. Although the grazing area is 10% less than 10 years ago (land was lost mainly to crops, but also to forestry), the cattle inventory is as high as ever, as well as the number of cows bred. More than 70% of beef is exported to more than 100 countries, but at the same time Uruguayans have the highest beef consumption per capita worldwide, in a tight competition with Argentina.

Hereford is the most popular Breed in the country, and last year registration numbers were over 10,800 coming from 208 herds. More than 9,200 calves had weaning weights recorded. EPDs are released twice a year by PACE (Pan American Cattle Evaluation) together with USA, Canada and Argentina. We are looking forward to having Genomic Enhanced EPDs in future runs, providing extra accuracy to either seed stock or commercial breeders. Local and foreign scientists are working on this issue, making sure that this new technology is foolproof before being published.

The Prado Show takes place in September (remember, this is at the beginning of Spring). Horned and Polled cattle are judged apart. Although the Horned Grand Champion was also named Supreme Champion, 50% of the Polled

Hereford Grand Champion was sold for 55,000 US dollars, making a new record for any breed in Uruguay!

The Bull Sale season has just finished and once again, Herefords provided the top number of bulls with the highest price average. Central KiyĂş, the 300 hectares farm owned and run by the Society, is performance testing and selling bulls coming from different herds. This was the 38th edition and the Sale is still very popular among Hereford bull buyers.

At the same time and the same place, the Hereford Society started testing feed efficiency on bulls and steers using GrowSafe facilities. A training population of 1,000 animals is expected to be achieved in three years. The idea is to publish at that time genomic enhanced EPDs for feed efficiency. Everybody is very excited on this and even our Minister of Agriculture visited Central KiyĂş to be updated on this. Last but not least, The Breed Society is working hard on the next World Hereford Conference that will take place in April 2016. You are all invited and we are looking forward to hosting you!

Prado Show Grand Champion Horned Bull Zerca Jack H Advance 5.

Grand Champion Horned Female Ceibal 3279-147

Prado Show Grand Champion Polled Bull Ancares Kamikaze 1

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Champions at the Great Palermo Show 2014

Champion Polled Hereford Bull: Tigra X11 Federal Paya T/E. DOB 11/05/11.

Champion Horned Hereford Bull: Maria Lucia Shapely 2593 T/E. DOB 09/02/11.

Champion Polled Hereford Female: Tranqueras X4564 Lady Revoltosa. DOB 09/01/12.

129th Exhibition of Livestock, Agriculture and International Industry from July 23 to August 2, 2015, Sociedad, Rural Argentina.

AUTUMN EXHIBITION & CHAMPIONSHIP IN OLAVARRĂ?A 22nd to 25th May 2014

The event was attended by many of the most important herds with 163 bulls and breeding females exhibited. The judge for the event was Mr. Marcelo Grosso, assisted by his secretaries Ing. Hernando Grandolini and Vet. Francisco Becerra.

Grand Champion Male PP., Best Individual Toro and Junior Champion. Lot 31 RP Cabin X4013 Santo Tomas de la Sierra de Don Benjamin SA.

Judge - Mr. Marcelo Grosso.

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2014 has been a record year for the Canadian beef cattle industry. All time record setting prices are being seen at auction markets across the country for all classes of cattle; optimism has returned to an industry that has faced many years of discouraging losses. Although the Canadian cattle industry's inventory is at all time lows, registered and commercial Hereford cattlemen are seeing increased demand for quality Canadian Hereford Genetics domestically and abroad. This years fall female and bull sales have been the strongest to date seeing sales averages climb approximately $1000 over last years averages. The Canadian Hereford Association has been working throughout 2014 to develop new breeding tools for domestic and international breeders. Residual Feed Intake is technologically advanced way to measure feed efficiency in livestock. The Canadian Hereford Association and its dedicated members have been working in cooperation with University of Alberta, Olds College and Cattlelands Feedyards to develop an RFI EPD to give breeders the ability to select for the most efficient animals. Canadian Herefords are the first breed of Cattle in Canada to have RFI EPDs available as preliminary numbers were released on the first animals and their direct descendants in September. The CHA and participating members will be working to grow this evaluation in numbers through 2015. Along with RFI, the CHA has been working with the Pan American Cattle Evaluation group to develop Genomically enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) for all traits. There has been significant delays in launching this technology on the PACE scale however we are confident that this work will be completed shortly - GE-EPDs and research in novel traits such as RFI will be necessary to remain relevant within the technologically advanced and increasingly competitive North American purebred cattle industry. At the end of 2013 the CHA said goodbye to Gordon Stephenson, who had served as the Canadian Hereford Associations General Manager for 9 years. With his retirement we welcome Stephen Scott into the association replacing Gordon. It has been a busy year for Stephen as he has travelled to meet Hereford breeders and enthusiasts at home and abroad. Stephen's travels have taken him across Canada to the USA, Switzerland and most recently Kazakstan. Stephen looks forward to 2015 with strong cattle markets and lots of industry optimism to start new research and initiates that will continue to set the breed apart. The CHA Board of Directors voted unanimously to increase the circulation on the August Herd Reference Issue and included the commercial mailing list. With this move, all three issues of the Canadian Hereford Digest now are mailed to the expanded commercial mailing list creating a circulation of nearly 6000 for each issue. The ad support from Canadian Hereford breeders continues to

grow year after year creating a profitable position for the magazine which allowed for the expanded circulation. Calgary Spring Bull Show & Sale - Show judge Garth Cutler, Lacombe, Alberta.

Grand Champion Hereford Bull: BP 945W SILVERADO 165Z.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: LBH 162W STERLING 95Z.

The Royal Winter Fair Toronto Supreme Champion: NJW 73S W18 Downhome 21Z ET Owner: Lyons Polled Herefords, ST. Thomas, ON, Dalmuir Farms, Lindsay, ON and NJW Polled Herefords, Sheridan, WY.

Manitoba Livestock Expo Brandon, Manitoba Supreme Champion: ANL A XLP Action ET 75Z Exhibitor: Lone Pine Cattle Services, Vibank, SK, Owned with: ANL Polled Herefords, Steelman, SK.

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Herefords Set Records in the Yards at Denver

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Herefords set records in the Yards and on the Hill at the National Western Stock Show Jan. 14-17 in Denver. A total of 730 Herefords were exhibited throughout the three-day event, which is an increase of 98 head compared to 2014. There were 314 head in the open show, 138 in the junior show, 39 pens of bulls, 21 heifer pens and 10 carloads. Hereford activities got underway in the Stadium Arena on the Hill with the bull show on Thursday, Jan. 15, judged by Troy Thomas, Harold, S.D., and Brian Barragree, Absarokee, Mont. Following the bull show, Lance Leachman, Maidstone, Sask., evaluated the junior show. Friday, Jan. 16, was the pen and carload show. Completing the day was the record-setting Mile High Night National Hereford Sale in the Stadium Arena that grossed nearly $1.4 million. Then Saturday, Thomas and Barragree judged the female show. Judge Thomas said prior to slapping the champion horned female, “It’s been an honour to evaluate the Hereford females today and the bulls on Thursday. Hereford breeders need to be commended on an outstanding set of cattle exhibited this week. They have kept bringing us good ones — class after class.” The Bull Show: Winning Supreme Hereford and Grand Champion Polled Bull honours were Gary & Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Texas; Eleanor James, Sherman, Ill., and Prairie Rose Cattle Co., Sherman, Ill., with CHAC Mason 2214. He is a Feb. 6, 2012, son of CRR About Time 743 and showed with EPDs of birth weight (BW) 3.8; weaning weight (WW) 51; yearling weight (YW) 78; milk (MM) 26; milk & growth (M&G) 51; Fat -.05; ribeye area (REA) .57; and marbling (MARB) .03. He weighed 2,586 lb. and had a weight per day of age (WDA) of 2.41 lb.

.00; REA .45; and MARB .13. He weighed 2,127 lb. for a WDA of 3.19 lb. Grand Champion Horned Bull, GKB 88X Laramie B293, first won the senior division. Owned by Gary & Kathy Buchholz and Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., Laramie is a Dec. 10, 2012, son of NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET. He showed with EPDs of BW 1.9; WW 58; YW 85; MM 27; M&G 56; Fat -.02; REA .53; and MARB .06. He weighed 2,253 lb. for a WDA of 2.94 lb.

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The Reserve Grand Champion Horned Bull title went to KF Blue Chip 7Z, owned by Hoffman Herefords. Blue Chip is a March 9, 2012, son of H W4 Banker 9221 ET and showed with EPDs of BW 3.3; WW 45; YW 75; MM 27; M&G 56; Fat -.02; REA .43; and MARB .01. He weighed 2,518 lb. and had a WDA of 2.41 lb. The Female Show: Grand Champion Polled Female honours went to Rylee Barber, Channing, Texas; Deppe Bros, Maquoketa, Iowa; Cottonwood Springs Farm/Bushy Park Farms, Mitchell, S.D.; and Sullivan Farm, Dunlap, Iowa, with BR Anastasia 3023 ET. She is a March 2, 2013, daughter of UPS TCC Nitro 1ET and showed with EPDs of BW 5.0; WW 66; YW 111; MM 26; M&G 59; Fat -.01; REA .77; and MARB -.01.

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Reserve Grand Polled and Champion Yearling Bull honours went to Swanson Family Herefords, Peterson, Iowa; and Hoffman Herefords, Thedford, Neb., with H/TSR/CHEZ/Full Throttle. He is a March 20, 2013, son of H WCC/WB 668 Wyarno 9500 ET. He showed with EPDs of BW 1.9; WW 49; YW 87; MM 19; M&G 44; Fat

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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 Sage Krebs, Gordon, Neb., claimed the Reserve Grand Polled Female Championship with Churchill Lady 3290A ET. She is a Sept. 8, 2013, daughter of H Victor 0136 and showed with EPDs of BW 4.8; WW 64; YW 105; MM 23; M&G 55; Fat -.04; REA .69; and MARB .11. Kristin Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D., exhibited the Grand Champion Horned Female, JCS Tater Tot 3560 by JCS Cool Kat 6928. The June 11, 2013, female showed with EPDs of BW 4.4; WW 47; YW 84; MM 17; M&G 41; Fat .02; REA .33; and MARB .02.

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Trent Ray, Abingdon, Ill., won the Reserve Grand Champion Horned Female banner with SULL TCC Diana 4064B ET. She is a Jan. 11, 2014, daughter of C Miles McKee 2103 ET and showed with EPDs of BW 2.4; WW 50; YW 76; MM 30; M&G 55; Fat -.04; REA .56; and MARB .05. Diana was also named grand champion horned female in the junior show on Thursday. At the conclusion of the show, Gary & Kathy Buchholz were named horned and polled premier exhibitor. Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., was named horned premier breeder and Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla., was named polled premier breeder. Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, along with Gary & Kathy Buchholz won first-place horned get of sire with a group sired by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET. The firstplace polled get of sire was exhibited by Ned & Jan Ward, Sheridan, Wyo.; Gary & Kathy Buchholz and Colyer Herefords with a group sired by NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET.

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In the junior show, Shayne Myers, Colusa, Calif., claimed the Champion Polled Female banner with CRR 109 Kelly 303 by CRR 719 Catapult 109. Melissa Grimmel, Jarrettsville, Md., won Reserve Champion Polled Female with GGSC Carlee 6B by CRR About Time 743. On the horned side, Trent Ray and SULL TCC Diana 4064B ET won Champion Horned Female honours. The Reserve Champion Horned Female in the junior show went to Chloe Castle, Rush Springs, Okla., with C 88X Ribeye Lady 3083 by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET. Full results on www.hereford.org

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53rd Herefords Australia National Show & Sale (Dubbo) Judge: Mr John Manchee Offered: 130, Sold: 105, Clearance: 80%, Gross: $711,600, Average: $6,780

Ben Kidd, Virbac Animal Health; Dubbo judge John Manchee; handler Aaron Travelos; and vendor Brian Burgess and the grand champion bull, Ravensdale Elliott. Photo Kim Woods Seedstock Central.

Ben Kidd, Virbac Animal Health, Dubbo, sashes the senior champion bull, Mawarra Little Rippa, held by vendor Peter Sykes, Longford, Vic. Photo: Kim Woods - Seedstock Central.

49th Merial EPRINEX Herefords Australia National Show & Sale (Wodonga)

Offered: 144, Sold: 112, Average Price: $6,906, Top Price: $41,000, Top Price Animal: Sugarloaf Haymaker H126. Sire of Top Price Animal: Glendan Park Empire E002 Judge: Mr Peter Falls - Associate Judge: Mr Cameron Hollis Lot 106 Reserve Intermediate Champion: Purchasers Chris Lisle and Steve Collins, vendor, Alvio Trovatello, with Blake O'Reilly.

Vendor Pam Shelley, Paul Rogers, Andy McGeoch, Brett Young and the senior champion Hereford bull at the 2014 Hereford National Show at Wodonga. RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEREFORD BULL:

Auctioneer Michael Glasser, judges Peter Falls and Cameron Hollis sash the Grand Champion Poll Hereford bull with Sarah Day, Bordertown, SA, on the halter.

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Strong Hereford Sale Season Down Under in NZ

Hereford breeders are enjoying a strong sale season and have reclaimed some market share against other beef breeds says PGG Wrightson national genetics manager Bruce Orr. Orr who travels the length and breadth of the country attending sales for all breeds has noticed commercial farmers are moving back to using registered Hereford bulls. “Last year we started to see, and this year it has been confirmed, that some commercial buyers who have been buying black bulls have actually switched to buying Herefords.” That means registered Hereford breeders have had similar, if not better clearances and in a number of cases, better averages than other breeds. Orr said he had in one instance a client purchase 11 Hereford bulls and that client planned to purchase more registered Herefords. Market prices have been strong with a lift in clearance rates and the average price also improving at the better sales. “Generally speaking Hereford breeders have had a strong season, it’s been a very good season” says Orr. “There have been clearances in most cases and overall it’s been very pleasing for Herefords.” He felt there were a couple of drivers behind the swing back to Herefords. He cites the production and performance gains of about 10% improvement that farmers can cash in on from hybrid vigour when using a registered Hereford bull over black cows. “The resulting progeny are always keenly sought after,” says Orr. Orr also held the personal opinion that the Hereford breed had successfully encompassed increases in performance data but not at the expense of the cattle themselves.

to Kokonga Herefords near Tuakau. This is to date the top price across all breeds during the sale season. The Morrows sold another bull for $44,000 to Orari Gorge Herefords. The Morrows average price was $8054. Other highlights included: Maungahina Herefords, Masterton with a top price of $20,000 and average of $6446; Koanui Polled Herefords, Havelock North enjoyed a top price of $16,000 and average $6650; Waikaka Herefords, Gore with a top price of $15,000 and average of $4894; Monymusk Herefords, Te Anau with a top price of $11,500 and average of $7068; Matariki Herefords, Kaikoura with a top price of $11,000 and average of $7097. Wilencote Herefords, Gisborne averaged $6014 and Mokairau Herefords, Gisborne averaged $6562. This upwards trend continues from the exceptionally strong national show and sale for NZ Herefords at Ag Innovation where the breed took out Champion of Champions honours and top price honours for all breeds at $40,000 paid for Hereford sire Okahu Sonny Bill.

Herefords Dominate at AgInnovation 2014

Top honours at AgInnovation 2014 went to Okahu Trust and Hereford bull Okahu Sonny Bill who was named Supreme Champion Hereford and PGG Wrightson Champion of Champion.

Okahu Trust’s Kelly O’Neill from Raetihi receives the PGG Wrightson Champion of Champions Trophy from John McCone.

Okawa Major is the Hereford bull that has set the pace price wise this bull selling season fetching $55,000 at on-farm auction, the best price across all breeds.

Hereford bull, Okawa Major 2008 bred by David and Rosemary Morrow at Mt Somers fetched $55,000 selling

Hereford judge Stuart Robbie, and his family, then went on to clearly illustrate how much he backed the bull and his decision to place the Okahu bull Supreme Hereford and took him home to their Otapawa stud for a price tag of $40,000. The sale proved to be solid with excellent breeder support and was underpinned by solid commercial buyers. Other standout prices include Capethorne Panda offered by Greg and Debbie Chamberlain of Cheviot selling for $35,000 to the Clements family of Matapouri stud in Northland. The Paterson family then backed this up by

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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2015 selling Waikaka Skytower for $33,000 to the Reeves family of Mokairau stud in Gisborne. The average sale price for the two year old bulls was $10,444 up from $9770 last year. In the show ring the ever consistent McWilliam family took home Reserve Champion Hereford with Te Taumata Dynamic. In the Tru Test Super Sire class the Capethorne Panda 1251 was placed first, followed by MF Shannon 12 8 and then Glenbrae Iconic 1242. In the led Honda Motorcycles Impact Sires class Okahu

Sonny Bill took first place followed by Te Taumata Dynamic 12549 second, Foulden Hill McCoy 12201 third, Keelryn Stately Star 350 fourth, Amile Arrow 120001 fifth. In the Honda Motorcycles Impact sires unled class the placings were: Matariki 120094 first, Kairuru Jordan 120025 second, Willowspring Wilco third, Kairuru Jive 120031 fourth, Waikaka Skytower 1289 fifth, Matapouri Nash 12 22 sixth, Matatoki Lion 1224 seventh, Hurstpier Giovanni 9 eighth. The led judging was an impressive sight and gave the judges plenty to consider.

First time exhibitor and vendor at AgInnovation Douglas McCartney dominated in the female classes. His Tauranga based Castle Douglas stud was placed first and second in the single entry heifer class and taking the pairs first place too. Douglas went on to be awarded the RA Donald Trophy for the best two animals exhibited by one vendor.

Young and upcoming Hereford breeder Will Gibson was awarded the Hereford Herdsperson.

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“Knockmountagh Chief 2nd” winner of 2013 Bull of the Year at the National Hereford Show, Tullamore was subsequent to the event exported to Scotland. Purchaser of Chief Mr Bill Andrew, Oaklee Farm, Auchencruive, Ayr has since shown him on 3 occasions with considerable success. The Irish bred bull has shown himself to be a winner taking on strong competition in the country of his adoption. He has been Hereford Champion in Ayr Show, Interbreed and Hereford Champion in Drymen Show and Hereford Champion in Stirling Show. His sire is Yarram Star General W251 and he is out of Knockmountagh Edwina a Churchill Storm V583 daughter. Well done to the “Chief” and congratulations to breeders Eamon & John McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice, Co Louth.

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