GVM Tullamore 16th November 2024
Welcome back!
Céad Míle Fáilte,
We are delighted to present you with the sale catalogue for the hotly-anticipated 2024 Genetic Gems Hereford sale alongside a draft of some of the finest heifers to be offered up for sale from the Gouldingpoll Herd.
The Genetic Gems journey to date has been a hugely positive experience for all concerned, coupled that with the fact that the Hereford Breed is efficient, hardy and productive, has the ability to survive and thrive in all environments leading to superior tasting beef, while adding value to your business. We believe that the breed has substantially more to offer, and intend to create a showcase which further strengthens the Breeds standings and creates awareness amongst perspective purchasers. To date, the Genetic Gems has set and smashed National female records in its first three years of being while also making it acceptable to see the Hereford breed soar into five figure sums. Previous Gems are also shining bright, claiming numerous red rosettes and National titles across the Country, year on year.
Assembling this catalogue of Genetic Gems was no easy challenge, encompassing the country’s most highly regarded herds where the most sought-after genetics rest, we believe that this catalogue of Genetic Gems offers something special for everyone.
This year the Genetic Gems sale comprises of in-calf and maiden heifers from some of the most proven female lines that the country has to offer, alongside eight standout in-calf heifers from the Gouldingpoll herd. We, along with the breeders believe that these lots are an ideal addition to any existing herds or the perfect foundation to establish a new herd upon.
We hope you enjoy what you see and we look forward to watching these Gems shine in the future,
Anselm & Robert
IN A CHANGING WORLD, ITS FLAVOUR IS FOREVER
Irish Hereford Prime’s flavour, succulence and tenderness are the same today as they have always been. And thanks to the commitment of the farming families who rear Hereford cattle, this world-class beef’s taste, texture and consistency will be enjoyed for many generations to come.
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Meet the Team
Denis Barrett Auctioneer +353 87 856 0672
Anselm Fitzgerald
Sale Manager +353 87 662 3403
Terms & Conditions
Please note that cattle sold at Genetic Gems 2024 will be sold under the rules and regulations set out by the Livestock Auctioneers Association, Denis Barrett and The Irish Hereford Breed Society. These can be found on their respective websites. All animals are sold as they stand, and the purchaser is deemed to have examined each animal and fully satisfied themselves with the animal prior to sale.
TERMS
The terms of the sale are cash, cheque or wire transfers, payable the day of the sale. Payment must be made in full before any sale cattle are released.
BIDDING
All animals to sell through the sale must be sold by auction with each animal selling to the highest bidder. Private sales are not permitted.
DISPUTES
Robert Jones
Sale Manager +353 86 353 0140
GENOMIC TESTING
All animals in the sale have been genomic tested and sire & dam verified.
PEDIGREE CERTIFICATES
Pedigree certificates will be given to the purchaser after the sale.
TELEPHONE AND ONLINE BIDDING
Telephone bidding will be available. To register please contact the sale managers in advance. Genetic Gems will make pre-bidding prior to sale and online bidding on the day of sale available through www.denisbarrett. com and MartEye
ANIMALS SOLD REQUIRING EXPORT
All animals in the sale will be export tested. For animals sold to mainland UK, the vendors have all agreed to transport animals back to their holdings, where they will reside for 42 days, before being retested for export.
In the case of bidding disputes, bidding will be re-opened between the involved parties in the dispute. If no further bid is made, the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted the last bid and the auctioneer’s decision will be final.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any announcement made from the block will take precedence over information in the catalogue.
COMMISSION
All sales will be made in euro. At auction, a commission of 5% of the purchase price is payable by the purchaser.
SEMEN
Contact the sale managers for semen location as semen collection will be the responsibly of the purchaser.
Breeder - Matthew & Rita Goulding
What a way to kick off Genetic Gems 2024 with this beautiful Homozygous Polled in-calf heifer. This heifer’s pedigree combines some of the highest profile genetics in this neat package. Her dam is the record-breaking Sky High 1 Lancome Lucy purchased for 13,000gns at the Designer Genes sale in 2017 and going back to the Lucy line at Romany. Sired by the successful Fisher 1 Jaguar who is also the sire of popular AI sire Fisher 1 Profile, this lady is one to get excited about. To top it off, Loyola Lucy is scanned safely in-calf to Midford 1 Whizbang due in early December, making her the perfect Christmas present!
FISHER 1 CRACKER
FISHER 1 JAGUAR J347 / S3315
FISHER 1 EVA C190
DENDOR 1 MURDOCK
SKY HIGH 1 LANCOME LUCY {HYF}
ROMANY 1
Dam - Sky High 1 Lancome Lucy
18/09/2022 372214806841333
Breeder - Matthew & Rita Goulding
A stunning heifer with a truly international genetic package. Her dam Pebbles 1344 was imported from the Moeskaer herd in Denmark for her fleshing ability and maternal traits, and since her arrival she has proved to be an outstanding addition to the Gouldingpoll herd. She is the dam of the AI bull Gouldingpoll 1 Zoro and has a daughter standing in the Hoghton View herd in UK. Gold Pebbles is sired by Cogent AI bull Gouldingpoll 1 Gold Spice. Scanned safely in-calf to Intelagri 1 Leo and due in March 2025, this is a package that ticks all the boxes.
PANMURE 1 HENRY {HYF}
GOULDINGPOLL 1 GOLD SPICE
BARWISE 1 RAMBLING ROSIE 2267
MOESKAER KENO 1222
MOESKAER PEBBLES 1344
MOESKAER PEBBLES 1138 ET
Dam - Moeskaer Pebbles
Gouldingpoll 1 Nettle 335
Breeder - Matthew & Rita Goulding
This eye catching in-calf heifer has a lot to offer. Her dam was purchased at the Tydesmoor dispersal and has gone on to become a proven breeder with a son standing at the Ryemount herd. Nettle is sired by Fisher 1 Jaguar, also sire of the very popular Fisher 1 Profile. Back this genetic package up with her service sire Gouldingpoll 1 Nijinsky, who is a full brother to the record breaking Ravette 1262 sold, at the 2022 Genetic Gems sale for €22,000 and you will have something special. Nettle is due to calve at the end of November, so you won’t have long to wait!
Service - Sire Gouldingpoll 1 Nijinsky
FISHER 1 CRACKER
FISHER 1 JAGUAR J347
FISHER 1 EVA C190
25/09/2022 372214806811339
Breeder - Matthew & Rita Goulding
This is a heifer with a powerful sire stack. Her dam line goes back to the very successful UDEL herd. With bulls like UDEL 1 F8 Knight Flyer, Doonbiddie Hustler & Koanui Blueprint, the genetic power in this heifer’s back breeding is immense. Sired by the very popular Cogent AI sire, Gouldingpoll 1 Stockman who combines the Keepsake, Duchess & Lucy cow lines, this heifer has as much breeding potential as any. Due in early March 2025 to Intelagri 1 Leo, this heifer is sure to add value to your herd.
Sire - Gouldingpoll 1 Stockman
GOULDINGPOLL 1 ROBUST ET
GOULDINGPOLL 1 STOCKMAN
MOESKAER KEEPSAKE 1336
GOULDINGPOLL 1 GOLD SPICE
ALLOWDALEPOLL 1 ELAINE
ALLOWDALEPOLL 1 WILY ELAINE
Breeder - Matthew & Rita Goulding
This heifer has been the visitors favourite all summer. The Ishbel line originates from the Romany herd in Scotland and are standout females. Her dam is sired by the former UK Sire of the Year Panmure 1 Henry who is proven to be one of the top breeding bulls over the past 10 years, siring numerous show winners and sale toppers. Ishbel is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Stockman giving a combination of cow lines in this pedigree that is seriously impressive. Served by Intelagri 1 Leo and due in April 2025, this is the first chance to get your hands on an Ishbel and one not to be missed.
Sire - Gouldingpoll 1 Stockman
GOULDINGPOLL 1 ROBUST ET
GOULDINGPOLL 1 STOCKMAN
MOESKAER KEEPSAKE 1336
PANMURE 1 HENRY {HYF}
GOULDINGPOLL 1 ISHBEL 1084 ET
ROMANY 1 ISHBEL BL R15
Gouldingpoll 1 Emma Jane 352
If you are looking for maternal excellence, then look no further. The Emma Jane cow family is one of the most respected in the breed and have been top performers not only in the Gouldingpoll herd, but in any herd that has been fortunate enough to own one. Her dam is sired by the maternal powerhouse Nationwide who has bred a string of high performing cattle. Emma Jane 352 is sired by the former UK Sire of the Year Panmure 1 Henry, making this a very special and unique cross. Scanned in-calf to Intelagri 1 Leo due on the 15th March 2025, this is one of the last direct daughters of the Ford Abbey 1 Emma Jane 12th to sell, don’t miss out!!
DOREPOLL 1 93N NATIONWIDE
FORD ABBEY 1 EMMA JANE 12TH
FORD ABBEY 1 EMMA JANE S13 3RD
Dam - Ford Abbey 1 Emma Jane
Breeder - Matthew & Rita Goulding
PANMURE 1 HENRY {HYF}
03/01/2023 372214806881353
Breeder - Matthew & Rita Goulding
If you missed out on the record breaking Ravette 1262 who sold for €22,000, then this is your chance to add this special cow line to your herd. The Ravette’s are synonymous with success and this lady is a perfect example. This classy heifer is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Peroni who goes back to the Pebbles line and sired by Stockman, this heifer’s depth of pedigree will ensure you success in the show and sale ring. Due mid-March to Interagri 1 Leo, this heifer has the potential to break more records.
Maternal - Sister Gouldingpoll 1 Ravette 1262
GOULDINGPOLL 1 STOCKMAN
GOULDINGPOLL 1 PERONI
GOULDINGPOLL 1 PEBBLES 697
GOULDINGPOLL 1 SUPERDUTY ET
GOULDINGPOLL 1 RAVETTE 633
DOREPOLL 1 499 MISS RAVE
Breeder - Matthew & Rita Goulding
GOULDINGPOLL 1 STOCKMAN
GOULDINGPOLL 1 PERONI
GOULDINGPOLL 1 PEBBLES 697
GOULDINGPOLL 1 GOLD SPICE
GOULDINGPOLL 1 DUCHESS 1172
GOULDINGPOLL 1 DUCHESS 602
It is only fitting that we round off the Gouldingpoll offering with a Duchess. This female line has really put the herd on the map with the Duchess family making their mark across Europe. Duchess 357 is a beautiful correct heifer with a powerful sire stack. Her dam is sired by the hugely successful Gold Spice who stood at stud in Cogent UK while her sire is the impressive Peroni who goes back to another Cogent AI stud bull Stockman. Scanned in-calf and due in early March, this is a great chance to be part of the Duchess dynasty. Dorepoll 1
05/07/2023 372226954140129
Breeder - Pat Rohan
Here is your opportunity to purchase the South Leinster Hereford Branch Champion Heifer for 2024. Claiming three red rosettes this summer, Prettymaid 129 is proving to be a standout female with fantastic markings, style and an impressive pedigree to match. A pedigree that includes names like Pansy and Prettymaid as Grand Dams, its not hard to see why this heifer has a star studded replacement index, while her grand sire Ballinveney United 2 needs no introduction siring heifers to €6400 at the recent Balleen Production sale. Can you afford not to take this Gem home?
Grand Sire - Ballinveney United 2
BALLEEN PANSY 31006
TOWRA BRILLIANT
BALLEEN PRETTYMAID 967
BALLEEN PRETTYMAID 694
BALLEEN REASON
BALLINVENEY UNITED 2
Breeder - Michael & Ciaran Kinahan
Introducing the first of our heifers from the Tullyview herd, Sheena 580. This elegant July 23’ born first prize winning heifer from the Irish National Hereford Show 2024 has something special to offer. Sired by Trillick George who stands at Bova AI while on the dams side, traces back to Cill Cormaic Napoleon and the influential Cedar Liam, its not hard to see that this heifer has immense potential whether it be on the 2025 show circuit or as a mature breeding female. Opportunities like Sheena 580 don’t come around often.
Dam - Airhill Sheena
TRILLICK GEORGE
FREE TOWN HOTSPUR
KILLOE PAM (X)
AIRHILL SHEENA
CILL CORMAIC NAPOLEON
AIRHILL OLIVE
Breeder - Michael & Ciaran Kinahan
Tullyview Saoirse, if Carlsberg did heifers! This striking female has already made her presence felt in the show ring, securing second place at the National Hereford Show 2024, only being edged out by her stablemate, Sheena. Out of the same sire as the 2024 National Male Champion going back to Cill Cormaic Napoleon on the dams’ side, this heifer has a standout pedigree behind her. With undeniable power and presence, we believe that Saoirse will help take your herd to the next level and leave a legacy that will withstand the test of time.
Tullyview Saoirse 581
Bawnlea Sheridan French Kiss
04/08/2023
Breeder - Peter Cooke
If you are looking for style, then look no further, this heifer has the looks and a pedigree to match. Her dam is a super milky cow full of maternal traits who goes back to the Gem line at UDEL. French Kiss is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Superstar who has the unique cross of Fabb 1 Northern Star and the former National Show Champion Duchess 591. This easy fleshing heifer was admired by many this summer, she could be a lot of fun in the show ring next summer.
Sire - Gouldingpoll 1 Superstar ET
FABB 1 NORTHERN STAR
GOULDINGPOLL 1 SUPERSTAR ET
GOULDINGPOLL 1 DUCHESS 591
ANNAGHBEG 1 CAVALIER {HYF}
DERNAROY 1 SHERIDAN
DERNAROY 1 IRMA
Grianan Orange B 008
08/09/2023
Breeder - Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald
Over the years the Orange line has been very successful at Grianan producing many of their top priced cattle and show winners. This heifer has the potential to continue that tradition. Her granddam is the original Orange from Drumakeenan while her dam is sired by the twice National Champion, Grianan Firecracker who sold for €10,0000 at 8 months of age. She is the first heifer offered for sale from the herds new stock bull Rossmore Rocky Balboa whose calves have been much admired this summer for their easy fleshing and shape. This horned heifer has the potential to build your very own Orange dynasty.
KEENAGH BRUNO
ROSSMORE ROCKY BALBOA
ROSSMORE BLOSSOM
GRIANAN FIRECRACKER
GRIANAN ORANGE R 789
DRUMAKEENAN ORANGE 49TH
Grand Sire – Grianan Firecracker
Griananpoll 1 Pisces B 012
09/09/2023 372223154931012
Breeder - Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald
This polled heifer offers a unique opportunity as she is the first heifer to be sold from the Pisces line that also produced the former herd sire Grianan Parker, who has bred bulls to €5000 and heifers to €5400. Her dam is sired by the hugely successful Fabb 1 Northern Star who continues to have a massive influence on the Hereford breed. Pisces B012 is sired by the great Solpoll 1 Dynamite who has bred many top cattle and whose daughters have performed so well at Solpoll. This may be the only Dynamite heifer offered for sale this year! Don’t miss out on this star.
UDEL 1 R51 VINDICATOR
SOLPOLL 1 DAINTY U10
FABB 1 NORTHERN STAR
GRIANANPOLL 1 PISCES
GRIANAN PISCIES T 856
Sire - Solpoll 1 Dynamite P
SOLPOLL 1 DYNAMITE P
Riverrock Starlet Bea HH
21/09/2023 372226304020110
Breeder - Tony Hartnett
The first of the heifers from the Riverrock herd and if you are looking for power and pedigree, then this is the heifer for you. Starlet Bea goes back to the famous Lisnalurg Bea line that had so much success over the years. Her dam is sired by the successful Dovea AI bull FH William who is sired by Yarram Unique F181, whose daughters sold to a top at €5600 at last years sale. Starlet Bea is one of the first calves born to the Pute Nascar sired Wildfire whose dam goes back to the Cooperobin cow family at Hirsche Herefords in Canada.
PUTE NASCAR N13
GRIANAN WILDFIRE
GRIANAN COOPEROBIN 712
F.H. WILLIAM {HYF}
RIVERROCK TRISHYA BEA
RIVERROCK ELENA BEA
Grand Sire - Pute Nascar N13
Riverrock Cherry Bea HH
07/11/2023 372226304030111
Breeder - Tony Hartnett
This November heifer has so much potential. Again, going back to the famous Lisnalurg Bea line that had so much success over the years. Her dam Daisy Bea contains two very successful Dovea AI bulls in Cill Cormaic Kasper and Gageboro Morgan, both of whom have proven themselves over the years. Cherry Bea is again sired by Wildfire who in his first year at Riverrock has proven to be easily calved and develop quickly. This young heifer has potential written all over.
PUTE NASCAR N13
GRIANAN WILDFIRE
GRIANAN COOPEROBIN 712
CILL CORMAIC KASPER
RIVERROCK DAISY BEA
RIVERROCK DAISY
Grand Sire - Cill Cormaic Kasper
03/12/2023
Breeder - Edwin & Robert Jones
The baby of the sale, Keenaghpoll 1 Orange I. This young heifer is a daughter of the 2022 Overall Female Premier Sale Champion, Lios Breacpoll 1 Patricia with a pedigree on the dams side that includes the style inducing Fabb 1 Northern Star and the well known Orange line from Grianan. While her sire is the outcross CCR 57G Stamina ET 199s who sired the €6000 sale topper at the 2024 Premier Spring Sale. This homozygous polled heifer has a bright future ahead of her with presence and a pedigree to back it up, don’t let the last Gem of 2024 pass you by.
RU 20X BOULDER 57G
CCR 57G STAMINA ET 199S
GOLDEN-OAK 46B KEEPSAKE 23K
FABB 1 NORTHERN STAR
LIOS BREACPOLL 1 PATRICIA
GRIANAN ORANGE T 868
Lot 18 & 19
Normanton 1 Laertes
5 straws in each lot
Normation 1 Laertes has left his mark in both the show and sale ring. He was the 2016 UK Poll Bull of the year and won numerous breed championships and Interbreeds, including the Royal Highland & Royal Welsh Shows. Laertes has also proven himself as a breeder of Champions with the latest being the 2024 National Hereford Show Champion and former Gem Hillockpoll 1 Ivy. 5 straws available ex vendor’s tank
Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty
Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty (GZS) is an exceptionally thick, well muscled bull with excellent performance (395kgs at 252 days & 720kgs at 365 days ). Superduty was first prize winner at the Hereford National Show 2011. His dam, UK National Calf Champion 2009 is from the famous Lucy cow family in the Romany herd in the UK and his sire Remittal Superduty 42S has been described as a breed changer. Superduty has played a key part in the Gouldingpoll breeding program and has also been used extensively in the UK with his latest son Gouldingpoll 1 Duncan now standing in Cogent UK. 3 straws available ex vendor’s tank.
Gageboro Morgan (GGM)
3 straws available ex vendor’s tank
The beautifully balanced Gageboro Morgan has done it all from breeding show stoppers to sale toppers. Sired by the influential Gageboro Eugenic while the dams ancestry boasts some of the breed greats like Churchill Storm and Bowmount Storm, its not hard to see why GGM keeps popping up in the pedigree of top priced animals.
With a Daughter milk fig of 7.1Kg, nearly twice the breed avg and a replacement index value of €104, GGM dams have the ability to produce bulls like Beaghmore Hansel 3, who achieved €4500 at the Premier Autumn Hereford Sale 2024, while Grianan Orange W941, a direct daughter of GGM sold for €5100 at the 2022 Genetic Gems Sale.
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Vendors
With thanks to this years vendors...
Lots 1 - 8, 18 & 19
Matthew & Rita Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Lot 9
Pat Rohan, Curraghbehy, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny
Lot 10 & 11
Michael & Ciaran Kinahan, Kilcurley, Tubber, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Lot 12
Peter Cooke, Bawnlea, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Lot 13, 14 & 20
Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Lots 15 & 16
Tony Hartnett, Knockatoon, Rockchapel, Co. Cork
Lots 17 & 21
Edwin & Robert Jones, Riverside Keenagh, Co. Longford
