Irish Charollais Sheep Society Yearbook 2019

Charollais Sheep

Irish Charollais Sheep Society YEAR BOOK & BUYERS GUIDE 2019 www.irishcharollaissheep.net

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CONTENTS Breeders Advertisements Argue David H28 Rockdale Brown Simon A2 Cloghala Buckley Edward & Pamela D82 Kilbarry H7 Carriganeela Byrne Joe & Michael F58 Foynes Deane Chrystel F33 Kilronan Foley John & Donie J43 Leam Na Goilla Glesson Willie F62 Wexfo Grogan Dympna & Gerry D8 Duiske Holland Patrick & Damian F71 Turlough Jeffery Jim & Frampton D32 Bawnard Kearney John H25 Rathskeagh Miley M.D&J H19 Knockcroghery Nolan Joe H1 Kilconnor O’Leary Ger & Paula H31 Ralahine O’Sullivan Eugene F39 Ardcath Power Michael B3 Ballyhibben Rooney Michael & Peter H16 Friarstown

9 48 41 46 12 58 48 8 42 31 42 51 12 58 44 28-29 15

Commerical Advertisers Buffalo Steel Products 11 Chanelle 10 Cotter & Keane 45 46 Co Wexford Sheep Breeders Association Farm TV 32 Greenvale Backcover Irish Farmers Journal 33 Laurence Pierce Wool Merchants 32 Logie Durno Charollais Sheep 13 Northern Ireland Charollais Sheep Sales 47 Smyths’s Daleside Feeds Inside Front cover Univet 74 Volac 43

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2017 Sale season, the future is looking strong at the factories throughout the €6.00 to €6.20 are readily available from market is challenged but we advise to ailable.

steadily increasing. We currently have s are recording with the Sheep Ireland us. This is a strong indicator to the strength of Charollais dominance Chairman’s Foreword e foundation of the Society, Charollais are now firmly established as s in the country in both Pedigree and commercial flocks. Our 2016 As rams I reflect theaverage past 5 years as Chairman the Society it is with a tinge of sadness that I g price for riseover by on €50 per head. As ofa direct consemy precedence. final chairman’s but also to the ontinuingwrite to take It isreport however vitalwith that optimism we endeavor to changes that are ahead as we go forward another greatcharacteristics year for both the Charollais Charollais sheepinto with the breed that farmersbreed expectand Charollais breeders within the island of Ireland. mation in the market place.

Charollais had a great year in 2018 during what was conceded to be a difficult year overall,

Committee remain dedicated to the Charollais breed within Ireland which was not helped by the disastrous weather that challenged throughout. Sales were difficult harollaisinSociety will continue go from strength strength.

Persome areas and moretosuccessful in others.toTop quality Charollais rams and ewes will always ork behind scenesfor to all ensure all ourand sales runincreasingly efficiently and be inthedemand targetthat markets in an competitive market buyers are very for sponsoring All Ireland Showing held at specific our in their selection criteria.Championship Keeping this inbeing mind as producers we must be very specific withtoour on farm programs to ensure produce ne 2017 and Bimeda forbreeding sponsoring our Premier Salewebeing heldwhat at is required while adhering to the characteristics of the breed.

9th of July 2017.

was to do aand massive overhaul of recognised sale events and dates at the AGM, but on consideration rt is vitalIt to usdecided as a Society, it is thoroughly by our

by the Committee it was decided to change slightly to facilitate buyers who are used to trading in particular areas. Therefore we will change and at a reduced but steady pace. Our major change urchasers, breeders continued at the shows thissupporters year is theand relocation of the Premiersuccess Sale to Tullamore.

This was done with a heavy disposition asthe Tullow has always good tothe us year. but sometimes a risk has to be taken to better the presence you all at Society events been throughout of the breed. I hope that you will embrace and support this new venture.

As we commence 2019, I have to admit that as a lamb producer it is with a mixed outlook. What started as a positive and rewarding spring lamb market has now crumbled rapidly. Currently prices are challenged and we urge all breeders and commercial producers to push the processors for the price that is justified and that your quality lambs command. In recent years the Sheep industry while not denying setbacks, has enjoyed relative comfort in comparison to other aspects of farming. Charollais are to the pinnacle of this, and this is especially evident this year when the mild weather throughout spring is resulting in faster finishing times and Charollais commercial lambs are fitter for processing to the factory even earlier than normal.

The continued uncertainty from Brexit is leaving us all scratching our heads trying to anticipate what the likely outcome is going to be for the Industry as a whole. Time will be the inevitable ty would like to our sponsors decider as thank to whether it is a good decision or a bad one for Irish agriculture. Therefore I reiterate whatBonanza/ I stated last yearKiernans that as aMilling, breed we have to be ready to “exploit any niche” that becomes ac Tagging, Shine, apparent, a new normal will eventually fallAgri into place. We as a Society must continue to push ds, Connollys’ RedasMills, Stranorlar Mart, Tullamore

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 3 boundaries that are put forward and remain to the forefront of sheep production within the island of Ireland. Since the foundation of the Irish Charollais Sheep Society 29 years ago the breed has grown to be one of the largest terminal breeds that is consistently been chosen by farmers to produce lambs for the table and for production.

As I come to the end of my term as Chairman, from the highs and lows that I have experienced with my fellow committee members (both past and present) my family and my friends, there are many events and memories that will stay with me for a lifetime and I am thankful for the opportunity to have served as your Chairman for 5 years. Over this time I have taken risks some went right some not quite so right and no doubt these will be judged over the course of time.

To each and every member I wish you every success going forward this year, regardless of participating in the All Ireland at Cillin Hill on June 08th, or taking an active part in your local shows. Showing your Charollais stock week after week is a huge undertaking and a commitment that is commendable, but cleverly it is also your shop window to show your breed and the caliber of stock you are producing on farm, which you can then turn into sales. Local shows are a vital piece of rural Ireland and should be supported wherever possible.

As other years I look forward to meeting you all out and about during the show and sale season Le meas,

Edward Buckley Chairman I.C.S.S.

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Society Officers 2019 Honorary President:

Yearbook Co-Ordinators:

Ruth Kelso, Deerpark Lodge,Bunclody, Co Wexford 053 – 9376431

Peter Rooney, Friarstown, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim.

086 - 0867143

Chairman:

Joe Nolan, Kilconnor, Fenagh, Co. Carlow.

087 – 8539652.

Edward Buckley, Kilbarry, Macroom, Co. Cork.

087 – 7221969

Vice-Chairman: Stewart Thompson, Carraiwe, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal.

087 – 6563007

Secretary: Tom O’Keeffe, Knocknacappal, Castletownroche, Co. Cork.

086 - 0881101 icss.sec@gmail.com

Treasurer: Richard Allen, Uppertown, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow.

087 – 9013499.

Registrar: Sinead Brophy Kellistown Farm, Kellistown, Co. Carlow.

085 –1178690 registrar.icss@gmail.com

PRO: Peter Rooney, Friarstown, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim.

086 - 0867143

Committee Officers Michael Higgins, Castlelambert, Athenry, Co. Galway, 087 – 9521585 David Darker, Old Paddocks, Blessington, Co. Wicklow.

087 – 7741382 Kevin Brady, Killurin, Tullamore, Co. Offaly 086 - 1694745 Joe Nolan, Kilconnor, Fenagh, Co. Carlow.

087 – 8539652.

Irish Charollais Sheep Society give notice that no part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior consent of the publishers. Every care is taken when compiling editorial and advertisements and the publishers can accept no responsibility for errors or omissions arising from publication.

Information contained on both editorial and advertisements may not necessarily be of the views of, or recommended by the Irish Charollais Sheep Society which therefore cannot be held responsible for any reason arising there from.

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Foreword from Mr. Andrew Doyle TD Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

It is my pleasure to introduce the Irish Charollais Sheep Society 2019 diary which provides a very detailed guide to one of the most important sheep breeds in the country.

The Charollais breed is one that has been relatively recently introduced into Ireland, being first imported in the l980’s, and has since become the Terminal breed of choice on a large number of commercial sheep farms cross the country. It is particularly noted for a number of key attributes such as easy lambing, lamb vigour, growth rate and carcass quality. These traits have helped make it the breed of choice for farmers looking to improve the quality of output from their flock.

There are over 250 breeders in the flockbook from across the country who are committed to providing the seedstock for commercial farmers to improve their flocks. The production of excellent rams is a key part of the sheep sector, and the foundation for profitable lamb production.

The sheep sector is a critical and essential part of the Agrifood sector, with flocks spread across the country from lowland to hill areas. In 2018 almost 3.23 million sheep were processed in Irish lamb processing

plants, producing 69,000 tonnes of sheep meat valued at €390 million. A total of 55,800 tonnes of sheep meat, valued at €315 million, were exported representing a 15% increase in the value of exports over 2017 values.

Bord Bia also predict a good export demand for our lamb for the year ahead.

My Department has demonstrated strong commitment to the sheep sector by introducing the new sheep welfare scheme, with a payment of ten euro per ewe. There are over twenty two thousand farms in this scheme, which is proving to be a very popular scheme for sheep farmers.

The Charollais Society have given strong support to Sheep Ireland and are key stakeholders in helping to implement a modern scientific breeding programme that will play a major role in helping to accelerate genetic gain through the provision of improved rams to commercial farmers.

Ireland has become a world leader in the field of genetic improvement of livestock, and it is the cooperation of all flockbooks that allows this to happen.

I believe there is a very positive future for the sheep sector, and wish the Irish Charollais sheep society every success for 2019.

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Origin of Charollais Sheep The breed originated in the Saone et Loire district of France. In the early 19th century the local breeds were crossed with Robert Bakewell’s Dishley or Leicester. From then on the breed remained pure but it was not until 1963 that it was actually named Charollais after the town of Charolles from where the French flock book is now run.

Charollais sheep have even more to offer.

Commercial lamb producers will become more focused on the following issues: Easy lambing: when lambs per acre count and a live lamb is vital. Difficult lambings from other terminal sires are expensive. The lighter skeletal structure of Charollais ensures an easy stress free birth for ewe and lamb, resulting in a very active lively lamb that’s ready to suckle. Charollais are also ideal for crossing with ewe lambs.

Days to slaughter: are reduced by excellent growth rates, and suit any system. Kill out

%: due to a lighter skeleton as opposed to other terminal sire the lean meat content of a carcass is higher = more €€€€€€’s Stamp Progeny: Commercial lambs sired by a pedigree Charollais Ram are easily recognised and command a superior price in the sale ring.

Markets: can be easily met by the breed as lambs flesh easily without going over fat at any weight.

Value for Money: a Charollais Ram excels at work and will definitely serve more than his fair share of ewes!

Added Value: to lambs out of hill ewes. A rapidly increasing market for Charollais Rams with more and more demand for this cross.

As a breed, we look forward to future and the realisation for commercial farmers that they cannot be without a pedigree Charollais Ram.

Guide To Buying Pedigree Charollais Breeding Stock Points to Consider: • The sheep identity number and registration card and genotype certificate are correct • Teeth are correct • The body is well grown.

Wedge shaped, long with wide loin, well muscled firm gigots forming bridge over hocks • Head broad and fine, pale pinky-grey with some cover • Wool fine, short and dense • Legs straight, medium

boned, free from wool • Pasterns short and upright • Feet straight and well formed • High Euro-star value with high accuracy • Genotype ARR/ARR Undesirable Points: • Narrow pointed shoulders • Dips or humps in the back • Black or brown spots bigger than a €2 coin • Excessive strong bone • Very white face

• Dark legs • Excessive wool on the head • Soft or long-sloping pasterns • Cow-hocked legs • Bowed Legs The sheep should stand well with a good alert head-carriage and move straight.

Testicles of even and good size.

The udder must be sound.

The above describes a perfect sheep which is not easy to get.

Perhaps it will help in choosing the closest you can find!!

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List of Approved Judges of Charollais Sheep Mr. Simon Brown, Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny 087 - 6868392 Mr. Rory Brown, Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny 087 - 6904222 Mr. James Murphy, Fiddawn, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny 086 - 8590430 Mrs. Sarah O’Neill, Bolinaspect, Camolin, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 087 - 4179112 Mr. Tony Sinnott, Aughnaclappa, Caim, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 087 - 2077655 Mr. Kilian Traynor, Island House, Shercock, Co. Cavan 087 - 6889503 Mr. Albert Ferguson, Ballinvriskig, Whites Cross, Co. Cork 087- 9233985 Mr. Sonny Jennings, Cahergal, Ballyglunin, Tuam, Co. Galway 087 - 2198913 Mr. Robin Darker, Old Paddocks, Blessington, Co. Wicklow 045 - 865784 Mr. Frank Gibbons, Caggle, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon 087 - 2067868 Mr. Liam Conway, Esker, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 086 - 3521872 Mr. Melvin Mathews, Gorteen, Killeigh, Tullamore, Co. Offaly 086 -1577164 Mr. Sean Harris, Glenforan, Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford. 087 - 6654190 Mr. Andrew Duncan, Snugborough, Athy, Co. Kildare 086 - 6025766 Mrs. June Harpur, Haggard, Bannow, Co. Wexford 087 - 6624866 Mr. Oliver Carty, Robinstown, Navan, Co. Meath 086 - 2662840 Mr. Jim Jeffrey, The Bungalow, Ahanesk, Midleton, Co. Cork 086 - 3339010 Mr. Frampton Jeffrey, The Bungalow, Ahanesk, Midleton, Co. Cork 086 - 3339010 Mr. Thomas Waldron, Cloonmore, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 - 25469 Mr. Joe Mulry, Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 - 43577 Mr. Thomas McCormack, Ardikellan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon 086 - 2521275 Mr. Michael Higgins, Castlelambert, Athenry, Co. Galway 087 - 9521585 Mr. John Farrell, Cloonakilla, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon 086 -1940373 Mr. Frank Barrett, Blackhill, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow 087 - 4174215 Mr. David O’Gorman, Kilbannon, Tuam, Co. Galway 087 - 9192358 Mr. Michael Power, Shepherd’s Rest, Cappagh, Askeaton, Co. Limerick . 087 - 2460506 Mr. Edward Buckley, Kilbarry, Macroom, Co. Cork 087 - 7721969/086 - 0712641 Mr. Kevin Brady, Killurin, Killeigh, Tullamore, Co. Offaly 086 - 1694745 Mr. James Walsh, Shanavagoon, Ladybridge, Co. Cork 086 - 3248748 Mr. Patrick Erickson, Murmod, Virginia, Co. Cavan 086 - 8099995 Mr. William Tait, Calhane, Convoy, Co. Donegal 087 - 796721 Mr. Stewart Thompson, Corraiwe, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal 074 - 9190443/087 - 6563007 Mr. Richard Allen, Uppertown, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow 045 - 406902/087 - 9013499 Mr. John Quigley, Ballybrack, Glencullen, Kilternan, Co. Dublin 087 - 6159184/087 - 1682153 Ms. Rose Quigley, Ballybrack, Glencullen, Kilternan, Co. Dublin 087 - 6159184/087 - 1682153 Mr. Declan Miley, Ballyglass, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon 086 - 8620013/086 - 0861629 Mr. Andrew Reilly, Annalee, Cootehill, Co. Cavan 049 - 5556752/087 - 6528919 Mr. Patrick Farrell, St. Martins, Ballinahinch, Ashford, Co. Wicklow 086 - 8329034 Mrs. Caroline Farrell, Little Acre, Ballycullen, Ashford, Co. Wicklow 087 - 2721246

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Overall Champion Pair of Breeding ewes Arva agricultural Show 2018 and also our two Flush Ewes.

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KNOCKNACAPPALL CHAROLLAIS F46 Sire used for 2019 lamb crop Sires used for 2019 lamb crop Wedderburn Telamon 17WNY02794

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Purchased Builth Wells II 2017 Maternal brother to Wedderburn Peleus stock ram Crogham, Lowerye, Rainbow and Hyde flocks in UK.

Knocknacappall, Nineteen, Edstaston Right Hand Man

Dam top priced senior ewe at Wedderburn dispersal sale 2,200gns, Maternal sister top price 3,900gns and twin sister top price ewe lamb 2,600gns.

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We are really excited about Telamon’s first lambs this year.

Wedderburn Telamon Thomas O’Keeffe, Knocknacappall, Castletownroche, Co. Cork Joe Nolan Tel: 086-0881181

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Butterfly Leg of Lamb with Anchovy and Rosemary Topping The anchovies melt away in the cooking, but add great flavour to the topping.

Serves 8 Cooking time: 60 mins Ingredients 1 leg of lamb, 2½-3kgs, boned, well trimmed and butterflied 4 cloves garlic, crushed 50g tin of anchovies 8-10 sprigs of rosemary 4 tablesp. olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Dash of wine or water

To Cook Place the garlic, anchovies, leaves from 6 of the rosemary sprigs, olive oil and black pepper in a mini processor and whiz to combine. You can do this with a mortar and pestle if you prefer – mix the garlic and anchovies first, then chop the rosemary leaves finely and add them in along with the olive oil and pepper.

Place the lamb in a large non-metallic dish and rub the mixture all over it. Cover with clingfilm and set aside for 2 hours to allow the flavours to combine. Overnight in the fridge is even better.

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 7, 220°C (450°F). If the lamb has been chilled overnight, bring it back to room temperature. Then place it skin side up, in a large roasting tin. Scatter the reserved rosemary sprigs over the top.

Roast the lamb for 10 minutes, then turn reduce the temperature to Gas Mark 4, 180°C

(350°F) and continue to roast for another 35 minutes. The lamb will be cooked medium at this stage. Remove from the oven, transfer to a carving board, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Add a dash of wine or water to the juices left in the pan and boil.

Serving Suggestions Serve with the sliced lamb, roast or gratin potatoes and green beans tossed with toasted pinenuts.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving Protein: 51g Carbohydrates: 53g Fat: 37g Iron: 5.7mg Energy: 750kcal

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Sires of 2019 Crop of Lambs Tullyear Oman top priced ram at 2014 NI Premier Dungannon at ÂŁ3200gns, breed Overall champion at the 2015 NI Premier at ÂŁ1200gns Wedderburn Sunny Boy, Purchased Worcester Premier 2017 for 1150gns Semen for sale

Lamb plus Member, quality Ram Lambs for sale also selection of Ewe lambs from top Irish, French and UK bloodlines

Michael & Peter Rooney Friarstown Dromahair Co Leitrim 086-0867143

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The Sheep Ireland €uroStars What’s the objective?

To provide pedigree and commercial farmers with more information to aid the selection of the best breeding to enter their flock What are the €uroStars - The €uroStars are simply the way in which Sheep Ireland display genetic evaluations for performance recorded animals, ranging from 1 Star to 5 Star representing the range poor to excellent respectively.

Why are genetic evaluations important? – Many farmers make decisions on animal breeding based on individual animal performance, for example only selecting ewe lambs or rams that were born as twins in a bid to try and increase the scanning rate of the flock through genetics. While genetics has a considerable role to play in a flock’s pregnancy scanning result, this selection method will not yield the flock considerable gains. The best methods to increase the genetic potential of a flock in this example are to use the genetic evaluations to select for number of lambs born or to introduce a more prolific breed.

To make progress it is essential that we consider a broader range of information connected to that particular animal – how have her other siblings performed? How have her parents and their siblings performed? Until such time as this information is known it is not possible to make properly informed breeding decisions which will positively impact on flock output. This is why detailed and accurate performance recording is critical to delivering improvements to the Irish sheep industry.

Quality of genetic evaluations There is one very important piece of information that Sheep Ireland need all users of the €uroStar evaluations to know. There are ‘Good Quality’ genetic evaluations and ‘Bad Quality’ genetic evaluations. There are a number of critical ingredients that Sheep Ireland requires to deliver good quality genetic evaluations to Irish sheep farmers, all equally important: Ancestry information for the breed in question – Having a depth of ancestry information is critical to linking up and tying together all the performance records that we have for each bloodline. Take the example highlighted earlier – without knowing the family tree of the animal in question; it is impossible to assess their performance.

Accurate ancestry information – With the best will in the world there are many practical difficulties associated with assigning accurate parentage to all lambs at birth. From mating time to lambing time there are many opportunities for accurate data capture to fall down, a ram breakin, mis-mothering in the lambing shed, genuine recording errors, etc, etc. Accurate parentage verification can be helped greatly by DNA technologies and this will be one of the major benefits of genomics for the Irish sheep industry.

Lots of performance records – To build up an accurate picture of the genetic potential of a particular bloodline a large number of records are required. A high volume of performance records makes identifying the top and bottom performing bloodlines much easier. The more ram breeders

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Where can I find Performance Recorded Charollais Rams?

Sheep Ireland launched an Online Ram Search in May 2013 which can be found at www.sheep.ie.

This gives commercial and pedigree farmers the opportunity to search for performance recorded rams. Farmers have the ability to search by county, breed, or the Index they wish to purchase their ram on. Farmers can also use this to search to check out performance recorded rams that may already be in their flock. Farmers can also find the list of 2019 LambPlus breeders on the Sheep Ireland website. A large number of Charollais rams will also be present at the Sheep Ireland Elite €uroStar Multi Breed Ram Sale which takes place this year on Saturday 24th August, in Tullamore Mart.

Are the €uro-Star Indexes working?

The answer is yes. The data that is presented is all data that was collected on Central Progeny Test flocks, by Sheep Ireland Technicians. The data shows that 5-star animals are consistently outperforming 1-star animals on all traits. 5-Star animals have almost 5% less lambing difficulty than their 1-Star counterparts, as well as being 2.6kg heavier at weaning, and having a lighter Ewe Mature weight. All these traits are combining to leave more money in farmers pockets.

Are Irish Charollais sheep making genetic progress?

Without doubt, Irish Charollais sheep are making genetic progress. Currently the average genetic indexes of Irish Charollais sheep are increasing. On the Terminal Index the increases are steady and annual progress is being made. On the Replacement Index the trend is significant from 2009 to 2018. In order to maximise genetic progress, it is important that high index sires are promoted across the breed society. It is also important to use a team of different sires (bloodlines) in order to protect against movement in an individual animal’s genetic index. Where possible the highest accuracy% bloodlines should be used.

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What is happening in Sheep Ireland?

LambPlus The performance recording programme for pedigree sheep breeders and commercial sheep farmers. Just over 700 flocks are involved in LambPlus for 2019, this marks the highest level of sheep performance recording ever seen in Ireland. LambPlus has a suite of new web screens for pedigree breeders to record flock data and to view performance reports. It also offers facilities such as an inbreeding checker, lambing report, Ram report, genomic ordering and results screens,and more.

Central Progeny Test The CPT is the only such programme of its kind in the northern hemisphere and tests various sheep bloodlines on a Terminal and Maternal basis. Daughters from all rams tested are retained in the programme to assess their maternal traits. Daughters of rams used in the first CPT season in 2010 are still producing lambs and performance data across our CPT flocks today. This maternal data is critical to the Sheep Ireland programme.

Arbryn Olazabal: CPT Sire 2018.

Sired 114 lambs that averaged 4.7kgs at birth and 32.2kgs at 100 days of age. All the data captured on the lambs feeds back into Olazabals evaluations.

How to find out more Information about Sheep Ireland If you wish to join LambPlus or find out more about the â‚ŹuroStar evaluations please visit the Sheep Ireland Website at www.sheep.ie or alternatively, contact us on 023 882 0451, or e-mail us at query@sheep.ie. You can also find us on Facebook & Twitter for weekly updates.

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Sargent Major commands highest price at Charollais Premier Despite a welcome contribution to the rainfall levels outside the temperature was high and the bidding brisk within the packed sales ring at Tullow Mart on Saturday for the 2018 Premier Sale of the ICSS. Sponsored by Smyth’s Daleside Feeds, standing room only was available throughout the sale that saw a clearance rate of 67% across the board. Pedigree breeders were strong on the day, but Commercial-trade was evident for higher quality throughout. Mr. Brian Davies from the Honddhu flock In Wales was the man with responsible for selecting the Champions.

The 2018 Premier Sale will be yet another one to remember for the Cork team of Fram & Jim Jeffery, who dominated both the Male & Female Championship with their Bawnard entries. The dynamic duo presented a very smart Ram lamb Lot 73 by Fiddawn Fiddler that also sired the Reserve Female Champion. Initially after topping his class in a very competitive Ram Lamb Class he was then put forward as Male Champion and then finally Supreme Champion of the Sale. He changed hands for €2600. The Titles of Reserve Supreme Champion and Reserve Male Champion went to a shearling Ram Lot 170 from the Wexfo flock of Mr. Willie Gleeson. A son of Rhaeadr Alaska he sold for €1000 to Robbie Jackson from Kiltegan. The Wexford breeder earlier triumphed in the Shearling Class by being placed 1st and 2nd.

In the female classes it was a very smart Hogget bred by the Lisfuncheon flock of E&P O’Gorman that shone to Mr. Davies. Stylish in every way the Knockcroghery Constable daughter claimed the Female Champion title and later as the first sheep of the sale to enter the ring she sold to Tom McCormack for €1420. The Bawnard flock again came up trumps in the ewe Lamb Class by taking first and second positions with Lots 30 & 29 respectively. A smart headed lamb with a winning strike of Powerview & Fiddawn bloodlines saw her subsequently been awarded the Reserve Female Champion title. Giving her a new home with the hammer falling at €1000 was Co. Cork breeder Eamon Shanahan.

Top selling price of the day was realized by the Ballyhibben flock of Michael Power. After a flurry of bids Lot 98 a very correct lamb sired by Sant Andras Sargant Major was eventually knocked down by auctioneer George Candler to the Duiske Flock (D8) of Dympna & Gerry Grogan. Earlier he stood 3rd in the Ram Lamb class and also incidentally was placed 2nd at the recent All Ireland Championships.

Next highest selling price was closely followed by the Kilbarry D82 flock of Edward Buckley. Lot 138 sired by Knockin Seabiscuit was purchased by the Co. Wexford (A17) Bolinaspect flock of Ml & Sarah O’ Neill at €3000. Other leading prices went to Stewart Thompson (H64) who presented a very true to breed Ram lamb Lot 60 sired by Drumsallagh Nevin he was bought by Kevin Brady for €2000. The Arkrow flock soon went back into 4 figure amounts by selling Lot 119 to Liam Conway for €1020. Kieran Forde (D56) sold Lot 59 for €1060 to Anthony Hamill from Strokestown.

Lot 77 presented by the Saddle Hill flock of James Murphy was knocked down to Billy Burke from Cahir for €1500. To recoup the outlay from purchasing Lot 98 D&G Grogan had a tremendous day as sold Lot 90 to Hanna Heffernan for €1320 this was then immediately followed by the Grogan’s selling Lot 91 sired by Blakeney Oscar to Alfred Leech also from Co.Laois for €1000. Later in the Sale Lot 151 by the same sire sold to the pedigree flock of Michael Higgins for €1000. Co.Cavan breeder David Argue made the journey with two very catchy sons of Loanhead Scotsman. These

20 | IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 sold to PJ Glennon and James McMordie for €1500 and €1600 respectively. Lot 95 by Kilbarry Obaamaa from the flock of Andrew Hume sold to Killian Traynor for €1050. Lot 96, a catchy son of Tullyear Oman, was sold by Ml & Peter Rooney to the Kilconnor flock of Joe Nolan for €1020.

A new breeder John McTigue (J85) from Tuam then purchased Lot 110 from the Kilbarry pen of Edward Buckley for €1000. The Jeffery brothers were later back in the money again with Lot 131 by Lyonpark Rascal selling to Melvin Mathews for €1250. €1060 was easily obtained by Donegal breeder William Tait for Lot 134 by June Jango, he was purchased by Richard Kenny, Co. Galway. M, J & D Miley sold a cracking son of Knockin Seabiscuit for €1000 to Derek O Hara from Kinnegad. The final Lot from the Ballyhibben pen of Ml Power, Lot 159 again sired by Sant Andras Sargant Major made the short journey home with Eoin Brophy for €1540.

Overall, the trade saw female hoggets selling for on average €575 each while ewe lambs made the average price of €561 each.

In the Male categories Hogget Rams and the Ram Lambs sold for an average of €616 and €832 respectively.

The ewe lamb that was kindly donated by R&D Darker (H77) and auctioned in aid of the Irish Cancer Society created an active buzz within the ring. In total well in excess of €1800 was raised through the auction and generous donations made on the day. This will be presented to Research projects within the Irish Cancer Society. James McDonald from New Ross was the winner of ‘Win your purchased Charollais’. His Lot 171 was paid for by the Society.

We wish all buyers who purchased on the day the very best with their new Charollais sheep & we thank most sincerely Smyth’s feeds for their kind sponsorship of our event. Mr. Jeremy McGonigle attended on the day on behalf of the sponsors - Smyth’s Daleside Feeds and we were very proud to welcome him to Tullow. We also have to thank the management and staff of Tullow Mart who each contributed significantly to the success of our 2018 Premier. Finally, but by no means least our astute auctioneer George Candler who always adds significantly to the business of the day as well as adding a few lighter moments to ease buyers to spend that little bit extra.

Charollais sheep are continually rising in popularity as the leading terminal sire in Ireland. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for a list of sale dates for the coming weeks, near you. If you haven’t received a copy of our Yearbook & Buyers Directory to locate a breeder in your area, please message us through Facebook or contact 0851178690.

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I.C.S.S 2018 Premier Sale Class Winners sponsored by Smyth’s Daleside Feeds

Owner Pedigree ID Sire

Ram Lambs 1. Lot 73. Jim & Fram Jeffery

D32-18-083

Fiddawn Fiddler

2. Lot 44. David Argue

H28-18-031

Loanhead Scotsman

3. Lot 98. Michael Power

B3-18-013

Sant Andras Sergent Major

4. Lot 88. Albert Ferguson

A78-18-038

Glyn Coch Ogi Ogi Ogi

5. Lot 159. Michael Power

B3-18-046

Sant Andras Sergent Major

6. Lot 52. Brendan Fitzpatrick

J55-18-001

Uppertown Yankee

Shearling Rams 1 Lot 170. Willie Gleeson

F62-17-070

Rhaedr Alaska

2 .Lot 163. Willie Gleeson

F62-17-092

Wexfo Sensation

3. Lot 172. Simon Brown

A2-17-051

Cloghala Jeremy

4. Lot 164. Stephan Devlin

J7-17-015

Tullyear Paddy

5 .Lot 171. Stephan Devlin

J7-17-006

Tullyear Paddy

6 . Lot166. Simon Brown

A2-17-042

Cloghala Jeremy

Ewe Lamb Class 1. Lot 30 J&F Jeffery

D32-18–031

Fiddawn Fiddler

2. Lot 29 J&F Jeffery

D32-18-007

Seefin Sonny Bill

3. Lot 31 P&Ml Rooney

H16-18-002

Tullyear Oman

4. Lot 23 James Nolan

H1-18-040

Rockvilla Oscar

5. Lot 16 J&Ml McCaffery

F92-18-025

Tullyear Pink Panther

6. Lot 15. J&Ml McCaffery

F92-18-023

Tullyear Pink Panther

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A54-17-057

Knockcroghery Constable

2. Lot 8 A Gilmore .

F16-17-011

Bundestag Razor

3. Lot 2 Wm G Doherty .

H92-17-031

Nephin View New line

4. Lot 3 Wm G Doherty

H92-17-023

Nephin View New line

5. Lot 4 Patrick Whyte

H32-17-010

Bawnard Hulk

6. Lot 6 Kieran Forde

D56-17-004

Carriganeela New Lad

Male Champion Results: Overall Champion: D32 Jim & Fram Jeffery Ram Lamb Reserve Male Champion: F62 Willie Gleeson Shearling Ram Female Champion Results: Overall Female Champion: A54 Ed & Paul O’ Gorman Shearling Ewe Reserve Female Champion: D32 Jim & Fram Jeffery Ewe Lamb

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Reserve Male Champion

D32 Jim & Fram Jeffery

F62 Willie Gleeson

Male champions

Overall Male champion

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Reserve Female Champion

A54 Ed & Paul O’ Gorman

D32 Jim & Fram Jeffery

Female champions

Overall Female champion

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 25 Ram Lamb Class 1. D32 Jim & Fram Jeffery

4. A78 Albert Ferguson

2. H28 David Argue

5. B3 Michael Power

3. B3 Michael Power

6. J55 Brendan Fitzpatrick

Shearling Ram 1. F62 Willie Gleeson

4. J7 Stephan Devlin

2. F62 Willie Gleeson

5. Stephan Devlin

3. A2 Simon Brown

6. James Nolan

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4. H1 Joe Nolan

2. D32 Jim & Fram Jeffery

5, F92 John & Martin Mc Cafferty

3. H16 Michael & Peter Rooney

6. F92 John & Martin Mc Cafferty

Shearling Ewe 1. A54 Edward & Paul O’Gorman

4. H92 William G Doherty

2. F16 Andrew Gilmore

5. H32 Patrick Whyte

3. H92 William G Doherty

6. D56 Kieran Forde

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 27 Congratulations Congratulations to James McDonald Ramsgrange New Ross who purchased Lot 171 for €580 & had it paid for by the ICSS.

Auction Lamb for charity Lot 37 Auctioned in Aid of The Irish Cancer Society, Sold for €900 to Melvin Mathews. The Society matched the price which brings the total amount raised to €2000 & generous donations made by breeders on the day. Picture below

All Ireland Male Champion 2018 BH Tadgh Furlong Sold Privately to D & J Miley, Knockcroghery Flock

Judge & Jury

Top Priced Ram Irish Premier B3 18-031 Sold to D & G Grogan, Duiske Flock

Joint Venture

Madonna’s Choice

Top price ram at Sheep Ireland sale 2018: Sire Ballyhibben Dancer.

Dam by Ballyhibben Capetown

Sant Andras Sergeant Major Sire of 2018 & 2019 Lamb Crop

Ladies First Production Sale Blessington Livestock Mart, November 2nd Up to 100 In Lamb Shearling Ewes And Upwards & Selection of Ewe Lambs. 35 from Ballyhibben & Ewe Lambs

Production sale followed by the Dispersal of the renowned: Hampshire Down Power Pack Flock 83U of Alymer Power

Maternal sisters at sale

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Ballyhibben Charollais B3 | Established 1990 In the eighties, Ballyhibben had a flock of up to 800 commercial ewes and looked after another 1,000 on a neighbouring farm. Mainly Suffolk X Cheviot type. 20% of the flock were retained for replacements, these were the daughters of the top ewes for prolificacy, milk and mothering.

Terminal sires used were Suffolk and Texel. We looked for nothing else in a terminal sire only ease of lambing, days to slaughter, kill out % and very important, worm resistance.

At the start of the nineties, the Charollais terminal sire appeared on the scene. We bought some outstanding rams from Kelso’s, Rory Browne, Fergus and Marion Lysaght. In 1990 we decided to breed these terminal sires with three shearling ewes from Lysaghts. In 1991 we decided to purchase a select few more in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK including the sire “Newgrove Sam”.

Meticulous, detailed records are kept on these breeding ewes to this day ie. Where their ram lambs were sold, and for what price and their daughters the same.

In 2002, powerful, correct stock ram “Ballyshane Distinction” with bloodlines to boot was purchased. Sire of numerous stock rams selling to €2800. All Ireland winners, Northern Ireland ram of the year and outstanding breeding ewes.

2003 June Godolphin. Sire and grand sire of All Ireland winners, show and sale winners. Sired top average Irish Premier Sale 2005 for 5 rams.

2005 Stock ram Castellau Figurehead. Supreme champion UK premier 2005. Sire and grand sire of all Ireland winners. Highland show winners. Interbreed Balmoral Show. Top priced males and females and outstanding breeders.

2007 Stock ram Beechlodge Honorable Bid. Sire of numerous stock rams including Ballyhibben Joint Venture, Olympic Gold, sons and grand sons up to €3000 and €3400. Females up to €3000, €3400 and €4700.

2009 Ballyhibben Joint Venture. Has bred outstanding stock rams. Most notable being Ballyhibben Klass Act, Kickstart, Killarney and Moby Dick. All sires of champions, interbreed champions, Balmoral, Royal Highland, Great Yorkshire and Three Counties. Sires of top averages at Irish premier, Northern Irish premier and UK premier. Rams selling £3600, £4000, £4400 and £4800.

2012 Maerdy Madonnas Choice. Sire of All Ireland winners. Rams selling up to £3500 and £4000.

2013 Cartoon Nifty Ned. Well known stock ram sired top priced ram 2015 Irish Premier at €2850 out of a Ballyhibben bred ewe sold to Jim and Fram Jeffery for €750. Sire of Ballyhibben Berlusconi who sired reserve champion at Irish premier 2017 for Eugene O’Sullivan. Also sired Ballyhibben O’Brien, sold to Parkgate, Scotland, daughters selling to £2600.

2017 Sant Andras Sergeant Major. 2nd top top priced ram UK premier 2017. 22 of his sons selling to a very high average in 2018. Sire of All Ireland Male Champion, 1st and 2nd ram lamb and 1st in ewe lamb class. Top priced ram Irish Premier.

All these bloodlines will be for sale at the Ladies First production sale, Blessington Livestock Mart, Saturday 2nd November 2019, with some outstanding breeding ewes on offer.

Over the years we have made many friends and an odd enemy but all with one thing in common, to breed outstanding sheep. We would like to thank them for all their support down through the years.

n a w r a d D3 2 B 2 3 D Premier Sale Champion 2018

Sires Used : Edstaston Tempranillo - Purchased jointly with Edward and Pam Buckley, top priced son of the 25,000 gns Knockin Shockin.

Fiddawn Fiddler - Sire of the Premier Sale Champion 2018 sold for 2,600gns to the Oakchurch Flock Lyonpark Rascal - Sons sold to 1,250 at Tullow Premier 2018 Wernfawr Shiraz - Champion at Builth II 2017 Member of Sheep Ireland Lamb Plus .

All classes of stock available for sale .

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All Ireland Championships 2019 As part of the National Sheep Breeders Association (NSBA) Championships, five breeds brought their all-Ireland Championships to Cillin Hill. One of these was the Charollais breed, with Declan, Mark and Joe Miley sweeping the board. Prominent faces on the sheep showing circuit, the Miley family not only claimed the overall all-Ireland title, but the reserve overall Charollais Championship also.

Given the task of the judging the Charollais all-Ireland was Welsh judge Myfyr Evans, who owns the renowned Rhaeadr flock. A common face in the show ring, his pedigree flock consists of Charollais, Texel and Suffolk.

He made quick work of judging the 80 sheep which were presented in front of him. After much deliberation over the championship lineup, he awarded the overall title to Miley’s hogget ewe class winner H19-17-009. This stylish ewe is sired by 5,500gns Rheadar Orlando and out of twotime previous all-Ireland champion Logie Durno Oprah.

Having claimed first in the shearling ewe class and coming up trumps in the female championships, the hogget then went on to claim the supreme championship title and was awarded the prestigious Coilcuill cup.

Dam of the champion, Logie Durno Oprah also made the headlines when she was awarded champion senior ewe and later the reserve overall title. This two-time previous champion is sired

by Rutland Humdinger. This well-made ewe has now proven herself both in the show ring and in her production.

Along with breeding this year’s champion, her previous year’s ram secured the supreme champion title at the all-Ireland in 2017. This marks an incredible run for the Miley family, having now secured the Charollais all-Ireland title for four consecutive years. The ram lamb class winner came from Michael and Alymer Power. Their January 2018-born ram B3-18-063 was sired by Sant Andras Sergeant Major, a ram which the Powers purchased for 9,000gns at the premier sale in Worchester last year.

The Powers also won the ewe lamb class with a shapely daughter, again sired by Sergeant Major. Earlier in the day, the aged ram class was awarded to the shapely stock ram of Eugene O’Sullivan’s Ardcath flock, Cardoonan Rags to Riches.

Michael and Sarah O’Neill were in pole position in the Hogget ram class with Wexfo Mississippi sired by Rhaeadr Alaska.

This year’s all Ireland championship saw the introduction of a group of three class for the first time ever. A tough class for anyone to judge, Evans made quick and easy work of it, awarding first place to Strokestown breeder Frank Gibbons. Michael and Sarah O’Neill secured the second top spot while the Power duo were back on form to secure the yellow ribbon.

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Senior ram 1 Cardoonan Rags to Riches, exhibited by Eugene O’Sullivan, Ardcath, Co Meath.

2 Island Echo, exhibited by S &E Conway, Ballinasloe, Co Galway.

3 Thackwood Highlander, exhibited by D Kavanagh and P Moran, Borris, Co Carlow.

Shearling ram 1 Wexfo Mississippi, exhibited by ML and Sarah O’Neill, Bolinaspect, Camolin, Co Wexford.

2 F39-17-044, exhibited by Eugene O’Sullivan, Ardcath, Co Meath.

3 D82-17-024 exhibited by Frank Gibbons, Caggle, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.

Ram lamb 1 B3-18-063, exhibited by M Power, Shepherds Rest, Cappagh, Askeaton, Co Limerick.

2 B3-18-005, exhibited by M Power, Shepherds Rest, Cappagh, Askeaton, Co Limerick.

3 A17-18-045, exhibited by ML and Sarah O’Neill, Bolinaspect, Camolin, Co Wexford.

Senior ewe 1 Logie Durno Oprah, exhibited by M, D and J Miley, Ballyglass, Knockcroghery, Co Roscommon.

2 ZCA 15017011, exhibited by M Power, Shepherds Rest, Cappagh, Askeaton, Co Limerick.

3 B3-12-036, exhibited by Tait, William, Calhame, Convoy, Co Donegal.

Shearling ewe 1 H19-17-009, exhibited by M, D and J Miley, Ballyglass, Knockcroghery, Co Roscommon.

2 B54-17-001, exhibited by Frank Gibbons, Caggle, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.

3 B54-17-031, exhibited by Frank Gibbons, Caggle, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.

Ewe lamb 1 B3-18-003, exhibited by M Power, Shepherds Rest, Cappagh, Askeaton, Co Limerick.

2 D32-18-074, exhibited by Jim and Framton Jeffery, The Bungalow, Ahanesk, Midleton, Co Cork.

3 D32-18-007, exhibited by Jim and Framton Jeffery, The Bungalow, Ahanesk, Midleton, Co Cork.

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M, D & J Miley with their 1st prize Hogget Ewe.

Reserve Champion.

M. D & J Miley with their 1st prize Senior Ewe.

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 37 Opposite Sex. Michael Power with his 1st prize Ram Lamb.

Senior Ram 1st. Eugene O’Sullivan.

3rd. D Kavanagh & P Moran.

2nd. Shane Conway.

4th. Michael & Sarah O’Neill.

5th. William Tait.

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2nd. Eugene O’Sullivan.

3rd. Frank Gibbons.

1st. Michael Power.

3rd. Ml& Sarah O’Neill.

5th. Richard Allen.

2nd. Michael Power.

4th. Ml&Sarah O’Neill.

6th. Albert Ferguson.

1st Prize below

Ram Lamb.

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 39 Shearling Ewe. 1st M, D& J Miley.

3rd. Frank Gibbons.

5th. Michael & Sarah O’Neill.

2nd. Frank Gibbons.

4th. Richard Allen.

6th. Michael & Peter Rooney.

1st. Michael Power.

3rd. Jim& Frampton Jeffery.

5th. Richard Allen.

2nd. Jim & Frampton Jeffery.

4th. Jim& Frampton Jeffery.

6th. Damien Aylward.

Ewe Lamb.

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1st. Frank Gibbons.

1st Group of 3

2nd Group of 3

2nd. Michael & Sarah O’Neill.

3rd. Michael Power.

D82 KILBARRY CHAROLLAIS & H7 CARRIGANEELA CHAROLLAIS Both flocks are members of sheep Ireland lamb plus and probationary scrapie monitored Edstaston Tempranillo at Worcester 2018

Sires used for the 2019 crop 10034 H13 Chabal 18TG 00760 Edstaston Tempranillo 14 WRF00262 Olazabal 18OE 06835 Dalby Tweedle Dum 16PE 04907 Dalby Ranieri D82 18004 Kilbarry Top Notch We would like to thank all our customers for their support in 2018

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ARDGATH GHAROLLAIS 02.11.2019

LADY’S FIRST SALE

By kind permission of B3 FLOCK BALLYHIBBEN IN BLESSINGTON MART on NOV 2 nd, all ewes will be in lamb.

Pictured below left is the highest price inlamb ewe sold in 2018 at €1620.

HIGHEST PRICE EWE

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PRODUCTION SALE 40 In-lambs ewes in conjunction with the Wexfo flock.

Tullow Mart, Saturday 9th November 2019.

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County Wexford Sheepbreeders Association Sales dates 2019

Enniscorthy Mart

1st Show & Sale

Wed. 14th August at 12.30pm

2nd Sale

Wed.28th August at 12.30pm

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PREMIER SALE DUNGANNON MONDAY 29th JULY SHOW 9.30 AM. SALE 1.00PM (Export Status) All sheep Brucella Ovus Tested DUNGANNON 2nd SALE Thursday 23rd SEPTEMBER SHOW 10.30, SALE 1.00PM BALLYMENA MONDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER SHOW 5.30PM, SALE 7.00PM DUNGANNON FEMALE SALE Monday 28th October Sale 1.00pm (Export Status) For Details contact: Sheila Malcomson, Secretary 028 406 51676 Dungannon Market 028 877 22727 Catalogues on line at www.charollaissheep.com

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Wedderburn Sparticus Purchased Builth Wells 2017 Champion Pen of Lambs Sire 4800gns Foulrice Rachamin

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Hall of Fame Congratulations to James Murphy of the A6 Saddle Hill Flock from Co. Kilkenny on receiving the Hall of Fame award from the Irish Charollais Sheep Society.

The Saddle Hill Flock was established in 1989 and so is celebrating 30 years in existence this year. James received his award recently from Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran T.D at the awards ceremony in Athlone.

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Charity donation to the Irish Cancer Society In July at this years Premier Sale a ewe lamb was kindly donated by Robin & David Darker to be auctioned in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Following the auction of the lamb that was purchased

by Melvin Mathews the ICSS matched the price and this combined with donations received on the day resulted in â‚Ź2000 been raised for this vital charity.

Ms. Brenda McCarthy was invited to attend the AGM of the Society that was held recently in Tullamore to collect the proceeds. Brenda ...also spoke to those in attendance and gave a very informative talk on how our money would be used to assist the many benefits and supports that are consistently provided by the Irish Cancer Society to both Cancer patients and their families.

L-R Robin Darker, Edward Buckley, Richard Allen, Kevin Brady, David Darker, ICSS Presenting the cheque to Brenda McCarthy, Irish Cancer Society

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2018 Flock Highlights • 1 st prize aged ewe at All Ireland “Oprah”

• 1st prized hogget ewe at All Ireland

• Overall All Ireland Champion “Serena” • Reserve Overall All Ireland Champion “Oprah”

• Reserve Champion at Roscommon Sale • Champion at Athenry Sale

• Champion at Roscommon Sale

• Sires used in 2019 include Knockin Seabiscuit- sire of lambs to 3000gns in his first season • Also Ballyhibben Tadgh Furlong- 2018 All Ireland Champion ram lamb and Overall male Champion

• Overall All Ireland Champion four years in a row, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, A breed record

Everybody here at Knockcroghery pedigrees would like to thank all our valued customers every success with their purchases. PLEASE NOTE we are delighted to be invited by The Ballyhibben Flock to offer a consignment of inlamb females and ewe lambs at Blessington Mart on 2nd November 2019, A DATE NOT TO BE MISSED.

Overall Reserve All Ireland Champion Oprah

Females and rams for sale privately or at society sales Enquiries welcome

Mark, Declan or Joe Miley | Ballyglass, Knockcroghery. Co Roscommon Tel. 086 8620013 | Email: knockcrogherypedigrees@gamil.com

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Ploughing Championships Delighted to have Won the Red Rosette. Huge thanks to Stewart and Kevin for the big effort they put in behind the scenes at the National Ploughing Championships at Screggan Tullamore Co Offaly (pictures below).

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Brexit can kicked down the road

By Phelim O’Neill and Darren Carty, Irish Farmers Journal

A three- or six-month delay has temporarily removed the threat of a no-deal Brexit, which only serves to push problems down the line.

It is a few weeks since the UK government took the decision to stand down its no-deal Brexit preparation team and an agreement was reached to delay the UK’s exit by a period of three or six months. The lack of talk around Brexit since then shows just how fatigued and worried everyone with skin in the game really is and also how relieved everyone is to get a reprieve from the negotiations.

The reality is that while we may be relieved to get a break, it has just kicked the problem down the road. All we can hope for is that the three- or six-month window provides enough time for the UK to solve a problem that has been in place for upwards of three years, but, alarmingly, only really came into the spotlight in the final six months before the 29 March 2019 exit date.

During this time, the UK had to come to terms with the realisation that much of what was purported as the basis of an advantageous Brexit deal was not actually possible without causing major chaos for itself and its EU trading partners, with Irish agriculture particularly in the firing line.

Where to from here The EU works as a unit and its existence depends on harmonisation between members on both customs tariffs and regulatory standards within the framework of a single market. That framework has four pillars or freedoms as they are described: the free movement of people, money, goods and services. There are no opt-ins or opt-outs to be part of this model and the EU has stood strong in its stance much to the annoyance of the UK government. Thankfully, the UK parliament also stood strong in its opposition that a no-deal outcome was not better than a bad deal and was not willing to accept any deals on the table or leave without a deal.

So the question now arises; where to from here. Prime Minister Teresa May has taken a battering, both from the opposition and within her own party, and will take the extension as a time to try to regroup. There are numerous trains of thought on what the next steps may be. Some commentators are of the opinion that Teresa May might not be at the helm to lead the next wave of intense negotiations. Others have raised the possibility of an election or another referendum and while some may point to these looking unlikely in the short term, we have seen Brexit throw up many surprises to date.

MP agreement Negotiations centred mainly around three options, each of which failed to command a majority from members of parliament. The most favourable outcome for Irish farmers is for the UK to reverse its decision to leave the EU. A second less-favourable but workable option would be for parliament to pass the withdrawal agreement agreed by the British government with the EU in November but rejected three times by parliament.

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 55 The final and most unpalatable option is that the UK departs without a deal, which, despite vocal opposition, remains one of the three real options that are available over coming weeks.

Risk of complacency The danger for farmers and Irish exporters is that with two deadlines having now passed, we learn to live with Brexit uncertainty as the new normality. A rolling UK membership of the EU is fine, but there is bound to be an element of fatigue that brings this to a close at some point.

It is also likely that the opposition Labour Party, sensing the unpopularity of the government in opinion polls, is likely to prefer an election to a Brexit solution in which they are seen to support the unpopular government.

Wider implications The extended period to formalise a deal will have wider implications for Irish farmers, with those related to sheep farmers discussed below. Brexit has already put negotiations for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on the back foot. Ongoing uncertainty of what budget the EU will have to work with is something Irish farmers could certainly do without.

The direct impact on the future of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is a concern, but there is also unrest around other schemes such as the Green Low Carbon Agri-Environmental Scheme (GLAS), the Knowledge Transfer Programme and other schemes such as the Animal Welfare Sheep Scheme. There is talk of some of these schemes being rolled over for another year, but, if not, it represents a significant dent to farm income.

Sheep sales pattern While negotiations are continuing, it will be a case of business as usual for sheep markets. There are differing views if this is a good or bad thing and if the next round of negotiations could upset the trade at a critical juncture where throughput may be at or reaching peak levels.

Sterling fluctuation was a major element of trading when negotiations ramped up, with week-toweek announcements or votes causing some unrest in markets. The precedent of dealing with sterling uncertainty should hopefully help to minimise potential fluctuations later this year.

Many industry commentators have highlighted the sheep sector as being a potential winner in Brexit negotiations and the only sector that possibly sees a boost from a no-deal outcome. On the face of it, you could be forgiven for thinking that the removal of some 70,000t to 80,000t of UK sheepmeat from the EU market would have nothing but a positive outcome.

Similarly, any barrier restricting upwards of 450,000 sheep from being imported from Northern Ireland for slaughter in southern plants would create greater competition in the market. The truth is that the outcome of both of these scenarios would first and foremost cause major market disruption in EU trading channels, while the absence of northern sheep would significantly reduce processing activity in southern plants, with some pointing to the potential of a plant closure.

Market forecasts leaving Brexit aside There are few that would have predicted the trade to date in 2019. Many envisaged that with tighter numbers of sheep in the system, reflected in the CSO Livestock Survey carried out in December and detailed in Table 1, that sheep prices would build on the highs experienced in 2018.

56 | IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 Table 1: Number of Sheep as per CSO Livestock survey 2018 December 20171 Description

1

December 20182

‘ 000

Change 2017 - 2018 ‘ 000

%

Total sheep

3,981.8

3,743.5

-238.3

-6.0

Breeding sheep

2,809.0

2,702.6

-106.4

-3.8

Ewes: 2 years and over

1,995.1

1,967.9

-27.2

-1.4

Ewes: under 2 years

728.2

654.5

-73.7

-10.1

Rams

85.7

80.2

-5.5

-6.5

Other sheep

1,172.8

1,040.9

-131.9

-11.2

New Series from 2017 see Background Notes. Provisional.

2

However, this failed to materialise, with factories maintaining control of the trade and only really coming under pressure to lift prices in the run-up to Easter. At the time of writing, demand is holding relatively strong as the Ramadan festival approaches. The trade thereafter will be influenced by the market dynamics of supply and demand. However, there are a number of aspects that we know may have an impact on the trade.

Lower numbers of spring lamb: The knock-on effect of the 2018 drought was still felt by early lambing flocks, with those worst affected reporting a lower litter size and higher number of barren ewes. This may leave lamb numbers tighter in the short term, but with grass supplies and weather largely favourable, there could be much quicker drafting in flocks lambing in February.

Eid al-Adha: If we were to go back a decade, Ramadan was the Islamic festival that had the greatest influence on the Irish sheep market. The festival of Eid al-Adha has overtaken Ramadan as the festival with the greatest importance for Irish sheep farmers. As detailed in Figure 1, by far the largest kill took place ahead of the festival in each of the last three years. The date of the festival moves forward by about two weeks each year due to differences between the Islamic and Georgian calendar and takes place in 2019 from Sunday 11 August to Thursday 15 August. The timing of the festival could be critical in 2019 if lambs continue to perform better than previous years and record higher drafting rates at an earlier stage of the season.

Spanish influence: Spain’s influence in the European market has grown in recent years. Having once been a significant export market for Irish lamb prior to the Spanish financial crisis which took place from 2008 to 2014, the country has established itself as a significant player in export markets. It is said to have developed greater market access to the French market in 2018 by offering a cheaper alternative to higher-priced Irish and British lamb and is a market to watch in 2019, as it could have a big role in setting market prices.

Emerging markets: Irish processors have fared well in recent years in developing inroads into high-value EU markets such as Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland.

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 57 Figure 1: Sheep throughput 2016 to 2018

This has materialised in processors offering a wider mix of value-added products for high-end consumers, while consumption has also increased by an increasing population of consumers of Islamic descent. Markets are forecast to perform equally as strong, if not better, in 2019, but the effect of this will be influenced on if it creates additional demand or continues to compensate for lower exports to France and the UK. African Swine Fever: The full extent of African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to grow each time it is reported upon. The China Meat Association has indicated Chinese sow numbers have declined by 21% in the year to February 2019, with the number of pigs available for processing down 19%.

This equates to a massive 10m tonnes of pigmeat which will not be met by imports.

The sheer scale of the problem for pigmeat production in China and across Asia, as ASF has spread to Vietnam and South Korea, will have an impact across the global meat industry, not just pigmeat. While ASF does not present any consumer risk, there are reports that Chinese consumers are switching to other meats, thereby driving demand for beef and poultry as well as sheepmeat and pigmeat imports.

We have seen in recent years the huge effect that rising consumption of sheepmeat has had on New Zealand sheep prices and also in reducing the volume of EU’s tariff-free quota of 227,000t that is filled to between 60% and 67%. Any increase in exports to China will have knock-on benefits elsewhere, but the opportunity also raises the importance of a renewed drive to get Irish sheepmeat approved for access into China, the US and other Asian markets.

Ralahine Charollais Sheep Ireland Members

H31

Selection of Females will be for sale as Guest Consignment at ‘Ladies First Sale’ on 2nd November Enquiries Always Welcome Ger & Paula O’Leary 086-8836936 /086-8052646

John and Donie Foley J43 Leam Na Goilla Flock

Rams used for 2019 crop Lisfunction Notorious | Cortoon Nifty Ned | Duiske D818046 Donie Foley | Leamnaguilla, Kilcummin ,Killarney, Co Kerry Mobile: 0877660139 | Email: doniefoley@gmail.com

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“The legs of the seventies, the body for the future” Hi I am John Pringle and I farm with my family outside the picturesque village of Aughrim County Wicklow. We run a traditional Wicklow mixed farm of a mid-season lambing flock and spring calving suckler herd, all stock is brought through to finish.

The ewe flock is Belclare / Logie onto Suffolk ewe and Suffolk rams back onto this cross, this is the maternal backbone of my flock. This provides the ewes that are then crossed with Charollais rams, while many terminal breeds have come and gone on the farm the Charollais breed has remained a constant.

How did we come across the breed? I think it was the very late 1980’s when we are at a local sheep sale in Ashford mart on the lookout for a ram or two for the following breeding season, in among the normally culprits of Cheviots and Suffolk’s where these blocky wedge shaped rams with a sunburnt head! The looked good, great confirmation, light boned and length what was not to like? So we bought one, admittedly bidding against ourselves to get the fall of the hammer. The following lambing season the breed did not disappoint, lambs were born easy, full of vigour and good confirmation. The lambs and all Charollais lambs since have consistently delivered U grades on the hook. All lambs are sold through the Rathdrum lamb producers group, supplying ICM in Camolin.

Now whenever I am looking for rams I go to the Premier sale or purchase directly from Joe Nolan of the Kilconnor flock. I like to buy early in the year so that the rams have time to settle in and adjust to the farm. Dare I say it but star ratings of fancied rams influence decisions, you are just using science to make the best better.

Now back to the opening statement, looking at the front legs of Charollais X Lambs when born they look as if they are wearing flares!

John Pringle, Aughrim, County Wicklow.

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National and Regional Shows Tullamore Show 2018 A fine display of Charollais sheep were put forward at Tullamore National Livestock Show. A quality representative of stock from breeders throughout the country made the journey, but in the final shakeup Society Chairman & Show Judge Edward Buckley found his Champion in a classy ewe that earlier topped her class, exhibited by Frank Gibbons of the Slievebawn flock from Co. Roscommon. Reserve Champion title went to Liam Conway with his winning Ram lamb.

In the Hogget Ewe & Older Class Frank Gibbons won on the Double by securing the 1st and 2nd rosettes. James Walsh settled for 3rd placing on this occasion.

Liam Conway secured the Ram Lamb Class with a top-quality lamb bred by Stewart Thompson that was purchased at the Society’s recent successful Premier Sale in Tullow. Later in the day this lamb went forward as Reserve Champion of the Show. Also placed 2nd in this class was another lamb sold from the Arkrow flock of Stewart Thompson exhibited by Kevin Brady. Following these two was Richard Allen, placed 3rd.

The most competitive class of the day, pair of ewe lambs saw tight competition, but it was a perfectly matched pair from Richard & Liam Allen that caught the judges eye and narrowly pipped Frank Gibbons into second place with his duo. Kevin Brady and Eugene O’Sullivan (Laragh) were placed 3rd and 4th respectively.

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 61 Tullamore Show 2018

The Irish Charollais Sheep at Finn Valley show Well done to William Tait of the H62 flock on Winning Supreme Champion at Finn Valley Show with his Senior ewe, also well done to Codie Walsh of the J28 flock on winning the Reserve Champion with her Senior Ram. Thanks to our judge Mark Scott. Picture below

62 | IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 The Irish Charollais sheep at Clonmel Show Well done to James Walsh of the F12 Shanavagoon flock on winning Supreme Champion and Reserve at Clonmel Show. Thanks to our Judge Sheena McCarthy Picture below

The Irish Charollais sheep at Mullingar Show Well done to the Gibbons family of the Slieve Bawn flock B54 on winning Champion and Reserve in Mullingar Show. Thanks to our Judge Melvin Mathews. Picture below

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 63 The Irish Charollais sheep at Charleville Show Well done to James Walsh of the F12 Shanavagoon flock on winning the Supreme Champion at Charleville Show with his first prize Hogget Ewe. Well done to Eddie and Paul O Gorman of the A54 Lisfuncheon flock on Winning the Reserve Champion with their second prize Hogget Ewe. Thanks to our breeder s who helped promote our breed on the day, finally thanks to our Judge Patrick Whyte of the H32 Seefinn flock.

Picture below

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Female Sales Female Show & Sale Stranorlar Well done to Richard Allen of the Uppertown Flock H76 on Winning Supreme Champion Female at Stranorlar with his first prize Ewe lamb.

Well done to Edward Buckley of the Kilbarry Flock D82 on Winning Reserve Champion.

Thanks to our Judge Drew Cowan of the Tullyear Flock.

A big thanks to our Sponsors Smyths Daleside Feeds.

Shearling ewe line up

Reserve Champion Edward Buckley of the Kilbarry Flock D82

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Supreme Champion Richard Allen Uppertown Flock H76

(Left) Supreme Champion Richard Allen Uppertown Flock H76 (Right) Reserve Champion Edward Buckley of the Kilbarry Flock D82

66 | IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 Ewe Lamb line up

Spice Girls In Lamb Ewe & Female Sale 3rd November 2018 Top priced female at 1620 euro Eugene O’Sullivan Ardcath F39 sold to Michael Power B3 Ballyhibben flock,

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 67 Tullamore Female sale 27th October 2018 Champion: Eddie & Paul O Gorman (Hogget ewe) 1260 euro Reserve Champion: Jim & Frampton Jeffery ( Ewe Lamb) 680 euro Thanks to our judge Melvin Matthews

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Ram sales Ballinasloe Sale Patsy & Cathal Feehily J59 with their Champion Ram Lamb at the Ballinasloe sale, Thanks to our Judge Liam Conway pictured.

Roscommon Sale Well done to M,D&J Miley of the Knockcroghery Flock H19 on Winning Supreme Champion at Roscommon sale.

Well done to David O’Gorman of the Carrowbaun Flock F9 on Winning Reserve Champion. Thanks to our Judge Liam Conway.

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 69 Carnaross Sale Well done to Andrew Gilmore of the F16 flock on Winning Supreme Champion at Carnaross. Well done to C&M Casey of the F37 flock on Winning Reserve Champion. Thanks to our Judge Robert Porter of the F55 flock.

Tullow Sale Well done to Simon Brown of the Cloghala Flock A2 on Winning Supreme Champion at Tullow sale.

Also well done to William Gleeson of the Wexfo Flock F62 on Winning Reserve Champion.

Thanks to our Judge Trevor Horgan

70 | IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 Kilkenny Sale Well done to Simon Brown of the Cloghala flock A2 on Winning Supreme Champion at Kilkenny sale.

Well done to Micheal Power of the Ballyhibben Flock B3 on Winning Reserve Champion.

Thanks to our Judge Joe Nolan

Miltown Sale Well done to Edward Buckley of the D82 Kilbarry flock on Winning Supreme Champion and Reserve Champion at Miltown Sale. Thanks to our Judge Patrick O’Keeffe

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 71 Stranorlar Sale Champion From the Arkrow H64 flock of Stewart Thompson reserve Calhame H62 flock of William Tait Judge John Young CAstlederg. Well done to all involved.

Delvin Sale Well done to Micheal Reilly of the Moylough Flock F25 on Winning Supreme Champion at Delvin.

Well done to Killian Traynor of the Island flock A46 on Winning Reserve Champion.

Thanks to our Judge Robert Porter.

72 | IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 Portumna Sale Well done to Michael Power B3 Ballyhibben flock on Winning Supreme Champion at Portumna.

Well done to Eddie &Paul O Gorman A54 Lisfuncheon flock on Winning Reserve Champion.

Thanks to our Judge Michael Higgins

Athenry Sale Well done to M. D & J Miley on Winning Supreme Champion at Athenry with their 1st prize Ram Lamb. Well done to Peter & Patrick Daveron on Winning Reserve Champion with their 1st prize Hogget Ram. Thanks to our Judge Liam Conway

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 73 Cahir Sale Well done to Jim Jeffery& Frampton Jeffery on Winning Champion at the ICSS sale in Cahir.

Also well done to Eddie and Paul O Gorman on Winning Reserve Champion.

Thanks to our Judge Pat Hannon

Roscommon Sale Well done to Albert Ferguson on Winning Supreme Champion at Roscommon Sale. Well done to Declan Miley on Winning Reserve Champion. Thanks to our Judge Michael O’Neill

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IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP To become a member of the Irish Charollais Sheep Society one must own five pedigree registered female sheep, be over sixteen years of age and be resident within the Republic of Ireland.

Application forms are available from: Mr Tom O’Keefe, Knocknacappal, Castletownroche Co Cork 086-0881101, Email: icss.sec@gmail.com First Time Membership €100 Annual Membership

€ 60

Registration per Sheep

€ 15

Sheep Registration fee for Imported Sheep

€ 15

Upon joining each breeder is given a flock number by the Registrar and a flock prefix (name) generally of their own choosing. All lambs born annually have to be birth notified to the Registrar and be adequately identifiable in line with ICSS Rules and Regulations. There are three registration dates per year.

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CHAROLLAIS SOCIETY MEMBERS 2019 CO. CARLOW F29

Martin Byrne, Slate House Lane, Kellistown West, Carlow,

F56

Edward & Helen Malone, Kilbride, Carlow.

086 - 8125055

H1

Joe Nolan, Kilconnor, Fenagh,

H23

John Walshe & Sharon Ryan, Croneskagh, Clonmore, Hacketstown,

059 - 6471247

087 - 2034950

H33

Thomas Loughman, Rappa, Hollymount,

059 - 9147567

086 - 2640519

J33

Denis Kavanagh & Pauline E. Moran, Newtown, Borris,

087 - 1300331

J83

Brophy, Eoin & Sinéad, Kellistown Farm, Kellistown

059 - 9159349

087 - 2609779 087 - 8539652

086 – 2031616 087 - 0545354

CO. CAVAN A46

Killian F. Traynor, Island House, Shercock,

042 - 9669137

087 - 6889503

F16

Andrew Gilmore, Cortubber, Kingscourt,

042 - 9667458

086 - 1525654

F99

Alan Garland, Drumachon, Drung,

049 - 5553877

087 - 2746500

H17

Andrew Reilly & Seamus Fitzpatrick, Annalee, Cootehill,

049 - 5556752

087 - 6528919

H28

David Argue, Doohasson, Drung,

049 - 5553253

J37

Patrick Erickson, Murmod, Virginia,

J38

Robert Richardson, Keenaghan, Ballyconnell,

J76

Murdock, James & Kenny Tunnyhill, Canningstown, Cootehill

087 - 2444560 086 - 8099995

049 - 9522084

087 - 8397823 086 - 8290009

CO. CLARE A91

Eamonn Quinlivan, Liscullane, Tulla,

065 - 6835214

H4

Pat & Gerard O’ Connor, Kiltackey, Boston, Tubber,

091 - 633025

087 - 6493472

H31

Ger & Paula O’ Leary, Ralahine, Newmarket-On-Fergus,

H57

Fiacre J. Hensey & Joy Hensey, Ballymulqueeny, Barefield,

065 - 6821323

A78

Mr. & Mrs. A. Ferguson, Ballinvriskig, Whites Cross,

021 - 4309297

087 - 9233985

C62

Maria Philpott, Fortfield House, Knocknacolon, Kanturk,

029 - 50089

087 – 6824355

D32

Jim & Frampton Jeffery, The Bungalow, Ahanesk, Midleton,

021 - 4631462

086 - 3339010

D36

Jean Smyth, Ballyshane, Cloyne,

021 - 4652634

086 - 6070409

D57

Richard & Cora Dorgan, Killawillim,Castlelyons, Fermoy,

025 - 36436

086 - 3561704

D82

Edward Buckley, Kilbarry, Macroom,

F12

James Walsh, Shanavagoon, Ladysbridge,

F33

Chrystel Deane, Kilronan, Dunmanway,

F46

Thomas J. O’Keeffe, Knocknacappal, Castletownroche,

022 - 26152

086 - 0881101

F47

Noel & Andrew Hume, Ballyvireen, Rosscarbery

021 - 4661391

087 - 2492065

F59

Eric Landen, Ballymacsliney, Midleton,

021 - 4633544

H7

Pamela Deane, Carriganeela, Kilbarry, Macroom,

086 – 0719157 086 - 8836936 086 - 8265999

CO. CORK

H85

Patrick Skillicorn, New Town, Bantry,

J2

Ml Gottstein, Coolkellure House, Dunmanway,

085 - 2724214

086 - 8377850 087 - 2381805 086 - 1982410

023 - 8845884

087 - 2399755

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 77 J34

Alan & Mark Jennings, Gortroe, Leap,

028 - 33598

087 - 2733400

J93

Raymond & Eamon Shanahan Carhugarriff, Leap

083 - 8521467

087 - 7973857

J95

Bernie Nyhan Drinagh, Dunmanway

087 - 9022290

CO. DONEGAL D62

David Borland, Cloughfin, Rossnakill, Letterkenny,

F18

Daniel McLaughlin, Glasha, Carndonagh,

074-9159032

086 - 8047516

F36

James H. Mckane, Whitehall, Killygordon,

074 - 9149198

085 - 2456924

F92

John & Martin McCafferty, St. Martin’s, Trusk, Ballybofey,

074 - 9131989

086 - 8229287

H10

Denis McConalogue & Michael Walsh, The Forge, Glenmaquin, Letterkenny,

074 - 9132278

087 - 6407361

H30

Gillian & Jim Devenney, Glensmill, Dooish, Newtowncunningham,

074 - 9156327

086 – 2501638

H47

Michael Brolly, Greenhill, Raphoe,

074 - 9147477

086 - 2623813

H62

William Tait, Calhame, Convoy,

H64

Stewart Thompson, Corraiwe, Ballybofey,

H72

James McHugh & Brian McHugh, Meenreagh, Killygordon,

H99

John Stewart, Roughan, Ramelton, Letterkenny,

J28

Marie McConalogue & Codie Walsh, Trench, Glenmaquin Lower, Letterkenny,

086 - 3091686

J39

Ronnie Edwards, Hillsborough, Ramelton,

086 - 0571422

J45

Rodney Goudie, Kiltoal, Convoy,

086 - 8681834

J50

Patrick & John McHugh Benroe, Brackless

087 - 9119513

J70

Eamonn Rogers, Highglen, Carrigart, Letterkenny,

J72

David Graham, Rathneeny, Laghey,

J96

Thomas Óg McGarrigle Ballymagroarty, Ballintra

J98

McElhinney, Ryan Magheraboy, Letterkenny

074 - 9122672

087 - 6013746

K08

Samuel C. Wasson Terragus, Churchill, Letterkenny

074 - 9137265

086 - 8382707

087 - 6159184

087 – 7016724

087 - 9381606

086 - 8436743

087 - 7796721 074 - 9190443

087 - 6563007 086 - 6035398

074 - 9152478

087 - 1277884

086 - 1028288 074 - 9723181

087 - 2049191 087 - 4198303

CO. DUBLIN F69

Patrick, John, Catherine & Rose Quigley, Ballybrack, Glencullen, Kilternan,

CO. GALWAY B42

Al Murphy, Menlough, Ballinasloe,

090 - 9684711

C38

Joseph Mullry Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam

093 - 43577

D11

Desmond Cheevers, Jnr. Moylough, Ballinasloe

090 - 9679587

086 - 8925644

D19

Joseph Mullin, Berreen, Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe,

094 - 9659210

086 - 8067219

D42

Kevin & Brendan Waldron, Cloonmore Tuam

093-25469

D56

Kieran Forde, Lehenagh, Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe,

090 - 9678975

086 - 8984962

D73

Michael Higgins, Castlelambert, Athenry,

091 - 845478

087 - 9521585

F2

Richard Kenny, Kilmacshane, Via Banagher,

057 - 9151272

087 - 9048946

F9

David O' Gorman, Kilbannon, Tuam,

093 - 28783

087 - 9192358

F17

Vincent Kelly, Lisheenkyle, Oranmore,

091 - 844572

087 - 9786874

F43

John Grealish, Lisheenavalla, Claregalway,

091 - 787620

087 - 2739924

78 | IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 F71

Patrick F. Holland, Lisheenavalla, Claregalway,

091- 799076

087 - 8246681

F73

Gerry Killilea, Cregcarragh, Claregalway,

091- 799058

087 - 2847534

F89

Paul Coyne, Rathgranagher, Cloghan’s Hill, Tuam,

093 - 333444

F90

Neville Horsman, Fearmore, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe,

086 - 8796346 086 - 8714582

H6

Ronan Gilligan, Dangan, Tuam,

093 - 49205

087 - 9781022

H35

Trevor Flynn, Gurrane, Ardrahan,

091 - 796394

087 - 6509640

H36

Trevor Burke, Tavanaghmore, Corufin, Cummer, Tuam,

093 - 41871

086 - 1606565

H81

Tom Hughes, Cahergal, Tuam,

093 - 49190

086 - 8685059

H93

Peter & Patrick Daveron, Inchiquin, Ower, Headford,

093 - 35858

H94

Michael Weston, Gortnalea, Dunmore,

J68

Sonny & Shane Jennings, Cahergal, Tuam,

J79

James Flaherty Sylaun East, Dunmore

086 - 8563301

J80

Enda Linnane Dunguaire West, Kinvara

087 - 2870259

J85

McTigue, John Ballynulty, Cloghans Hill, Tuam

087 - 9135865

J88

S & E Conway Eskerballycahill, Caltra, Ballinasloe

0909 678247

K09

David & Sean Naughton Colemanstown, Ballinasloe

087 - 1712192

087 – 6342015 087 - 6651198

093 - 49348

087 – 2198913

087 - 2759154

CO. KERRY B49

Mr. M. & Mrs. R. Prendiville, Aglish, Lispole,

F88

Owen Devane, Garry Na Dur, Lispole,

066 - 9157125

087 - 4135728

H5

Finbarr Godfrey, Churchground, Kilgarvan,

064 - 6685526

H61

Tim & Mary Fleming Coolies, Muckross, Killarney

087 - 2229788 087 - 6862618 086 - 1634681

J5

G. Rogerson & D. Duff, Ring Of Kerry Equastrian Centre,Waterville, Cahirciveen

J43

John Foley & Donie Foley, Leamnaguilla, Kilcummin, Killarney,

086 - 6089856

J60

Sean Godfrey, Churchground, Kilgarvan,

087 - 2070989

J66

Grainne Higgins, Ballineetig, Dingle,

086 - 2229755

066 - 9764766

087 - 7660139

CO. KILDARE A84

Mr. Andrew C. Duncan, ADS Farming Ltd, Snugborough, Athy,

D8

Dympna & Gerry Grogan, Duiske, Newtownhortland, Donadea,

086 - 6025756

H91

David Berry, Rathilla, Kildare,

H98

John Hill, Nurney, Carbury,

046 - 9553865

087 - 8709433

J53

Michael & Eugene O' Sullivan, Laragh, Maynooth,

01 - 6291074

086 – 8957217

087 - 6868392

045 - 869448

087 - 2752477 087 - 6958551

CO. KILKENNY A2

Simon Brown, Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh,

059 - 9725626

A6

Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy, Fiddawn, Inistioge,

056 - 7758600

A9

Thomas Murphy, Fiddawn, Inistioge,

D24

Patrick Hayden, Brandon View, Raheendonore, Graignamanagh,

D89

Arnold Shirley Kilcumney, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny

087 - 3487253

H13

John Donohoe, Ballybur, Cuffesgrange,

087 - 6775844

086 - 8590430 086 - 8409556

059 - 9724139

085 - 7068079

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 79 H42

Frank Jordan, Ballinaslee, Attanagh, Via Portlaoise,

057 - 36472

087 - 6484273

CO. LAOIS D87

Derek Fennell, Castleview, Crettyard,

056 - 4442557

087 - 2793911

H29

Alan Leech & George Leech, Rynn, Rosenallis, Portloaise,

087 - 1509706

087 - 9462065

H83

Hanna Heffernan, Brock Lodge, Ballymanus,Stradbally,

057 - 8625224

087 - 1312684

CO. LEITRIM C44

Fergal Reynolds, Drumliffen, Kilclare P.O. Ck-On-Shannon,

H16

Michael & Peter Rooney, Friarstown, Dromahair,

071 - 9620301

J57

David & Allen Geelan Cloonageeher, Carrick on Shannon

087 - 6357698

K03

Joseph & Jason McKenny Cashel House, Cashel, Dromahair

086 - 8893545

086 – 8178852 086 - 0867143

CO. LIMERICK B3

Michael Power, Shepherd’s Rest, Cappagh, Askeaton,

061 - 392083

J94

Edward McKenna, Mount Trenchard, Foynes, Co Limerick

086-3725149

087 - 2460506

CO. LONGFORD D65

Bernard Casey, Ohill, Drumlish,

043 - 3324904

086 - 2115317

F37

C. & M. Casey, Cartrongoland, Drumlish,

043 - 3324509

086 – 1900165

CO. LOUTH D45

Douglas Shekleton, Crowmartin, Ardee

A92 N28R

087 - 2542526

CO. MAYO A81

William Doherty, Derryfadda, Bofeenaun, Ballina,

096 - 51020

B43

Peadar McGee, Whitegates, Kilmeena, Westport,

098 - 41204

F85

Aiden Loftus, Carrowkilleen, Crossmolina,

096 - 31482

H65

Alfred Geraghty, Muckanagh, Glenisland, Castlebar,

094 - 9023923

H68

Jimmy Hannon, Islandmore, Kilmaine,

H78

Martin & Shelly O' Grady, Kilbree, Westport,

H79

Nathan O’Connor, Tallagh Rd., Belmullet,

087 - 2323012

086 - 8662839 087 - 6109177 087 - 2300403

087 - 2153557

087 - 7528828 086 - 0539389

H92

William G. Doherty Inver, Barnatra, Ballina,

097 - 84104

085 - 2834081

K10

Tom Tighe Graughill, Pullathomas, Ballina

097 - 84998

086 - 3556928

CO. MEATH A45

Susan Kidd, Mulgeeth House, Enfield,

046 - 9541057

087 - 2917237

C73

Michael Duffy, Scurlogstown, Kells,

046 - 9243028

086 - 3516706

D84

Percy Jordan, Burrawaddy Lane, Proudstown, Tara,

046 - 9026261

087 - 9506148

F20

Enda & Claire Quirke, Grove House, Newtown, Enfield,

046 - 9556996

086 - 8120065

F25

Michael Reilly, Balrath Demense, Kells,

046 - 9241715

086 - 8180891

F39

Eugene O’ Sullivan, Balgeeth, Ardcath,

01 - 8354753

086 - 2600616

F55

Robert Porter, Glenboy, Oldcastle,

049 - 8541303

086 - 3125361

H26

Eugene English, Castlemartin, Navan,

046 - 9023383

086 - 8506976

H43

David & William Clarke, Hillside, Ardrums, Rathmolyon,

046 - 9557768

086 - 2154590

80 | IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 H71

Eoin Griffin Crossdrum House, Upper Crossdrum, Oldcastle

01 - 8433525

086 - 2398756

J8

Oliver Gilsenan, Knocklough, Oldcastle,

086 - 0800700

087 - 9565756

J61

David Craig, Ballyboggan, Clonard,

087 - 2680400

K12

Hugh O' Connor Cloneycavan, Ballivor

086 - 1952225

CO. MONAGHAN. B25

Joseph D. Wallace, Corrinshigo, Braddox

047 - 85106

087 - 1304865

F70

Tho Ross Martin, Drumilkin, Newbliss P.O.

047 - 54251

087 - 7620175

H44

David Groves, Letterbane, Castleblayney,

047 - 80702

086 - 3216537

H48

Malachy McMeel, Corry, Emyvale,

047 - 70890

087 - 9299370

J35

Raymond Douglas, Annamacneil, Ballybay,

042 - 9741685

K04

Noel Weir Tamlet, Latten P.O, Castleblaney

087 - 6095840

K13

Tomas & Geraldine Maguire Clontask, Clones, Co. Monaghan

087 -2456766

086 - 8253812

CO. OFFALY F91

Kevin Brady, Killurin, Killeigh, Tullamore,

H55

Keith Mealiffe, Ballinamona, Tullamore,

086 - 1694745

J23

Colm Condron, Ballyduff, Tullamore,

057 - 9341177

087 - 6419273

J62

Anne Mathews, Gorteen, Killeigh,

057 - 9344205

086 - 8210057

087 - 2067868

087 - 9534187

CO. ROSCOMMON B54

Frank Gibbons, Caggle, Strokestown,

090 - 6629645

D81

John Farrell, Cloonakilla, Strokestown,

071 - 9634711

F11

Thomas McCormack, Ardikellan, Strokestown,

086 – 2521275

F78

Anthony & Sean Hamill, Curry, Strokestown,

086 - 6682322

F96

Jerry Fallon, Cloneenbane,

H3

John & David Dolan, Errickmore, Mt. Talbot, Four Roads,

H19

M. & D. & J. Miley, Ballyglass, Knockcroghery,

H39

J.J. Rogers, Corskeagh, Strokestown,

H53

Patrick Mollahan, Lecarrow, Croghan, Boyle,

071 - 9668307

086 - 8235277

H67

Donal Keaney, Kilmacroy, Ballyfarnon, Boyle,

071 - 9647007

086 - 2312355

H70

Tony & Cathal Lavin, Ardikellan, Strokestown,

087 - 7502004

087 - 7767503

H96

Michael Regan, Clooneen, Hartland, Strokestown,

071 - 9633119

J4

Finbar O’ Connor, Larchgrove, Elphin,

J59

Patsy & Cathal Feehily, Curry, Strokestown,

J82

Joseph Rocke Copse, Boyle, Co. Roscommon

J87

Patricia McCormack Ardikellan, Strokestown,

J97

Liam Brandon Carigans, Strokestown

J90

Dermot & Michael Connaughton Carramunia, Rahara, Athleague

086 - 8118599

J91

Conor Mulry Jamestown, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe

086 - 6671297

K14

Declan & Eoin O' Connor Curabane, Elphin

087 - 1635227

086 - 1940373

087 - 9763989 090 - 6623382

087 - 7646773 086 - 8620013 087 - 2346325

086 - 2670678 086 - 4042889

071 - 9633408

086 - 8197158 086 - 0221712 086 - 3856248

0906 - 662578

087 - 9550887

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 81 K15

PJ & Alan Glennon Clooneskert, Ballymurray

086 - 3134515

087 - 9337144

096 - 47204

086 - 2197499

CO. SLIGO D68

Seamus & Sarah Ferguson, Rathgoonane, Dromore West,

F5

Thomas & Christina Flynn, Scurmore, Enniscrone,

J29

Brendan & Carmel Rooney, Drumfad, Moneygold,

J49

Oliver Feehily, Olmar House, Colga, Calry, F91 A529

K11

Mary Gordon Carrowcollar House, Enniscrone

086 – 8178815 071 - 9163474

086 - 3966560 087 - 2124193

096 -36385

087 - 2404233

CO. TIPPERARY A54

Ed. & Paul O’ Gorman, Lisfuncheon, Ballyporeen, Cahir

052 - 7467155

086 - 0605114

F68

Peter Hennessy, Monour, Galbally,

062 - 55475

087 – 9612531

H82

Eamonn McGuiness, 20 Carraig Downs, Dualla Road, Cashel,

J92

Brian Burke Ruska, Cahir,

K02

Searson, Jack & John Sheehills, Roscrea

086 - 8097263 052 - 7442364

087 - 2911506 087 - 2767257

CO. WATERFORD H32

Patrick Whyte, Mountain Breeze, Cutteen, Leamybrien,

085 - 7818549

CO. WESTMEATH A68

Dominic Sullivan, 117 Hillside Drive, Mullingar,

044 - 9340800

087 - 8220916

F82

Yvonne Williams, Rahugh, Kilbeggan,

044 - 9223169

086 - 6073800

J13

William Gerard Moran, Dorrington, Walderstown, Athlone,

090 - 6439848

087 - 7552969

J44

Roy Butler, Moatland, Streete Village, Mullingar,

043 - 6676196

087 - 2030333

J64

Liam & Dora Woods, Irishtown House, Irishtown, Mullingar,

044 - 9344858

087 - 2709079

J78

Higgins, Joseph Kilfoyland, Moate

0906 - 6481929

086 - 2623970

K01

Manning, Martin Clonaboy, Rathowen

086 - 1725465

086 - 0866039

CO. WEXFORD A17

Ml & Sarah O’ Neill, Bolinaspect, Camolin,

053 - 9383124

087 – 4179112

B8

Nicholas Redmond, Tomnahely, Gorey,

0402 - 37208

086 - 2704743

C31

Brendan Byrne, Kilarerin, Gorey,

0402 - 37628

086 - 0795093

D6

James Stephenson, Raheen, Adamstown,

051 - 428368

087 - 9791366

D12

Peter Drought, Gurtins, Saltmills, New Ross,

051 - 389536

087 - 2385946

D74

Paddy & Mary D’Arcy, 3 Mill Green, Gorey,

0402 - 37138

087 – 7579176

D75

Patrick Rossiter, Newtown, Bannow,

051 - 561665

087 - 9244790

F15

Aidan Murphy, Killincooley House, Kilmuckridge, Gorey,

053 - 30142

F19

Matty O’ Connor, Ballinlug, Killanne, Enniscorthy,

F62

William Gleeson, Ballygow, Fethard On Sea, New Ross,

H2

Michael & J.P. Furlong, The Leap, Adamstown,

H15

Padraig Breen, Tinraheen, The Ballagh, Enniscorthy,

H88

Laurance Kehoe, Upper Creacon, New Ross,

051 - 422901

087 - 9448192

H95

James Devereux, Begerin, Newbawn,

051 - 428515

087 - 9318267

J17

Seamus & Catherine Fitzpatrick, Tomgarrow, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy,

053 - 9388381

087 - 2982227

087 - 6881317 087 - 4103034 087 - 2544374

053 - 9240810

087 - 0988791 087 - 2838609

82 | IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 J36

Bert Allen, Ballywalter Farms Ltd., Kilmuckridge, Gorey,

J47

Mr. Daniel Byrne, Knockmarshal, Davidstown, Enniscorthy,

086 - 8491533

087 - 2639854

J55

Brendan Fitzpatrick, Ballywilliam, Enniscorthy,

J58

Doreen Rynhart, Killoggy, Ferns,

J73

John Stacy Verona Stables, Coloneyburn, Bunclody

086 3658279

J84

David Power Kilbranish, Bunclody, Enniscorthy

085 - 7391426

J86

Patrick Kearns Glenglass, Killane, Enniscorthy

K05

Kavanagh, John Craan, Ferns

087 - 9969921 087 - 7552558 053 - 9366109

053 - 9255678

087 - 9753075

087 - 7944418 087 - 9592988

CO. WICKLOW C43

Patrick & Phyliss Farrell, St. Martins, Ballinahinch, Ashford,

0404 - 40316

086 - 8329034

F38

Noel O’ Neill, The 40’s, Ballymaghroe, Knockananna,

059 - 6471989

087 - 6242686

F51

Caroline, Nicola & Louise Farrell, Little Acre, Ballycullen, Ashford,

F58

Joe & Michael Byrne, Deputy’s Pass Farm, Glenealy,

086 - 8464450

086 – 8464450

H76

Richard Allen, Uppertown, Dunlavin,

045-406902

087 - 9013499

H77

Robin & David Darker, Old Paddocks, Blessington,

045 - 865784

086 – 3409433

H80

John O’ Toole, Sportsfield, Rathdangan, Kiltegan,

059 - 6473934

H90

James Byrne (Carter), Ballinabarney, Greenane, Rathdrum,

J14

Kieran McCarthy Sandymount, Brittas Bay

J56

Evelyn & Robbie Jackson, The Grove, Kiltegan,

087 - 2721246

086 - 3471439 086 - 2533119 087 - 9447988

085 - 7825115

085 - 1207396

IRISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY 2019 | 83

Notes

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Notes

I.C.S.S. SALE DATES 2019 VENUE DATE Tullamore (Premier) Males and Females SHOW of sheep prior to Sale on Friday evening

Sat 27th July

Ram Lambs & Hogget Rams Roscommon Sat 17th August Tullow Tues 20th August Tullamore LambPlus Sale Sat 24th August Athenry Mon 26th August Fermoy Mon 26th August Carnaross Afternoon Tues 27th August New Ross Multibreed Evening Sale Mon 02nd September Milltown Multibreed Evening sale Thurs 05th September Stranorlar Evening sale Thurs 05th September Kilkenny Mon 09th September Tullow Tues 10th September Delvin Thurs 12th September Roscommon Sat 14th September Manorhamilton Evening sale Thurs 26th September Roscrea (Multibreed) Evening sale Thurs 26th September Blessington (Multibreed) (NSBA) Saturday 28th September Carnaross Afternoon Sale Tue 1st October Tullow Multibreed Tue 8th October Tullamore Multibreed Thurs 10th October Stranorlar Evening sale Thurs 10th October Ballinasloe Thurs 10th October Athenry Mon 21st October

FEMALE SALES (under society auspices) Tullamore (Society Members) To include a production sale of D8 (Duiske flock) of Dympna & Gerry Grogan

Sat 26th October

Stranorlar (Society Members) (Evening Sale) Fri 8th November Tullow Production Sale of F62 William Gleeson 09th November Sale details and catalogues can be downloaded from www.irishcharollaissheep.net

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