CATTLE – 2006

DAIRY SECTION
Class 1

Friesian Bull Calf, born after 1-9-05.

Sponsor: Dairymaster , The Causeway, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Martin Ryan, Co. Carlow

2nd -Seamus Neary, Troyswood, Kilkenny

3rd – Seamus Neary

Class 2

Friesian Weanling Heifer, born after 1-9-05.

Sponsor: Eurogene A.I. Services

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40 + voucher.

1st – Donal Burke, Ardare, Co. Limerick

2nd -Louise Sinnott, Enniscorthy

3rd – Louise Sinnott

Class 3

Class 3.1

Shorthorn Cow.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

Shorthorn Bull or Heifer Calf

1st – Roger McCarthy, Cappagh, Co. Waterford

2nd -Donal Bowe, Durrow

3rd – James Whelan

1st – Donal Bowe

2nd – Caroline Rigney, Kilcornan, Co. Limerick

3rd – Caroline Rigney

Class 4

Shorthorn Heifer.

Sponsor: I.C.M.S.A.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Roger McCarthy

2nd -Kenneth Smyth, Co. Dublin

3rd – Donal Bowe

SHORTHORN CHAMPION

Champion: €70 + Killonerry Cup; Reserve €30.

Sponsored by IAWS, Thomas St., Dublin.

Champion – Roger McCarthy

Reserve champion – Roger McCarthy

Class 5

Dairy Cow Championship.

Sponsor: PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Prizes: 1 st €680; 2 nd €360; 3 rd €170; 4 th €160; 5 th €130.

1st – Michael McGrath

2nd -M and D Jones, Gorey

3rd – M and D Jones, Gorey

4th – Martin O’Sullivan

5th – Billy Hassett

Class 6

Junior Dairy Cow (not more than 2 calves)

Sponsor: Merck Sharpe & Dohme.

Prizes: 1 st €635; 2 nd €320; 3 rd €125; 4 th €105; 5 th €85.

1st – Martin O’Sullivan

2nd -Pat Shanahan

3rd – Donal Neville, Co. Limerick

4th – Patrick Loughlin, Co. Kildare

5th – J.C. Murphy

Class 7

First Calved Heifer

Sponsor: ACC Bank

Prizes: 1 st €250; 2 nd €150; 3 rd €60; 4 th €40.

1st – Martin O’Sullivan

2nd -Tom Murphy, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny

3rd – Pat Shanahan

4th – —————————————

Class 8

Open Cow Class. Best Udder. (Rule No. 6 does not apply).

Sponsor: DeLaval Agri, Clondalkin, Dublin .

Prizes: 1 st €125; 2 nd €75; 3 rd €50.

1st – Michael McGrath

2nd -Martin O’Sullivan

3rd – Martin O’sullivan

Class 9

MAID OF GLANBIA
Yearling Dairy Heifer Class (open)

Sponsor – Glanbia Plc.

Prizes: 1 st €700 plus Glanbia Cup with Replica;
2 nd €400; 3 rd €200; 4 th €120; 5 th €80.

1st – Kevin K. Behan, Rathangan, Co. Kildare

2nd -M and D Jones

3rd – Donal Burke

4th – John Hurley, Co. Wexford

5th – Tom Murphy, Jenkinstown

Class 10

Yearling Friesian Heifer, retaining calf teeth.

Sponsor: Semex Vouchers

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – M and D Jones

2nd – Donal Burke

3rd – John Hurley, Arklow

Dairy Championship

Confined to 1 st & 2 nd Prize winners, Classes 1-10.

Champion will receive Grianaun Perpetual Cup plus Iverk Silver Medal

Sponsors:
Dairy Hygiene Products,
plus €125 sponsored by Monsanto.

Reserve Champion will receive €45
sponsored by Monsanto.

Champion – Martin O’Sullivan

Reserve champion – Michael McGrath

Special Classes
Class 11

Group of 3 Animals – Exhibitor Bred.

Sponsor: ABS Global

Prizes:1 st €150 voucher plus Waterford/Tipperary Friesian Breeders Trophy;
2 nd €100 voucher: 3 rd €50 voucher.

1st – Martin O’Sullivan

2nd -Billy Hassett, Kilmacthomas

3rd – Tom Murphy, Jenkinstown

BEEF SECTION – HEREFORD
This section is kindly sponsored by:
Farm Relief Services,
John Shee & Co., Clonmel,
& Callan Co-Op Society, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.
Class 12

Pedigree Hereford Bull or Heifer Calf born after 1-7-05.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Trevor Dudley, Thurles

2nd -Trevor Dudley, Thurles

3rd – Trevor Dudley, Thurles

Class 13

Pedigree Hereford Heifer – any age.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70 ;3 rd €40.

1st – Trevor Dudley

2nd -Trevor Dudley

3rd ———————————————–

Class 14

Pedigree Hereford Cow in calf or in milk.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Henry Parr, Castlecomer

2nd -Trevor Dudley

3rd -Henry Parr

BEEF SECTION – Hereford Championship

Sponsored by Callan Co-Op Society Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

Champion: €70; Reserve: €30.

Champion will also receive a sash presented by the Irish Hereford Breed Society

Champion – Trevor Dudley

Reserve champion – Trevor Dudley

BEEF SECTION – ABERDEEN ANGUS
Class 15

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull or Heifer Calf born after 1-9-05.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Harrington R. Fossitt, Geashil, Co Offaly

2nd -P.J. Fitzgibbon, Boher, Co. Limerick

3rd -James Shanahan, Kilmacthomas

Class 16

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer, any age.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – J and E Forristal, New Ross

2nd -James Shanahan, Kilmacthomas

3rd -James and William Walsh, Slieverue

Class 17

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Cow, in calf or in milk.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – P.J. Fitzgibbon, Boher, Co. Limerick

2nd -James Shanahan

3rd -Paul Byrne, Dungarvan

ABERDEEN ANGUS CHAMPIONSHIP

Confined to 1st & 2nd Prize winners in Classes 15-17.

Prizes: Champion: €70 & the Thomond Cup. Champion will also receive an Edinburgh Crystal glass and Rosette presented by:
The Irish Aberdeen Angus Association.
plus a Sash presented by The Irish Angus Society Ltd.

Reserve Champion will receive €30 plus a Rosette
From The Irish Angus Cattle Society and the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association.

Champion – Harrington R. Fossitt

Reserve Champion – P.J. Fitzgibbon

Qualifier for Irish Angus All Ireland Junior Bull & Heifer Championship

There are six categories:

  • Class A – Bull Calf born 1-9-05 to 31-12-05.
  • Class B – Bull Calf born 1-1-06 to 28-2-06.
  • Class C – Bull calf born 1-3-06 onwards.
  • Class D – Heifer Calf born 1-9-05 to 31-12-05.
  • Class E – Heifer Calf born 1-1-06 to 28-2-06.
  • Class F – Heifer Calf born 1-3-06 onwards.

Sponsors of this section are:
Connacht Gold; Kepak; Jones Oil; Progressive Genetics and EasyFix Rubber Products

One or more qualifiers from each category to go forward to the All Ireland
Irish Angus Junior Bull and Heifer Championship finals
on 9th September 2006 at Strokestown Show.

There will be one champion for Each Class and one overall Junior champion
selected at the finals.

Show Classes: Overall Angus Champion – Sash + Voucher
Reserve Angus Champion – Special Rosette.

BEEF SECTION – BELGIAN BLUE
This section is kindly sponsored by:
The Carraig Hotel, Suirside Veterinary Sales, National Irish Bank,
Belgian Blue Cattle Breeding Society of Ireland
& Richard Keenan & Co. Ltd., Borris.
Class 18

Pedigree Belgian Blue Bull Calf, born After 1-9-05.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €40.

1st – Tom Foynes, Co. Laois
2nd -Tom Foynes

3rd ————————————–

Class 19

Pedigree Belgian Blue Heifer Calf, born after 1-9-05.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €40.

1st – Tom Foynes

2nd -Tom Foynes

3rd -Michael Morahan, Piltown

Class 20 Pedigree Belgian Blue Maiden Heifer, born before 1-9-05.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €40.

1st – Michael Morahan

2nd -No. 99C (No name submitted)

3rd —————————————-

Class 21 Pedigree Belgian Blue cow or heifer in calf.

Prizes: 1st €120, 2nd €70, 3rd €40.

1st – Tom Foynes

2nd -Mick and Helena Cody, Piltown

3rd —————————————

BEEF SECTION – Blonde d’Aquitaine
This section is kindly sponsored by: I.F.A. Kilkenny,
South East Blonde d’Aquitaine Breeders Club (S.E.B.A.C.O.)
Class 22

Pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine Calf, born on or after 1-9-05.

Prizes:1st €100; 2nd €50; 3rd €30.

1st -James Mulhall

2nd -Jimmy and Ailish Ryan, Kilmeaden

3rd -Jimmy and Ailish Ryan

Class 23

Pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine Female, born before 1-9-05.

Prizes: 1st €100 plus Ballycraddock Herd Cup, 2nd €50; 3rd €30.

1st – Robert Callanan, Carrick-on-Suir

2nd -J and A Ryan

3rd -J and A Ryan

Blonde d’Aquitaine Championship

Sponsored by:
Phelan & Ryan Trading, Carrick-on-Suir.

Confined to 1 st & 2 nd prize winners in Classes 25 & 26.

Champion: €70 plus Tom Fitzgerald Memorial Cup . Reserve: €30.

Champion – Robert Callanan, Ballinderry, Carrick-on-Suir

Reserve champion – Jimmy and Ailish Ryan, Kilmeaden

BEEF SECTION – LIMOUSIN

This section is kindly sponsored by:
Glanbia;
Bova Genetics,
Brittas, Co. Limerick;
South-East Limousin Club;
Daly UPVC;
Redmills Feed;
and
Carrick-on-Suir Livestock Mart

Class 24

Pedigree Limousin Bull Calf born on or after 1-9-05.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Dan Tynan, Mountrath

2nd -Oliver Byrne, Gowran

3rd -James Muldowney, Woodsgift, Kilkenny

Class 25

Pedigree Limousin Heifer Calf Born on or after 1-9-05.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Dan Tynan

2nd -Oliver Byrne

3rd -Oliver Byrne

Class 26

Pedigree Limousin Heifer born after 1-1-2003

Prizes: 1st €100 Voucher; 2nd €60 Voucher 3rd €40 Voucher

Sponsored by Bova Genetics.

1st – Dan Tynan

2nd – ————————————-

3rd – —————————————

Class 27

Pedigree Limousin Cow born before 1-1-2003

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €40.

1st – Dan Tynan

2nd -James Muldowney, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny

3rd ———————————————

Limousin Championship

Sponsored by: Irish Limousin Society.

Confined to 1st & 2nd prize-winners in Classes 24-27

Champion: €70 plus Iverk Limousin Cup.

Reserve: €30 plus Carrick Livestock Mart Cup

Champion – Dan Tynan

Reserve champion – Dan Tynan

BEEF SECTION – CHAROLAIS
This section is kindly sponsored by:
AIB Carrick-on-Suir;
The Irish Charolais Society;
South-Eastern Cattle Breeding Society;
Dovea;
&
Greenvale Animal Feeds.
Class 28

Pedigree Charolais Bull Calf born on or after 1-9-05.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Martin Ryan, St. Mullins

2nd -Martin Ryan

3rd -John Barron, Windgap

Class 29

Pedigree Charolais Heifer Calf born on or after the 1-9-05.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Ann Marie Butler

2nd -Martin Ryan

3rd -William Gough, Dungarvan

Class 30

Pedigree Charolais Heifer born after 1-9-04.

Prizes: 1 st €120 plus Joe Kiely Memorial Cup ; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Gemma Hurley, Rathdowney

2nd ————————————

3rd ————————————

Class 31

Pedigree Charolais Cow or heifer, in calf or in milk.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – No Entry

2nd –

3rd –

Class 32

Best Group of two or more Pedigree Charolais previously entered in other classes.

Prizes: Feed Vouchers: 1st 10 bags; 2nd 6 bags; 3rd 4 bags.

sponsored by Greenvale Animal Feeds .

1st – Martin Ryan

2nd -Ann Marie Butler

3rd -John Bambrick, Castlewarren, Co. Kilkenny

Class 33

Midland & South-East Charolais Club Class
Pedigree Charolais Calf, Bull or Heifer born between 1-1-06 to 30-4-06.

Prizes: Feed Vouchers

sponsored by Greenvale Animal Feeds .

1st 10 Bags; 2nd 6 Bags; 3rd 4 Bags.

1st – John Bambrick

2nd -John Bambrick

3rd -Patrick White, Dungarvan

Charolais Championship

Confined to 1st & 2nd prize-winners in Classes 28-33.

Champion: €70 plus Sash presented by the Irish Charolais Society.

Reserve: €30.

Champion – Dan Tynan

Reserve champion – Martin Ryan

BEEF SECTION – COMMERCIAL
This section kindly sponsored by:
Iverk Show Committee;
Kilkenny Co-op. Mart;
Denis O’Hara, Owning;
Mullinahone Co-Op.
&
Novartis Animal Health .
Class 34

Special Exhibitor Class for Belmont Park Students to demonstrate their ability to lead and show the animals.

Special Prizes to be awarded.

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2nd —————————————-

3rd —————————————-

Class 35

Beef Bullock or heifer with no permanent teeth.

Prizes:1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Michael Hannon, Adare, Co. Limerick

2nd -Frank Burke, Croom, Co. Limerick

3rd -William Gubbins, Kilfinny, Co. Limerick

Class 36

Beef Bullock or heifer with up to two permanent teeth.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – Niamh Barron, Tully West, Co. Kildare

2nd -James Teague, Colehill, Co. Longford

3rd – Martin Ryan

Class 37

Beef animal – any age.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40.

1st – William Gubbins, Co. Limerick

2nd -Sharon Rothwell, Tinahealy, Co. Wicklow

3rd -Michael Bannon, Adare, Co. Limerick

Class 38

Beef Calf (Bull or Heifer) Born on or after 1-9-05.

Prizes:1 st 2 Litres Endex, 2 nd 1 Litre Endex ,3 rd 1 Litre Endex.

1st – Mick and Helena Cody, Piltown

2nd -William Gubbins

3rd -James Teague

Class 39

Beef Bull Calf born on or after 1-1-06.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40; 4 th €30.

1st – John McGrath, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary

2nd -William R. Gubbins, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick

3rd -James Teague, Colehill, Co. Longford

4th – ——————————————-

Class 40

Beef Heifer Calf born on or after 1-1-06.

Prizes: 1 st €120; 2 nd €70; 3 rd €40; 4 th €30.

1st – Michael Landers, Kilbehenny, Co. Limerick

2nd ——————————————-

3rd ———————————————

4th – ——————————————–

Class 41

Special Class
Best Commercial Beef Heifer born after 7-9-04

Sponsored by Dawn Meats

Prizes: 1st €900; 2nd €400; 3rd €300

1st – William R. Gubbins, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick

2nd -Michael Hannon, Adare, Co. Limerick

3rd -Frank Burke, Croom, Co. Limerick

Commercial Championship

Sponsored by ROADSTONE, Ltd.

Confined to 1 st & 2 nd Prize-winners in Classes 34 to 41

Champion will receive €200 plus Thompson Cup &Sash

Reserve Champion will receive €100

Champion – Niamh Barron

Reserve champion – William Gubbins

BEEF SECTION – SPECIAL CLASSES
Class 42

Beef Calf born on or after 1-9-05. Open to exhibitors in the Kilmoganny Hunting area.

Prizes: 1 st €50 & Kilmoganny Harriers Cup ; 2 nd €30; 3 rd €20.

1st – Mick and Helena Cody, Piltown

2nd —————————————

3rd —————————————

Class 43

Young Beef Stockperson Class. Pedigree or Non-Pedigree Calf, to be led by a child under 16 years of age. To be judged on Preparation & Presentation in the Ring.

Prizes: 1 st €50; 2 nd €30; 3 rd €20.

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2nd ————————————–

3rd ————————————–

The ULSTER BANK Pedigree Inter-Breed Beef Championship

Kindly Sponsored by
The ULSTER BANK, The Quay, Waterford

Qualifiers are Champion Animals from the following sections:
Aberdeen Angus, Belgian Blue, Blonde d’Aquitaine, Charolais, Hereford, & Limousin

Champion: €200 plus Sash
Reserve Champion: €50

Champion – Dan Tynan, Mountrath

Reserve champion – Trevor Dudley, Thurles

The Bank of Ireland Iverk Champion 2006

Kindly sponsored by:
THE BANK OF IRELAND
Main Street , Carrick-on-Suir

Qualifiers:
Dairy Champion & Pedigree Inter-Breed Beef Champion

Champion: €450 plus Sash
Reserve Champion: €200

Champion – Martin O’Sullivan, Newcastlewest

Reserve champion – Niamh Barron