CATTLE – 2008
| DAIRY SECTION |
| Class 1 |
Shorthorn Bull/Heifer Calf, born after 1-9-07 Sponsor: Dairymaster , The Causeway, Tralee, Co. Kerry Prizes: 1 st €130; 2nd €80; 3 rd €50. |
1st – PJ & CM Kelly
2nd – James Muldowney 3rd – Donal Bowe |
| Class 2 |
Shorthorn Cow Prizes: 1 st €130; 2nd €80; 3 rd €50. |
1st – PJ & CM Kelly
2nd – Donal Bowe 3rd – |
| Class 3 |
Shorthorn Heifer – any age, not in milk Sponsor: I.C.M.S.A. Prizes: 1 st €130; 2nd €80; 3 rd €50. |
1st – James Muldowney
2nd – Kenneth Smyth 3rd – Donal Bowe |
| Class 4 |
Irish Pure Fresian minimum requirement of 87½ % on Pedigree Cert. Bull Calf born after 01/09/07 Prizes: 1 st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Micheal Spillane
2nd – Trevor & Edward Dudley 3rd – Trevor & Edward Dudley |
| Shorthorn Champion |
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Sponsored by I.A.W.S. (Confined to prize winners in Classes 1-3) Champion: €70 + Killonerry Cup; Reserve €30. |
| Class 5 |
Irish Pure Fresian (as per class 4) Heifer Calf born after 01/09/07 Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Kevin Kersey
2nd – Micheal Spillane 3rd – Trevor & Edward Dudley |
| Class 6 |
Friesian Bull Calf, born after 1-9-07 Sponsor: Dairymaster, The Causeway, Tralee, Co. Kerry Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st -Martin Ryan
2nd – Martin Ryan 3rd – Trevor & Edward Dudley |
| Class 7 |
Friesian Heifer Calf born after 01-09-07. Sponsor: Eurogene A.I. Services Prizes: 1st €100 voucher; 2nd €60 Voucher; 3rd €40 Voucher; |
1st – John Hurley
2nd – Michael Booth 3rd – Kenneth Smyth |
| Class 8 |
Dairy Cow Championship Sponsor: PricewaterhouseCoopers. Prizes: 1st €680; 2nd €360; 3rd €170; 4th €160; 5th €130. |
1st – K & S Kelly
2nd – Una Sinnott 3rd – E Murphy 4th – L. O’Hanlon 5th – K. & S. Kelly |
| Class 9 |
Junior Dairy Cow (not more than 2 calves) Sponsor: Merck Sharpe & Dohme. Prizes: 1st €635; 2nd €320; 3rd €125; 4th €105; 5th €85. |
1st – Jim & Una Sinnott
2nd – E.S. Murphy 3rd – Micheal Curtin 4th – Lory O’Hanlon 5th – Anthony Kealy |
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Class 10 |
First Calved Heifer. Sponsor: ACC Bank Prizes: 1st €250; 2nd €150; 3rd €60; 4th €40. |
1st – John Curtin
2nd – Michéal McGrath 3rd – Liam Murphy 4th – John Hurley |
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Class 11 |
Open Cow Class. Best Udder. (Rule No. 6 does not apply). Sponsor: DeLaval Agri, Clondalkin, Dublin. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – E.S. Murphy
2nd – K. & S. Kelly 3rd – John Curtin |
| Class 12 |
MAID OF GLANBIA Sponsor – Glanbia Plc. Rules & Conditions
Prizes: 1st €700 + Glanbia Perpetual Cup; 2nd €400; 3rd €200; |
1st – M. & P. Jones
2nd – John C. Murphy 3rd – Michael Booth 4th – Liam Murphy 5th – M. & P. Jones |
| Class 13 |
Yearling Friesian Heifer, retaining calf teeth. Sponsor: Alta Vouchers Prizes: 1st voucher, 2nd voucher, 3rd voucher |
1st – John Murray
2nd – Liam Murphy 3rd – M. & P. Jones |
| Dairy Championship |
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Confined to 1 st & 2 nd Prize winners, Classes 1-13. Champion will receive Grianaun Perpetual Cup plus Iverk Silver Medal Sponsors: The Champion exhibitor bred Friesian will receive a Perpetual Trophy |
Champion -K. & S. Kelly Reserve Champion – Jim & Una Sinnott |
| Special Classes |
| Class 14 |
Group of 3 Animals Sponsor: ABS Global Prizes: 1st voucher; 2nd; voucher: 3rd; voucher. |
1st – Billy Hassett
2nd – John Hurley 3rd – |
| HEREFORD |
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This section is kindly sponsored by:
Farm Relief Services, John Shee & Co., Clonmel, & Callan Co-Op Society, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. |
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| Class 15 |
Pedigree Hereford Bull or Heifer Calf born after 1-7-07. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Trevor & Edward Dudley Dovea, Thurles 2nd – Trevor & Edward Dudley 3rd – Trevor & Edward Dudley |
| Class 16 |
Pedigree Hereford Heifer – any age. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Trevor & Edward Dudley 2nd – Trevor & Edward Dudley 3rd – Mervyn Parr 4th – Mervyn Parr |
| Class 17 |
Pedigree Hereford Cow in calf or in milk. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Mervyn Parr Clough, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny 2nd – Mervyn Parr 3rd – Mervyn Parr |
| Hereford Championship |
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Sponsored by Callan Co-Op Society Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Confined to 1st & 2nd prize-winners in Classes 15-17. Champion: €70; Reserve: €30. Champion will also receive a sash This Section is Kindly sponsored by |
Champion – Mervyn Parr Clough, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny Reserve Champion – Trevor & Edward Dudley |
| ABERDEEN ANGUS |
| Class 18 |
Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull or Heifer Calf born after 1-9-07. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – P.J. Fitzgibbons
2nd – Michael Sheehan 3rd – P.J. Fitzgibbons |
| Class 19 |
Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer, any age. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Joe & Michael Moran
2nd – Michael Sheehan 3rd – |
| Class 20 |
Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Cow, in calf or in milk. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Michael Sheehan
2nd – P. J. Fitzgibbon 3rd – |
| ABERDEEN ANGUS CHAMPIONSHIP |
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Confined to 1st & 2nd Prize winners in Classes 18-20. Champion: €70 & the Thomond Cup. Champion will also receive an engraved whisky glass and Rosette The Glass will only be presented if there is a minimum of 5 Aberdeen Angus cattle exhibited at the show. (Animal must be owned and exhibited by a member of the association and registered in the herd Book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society) The LEINSTER PERPETUAL PROVINCIAL TROPHY. Champion ……………………… Baileys Glenho – Irish Angus Cattle Society All Irelands 2008 Conditions of Qualifiers. Pre-conditions for entry to all qualifiers classes – show championships and RDS Champion of Champion awards.
Qualifier for Irish Angus All Ireland Senior Male Championship & Senior Female Championship All pedigree Angus Cattle born before 1/9/07 and satisfy the above conditions are eligible. One or more qualifiers to go forward to the All Ireland Irish Angus Senior Championship Final on September 13th 2008 at Strokestown Show. Qualifier for Irish Angus All Ireland Junior Bull & Heifer Championship There are 6 categories: One or more qualifiers from each category to go forward to the All Ireland Irish Angus Junior Bull and Heifer Championship finals on 13th September 2008 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 Reserve Angus Champion Sponsors: Baileys Glenho, AW Ennis, Kepak, Progressive Genetics, Connaught Gold, Jones Oil and EasyFix Rubber products. Irish Angus Cattle Society RDS Champion of Champions |
Champion: Joe & Michael Moran Reserve: Michael Sheehan |
| Belgian Blue |
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This section is kindly sponsored by: Suirside Veterinary Sales,
National Irish Bank & Richard Keenan & Co. Ltd., Borris. |
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| Class 21 |
Pedigree Belgian Blue Bull Calf, born After 1-9-07. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – David Pearson 2nd – Jarlath Duggan 3rd -David Pearson |
| Class 22 |
Pedigree Belgian Blue Heifer Calf, born after 1-9-07. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Martin Woods
2nd – David Pearson 3rd -Jarlath Duggan |
| Class 23 | Pedigree Belgian Blue Maiden Heifer, born before 1-9-07.
Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – David Pearson
2nd – Jarlath Duggan 3rd – David Pearson |
| Class 24 | Pedigree Belgian Blue cow or heifer in calf.
Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Jarlath Duggan
2nd – Mick Cody 3rd -Martin Woods |
| Belgian Blue Championship |
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Champion: Jarlath Duggan Reserve: David Pearson |
| Blonde d’Aquitaine |
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This section is kindly sponsored by: I.F.A. Kilkenny,
South East Blonde d’Aquitaine Breeders Club (S.E.B.A.C.O.) |
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| Class 25 |
Pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine Bull Calf or Heifer, born between 1/08/07 and 31/12/07. Prizes:1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Stephen & Aine Byrne
2nd – Stephen & Aine Byrne 3rd – |
| Class 26 |
Pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine Bull/Heifer calf, born between 01/01/08and 04/09/08. Prizes: 1st €130 plus Ballycraddock Herd Cup, 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Jimmy & Ailish Ryan 2nd – John O’Halloran 3rd – Jimmy & ailish Ryan 4th- John O’Halloran |
| Class 27 |
Pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine All Ireland National Commercial Calf (male/female)Championship . Open to calves born on or after 01/09/2007. Pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine Dam or Sire Bred Prizes:1st €150; 2nd €100; 3rd €50. |
1st – Jimmy & ailish Ryan
2nd – 3rd – |
| Blonde d’Aquitaine Championship
Sponsored by: Confined to 1st & 2nd prize-winners in Classes 25 & 27. Champion: €70 plus Tom Fitzgerald Memorial Cup. Reserve: €30. |
Champion – Stephen & Aine Byrne Reserve – William R. Gubbins |
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| LIMOUSIN |
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This section is kindly sponsored by:
Ulster Bank, Waterford South-East Limousin Club; Carrick-on-Suir Livestock Mart and M.B.M Carrick-On-Suir |
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| Class 28 |
Pedigree Limousin Bull Calf, born on or after 1-9-07. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Brendan Cleary
2nd – Brendan Cleary 3rd -Oliver Byrne |
| Class 29 |
Pedigree Limousin Heifer Calf, born on or after 1-9-07. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Brendan Cleary
2nd – Dan Tynan 3rd – Brian Kileen |
| Class 30 |
Pedigree Limousin Heifer/Cow. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. Sponsored by Bova Genetics. |
1st – William Smith
2nd – Richard O’Beirne 3rd – Dan Tynan |
Limousin ChampionshipSponsored by: Confined to 1st & 2nd prize-winners in Classes 28-30 Champion: €70 plus Iverk Limousin Cup. Reserve: €30 plus Carrick Livestock Mart Cup |
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| CHAROLAIS |
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This section is kindly sponsored by:
AIB Carrick-on-Suir; The Irish Charolais Society; South-Eastern Cattle Breeding Society; Dovea; Bova; and A.I. Brittas, Limerick.. |
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| Class 31 |
Pedigree Charolais Bull Calf, born on or after 1-9-07. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Bobby O’Connell
2nd – T & J Sugrue 3rd – John Barron |
| Class 32 |
Pedigree Charolais Heifer Calf, born on or after the 1-9-07. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Bobby O’Connell
2nd – T & J Sugrue 3rd – John Barron |
| Class 33 |
Pedigree Charolais Heifer born after 1-9-06. Prizes: 1st €130 plus Joe Kiely Memorial Cup ; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Kathleen Hardgrove
2nd – John O’Shea 3rd – |
| Class 34 |
Pedigree Charolais Cow or heifer, in calf or in milk. Prizes: 1st €200; 2nd €100; 3rd €50. Vouchers |
1st – P. Smullen
2nd – Jimmy Bowe 3rd – P. Smullen |
| Class 35 |
Best Group of two or more Pedigree Charolais previously entered in other classes. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Bobby O’Connell
2nd – T & J Sugrue 3rd – John Barron |
| Class 36 |
Midland & South-East Charolais Club Class Pedigree Charolais Calf, Bull or Heifer born between 1-1-07 to 30-4-07.
Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
No class – Exhibition Class
Belmont Park Students |
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Charolais Championship Confined to 1st & 2nd prize-winners in Classes 31-36. Champion: €70 plus Sash Reserve: €30. |
Champion: Kathleen Hargrove Reserve: Bobby O’Connell |
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| COMMERCIAL |
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This section kindly sponsored by: Iverk Show Committee; Denis O’Hara, Owning; |
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| Class 37 |
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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| Class 38 |
Beef Bullock or heifer with no permanent teeth. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Robert & Mark McGivern
2nd – William R. Gubbins 3rd -David Hegarty |
| Class 39 |
Beef Bullock or heifer with up to two permanent teeth. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – David Hegarty
2nd – William R. Gubbins 3rd -Seamus Neary |
| Class 40 |
Beef animal – any age. Sponsor: AIBP Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Richard O’Beirne
2nd – Robert McGivern 3rd -William R. Gubbins |
| Class 41 |
Beef Calf (Bull or Heifer), born on or after 1-9-07. Prizes: 1st 2 Litres Endex, 2nd 1 Litre Endex, 3rd 1 Litre Endex. |
1st – William R. Gubbins
2nd – 3rd – |
| Class 42 |
Beef Bull Calf, born on or after 1-1-08. Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. |
1st – Seamus Neary 2nd – Frances hennessy 3rd – |
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Commercial Championship Sponsored by ROADSTONE, Ltd. Confined to 1 st & 2 nd Prize-winners in Classes 37 to 42 Champion will receive €70 plus Thompson Cup Reserve Champion will receive €30 |
Champion – Richard O Bierne Reserve – William R. Gubbins |
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| SPECIAL CLASSES |
| Class 43 |
Best Pair Beef Animals born on or after 1-9-07. Sponsored by Kilkenny Mart. Prizes: 1st €250; 2nd €150; 3rd €100; |
1st – Brendan Cleary
2nd – William r. Gubbins 3rd -David Pearson |
| Class 44 |
Best Pair of Beef Heifers Pedigree/Non-Pedigree under 30 months (Mar ’05) Sponsors: Dawn Meats. Prizes: 1st €700, 2nd €400, 3rd €200, 4th €100, 5th €100, 6th €100. |
1st – Robert & Mary McGivern
2nd – Robert O’Beirne 3rd – Jarlath Duggan |
| Class 45 |
Beef Calf born on or after 1-9-07. Open Pedigree / Non-Pedigree. Sponsors: Kilmoganny Harriers Prizes: 1st €50 & Kilmoganny Harriers Cup; 2nd €30; 3rd €20. |
1st – Brian Killeen
2nd – Seamus Neary 3rd -Mick & Helena Cody |
| Class 46 |
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: 1st €50; 2nd €30; 3rd €20. |
1st – William R. Gubbins
2nd – James Kirby 3rd – Martin Kirby |
| The ULSTER BANK Pedigree Inter-Breed Beef Championship |
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Kindly Sponsored by Qualifiers are Champion Animals from the following sections: Aberdeen Angus, Belgian Blue, Champion: €250 plus Sash |
Champion – William Smith Oldcastle, Co. Meath Reserve Champion – J. Duggan |
| The Bank of Ireland Iverk Champion 2008 |
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Kindly sponsored by: Qualifiers: Champion: €450 plus Sash |
Champion – Richard O’ Beirne Reserve Champion – William Smith |