RESULTS – Cattle – 2012

DAIRY SECTION

Class 1

Shorthorn Dairy Cow/Heifer in Calf.

Prizes: 1st: €130; 2nd: €80; 3rd: €50.

1st: Roche Family, Slevoy, Foulksmill, Wexford.

2nd: Donal Bowe, Capporellan, Durrow, Laois

3rd:

Class 2

Shorthorn Maiden Heifer any age.

Prizes: 1st: €130; 2nd: €80; 3rd: €50.

1st: Roche Family, Slevoy, Foulksmill, Wexford.

2nd: Roche Family, Slevoy, Foulksmill, Wexford.

3rd:

Shorthorn Champion

Shorthorn Championship

(Confined to Prize Winners in Classes 1 & 2)

Champion: €70 + Killonerry Cup;
Roche Family, Slevoy, Foulksmill, Wexford.

Reserve €30.
Donal Bowe, Capporellan, Durrow, Laois

DAIRY SECTION

Class 3

Friesian Bull Calf, born after 1-09-11.

Sponsored by: I.C.M.SA., Limerick.

Prizes: 1st: €130; 2nd: €80; 3rd: €50.

1st: Dara McGuire, Wexford

2nd: Dara McGuire, Wexford

3rd:

Class 4

Friesian Heifer Calf born after 01-09-11.

Sponsored by: Eurogene A.I. Services

Prizes: 1st: Voucher; 2nd: Voucher; 3rd: Voucher.

1st: Gary Hurley, Clonpadam, Arklow, Wicklow

2nd: Gary Hurley, Clonpadam, Arklow, Wicklow

3rd: John Cooney, Waterloo, Ballieborogh, Cowan

Class 5

Dairy Cow Championship.

Sponsored by: PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Prizes: 1st: €650; 2nd: €300; 3rd: €120; 4th €80; 5th €50.

1st: Gary Hurley, Clonpadam, Arklow, Wicklow

2nd: Philip Jones, Killowen, Gorey, Co. Wexford

3rd: Liam & Sandra Murphy, Evergreen Lodge, Fenagh, Carlow

4th: Tom & Maura Murphy, Swiftsheath, Jekinstown, Co. Kilkenny

5th: Tom & Maura Murphy, Swiftsheath, Jekinstown, Co. Kilkenny

Class 6

Junior Dairy Cow (not more than 2 calves).

Pre-conditions for entry to all qualifier classes – Show Championships and RDS Champion of Champion Awards.

(A) Owner of each animal exhibited, must be a member of the Irish Angus Cattle Society for a minimum period of 3 months preceeding the Irish Angus Cattle Society All Ireland Finals at Strokestown Show on September 8th 2012 and each animal entered must also have been registered in the owners name in the herd book of the Irish Angus Cattle Society for a minimum period of 3 months preceeding the Irish Angus Cattle Society All Ireland finals at Strokestown Show.
For each individual qualifying show owner of each animal exhibited must be a member of the Irish Angus Cattle Society and each animal entered must also have been registered in the owners name in the herd book of the Irish Angus Cattle Society.

(B) Date of birth & Tag number/Herd Book number must be clearly shown for each entry and this information shall be displayed in the Show catalogue

(C) All exhibitors must have their Irish Angus Cattle Society Herd Book certificate available for production to the Irish Angus Cattle Society’s representative in accordance with the requirements of clause A above.

Qualifier for Irish Angus All Ireland Senior Male Championship & Senior Female Championship
All Pedigree Angus Cattle born before 1/9/11 and satisfying the above pre- conditions are eligible. One or more qualifiers to go forward to the All Ireland Irish Angus Senior Championship final on September 8th 2012 at Strokestown Show.

Qualifier for Irish Angus All Ireland Junior Bull & Heifer Championship

There are six categories:
Class A Bull calf born 1/9/11 – 31/12/11
Class B Bull calf born 1/1/12 – 29/02/12
Class C Bull calf born 1/3/12 onwards
Class D Heifer calf born 1/9/11 – 31/12/11
Class E Heifer calf born 1/1/12 – 29/02/12
Class F Heifer calf born 1/3/12 onwards

One or more qualifiers from each category to go forward to the All Ireland Irish Angus Junior Bull and Heifer Championship finals on 8th September 2012 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

SPONSORS: AW Ennis, Kepak, Progressive Genetics, Connacht Gold, Tesco Ireland, Irish Angus Producer Group.

Belgian Blue

This section is kindly sponsored by: Suirside Veterinary Sales,
& Richard Keenan & Co. Ltd., Borris.

Class 25

Pedigree Belgian Blue Bull Calf, born after 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: David Pearson, Coolbally, Clough, Ballycolla, Laois

2nd: Tom Foynes, Ballykmeen, Clonaslee, Laois

3rd: David Pearson, Coolbally, Clough, Ballycolla, Laois

Class 26

Pedigree Belgian Blue Heifer, born after 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: Frances Hennessy, Racecourse, Cashel, Clonmel

2nd: Frances Hennessy, Racecourse, Cashel, Clonmel

3rd: Tom Foynes, Ballykmeen, Clonaslee, Laois

Class 27

Pedigree Belgian Blue Maiden Heifer, born before 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: David Pearson, Coolbally, Clough, Ballycolla, Laois

2nd: David Pearson, Coolbally, Clough, Ballycolla, Laois

3rd:

Class 28

Pedigree Belgian Blue cow or heifer in calf.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: David Pearson, Coolbally, Clough, Ballycolla, Laois

2nd: David Pearson, Coolbally, Clough, Ballycolla, Laois

3rd:

Belgian Blue Championship

Confined to 1st: & 2nd: Prize-winners in Classes 25-28

Champion: David Pearson, Coolbally, Clough, Ballycolla, Laois
€70 Plus Irish Blue Leather Perpetual Cup.
Reserve: David Pearson, Coolbally, Clough, Ballycolla, Laois – €30

Sponsors: Keenan and Co., Borris.

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 29

Pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine Bull Calf born after 01-08-11 to 29-02-12.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: John O’Halloran, Glenwood, Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary

2nd: John O’Halloran, Glenwood, Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary

3rd: James Ryan, Ballyoraddock, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford

Class 30

Pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine Heifer Calf, born after 01-08-11 to 29-02-12.

Prizes: 1st: €120 plus Ballycraddock Herd Cup, 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: Desmond Greene, Hazelwood, Murrintown, Co. Wexford

2nd: Desmond Greene, Hazelwood, Murrintown, Co. Wexford

3rd: James Ryan, Ballyoraddock, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford

Blonde d’Aquitaine Championship

Blonde d’Aquitaine Championship

Confined to 1st: & 2nd: prize-winners in Classes 29 & 30.

Champion: John O’Halloran, Glenwood, Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary €70 plus Tom Fitzgerald Memorial Cup.

Reserve: Desmond Greene, Hazelwood, Murrintown, Co. Wexford €30.

LIMOUSIN

This section is kindly sponsored by:
South-East Limousin Club, Carrick-on-Suir Livestock Mart, M.B.M Supplies Carrick-On-Suir and Dovea Genetics.

Class 31

Pedigree Limousin Bull Calf, born on or after 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: Edward Tynan, Beechill Farm, Doon, Laois

2nd:

3rd:

Class 32

Pedigree Limousin Heifer Calf, born on or after 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st: Voucher; 2nd: Voucher; 3rd: Voucher.

1st: Edward Tynan, Beechill Farm, Doon, Laois

2nd: Edward Tynan, Beechill Farm, Doon, Laois

3rd:

Class 33

Pedigree Limousin Heifer/Cow.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: Edward Tynan, Beechill Farm, Doon, Laois

2nd: Edward Tynan, Beechill Farm, Doon, Laois

3rd:

LIMOUSIN CHAMPIONSHIP

LIMOUSIN CHAMPIONSHIP

Sponsored by: Irish Limousin Society.

Confined to 1st: & 2nd: prize-winners in Classes 31-33

Champion: Edward Tynan, Beechill Farm, Doon, Laois €70 plus Iverk Limousin Cup.

Reserve: Edward Tynan, Beechill Farm, Doon, Laois €30 plus Carrick Livestock Mart Cup

MALE AND FEMALE OF THE YEAR COMPETITIION 2012
&
R.D.S. CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

The purpose of this competition is to reward pedigree Limousin animals and their owners for the promotion of the breed throughout the summer show season. There are three categories for which animals are eligible based on their date of birth.

The animal gaining the highest points across the three categories will be awarded the title of R.D.S. Champion of Champions.

Categories:

Male of the Year – for male animals born after 1st: September 2010 (No Senior Bull Class at Iverk).
Senior Female of the Year – for females born before 1st: September 2010.
Junior Female of the Year – for females born on or after 1st: September 2010.
The R.D.S. Champion of Champions will be the animal gaining the most points in sections A – C outlined above.

Selected Shows & Dates: – Athlone, Cappamore, Elphin, Clonmel, Charleville, Corofin, Iverk, National Limousin Show, Tydavnet, Mullingar, Longford, Ossory, Strokestown, Bonniconlon, Tinahely, Trim, Virginia, Tullamore, Limerick.

Rules:

Points can be attained from a maximum of eight shows from the above list.
Only one class qualifies you at each show.
Please forward full IE number of each animal to secretary of Limousin Society before 31st: May 2012. All entries must be made in writing. €2 entry fee will apply to all entries.
The points awarded per show will be First prize (8 points), Second prize (5 points), Third prize (3 points). Breed Champion (6 points) and Reserve Breed Champion (4 points).
Double points will be awarded in the classes at the National Limousin Show being held at Tullamore Show. There will be no double points for Breed Champion or Reserve Breed Champion at this event.
In the event of a tie in categories A, B or C the animal gaining the highest placing at the National Limousin Show will be deemed the winner.
Disputes/Objections must be in writing to the secretary of the society and will be dealt with by the shows and sales sub-committee of the ILCS.
The prizes of a perpetual plaque will be presented to the three overall winners at the Annual General Meeting in November.
The prizes for the R.D.S. Champion of Champions consist of a Perpetula Cup, Silver Medal and a cash prize of €1,000 which will be presented at a special ceremony in the R.D.S. in late 2012. This Awarding of R.D.S. Champion of Champions yet to be confirmed for 2012.

CHAROLAIS

This section is kindly sponsored by: AIB Carrick-on-Suir; The Irish Charolais Society & Bova A.I. Brittas, Limerick.

Class 34

Pedigree Charolais Bull or Heifer Calf, born on or after 1-9-11.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: Kay & Jerry O’Keefe, Woodlawn, Grange, Limerick

2nd: Kay & Jerry O’Keefe, Woodlawn, Grange, Limerick

3rd: David McGrath, Clashmore, Waterford

Class 35

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

Prizes: 1st: Voucher plus Joe Kiely Memorial Cup; 2nd: Voucher; 3rd: Voucher.

1st:

2nd:

3rd:

Class 36

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

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: Kay & Jerry O’Keefe, Woodlawn, Grange, Limerick

2nd:

3rd:

Charolais Championship

Charolais Championship

Confined to 1st: & 2nd: prize-winners in Classes 34-36

Champion: Kay & Jerry O’Keefe, Woodlawn, Grange, Limerick €70 plus Sash
Reserve: Kay & Jerry O’Keefe, Woodlawn, Grange, Limerick €30.

presented by the Irish Charolais Society.

COMMERCIAL

No Tattooed cattle allowed. Teeth will be checked and any cattle exhibited with teeth lost are eliminated from the particular class of entry. All animals are to be led – no pens available. Age must be stated on entry forms as exhibitors may be asked for proof of age. In all mixed classes age, sex, and quality to be taken into account.

This section is kindly sponsored by:
Iverk Show Committee; Mullinahone Co-Op & Kilmoganny Harriers

Class 37

Beef Calf Bull or Heifer born on or after 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50 plus Kilmoganny Harriers Cup.

1st: Shane Giltinane, Ballymacave, Croagh, Co. Limerick

2nd: William R Gubbins, Cushouse, Kilfane, Co. Limerick

3rd: David Hegarty, Currevreeda, Bandon, Co. Cork

Class 38

Beef Bull or Heifer born on or after 01-01-12.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: Owen O’Neill, Coolnacuppogue, Bagnelstown, Co. Carlow

2nd: David Hegarty, Currevreeda, Bandon, Co. Cork

3rd: Jim & Irwin Stanley, Rahandrick, Ballacolla, Co. Laois

Class 39

Beef Bullock or Heifer with up to two permanent teeth.

Prizes: 1st: €120; 2nd: €70; 3rd: €50.

1st: Owen O’Neill, Coolnacuppogue, Bagnelstown, Co. Carlow

2nd: William R Gubbins, Cushouse, Kilfane, Co. Limerick

3rd: Jim & Irwin Stanley, Rahandrick, Ballacolla, Co. Laois

Commercial Championship

Sponsored by:

Confined to 1st: & 2nd: Prize-winners in Classes 37 to 39

Champion: Shane Giltinane, Ballymacave, Croagh, Co. Limerick €70 plus Thompson Cup
Reserve Champion: Owen O’Neill, Coolnacuppogue, Bagnelstown, Co. Carlow €30

SPECIAL CLASSES

Class 40

Young Beef Stockperson Class, Pedigree or Non-Pedigree Calf born 01-01-2012, led by Youth under 16 years of age, judged on preparation & presentation.

Cattle Section

IRISH ANGUS CATTLE SOCIETY ALL IRELANDS 2012

Pre-conditions for entry to all qualifier classes – Show Championships and RDS Champion of Champion Awards.

(B) Date of birth & Tag number/Herd Book number must be clearly shown for each entry and this information shall be displayed in the Show catalogue

(C) All exhibitors must have their Irish Angus Cattle Society Herd Book certificate available for production to the Irish Angus Cattle Society’s representative in accordance with the requirements of clause A above.

Qualifier for Irish Angus All Ireland Junior Bull & Heifer Championship

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