Events

In addition to supporting and participating in shows and other events throughout the year, IHFA hosts the following events.

Keep up to date on what’s happening in the world of pedigree and dairying around Ireland and in your club area. For open days, field evenings, cattle sales, shows and more, check out our events calendar for the latest, upcoming events.

If you have a field evening or pedigree cattle sale, feel free to contact us at enquiries@ihfa.ie

IHFA National Open Day – Celebratory Sale Report

IHFA National Open Day – Celebratory Sale Report Oldrose Open Day Sale Report – Celebratory sale of the Oldrose youngstock on the unique occassion of hosting IHFA National Open Day. […]

All Welcome to Windfield on the 6th of July

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association National Open Day is taking place on Wednesday 6th of July at 12noon. The host farmers this year are the Tommy & Orla Screene and […]

Report – IHFA National Open Day 2015 at Lisnalty

High producing working cows with excellent conformation make a lasting impression at the IHFA 50th anniversary Open Day! The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) National Open Day was held on […]

Raheenarran Herd host Pure Friesian Open Day 2018

The sun shone on Kilkenny for the IHFA Pure Friesian Open Day held at the Raheenarran Herd of Bryan and Gail Daniels, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny. Situated 950 feet above sea […]

Pure Friesian Open Day 2016 – Launch

Pure Friesian Open Day – Coolmohan, Araglin, Kilworth, Co. Cork. Everyone is welcome to the Pure Friesian Open Day, taking place on the farm of Pat and Nora Flynn on […]

Pure Friesian Open Day, hosted by the Dunum Herd

  Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA makes a presentation to Martin & Paddy Crowe, of the Dunum herd, hosts of the Irish Pure Friesian Open Day Martin Crowe addressing some of […]

46th IHFA Premier Bull Sale – Sale Report

Monamore Revvup, top priced bull with James Kelly on the halter There was an 84% clearance rate at the 46th IHFA Premier Bull sale which took place today, March 31st. The average price across the board was €3,690. Monamore Revvup (Lot 8) topped the sale, selling for €5,740 for owners Tom & James Kelly, Monamore […]

46th IHFA Premier Bull Sale – Catalogue

The 46th IHFA Premier Bull Sale will be held live online from Central Auctions, Nenagh Mart on Wednesday 31st March, 12.00 noon sharp. 25 bulls with superior health status 60 day TB tested Exceptional quality bulls, pre-inspected Sire verified All genomically tested Register to bid before the sale on livedenisbarrett.com or through the Martbids App Pre-sale viewing can […]

46th Annual IHFA Premier Bull Sale

IHFA Premier Bull Show and Sale line up 2019 This year’s IHFA Premier Bull Sale will be different to previous years, in a number of ways. As we are still mindful of the presence of COVID-19, a number of restriction will be in place. The sale will be streamed live with online bidding. The showing element […]

IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale – Bulls for Sale

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the precautionary measures necessary to ensure public safety, the IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale has been cancelled. To accommodate the breeders and make available these high quality pedigree registered Holstein Friesian bulls, we are posting the details of these bulls here for view. Click HERE for a list of […]

45th Annual IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale – Entries Open

Rickey Barrett with last year’s Champion bull Entries are now open for the 45th Annual IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale. IHFA PREMIER BULL SALE STANDARDS OF ENTRY NENAGH LIVESTOCK MART, FRIDAY 3RD APRIL 2020 All entries catalogued will be promoted in IFJ as a Genomic Sale\ HEALTH REQUIREMENTS • All entrants must be within […]

43rd IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale

92% Clearance with average of €3,100 Champion Mountfarna Jetway with breeder John O’Callaghan on halter, pictured with Charles Gallagher IHFA CE and Kathleen Watson, IHFA President. Strong demand from buyers ensured a very brisk trade at the IHFA Premier Bull Sale. There was a 92% clearance rate with an average price of €3,100. 26 bulls […]

43rd IHFA Premier Bull Show and Sale

The IHFA Premier Bull Show and Sale is being held at Nenagh Livestock Mart on Wednesday 28th March. Judging begins at 10.30am and the Sale starts at 12.30pm.