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SUMMARY:IHFA National Open Day – Celebratory Sale Report
DESCRIPTION:IHFA National Open Day – Celebratory Sale Report\nOldrose Open Day Sale Report – Celebratory sale of the Oldrose youngstock on the unique occassion of hosting IHFA National Open Day. \n \nA presentation to the Collins family in honour of their hosting the IHFA National Open Day. L-r: Leo Jnr and Aisling Colllins\, Peter Ging\, IHFA Chairperson; Leo Snr and Patricia Collins and Charles Gallagher IHFA CE. The IHFA National Open Day was held on the Collins farm\, Oldrose Herd\, Co. Meath and was sponsored by McAuley Feeds. (Photo: Maria Kelly\, www.mariakellyphotographylivestock.com) \n\nThe Oldrose Open Day sale in conjunction with the hosting of the IHFA National Open Day saw a buoyant trade with 35 lots forward on the day. Hosts Leo Collins Senior and Junior & family offered the very best youngstock that would have been retained in the herd except for the proud occassion of hosting the IHFA National Open Day. The herd is built mainly on home-bred cow families with some choice purchases of select cow families made along the way. \nCurrent herd average is 9\,540 kgs milk\, 4.83 % Fat\, 3.26 % Protein (305 days). \nSires featuring in the pedigrees include some of the top International sires such as Mogul\, Montross\, Mardi Gras\, Deman\, Rambo\, Kingboy\, Diamondback. \nThe sale averaged €2\,170 with a clearance rate of 80 %. Some sales were concluded post auction which would increases the clearance rate. \nSome of the top prices includes;\nOldrose Rambo Torch (Lot 16) sold for €3\,750\nPotential 9 generations of VG/EX from the renowned Torch family – Monamore. Her dam has averaged over 9\,000 kgs in her first 3 lactations to date. A stylish September born heifer sired by OCD Kingboy Rambo. \nOldrose Dynamite Nora (Lot 12) sold for €3\,400\nBred from three generations of 3.60 % Protein. From the home bred Nora family having high components and backed by four generations of VG/EX dams. Due to calve in August she carries a PD to Mogul (sexed). Her impressive sire stack reads Ked Juror x Champion x Samuelo x Stonewall x Pellerat Dynamite. \nOldrose McDougal Deirdre (Lot 6) sold for €3\,200\nChampion at the recent Fingal Show this heifer generated a lot of excitement in the ring. Her Dam Oldrose Dynamite Deirdre recently classified VG85\, she has produced over 9\,000 kgs milk in her first two lactations. Born in October she could possibly feature among the contenders in the forthcoming YMA National Calf show. \nOldrose Shottle Hazel 1 (Lot 10) sold for €3\,100\nA family favourite this Shottle daughter is from the Hazel family. She has a PD to Mogul with an expected September calving date. Her Dam is considered to be one of the very best cows ever milked at Oldrose. She is classified EX93 4E and has completed eight lactations with over 5\,500 kgs milk solids produced in her lifetime. \nOldrose Goldday Beatrice (Lot 9) sold for €2\,850 \nOldrose Gillespy Babs (Lot 11) sold for €2\,700\nDam and Grand Dam both had Protein to 3.60 % with Grand Dam Oldrose Rhonda Babs producing 10\,340 kgs milk 4.99 % Fat\, 3.61% Protein in her 4th lactation. \nOldrose Gillespy Ethna 2 (Lot 23) sold for €2\,600. \nOldrose Goldday Peach (Lot 8) sold for €2\,600. \nOldrose Zelgadis Camelia (Lot 22) sold for €2\,400. \nOldrose Dominant Red Idealen Red (Lot 24) sold for €2\,200. She carries a PD to Mogul and has an expected calving date of September. \nAlso sold for €2\,200 was Oldrose Goldday Nancy (Lot 25) and Oldrose Goldday Deirdre (Lot 19). \nThe sale was conducted by Taaffe Auctions. \n 
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/ihfa-national-open-day-celebratory-sale-report/
CATEGORIES:National Holstein Friesian Open Day
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SUMMARY:Open Day – Herds Competition & Stock Judging Results 2018
DESCRIPTION:Open Day – Herds Competition & Stock Judging Results 2018\nInterclub Stock Judging Results 2018 – Sponsored by McAuley Feeds \n\n\n \n\nLimerick Clare Club Stock Judging team of Jane Hannon\, Clare Hannon and Amy O’Donovan who came 1st in the Under 18 Inter-club Stock Judging sponsored by McAuley Feeds\, represented by Louis McAuley\n\n\n\n \n\nBreffni Oriel Club Stock Judging team of Ryan Greenan\, Dean McCoy and Mark McCoy who came 2nd in the Under 18 Inter-club Stock Judging sponsored by McAuley Feeds\, represented by Louis McAuley\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n•••••••••••\n\nOver 27 Years\n1. Limerick / Clare Derek Frawley\, John Curtin\, Mike McNamara\n2. Nth Ireland John Patterson\, William Patton\, Sam McCormick\n3. Breffni / Oriel Seamus Shannon\, Kenneth Boyd\, Seamus Gunn\nHighest Individual: Daniel Curtin (Kerry) \n18 – 26 Years\n1. Laois / Offaly William Neville\, Ethan Keena\, Ashling Neville\n2. Kerry Jack Goulding\, Padraig Broderick\, Christopher Heffernan\n3. Carlow / Kilkenny Simon Lanigan\, Fabienne Jacobs\, Doireann Mulhall\nHighest Individual: Leslie Draper (Cork) \nUnder 18 Years\n1. Limerick / Clare Jane Hannan\, Claire Hannan\, Aimee O’Donovan\n2. Breffni / Oriel Ryan Greenan\, Deane McCoy\, Mark McCoy\n3. Galway Megan Boal\, Sarah O’Grady\, Aoibheann Screene\nHighest Individual: Sean Gerard Walsh (Kildare) \nNational Herds Competition 2018 – sponsored by Greenvale Animal Feeds \n\n\n \n\nKevin Graham\, Greenvale\, official sponsors of the IHFA National Herds Competition with winners of the Spring Section – Noel Kehoe\, Cathu Herd\, Co. Wexford (3rd)\, Henry O’Keeffe\, Radney Herd\, Co. Cork (2nd) and Margaret and Michael Laffan\, Everground Herd\, Co. Limerick (1st) with Peter Kennelly\, IHFA President\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n••••••\n\nOver 80 Section\n1. Rickey Barrett\, Laurelelm Herd\, Co. Cork\n2. Brochan & Joseph Cocoman\, Kilwarden Herd\, Co. Kildare\n3. Aidan and Sally Ann Frawley\, Ballytigue Herd\, Co. Limerick\nEBI Award: Kevin & Martina Flynn\, Reary HErd\, Co. Laois \nUnder 80 Section\n1. Philip & Linda Jones\, Hallow Holsteins\, Co. Wexford\n2. Dermot Jackson\, Borkilbeg Herd\, Co. Wicklow\n3. John & Eoin Horgan\, Coshma Herd\, Co. Limerick\nEBI Award: Noel O’Donovan\, Ringleader Herd\, Co. Cork \nSpring Section\n1. Michael & Margaret Laffan\, Everground Herd\, Co. Limerick\n2. Henry & Liam O’Keeffe\, Radney HErd\, Co. Cork\n3. Noel & Michael Kehoe\, Cathu Herd\, Co. Wexford\nEBI Award: Henry & Liam O’Keeffe\, Rdney Herd\, Co. Cork & Michael Kiernan\, Knockcais Herd\, Co. Meath \nJudge’s Choice Award\n1. Brochan & Joseph Cocoman\, Kilwarden Herd\, Co. Kildare\n2. Philip & Linda Jones\, Hallow Holsteins\, Co. Wexford\n3. Tony & Paul Daly\, Curtles Herd\, Co. Meath \nJudge’s Recognition Award\nMichael & Noreen Maunsell\, Maunsell Herd\, Co. Kerry
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/open-day-herds-competition-stock-judging-results-2018/
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SUMMARY:Report – IHFA National Open Day 2015 at Lisnalty
DESCRIPTION:High producing working cows with excellent conformation make a lasting impression at the IHFA 50th anniversary Open Day!\nThe Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) National Open Day was held on the 8th July on the Hannan family farm Lisnalty \,Friarstown\, Crecora\, Co. Limerick. \n\nCharles Gallagher\, CE IHFA with Jimmy Hannan and grandchildren at the Open Day at Lisnalty \n\nThis was a triple celebration in that the Association was celebrating its Golden Jubilee\, the Lisnalty herd was celebrating 50 years since its establishment and Jimmy and Marie Hannan who founded the herd were celebrating 50 years of married bliss. \nThe herd is now managed by their son Paul with brother John managing the beef and suckler unit. \nWhen it comes to writing the history of IHFA no doubt the Jubilee anniversary celebratory National Open day will be recalled in the annals of the times. \nA large crowd well in excess of 4\,000 were in attendance with dairy farmers travelling from every corner of the country\, Northern Ireland and the UK. \nThe atmosphere was electric with a great sense of excitement amongst dairy farmers that they now have freedom to milk and expand their herds with the abolition of milk quotas. The mood was quite uplifting despite the downward pressure on milk prices. The evidence for this was recognised in the sales ring when the cream of the Lisnalty young stock sold for an average of €3\,000. \nThe general crowd were awe struck at the beautiful setting and general neat layout of paddocks\, farm roadways and the yard which looked splendid. The day held out dry despite the rain of the previous day \n \nRichard Whelan\, Chairperson IHFA; Eamon O Cuiv\, TD; Ger Coughlan\, CEO Kerry Agri-Business; Peter Ging\, President IHFA and Charles Gallagher\, CE IHFA \n\n \nThree generations – Paul Hannan with son Billy and father Jimmy at their family farm Lisnalty for the IHFA National Open Day \n\nCharles Gallagher\, Chief Executive and Peter Ging\, President of IHFA welcomed everyone to the Open Day.\nThe official opening was performed by Ger Coughlan\, regional manager of Kerry Co-op agri division who were the main sponsors of the day. Ger emphasised the commitment of the Co-Op to dairy expansion in the area and that the Hannan’s were loyal and committed milk producers\, farming to a very high standard. Jimmy had put in place a solid foundation for the herd with John and Paul building on that solid foundation. \nThe event was blessed by Fr. Mike O’Shea. \nOther dignitaries included; Richard Jones\, CEO Holstein UK\, Jimy Hull –Fortland herd & former President of Holstein UK\, John Martin-field officer HUKNI. \nAlso in attendance were TD’S Eamonn O’ Cuiv and Niall Collins. \nEveryone received a great welcome and there were no end of refreshments\, teas and coffee’s available all day. It was a great family day out where old friends and new could renew acquaintances in a relaxed atmosphere with entertainment provided by the Unity Gospel Choir. \nThe local ladies from Carnane National school were very busy serving refreshments with many compliments on the friendly & efficient service. The ice cream stall was a popular attraction throughout the day with all proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis\, a very worthy charity. The volunteers and good causes involved on the day are thankful to IHFA and the Hannans for their support. \nInter Club Stock Judging Finals\nThe serious business of the day was the Interclub stock judging\, YMA stock Judging\, Macra stock judging and presentation of the National Herds Competition winners. \n \nPaul and Jimmy Hannan of Lisnalty with Judges Mike Gould\, Woodmarsh Herd Shropshire\, Des Frawley\, Coolstar Herd\, Limerick and Rickey Barrett\, Lauelelm Herd\, Cork and Margaret Murphy. Lissaniskey\, Upton\, Cork. \n\nI wish to thank Mike Gould-Woodmarsh herd\, Shropshire UK\, Des Frawley- Coolstar Herd\, Co Limerick and Ricky Barrett- Laurelelm herd\, Co Cork for officiating as the master judges for the Senior stock judging. \n \nMervyn Kearney\, Palliskenry\, Co. Limerick\, reason giving judge at the IHFA Open Day \n\nI also wish to thank Margaret Murphy and Mervyn Kearney who officiated at the YMA stock judging. John O Connor\, Ballykennedy herd and Dermot Ryan\, Sallybank herd who took the reasons for placings of the cows for Macra. \nThe judges were wholesome in their praise of the teams of cows for the judging. They were hard working farmer cows with dairy strength\, width of rump and excellent functionality with Feet& Legs and udders to match. They were the type of cows that any dairy farmer would like to be milking\, sound in every feature. \nAt the end of the National stock judging competition Paul presented the cows from the top families. All present were seriously impressed with the cows.This was reflected in the prices paid for young stock bred from these cow families later in the evening. \n \nGer Coughlan\, CEO of Kerry Agri-Business receiving a presentation from Peter Ging\, President of IHFA \n\nI wish to thank the sponsors\nMain sponsors on the day were Kerry Co Op who sponsored the Interclub stock judging\, Greenvale who sponsored the National Herds Competition\, FBD Insurance who sponsored the Gold & Diamond awards and Volac who sponsored YMA. Agri Aware generously supplied prize packs to the U12’s. \n \nRepresentatives of Roches Feeds\, sponsor of the 18-26 Inter-club Stockjudging at the IHFA National Open Day \n\nAssociate sponsors included Roches Feeds\, AIB Bank\, ESB Networks\, Delaval\, Crecora Mills\, Mid West Veterinary\, Munster AI. \nRichard Whelan\, Chairman of IHFA thanked the Hannans for a wonderful day and thanked everyone for attending. \nPaul Hannan thanked his parents for all their help \,support and guidance down the years. He thanked IHFA staff and Chief Executive\, the volunteers that helped\, the Limerick and Clare club\, the caterers\, Carnane National school\, Unity choir and all the sponsors in making it such a special day. \nCharles Gallagher\, Chief Executive of IHFA thanked the Hosts\, Sponsors\, Press\, local clubs\, IHFA staff\, YMA\, stewards\, and everyone who helped to make the day such a success. \nThe Open Day was well attended by milk producers\, pedigree breeders\, trade\, farm organizations\, Macra na Feirme\, Teagasc personnel and the Agri –media. \nSeventy commercial firms and organisations had trade stands. These included sponsors Kerry Coop\, Greenvale\, FBD Insurance\, AIB\, ESB Networks\, Delaval\, Roches Feeds\, Volac\, Munster AI and Crecora mills. \nAmong the trade stands were ABS Ireland\, Alltech\, Animax\, Bank Of Ireland\, Dairymaster\, Agri Needs\, Dovea\, Eurogene\, HUK\, Lely Robotics\, World Wide Sires\, Norbrook\, Packo Fullwood. \n \nPeter Ging\, President IHFA\, represents FBD\, sponsors of the Gold & Diamond Awards with winners John Moroney\, Drumcliffe\, Billy Connor\, Ballyroon and Tommy Screene\, Windfield \n\nPresentations\nIHFA competitions included National Herds competition (winter & spring calving -under and over 70 categories)\, and National Stock judging (under 18 plus 18-26 age group)\, all attracted huge interest as did the EBI and the Gold and Diamond awards. \nI wish to thank Liam Curran\, Bayvilla herd \, Co Waterford for judging the National Herds Competition. This competition is sponsored by Greenvale animal feeds. \n \nRichard Claxton\, Richvale Herd\, receives a presentation from IHFA President Peter Ging for the Judges Recognitions Award for Clean & Safe Farm \n\nThe Judges Recognition award is a new element introduced to the Competition this year\, awarded to Richard & Valerie Claxton\, Ballyroan\, Co. Laois in recognition for their safe\, neat and tidy farmyard. \nLisnalty Celebration Sale\nFull Clearance with an average of €3000 At IHFA Open Day! \nAs part of the IHFA Open Day events on farm\, a special sale of 33 deep pedigreed young heifers took place representing the best cow families in the Lisnalty Herd. The first calf was sold by the family with proceeds going to Mid West Cancer. \nAll in all an excellent trade! \nCharles Gallagher \nChief Executive.
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/report-ihfa-national-open-day-2015-at-lisnalty/
CATEGORIES:National Holstein Friesian Open Day
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SUMMARY:Raheenarran Herd host Pure Friesian Open Day 2018
DESCRIPTION: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 level\, they run a 300+ cow pedigree registered herd based on mostly Friesian breeding. \n \nCharles Gallagher\, CE of IHFA with Pure Friesian Open Day hosts Gail and Bryan Daniels\, Raheenarran Herd and Francis Fitzgerald\, Pure Friesian Club Secretary \n\nBryan’s parents had worked hard over the years such that Bryan and Gail and children Shannon and Toby\, ably assisted by farm manager Andrew Doyle and other key staff\, now continue that progressive farming legacy. \n \nCharles Gallagher\, CE of IHFA with Simon Doocey of FBD Insurance\, sponsor\, making a presentation to Micheál Spillane\, Mountain Herd\, Co. Tipperary – winner of the Pure Friesian National Herds Competition. Also pictured\, Francis Fitzgerald\, Secretary and Martin Crowe\, Chairperson of the Irish Pure Friesian Club \n\nHaving taken over the farm aged 19\, Bryan focused entirely on building the dairy herd. Since then he has continued to identify and meet key benchmarks in efficiency in herd output and performance. \n \nStock Judging in progress at the Raheenarran Herd \n\nFarming near Kilmoganny in south Kilkenny\, the farm sold over 440kgs of milk solids in 2017. The target is to sell between 480 and 500kgs from a predominantly grazed grass diet. \n \nTom Murphy\, Swiftsheath Herd\, judge on the day \n\nThe proceedings on the day included the stock judging with Tom Murphy\, Swiftsheath Herd as judge for the day\, a view through the herd\, trade exhibition\, presentation of prizes and auction of a few select lots of the high genetic merit Raheenarran Herd. \nPure Friesian Herds Competition – sponsored by FBD – Results \n \nRepresentatives from FBD Insurance – sponsors – with Charles Gallagher\, IHFA CE. Mary Dunphy\, Brian Prout and Simon Doocey. \n\n1st – Micheál Spillane\, Mountain Herd\, Tullamaine\, Fethard\, Co. Tipperary\n2nd – Bill O’Keeffe\, Churchclara Herd\, Co. Kilkenny\n3rd – Peadar Healy\, Firoda Herd\, Castlecomer Herd\, Co. Kilkenny \nStock judging results – sponsored by DeLaval \nUnder 18s Stock Judging\n1st – Lar Murphy\, Co. Kilkenny\n2nd – Pauric Coleman\, Co. Carlow\n3rd – Christopher Walsh\, Co. Waterford \n \nCharles Gallagher\, IHFA with representatives from DeLaval \n\n \nCharles Gallagher\, IHFA CE with Tom Murphy\, Swiftsheath Herd\, Judge\, Amy Coyle\, Delaval (sponsor)\, Aileen Murphy on behalf of John C Murphy\, George Moore\, Delaval and Martin Crowe\, Chairperson of the Irish Pure Friesian Club. \n\nSenior Stock Judging\n1st – John C Murphy\, Ballagh\, Kilmannagh\, Co. Kilkenny\n2nd – Johnathan Crowley\, Mooncoin\, Co. Kilkenny\n3rd -Ernest Seale\, Portlaoise\, Co. Laois \nThe Irish Pure Friesian Club consists of members who are committed to Friesian breeding and the achievement of quality in conformation and production using dedicated Friesian bloodlines. The breed is recognized for fertility\, high ilk solids output\, longevity and providing additional family farm income through the sale of surplus stock. \nTo learn more about the IHFA or the Irish Pure Friesian Club\, go to www.ihfa.ie or call 023 8833443.
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