IHFA

IHFA AGM 2020
2020-09-05 - 2020-10-06
The IHFA AGM 2020 took place on Wednesday September 2nd .
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing National restrictions on gatherings and guidelines as to group sizes permitted at events, the AGM was held later in the year and under constricted parameters.
It was an audio-enabled AGM whereby members had the opportunity to dial in remotely via telephone, to hear an audio of proceedings.

PJ Kelly

PJ Kelly from the West Midlands club was elected as IHFA President.
PJ and wife Ann & family operate the Rahanine herd, located close to Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath.
PJ was proposed for the position, the highest office, by his fellow West Midlands club member Graeme Taylor. Graeme hailed PJ’s lifelong contribution to the club and also noted the on-going stellar participation and contribution from all the Kelly family.

President PJ Kelly with Graeme Taylor and Dee Toal

Deirdre Toal seconded PJ’s nomination for President. Deirdre recounted her personal experience of involvement in the West Midlands club from a young age, an experience which she said was enhanced very positively by encouragement from PJ and others. Deirdre also saluted the high regard and esteem in which PJ is held in as a Judge throughout the country. Deirdre said that PJ has been invited by numerous clubs to judge both field evenings and herds competitions over the years and this bodes well for his term as President. Deirdre congratulated PJ, Ann and family.

President PJ Kelly with IHFA Chairperson Peter Ging and CE Charles Gallagher

Addressing the AGM after he was elected, PJ thanked his fellow West Midlands club members, his proposer Graeme and seconder Deirdre. He thanked his wife Ann and family for their invaluable support and encouragement. PJ said that he was both humbled and honoured to accept the position of President. In conclusion he thanked and saluted outgoing President Patrick Gaynor for his unstinting service, commenting on the tireless efforts of both Patrick and wife Mary in attending so many National and club events the length and breadth of the country throughout the year.
Richard Whelan from the North Eastern club was elected to the position of President Elect on the proposal of Leo Nulty and this was seconded by Peter Ging.
Richard thanked his fellow club members for the proposal and he thanked his proposer and seconder for their kind words. In accepting the nomination Richard said that he was humbled to be put forward for the role.

President PJ Kelly with outgoing President Patrick Gaynor

He congratulated PJ Kelly on his election as President. Richard thanked Patrick Gaynor for his stellar term as IHFA President. He also thanked Patrick’s wife Mary and all the Gaynor family for their unstinting work and support on many fronts of Pedigree breeding including their work and support for Emerald Expo, Virginia Show and the Baileys Champion cow, their local Breffni Oriel Holstein Friesian breeders club and YMA involvement.
The AGM also recorded the election of new board members; Leo Collins Junior (North Eastern club), Joe Doran (Kildare club) and Tommy Cahill (Galway club).
You can read the CE Report from the AGM here. The venue for the AGM was the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

IHFA National Open Day – Celebratory Sale Report
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
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.

A 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)

The 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.
Current herd average is 9,540 kgs milk, 4.83 % Fat, 3.26 % Protein (305 days).
Sires featuring in the pedigrees include some of the top International sires such as Mogul, Montross, Mardi Gras, Deman, Rambo, Kingboy, Diamondback.
The sale averaged €2,170 with a clearance rate of 80 %. Some sales were concluded post auction which would increases the clearance rate.
Some of the top prices includes;
Oldrose Rambo Torch (Lot 16) sold for €3,750
Potential 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.
Oldrose Dynamite Nora (Lot 12) sold for €3,400
Bred 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.
Oldrose McDougal Deirdre (Lot 6) sold for €3,200
Champion 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.
Oldrose Shottle Hazel 1 (Lot 10) sold for €3,100
A 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.
Oldrose Goldday Beatrice (Lot 9) sold for €2,850
Oldrose Gillespy Babs (Lot 11) sold for €2,700
Dam 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.
Oldrose Gillespy Ethna 2 (Lot 23) sold for €2,600.
Oldrose Goldday Peach (Lot 8) sold for €2,600.
Oldrose Zelgadis Camelia (Lot 22) sold for €2,400.
Oldrose Dominant Red Idealen Red (Lot 24) sold for €2,200. She carries a PD to Mogul and has an expected calving date of September.
Also sold for €2,200 was Oldrose Goldday Nancy (Lot 25) and Oldrose Goldday Deirdre (Lot 19).
The sale was conducted by Taaffe Auctions.

Open Day – Herds Competition & Stock Judging Results 2018
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
Open Day – Herds Competition & Stock Judging Results 2018
Interclub Stock Judging Results 2018 – Sponsored by McAuley Feeds

Limerick 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

Breffni 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

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Over 27 Years
1. Limerick / Clare Derek Frawley, John Curtin, Mike McNamara
2. Nth Ireland John Patterson, William Patton, Sam McCormick
3. Breffni / Oriel Seamus Shannon, Kenneth Boyd, Seamus Gunn
Highest Individual: Daniel Curtin (Kerry)
18 – 26 Years
1. Laois / Offaly William Neville, Ethan Keena, Ashling Neville
2. Kerry Jack Goulding, Padraig Broderick, Christopher Heffernan
3. Carlow / Kilkenny Simon Lanigan, Fabienne Jacobs, Doireann Mulhall
Highest Individual: Leslie Draper (Cork)
Under 18 Years
1. Limerick / Clare Jane Hannan, Claire Hannan, Aimee O’Donovan
2. Breffni / Oriel Ryan Greenan, Deane McCoy, Mark McCoy
3. Galway Megan Boal, Sarah O’Grady, Aoibheann Screene
Highest Individual: Sean Gerard Walsh (Kildare)
National Herds Competition 2018 – sponsored by Greenvale Animal Feeds

Kevin 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

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Over 80 Section
1. Rickey Barrett, Laurelelm Herd, Co. Cork
2. Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Kilwarden Herd, Co. Kildare
3. Aidan and Sally Ann Frawley, Ballytigue Herd, Co. Limerick
EBI Award: Kevin & Martina Flynn, Reary HErd, Co. Laois
Under 80 Section
1. Philip & Linda Jones, Hallow Holsteins, Co. Wexford
2. Dermot Jackson, Borkilbeg Herd, Co. Wicklow
3. John & Eoin Horgan, Coshma Herd, Co. Limerick
EBI Award: Noel O’Donovan, Ringleader Herd, Co. Cork
Spring Section
1. Michael & Margaret Laffan, Everground Herd, Co. Limerick
2. Henry & Liam O’Keeffe, Radney HErd, Co. Cork
3. Noel & Michael Kehoe, Cathu Herd, Co. Wexford
EBI Award: Henry & Liam O’Keeffe, Rdney Herd, Co. Cork & Michael Kiernan, Knockcais Herd, Co. Meath
Judge’s Choice Award
1. Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Kilwarden Herd, Co. Kildare
2. Philip & Linda Jones, Hallow Holsteins, Co. Wexford
3. Tony & Paul Daly, Curtles Herd, Co. Meath
Judge’s Recognition Award
Michael & Noreen Maunsell, Maunsell Herd, Co. Kerry

All Welcome to Windfield on the 6th of July
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 family of Windfield Holsteins, Menlough, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway .
The Windfield herd is made up of 65 pedigree registered Holstein Friesian cows with a further 60 young stock registered under the Windfield prefix.
The Screene family have been farming in the townland of Windfield since the 1890’s with the present grazing platform for the cows on part of the old Jameson Estate. Tommy’s father JP commenced commercial milk supply production in 1979 and Tommy began farming in Windfield from 1997. Milk recording and grading up began simultaneously in 1999, Tommy saw milk recording as essential to developing the potential of his cows and grading up as providing certified proof of both the breeding and production of those cows, thus adding value to the business especially when selling stock.
AI has been used from the beginning and 100% AI usage is still being maintained. Careful Sire Selection aligned with regular Type Classification has delivered for Windfield cattle both in terms of Production and functions Type.

Windfield Dodge Irene VG88

Currently the Herd’s average yield is 1870galls. 3.83%BF & 3.50%PR. On Conformation there are 26 EX, 34 VG, 5 GP animals following the most recent Classification inspection.
The IHFA National Open Day is the highlight event for dairy farmers and their families. Activities on the day will include inter-club and Macra stock judging, a talk on the animals of the Windfield Herd, a young stock sale, workshops and demonstrations, prize giving, trade stands displays from across the agri-industry and activities for children.
It is a free event and all are welcome. For more information, go to www.ihfa.ie, call 023-8833443 or visit the IHFA Facebook page.
The IHFA National Open Day is a great day out for farmers and their families. It is the top date for the diary of any pedigree dairy enthusiast and an event not to be missed.
We look forward to seeing you at Windfield on the 6th of July!!!
Directions
From the M6 Dublin/Galway motorway take exit 17 for Athenry. Signs from Athenry, Tuam and Mountbellew.
GPS: +53° 26’ 19.90”, -8° 38’ 13.36”

Young stock sale catalogue can be viewed HERE
View a short film on Winfield Holsteins HERE

Report – IHFA National Open Day 2015 at Lisnalty
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 the 8th July on the Hannan family farm Lisnalty ,Friarstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick.

Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA with Jimmy Hannan and grandchildren at the Open Day at Lisnalty

This 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.
The herd is now managed by their son Paul with brother John managing the beef and suckler unit.
When 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.
A 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.
The 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.
The 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

Richard Whelan, Chairperson IHFA; Eamon O Cuiv, TD; Ger Coughlan, CEO Kerry Agri-Business; Peter Ging, President IHFA and Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA

Three generations – Paul Hannan with son Billy and father Jimmy at their family farm Lisnalty for the IHFA National Open Day

Charles Gallagher, Chief Executive and Peter Ging, President of IHFA welcomed everyone to the Open Day.
The 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.
The event was blessed by Fr. Mike O’Shea.
Other dignitaries included; Richard Jones, CEO Holstein UK, Jimy Hull –Fortland herd & former President of Holstein UK, John Martin-field officer HUKNI.
Also in attendance were TD’S Eamonn O’ Cuiv and Niall Collins.
Everyone 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.
The 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.
Inter Club Stock Judging Finals
The serious business of the day was the Interclub stock judging, YMA stock Judging, Macra stock judging and presentation of the National Herds Competition winners.

Paul 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.

I 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.

Mervyn Kearney, Palliskenry, Co. Limerick, reason giving judge at the IHFA Open Day

I 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.
The 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.
At 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.

Ger Coughlan, CEO of Kerry Agri-Business receiving a presentation from Peter Ging, President of IHFA

I wish to thank the sponsors
Main 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.

Representatives of Roches Feeds, sponsor of the 18-26 Inter-club Stockjudging at the IHFA National Open Day

Associate sponsors included Roches Feeds, AIB Bank, ESB Networks, Delaval, Crecora Mills, Mid West Veterinary, Munster AI.
Richard Whelan, Chairman of IHFA thanked the Hannans for a wonderful day and thanked everyone for attending.
Paul 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.
Charles 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.
The Open Day was well attended by milk producers, pedigree breeders, trade, farm organizations, Macra na Feirme, Teagasc personnel and the Agri –media.
Seventy 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.
Among 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.

Peter Ging, President IHFA, represents FBD, sponsors of the Gold & Diamond Awards with winners John Moroney, Drumcliffe, Billy Connor, Ballyroon and Tommy Screene, Windfield

Presentations
IHFA 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.
I wish to thank Liam Curran, Bayvilla herd , Co Waterford for judging the National Herds Competition. This competition is sponsored by Greenvale animal feeds.

Richard Claxton, Richvale Herd, receives a presentation from IHFA President Peter Ging for the Judges Recognitions Award for Clean & Safe Farm

The 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.
Lisnalty Celebration Sale
Full Clearance with an average of €3000 At IHFA Open Day!
As 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.
All in all an excellent trade!
Charles Gallagher
Chief Executive.

Raheenarran Herd host Pure Friesian Open Day 2018
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Charles Gallagher, CE of IHFA with Pure Friesian Open Day hosts Gail and Bryan Daniels, Raheenarran Herd and Francis Fitzgerald, Pure Friesian Club Secretary

Bryan’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.

Charles 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

Having 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.

Stock Judging in progress at the Raheenarran Herd

Farming 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.

Tom Murphy, Swiftsheath Herd, judge on the day

The 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.
Pure Friesian Herds Competition – sponsored by FBD – Results

Representatives from FBD Insurance – sponsors – with Charles Gallagher, IHFA CE. Mary Dunphy, Brian Prout and Simon Doocey.

1st – Micheál Spillane, Mountain Herd, Tullamaine, Fethard, Co. Tipperary
2nd – Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara Herd, Co. Kilkenny
3rd – Peadar Healy, Firoda Herd, Castlecomer Herd, Co. Kilkenny
Stock judging results – sponsored by DeLaval
Under 18s Stock Judging
1st – Lar Murphy, Co. Kilkenny
2nd – Pauric Coleman, Co. Carlow
3rd – Christopher Walsh, Co. Waterford

Charles Gallagher, IHFA with representatives from DeLaval

Charles 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.

Senior Stock Judging
1st – John C Murphy, Ballagh, Kilmannagh, Co. Kilkenny
2nd – Johnathan Crowley, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny
3rd -Ernest Seale, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
The 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.
To learn more about the IHFA or the Irish Pure Friesian Club, go to www.ihfa.ie or call 023 8833443.

Grenan Pure Friesians – Irish Pure Friesian Club Open Day – Cancelled
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
Michael and Patrick Quealy & family Grenan Pure Friesian herd, will host the Pure Friesian Club Open Day, which is pow postponed until 2021. Farming together as a partnership since the early 1990s, brothers Michael and Patrick are tremendous exponents of the Friesian breed. Their modern and progressive family farm is a fitting host of this special annual showcase event for the breed. Located just off the N25 Waterford-Dungarvan road with the villages of Kilmacthomas and Kilmeaden in near proximity, the farm is very conveniently placed in terms of location.

Beef from the Dairy herd compliments the farming enterprise
Dairying has always been a main focal point for the farm. Michael and Patrick are bringing sharper focus on breeding emphasis in recent times, implementing defined breeding plans, making select key purchase of cow families and also adopting IHFA classification service to help achieve desired herd production and quality benchmarks.
An interseting and currently topical aspect of the farm is the beef enterprise, which is run side-by-side the dairy herd, where all male calves born are reared for finishing and sold to the factory under 30 months of age. Michael rears the calves and manages the beef unit on an outside block. The impressive performance of the dairy herd in annual productivity, in combination with the successful beef enterprise, amounts to a very efficient farming system overall. It is testament to the unique attributes of the Pure Friesian.

Grenan Cait 3033 GP80 (first lactation) and Grenan Bea 2344 EX91 exhibited at Piltown Show 2019

Longevity a strong feature of the Dairy herd
Milk recording performance for the herd last year averaged 6,241kgs milk, 4.01% fat, 3.53% protein, 471kgs milk solids. The maturity and longevity hallmarks of the Friesian are borne out with 4th lactation cows or older making up 50% of the herd. Cows in this bracket averaged 6,689kgs milk, 503kgs milk solids. Today there are 26 cows in the herd of 6th lactation or older including three cows in their 10th lactation and two cows in their 11th lactation.
Grading up the herd to pedigree status was an eye-opener in identifying the legacy breeding impact of cow families. Patrick states that pedigree status attainment was the key driver of grading up. However, there was an added bonus when the grade up process identified the strong cow families underpinning the herd over many decades. Patrick continues,
“Over the years, the herd was always home-bred and we had consistently maintained a high level of records. The depth of breeding of cow families going back several generations sets IHFA breeders apart. This highlights the ability of these cow families to develop naturally into large numbers, owing to good fertility and strong longevity.”
Having adopted IHFA classification service over two years ago, the herd currently includes 63 VG/EX cows in terms of conformation.
“Cow type and quality to suit our farming system is one reason why we started using classification” says Patrick. “As someone conscious of herd production standards and herd quality we want to be moving forward always. The classification inspection gives us powerful, independent information and feedback, which we then apply to our requirements to help achieve our desired outcomes.”

Grenan Adele 2507 VG86

The herd includes a number of strong cow families who consistently perform to a high standard, such as Aida, Rose, Alys, Lady, Chive, Ash, Bess, Lilac, Andrea, Alma, Ruby, Amber, Bea, Cait, Adele and Avril. The following is a brief snapshot of the unique Grenan families.
Grenan IDS Avril 1902 EX 2E & Grenan Avril 2202 EX
2 EX maternal sisters still in the herd with a combined 12 lactations between them to date.
Grenan Avril 2352 VG89 (4th lactation) is a daughter of Grenan Avril 2202 EX.
Grenan Afie 2108 VG 86
Has bred two VG86 daughters to date Grenan Afie 2680 VG86 6,791kgs milk, 3.72% Fat, 3.72% protein 506kgs milk solids (2nd lactation) and Grenan Afie 2494 VG86 6,565kgs milk, 4.00% fat, 3.68% protein, 505kgs milk solids (2nd lactation).
Grenan TIH Adele 1340 EX
Eleven completed lactations to date with protein to 3.81%
Excellent fertility – Calved as a heifer on April 4th 2009 and calved-in on her 11th lactation March 5th 2019!
Her daughter, Grenan Adele 2507 VG86, in her 2nd lactation recorded 6,244kgs milk, 4.39% fat, 3.63% protein, 501kgs milk solids.
Grenan GIZ Adele 2140 VG85
6th lactation recorded yield 7,156kgs milk, 4.15% fat, 3.53% protein, 549kgs milk solids.
Two VG daughters currently in the herd;
Grenan Adele 2540 VG85 3rd lactation 7,576kgs milk, 3.82% fat, 3.73% protein, 571kgs milk solids.
Grenan Adele 2418 VG86 3rd lactation 6,537 kgs milk, 3.83% fat, 3.62% protein, 488kgs milk solids.
Grenan Adele 2270 VG87
4th lactation 6,719kgs milk, 4.36% fat, 3.67% protein, 540kgs milk solids.
Tremendous longevity cow family tracing back to two home-bred BSR maternal sisters who both completed ten lactations.
Grenan Cait 1615 EX 2E
Now in her 10th lactation having had ten calves in ten years. As a heifer she calved-in February 24th 2011 and this year she calved on January 20th!
She has three daughters and one grand-daughter milking in the herd Grenan Cait 2348 VG87, Grenan Cait 2559 VG86, Grenan SVD Cait 2084 and her daughter Grenan Cait 2500 VG85, who’s daughter by Sliabhnamon Champion was shown as a heifer in milk at Iverk Show 2019.
Grenan Bea 2344 EX91
Scored EX in her 4th lactation with EX91 score for both mammary and feet & legs composites.
She is a firm favourite and was successfully exhibited at Iverk Show last year.
Her dam, Grenan Bea 1544 VG88, is still in the herd having completed ten lactations.
Other Bea family members include
Grenan SVD Bea 1903 VG86 4th lactation 7,776kgs milk, 3.90% fat, 3.50% protein, 577kgs milk solids.
Grenan Bea 2207 VG85 4th lactation 8,153kgs milk, 4.08% fat, 3.66% protein, 630kgs milk solids. She currently has two VG daughters milking in the herd;
Grenan Bea 2253 VG85 3rd lactation 6,188 kgs milk, 4.19% fat, 3.65% protein, 485kgs milk solids.
Grenan Bea 2665 VG85 2nd lactation 6,305 kgs milk, 4.00% fat, 3.60% protein, 479kgs milk solids.
Grenan Frans Lady 2455 VG87
4th lactation recorded yield 7,605kgs milk, 3.81% fat, 3.57% protein, 561kgs milk solids.
Her dam Kilsunny Frans Lady VG87 has completed nine lactations in the herd with regular calving intervals and 4.00% fat, 3.56% protein
Grenan Andrea 1814 VG85
5th lactation recorded yield 7,861kgs milk, 3.99% fat, 3.54% protein, 538kgs milk solids.
Her VG86 daughter in her 2nd lactation recorded 6,133kgs milk, 3.83% fat, 3.62% protein, 457kgs milk solids.
Her dam completed ten lactations in the herd – great longevity.
Grenan Bess 2112 EX
4th lactation recorded yield 6,753kgs milk, 4.36% fat, 3.76% protein, 548kgs milk solids.
Grenan SLN Ann 1766 VG86
7 completed lactations to date averaging 6,084kgs milk, 4.66% fat, 3.59% protein, 500kgs milk solids.
Grenan Amber 2089 VG87
4th lactation recorded yield 7,470kgs milk, 4.05% fat, 3.43% protein, 558kgs milk solids.
Her dam completed ten lactations in the herd.
She has bred two VG daughters milking in the herd;
Grenan Amber 2457 VG86 3rd lactation 7,188kgs milk, 3.69% fat, 3.47% protein, 515 kgs milk solids.
Grenan Amber 2580 VG85 3rd lactation 7,030kgs milk, 3.99% fat, 3.54% protein, 530 kgs milk solids.

Jo Quealy with Grenan Shamrock, 2nd place in Calf class at Iverk Show 2019

A farming system in harmony with Biodiversity
The farming system is finely balanced taking performance, nitrates and stocking rate into account. Patrick says that quality is more important than quantity, with the focus on increasing production from existing numbers rather than increasing cow numbers. The environment and possible E.U. policy constraints into the future are recognisable variables that may yet impact all dairy farmers. The farm includes 12 acres of bog. While in the past there had been notions to drain and reclaim this block to increase the grazing platform, a conscientious decision has been made to leave the bog as is to nature signifying a willingness to exist in harmony with the environment and be proactive towards biodiversity.
Quality grass and grass silage is the main feed on the farm. Average meal feeding in 2019 at 850kgs/cow demonstrates the emphasis on grass utilisation.
Patrick’s wife Sinead is at the dairy cutting edge in her own right through her company Virtual Vet. A previous winner of the National Dairy Show’s Innovation Award, Virtual Vet helps farmers with record keeping of animal remedies and treatments in providing assurances of traceability, to help garner value added from the market place.
With all the Quealy family involved on the farm, the excitement is building, and a proud Déise welcome will greet everyone at the Pure Friesian Club Open Day in summer 2021.
Due to the current and evolving situation regarding COVID-19, this event has now been rescheduled for 2021

Sale Report – Pure Friesian Open Day 2017 – Mountain Pure Friesians
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
There was brisk demand for the best young stock on offer from the Mountain Pure Friesian herd, hosts of the IHFA Pure Friesian Open day on the 19th July. The quality of the cows in the herd was awesome and great examples of farmer-friendly, easy care cows. The combination of high production, protein, longevity, fertility and overall conformation was the setting for an afternoon sale that quality was on offer. Dairy farmers from across the country were in attendance and voted with their pockets.
32 lots were on offer as well as 4 embryos. There was a full clearance with some very fancy prices paid. The average for calves (20 lots) was €1,570. The average for incalf heifers (12 lots) was €2,750. The average for embryos (6 lots) was €625.
The top price was lot 23 which made €4,600. This is an incalf heifer Mountain Martell Rosie 13 from the renowned Rosie family at the Mountain herd. She is bred by Barrowvale Martel12 (VML) from Mountain Frosty Rosie 2 EX92 3E – now on her seventh lactation. Her GDam and GGDam are both Excellent with both recording nine lactations and excellent protein up to 4.06%. Tracing back three generations of excellent.
Other lots include:
Lot 26 – Mountain Rancher Aileen 3, sold for €4200
Lot 31 – Mountain Firtell Averil 2, sold for €3300
Lot 27 – Mountain Firtell Averil, sold for €3100
Lot 32 – Mountain Hylke Dixie 2, sold for €3100

Pure Friesian Open Day 2016 – Launch
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 Wednesday 22nd of June. The day will comprise stockjudging, awards presentations and a talk by Pat Flynn on his five times, Top EBI, award-winning herd of Pure Friesians.
Directions
From the M8, go through Kilworth village and contiue out the Ballyduff / Lismore road, passing the school on the right. At the first 4 cross roads, turn left and the farm will be signposted from here
GPS: +52° 11’ 33.35”, -8° 10’ 59.32”

Looking forward to the Pure Friesian Open Day which takes place at the Flynn farm in Coolmohan, Araglin, Kilworth on Wednesday 22nd June are, l-r: Alec Bryan and Liam Curran, (IHFA), Tom Baker (Eurogene), Nora and Pat Flynn (open day hosts) and Charlie Gallagher, CE IHFA. (by John Ahern)

Richard Quane, left, Dairy Master and Noel Scanlon, (3rd left), Dairy Master, pictured with, l-r: Alec Bryan, Nora Flynn, Pat Flynn and William Ryan at the press launch for the forthcoming Pure Friesian Open Day

Lending their support to the Pure Friesian Open Day press launch at the Flynn farm in Coolmohan, Araglin, Kilworth were, l-r: Padraig French, Alec Bryan, Nora Flynn, Pat Flynn, Dr. Pat Dillon (Teagasc Moorepark) and Charlie Gallagher (CE IHFA). (John Ahern)

Pure Friesian Open Day, hosted by the Dunum Herd
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 the gathering at the Open Day

Paul Hennessy, Roches Feeds, Sponsors, Tom Julian, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary, winner of the Senior Stockjudging with Kevin Flynn, Judge & Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA

A Family Tradition- Pure Friesian Breeding over Four Generations at Dunum !
Large crowds gather in Doon for a showcase of Pure Friesian breeding
The Crowe family farm, DOON, Co Limerick on a gloriously sunny Summer day was the setting for the Irish Pure Friesian Open Day on July 18th last. A large crowd in excess of 500 people were treated to a walk through the impressive “DUNUM” pedigree Pure Friesian herd.
Charles Gallagher, Chief Executive and Tom Murphy, President of IHFA welcomed everyone to the Open day.
Everyone received a great welcome and there were no end of refreshments, teas and coffee’s available all day.
Father and son Paddy and Martin&family farm in partnership milking 100 cows Spring calving pedigree pure Friesians.
This is the fourth generation to milk Pure Friesians.The Crowes resisted the temptation to use Holstein Genetics when it was the trend to do so back in the 1980’s and 1990’s. This has served them well producing very impressive results.
The “Dunum” Herd was founded in the spring of 1953. Timothy H. Crowe bought 3 pedigree cows: Ballylane Wallflower, Connello Jess and Example Farm Snowdrop. The herd is located in East Limerick at Carrigmore, Doon. The land has a limestone base contributing to a well drained farm. It is nestled at the foot of the Slieve Felim mountains overlooking East Limerick. The grazing block consists of 36ha which presently supports 102 Spring Calving Pedigree Registered Pure Friesian cows, filling a 609,000L quota for Kerry Agribusiness. Almost all of the milking platform has been reseeded in recent years. All of the latest grazing technologies are utilised, commencing with the spring rotation planner, followed by the weekly grass wedges and culminating with the autumn rotation planner. This is facilitated by software from Agrinet.
The farm has undergone a major investment programme over the last number of years with new housing, slurry storage and a new 20 unit Dairymaster milking parlour installed in 2009.
The herd average for 2013 was 6,696kg 4.38 % Fat 3.51% Protein, 529kg milk solids.
The average production for 4th + lactation was 7,333kg 4.43 % Fat 3.53 % Protein 580kg milk solids.
IHFA Type classification is an integral service towards herd management. Currently there are 11 cows classified EX (Excellent) and a further 38 classified VG (Very Good).
The herd average EBI is € 158. The calving interval in 2013 was 377days and the average SCC was 112.
All Heifer calves are reared as replacements and bulls are reared for breeding with approx 50 breeding bulls sold annually.
Emphasis on herd health is an area of priority, the bulk milk is screened quarterly for a range of diseases and cows are tested twice yearly for Johnes. This level of testing and monitoring is an important management aid in maintaining a healthy trouble free herd.
Martin, although very busy managing a Pedigree herd of Pure Friesians also finds time to run a successful Agricultural Consultancy business.
Master Judge for the Stockjudging competition was Kevin Flynn,”Reary”Herd,Clonaslee, Co Laois. Competitors listened eagerly as Kevin outlined his placings and reason giving in the Heifer, Junior Cow and Senior Cow classes. Kevin complimented the quality of the animals in the stockjudging and remarked that these and the rest of the herd were a tremendous exhibition of Irish Pure Friesian breeding.
Martin then on behalf of the family welcomed everyone to the Open Day and followed up by outlining the breeding and cow family background on the herd.
Lisa Ring, ICBF gave an outline of the excellent performance of the herd in terms of fertility-Calving Interval 377 days and a six week calving rate of 75%. Milk Solids average at 529Kgs per cow.
Francis Fitzgerald, Secretary of the Pure Friesian club thanked the Crowe family for hosting the Open Day. He acknowledged the quality of the herd and commented that the family had worked extremely hard in getting the herd to its current level.
Martin Crowe, Chairman, thanked everyone for coming on behalf of the Irish Pure Friesian club. He recounted that the family have always held a special affinity for Friesian breeding ever since Tim Senior established a milking herd in 1953. Martin thanked Charles Gallagher, C.E. and the staff in IHFA for their help in organising such a successful day.
The Chairman also thanked Master Judge Kevin Flynn and all the sponsors in particular Roches Feeds who were the main sponsors, also trade stand holders for their support.
Charles Gallagher, C.E. thanked the Crowe family for being wonderful hosts of the event. He thanked the Pure Friesian club for their help in the lead-up to and on the day. Charles noted that the Irish Pure Friesian was very much an important element within IHFA as the Black & White breed offers wide genetic diversity. He remarked on the need to reflect later maturity in milk production of the Pure Friesian in the EBI formula. The Mature cows were producing 50Kgs extra of milk solids above the herd average.
This characteristic is a major benefit of Pure Friesians in addition to reflecting the renowned easy care, dual purpose benefits of the breed.
Presentations were made to the Crowe family by Richard Whelan, Chairman of IHFA.
Stockjudging Results:
SENIOR:
1. Tom Julian, Cappawhite, Tipperary, Co. Tipperary
2. Eddie Barrett, Lehenaghmore, Cork, Co. Cork
3. Liam O’Brien, Birr, Co. Offaly
UNDER 18:
1. Rory Hannon, Fedamore, Co. Limerick
2. Brian Long, Thurles, Tipperary, Co. Tipperary
3. Bill Hannan, Crecora, Co. Limerick

46th IHFA Premier Bull Sale – Sale Report
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 herd, Drogheda.

Radney Wazza, second highest priced bull with Liam O’Keeffe on the halter

Radney Wazza (Lot 15) was the next highest price, selling for €5,432 for owners Henry & Liam O’ Keeffe, Freemount Co. Cork.

Mountfarna Dallas, joined-third highest bull with John O’Callaghan on the halter

The next highest price of €5,227 was achieved by two bulls; Mountfarna Dallas (Lot 2) owned by John O’ Callaghan, Bandon Co. Cork and Monamore
Quorum (Lot 12) also sold for €5,227 for Tom & James Kelly, Monamore herd.
The sale was conducted online by Auctioneer Denis Barrett and the venue was Central Auctions, Nenagh mart.
The trade was very strong with brisk bidding throughout the sale.

46th IHFA Premier Bull Sale – Catalogue
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 be arranged by contacting the mart on 067-31360
Please observe mart covid protocols and observe social distancing
Preview the sale catalogue below

46th Annual IHFA Premier Bull Sale
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 will not form part of the day.
However, we are pleased to announce that the IHFA Premier Bull Show will be held at Nenagh Livestock Mart and online on Wednesday 31st March 2021. Entry for this sale is now open to IHFA members and entry forms can be found HERE. The closing date is Monday 1st March. This is to allow time for each of the bulls to be inspected ahead of the sale.

IHFA Premier Bull Show and Sale line up 2016

STANDARDS OF ENTRY
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
• All entrants must be within 60 day TB test
• All animals must be tested BVD negative (Animal Health Ireland National BVD Programme)
• Bulls showing visible signs of ringworm will not be allowed to compete
MINIMUM STANDARDS OF ENTRY
• Both the dam & g.dam must be classified GP83 or better
• The dam to have a minimum of 600kgs combined fat and protein (total solids in one laction)
• Dam on 1st lactation (heifers), a minimum of 500kgs combined fat and protein will qualify
• Pure Friesian dam to have a minimum of 500kgs combined fat and protein (total solids)
• Pedigree certificates must be issued for all entrants.
• All bulls must be positive on EBI
• Age criteria – bulls born between July 2019 & Feb 2020 (These entries will be divided equally into 4 classes)
COVID 19 Regulations & ICOS Mart protocol procedures

No Show – ICOS mart Covid 19 protocol with online bidding facility.
Controlled viewing of Bulls in the mart penning area in advance, with social distancing and designated time frame, subject to approval by management.

PRE-INSPECTION
All bulls will be inspected before the sale to determine that they are of a quality standard for a Premier Sale.
ENTRIES
To facilitate any extra information, an exhibitor who so wishes may submit any extra relevant information and up to a maximum of three photographs. This information will be printed opposite the bull’s pedigree.
Entries close Monday 1st of March in order to allow for inspections.
ENTRY FEE = €50. If you wish to include an ‘Extra information’ page in the catalogue, there is an additional cost of €30 per page. (Fees will be taken by direct debit)
The Breed Development Committee has limited entries to four bulls per exhibitor.
However, the Association reserves the right to further restrict or accept additional entries per exhibitor with reference to prevailing market conditions & protein %.
Enter here TODAY
Post entries to: IHFA, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Email entries to: cgriffin@ihfa.ie (provide animals tag no, your phone number & any footnotes)
Ownership details will be catalogued in accordance with CMMS data.

IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale – Bulls for Sale
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 lots and see the SALE CATALOGUE for further details.
If you are interested in purchasing stock from this sale, please contact our field officers to be put in contact with the breeders or email the IHFA office on enquiries@ihfa.ie. Contact numbers for the field officers are as follows –
John Kirby – 086 1702040, Paul Boal – 086 3838648, Shane McHugh – 086 0583922

45th Annual IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale – Entries Open
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 60 day TB test
• All animals must be BVD tested
• Bulls showing visible signs of ringworm will not be allowed to compete
MINIMUM STANDARDS OF ENTRY
• Both the dam & g. dam must be classified GP83 or better
• The dam to have a minimum of 600kgs combined fat & protein (total solids)
• Dam on 1st lactation (heifers), a minimum of 500kgs combined fat & protein will qualify
• Pure Friesian dam to have a minimum of 500kgs combined fat & protein (total solids)
• Pedigree Certificates must be issued for all entrants.
• All bulls must be positive on EBI
CLASSES
• Holstein Friesian Classes (born between August 2018 & Feb 2019) (These entries will be divided equally into 4 classes)
• EBI Award in each class
PRE-INSPECTION
All bulls will be pre-inspected before the sale to determine that they are of a quality standard for a Premier Sale.
ENTRIES
To facilitate any extra information, an exhibitor who so wishes may submit any extra relevant information and up to a maximum of three photographs. This information will be printed opposite the bull’s pedigree.
Complete this form and Post / Fax entries to: IHFA, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Email entries to: cgriffin@ihfa.ie (provide animals tag no, your phone no & any footnotes)
Ownership details will be catalogued in accordance with CMMS data.
Entries close FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY in order to allow for inspections.
ENTRY FEE = €50. If you wish to include an ‘Extra information page’ in the catalogue, there is an additional cost of €30 per page. (Fees will be taken by direct debit)
The Breed Development Committee has limited entries to four bulls per exhibitor. However, the Association reserves the right to further restrict or accept additional entries per exhibitor with reference to prevailing market conditions & protein %.

43rd IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 were present with 24 bulls sold on the day. Buyers from across the four provinces made the journey in pursuit of sourcing a top calibre Holstein Friesian sire for the breeding season. Quality bulls with a balance of conformation, production, protein and cow family performance was in demand.
Champion – Mountfarna Jetway owned by John O’ Callaghan sold for €6,100
Reserve – Mountfarna Jetstream owned by John O’ Callaghan sold for €5,300
Honourable Mention – Monamore Dresden 2 owned by James Kelly sold for €3,000
All bulls were pre-inspected following IHFA qualification criteria for production and conformation standards. All bulls were genotyped with parentage verified through DNA. Highest EBI presentations were awarded to the top bulls in the three showing classes.
My thanks to Pat Frawley, Croagh Herd, for doing the honours of judging. He placed strong emphasis on feet & legs and also selected bulls for dairy strength.
Champion, Mountfarna Jetway is bred from a VG87 dam with the next three dams all scored EX (Excellent) on conformation. His dam Mountfarna Seaver Fay produced 989kgs milk solids in her 2nd lactation.
Reserve Champion Mountfarna Jetstream is backed by a high protein maternal line. His dam, Mountfarna Twist Posy VG87, has averaged 3.54% protein with two lactations over 10,000kgs milk. His grand dam has protein to 3.76%.
Henry O’ Keeffe, Radney herd had a very successful outing achieving an average price of €3,550. Radney Raymond sold for €5,200. Bred from the Odetta family he is backed by an EX91 3E dam and EX93 7E grand dam having protein to 3.90%. The Odetta family has been very successful for the O’Keeffe family with numerous bulls purchased for AI. Sired by Mr. Grey this September born bull is +0.03% protein P.T.A.
Radney Neymar, Lot 1 in the sale sold for €3,400. Both his dam Radney Ramos Bella VG87 and grand dam Radney DUT Bella EX90 have protein over 4.00%.
There was strong demand for Monamore breeding with Monamore Varnish (lot 4) selling for €3,100 and Monamore Dresden 2 (Honourable Mention) and Monamore Rintintin both selling for €3,000.
An overview of other prices includes;
•Lisnalty Magul 28 (Lot 22) owned by Paul Hannan was 1st in his class and sold for €3,600.
•Mountfarna Real Deal (lot 20) owned by John O’ Callaghan sold for €3,300.
•Hallow Zzle (lot 11) owned by Philip & Linda Jones sold for €3,100. Dam Hallow Advent Twizzle EX96 4E was Supreme Champion Emerald Expo, Baileys Champion and IHFA Champion Cow 2016.
•Reary Kidd (lot 28) owned by Kevin Flynn sold for €3,100. Bred from three generations of EX dams with Reary Norah 190 EX91 (dam) having protein to 4.06%.
•Hallow Diamondbrace (lot 2) owned by Philip & Linda Jones sold for €3,000. Grand dam Desmond Dundee Embrace EX95 is former Supreme Champion Royal Ulster Winter Fair.
•Mylawn Dan The Man (lot 13) owned by Michael Healy sold for €2,600. He is a half-brother to the AI sire Mylawn Fintan (FR2420).
My thanks to Denis Barrett, Auctioneer and Central Auctions, Nenagh Mart, for use of the premises. Thanks to John Kirby – steward, IHFA and mart staff.

43rd IHFA Premier Bull Show and Sale
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Lisduff Sale 2021
2021-10-09 09:00 - 15:00
The Lisduff Sale 2021 is being held at Cork Marts, Corrin, on Saturday, 9th October 2021
The sale comprises 155 lots, including freshly calved, spring calving heifers and heifer calves.
Viewing from 9am on the day. Sale at 12 noon, sharp.
It is also possible to Bid On-line through LSL Livestock Live App – https://www.livestock-live.com
Ringside capacity will be in line with guidelines on the day of the sale.
For full sale information see the sale catalogue below.

Brookfield Herd Young Stock Sale
2021-10-20 12:00 - 15:00
The Brookfield Herd of Andre Revington, Co. Westmeath will be held at 12 noon sharp on Wednesday October 20th from Carnaross Mart, Kells, Co. Meath A82 AP90.
Sale catalogue available to view here

National Dairy Show
2021-10-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2021-10-21 18:30 - 21:30
The National Dairy Show is going virtual again this year. It will be held over two evenings and will comprise of stock judging, discussion and trade insights. For a full look at the event schedule visit https://nationaldairyshow.ie/agenda/

Mohoncross Young Stock Sale
2021-10-23 10:00 - 15:00
Jerry Hegarty of Mohoncross Herd, Churchcross, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, is holding an on farm sale of young stock on Saturday 23rd of October.

Monamore Annual Draft Sale
2021-10-30 10:00 - 15:00
Tom, Rhona and James Kelly of Monamore Herd will hold their annual draft sale on Saturday 30th October in Carnaross Mart, Kells, Co. Meath A82 AP90

Coradonagh Herd Dispersal Sale
2022-01-11 11:30 - 13:30
Coradonagh Herd Dispersal Sale will be held in Ballyjamesduff Mart on Tuesday 11th of January 2022 at 11am.
Lots comprising 30 females. For sale catalogue, click here.
All enquiries to Eugene on 086 3842056.

Ashberry Herd - Dairy Clearance Sale
2022-02-15 11:30 - 13:30
Dairy Clearance Sale on behalf of the Moore family Ballymacarbry. 100 P.B.freshly calved cows. All Genotyped. Herd in top 3% on EBI. Selling in Cashel Mart on Tuesday the 15th of Feb at 11:30.Further info Contact Cashel Mart 062 62500.
Click here for sales catalogue.

Bull Sale Entries - Closing date
2022-02-28
The Breed Development Committee has limited entries to four bulls per exhibitor.
Entries close MONDAY February 28th in order to allow for inspections. Entry forms and conditions here
However, the Association reserves the right to further restrict or accept additional entries per exhibitor with reference to prevailing market conditions & protein %.
Entry forms and conditions here
Post / Fax entries to: IHFA, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Email entries to: events@ihfa.ie (provide animals tag no, your phone no & any footnotes)
IHFA PREMIER BULL SHOW & SALE 2022
Live streaming of Sale with Online Bidding facility.
NENAGH LIVESTOCK MART, WEDNESDAY 30TH MARCH 2022
All entries catalogued will be promoted in IFJ as a Genomic Sale
Entry forms and conditions here

Donegal Club Heifer Sale
2022-03-02 10:00 - 15:00
The Donegal Club Heifer Sale is being held at Raphoe Livestock mart, Co. Donegal on Wednesday, March 2nd at 10am – 3pm

Kerry Club Heifer Sale
2022-03-10 10:00 - 14:00
The Annual Kerry Club Heifer Sale is being held at Gortatlea Mart on Thursday 10th March.
There are 35 lots on offer, all pedigree registered calved and in-calf heifers.

Greenlaw Herd Sale
2022-03-12 11:30 - 15:00
Greenlaw Herd of Gerard and Mairead Curtin & Sons is being held on farm, Eircode V92 P3F2, on Saturday 12th March at 11.30am sharp.
For full details and catalogue, CLICK HERE

Curtles Herd Sale
2022-03-21 12:00 - 15:00
Curtles Herd Sale is taking place online from the farm on Monday 21st of March at 12 noon sharp.
Viewing by appointment on marteyeballyjamesduff or contact John Tevlin on 086 8205371
View sale catalogue by clicking here
