IHFA Awards Night
2025-04-04
Killeshin Hotel, Port Laois

YMA Spring Workshop
2025-04-12
Our first YMA Event of 2025 will be a Stock Judging and Reason Giving Workshop being held on the Cleary Family Farm, Kildarby, Borrisokane Co Tipperary E45 TY23!

Registration will open at 11am for a 11.30am start, sharp!

Emerald Expo Elite Online Sale 2025
2025-04-25 08:00 - 2025-04-28 17:00 UTC
Emerald Expo Elite sale will take place completely online over the weekend of Emerald Expo (25th-28th of April) in conjunction with Denis Barrett Auctions. Accepting calves, embryo packages and milking lots.
The sale will take place Online by Timed Auction at Marteye Denis Barrett.
You must register to bid at Marteye Denis Barrett.
The sale will open Friday 25th April 12 noon & close Monday 29th April 7pm in lot order.
Please note not all live lots will be available to view at the Emerald Expo Show.
Export can be arranged for all live lots.
5% Buyers Commission on the Hammer Price of each lot purchased.
Please contact info@denisbarrett.com or +353 (0) 212455310 with any bidding online queries.
Catalogue can be found here

Emerald Expo 2025
2025-04-26
The much-anticipated Emerald Expo is set to return for its 13th edition at the Virginia Show Centre in Co. Cavan on Saturday, April 26.
The prestigious all-dairy-breeds cattle show marks the very first event of the Irish show season, offering exhibitors and attendees an exciting start to 2025.
With a substantial prize fund and a lineup of top-quality cattle, the event promises to be a highlight for breeders and industry professionals alike.
A show of prestige and excellence
The Emerald Expo is proudly sponsored by FBD Insurance, with additional support from the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA), the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), and Tirlán.
With seven championship classes, the competition is highly competitive, and breeders across Ireland, including Northern Ireland, will be competing for top honours.
One of the standout events of the show is the Emerald Expo youngstock confined class, open exclusively to breeders from IHFA club areas, including Breffni Oriel, North Eastern, West Midlands, and Donegal.
Exhibitors in the group of three class at Emerald Expo 2024
Meanwhile, all eyes will be on the Emerald Expo senior championship, where the best of the best will battle it out to take home the prestigious Seamus Kelly memorial perpetual trophy.
The Virginia Show Centre offers excellent facilities, ensuring that exhibitors, competitors, and visitors receive a warm welcome.
Its convenient location makes it easily accessible for everyone, adding to the event’s appeal to a broad range of participants.
Esteemed judge – Andrew Cope
A key highlight of this year’s event is the appointment of Andrew Cope as the judge for the 2025 Emerald Expo Show.
Hailing from the renowned Huddlesford Herd in Staffordshire, Andrew is a third-generation farmer with a deep-rooted passion for the Holstein breed.
His family has achieved remarkable success in the show ring, securing supreme champion titles three times at both the Royal Show at Stoneleigh and the European Dairy Event.

Andrew Cope, judge for the 2025 Emerald Expo Show

Andrew’s judging credentials are impeccable. A respected member of the UK Judges Panel, the European Judges Panel, and the Brown Swiss UK Panel, he has judged major events across Spain, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, and the UK.
His keen eye for quality and extensive experience make him the perfect candidate to oversee the competition at this year’s Emerald Expo.
Emerald Expo show director, Richard Whelan has highlighted the continued growth and success of the event, attributing it to the commitment of sponsors, exhibitors, and the entire show community.
He stated: “On behalf of the organising committee, I especially thank FBD as title sponsor and also extend my gratitude to the IHFA, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and all class sponsors.
“As the first show of the year, Emerald Expo is a much-anticipated event, offering breeders an opportunity to showcase their cattle and kick-start the 2025 season.
“We warmly invite Holstein all-Ireland breeders to participate; the prize schedule of classes and entry forms are available to access with a closing date of Friday, March 28,” he added.
Emerald Expo elite online sale returns
For the second consecutive year, the Emerald Expo elite online sale will take place over the show weekend, providing breeders with another platform to market their top-quality cattle.
This sale is facilitated by Denis Barrett Auctions, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for buyers and sellers alike.
A day for networking, learning, and celebration
More than just a competition, the Emerald Expo is a social and educational gathering for dairy breeders and industry professionals.
Visitors can explore the latest agri products and services, making it a prime opportunity for networking and business development.
Admission is free on show day, and everyone is welcome to attend. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, and don’t miss out on the premier dairy cattle show of the season.

IHFA AGM & Club Conference 2025
2025-05-13
The IHFA Club Conference and AGM will take place on the 13th of May 2025 in the Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan.

National Herds Competition
2025-05-26 08:00 - 2025-05-30 17:00

Slaney Club Field Evening - Ned & Neville Copeland
2025-05-28
Slaney Club Field Evening on Wednesday 28th May will be in Ned & Neville Copeland’s Huntington Herd, Clough, Gorey, Co Wexford Y25 KW44

Belgooly Show
2025-05-31

Kerry Club - Stockjudging - Dingle Herd
2025-06-01
Kerry Club hosts their club stockjudging event at Dingle Holsteins, Burnham, Dingle, V92 W996 on Sunday the 1st of June from 12.30pm to 4pm.

Ballymoney Show
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08

Clonakilty Show
2025-06-08

Dundalk Show
2025-06-08

Slaney Club Field Evening - Walter Crean
2025-06-11
Slaney Club Field Evening on Wednesday 11th June will be in Walter Crean’s Beechlands Herd Ballyelland, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford Y21NW56.

Galway Holstein Friesian Club Field Evening
2025-06-13
Galway Holstein Friesian Club Field Evening
Friday 13th June 2025 – Hosted by Thomas Cahill, Tonemace Herd, Corrandulla, Co Galway H91 H028
Starts at 7pm

Cork Club - Field Evening
2025-06-13
The Cork Club will host a field evening on Friday June the 13th at Michael O’Leary’s “Clondrohid” Herd, Clondrohid, Macroom, P12 R627

North Eastern Club Field Evening - Eoin & Joe Lenehan
2025-06-13
The North Eastern club will host a field evening at Eoin and Joe Lenehan’s farm, Scattenagh, Duleek, A92 FD93 – at 7pm, Friday 13th June

Tipp/Waterford Field Evening - Patrick Quealy
2025-06-13
Tipperary/Waterford club will host a field evening at Patrick Quealy’s “Grenan” Herd, Grenan Upper, Kilmacthmas, Co. Waterford, X42 WP60 on the 13th of June.

Armagh Show
2025-06-14

Cork Summer Show
2025-06-14 08:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00

Athlone Show
2025-06-15

Dalevalley Sky-High Protein Sale 2025
2025-06-18
Dalevalley Sky-High Protein Sale will take place on Wednesday the 18th of June at and in conjunction with Carnaross Mart
Selling 47 Deep Pedigreed HeifersSelling 1 Deep Pedigreed BullEntries from Dalevalley, Hallow & Clonpaddin
Catalogue can be found here

Laois/Offaly Club Field Evening - Paul Delaney
2025-06-19
Laois/Offaly Club Field Evening will be held on Paul Delaney’s Borris Herd, Broomfield House, Borris Great, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 VX89 on the 19th of June at 7.30pm.

Limerick/Clare Club Field Evening - Kieran Irwin
2025-06-19
Limerick/Clare Club Field Evening will be held at Kieran Irwin’s “Mijaski” Herd, Frankfort, Ballingarry, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, V94 D653 on Thursday the 19th of June at 7pm

Tipp/Waterford Field Evening - John Long
2025-06-20
Tipperary/Waterford club will host a field evening at John Long’s “Roadmill” Herd, Mullawns, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 CY94 on the 20th of June.

Monamore "Blooms of 2025" Sale
2025-06-20
Monamore “Blooms of 2025” Sale on Friday 20th of June at and in conjunction with Carnaross Mart, Kells, Co. Meath, A82 AP90 for Thomas, Rhona and James Kelly

Catalogue can be found here

Gorey Show
2025-06-21

Limerick Clare Calf Show
2025-06-22
Limerick Clare club will host their calf show in conjunction with Newcastle West show on Sunday the 22nd of June.

Galway Calf Show
2025-06-22
Galway club will host their calf show in conjunction with Corrandulla show on Sunday the 22nd of June.

Corrandulla Show
2025-06-22

Newcastlewest Show
2025-06-22
