IHFA

The Valley Youngstock Dispersal Sale
2023-11-13 12:00 - 15:30 UTC
The Valley Youngstock Dispersal due to land reduction, on behalf of Noel Hennessey @ Kilmallock GVM 13th Nov 12noon. Online via LSL. Catalogue: www.denisbarrett.com OPTOUT to 50123

Lely Open Day @ Coolowen Herd
2023-11-17 11:30 - 15:00
Lely Center Mitchelstown are hosting an Open Days at the farm of John Ring of the Coolowen Herd, Blarney, Co. Cork on the 17th of November. Please register if you plan on attending here – https://www.lely.com/ie/centers/mitchelstown/events/

Lely Open Day @ Rosstemple Holsteins
2023-11-18 11:30 - 15:00
John Curtin, Rosstemple Herd, Athlacca, Co. Limerick will host an Open Day in association with Lely on the 18th of November
John will share his experience of milking using Lely robots and how it has changed farming and family life.
If you wish to attend please register here
John, who farms near the village of Athlacca, Co. Limerick is the owner of the highly accredited Rosstemple herd of pedigree Holsteins. He started milking his herd of 65 cows with a Lely Astronaut A5 in April 2022. “Things are a lot more flexible now, with 5 young ones they need to be brought here, there and everywhere and now, it’s just so much easier.”

Cashel Blue Herd Dispersal Sale
2023-11-24 11:30 - 17:00
The Cashel Blue cheese herd is set for a full dispersal of 115 head, is set to take place on Friday, November 24 at Mid Tipp Marts in Thurles.
The sale is being run by Doyle Hunt and Hunt in conjunction with Mid Tipp Marts Thurles.
Cashel Blue Dispersal Sale

The Cashel Blue Herd was established by Louis and Jane Grubb and founded in 1980.
Due to the retirement of farm manager Pat Morrissey, who has worked on the farm for the last 35 years, the decision has been made to sell the Cashel Blue herd, but the family will continue to keep the cheese business.
Cashel Blue has achieved a number of awards – their reputation has been built through the years using the milk from these exceptional cows.

Greenaun Dispersal Sale for Michael Harrison
2024-01-05 08:00 - 17:00
The Greenaun Herd Dispersal Sale takes place next Tuesday 9th of January for Mr Michael Harrison in Ballina Mart – 67 Pedigree Registered Holstein Friesians on offer
Full catalogue is available here

Gardencastle Dispersal Sale
2024-01-29 12:30 - 17:00
Dispersal sale of Gardencastle Pedigree Registered herd (Mary Eardley RIP), Kilkenny mart, Monday January 29th at 12.30 pm.
Catalogue available here
Closed herd, no TB for over 30 years. 6,500 litre average, 4.30% Fat, 3.60% Protein. Herd EBI 227, SCC 120.
Vaccinated for Lepto, Blackleg, Rotavirus, BVD. Dosed for fluke, worms.
Frank Eardley 086 0144923

Coolnagree & Beechlands Heifer Sale
2024-02-23 12:00 - 17:00 | New Ross Mart
Annual heifer sale of Coolnagree & Beechlands herds, Friday 23rd of February at 12pm in New Ross Mart.
60 calved heifers and 10 pedigree calves.
For more information and sales catalogue contact Richie on (086) 8452402.

Greenlawn Sale 2024
2024-03-02
Annual Greenlawn Sale for the Curtin Family, at Knockane, Brosna, CO. Kerry, V92 P3F2 on March the 2nd 2024.
Catalogue can be found here

Donegal Club Show & Sale of Heifers in Milk
2024-03-06 | Raphoe Mart
The annual Donegal Club Show & Sale of Heifers in Milk will take place on Wednesday the 6th of March, in Raphoe Livestock Mart. Show takes place at 11.30am and sale at 1pm.

IHFA X MSD Pre-Breeding Webinar
2024-03-14 20:00 - 21:00
IHFA were delighted to host MSD for a Pre-Breeding Farmer Webinar on Thursday the 14th of March.
Many thanks to Prof. Finbarr Mulligan (UCD) and to Catherine Heffernan of SenseHub Dairy Monitoring Technology for a very informative session
The slides from the night can be found here
Prof. FInbarr Mulligan
Pre Breeding Webinar

IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale 2024
2024-03-27 | Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick
Denis Barrett Auctioneers
The IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale will be held on Wednesday the 27th of March 2024 at Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick. Closing date for entries is the 8TH OF MARCH to allow for inspections of bulls before the sale. Online entry form can be submitted here
2023 Bull Show Champion – Mountfarna Premiere with John O’Callaghan, Farnivane, Bandon (exhibitor), being presented with the trophy by John O’Sullivan, judge, and Richard Whelan, IHFA President and Laurence Feeney, CE IHFA. Photo: Martin Ryan
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 & Protein (total solids in one lact.)
• 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.
• Age criteria – bulls born between Aug 2022 & Feb 2023)
• Recommended that bulls should be >150 EBI & Dams 3.5% Protein
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
Entries to be submitted using the online form which can be found here. 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. Ownership details will be catalogued in accordance with CMMS data.
ENTRY FEE
ENTRY FEE = €200 per animal with a refund of €100 on attendance at the sale. 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)
Catalogue can be found HERE

IHFA Pure Protein Sale 2024 (High EBI)
2024-03-27 | Mid-Tipperary Livestock Mart, Thurles, Ireland
Denis Barrett Auctioneers
The IHFA are delighted to bring the Pure Protein Sale 2024 to Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick on the 27th of March 2024, in conjunction with our Bull Show & Sale and Premier Heifer sale. Sale will be livestreamed with online bidding facility. Entries taken by online entry form which can be found here>, with entries closing on the 13TH OF MARCH.
STANDARDS OF ENTRY
Heifer EBI €220+
Both the Dam and G. Dam must have a minimum of 500kgs combined Fat & Protein (total solids in one lact.) or 420kgs as a heifer
Dams greater than 3.6% protein
Must be in milk
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
All entrants must be within 60 day TB test
ALL ANIMALS MUST BE TESTED BVD NEGATIVE (ANIMAL HEALTH IRELAND BVD PROGRAMME)
ENTRY FEE
Entry fee €20
Entries for pure protein sale taken via online form which can be found here.

IHFA Premier Heifer Sale 2024
2024-03-27 | Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick
Denis Barrett Auctioneers
The IHFA are delighted to bring the Premier Heifer Sale to Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick on the 27th of March 2024. Sale will be livestreamed with online bidding facility. Entries taken by online entry form which can be found here, with entries closing on the 13TH OF MARCH.
STANDARDS OF ENTRY
Dam should must be classified GP83+
The dam must have a minimum of 550kgs combined fat & protein (total solids in one lactation) or 450kgs as a heifer
Must be in milk
Recommended that heifers should be >150 EBI & Dams 3.4% protein
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
All entrants must be within 60 day TB test
ALL ANIMALS MUST BE TESTED BVD NEGATIVE (ANIMAL HEALTH IRELAND BVD PROGRAMME)
ENTRY FEE
Entry fee €20
Entries for heifer sale taken via online form which can be found here. ENTRIES CLOSE ON THE 13TH OF MARCH.

Brownstown Dispersal Sale
2024-03-28 08:00 - 17:00
THE BROWNSTOWN DISPERSAL SALE.
Wednesday 3rd April
At Carnaross Mart, Kells, Co. Meath
Catalogue Available Here

Cork Club Heifer Sale
2024-03-29
Cork Club Heifer Sale, Friday 29th of March 2024 in Corrin Mart

Cork Club Bull Sale
2024-04-03
Cork Club Bull Sale, Friday 3rd April 2024 in Bandon Mart

Cornaan Dispersal Sale
2024-04-03
Cornaan Dispersal Sale
Dorothy and Mervyn Fairbrother
Carnew Mart
Wednesday 3rd April

Dock Holsteins Major Reduction Sale
2024-04-04
Dock Holsteins (Seamus & Brian Hayes)
Major Herd Reduction Sale
Thursday 4th April 2024
@11.45 SHARP
THE DOCK
KINSALE, CO CORK
Catalogue available HERE

Coolmohan Sale 2024
2024-04-06 11:30 - 17:00
COOLMOHAN SALE on farm this Saturday 6th April at 11.30am for Pat Flynn, Araglen, Kilworth, Co. Cork, P61 VF25
Selling 40 Fresh Calved Heifers & Cows with EBI to+306
plus
Selling 15 Bulls Fit For Service with EBI to +346.
Catalogue Available Here

Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Bull Sale 2024
2024-04-17 11:30 - 17:00
The Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Bull Sale will be held on Wednesday 17th April at Gortatlea Mart

CASTLEDON Dispersal Sale
2024-04-20 12:00 - 15:00
Castledon Dispersal Sale (Jim Donovan), Kanturk Mart, Saturday 20th April at 12pm. 80 Head Sell.

KILGARRIFFE Sale
2024-04-20 12:00 - 17:00
Kilgarriffe Sale, Saturday 20th April At Kilgarriffe, Clonakilty P85 V567 for Richard & Mervyn Helen (086-8393116). Sale commences at 12 noon. Online bidding available (LSL Taaffe Auctions)
Catalogue available HERE

Emerald Expo Elite Online Sale 2024
2024-04-26 12:00 - 2024-04-29 19:00
Welcome to the inaugural Emerald Expo Elite Online Sale, we’re excited to present this catalogue of specially selected heifers and embryos. We would like to thank our cosigners for offering these exceptional lots and the Emerald Expo show committee for their support in the sale.
Sale Details
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 26th 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.

Emerald Expo 2024
2024-04-27 | Virginia Showgrounds
Emerald Expo 2024 will be held at the Virginia Show Centre on April 27th.
The full prize schedule can be found here
Entry Forms can be found here

IHFA AGM 2024
2024-05-08 19:00 - 22:00
The IHFA AGM will be held in the Clayton Hotel Silversprings, Tivoli, Cork T23 E244 Cork on at 7pm on Wednesday 8thMay 2024. The AGM will be preceded by an EGM.=

LAOIS/OFFALY FIELD EVENING
2024-06-04
Laois/Offaly Field Evening on the farm of Kevin Flynn, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, R32 V5R7

CORK FIELD EVENING
2024-06-13
Cork Field Evening held on the farm of Buckleys, Ballinahina, T23 E167

NORTH EASTERN FIELD EVENING
2024-06-14
North Eastern Field Evening on the farm of Joe Healy, Dressogue, Athboy, Co. Meath

TIPPERARY/WATERFORD FIELD EVENING
2024-06-14
Tipperary/Waterford Field Evening on the farm of Richard Kingston, Kilross, Co. Tipperary, E34 VK25 on the 13th of June

LIMERICK/CLARE CALF SHOW
2024-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
Limerick/Clare Calf Show held in Charleville Showgrounds on the 6thof July
