IHFA

IHFA X MSD Pre-Breeding Webinar
2024-03-14 20:00 - 21:00 UTC
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

SLANEY FIELD EVENING
2024-06-20
Slaney Field Evening on the farm of Seamus & Bridget O’Leary and family, Coolnagree Herd, Tomfarney, Adamstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Y21 W527 from 7pm

TIPPERARY/WATERFORD FIELD EVENING
2024-06-21
Tipperary/Waterford Field Evening on the 21st of June on the farm of Philip Cusack, Gortahilla, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford

Limerick Clare Field Evening
2024-06-21 19:30 - 22:30
David Burkes, Newtownshandrum, Friday June 21st from 7.30pm. Eircode P56 HK11.

LAOIS/OFFALY FIELD EVENING
2024-06-26
Laois/Offaly Field Evening on the farm of Trevor & David Bennett, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, R32 D328

Pure Friesian Open Day 2024
2024-06-27
The Pure Friesian Open Day will be held at the Carrickshock Herd of Pat Cleary, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny, on June 27th 2024
Applications are now OPEN for trade stands/sponsorship, the form can be found here. All trade stand forms must be returned with a letter of indemnity from insurance company (can be found here), to Ciara O’Mahony, comahony@ihfa.ie or the IHFA Office by the 31st of May

SLANEY FIELD EVENING
2024-06-27
Field evening to be held on the farm of Pat Fleming, Kilanerin, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 TN12

KERRY FIELD EVENING
2024-06-28
Field evening on the farm of Kieran Savage, Kielduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 C8XN

CORK CALF SHOW
2024-07-01
Cork Calf Show will be held on Monday the 1st of July in Greybrook Equestrian Centre, Kilbrittan, Bandon, Co. Cork

SLANEY CLUB WORKSHOP
2024-07-03
Calf workshop to be held on the farm of Garry & Izzy Jones, Moneylawn, Clough, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 C625
