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46th IHFA Premier Bull Sale – Sale Report
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
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

Cork Club Production Sale
2022-03-25 10:00 - 16:00
Cork Club Production Sale is taking place on Friday, March 25th at Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Co. Cork.

IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale
2022-03-30 10:00 - 17:00
The IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale is being held at Central Auctions, Nenagh Livestock Mart on Wednesday 30th of March 2022.

Fortlands Herd Dispersal Sale
2022-03-31 11:30 - 18:00
Fortlands Herd of James O’Connor is holding a dispersal sale from Kilmallock Mart on Thursday 31st March at 11.30am.
160 head are on offer including 70 fresh calved, 20 incalf autumn calves, 27 breeding heifers, 30 heifer calves, 2 stock bulls and 10 in calf spring calvers.
Herd averages – 7,626kgs milk, 3.71%bf, 3.29%pr, 261 scc, 545kgs combined solids
View full catalogue HERE
All enquiries – 063 98050

YMA - Getting back to basics - Skills Refresher
2022-04-02 10:30 - 16:30
‘Getting back to basics, a skills refresher’ is a workshop for IHFA YMA members.
It will be held on Saturday 2nd April at Gurteen Agricultural College, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary at 10.30am.
There will be an demo on preparing an animal for showing
Washing
Clipping
Leading
Showmanship
Talk on farm safety
Contact 023 8833443

Corristoona Herd Dispersal Sale
2022-04-09 12:00 - 15:00
Corristoona Herd Dispersal Sale is being held in Roscommon Mart on Saturday 9th of April at 12 noon sharp.
Comprising 90 cows, 19 maiden heifers and 20 calves which are all AI bred.
All queries to Michael Taaffe auctioneers 086 2545132 or John Carley on 087 9053437.
Proceeds from the sale of one maiden heifer will be donated to Hospice on the day of the sale. Full catalogue available here –
https://issuu.com/taaffeauctions/docs/carley_sale_april_2022_web

Kerry Club Bull Sale
2022-04-14 10:30 - 14:30
46th Annual Bull Show & Sale at Gortatlea Mart on Thursday 14th of April 2022

Emerald Expo 2022
2022-04-23 10:00 - 17:00
Emerald Expo will take place on Saturday April 23rd 2022. The venue is the Virginia Showgrounds, Co. Cavan. We look forward to the return of this Spring event featuring a strong line-up of classes. Title sponsor is FBD Insurance, a strong prize fund will be on offer.

IHFA AGM
2022-05-10 14:00 - 15:30
The IHFA AGM is being held on Tuesday 10th May in the Knightsbrook Hotel, Dublin Road, Trim, Co. Meath at 2pm.
All welcome.

Midleton Show
2022-05-29 10:00 - 16:00
The Midleton Show is being held at Copperstown, Midleton, Co. Cork on Sunday May 29th.
Entries – http://midletonshow.com
Updates – https://www.facebook.com/Midleton-Agricultural-Show-313118085430235/

Stock Judging - Limerick Clare Friesian Breeders Club
2022-05-29 12:00 - 14:00
Limerick/Clare Friesian Breeders club are delighted to announce that we will hold our annual stock judging event on the farm of Rosaleen O’Reilly, Quinn, Co. Clare on Sunday the 29th May.
Stock judging will take place from 12pm to 2pm with prizes been awarded at 3pm. looking forward to seen you all on the day.
