IHFA

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

Coolnagree & Beechlands Heifer Sale
2024-02-23 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | 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.

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

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

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.

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.”

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/

The Valley Youngstock Dispersal Sale
2023-11-13 12:00 - 15:30
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

Monamore Sale
2023-10-28 11:30 - 17:00
THE MONAMORE SALE -Saturday 28th October at Carnaross Mart
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Selling 60 Fresh Calved Heifers & Cows; 15 Springing Heifers due Nov-Feb plus 29 Heifer Calves born Sept/October.

See the catalogue here
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Monamore won Champion large Herd National Herds
Competition 2021 & 2022.

YMA Field to Foto Competition
2023-10-28 10:30 - 16:30
Field to Foto Competition

We are delighted to bring back a Field to Foto Competition in Gurteen College on Saturday the 28th of October. This is a great opportunity for people to learn new skills and practice ones you might have learnt before.

All are welcome to our one day event in Gurteen, so please share the event with any family or friends that may be interested. So, Please fill out the form for registration before Friday the 22nd of September, you will use the link below

https://forms.gle/z45AY2b5eKMY9L3Y8

Field to Yield Event
2023-10-25 20:00 - 22:00
Laois/Offaly IHFA Silage Competition“Improving Performance through Nutritional Information”

Agri-Lloyd in conjunction with the Laois/Offaly IHFA Silage Competition Night are delighted to to be hosting a “Field to Yield” discussion in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise on Wednesday the 25th of October at 8pm.

We are proud to be joined on the night by experts David Lawrence and Heather Peppard from Brett Brothers ltd who will give there analysis on maximising and utilising 2023 silage.

Other topics covered will be nutritional strategies that can be implemented during the dry cow period and milking with different silage qualities

It promises to be a very informative night with many topics being discussed along with announcement of best silage in the Laois/Offaly Friesian Breeders 2023

All welcome. For more information about the night please contact Ken Sheppard (Agri-Lloyd) on 086 879 6605 or Denis O’Donohue (Sectarary Laois/Offaly IHFA) on 086 380 0000

Mohoncross Youngstock Dispersal Sale
2023-10-21 11:30 - 17:00
MOHONCROSS YOUNGSTOCK DISPERSAL SALE
This Saturday 21st October 2023 for Jerry Hegarty, Skibbereen, Co.Cork P81 NX85 – starting at 11:30 promptly

Catalogue available here
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Selling ENTIRE GROUP 27 SPRINGING HEIFERS–watch out for
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LOT 25…..another great NOREEN selling ..Pot.3rd Gen (EX93) !!
………..due March to DELTA-LAMBDA (Sexed)
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Sired by Stantons Applicable & out of the seriously impressive
Mohoncross Noreen 43 (EX93-3E)-9,420kg 4.03%BF 3.51%PR
who is maternal sister to
Mohoncross Noreen 46 (EX92-2E)-9,606kg 4.08% 3.77%PR.
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Gdam is Mohoncross Noreen 28 (EX93-7E) by Picston
Shottle who is approaching 100 Tonnes Milk Lifetime
in her 9th lactation & has Protein to 3.56%.
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Mohoncross Herd won Champion Herd (Conformation)
Cork FBC Herds Competition 2022 & 2023 & contains
over 20 cows scored EX92 or OVER in a herd of 65 cows !!.

National Dairy Show - Milstreet, Co.Cork
2023-10-13 15:00 - 2023-10-14 17:00
The National Dairy Show is returning to the Green Glens arena on the 13th and 14th of October (a weekend earlier than normal)
Trade stand enquiries can be made to cOMahony@ihfa.ie
Entry Forms now available using the links below: all entries to be submitted to ggreenan@ihfa.ie no later than Tuesday 19th September 2023
Cattle Entry Form – Handler Entry Form – Exhibitor Agreement Form

Focus Farms Open Day
2023-09-15 11:00 - 15:00

Complete Clearance Sale - Dairymount Herd
2023-09-08 11:00 - 17:00
Complete clearance Sale of the Dairymount Herd
For Conor & Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Beechmount Mallow Co.Cork.

Sale will take place on Friday 8th September in Cork Marts Corrin Fermoy at 11.00 sharp.

Comprising of 150 Head
100 spring calving cow’s, 40 incalf Heifers and 10 Autumn cows.
Fully Ped milk recorded with over 40 years Ai breeding behind them.

Milk 8178kg BF 4.28 PR 3.76 F&P kg Combined 640kg. Average herd EBI €181

Outstanding herd of Cows with everything behind them milk & Solids size and power.

Excellent over all health status in the herd. This is a rare opportunity to purchase these type of cows.

Follow link below to view catalogue
http://www.corkmarts.com/…/08th%20Sept%20Dairy%20Sale.pdf

Contact Cork Marts Corrin Fermoy 025-31611.

Bailey's Champion Cow Competition @ Virginia Show
2023-08-23 08:00 - 17:00
Diageo Baileys Champion Cow
The prestigious Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition is sponsored by the leading drinks company Diageo, the makers of Baileys Cream, in partnership with its cream supplier Tirlán.
One Day, one Ring, one Champion…
Every August, top Holstein Friesian breeders from the four corners of Ireland travel to Virginia to compete in ‘the Baileys.’
Attracting one of the highest prize funds of its kind in Ireland, of all major pedigree Holstein Friesian competitions, ‘the Baileys’ alone combines good conformation criteria with proven excellence in milk production capabilities.
It is one of the top accolades for Holstein Friesian breeders to win and has become one of the ‘must-see’ events in the pedigree dairy livestock calendar.
Join us as a spectator for this year’s Grand Final when it takes place on 23rd August 2023.
How to enter
Irish Champion Dairy Cow Competition 2023 – Enter Here
Irish Champion Dairy Cow (Junior Cow) – Enter Here
Irish Champion Dairy Cow (Heifer-In-Milk) – Enter Here

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY ARE AVAILABLE HERE
For queries, please contact Patrick Gaynor on 087 2898707 or email baileyscompetition@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter #BaileysCow

Tullow Show
2023-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
Tullow Show Schedule 2023
Tullow Show is taking place on the 20th of August 2023, see show schedule at above link and entries can be made on their website
https://www.tullowagriculturalshow.com/

CHFC BBQ/Herds Competition Awards Night
2023-08-16 19:30 - 21:30
CHFC Herds Competition/BBQ Wednesday 16th August Vienna Woods Hotel at 7.30pm Adults €35 YMA €20. Please advise if you have any dietary needs and Contact Richard 0879099589 or James 0879189097 to book your ticket

Tullamore Show
2023-08-13 08:00 - 17:00
Tullamore Show are delighted to announce our schedule of classes for 2023 are open for entries. Please note Entries close on July 3rd.

Entries can be made on our website at www.tullamoreshow.com

Tinahely Show
2023-08-07 08:30 - 18:00
Tinahely Agricultural Show
Fairwood Park, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow Y14 KR88
Entries close Friday 28th July
A fantastic day out for all the family which takes place on August Bank Holiday Monday.
A Local Tradition since 1935, Tinahely Show welcomes 20,000 + visitors every year.
Special features include –
Best of Wicklow Exhibition, IFA Food Village, Trade Stands, Quilt Displays, Pets Corner, Baby Show, Kids Funfair, Live Country Music, Vintage, Crafts,
Live Music, Pony Games, Show Jumping, Livestock, Goats, Machinery Displays and much much more!!

Field Evening @ Windfield Holsteins
2023-07-28 19:30 - 22:00
Tommy Screene is hosting a field Evening on Friday 28th July at 7:30pm
The evening will consist of stockjudging followed by a BBQ. Guest speakers will also discuss sire choice, input costs and lowering emissions
Windfield, Menlough, Galway, Ireland

YMA National Finals 2023
2023-07-25 10:00 - 2023-07-26 16:00
YMA National Finals is being held on Tuesday & Wednesday July 25th & 26th
Please note that The Hub is no longer available for hire to the public. The YMA National Committee has decided to hold the Finals in Kilkenny Mart where a portion of the penning area will be cleared for the show ring.
EIRCODE: R95 A4VP

IHFA Open Day 2023
2023-07-11 09:00 - 17:00
The IHFA Open Day is being held at the farm of Peter Ging and family, Ballyclider herd, Portlaoise, R32 RK46 on the 11th of July 2023, Stockjudging commencing at 11:30am
Exit the M7 Motorway at Junction 16 for Portlaoise
Followed by Herds Competition Results and celebratory Sale
Sale catalogue available here!

North Eastern Club Trip
2023-07-10 08:00 - 2023-07-11 17:00
July 10th & 11th; includes a visit to the National Stud, an overnight & a relaxing day at the IHFA Open Day on Peter Ging’s Ballyclider Herd, Co. Laois.

Contact the club to book

Limerick / Clare Calf Show
2023-07-09 12:00 - 16:00
Confirmed date Sunday the 9th of July kicking off at Charleville Show Grounds at 12 noon. Entries to be returned before Tuesday the 4th of July.
Please forward your entry forms to limerickclareyma@gmail.com or Jane Hannan on (087) 700 9955.

Kildare YMA Calf Show
2023-07-09

Kerry YMA Calf Show
2023-07-08 12:00 - 16:00
Saturday 8th of July at Barrons Agri Trading at 12 o clock midday

Carlow/Kilkenny YMA Calf Show
2023-07-08 08:00 - 17:00
Cillin Hill Saturday 8th July

Breffni Oriel YMA Calf Show Qualifier
2023-07-08 08:00 - 17:00
8th July venue TBC
Contact the club for more info

Slaney YMA Club Calf Show Qualifier
2023-07-08
