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SUMMARY:IHFA Awards Night
DESCRIPTION:Killeshin Hotel\, Port Laois
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/ihfa-awards-night/
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SUMMARY:YMA Spring Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nRegistration will open at 11am for a 11.30am start\, sharp!
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/yma-spring-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Emerald Expo Elite Online Sale 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe sale will take place Online by Timed Auction at Marteye Denis Barrett.  \nYou must register to bid at Marteye Denis Barrett. \nThe sale will open Friday 25th April 12 noon & close Monday 29th April 7pm in lot order. \nPlease note not all live lots will be available to view at the Emerald Expo Show. \nExport can be arranged for all live lots.  \n5% Buyers Commission on the Hammer Price of each lot purchased. \nPlease contact info@denisbarrett.com or +353 (0) 212455310 with any bidding online queries. \nCatalogue can be found here
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/emerald-expo-elite-online-sale-2/
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SUMMARY:Emerald Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nWith a substantial prize fund and a lineup of top-quality cattle\, the event promises to be a highlight for breeders and industry professionals alike. \nA show of prestige and excellence\nThe 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. \nWith seven championship classes\, the competition is highly competitive\, and breeders across Ireland\, including Northern Ireland\, will be competing for top honours. \nOne 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. \nExhibitors in the group of three class at Emerald Expo 2024\nMeanwhile\, 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. \nThe Virginia Show Centre offers excellent facilities\, ensuring that exhibitors\, competitors\, and visitors receive a warm welcome. \nIts convenient location makes it easily accessible for everyone\, adding to the event’s appeal to a broad range of participants. \nEsteemed judge – Andrew Cope\nA key highlight of this year’s event is the appointment of Andrew Cope as the judge for the 2025 Emerald Expo Show. \nHailing from the renowned Huddlesford Herd in Staffordshire\, Andrew is a third-generation farmer with a deep-rooted passion for the Holstein breed. \nHis 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. \n\nAndrew Cope\, judge for the 2025 Emerald Expo Show\n\nAndrew’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. \nHis keen eye for quality and extensive experience make him the perfect candidate to oversee the competition at this year’s Emerald Expo. \nEmerald 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. \nHe 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. \n“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. \n“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. \nEmerald Expo elite online sale returns\nFor 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. \nThis sale is facilitated by Denis Barrett Auctions\, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for buyers and sellers alike. \nA day for networking\, learning\, and celebration\nMore than just a competition\, the Emerald Expo is a social and educational gathering for dairy breeders and industry professionals. \nVisitors can explore the latest agri products and services\, making it a prime opportunity for networking and business development. \nAdmission 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.
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/emerald-expo/
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