Diageo Baileys Champion Cow 2025

Diageo Baileys All Ireland Champion Cow 2025

Annaghmore Fitz Atlee EX96, a six-year-old Holstein Friesian, was crowned the 2025 Diageo Baileys Irish Champion Dairy Cow at the 82nd Virginia Show in Co Cavan. The champion, jointly owned by Philip and Linda Jones of Co Wexford and Joel and Clive Richardson of Co Armagh, also received the coveted award for ‘Best Exhibitor Bred Cow’. The breeders were presented with the Virginia Milk Products Cup and a cheque for €3,000 by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, alongside representatives from Diageo Ireland and its cream supplier Tirlán. “This competition showcases why Ireland’s dairy industry is so highly rated by global consumers,” — Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon Minister Heydon congratulated all participants and praised the quality of this year’s show. He also highlighted the role of sponsors Diageo and Tirlán in supporting Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector and promoting it on the global stage. Now in its 40th year, the Baileys Irish Champion Cow competition is recognised as the pinnacle of dairy cattle showing in Ireland, attracting breeders from across the country and beyond. “Today we celebrated the very best of Irish dairy breeding. The standard was exceptional, and it’s inspiring to see the dedication and passion of our farming community.” — Shane Kelly, Corporate Relations Director, Diageo Ireland “Competitions like this highlight excellence in breeding, sustainability, and animal welfare. Family farms remain the backbone of rural Ireland, and we are proud to support the Virginia Show and the wider farming community.” John Murphy, Chairperson, Tirlán.

Results of Diageo Baileys All Ireland Champion Cow 2025

Other top 10 cows: 

4th WTS O’Leila ET, Richard Kingston
5th Cradenhill O’Kaliber Shakira ET,
Richard Kingston
6th Greenlea Lambda Rhapsody, Greenan Family
7th Annaghmore Ruby MD Barbara,
Annaghmore Holsteins
8th Lumville M Danoise, Annaghmore Holsteins
9th Slatabogie Doral All Rich Red,
Slatabogie Holsteins
10th Evergreen Susie Mist 26 ET,
Liam & Sandra Murphy

Junior Cows: 

1. Richard Kingston, WTS O’Lelia Et IMP
2. Richard Kingston, Cradenhill OKaliber Shakira ET
3. Annaghmore Holsteins, Annaghmore Ruby MD Barbara
4. Slatabogie Holsteins, Slatabogie Doral All Rich Red
5. Sam and John McCormick, Hilltara Hotline Maude 4
6. Sam and John McCormick, Hilltara Lambda Reann

Heifer in-Milk:

1. Greenlea Holsteins, Greenlea Hurricane Isa
2. Greenlea Holsteins, Greenlea Lambda Rhapsody
3. George and David Simpson, Damm Tatoo Giselle
4. Melvin Masterson, Monamore Lambda Jacuzzi
5. Liam and Sandra Murphy, Evergreen Amarok 2 Red
6. Slatabogie Holsteins, Ellys KD Rhapsody
7. P and M Flanagan, Tubbertoby Lambda Ellie
8. P and M Flanagan, Tubbertoby Chief Rose
9. George Beattie, Evergrange Conan Missy P Red