Emerald Expo 12 Results & Photos
All Ireland dairy event!
Report: Charles Gallagher
The Emerald Expo is now one of the great landmark shows on the annual agricultural Calendar organized by the Irish Holstein Friesian Association in association with Alltech Ireland .
The Emerald Expo renews the historical connection between the show ring and the educational role for farmers . This two day national event featured a wide range of activities of interest to all milk producers and the wider farming family!
The addition of a careers pavillon, dairy to beef village, dairy conference -capturing the potential for dairy expansion and farm visits encompassed all aspects of efficient dairy farming practices in breeding, management and future markets for those wishing to expand their dairy enterprise.
Emerald Expo 2012 , now in its second year, took place on Fri/Sat July 6th/7th at the Cillin Hill Mart complex in Kilkenny. This leading dairy event and Livestock show includes an all-breeds dairy show that has over 20 cattle classes, six championships and a significant prize fund of €25,000.
This All Breeds Dairy show was a resounding success with the very best cows in the country competing for the top honours. The Irish Pure Friesian club, Jersey and Shorthorn socieites all participated in respective classes.
With a Record Prize Fund of €25K it is one of the biggest prize funds for any EU livestock event and we must be very thankful to all our sponsors in particular Alltech.
The major sponsor for this event is IHFA , Alltech Ireland , Dept. of Agriculture Food and the Marine.
Key sponsors include Pfizer animal health, Dairymaster, Teagasc, AIB bank, Glanbia, FBD, Bord Bia, Dunbia Ireland, Slaney Foods.
Associate sponsors were Agri Aware, Macra na Feirme, KW Forage Systems, Ecolab, Animax, Dovea Genetics, FBD, Eurogene, Semen World, Bova AI, Progressive Genetics/Semex , ABS, Timac Agro, Volac, Greenvale, ICMSA, Tegral, Lakeland Dairies.
The highly respected International judge Donald Dubois who hails from Quebec, Canada who has judged numerous shows across Canada, USA and Europe notably the Royal Winter Fair Canada 2010 and Holstein show UK 2012 was the judge for this prestigious show and his final selection and comments in each class were such that no one could quibble. He never changed his initial placings. Once his mind was made up he pulled the cows in order.
I wish to thank John Bryan,President of IFA who officially opened the show!
The serious business of the Saturday got under way with Dry Cow championship for a cow having had two or more calves
This award went to the Hurley family with Clonpaddin GWY Fanta EX90 sired by Braedale Goldwyn. Kevin Behan claimed Reserve with Ballyboy Gibson Carmen 6.EX94
This was followed by the heifer in milk class with the Intermediate champion going again to the Hurley family from Clonpaddin Co Wicklow with Clonpaddin GKS Fame VG88.This heifer by the North American bull Gen-Mark Stmatic Sanchez is out of the Linjet Fame and is classified VG 89.
Reserve Champion was won by Dermot McCarthy, Co Limerick with Ballincurra Stormatic Lette and Honourable Mention by Paul Flanagan, Termonfeckin, Co Louth with Tubbertoby Alexander Ashley.
This was followed by the IHFA Irish Pure Friesian Championship . It was great to see the Pure Friesian Club show their cows again at the Emerald Expo and the audience were rewarded with a teriffic display of suberb Friesians.
The Champion was won by the O Keeffe family,Churchclara, Kilkenny with Blackisle Laura 68 a six year old cow in milk by Blackisle Glenalbyn.
Reserve went to Michael Spillane’s Mountain Glenalbyn Rosie and Honourable Mention to O’Keeffe’s Churchclara Blackie Circus. All three class winners were by the Pure Friesian Sire Blackisle Glenalbyn.
A clean sweep at Emerald Expo by the Croagh Herd
All Classes were hotly contested and in the ring for the final line out for the Holstein Friesian Championship were the first and second placed winners in the three, four, five year old, senior, cow in milk classes and the Production class. Baldonnel Goldwyn Sharon and Lisselan Cashmere Ruby, Croagh Susie Mist 46 and Croagh Susie Mist 47, Ridgefield Dundee Portea and Evergrange SJ Bliss 7, Galwaybay Dundee Lavish and Croagh G. Susie Mist 3, Croagh Integrity Lady and Lumville Danoise 2.
The judge commenting on his final line out for supreme champion said “This is the finest line up I have seen in any show over my many years judging and these cows would compete anywhere in the world”
He commented further on their quality udders, correct legs and feet and dairy strength, the type of cows that are desirable in any production system. To tremendous applause he tapped out Ridgefield Dundee Portea EX93 for champion followed by Croagh Sussie Mist 46 EX 90 in reserve place both cows from the Croagh stable of Patrick & Derek Frawley, Ratkeale Co Limerick. Honourable mention went to Baldonnel Goldwyn Sharon VG88 owned & exhibited by Cyril Dowling, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin. The best udder of the show also went to the champion cow Ridgefield Dundee Portea EX93.
The IHFA Exhibitor bred champion was won by P.& D. Frawley’s Croagh Susie Mist 46 EX90 along with Premier Breeder and Premier exhibitor of the show.
The general comment around the ring was that this was by far the best show of cattle seen in Ireland in recent times!
Proceedings in the ring kicked off on Friday afternoon with the calf classes. Champion and Reserve calves from each individual calf class competed for The Rispoval IBR Junior Championship. Beechrow Atwood Twain was tapped out as Champion for the Booth family who also claimed Reserve with Beechrow Allstar. Mervyn and Philip Jones took Honorable Mention with Hallow Boss Twain. This was a tremendous achievement for the Booth family who also had the Exhibitor Champion with Beechrow Atwood Twain.
Young handler classes competing in the International showmanship challenge added further excitement to the show on Friday evening. YMA had two handling classes H1 and H2, sponsored by Volac. Judge Dubois in his reasons, praised the large number of entries and commented on the calibre of handlers in both classes. Paul Murphy, Banteer, Cork was Champion Handler in class HI –YMA members aged 16 years and under. Rachel McNamara, Newtownshandrum, Co Cork took Reserve and Doireann Mulhall, Danville, Co Kilkenny was Honorable Mention. Champion Handler in H2 (17 years and older) was Padraic Murphy, Kilmanagh, Kilkenny, Marie Doran from Donadea, Naas took Reserve and Edwin Gaynor, Mullagh, Cavan was Honorable Mention. The Emerald Expo International Showmanship Champion was won by Paul Murphy, Banteer with Andrea Uhrig from Germany in Reserve. Honorable Mention went to Padraic Murphy, Kilmanagh, Kilkenny.
Congratulations to Michael Manley of Monasterosis, Edenderry, Co. Offaly who had both the Shorthorn Champion with Monasterosis Jennie Deans 8th and Honouralbe Mention with Monasterosis Waterloo Rose 4th. Reserve Champion Shorthorn was Glenn Carter’s Ransboro Cressida 23rd from Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
In the Jersey Championship Michael Booth from Portlaoise came to the fore with Rapid Bay-UK Jades Rumour as Champion and Potterswalls Jamaican Pansy as Reserve Champion. Cal Hennessy, Ballydonagh Dungourney, Co Cork had Honourable Mention with Potterswalls June Fanfare.
Dairy to beef village
The Dairy to beef village featured live cattle demonstrations suitable for various market outlets and rearing systems required to attain efficiencies and potential of the animals. This was an interactive forum chaired by Justin McCarthy IFJ featuring representatives from Teagasc and the Meat industry . We are thankful to Dunbia and Slaney Foods who were the sponsors of this event.
This was very informative in pinpointing the key market outlet requirements and suitable breed crosses. It is back to the traditional breeds with calving ease, medium carcass weights of 260 to 380 Kgs and steer and heifer beef. There are good bonuses to be picked up with Hereford prime and Angus. Bull Beef operations will remain an enterprise for the specialist operator. Dairy farmers need to get involved in the Quality Assurance scheme to maximize sale value of the male offspring and cull cows.
International dairy conference -Capturing the Potential for Dairy Expansion
There was a lot of interest in the international dairy conference which was attended by c.150 delegates -40 of them from Eastern Europe. (Estonia, Hungary etc). There was an excellent panel of speakers with good feedback from participants and audience .
The general message from the market place is that expansion in Ireland as envisaged by Food Harvest 20/20will not have a major impact on global markets. The world population is predicted to expand to 8.9bn by the year 2050. European growth in the 27member states post 2015 is predicted to net out at approx. 3bn Kilos. Growth in demand is strong at around 2% p.a. despite the present dip. There will be volatility in the markets generally and dairy farmers would be wise to have a portion of their milk supply in a guaranteed price scheme to cover volatility.
Ireland is the eight lowest in terms of total cost of production world wide and we need to maintain that cost advantage along with our green image and sustainable production systems.
I wish to thank Shane Mc Entee TD, minister for state at DAFM for officially opening the conference.
Farm Tours
The farm tours were well attended despite the inclement weather.
I wish to thank the O’Keeffe family,Churchclara,Kilkenny and the Barry family ,Mullinahone Co Tipperary for hosting the tours.
Elite Pedigree sale
The Event also featured a sale of pedigree young stock bred from International cow families. Highest Seller on Friday evening was 5,000 Euros paid for Richard Whelan’s May 2012 Lumville Ashley. Sired by Glenn-Ann Palermo & out of Northlake Farms Addishottle 87 (EX92). The dam is projected at 14,444kg 5.17%BF 3.62%PR 3rd lactation and is bred from Canyon-Breeze Allen’s cow family. Overall 5 head sold to average 3,144 Euro. Auctioneers; TAAFFE AUCTIONS 041-9881288
The Alltech Senior Cow Champion Ridgefield Dunee Portea led by owner Patrick Frawley, Croagh, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick with Cathal McCormack, Alltech, Kathleen Kelly, President IHFA and Judge, Donal Dubois, Canada.
Best Udder of the Show Ridgefield Dunee Portea owned by Patrick & Derrick Frawley, Croagh, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick sponsored by Ecolab.
CLASS 1
The Greenvale Animal Feeds Heifer born after 1st January 2012
1st Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones Hallow Boss Twain DOB 08/01/2012
Sire: Boss Iron Dam: Hallow Goldwyn Twain
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: D10171kgs 4.41%Bf 3.27%Pr 305
2nd Exhibitor: Clongowes Dairy Farm Clongowes Atwood Brochan DOB 09/01/2012
Sire: Maple-Downs-I G W Atwood Dam: Clongowes Bolton Brochan
Bred by: Exhibitor
3rd Exhibitor: The Hurley Family Clonpaddin GOA Ashlyn DOB 08/01/2012
Sire: Golden-Oaks St Alexander ET Dam: Lumville Boliva Ashlyn ET
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: D: 8094kgs 3.96%Bf 3.46%Pr 305
4th Exhibitor: The Hurley Family Leagh Damion Precious DOB 04/01/2012
Sire: Erbacres Damion Dam: Alh Polly ET
Bred by: Tim Fitzmaurice Yield: G. Dam: 15844kgs 3.80%Bf 3.10%Pr 305
5th Exhibitor: Ronald Moore Mountbeamish Dorwyn Fiona DOB 02/01/2012
Sire: Mountbeamish Dorwyn Dam: Mountbeamish Starfire Fiona
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: G. Dam: 8540kgs 3.80%Bf 3.20%Pr 305
6th Exhibitor: Robert Helen Eedy Doberman Ebony DOB 01/01/2012
Sire: Coppertop Doberman Dam: Eedy Dxa Ebony
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 9596kgs 3.91%Bf 3.82%Pr 305
CLASS 2
The ICMSA Heifer born between 1st July ‘11 & 31st dec ‘11
1 Exhibitor: Michael Booth Beechrow Atwood Twain DOB: 06/09/2011
Sire: Maple-Downs-I G W Atwood Dam: Beechrow Atlas Twain
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 5997kgs 3.56%BF 3.41%Pr 305
2 Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan Tubbertoby Sid Jenn DOB: 25/07/2011
Sire: Pine-Tree Sid ET Dam: Tubbertoby Goldwyn Jenn ET
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 8761kgs 4.06%BF 3.39%Pr 305
3 Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones Hallow Fever Brenda DOB: 04/09/2011
Sire: Crackholm Fever Dam: Tuberneering Skychief Brenda E
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 8904kgs 4.24%BF 3.33%Pr 283
4 Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones Hallow Alexander Fran DOB: 02/09/2011
Sire: Golden-Oaks St Alexander ET Dam: Croagh Fran 26
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 13343kgs 5.01%BF 3.35%PR 305
5 Exhibitor: Clongowes Dairy Farm Clongowes Lavanguard Tilly DOB: 10/08/2011
Sire: Comestar Lavanguard Dam: Clongowes Bolton Tilly 2
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 7912kgs 3.97%Bf 3.26%Pr 305
6 Exhibitor: Liam & Sandra Murphy Gragadder Gold Debbie 4 DOB: 02/09/2011
Sire: Evergrange Goldwyn Dam: Gragadder Jordan Debbie
Bred by: Pat Walsh Yield: Dam: 8195kgs 3.06%BF 3.29%Pr 305
CLASS 3
The Eurogene Heifer born between 1st Jan ‘11 & 30th june ‘11
1st Exhibitor: Pat Smith Cahirmee Goldwynn Spicy DOB: 14/02/2011
Sire: Braedale Goldwyn Dam: Blondin Dundee Spicy
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 12093kgs 4.74%Bf 3.74%Pr 305
2nd Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan Tubbertoby Attwood Maddie DOB: 03/01/2011
Sire: Maple-Downs I G W Atwood Dam: Wisenfield Derry Madison
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 9440kgs 4.16%Bf 3.25%Pr 305
3rd Exhibitor: Liam & Sandra Murphy Gragadder Gold Dutch DOB: 04/01/2011
Sire: Evergrange Goldwyn Dam: Honeycream Shuttle Dutch
Bred by: Pat Walsh Yield: Dam: 12673kgs 2.62%Bf 3.30%Pr 305
4th Exhibitor: Liam & Sandra Murphy Evergreen Susie Mist 4 DOB: 06/01/2011
Sire: Magor Bolivia Allen Dam: Swiftsheath Susie Mist 923
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 9769kgs 3.46%Bf 3.02%Pr 305
Class 4
The Lakelands Heifer born between 1st july ‘10 & 31st Dec ‘10
1st Exhibitor: Michael Booth Beechrow Debonair Pledge DOB: 03/08/2010
Sire: Scientific Debonair Dam: Kellywell advent Pledge
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 9100kgs 3.65%BF 3.30%Pr 305
2nd Exhibitor: Kevin Behan Clonpaddin WRM Rose DOB: 03/08/2010
Sire: West Port Bookman Red Dam: Clonpaddin SJM Rose 3
Bred by: John Hurley Yield: Dam: 9847kgs 3.81%Bf 3.28%Pr 305
3rd Exhibitor: Edwin Gaynor Pavime Classic Auggie Red ET DOB: 08/08/2010
Sire: Poos Stadel Classic Dam: Pavime Auggie Red ET
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 9425kgs 3.32%Bf 3.15%Pr 305
4th Exhibitor: D. & M. Maguire Hallow Champion Nicol 2 DOB: 16/10/2010
Sire: CMZ Dam: Hallow Affirmed Vice
Bred by: Exhibitor
CLASS 5
The T-Mac Agro Heifer born between 1st January ‘10 & 30th June ‘10
1st Exhibitor: Richard Whelan Ballinvrensig Debonair Fame DOB: 09/03/2010
Sire: Scientific Debonair-Red-Ets Dam: Cradenhill Inter Famous
Bred by: Daniel Lucey Yield: Dam: 11777kgs 3.79%Bf 3.37%Pr 305
CLASS 6
The Progressive Genetics Junior Shorthorn Heifer
1st Exhibitor: Michael Manley Monasteroris Waterloo Rose 5th DOB: 18/02/2011
Sire: Brieryside Golden Sand Dam: Monasteroris Waterloo Rose
Bred by: Exhibitor
2nd Exhibitor: Michael Manley Monasteroris Waterloo Rose 4th DOB: 06/04/2010
Sire: Mapleton Mr JP Dam: Rantonall Waterloo Rose 42
Bred by: Exhibitor
3rd Exhibitor: Kenneth Smith Kilrisk Wildeyes 3 DOB: 23/05/2010
Sire: Oceanbrae Logics Dam: Ballinderin Wildeye 8
4th Exhibitor: D. & P. Roche Ransbora Cressida DOB: 15/10/2010
Sire: Pennygate Finnbar Dam: Ransbora Cressida 25
CLASS 7
The Moyvalley Meats Junior Jersey Heifer
1st Exhibitor: Michael Booth Beechrow Allstar DOB: 14/01/2012
2nd Exhibitor: D. & P. Roche Slevoy Chocolate DOB: 19/02/2011
Sire: Ballymollied Justice Dam: Fruithill Battle
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 4282kgs 5.84%BF 4.54%Pr 269
Rispoval IBR Junior Championship- Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health
Champion Exhibitor: Michael Booth Beechrow Atwood Twain
Reserve Champion: Exhibitor: Michael Booth Beechrow Allstar
Honourable Mention: Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones Hallow Boss Twain
Class H1
The Volac Handler aged 16 years and under on 1st jan 2012, exhibiting a calf born on or after 1st July. ‘10
1st Paul Murphy
2nd Rachel McNamara
3rd Doireann Mulhall
4th Kevin Smith
5th Mark Hurley
6th Emma McNamara
7th Hannah Buckley
8th Lauren O’Toole
Class H2
The volac handler aged between 17 and 26 on 1st Jan 2012, exhibiting a calf born on or after 1st July 2010
1st Padraic Murphy
2nd Marie Doran
3rd Edwin Gaynor
4th David Booth
5th Maria Burke
6th Roisin Doran
7th Ann Marie Manley
8th Aisling Maguire
Volac International Showmanship Challenge
1st Paul Murphy, Banteer, Co. Cork.
2nd Andrea Uhrig – Germany
3rd Padraic Murphy, Ballagh, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny.
CLASS 8
The BOVA AI Irish Pure Friesian in Milk Heifer
1st Exhibitor: Bill O’Keeffe Churchclara Blackie Circus DOB: 21/01/2010
Sire: Blackisle Glenalbyn Dam: Churchclara Goy Circus
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 6746kgs 3.87%Bf 3.46%Pr 305
2nd Exhibitor: Bill O’Keeffe Churchclara Torello Laura DOB: 01/03/2010
Sire: Holwerda Torello Dam: Blackisle Laura 68
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 6674kgs 4.47%BF 3.59%Pr 305
3rd Exhibitor: D. & M. Maguire Moneydurtlow Hylke Polkadot DOB: 29/01/2010
Sire: Sliabhnambon Hylke 22 Dam: Moneydurtlow Bounty Polkadot
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 6279kgs 3.75%BF 3.44%Pr 305
4th Exhibitor: Trevor Dudley Kilsunny Judy 132 DOB: 18/12/2009
Sire: Dovea Sailorman Dam: Kilsunny Judy 96
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 7264kgs 3.22%BF 3.35%Pr 305 Proj
6th Exhibitor: Trevor Dudley Kilsunny Ruby 66 DOB: 27/02/2010
Sire: Reary McCarthy Dam: Kilsunny Ruby 31
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 6073kgs 3.92%BF 3.73%Pr 305 Proj
7th Exhibitor: Martin Crowe Dunum Copper 921 DOB: 02/02/2010
Sire: Blackisle Glenfinnan Dam: Dunum Copper 3
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 8955kgs 3.56%Bf 3.45%Pr 305
CLASS 9
The Kilrisk shorthorn herd Shorthorn heifer in Milk
1st Exhibitor: Kenneth Smith Kilrisk Fanny 1 DOB: 21/05/2009
Sire: Hardcora Othello Moonshine Dam: Carrowhubbock Fanny 41
Yield: 1,300gls 4.19%BF 3.36%Pr 305 proj.
2nd Exhibitor: Roger McCarthy Milkhill Waterloo Rose 11th DOB: 15/09/2009
Sire: Rantonall Joiner Dam: Milkhill Waterloo Rose 4
Bred by: Exhibitor
CLASS 10
The McAuley Feeds Jersey Heifer in Milk
1st Exhibitor: Michael Booth Rapid Bay-UK Jades Rumour DOB: 09/01/2010
Sire: Giprat Belles Jade Dam: Rapid Bay-UK Rumours Radience
Yield: 5868kgs 4.71%BF 3.56%Pr 305D
2nd Exhibitor: Ben Tyrrel Woodtown Mystery 3 DOB: 29/09/2009
Sire: Q Impuls Dam: Danish W Mysery
Brd by: Exhibitor Yield: 6751Kgs 6.24%Bf 3.67%Pr 257D Proj
CLASS 11
The AIB two year old Heifer in milk born after 1st sept 2009
1st Exhibitor: The Hurley Family Clonpaddin GKS Fame DOB:17/11/2009
Sire: Gen-Mark Stmatic Sanchez Dam: Cradenhill Linjet Fame
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 10046kgs 4.55%BF 3.38%Pr 305
2nd Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan Tubbertoby Alexander Ashley DOB:05/09/2009
Sire: Golden-Oaks St Alexander Dam: Tubbertoby Goldwyn Ashley
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 8343kgs 4.13%BF 3.34%Pr 305
3rd Exhibitor: Jim & Una Sinnott Ballyboy Goldwyn Carmen 3 ET DOB: 10/02/2010
Sire: Goldwyn Dam: Ballyboy Stormatic Carmen
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 9687kgs 3.73%BF 3.19%Pr 30
4th Exhibitor: D. & M. Maguire Lask Affirmed Vera 2 DOB: 2/02/2010
Sire: Bkb Affirmed ET Dam: Lask Titan Vera
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 6684kgs 3.56%BF 3.28%Pr 305 proj
CLASS 12
The Greenvale Junior 3 year old heifer in milk born between 1st January ‘09 & 31st Aug ‘09
Exhibitor: Dermot McCarthy Ballincurra Stormatic Lette DOB: 21/03/2009
Sire: Comestar Stormatic Dam: Copsewood Election Lette
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: Dam: 10523kgs 4.16%BF 3.31%Pr 305
Exhibitor: Michael Maunsell Maunsell Classic Hilke Red DOB: 05/01/2009
Sire: Poos Stadel Classic Dam: Hilke Red
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9987kgs 3.63%BF 3.30%Pr 305
Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan Pavime Elisha ET DOB: 10/08/2009
Sire: Picston Shottle Dam: Tubbertoby Durham Elisha
Bred by: Patrick McEvoy
Exhibitor: Clongowes Dairy Farm Clongowes Dictator Tilly DOB: 07/01/2009
Sire: Overside Dictator ET Dam: Clongowes Rouki Tilly
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 8135kgs 3.56%BF 3.28%Pr 290
Exhibitor: Peter Ging Ballyclider Chris 228 DOB:26/05/2009
Sire: Tennyson Dam: Ballyclider Chris 205
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 7956kgs 4.77%BF 3.36%Pr 305 Proj.
ABS Intermediate Heifer In-Milk Championship Sponsored by ABS Ireland
Champion: Exhibitor: The Hurley Family Clonpaddin GKS Fame
Reserve Champion: Exhibitor: Dermot McCarthy Ballincurra Stormatic Lette
Honourable Mention: Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan Tubbertoby Alexander Ashley
CLASS 13
The Dovea Genetics Irish Pure Friesian Senior cow in milk
1st Exhibitor: Bill O’Keeffe Blackisle Laura 68 DOB: 16/12/2006
Sire: Blackisle Glenalbyn Dam: Blackisle Laura 45
Yield: 6674kgs 4.47%BF 3.59%Pr 305
2nd Exhibitor: Michael Spillane Mountain Glenalbyn Rosie DOB: 18/01/2007
Sire: Blackisle Glenalbyn Dam: Mountain Franz Rosie
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 8453kgs 3.79%BF 3.68%Pr 305
3rd Exhibitor: Martin Crowe Dunum Sneacta 86 DOB: 07/12/2004
Sire: Burfen Nautical Dam: Dunum Sneacta 32
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9107kgs 3.26%BF 3.16%Pr 282
4th Exhibitor: Michael Spillane Mountain Bounty Pixie DOB: 18/01/2008
Sire: Liskilla Bounty (LIK) Dam: Mountain Barney Dixie
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 8169kgs 3.40%BF 3.40%Pr 305
5th Exhibitor: Michael Spillane Mountain Glenalbyn Rosie DOB: 18/01/2007
Sire: Blackisle Glenalbyn Dam: Mountain Franz Rosie
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 8453kgs 3.79%BF 3.68%Pr 305
6th Exhibitor: Pat Cleary Blackisle Mabel 57 DOB: 26/10/2006
Sire: Blackisle Glenalbyn Dam: Blackisle Mabel 27
Yield: 8810kgs 4.43%BF 3.54%Pr 305
The IFA Irish Pure Friesian Championship
Champion: Exhibitor: Bill O’Keeffe Blackisle Laura 68
Reserve Champion: Exhibitor: Michael Spillane Mountain Glenalbyn Rosie
Honourable Mention: Exhibitor: Bill O’Keeffe Churchclara Blackie Circus
CLASS 14
The irish shorthorn society Shorthorn cow in milk
1st Exhibitor: Michael Manley Monasterosis Jennie Deans 8th DOB: 07/12/2004
Sire: Bilbro Stephen Dam” Ballingarrane Jennie Deans 239
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 6429kgs 3.28%BF 3.22%Pr 225
2nd Exhibitor: Glenn Carter Rodway Jenna 2nd DOB: 24/02/2006
Sire: Kingsdale Libbys Rebel Dam: Jenna
Yield: 8416kgs 3.46%BF 3.55%PR 305
3rd Exhibitor: Glenn Carter Ransboro Primrose 46th DOB: 10/03/2007
Sire: Carrowhubbock Henry Cooper Dam: Ransboro Primrose 26th
Bred by: Exhibitor
4th Exhibitor: Kenneth Smith Carrowhubbock Fanny 41 DOB: 24/04/06
Sire: Carrowhubbock Goodfellow Dam: Carrowhubbock Fany 34
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 1,600gls 3.49% BF 3.59%Pr 305 Proj.
Irish Shorthorn Championship
Champion: Exhibitor: Michael Manley Monasterosis Jennie Deans 8th
Reserve Champion: Glenn Carter Rodway Jenna 2nd
Honourable Mention: Exhibitor: Michael Manley Monasteroris Waterloo Rose 4th
CLASS 15
The Progressive Genetics / Semex 3 year old cow in milk born between 1st may ‘08 & 31st dec ‘08
1st Exhibitor: C. Dowling/M. Eager Baldonnel Goldwyn Sharon DOB: 08/09/2008
Sire: Braedale Goldwyn Dam: Cannontown Cousteau Sharon 2
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 10224kgs 3.44%BF 3.08%Pr 305
2nd Exhibitor: The Hurley Family Lisselan Cashmere Ruby DOB: 06/10/2008
Sire: Wa-Del Cashmere ET Dam: Lisselan Ruth Ruby
Bred by: Lisselan Farms Ltd. Yield: 9013kgs 3.44%BF 3.15%Pr 305
3rd Exhibitor: Richard Whelan Ardboy Shottle Snowdrop DOB: 01/05/2008
Sire: Picston Shottle Dam: Ardboy Buck Snowdrop 3
Bred by: Ardboy Dairy Ltd. Yield: 10535kgs 3.91%BF 3.49%Pr 305
4th Exhibitor: Clongowes Dairy Farm Clongowes Dictator Braun DOB: 08/09/2008
Sire: Overside Dictator ET Dam: Clongowes Lancelot Braun 2
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9519kgs 4.07%BF 3.33%Pr 301
5th Exhibitor: P. & D. Frawley Croagh Susie Mist 49 DOB: 21/07/2008
Sire: Croagh Light 1 Dam: Croagh Susie Mist 15
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 8644kgs 3.61%BF 3.42%Pr 305
6th Exhibitor: Peter Ging Ballyclider Chris 219 DOB: 13/05/2008
Sire: Picston Shottle Dam: Ballyclider Christ 175
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 10325kgs 4.47%BF 3.24%Pr 305
Class 16
The KW Forage Four year old cow in milk born between 1st may ‘07 & 30th Apr ‘08
1st Exhibitor: P. & D. Frawley Croagh Susie Mist 46 DOB: 28/03/2008
Sire: Braedale Goldwyn Dam: Croagh Susie Mist 2
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11584kgs 3.79%BF 3.35%Pr 386
2nd Exhibitor: P. & D. Frawley Croagh Susie Mist 47 DOB: 02/04/2008
Sire: Mesland Duplex Dam: Croagh Susie Mist 11
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11641kgs 3.37%BF 3.21%Pr 349
3rd Exhibitor: Dermot McCarthy Ballincurra Kite Royalty DOB: 02/05/2007
Sire: Markwell Kite Dam: Dalevalley Talent Royalty
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9202kgs 4.00%BF 3.57%Pr 305
4th Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET DOB: 06/01/2008
Sire: Khw Kite Advent-Red ET Dam: Luck-E-Jk Linjet Twizzle ET
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 7745kgs 5.74%BF 3.47%Pr 305
5th Exhibitor: C. Dowling Baldonnel Mk Lady DOB: 26/11/2007
Sire: Markwell Kite ET Dam: Monashee Leo Lady
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9543kgs 2.71%BF 2.96%Pr 305
6th Exhibitor: Liam & Sandra Murphy Swiftsheath Susie Mist 923 DOB: 02/08/2007
Sire: Picston Shottle Dam: Croagh Susie Mist 24
Bred by: Tom Murphy Yield: 9769kgs 3.46%BF 3.01%Pr 305
CLASS 17
The Jersey Cow in Milk
Exhibitor: Michael Booth Potterswalls Jamaican Pansy DOB: 09/03/2008
Sire: Bridon Dam: Jamaica
Yield: 5000kgs 4.62%BF 3.59%Pr 305D
Exhibitor: Cal Hennessy Potterswalls June Fanfare DOB: 10/03/2005
Sire: Potterswalls Lord Juno Dam: Potterswalls Sambos Fanfare
Yield: 6664kgs 4.88%BF 3.92%Pr 305
Exhibitor: Ben Tyrrell Woodtown Japonica 7 DOB: 27/09/2008
Sire: DJ May Dam: Woodtown Japonica 3
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 6669kgs p 6.32%Bf 4.01%Pr 262
Exhibitor: Ben Tyrrell Woodtown Savoy 106 DOB: 18/09/2006
Sire: Q Impuls Dam: Woodtown Savoy 81
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 8197kgs p 6.87%Bf 3.92%Pr 267
Jersey Championship
Champion: Exhibitor: Michael Booth Rapid Bay-UK Jades Rumour
Reserve Champion: Exhibitor: Michael Booth Potterswalls Jamaican Pansy
Honourable Mention: Cal Hennessy Potterswalls June Fanfare
CLASS
Dry Cow having had 2 or more calves
Exhibitor: The Hurley Family Clonpaddin GWY Fanta DOB: 01/03/2007
Sire: Braedale Goldwyn Dam: Applelawn Cousteau Fanta
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11015kgs 4.03%BF 3.30%Pr 305
Exhibitor: Kevin Behan Ballyboy Gibson Carmen 6 DOB: 20/02/2006
Sire: Silky Gibson ET Dam: Ballyboy Stormy Carmen ET
Bred by: Jim & Una Sinnott Yield: 10924kgs 3.17%BF 3.06%Pr 305
CLASS 18
The IHFA 5 year old cow in milk class born between 1st May ‘06 and 30th April ‘07
1st Exhibitor: P. & D. Frawley Ridgefield Dundee Portea DOB: 02/08/2006
Sire: Regancrest Dundee Dam: Bosdale Aeroline Portea
Yield: 12431kgs 3.73%BF 3.53%Pr 354D
2nd Exhibitor: C. Dowling/M. Eager Evergrange Sj Bliss 7 DOB: 22/09/2006
Sire: Shoremar James Dam: Evergrange Dunker Bliss 6
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 13058kgs 2.80%BF 3.04%Pr 305
3rd Exhibitor: Richard Whelan Northlake Farms Addishottle 87 DOB: 05/01/2007
Bred by: Sire: Picston Shottle Dam: Canyon-Breeze Mar Addison
Yield: 5246kgs 3.92%BF 3.60%Pr 305
4th Exhibitor: Michael Booth Beechrow Gibson Twain DOB: 06/01/2007
Sire: Silky Gibson Dam: Galwaybay Shania Twain
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9000kgs 3.42%BF 3.36%Pr 305D
5th Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones Hallow Champion Carmen DOB: 13/09/2006
Sire: Calbrett Hh Champion Dam: Hallow Stormatic Carmen ET
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 10845kgs 4.81%BF 3.44%Pr 305
6th Exhibitor: Tom Murphy Ballythomas Adolph Mia DOB: 01/01/2007
Sire: Tri-Day Adolph ET Dam: Md-Maple-Dellbc Mia ET
Bred by: Eamonn McLoughney Yield: 11045kgs 3.47%BF 3.29%Pr 305
7th Exhibitor: John Codd Cunniamstown Silky Ebony 6 DOB: 23/05/2006
Sire: Silky Gibson ET Dam: Cunniamstown Ebony ET
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9384kgs 3.18%BF 3.27%Pr 305
CLASS 19
The Glanbia All ireland senior cow in milk born before May 31st 2006
1st Exhibitor: Michael Booth Galwaybay Dundee Lavish DOB: 04/01/2006
Sire: Regancrest Dundee Dam: Idee Lavish
Bred by: Justin Burke Yield: 9000kgs 3.42%BF 3.36%Pr 305D
2nd Exhibitor: P. & D. Frawley Croagh G. Susie Mist 3 DOB: 09/03/2006
Sire: Silky Gibson Dam: Croagh Susie Mist 3
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11492kgs 4.24%BF 3.33%Pr 372
3rd Exhibitor: P. & D. Frawley Croagh Integrity Lady DOB: 24/03/2003
Sire: Robthom Integrity Dam: Croagh Storm Lady
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 14195kgs 4.99%BF 3.28%Pr 347
4th Exhibitor: R. Whelan/ E. Kelly Lumville Danoise 2 DOB: 11/08/2003
Sire: Silky Cousteau ET Dam: Lumville Danoise
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 16693kgs 4.06%BF 3.07%Pr 305
5th Exhibitor: Liam & Sandra Murphy Ardnasalem Gibson Royalty DOB: 01/03/2003
Sire: Silky Gibson ET Dam: Dalevalley Royalty 12
Bred by: Patrick Colton Yield: 11614kgs 2.95%BF 2.97%Pr 305
CLASS 20
The Dairymaster production class: judged on conformation – confined to cows having produced over 50,000kgs of milk or 3,000kgs lifetime combined fat & protein
1st Exhibitor: P. & D. Frawley Croagh Integrity Lady DOB: 24/03/2003
Sire: Robthom Integrity Dam: Croagh Storm Lady
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 14195kgs 4.99%BF 3.28%Pr 347
2nd Exhibitor: R. Whelan/ E. Kelly Lumville Danoise 2 DOB: 11/08/2003
Sire: Silky Cousteau ET Dam: Lumville Danoise
Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 16693kgs 4.06%BF 3.07%Pr 305
3rd Exhibitor: Cal Hennessy Potterswalls June Fanfare DOB: 10/03/2005
Sire: Potterswalls Lord Juno Dam: Potterswalls Sambos Fanfare
Yield: 6664kgs 4.88%BF 3.92%Pr 305
4th Exhibitor: Liam & Sandra Murphy Ardnasalem Gibson Royalty DOB: 01/03/2003
Sire: Silky Gibson ET Dam: Dalevalley Royalty 12
Bred by: Patrick Colton Yield: 11614kgs 2.95%BF 2.97%Pr 305
CLASS 21
The FBD Best of three females owned by exhibitor
1st P. & D. Frawley
2nd Cyril Dowling
3rd P. & D. Frawley
4th Richard Whelan
5th Hurley Family, Clonpaddin
The Ecolab Best Udder of the show
P. & D. Frawley’s Ridgefield Dundee Portea
The IHFA Best Exhibitor Bred Champion
P. & D. Frawley’s Croagh Susie Mist 46
The Animax Premier Breeder
P. & D. Frawley, Croagh, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
The Semen World premier exhibitor
P. & D. Frawley, Croagh, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
The Alltech Senior Cow Championship
Champion: Ridgefield Dundee Portea, owned & exhibited by P. & D. Frawley, Croagh, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
Reserve Champion: Croagh Susie Mist 46 owned & exhibited by P. & D. Frawley, Croagh, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
Honourable Mention: Baldonnel Goldwyn Sharon owned & exhibited by Cyril Dowling, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin.