The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club held its annual herds competition awards night Sunday 15th September. This year’s competition was judged by Jim Borland from Kelso in the Sottish Borders.

Club chairman Gerry Lynch making a presentation to master judge, Jim Borland.

Mr. Gerry Smyth, Managing Director of Angus Beef Ireland was on hand for the presentation of prizes yesterday. Well done to everyone who took part this year and the full results are listed below:

Small Herd:

Michael Smith receiving the Best Small Herd prize on behalf of Bernard Kerins from judge, Jim Borland and sponsor, Gerry Smyth. Bernard also won the best cow family and best senior heifer calf prize.

1, Bernard Kerins’ Kerins Herd

2, Dermot Lynch & Josephine Byrne’s Tomriland Herd

3, John Brady’s Lisnafanna Herd

Medium Herd:

Conor Craig receiving the Best Medium Herd prize from judge, Jim Borland and sponsor, Gerry Smyth.

1, Conor Craig & Amanda Bogan’s Millbawn Herd

2, Felicity McGrath’s Gortnalon Herd

3, Louis Byrne’s Tomriland Herd

Large Herd:

Malachy Tighe receiving the Best Large Herd prize from judge, Jim Borland and sponsor, Gerry Smyth. Malachy also won the prize for the best junior bull calf.

1, Malachy Tighe’s Tara Herd

2, Donal Spring’s Aughnamona Herd

3, John McEnroe’s Liss Herd

Pat Cahill receiving the prize for Best Stock Bull and Best Senior Bull Calf from judge, Jim Borland and sponsor, Gerry Smyth.

Best Senior Bull Calf: Pat Cahill

Best Junior Bull Calf: Malachy Tighe

Best Senior Heifer Calf: Bernard Kerins

John McEnroe receiving the prize for the Best Junior Heifer Calf from judge, Jim Borland and sponsor, Gerry Smyth.

Best Junior Heifer Calf: John McEnroe

Best Cow Family: Bernard Kerins

Best Stock Bull: Pat Cahill

The annual All-Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Championships were staged at the Dualla Show on Sunday 25th August with a large showing of cattle catalogued for the final major event of the summer season. All four provinces were represented on the day with the central location of this year’s finals venue proving popular amongst exhibitors. Univet acted as major sponsors for the event again this year and provided highly sought after Univet products to each of the winners in addition to the very substantial prize money that was on offer in each section. Judge for the occasion was Mr. Bernhard Delle from Germany and his appointment for judging duties marked the first time a non-Irish judge had officiated over proceedings in some years.

The supreme Aberdeen-Angus championship for 2019 was awarded to John & Sean McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle, Co Meath with their intermediate stock bull, Mogeely Dreamer T534. This 23 month old bull is one of a number of stock bulls in use for the Liss Aberdeen-Angus herd and was purchased at the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association Premier Sale in Carrick-On-Shannon last November. This one is sired by Wedderlie Blackbox J935, himself the All-Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Champion back in 2016 and is out of Mogeely Daisy L159 who is a daughter of Mogeely Joe H979. The Liss Aberdeen-Angus herd have won the All-Ireland Aberdeen-Angus championships several times previously and also held the distinction of exhibiting the largest number of cattle at this year’s championships too.

Supreme Aberdeen-Angus Champion, Mogeely Dreamer.

The reserve supreme Aberdeen-Angus championship went to John & Kate Tait, Westwood, Rostellan, Midleton, Co Cork with their heifer calf, Westellen Dana U840. This one also took the overall junior Aberdeen-Angus championship on the day to stand on top of a very well contested junior section. This 11 month old heifer is sired by Shadwell Jafar Eric N658 and also took the reserve Munster Aberdeen-Angus junior female of the year prize earlier in the month. Judge Bernhard Delle commented on his final championship line-up, saying that both his champion and reserve were ‘medium sized, well developed cattle that were representative of both the Aberdeen-Angus breed and what the consumer and processors demand and expect from Aberdeen-Angus cattle’.

Supreme Aberdeen-Angus Reserve, Westellen Dana.

The reserve senior Aberdeen-Angus championship went to Matthew & Rita Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry with Goulding R Missie 963. This yearling heifer has just reached her 1st birthday and was one of the youngest animals in contention for the overall senior title. This one is the latest in a long line of success stories for the Missie cow family at Goulding Aberdeen-Angus and is sired by Netherallan Peter Pershore E052.

Reserve senior champion, Goulding R Maisie.

The reserve junior Aberdeen-Angus championship went to Cathal & Cormac Duignan, Laheen House, Eslin Bridge, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim with their senior bull calf, Laheens Rock and Roll. This 11 month old bull was sired by the legendary AI sire, Bohey Jasper and marked the second time in as many years that the Duignan Family have secured the reserve junior championship at the All-Ireland Aberdeen-Angus finals.

Reserve junior champion, Laheens Rock and Roll.

CLASS RESULTS

Senior Aberdeen-Angus bull born before 01.09.2017

1. Albert & Jennifer DeCogan’s Cheeklaw Jake Eric R535 by Cardona Proud Punch L752
2. Pat & Finbarr Cahill’s Drumhill Lord Harry R635 by Nightingale Proud Jake G405
3. Dr. Michael Sheahan’s Luddenmore El Diablo T328 by Friarstown Praire Cloud N250.

1. Intermediate Aberdeen-Angus bull born between 01.09.2017 – 31.08.2018
2. John & Sean McEnroe’s Mogeely Dreamer T534 by Wedderlie Blackbox J935
3. Bryan O’ Halloran’s Schivas Elijah U645 by Weeton Ronan P420
4. Bernard Kerins’ Kerins Revolver by Lanigan Red Deep Canyon
5. Albert & Jennifer DeCogan’s Laheens Reputation by Weeton Diamond Mine P444

Senior Aberdeen-Angus bull calf born between 01.09.2018 – 31.12.2018

1. Cathal & Cormac Duignan’s Laheens Rock and Roll by Bohey Jasper
2. Cathal & Cormac Duignan’s Laheens Rolls Royce by HF Rebel 53Y
3. Thomas Beirne’s Drumbeera Everest U241 by Caulry Nationwide
4. John & Kate Tait’s Westellen Black Bush U839 by Bova Lord Bonanza N266

Junior Aberden-Angus bull calf born between 01.01.2019 – 31.03.2019

1. Matthew & Rita Goulding’s Goulding V William 993 by Glenade Prince Callan
2. John & Sean McEnroe’s Liss Mandrin V847 by Mogeely Lord Harrow M191
3. Michael & Barry Smith’s Lawsons Ford Lord Hennessy V433 by Friarstown Evolver N274
4. Tom Reynolds’ Knockadrinan Santa by Drumgowna Norman

Mixed sex Aberdeen-Angus calf born after 01.04.2019

1. Thomas Beirne’s Drumbeera Lady Talia V250 by Caulry Nationwide

Senior Aberdeen-Angus cow with calf at foot born before 31.12.2016

1. Albert & Jennifer DeCogan’s Knockadrinan Blackbird P599 by Nightingale Dunbarr K551
2. Albert & Jennifer DeCogan’s Mogeely Miylo P291 by Rosemead Karona J957
3. John & Sean McEnroe’s Liss Minree P415 by The Moss Ethelorance L132
4. Edward Dudley’s Castlelough Mystic Buffy N133 by Clontead Ecco

Junior Aberdeen-Angus cow with calf at foot born after 01.12.2016

1. John & Sean McEnroe’s Liss Biluri T693 by Mogeely Lord Harrow M191

Senior Aberdeen-Angus heifer born between 01.09.2017 – 28.02.2018

1. Michael & Barry Smith’s Lawsons Ford Lady Helly U411 by Friarstown Evolver N274
2. Eustace & Deirdre Burke’s Clontead Lady Hotshot T243 by Shadwell Jafar Eric N658
3. Liam McEvoy’s Rath Osheen R Lady Jeey by Bunratty John G Dram

Intermediate Aberdeen-Angus heifer born between 01.03.2018 – 31.08.2018

1. Matthew & Rita Goulding’s Goulding R Missie 963 by Netherallan Peter Pershore E052
2. John Barlow
3. Tom Reynolds’ Knockadrinan Ruby by Drumgowna Norman
4. Matthew & Rita Goulding’s Goulding R Philippa 919 by Oakchurch Dirk

Senior Aberdeen-Angus heifer born between 01.09.2018 – 31.12.2018

1. John & Kate Tait’s Westellen Dana U840 by Shadwell Jafar Eric N658
2. Eustace & Deirdre Burke’s Clontead Pamela U265 by Aynho Rossiter Eric B125
3. Tom Reynolds’ Knockadrinan Ruda by Drumgowna Norman
4. John & Sean McEnroe’s Liss Kim V835 by Netherton Americano M703

Junior Aberdeen-Angus heifer born between 01.01.2019 – 31.03.2019

1. Matthew & Rita Goulding’s Goulding V Patriot 988 by Glenard Prince Callan

Best matching pair of Aberdeen-Angus cattle

1. Cathal & Cormac Duignan

Junior young stockperson (aged under 17 years on 01.01.2019)

1. Colin Bourke
2. Cillian Barlow
3. Darragh Barlow
4. Steven McEvoy

Senior young stockperson (aged 17 – 27 years on 01.01.2019)

1. Marie McFadden
2. Bryan O’ Halloran
3. Christopher Clinton
4. Jack Goulding

On behalf of Angus Beef Ireland, I would like to thank the Angus judges Messrs Sam Coleman, Bob Switzer and Brian Clarke along with all the exhibitors who supported the Angus Beef Ireland sponsored Angus classes at the Tullamore/ F.B.D. National Livestock Show. Congratulations to Freda and all the Tullamore show committee on another great show.

Class 202: F.B.D. National Livestock Show Senior Angus Champion.

Champion: Mr Gerard Kilgallon, Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo. “Mayo Karin”. Class 195, exhibit 5.

Reserve: Mr John McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. ” Liss Kim S641″. Class 196, exhibit 1.

Class 203: Angus heifer born on/between 01.09.2017 and 31.08.2018

1st: Mr Tom Mulligan, Dromad, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. ” Clooncarne Princess”.

2nd: Mr John Mullooly, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. ” Lavally Lady Jacqui”.

3rd: Mr Tom Reynolds, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim. “Knockadrinan Ruby”.

4th: Mr Tom Mulligan, Dromad, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. ” Clooncarne Rita”.

Class 204: Angus Junior heifer born on/between 01.09.2018 and 31.12.2018

1st: Mr Tom Reynolds, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim. “Knockadrinan Ruda”.

2nd: Mr Tom Reynolds, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim. “Knockadrinan Rudie”.

3rd: Mr John McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. ” Liss Kim U835″.

4th: Mr John McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle, Co Meath. ” Liss Biluri U829″

Class 205: Angus Heifer calf born on/after  01.01.2019

1st: Mr Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry. “Goulding V Patriot 988”

2nd: Ms Amanda Brogan & Mr Conor Craig, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. “Millbawn Sparkles”.

3rd: Messrs Michael & Barry Smith, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. “Lawsonsford Sugartown V432”.

Class 206: FBD National Livestock Show Junior Angus Female Champion.

Champion: Mr Tom Mulligan, Dromad, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. ” Clooncarne Princess”. Class 203, exhibit 7.

Reserve: Mr John Mullooly, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. ” Lavally Lady Jacqui”. Class 203, exhibit 4.

Class 207: Angus bull born between 01.09.2017 and 31.08.2018.

1st: Mr John Barlow, Aherlow, Tipperary, Co. Tipperary. “Clooncarne Pellet”.

2nd: Mr John McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle, Co Meath. ” Mogeely Dreamer T534″

3rd: Mr Bernard Kerins, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. “Kerins Revolver”

4th: Mr Albert DeCogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork.

Class 208: Angus Junior bull born between 01.09.2018 and 31.12.2018.

1st: Ms Kate Tate, Rostellan, Midleton, Co. Cork. ” Westellen Rocky U838″.

2nd: Messrs Eamon & John McKiernan, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co. Louth. “Knockmountagh Rupert”.

3rd: Mr Thomas F Beirne, Gorvagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. “Drumbeera Everest U241″.

4th: Ms Kate Tate, Rostellan, Midleton, Co. Cork. ” Westellen Black Bush U839″.

Class 209: Angus Bull Calf born on/after 01.01.2019.

1st: Mr John McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle, Co Meath. ” Liss Mandrin V847″.

2nd: Mr Tom Reynolds, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim. “Knockadrinan Sir”.

3rd: Mr Tom Mulligan, Dromad, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. ” Clooncarne Superman”.

4th: Mr Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry. “Goulding V William 993”

Class 210: FBD National Livestock Show Junior Angus Male Champion.

Champion: Ms Kate Tate, Rostellan, Midleton, Co. Cork. ” Westellen Rocky U838″. Class 208, exhibit 2.

Reserve:Mr John McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle, Co Meath. ” Liss Mandrin V847″. Class 209, exhibit 1.

Class 211: FBD National Livestock Show  Junior Angus Champion.

Champion: Mr Tom Mulligan, Dromad, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. ” Clooncarne Princess”. Class 203, exhibit 7.

Reserve: Ms Kate Tate, Rostellan, Midleton, Co. Cork. ” Westellen Rocky U838″. Class 208, exhibit 2.

Angus Beef Ireland are delighted to sponsor the senior Angus championship along with the Junior Angus classes and championship at the F.B.D. National Livestock Show.

On-line entries close 10th July 2019.

The Angus Beef Ireland sponsored classes listed hereunder:

Class 202: F.B.D. National Livestock Show Senior Angus Champion.

Prizes: Champion Gold Medal & Champion Rosette, Reserve Champion Silver Medal & Reserve Champion Rosette.

Class 203: Angus heifer born on/between 01.09.2017 and 31.08.2018

Prizes: 1st – €500, 2nd – €250, 3rd – €150, 4th – €100.

Class 204: Angus Junior heifer born on/between 01.09.2018 and 31.12.2018

Prizes: 1st – €500, 2nd – €250, 3rd – €150, 4th – €100.

Class 205: Angus Heifer calf born on/after  01.01.2019

Prizes: 1st – €500, 2nd – €250, 3rd – €150, 4th – €100.

Class 206: FBD National Livestock Show Junior Angus Female Champion.

Class 207: Angus bull born between 01.09.2017and 31.08.2018.

Prizes: 1st – €500, 2nd – €250, 3rd – €150, 4th – €100.

Class 208: Angus Junior bull born between 01.09.2018 and 31.12.2018.

Prizes: Champion Rosette, Reserve Champion Rosette.

Prizes: 1st – €500, 2nd – €250, 3rd – €150, 4th – €100.

Class 209: Angus Bull Calf born on/after 01.01.2019.

Prizes: 1st – €500, 2nd – €250, 3rd – €150, 4th – €100.

Class 210: FBD National Livestock Show Junior Angus Male Champion.

Prizes: Champion Rosette, Reserve Champion Rosette.

Class 211: FBD National Livestock Show  Junior Angus Champion.

Prizes: Champion Gold Medal & Champion Rosette, Reserve Champion Silver Medal & Reserve Champion Rosette.

Angus Beef Ireland are delighted to be announce that there are limited straws available to Angus Beef Ireland producer group members.

Laheens Pierre is suitable for mature dairy and suckler cows.

For information on how to avail of straws from Laheens Pierre please contact

Donal Gilsenan, Angus Beef Ireland

+353 86 1895080 or info@angusbeef.ie

DairyBEEF2019, a Dairy Calf to Beef Open Day, will take place on Tuesday, 21 May at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford.

• Systems & Economics Village
  • Profitable dairy-beef production systems
    Padraig French, Teagasc Moorepark
  • Dairy-beef performance under three stocking rate intensities
    Wayne Hayes, Teagasc Johnstown Castle
  • Optimum early-maturing calf to beef systems
    Rob Prendiville, Teagasc Grange
  • Production of spring born Holstein/Friesian steers
    Eddie O’Riordan, Teagasc Grange

   

• Genetics Village
  • A dairy beef index (DBI) to rank beef bulls on profitability for use on dairy females
    Noirin McHugh, Teagasc
  • Genetics can increase the profitability of a dairy beef system
    Stephen Connolly, ABP/Teagasc
  • Genetic variability in beef merit of dairy cows
    Alan Twomey, Teagasc Moorepark
  • Relationship between a sire’s terminal index and the performance of beef progeny from the dairy herd during the finishing period
    Stephen Conroy, ICBF
  • The Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Breeding Programme
    Ciaran Costello, ICBF
  • Genetics of carcass retail cut weights
    Michelle Judge, Teagasc
  • High vs Low terminal index
    Donal Fahey, Teagasc Grange

   

• Calf Rearing/Calf Health Village
  • Tackling the issue of antimicrobial resistance
    Caroline Garvan/Julie Boltan
  • Performance – Rearing Period & First Grazing Season
    Ruth Fennell & John Barry, Teagasc 
  • Nutritional management of dairy bred beef calves
    David Kenny, Teagasc Grange
  • Calf Housing
    Tom Fallon, Teagasc Kildalton
  • Health of Dairy bred calves
    Aidan Murray, Teagasc Grange
  • Calf disbudding and castration – welfare implications
    Bernadette Earley, Teagasc Moorepark
  • Widespread anthelmintic resistance on dairy calf to beef farms
    Orla Keane, Teagasc Grange
  • Factors to consider when buying calves
    Sean Cummins, Teagasc Kildalton

   

• Grassland Village
  • Growing your potential: Grass-to-Beef
    Nicky Byrne, Teagasc Grange
  • Quality silage in calf to beef systems: importance of getting it right
    Brian Garry, Teagasc
  • Gaseous losses to the atmosphere
    Dominika Krol, Teagasc
  • Efficient use of cattle slurry
    David Wall, Teagasc
  • Grassland P&K planning on drystock farms
    Mark Plunkett, Teagasc
  • Choosing the correct varieties to drive paddock performance
    Tomas Turbitt, Teagasc
  • Farmland habitats will be an increasing important component of sustainability assessment
    John Finn/Daire OhUallachain, Teagasc Johnstown Castle
  • Multi-species mixtures increase yield stability: research from Johnstown Castle
    Guylain Grange/Saoirse Cummins, Teagasc 
  • Grass10 – Beef Grassland Farmer of the Year – take home messages
    John Watchorn, Fergus Bogue, Teagasc 
  • Pre-grazing yield demonstration
    John Maher, Teagasc
  • Land drainage design in Ireland
    Pat Tuohy, Teagasc
  • Protected urea for maintaining yield with lower emissions
    Patrick Forristal, Teagasc
  • Assessing and monitoring soil quality in Irish grassland soils
    Giulia Bondi, Fiona Brennan, Teagasc
  • Water quality and sustainability
    Eddie Burgess, Ian Fox, Teagasc
  • Nutri2cycle – recycling based fertiliser usage
    SM Ashekuzzaman, Teagasc
  • Mitigating Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions by improved pH management of soils (MAGGE-pH)
    Karl Richards & Ognjen Zurovec, Teagasc

Angus Beef Ireland are again delighted to be supporting The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club herds competition along with Country Crest Foods.  Under the chairperson, Gerard Lynch, the competition has grown steadily and is attracting a larger pool of entrants year on year .

The main sections are:

• Small herd section.
• Medium herd section.
• Large herd section.
• Best cow family.
• Best Junior Bull Calf
• Best Junior Heifer Calf.
• Best Senior Bull Calf.
• Best Senior Heifer Calf.
• Best Stock Bull.