December 13th 2010 - Luddenmore Eclipse J067 sells in half share deal to Old Glenort for £20,000

Selling for £20,000 and what is believed to be a record price for a half share purchase in a yearling Aberdeen-Angus bull, is Luddenmore Eclipse J067 from Limerick, Eire-based Dr Michael and Martin Sheahan.

Luddenmore Eclipse J067 sold for a half share of £20,000

The bull, which was sold at 10 months old, is by the noted performance sire and Idvies stock bull Rawburn Rommel E423, is out of Netherallan Elba F057, who secured the top price at the Netherallan dispersal in 2007 selling for 8000gns at 10 months old. She is an ET daughter out of the US performance sire Vermillion Payweight out of the renowned Youngdale Elba family.

New half share owners are James and Bill Porter of the Old Glenort herd, Lisburn, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland. Speaking of his purchase James said: “The power and performance that Eclipse has, makes this bull very special indeed. With an actual recorded weight of 465kg at 202 days and 652kg at 300 days, he is a young bull that combines muscle, power and structural correctness with amazing bone, he will no doubt make a great impact on both herds.”

Eclipse has already caught the eye of many breeders in the Republic and North of Ireland and he was given the title of Club calf champion this year.

December 6th 2010 - Black Buddy wins Allams Angus championship

Flying the flag at the Allams Fatstock Show in Northern Ireland in December was Sam and Sarah Matchett with their Angus cross steer Our Black Buddy by Lisduff Dinky. He took a first in the steer class and then went on to take the overall Aberdeen-Angus championship under judge John Currie, Kilmarnock.

Black Buddy from Sam and Sarah Matchett

November 8th 2010 - NI Calf Show impresses Scottish judge

A tremendous show with a very high standard of entries in each class was how Scottish judge, Alistair Fraser, described the Northern Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Club’s 6th Annual Calf Show, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.

Mr Fraser, who runs the 60-cows Idvies herd based at Forfar in Angus, said:”I’d like to thank the Northern Ireland club for inviting to me judge this great show. The cattle are a credit to the young showmen and women who have prepared and presented them in the show ring today.

“It has been a great show and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. The classes were strong, and this event would rate highly with any of the Aberdeen-Angus shows in the United Kingdom.

The Matchett family from Birches, near Portadown, County Armagh, Nigel, Gail, Sarah and Sam, notched up a string of successes at the one-day show. Their accolades included the yearling heifer championship, the reserve heifer calf championship, the bull calf championship, the commercial championship and the pairs championship.

Gail, Sarah and Sam Matchett with David Dickinson

Scooping the yearling heifer championship was the much admired Knockadrinan Bell J460. Born in March 2009 she is by the Gigginstown House Drew E300 son, Knockadrinan Precise G398. This super heifer was the All-Ireland Champion at Clogher Show in 2009, and was purchased privately from Irish breeder Tom Reynolds. She is no stranger to show success, having won the calf championship at last year’s calf show, and the supreme Aberdeen Angus title at this year’s inaugural Native Breeds Show, as well as several reserve championship awards.

Yearling heifer champion from S & S Matchett - Knockadrinan Bell J460

Runner-up in the yearling heifer championship was the September 2009 born Friarstown Ellen Erica J161, exhibited by club chairman, Robin Lamb, and sons, Stuart, Ben and Peter from Richhill, County Armagh.  Sired by Aynho Rossiter Eric B125, and bred from a Rawburn dam, she was purchased recently at a draft sale from Jerry Henchy’s herd in Kilmallock, County Limerick.

Reserve yearling heifer champion Friarstown Ellen Erica J161 from Robin Lamb & Son

Top honours in the yearling bull section went to the father and son team of Adrian and Graeme Parke, Strabane, County Tyrone. The March 2009 born Coolermoney Rochester J955 was sired by the home-bred Rawburn Eventer 2nd son, Coolermoney Rossiter F734. He won his class at several shows throughout the summer and was breed champion at Ballymoney and Newry.

Yearling bull champion Coolermoney Rochester from Adrian and Graeme Parke

The reserve yearling bull championship went to John and Avril Robson, Augher, who exhibited the May 2009 born BJ’s No Limits 15S son, Glenjoy Limitless J167. The husband and wife team established their 10-cow herd four years ago.

Reserve yearling bull champion Glenhoy Limitless from John E C Robson

Adrian and Graeme Parke had a successful day, also claiming the heifer calf championship with the home-bred Coolermoney Rachel K051. Born in April 2010, she is by Nakkeg Nord, and is out of Coolermoney Raquel F756 – one of six cows in the herd which was founded 15 years ago.

Heifer calf champion Coolermoney Rachel KO51 from Adrian and Graeme Parke. Gemma Snodgrass is at the halter and is being congratulated by Sam Thompson of sponsor's Animax

The runner-up was Knockadrinan Bell K496 – a six-month-old calf owned by Sarah and Sam Matchett. She is a recent acquisition from Tom Reynolds’ Bornacoola-based herd, and is from the same family as the yearling heifer champion.

Reserve heifer calf champion was Knockadrinan Bell K496 from S and S Matchett. Robin Lamb is also pictured

The April 2010 born Birches Abbot K864, secured the bull calf championship for Sarah and Sam Matchett. Sired by the popular Coneyisland Legend E112, this entry is the first home-bred calf shown by the sister and brother team.

Winning the bull calf championship was Birches Abbott K864 from S and S Matchett with Gail Matchett at the halter. also pictured are Billy Glazebrook and Aaron Parke

Standing in reserve position was Home Farm Ebony Ahead K894, a March 2010 born Rawburn Rommel E423 son, exhibited by Fintan Keown, Belleek, County Fermanagh.  He was bred from the Nakkeg Nord daughter, Home Farm Ebony Swinger G393 – one of six cows in the herd which was founded in 2007.Reserve bull calf champion was Home Farm Ebony Ahead K894 from Fintan Keown. Also pictured is sponsor Wilson Dickey, Scotmin Nutrition Ltd

A new introduction to this year’s show was a class for commercial Angus-sired calves born in 2010. Claiming the championship ribbons was the six-month-old Jalex Black Beauty VI, shown by Sarah and Sam Matchett. This super heifer calf was bought privately from commercial suckler farmer and fatstock producer, James Alexander, Randalstown, and was sired by the Jalex herd’s stock bull, Lisduff Duke.

James Alexander presents Sam Matchett and Jalex Black Beauty VI with the champion commercial prize

The reserve championship award went to Jack Smyth, Strabane, for his March 2010 born Cheeklaw Eirwyn heifer calf, Bessiebell Bell.

Reserve champion commercial calf went to Jack Smith with Bessiebell BellThe Matchett family also claimed the Mossbrook Cup, presented by David Dickson, Moneyreagh, for the best pair of 2010 born calves, owned by exhibitor. The winning duo included the bull calf champion, Birches Abbot K864, and the reserve heifer calf champion, Knockadrinan Bell K496.

Claiming the reserve spot were the heifer calf champion, Coolermoney Rachel K051, and the third prize winning intermediate bull calf, Coolermoney Rocky K047, exhibited by Adrian and Graeme Parke.

Taking reserve in the pairs was Adrian and Graeme Parke

NI Aberdeen Angus Club chairman, Robin Lamb, was delighted with the success of the even which attracted visitors from as far afield as Aberdeen and Cork. “It’s been a tremendous show, with a bigger and better entry than previous years. I’d like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the event, especially the sponsors, without whom the show would not be possible. Thanks also to R A Noble and Co for the use of the premises, and Dungannon Farmers’ Mart who produced the catalogue.”

Results include:

Championships

Yearling heifer championship, sponsored by Ulster Livestock Care: Sarah and Sam Matchett, Knockadrinan Bell J460. Reserve: Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill Ellen Erica J161.

Yearling bull championship, sponsored by ABP Newry: Adrian and Graeme Parke, Coolermoney Rochester J955. Reserve: John Robson, Glenhoy Limitless J167.

Heifer calf championship, sponsored by Animax: Adrian and Graeme Parke, Coolermoney Rachel K051. Reserve: Sarah and Sam Matchett, Knockadrinan Bell K496.

Bull calf championship, sponsored by Balig Farm Cottages: Sarah and Sam Matchett, Birches Abbot K864. Reserve: Fintan Keown, Home Farm Ebony Ahead K894.

Commercial championship, sponsored by Funeral Services NI: Sarah and Sam Matchett, Jalex Black Beauty VI. Reserve: Jack Smyth, Bessiebell Bell.

Young Handlers

Young handler, 10 to 12-years old, sponsored by Ulster Bank – 1, Sarah Matchett, Portadown; 2, Diane Forsythe, Moneymore; 3, Sam Matchett, Portadown; 4, William McLucas.

David George, agricultural banking manager, Ulster Bank, congratulates Sarah Matchett, Portadown, on winning the junior young handler class

Young handler, 13 to 17-years-old, sponsored by Ulster Bank – 1, Donal Keown, Belleek; 2, Sam Martin, Newtownards; 3, Alan Burleigh, Florencecourt; 4, Jack Smyth, Strabane.

Donal Keown, Belleek, was the winner of the intermediate young handler class

Young handler, 18 to 25-years-old, sponsored by Ulster Bank – 1, Fintan Keown, Belleek; 2, Gemma Snodgrass, Strabane; 3, Peter Lamb, Richhill; 4, Graeme Parke, Strabane.

The senior young handlers class was won by Fintan Keown, Belleek

Calf classes

Senior yearling heifer, born between 01/03/09 and 24/06/09, sponsored by M and W Farm Meats – 1, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Knockadrinan Bell J460 by Knockadrinan Precise G398; 2, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Birches Lady Joan J783 by Glendara Walnut; 3, Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill, Richhill Black Janet J202 by The Moss Etan 4541; 4, Stanley Smith, Florencecourt, Allwood Pepsi J261 by Fordel Eisenhower Y423.

Intermediate and junior yearling heifer, born between 17/07/09 and 07/10/09, sponsored by Cosi Sleep – 1, Robin Lamb and Sons, Friarstown Ellen Erica J161 by Aynho Rossiter Eric B125; 2, Adrian and Graeme Parke, Strabane, Coolermoney Rosita J003 by Coneyisland Legend E112; 3, Neville and Ivan Forsythe, Moneymore, Coltrim Lady Jessie J343 by Wedderlie Net Profit.’

Senior yearling bull, born between 04/03/09 and 07/05/09, sponsored by Riverview Meats – 1, Adrian and Graeme Parke, Coolermoney Rochester J955 by Coolermoney Rossiter F734; 2, John Robson, Augher, Glenhoy Limitless J167 by BJ’s No Limits 15S; 3, Michael Lagan, Upperlands, Macknagh Mills Jacob J784 by Cudlobe Millennium 12M.

Senior heifer calf, born between 03/01/10 and 09/03/10, sponsored by Hutchinson Mills – 1, Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill Rosanna K364 by Masterpiece of Gilkey; 2, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Carrigroe G Butterfly by Cashelane Bowie A337; 3, Andy and Sharon McKeown and Son, Ballyclare, Ashvale Erica K202 by Woodvale Exclsuive E141; 4, Leo and Caroline Burns, Crossmaglen, Cregganbane Missie K107 by Chapelton Eventer E809.

Intermediate heifer calf, born between 21/03/10 and 28/04/10, sponsored by Fane Valley – 1, Adrian and Graeme Parke, Coolermoney Rachel K051 by Nakkeg Nord 913; 2, Jonathan Doyle, Cookstown, Drumhill Duchess K165 by Hoff Limited Edition SC594; 3, Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill Rosanna K412 by Richhill Dynasty H126; 4, Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill Jill K467 by Richhill Dynasty H126.

Junior heifer calf, born between 01/05/10 and 07/06/10, sponsored by Semex UK – 1, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Knockadrinan Bell K496 by Knockadrinan Precise G398; 2, Alan and Naomi Morrison, Maguiresbridge, Drummeer Lady Tasmin K276 by Santanna Duke; 3, Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill Blackbird K504 by Richhill Dynasty H126; 4, Kenneth Bready, Rathfriland, Kiltariff Lady Trina K304 by Kiltariff Lord Trendersetter H105.

Baby heifer calf, born between 16/06/10 and 10/08/10, sponsored by Natural Nutrition – 1, Andy and Sharon McKeown and Son, Ashvale Ellen K257 by Woodvale Exclusive E141; 2, Andy and Sharon McKeown and Son, Ashvale Pamela K294 by Woodvale Exclusive E141; 3, Andy and Sharon McKeown and Son, Ashvale Blackbelle K364 by Woodvale Exclusive E141.

Senior bull calf, born between 08/01/10 and 02/03/10, sponsored by Scotmin Nutrition Ltd – 1, Fintan Keown, Home Farm Ebony Ahead K894 by Rawburn Rommel E423; 2, Alan and Naomi Morrison, Drummeer Enrico K081 by Dalrene Cruz 11F; 3, Samuel and Timothy Scott, Newtownards, Drumawhey Ranger K063 by Bunlahy Broadband F200.

Intermediate bull calf, born between 10/03/10 and 14/04/10, sponsored by Alex Scott and Son Ltd – 1, Fintan Keown, Home Farm Eddie K916 by Rawburn Rommel E423; 2, Robert Sufferin, Maghera, Tamneymullan Lord Jock K696 by Baronagh Euro A043; 3, Adrian and Graeme Parke, Coolermoney Rocky K047 by Laheens Eugene; 4, Adrian and Graeme Parkee, Coolermoney Rambler K025 by Nakkeg Nord 913.

Junior or baby bull calf, born between 23/04/10 and 02/07/10, sponsored by Smyths Flakes – 1, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Birches Abbot K864 by Coneyisland Legend E112; 2, Samuel and Timothy Scott, Drumawhey Postman K111 by Bunlahy Broadband F200; 3, Neville and Ivan Forsythe, Coltrim Executive K527 by Wedderlie Net Profit E916; 4, Stanley Smith, Allwood Prosector K294 by Fordel Eisenhower Y423.

Commercial calf, sired by a pedigree Aberdeen Angus bull, born in 2010, sponsored by NICCEC – 1, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Jalex Black Beauty VI by Lisduff Duke; 2, Jack Smyth, Bessiebell Bell by Cheeklaw Eirwyn.

Pair of calves born in 2010, owned by exhibitor, sponsored by Janset Animal Health and McCauley Feed – 1, Sarah and Sam Matchett; 2, Adrian and Graeme Parke.
 

October 26th 2010 - Reserve champion leads Dungannon Aberdeen-Angus entry at 2800gns

Aberdeen-Angus bulls reached a ceiling of 2800gns and 11 lots sold to average £1871 at the native breeds show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart on Monday 25th October.

Pictured at the native breeds show and sale, Dungannon, are, from left: John Blackburn, vice chairman, NI Aberdeen Angus Club; Tom Noble, Lisbellaw, judge; and Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society council member, Alwyn Armour.

Trade was underpinned by dairy and suckler producers with the stronger, better fleshed bulls finding a ready market, while the plainer types proved harder to sell.

Topping the trade at 2800gns was the reserve male champion, Drumcorn Elbando J685, brought out by husband and wife team John and Ann Henning, Maghaberry, County Armagh. This April 2009-born entry was sired by the US easy calving trait leader and high performance bull, GT Triple Band. His multi-award winning dam, Drumcorn Elist D313, by Drumlister Cherry Boy, is bred from the herd’s foundation cow – Elcara of Drumlister, who attained more than 30 championships in her long show career.

The reserve male champion and top priced bull at 2,800gns was Drumcorn Elbando J685 bred by John and Ann Henning, Maghaberry.

Boasting a Self Replacing Index of +38, and a milk value of +6, he sold to William and David McMurtry, Coleraine, County Londonderry.

Second highest price of the day, 2700gns, was paid to William Wallace, Dromore, for the second prize Woodvale Bachelor J874. Bred by Alwyn and Carol Armour, he was born in March 2009 and is by the Vermilion Dateline son, Woodvale Mr Awesome E207. His dam is the Ankonian Elixir daughter, Woodvale Beautiful Kitty. He sold to Pat Breen, Kircubbin, County Down.

Next best at 2100gns was John and Avril Robson’s March 2009 born Glenhoy Einar J134. This third prize winner was sired by the 32,000gns Rawburn Rommel E423, and is out of the privately purchased Idvies Euxette B106. He was snapped up by dairy farmer, David Todd, Dungannon, County Tyrone.

Mr Todd also paid out 1800gns to secure the fourth prize Findrum Pajo J243 bred by Sean McCullagh, Ballygawley, County Tyrone. This March 2009-born bull was sired by Cheeklaw Eirwyn D165 and is out of a home-bred Fordel Eisenhower Y423 daughter.

Leo Cherry from Cookstown, sold his best at 1900gns. The March 2009-born Tamnaskenny Emerald J066, by Bramley Grange Black Brindley D064 out of a home-bred Bruno of Spittal Shore daughter, Tamnaskenny Etaar E797, sold to J J McDowell, Castlereagh, Belfast.

Judge, Tom Noble, Lisbellaw, awarded the male championship to the March 2009-born Glenhoy Einar J134, exhibited by John and Avril Robson, Augher, County Tyrone. By the Hoff Limited Edition son, BJ’s No Limits 15S and out of Logie Ladymire F458, this bull attracted attention from many admirers around the sale ring, but failed to meet his reserve and was withdrawn unsold at 2800gns.

The male champion was John Robson’s Glenhoy Limitless J167.

The collective entry of Aberdeen-Angus females peaked at 2800gns for one from James Porter, Upper Ballinderry, Lisburn, for the May 2008 born female champion, Croftburn Edwina H497. She was sired by Netherton Kular D318, and is out of the Liss Banker Y213 daughter, Croftburn Edwina C622. She was scanned in-calf and joins the Dartrey herd owned by Hilda Mills, Scarva.
 

The female champion Croftburn Edwina H497 realised 2,800gns for James Porter, Upper Ballinderry.

Scooping the reserve female championship was the March 2009-born Home Farm Roscor Beaut J732, brought out by Fintan Keown, Belleek. Sired by Fordel Eisenhower Y423, she was bred from a Galcantray Preditor V9 daughter. This heifer attracted strong attention from the packed ringside audience, but failed to meet the vendor’s expectations and was withdrawn unsold at 3100gns.

Fintan Keown, Belleek, with his reserve female champion Home Farm Roscor Beaut J732.

Adrian Parke’s two-year-old heifer Coolermoney Rose H922 came under the hammer at 1800gns, selling to Rory Best, for his Loughans herd, Poyntzpass, County Armagh. This Rawburn Eventer 2nd daughter is out of the home-bred Coolermoney Rosita Y301.

A draft entry of females from Robert Campbell’s Lister herd based at Seaforde, County Down, reached a ceiling of 2300gns and six lots sold to average £1563.

His sale leader was the eight-year-old cow, School House Eclipse B335. Sired by 2000 Royal Highland reserve supreme champion, Ballamanaugh Estefan, she is out of the Barbi of Skaill daughter, Espirit of Drumlister. Scanned in-calf to Lister Ebon J604, she was accompanied by her March born Lister Extra Special G453 heifer calf and sold to John McCauley, Downpatrick, County Down.

A draft entry from Hilary Baxter’s Lochmore herd, Newry, saw prices peak at 2000gns, while the six females changed hands to level at £1461 a head.

Leading the Lochmore offering was the March 2006 born Ringbane Kathy Pride F056. Sired by Ankonian Elixir 100, she sold with her January-born heifer calf by Jeremy Eric of Bridgefoot to Ken Craig, Ballyclare, County Antrim.

Averages: 11 bulls £1871 (Dungannon Farmers Market).

18th September 2010 - Knockadrinan Belle wins first ever Native Championships

Taking the Aberdeen-Angus championship and overall interbreed championship at the inaugural Native Breeds Championship in Northern Ireland today was regular show winners Sam and Sarah Matchett, this time with their yearling heifer Knockadrinan Bell J460.

Knockadrinan Bell from Sam and Sarah Matchett

This heifer is no stranger to winning ways as she was champion and interbreed champion at last year’s Clogher Valley show at four months old when she was purchased by the Matchett family. Bred by Tom Reynolds she is by Knockadrinan Precise G398.

Male champion Logie Lustre from Hylda Mills and John Best

Standing reserve in the breed section was the champion from this year’s Armagh Show, Logie Lustre F473, the 2006-born bull from H Mills and John Best. Lustre is by Skaill Dot Com A304 and is out of the Young Dale Hogan 3Y daughter Fairoaks Lucy U82.

Reserve female champion - Knockadrinan Blackbird G400

Taking the reserve female championship was the three year old cow Knockadrinan Blackbird G400, by Gigginstown House Drew E300, from Alan and Naomi Morrison.

Reserve male champion - Cloghogue Evolution (IMP)

Reserve in the male section was the second prized intermediate bull Cloghogue Evolution (IMP), by coneyisland Legend E112, from Sam and Sarah Matchett.

Winner of the Under 16 young handlers class was Jack Smyth who is pictured above being congratulated by Billy Glazebrook.

Leading the way in a competitive Over 16’s Young handlers class under judge John Currie, Ballymena, was Fintan Keown (pic above).

Full class results:

Cow or heifer, born on or before 31st December 2007, in calf or having produced a calf during the 12 months prior to the Show, sponsored by Scotmin

1Alan and Naomi Morrison with Knockadrinan Blackbird G400, by Gigginstown House Drew E300

2 S and S Matchett with Carrigroe D Lady Jane (IMP), by Loughlynn Ace (IMP)

3 R Lamb and Sons with Richhill Rosanna E636, by Ballyshannon Warner (IMP

4 J and J Blackburn with Ringbane Kirsten Pride F067, by Wedderlie Netmark A281

5 S and S Matchett with Drumcrow Lima G266, by Lissard Mark (IMP)

6 R Lamb and Sons with Richhill Rosanna G056, by Baronagh Euro A043

Heifer born in 2008, sponsored by the NI Aberdeen Angus Cattle Club

1S and S Matchett with Carbery Ebony, by Coneyisland Legend E112

2 Fintan Keown with Home Farm Elisa H566, by Fordel Eisenhower Y423

3 Dessie Martin with Lister Verde H512, by Fordel Eisenhower Y423

4 Ian Browne with Brooke Lady Joy H354

5Adrian Parke with Coolermoney Rose H922, by Rawburn Eventer 2nd

Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2009, sponsored by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society

1S and S Matchett with Knockadrinan Bell J460, Knockadrinan Precise G398

2 R Lamb and Sons with Richhill Black Janet J202, by The Moss Etan E541

3 Adrian Parke with Coolermoney Rosita, by Coneyisland Legend E112

4 Adrian Parke with Loughglynn Primrose J157, by Lawsons Ford Bagatelle Z094

5 S and S Matchett Birches Pearl, by Coldstream Genetic Trend 80F (IMP)

6 J and J Blackburn with Killaney Duchess J132, by Netherton Figo C244

Senior Bull, born on or before 31st December 2008, sponsored by Animax (Ltd)

1 Hylda Mills and John Best with Logie Lustre F473, by Skaill Dot Com A304

2 S and S Matchett with Cloghogue Evolution (IMP), by Coneyisland Legend E112

Bull, born on or after 1st January 2009, sponsored by the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society

1 S and S Matchett with Carrigroe Fred (IMP), by Carrigroe D Poker

2 Hylda Mills and John Best with Dartrey Duke J747, by Logie Lustre F473

3 Adrian Parke with Coolermoney Rochester J955, by Coolermoney Rossiter F734

4 Michael Lagan with Macknagh Mills Jacob J784, by codlobe Millenium 12M (AI) (IMP)

5 S and S Matchett with Cloghogue Future (IMP), by Coneyisland Legend E112

Female Champion, sponsored by Donnelly Bros

S and S Matchett with Knockadrina Belle J460

Reserve Female Champion sponsored by Donnelly Bros

Alan and Naomi Morrison with Knockadrinan Blackbird G400

Male Champion sponsored by Donnelly Bros

Hylda Mills and John Best with Logie Lustre F473

Reserve Male Champion sponsored by Donnelly Bros

S & S Matchett with Cloghogue Evolution (IMP)

Best Exhibitor Bred, sponsored by Greenmount Veterinary Clinic

Hylda Mills and John Best with Dartrey Duke J747

Champion, sponsored by Ulster Bank

S & S Matchett with Knockadrina Belle J460

Reserve Champion, sponsored by Ulster Bank

Hylda Mills and John Best with Logie Lustre F473

13th September 2010 - Show round up from the Munster club

Here’s a round up from the Munster Club show circuit over the past few months.

Dunmanway Show July 4th.

Leading exhibitors Albert and Jennifer De Cogan’s stole the show with their stock bull Deveron Jasper Eric winning the championship with the Reserve Championship going to going to John and Kate Tait’s five year old  Westallan Black Belinda who took the championship here last year.

Wicklow County Show, Tinalely August 2nd.

For Cork Breeders Albert De Cogan and the Burke family the long journey to Tinahely was worthwhile as Albert’s senior bull Deveron Jasper Eric was crowned Breed Champion and Reserve Interbreed Champion, with the Reserve Championship going to local breeders Ambrose and Claire Langrell’s six year old cow Dunlever Phoebe, the Langrell Family would be reasonably new breeders and exhibitors.

Making her show debut for the Burke’s was Shankill Lady Helton who was Reserve Female Champion. Reserve Male Champion was Albert’s 10 month old Mogeely Empire. The judge for the day was West Cork’s Robert Shannon , Robert along with being a successful Angus breeder and exhibitor is enjoying huge success with his dairy herd, having won a number of Provincial and National Competitions and bulls bred by him are leading AI Sires.

Iverk Show Saturday August 28th.

Ladies won the day at Iverk Show in Kilkenny when Jesana Western Babe a seven year cow exhibited by the Burke Family was crowned the Aberdeen Angus Champion with the Reserve going to local Breeders Joe and Michael Moran’s home bred Cow Powerstown Cleopatra, this was the first time these tow cows competed against one and other.

9th September 2010 - Native Breeds Championships attracts more than 100 entries

Organisers of the Native Breeds Championships would like to extend a warm welcome to their first ever show to be held at the People’s Park, Portadown next Saturday 18th September.

More than 100 cattle are entered representing some of the best known Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and Hereford breeder’s in the Province, and will compete for the coveted title of the “Supreme Native Breeds Champion”.

There will be a full range of showing classes in each breed section with Albert De Cogan travelling from County Cork to place the Aberdeen Angus section. Judging will kick off at 10.30am sharp.

In addition to this there will be a hotly contended Young Handlers section which will feature up and coming experts in all breeds aged between 10 and 20 years of age. Ballymena based John Currie will have the task of judging the Supreme Championship awards and Young Handler section.

The committee are delighted to have received generous sponsorship from Ulster Bank and Donnelly Bros, further supported by many local business owners who have also pledged their support.

Secretary Brian McLaughlin and Alderman Sidney Anderson are delighted to welcome the Native Breeds Championships for their first ever show at the event and congratulate James Graham on having an entry of 100 cattle.

The driving force behind the Native Breeds Championships has been to promote all that Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and Hereford cattle have to offer in today’s competitive marketplace. To reinforce this beef from all three breeds will be in the menu with Richhill based butchers “Greenmount Meats” cooking up a treat for visitors to the park..

For further details contact Libby Clarke 0777 5584884
 

27th August 2010 - Matchett’s do well in Angus classes at NI Commercial Show at Moira

Standing top of the line up in the Aberdeen-Angus classes at the Northern Ireland Commercial Cattle Exhibitors Club Show held at Moira last week was Sam and Sarah Matchett with their crossbred heifer Black Beauty 2. Bred by James Alexander, Co Antrim, she is by Lisduff Dukey and has already taken the commercial championship at Lurgan earlier in the year.

Moira Abereen-Angus champion Black Beauty 2 with handler Jack Smyth and club committee member Ivan Forsythe

The young Angus enthusiasts then took the reserve in the breed section with their steer Black Buddy. This one is by Lisduff Dickie and was bred by Noel Hook. He stood reserve to Black Beauty at Lurgan as well.

Angus reserve champion Black Buddy, bred by Noel Hook and exhibited by Sarah and Sam Matchett

In the overall heavy weight heifer classes, Black Beauty stood second to the overall champion. Both exhibits were in the capable hands of YDP member Jack Smyth who was showing for the Matchett’s while they were away in Dorset at a wedding.

17th August 2010 - Blelack Elijah wins All Ireland championship

Aberdeen-Angus breeders travelled the length and breadth of the country to compete at the Growvite All-Ireland Championships, held this year at Mohill Show, County Leitrim, which saw more than 90 entries catalogued. Read more >>>

9th August 2010 - Blelack Elijah is champion at Tullamore

Having taken the top spot at Balmoral Show earlier in the season, the April 2007-born Blelack Elijah G747 from Messrs Owen McFadden and Angela Armstrong, Navan, Co Meath, took the male and overall championship at Tullamore Show this weekend.

Champion Blelack Elijah G747

Bought for £7000 is Stirling last October, Elijah is by Nightingale Ernie B133 and is out of the Blelack Blackstock A227 daughter Blelack Eliza C794.

Standing female champion and reserve overall after a fantastic show season was John and Kate Tait’s January 2005-born cow Westellen Black Belinda E594. By Tonroe Udi, she is out of the D M M Distinction 17G daughter Westellen black Bunty B571.

Res champion Westellen Black Belinda E594

She has already picked up interbreed tickets at Bandon this year, as well as breed championships at Cork, Belgooly and reserve at Midleton.

Pictures by O’Gormon Photography

6th August 2010 - Carbery Ebony takes first championship of the year at Enniskillen

Leading the way at Enniskillen Show under judge Robin Lamb of the Richhill herd and taking her first breed championship of the year was the September 2008-born heifer Carbery Ebony from Sam and Sarah Matchett, Co Armagh. Bred by Keith and Caroline Vickery, Co Cork, Ebony is by Coneyislnad Lengend E112 and is out of the Galcantray Preditor V9 daughter Carbery Brenda.

Standing reserve was Alan Cheney’s heifer Newpark Wonder. By D M M distinction 17G, she is out of Newpark Nan.

Class results:

Bull or heifer calf born in 2010

1st Jack Smyth    Bessiebell Davie

2nd Alan Cheney   Lana Easy

3rd  Fintan Keown

4th Alan & Naomi Morrison  Drummeer Blackboy

Bull any age

1st S & S Matchett   Carrigroe Fred

2nd Adrian & Graeme Parke   Coolermoney Rochester

Heifer born before 31st December 2009

1st S & S Matchett   Knockadrinan Bell

2nd A & G Parke  Coolermoney Rosita

3rd A & G Parke  Loughlynn Primrose

4th S & S Matchett  Birches Pearl

Heifer born in 2008

1st S & S Matchett   Carbery Ebony

2nd Ian Browne    Brooke Lady Joy

Cow in calf or in milk

1st Alan Cheney  Newpark Wonder

2nd Alan & Naomi Morrison  Knockadrinan Blackbird

July 30th 2010 - Lady Jane wins Clogher Valley Show

Adding to such a strong year for Sam and Sarah Matchett, their two year old heifer Carrigore D Lady Jane, took the championship at Clogher Valley Show under judge Ben Ryall, Co Cork. Born October 2007, Lady Jane is by Loghlynn Ace (Imp) and is out of Carrigore Lady Julie.

Champion Aberdeen-Angus Carrigroe D Lady Jane

Taking the recerve championship was H Mills and John Best with their bull Logie Lustre F473, a March 2006-born son of Skaill Dot Com A304 out of the young Dale Hogan 3Y daughter Fairoaks Lucy U82.

The Aberdeen-Angus YDP members also had a cracking day in beef young handlers. In a large junior handlers class 14 years and under Sarah Matchett stood first, while Jack Smyth stood third. And in the senior handler class for 15-25 year olds Gemma Snodgrass stood first with Graeme Parke standing second. The overall champion young handler was Sarah Matchett.

Sarah Machett proudly displaying the Beryl Boyd Perpetual Cup after winning the Beef Section of the Young handlers

Full class results:

Bull born before 1st September 2008

1st  H Mills & J Best   Logie Lustre

2nd  Booth Bros   Coltrim Lord Jack

Bull born between 1st September 2008 and 31st August 2009

1st  S & S Matchett   Carrigroe Fred

2nd John Robson   Glenhoy Limitless

3rd Adrian Parke   Coolermoney Rochester

Bull born between 1st September 2009 and 31st December 2009

1st  Adrian Parke   Coolermoney Rainpiece

Bull calf born on or after 1st January 2010

1st Jack Smyth    Bessiebell Dave

2nd Moses Irwin    Denamona Black Idalot

3rd Alan Cheney    Lana Easy

Cow in calf or in milk born prior to 1st January 2007

1st Alan Cheney    Newpark Wonder

2nd Booth Bros    Ringbane Evea E916

3rd Alan & Naomi Morrison    Allwood Polly

Cow born after 1st January 2007

1st Alan & Naomi Morrison    Knockadrinan Blackbird

2nd Robin Lamb    Richhill Rosanna G067

3rd Alan & Naomi Morrison   Knockadrinan Bell

Heifer born between 1st September 2007 and 31st August 2008

1st S & S Matchett    Carrigroe D Lady Jane

2nd Ian Browne    Brook Lady Joy

3rd  Alan Cheney   Lana Juana Erica

Heifer born between 1st September 2008 and 31st August 2009

1st  S & S Matchett   Carbery Ebony

2nd  Adrian Parke   Loughlynn Primrose

3rd Mark Clements  Goulding E Patriot 199

Heifer born between 1st September 2009 and 31st December 2009

1st Adrian Parke   Coolermoney Rosita

2nd Moses Irwin   Denamona Penny J845

3rd Alan & Naomi Morrison  Drummeer Precious Polly

Heifer calf born after 1st January 2010

1st Robin Lamb   Richhill Rosanna K364

2nd J & S Blackburn   Killaney Jill K327

Group of three Aberdeen Angus

1st S & S Matchett

2nd Alan & Naomi Morrison
 

July 27th 2010 - Matchett’s take sixth championship this year

Leading the way at Antrim Show last week, also home to the Ulster Championships, and taking their sixth breed championship of the season was Sam and Sarah Matchett, who took the top spot with their bull Cloghogue Evolution, the third championship this year for him.

The Matchett’s also took the reserve spot with their yearling heifer Knockadrinan Bell J460. Judge for the show was Alan Morrison from the Drumeer herd, Maguiresbirdge.

Class results:

Bull any age

1st S & S Matchett   Cloghogue Evolution

Bull born in 2009

1st S & S Matchett   Cloghogue Future
2nd J & A Henning   Drumcorn Egghead
3rd N I H Forsythe  Coltrim Lord Jaunty J354
4th N I H Forsythe   Coltrim Lord Josh J354

Cow in calf or in milk, born on or before 31st December 2007

1st N I H Forsythe  Coltrim Lady Joy D851
2nd J & A Henning Drumcorn Eliza

Heifer born in 2009

1st S & S Matchett  Knockadrinan Bell J460
2nd S & S Matchett   Birches Pearl
3rd N I H Forsythe Coltrim Evana J284

Bull or heifer born on or after 1 Jan 2010

1st J & A Henning  Drumcorn

Pair, property of one exhibitor

1st S & S Matchett
2nd N I H Forsythe

Champion & Ulster Provincial Trophy – Cloghogue Evolution  S & S Matchett

Reserve Champion – Knockadrinan Bell J460  S & S Matchett

Interbreed Beef Young Handlers Competition

2nd Sarah Matchett
3rd Sam Matchett
 

July 21st 2010 - Matchett’s win interbreed pairs at Castlewellan Show

Aberdeen-Angus cattle dominated the Castlewellan Show last week as successful show goers Sam and Sarah Matchett came through triumphant beating off stiff competition in the interbreed pairs to take the top spot with Cloghogue Evolution and Carrigroe D Lady Jane.

Under breed judge Alastair Wylie, Ayrshire, the Matchett’s also took the breed championship with their bull Cloghogue Evolution, while their yearling heifer Knockadrinan Bell J460 took the reserve spot.

Class results:

Cow born before 1 Jan 2007

1st N I H Forsythe  Coltrim Lady Joy D851
2nd J & A Henning  Drumcorn Ergressa
3rd J & A Henning  Drumlister Willow

Heifer born in 2007

1st S & S Matchett  Carrigroe D Lady Jane

Heifer born in 2008

1st Mark Clements  Goulding E Patriot
2nd John McKibbin  Aughnamona Eve
3rd John McKibbin   Aughnamona Phyllis

Heifer born in 2009

1st S & S Matchett  Knockadrinnan Bell J460
2nd S & S Matchett  Birches Pearl J794
3rd A & G Parke  Coolermoney Rosita
4th J & A Henning  Drumcorn Lady Ida
5th A & G Parke  Loughlynn Primrose
6th N I H Forsythe Coltrim Evana J284

Bull born before 1st Jan 2009

1st S & S Matchett  Cloghogue Evolution

Bull born in 2009

1st A & G Parke  Coolermoney Rochester
2nd S & S Matchett Carrigroe Fred
3rd J & A Henning  Drumcorn Egghead

Calf born in 2010

1st J & A Henning   Drumcorn Lord Idaho

WJ McCormick Pairs Championship

1st S & S Matchett
2nd J & A Henning
3rd A & G Parke

Two YDP members took part in junior handlers competition under judge Alastair Wylie, Ayrshire.

8-13 year section

2nd Sam Matchett

14-18 year section

1st Jack Smyth

Interbreed Young Bull Championship 21 entries

5th Carrigroe Fred S & S Matchett

Interbreed Young Heifer Championship 26 entries

3rd Knockadrinan Bell  S & S Matchett

Special award for Native Breeds

1st Knockadrinan Bell  S & S Matchett
2nd Coltrim Evana J284   N I H Forsythe
 

July 20th 2010 - All-Ireland Championships to take place at Mohill Show on 15 August

The Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association has announced details of the Growvite All-Ireland Championships which take place at the 83rd annual Mohill Agricultural Show on Sunday, August 15.

Irish Aberdeen Angus Association president, Joe Keville, and sponsor, Brendan Crowe, Tullivin/Univet, with the All-Ireland Championship trophy.

The event was launched in the idyllic grounds of Lough Rynn Castle on the outskirts of the County Leitrim town. 

Lough Rynn Castle is situated in a 300-acre estate dating back to the early 1800’s, and is the ancestral home of the Clements family. The third Earl of Leitrim, William Sydney Clements was known as Lord Leitrim, and he owned 96,000 acres of land throughout Ireland. The well-established restaurant is the ultimate fine dining experience, and its Table d’Hote and A la Carte menus boast dry aged Aberdeen Angus beef”. The hotel’s head chef is Jean Michel Chevet and one of his signature dishes is fillet of Aberdeen Angus beef served with gratin potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

“In 2009 we spent almost 230,000 Euro on Aberdeen Angus beef, “explained Clement Gaffney. “Our demand for beef grew by 28% in 2010, mainly due to the increase in the number of wedding receptions we hosted.

“Aberdeen Angus is our first choice because of its consistency and quality. We source all of our produce from the local area and surrounding counties. The Aberdeen Angus beef is supplied by Kettyle Foods from Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh. The meat is fully traceable from field to fork, and is dry aged to our specific requirements to enhance the flavour and tenderness. “Organisers of the All-Ireland Aberdeen Angus Championships met with sponsor, Brendan Crowe of Tullivin Laboratories/Univet Ireland Ltd, Cootehill, County Cavan, who has been sole sponsor of the competition for more than 20 years. Mr Crowe said:”We have had a long association with the All-Ireland Aberdeen Angus Championships, and we are delighted to announce our continued sponsorship of this year’s competition.

“The event attracts the cream of Aberdeen-Angus cattle from throughout Ireland, and we are looking forward to a big entry of cattle and a successful show. The site for Mohill Show is lovely and should provide an excellent venue for this prestigious competition.”

Judge for the event is former Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society president, Neil Massie OBE, who runs the noted Blelack herd based at Dinnet, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.  Mr Massie has had numerous Perth champions, and realised a herd record of 28,000gns for the 2004 supreme champion, Blelack Ellerman.

The prize fund exceeds 3,000 Euro, and the overall champion will receive a 250 Euro cash prize, a sash, an engraved Whiskey glass and the coveted All-Ireland Championship Cup, which is an exceptional piece of silverware dating back to 1902. The reserve champion will secure a 130 Euro cash prize.

Winners in each class will receive cash prizes ranging from 100 Euro for first prize, down to 20 Euro for fourth prize, as well as veterinary products provided by Tullivin/Univet. The schedule comprises of twelve classes, which includes two classes for young handlers – up to 17-years ago, and 17 to 25 years-old. Judging will commence at 11am.

Irish Aberdeen Angus Association president, Joe Keville, added: ”I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tullivin/Univet for its loyalty and generous sponsorship over the years. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the All-Ireland Aberdeen Angus Championships at Mohill on August 15, and we hope that it will be an enjoyable and successful event.”

Schedules for the All-Ireland Aberdeen Angus Championships are available from Irish Aberdeen Angus Association secretary, Kathryn Bradshaw on tel: (00353) 071 9632099 or email: irishaberdeenangus@eircom.net. Alternatively, contact Mohill Show secretary, Lourda McGowan on tel: (00353) 071 9631007. The closing date for entries is Thursday, August 5.

July 18th 2010 - Schedules are now available for the Native Breeds Championships

A new show is coming to town in Northern Ireland this year, as the Native Breeds Championships will be held within the People’s Park, Portadown on Saturday 18th September.

Classes for Aberdeen-Angus, Hereford and Beef Shorthorn cattle will be available with judging on the day taking place at 10am. Judging the Angus classes will be expert judge and breeder Albert De Cogan, Co Cork.

Classes are outlined as the following:

• Class 1: Cow or heifer, born on or after 31st December 2007
• Class 2: Heifer born in 2008
• Class 3: Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2009
• Class 4: Senior bull, born on or before 31st December 2008
• Class 5: Bull, born on or after 1st January 2009

Prize money for the classes is as follows 1st £80; 2nd £50; 3rd £30; 4th £20 and 5th £10. Breed champions receive £100 and reserve champions receive £50 with an additional £50 for the best exhibitor bred animal. The supreme native champion is then awarded £200 with sponsorship coming from Ulster Bank and Connelly Bros.

Anyone requesting a schedule should contact show secretary Libby Clarke on 07775 584884 or email nativebreedschampionships@gmail.com.

July 12th 2010 - Angus take interbreed and reserve at Londonderry and Limavady Show

Aberdeen-Angus cattle shone through at Londonderry & Limavady Show last week where the breed not only took the overall interbreed top spot, but also the reserve as well.

Coming through in the breed classes under judge R Dunlop, Kirkcudbright, and then in the interbreed championship was John and Ann Henning’s cow Drumcorn Ergessa C265 – a home-bred seven year old cow by Ballamanaugh Estefan and out of Ergessa X53 of Blelack.

Drumcorn Ergessa from John and Ann henning

A frequent winner on the show circuit, she has won many championships and was interbreed Champion at Antrim last year.

Taking the reserve championship spots was Adrian and Graeme Parke’s yearling bull Coolermoney Rochester J955. Rochester, born March 2009, is by the homebred sire Collermoney Rossiter F734 and is out of the Idvies Paris B102 daughter Coolermoney Rosebud F686.

Youth Development participant Jack Smyth also won the young handlers class at the show.

Class results:

Junior bull born on or after 1st January 2009

1st Adrian & Graeme Parke  Coolermoney Rochester
2nd John & Ann Henning  Drumcorn Egghead

Cow any age

1st John & Ann Henning  Drumcorn Ergessa

Heifer

1st Adrian & Graeme Parke  Loughglynn Primose
2nd Adrian & Graeme Parke  Coolermoney Rosita

July 8th 2010 - CLASSES FOR ALL IRELAND ABERDEEN-ANGUS CHAMPIONSHIP

Mohill SHOW ON Sunday 15th August 2010

Sponsored by Univet Ireland Ltd., Cootehill, Co Cavan

• The All Ireland Champion will receive €250 and Veterinary Products sponsored by Univet Ireland Ltd,
• ALL IRELAND PERPETUAL TROPHY, Sash, Rosette and an engraved whiskey glass.
• Reserve All Ireland Champion will receive €130 and Veterinary Products sponsored by Univet, and Rosette.
• Senior Champion to receive Perpetual Trophy presented in memory of the late Mrs S.W. Henderson.
• Junior Champion to receive Perpetual Trophy presented in memory of the late Mr Larry Crawford.

PRIZES IN EACH CLASS ARE:

1. €100 plus veterinary products.
2. €50  plus veterinary products
3. €30 plus veterinary products.
4. €20 plus veterinary products.

Entry forms Available from Mohill Show Secretary Tel: 071 9631007(From Northern Ireland 0035371 9631007) or Kathryn Bradshaw Tel: 071-9632099 (From Northern Ireland 0035371 9632099)

Entry Fee: €10   Entry Fee:  Young Stockpersons €5   Entries close strictly on 5th August 2010

All competing animals must be registered in the herd book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society or the herd book of the Irish Angus Cattle Society. All young stockperson entrants or their parents or grandparents must be a member of The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society or The Irish Angus Cattle Society

Class 47: Senior Stockperson  -  Aberdeen Angus Animal to be shown by a person who has reached 17 years of age and is not older than 25 on 01/01/10

Class 48: Junior Stockperson  -   Aberdeen Angus Animal to be shown by a person who has not reached 17 years of age on 01/01/10

Class 49: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull born before 1st September 2008

Class 50: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull born between 1st September 2008 and 31st August 2009

Class 51: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull born between 1st September 2009 and 31st December 2009

Class 52: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull born on or after 1st January 2010

Class 53: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Cow in calf or in milk born before 1st January 2007

Class 54: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Cow in calf or in milk born on or after 1st January 2007

Class 55: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer born between 1st September 2007 and 31st August 2008

Class 56: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer born between 1st September 2008 and 31st August 2009

Class 57: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer born between 1st September 2009 and 31st December 2009

Class 58: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer born on or after 1st January 2010

The Irish Aberdeen Angus Association wish to express their sincere thanks to M/s Univet Ireland Ltd., Cootehill, Co Cavan for their support of our All Ireland Championship since 1987.
 

July 6th 2010 - Carrigroe Fred takes his first breed championship

Taking his first breed championship of the year under judge Michael Smith, Lawsonford, at Omagh Show for Sam and Sarah Matchett was Carrigroe Fred, an imported bull bred by Frank and John Appelbe by Carrigroe D Poker out of Carrigroe Phillie F627. This championship makes it the fourth now for the Matchett’s since Balmoral Show.

Taking the reserve championship was Adrian and Graeme Parke with their 2009-born heifer Collermoney Rosita J003. She is by Coneyisland Legend E112 out of the Galcantray Preditor V9 daughter Collermoney Rosita Y031.

Full class results:

Bull born prior to 01/01/09

1. S & S Matchett – Cloghogue Evolution
2. Booth Bros – Coltrim Lord Jack G466

Bull born in 2009

1. S & S Matchett – Carrigroe Fred
2. A & G Parke – Coolermoney Rochester J955
3. Michael Lagan – Macknagh Mills Jacob J784

Cow 3y.o. or over in calf or having had a calf on or before 1st Dec

1. Booth Bros – Ringbane Evea E916
2. F B Keown – Home Farm Ebony Swinger G393
3. J H J Henderson – Ballyheather Dream G894

Heifer born on or after 1/12/07 and before 1/12/08

1. J A Ferguson – Granabeg Kayitah H831
2. I Browne – Brook Lady Joy H354
3. F B Keown – Home Farm Elisa H566

Heifer born on or after 1/12/08 and before 01/12/09

1. A & G Parke – Coolermoney Rosita J003
2. S & S Matchett – Knockadrinan Bell
3. A & G Parke – Loughlynn Primrose J157

Bull or heifer calf born on or after 01/12/09

1. Jack Smyth – Bessiebell Davie K287
2. F B Keown – Home Farm Ebony Ahead K894

Beef Young Handlers (younger group)

• 1st: Sarah Matchett
• 3rd: Sam Matchett

Beef Young Handlers (older group)

• 5th: Jack Smyth
   

July 6th 2010 - Ballydacker George takes championship at Charleville Show

Having taken the male championships at Bandon Show and Clonakilty, as well as the reserve championship at Cork Show, Ballydacker George G505, a September 2007 born son of Coneyisland Legend E112, took the overall breed championship at Charlville Show last week for Ben and Elaine Ryall, Watergrasshill, Co Cork.

Bred by Nuala Mulligan, George is out of the Rawburn Eventer 2nd-sired daughter Ballydacker Gerthrude D330.

June 29th 2010 - Adrian and Graeme Parke win Newry Show

Taking the overall Aberdeen-Angus championship at Newry Show under judge John Blackburn, Clogher, was Adrian and Graeme Parke, Co Tyrone, with their yearling bull Coolermoney Rochester J955.

Coolermoney Rochester from Adrian and Graeme Parke

Rochester, born March 2009, is by the homebred sire Collermoney Rossiter F734 and is out of the Idvies Paris B102 daughter Coolermoney Rosebud F686.

Adrian and Graeme also took the reserve championship spot with their yearling heifer Coolermoney Rossita who is by coneyisland Legend E112 and is out of coolermoney Rosita Y301

Winning the young handlers section under Sandra Blackburn was Jack Smyth.

Winning young handler Jack Smyth with Sandra Blackburn

Class results:

Heifer born on or after 01/01/09

1st: Adrian and Graeme Parke Coolermoney Rossita
2nd: Adrian and Graeme Parke Loughglnn Primose

Bull born on or after 01/01/09

1st: Adrian and Graeme Parke Coolermoney Rochester
2nd: H Mills and John Best Dartrey Duke

Bull any age

1st: Adrian and Graeme Parke Coolermoney Rochester
2nd: H Mills and John Best Logie Lustre

Young Handler section of the show (judged by Sandra Blackburn):

1st: Jack Smyth

June 28th 2010 - Matchett’s win Saintfield Show with Lady Jane

Taking the championship at Saintfield show earlier in the month under judge Neville Forsythe of the Coltrim herd was Sarah and Sam Matchett with their two year old heifer Carrigroe D Lady Jane. This one is by Loughlynn Ace and is out of Carrogroe Lady Julie C399 and is bred by Frank and John Appelbe.

Taking the reserve championship was John and Ann Henning with their 2003 born cow Drumcorn Ergessa C265, who is by Ballamanaugh Estefan and is out of the Royal Added Value 19D daughter Ergessa X53 of Blelack.

Class results:

Cow, in calf or having produced a calf during the 12 months prior to the show

1st J & A Henning – Drumcorn Ergessa
2nd J & A Henning – Drumlister Willow

Heifer born on or after 1st January 2007 and before 1st January 2009

1st S & S Matchett – Carrigroe D Lady Jane
2nd S & S Matchett – Drumcrow Lima

Heifer born on or after 1st January 2009

1st S & S Matchett – Knockadrinnan Bell
2nd J & A Henning – Drumcorn Lady Ida
3rd A & G Parke – Coolermoney Rossita
4th A & G Parke – Loughlynn Primrose

Bull any age

1st S & S Matchett – Carrigroe Fred
2nd A & G Parke – Coolermoney Rochester

Calf, bull or heifer born on or after 1st January 2010

1st J & A Henning – Drumcorn Lord Idaho

Pair of animals property of one exhibitor

1st J & A Henning
2nd S & S Matchett
3rd A & G Parke

Young Handlers (YDP participants)

1st Jack Smyth
3rd Sarah Matchett
4th Sam Matchett
 

June 24th 2010 - Westellen Black Belinda still on winning form

John and Kate Tait’s Westellan Black Belinda continues her winning ways taking the Aberdeen Angus championship at Cork Show. Shown by their son Tristan and supported by Kate leading the calf. The reserve champion went to Ballydaker George the stock bull from the Fellfort herd of Ben and Elaine Ryall. These cattle compete against one another most weeks and both families have enjoyed the success at the different shows. The Judge was Michael Flanagan accompanied by his son Oliver are two prominent personalities in Aberdeen Angus Breed in Ireland.

June 24th 2010 - Liss Best wins Clonakilty Show

At Clonakilty Show, one of West Cork’s leading agricultural shows, Albert and Jennifer De Cogan’s Liss Best won her first shown championship. This four year old cow is sired by Giggistown Rolls Royce.

The reserve champion went to Ben and Elaine Ryall’s bull Ballydaker George. George is two and half years old by Coneyisland Legend and continues his winning ways having been successful in the show ring as a calf. Each year this show sees a great turn out of cattle and horses bringing together rural and urban communities to enjoy viewing the cattle and horses and the many other attractions provided. The judge was Cathal McCormack from the Steil Herd, one of  our younger judges.

June 15th 2010 - Irish rugby player wins Armagh Show with Logie bred bull

The recent Armagh Show saw some pretty tough Aberdeen-Angus classes with overall champion going to H Mills and Irish rugby legend John Best’s senior bull Logie Lustre F473, a March 2006-born son of Skaill Dot Com A304 out of the young Dale Hogan 3Y daughter Fairoaks Lucy U82.

Taking the reserve championship was young Angus enthusiasts Sam and Sarah Matchett with their March 2008-born import bull Cloghogue Evolution, who is by Coneyisland Legend E112 and out of the Bohey Jasper daughter Cloghogue Ursula.

Class results as follows:

Senior bull, born before 1/1/9

• 1st H Mills & John Best - Logie Lustre F473 (by Skaill dot Com A304 out of Fairoaks Lucy U82)
• 2nd Sarah & Sam Matchett - Cloghogue Evolution (IM) (by Coneyisland Legend E112 out of Cloghogue Ursula)

Junior Bull, born on or after 1/1/9

• 1st Sarah & Sam Matchett  -  Carrigroe Fred (IMP) (by Carrigroe Poker out of Carrigroe Phillie F672)
• 2nd Graeme & Adrian Parke – Coolermoney Rochester J955 (by Coolermoney Rossiter F734 out of Coolermoney Rosebud F686)

Cow in calf or with calf at foot

• 1st JHJ Henderson - Ballyheather Dream G894 (by Dieulacresse Ernie D178 out of Daffodil of Ballyheather)
• 2nd JA & AJ Ferguson – Ballyheather Dusty F754 (by Fordel Eisenhower Y423 out of Daffodil of Ballyheather)

Heifer born on or after 1/1/8

• 1st Fintan Keown – Home Farm Elisa HS66 (by Fordel Eisenhower Y423 out of Ringbane Edna B426)
• 2nd JA & AJ Ferguson – Granabeg Kayitah H831 (by Ardkill lord Joe A974 out of Ballyheather Kim)

Heifer born on or after 1/1/9

• 1st Graeme & Adrian Parke – Coolermoney Rosita J003 (by Coneyisland Legend E112 out of Coolermoney Rosita Y301)
• 2nd Graeme & Adrian Parke – Loughlynn Primrose

Bull or heifer calf born in 2010

• 1st Jack Smyth – Bessiebell Davie K287 (by Wrae Proud Impact C033 out of Priestland Lavender G331)

Pair of animals owned by the same exhibitor

• 1st Sarah & Sam Matchett
• 2nd H Mills & John Best

In interbreed young handlers – two YDP members took part

• 3rd Sam Matchett
• 5th Jack Smyth

June 14th 2010 - Native Breeds Championship is new to Northern Ireland show season

Details have just been released for the Inaugural Native Breeds Championships scheduled to take place in Portadown on Saturday 18th September 2010.  This is a totally unique event and will be staged during the highly successful “Country Comes To Town” festival which attracts in excess of 60,000 visitors each year.

Looking forward to the Inaugural Native Breeds Championships set to be held in Portadown on 18th September are committee members (L-R) Nigel Matchett, Robin Lamb, Libby Clarke, Richard Henning, Raymond Pogue, Gail Matchett and James Graham.

The Native Breeds Championships is designed to be a show case for Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and Hereford cattle and will feature a full range of judging classes in each section. The setting is the picturesque People’s Park in Portadown by kind permission of Craigavon Borough Council.

Director of Agriculture James Graham is highly enthusiastic about the merits of such an event “We feel that a high profile event such as this is an ideal platform to raise awareness of the merits of these important breeds of cattle. Their popularity as both terminal sires and producers of superior replacement females is second to none. We are confident that the Native Breeds Championships will become a firm favourite in the agricultural diary and would encourage breeder’s to plan to attend with stock. There is generous prize money available in each class culminating in top level rewards for Champion exhibits.”

Cormac McKervey, Ulster Bank Senior Agricultural Manager and Kelly Anne Grier, Business Manager Portadown are delighted to be linked to the Inaugural Native Breeds Championships.

Sponsorship is coming in thick and fast for the Native Breeds Championships, and organisers are delighted to confirm generous support from the Ulster Bank. Cormac McKervey, Senior Agricultural Manager commented “Ulster Bank are delighted to sponsor the Native Breeds Championships and are excited by the original concept that sets it apart from many other events. It is aimed at promoting all that is good about farming and the native breeds are a reminder of how farming has evolved over the years. Ulster Banks sponsorship demonstrates our commitment to building on the great traditions of cattle breeders over many generations and in supporting local farmers.”

In addition to the comprehensive list of cattle show classes there are two young handler categories aimed at nurturing interest and encouraging youngsters from the age of ten to twenty years old.

Schedules and entry forms are available now. Request yours today by contacting Management Secretary: Libby Clarke 0777 5584884 or email nativebreedschampionships@gmail.com

14th June 2010 - Deveron Jasper Eric wins Macroom Show

After an absence of 25 years, prominent Aberdeen Angus Breeders the De Cogan’s, Taits and Burkes turned up to support the revival of Macroom Show held on the 7th June.

Mac Crowe made the long journey from Mohill to judge the Aberdeen Angus and Hereford cattle. The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Association secretary Kathryn Bradshaw presented the Munster Trophy to Aberdeen Angus champion of the show Albert and Jennifer de Cogan’s senior bull Deveron Jasper Eric. The reserve championship went to Westellen Evita from John and Kate Tait. It was another good day for the Aberdeen Angus breed as Deveron Jasper Eric being went on to take the Interbreed Championship of the Show.

14th June 2010 - Westellen Black Belinda wins Belgooly Show

Belgooly, a small village situated between Cork and Kinsale, saw the biggest turn of cattle for its Annual Show held on 5th June.  Angus breeders John and Kate Tait’s Westellan herd took the major honours with their cow Westellan Black Belinda who won the Interbreed Beef Championship having defeated last years  Interbreed Champion, the Burke Family’s Jesana Western Babe in the Angus cow class.

In the Interbreed Pairs Westellan Evita and Westellan Black Buddy came first with second place going to Eustace and Deirdre Burke’s Jesana Western Babe and Springmount Wyona. Westellan Eviata was also reserve Aberdeen Angus champion. The Judge was prominent Limousin Breeder Clive Jennings.

26th May 2010 - Jesana Western babe on winning form again for the Burke family

Jesana Western Babe exhibited by the Burke Family was crowned the Aberdeen Angus Champion by Pat Sheedy for the second time at The Kingdom County Fair, Tralee. Eustace, Deirdre and Eustace Jnr, Carriglane, Co Cork, have enjoyed great success with Babe over the last six years. Western Babe, born May 2003, is by Shankhill Max and out of Mayo Marie.

Tom Reynolds’s September 2009 Knockadrinan Rosie was reserve champion making Tom’s 320 mile long journey worthwhile.

26th May 2010 - Bandon Show interbreed success for John and Kate Tait

13th May 2010 - Blelack Elijah takes Aberdeen Angus Championship at Balmoral

13th May 2010 - Sheenmore Prince tops Aberdeen Angus offering at Tully

28th April 2010 - Ryanair chief unveils Irish Aberdeen Angus Association’s new exhibition facility

21st April 2010 - First high health status Irish bull sale

21st April 2010 - Double top for Alan and Naomi Morrison at Dungannon

25th March 2010 - Munster Aberdeen-Angus Breeders lead the way

10th February 2010 - James Porter leads Dungannon sale at 4000gns