First time exhibitor takes Aberdeen Angus All-Ireland championship

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The Irish Aberdeen Angus Association headed to Carrick-on-Shannon this bank holiday Monday to host their prestigious all-Ireland finals. Originally scheduled for Cloone show on the same day, however due to unfavourable weather conditions on the lead up, a bumper 116 entries and for fairness to all breeders the tough decision was made to move to the indoor facility.

The change of venue certainly didn’t hamper spirits and it proved to be a day of dreams for the Connell family of Oldcastle, Co Meath. At their first time exhibiting at the finals, they took home the title of intermediate and supreme champion with their sole exhibit. Taking the accolade was their January 2022 born heifer Bellingham V Trish 3. The super stylish Trish is a daughter of popular AI sire Intelagri Matteo with the dam a daughter of the renowned Bohey Jasper.

Speaking about his champion, judge on the day, Matt Stoker of the Easton Greys herd in England said, “The supreme championship has three outstanding animals but for me it had to be the heifer, she walks well, has got width, style and pop”.

Supreme Aberdeen Angus All-Ireland champion Bellingham V Trish 3 exhibited by Karol, Annmarie, Oisin and Saoirse O'Connell

Standing as senior and reserve supreme champion was Lisduff Beuty Babe U640 from Leo McEnroe, Virginia, Co Cavan. This five-year-old cow was show alongside her May born bull calf. Sired by former stock bull Mogeely Josh and out of the homebred Lisduff Beauty Babe R317.  Beuty Babe also stood as overall champion last month at Oldcastle show against stiff competition.

Reserve supreme All-Ireland champion, Lisduff Beuty Babe U640 from Leo McEnroe, Virginia, Co Cavan. Exhibited by PJ Smith and Ann McEnroe. With sponsor Mark O’Rourke, Univet and judge Matt Stoker

Taking the junior championship was another Cavan breeder, this time Shane McKiernan with Drumcarbin Lord Zidane Z414. Born January 2023, the young bull stood proud to be tapped out ahead of five other first prize-winners in the junior section. Sired by Loughlynn Hum Dinger, he is out of the homebred Drumcarbin Laura V316.

Junior champion Drumcarbin Lord Zidane Z414 exhibited by Shane and Rian McKiernan and pictured with sponsor Mark O'Rourke, Univet.

Standing reserve to the ultimate champion in the intermediate section was Millbawn Aurora X290. Born April 2021, this powerful heifer was bred and exhibited by Amanda Bogan and Conor Craig, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Sired by Retties JFK, the senior heifer class winner is out of homebred dam Millbawn Aurora T238.

Taking reserve senior champion was the six-year-old cow Mogeely Diana T540. Brought out by Albert and Jennifer DeCogan, Castlemartyr, Co Cork. This Wedderlie Oscalade R250 sired dam also stood as first placed senior cow at last years all-Ireland finals. The duo also claimed the reserve junior championship with Mogeely Merk Y857. This September 2022 born bull is sired by Ai sire Dunard Navigator and out of the homebred Mogeely Miylo V631. These championships topped an exceptional day for the Cork breeders who also claimed a further two first places.

Reserve intermediate champion, Millbawn Aurora X290
Reserve junior champion, Mogeely Merk Y857

The finals were kickstarted by a very enthusiastic group of young handlers. Taken top spot in this section was Eoin Robinson, followed by Adam Kearney in second, Sam Ferguson in third and Cliona smith in fourth. The judge commented on the great ability of all in the class and said only a hair split the prize-winners.

Full results:

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull born before 1st September 2021.

  1. Albert & Jennifer Den Cogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr. Co. Cork.
    LAHEENS REPUTATION, DOB, 04/01/18, Sire; WEETON DIAMOND MINE P444, Dam; LAHEENS MIRANDA
  2. Leo McEnroe, Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan.
    LISDUFF DREAM ON X955, DOB, 05/08/21, Sire; LISS BUSTER S621, Dam; LISDUFF DREAM ON S386
  3. Albert & Jennifer Den Cogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork.
    CORLISMORE TOMOHAWK, DOB, 14/04/20, Sire; HW FARGHAL T516, Dam; CORLISMORE P LADY
  4. Pat & Finbarr Cahill, Shankill Lower, Co. Cavan.
    LAVALLY ULTRA, DOB, 26/03/21, Sire; HW FARGHAL T516, Dam; LAVALLY KYLIE

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull between 1st September 2021 and the 31st July 2022

  1. Eoin Robinson, Ballykilroe, Ballinagore, Co. Westmeath.
    GIGGINSTOWN THE VERY MAN X375, DOB, 04/10/21, Sire; LUDDENMORE KINGKONG S273, Dam; GIGGINSTOWN MISS GRIT U817
  2. Bernard Kerins, Carnaree, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.
    KERINS VALIANT, DOB, 19/05/22, Sire; EARLY SUNSET HIGH TIME 81G, Dam; KERINS TASMINE
  3. Thomas F Beirne, Drumbeera, Gorvagh, Mohill Co. Leitrim.
    DRUMBEERA JAY Z Y296, DOB, 10/06/22, Sire; CAULRY NATIONWIDE, Dam; DRUMBEERA JENNY R211
  4. Leo McEnroe, Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan.
    LISDUFF RED LENNOX Y034, DOB, 04/04/22, Sire; LISDUFF SPAINARD, Dam; LISDUFF RED LILLY W785
Laheens Reputation
Gigginstown The Very Man X375

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull born between 1st August 2022 and 30th September 2022

  1.  Albert & Jennifer De Cogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork.
    MOGEELY MERK Y857, DOB, 09/09/22, Sire; DUNARD NAVIGATOR, Dam; MOGEELY MIYLO V631
  2. Edel & Brendan McCawley, Coramucklagh North, Dowra, Co. Leitrim.
    NEWBRIDGE VINNY, DOB, 02/09/22, Sire; LANIGAN RED LOMBARD, Dam; NEWBRIDGE JOKER
  3. Michael & Barry Smith, Market Street, Cootehill, Co. Cavan.
    LAWSONS FORD LORD HONDO Y509, DOB, 03/09/22, Sire; LAWSONSFORD STUMPIE W464, Dam; LAWSONSFORD LADY HEVIN W460
  4. Edel & Brendan McCawley, Cornamucklagh North, Dowra, Co. Leitrim.
    NEWBRIDGE VIPER, DOB, 07/09/22, Sire; FORDEL LOCKDOWN P827, Dam; NEWBRIDGE TOPPER

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull born between 1st October 2022 and 31st December 2022

  1. Eoin Robinson, Ballykilroe, Ballinagore, Co. Westmeath.
    BALLYKILROE VENICE, DOB, 10/11/22, Sire; LISDUFF DONNY W862, Dam; GIGGINSTOWN MUSIC MAKER W195
  2. Crann Mor Farm, Kilmoon Cross, Ashbourne, Co. Meath
    CRANN MOR LORD JUPITER Y065, DOB, 17/10/22, Sire; CORAGHY RONALDO ET, Dam; CRANN MOR LADY JULIE V001
  3. Michael Hannon, Caher, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
    KNOCKBARRON TYSON Y807, DOB, 22/12/22, Sire; CLARA SWANKY E.T. (ET), Dam; GOULDING TIBBIE U952
  4. Pat & Finbarr Cahill, Shankill Lower, Co. Cavan.
    SHANKILL MAGIC Y253, DOB, 14/11/22, Sire; RAWBURN BOSS HOGG N630, Dam; SHANKILL MUIR T157

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull born between 1st January 2023 and 31st March 2023

  1. Shane McKiernan, Drumcrow, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan.
    DRUMCARBIN LORD ZIDANE Z414, DOB, 12/01/23, Sire; LOUGHLYNN HUM DINGER, Dam; DRUMCARBIN LAURA V316
  2. Leo McEnroe, Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan.
    LISDUFF ELI Z122, DOB, 23/01/23, Sire; LISS BUSTER S621, Dam; LISDUFF EMILY T527
  3. Amanda Bogan & Conor Craig, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.
    MILLBAWN WILBUR, DOB, 04/01/23, Sire; RAWBURN JAGGER ERIC R094, Dam; MILLBAWN SPARKLES
  4. Tom Mulligan, Currycramp, Dromod, Co. Leitrim.
    CLOONCARNE WILLIAM 2, DOB, 09/01/23, Sire; DRUMCROW REEKO, Dam; CLOONCARNE RITA

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Cow with her calf at foot born before 1st September 2020.

  1. Leo McEnroe, Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan.
    LISDUFF BEUTY BABE U640, DOB, 05/06/18, Sire; MOGEELY JOSH, Dam; LISDUFF BEAUTY BABE R317
  2.  Albert & Jennifer De Cogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork.
    MOGEELY DIANA T540, DOB, 27/09/17, Sire; WEDDERLIE OSCALADE R250, Dam; TONROE KATE
  3. John McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle. Co. Meath.
    LISS MINREE U799, DOB, 26/03/18, Sire; LISS MARTY P417, Dam; LISS MINREE S626
  4. Pat Meehan, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick.
    DALRIADA RED ELBA V970, DOB, 20/05/19, Sire; LANIGAN RED KARL, Dam; DALRIADA ELBA S588

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Cow with her calf at foot born on or after 1st September 2020.

  1. John McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle. Co. Meath.
    LISS BILURI W018, DOB, 29/10/20, Sire; LISS MARTY P417, Dam; LISS MINREE S626
Ballykilroe Venice
Liss Biluri W018

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer born between the 1st January 2021 and 31st December 2021

  1. Amanda Bogan & Conor Craig, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.
    MILLBAWN AURORA X290, DOB, 11/04/21, Sire; RETTIES JFK, Dam; MILLBAWN AURORA T238
  2. Eustace & Deirdre Burke, Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.
    CLONTEAD MANDY X363, DOB, 01/09/21, Sire; RAWBURN BOSS HOGG N630, Dam; CLONTEAD MISS MANDY S204
  3. Eoin Robinson, Ballykilroe, Ballinagore, Co. Westmeath.
    MOGEELY MISS ESSENCE X763, DOB, 03/02/21, Sire; WEDDERLIE OSCALADE R250, Dam; LUDDENMORE MISS ESSENCE J045
  4. Kate & John Tait, Westwood, Rostellan, Midleton, Co. Cork.
    WESTELLEN MURIEL X900, DOB, 26/08/21, Sire; STOUPHILL BOMBER T182, Dam; WESTELLEN MURIEL V859

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer born between the 1st January 2022 and 31st July 2022

  1. The Connell Brothers, Newcastle, Oldcastle, Co. Meath.
    BELLINGHAM V TRISH 3, DOB, 10/01/22, Sire; INTELAGRI MATTEO E.T. (ET), Dam; MOUNT MURRAY BESS M573
  2. Amanda Bogan & Conor Craig, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.
    MILLBAWN JODY Y296, DOB, 18/01/22, Sire; HF REBEL 53Y, Dam; DUNCANZIEMERE JODY M020
  3. Bernard Kerins, Carnaree, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.
    KERINS VICKEMI, DOB, 03/04/22, Sire; HF REBEL 53Y, Dam; KERINS RIOKEMI
  4. Thomas F Beirne, Drumbeera, Gorvagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
    DRUMBEERA BELLISSIMO Y290, DOB, 22/02/22, Sire; CAULRY NATIONWIDE, Dam; GOULDING BELINDA P645

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer born between 1st August 2022 and 31st December 2022

  1. Eustace & Deirdre Burke, Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.
    CLONTEAD LADY HOTSHOT Y392, DOB, 02/09/22, Sire; RAWBURN BOSS HOGG N630, Dam; CLONTEAD LADY HOTSHOT T243
  2. Laurence Farrell, Haroldstown, Tullow, Co. Carlow.
    HAROLDSTOWN PATRICIA Y281, DOB, 26/09/22, Sire; TONLEY ROYAL LEGEND T474, Dam; HAROLDSTOWN REBEKAH
  3. David Byrne, Garravogue, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare.
    MOGEELY FLORA Y860, DOB, 17/09/22, Sire; ROSEMEAD KARONA J957, Dam; MOGEELY FLORA W690
  4. John McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle. Co. Meath.
    LISS MIRTI Y189, DOB, 04/09/22, Sire; LISS BARBOROSA M307 R, Dam; LISS MIRTI V889

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer born between 1st January 2023 and 31st March 2023

  1. Leo McEnroe, Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan.
    LISDUFF PHILLY Z121, DOB, 22/01/23, Sire; LISS BUSTER S621, Dam; LISDUFF PHILLY S447
  2. Amanda Bogan & Conor Craig, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.
    MILLBAWN AURORA Z318, DOB, 11/03/23, Sire; PROHURST EOGHAN W759, Dam; MILLBAWN AURORA T238
  3. Michael & Barry Smith, Market Street, Cootehill, Co. Cavan.
    LAWSONSFORD LADY HAVANA Z521, DOB, 02/03/23, Sire; LAWSONSFORD STUMPIE W464, Dam; LAWSONSFORD LADY HALLY U413
  4. . Edel & Brendan McCawley, Cornamucklagh North, Dowra, Co. Leitrim. NEWBRIDGE RED SANDY Z171, DOB, 01/01/22, Sire; RED DMM BRYLOR THUMP 2T, Dam; NEWBRIDGE RED SANDY
Clontead Lady Hotshot Y392
Lisduff Philly Z121

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull or Heifer born on or after 1st April 2023

  1. Tom Mulligan, Currycramp, Dromod, Co. Leitrim.
    CLOONCARNE WONDERFUL ET, DOB, 05/04/23, Sire; YOUNG DALE TOUCH DOWN 36M, Dam; CURRYCRAMP POLLY N362
  2. Thomas F Beirne, Drumbeera, Gorvagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. DRUMBEERA EUBANK Z311, DOB, 02/04/23, Sire; BUNLAHY JOHN G ET, Dam; DRUMBEERA ERA W263.
  3. Skye Moore, Coole, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.
    CLONDALIEVER WALKER, DOB, 08/04/23, Sire; GIGGINSTOWN RED ARMADA W097, Dam; CLONDALIEVER KATIE
  4. Tom Mulligan, Currycramp, Dromod, Co. Leitrim.
    CLOONCARNE WHISPER, DOB, 18/04/23, Sire; KNOCKMOUNTAGH ROBERT, Dam; CURRYCRAMP POLLY N362

Best Matching Pair of Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Animals shown from one exhibitor

  1. Albert & Jennifer De Cogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr. Co. Cork.
  2. Bernard Kerins, Carnarce, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
  3. Eoin Robinson, Ballykilroe, Ballinagore, Co. Westmeath
Clooncarne Wonderful ET
Best pair from the Mogeely herd

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