Entries open for National calf show

The Irish Aberdeen Angus Association is delighted to announce that entries are now being taken for this National calf show.

The event will again return to Mid-Tipp mart in Thurles and takes place on the later date of November 22^nd.

This event will see 10 classes and five championships with entries open to all pedigree Angus in southern Ireland.

First prize winner in each of the 11 classes walks away with €150, followed by €100 for 2^nd, €50 for 3^rd and €25 for fourth.

First and second prize-winners from each of the respective classes will then fight it out in the Zurich championships which are the senior male, senior female, junior male and junior female championships. Champion in each of these four championships will secure another €100 with the reserve taking home €50.

Finally, the crème la de crème will fight it out in the Angus Beef Ireland supreme National calf show championship. Winner here will take home an additional €200 and the brand new Joe Tighe Memorial Cup with reserve securing €100.

New for 2025 is our young handler competition which boasts an impressive prize fund and prizes right down the line! These two classes focus on our younger members with an under 12 class and a 12-16 class. Entry for this competition is just €5.

Prizemoney as follows: 1^st €200, 2^nd €150, 3^rd €100, 4th €50 and €20 down the line for all other participants along with a goodie bag

Entries made on the below link, and close strictly 7^th November at 5pm.