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Carrick Elite Pedigree Sale November 28th 2015
Carrick Fatstock & Winterfair November 29 2015
Carrick Pedigree Sales April 9th 2016
Carrick Pedigree Sales April 16th 2016
February 2017 Show and Sale
Charolais Champion was awarded to Martin Clyne’s “Cassina Luiz” born on 11th September 2015 and sired by “Inverlochy Gurkha”. Presenting the Champions Cup to handler, Richard Poyntz is Joe Gilfillan, Treasurer, The Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd. with Judge, Jon Regan.
Overall Champion Angus Bull was “Jackie Mike” born on October 12th 2015 and sired by “Nakkeg Nord 913”. Bred and Exhibited by John Heneghan, Clougher,Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon pictured here with John Appelbe, Judge and Shane Kilrane, Vice President of The Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd.
Reserve Angus Champion was “Cavetown Master”, born on 27th March 2015 and sired by “Luddenmore Fionn F038”. Bred and Exhibited by Norman Little, Eastersnow, Boyle, Co. Roscommon pictured here with Judge John Applebe, John Farrell, President of the Irish Angus Cattle Society and Shane Kilrane, Vice President of The Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd.
The top price for Angus Bulls, €4,800, on February 11th was achieved by John McEnroe, Liss, Oldcastle, Co. Meath for “Liss Bartle R560” a son of “Hf Rebel 53Y” and born on 2nd September. Pictured with John McEnroe are Alan Cheney, President of The Irish Aberdeen Angus Association and Judge John Appelbe.
The Winner of The Aberdeen Angus Association Cup was “Lisnafanna Dallas R030” bred by John Brady, Lisnafanna House, Virginia, Co. Cavan. Born on October 18th 2015 this Bull was sired by “Bunlahy John G ET”. Pictured with John Brady are John Appelbe, Judge and Alan Cheney, President of The Irish Aberdeen Angus Association.
Champion Hereford was “Mount Shannon Johnny”, a son of “Gageboro Morgan” and born on 16th September 2015. Handled by Kevin Diffley photo includes Judge, John Appelbe, Breeder Nigel Cox and Shane Kilrane Vice President The Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd.
The Irish Angus Championship at February Show 2017 was awarded to John Heneghan, Ballinlough for “Jackie Mike” which was also judged the Overall Angus Champion Bull. Pictured with the Breeder is John Appelbe, Judge and John Farrell, President of The Irish Angus Cattle Society.
A Team from Strokestown Secondary School who have Qualified for the Irish Angus Producer Group Schools Competition pictured with the Irish Angus Champion, bred and exhibited by John Heneghan, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon and John Farrell, President of The Irish Angus Cattle Society.
Photos of the New Developments of the Showgrounds
