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.

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.

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

John and Catherine Tait with their interbreed champion at Bandon

Belinda, who is a former All Ireland Junior cow winner, is by Tonroe Udi and is out of the DMM Distinction daughter Westellen Black Bunty B571. Belinda’s bull calf Westellan Black Buddy J681, by Belvin Patriarch 5’04, also won the bull calf class. The red rosettes continued to follow with Westellan Evita J686, an October 2009-born heifer by Ankonian Elixir 100 out of the Dalrene Cruz 11F daughter Netherton Evita A127 who also won the heifer calf class.

The champion Aberdeen-Angus at the bull show and sale in Cork Marts Bandon Gabriel Eamon

Some of Ireland’s finest young bulls were exhibited and the judge, Mr Brian Jeffery from the Knock herd, Midleton, choose Robert and Helen Shannon’s Gabriel Eamon as champion, an October 2008-born son of Clooncolligan Amazing.

The reserve championship was awarded to Clontead Emmet, a November 2008-born son of Cheeklaw Eirwyn from the herd of Eustace, Deirdre and Eustace Burke. Both bulls later sold for 1800 euro, with Clontead Emmet going to the Teagasc Farm in Johnstown, Co. Wexford.

The reserve champion Clontead Emmet from the Burke family

The winner of the 2009-born class was Tubridmore Falcon exhibited by Denis Twomey from Causeway Co. Kerry. This January born son of Ankonian Elixir was later sold for 1720 euro. The second prize Darima Lonestar also came from Kerry being exhibited by Matthew Goulding. Top price was 1800 euro and the sale average was 1664 euro.

Small herds (1-9 breeding females)

1^st Tony Jennings, ballyroe, Leap, Co Cork

2^nd Tom and Elizabeth Dineen, ballydonaghy, Dunderrow, Kinsale, Co Cork

3^rd Edward Dudley, Kilsuuny House, Dovea, Thurles, Co Tipperary

Medium herds (10-19 breeding females)

1^st Michael Sheehan, Luddenmore, Grange, Co Limerick

2^nd Eustace, Deidre and Eustace Burke, Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co Cork

3^rd Henry and Yvonne Dudley, Gurteen, Templemore, Co Tipperary

Large herds (20+ breeding females)

1^st Jerry Henchy, Grange, Killmallock, Co Limerick

2^nd Albert and Jennifer De Cogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr, Co Cork

3^rd Matthew and Rita Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Co Kerry

Cow Family

1^st Michael Sheehan, Luddenmore, with the Rose Erica family

2^nd Jerry henchy, Grange, with the Elba family

3^rd Tony Jennings, Ballyroe, with the lady Eve family

Sale leader was the February 2008 born heifer, Goulding Exotic Winnie, out of Darima Winnie, and sired by Ankonian Elixir 100. This heifer combined the power and style of her dam with the renowned performance of her now legendary sire. A hard fought bidding war was eventually won by Rory Best, Newry, Co Down, when he secured this prize animal for €6700.

Goulding Exotic Winnie

Not deterred by a battle when playing hooker for Ireland or Ulster Rory Best was to go on and buy a further 6 lots. Four of these females were to originate from the Goulding Herd and included females sired by Dalrene Cruz, Aynho Rossiter Eric B125 and Netherton Eastern Cruz combined with the superb female genetics offered by their dams  Darima Princess C159, Darima Patriot Z082 and Darima Ester A115. The remaining two lots were to be purchased from Doreen Corridan who was dispersing her herd.

Next top selling at €5000 was Goulding E Winnie a November 2008 heifer out of the much in demand Darima Winnie and sired by Tonroe Udi. This heifer had style from head to toe and possesses some of the most sought after genetics in Ireland. Not deterred by failing to meet the reserve in the ring Cyril Nagle, Doolin, Co Clare was to successful secure this heifer after the sale.

Goulding E Winnie

At €3750, Mark Clement, Ballyronan, Co Derry secured Goulding E Patriot 199, a November 2008 born heifer, out of Darima Patriot Z082 and sired by Aynho Rossiter Eric B125. This heifer won numerous tickets during the year when she formed part of the Goulding show team.

Goulding E Patriot

In total 15 lots were sold to Northern Ireland customers.

The demand for bulls was not as brisk as the trade for females however Goulding Eamon 190, a November born bull, out of Darima Ester A115 and sired by Netherton Eastern Cruz was knocked down at €2000. Robert Mooney, Co Waterford, was the successful bidder, securing this stylish all round bull for his suckler beef enterprise who supplys 150 ¾ bred angus bulls to the Angus Producer Groups yearly.

Goulding Eamon 190

The sale includes some real beauties. Matthew is offering what he describes the best cattle made available for sale for some time from the herd. “These females are designed for the future of progressive genetic development.”

The herd was the winner of the Munster Herd of the Year in 2008, coming through triumphant in the large herd’s category.

The young potential donor cows are incredibly powerful with great bloodlines behind them. Juniors are equally important to the Goulding family and will offering heifers of show potential quality. Also selected are five bulls from respected cow families capable of suiting both the pedigree and commercial beef markets.

Some sale highlights:

Lot 4 Goulding Dazzling Perry

Lot 46 Goulding Eammon

All animals have tested free of Johne’s, BVD ad IBR and will be vaccinated for BVD and Lepto.  For more information on what s available in the sale go to Goulding Angus website.

The same day will see the Corridan Angus herd disperse from Tim, Doreen and Katie Corridan. This herd has had great success over the years both in the show and sale ring. The breeding policy has been based 100% on AI with proven sires selected on pedigree, progeny viewed, performance and index.

Herd sires have included Aynho Rossiter Eric, Dalrene Cruz and Jerusalem Faraday. From the US, Riverbend Powerline, greens Premium, Cudlobe Millenium, OGL Battlecry, Young Dale Touchdown and Young Dale Superior have also been used. The herd has also remained strong to Irish genetics having used Tunroe Udi and Ballycaher Maker.

Foundation females in the herd have a tremendous pedigree and are of large stature, with great frames and body capacity. The most desired lines include HF Blackbird 99G, HF Tibbie 15T, HF Evening Tinge 14F, HF Miss Rosebud 15C, Elsiemere and DMM Miss Essence 22B.

For a copy of the catalogue of more information contact the auctioneer MH McGowan and Co 00353 (78) 31007.

The first is Newcastle West which was held on Sunday July 19th and judged by Tom Fitzgerald. Here he tapped out Dr Michael Sheehan’s heifer Luddenmore Evening Tinge as champion Angus of the Show after being reserve in Cork and Charleville. This November 2008 born heifer is a daughter of Darlene Cruz.

Taking the Reserve was the Burke Family’s senior chow Jesana Western Babe, a May 2003 cow a daughter of Ireland’s most successful sire Shankill Max.

Earlier in the month, judge Michael Cronin tapped out Deveron Jasper Eric from Albert and Jennifer De Colgan at Carbury Show on the 16^th July, to take his third breed championship of the year.

The reserve spot went to John and Frank Appelbe’s Carrigroe Phillie a homebred February 2006 cow by their stock bull Cashelane Bowie.