Bernard Mairs sale tops at 9000gns

A massive crowd turned out last Friday (April 24th) for the dispersal sale of noted Aberdeen-Angus breeder and showman Bernard Mairs, Ballyclare, held at the pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.

Bernard has established a showing record that has seen his scoop many show titles both at home in Ireland and at the Royal and Royal Highland shows.

And although Limousin cattle were also on offer, it was the Aberdeen-Angus cattle that topped the day’s trade. Sale leader was the two year old heifer Croftburn Blackbird H331, by TLA Northern Samurai out of Coldstream Blackbird 62G. She sold for 9000gns to new breeder Trevor Wallace, Dromore (this is believed to be an Aberdeen-Angus female record in Northern Ireland).

Selling at 5200gns to another new breeder Mike Frazer, Templepatrick (buyer of top priced female and bull at Dungannon recently) was Croftburn Blackbird G313. This time out of Bernard’s show cow Huxton Blackbird B081, she is sired by Netherton Kular D318, a son of Netherton Royal sovereign A 072.

Trevor Wallace was back in action at 5100gns securing the top show cow Huxton Blackbird B081. By Rawburn El Cid Z432 out of Rawburn Blackbird was orginally bought in 2004 as an in calf heifer at the Border sale for 12,000gns. she went on to win a handful of championships and first prize tickets.

The first lot in the ring Skaill Diana E249 by Blelack Blackstock out of Skaill Diana A253 went to Ernie Hall, Ballclare, for 4000gns, while Croftburn Blackbrd H545, another Netherton Kular daughter sold at 3700gns to Mike Frazer.

Trade for Aberdeen-Angus semen was also brisk with straws of Ranui Impact selling for 200gns and Dalrene Cruz semen selling for 150gns.

Auctioneers: R A Noble and Co, Clogher.