Four month old calf takes interbreed at Clogher Valley

The National Show of Aberdeen-Angus cattle at Clogher Valley Show was  a site to see, particulary as leading the field was a four month old heifer calf from Tom Reynolds, Co Leitram, who took the eye of judge William McLaren who tapped it out as overall champion.

This stunning and incredibly stylish heifer is by Knockdrinan Precise G398 out of Knockadrinan Bell A190 and was out on her just her second show outing of the year where on a previous day out she won the provincial cup at Longford Show. Today was a complete shock and delight for owner Tom who has been showing since 1954 and has won Carrick on Shannon some 14 times.

After tapping out his champion William McLaren said: “This was a cracking champion, she has the makings of a great heifer and cow and is incredibly stylish and caught my eye from the minute she stepped in to the ring. Overall the standard of the females at the show was outstanding. My champion was an easy winner with a great top line, carcass potential and femininity.”

Going one stage further, the heifer then took the overall interbreed champion spot under judge and Limousin breeder Harry Emslie, Peterhead, Aberdeen. She beat off stiff competition from a two year old Charolais heifer who stood reserve, as well as champions from the Hereford, Belgian Blue, Limousin, Simmental and Saler section winners.

Harry Emslie said: “This young calf oozed style and was an easy champion for me. She is an incredibly correct calf with a wonderful future ahead of me.”

Taking reserve in the Aberdeen-Angus classes was James Porter, Lisburn, with his homebred April 2004 born Old Glenort Black Bianca. This one is by Haymount Wessurd out of Black Bianca of Gilkey. William described his reserve as: “A good working young cow with a cracking calf at foot. She has great lines and a superb udder and walks with great ease in the show ring.”

Full class results:

Bull born before 1^st September 2007

1 Albert De Cogan, Co Cork, with Deveron Jasper Eric (sired by Deveron Limited Edition)

2 Booth Bros, Co Tyrone, with Coltrim Lord Jack G466 (sired by Kiltariff Dynamic DY11)

Bull born between 1^st September and 31 August 2008

1 Leo McEnroe, Co Cavan, with Moncur Elation H104 (sired by Curzon entertainer)

2 Sam Matchett, Portadown, with Cloghogue Evolution (sired by Coneyisland Legend)

3 Adrian Parke, Co Tyrone, with Laheens Eugene (sired by Nakkeg Lord)

4 J and S Blackburn, Co Tyrone, with Killaney Digo (sired by Netherton Figo C244)

Bull born between 1^st September 2008 and 31 December 2008

1 Alan and Naomi Morrison, Maguiresbridge, with Dalriada Thadeus H549 (sired by Nakkeg Nord 913)

2 John and Kate Tait, Co Cork, with Westwellen Mr Bubba (sired by Clonbroney Casper)

3 Frank Mc Kiernan, Co Cavan, with Drumcrow Eroko (sired by Coldstream Genetic Trend 80F)

4 John Henderson, Strabane, with, Ballyheather Krackerjack (sired by Tonroe Udi)

Bull calf born on or after 1^st January 2009

1 Jerry Henchy, Co Limerick, with Friarstown Last Big Knight (sired by Vermilion Dateline)

2 Tom Reynolds, Co Leitram, with Knockadrinan Princeman J462 (sired by Gigginstown House Drew)

3 J and S Blackburn, Co Tyrone, with Killaney Lord Edward J047 (sired by Killaney Prosper G336)

Cow in calf or in milk, born prior to 1^st January 2006

1 Alan Cheney, Co Tyrone, with Newpark Wonder (sired by DMM Distinction)

2 Neville Forsythe, Co Londonderry, with Coltrim Lady Joy D851 (sired by Fordel Eisenhower Y423)

3 Robert Steenson, Co Armagh, with Cavnabellaghy Erica B884 (sired by Fordel Eibenpower)

4 J A and G J Ferguson, Ballygawley, with Ballyheather Kim E577 (sired by Moston Muir Eddie B045)

Cow born after 1st January 2006

1 James Porter, Lisburn, with Old Glenort Black Bianca (sired by Haymount Wessurd)

2 J A and G J Ferguson, Ballygawley, with Ballyheather Dusty F754 (sired by Fordel Kenhower Y423)

Heifer born between 1^st September 2006 and 31^st August 2007

1 Robin Lamb, Co Armagh, with Richhill Rosanna G067 (sired by Baronagh Euro A043)

2 James Porter, Lisburn, with Old Glenort Elana G195 (sired by The Moss Mr Eshton)

3 Booth Bros, Co Tyrone, with Glenross Abbey G117 (sired by Tegnose Karman)

4 John Henderson, Strabane, with Ballyheather Dream (sire Dielacresse Ernie)

5 Fintan Keown, Co Fermanagh, with Ebony Swinger (sired by Wakkeg Word)

Heifer born between 1^st September 2007 and 31^st August 2008

1 Tom Reynolds, Co Leitram, Knockadrinan Bell H425  (sired by Gigginstown House Drew)

2 James Porter, Lisburn, with Old Glenort Ella H711 (sired by The Moss Mr Eshton)

3 James Porter, Lisburn, with Old Glenort Victoria H652 (sired by The Moss Mr Eshton)

4 James Porter, Lisburn, with Old Glenort Edwina H722 (sired by The Moss Mr Eshton)

Heifer born between 1^st September 2008 and 31^st December 2008

1 Alan and Naomi Morrison, Maguiresbridge, with Drumneer Pretty Polly H591 (sire Nakkeg Nord 913)

2 G Shanley and D Spring, Co Leitram, with Aughnamona Eve (sired by Priely Revival)

3 G Shanley and D Spring, Co Leitram, with Aughnamona Ettie (sired by Tonroe Wally)

4 Robert Steenson, Co Armagh, with Cavanbellaghy Mayflower H531 (sired by Liss Bonny Man)

Heifer calf born after 1^st January 2009

1 Tom Reynolds, Co Leitram, with Knockadrinan Bell J460 (sired by Knockadrinan Precise G398)

2 Jerry Henchy, Co Limerick, with Friarstown Idea (sired by Southland Full Throttle)

3 James Porter, Lisburn, with Old Glenort Bianca (sired by Netherton Fleurs Legacy)

4 Robert Steenson, Co Armagh, with Cavanbellaghy Mayflower (sired by Kincarline Castle Pluto)

Group of Three

1 James Porter, Lisburn

2 G Shanley and D Spring, Co Leitram

Young stockpersons competition

Senior (over 17 and under 25 years)

1 Graeme Parke, Strabane

2 Peter Lamb, Co Armagh

Junior (under 17 on 1^st January 2009

1 Neville Forsythe jnr, Co Londonderry

2 Neil McEnroe, Co Cavan