Adding to a succession of wins this year on the Irish show circuit, Castlemartyr, Co Cork-based Albert and Jennifer De Cogan secured the AIB National Livestock Show championship at Tullamore Show at the weekend with their senior herd sire, Wedderlie Blackbox J935, under judge Derek Steen.
Born September 2009, this son of Abberton Mr Bionic G141 out of Wedderlie Blackbess G436, herself a Wedderlie Blackboss daughter E950, secured his third breed championship this year at Tullamore alongside his two interbreed championships. The bull is a senior herd sire in the 60-cow herd and has already sired three sons in pedigree herds in the UK and nine sons running in pedigree herds in total. He next eads to the All Ireland championships next month.
Commenting on his champion, Mr Steen said: “This bull is a good blend of traditional and modern Aberdeen-Angus genetics, he’s carrying just the right condition for an aged show bull with good locomotion and breed character.”
Having followed him through in the male championship, Matthew and Rita Goulding’s young bull calf, Goulding Proud Boy, clinched the reserve overall title. This February-born calf is a son of Oakchurch Dirk N131 and is out of Goulding Pamela. He’s previously won his class at Bandon and Nenagh and also heads to the All Ireland Show.
“This bull calf has a great future ahead of him. He’s full of potential and carries tremendous second thigh but is still soft fleshed with a great tail head,” added Mr Steen.
In the female championship it was the winner of the cow and calf class, Laheens Jill, from Carrick On Shannon-based Cathal Duignan, which took the top spot. This four-year old cow shown with her Bunlahy John G bull calf at foot which won the Septmber-born class, is by Aynho Rossiter Eric and is out of a home bred cow. She was champion of her section at Clune Show this year.
Albert and Jennifer De Cogan were back in the action in the females as well to take reserve spot with their winner of the two-year old heifer class, Mogeely Elize P325. By the multi award winning Rosemead Karona J957, she’s out of a home bred dam.
Class results:
Cow with calf at foot born on or before 31st August 2013
1, Cathal Duignan’s Laheen Jill, by Aynho Rossiter Eric
2, John McEnroe’s Liss Biluri J044, by Mosston Muir Lord Ringo F138
Cow or heifer born on or between 1st September 2013 and 31st August 2014
1, Albert De Cogan’s Mogeely Miylo P291, by Rosemead Karona J957
2, John McEnroe’s Liss Minree P415, by The Moss Enthelorence L132
3, Edward Dudley’s Castlelough Mystic Buffy, by Clontead Ecco
Heifer born on or between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015
1, Albert De Cogan’s Mogeely Elize P325, by Rosemead Karona J957
2, Patrick Murphy’s Berry Magic, by Goulding Jumbo King
3, Martin Garvey’s Liscolvin M June 1000, by Crussin Mark F207
4, Michael and Oliver Flanagan’s Moydrum Monalisa, by BJP
5, Anthony Scanlon’s Owen more Mella, by Owenmore Kit
Heifer born on or between 1st September 2015 and 31st December 2015
1, Matthew Goulding’s Goulding Missie 714, by Clara Keynote
2, Cathal Duignan’s Laheens Daisy R422, by Nakkeg Nord 913
3, Amanda Bogan and Conor Craig’s Millbawn Luara R218, by Ardrossan Admiral A2
4, John Appelbe’s Carrigroe Mrs Dunbar, by Nightingale Dunbar
5, Martin Garvey’s Liscolvin Molly, by Black Banner X1 of Idvies
Heifer calf born on or after 1st January 2016
1, Tom Mulligan’s Clooncarne Nicky, by Baronagh Producer
2, Amanda Bogan and Conor Craig’s Millbawn Nancy, by Cudlobe Millenium 12M
3, Amanda Bogan and Conor Craig’s Millbawn Narnia, by Ankonian Elixir
4, John McEnroe’s Liss Myrlo S600, by The Moss Black Angus
5, Tom Mulligan’s Clooncarne Nadine, by Clooncarne Frank
Bull born prior to 31st August 2013
1, Albert De Cogan’s Wedderlie Blackbox J935, by Abberton Mr Bionic G141
2, John McEnroe’s Mogeely Lord Harrow M191, by Wedderlie Black Box J935
Bull born on or between 1st September 2013 and 31st August 2015
1, John McEnroe’s Liss Marty M417, by The Moss Enthelorence L132
2, Gerard Reynolds’ Bunlahy Minto Jimmy, by Bunlahy John G
3, Geraldine Shanley’s Aughnamona Manoman, by Bunlahy John G
Bull born on or between 1st September 2015 and 31st December 2015
1, Cathal Duignan’s Laheens Miko, by Bunlahy John G
2, Michael Gallagher’s Dunlaveymore Marley, by Bohey Jasper
3, John Brady’s Lisna Fanna Dallas, by Bunlahy John G
4, Michael and Oliver Flanagan’s Moydrum Moonraker, by Moydrum King
5, Albert De Cogan’s Mogeely Lord Hul R395, by Rosemead Karona J957
Bull calf born on or after 1st January 2016
1, Matthew Goulding’s Gouldings Proud Boy, by Oakchurck Dirk N131
2, Gerard Reynolds’ Bunlahy Ninja Warrior, by Bunlahy John G
3, Patrick Murphy’s Berry Ned, by HF Rebel
4, Shane McKiernan’s Drumcarbin Lord Inkspot, by DMM Decision
5, Gerard Mulligan’s Currycramp Ned, by Lisacaran Victor
Pair of animals
1, Albert De Cogan’s Wedderlie Black Box and Mogeely Miylo P291
2, Anthony Scanlon’s Owenmore Maisy and Owenmore Mella
3, Tom Mulligan’s Clooncarne Nicky and Clooncarne Miranda
4, Albert De Cogan’s Knockadrinan Blackbird P599 and Mogeely Elize P325
5, Matthew Goulding’s Goulding Nationwide and Goulding Proud Boy