Eedy Doorman Fame has retained the Supreme Champion title this afternoon (Saturday, October 12) at the 2024 AXA National Dairy Show.
There were jubilant scenes in front of the large crowd in the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, Co. Cork as judge Niels Erik Haahr from Denmark picked his overall winner from a top quality final line up.
Haahr chose Eedy Doorman Fame , exhibited by Jason, Laura, Robert and Sylvia Helen of Eedy Holsteins in Co. Cork, as his Supreme Champion of the AXA National Dairy Show.
The five-year-old cow, bred by Robert Helen and handled in the ring by his son Jason, also won Best Udder and the Exhibitor Bred Championship.
She is sired by Val-Bisson Doorman and her dam is Clonpaddin Bk Fame Et.
The judge chose Hallow Solomon Arengatange as his Reserve Champion, she was exhibited by Philip Jones.
Her dam is Kingsway Sanchez Arengatange Et and her sire is Walnutlawn Solomon.
Honourable mention went to Hallow Atwood Twizzle 1181; the cow who was Supreme Champion at the show in 2022 was exhibited by the Jones family as well.
Kildarby Adorable Mary exhibited by Owen Cleary won the highest economic breeding index (EBI) Holstein award.
The highest EBI Jersey award went to Cloonboygher Gilly exhibited by Eamonn McLoughney.
The Helen family were also presented with the 2024 premier breeder title, while the award for premier exhibitor was shared between the Paul Hannan and Brian and Rachel Corley.
National Dairy Show Holstein results
The results from the AXA National Dairy Show Holstein classes are as follows:
Class 16: Confined cow in milk:
- Goldenfield Doorman Fame 3222, exhibited by John and Padraig Murphy – won the best exhibitor bred animal and best udder award;
- Mohoncross Dawn 70 1261, exhibited by D&D Sheehy;
- Glenkeel Pepper Dellia 2855, exhibited by Jerry Hegarty – won highest EBI award also.
Confined Champion:
- Champion: Goldenfield Doorman Fame 3222, exhibited by John and Padraig Murphy;
- Reserve: Mohoncross Dawn 70 1261, exhibited by D&D Sheehy;
- Honourable mention: Eedy Sidekick Apple, exhibited by Brian Hayes.
Class 17: Senior three-year-old cow in milk born between January 1, 2021, and July 31, 2021:
- Hallow Solomon Arengatange, exhibited by Philip Jones – won best exhibitor bred animal and best udder award;
- Coolroehouse Abbott Ann, exhibited by Paul Murphy;
- Cherryblossom Unix Sue IMP, exhibited by Liam and Sandra Murphy.
The highest EBI award in this class went to Desmond Duplo Amber, exhibited by Desmond Holsteins.
Class 18: Four-year-old cow born between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020:
- Lisnalty Inka Ideal 609, exhibited by Paul Hannan – won the best exhibitor bred animal and the best udder award also;
- Dalevalley Maze Apple Red ET, exhibited by J. Curtin and R. Cromie;
- Knowlesmere Jones Unix Victoire which was exhibited by Jones Holsteins – won the highest EBI award also.
Class 19: Five-year-old cow in milk born between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019:
- Eedy Doorman Fame, exhibited by Jason and Laura Helen – won the best udder award and the best exhibitor bred animal;
- Wilt Elise IMP, exhibited by J&B O’Connor;
- Hawksmoor May Alta 36, exhibited by J&B O’Connor,
The highest EBI award went to Glenkeel Pepper Dellia 2855, exhibited by Jerry Hegarty.
Class 20: Mature Cow in milk born before December 31, 2018:
- Hallow Atwood Twizzle 1181, exhibited by Philip Jones – won the best exhibitor award and the best udder award;
- Greenlea MG Rhapsody, exhibited by Padraic and Brendan Greenan;
- Lisnalty Heidi, exhibited by Paul Hannan.
The highest EBI award was awarded to Robinview Denvor Polly, exhibited by Michael McGrath.
Class 21: Production Class: Judged on conformation. Confined to cows having produced over 4,000kg lifetime combined fat and protein:
- Greenlea MG Rhapsody, exhibited by Padraic and Brendan Greenan – won the best exhibitor bred award as well;
- Lisnalty Heidi, exhibited by Paul Hannan – won the best udder award also;
- Mohoncross Noreen 46, exhibited by Jerry Hegarty – won the highest EBI award as well.
Class 22: Group of 3 females owned by exhibitor:
- Philip Jones;
- R&S, J&L Helen;
- Paul Hannan.
Intermediate Holstein Champion
The intermediate Holstein champion title went to Eedy King Doc Fame, exhibited by Robert, Sylvia, Jason and Laura Helen.
Her dam is Clonpaddin BK Fame Et and she sired by Woodcrest Kingdoc.
Reserve champion went to Desmond Denver Ruby, exhibited by Desmond Holsteins.
Her dam is Warnelview Chief Ruby 2 Imp and her sire is Brenland Denver.
Honourable mention went to Cradenhill O’Leila ET IMP, exhibited by Richard Kingston.
Class 10: Confined heifer in milk:
- Eedy Sidekick Apple, exhibited by Brian Hayes.
Class 11: Junior Two-year-old heifer in milk born on or after June 1, 2022:
- Dellview Daniela Angel, exhibited by Gordon Kingston who also won the best exhibitor bred animal and the best udder award;
- Desmond Yamaska Ruby, exhibited by Desmond Genetics – won the highest EBI award as well;
- Tubbertoby Barolo Brenda, exhibited by Paul Flanagan.
Class 12: Senior two-year-old heifer in milk born on or after January 1, 2022:
- Eedy King Doc Fame, exhibited by Robert, Sylvia, Jason and Laura Helen – won the best exhibitor bred animal and the best udder award;
- Cradenhill O’Leila ET IMP, exhibited by Richard Kingston;
- Ballyelan Haniko Lustre 3759, exhibited by Desmond Genetics.
Class 13: Junior three-year-old heifer/cow in milk born on or after August 1, 2021;
- Desmond Denver Ruby, exhibited by Desmond Holsteins – also won the best udder award and the best exhibitor bred animal;
- Lisnalty Balterwine, exhibited by Paul Hannan – won the highest EBI award also;
- Bawnmore Lambda Lasenza, exhibited by John and Bryan O’Connor.
Junior Holstein champion
The Junior Holstein champion title went to Hallow Sidekick Twizzle, exhibited by Philip Jones with his son Will Jones on the halter.
She is out of Hallow Solomon Twizzle Et and is sired by Walnut Lawn Sidekick.
Reserve champion went to Tubertoby Doc Joyful, exhibited by Paul Flanagan. Her dam is Tubertoby Unix Joyus and she is sired by Woodcrest King Doc.
Honourable mention went to Evergreen Chief Lustre, exhibited by Liam and Sandra Murphy.
Class 5: Heifer born on or after February 1, 2024:
- Dellview Raelynn Angel, exhibited by Gordon Kingston who also won the best exhibitor award;
- Euro Showtime Carmen, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin;
- Ballywater Sidekick Victoire, exhibited by Philip Jones.
Class 5A: Heifer born born on after February 1, 2024:
- Cornboro K Doc Finesse, exhibited by Brian Corley who also won the best exhibitor award;
- Dalevalley Lambda Aiko, exhibited by Enda Doran;
- Eedy Skick Acclaim, exhibited by Stephen Shannan.
The highest EBI award in this class went to Kildarby Blanche IT All, exhibited by Owen Cleary.
Class 6: Heifer born between December 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024:
- Leagh Tequila Rose Red ET, exhibited by Brian Corley;
- Emerald Denver Acapella, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin;
- Emerald Conway Aiko, exhibited by Enda Doran who also won the highest EBI award.
The best exhibitor award went to Desmond Lemagic Reba, exhibited by Desmond Holsteins.
Class 7: Heifer born between between October 1, 2023, and November 31, 2023:
- Cornboro Haniko Jasmine, exhibited by Brian Corley who also won the best exhibitor bred animal award;
- Cornboro Queen Jazz, exhibited by Brian Corley also;
- Jones Haniko Fame, exhibited by the Hynes family.
Class 8: Heifer born between between July 1, 2023, and September 31, 2023:
- Evergreen Chief Lustre, exhibited by Liam and Sandra Murphy who also won the best exhibitor bred animal award;
- Croagh Celicia 77, exhibited by Peter and Eileen Kennelly;
- Emerald Sta Chief Rhapsody ET, exhibited by Enda Doran.
Class 9: Heifer born between January 1, 2023, and June 30, 2023:
- Hallow Sidekick Twizzle, exhibited by Philip Jones who also won the best exhibitor bred animal;
- Tubbertoby Doc Joyful, exhibited by Paul Flanagan;
- Evergreen Amarok 2 Red, exhibited by Liam and Sandra Murphy.
National Dairy Show Jersey champion
Haahr selected his champion Jersey at the AXA National Dairy Show to be Jones Ferdinand Cupid, exhibited by Jones Holsteins.
The heifer in milk is sired by Lightning Ridge Ferdinand and her dam is Logan Chrome Caribbean.
Reserve champion went to Moorshill Buttercup TT, exhibited by Pat Ahern.
She is out of Moorshill Buttercup and is sired by Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET.
Honourable mention went to Euro Joel Prance, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin.
Class 14J: Jersey heifer in milk:
- Jones Ferdinand Cupid, exhibited by Jones Holsteins – won the best exhibitor bred animal and the best udder;
- Moorshill Sue 56, exhibited by Pat Ahern – won the highest EBI award also.
Class 15J: Jersey cow in milk:
- Moorshill Buttercup TT, exhibited by Pat Ahern – won the best exhibitor bred award and the best udder award;
- Euro Joel Prance which was exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin;
- Ballyealan Tequila Louise which was exhibited by Tom Lynch.
Highest EBI was claimed by Cloonboygher Gilly, exhibited by Eamonn McLoughney.