Despite mixed weather conditions, the Munster Agricultural Society’s Cork Summer Show 2016 attracted thousands of show goers from all over the country over the weekend.
With national agricultural competitions including cattle, sheep, goats and horse breeding, as well as the All Ireland Cook Off 2016 (Craft Butchers Association of Ireland) and the National Tug Of War Championships among others, crowds came from 19 counties to participate and experience one of Ireland’s most loved shows.
Supported by Cork County Council, the voluntary committee of the Munster Agricultural Society co-ordinate a show that has attracted audiences as large as 50,000 in the past.
Best Dressed Lady Competition pictured pictured at Cork Summer. Picture: Clare Keogh
Munster Agricultural Society Chairman Gerard Murphy said that this year’s Cork Summer Show was “exceptionally successful” and that participation across most competitions exceeding previous years’ entries.
“The mammoth event went off without a hitch, with record attendance on Saturday in good weather.
Gort Na Cloiche of Longford pictured during the national Tug of War Championships held at the Cork Summer Show 2016. Picture: Clare Keogh
“While the wet weather on Sunday wasn’t ideal, the crowds still turned out and spirits certainly weren’t dampened by the persistent drizzle,” he said.
Niamh Dunne awaits results for the Best Dress winner pictured at Cork Summer Show 2016.
Picture: Clare Keogh
Cork Summer Show Results
The MAS All Ireland Beef Heifer
- Beef Heifer Champion: Donal Molloy Ardnacrusha Kit Kate
- Reserve: Donol Molloy Ardnacrusha Kylie
- Third: Ryan Family, Gold Star Lulu
Supreme Beef Champion
John McInerney, Drummin J-Lo
Reserve Supreme Beef
Albert de Cogan, Mogeely Mylo
Supreme Dairy Champion
Ricky Barrett (Jersey) Laurelelm Poppy
Reserve Noel & Michelle Murphy, Ballyelan Shuttle Delilah
Overall Holstein Friesian Dairy Champion
Noel and Michelle Murphy, Ballyelan Shuttle Delilah (553)
Reserve Dairy – Michael McGrath, Robinsview Barb
Belgian Blue Champion: Willie Dunne
Belgian Blue Reserve: John Cahalane, Forenaught ICE
Commercial Champion: (723) William R. Gubbins
Commercial Resever: (718) William R. Gubbins
Champion Shorthorn: (568) Philip Salter, Castlehaven Greyline
Champion Reserve: (566) Philip Salter, Castlehaven Tornado
Champion Salers: (709) Declan Bell, Clewbay Kate
Reserve Saler: (711) John Burke, Manusmore Kim
Jersey Champion: Ricky Barrett (536) Laurelelm Poppy
Reserve Jersey: Philip Whitley, (538) Village View Gold Silver
Champion Limousin: John McInerney, Drummin J-Lo (694)
Reserve Limousin: Donal Molony, Ardnacrusha Jaguar (683)
Aberdeen Angus Champion: (609) Albert de Cogan, Mogeely Mylo
Aberdeen Angus Reserve: (615) Albert de Cogan, Weddlerie Blackbof
Hereford Champion: (590) Anthony McCarthy, GEM
Hereford Reserve: (571) Henry Dudley, Lakelodge Joe 16th
Charolans Champion: (626) Martin Ryan, Goldstar Jamaique
Charolans Reserve: Jerry O’Keefe, Jeanie
Simmental Champion: 667, James Brown, Corbally Goddess
Simmental Reserve: 670, Adrian Bateman, Clonagh Willow
600kg Mens Senior
1st. G&B
2nd. The Shop
3rd. Donoughmore
600kg Mens Novice
1st. Ballinastoe
2nd. Gort na Clioche
3rd. Mulcair
425kg Mens 5-a-Side
1st St. Pats
2nd Ballinagh
3rd Killenaule
Ladies405 kg
1st Kiltevna
2nd Ballinagh
3rd Ballinastoe
Ladies 435 kg
1st Kiltevna
2nd Ballinastoe
3rd Ballinagh
Welsh Pony Champion
Champion – John Dineen
Reserve – Aidan Williamson
Mini Championship
Champion – Uppacott Xotica (Lorna Twomey – owner)
Reserve – Fusway Ganymede (Donagh Gilvarry)
Local and Family Pony
Champion – Molly Dot Com
Reserve – Wishfields Missy Moo
Ridden Show Hunter Ponies
Champion – Liam Ruttle’s Bronheulog Sunny Boy
Reserve – Catriona Glynn, Yealand Pilgrim
Working Hunter Ponies
Champion – Lorna Twomey Crecora Angel
Reserve Judy Quirke, Tybroughney Cloud
Connemara Ridden Championship
Champion – Joan Dahill’s Nire Valley Beth
Reserve – Jackie O’Connor, Kilshanny Robert
Champion Inhand Pony
Champion John Dineen, Just a Dream
Reserve – Aidan Williamson, Goldengrove Temptress
Connemara In hand Championship
Champion – Kitty and Liam Cotter, Ardnore Silver Lady
Reserve – Carmel Melody, Nire Valley Breeze
Poultry Championship
Champion – Darren Keohane, Orpington
Reserve – Mulcahy, Crested Duck