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Jason Helen with Eedy Doorman Fame the Supreme Champion at the FBD National Dairy Show
Jason Helen with Eedy Doorman Fame the Supreme Champion at the FBD National Dairy Show

Eedy Doorman Fame makes history at FBD National Dairy Show

Eedy Doorman Fame was named Supreme Champion at the 2026 FBD National Dairy Show in the Green Glens Arena today (Saturday, October 10).

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Judge Mark Logan tapped out the seven-year-old cow making her the first Irish bred cow to win the title of Supreme Champion at the National Dairy Show three times, bringing a wave of emotions to the ring.

Only one other cow in the 44 years of the FBD National Dairy Show has claimed the title three times, that cow was the Canadian import, Moralta Inspiration Fame, a fourth dam to Eedy Doorman Fame.

In fact, Eedy Doorman Fame seems to be closely following her fourth dam's footsteps, having also gained the first classification score of EX97 max since Moralta Inspiration Fame did 30 years prior.

Eedy Doorman Fame is bred and exhibited by the Helen family from Clonakilty, Co. Cork, comprising Jason Helen, his wife Laura, and his parents Robert and Sylvia.

Eedy Doorman Fame was born out of Clonpaddin Bk Fame ET (EX94) on August 18, 2019, and was sired by Val-Bisson Doorman (EX90).

Mark Logan judget standing with the Supreme Champion, Reserve Champion, and honourable mention.
Mark Logan judget standing with the Supreme Champion, Reserve Champion, and honourable mention.

Tubbertoby Mirand Abba exhibited by Paul and Matthew Flanagan was named the Reserve Champion of the show.

She is sired by Coomboona Zipit Mirand-IMP-ET and comes from Tubbertoby Unix Akazoo.

Jones Knowlesmere Lvictory exhibited by Jones Cattle Ltd. was named as honourable mention.

She is sired by Farnear Delta Lambda-ET and comes from Knowlesmere Jones Unix Victoir.

National Dairy Show Holstein results

The results from the FBD National Dairy Show Holstein classes are as follows:

Class 16: Confined cow in milk:

  • Blarney Lambda Pledge exhibited by Noel Murphy;
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  • Piperhill Lambda Vixan exhibited by John Dillon;

Confined Champion:

  • Champion: Blarney Lambda Pledge exhibited by Noel Murphy;
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  • Reserve: Mohoncross Lambda Laurie Memor VG86 exhibited by Jerry Hegarty;
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  • Honourable mention: Swiftsheath Clarissa 2351 exhibited by Tom and Maura Murphy.
(L-R) Micheál Murphy; Noel Murphy; Cathal Murphy.
(L-R) Micheál Murphy; Noel Murphy; Cathal Murphy.

Class 17: Senior three-year-old cow in milk born between January 1, 2023, and July 31, 2023:

  • Robinview Parfect Pledge 363 exhibited by Michael McGrath;
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  • Ballywalter Haniko Twizzle 3 exhibited by Jones Cattle Ltd;
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  • Leagh Ryder Ivy RC exhibited by Michael McGrath.
(L-R) Tom McGrath; Gary Jones; Conor Lehane; Joseph O'Callaghan, Lely Centre Mitchelstown.
(L-R) Tom McGrath; Gary Jones; Conor Lehane; Joseph O'Callaghan, Lely Centre Mitchelstown.

Class 18: Four-year-old cow born between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022:

  • Tubbertoby Mirand Abba exhibited by Paul and Matthew Flanagan;
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  • Kilwarden Lambda Silver exhibited by Brochan and Joe Cocoman;
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  • Rosstemple Spirit Gracianna RC exhibited by John Curtin.
(L-R) Jack O'Neill; Joe Cocoman; Richard Jones;
(L-R) Jack O'Neill; Joe Cocoman; Richard Jones;

Class 19: Five-year-old cow in milk born between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021:

  • Laurelelm Apple Daffodil exhibited by Rickey Barrett;
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  • Cradenhill Chief Eliza VG89 exhibited by Richard Kingston;
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  • Evergreen Susie Mist 41RC exhibited by Liam and Sandra Murphy.
(L-R) Manus Murphy; Conor Lehane; Eddie Barrett; Graham Swanton.
(L-R) Manus Murphy; Conor Lehane; Eddie Barrett; Graham Swanton.

Class 20: Mature Cow in milk born before December 31, 2020:

  • Eedy Doorman Fame exhibited by R&S, J&L Helen;
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  • Peak Solo Rhapsody ET exhibited by Steve McLoughlin;
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  • Hallow Denver Twizzle exhibited by the Hallow Herd.
(L-R). Will Jones; Steve McLoughlin; Jason Helen; Martin O'Donnell, WWS.
(L-R). Will Jones; Steve McLoughlin; Jason Helen; Martin O'Donnell, WWS.

Class 21: Production Class: Judged on conformation. Confined to cows having produced over 4,000kg lifetime combined fat and protein:

  • Peak Solo Rhapsody ET exhibited by Steve McLoughlin;
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  • Laurelelm Slick Brilliant exhibited by Rickey Barrett;
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  • Lisnalty Perciouser Melody exhibited by Paul Hannan.
(L-R) Tom Saxby; John Barrett; Steve McLoughlin; Mike Laffan, IHFA.
(L-R) Tom Saxby; John Barrett; Steve McLoughlin; Mike Laffan, IHFA.

Class 22: Group of 3 females owned by exhibitor:

  • Rickey Barrett;
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  • Martin O'Sullivan;
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  • Jones Cattle Ltd.

Intermediate Holstein Champion

The intermediate Holstein champion title went to Jones Knowlesmere Lvictory, exhibited by Jones Cattle Ltd.

Her dam is Knowlesmere Jones Unix Victoir and she was sired by Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET.

Reserve champion went to Hallow Lambda Twizzle 2000, exhibited by the Hallow herd.

She had big boots to fill as her dam is Hallow Octain Twizzle, last year's National Dairy Show Supreme Champion. She was sired by Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET.

Honourable mention went to Desmond Bulseye Savoire Fare, exhibited by Martin O'Sullivan.

(L-R). Paul Murphy; Andrea Rafferty; Gary Jones; Mark Logan, judge; Aidan Forde, FBD.
(L-R). Paul Murphy; Andrea Rafferty; Gary Jones; Mark Logan, judge; Aidan Forde, FBD.

Class 10: Confined heifer in milk:

  • Mohoncross Lambda Laurie Memor VG86 exhibited by Jerry Hegarty;
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  • Swiftsheath Clarissa 2351 exhibited by Tom and Maura Murphy;
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  • Knoxtown Lambda Aideen exhibited by Tom and Maura Murphy;
(L-R). Hannah Murphy; Padraic Coleman; Diarmuid Hegarty; Ciaran O'Sullivan, MSD.
(L-R). Hannah Murphy; Padraic Coleman; Diarmuid Hegarty; Ciaran O'Sullivan, MSD.

Class 11: Junior Two-year-old heifer in milk born on or after June 1, 2024:

  • Cradenhill Willow Ripple Red exhibited by Richard Kingston;
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  • Eedy Chief Famous exhibited by R&S, J&L Helen;
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  • Dellview Dory Angel exhibited by Gordon Kingston.
(L-R). Gordon Kingston; Jason Helen; Richard Kingston; Eddie Chambers, Kinisla.
(L-R). Gordon Kingston; Jason Helen; Richard Kingston; Eddie Chambers, Kinisla.

Class 12: Senior two-year-old heifer in milk born on or after January 1, 2024:

  • Jones Knowlesmere Lvictory exhibited by Jones Cattle Ltd;
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  • Hallow Lambda Twizzle 2000 exhibited by the Hallow herd;
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  • Cedarmore Lambda Bazooka exhibited by John and Bryan O'Connor.
(L-R). Kevin Smith; Andrea Rafferty; Gary Jones; Martin Ryan, Mullinahone Co-op.
(L-R). Kevin Smith; Andrea Rafferty; Gary Jones; Martin Ryan, Mullinahone Co-op.

Class 13: Junior three-year-old heifer/cow in milk born on or after August 1, 2023;

  • Desmond Bulseye Savoire Fare exhibited by Martin O'Sullivan;
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  • Eedy Eye Candy Fame exhibited by John Barrett.
Brian Harte, Tom Harte Farm Services; Paul Murphy; JJ O'Connor.
Brian Harte, Tom Harte Farm Services; Paul Murphy; JJ O'Connor.

Junior Holstein champion

The Junior Holstein champion title went to Slatabogie Alpha Mahogany IMP, exhibited and handled by Steve McLoughlin.

She is out of Slatabogie Avatar Mahogany and is sired by Blondin Alpha.

Reserve champion went to Jones Chief Diamond who was exhibited by Jones Cattle Ltd.

Her dam is Knowlesmere Diamonds Are Forever and she is sired by Stantons Chief-ET.

Honourable mention went to Ellys Crossfire Rhapsody, also exhibited by Steve McLoughlin.

(L-R) John Kirby, IHFA; Marty Hayes, Dovea; Rachel Corley; Izzy Jones; Steve McLoughlin; Mark Logan, judge; John Ryan, FBD.
(L-R) John Kirby, IHFA; Marty Hayes, Dovea; Rachel Corley; Izzy Jones; Steve McLoughlin; Mark Logan, judge; John Ryan, FBD.

The top three for each of the classes are outlined below.

Class 5: Heifer born on or after February 1, 2026:

  • Dellview Valentine Angel exhibited by Gordon Kingston;
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  • Euro Ruby Rouge exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin;
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  • Keelherd Conway Neottie 005 exhibited by Michael and Mark Corridon.
(L-R) Cora Corridon; Emer Curtin; Harry O'Leary; William O'Flynn, Southern Milling.
(L-R) Cora Corridon; Emer Curtin; Harry O'Leary; William O'Flynn, Southern Milling.

Class 6A: Heifer born between December 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026:

  • Desmond Sidekick Amber exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin;
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  • Leagh Good Vibes Only ET exhibited by Enda Doran;
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  • Mounteen Rebel Red Cora 1945 exhibited by Ger and Roisin Kirby.
(L-R) Mary Conroy; Lauren Doran; Clodagh Kennelly; Norma Casey, FBD.
(L-R) Mary Conroy; Lauren Doran; Clodagh Kennelly; Norma Casey, FBD.

Class 6B: Heifer born between December 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026:

  • Rathard Haniko Aria exhibited by the Hynes Family;
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  • Ellys Hulu Rhapsody exhibited by Steve McLoughlin;
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  • Gageboro Sidekick Victory ET exhibited by Sean Kelly.
(L-R) Elsie Kelly; Rachel Corley; Aoife Prunty.
(L-R) Elsie Kelly; Rachel Corley; Aoife Prunty.

Class 7: Heifer born between between October 1, 2025, and November 31, 2025:

  • Jones Chief Diamond exhibited by Jones Cattle Ltd;
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  • Bourkeholme Prosecco exhibited by Eamonn McLoughney;
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  • Euro Legit Sharon exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin.
(L-R). Clodagh Kennelly; Steve McLoughlin; Izzy Jones ;Richard Glesson, Roche's Feeds.
(L-R). Clodagh Kennelly; Steve McLoughlin; Izzy Jones ;Richard Glesson, Roche's Feeds.

Class 8: Heifer born between between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025:

  • Ellys Crossfire Rhapsody exhibited by Steve McLoughlin;
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  • Hillholm Bullseye Tory exhibited by Enda Doran;
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  • Akeragh Sidekick Aideen 2334 exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin.
(L-R) Jennifer Harty; Mary Conroy; Rachel Corley; Jack Hogan, Devenish.
(L-R) Jennifer Harty; Mary Conroy; Rachel Corley; Jack Hogan, Devenish.

Class 9: Heifer born between January 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025:

  • Slatabogie Alpha Mahogany IMP exhibited by Steve McLoughlin;
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  • Leagh Dropbox Hanina ET exhibited by Enda Doran;
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  • Ocean R2D2 Pledge exhibited by Kieran Harty.

National Dairy Show Jersey champion

Mark Logan selected his champion Jersey at the 2026 FBD National Dairy Show to be Rathard Kasey, exhibited by the Hynes family.

The heifer has added to her long list of wins, which includes the 2025 overall Jersey Champion in Millstreet.

The heifer in milk is sired by FDL Barcelona and her dam is Rathard Kiki.

Potterswalls Victorious Cash, also exhibited by the Hynes family, took the title of reserve champion.

She is out of Potterswalls C Glams Cash and is sired by River Valley Victorious-ET.

Honourable mention went to Pat and Conor Ahern's Moorshill Sue 74, sired by Lightning Ridge Ferdinand and out of Moorshill Sue Chrome.

The top three of each category is outlined below;

Class 14J: Jersey heifer in milk:

  • Moorshill Sue 74 exhibited by Pat and Conor Ahern;
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  • Moorshill Buttercup 80 exhibited by Pat and Conor Ahern;
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  • Ballyealan Chrome Daisy exhibited by Tom Lynch;
(L-R), Declan Kelleher, Ornua; Conor Ahern.
(L-R), Declan Kelleher, Ornua; Conor Ahern.

Class 15J: Jersey cow in milk:

  • Rathard Kasey exhibited by the Hynes family;
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  • Potterswalls Victorious Cash exhibited by the Hynes family;
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  • Ballyealan Barce Daisy 3600 exhibited by Tom Lynch.
(L-R). Adam Torrens; Peter Hynes; Georgina Hynes; Maura Langan, Norbrook; Michael O’Connor, Norbrook.
(L-R). Adam Torrens; Peter Hynes; Georgina Hynes; Maura Langan, Norbrook; Michael O’Connor, Norbrook.

The highest EBI Jersey award went to Massrock S2297 Brunette 1877 exhibited by the Lehane family.

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