There was a tremendous turnout of breeders and visitors for last Saturday’s National Dairy Show, held at its now traditional venue of Millstreet in Co Cork. The main results follow:
National Dairy Show 2013 Supreme Champion –P & D Frawley – Ridgefield Dundee Portea
National Dairy Show Reserve Champion – M. & P. Jones – Hallow Advent Twizzle
National Dairy Show Exhibitor Bred Reserve Champion – M. & P. Jones – Bodermist Sanchez Fran
National Dairy Show Honourable Mention – M. & P. Jones – Bodermist Sanchez Fran
National Dairy Show Exhibitor Bred Champion – M. & P. Jones – Hallow Advent Twizzle
National Dairy Show 2013 Highest EBI – Robert Shannon for both Holstein & Jersey
National Dairy Show Best Udder – P. & D. Frawley – Ridgefield Dundee Portea
Class 1 YMA Showmanship League
Handler aged 16 years & Under on 1st Jan. 13
1st James O’Sullivan
2nd Kevin Smith
3rd Doireann Mulhall
Class 2 YMA Showmanship League
Hander aged 17 – 26 years inclusive on 1st Jan 13
1st Catriona Neville
2nd Stacey O’Sullivan
3rd Ann-Marie Manley
Class 3 Sponsored by Boveq Scanning
Handler aged under 12 years on 1st January 2013
1st Pauric Coleman
2nd Brian Smith
3rd Claire Smith
Class 4 Sponsored by Provita
Handler aged between 12 & 18 years on 1st Jan. 2013
1st Lauren O’Toole
2nd Conor Lynch
3rd Claire Kirby
Champion Handler: Lauren O’Toole Sponsored by Dovea Genetics
Reserve Champion Handler: Conor Lynch Sponsored by O’Connor Group
Class 4J Jersey Heifer born on or after January 1st 2012
Sponsored by BMJ Consultants
1st Gerard Lehane – Massrock S1214 Daisy led by Conor Lehane
2nd Patrick Ahern – Moorshill Regan Eve
3rd Patrick Ahern – Moorshill Regan Nikki
4th Gerard Lehane – Massrock PWI Bambi
Class 5 Heifer born on or after January 1st 2013
Sponsored by Tom Harte Dairy Services – De Laval
1st Michael McNamara – Barna Ingrid Cricket
2nd Pat Murphy – Corstown Ayres Kathleen
3rd M. & P. Jones – Hallow RC Sid Embrace
4th Donal Bourke – Ballinafinn Million S Anna
5th Patrick Smith – Cahirmee Braxton Missy
Class 6 Heifer born between July 1st ’12 & December 31st ‘12
Sponsored by Osmonds
1st John Hurley – Clonpaddin AFT Mona
2nd Michael McNamara – Laurelelm Stone Daffodil
3rd Donal Bourke – Chapelhill Rustler Roxy
4th Patrick Colton – Ardnasalem Million Terri
5th John Cooney – Hallow SID Nicolette
6th D. & M. O’Sullivan – Knockbrown Philly 1616
Class 7 Heifer born between January 1st 12 & June 30th ‘12
Sponsored by Barrett’s Agri / Southern Farm Fuels
1st John Hurley – Clonpaddin WB Fame
2nd M. & P. Jones – Hallow Boss Twain
3rd Margaret Laffan – Leagh Damion Princess
4th Keypoint Holsteins – Sprucegrove Mamouth Illinda
5th Liam & Sandra Murphy – Bonaghmore Alexander
6th Gordon Kingston – Kingsleigh S901 Karry 604
Class 8 Heifer born between July 1st 2011 & December 31st 2011
Sponsored by ABS Ireland
1st John & Nora Walsh – Counguilla Ares Lulu
2nd Patrick Coffey – Lisnacunna Aftershock Passion
3rd Patrick Coffey – Lisnacunna Dee Beauty
4th Gordon Kingston – Lisselan Chloe Ruby
5th John Cooney – Lumville Jet-Red Marleen
6th Michael McNamara – Lumville Damion Chrissie
Junior Holstein Champion: John Hurley – Clonpaddin WB Fame
Junior Holstein Reserve Champion: John Hurley – Clonpaddin ROJ Mona
Class 9J – Jersey Heifer born before 31st December ’12 Not in Mil
Sponsored by Keenans
1st Patrick Gaynor – Mullaghlands Pride Swiss
2nd Gerard Lehane – Massrock Belle Lily
3rd Gerard Lehane – Massrock S1214 Brunette
4th Gerard Lehane – Massrock LXK Rosie
5th Tim & Mary McCarthy – Foxhall Early Morning
Class 10 – Cow, show not in milk – last calving must be within 18 months of show
Sponsored by Macroom Mills
1st John O’Callaghan – Mountfarna MOD Wendy
2nd Robert Helen – Eedy CIX Acclaim
3rd Richard Whelan – Lumville Danoise 2
4th Ml O’Sullivan / Liam O’Neill – Knockbrown Integrity Fame
Recipient of the National Recognition Award – Mr. Cyril Dowling – Baldonnel
Class 11 – Confined Heifer in Milk
Sponsored by Alltech Ireland
1st Richard Helen – Kilgarriffe Pixie 7th
2nd Eddie O’Flynn – Ryefarm Paula 97
3rd Patrick Gaynor – Cannontown Acres Erle
Class 12 – 2 year old Heifer in Milk born on or after April 1st 2011
Sponsored by Eurogene A.I. Services
1st Cyril & John Dowling – Baldonnel Talent Raquel
2nd Aidan Foody – Baxter Peggy
3rd Peter Kingston – Cradenhill CH Vera
Class 13 – Junior 3 Year old Heifer / Cow in Milk born between 1st Sept 2010 & 31st March 2011
Sponsored by AIB
1st T. Bourke/C. Dowling – Baldonnel Goldie Larissa
2nd Paul Flanagan – Tubbertoby Atwood Maddie
3rd Brian Hayes – Dock Baltimore Elizabeth
4th Mervyn Eager – Clonpaddin G Fame
5th Richard Whelan – Tubbertoby Million Jean
6th Brian Hayes – Dock Lavenguard Clare
Intermediate Champion Sponsored by Dairygold Cyril & John Dowling Baldonnel Talent Raquel
Intermediate Reserve Champion – Aidan Foody – Baxter Peggy
Class 14J Jersey Heifer in Milk
Sponsored by Kerry Agri Business
1st Ricky & John Barrett & Sons – Laurelelm Vindication Poppy
2nd Patrick Ahern – Moorshill Vindication Sue
3rd Gerard Lehan – Massrock Bella Rosie
4th Richard Helen – Kilgarriffe Prance 4th
Class 15 Confined Cow in Milk
Sponsored by Irish Farmers Association
1st Richard Helen – Kilgarriffe Annie 24
2nd Liam & Sandra Murphy – Swiftsheath Susie Mist
3rd Edwin Gaynor / Kevin McGloin – Clongowes Dictator Braun
4th Eddie O’Flynn – Ryefarm Fabulous Paula
Confined Champion – Richard Helen – Kilgarriffe Annie 24
Confined Reserve Champion – Liam & Sandra Murphy – Swiftsheath Susie Mist 923
Class 16J Jersey Cow in Milk
Sponsored by Carbery Group
1st Ricky & John Barrett & Sons – Laurelelm Commercia Glamour
2nd Patrick Ahern – Moorshill Buttercup
3rd Robert Shannon – Gabriel JBY Silky
Jersey Champion – sponsored by Viking Genetics Ricky & John Barrett & Sons – Laurelelm Vindication Glamour
Jersey Reserve Champion – Ricky & John Barrett & Sons – Laurelelm Vindication Poppy
Irish Jersey Society Exhibitor Bred – Ricky & John Barrett & Sons – Laurelelm Vindication Glamour
Class 17 – Sponsored by FBD Insurance
Senior 3 Year old cow in Milk born between Jan. 1st 2010 & Aug 31st 2010
1st M. & P. Jones – Bodermist Sanchez Fran
2nd D. & K. Boyd – Glaslough Sanchez Brie
3rd Victor Jackson – Rossigh Goldwyn Geisha
Class 18 – 4 year old cow born between Jan. 1st ’09 – Dec. 31st ‘09
Sponsored by Southern Milling
1st Victor Jackson – Crossnacole Precious Gold
2nd Ricky & John Barrett & Sons – Laurelelm Damion Illinda
3rd Donal Bourke – Ballinafinn Atlas S Hope A
4th Cyril & John Dowling – Baldonnel Sprite Sylvia
Class 19 – 5 Year old Cow in Milk Born between Jan. 1st ’08 & Dec. 31st ‘08
Sponsored by Norbrook
1st M. & P. Jones – Hallow Advent Twizzle 3
2nd P. & D. Frawley – Croagh Susie Mist 47
3rd D. Boyd / R. Cromie – Dalevalley GWI Ivory
4th P. & D. Frawley – Croagh Maureen 17
5th John A. Forrest – Coolroehouse Lenita
6th Kathleen & Sean Kelly – Coolroe Sam Josey
Class 20 – Mature Cow in Milk born before Dec 31st ‘07
Sponsored by IHFA
1st P. & D. Frawley – Ridgefield Dundee Portea
2nd Ricky & John Barrett & Sons – Laurelmore Duplex Impala
3rd John Hurley – Clonpaddin RTX Jill
4th Jerry & Diarmuid Murphy – Cannontown Kite Peach
5th Cyril & John Dowling – Baldonnel Mr S Raquel
6th Peter Kingston – Cradenhill Advent Ashlyn
Class 21 – Production Class
Sponsored by Zoetis
1st Patrick Coffey – Lisnacunna Lheros Passion
2nd Ricky & John Barrett & Sons – Laurelelm Roxen Tina
3rd E. & S. Murphy – Dalevalley OTI J Lulu
4th Jerry & Diarmuid Murphy – Cannontown Kite Peach
5th Richard Whelan – Lumville Danoise 2
Class 22 – Group of 3 Females
Sponsored by Farm Store Bandon in conjunction with SMP Concrete
1st P & D. Frawley – Croagh
2nd John Hurley – Clonpaddin
Main Image: Pictured on the National Dairy Council stand at the National Dairy Show in Millstreet, Co Cork are Mairead McGuinness, MEP with Stephen Shorten, Vice Chairman, National Dairy Council. Photo O’Gorman Photography.
