The Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society held its premier sale in Roscommon on Saturday with a tough trade across bulls and heifers. While males generally were a hard sell, this year heifers also saw a reduction in clearance.

In total 58% of females were sold at an average of €2,050, back nearly €100 on the year. Males saw a big increase in sale price settling at €2,233, however only six of the 16 put forward sold.

The sale was topped by Creaga Niki from Noel and Lisa Dowd. This young April 2017-born heifer is home-bred on both sides and found a home at €4,000.

Next best with a bid of €3,700 was Rockville Cherry 414 from Anthony Dockery. This five-star heifer is sired by Fanore Leader while the dam is a home-bred Bushypark Enda daughter.

Securing the female championship on the day was Glann Rosie from the Flatley brothers. Sired by Lismacool Jerome this stylish January 2018-born heifer was knocked down at €3,500.

Full report to follow.