The long awaited annual Tullamore show took place today at the Butterfied Estate.

Crowds flocked in the gates of the premier show from early morning with weather helping to further attract local spectators.

The AIB National Livestock Show once again took centre stage at the event, with nearly 2,000 livestock competing on the day.

Cattle accounted for the largest portion of this with over 1,000 beef cattle alone.

After much deliberation from judges throughout the day the following are the very worthy overall and reserve overall breed champions.

Jersey

AIB National Livestock Show Registered Pedigree Jersey Champion

1. Eamonn McLoughney

Ballythomas, Ardcroney, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.

Ribblesdale Excitation Willow, UK182798201317, 10 July 2010, Bridon excitation, Ribblesdale

Hot Willow.

2. Eamonn McLoughney

Ballythomas, Ardcroney, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.

Kilgarriffe Monica, ie141411782498, 23rd Mar 2013, Leicester on time, Kilgarriffe Martha.

Shorthorn

AIB National Livestock Show Dairy Shorthorn Champion

1. James Lambe

Formill, Shantonagh, Castleblayney, Monaghan.

Ballytrain Bloom 30th, IE291195511047, 10 January 2013, Brieryside Golden Sand, Ballytrain

Laura 5th.

2. The Carter Family (Glenn Carter)

Oldcastle, Clonakenny, Roscrea, Tipperary.

Ransboro Primrose 87th, IE331499510780, 12 June 2014, Rodway Matrix, Ransboro Primrose

28th.

Holstein Friesian

AIB National Livestock Show Junior Holstein-Friesian Dairy Champion

1. E&S Murphy

Coolowen, Blarney, Cork.

Ardarostig Beemer Sunray, 141865961444, 6 January 2017, Beemer, Ardorastig Shottle Sunray

2. Garry Hurley

Clonpaddin, Arklow, Co Wicklow.

Clonpaddin Snowy Fame, 3810855-9-1958, 11 March 2016, Snowy, Clonpaddin Goldwyn Fame

ex 91.

AIB National Livestock Show Senior Holstein-Friesian Champion

1. Philip and Linda Jones

Holstein view, Killowen, Gorey, Wexford.

Hallow Attic Christina, 3714209 2 1040, 12 March 2013, Allyndale-i Attic, Coolroehouse Minst. Christina

2. Padraic Greenan

Crosshugh, Ardaghey, Monaghan.

Greenlea lauthority Pledge, IE291641810560, 3rd Nov 2012, Lauthority, ALH Polly

Limousin

AIB National Livestock Show Limousin Champion

1. Owen Hester

Meelickaduff, Castlerea, Roscommon.

Meelickaduff Honda ET, IE311703590228, 16 December 2012, Wilodge Vantastic, Meelickaduff Honda

2. James O'Grady

Meenross, Scariff, Co. Clare.

Meenross Leader, IE131733220649, 3 October 2016, Ampertaine Elgin, Castleview Felicity Simmental

AIB National Livestock Show Simmental Champion

1. Garrett Behan

Clonagh Pedigree Herds, Cloneygowan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Laois.

Clonagh Darling Eyes ET, IE221283360954, 3rd Jan 2012, Banwy T-Rex, Milton Senhorita ET

2. Peter & Marion O'Connell

Raceview, Knoppogue, Mallow, Cork.

Raceview Herman Bounty Matilda, 1514209-50736, 6th Sep 2016, YFK, Raceview Bounty

Matilda

Charolais

AIB National Livestock Show Charolais Champion

1. Brendan Canning

Creggconnell, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo.

Sagesse Martha ET, IE321074910112, 16th Sep 2016, Adonis, Contessie

2. Martin Ryan

Copperfield Hse, Cabra, Thurles, Tipperary.

Goldstar Marlboro (ET), IE331457440385, 8th Sep 2016, Texan Gie, Goldstar Adorable

Irish Moiled Cattle

AIB National Livestock Show Irish Moiled Champion

1. Seamus Holmes

Clonarl, Killygordon, Lifford, Donegal.

Dungallia Bean an Ti, IE 161916760049, 27th Apr 2016, Curraghnakeely Palmer, Dungallia

Colleen

2. James White

Knockbine, Ballymitty, Wexford.

Woodbine Arthur, IE371054320499, 8th Mar 2015, Tully Jack, Belgrove Fay

Angus

AIB National Livestock Show Senior Angus Champion

1. Albert De Cogan

Killamuckey, Castlemartyr, Cork.

Cheeklaw Jake-Eric R535, UK560129500, 3rd May 2015, Cardona Proud Punch, Cheeklaw Jaye

Erica

2. Albert De Cogan

Killamuckey, Castlemartyr, Cork.

Mogeely Miylo P291, IE1517395-3-1291, 2nd Jan 2014, Rosemead Karona J957, Liss Miylo

G863

P291

AIB National Livestock Show Junior Angus Champion

1. Conor Craig

Colarty, Edgeworthstown, Longford.

Millbawn Nancy, IE251304720219, 4th Jan 2016, Cudlobe Millennium, KNOCKADRINAN

BRIDGET

2. John McEnroe

Liss Bungalow, Oldcastle, Meath.

LISS Darl R561, IE 28 10742 2 1561, 6th Sep 2015, TE Mania Berkley B1, LISS Darl J1039

Belgian Blue

AIB National Livestock Show Belgian Blue Champion

1. Tom Lawless

Timoney, Kncok, Roscrea, Tipperary.

Fern, IE3315285-1003, 9th Sep 2017, 5859 Cantana, Anna Waterdarina

2. Melvin Masterson

White House, Rathnure, Enniscorthy, Wexford.

BOROSIDE KNIGHT, IE371479941467, 11th Sep 2016, MANNEQUINN, BOROSIDE GLENDA

Salers

AIB National Livestock Show Salers Champion

1. John Burke

Manusmore, Clarecastle, Ennis, Clare.

Manusmore Nikita, IE131102790807, 20 December 2013, RIO, Manusmore Harmony

2. John Burke

Manusmore, Clarecastle, Ennis, Clare.

Clew Bay Pretty, IE272230840080, 30 December 2015, Laois Nathan, Clew Bay May

Salers All Ireland Calf Championships

1. Declan Bell

Ballyvonnavaun, Clarecastle, Clare.

Ballyvonnavaun Ria, IE131101030280, 10 November 2016, Manusmore Norris, Clew Bay Kate

2. Bernard Hunt

Lisbaleely, Gurteen, Sligo.

Sligo Rachel, IE321239611112, 31st Dec 2016, Beguin, Sligo Jasmine

Parthenaise

AIB National Livestock Show Parthenaise Champion

1. Michael Dullea

Deelish, Drimoleague, Cork.

Deelisj Klass-Act, IE141263630626, 13th Nov 2015, Faucon, Panache

2. Michael Dullea

Deelish, Drimoleague, Cork.

Deelish Kinder Surprise, IE141263620625, 17th Nov 2015, Faucon, Panache

Hereford

AIB National Livestock Show Hereford Champion

1. John Appelbe

Carrigroe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Solpoll 1 Lawman, 3rd November 2013 Panmure 1 Henry, Solway 1 Pansy

AIB National Livestock Show Young Stockperson of the Year

2017 (17 to 26 Years)

1. Rachel Moloney

Roo West, Ardnacrusha, Clare.