Some of the top Limousin cattle in the country will be on display this weekend in Carrick-on-Shannon.
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To mark 50 years of the Irish Limousin breed, a special anniversary extravaganza will take place in Carrick-on-Shannon from 30 September through to 2 October.
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This event will involve pedigree and commercial shows, along with a special Mega Moo heifer raffle.
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An elite pre-inspected heifer sale consisting of 20 heifers will also take place, and these will be paraded at the showgrounds prior to sale.
Additionally, a barbecue and entertainment will follow this parade on Friday night.
On Sunday, the North Eastern Limousin Club will co-ordinate a farm visit to the Newtown Limousin Herd in Newtowngore, Co Leitrim.
Judges on Saturday 1 October include Reike Benoit from the famous Benoit herd in France and Chris Pennie, Sarkley Limousins from Wales, with some €30,000 in prize funds and numerous trophies up for grabs on the day.
Friday 30 September
12pm to 6pm: cattle arrival and intake.
7.30pm: parade of heifers for the elite pedigree heifer sale. This will be livestreamed and promoted on the ILCS website and Facebook page.
8pm: welcome barbecue, refreshments and entertainment at the Carrick-on-Shannon Showgrounds.
Saturday 1 October
9.30am: ring one – judging of pedigree female classes. Judge: Reike Benoit.
9.30am: ring two – judging of commercial cattle classes. Judge: Chris Pennie.
10.30am (approximately): ring two judging of the pedigree male classes. Judge: Chris Pennie.
2pm (approximately): sales ring: elite heifer sale.
3.30pm (approximately): ring one – Mega Moo raffle.
Sunday 2 October
10.30am: North Eastern Limousin Club co-ordinated farm visit to the Newtown Limousin Herd, Newtowngore, Co Leitrim.
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To mark 50 years of the Irish Limousin breed, a special anniversary extravaganza will take place in Carrick-on-Shannon from 30 September through to 2 October.
Raffle
This event will involve pedigree and commercial shows, along with a special Mega Moo heifer raffle.
An elite pre-inspected heifer sale consisting of 20 heifers will also take place, and these will be paraded at the showgrounds prior to sale.
Additionally, a barbecue and entertainment will follow this parade on Friday night.
On Sunday, the North Eastern Limousin Club will co-ordinate a farm visit to the Newtown Limousin Herd in Newtowngore, Co Leitrim.
Judges on Saturday 1 October include Reike Benoit from the famous Benoit herd in France and Chris Pennie, Sarkley Limousins from Wales, with some €30,000 in prize funds and numerous trophies up for grabs on the day.
Friday 30 September
12pm to 6pm: cattle arrival and intake.
7.30pm: parade of heifers for the elite pedigree heifer sale. This will be livestreamed and promoted on the ILCS website and Facebook page.
8pm: welcome barbecue, refreshments and entertainment at the Carrick-on-Shannon Showgrounds.
Saturday 1 October
9.30am: ring one – judging of pedigree female classes. Judge: Reike Benoit.
9.30am: ring two – judging of commercial cattle classes. Judge: Chris Pennie.
10.30am (approximately): ring two judging of the pedigree male classes. Judge: Chris Pennie.
2pm (approximately): sales ring: elite heifer sale.
3.30pm (approximately): ring one – Mega Moo raffle.
Sunday 2 October
10.30am: North Eastern Limousin Club co-ordinated farm visit to the Newtown Limousin Herd, Newtowngore, Co Leitrim.
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