Every year the Holstein Friesian section draws large numbers from across the country to battle it out for a National Livestock Show title.
Key attractions include junior and senior Holstein Championships, as well as the €2,500 National Holstein Heifer in Milk and the €2,800 National Senior Cow In-Milk competitions.
Paul Flanagan from Co Louth claimed the Junior Championship in 2024 with his heifer, Tubbertoby Doc Joyful, while the Senior Championship went to Philip and Linda Jones from Co Wexford with their cow, Hallow Octain Twizzle.
There will be two exciting classes for the highest EBI animal in the Holstein Friesian section, as well as a category featuring classes for young handlers.
In partnership with the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA), the Young Showmanship Challenge rewards winners with points from various shows throughout the summer, culminating in the grand final at the IHFA National Dairy Show in October.
The champion Jersey cow owned by John and Bryan O’Connor from Ballingarry, Limerick pictured with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and representatives from Tullamore Show and FBD at Tullamore Show in 2024. \ Alf Harvey.
Local classes
In an effort to celebrate local breeders, there will be six confined classes for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath breeders.
These classes allow local breeders the opportunity to showcase their stock on a national platform. The winners of these confined classes will be eligible to compete in the equivalent national classes, which will run consecutively.
The Dairy Shorthorn section continues to be a highlight of the show, with 12 classes, including the Dairy Shorthorn Champion. Last year’s champion was James Lambe from Co Monaghan, with his cow Ballytrain Primrose 49th.
Champion Dairy Shorthorn owned by James Lambe from Monaghan pictured with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and representatives from Tullamore Show and FBD at the 2024 Tullamore Show. \ Alf Harvey.
New addition
There is always something new and exciting to see at the Tullamore Show and this year the Dairy section is delighted to debut three new classes to showcase the Fleckvieh breed.
Originating from Austria and Germany, Fleckvieh is a dual-purpose animal known for its impressive milk yields and solids, while also producing good beef carcases.
Jersey classes
As always the Jersey section will feature a range of competitive classes, including the Jersey Champion. Last year’s champion was Tom Lynch from Co Limerick, with his three-year-old cow Ballyealan Engineer Louise.
Commenting ahead of this year’s competition, Martina Neville, head of the dairy section, said: “This year, the dairy section is set to offer an impressive €25,000 prize fund across 45 classes.
“With record-breaking entries, the competition promises to be fierce. We are proud to introduce a special class in memory of Tommy Finlay, the former head of the dairy section.
“Tommy played a pivotal role in organising and running the dairy section since the Tullamore Show’s inception in 1991.
“His dedication and contributions to the show have left a lasting legacy, and this new class serves as a tribute to his work in the dairy industry.
“We are proud to carry on the tradition, by showcasing the excellence and innovation within Ireland’s dairy industry.
“And we invite you to join us for a celebration of farming, competition and community.”
Every year the Holstein Friesian section draws large numbers from across the country to battle it out for a National Livestock Show title.
Key attractions include junior and senior Holstein Championships, as well as the €2,500 National Holstein Heifer in Milk and the €2,800 National Senior Cow In-Milk competitions.
Paul Flanagan from Co Louth claimed the Junior Championship in 2024 with his heifer, Tubbertoby Doc Joyful, while the Senior Championship went to Philip and Linda Jones from Co Wexford with their cow, Hallow Octain Twizzle.
There will be two exciting classes for the highest EBI animal in the Holstein Friesian section, as well as a category featuring classes for young handlers.
In partnership with the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA), the Young Showmanship Challenge rewards winners with points from various shows throughout the summer, culminating in the grand final at the IHFA National Dairy Show in October.
The champion Jersey cow owned by John and Bryan O’Connor from Ballingarry, Limerick pictured with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and representatives from Tullamore Show and FBD at Tullamore Show in 2024. \ Alf Harvey.
Local classes
In an effort to celebrate local breeders, there will be six confined classes for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath breeders.
These classes allow local breeders the opportunity to showcase their stock on a national platform. The winners of these confined classes will be eligible to compete in the equivalent national classes, which will run consecutively.
The Dairy Shorthorn section continues to be a highlight of the show, with 12 classes, including the Dairy Shorthorn Champion. Last year’s champion was James Lambe from Co Monaghan, with his cow Ballytrain Primrose 49th.
Champion Dairy Shorthorn owned by James Lambe from Monaghan pictured with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and representatives from Tullamore Show and FBD at the 2024 Tullamore Show. \ Alf Harvey.
New addition
There is always something new and exciting to see at the Tullamore Show and this year the Dairy section is delighted to debut three new classes to showcase the Fleckvieh breed.
Originating from Austria and Germany, Fleckvieh is a dual-purpose animal known for its impressive milk yields and solids, while also producing good beef carcases.
Jersey classes
As always the Jersey section will feature a range of competitive classes, including the Jersey Champion. Last year’s champion was Tom Lynch from Co Limerick, with his three-year-old cow Ballyealan Engineer Louise.
Commenting ahead of this year’s competition, Martina Neville, head of the dairy section, said: “This year, the dairy section is set to offer an impressive €25,000 prize fund across 45 classes.
“With record-breaking entries, the competition promises to be fierce. We are proud to introduce a special class in memory of Tommy Finlay, the former head of the dairy section.
“Tommy played a pivotal role in organising and running the dairy section since the Tullamore Show’s inception in 1991.
“His dedication and contributions to the show have left a lasting legacy, and this new class serves as a tribute to his work in the dairy industry.
“We are proud to carry on the tradition, by showcasing the excellence and innovation within Ireland’s dairy industry.
“And we invite you to join us for a celebration of farming, competition and community.”
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