It was a day filled with success for the Bowers family and their Kiltoom flock at the Irish Vendéen Sheep Society’s 25th Anniversary in-lamb ewe show and sale held at Roscommon Mart on Saturday 31 October.
Claiming both overall champion and reserve champion honours in the presale show, Thomas Bowers went on to sell the top-priced lot of the day with a shearling ewe carrying twins to Ballinascraw Ben.
Sired by Endrim Case, the champion shearling ewe realised €820, selling to Michael P Kelleher, Co Waterford.
Continuing the Bowers’ success, presale judge Shay Kennedy reaffirmed his confidence in his earlier chosen reserve champion by securing ownership of the highly regarded ewe lamb. She sold for €770.
Thomas Medlycott’s reduction sale from the Knockraheen Flock saw a selection of senior and shearling ewes consigned. Achieving a top price of €800 for a shearling ewe, Knockraheen Dahlia, the special entry went on to realise a commendable sale average for 15 sold.
Cheryl O’Brien also enjoyed a creditable trade, selling her shearling ewe, Quitrent Deanna for €750 to Co Meath native. Continuing her success, Cheryl went on to sell a second shearling ewe, Quitrent Daira, for €720 to Sligo breeders, Richard and Sarah Woodmartin.
Other creditable prices include:
• €700 for a senior ewe, Kilbride Claire, from Tony Smith, purchased by Edward O’Brien, Co Meath.
• €700 for a shearling ewe, Ballinascraw Diamond, from John Lynch, purchased by Allan Mcgrane, Co Meath.
• €600 for a senior ewe from the Knockraheen Flock reduction, Knockraheen Cyclamen, purchased by Stella Hatch, Co Louth.
• €600 for a shearling ewe from the Knockraheen Flock reduction, Knockraheen Daisy, purchased by Tony Smith, Co Cavan.
• €600 for a ewe lamb, Kiltoom Emerald, from Thomas Bowers, purchased by Richard and Sarah Woodmartin, Co Sligo.
The sale saw a strong average throughout with creditable clearance rates. The Irish Vendéen Sheep Society express their thanks to all bidders, buyers and consigners.
