Cheryl O’Brien receiving the show flock of the year award.
The Champion Jersey at the National Dairy Show in Millstreet Laurelelm Comereica Glamour, exhibited by Rickey Barrett, Togher, Cork, with sponsor Jan Anderesen of Viking Genetics. Photo: Maria Kelly
Lochview Gael Homemaker, the Celtic Sires-sponsored national junior Simmental heifer calf champion at Strokestown 2015, with Pat McNamee, sponsor Angela Brickley and judge Sharon Rothwell.
Barnattin George, the Celtic Sires-sponsored national junior Simmental bull calf champion at Strokestown 2015, with Derek and Niall Costello, judge Sharon Rothwell and sponsor Angela Brickley.
The reserve supreme champion at the National Dairy Show, Kingsleigh S901 Karry 604, with owners Shay, Michael, Colin, Margaret, David (handler) and Eoghan Nyhan, Ballinascarthy. Photo: Maria Kelly
Recipients of the 2015 flock awards were presented at the Irish Vendéen Sheep Society’s annual dinner, which was staged at the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co Offaly, recently.
Guest speaker on the night was Mark O’Rourke, Univet.
The winners included:
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Show flock of the year award – Conor and Cheryl O’Brien, Quitrent flock.
Novice flock Killeen shield – Anthony and Oisin Gannon, Ballivor.
Six counties Kilbride flock trophy – Raymond Hayes.
Best breeder award – Yvonne Johnston, Cottage flock.
At the preceding AGM, the following council members were elected:
President: Geoff Ashton.
Chairperson: Ciaran Coughlan.
Vice-chairperson: Mark Crowe
Treasurer: Geoff Ashton.
Secretary: Anne Ford.
PROs: Ena Nagle and Daryl Moffitt.
Web co-ordinator: Damien Conboy.
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Recipients of the 2015 flock awards were presented at the Irish Vendéen Sheep Society’s annual dinner, which was staged at the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co Offaly, recently.
Guest speaker on the night was Mark O’Rourke, Univet.
The winners included:
Show flock of the year award – Conor and Cheryl O’Brien, Quitrent flock.
Novice flock Killeen shield – Anthony and Oisin Gannon, Ballivor.
Six counties Kilbride flock trophy – Raymond Hayes.
Best breeder award – Yvonne Johnston, Cottage flock.
At the preceding AGM, the following council members were elected:
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