The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) Emerald Expo in Virginia, Co Cavan, saw main sponsors FBD and many other companies contribute to a significant €28,000 prize fund.
Hefyn Wilson from Wales was the judge on duty. He has also judged at the Great Yorkshire Show and the Premier Pedigree Herd Competition while also previously judging at The National Holstein Show in Tullamore.
The competition was strong throughout each class as Hefyn looked for an animal with balance and strength, depth in the body and a mammary system which was both high and wide.
The day began with the under 12 handlers competition with Abbie Duffy taking home first place on her debut.
Show judge Hefyn Wilson of the Tregibby Herd, Wales, and Tomás O’Reilly of Volac, sponsors the handler championship, with the winners. \ Tony Keane
The Paul family from the Slatabogie Herd in Maghera won both the premier breeder and the premier exhibitor titles.
Laurence Feeney, CEO of the IHFA, highlighted that this year’s event was special as the Holstein and Red Holstein conference was held during the week and visitors from over 20 European countries were present at the show.
IHFA president Richard Whelan with MEP for Midlands Northwest Colm Markey. \ Tony Keane
He also mentioned how Ireland and other European countries are operating under similar conditions and we have the same aims and challenges. He thanked all the event sponsors with a special thanks to FBD.
Intermediate and supreme champion
It was a remarkable day for Jones Crushtime Patricia from Jones & Knowlesmere Holsteins in Gorey, Co Wexford.
The two-year old heifer bred by Gary and Izzy Jones claimed the intermediate and supreme championship.
This animal has super pedigree behind her. Gary purchased embryos from Triple T in Ohio to breed the dam of this heifer.
Guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey. \ Tony Keane
Jones Crushtime Patricia sired by Col Dg Crushtime-Et is her first natural calf and only has one previous title to her name after winning at the Ulster Winter Fair.
The animal is now calved down 60 days and producing 40l/day.
Fionn Lynch from Oldcastle, Co Meath, watching the show. \ Tony Keane
Gary highlighted that she is a nice medium-sized cow with good legs and is trouble-free.
The senior reserve champion title went to another member of the Jones family, Philip and Linda Jones from Hallow Holsteins takingthe plaudits for four-year old cow Hallow Sol Twizzle.
The third-calver out of Hallow Atwood Twizzle comes from a family of successful cows, with her dam securing victory as the Millstreet champion in 2022 while also winning in the Baileys championship in recent years.
The Twizzle family has had lots of success through the years in the Baileys Competition. Super figures accompanied the stylish animal, with 3.6% protein, 5% fat and 11,000kg of solids on her second lactation.
Handler championship sponsored by Volac
Handler championship winner Rachel Corley, Monagha. \ Tony Keane
Champion: Rachel Corley.
Reserve champion: Becky Hynes
Becky Hynes, Cork, reserve champion, in the handler championship, and winner of the handler aged 12 years and under on January 2023 class. \ Tony Keane
Honourable mention: Abbey Duffy
Abbie Duffy, Monaghan, winner of the handler aged 12 years and under on January 2023 class, and ‘Honourable Mention’ in the handler championship. \ Tony Keane
Colour breed champion
Champion: Kilgarriffe Marcella, exhibited by Graeme and Avril Taylor.
Reserve champion: Cloonboygher Palsley, exhibited by Graeme and Avril Taylor.
Honourable mention: Kingdom Barca Lisa, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin
Junior championship
Champion: Hallow Solomon Arengatang Et from Philip and Linda Jones Hallow Holstein herd.
Reserve champion: Emerald Lambda Ashlyn, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin.
Honourable mention: Slatabogie Willows Avina Red, exhibited by Alan and Leanne Paul.
Intermediate championship
Champion: Jones Crushtime Patricia, exhibited by Jones and Knowlesmere Holsteins.
Reserve champion: Dalevalley Maze Apple Red Et, exhibited by Roy Cromie.
Honourable mention: Slatabogie Unstopabull Chipper Red, exhibited by Alan and Leanne Paul.
Senior championship
Champion: Jones Crushtime Patricia, exhibited by Jones and Knowlesmere Holsteins.
Reserve champion: Hallow Sol Twizzle, exhibited by Philip Jones.
Honourable mention: Baldonnel Sol Ebony, exhibited by John Dowling.
For a full show report including photos pick up a copy of next week’s Irish Farmers Journal.
The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) Emerald Expo in Virginia, Co Cavan, saw main sponsors FBD and many other companies contribute to a significant €28,000 prize fund.
Hefyn Wilson from Wales was the judge on duty. He has also judged at the Great Yorkshire Show and the Premier Pedigree Herd Competition while also previously judging at The National Holstein Show in Tullamore.
The competition was strong throughout each class as Hefyn looked for an animal with balance and strength, depth in the body and a mammary system which was both high and wide.
The day began with the under 12 handlers competition with Abbie Duffy taking home first place on her debut.
Show judge Hefyn Wilson of the Tregibby Herd, Wales, and Tomás O’Reilly of Volac, sponsors the handler championship, with the winners. \ Tony Keane
The Paul family from the Slatabogie Herd in Maghera won both the premier breeder and the premier exhibitor titles.
Laurence Feeney, CEO of the IHFA, highlighted that this year’s event was special as the Holstein and Red Holstein conference was held during the week and visitors from over 20 European countries were present at the show.
IHFA president Richard Whelan with MEP for Midlands Northwest Colm Markey. \ Tony Keane
He also mentioned how Ireland and other European countries are operating under similar conditions and we have the same aims and challenges. He thanked all the event sponsors with a special thanks to FBD.
Intermediate and supreme champion
It was a remarkable day for Jones Crushtime Patricia from Jones & Knowlesmere Holsteins in Gorey, Co Wexford.
The two-year old heifer bred by Gary and Izzy Jones claimed the intermediate and supreme championship.
This animal has super pedigree behind her. Gary purchased embryos from Triple T in Ohio to breed the dam of this heifer.
Guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey. \ Tony Keane
Jones Crushtime Patricia sired by Col Dg Crushtime-Et is her first natural calf and only has one previous title to her name after winning at the Ulster Winter Fair.
The animal is now calved down 60 days and producing 40l/day.
Fionn Lynch from Oldcastle, Co Meath, watching the show. \ Tony Keane
Gary highlighted that she is a nice medium-sized cow with good legs and is trouble-free.
The senior reserve champion title went to another member of the Jones family, Philip and Linda Jones from Hallow Holsteins takingthe plaudits for four-year old cow Hallow Sol Twizzle.
The third-calver out of Hallow Atwood Twizzle comes from a family of successful cows, with her dam securing victory as the Millstreet champion in 2022 while also winning in the Baileys championship in recent years.
The Twizzle family has had lots of success through the years in the Baileys Competition. Super figures accompanied the stylish animal, with 3.6% protein, 5% fat and 11,000kg of solids on her second lactation.
Handler championship sponsored by Volac
Handler championship winner Rachel Corley, Monagha. \ Tony Keane
Champion: Rachel Corley.
Reserve champion: Becky Hynes
Becky Hynes, Cork, reserve champion, in the handler championship, and winner of the handler aged 12 years and under on January 2023 class. \ Tony Keane
Honourable mention: Abbey Duffy
Abbie Duffy, Monaghan, winner of the handler aged 12 years and under on January 2023 class, and ‘Honourable Mention’ in the handler championship. \ Tony Keane
Colour breed champion
Champion: Kilgarriffe Marcella, exhibited by Graeme and Avril Taylor.
Reserve champion: Cloonboygher Palsley, exhibited by Graeme and Avril Taylor.
Honourable mention: Kingdom Barca Lisa, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin
Junior championship
Champion: Hallow Solomon Arengatang Et from Philip and Linda Jones Hallow Holstein herd.
Reserve champion: Emerald Lambda Ashlyn, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin.
Honourable mention: Slatabogie Willows Avina Red, exhibited by Alan and Leanne Paul.
Intermediate championship
Champion: Jones Crushtime Patricia, exhibited by Jones and Knowlesmere Holsteins.
Reserve champion: Dalevalley Maze Apple Red Et, exhibited by Roy Cromie.
Honourable mention: Slatabogie Unstopabull Chipper Red, exhibited by Alan and Leanne Paul.
Senior championship
Champion: Jones Crushtime Patricia, exhibited by Jones and Knowlesmere Holsteins.
Reserve champion: Hallow Sol Twizzle, exhibited by Philip Jones.
Honourable mention: Baldonnel Sol Ebony, exhibited by John Dowling.
For a full show report including photos pick up a copy of next week’s Irish Farmers Journal.
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