36th National Dairy Show 2018

October 20, 2018 @ Millstreet Co. Cork

Edward Griffiths, Yorkshire


Autumn sunshine and a varied programme draw record crowds to the 2018 National Dairy Show. See full results and photos!

What a difference a year makes as autumn sunshine cast its glow on the 2018 National Dairy Show, a far cry from the storms that heralded the Show in 2017. And what a Show! Crowds gathered from early in the morning to see what the 36th Show had to offer and they were not to be disappointed with a record number of trade exhibitors taking stands together with Tractor demonstrations, hoof paring, health and safety demonstrations, small animal farm and the best of dairy cows – all this along with the chance to meet and greet internet sensations, “The 2 Johnnies” who also stopped by to check out what the Show had to offer.

Show Director, John Kirby said “I think this has been one of our best shows ever with certainly the largest number of trade exhibitors and with a varied programme of events offering something for everyone has led to record numbers attending our annual Show this year”.

The 2018 cattle programme certainly didn’t disappoint with many first-rate animals on display culminating with the announcement of another win for Limerick in 2018 with the Irish Examiner National Dairy Show Supreme Champion awarded to Milliedale Dusk Rhapsody EX 95, owned by Donal & Kathleen Neville from Croagh, Co. Limerick. This 5th calved cow had earlier won the mature cow class and was champion of Charleville and reserve champion Baileys during the summer. Reserve Champion at the Millstreet Show was Laurelm Fever Brilliant VG 89 a second calver owned by Ricky & John Barrett Ballinhassig, Co. Cork, Boyd, Greenan, O’Neill, Timlin and Moore were an honourable mention with Drumlina Atwood Megan. Congratulations to them and to everyone involved on the day including the ring stewards, MCs and all support personnel and of course, Edward Griffiths, Show Judge who travelled from Yorkshire to take on the mammoth task of judging all the classes from morning to late afternoon, with everyone from competitors to the general public appreciating his explanation of how he selected his winners in each category.

Cattle were not the only winners at the 2018 Show with awards announced also for the National Dairy Show Innovation Award. Gold in the Scientific Category was awarded to Micromax for “Mistral Dairy”, with the gold Engineering award announced as Cormac Tagging with their “Tissue Sample Wristband”, gold in the Technology section went to Herdwatch for their “Farm Medicine Scanner” with a delighted Herdwatch team also announced as the overall winners of the 2018 Innovation Award. The National Recognition Award was a popular choice with John O’Flynn receiving the accolade on the day and who was there with his delighted family to receive the honour. Connaught Agri with their fantastic display of products were also overjoyed with their Best Trade Stand at the Show award.

Many thanks to Seán Kelly, MEP who took time out of his busy schedule to perform the official opening of the Show as he acknowledged the support and hard work of the farming community and its particular anxieties with Brexit looming on the horizon. John Kirby sincerely thanked Mr. Kelly for giving of his time on the afternoon and also acknowledged the attendance of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D, John also stated, “the event is organised every year by a voluntary committee under the auspices of the Cork Holstein Friesian Club and with the significant costs involved would not be possible without the sponsors and trade stand exhibitors who continue to support the Show and whose contribution facilitates the Show committee offering a varied programme and also allows the event to maintain its €30,000 prize fund”.

With attendance figures of over 4,500 the 36th National Dairy Show will be remembered as the most successful to date. In thanking the sponsors, trade and cattle exhibitors and the participants of the diverse demonstrations Show Director John Kirby expressed his delight at the success of the event and complimented his hard working and dedicated committee by stating it was a team effort and everybody could be justifiably proud of their contribution to a fantastic day. He also thanked the public for turning up in large numbers and hoped everybody would be returning for another vast and varied programme in 2019.

Check out the National Dairy show webpage for information and updates and don’t forget you can also follow on
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Thank you to Maria Kelly Photography for providing us with the photos of the show!

Junior Holstein Champions

Champion
Evergreen Bee Lydia ET, 1st Heifer born between Jan 1st & June 30th 2017, Liam & Sandra Murphy
Reserve Champion
Knockbrown Hagley Eileen, 1st Heifer born on or after Feb 1st ‘18, O’Sullivan family
HM Champion
Panda Eleanor Storm, 1st Heifer born between December 1st 2017 & January 31st 2018, Brian Corley

Intermediate Hosltein Champion

Intermediate Champion
Lisnalty Megasire Rituel, 1st 2 yr old Heifer in Milk born on or after 1st Mar ‘16, Paul Hannan
Reserve Intermediate Champion
Sprucegrove Apples Peggy, 1st Junior 3 yr old Heifer/Cow in Milk born between 1st Sept ‘15 – 28th Feb ‘15, A & S Foody
HM Intermediate Champion
Laurelelm Fever Daffodil 6, 2nd Junior 3 yr old Heifer/Cow in Milk born between 1st Sept ‘15 – 28th Feb ‘15, R & J Barrett

Junior Jersey Champion

Champion
Lisnacunna Tequila Veronica’s, 1st Jersey Heifer born before 31st December ‘17 not in milk, T & C Lynch
Reserve Champion
Clonocey Shine Marble 2, Jersey Heifer: born on or after 1st January 2018 Seamus Shannon

Jersey Champions

Champion
Laurelelm Glamour, 1st Jersey Cow in Milk, R & J Barrett
Reserve Champion
Mullaghlands Pride Starlight, 1st Jersey Heifer in Milk, Edwin Gaynor
HM Champion
Ballyealan Tequila Louise, 2nd Jersey Heifer in Milk, T & C Lynch

Irish Examiner National Dairy Show 2018 Supreme Champion

Supreme Champion
Milliedale Dusk Rhapsody, 1st Mature cow in milk born before December 31st ‘13, D & K Neville
Reserve Supreme Champion
Laurelelm Fever Brilliant, 1st 4 yr old cow in milk born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec ‘14, R & J Barrett
HM Supreme Champion
Drumlina Atwood Megan, 2nd Mature cow in milk born before December 31st ‘13, Boyd, Greenan, O’Neill, Timlin and Moore

Class 3J: Jersey Heifer: born on or after 1st January 2018

1. Gabriel Rose 2090, Robert Shannon
2. Laurelelm Beautiful Poppy, R&J Barrett
3. Euro Joel Prance, Daniel Curtin
4. Clonocey Joel Marble 2, Seamus Shannon
5. Massrock Je2310 Daisy, Lehane Family
6. Ballyealan Joel Louise, T & C Lynch
7. Ballinahina Mandarin, P & P Hynes
8. Sprucegrove Lemonhead Sangria, Aidan & Seamus Foody

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Gabriel Rose 2090, Robert Shannon
Highest EBI
Gabriel Rose 2090, Robert Shannon

Class 4 Heifer: born on or after Feb 1st ‘18, led by handler aged 12 or under on Jan 1st ‘18

1. Knockbrown Hagley Eileen, O’Sullivan Family
2. Greenlea Unix Aiko, Padraic Greenan
3. Cornboro Incredibul Carla, Brian Corley
4. Goldenfield Rambo Walburga,  J & P Murphy
5. Laurelelm Alpha Perfection, R & J Barrett
6. Euro Golden Sheik ET, Daniel Curtin

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Knockbrown Hagley Eileen, O’Sullivan family
Highest EBI
Lisnalty Clare 333, exhibited by Paul Hannan

Class 5 Heifer: born between December 1st 2017 & January 31st 2018

1. Panda Eleanor Storm, Brian Corley
2. Sprucegrove Dougal Colleen,  A &S Foody
3. Mounteen Diamondback Zoe, John Gerard Kirby
4. Lynbrook Dubs Erin, Tom & Michael Blake
5. Emerald Centurion Darlene, Joe Boyce
6. Boylebawn Bawler Carmen, L & S Murphy

Highest EBI
Euro Laurie, Daniel Curtin

Class 6 Heifer: born between October 1st & November 31st 2017

1. Mounteen Beemem Fame 2, John Gerard Kirby
2. Ballylongane Farci 6, Maurice Harty
3. Maunsell District Augustin, Daniel Curtin
4. Sprucegrove Awesome Peggy, Keypoint & Cunningham
5. Drumshanny Incredibull Julia, Trevor Williamson
6. Clonocey Hang-Time Bluebell, Seamus Shannon

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Mounteen Beemem Fame 2, John Gerard Kirby
Highest EBI
Maunsell District Augustin, Daniel Curtin

Class 7 Heifer: born between July 1st & Sept 30th 2017

1. Lynbrook Atwood Erin ET, Timlin, O’Neill and Morley
2. Cahirmee Sid Presence ET, Patrick Smith
3. Ballintotas Macarena Misty, John Shanahan
4. Lisnacunna Awesome Beauty, P. Coffey &  O’Neill
5. Liskinett Lulu 6,  T. Storan & Sons
6. Ardskeagh MPW Dora 2, John McNamara

Class 8 Heifer: born between Jan 1st & June 30th 2017

1. Evergreen Bee Lydia ET, Liam & Sandra Murphy
2. Leagh Solomon Maui, Boyd, Greenan, O’Neill, Timlin, Moore
3. Ardarostig Beemer Sunray, E & S Murphy
4. Goldenfield Add Walburga, J & P Murphy
5. Kelboy Macarena Ruby, Joe Boyce
6. Evergreen Hag Lauren 1 ET, Liam & Sandra Murphy

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Evergreen Bee Lydia ET, Liam & Sandra Murphy
Highest EBI
Coolquill Hagley 1417, T & M Blake

Class 9 Heifer: born between July 1st & December 31st 2016

1. Yardgrove Atwood Jeanette, Bryan O’Connor
2. Dellview Precious Karry, Gordon Kingston

Class 10J: Jersey Heifer: born before 31st December ‘17 not in milk

1. Lisnacunna Tequila Veronica’s, T & C Lynch
2. Clonocey Shine Marble 2, Seamus Shannon
3. Massrock JE2019 Lilly, Lehane family
4. Shanawayhill Joyful Lady, T & M McCarthy
5. Ballyealan Tequila Daisy, T & C Lynch
6. Tonemace Valentino Urchin, Thomas Cahill

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Clonocey Shine Marble 2, Seamus Shannon
Highest EBI
Massrock JE2019 Lilly, Lehane family

Class 11: Confined Heifer in Milk

1. Cappavilla Cecelia 12, J & M Leahy
2. Crossnacole Dempsey Janik, Lehane family
3. Fotaview Atwood Chrissy, J Watson & S Meade

Highest EBI
Cappavilla Cecelia 12, J & M Leahy
Best Udder
Crossnacole Dempsey Janik, Lehane family

Class 12: 2 yr old Heifer in Milk born on or after 1st Mar ‘16

1. Lisnalty Megasire Rituel, Paul Hannan
2. Blarney Mogul Pledge ET, N & M Murphy
3. Dock Solomon Clare, B & S Hayes
4. Crossnacole Dempsey Janik, Lehane family

Class 13: Junior 3 yr old Heifer/Cow in Milk born between 1st Sept ‘15 - 28th Feb ‘15

1. Sprucegrove Apples Peggy, A & S Foody
2. Laurelelm Fever Daffodil 6, R & J Barrett
3. Lissispin Sandra 95, J & M Leahy

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Sprucegrove Apples Peggy, A & S Foody
Highest EBI
Laurelelm Fever Daffodil 6, R & J Barrett
Best Udder
Laurelelm Fever Daffodil 6, R & J Barrett

Class 14J: Jersey Heifer in Milk

1. Mullaghlands Pride Starlight, Edwin Gaynor
2. Ballyealan Tequila Louise, T & C Lynch
3. Sprucegrove Val Sparkle, A & S Foody
4. Moorshill Buttercup Super, Patrick Ahern
5. Clonocey Shine Marble, Seamus Shannon

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Mullaghlands Pride Starlight, Edwin Gaynor
Highest EBI
Clonocey Shine Marble, Seamus Shannon
Best Udder
Mullaghlands Pride Starlight, exhibited by Edwin Gaynor

Class 15: Confined Cow in Milk

1. Eedy Alexander Acclaim ET, R & S Helen
2. Ardskeagh SNI Sal, John McNamara
3. Eedy Destry Acclaim, R & S Helen
4. Mullaghlands Atwood Mia, Edwin Gaynor
5. Dock Goldwyn Marie 2, Sean Meade
6. Coolehill Tonair 2, R & S Forde
7. Clonpaddin Bk Fame ET, R & S Helen

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Eedy Alexander Acclaim ET, R & S Helen
Highest EBI
Dock Goldwyn Marie 2, Sean Meade
Best Udder
Eedy Alexander Acclaim ET, R & S Helen

Class 16J: Jersey Cow in Milk

1. Laurelelm Glamour, R & J Barrett
2. Sprucegrove Redpath Sangria, A & S Foody
3. Laurelelm Comerica Glamour 2, R & J Barrett
4. Suir Valley Ot Starlight, Edwin Gaynor
5. Moorshill Eve On Time, Patrick Ahern
6. Moorshill Starbuck Mamie, Patrick Ahern

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Laurelelm Glamour, R & J Barrett

Class 17: Senior 3 yr old cow in milk born between 1st Jan & 31st Aug ‘15

1. Mirah Axn Elle, Michael Freeney
2. Laurelmore Atty Ann, J & R Barrett
3. Coolehill Frost 2, R & S Forde
4. Clonpaddin Bk Fame ET, R & S Helen
5. Cappavilla Cecelia 12, J & M Leahy

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Mirah Axn Elle, Michael Freeney
Highest EBI
Coolehill Frost 2, R & S Forde
Best Udder
Mirah Axn Elle, Michael Freeney

Class 18: 4 yr old cow in milk born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec ‘14

1. Laurelelm Fever Brilliant, R & J Barrett
2. Laurelmore Fra Hattie, J & R Barrett
3. Kilwarden Lavanguard F Dixie, B & J Cocoman
4. Leagh Mc Cutchen Polly ET, P & K Colton
5. Rosstemple Armani Rosary Red, O’Sullivan family
6. Dock Capital Champ ET, J & R Barrett

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Laurelelm Fever Brilliant, exhibited by R & J Barrett
Highest EBI
Dock Capital Champ ET, J & R Barrett
Best Udder
Laurelelm Fever Brilliant, R & J Barrett

Class 19: 5 yr old cow in milk born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec ‘13

1. Kilwarden Gold Bonnie ET, B & J Cocoman
2. Laurelelm Jerrick Daffodil, R & J Barrett
3. Robinview Ares Roxy, N Murphy & M McGrath
4. Laurelmore Seven Impala, J & R Barrett
5. Sprucegrove Lavanguard Peggy, A & S Foody
6. Kilwarden Fever Mb Cass, B & J Cocoman

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Kilwarden Gold Bonnie ET,  B & J Cocoman
Highest EBI
Mountcarmel Atwood Laurie, T Storan & Sons
Best Udder
Laurelelm Jerrick Daffodil, R & J Barrett

Class 20: Mature cow in milk born before December 31st ‘13

1. Milliedale Dusk Rhapsody, D & K Neville
2. Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd, Greenan, O’Neill, Timlin & Moore
3. Ardnasalem Jenny ET, P & K Colton
4. Ballyealan Shotle Dellia ET, N & M Murphy
5. Kilwarden Windbrook Vix ET, B & J Cocoman
6. Eedy Destry Acclaim, R & S Helen

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Ardnasalem Jenny ET, P & K Colton
Highest EBI
Evergreen Gala 6, L & S Murphy
Best Udder
Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd, Greenan, O’Neill, Timlin & Moore

Class 21: Production Class: Judged on conformation

1. Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd, Greenan, O’Neill, Timlin & Moore
2. Ardnasalem Jenny ET, P & K Colton
3. Ballyealan Shotle Dellia ET, N & M Murphy
4. Sprucegrove Lavanguard Peggy, A & S Foody
5. Laurelmore Matson Allie, B & S Hayes

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal
Ardnasalem Jenny ET, P & K Colton
Highest EBI
Laurelmore Matson Allie, B & S Hayes
Best Udder
Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd, Greenan, O’Neill, Timlin & Moore

Class 22: Group of 3 females owned by an exhibitor

1. Laurelelm
2. Kilwarden
3. Laurelmore
4. Blarney
5. Eedy

Premier Awards

National Dairy Show 2018 Best Udder
Laurelelm Fever Brilliant, R & J Barrett

National Dairy Show 2018 Premier Breeder & Exhibitor
Rickey Barrett – Laurelelm Herd

National Dairy Show 2018 Highest EBI Holstein
Coolquill Hagley, T & M Blake

National Dairy Show 2018 Highest EBI Jersey
Gabriel Rose, Robert Shannon

Jersey Exhibitor Bred Championship
Laurelelm Glamour, exhibited by R & J Barrett

Exhibitor Bred Champion
Laurelelm Fever Brilliant

 

 

Showmanship Champions

Champion Showman
Sarah Williamson
Reserve Champion Showman
Connor Lynch
HM Champion Showman
Kate Lehane

Showmanship Class A: Handler aged 12 yrs and under on 1st Jan ’18

1. Manus Murphy
2. Hannah Williamson
3. Michael Blake
4. Jennifer Harty
5. Hannah Greenan
6. Stephen Harty

Showmanship Class B: Handler aged 13 - 16 years on 1st Jan ‘18

1. Rachel Corley
2. Jack O’Neill
3. Nikki McLoughlin
4. Cathal Mulhall
5. Rebekah Williamson
6. Sarah Williamson

Showmanship Class C: Handler aged 17 - 26 years on 1st Jan ‘18

1. Doireann Mulhall
2. Georgia Kerr
3. Claire Kirby
4. Andrea Rafferty
5. Hannah Healy
6. Gerard Kirby

Class 1: Novice Handler aged Under 12 on the 1st Jan ’18

1. Kate Lehane
2. Hannah Greenan
3. Conor Frawley
4. Stephen Harty
5. Jennifer Harty
6. Bill Hannan

Class 2: Handler aged 12 - 18 years on 1st Jan ’18

1. Sarah Williamson
2. Conor Lynch
3. Aisling Harty
4. Cathal Mulhall
5. Kane Boal
6. Megan Boal