Under the watchful eye of judge Seamus Neary, Co Kilkenny, the top place at Clonaslee Show was Castlelough Midnight Bonika H057. This seven year old cow is by Liss Mirt C476 and was also a class winner at Dungarvan and Nenagh shows earlier in the season. She was shown with a young bull calf at foot, who was also a class winner on the day

Standing reserve was Michael and Oliver Flanagan, Moydrum, Athlone, Co Westmeath with Moydrum Frauline Star. This Cardona Blackstar daughter has compiled a stellar show record in recent years including winning the overall female championship at the National Livestock Show, Tullamore, last summer.