The Mogeely and Drumbeera Aberdeen-Angus herds took the top prizes in the male and female sections at the National Aberdeen-Angus Calf Show, held for the first time in the mart of Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The new venue proved to be a mighty success with an improved crowd in attendance on previous years. In addition to the new venue, the 2017 show also marked the first time that calves from Northern Ireland were in attendance, making it one of the only shows in the country to attract exhibits from both sides of the border. Judge for the day, Mr. Alwyn Armour of the noted Woodvale Aberdeen-Angus herd in Northern Ireland had a difficult job in making his selections in the show ring, with particularly high quality entries throughout both male and female sections.

The overall supreme male champion went to the senior bull calf, Mogeely Memo S467, exhibited by Albert & Jennifer DeCogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork. This bull is the reigning All-Ireland Aberdeen-Angus junior champion and was also the reserve junior male champion at the National Livestock Show, Tullamore and the reserve Munster bull calf of the year. This one is sired by Wall Royal Leo L837 and is out of the famed show cow, Mogeely Miylo P291.

Overall Supreme Male Champion, Mogeely Memo S467 with Albert DeCogan (exhibitor) 

Tom Reynolds, Knockadrinan, Johnstons Bridge, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim took the reserve male championship with the spring 2017 born bull calf, Knockadrinan Blackboy T644. One of the youngest bulls shown on the day, this calf is a son of the AI bull, Mogeely Joe H979 and is out of the well-known Blackbird cow family at Knockadrinan.

Reserve Overall Male Champion, Knockadrinan Blackboy T644 

The Overall Supreme Female champion was awarded to Drumbeera Lady Thatcher T226, exhibited by Thomas Beirne, Drumbeera, Gorvagh, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. This stylish young heifer was born in January 2017 and is sired by Bova Lord Blackwood H175. This one was also a 1^st prizewinner at the 2017 All-Ireland Aberdeen-Angus finals and has won a multitude of prizes and championships at local level.

Overall Supreme Female Champion, Drumbeera Lady Thatcher T226 with Patrick Beirne (exhibitor) 

Eustace & Deirdre Burke, Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co. Cork claimed the reserve female championship with their senior heifer calf, Clontead J Patriot S218. This one is a daughter of the exciting new AI bull, Rawburn Boss Hogg N630 and had previously secured the first ever Munster heifer calf of the year title earlier in the summer.

Reserve Overall Female Champion, Clontead J Patriot S218 with Deirdre Burke (exhibitor) 

Class Results: 

Junior Stockperson (open to boys and girls aged 12 years and under)

1^st: Zara Sheahan, Mohill, Co. Leitrim

2^nd: Avril Crowe, Mohill, Co. Leitrim

3^rd: Paul Bohan, Mohill, Co. Leitrim

4^th: Joshua Cronin, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

Zara Sheahan, winner of the junior stockperson 

Senior Stockperson (open to boys and girls aged 12 – 18 years)

1^st: John Smyth, Oldcastle, Co. Meath

2^nd: Jack Cronin, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

3^rd: Stephen Crowe, Mohill, Co. Leitrim

John Smyth, winner of the senior stockperson 

Bull born between 01.09.2016 – 31.10.2016

1^st: Albert DeCogan’s Mogeely Memo S467 by Wall Royal Leo L837

2^nd: Michael Culkeen’s Blackfield Lord Sandy S557 by Rawburn Edge J983

3^rd: Albert DeCogan’s Mogeely Black Catch S475 by Mogeely Joe H979

4^th: John McEnroe’s Liss Bobby S653 by HF Rebel 53Y

Bull born between 01.11.2016 – 31.12.2016

1^st: Thomas Mulligan’s Clooncarne Nathan by Clooncarne Kyle

2^nd: Eustace Burke’s Clontead Master S224 by Rawburn Ettrick P897

3^rd: Richard Crowe’s Broomstreet Red Eland S131 by Killanley Red Linnet P642

Clooncarne Nathan, winner of the junior autumn bull class with Gearoid & Fiona Mulligan

Bull born between 01.01.2017 – 15.02.2017

1^st: Bernard Kerins’ Kerins Provider by Redwood Eiger

2^nd: Cathal Duignan’s Laheens Presley by Westellen Diego M734

3^rd: Albert DeCogan’s Mogeely Lord Hannibal T494 by Wedderlie Blackbox J935

4^th: Pat & Finbarr Cahill’s Shankill Moonlight T142 by Eastfield Black Buddy K155

Kerins Provider, winner of the senior spring bull class

Bull born between 16.02.2017 – 31.03.2017

1^st: Tom Reynolds’ Knockadrinan Blackboy T644 by Mogeely Joe H979

2^nd: Alan Morrison’s Drummeer Blackburn T457 by Blelack Duke J262

3^rd: Joe Kelly’s Glostermin Lord Harlod T019 by Westellen Diego M734

4^th: John McEnroe’s Liss Matthew T695 by Mogeely Lord Harrow M191

Bull born after 01.04.2017

1^st: Thomas Mulligan’s Clooncarne Prince by Beryl Jamey

2^nd: Thomas Mulligan’s Clooncarne Prestige by Clooncarne Frank

3^rd: John McEnroe’s Liss Butcher T705 by Fordel Mighty Paudie R248

4^th: Pat & Finbarr Cahill’s Shankill Lord Hank T149 by Eastfield Black Buddy K155

Clooncarne Prince, winner of the junior spring bull class

Heifer born between 01.09.2016 – 31.10.2016

1^st: Eustace Burke’s Clontead J Patriot S218 by Rawburn Boss Hogg N630

2^nd: Albert DeCogan’s Mogeely Lady Hazel S471 by Rosemead Karona J957

3^rd: Eustace Burke’s Clontead Pamela S214 by Friarstown Ideal Pete K202

4^th: Matthew Goulding’s Goulding N Missie 808 ET by Blelack Duke J262

Heifer born between 01.11.2016 – 31.12.2016

1^st: Alan Morrison’s Drummeer Blackbird S376 by Gretnahouse Blacksmith L500

2^nd: Adam Woods’ Dungimmon Nibbles ET by Mogeely Joe H979

3^rd: John Brady’s Lisnafanna Darling S304 by Mogeely Lord Harrow M191

4^th: John McEnroe’s Liss Darl S654 by HF Rebel 53Y

Drummeer Blackbird S376, winner of the senior heifer class with Alan Morrison (exhibitor) 

Heifer born between 01.01.2017 – 15.02.2017

1^st: Thomas Beirne’s Drumbeera Lady Thatcher T226 by Bova Lord Blackwood H175

2^nd: Adrian Parke’s Coolermoney Frances T703 by Hallington Edition M362

3^rd: Richard Crowe’s Broomstreet Red Jilly T135 by Killanley Red Linnet P642

4^th: Kenton Crowe’s Aughakil Lady Laura T421 by Coneyisland Legend E112

Heifer born between 16.02.2017 – 31.03.2017

1^st: Matthew Goulding’s Goulding Pamela 834 by Nightingale Proud Jake G405

2^nd: John McEnroe’s Liss Biluri T693 by Mogeely Lord Harrow M191

3^rd: Edward Dudley’s Castlelough Miss Betty T179 by Clontead Ecco

4^th: Paddy Farrell’s Sheemore Phyllis T502 by Rawburn Lord Rocket F609

Goulding Pamela 834, winner of the intermediate spring heifer class with Matthew Goulding (exhibitor) 

Heifer born after 01.04.2017

1^st: Adrian Parke’s Coolermoney Rosita T736 by Ankonian Elixir 100

2^nd: Kenton Crowe’s Aughakil Rose T425 by Westellen Diego M734

3^rd: Gerard Lynch’s Ceanannus My Betsy T715 by Mogeely Lord Harrow M191

4^th: Paddy Farrell’s Sheemore Pansy T515 by Gear Fury N290

Coolermoney Rosita T736, winner of the junior spring heifer class with Gemma Parke (exhibitor) 

Some more images:

Line-up of calves at the National Aberdeen-Angus Calf Show

Judge Alwyn Armour inspecting one of the exhibits