A large crowd gathered at the host farm of Eustace and Deirdre Burke, Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co. Cork last Sunday, September 13th for the Munster Aberdeen-Angus club open day. The Clontead herd is well known on the pedigree circuit and a large contingent of farmers, breeders and Aberdeen-Angus enthusiasts travelled from all corners of the country and braved the inclement weather conditions …
Collection in Memory of Ron McHattie
Collection in Memory of Ron McHattie
Following the untimely death of Ron McHattie, donations are welcome for Macmillan Cancer Research and Marie Curie. Should any member wish to contribute please either send a cheque to Pedigree House made payable to The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society or make a donation by internet banking stating “Donation” as the reference. Should you require the Society’s bank details please contact Angela …
Warrenho Erica M418 takes championship at Edenbridge and Oxted Show
Warrenho Erica M418 takes championship at Edenbridge and Oxted Show
Clinching the female and overall championship at Edenbridge and Oxted Show under judge Bert Taylor was A E and C R Bishop with Warrenho Erica M418, a February 2012-born Warrenho Dalmigavie daughter. Meanwhile clinching the reserve female and reserve overall spot was Messrs A L and D Irwin with Wall Tidy Bee L857, an April 2011-born Blelack Evor H929 daughter.
Glymton Glespin takes top spot at Bucks County Show
Glymton Glespin takes top spot at Bucks County Show
Clinching the breed championship and going one better to take the interbreed championship at Bucks County Show was the senior stock sire Glympton Glespin K470 from Glympton Farms. This March 2010-born Rawburn Rock Solid son has had a coveted show career to date culminating in a National Show championship. Then standing reserve was the McLaren family with Aynho Pilgrim M792, …
Castlelough Midnight Bonika H057 takes top spot at Clonaslee Show
Castlelough Midnight Bonika H057 takes top spot at Clonaslee Show
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 …