The Munster Aberdeen Angus provincial trophy was awarded to Albert and Jennifer DeCogan, Killamuckey, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork for their senior stock sire Wedderlie Black Box J93’ at the recent Bantry Show. Not stopping there, Black Box J935 was also the Supreme Beef Inter Breed animal of the show – the latest interbreed success in a long line of major titles …
Tributes paid to Society's chief executive, Ron McHattie
Tributes paid to Society’s chief executive, Ron McHattie
As many breeders will already know, the chief executive of the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society, Ron McHattie, has died at the age of 63, only a month before his planned early retirement. In spite of recent health issues, Mr McHattie continued to be actively involved in the running of the Society, attending a meeting of the Society’s Council at the end …
Old Glenort reduction sale peaks at 4400gns
Old Glenort reduction sale peaks at 4400gns
Leading the way in the Aberdeen Angus section of James Porter’s Old Glenort reduction sale held last Saturday was Old Glenort Melanie K897, who attracted a final call of 4400gns. She was purchased by Andrew Ewing on behalf of Tirelli Brothers, Italy. The Moss Mr Eshton is behind this five year old cow and she’s out of an Eastfield Elevator …
Border Herd Competition results
Border Herd Competition results
Results for the Border Club’s Herd Competition have been announced. Winning the stock bull section was Rulesmains’ 2012-born Nightingale Proud Jake G405 son Hallington Edition M362. Second and third went to Wedderlie with Wedderlie Kallendar K137 and Wedderlie Timaru M594. The Wedderlie herd also won the best group of three cows with second going to Rulesmains and third Kersquarter. Rulesmains …
Munster Club to host Open Day at Clontead herd
Munster Club to host Open Day at Clontead herd
The Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club will hold an Open Day at the Clontead Aberdeen Angus Herd of Eustace and Deirdre Burke, Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co. Cork on Sunday, September 13th at 2pm. The Clontead Aberdeen-Angus herd was established in 2003 with the purchase of two maiden heifers from the Cahirmee herd. These two heifers, Cahirmee Ursula and Cahirmee Tammy, excelled for their …