The winners of the 2017 Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club herds competition were announced at a prize-giving ceremony at the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork over the weekend. Mr. Louis A. Byrne, Annamoe, Bray, Co. Wicklow of the Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus herd and an esteemed judge on the pedigree circuit officiated at this year’s competition. Louis complimented each of the participants and commented …
Friday Update: 8th September 2017
Friday Update: 8th September 2017
September is well underway and the society has been receiving more great news stories this week, with our members being as busy and ambitious as ever. Here is your weekly roundup of everything that has been happening over the last seven days. Demand for Aberdeen-Angus Sired Cattle: Anne Morrison, Aberdeen-Angus Quality Beef Ltd, delivers great news surrounding the popularity and …
How a Premium was Won
How a Premium was Won
“ABERDEEN-Angus Quality Beef Ltd (AAQB) currently needs more members as demand for Aberdeen-Angus sired cattle is strong with a 40p a kilo premium paid on ‘in spec’ cattle.” The good news comes from Anne Morrison, secretary and non-executive director of this producer co-op founded in 1998 by Northern Ireland farmers to improve returns from beef with that unique Aberdeen-Angus taste …
Limavady Show Results 2017
Limavady Show Results 2017
Limavady Show took place on Saturday the 15th of July 2017 and the Aberdeen-Angus classes were judged by Andy Woodburn from Ayrshire. The overall champion was awarded to Adrian and Graeme Parke with Coolermoney Rocco S607, Sire (Netherton Mr Brazilian E377 The overall reserve champion was also awarded to Adrian and Graeme Parke, this time with Coolermoney Frances T703.
Clogher Valley Show Results 2017
Clogher Valley Show Results 2017
Clogher Valley Show took place on the 26th of July 2017. Ian Rea exhibited the Aberdeen Angus champion Carlhurlie Epic owned by James Porter’s Old Glenort Herd (pictured above.)