Irish Limousin

Lisna Herd Heifer Sale
2024-08-30 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Gort Mart, Ballybawn, Gort, Co. Galway, 53°02'51.1"N 8°50'10.2"W, Ireland
Sale of 28 Pedigree heifers and 22 commercial heifers from the Lisna herd of Dermot Shaughnessy.
⇒For catalogue please click here⇐
Register to bid
Register to bid with Gort Mart – (091) 631 204.
For Online bidding use the LSL app. All sale conditions are in the catalogue.
Health Status:

All heifers are vaccinated for colstridial disease
Johne’s free herd as of March 2024
All heifers scanned for breeding
All heifers eligible for export testing
All genotyped and sire verified
All can be export tested
Herd TB-free for over 30 years.

80+ to sell at Coolrain Pedigree Limousin Herd (Est. 1999) Dispersal Sale
2024-08-17 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Roscrea Mart, Co. Tipperary, Parkmore Industrial Estate, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, E53 F223, Ireland
Dispersal of all females: incalf and/or calf at foot to include:

10 Cows (LMx, LM:BB Hybrid & Pedigree LM – some with BB calves & 1 Pedigree Aubrac)
15 Pedigree Limousin incalf Cows
10 Pedigree Limousin Heifers (incalf/served & 2 maiden)
20 Pedigree Limousin Cows with calves at foot
Number of Pedigree Limousin and LM:BB Hybrid weanling/yearling heifers
5 Pedigree Limousin Embryos including 2 from the €20k Trueman Rosanna

Click here for Catalogue of 66 lots
Viewing welcome by appointment between 12th to 15th August.
Contact/Info: Gearoid Kennedy +353 (0)879222321
Bidding: Ringside and online via MARTBIDS (please ensure to register in advance of the sale*)

Central Auctions, Roscrea Livestock Mart, Parkmore Industrial Estate, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. E53 F223.

Auctioneer: Mr. Denis Barrett

***1 Free Embryo: To qualify for draw->
A). Register on MARTBIDS before sale date &
B). Successfully purchase any lot.

Limousin Breeding Heifer of the Year Competition in association with Cappamore Show
2024-08-17 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cappamore show, Ballyvorheen, Kyle, Co. Limerick, JJQX+WV, Ireland
Class 22 at Cappamore Show is the Limousin Breeding Heifer of the Year which is held in association with the Irish Limousin Society.
This class has a prize fund in excess of €1000. Confined to non-pedigree heifers with no permanent teeth on Show Day. Must state LMX on card and display strong Limousin characteristics. Animals will be judged on potential to produce a calf for high priced markets.
To enter ⇒Click here to go to Cappamore show website⇐
The show offers many cattle classes with great prize money on offer. Entries close next Wednesday the 14th of August.
Other Classes
Pedigree Limousin:

Class 40: Pedigree Male, born on or after 1st Sept. 2023 to 31st December 2023
Class 41: Pedigree Female, born on or after 1st Sept. 2023 to 31st December 2023
Class 42: Pedigree Male, born after 1st Jan. 2024
Class 43: Pedigree Female, born after 1st Jan. 2024
Class 44: Pedigree Heifer, born after 1st Jan 2022 to 31 Aug 2023
Class 45: Bonny Baby Pedigree Male or Female Calf born on or after 1st March 2024
Class 46: Limousin Champion, open to 1st Prize winners in classes 40-45

Gates opened to the Public at 11am

Cappamore Show 2024
Cappamore Show will take place on 17th August 2024. A Family Fun Day for all the Family

Sale of the Kellcummeen Herd
2024-08-16 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Gortatlea Mart, Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry, V92CY98, Ireland
Purebred Limousin Cattle Clearance Sale of Tony Kelleher’s Kellcummeen Herd at Gortatlea Mart on Friday 16th August, at approx. 1.00pm.
An opportunity to acquire deep pedigree Limousin females – these are exceptional breeding females
Description of cattle on offer:
Three in-calf Purebred Limousin Cows
* GREENACRES REGINA Tag # 213637420683
Regina’s sire is EBY out of a Kaprico Eravelle cow.
Oct 2020 born cow.

5* Replacement Index
5* Daughter Milk
5* Gestation
5* Docility
5* Carcass Confirmation
9% Calving ease, below the breed average

Due 5th Sept ‘24 to Grangeford JoJo
* KELLCUMMEEN RUBY Tag # 213406440181
Ruby’s sire is Highlander out of a Castleview Gazelle cow.

5* Carcass Confirmation
5* Daughter Calving Interval
4* Terminal Index
5 Calving ease, below the breed average
Due: 5th Nov ‘24 to Alfy or Emerson S1052

Ruby’s sire is Highlander out of a Castleview Gazelle cow.
* KELLCUMMEEN REGINA Tag # 213406490186
Regina’s sire is Kellcummeen Pablo out of a Highlander cow.
October 2020 born cow

5* Carcass Weight
5* Carcass Confirmation

Due 20th August 24 to Grenache LM 4351

Cows with Calves at foot
* TAWNIES RILEY Tag # 219176620444
Riley’s Sire is EDAKKYA, out of a BALLYGARVAN STUD GARCIA cow.
Riley has

5* Carcass Weight
5* Carcass Confirmation
5* Docility
7% Calving ease

Riley was born in March 2020.
Riley’s sells with a 3-month PBR heifer calf at foot (KELLCUMMEEN VICKY, Tag # 213406480210)
Vicky was born on 19th May ’24. Her sire is EBY.
Vicky has

5* Carcass Confirmation
5* Daughter Calving Interval
4* Terminal Index

* GABERIAL MINDY Tag # 141187810284
Mindy’s sire is CASTLEVIEW GAZELLE (ZAG) out of a WILODGE FASTRAC cow
Mindy was born in July 2017
Mindy has

5* Carcass Weight
5* Carcass Confirmation
5* Daughter Calving Interval

Mindy sells with a bull calf KELLCUMMEEN VICTOR (born 23rd May ’24) at foot
Victor is by EDAKKYA.
Victor has:

5* Terminal Index
4* Replacement Index
5* Gestation
5* Docility
5* Carcass Weight
5* Carcass Confirmation
5* Daughter Calving Interval
6% Calving ease

*KELLCUMMEEN SUZZI Tag # 213406450190
Suzzi’s sire is Excel out of an AMPERTAINE ELGIN cow
Suzzi was born on Sept 2021
She has:

5* Terminal Index
5* Dairy Beef Index
5* Carcass Conformation
5* Docility
Calving Ease 4.4%

Suzzi sells with a PBR heifer calf KELLCUMMEEN VERONICA at foot (born 1st Feb ’24), Tag # 213406450208
Veronica’s sire is EREBOS.
Veronica has :

5* Replacement Index
5* Carcass Weight
5* Carcass Confirmation
5* Daughter Calving Interval
Calving ease 3.1%

*WOOD ROAD LUCIA ET, Tag # 2412416 51878
Lucia’s sire is AMPERTAINE GIGOLO out of the famous Claque cow by Apache. Claque has 32 pedigree calves registered to her.
Lucia was born in Sept 2016.
Lucia has:

4* Replacement index
5* Carcass Weight
5* Carcass Conformation
5* Docility
Calving ease 3.3%
Lucia needs a bull to get back in calf.

Sophie was born on 2nd May 2021. She a daughter of EDAKKYA and Gaberial Mindy
Sophie has:

5* Carcass Weight
5* Carcass Confirmation
5* Daughter Calving Interval
5* Docility
Calving ease 2.6%

National Limousin Show 2024
2024-08-11 | Tullamore Show, Mough Or Greatwood, Blue Ball, Co. Offaly, R35 E954, R35E954, Ireland
Tullamore show hosts the National Limousin show on Sunday 11th August 2024 at the Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Come along and see the best show cattle the breed has to offer as they compete to become the 2024 All Ireland Limousin Champion.
A look at last years prize winners:

Knockcoolkeare Toffee

Catalogue - Milan Pedigree herd Dispersal sale
2024-07-20 13:30 - 16:00 UTC | Elphin Livestock Mart, Palace Road, Roscommon, F45W672, Ireland
Click here for: Catalogue of entire females of the Milan Limousin herd on behalf of Donie and Maura McKeon.
Saturday July 20th 2024 at 1.30pm in Elphin Mart and online at Martbids.
The Department of Agriculture will be present to facilitate the movement of cattle purchased by Northern Ireland based customers on sale day.
The herd held an open day in June 2024 – click here for the report
Below are pictures of some of the cattle bred by Donie and Maura….

MILAN NATALIA
Milan Nigella

Milan Mario
Champion at Glenamaddy

Below are the cattle at this years open day – held on the 30th of June

DUNGARVAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW
2024-07-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Ballygagin Dungarvan Waterford, Ireland
The 105th Dungarvan show takes place on Sunday July 14th in Ballygagin, County Waterford.
Fantastic classes and prize money available for exhibitors on the day.
Click here for Entries which are now open

Entries now open for Tullamore Show
2024-07-05 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Blueball Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, R35YE67, Ireland
Schedule of classes for 2024 are open for entries, this is the 33rd National Limousin show. Tullamore show will be held on Sunday 11th August 2024 at Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. We would like to thank all sponsors for Limousin classes.
Please note Entries close on Friday July 5th
Entries can be made on Tullamore show website: www.tullamoreshow.com
List of Limousin Classes for the 33rd National Limousin Show:
Class 58: Limousin Junior Young Handler – Junior – 12 to 16 Years (Turning 17 years old during 2024 deems you a Senior Competitor)
Class 59: Limousin Senior Young Handler – Senior – 17 to 25 years (Turning 26 years old during 2024 deems you ineligible)
Class 60: National Pedigree Registered Limousin Bull Born before 31/12/2022
Class 61: National Pedigree Registered Limousin Bull Born on/between 01.01.2023 and 30.04.2023
Class 62: National Pedigree Registered Limousin Bull Born on/between 01.05.2023 and 31.08.2023
Class 63: National Pedigree Registered Limousin Bull Born on/between 01.09.2023 and 31.10.2023
Class 64: National Livestock Show Pedigree Registered Pedigree Limousin Bull Born on/between 01.11.2023 and 31.12.2023
Class 65: National Livestock Show Limousin Bull Born in 2024
Class 66: National Registered Pedigree Junior Limousin Male Champion*
Class 67: National Pedigree Registered Senior Limousin Male Champion*
Class 68: FBD National Livestock Show Pedigree Registered Limousin Male Champion*
Class 70: National Pedigree Registered Limousin Cow calved or incalf or incalf senior heifer born before the 01.01.2022 (Calf at foot must be born on/after 01.01.2024)
Class 71: National Pedigree Registered Limousin Heifer Born on/between 01.01.2022 and 30.06.2022
Class 72: National Pedigree Registered Limousin Heifer Born on/between 01.07.2022 and 31.12.2022
Class 73: National Pedigree Registered Limousin Heifer Born on/between 01.01.2023 and 31.03.2023
Class 74: National Pedigree Registered Pedigree Limousin Heifer Born on/between 01.04.2023 and 31.08.2023
Class 75: National Livestock Show Pedigree Registered Pedigree Limousin Heifer Born on/between 01.09.2023 and 31.10.2023
Class 76: National Livestock Show Limousin Heifer Born on/between 01.11.2023 and 31.12.2023
Class 77: National Livestock Show Pedigree Registered Limousin Heifer Calf born in 2024
Class 78: National Pedigree Registered Junior Limousin Female Champion*
Class 79: National Pedigree Registered Senior Limousin Female Champion*
Class 80: FBD National Livestock Show Pedigree Registered Limousin Female Champion*
Class 81: National Livestock Show Pair of Pedigree Registered Limousin
Class 82: FBD National Livestock Show Pedigree Registered Limousin Supreme Champion*

North West Limousin Open Day and YMA Event
2024-06-30 14:00 - 23:59 UTC | Milan Limousin Herd, Enniscrone, Sligo, F26DK33, Ireland
Location: Milan Limousins based in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo (F26 DK33) are very kindly hosting an event on Sunday the 30th June at 2pm.

Herd tour and talk of Milan Limousin’s – by Donie and Maura

Live demonstrations, clipping, grooming

Guest speakers on Limousin cattle, feeding & nutrition

Stock Judging & Guess the weight – Adult & Junior Section

YMA workshop – Judging, Safe handling

Leading industry company representatives will be in attendance – AI, Feeding & Nutrition

Club Raffle, multiple prizes

Free parking available

Refreshments provided

All are welcome to this event by kind permission of Maura & Donie McKeown.
For more information in the lead up to this event please keep an eye on Milan Limousins and NW Limousins on Facebook and the Irish Limousin website & social media platforms.

Newmarket-on-Fergus Show
2024-06-16 | Dromoland Road, Newmarketonfergus, Co. Clare, Q3GQ+9V Newmarket on Fergus, County Clare
Rescheduled Newmarket-on-Fergus show will take place on Sunday 16th June 2024
Pedigree Limousin Classes:
Class 8: Pedigree Limousin Female/ Male Calf Born on or after the 1st January 2024
Class 9: Pedigree Limousin Male Calf Born on or after 1st September 2023
Class 10: Pedigree Limousin Female Calf Born on or after 1st September 2023
Class 11: Pedigree Limousin Heifer Born before 1st September 2023

Click here to download entry form
Entries to be sent to: Jane O’Leary, Weavers Lodge, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare. V95XA71 – Contact number: 0863085338
Email: janeoleary86@gmail.com / Newmarketonfergusshow1@gmail.com
Note: Please be aware of the regulations regarding movement certificates implemented by the Department of Agriculture. The certificates can be downloaded from www.agfood.ie and those that are not on line must apply for the certificate in advance of the show. The show number is M998. Those without this certificate on the day of the show will not be able to compete.
All Entries to be sent prior to Show and entry Fee to Accompany Entries.
Please contact Closing Date for janeoleary86@gmail.com / Newmarketonfergusshow1@gmail.com any further information.

Baileys Red Ladies Online Limousin Sale
2024-05-31 19:00 - 2024-06-03 19:00 UTC | Marteye Online
Sale of 18 Pedigree Limousin Females on behalf of Tom Bailey, Batterstown, Co. Meath.

Viewing of all animals on the farm on Saturday the 1st June at 12noon – A85 E898. Outside of this time strictly by appointment with the vendor.

⭐Online Catalogue is now live ⇐Click here⭐

This sale is an online sale: DenisBarrett@Marteye.ie in Association with Harrison & Hetherington – June Bank Holiday Weekend May 31st to Jun 3rd 2024.

Roscommon Show and Sale
2024-05-25 | Roscommon Mart, Roscommon Co-Operative Livestock Mart, Ballypheasan, Roscommon, Ireland
The annual Show and Sale at Roscommon mart will take place on Saturday 25th May 2024
Show 9.30am; Sale 12.30pm.
Catalogue of 58 bulls and 3 heifers is available by clicking here
Please note the Catalogue will be updated following the Evaluation run on the 21st of May.
Finance scheme available to ROI purchasers – apply in advance to the society office on 025 85036
All cattle are:

Genotyped
From herds participating in CheCS accredited Johnes Herd Testing Programmes
Bulls are Fertility Tested

Bulls sold to ROI are Fertility insured with FBD

Transfer of pedigree certificate to a new herd will be paid for the females sold at this sale.
*Conditions apply – see full catalogue in link above for details

Roscrea May Bank Holiday Premier Show & Sale Catalogue
2024-05-06 | Roscrea Mart, Co. Tipperary, Parkmore Industrial Estate, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, E53 F223, Ireland
Catalogue of 45 bulls and 25 heifers available by clicking here ♠
Roscrea Mart, Co. Tipperary and online at Martbids.
Show 8.30 am – Sale 12.30 pm
Finance scheme available to ROI purchasers – apply in advance to the society office on 025 85036
All cattle are:

Genotyped
From herds participating in CheCS accredited Johnes Herd Testing Programmes
Exported tested for immediate export to NI
Bulls are Fertility Tested

Bulls sold to ROI are Fertility insured with FBD
Contribution of 4.5% of selling price to NI & UK customers towards insurance*

Transport available to central location in NI
Lairage available in NI for UK based purchasers
Northern Irish potential customers please ensure that you are registered on the Traces system with the N.I. Ministry of Agriculture.
Transfer of pedigree certificate to a new herd will be paid for the females sold at this sale.
*Conditions apply – see printed catalogue for details

Young Handlers Showmanship Basics Event in conjunction with Tullamore Show
2024-04-14 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Tullamore Mart, GVM Mart Arden Rd, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Tullamore Show is delighted the announce our very first Young Handlers Event “Showmanship Basics”.
All Young Handlers are invited.
We would like to welcome both new and existing Young Handlers to our first ever Young Handlers event in Dairy, Beef and Sheep

This event will help young handlers gain knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for the showing season ahead.

It will covers demonstrations and discussions on washing, clipping, showing and much much more.

We are also delighted to Launch the Tullamore Show and FBD National livestock Show 2024 on the day.

This is a FREE event, and we would like everyone to register on our website using the following link: www.tullamoreshow.com

The registration portal will be open from Monday, the 1st of April. Remember this is a FREE event.

Don’t miss out and join our experienced handlers and guests on the day

This event will welcome new and existing young handler across Dairy, Beef and Sheep to gain additional knowledge, learn new skills and prepare for the showing season ahead.
There will many demonstrations and discussions through the day covering many areas which include the following:

Grooming ( Washing & Clipping)
Showing
Safety awareness – safety knot etc
Photography tips – Getting the correct photo that showcase your animal.
Showing etiquette and attire

There will be several animals present on the day and Young Handlers can interact with the animals and demonstrations.

Roscrea April Bank Holiday Premier Bull Show & Sale Catalogue out now
2024-04-01 | Roscrea Mart, Co. Tipperary, Parkmore Industrial Estate, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, E53 F223, Ireland
Catalogue of 65 bulls for the Premier Show and Sale is available by clicking here ♠
Show at 9.00 am – Sale at 12.00 pm in Roscrea Mart, Co. Tipperary and online at Martbids.
Finance scheme available to ROI purchasers – apply in advance to the society office on 025 85036
€300 back to purchasers of 20 top priced bulls over €4,500
All bulls are:

Genotyped
From herds participating in CheCS accredited Johnes Herd Testing Programmes
Fertility Tested

Bulls sold to ROI are Fertility insured with FBD
Contribution of 4.5% of selling price to NI & UK customers towards insurance*

Exported tested for immediate export to NI

Transport available to central location in NI
Lairage available in NI for UK based purchasers
Northern Irish potential customers please ensure that you are registered on the Traces system with the N.I. Ministry of Agriculture.
*Conditions apply – see printed catalogue for details

Christmas Opening hours
2024-01-02
The society office will close on Thursday 21st of December and reopen on Tuesday 2nd January
Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year – every success with your Limousin cattle in 2024

Date for Genotype material to be sent to ICBF
2023-12-15 | ICBF, Highfield House, Bandon, Cork, Ireland
The last day for DNA samples to be received by ICBF/Lab for evaluations run of 19th March 2024 is Friday the 15th of December.
Click here or Log into ICBF to Order testing kit from ICBF

Athenry December show and sale
2023-12-09 | Athenry Mart, Athenry Co-operative Livestock Mart, Prospect, Athenry, Co. Galway, D12 YXW5, Ireland
The second autumn pedigree sale takes place on Saturday, December 9th, in Athenry Mart, Galway.
The show will begin at 9:00am followed by the sale at 12:30pm.
There are 59 bulls and 2 heifers catalogued.
⇒To view the catalogue, click HERE⇐ The Catalogue figures are now updated after the evaluation rerun.

Special sale of Beef cows
2023-12-06 | Castleisland mart, Old Chapel Lane, Castleisland, Kerry, v92 kw92, Ireland
Special sale

Prize money for LM or LMX cow that makes best price per kilo.

Best LM cow sponsored by the Irish Limousin Cattle Society:

€100 to seller
€50 to buyer

All leading customers will be in attendance.

All inquiries welcome:

Adam 0863556945
Nelius 0862534430

North West Club - December Elite Heifer Sale
2023-12-04 | Elphin Livestock Mart, Palace Road, Roscommon, F45W672, Ireland
NW Limousin are hosting their annual Elite Heifer Sale in Elphin Mart on Monday evening the 4th of December
Twenty one heifers on offer
⇒Click here for Catalogue ⇐
Money back on top price heifers on the night to sell under the hammer
Sale ~6.30pm

Annual General Meeting
2023-11-18 18:00 UTC | Bridge House Hotel, Bridge St, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Bridge Street, Tullamore
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Irish Limousin Cattle Society Ltd will take place on Saturday 18th November 2023 in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore at 6pm.

Cavelands herd Reduction Sale
2023-11-18 | Tuam Mart, H54 RR50
Reduction sale of the Cavelands Limousin herd of Paul Sykes
Tuam mart
Saturday 18th November at 1 pm
23 Females and 3 Males
⇒Catalogue Click here⇐
The Cavelands herd was established in 1984 and has steadily expanded to over twenty breeding females through the use of the best French UK and Irish genetics available, our blood lines include, Bavardage, On Dit, Usse, Ronick Hawk, Mereside Godolphin, Ampertaine Foreman, Cavelands Jolly, EBY, Edenvale Ivor, Grangeford JoJo and Plumtree Fantastic. The emphasis has always been on good functionality breed characteristics, docility, milk and good conformation.
Unfortunately we recently lost a considerable parcel of land which had been rented for many years and with great reluctance we have taken the difficult decision to offer for sale all of our maiden heifers which have been born over the last three years.
This sale offers an opportunity for both existing breeders and new entrants to acquire genuine females with a depth of back breeding of proven genetics many of which are no longer available.
We are also consigning a small number of bulls which once again have top genetics, easy calving, qualify for the SCEPs scheme and most importantly have good conformation.
The sale also includes a number of females from our neighbouring Drimabbey herd.
The herd is Johnes risk level 1, WHPR recorded, all females are scanned suitable for breeding and Lepto vaccinated, the males are fertility tested. The herd was TB tested on 9th September.
We would like to wish all perspective buyers the best of luck and hope have as much enjoyment as I have experienced over the last 39 years with the Limousin breed.

Clare Club Heifer Sale
2023-11-17 | V95 CY90, Sixmilebridge Livestock Mart, Rathmore, Sixmilebridge, Clare, V95 CY90
The Clare Limousin Club Heifer Sale will take place on Friday, November 17th, at Sixmilebridge Mart, at 7:00pm.
⇒For Catalogue click here⇐

Limousin Livestock for sale in Granard Mart
2023-11-06 | Granard Farmers Mart, Granard, Co. Longford
Selling at Granard Mart Monday 6th. November

6 Pedigree cows

4 commercial cows (all scanned in calf)

1 x 6 year old Limousin Bull
Calf 8 months

1 x 18 month old maiden heifer

Roscrea Bank Holiday Premier Sale - Catalogue out now
2023-10-30 | Roscrea Mart, Co. Tipperary, Parkmore Industrial Estate, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, E53 F223, Ireland
Premier sale of 96 males and 23 Females.
Bank Holiday Monday 30th October 2023.
Show 8 am – Sale 12.30 pm in Roscrea Mart, Co. Tipperary and online at Martbids.
⭐High Health Status – all cattle are from herds participating in CheCS accredited Johnes Herd Testing Programmes.
⭐All bulls sold under bull Fertility insurance Scheme.
⭐New Bull Subsidy Scheme

€300 back to purchaser for every bull sold for over €4,000
€400 back to purchaser for every bull sold for over €4,500

⭐Free delivery to central location in Northern Ireland. Export on the day – Northern Irish potential customers please ensure that your are registered on the Traces system with the N.I. Ministry of Agriculture.
Following is an updated policy you need be aware of when importing or exporting stock directly from farms or marts to another EU country or Northern Ireland – Important notice to farmers and transporters trading or moving animals directly from farms or marts in Ireland
BULL Purchaser Finance Scheme
Finance Available to Republic of Ireland based customers towards the purchase of BULLS, contact the society office (025-85036) for the relevant form in advance of the sale to facilitate approval.
⇒ Catalogue click here

South West Club Commercial Breeding Heifer Sale
2023-10-18
Castleisland Mart
4 and 5 Star Genotyped heifers available
Wednesday 18th October

South West and Cork Limousin Clubs: High Genetic Breeding Heifer Sale - 40 Quality Heifers and 8 Embryos
2023-09-02 12:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Dublin)
South West and Cork Limousin Club’s high genetic breeding heifer sale, consisting of 40 quality heifers and 8 embryos, will take place at Roscrea Mart and online on Martbids.ie on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. Viewing will take place from 12.00pm with the sale commencing at 2.00pm.
A catalogue can be viewed HERE.
According to the organisers, this sale will provide you with an excellent opportunity to purchase an elite, high genetic breeding Limousin heifer.
Transportation to Northern Ireland and mainland UK will be arranged. Herd health is critical for all breeder and is at the forefront for this sale. Dams of all heifers and heifers over 24 months are tested free of Johnes. Many of the heifers are from herds participating in a herd health program.
From an index perspective, this catalogue is one of the best group of heifers offered for sale for many years. If you are a new breeder, the heifers offers you the opportunity to purchase your foundation female. There are heifers suitable for all enterprises including the show ring, breeding the best pedigrees or commercials.
Thirty-one AI sires are represented in the catalogue providing a huge genetic selection. Many of these sires are in the top 1% for indexes such as Replacement, Terminal, Daughter’s milk and Gestation with the majority in the top 10% for different traits.
From a Replacement perspective all heifers are at the upper end of the scale with 11 in the top 5% for heifers born in 2021/2022.
From a Terminal perspective, again all heifers are at the upper end of the scale with 9 in the top 5% for heifers born in 2021/2022.
The same quality is visible across other indexes:
• 22 of the heifers are below the breed average for “Calving Ease”.
• 28 are above the breed average for “Daughter Milk”.
There will be heifers available for everyone, across all price ranges, that suit all pockets
Sale Details
Saturday, 2nd September, 2023: Viewing from 12.00; Sale at 2.00pm;
Roscrea Mart and Online at Martbids.ie;
Enquiries: Michael Roche 087 9452495;
Catalogue can be viewed HERE.

Tullamore National Livestock Show
2023-08-13
The schedule of classes for the 2023 National Livestock Show in Tullamore are open for entries. Please note, entries close on July 3rd, 2023.
Entries can be made by clicking HERE.

Roscommon Show & Sale
2023-05-20
The final spring 2023 show and sale will take place on May 20th in Roscommon Mart. There will be a total of 51 bulls and 7 heifers on offer.
A catalogue can be viewed by clicking HERE.
Additionally, there will be 10 heifers presented for sale by the Carrowreagh Herd – owned by Pat Bruen.
A catalogue for these heifers is available HERE.

Roscrea Premier Show & Sale
2023-05-01
The Irish Limousin Cattle Society has released the catalogue for the upcoming premier show and sale in Roscrea Mart on Bank Holiday Monday, May 1st.
The catalogue contains 45 males and 18 females which can be viewed by clicking HERE.
