The Irish Limousin Cattle Society Young Members’ Association (YMA) event was held on Saturday, June 4th, on Tom Bailey’s Farm in Batterstown, Co. Meath. A large crowd of Limousin enthusiasts – both young and old – were in attendance, travelling from every corner of the country to get a glimpse of the action.
With the sun shining, attendees viewed the top-quality Limousin cattle on display and impressive farmyard. The day began with a grooming and clipping demonstration by Dougie McBeath, a well-known showman and stockman from Stirling, Scotland.
Dougie began the event by examining each of the animals before beginning the clipping and grooming exercise. He also highlighted the positive characteristics of the animals and what could be done to improve their appearance.
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- Karl Connell
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- Dougie McBeath Clipping
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- Crowds gather to watch the clipping demo
After the clipping and grooming demonstration was complete, a stock judging competition for all young members took place. Additionally, a farm tour was held which allowed attendees to view the Bailey Limousin Herd, including a number of females that were available for sale online later that evening; the day concluded with some food and refreshments.
A great day was had by all and we would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people: Tom Bailey for hosting; Dougie McBeath, Karl Connell and Mark Philips for the clipping and grooming demo; Elanor Reilly for showing the animals; Philp Crowe and James Wycherely for organising the event; Jim Dockery – the health and safety officer; Tricia Kennedy for the top-quality photos; and all the YMA regional coordinators for attending.
Bailey’s sale tops at €13,500
Pictured above: Lot 3 – Baileys Regina top-price heifer at €13,500
Tom Bailey put 16 top-quality maiden heifers forward for the online sale, which saw some of the herd’s best bloodlines on offer.
Heifer highlights:
- Top-priced heifer: €13,500;
- Average heifer price: €4,500;
- 5 heifers sold for €5,000 or over;
- 7 heifers sold for €4,000 or over.
It was lot number 3 – Baileys Regina – who took home the top price on the day. There was a huge amount of interest in Regina online; she is from the Dunmore Valerie line – which needs no introduction as this is one of the best breeding lines in the herd. Regina is sired by Goldies Jackpot and her dam is Baileys Janet. After a flurry of bids within the last few minutes of the auction, Regina sold for €13,500.
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- Lot 4 – Baileys Rosie €6,000
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- Lot 6 – Baileys Rose Et €6,000
€6,000 was achieved on two occasions for Lot 4 and Lot 6. Lot 4 – Baileys Rosie – was sired by Goldies Jackpot going back to Baileys Eternal – sired by Queenshead Altea. Lot 6 – Baileys Rose ET – was sired by well-known Ampertaine Nugent, going back to Baileys Nora – also sired by Queenshead Altea.
The next highest price on the day was €5,500 for Lot 16, Baileys Sasha; Sasha was one of the youngest heifers entered in the sale on the day. She is sired by Ampertaine Elgin, going back to a Sympa Dam – Woodhouse Betty.
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- Lot 12 – Baileys Sunshine €5,250
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- Lot 2 – Baileys Ruth €4,000
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- Lot 18 – Baileys Sofia ET €4,000
Baileys Sunshine – Lot 12 – went onto sell for €5,250. Sunshine is sired by stockbull Goldies Jackpot. Baileys Ruth went under the hammer for €4,000; Ruth is also sired by Goldies Jackpot. The youngest heifer in the sale – Baileys Sofia ET – made €4,000; Sofia is sired by Ampertaine Nugent.
