The 29th National show took place in Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Sunday 12th August 2018. Tullamore Show & AIB National Livestock Show is the Premier Livestock Show in Ireland and hosts many breeds National finals. Limousin showing commenced in Ring 12 at 10am and with almost 100 cattle competing for Red rosettes the ring was a hive of activity until 4pm.
Robert Graham of the highly regarded Grahams pedigree herd which is based in Bridge of Allan, Stirling, Scotland was tasked with judging this years show. Robert is involved in breeding pedigree Limousin cattle since the 1970s, down through the years the herd has enjoyed much success. As recently as last December the herds home bred heifer calf broke the record for the top priced weaned calf at Red Ladies Derby and Weaned Calf Show and Sale held at Borderway Mart, Carlisle. The record breaking calf was January 2017 born Grahams Natalie – selling for 38000gns. On the same weekend a June 2016 born heifer Grahams Malibu lifted the Red Ladies Sale pre-show Supreme Championship before selling for the top price in that sale of 25,000gns. Along with the Limousin herd the Graham family also run a dairy herd with a difference – they produce an array of award winning products from their outstanding herd of Jersey cows – milk, cheese, yogurt and ice-creams.
Such is Robert’s involvement and contribution to the dairy sector in Scotland in 2009 he received an Honorary Doctorate from Heriot-Watt University for services to the Scottish dairy industry.
“I was delighted and honoured to judge here at the National show. The quality of the cattle was on a par with any top class Limousin cattle I have seen anywhere. The standard in all classes was excellent. I would like to complement the exhibitors on the fantastic display of cattle.”
Society President Mr. Michael Gunn commented before the show
“Welcome to our 29th National Show. This show is a marvellous portrayal of the Limousin breed in Ireland today. Testament to our breeder’s commitment to producing excellent quality livestock, Irish Limousin cattle continue to be in great demand both here and aboard.
Limousin cattle continue to excel at the marketplace and with their ability to cross on all types of cows we are delighted that Limousin bulls are now the beef breed of choice for a growing number of dairy farmers. The Limousin breed is very versatile and has maintained its position as Ireland’s most popular suckler cow.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our breeders and you the audience for attending our show, I hope you enjoy your day.
Thanks to our judge Robert Graham, our stewards and all involved in Tullamore show. Thanks to the team in the hospitality tent – as usual the standard was excellent.
Overall FBD National Livestock Show Limousin Champion 2018
Results
| Champion | Carrickmore Maximus Et | Connell Brothers | 25/09/2017 | Ampertaine Foreman | Baileys Iceprincess |
| Reserve | Foxhillfarm Naughtybutnice | John McInerney | 11/01/2017 | Neuf | Foxhillfarm Izzy |
Sponsors: Agri Lloyd, Finglas, Co. Dublin
Reserve Overall Champion Foxhillfarm Naughtybutnice from John McInerney
This years Supreme Champion – Carrickmore Maximus Et is a son of Ampteratine Foreman and Baileys Iceprincess. Bred for success – Maxiums’ dam Iceprincess was all-conquering in the show ring. In her illustrious career she was crowned National show Supreme Champion in both 2015 and at the International Limousin Congress in 2016.
The Carrickmore herd, which is based in Oldcastle, Co. Meath, is headed up by Connell Bothers – John and Karol.
Standing as Reserve Supreme Champion was Foxhillfarm Naughtybutnice, a 2017 born Neuf daughter, presented by John McInerney, Newmarket On Fergus, Co. Clare. Naughtybutnice was bred in the UK by the Alford family. Robert Graham was extremely impressed with this heifer and predicts she will make a tremendous breeding cow.
Class 63: National Limousin Bull Born On/Between 01.05.2016 to 31.12.2016
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Ardnacrusha Lord Of The Rings | Donal Moloney | 07/09/2016 | Wilodge Vantastic | Étole |
| 2nd | Oldtown Luke | William Hogan | 26/09/2016 | Mullary Intrepid | Oldtown Dolly |
| Genetic Merit Award: Oldtown Luke | |||||
| Sponsors: Lambe’s Oil, Tullamore | |||||
Ardnacrusha Lord of the Rings from Donal Moloney
Class 65: National Limousin Bull Born On/Between 01.05.2017 And 12.08.2017
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Annaghanne Maverick Et | Declan McCaffrey | 03/05/2017 | Wilodge Vantastic | Whitehall Dame |
| 2nd | Mullary Maxime | Michael Molloy | 12/07/2017 | Mullary Intrepid | Ashleigh Dawn |
| 3rd | Ballykinncurra Mcgregor | Sean & John Moroney | 02/08/2017 | Gerrygullinane Glen | Ballykinncurra Indy |
| 4th | Coraghy Monkeytricks Et | Tommy Harte | 23/07/2017 | Ampertaine Foreman | Dinmore Latena |
| Genetic Merit Award: Coraghy Monkeytricks Et | |||||
| Sponsors: Irish Limousin Cattle Society | |||||
Annaghanne Maverick Et from Declan McCaffrey
Class 66: National All Ireland Limousin Bull Born On/Between 13.08.2017 Onwards
Section A
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Wood Road Malachy Et | Noel Fennessy | 01/09/2017 | Sympa | Claque |
| 2nd | Claddagh Mccabe | Adrian McCabe | 12/09/2017 | Ampertaine Foreman | Millbrook Ginger Spice |
| 3rd | Wood Road Mitch Et | Noel Fennessy | 01/09/2017 | Gerrygullinane Glen | Claque |
| 4th | Wood Road Marc Et | Noel Fennessy | 01/09/2017 | Gerrygullinane Glen | Claque |
| 5th | Meelickaduff Mchale Et | Owen Hester | 08/09/2017 | Ampertaine Elgin | Meelickaduff Honda Et |
| 6th | Cartronfree Mount Everest Et | Martin Davis | 05/09/2017 | Trueman Jagger | Melbreak Fairylight |
| Genetic Merit Award: Lisfort Maradona Et | |||||
| Sponsors: Connolly Red Mills | |||||
Wood Road Malachy Et from Noel Fennessy
Class 66: National All Ireland Limousin Bull Born On/Between 13.08.2017 Onwards
Section B
| Owner | Exhibits name | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Carrickmore Maximus Et | Connell Brothers | 25/09/2017 | Ampertaine Foreman | Baileys Iceprincess |
| 2nd | Rhyne Mclarren | Mark Hagan | 23/10/2017 | On Dit | Castleview Gringo |
| 3rd | Roundhill Mel Et | Timothy Corridan | 01/11/2017 | Elite Ice Cream Et | Roundhill I Unanime 1440 |
| 4th | Carbery Mercury | Keith And Luke Vickery | 02/10/2017 | Roundhill Saturn Et | Carbery Elena |
| 5th | Carrowclogher Monster V | Jack Vahey | 15/09/2017 | Loosebeare Fantastic | Pelletstown Edna |
| 6th | Parkhill Matador | Joe Maher | 24/09/2017 | Ballinloan Jaegerbomb | Parkhill Honorah |
| Genetic Merit Award: Carbery Mercury and Rhyne Mclarren | |||||
| Sponsor: Connolly Red Mills | |||||
Class 66: National All Ireland Limousin Bull Born On/Between 13.08.2017 Onwards
Section C
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Dan Tynan | Ardlea Nemo | 02/01/2018 | Killmactransa Karson | Whitehall Iris |
| 2nd | James Coffey | Magheraboy Maverick | 10/11/2017 | Mullary Intrepid | Magheraboy Carol |
| 3rd | James O’Grady | Meenross Miley Et | 10/11/2017 | Ampertaine Elgin | Meenross June Et |
| 4th | TJ Duffy | Lanmore Neptune | 02/01/2018 | Gamin | Donnelly Gina |
| 5th | Ballinrahin Magnum Et | Michael Malone | 07/11/2017 | Sympa | Uk956438507943 |
| 6th | Michael Phillips | Phillips Nashwan Et | 20/03/2018 | Ampertaine Foreman | Glenrock Apricot |
| Genetic Merit Award: Ballinrahin Magnum Et | |||||
| Sponsor: Connollys Red Mills | |||||
Ardlea Nemo from Dan Tynan
Class 69: National Junior Limousin Male Champion
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| Champion | Carrickmore Maximus Et | Connell Brothers | 25/09/2017 | Ampertaine Foreman | Baileys Iceprincess |
| Reserve Champion | Claddagh Mccabe | Adrian McCabe | 12/09/2017 | Ampertaine Foreman | Millbrook Ginger Spice |
| Sponsors: Agridirect | |||||
Class 70: National Senior Limousin Male Champion
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| Champion | Annaghanne Maverick Et | Declan McCaffrey | 03/05/2017 | Wilodge Vantastic | Whitehall Dame |
| Reserve | Mullary Maxime | Michael Molloy | 12/07/2017 | Mullary Intrepid | Ashleigh Dawn |
| Sponsors: Central Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly | |||||
Reserve Senior Male Champion 2018 –
Mullary Maxime from Michael Molloy
Class 71: FBD National Livestock Show Limousin Male Champion
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| Champion | Carrickmore Maximus Et | Connell Brothers | 25/09/2017 | Ampertaine Foreman | Baileys Iceprincess |
| Reserve | Annaghanne Maverick Et | Declan McCaffrey | 03/05/2017 | Wilodge Vantastic | Whitehall Dame |
| Sponsors: E.V. Condell Ltd | |||||
Female Classes
Class 72: National Limousin Senior Cow In Calf Or In Milk. Born On/Before 31/12/14 (Calf At Foot Must Be Born On/After 01.01.2018)
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
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1st
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Whitehall Iris | Dan Tynan | 01/08/2013 | Haltcliffe Dancer | Whitehall Fabrina Et |
| 2nd | Roundhill Iondine 1496 | Bobby O Connell | 01/11/2013 | Elite Forever Brill Et | Roundhill Dondine 1074 (Et) |
| Genetic Merit Award: Whitehall Iris | |||||
| Sponsors: NCBC | |||||
Whitehall Iris from Dan Tynan – shown with her January 2018 born twin bull calves
Class 73: National Limousin Junior Cow In Calf Or In Milk. Born On/After 01.01.2015 (Calf At Foot Must Be Born On/After 01.01.2018)
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Elite Kelda Et | Noel & John Smyth | 17/09/2015 | Aultside Hulk | Carwin Hillery |
| Genetic Merit Award: Elite Kelda Et | |||||
| Sponsors: Irish Limousin Cattle Society | |||||
Elite Kelda Et from Noel & John Smyth
Class 74: National Limousin Uncalved Senior Heifer Born On/Between 01.08.2015 And 30.12.2015
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Elite Kimberly Et | Dan Tynan | 15/12/2015 | Ampertine Elgin | Carwin Hillary |
| 2nd | Ardnacrusha Kylie Et | Donal Moloney | 08/09/2015 | Sympa | Ardnacusha Hilarious Et |
| Genetic Merit Award: Ardnacrusha Kylie Et | |||||
| Sponsors: Irish Limousin Cattle Society | |||||
Elite Kimberly Et from Dan Tynan
Class 75: National Limousin Heifer Born On/Between 01.01.2016 And 30.06.2016
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Killcastle Lou Gina Et | A&P Kelly | 04/06/2016 | Ampertaine Commander | Killcastle Gina Monique 1 Et |
| 2nd | Roundhill Lunanime 1656 | Bobby O’Connell | 02/02/2016 | Elite Ice Cream Et | Roundhill I Unamine 1440 |
| Genetic Merit Award: Ardnacrusha Kylie Et | |||||
| Sponsors: Irish Limousin Cattle Society | |||||
Killcastle Lou Gina Et from A. & P. Kelly
Class 76: National Limousin Heifer Born On/Between 01.07.2016 And 31.12.2016
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Cappahugh Louise | Margaret&Joe Henson | 04/10/2016 | Wilodge Joskins | Cappahugh Henriette |
| 2nd | Grangeford Lady Et | Pat Brennan | 07/11/2016 | Ampertaine Elgin | Goldies Flojo |
| 3rd | Clooncara Limousins Lucy Loo | David Cogan | 31/10/2016 | Plumtree Deus | Powerful Jaja |
| 4th | Killcastle Laxi Monique Et | Messrs A&P Kelly | 24/12/2016 | Ampertaine Commander | Killcastle Gina Monique 1 Et |
| 5th | Meenross Lucy | Emer Moran | 03/09/2016 | Ampertaine Foreman | Esker-Hill Holly Et |
| 6th | Clontown Lady Albha | Kevin Treanor | 15/12/2016 | Powerhouse Italic | Kincorragh Imax |
| Genetic Merit Award: Killcastle Laxi Monique Et | |||||
| Sponsor: FBD Insurance | |||||
Cappahugh Louise from Margaret & Joe Henson
Class 77: National Limousin Heifer Born On/Between 01.01.2017 And 31.03.2017
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Foxhillfarm Naughtybutnice | John McInerney | 11/01/2017 | Neuf | Foxhillfarm Izzy |
| 2nd | Collegeland Nancy | Connell Brothers | 31/01/2017 | Ampertaine Elgin | Culnagechan Halfpenny |
| 3rd | Rhyne Mercede | Mark Hagan | 06/01/2017 | Powerhouse Italic | Clondrum Urselle Et |
| 4th | Ballybrown Masie | Bobby O’Connell | 06/01/2017 | Achile | Roundhill Iondine 1496 |
| 5th | Cush Mullary | William Gubbins | 15/01/2017 | Mullary Intrepid | Cush Grainne |
| 6th | Knockcoolkeare Mistic | Micheal Roche | 21/02/2017 | Glorieux | Castleview Gail |
| Genetic Merit Award: Grangeford Mary Lu | |||||
| Sponsors: Johnston Farm Machinery | |||||
Foxhillfarm Naughtybutnice from John McInerney
Class 78: National Limousin Heifer Born On/Between 01.04.2017 And 12.08.2017
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Knockcoolkeare Ms Nadia B | Micheal Roche | 05/07/2017 | Elite Ice Cream Et | Wood Road Ingrid Et |
| 2nd | Mount Scott Melanie | Kieran Killeen | 13/08/2017 | Ampertaine Foreman | Mount Scott Gabrielle |
| 3rd | Eyrecourt Melissa | Donal Byrne | 30/05/2017 | Queenshead Altea | Eyrecourt Jasmine |
| Genetic Merit Award: Eyrecourt Melissa | |||||
| Sponsors: Johnson Farm Machinery | |||||
Knockcoolkeare Ms Nadia B from Micheal Roche
Class 79: National All Ireland Limousin Heifer Born On/Between 13.08.2017 Onwards
Section A
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Elite Manilla Et | Dan Tynan | 16/09/2017 | Lodge Hamlet | Whitehall Iris |
| 2nd | Brookland Maggie | John Hickey | 10/09/2017 | Wilodge Cerburus | Brookland Isabella |
| 3rd | Magheraboy Mary | James Coffey | 21/09/2017 | Mullary Intrepid | Neuf |
| 4th | Mount Scott Moria | Conor Regan | 25/09/2017 | Castleview Gazelle | Mount Scott Jennifer |
| 5th | Lisnacrann Miss Fuschia | Michael Oliver | 09/09/2017 | Ronick Hawk | Tullinacurra Fuschia |
| 6th | Parkhill Melody | Joe Maher | 04/09/2017 | Ballinloan Jaegerbomb | Parkhill H370 |
| Genetic Merit Award: Mount Scott Moria | |||||
| Sponsors: Arrabawn Co-Op & Greenvale Animal Feeds | |||||
Elite Manilla Et from Dan Tynan
Class 79: National All Ireland Limousin Heifer Born On/Between 13.08.2017 Onwards
Section B
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Gallaway Moneka Et | Michael Kiernan | 04/10/2017 | Ballinloan Jagerbomb | Gallaway Hazel |
| 2nd | Rathlyon Marilyn Et | Myles Mcdermott | 12/10/2017 | Ampertaine Foreman | Milan Amelie |
| 3rd | Killcastle Marilyn Monique Et | A&P Kelly | 17/11/2017 | Ampertaine Elgin | Killcastle Gina Monique 1 Et |
| 4th | Phillips Martina | Michael Phillips | 26/11/2017 | Norman Inventor | Phillips Karliona |
| 5th | Killcastle Mona Lisa Et | A&P Kelly | 11/11/2017 | Sympa | Killcastle Izzy Monique Et |
| 6th | Ballinascraw Miss Money Penny | J. & S. Lynch | 24/11/2017 | Haltcliffe Dancer | Ballinascraw Irresistible |
| Genetic Merit Award: Philips Martina | |||||
| Sponsors: Arrabawn Co-Op & Greenvale Animal Feeds | |||||
Gallaway Moneka Et from Michael Kiernan
Class 79: National All Ireland Limousin Heifer Born On/Between 13.08.2017 Onwards
Section C
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Kiltoal Maggie Et | Pearse McNamee | 03/12/2017 | Wilodge Cerberus | Millgate Jem |
| 2nd | Grangeford Megan | Gary Morrissey | 03/12/2017 | Grangeford Jojo Et | Grangeford Irresistible Et |
| 3rd | Brookland Nadine | John Hickey | 02/01/2018 | Elite Ice Cream Et | Brookland Fairlady |
| 4th | Clontown Miss Pudgy | Kevin Treanor | 20/12/2017 | Wilodge Cerburus | Kincorragh Inde |
| 5th | Knockcoolkeare Nice Girl | Micheal Roche | 04/01/2018 | Elite Ice Cream Et | Knockcoolkeare Isobel |
| 6th | Ballinascraw New Years Baby | J. & S. Lynch | 02/01/2018 | Ampertaine Commander | Ballinascraw HRH |
| Genetic Merit Award: Ballinascraw New Years Baby | |||||
| Sponsors: Arrabawn Co-Op & Greenvale Animal Feeds | |||||
Kiltoal Maggie Et from Pearse McNamee
Class 79: National All Ireland Limousin Heifer Born On/Between 13.08.2017 Onwards
Section D
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| 1st | Bohogue Nadia | Padraig Earley | 15/04/2018 | Ampertaine Foreman | Meenross Kardashian |
| 2nd | Crillaune Natalia | Patrick Kenny | 14/04/2018 | Ballinloan Jaegerbomb | Crillaune Jamelia |
| 3rd | Ballybrown Nena | Bobby O’Connell | 14/02/2018 | Castleview Gazelle | Roundhill Iondine 1496 |
| 4th | Buckfield Nora | John Moore | 22/01/2018 | Vagabond | Annadale Icandy |
| 5th | Meelickaduff New York | Micheal Hester | 30/01/2018 | Plumtree Fantastic | Meelickaduff Cloe |
| 6th | Buckfield Nicola | John Moore | 08/06/2018 | Keltic Handsome | Thomastown Karly |
| Genetic Merit Award: | |||||
| Sponsors: Arrabawn Co-Op & Greenvale Animal Feeds | |||||
Bohogue Nadia from Padraig Earley
Crillaune Natalia from Patrick Kenny
Class 83: National Junior Limousin Female Champion
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| Champion | Foxhillfarm Naughtybutnice | John Mcinerney | 11/01/2017 | Neuf | Foxhillfarm Izzy |
| Reserve | Gallaway Moneka Et | Michael Kiernan | 04/10/2017 | Ballinloan Jagerbomb | Gallaway Hazel |
| Sponsors: Buckley’s Supervalu Birr | |||||
Class 84: National Senior Limousin Female Champion
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| Champion | Whitehall Iris | Dan Tynan | 01/08/2013 | Haltcliffe Dancer | Whitehall Fabrina Et |
| Reserve | Cappahugh Louise | Margaret&Joe Henson | 04/10/2016 | Wilodge Joskins | Cappahugh Henriette |
| Sponsors: Kubota Uk | |||||
Class 85: FBD National Livestock Show Limousin Female Champion
| Exhibits name | Owner | DOB | Sire | Dam | |
| Champion | Foxhillfarm Naughtybutnice | John Mcinerney | 11/01/2017 | Neuf | Foxhillfarm Izzy |
| Reserve | Whitehall Iris | Dan Tynan | 01/08/2013 | Haltcliffe Dancer | Whitehall Fabrina Et |
Sponsors: AIB
Class 86: National All Ireland Pair Of Limousin
Sponsors: Caulfield Industrial, Athlone, Co Westmeath
| 1st | Gallaway Midland | Michael Kiernan | 02/09/2017 | Ampertaine Foreman | Gallaway Isoabell |
| Gallaway Moneka Et | 04/10/2017 | Ballinloan Jagerbomb | Gallaway Hazel | ||
| 3rd | Wood Road Marc Et | Noel Fennessy | 01/09/2017 | Gerrygullinane Glen | Claque |
| Wood Road Mitch Et | 01/09/2017 | Gerrygullinane Glen | Claque | ||
| 2nd | Knockcoolkeare Ms Nadia B | Micheal Roche | 05/07/2017 | Elite Ice Cream Et | Wood Road Ingrid |
| Knockcoolkeare Mistic | 21/02/2017 | Glorieux | Castleview Gail | ||
| 4th | Roundhill Lunanime | Bobby O Connell | 02/02/2016 | Elite Ice Cream Et | Roundhill I Unanime |
| Ballybrown Masie | 06/01/2017 | Achile | Roundhill Iondine | ||
| 5th | Ardnacrusha Lord Of The Rings | Donal Moloney | 07/09/2016 | Wilodge Vantastic | Étole |
| Ardnacrusha Kylie | 08/09/2015 | Sympa | Ardnacrusha Hilarious |
Sponsors: Caufield Industrial, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Gallaway Moneka Et and Gallaway Midland from Michael Kiernan
