Virginia Show Results & North Eastern Club Finals 2018
The North East club held their annual club calf finals on Wednesday the 22nd August 2018 in conjunction with Virginia show. The finals were judged under the watchful eyes of Michael Oliver of the Lisnacrann Limousin herd, which is based in Swinford Co. Mayo.
Taking the plaudits as Male Calf Champion for 2018 was Adrian McCabe’s Claddagh McCabe ET. This September 2017 born bull calf is a son of Ampertaine Foreman and the outstanding show cow – Milbrook Ginger Spice.
2018 North Eastern Male Calf Champion – Claddagh McCabe ET from Adrian McCabe
Standing in Reserve was Gallaway Moneka ET from Micheal & Paul Kiernan Augharan Carrigallen Co Leitrim. Moneka is a daughter of Ballinaloan Jaegerbomb and the homebred Ampertaine Commander daughter Gallaway Hazel.
2018 North Eastern Reserve Calf Champion – Gallaway Moneka ET from Michael & Paul Kiernan
Class 125 – Pedigree Limousin bull born between 01-09-2016 and 31-08-2017,
- Derek Russell, Townly Hall Tullyallen Drogheda Co Louth.
- Declan McCaffrey, Annaghanne, Scotshouse Co Monaghan.
- Kevin Treanor Clontybunia, Scotstown Co Monaghan
Winner class 125 – Townleyhall Master from Derek Russell
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Class 126 Pedigree Limousin cow in calf or with calf at foot or senior heifer born on or before the 31-08-2015.
1st Noel & John Smyth, Greeve, Mountnugent, Co. Cavan
2nd Marshall & David Abbott, Drumcrow, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan
Class 127 Pedigree Limousin heifer born between 01-09-16 and 31-08-17
1st William Smith, Millbrook, Oldcastle, Co Meath.
2nd Marshall Abbott, Drumcrow, Killeshandra, Co Cavan.
3rd David Coleman, Killyon, Hill O Down, Enfield , Co Meath.
Winner class 127 – Millbrook Lovely Spice from William Smith
Class 128 Pedigree Limousin male calf born between 01-09-2017 and the 30-11-2017,
- Adrian McCabe, Claddagh, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan.
- Shannon Murphy, Lislea, Scotshouse, Clones, Co Monaghan.
- Michael & Paul Kiernan, Augharan, Carrigallen, CO Leitrim.
Winner of Class 128 Claddagh McCabe ET from Adrian McCabe
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Class 129 Pedigree Limousin female calf born between the 01-09-2017 and the 30-11-2017,
- Michael & Paul Kiernan, Augharan, Carrigallen, CO Leitrim.
- Frances McKernan, Dromleck, Castlebellingham, Co Louth.
- Joe & Margaret Henson, Cappahugh, Rahugh, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath
Winner class 129 – Gallaway Moneka ET from Michael & Paul Kiernan
Class 130 Pedigree Limousin male born between the 01-12-2017 and the 28-02-2018
- Stanley Richardson, Newtowngore Co Leitrim.
- Marshall & David Abbott, Drumcrow, Killeshandra, Co Cavan.
- Marshall & David Abbott, Drumcrow, Killeshandra, Co Cavan.
Winner of Class 130 – Newtown Marlow from Stanley Richardson
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Class 131 Pedigree Limousin male calf
1st William Smith, Millbrook, Oldcastle, Co Meath.
Winner class 131 – Millbrook Naughty Spice from William Smith
Class 132 Pedigree Limousin male or female born on or after 01-03-2018,
- Stanley Richardson, Newtowngore Co Leitrim.
- Finbar Brennan, Mmoyatra, Castlleshane, Co Monaghan.
Winner of Class 132 Newtown Newman from Stanley Richardson
Class 129 Pedigree Limousin female calf born between the 01-09-2017 and the 30-11-2017,
- Michael & Paul Kiernan, Augharan, Carrigallen, CO Leitrim.
- Frances McKernan, Dromleck, Castlebellingham, Co Louth.
- Joe & Margaret Henson, Cappahugh, Rahugh, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath
Winner class 129 – Gallaway Moneka ET from Michael & Paul Kiernan
Class 130 Pedigree Limousin male born between the 01-12-2017 and the 28-02-2018
- Stanley Richardson, Newtowngore Co Leitrim.
- Marshall & David Abbott, Drumcrow, Killeshandra, Co Cavan.
- Marshall & David Abbott, Drumcrow, Killeshandra, Co Cavan.
Winner of Class 130 – Newtown Marlow from Stanley Richardson
Class 133 North Eastern Male Calf Champion 2018
Champion – Claddagh McCabe ET – Adrian McCabe, Claddagh, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan.
Class 134 North Eastern Female Calf Champion 2018
Champion – Gallaway Moneka ET – Michael & Paul Kiernan, Augharan Carrigallen, Co Leitrim
Class 135 North Eastern Calf of the Year 2018
Champion – Claddagh McCabe ET – Adrian McCabe, Claddagh, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan.
Reserve Champion – Gallaway Moneka ET – Michael & Paul Kiernan, Augharan Carrigallen, Co Leitrim
Class 136 Limousin Champion – Overall Champion and Reserve Limousin of the Show
Champion – Claddagh McCabe ET – Adrian McCabe, Claddagh, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan.
Reserve Champion – Gallaway Moneka ET – Michael & Paul Kiernan, Augharan Carrigallen, Co Leitrim
The North East Limousin Club would like to thank most sincerely all our sponsors of the show classes, Univet, AIB Bank, Bunnoe Agri, Animax and the Irish Limousin Society – their sponsorship ensures the successfully running of this event the club is grateful for the continued support.
We are also very grateful to the exhibitors that exhibited their cattle here in Virginia. Their participation led to an excellent display of Limousin cattle in all classes again in 2018. We wish them all continued good luck and success with their livestock.