The final sale of the year did not disappoint with strong interest for both bulls and heifers. The sale resulted in a 97.5% clearance for bulls, selling to an average of €6,494, and 100% clearance for the small number of young heifers on offer. With the prices achieved by commercial Limousin cattle at marts across the country week in, week out it is pleasing to see this trend echoed in the pedigree sales rings.

Judge for the sale was Mr. Kevin Graham of the renowned Liverpool herd which is based in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Cattle bred by Kevin are regularly presented at society sales, where top prices have been achieved by cattle bearing the Liverpool prefix.

Our esteemed auctioneer George Candler once again took control of the podium, this time he was assisted by Darren Hession.

We would like to thank all bidders and purchasers at this and all our sales. We wish you all the best with your new Limousin livestock.

Thank you

• Stewards Ann, Gerry and Michael
• Alfie Shaw of Agri-images
• Management and staff of Roscommon mart
• Auctioneers George and Darren
• Show judge Kevin Graham

Bull prices

€8,000+	7 bulls	17.5%
€7,000+	9 bulls	22.5%
€6,000+	8 bulls	20%

Average prices at this sale surpassed previous December sales.

The Limousin breed is renowned for its tremendous ability to cross with other breeds, at the recent Carrick on Shannon sale Limousin was in the lineage of many of the sale toppers including Derrrick Forde’s €23,000 heifer and Brodie and Michael Molloy’s heifer, which sold for €20,000.

Lot 14. Marking a momentous day for the Phillips herd was the sale-topper PHILLIPS VOLCANO. On hand were three generations of the family of the Gurteen, Co. Sligo based herd. Michael Snr., Michael Jnr., Brian and Aoife – all with a part to play in getting three young bulls ready for sale. Volcano was tapped out as Reserve champion by show judge Kevin Graham. Volcano is an April 2024 born son of Ampertaine Metric. His dam Phillips Serena Et is a daughter of Gorrycam Notorious. Volcano has one copy of the F94L gene and one copy of the Q204X gene. He was acquired by a Galway based purchaser for €10,700. Volcano was one of three bulls on offer from the Phillps herd, all finding new homes and selling to an average of €8,433.

Lot 19. DRUMQUIN VALENTINO, a son of Bavardage found a new home at €9,300. Valentino was bred in Ballynacally, Co. Clare by Joseph and James Kelly. His dam Millburn Milley is a daughter of Wilodge Joskins. Milley was purchased from Richard O’Beirne’s renowned Millburn herd. Valentino boasts two copies of the F94L gene. He heads to a county Westmeath farm.

Lot 45. The Hester family had a very successful day securing €18,000 for their two September 2024 born bulls. First from the Castlerea based herd was MEELICKADUFF VALENCIA, a son of Drumline S1185. This stylish third prize winner was the pick of a Longford based farmer at a selling price of €9,200. Valencia’s dam Lola is a homebred daughter of Wilodge Cerberus.

Lot 47. The second bull, on offer from the Hester family was the much admired MEELICKADUFF VOLCANO and he commanded a price of €8,800. Volcano has Plumtree Fantastic, Ampertaine Elgin and Manoir in his sire stack. He was awarded first prize in his class, adding to a number of prizes he picked up on the summer show circuit, including winning the North West Club calf finals. Volcano was acquired by a Galway based herd.

Lot 36. Also heading to Galway is CARROWREAGH VEGAS from the herd of Pat Bruen, Elphin. Vegas is a striking son of Telfers Munster and Carrowneden Skye (a Whinfellpark Lomu daughter). He came to the ring as a double F94L carrier and predicted to be easy calving. Vegas claimed first prize in his class and sold for €8,400.

Lot 41. Fifteen month old LISNA VMAX sold for €8,200. Vmax was bred by Dermot Shaughnessy, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. He has Plumtree Fantastic, Queenshead Altea and Nino in his lineage. He is a F94L and Q204X gene carrier. Vmax was purchased by a farmer from Galway.

Lot 21. The Tomschoice Lexicon son CORROY VINNY was bred by Declan Filan from Boyle. Vinny claimed third prize in his class. He is a double F94L carrier. His dam Elite Keary Et is a daughter of Ampertaine Elgin. Vinny found a new home in Galway for €8,000.

Selling for €7,000 plus

Lot 16. Pat Bruen accepted €7,800 for CARROWREAGH VICTOR. This May 2024 born bull has Hirohito, Ronick Hawk and Sympa in his sire stack. He is a double F94L carrier. Victor heads to a new home in Northern Ireland.

Lot 9. COOLRAIN VANTASTIC, the only Westpit Omaha bull on offer was presented by Michael Phillips and was bred by Gearoid Kennedy. Vantastic was acquired along with his dam at the Coolrain dispersal sale. He is a double F94L carrier. He was awarded second prize in the presale show. He was acquired by Kilkenny based purchaser for €7,400.

Lot 20. The Champion bull CLONTOWN VARLEY sold for €7,400. Varley was bred by Stephen Treanor, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan. He is a son Gerrygullinane Glen and the Mereside Lorenzo dam Frogmore Peppa. His granddam Frogmore Helen is a former Royal Welsh show Overall Limousin Champion and Interbreed Champion. Varley has a single copy of the F94L gene and the NT821 gene. He heads to a new home in Mayo.

Lot 22.  The Bavardage son CORROY VEGAS sold for €7,300. Vegas was bred by Declan Filan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. He is a double F94L carrier. His dam Corroy Norma is a daughter of Usse. Vegas was purchased by a Roscommon based farmer.

Lot 35. Also selling for €7,300 was  SKEALON VALLEY from the herd of Patrick O’Reilly, Dogarry, Co. Cavan. Valley is a son of Norman Inventor and the Index Pp dam Newtown Lavender (P). He is a F94L and NT821 gene carrier and is Heterozygous Polled. This second prize winner was the pick of a Kildare based farmer.

Lot 28. The final bull of Michael Phillips consignment was PHILLIPS VICTORIOUS. This first prize winner’s pedigree includes Ampertaine Majestic, Ampertaine Foreman and Ironstone Diego. He is a F94L and Q204X gene carrier. Victorious was purchased by a Galway based customer for €7,200.

Lot 7. Three bulls sold for €7,000. First at this price was CORRIB VIEW VIKKI, from the herd of Thomas Holleran, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Vikki has Loyal, Grenache and Mas Du Clos in his lineage. He is a double F94L carrier. He heads to a new home in Roscommon.

Lot 39. Brendan Hanley sold his September 2024 born bull KEELTOWN VICTOR for €7,000. Victor is a son of Drumline S1185 and Keeltown Susie (a daughter of Corcamore Neddy (Raffertys Immanuel X Goldies Terence). Victor is a double F94L carrier. He was the pick of a Galway based purchaser.

Lot 43. Heading to Kildare is LISNA VIVO with a selling price of €7,000. Vivo has Plumtree Fantastic, Grenache and Ampertaine Gigolo in his sire stack. He was bred by Dermot Shaughnessy in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Vino is a F94L and Q204X gene carrier. He claimed the blue rosette in his show class.

Over €6,000

Lot 49. CLEW BAY VERITY ET from the herd of Padraic and Ciaran Golden, Westport, Mayo sold for €6,900. Verity was the youngest bull on offer at this sale. He is a son of Ampertaine Majestic and the Huntershall Gladiator daughter Clew Bay Kerry. Verity was a regular prize winner on the summer show circuit and was placed fourth in his class in the pre-sale show. Verity is a double F94L gene carrier. He heads to a new home in Athlone.

Lot 40. BOYANAGH VISION a son of Claddagh Mccabe Et and the Achile daughter Boyanagh Kelly sold for €6,750. Vision was bred by Mary Tarpey, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. He placed fourth in the presale show. Vision is a F94L and Q204X gene carrier. He was acquired by a Monaghan based purchaser.

Lot 8. Selling for €6,700 was the third prize winning Hirohito son CURRANE VIGGO. Born in April 2024, Viggo’s dam Currane Nicole is a daughter of Plumtree Fantastic. Viggo is a double F94L gene carrier. He was bred by Michael McKeown, Castlebar and presented by Tony McKeown. Viggo was purchased by a Roscommon based farmer.

Lot 15. Following the long journey from Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Thomas O’Leary was rewarded with a €6,700 sale for COOLFERN VIDAL. He is a double F94L carrier and is a son of Nebbiolo and the Usse daughter Coolfern Nancy. Vidal heads to new home in Athlone.

Lot 2. An Athlone based purchaser acquired CURRANE VAVAVOOM from his breeder Michael McKeown, Castlebar, for €6,500. Vavavoom is a February 2024 born son of Mereside Godolphin and the Bavardage dam Currane Mercedes. Placed first in his class, he is a double F94L carrier.

Lot 4. Sean Garrett of the Ammaghmore herd based in Ballycastle, Co. Mayo sold his March 2024 born bull AMMAGHMORE VIKING for €6,100 to an Ennis based purchaser. Viking has Glenrock Redemption, Loyal and Wilodge Cerberus in his sire stack. He is a double F94L carrier.

Lot 13. April 2024 born TEMPLEQUAIN VOLDEMORT sold for €6,000 to a new home in Longford. Voldemort has Whinfellpark Lomu, Derrygullinane Kingbull and Ampertaine Gigolo in his sire stack. He is a double F94L carrier. This third prize winner was bred by Rathdowney, Co. Laois based Brendan O’Shea.

Lot 33. The third prize winner CREENAGH VANCE heads to new home in Roscommon for €6,000. Vance is a son of Fuschia and the Castleview Gringo Et dam Creenagh Nicola. Vance was bred by Pat Logan, Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim.

Other bull prices

Lot	Bull Name	Sire	Selling price	Placing
Lot 24	AMMAGHMORE VALIANT	Glenrock Redemption	5600	Fourth prize winner
Lot 42	CORLEA VOYA	Grenache	5500
Lot 48	RUAN VERNON	Aughalion Prince Et	5500
Lot 25	FORTVIEW VESPER	Knock Msport	5200
Lot 11	KELTIC VENTARI	Lisna Sir	5100
Lot 12	RIVER VIEW VINNIE	Telfers Munster	5000
Lot 23	BALLINASCRAW VALTRA	Hector Gd	5000	Second prize winner
Lot 32	MAGHERA VANTASTIC	Jaurel	5000
Lot 44	RUAN VICTOR	Foxhillfarm Jasper	5000
Lot 1	PÁIRC AN CAISLEÁN VICTOR (ET)	Plumtree Fantastic	4600	Fourth prize winner
Lot 46	RUAN VITO	Knock Msport	4600
Lot 10	KELTIC VENTURA	Lisna Sir	4500
Lot 17	CAVELANDS VAL	Cameos	4400	Fourth prize winner
Lot 18	KELTIC VALOUR	Lisna Sir	4400
Lot 6	CORRIB VIEW VANCE	Loyal	4200

Heifers

Four young heifers were offered for sale with all securing new homes.

Lot 52. The Reserve Champion CREENAGH VICTORIA 2 claimed the top price of €4,800. Victoria was bred by Pat Logan, Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim. She is an August 2024 born daughter of Keltic Rembrandt and the Ampertaine Majestic dam Creenagh River. This stylish heifer was purchased by a Galway customer.

Lot 51. The Champion heifer BALLINASCRAW VIVIENNE sold for €4,600. Vivienne was bred by John and Stephen Lynch, Ballinalee, Co. Longford. Vivienne is a double F94L carrier, she has Ampertaine Metric, Vagabond and Haltcliffe Dancer in her sire stack. She heads to a new home in Galway.

Lot 53. Paul Kelly from Castlebar, Co. Mayo presented LISPHILLIP VINCCI and LISPHILLIP VIVA. Vincci is a daughter of Tomschoice Lexicon. Vincci was awarded third prize in the heifer class. She claimed a selling price of €4,200 from a Mayo based purchaser. The same purchaser acquired her herdmate fourth prize winner LISPHILLIP VIVA for €3,300. Viva is a daughter of Tweeddale Lennox and the Ampertaine Metric dam Lisphillip Tigerlily.

2026 Society Sales dates

Venue	Sale Date	Enteries Close
Roscrea Premier Bull sale	Mon March 16th	Thu Feb 12th
Gort Bull & Heifer EVENING sale	Fri April 10th	Thu Mar 12th
Roscrea Premier Bull & Heifer sale	Sat Apr 25th	Thu Mar 26th
Roscommon Bull & Heifer sale	Sat May 23rd	Thu April 25th
Roscrea Premier Bull & Heifer sale	Mon Oct 26th	Thu Sept 24th
Roscommon Bull and Heifer sale	Sat Dec 12th	Thu Nov 12th