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Cavan Monaghan Hereford Cattle Producers Win Foyle Valley Carcase Competition Once Again

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Not for the first time Monaghan and Cavan producers were once again to the fore winning both the first and second place at another very successful Foyle Valley Producer Club Annual Carcase Competition held at Omagh last week. With total prizes available worth over £3,500 the competition was open to all Producer club members and had three classes: Hereford Beef, Aberdeen Angus Beef and Beef. The competition was based on two criteria; weight and grade of the four animals, with the winners accumulating the highest number of points. The competition was open to groups of four animals rather than individuals, as the aim was to reward beef producers who could demonstrate consistency in a batch of cattle. The quality of cattle throughout the competition was exceptional.

Winner in the Hereford Carcase Competition was Mr Leslie Waddell from Cloverhill, Stranooden, Co Monaghan; he received a cheque for £500 plus a crystal trophy for his batch of four quality heifers meeting the spec spot on. In second place was Cootehill, Co Cavan farmer Mr Terence Sexton whose batch was again well within the desired spec. The standard of cattle in this category was excellent, making it a very close competition. Both producers are consistent suppliers to the “Glenslieve Hereford” brand and part of a steadily growing group of quality producers in the region achieving premium returns.

The Irish Hereford Society in congratulating the winners commended Foyle Valley on its continued initiative with the” Glenslieve Hereford” brand focusing on and highlighting the quality of cattle coming through and the quality that is required in meeting the high spec of its customers and ultimately the consumer.

Increased supplies of Hereford cattle are required each week to maintain supply of the “Glenslieve Hereford” beef brand which is so successful for the Foyle group growing week on week.

Substantial premiums are currently available with base plus a bonus of 18 cent for in spec steers and heifers i.e. 240 – 400 kg O+, R and U. Base plus 14 cent on O- and O=. A further 12 cent bonus applies on a carcase of 280 – 400 kg. In these tough times producers need to secure every cent available. Contact local agent Eric Humphreys today for details and quotation. Animals are assembled for transport to Omagh each week at Ballybay Mart.

A significant bonus is also available through Donegal Meats for Hereford and Hereford cross bulls under 24 months and under 400kg

Joint winners of the Beef Carcase Competition were Mr Mark Hawkes from Omagh, Co Tyrone and Mr Colin Jack from Ardstraw, Co Tyrone. Third place was awarded to AJD Farms, Sixmilecross, Co Tyrone.

The Aberdeen Angus Carcase Competition was held in conjunction with Aberdeen Angus Quality Beef Ltd (AAQB). Mr Eric love from Ballymoney, Co Antrim. Second place was awarded to Mr Leslie Dunn and third place to Mr David M Lowry, both from Bready, Co Tyrone.

The Foyle Food Group would like to thank all their suppliers who took part. The superb display of stock fully reflects the quality of cattle delivered throughout the year.

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HEREFORD BULLS SELL TO €3750 AT KILMALLOCK

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The strong demand for Hereford bulls continued at the Society’s April Sale at Kilmallock with a very good clearance and an average similar to the Hereford Sale at Nenagh the previous week.

Once again the numbers forward were influenced by current very strong on farm demand with successful farm to farm sales taking place across the country.

The day’s top price went to Rory Farrell, Ballinveney, Toomevara who last week exhibited the €3,450 top price bull and Reserve Champion Ballinveney Master at Nenagh. On this occasion it was stablemate Ballinveney Marvel by Australian sire Yarram Star General W251 out of Ballinveney Hilda by Glaslough Esquire (GSQ) that made the top price when the auctioneer’s hammer came down at €3,750. Purchased by well known Offaly breeders Joe an Ivor Deverell, Marvel is a five star bull for terminal and maternal traits with a below average calving difficulty figure thus indicating this bull has the pedigree and performance to fit his intended role as a herd sire.

The Champion Kye Sting 595 a Bowmont Storm A584 son from the well known herd of Padraig McGrath, Elphin, Co Roscommon was a bargain at €2,900 for S&N Heatrick, Glaslough, Co Monaghan. The dam Kye Sorcha 3^rd is by the very successful Churchill Storm.

Local breeders Paddy O’Rourke and son Darren from Kildimo exhibited the Reserve Champion Ardlahan Malcolm. This 15 month old is an exciting son and one of the first progeny of new Australian sire Smithston Darby to come to market. Out of Clouncagh Peach 5 by Church Hill Chip he was purchased by Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly.

It was another successful day out for Kanturk couple Liam Philpott and Anne Pounds gaining a first prize for their Allowdale Man of Leisure by Bowmont Storm A584. Out of Allowdale Cleopatra by Kilnagralta Polo he sold at €3,000 to James Kennelly, Listowel, Co Kerry.

The couple also exhibited Allowdale Darius again by Bowmont Storm this time out of Moyclare Pansy 6^th by Ervie Classic S30. He sold to Michael O’Mahony, Ballyhea, Charleville, Co Limerick at €2,700.

Offaly man Joe O’Connor, Sharavogue, Birr sold Boveen Keegan at €2,700 to bring his total for bulls sold during the week to five all at similar prices. By herd sire Corran Hill Classic he is out of Boveen Lady Naomi by Kilsunny Abraham and was purchased by Con O’Sullivan, Rosscarbury, Co Cork.

Westmeath breeders Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald exhibited Grianan Liberator out of Grianan Orange H506 by Yarram Pompeii V055. Liberator is again a son of Bowmont Storm A584 a bull consistently producing top progeny in recent years. The purchaser at €2,700 was Jerry McCarthy, Broadford, Co Limerick.

Overall average for the sale was €2,490 with a range of €2,000 to €3,750 and a clearance of 78%. The Society’s final spring sale takes place at Nenagh on Saturday May 18^th.

CALF PRICE AND SLAUGHTER DEMAND FOR HERFORD CROSS DRIVES MARKET AT NENAGH BULL SALE

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The Hereford Society was well pleased with the continued strong demand at its Nenagh bull sale. Hereford calf prices and strong competition among processors to meet demand for the various Hereford beef premium schemes are seen as strong drivers of the bull trade. Current demand for Hereford bulls is such that eight bulls catalogued for the Society sale were already sold prior to the event.

Local breeders dominated the event with the championship being awarded to Robert Powell, Toomevara and the Reserve Championship and top price of 3,450 going to near neighbour Rory Farrell also of Toomevara.

The Champion Blean Dex son of Glaslough Esquire (GSQ) out of Blean Veronica by Bawngarriff Ruskin was exhibited by Robert Powell, Blean, Toomevara no stranger to Championship honours in Tipperary or Limerick. This fourteen month old bull with a projected 2.9% calving figure sold at 3,000 to John Hayes, Tankardstown, Ratoath, Co. Meath.

The day’s top price was reached when the hammer dropped at 3,450 for Ballinveney Master exhibited by Rory Farrell and Sons, Ballinveney, Toomevara. This Banemore Pompeii T036 son is out of Ballinveney Fancy a Churchill Storm daughter and was purchased by Patrick Campion, Graigue, Drom, Templemore.

First prizewinner Gurteragh Liberator a regular on the show circuit in 2012 was exhibited by Newmarket, Co. Cork breeder Michael O’Keeffe. By his homebred sire Gurteragh Gladiator and out of Quinnsboro Rose 2^nd by Tibradden Adema he sold at 3,000 to John Collins, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.

Kanturk breeders Liam Philpott and Anne Pounds were pleased with the 2,800 achieved for their well grown Allowdale Pigalle Wonder. A Bowmont Storm A584 son out of imported dam Border Pansy D19 a Border General V28 daughter he was purchased by dairy farmer Barney O’Sullivan, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow.

Joe O’Connor, Riverview, Sharavogue, Birr had a successful day out selling his Boveen Kevin and Boveen Kendal both by herd sire Corran Hill Classic at 2,800 and 2,600. Purchasers were Thomas O’Brien, Ogannellbe, Scarriff, Co. Clare and Philip Madden, Shanahoe, Abbeyleix.

Beaghmore Pompeii T036 son Ocean Dandy sold at 2,700 to Michael McKeogh, Killaloe. Bred and exhibited by Kiernan Harty, Ballylongane, Ballyheigue he is out of Ocean Flora 7^th a Glaslough Esquire (GSQ) daughter.

John Canty, Kildalkey, Trim, Co. Meath exhibited two bulls at the sale both sons of Sollpoll 1 Dynamite. Port 1 Dynamite was purchased by Dan McNamara, Kilkishen, Co. Clare at 2,600 while Port 1 Jumbo went to Leslie Wakefield, Aughrim, Ballinasloe also at 2,600.

With both Hereford heifer and bull calves selling at very strong prices despite the current pressure on farmers for both feed and finance it is noticeable that more and more bull purchasers are turning to Hereford. Hereford Steers and heifers currently fit and coming fit for slaughter are urgently required at premium prices to meet the demand of the current branded Hereford beef marketing schemes. Sellers should ensure that they supply to those processors paying a premium.

The overall sale average was 2,515 with a 79% clearance. The Society’s next sale will take place at Kilmallock Friday next April 26^th with its final spring sale at Nenagh on Saturday May 18^th.

Catalogue for Kilmallock Friday 26th April 2013

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Spring Calf Promotion

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Slaney Foods Best Hereford Steak Competition 2013

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Slaney Best Hereford Steak Competition 2013

Hereford Demand continues at Bandon

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Demand for Hereford bulls at Bandon was very steady with a top price of €2500 twice and a very satisfactory average of 2065 with a 74% clearance.

The day’s top price of 2500 was paid for the Champion Furaleigh Ginger 803 by AI Sire Ardlahan Ginger, bred by the well known Ted O’Sullivan, Bartlemy, Fermoy; his dam is Furaleigh Lass 674 by Trillick Best.

From the same stable Furaleigh Ginger 789 by the same Sire equalled the 2500 of his herd sibling. His dam is Furaleigh Lass 678 by Furaleigh Best.

Relative newcomer to the breed John Cronin of Mourneabbey, Mallow bred and exhibited Clyde Storm by Bowmont Storm A584 out of Allowdale Petal, an Ervie Classic daughter selling at 2450.

Oakland Albert 2^nd again by Bowmont Storm A584 sold at 2350. From the herd of John Lucey, Kilnamartyra, Macroom he is out of Oakland Mona by Clonmoney Nelson. Graham Roycroft, Granard, Lyre, Clonakilty received 2300 for his bull Garraneishal Pascal by Kilsunny Conrad out of a Lisnalta Generator daughter.

Killaclug Whisperer from John McDonnell, Carrigaphooka, Macroom and Castlerichard Buster 18^th exhibited by Patrick O’Donoghue, Conna, Mallow sold at 2100 each.

Given the disastrous late spring countrywide and given that the Bandon area is normally well known for its early grass this result was very satisfactory. Ground temperatures are at their lowest recorded for the time of year and fodder is becoming increasingly scarce putting tremendous pressure on farmers and resources.

Catalogue for Nenagh Saturday 20th April 2013

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Massive surge in demand for Hereford Bulls at Tullamore

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A packed ringside at GVM Tullamore saw purchasers from West Cork to Tyrone and Donegal to Wexford pay new levels of prices for the Hereford bulls exhibited at the Society’s first spring show & sale of the season.

The top price of €7,100 was paid by Co Tyrone dairy farmer Duncan Crawford, Omagh, Co Tyrone following spirited bidding in a ringside silent but for the steady bidding as purchaser and under-bidder tried to secure the Reserve Champion Trillick Governor. Exhibited by JJ Farrell, Trillick a Temple, Longford he is by his stock bull Steil Gerard a Churchill Storm son that is breeding consistently well. No stranger to the showring the top honours and price at the Society’s premier sale had eluded Mr Farrell up to now.

His first prize-winner Trillick Miller also by the herd sire Steil Gerard sold to Maurice Daly, Rockchapel, Co Cork at €4,100 giving a herd total of €11,200 or an average of €5,600 for the herd siblings.

The Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Sundance ET was exhibited by Co Kerry breeder Matthew Goulding. Out of his top prizewinning cow Dorepoll 1 R 51 Dutchess 525 and sired by Scottish sire Romany 1 Captain. This 18 month old bull sold to Paul Roohan, Beleek, Co Fermanagh at €4,000.

Knockmountagh Duke bred and exhibited by Eamon & John McKiernan was sired by Corlismore Pompeii out of a Churchill Storm daughter Knockmountagh Aoife and sold to prominent Cork breeder Tom Roycroft, Dunmanway at €4,600.

T & A Fitzgerald exhibited twin bulls Grianan Lion King ET and Grianan Lion Heart ET. Sired by Bowmont Storm A583 out of Grianan Dominique a top class breeder they sold at €3,800 for Lion King to Aidan Carroll, Kinnity, Birr and Lion Heart to €3,100 to Paul Roohan, Beleek, Co Fermanagh who also purchased the Champion.

Michael Farrell’s Castledaly HP a son of Castledaly Gearoid himself a son to Bowmont Storm A584 and out of Castledaly Millie an SJS Dom Lad 10P daughter sold to Karl Longe, Derrymore, Killucan, Co Westmeath at €3,700.

The hammer dropped at €3,550 for Carrick Bruno from Philip Lynch, Carrick, Finea via Mullingar selling to Derek Snell, Mountpallas, Mountnugent, Co Cavan. By Balleen Frost he is out of Bally-dowel Fliper a Glaslough Esquire daughter bred by Joe Maher, Freshford.

With an overall average sale average of €3,411 up over €600 on the same venue in 2012 and a clearance of 71% the Society was well satisfied with the outcome.

There is no doubt that continuing strong demand for quality Hereford cross cattle for slaughter through the beef schemes, the price advantage for Hereford cross calves and demand for suckler replacements is having a major influence on demand.

Forthcoming sales will be held at Nenagh on Saturday April 20^th and at Kilmallock on Friday April 26^th.