The Irish Hereford Breed Society is delighted to invite you to the 2026 European Hereford Conference in Kilkenny City.
Running for 5 nights, the conference will encompass two days of herd tours of some of the top pedigree breeders in Ireland, as well as attendance at the National Hereford Show in Tullamore Show.
Herefords have the largest numbers exhibiting of all cattle breeds at Tullamore Show with over 100 entries.
Monday 10th August - European Hereford Conference and Gala Dinner: €100
Monday 10th August - Gala Dinner Only: €65
A Limited number of Farm Tour Tickets may be purchased by IHBS Members. Please purchase your ticket (€50) and email irishhereford@gmail.com with which tour you wish to attend. The Deadline to apply for tickets is 31st July 2026.
Friday:
Option A - Limerick:
Tullaha Herefords & Clouncagh Herefords & Dovea Genetics
Option B - Kilkenny/Tipperary:
Balleen Herefords & Bawnlea Herefords & Dovea Genetics
Option C - Cork:
Droumdaniel & Bantrybay Herefords & Appel Herefords
Saturday:
Option D - Longford/Westmeath:
Trillick Herefords & Gageboro Herefords & Kilbeggan Distillery
Option E - Meath/Cavan:
Portanob Herefords & Corlismore Herefords & Kilbeggan Distillery
Any attendee under the age of 25 who competes in the Young Handlers class at the Tullamore Show will be eligible for a €150 rebate. Further details to follow.
The price includes all bus travel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, along with meals as follows:
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday, Saturday and Monday
• Breakfast and dinner on Sunday
• Breakfast on Tuesday
Transport to/from Dublin Airport can be booked separately here: https://jjkavanagh.ie/destinations/dublin-airport-service/
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Irish Hereford Breed Society,
Harbour Street,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath
N91 FC04
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri : 09:00 - 17:00
Phone lines are operational from 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 16:00
