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The first sale of the year in Ck-On-Shannon was held on Saturday 7th February with 85 bulls on offer. Irish Angus Perpetual Cup for the Irish Angus Champion bull of sale went to Michael O'Connor, Ballycaher, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon with Ballycaher Dancer – sired by Nakkeg Nord, while the Moroney Perpetual Silver Cup went to Michael & Oliver Flanagan, Moydrum, Athlone,Co. Westmeath for the best pair of Angus Bulls.
Sample of top prices :
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Price
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Exhibitor
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Sire
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4050
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Michael O'Connor, Ballycaher, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
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Nakkeg Nord
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3650
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Martin Calvey, Knappabeg, Westport, Co. Mayo.
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Nakkeg Nord
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3300
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Nuala Mulligan, Hollygrove, Ballygar, Co. Galway
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Nakkeg Nord
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3250
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John Farrell, Mountdillon, Curraghroe Co. Roscommon
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Nakkeg Nord
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2100
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Michael O'Connor, Ballycaher, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
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Early sunset Hightime
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2000
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J & M Cryan, Drumngranshy, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
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Nakkeg Nord
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1850
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Philip Monnelly, Breaffy, Kincon, Ballina, Co. Mayo
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Bunlahy Billy Boy D171
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1700
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T & A Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath
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Ankonian Elixir 100
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1520
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John & Emmet McNulty, Templenew, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
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Nakkeg Nord
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1300
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David J Lillie, Corrick, Ballinafad, Boyle Co. Sligo
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Lawsons Ford Bagatelle
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1280 (Red Angus)
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John Hodgins, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
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Lilleskov Nick
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1250
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Jimmy Slowey, Minard, Longford
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Nakkeg Nord
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1250
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John & Mary Mullooly,Lavally, Strokestown
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Rockn D'ambush
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1200
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JV McGonigle, Rossnowlagh,Co. Donegal
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Lawsons Ford Bagatelle
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1200
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Terence mcGovern, Carrick West, Glangevlin, Co. Cavan
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Mong Alexander
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The March Sale in Ck-On-Shannon had 50 bulls and 9 heifers on offer. Show was judged by Aiden Moloney, Kildysart, Co. Clare.
Champion bull was lot no 35 Cregga Eagle bred by Sean Neary, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon sired by Belvin Patriarch. Champion was unsold on the day.
Best pair of Angus were exhibited by James Morrow, Ballyshannon, Donegal.
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Price
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Exhibitor
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Sire
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2250
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Frank McKiernan, Lacken Lower, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan
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Netherton Eastern Cruz
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1800
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Fintan Brennan, Tonagh, Clontibret, Co. Monaghan
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Doonowney Nick
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1800
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Anne Flynn, Cloonart, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim
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Cahirmee Westy
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1800
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J.W. Morrow, Abbey, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
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Lawsons Ford Bagatelle
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1800
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Joseph J McCormack, Steil, Tulsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
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Tonroe Art
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1650
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Michael Gunn, Ovaun, Elphin, Roscommon
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Jerusalem Faraday
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1600
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Patrick Regan, Cloonmore, Ballyfarna, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
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Coneyisland Legend E112
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1500
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Stephen McGuinness, Drumboy, Mohill, Co. Leitrim
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Nakkeg Nord 913
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1500
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Geraldine Shanley & Donal Spring, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim
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Balmachie Rannai
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1500
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Mary Ann Mahon, Rathra, Tibohine, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
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Coneyisland Legend
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1400
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Padraig McDonagh, Cartron Roe, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
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Idvies Paris B102
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1400
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Brendan O'Mahony, Dowagh Cross, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
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Drumever Erick
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1300
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Thomas Hoare, Cuilbeg, Ruskey, Co. Roscommon
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Lawsons Ford Bagatelle
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1300
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Joseph J McCormack, Steil, Tulsk,, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
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Ankonian Elixir 100
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1300
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JW Morrow, Abbey, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal
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Lawsons Ford Bagatelle
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1300
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Geraldine Shanley & Donal Spring, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim
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Reich Poker 13P
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Champion Heifer was sired by Nakked Nord and exhibited by John Keane Moheidan, Boyle and reserve champion was bred by Pat Reynolds, Aughlin, Aghacashel, Ck-On-Shannon both Champion and reserve were unsold on the day.
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Champion Irish Angus Bull - Cregga Eagle Exhibited by Sean Neary, Strokestown Co. Roscommon with Kevin Diffley, Vices president Irish Angus Cattle Society.
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Cloughbally Carn - Exhibited by The Keane Family, Mohedian, Boyle, Co. Roscommon with Aiden Moloney Judge, and Kevin Diffley Vice President Irish Angus.
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Reserve Champion Heifer - Aughlin Daisey Exhibited by Pat Reynolds, Aughlin, Aghacashel, Ck-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim with Aiden Moloney (Judge) with Kevin Diffley Vice president Irish Angus.
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Best pair - Exhibited by JW Morrow, Abbey, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. with Aiden Moloney (Judge) and Kevin Diffley Vice President Irish Angus.
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April Sale in Ck-On-Shannon had 98 bulls and 28 heifers on offer.
Judge on the day was Michael Bird,Dunlever.
Irish Angus Champion bull and reciepient of WJ O'Grady Irish Angus perpetual Cup was Flowerhill Emperer, sired by Lawsons Ford Bagatelle and bred by Pat Killoran, Bunninadden, Co. Sligo. Champion was unsold on the day.
Sample of top prices :
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Exhibitor
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Sire
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2800
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Michael O'Connor, Ballycaher, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
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Nakkeg Nord
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2100
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David Lillie, Corrick, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo
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Priestown Jupiter
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2100
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F & N Fitzpatrick, Milltown, Belturbet,Co Cavan
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Coneyisland Legend E112
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2050
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John Farrell, Mountdillon, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon
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Nakkeg Nord
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2000
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Joseph J McCormack, Steil, Tulsk, Castlerea Co. Roscommon
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Ankonian Elixir 100
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1850
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Cathal Duignan, Laheen House, Eslin Ck-On-Shannon
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Nakkeg Nord
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1700
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Kevin Diffley, Clooncolligan, Bornacoola Co. Leitrim
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Lilleskov Nick
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Champion Heifer was Logboy Danielle, sired by Jerusalem Faraday C071 and bred by Liam Mahon, Teevnacreeva, Tibonine, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Champion was unsold on the day.
Top heifer price on the day went to Joseph J McCormack, Steil, Tulsk, Castlerea, Roscommon for Steil Elenora W133 sired by Tonroe Art, sold for €2550.
Next highest price €2300 went to John Keane, Mohedian, Corghan Boyle for Cloughbally Carn sired by Nakkeg Nord
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Champion Irish Angus Flowerhill Emperer - Sire Lawsons Ford Bagatelle
L to R: Sandra & Pat Killoran, Bunninadden, Ballymote Co. Sligo (Breeders) JJ McKenny presenting the Dan Hogan Memorial Cup, Liam O'Grady presenting the WJ O'Grady Irish Angus Perpetual Cup, Michael O'Connell President Irish Angus Cattle Society.
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Champion Heifer Logboy Danielle - Sire: Jerusalem Faraday C071
L t R: Liam Mahon, Teevnacreeva, Tibohine, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (Breeder) Michael O'Connell , President Irish Angus Cattle Society.
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April Sale in Kilmallock had 41 bulls on offer.
Champion Goulding D Perryman 324 (E.T.), sired by Ankonian Elixir was bred by Matthew Goulding,Ceol Na Mara, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry. Reserve Champion bull Clontead Elvis, sired by Cheeklaw Eirwyn was bred by Eustace & Deirdre Burke Carrigaline Co. Cork.
Champion and Reserve were unsold on the day.
Sample of top prices :
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Exhibitor
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Sire
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2350
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John & Frank Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty Co. Cork
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Cashelane Bowie A337
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2000
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Tom & Sinead Ryan, Milestone, Thurles Co. Tipperary.
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Lawsons For Bagatelle
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1850
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Norman & Joy Little, Cavetown, Boyle Co. Roscommon
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Kilkelly Belvin
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1800
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James Culloty, Currow, Killarney, Co. Kerry
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Fordel Eisenhower
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1750
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Denis Twomey, Farran, Causeway, Co. Kerry
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Nakkeg Nord
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1700
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Gerard Hogan, Comea, Kilreacle, Co.Tipperary
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Lawsons Ford Bagatelle
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1700
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John P Leen, Doon, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry
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Logboy Wonder
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1550
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Matthew Goulding, Kilmore ,Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry
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Jerusalem Faraday C071
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1500
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Michael O'Connor, Clonmeen, Banteer, Cork
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Jerusalem Faraday
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1ST & Champion owned by Matthew Goulding GOULDING D PERRMAN 324 ET
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1ST owned by J & F Appelbe CARRIGROE EXPLORER TOP PRICE 2350
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1st & Res Champion owned by Eustace & Deirdre Burke CLONTEAD ELVIS
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Sample of top prices
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Price
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Exhibitor
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Sire
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1800
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John & Frank Appelbe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
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Cashelane Bowie A337
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1750
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Dermot O'Hanlon, Glantane, Mallow, Co. Cork
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Santanna Wizard
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1500
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Shane Murphy, Woodlands, Glensouth, Banteer, Co. Cork
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Laheens Richard
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1500
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Matthew Goulding, Kilmore ,Ballyduff,, Tralee, Co. Kerry
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Ankonian Elixir
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1400
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Michael O'riordan, Cooldaniel, Macroom, Co. Cork
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Early Sunset Hightime
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1400
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Denis O'Riordan, Toames, Macroom, Co. Cork
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Early Sunset Hightime
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Eustace Burke, Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co. Cork with his Champion Angus Bull Clontead Ecco receives the Tesco Finest Perpetual Cup presented by Michael Flanagan, Athlone Director Irish Angus Producer Group at the Kilkenny Agricultural Society April Show & Sale of Bulls at Kilkenny Mart. Looking on are, from left, Eddie Mulrooney, President, Kilkenny Agricultural Society; Terry OBrien, Steward; Ben Ryall, (Judge) and Elaine Ryall, Watergrasshill. Picture: Michael Brophy.
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Champion bull Greenvalley Ely was exhibited by Patrick J Carmody,
Ballybunion, Co. Kerry and sold to Brian Jeffery for €2200. Reserve Champion was exhibited by Robert & Shirley Shannon, Droumgarriffe, ClonakiltyCo. Cork and sold to pat Flynn for €2220.
Sample of top prices bulls:
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2220
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Robert & Shirley Shannon, Droumgarriffe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
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Belvin Patriarch
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2200
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Patrick J Carmody, Snadhill Rd, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
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Nakkeg Nord
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2080
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Patrick J Carmody, Snadhill Rd, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
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Bohey Jasper
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1920
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J & F Appelbe,Carrigroe, Clonakilty, Cork
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Cashelane Bowie A337
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1900
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Patrick J Sheedy, Clashagad, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
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Belvin Patriarch
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1740
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Helen Dunne,Marshalstown, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
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Tonroe Udi
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1620
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Anthony David Paske, Glenawilling, Ballcoda, Co. Cork
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Lawsons Ford Bagatelle Z094
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Champion with Pat Carmody, Pat Landers Irish Angus, Ben Ryall Judge and Pat McHugh Manager Fermoy Mart
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Res champ with Robert and Claire Shannon, Ben Ryall Judge and Pat McHugh Manager Fermoy Mart
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The Irish Angus Elite Sale of Males and Females was held in Ck-On-Shannon on Saturday 12th December. The Champion bull Turlough Emmett was bred by Martin McHugh, Turlough Castlebar and Sired by Kilkelly Bobby. This bull sold to Michael & Oliver Flanagan Moydrum Castle Pedigree Herds for €3000. Reserve Champion bull was bred by Mel & Seamus Tiernan, Drumgowla, Mohill Co. Leitrim and was unsold.
Sample of some male prices:
- €3150 to Laurence Farrell, Carlow sold to Barbara Leavy, Edgeworthstown
- €1700 to Frank McKiernan, Cavan sold Michael McDermott, Sligo
- €1600 to Jonathan Maye, Boyle, Co. Roscommon sold to Michael Heery, Ballyconnell, Cavan
- €1400 to Jonathan Maye, Boyle, Co. Roscommon sold to Paddy Moran, Streamstown, Meath
Champion Heifer Kikelly Doll, sired by Nakkeg Nord and bred by WJ O'Grady, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo sold for €3200 to Paddy Moran, Killaroo, Streamstown, Co. Meath
Reserve Champion Heifer - Lavally Ellenor Sired by: Rathra champion Bred by: John & Mary Mullooly, Lavally Strokestown Co. Roscommon Sold for €2800 to Jim Dockery, Towra Shinrone Co. Offaly
Sample of some remaining prices:
- €2750 Colgagh Enya, bred by Peter & Mary Casey, Sligo and sold to Billy Glazebrook, Laigh, Crewburn Farm, Strathaven, Lanarkshire,Scotland
- €2200 Bohey Evert, bred by Michael Reynolds, Drumlish Co. Longford and sold to Gerard Kilgallon, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
- €1750 Lavally Ester, bred by John & Mary Mullooly, Strokestown, Roscommon sold to Paddy Moran, Streamstown, Meath
- €1600 Cloughbally Ellen, bred by Pauric Gavigan, Ballyshannon, Donegal sold to Sam McCollum, Bushmills Co. Antrim
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Male Champion
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Reserve Male Champion
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Turlough Emmett (Sire: Kilkelly Bobby)
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Drumkievlvy Enda (Sire: Cahirmee Westy)
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L to R Martin Mc Hugh, Turlough, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Derek Lovell(judge) Kevin Diffley (Vice President)
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L to R Mark Bierne, Seamus Tierney, Drumgowla, Mohill, Co. Leitrim (Breeder) Derek Lovell, judge)
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Female Champion
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Reserve Female Champion
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Kilkelly Dolly (Sire: Nakkeg Nord)
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Lavally Ellenor (Sire: Rathra Champion)
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L to R WJ O’Grady (Breeder) Derek Lovell (judge) Kevin Diffley (Vice President)
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L to R Maire Mullooly, Derek Lovell (judge) Kevin Diffley (Vice President)
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Class 1 - 3rd prize
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Class 2 - 1st prize
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Drumcrow Proud Knight H320 (Sire: Coldstream Genetic Trend)
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Kilkelly Doll (Sire: Nakkeg Nord)
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L to R Breeder Frank Mc Kiernan, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, Kevin Diffley (Vice President)
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L to R WJ O’Grady (Breeder) Derek Lovell (judge) Kevin Diffley (Vice President)
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Class 1 - 2nd prize
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Class 2 - 3rd prize
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Loughglass Ebaney (Sire: Nakkeg Nord)
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Clontead Erin (Sire: Cheeklaw Eirwyn)
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L to R Noel Dowd, Creggs, Co. Roscommon (Breeder) Derek Lovell (judge) Kevin Diffley (Vice President)
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L to R Eustace Burke, Carrigaline, Co. Cork (breeder) Derek Lovell (judge) Kevin Diffley (Vice President)
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Class 3 - 1st prize
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Class 3 - 2nd prize
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Lavally Ellenor (Sire: Rathra Champion)
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Colgagh Enya (Sire: Carton Roe Ansley)
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L to R Maire Mullooly, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, Derek Lovell (judge) Kevin Diffley (Vice President)
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L to R Mary Casey, Lisnalurg, Co. Sligo, Derek Lovell (judge) Kevin Diffley (Vice President)
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Class 3 - 3rd prize
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Bohey Evert (Nakkeg Nord)
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L to R Mark Bieren, David Faughnan, Michael Reynolds (breeder)Derek Lovell (judge) Kevin Diffley (Vice President)
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