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Pictured at the Launch of the Irish Angus Cattle Society Youth Development Programme are: L to R: Michael Flanaghan (PRO Irish Angus) Colm Markey (Macra President) Derek Lovell (President Irish Angus) Fred Flynn - FBD (Sponsors) Cathal Mc Corrmack (YDP Co-Ordinator) and John Farrell (Council Member Irish Angus)

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The future of the Irish Angus Society will be greatly enhanced by the involvement of young breeders and stock handlers in all aspects of the breed.

The Youth Development Programme Objectives are:

  • To encourage and promote the involvement of young people with Irish Angus Cattle.
  • To teach the necessary practical and leadership skills.
  • To promote a greater use of Irish Angus pedigree and commercial cattle in Ireland.

The programme is designed around a series of workshops and events throughout the year such as:

Practical workshops held in each region covering:

  • Halter breaking, stock preparation and presentation.
  • Showring techniques and showmanship skills.
  • Judging and reason for placement.

All Ireland Showmanship Awards:

  • To be held at the Irish Angus All Ireland Finals.
  • There are two groups depending on age; Juniors (age 17 and under) and Seniors (age 18 to 35)
  • Prizes will vary from a trip to the Perth Bull Sales to show grooming equipment plus perpetual cups.
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Michelle Farrell, Mountdillon, ties on her rosettes after sweeping the boards at Tullamore.

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YDP Junior Section Winner 2006 - Christopher O’Connor, Cloonroughan, Elphin, Co. Roscommon

YDP SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS 2006

Junior Section

  • Christophe O’Connor, Cloonroughan, Elphin, Co. Roscommon
  • Michelle Farrell, Mountdillon, curraghroe, Co. Roscommon
  • Ryan O’Halloran, Briarhill, Templemartin, Bandon, Co. Cork

Intermediate Section

  • Maire Mullooly, Lavally, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
  • Martin McDermott, Lisnane, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon
  • John Farrell, Ballinwing, Sheemore, Ck-On-Shannon

Senior Section

  • Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mounttemple,Moate, Co. Westmeath
  • Dara Diffley, Clooncolligan, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim
  • Eustace Burke, Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co. Cork

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YDP Intermediate Section Winner 2006 - Maire Mullooly, Lavally, Strokestown receiving the “Dillon Cup” from John & Michelle Farrell.

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YDP Senior Section Winner 2006 - Anselm Fitzgerald, Moate, Co. Westmeath, receiving the “Flanagan Cup” from Oliver Flanagan, Derek Lovell (judge) Michael Flanagan and John Farrell, YFP Co-Ordinator
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