The South Eastern Simmental Club once again held their autumn calf finals in at Ossory Show, Co. Laois on Sunday 22nd July.
A great display our calves were put in front of judge Chris White of the Dermotstown herd, Co. Dublin.
The autumn calf finals were this sponsored by Animax to which we are truly grateful for their continued support. I was also encouraging to see plenty of new breeders show on the day.
Yearling bull calf final (1st August 2017 to the 30th September 2017)
1st: Clonagh Jackpot Jim 2 by Kilbride Farm Dragoon Garrett Behan, Cloneygowan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise
2nd: Knocanroe Jiggy Baby by Kilbride Farm Dragoon Liam Martin, Templederry, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
3rd: Clonagh Jetset Fabulous by Clonagh World Class Garrett Behan, Cloneygowan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise
Weanling bull calf final (1st October 2017 to the 30th November 2017)
1st: Kickams Jupiter by Curaheen Tyson Michael Keating, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
2nd: Suirville Jameson by Anatrim Bodybuilder Killian Farrell, Golden, Cashel, Co. Tipperary
3rd: Clonagh Joker Rex by Clonagh Direct Debit Garrett Behan, Cloneygowan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise
Yearling heifer calf final (1st August 2017 to the 30th September 2017)
1st: Clonagh Java Klassik Girl by Kilbride Farm Dragoon Garrett Behan, Cloneygowan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise
2nd: Kickhams Jacey by Lisnacran Sunnyboy Michael Keating, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
3rd: Sliabhview Jewels by Clonagh World Class Sean Lowry, Ballyfin, Portlaoise
Weanling heifer calf final (1st October 2017 to the 30th November 2017)
1st: Knocanroe Jan Girl by Clonagh Direct Debit Liam Martin, Templederry, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
2nd: Clonagh JLo Dora’s Girl by Kilbride Farm Dragoon 12 Garrett Behan, Cloneygowan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise
The South Eastern Club also held their Supreme Club Female Championship once again kindly sponsored by Dovea Genetics.
1st: Woodside Janice by Clonagh Direct Debit Richard Power, Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary
2nd: Clonagh Hazel Eyes by Kilbride Farm Dragoon Garrett Behan, Cloneygowan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise
3rd: Kickhams Haven by Kilbride Farm Dragoon Michael Keating, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Overall champion of the day went to Garrett Behan with his senior cow, Clonagh Darling Eyes by Banwy T-Rex. Reserve on the day also came from the Behan family with Clonagh Java Klassik Girl by Kilbride Farm Dragoon.
