National Simmental Calf Finals 2025

The Irish Simmental Cattle Society held its National Calf Finals at the National Ploughing Championship in Tullamore on Wednesday 17^th September. Crowds flocked to our marquee throughout the day to admire the extraordinary young calves on display. These Calf Finals were sponsored by Dovea Genetics and Hillcrest Simmentals. Tasked with the job of placing these calves was Boomer Birch from the UK.

The Irish Simmental Cattle Society congratulates the winners and commends all competitors.

We would like to express our gratitude to Judge Boomer Birch and his family for traveling to our show. Additionally, we extend our thanks to our Sponsors and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make the day a great success.

Thank you also to Wm McElroy Photography for taking the beautiful photos on the day.

Champion Polled Calf – Seaview Tarazan P – Exhibited by the O’Leary Family. Photo : James O’ Leary with Enda Dooley of Dovea Genetics (Sponsor).

Reserve Champion Polled Calf – Thornford Trojan P. – Exhibited by the Callan Family.

Champion Senior Bull Calf – Seaview Sergeant – Exhibited by the O’Leary Family . Photo: James O’Leary with Enda Dooley of Dovea Genetics (Sponsor).

Recserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – Moorglen Samuel – Exhibited by The Silke Family.

Champion Junior Bull Calf – Rathlee Titan – Exhibited by the Lenehan Family. Photo: Gerry Lenehan with Enda Dooley of Dovea Genetics (Sponsor).

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – Seaview Tucker P – Exhibited by The O’Leary Family.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – Glanville Tiger Lilly – Exhibited by The Larkin Family. Photo: Katie Larkin, Jack Larkin & Enda Dooley of Dovea Genetics (Sponsor).

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – Hilloffrayne Squish – Exhibited by Tom Corrigan.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf – Thornford Tiffany P – Exhibited by The Callan Family. Photo: Sean Callan, Enda Dooley -Dovea Genetics (Sponsor), Ryan Callan, Judge Boomer Birch with his wife Millie & daughter Tweedie.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – Glanville Trinity Belle – Exhibited by The Larkin Family.

RESULTS DETAILS:

NATIONAL POLLED SIMMENTAL BULL/HEIFER CALF

Champion Polled Calf – Seaview Tarazan P, sired by Coose Jericho P and out of a Seaview Tommy sired dam Seaview Molly Mae. Exhibited by the O’Leary Family in Co. Cork

Reserve Champion Polled Calf – Thornford Trojan P, sired by Curaheeen Gunshot P. Exhibited by the Callan Family, Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan

NATIONAL SENIOR SIMMENTAL BULL CALF

Champion Bull calf – Seaview Sergeant a December `24 born Coose Lincoln bull out of Carbery Nightstar a Curaheen Earp dam. Again, exhibited by the O’Leary Family in Co. Cork

Reserve Champion Bull Calf – Moorglen Samuel sired by Coose Jericho P. Exhibited by Silke Family, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

NATIONAL SIMMENTAL JUNIOR BULL CALF

Champion Bull Calf – Rathlee Titan, a Dirnanean Telstar sired February `25 born bull calf who is out of a Curaneeh Warrior dam, Bighill Princess Jacs V ET. Exhibited by Gerry Lenehan, Easkey, Co. Sligo

Reserve Champion Bull Calf – Seaview Tucker P sired by Hercules. Exhibited by the O’Leary Family in Co. Cork

NATIONAL SENIOR SIMMENTAL HEIFER CALF

Champion Heifer Calf – Glanville Tiger Lilly a Broombrae Major sired January `25 heifer calf who is out of Fearna Madame Regal a Dermotstown Delboy dam. Exhibited by the Larkin Family in Co. Galway

Reserve Champion Calf – Hilloffrayne Squish sired by Sterling Geno. Exhibited by the Corrigan Family in Co. Meath

NATIONAL JUNIOR SIMMENTAL HEIFER CALF

Champion Heifer Calf – Thornford Tiffany P sired by Saltaire Impressive and out Curaheen Gunshot P sired dam Thornford Nancy P. Exhibited by the Callan Family, Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan.

Reserve Champion Calf – Glanville Trinity Belle, sired by Limehill Rocky. Exhibited by the Larkin Family in Co. Galway.