Irish Moiled (ROI) National at Tullamore Show
The Irish Moiled (ROI) National once again returned to Tullamore Show with an exceptional line up of Irish Moiled animals out on display, judged by Robert Davis of the Ballyvesey herd based in Templepatrick, Northern Ireland.
Killua Sarah, a homebred maiden heifer, exhibited by farm manager Anthony Gilsenan for Killua Castle, Kells, Co. Meath had everyone talking about her, she was the full package, eye catching, very stylish, correct and full of breed character, it may be her first taste of success, but it is in her genes following in the footsteps of her sire Ravelglen Rocky who previously won the (ROI) IMCS national breed championship in 2023. Ravelglen Rocky, bred by Brian O’Kane, of Martinstown, Co. Antrim is the main stock bull of the Killua Castle herd, but also semen is available from him in the IMCS A.I. catalogue.
Killua Castle had an exceptionally successful day as they also lifted the reserve championship with their homebred heifer calf, Killua Abnooba, sired by Macmann Croker another A.I. bull available through the IMCS. Success did not stop there for Killua Castle when they had a total of 3class winners on the day when their new junior stock bull Ravelglen Earl also won the bull class.
Joe Boyce and family from Kilmallock, Co. Limerick were the winners of the cow class with Beechmount Lizzie 2, bred by Robert Boyle of Millisle. This 2nd calver was the 2022 IMCS (ROI) National champion at Tullamore and Reserve Champion in 2023.
Sisters, Anna-Rose and Shauna Gleeson put their best foot forward and not once did they take their eye of their calf or judge and justifiably won champion young handler and runner up.
RESULTS
Overall Supreme IMCS Breed Champion – Killua Sarah
Reserve Champion – Killua Abnooba
Calf class
1st Killua Abnooba – Killua Castle, Kells, Co. Meath
2nd Rockhill Alfie – Joe Boyce, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
3rd bull calf shown by John Gleeson, Thurles, Tipperary
Bull class
1st Ravelglen Earl- exhibited by Anthony Gilsenan
2nd Whitehall Rocky- exhibited by Tony O’Connor, Rosscahill, Galway
Cow or Heifer in calf class
1st Beechmount Lizzie 2 -exhibited by Joe Boyce
2nd Woodbine Arya- exhibited by John Gleeson
3rd Killua Demeter -exhibited by Anthony Gilsenan
Maiden heifer class
1st Killua Sarah – exhibited by Anthony Gilsenan
2nd Beechmount Anna – exhibited by Tony O’Connor
Champion Young Handlers – Anna Rose and Shauna Gleeson.
Thank you to all the exhibitors for exhibiting and promoting the Irish Moiled breed and for supporting the Irish Moiled classes at Tullamore Show, to the NI breeders who came down to help, to judge Robert Davis with a special mention of much-deserved appreciation to Trevor Chadwick, ROI Society director for all his hard work.
A few up and coming dates ;-
On Sunday 18th August there will be IMCS directors at Bunratty Castle, Co Clare along with a display of Irish Moileds to celebrate Ireland’s indigenous breeds from 10am – 5pm by the Irish Native Rare Breed Society (INRBS). An event open to the public.
On Sunday 1st September a farm walk will take place to see the Killua herd of Irish Moileds at Killua Castle, Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath. Everyone is welcome.
Irish Moiled Cattle Society International Online Show, closing date 24th August with results being announced on Saturday 7th September. Halter section Judge – Chris Ball and Non-Haltered section Mark Logan.
A display of Irish Moileds will be at Westmorland County show on September 11th-12th September.
The H & H Magnificent Moilies online timed auction will take place from September 19th concluding September 21st. Closing date for entries is 24th August.
For further details on the above events please email Gillian on secretary@irishmoiledcattlesociety.com or WhatsApp ++44 7842185008
