Emerald Expo title goes to Co. Wexford breeders

The Emerald Expo returned to the Virginia Present Centre in Co. Cavan for 2023, with breeders from throughout Eire and Northern Eire competing on the occasion.

The occasion marked the tip of a busy week of occasions for the Irish Holstein Friesian Affiliation (IHFA), with the European Holstein and Pink Holstein convention going down in Dublin this week.

A big crowd was in attendance at Virginia present grounds for this 12 months’s Emerald Expo, with over 20 Livestock lessons together with handler lessons.

Together with a big Irish crowd, there was additionally an excellent variety of European dignitaries, that had been attending the convention throughout the week.

The choose for the present was Hefyn Wilson from the Tregibby Herd, Wales.

Emerald Expo

The General Senior Champion title was gained by Jones Crushtime Patricia, exhibited by Jones and Knowlesmere Holsteins.

The Reserve Champion title was claimed by Hallow Sol Twizzle, exhibited by Philip Jones.

The title of Honourable Point out was given to Baldonnel Sol Ebony, exhibited by John Dowling.

Emerald Expo Senior lessons

The outcomes for the senior lessons are outlined under.

Senior three-year-old Holstein Friesian cow in milk born between July 1, 2019 and March 30, 2020

• Champion: Lisnalty Lettle 547, exhibited by Paul Hannan;
• Reserve: Hawksmoor Could Alta 36, exhibited by Bryan and John O’Connor;
• Honourable Point out: Grangecon Gail Pink 1581, exhibited by Anthony Kealy.

4-year-old Holstein Friesian cow in milk born between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019

• Champion: Hallow Sol Twizzle, exhibited by Philip Jones;
• Reserve: Evergreen Susie Mist 26 arc, exhibited by Liam and Sandra Murphy;
• Honourable Point out: Bawnmore Pepper Almeric, exhibited by Bryan and John O’Connor.

5-year-old Holstein Friesian cow in milk born between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018

• Champion: Baldonnel Sol Ebony, exhibited by John Dowling.

Mature Holstein Friesian cow in milk born earlier than June 30, 2017

• Champion: Sterndale Colt Rae Et, exhibited by Liam and Sandra Murphy;
• Reserve: Coretard Gold Jelly, exhibited by Christian Keenan.

The manufacturing class (judged on conformation)

• Champion: Sterndale Colt Rae Et, exhibited by Liam and Sandra Murphy.

Highest Holstein Friesian financial breeding index (EBI) animal (judged on conformation)

• Champion: Baldonnel Sol Ebony, exhibited by John Dowling;
• Reserve: Knowthfarm Aladin Florry Pink, exhibited by Timmy Hegarty;
• Honourable Point out: Coretard Gold Jolly, exhibited by Christian Keenan.

Finest group of three females owned by exhibitor

• Champion: Paul Hannon;
• Reserve: Anthony Kealy;
• Honourable Point out: Philip Jones.

Finest udder of present

• Jones Crushtime Patricia, exhibited by Jones and Knowlesmere Holsteins.

Exhibitor bred champion

• Jones Crushtime Patricia, exhibited by Jones and Knowlesmere Holsteins.

Premier breeder

• Alan and Leanne Paul from Slatabogie Holsteins.

Premier exhibitor

• Alan and Leanne Paul from Slatabogie Holsteins.

Color breed champion

The champion of the color breed lessons was Kilgarriffe Marcella, exhibited by Graeme and Avril Taylor.

Reserve champion was Cloonboygher Palsley, exhibited by Graeme and Avril Taylor.

Kingdom Barca Lisa, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin, was named because the Honourable Point out.

Color breed heifer in milk     

• Champion: Kingdom Barca Lisa, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin;
• Reserve: Rathard Peanut, exhibited by Peter and Paul Hynes;
• Honourable Point out: Knowe Combine Brown Kate 2, exhibited by Christian Keenan.

Color breed cow in milk:

• Champion: Kilgarriffe Marcella, exhibited by Graeme and Avril Taylor;
• Reserve: Cloonboygher Palsley, exhibited by Graeme and Avril Taylor;
• Honourable Point out: Threemile Blueberry Eldorado, exhibited by Christian Keenan.

Intermediate lessons

The champion of the intermediate lessons was Jones Crushtime Patricia, exhibited by Jones and Knowlesmere Holsteins.

Reserve champion was Dalevalley Maze Apple Pink Et, exhibited by Roy Cromie.

Slatabogie Unstopabull Chipper Pink, exhibited by Alan and Leanne Paul, was named because the Honourable Point out.

The total outcomes are as follows:

Holstein Friesian heifer in milk (calved earlier than three 12 months outdated)

• Champion: Jones Crushtime Patricia, exhibited by Jones and Knowlesmere Holsteins;
• Reserve: Dalevalley Maze Apple Pink Et, exhibited by Roy Cromie;
• Honourable Point out: Hallow Denver Twizzle, exhibited by Philip Jones.

Holstein Friesian heifer in milk (calved earlier than three 12 months outdated)

• Champion: Slatabogie Unstopabull Chipper Pink, exhibited by Alan and Leanne Paul;
• Reserve: Lisnalty Yamaska Tammy, exhibited by Paul Hannan;
• Honourable Point out: Lisnalty Christian 667, exhibited by Paul Hannon.

Junior lessons

The champion of the junior lessons was Hallow Solomon Arengatang Et from Philip and Linda Jones Hallow Holstein herd.

The reserve champion title went to Emerald Lambda Ashlyn, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin.

Slatabogie Willows Avina Pink, exhibited by Alan and Leanne Paul, was named because the Honourable Point out.

The total outcomes are as follows:

Holstein Friesian heifer born after January 1, 2023

• Champion: Euro Showtime Merrill, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin;
• Reserve: Grangecon Bathe Pink 1895, exhibited by Anthony Kealy;
• Honourable Point out: Dalevalley Apple Crumble Pink, exhibited by Roy Cromie.

Holstein Friesian heifer born between November 1 and December 31, 2022

• Champion: Slatabogie Unix Twine, exhibited by Alan and Leanne Paul;
• Reserve: Cornboro Lambda Dolly, exhibited by Brian Corley;
• Honourable Point out: Dalevalley Apple Tart Pink P ET, exhibited by Roy Cromie.

Holstein Friesian heifer born between August 1 and October 31, 2022

• Champion: Emerald Lambda Ashlyn, exhibited by Daniel and Emer Curtin;
• Reserve: Slatabogie Willows Avina Pink, exhibited by Alan and Leanne Paul;
• Honourable Point out: Dalevalley Willblossom Pink Pet, exhibited by Roy Cromie.

Holstein Friesian heifer born between April 1 and July 31, 2022

• Champion: Tubbertoby Haniko Jazz, exhibited by Paul Flanagan;
• Reserve: Killupan Pink Marq I, exhibited by Thomas Burke;
• Honourable Point out: Tubbertoby Lambda Pleasure Et, exhibited by Paul Flanagan.

Holstein Friesian heifer born between January 1 and March 31, 2022

• Champion: Dalevalley Mir Apple 2215 Et P, exhibited by Roy Cromie;
• Reserve: Slatabogie Lambda Gold 2 ET, exhibited by Alan and Leanne Paul;
• Honourable Point out: Ellys Darlingo Rhapsody Et, exhibited by Steve and Maria McLoughlin.

Holstein Friesian heifer born between January 1 and December 31, 2021 (not in milk)

• Champion: Hallow Solomon Arengatang Et, exhibited by Philip Jones;
• Reserve: Grangecon Batman Jenn, exhibited by Anthony Kealy;
• Honourable Point out: Dalevalley Gold Apple 2208 Et, exhibited by Aidan Foody and Keypoint Holsteins.

Confined Youngstock class (not in milk)

• Champion: Cornboro Denver Lulu, exhibited by Brian Corley;
• Reserve: Cornboro Lambda Dolly, exhibited by Brian Corley;
• Honourable Point out: Greenlea Pledge 1802, exhibited by Padraic Greenan.

Junior color breed championship

The Champion of the Junior color breed lessons was Rathard Kasey, exhibited by Peter and Paula Hynes.

Color breed maiden heifer

• Champion: Rathard Kasey, exhibited by Peter and Paula Hynes.

Emerald Expo handler championship

The champion of the Emerald Expo handler championship was Rachel Corley.

Reserve champion was Becky Hynes, whereas Abbey Duffy was named because the Honourable Point out.

For the complete outcomes for the Handler lessons see under:

Handler aged 12 years and beneath on January 1, 2023

• Champion: Abbie Duffy;
• Reserve: Stephen Harty;
• Honourable point out: Zoe Greenan.

Handler aged 13-16 on January 1, 2023

• Champion: Becky Hynes;
• Reserve: Will Jones;
• Honourable point out: Invoice Hannan.

Handler aged between 17 and 26 on January 1, 2023

• Champion: Rachel Corley;
• Reserve: Stephen Burke;
• Honourable point out: Matthew Flanagan.