Chairman: David Hammond - 02887738716
Secretary: Karen Carsen
155 Whitesides Road,
Bownkilly Begs,
Ballymena,
Northern Ireland.
BT42 2JG
Publicity officer:
Libby Clark
Springfield
15 Springhill Road
Lurgan,
BT66 7JL
m: 0777 5584884
lib788@googlemail.com
A bumper entry of Beef Shorthorn cattle delighted visitors at Limavady Show recently, where almost 50 cattle competed in a full array of judging classes.
Local Shorthorn Breeder’s pulled out all the stops to ensure that the entry and quality of stock on show was first rate resulting in a captivated audience from start to finish.
Master judge for the event was Bill Austin who had travelled from New Zealand with his wife Judy as part of a delegation that had recently participated in the Beef Shorthorn World Congress Celebrations on the mainland and had then completed their trip with an excursion to Northern Ireland. The party visiting the Province comprised of Australian, New Zealand, Tasmanian and American Beef Shorthorn breeder’s.
Making an impression on the judge was “Glenisla Desiree”, a four year old cow from the recently established herd of William and Jill McAllister, Kells Ballymena.
Shown with her second calf at foot this daughter of Belmore Fuel Injected was placed first in a large class of cows before romping to success in the Championship where she scooped the top award. The judge described this terrific young cow as “absolutely outstanding with tremendous potential”.
Glenisla Desiree caught the eye of William McAllister at one of the last sales at Perth, Scotland when she had been sold as part of the annual draft from Major Gibb, Glenisla. She was snapped up there for 3200 guineas, and has settled into the Burnside Herd where she is one of the foundation females.
The Reserve Championship was awarded to enthusiastic breeder’s Thomas and Kate Madden for their November 2008 born homebred bull sired by Chapelton Yardley, who earlier in the day had won the Senior bull class for Antrim Estates.
“Byron of Ballyvaddy” is a well made young bull that would easily suit pedigree and commercial breeder’s alike.
The Ballyvaddy herd enjoyed a highly successful day at Limavady earning three first prize tickets in addition to the Reserve Championship award, and runner up in the Pairs Section.
The NI Beef Shorthorn Club put their full support behind the spectacular at Limavady Show with members travelling from all counties within the Province to exhibit. Having a worthwhile trip was Duncan McDowell who made his journey from the Ards peninsula to win the junior heifer class with his home bred Castlemount Barley Zabrina.
Also picking up first prize tickets were William Moody and Antrim Estates who brought out bulls to the event.
Club Secretary Karen Carson and husband William stood first in two of the calf classes representing their Ballymena based Mainevalley prefix.
The Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club would like to whole heartedly thank Limavady Show for all their assistance and also to all the sponsors who kindly provided support at this highly successful event.
For details of how to join the Beef Shorthorn Club or find out more about stock and events contact Karen Carson 07766933733.
Captions.
BS1 The Supreme Championship at the Beef Shorthorn Show at Limavady was awarded to Glenisla Disree shown by Jill McAllister, Kells, Ballymena.
BS2 Byron of Ballyvaddy collected the Reserve Beef Shorthorn Championship at Limavady Show for Tom and Kate Madden. Kate is pictured with handler Hugh O’Kane.
BS3 A presentation was made to Judge Bill Austin and his wife Judy from New Zealand by David Hammond Club Chairman and Thomas McGuigan Vice Chairman.
41 Mark Johnston from the Ulster Bank had an enjoyable day at Limavady Show where they provided generous sponsorship in the Beef Shorthorn classes. He is pictured congratulating Duncan McDowell on winning the junior heifer class with his home bred Castlemount Barley Zabrina.
54 William and Karen Carson had a successful trip to Limavady Show winning the Junior Calf Class with Craigfaddock Duke.
65 The Baby calf class in the Beef Shorthorn section at Limavady Show was won by William and Karen Carson, Ballymena with Mainevalley Dana.
Moody The Intermediate bull class was won by William Moody with Ben of Ballyvaddy sired by Chapelton Wildfire.
49 Tom & Kate Madden won the red rosette in the Senior Calf class with Centurian of Ballyvaddy. They had all three top placings in this class. At the halter is Martin Campbell.
JSUB Jack Smyth is congratulated by Mark Johnston, Ulster Bank on winning the Senior Heifer Class with Burnside Bluebell owned by William and Jill McAllister, Ballymena.
JS2 Earning the top accolade in the young handlers section was Jack Smyth who has enjoyed great success at many of the shows this season. Mayor of Limavady Michael Carton presented the awards in this section.
252 Libby Wilson is at the halter of Glenisla Desiree owned by Jill and William McAllister, Ballymena. Adding their congratulations are Judy Austin, New Zealand and Mayor of Limavady Michael Carton.
BS Antrim Estates won the first judging class of the day with their senior Bull Chapelton Yardley shown by Brian Wilson.
Results from the show ring
Class One: Senior Bull, over 4 years on 1st July 2010.
Sponsored by Ai Services Ltd
1st: Antrim Estates - “Chapelton Yardley”
2nd: TF Duncan & Co - “Thors The Boss”
3rd: Richard Henning - “Corles Wonder”
Class Two: Intermediate Bull, 3- 4 years on 1st July 2010.
Sponsored by David Hammond
1st: William Moody - “Ben of Ballyvaddy”
Class Three: Junior Bull, 1-2 years on 1st July 2010.
Sponsored by McCaughan Animal Health, Ballymena
1st: T & K Madden - “Byron of Ballyvaddy”
2nd: Castlemount Shorthorns - “Castlemount Joker”
3rd: Sam McCollum - “Priestland Cain”
4th: T & K Madden - “Clansman of Ballyvaddy”
Class Four: In calf Cow
Sponsored by the Fun Farm
1st: T & K Madden - “Tarrant Xylerhiza”
2nd: David Alexander - “Craigfaddock Lady Annette 4th”
3rd: Castlemount Shorthorns - “Cairnsmore Zo Lucky Heather”
4th: TF Duncan & Co - “Cairnsmore Alisha Star”
Class Five: Cow with calf at foot
Sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Animal Feed Suppliers.
1st: Wm & Jill McAllister - “Glenisla Desiree”
2nd: Castlemount Shorthorns - “Tamhorn Zabrina”
3rd: David Alexander - “Craigfaddock Lady Annetta 2nd”
4th: Lois Cann - “Killycolp Orphan Faith”
Class Six: Senior Heifer 2-3 years old on 1st July 2010.
Sponsored by Ulster Bank.
1st: Wm & Jill McAllister - “Burnside Bluebell”
2nd: David Alexander - “Craigfaddock Lady Annetta 7th”
3rd: Richard Henderson - “Croft Matilda Blossom”
4th: TF Duncan & Co - “Chapelton Kyla”
Class Seven: Junior Heifer 1-2 years old on 1st July 2010.
Sponsored by Ulster Bank.
1st: Castlemount Shorthorns - “Castlemount Barley Zabrina”
2nd: David Alexander - “Craigfaddock Lady Annetta 8th”
3rd: Castlemount Shorthorns - “Castlemount Jovial Zoe”
4th: NCS Brown - “Greenpastures Laura 3rd”
Class Eight: Senior Calf Class,born on or before 31st December 2009.
Sponsored by Glenfarm Supplies, Martinstown.
1st: T & K Madden - “Centurion of Ballyvaddy”
2nd: T & K Madden - “Ballyvaddy Rothes Jewel”
3rd: T & K Madden - “Ballyvaddy Heathermaid”
4th: David Alexander - “Craigfaddock Capello”
Class Nine: Calf born between 1st January and 31st March 2010.
Sponsored by David Hamilton, Carnalbanagh.
1st: W & K Carson - “Craigfaddock Duke”
2nd: Wm & Jill McAllister - “Burnside Dangermouse”
3rd: Castlemount Shorthorns - “Castlemount Wildfire Zabrina”
4th: W & K Carson - “Mainevalley Duffy”
Class Ten: Calf born after 31st March 2010.
Sponsored by Sam Mellon Excavation, Carnlough.
1st: W & K Carson - “Mainevalley Dana”
2nd: W Moody - “Shaney Jilt”
3rd: T & K Madden - “Ballyvaddy Rosewood”
4th: Lois Cann - “Tirmoney Orphan Florence”
Class Eleven: Pair of Animals property of one exhibitor:
Sponsored by CR Supplies, Larne.
1st: William & Jill McAllister
2nd: T & K Madden
3rd: David Alexander
4th: Lois Cann
5th: TF Duncan & Co
Champion Young Handler Jack Smyth.