Show Results 2014
Charolais Pairs win Interbreed Championship at Balmoral Park
It is year two at Balmoral Park and many more visitors than before attended the show. Blessed with good weather over the three days it could be hailed as a real success. Charolais entries were up and new exhibitors joined forces with those who have shown cattle for decades, it is great way to gain skills in showing and stockmanship with plenty of expertise on hand.
The charolais exhibitors prepared their stock to the usual high standard for showing in their breed classes special championships and inter breed beef competitions. Cattlemen and visitors for near and far enjoyed the fine display of charolais on the cattle lawns.
The judge on this occasion was Welsh charolais breeder Mr Peter Howells Tycam Wales someone who has vast experience judging at local and National Shows. There were many successes and happy exhibitors whose triumphs will promote their stock at summer shows and forthcoming sales.
Exhibitors were happy with the judging and the crowning glory at Balmoral 2014 for the charolais breed was winning the Interbreed Pairs with two of the finest pedigree beef animals on display ‘Rumsden Fawkes owned by Paddy Gallagher & Coolnaslee Helga owned by Gilbert Crawford, the charolais breed was up against tough opposition across the other main beef breeds and Mr Billy Robson OBE a very experienced judge had a tough decision to make a call on this one.
Brigadoon herd and the Connolly Team won the crystal award for the best presentation of beef cattle of the show award. This stand is a labour of love each year with so much care and attention to detail.
Our youth featured well in the Showmanship competition, Philip Johnston Gallion Herd took fourth place in the 16-21 yr age group.
Sarah Johnston was placed 4th and Chris Collier 5th place in the 12-16 yr age group, we congratulate our young people for taking part in this competition.
To conclude we would like to thank adp for sponsoring the section, the British Charolais Society for their support, the farming press for their coverage, the membership of the RUAS; their staff and many committees and sub groups for all their hard work in rolling out the Balmoral Show.
Supreme Champion Charolais Rumsden Fawkes by Paddy Gallagher winner of the Bardin Trophy and Breeders Cup for the best Charolais bull
Coolnaslee Helga Supreme Female Champion winner of the Orage Trophy and John Currie cup shown by Stuart Wilson
Burnside Iceberg owned by Brian McAllister & Son Junior Breed Champion winner of HA Curry Cup
Mr Billy Robson OBE, judge with the Interbreed Pairs Coolnaslee Helga and Rumsden Fawkes
Coolnaslee Harmony, Coolnaslee Helga and Coolnaslee Ivanhoe the winning group of three Charolais owned by Gilbert Crawford
Charolais Section – Showing Classes 2014
CLASS 554 – Cow born before 1st January 2011
1. Robert McWilliams ‘Stranegone Erin’
CLASS 555 – Cow or Heifer born in 2011
1. WD & JA Connolly ‘Wesley Glamourous’
2. WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Geneva
3. Frank Reid ‘Drumacritten Gigi’
CLASS 556 – Heifer born on or after 1st January 12 & before 30th June 12
1. Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Helga
2. Brian McAllister & Son ‘Burnside Himpy ET’
3. Agnes & Robin Todd ‘Corrick Harmony
4. J & S Middleton ‘Hollywell Harmony
CLASS 557 – Heifer born on or after 1st July 12 & 31st December 12
1. Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Harmony’
2. Brian McAllister & Son ‘Burnside Hayley ET’
3. Edgar Johnston & Sons ‘Castlenure Honey’
4. Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Helena’
5. Raymond Collier ‘Drumlone Help’
6. Graham Davidson ‘Ballygargan Hope’
CLASS 558 – Heifer born on or after 1st January 13
1. Gilbert Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Ivanna’
2. Gilbert Crawford ‘ Coolnaslee Invisibile’
3. Mark Ritchie ‘ Brentwood Izzy’
4. WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Invogue’
5. WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Imeria’
6. WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Ivanna’’
CLASS 559 – Bull born on or before 1 January 13
1. Patrick Gallagher ‘Rumsden Fawkes’
2. Mark Ritchie ‘Brentwood Humphrey ET’
3. Mark Ritchie ‘Brentwood Henry
4. Mark Ritchie ‘Brentwood Hustle ET’
CLASS 560 – Bull born on or before 1st Jan 13 & on or before 31st March 13
- Gilbert J Crawford ‘ Coolnaslee Ivanhoe’
- Jeremy Paynter ‘Drumilly Impeccable ET’
- WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Intel’
- WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Invader’
CLASS 561 – Bull born on or after 1 April 13
- Brian McAllister & Son ‘Burnside Iceberg’
- Sean McGovern ‘ Ratoary Irishman ET’
- Gilbert Crawford ‘ Coolnaslee Idaho’
- Robert McWilliams ‘ Stranegone IOU’
- Robert McWilliams ‘ Stranegone Iceman’
- Robert McWilliams ‘ Stranegone Ilikeyou’
CLASS 562 – Group of three animals, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible.
- Gilbert J Crawford
Coolnaslee Ivanhoe, Coolnaslee Harmony & Coolnaslee Helga
- Robert McWilliams
Stranegone Ilikeyou, Stranegone IOU & Stranegone Iceman
- Brian McAllister & Son
Burnside Himpy, Burnside Hayley ET, Burnside Iceman
WD & JA Connolly
- Wesley Glamourous, Brigadoon Intel, Brigadoon Imera
CHAMPIONSHIPS & TROPHY WINNERS
Supreme Charolais Champion;
Patrick Gallagher ‘Rumsden Fawkes’
Reserve Supreme Charolais Champion;
Brian McAllister & Son ‘Burnside Iceberg‘
SPECIAL PRIZE TO THE CHAMPION IN SHOW £100
Patrick Gallagher ‘Rumsden Fawkes’
SPECIAL PRIZE TO RES. CHAMPION IN SHOW £50
Brian McAllister & Son ‘Burnside Iceberg‘
SPECAL PRIZES £100 & £50
Best & Reserve Junior Bull in Show
Brian McAllister ‘Burnside Iceman’
Res. Sean McGovern ‘Ratoary Irishman ET’
SPECAL PRIZES £100 & £50
Best & Reserve Junior Heifer in Show
Champion Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Ivana’
Res. Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Invisible’
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION
Brian McAllister & Son ‘Burnside Iceberg’
Sean McGovern ‘Ratoary Irishman ET’
THE ORAGE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
Cup winner – Best Charolais Cow or Heifer
Gilbert Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Helga’
THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
Cup winner – Best Charolais Bull exhibited by a club member
Patrick Gallagher ‘Rumsden Fawkes’
THE BRADIN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY
Trophy winner – Best Charolais animal exhibited by a club member
Patrick Gallagher ‘Rumsden Fawkes’
JOHN CURRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
Cup Winner – Best Junior Charolais Heifer
Gilbert Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Helga’
HA CURRY PERPETUAL TROPHY
Best Junior Charolais Bull
Cup Winner – Brian McAllister & Son ‘Burnside Iceman’
BALMORAL BEEF BREEDS – INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIPS
INTERBREED PAIRS
Rumsden Fawkes & Coolnaslee Helga
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