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June 30, 2020 The Scottish Farmer Champions of the Decade Competition

This weekend the Scottish Farmer announced the winner of its Champions of the Decade competition, which has been running for the last few weeks on their website with over 9,000 votes registered throughout the competition. The public voting whittled down the entries to a short lead of three and then the judges Society Chairman Ben Harman and Society President Michael Atkinson had the final agonising task of deciding the ultimate Charolais champion.

They said “After looking at the final three we chose the winner who showed all the attributes of a great Charolais female. She has great depth while retaining clean lines and manages to carry plenty of power, while retaining her femininity. In the picture she is standing beautifully, shows great angles through the pasterns and upward and already hints at being a great milker. She looks good across the plates and the tail head, leaving us to think she will have all the attributes to become a productive breeding cow.”

The winner of the converted prize was the 2013 champion Elgin Catherine, who also won the interbreed beef championship at the same show along with her February-born heifer calf Elgin Iona. No stranger to the show, she had previously won the junior female title in 2009.
Bred and exhibited by the Milne family, out of their 50 strong pedigree cow Elgin herd based at Kennieshillock, Llanbryde, she is by Gower Versace and out of the 14,000gns Rumsden Samurai daughter Elgin Unity, a cow which has bred sons to 9,000gns.

2013 was her last year in the show ring and she sadly passed away in the Spring, however she has produced nine sons and daughters in total and most of her female calves have been retained for breeding in the herd. One daughter which was sold was Elgin Lynsey who made 3,600gns at the 2016 herd reduction sale at Stirling.

Since his success with Catherine, Matthew has added to his Highland show accolades not only with winning tickets in the Charolais classes but also being awarded the championship of the beef breeder classes twice and the junior interbreed title in 2018 with Elgin Neuer.

The first of the other two Charolais champions to make it to the short list was the 2019 winner Balthayock Nessie, an entry from Major David and Nick Walter, Perthshire. A heifer’s calf bred out of Balthayock Jessie, a Swalesmoor Cracker daughter, she is sired by the 30,000gns Dingle Hofmeister. Nessie also visited the Aylth show last year securing the breed championship, the supreme beef interbreed championship and the overall champion of champions awards and has gone on to produce her first calf in March of this year.

Also being selected in the top three was Olrig Dubarry, who was crowned breed champion in 2010. The 2008-born Dubarry who was bred and exhibited by The Logie Farm Partnership, Newburgh, Fife, was also awarded the reserve ticket in the inter-breed championships of that year. She was sired by the £25,000 Maerdy Impeccable who was himself a prolific show winner, counting amongst his many successes the 1999 Highland show championship, and her dam was Maerdy Alien, a daughter of the Royal Welsh show supreme champion Maerdy Ulm.

Finally, congratulations must go once again to all the last decades Charolais Highland show champions, which also include: John and Raymond Irvine’s 2011 champion Inverlochy Cathy; Balmyle Eclipse from 2012 who secured the championship for Bill Bruce; the 2014 champion Balmaud Eclipse exhibited by M Bruce & Partners; Balthayock Imp who secured the title in 2015 for Major Walter; Jenny and John Rix’s 2016 champion Wissington Jocasta; Kilbline 1 Instigator who claimed the 2017 title for previous winners John and Raymond Irvine; and the Barclay family’s 2018 champion Harestone Jaquard.

This week will see the interbreed championship determined with Kay Adam, Newhouse, Glamis deciding the Beef winner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 19, 2020 The Great Charolais Online Show

THE GREAT CHAROLAIS SUMMER SHOW 2020 in association with WELSHPOOL LIVESTOCK SALES

Usually getting ready for shows at this time of year, or have always wanted to take part but couldn’t get away from home?

Why not take part in the Great Charolais Summer Show?

How does it work?

• All competitors must be registered British Charolais members

• All entries must be registered British Charolais animals and currently owned by the exhibiting member

• Each week we will announce a new class which we are accepting entries for – these will be the classes that would have been held at the National show in July. Please see the full list of classes at the end of the rules

• Send the name and ear tag number of your entry along with four pictures – front, both sides and rear of your animal or animals and a picture of them walking unhaltered (as we don’t want the handler in the pictures or video) to sue@charolais.co.uk . Please see our mobile phone filming guide here. No professional photos please, photos and video must be taken by the exhibitor. Please do not include the handler in the pictures or video as this competition will be held anonymously and the entry will not be accepted

• For each class, you will have a week to submit your animals once the entries are open

• At the end of the week, we will post the pictures and video for each of the entries in a compilation video on Facebook and twitter, and individually on our website, in a similar format to our online sales – however, no animal or owner information will be available

• Once voting opens on a class, to vote just submit your choice for 1st 2nd and 3rd places on the form on our Facebook page. Your votes will be translated into scores (3 points for 1st place, 2 points for 2nd place and 1 point for 3rd place) which when added together will determine the overall placings in each class

• The class results will be announced each Monday after the voting closes on the Friday and voting for the next class will begin on that same Monday

• The Champion will be judged from the class winners and voting will take place between 14/09/2020 – 17/09/2020

• The Reserve Champion will be judged from the remaining class winners the second placed animal in the winner’s class and voting will take place between 18/09/2020 – 21/09/2020

Prizes

• All Class winners will receive a Charolais jacket and a Prize Rosette
• Breed Champion will be awarded £150.00 (sponsored by Welshpool Livestock sales), a Championship Plaque & Championship Sash
• Reserve Breed Champion will be awarded £100.00 (sponsored by Welshpool Livestock sales)

Classes

Class 2 – FEMALE, born on or between 01/03/2019 – 30/04/2019
(Entries Accepted 29/06/2020 – 05/07/2020. Voting from 06/07/2020 – 10/07/2020)

Class 3 – FEMALE, born on or between 01/01/2019 – 29/02/2019
(Entries Accepted 06/07/2020 – 12/07/2020. Voting from 13/07/2020 – 17/07/2020)

Class 4 – FEMALE, born on or between 01/07/2018 – 31/12/2018
(Entries Accepted 13/07/2020 – 19/07/2020. Voting from 20/07/2020 – 24/07/2020)

Class 5 – FEMALE, born on or between 01/01/2018 – 30/06/2018
(Entries Accepted 20/07/2020 – 26/07/2020. Voting from 27/07/2020 – 31/07/2020)

Class 6 – FEMALE, born on or before 31/12/2017
(Entries Accepted 27/07/2020 – 02/08/2020. Voting from 03/08/2020 – 07/08/2020)

Class 7 – BULL, born on or between 01/05/2019 – 31/07/2019
(Entries Accepted 03/08/2020 – 09/08/2020. Voting from 10/08/2020 – 14/08/2020)

Class 8 – BULL, born on or between 01/03/2019 – 30/04/2019
(Entries Accepted 10/08/2020 – 16/08/2020. Voting from 17/08/2020 – 21/08/2020)

Class 9 – BULL, born on or between 01/01/2019 – 29/02/2019
(Entries Accepted 17/08/2020 – 23/08/2020. Voting from 24/08/2020 –28/08/2020)

Class 10 – BULL, born in 2018
(Entries Accepted 24/08/2020 – 30/08/2020. Voting from 31/08/2020 – 04/09/2020)

Class 11 – BULL, born before or on 31/12/2017
(Entries Accepted 31/08/2020 – 06/09/2020. Voting from 07/09/2020 – 11/09/2020)

Supreme Champion
Voting from 14/09/2020 – 17/09/2020

Reserve Supreme Champion
Voting from 18/09/2020 – 21/09/2020

August 5, 2019 Bank of Ireland NI National Charolais Championship @ Clogher Show 31 July 2019

Supreme Champion & Senior Female Champion
Summervilla Niki, bred by Matchett Family, Portadown, Co Armagh, Sire: Cavelands Fenian  , Dam: Kildallogue Heather

Reserve Supreme Champion & Junior Male Champion
Killadeas Orlando, bred by S & D Bothwell, Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh, Sire: Battleford Laser, Dam: Killadeas Faithful

Reserve Senior Female Champion
Limkiln Nicole, bred by Matchett Family, Portadown, Co Armagh, Sire: Panama, Dam: Limekiln Frances

Junior Female Champion
Drumilly Overjoyed bred by Jeremy Paynter, Co Armagh, Sire: Invictus, Dam: Drumilly favourite

Reserve Junior Female Champion
Altnaderog Orla, bred by Gerard McShane, Strabane, Co Tyrone, Sire: Tonaghmore Augusto, Dam: Altnaderog Orla.

Senior Male Champion
Sportsman Monarch bred by John McGrath, Dromore, Co Tyrone, Sire: Bansford Ferny, Dam: Sportsman Honeydew.

Reserve Junior Male Champion
Drumacritten Oliver bred by George Nelson, Roslea, Co Fermanagh, Sire: Pirate, Dam: Drumacritten Linda.

Pairs Champion
Matchett Family

Reserve Pairs Champion
WD & JA Connolly

Class 160 – Female born in 2019
1 – H.C Stubbs & AA Burleigh – Derryharney Polly – s. Derryharney Lionheart
2 – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Prudence – s. Newhouse Maximus
3 – Malachy Connolly – Palace Princess – s. Derryolam Impeccable

Class 161 – Female born on or between 1 September & 31 December 2018
1 – Gerard McShane – Altnaderog Orla – s. Tonaghmore Augusto
2 – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Odessa – s. Goldies Icon

Class 162 – Female born on or between 1 May & 31 August 2018
1 – Mr H C Stubbs & AA Burleigh – Derryharney Onherown – s. Balthyock Gladiator
2 – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Orient – s. Goldies Icon
3 – Liam & Margaret Ruddy – Kenaghan Orla – s. Whitecliffe James

Class 163 – Female born on or between 1 January & 30 April 2018
1 – Jeremy Paynter – Drumilly Overjoyed – s. Invictus
2 – J A Watson & Son – Cornascriebe Olga – s. Whitecliffe James
3 – Will Short – Woodpark Olivia – s. Deeside Gulliver

Class 164 – Female born on or between 1 July & 31 December 2017
1 – Matchett Family – Limkiln Nicole – s. Panama
2 – B McAllister & Son – Burnside Nigella -s. Blelack Blackberet

Class 165 – Female born on or between 1 January & 30 June 2017
1 – Matchett Family – Summervilla Niki – s. Cavelands Fenian
2 – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Nova – s. Goldies Icon
3 – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Nigella – s. Goldies Icon

Class 166 – Female born on or after 31 December 2016
1 – Matchett Family – Tawny Jasmine – s. Doonally New
2 – Jackie Conn & Owen Kerrigan – Newroddige Jody – s. Balmyle Bollinger
3 – Harry Heron – Hollywell Latin – s. Thrunton Fairfax

Class 167 – Bull born in 2019
1 – Malachy Connolly – Palace Prince – s. Inverlochy Ferdie
2 – William McCrory – Glencairn Patriarch – s. Lochend Apache

Class 168 – Bull born on or between 1 September & 31 December 2018
1 – K & A Veitch – Drumlone Orlando – s. Ashleigh Admiral

Class 169 – Bull born on or between 1 May & 30 August 2018
1 – S & D Bothwell – Killadeas Orlando – s. Battleford Laser
2 – George Nelson – Drumacritten Oliver – s. Pirate
3 – J.I & R Elliott – Drumlegagh Odin – s. Tweeddale Lookout

Class 170 – Bull born on or between 1 January & 30 April 2018
1 – Will Short – Woodpark Oak – s. Deeside Gulliver
2 – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Oskar – s. Wesley Equinox
3 – Thomas O’Neill – Glenramble Orson – s. Dooley Lewis

Class 172 – Bull born on or before 31 December 2016
1 – John McGrath – Sportsmans Monarch – s. Bansford Ferny

Class 173 – Pairs
1 – Matchett Family
2 – WD & JA Connolly
3 – WD & JA Connolly

August 2, 2019 Royal Welsh 2019

Royal Welsh Results 2019

Class 423 – Bull born in 2017
1 – Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Thrunton Nugget – s. Thrunton Gladiator
2 – Mr D Huw Jones – Gwarcwm Nick – s. Gwarcwm Lyric

Class 424 – Bull born on or between 01/01/2018 – 31/03/2018
1 – Mrs Jennifer Rix – Wissington Olaf – s. Edenhurst Leader
2 – Brailes Livestock – Bassett Online – s. Harestone Domino
3 – SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Oreo – s. Shraden Osram

Class 425 – Bull born on or between 01/04/2018 – 31/07/2018
1 – Waldencourt Charolais – Waldencourt Otago – s. Blelack Digger
2 – Mr Richard Arwel Owen – Trefaldwyn Orlando – s. Goldies Eddy
3 – SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Optimum – s. Barnsford Ferny

Class 429 Cow in milk or calf born before 31/12/15
1 – Josh Wainwright – Rogans Jojo – s. Corrie Alan
2 – Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Moelfre Halo – s. Newhouse Chicago
3 – Miss Charlotte L Boden – Shraden Highlight – s. Shraden Highlight

Class 430 Cow or heifer born in 2016
1 – Mr S James & Miss G Davies – Goldies Madame – s. Gretnahouse Heman

Class 431 – Heifer born on or between 01/01/2017 – 31/03/2017
1 – RO Williams & Son – Carddaniel Nanette – s. Dingle Hofmeister
2 – Darren Knox – Balbithan Nancy – s. Davally Illusion
3 – Mr S James & Miss G Davies – Balbithan Nettle – s. Thrunton Fairfax

Class 432 – Heifer born on or between 01/04/2017 – 31/12/2017
1 – Brailes Livestock – Bassett Nadia – s. Harestone Domino
2 – SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Nude – s. Teme Lunar
3 – R O Williams & Son – Caerddaniel Nice – s. Goldstar Gentleman

Class 433 – Heifer born on or between 01/01/2018 – 31/03/2018
1 – SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Olive – s. Shraden Talisman
2 – Brailes Livestock – Bassett Oakleaf – s. Harestone Domino
3 – Thor Atkinson – Arradfoot Oceana – s. Wesley Furnish

Class 434 – Heifer born on or between 01/04/2018 – 31/07/2018
1 – SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Octavia – s. Blelack Blackberet
2 – Vivian Griffiths – Ffynnon Olwen – s. Ffynon Icicle
3 – Miss Charlotte L Boden – Bostockgreen Opal – s. Davally Illusion

Interbreed Championships

Interbreed Junior Continental Bull Champion
Mrs Jennifer Rix – Wissington Olaf – s. Edenhurst Leader

Reserve Interbreed Team of Five Champions
Charolais – Thrunton Nugget, Bassett Nadia, Teme Nude & Caerddaniel Nanette & Caerddaniel Nice

Royal Welsh Show Young Handler Champions
Grace Corbett & Nathan Jones with Teme Octavia & Teme Olive

Breed Championships

Supreme & Female Champion
Brailes Livestock – Bassett Nadia – s. Harestone Domino

Reserve Supreme & Reserve Female Champion
SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Nude – s. Teme Lunar

Male Champion, Junior Male Champion & Best Exhibit Opposite Sex to the Champion
Mrs Jennifer Rix – Wissington Olaf – s. Edenhurst Leader

Reserve Male Champion
Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Thrunton Nugget – s. Thrunton Gladiator

Reserve Junior Male Champion
Brailes Livestock – Bassett Online – s. Harestone Domino

Best Junior Bull Bred in Wales
Mr Richard Arwel Owen – Trefaldwyn Orlando – s. Goldies Eddy

Junior Female Champion
SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Olive – s. Shraden Talisman

Reserve Junior Female Champion
Brailes Livestock – Bassett Oakleaf – s. Harestone Domino

Best Pair of Charolais Cattle
R O Williams & Son – Caerddaniel

 

 

 

July 10, 2019 National Charolais Show at the Great Yorkshire Show 2019

Pictures to follow

National Show Results
Great Yorkshire Show Monday 9 July 2019
Judge: Ben Harman, Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Class 72 – Female born on or between 01/05/2018 – 31/07/2018
1 – MV & ME Atkinson – Mowbraypark Olivia – s. Kilbreck Ecosse

Class 73 – Females born on or between 01/03/2018 – 30/04/2018
1 – Jonathan Watson – Tweeddale Olive – s. Goldies Jasper
2 – Billy Turner – Brampton Oyster – s. Border Jamboree
3 – Mortimers Farms – Mortimers Onyourtoes – s. Farleycopse Laurence

Class 74 – Females born on or between 01/01/2018 – 28/02/2018
1 – R McNeill & J Rettie – Formakin Opal – s. Hercule
2 – Mortimers Farms – Mortimers Overjoy – s. Farleycopse Laurence
3 – F, J & EC Andrews – Holtstead Ophelia – s. Blelack Digger

Class 75 – Females born on or between 01/07/2017 – 31/12/2017
1 – George Russell – Lesliepark Nora – s. Lesliepark Lithgow
2 – RD Aitken – Lourie Novelty – s. Davally Illusion
3 – Jonathan Watson – Tweeddale Nannymcphee – s. Goldies Jasper

Class 76 – Females born on or between 01/01/2017 – 30/06/2017
1 – Brailes Livestock – Bassett Nadia – s. Harestone Domino
2 – SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Nude – s. Teme Lunar
3 – DH Knox – Balbithan Nancy – s. Davally Illusion

Class 77 – Female born on or before 31/12/2016
1 – Rob Tremayne – Marne Mirage – s. Marne Gucci
2 – Harvey Wood – Woodline Holly – s. Blelack Digger
3 – George Russell – Lesliepark Maggie – s. Mandela Dillon

Class 78 – Bulls born on or between 01/05/2018 – 31/07/2018
1 – Billy Turner – Brampton Omar – s. Border Jamboree
2 – Mr CD Timm & Family – Hillviewfarm Outlaw – s. Blelack Digger

Class 79 – Bull born on or between 01/03/2018 – 30/04/2018
1 – Jonathan Watson – Tweeddale Outlook – s. Maerdy Jerusalem
2 – SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Oreo – s. Shraden Osram
3 – DG & CL Noton – Ashby Oaks – s. Blelack Digger

Class 80 – Bull born on or between 01/01/2018 – 28/02/2018
1 – Jenny Rix – Wissington Olaf – s. Edenhurst Leader
2 – Brailes Livestock – Bassett Online – s. Harestone Domino

Class 81 – Bull born in 2017
1 – Mr CD Timm & Family – Balthayock Nominee – s. Balthayock Impression
2 – Mr J Young – Auchenhill Notorious – s. Lesliepark Lithgow

Pair of Animals owned and bred by one exhibitor
1 – Mortimers Farms
2 – F, J & AC Andrews
3 – Billy Turner

Interbreed Junior Team Champions
Jenny Rix – Wissington Olaf – s. Edenhurst Leader
George Russell – Lesliepark Nora – s. Lesliepark Lithgow
RD Aitken – Lourie Novelty – s. Davally Illusion
R McNeill & J Rettie – Formakin Opal – s. Hercule

Supreme & Female Champion
Brailes Livestock – Bassett Nadia – s. Harestone Domino
Reserve Supreme & Female Champion
SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Nude – s. Teme Lunar

Male Champion & Junior Male Champion
Jenny Rix – Wissington Olaf – s. Edenhurst Leader
Reserve Male & Reserve Junior Male Champion
Billy Turner – Brampton Omar – s. Border Jamboree

Female Junior Champion
George Russell – Lesliepark Nora – s. Lesliepark Lithgow
Reserve Junior Female Champion
R McNeill & J Rettie – Formakin Opal – s. Hercule

Junior Champion
George Russell – Lesliepark Nora – s. Lesliepark Lithgow
Reserve Junior Champion
Jenny Rix – Wissington Olaf – s. Edenhurst Leader

July 1, 2019 Highland Show 2019

Class 245 – FEMALE born on or between 1 April and 31 July 2018 1 – Mr J Irvine & Son – Inverlochy Odette – s. Kilbline 1 Instigator 2 – Redhead and Watson – Tweeddale Olive – s. Goldies Jasper 3 – Major DFWH & NR Walter – Balthayock Octavia – s. Balthayock Loyalist

Class 246 – FEMALE born on or between 1 January and 31 March 2018 1- Mr J Rettie & J McNeill – Formakin Opal – s.Hercule 2 – Mr A B Hornall – Falleninch Orla – s. Falleninch Imperator 3 – Mr DM Lyle & Sons – Loganbar Orla – s. Lisnagre Jamson ET

Class 247 – FEMALE born on or between 24 June and 31 December 2017 1 – R & N Barclay – Harestone Natalie – s. Thrunton Socrates 2 – Mr A B Hornall – Falleninch Nigella – s. Falleninch Imperator 3 – Nr R Aitken – Lourie Novelty – s. Davally Illusion ET

Class 248 – FEMALE born on or between 1 January and 23 June 2017 1 – Major DFWH & NR Walter – Balthayock Nessie – s. Dingle Hofmeister 2 – Brailes Livestock – Bassett Nadia – s. Harestone Domino 3 – Miss M Hanson – Silvermere Narnia – s. Blelack Digger

Class 249 – FEMALE born on or between 1 January and 31 December 2016 1 – R & N Barclay – Harestone Mammamia – s. Maerdy Dublin 2 – Mr G Russell – Lesliepark Maggie – s. Mandela Dillon 1 ET 3 – Major DFWH & NR Walter – Balthayock Melissa – s. Balthayock Ferdinand

Class 251 – BULL born on or between 1 April and 30 June 2018 1 – Mr A Stott – Tophill Olly – s.Sandelford Harrison ET 2 – Strathisla Farms – Cardean Osprey – s. Maerdy Henley 3 – Mr EA Mutch – Forglen Ohio – s.Forglen Hurricane

Class 252 – BULL born on or between 1 January and 31 March 2018 1 – Mr J Rix – Wissington Olaf – s.Edenhurst Leader P 2 – Mr S & A Mitchell – Huttonend Oli ET – s. Alwent Goldbar ET 3 – Mr J Irvine & Son – Inverlochy Orion – s. Blelack Giggsey

Class 253 – BULL born on or between 24 June and 31 December 2017 1 – Major DFWH & NR Walter – Balthhayock Nevada – s. Balthayock Impression 2 – Mr J Young – Auchenhill Notorious – s. Lesliepark Lithgow   Class 255 – BULL born on or before 31 December 2016 1 – Messrs WK & P Drysdale – Glenericht Hollywood – s.Balnuith Valour

Best Female Major DFWH & NR Walter – Balthayock Nessie Balthayock Nessie

Reserve Female R & N Barclay – Harestone Mammamia Harestone Mammamia

Best Junior Female R & N Barclay – Harestone Natalie Harestone Natalie Harestone Natalie Junior Interbreed Champion Harestone Natalie

Reserve Junior Female Mr A B Hornall – Falleninch Nigella Falleninch Nigella

Best Bull Mrs J Rix – Wissington Olaf Wissington Olaf

Reserve Bull Mr S & A Mitchell – Huttonend Oli ET

Best Junior Bull Mrs J Rix – Wissington Olaf

Reserve Junior Bull Mr S & A Mitchell – Huttonend Oli ET

Breeder of Best Bull Mrs J Rix – Wissington Olaf

Champion Major DFWH & NR Walter – Balthayock Nessie

Reserve Champion R & N Barclay – Harestone Mammamia

Best Animal of opposite sex to Champion Mrs J Rix Wissington Olaf

Junior Champion R & N Barclay – Harestone Natalie

Reserve Junior Champion Mr A B Hornall – Falleninch Nigella

Best Animal bred by Exhibitor Major DFWH & NR Walter – Balthayock Nessie

Best Pair of Charolais cattle owned and bred by exhibitor entered in the show classes R & N Barclay – Harestone Mammamia and Harestone Natalie

Reserve Pair of Charolais cattle owned and bred by exhibitor entered in the show classes Mr A B Hornall – Falleninch Orla and Falleninch Nigella Best animal bred by exhibitor who also must be a member of the Scottish and Northern Charolais Breeders AssociationMajor DFWH & NR Walter – Balthayock Nessie

June 1, 2019 BALMORAL SHOW 2019 RESULTS

The Charolais Supreme Championship at this year’s Balmoral Show went to the day’s female champion, the January 2017-born Elgin Nancy.  A recent purchase by exhibitor Patrick Gallagher, who bought her home to Maghera from the Morayshire based herd of Roy and Matthew Milne. She is sired by the 11,000gns Woodpark Elgin while her dam the Highland show class winning Elgin Electra goes back to the French born Harestone Tyrol. Nancy was much admired for her power and presence in the show ring and she went to take Honourable Mention in the contest for Interbreed Champion.

Standing reserve to both Charolais Champion titles was Susan & Jack Smyth’s homebred Bessiebell Nana from Magheracolton.  A 22 month-old daughter of the Stirling intermediate champion Derryharney Jumbo and the Doonally New-sired Dungannon female champion Aghyoule Finoula.  This young heifer is sure to have a successful future.

Judge in the Charolais section was Archie McGregor the current President of British Charolais Cattle Society who hails from Glasgow.  He needs no introduction across the pedigree and commercial cattle world, from the Allanfauld herd, he has had a very successful breeding and showing career.

The Charolais breed took the Reserve Champion spot in the Linden foods Beef Groups consisting of Susan & Jack Smyth’s Bessiebell Nana, David & Shirley Bothwell’s Killadeas Olaf and WD & JA Connolly’s Brigadoon Olivia.  They were an excellent young team that represented the breed very well.

There was no doubting the quality on show for the Charolais breed this year, with the Charolais male champion going on to take the title of the Fane Valley Interbreed Beef Performance Bull Champion from D & S Bothwell with Killadeas Olaf, sired by Battleford Laser and out of Killadeas Dainty, a Dunlon Ulick daughter.

WD & JA Connolly took reserve championship in the Ulster Bank Interbreed exhibitors bred pairs with Brigadoon Nyoka and Brigadoon Nigella.  These excellent two year-old heifers where both sired by Goldies Icon, who also sired the Brigadoon herd’s junior female champion Brigadoon Olivia.

There was a huge level of interest in the Charolais breed across the four days of the show, with visitors complimenting the high levels of quality across the classes, and many breeders spending significant time at the ringside and in the cattle lines.  The club also attracted much discussion at the breed stand where they were attracted by a superb Charolais beef display from the Marquess Family Butchers, Muckamore, Antrim.

The club is indebted to the breeders for bringing out such a fine display of cattle, the British Charolais Society, the section sponsor and the RUAS; their staff and many committees and sub-groups, as well as the farming press for all their hard work in rolling out the Balmoral Showcase.

We wish all members well on the local show circuit with the next date on the calendar for the club is the NI National Charolais Championship and the 2019 Charolais National Youth Stock Judging Final both to be held at Clogher Valley show on 31^st July 2019.  For more information contact Club Secretary Eilis Kelly or Club Chairman David Connolly.

Class 599 – Cow, born before 01/01/2016, in milk or in calf
1^st – Gail Matchett – Tawny Jasmine – s Doonally New
2^nd – WD & JA Connolly – Wesley Glamarous – s. Balthayock Aesop

Class 600 – Cow or Heifer, in milk orin calf born in 2016
1^st – Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Monalisa – s. Stranagone Jones
2^nd – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Milan – s. Brigadoon Himself
3^rd – Andrew McCammond – Crossane Mia – s. Alwent Goldbar

Class 601 – Heifer, born on or after 01/01/2017and on or before 30 June 2017
1^st – Patrick Gallagher – Elgin Nancy – s. Woodpark Elgin
2^nd – Gail Matchett – Summervilla Niki – s. Cavelands Fenian
3^rd – Steven O’kane – Gallaran Nicole – s. Rumsden Fawkes

Class 602 Heifer, born on or after 01/07/2017 and on or before 31/12/2017
1^st – Susan Smyth – Bessiebell Nana – s. Derryharney Jumbo
2^nd – Gail Matchett – Limekiln Nicole – s. Panama
3^rd – Andrew McCammond – Crossane Nora – s. Tullygarley Alibaba

Class 603 – Heifer, born on or after 01/01/2018
1^st – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Olivia– s. Goldies Icon
2^nd – Jeremy Paynter – Drumilly Overjoyed – s. Invictus
3^rd – Joseph Wilson – Ballinlare Olive – s. Harestone Jackson

Class 604– Bull born on or before 1/1/2018
1^st – Will Short – Blelack Marmaduke – s. Oak church Igor
2^nd – J McGrath – Sportsman Monarch – s. Barnsford Ferny

Class 605 – Bull born on or after 1/1/2018 and on or before 31/3/2018
1^st – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Oskar – s. Wesley Equinox
2^nd – Will Short – Woodpark Oak – s. Deeside Gulliver
3^rd – Leanne Titterington – Cherryvalley Olympus – s. Chic

Class – 606 – Bull born on or after 1/4/2018
1^st – David Bothwell – Killadeas Orlando – s. Battleford Laser
2^nd – David Bothwell – Killadeas Olaf – s. Battleford Laser
3^rd – T O’Neill – Glenramble Orson – s. Dooley Lewis

Class 607 Group of Three Animals
1^st WD & JA Connolly
2^nd Edgar Johnston
3^rd Gail Matchett

Supreme & Female Champion
Patrick Gallagher – Elgin Nancy – s. Woodpark Elgin
Reserve Supreme & Reserve Female Champion
Susan Smyth – Bessiebell Nana – Derryharney Jumbo

Senior Female Champion
Gail Matchett – Tawny Jasmine – s. Doonally New

Junior Female Champion
W D & J A Connolly – Brigadoon Olivia – s. Goldies Icon
Reserve Junior Female Champion
Jeremy Paynter – Drumilly Overjoyed – s. Invictus

Overall Male Champion & Junior Male Champion
David Bothwell – Killadeas Orlando – s. Battleford Laser
Reserve Male Champion
Will Short – Blelack Marmaduke – s. Oakchurch Igor
Reserve Junior Male Champion
David Bothwell – Killadeas Olaf – s. Battleford Laser

Linden Foods Beef Groups Reserve Champions
Susan Smyth – Bessiebell Nana, David Bothwell – Killadeas Olaf & WD & J A Connolly – Brigadoon Olivia

Fane Valley Interbreed Beef Performance Bull Champion
David Bothwell – Killadeas Orlando – s. Battleford Laser

Ulster Bank Interbreed Exhibitor Bred Pairs
Reserve Champions WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Nevada & Brigadoon Nigella

Linden Foods Interbreed Show Team Award Champions
WD & J A Connolly – Brigadoon Charolais

July 30, 2018 Clogher Show Bank of Ireland NI National Charolais Championship

Charolais Reign Supreme at The 100th Clogher Valley Show
Charolais Breeders pulled out all of the stops for the inaugural Bank of Ireland – NI National Charolais Championship at the 100th Clogher Valley Show. They came from across the province, putting on a tremendous show demonstrating the quality breeding on offer and the reason why Charolais are topping the market.

The event was sponsored by Bank of Ireland, and Richard Primrose was on hand for the day along with other colleagues. He said “On behalf of Bank of Ireland UK, I would like to thank the NI Charolais club and the organisers of Clogher Valley Show for hosting a very successful NI Charolais Championship. There was a superb range of Charolais cattle of all ages on display. It was excellent to see so many cattle from breeders across the whole of Northern Ireland taking part. Bank of Ireland UK are proud to support one of most popular and important breeds to the Northern Ireland Beef industry”.

The competition boasted with over 60 entries ranging from calves through to senior males and females.

There was no stopping Brownhill Mo on the day, showed by the Devine Brothers! The in-calf heifer swept all before her, winning the Senior Heifer Class, Senior Female champion and then taking the Overall Supreme Charolais Championship. Not content with the Charolais Championship, she then took on the other breeds and was awarded Beef Interbreed Supreme Champion.

Later in the day, Mo went on to compete for the prestigious title of Clogher Show Champion of Champions, were she stood alongside the Dairy cow from the McLean family and the commercial champion of the day which was the Charolais cross bullock, “Paddington” sired by Deeside Gulliver exhibited by Nigel and Sandra Cochrane.

It was a dream can come true day for brothers Thomas and Richie from Ballymagorry, Strabane when Mo took the title, her second “Champion of Champions” in the month. Having already taken the Reserve Charolais Championship at Balmoral and a range of championships at local shows. This smart heifer has been on a winning streak across the show circuit and has the pedigree to support it, sired 12000 gns Maerdy Fiend, with homebred mother Indigo and grandmother Foxy both gathering top ribbons during their show careers.
Taking Charolais Reserve Supreme Champion was Brigadoon Nevada, the homebred heifer, exhibited by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch. Sired by their stock bull “Icon” who has been stamping his mark on the herd since his purchase at Stirling Bull sales from the Goldies family three years ago. This stylish yearling also scooped second reserve in the Beef Interbreed Champion of Champions.

Charolais Judge for the day was David Barker of the Cayler herd from Hertfordshire. David is a well-known breeder & judge. He said it was a privilege to travel to Northern Ireland to judge the national Charolais show and he had a fantastic experience. “The Irish hospitality was unbelievable and a credit to all the Northern Ireland Charolais club and the show organisers”. He went on to say that “the exhibitors produced a great show of cattle and were a credit to all involved. The champion was an exceptional heifer with tremendous breed character, size, presence and style. The reserve champion was a young stylish heifer who was very correct, well balanced and has a great future ahead of her”.

The Connolly family claimed a host of accolades at the one-day event, with a 17 strong team out on the day including Reserve Senior Female with Brigadoon Lady a first calving heifer with her bull calf at foot. She was sired by Brigadoon Himself and is a grand-daughter of Brampton Petition. Lady was Reserve Junior Female Champion at the calf championships in 2015. The Connolly family were also awarded Senior Male Champion with their new stock bull, Maxamus purchased at the Stirling Bull sales in February this year. Fresh from the field, this young bull has been running with the cows at the Brigadoon herd since his first appearance in Northern Ireland at Balmoral show.

The Junior Bull Championship and also overall Male Champion was awarded to Killadeas Norman, bred by S & D Bothwell, Ballinamallard. He is sired by their stock bull Gwenog Braveheart and homebred Dainty both of whom have bred many prize winners and sale toppers for the Bothwell family.

Brigadoon Nebulus bred by WD & JA Connolly, another Goldies Icon son took the Reserve spots for the Junior Bull Championship and Overall Male Championship. His mother Heather, also a homebred cow was a successful show heifer for the Connolly family.
Birches Oliva bred by MR & Mrs N Matchett claimed the Reserve Junior female championship an Ainside Foreman daughter will have a bright future.

The award for Champion pairs went to the Connolly family who exhibited their 3 year old first calving heifers Brigadoon Lady & Lolly with their bull calves at foot. Standing in reserve was also from the Brigadoon herd with their yearling heifers Nevada and Nyoko.
Success continued in the Interbreed classes for the Charolais breed when Nigel & Gail Matchett were awarded the Champion Heifer spot with the first placed heifer Birches Nancy, sired by Doonally New. Meanwhile in the Interbreed mixed pairs, it was the Bothwell family who were awarded the Champion ribbons with the Connolly family in Reserve.

It was a hugely successful day for the Charolais breed, not just in the Bank of Ireland UK National Championship, but also the Commercial & Interbreed classes. David Connolly, Club Chairman commended “On behalf on the club I would like to thank our sponsors Bank of Ireland for their financial support and attendance at the National Show, it’s great to see their interest in our breeding standards and the beef industry. We are also indebted to the British Charolais Society for their continued help and support to the NI club. Thanks, must also go to the management and staff of Clogher Valley show for hosting the championship and to the press for coverage of the Bank of Ireland NI National Charolais Championship. The 100th Clogher Show has been a huge success and is certainly one of the best organised shows on the circuit. To our secretary Eilis Kelly, the committee members who have helped with the planning and all those who helped on the day – thank you. And of course, a huge thank you to our breeders, they put on a tremendous display of the finest Charolais cattle and without them it would not be possible to show case our breed at this level.

In the ring with David was Kevin Reavey who was shadowing the judge as part of the Youth Judging programme. Kevin took top spot at British Charolais National Junior Stock judging competition earlier in the month, and alongside team mate Alan Burleigh they clinched the top pair position. The pair will now travel to France representing the British Charolais Society.

Bank of Ireland NI National Charolais Championship Results.
JUNIOR FEMALE CHAMPION
Brigadoon Nevada, bred by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch, Co Down Sire: Goldies Icon
Dam: Brigadoon Jadore.
RESERVE JUNIOR FEMALE CHAMPION
Birches Oliva, bred by MR & Mrs N Matchett, Birches, Co Armagh Sire: Ainside Foreman
Dam: Cloncarrish Ivy.
SENIOR FEMALE CHAMPION
Brownhill Mo, bred by Devine Bros, Strabane, Co Tyrone Sire: Maerdy Fiend
Dam: Brownhill indigo.
RESERVE SENIOR FEMALE CHAMPION
Brigadoon Lady, bred by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch Co Down Sire: Brigadoon Himself
Dam: Brigadoon Elite.
JUNIOR MALE CHAMPION
Killadeas Norman, bred by S & D Bothwell, Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh Sire: Gwenog
Braveheart Dam: Killadeas Dainty.
RESERVE JUNIOR MALE CHAMPION
Brigadoon Nebulus bred by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch, Co Sown
Sire: Goldies Icon Dam: Brigadoon Heather.
SENIOR MALE CHAMPION
Newhouse Maxamus owned by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch, Co Down,
Sire: Maerdy Hearthrob Dam: Newhouse Geisha.
OVERALL FEMALE
Brownhill Mo, bred by Devine Bros, Strabane, Co Tyrone Sire: Maerdy Fiend
Dam: Brownhill indigo.
OVERALL RESERVE FEMALE
Brigadoon Nevada, bred by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch, Co Down Sire: Goldies Icon
Dam: Brigadoon Jadore.
OVERALL MALE
Killadeas Norman, bred by S & D Bothwell, Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh Sire: Gwenog
Braveheart Dam: Killadeas Dainty.
OVERALL RESERVE MALE
Newhouse Maxamus owned by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch, Co Down,
Sire: Maerdy Hearthrob Dam: Newhouse Geisha.
PAIRS CHAMPION
WD & JA CONNOLLY
RESERVE PAIRS CHAMPION
WD & JA Connolly
SUPREME CHAMPION
Brownhill Mo, bred by Devine Bros, Strabane, Co Tyrone Sire: Maerdy Fiend
Dam: Brownhill indigo.
RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION
Brigadoon Nevada, bred by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch, Co Down Sire: Goldies Icon
Dam: Brigadoon Jadore.

CLASS 171 FEMALES BORN
1. Mr & Mrs N Matchett – Birches Olivia – s. Anside Foreman
2. Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Oonagh – s. Stranagone Jones
3. Sean McGovern – Rotary Ohana – s. Indurain
CLASS 172 FEMALES BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1 SEPTEMBER & 31 DECEMBER 2017
1. Mr H C Stubbs & AA Burleigh – Derryharney Nibby – s. Montgomery Lanto
2. Adrian Richardson – Hillview Nani – s. Goldies Icon
3. E Johnston & Sons – Gallion Nancy – s. Inverlochy Ferdie
CLASS 173 FEMALE BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1 MAY & 31ST AUGUST 2017
1. Mr & Mrs N Matchett – Birches Nancy – s. Doonally New
2. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Nigella – s. Goldies Icon
3. E Johnston & Sons – Gallion Niceo – s. Alwent Goldbar
Class 174 FEMALES BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1 JANUARY & 30 APRIL 2017
1. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Nevada – s. Goldies Icon
2. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Nyoka – s. Goldies Icon
Class 175 FEMALE BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1 JULY TO 31 DECEMBER 2017
1. Devine Bros – Brownhill Mo – s. Maerdy Fiend
2. Miss Leanne Titterington – Goldstar Matilda – s. Goldstar Echo
3. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Maiden – s. Goldies Icon
CLASS 176 FEMALE BORN ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY & 30 JUNE 2016
1. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Milan – s. Goldies Icon
2. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Marigold – s. Goldies Icon
CLASS 177 FEMALE BORN ON OR AFTER 31 DECEMBER 2015
1. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lady – s. Brigadoon Himself
2. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lolly – s. Brigadoon himself
3. Sean McGovern – Ferryfield Josey – s. Calla Eddie
CLASS 178 BULL BORN 2018
1. S & D Bothwell – Kiladeas Oliver – s. Battleford Laser
2. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Oskar – s. Wesley Equinox
3. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Ollie – s. Wesley Equinox
CLASS 180 BULL BORN ON OR AFTER 1 MAY & 30 AUGUST 2017
1. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Nebulus – s. Goldies Icon
2. S & D Bothwell – Killadeas Norman – s. Blelack Blackberet
3. Malachy Connolly – Palace Natural – s. Derryolam Impeccable
CLASS 181 BULL BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1 JANUARY AND 30 APRIL 2017
1. S & D Bothwell – Killadeas Norman – s. Gwenog Braveheart
2. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Notorious – s. Goldies Icon
3. WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Neptune – s. Goldies Icon
CLASS 182 BULL BORN 2016
1. WD & JA Connolly – Newhouse Maximus – s. Maerdy Heartthrob

SUPREME CHAMPION, FEMALE CHAMPION, SENIOR FEMALE CHAMPION
Brownhill Mo, bred by Devine Bros, Strabane, Co Tyrone
Sire: Maerdy Fiend Dam: Brownhill indigo.

JUNIOR FEMALE CHAMPION, RESERVE FEMALE CHAMPION & RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION
Brigadoon Nevada, bred by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch, Co Down
Sire: Goldies Icon Dam: Brigadoon Jadore.

RESERVE JUNIOR FEMALE CHAMPION
Birches Oliva, bred by MR & Mrs N Matchett, Birches, Co Armagh
Sire: Anside Foreman Dam: Cloncarrish Ivy.

RESERVE SENIOR FEMALE CHAMPION
Brigadoon Lady, bred by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch Co Down
Sire: Brigadoon Himself Dam: Brigadoon Elite.

JUNIOR MALE CHAMPION & MALE CHAMPION
Killadeas Norman, bred by S & D Bothwell, Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh
Sire: Gwenog Braveheart Dam: Killadeas Dainty.

RESERVE JUNIOR MALE CHAMPION
Brigadoon Nebulus bred by WD & JA Connolly, Ballynahinch, Co Sown
Sire: Goldies Icon Dam: Brigadoon Heather.

 

July 26, 2018 Royal Welsh Show 2018

Heifer, born on or between 01/04/17 – 31/07/17
1 – Teme Nude – Mrs SM Corbett
2 – Caerddaniel Nice – Mr RO Williams & Son
3 – Llwyngwathen Nina – Mr S James & Miss G Davies

Heifer, born on or between 01/01/17 – 31/03/17
1 – Carddaniel Nannette – RO Williams & Son
2 – Balbithan Nebraska – Thor Atkinson
3 – Balbithan Neve – Mrs SM Corbett & Daughters

Heifer, born on or between 01/04/16 – 31/12/16
1 – Teme Magnolia – Mrs SM Corbett & Daughters
2 – Caerddaniel Maggiemay – Mr RO Williams & Son
3 – Brynffanigl Marian – RT & DM Roberts

Cow born in 2015
1 – Balbithan Louisiana – Thor Atkinson

Cow born on or before 31 December 2014
1 – Shraden Highlight – Charlotte Boden

Bull, born on or between 01/04/17 – 31/07/17
1 – Castellmawr Nelso – A & M Williams
2 – Castellmawr Noah – A & M Williams
3 – Westpit Nevada – Andrew Gammie –

Supreme champion
Teme Magnolia – Mrs SM Corbett & Daughters

Reserve supreme champion
Caerddaniel Nanette – RO Williams & Son

Male champion
Castellmawr Nelson – A & M Williams

Reserve male Champion
Castellmawr Noah – A & M Williams

Female Champion
Teme Magnolia – Mrs SM Corbett & Daughters

Reserve champion
Caerddaniel Nanette – RO Williams & Son

Junior Female Champion
Caerddaniel Nanette – RO Williams & Son

Reserve champion
Balbithan Nabraska – Thor Atkinson’s

Reserve Junior Interbreed Heifer Champion
Caerddaniel Nannette – RO Williams & Son

Best Pair
RO Williams & Son

    

 

July 12, 2018 National Charolais Show at the Great Yorkshire Show 2018

Judge: Andrew Hornall

Female born on or between 01/05/17 – 31/7/17
1 – Ellerton Nettle – Mr A Brown
2 – Sportsmans Nicole – Boden & Davies Ltd
3 – Sportsmans Nakeeta – Boden & Davies Ltd

Heifer born on or between 01/03/17 – 30 /04/17
1 – Balbithan Nabraska – Mr T Atkinson
2 – Bassett Nadia – Brailes Livestock
3 – Tweeddale Noleen – Mr T Watson

Female born on or between 01/01/17 – 28/02/17
1 – Silvermere Narnia – Miss MT Hanson
2 – Balmyle Nigella – WP Bruce Ltd
3 – Balbithan Nancy – Mr DH Knox

Female born on or between 01/07/16 – 31/12/16
1 – Dooley Medith – Mr D Thornley
2 – Lesliepatk Maggie – Mr G Russell
3 – Holtstead Matilda – F, J & EC Andrews

Female born on or between 01/01/16 – 31/06/16
1 – Sportsmans Maisie – Boden & Davies Ltd
2 – Teme Magnolia – Mrs SM Corbett & Daughters
3 – Dooley Marriot – Mr D Thornley

Female born on or before 31 December 2015
1- Rogans Jojo – Mr J Wainwright
2 – Westcarse Iola – Mr DR & Mrs B Stacey
3 – Monaduffhouse Ingotgold – J, P & J Goldie

 

Bulls born on or between 01/05/17 – 31/07/17
1 – Dooley Nemo – Mr D Thornley
2 – Tweeddale Notorious – Mr J Watson
3 – Marwood Navigator – RA & J Blyth

Bulls born on or between 01/03/17 – 30/04/17
1- Brampton Nutella – Mr GW Turner
2 – Marwood Nutcracker – RA & J Blyth
3 – Brampton Northbound – Mr GW Turner

 

Bull born on or between 01/01/17 – 28/02/17
1 – Tweeddale Napoleon – Mr J Watson
2 – Scotby Nightstar – Mr P Stobart
3 – Sackville Napoleon – BA & PA Heath

Bull born on or before 31 December 2015
1 – Barnsford Jubilant – Mr B Harman

Supreme, female and Interbreed Champion
Sportsmans Maisie – Boden & Davies Ltd

Reserve female Champion
Rogans Jojo – Mr J Wainwright

Reserve supreme champion
Rogans Jojo – Mr J Wainwright

Male and junior male Champion
Dooley Nemo- Mr D Thornley

Reserve male and reserve male junior champion
Tweeddale Napoleon – Mr J Watson

Junior champion
Silvermere Narnia – Miss MT Hanson

Reserve junior champion
Dooley Nemo – Mr D Thornley

Junior female Champion
Silvermere Narnia – Miss MT Hanson

Reserve junior female champion
Dooley Merdith – Mr D Thornley

Pairs champion
Dooley – Mr D Thornley

Reserve pairs champion
Tweeddale – Mr J Watson

 

 

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