Balmoral Show

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

May 21, 2018 Charolais put on 5 Star Performance at Balmoral Show

There was no doubting the quality on show for the Charolais breed this year.  They took the most sought-after title of the week in the Beef rings – clinching the prestigious title of “Supreme Champions” in Interbreed Group of Five.

The group was led by Drumshane Mademoiselle, who had taken the title of Supreme Charolais Champion earlier in the week, also taking 2^nd Reserve in the Interbreed Championship.  Mademoiselle is no stranger at the top of the class, as she took the Junior Championship accolades at the Royal Highland and the Yorkshire show last year.  B & G Feeney from Enniscrone, Co Sligo didn’t hesitate in purchasing her from the Knox family who are originally from Co Fermanagh but now farm in Essex. She was 2 years old in March and is sired by Inverlocky Gurka and Knox’s homebred cow Drumshane Freesia; stockman Darragh McManus for the Bostonia made sure that Mademoiselle was the crowning glory for the Bostonia team who had a superb day across the Charolais classes.

The Charolais reserve champion from the Devine Brothers Brownhill Mo, stood alongside Mademoiselle in the Group of 5. Brownhill Mo, is a July 2016 born daughter of Brownhill Indigo and sired by Maerdy Fiend. Also in the line-up was home-bred Stranagone Jones, exhibited by Robert McWilliams, sired by Blelack Digger.  Making up the group of five was Bessiebell Millie and Bessiebell Molly sired by Newhouse Bigal exhibited by B & G Feeney; purchased from Jack Smyth after taking the Junior Championship honours at last year’s Balmoral show. The Group of Five was judged by Kay Adam, Newhouse of Glamis.

The Charolais breed also took the Reserve Supreme Championship spot in the Group of Three, with Molly and Millie coming together with Newhouse Maxamus newly purchased stockbull, sired by Maerdy Heartthrob for the Brigadoon herd of W D & J A Connolly. The Group of Three was judged by Sharon Bothwell.

The Junior Champion for the day was Brigadoon Nyoka a Goldies Icon daughter bred and exhibited by WD and JA Connolly, having been awarded Junior Female champion, reserve junior female was Gallion Niceone exhibited by Edgar Johnston & Sons, sired by Alwent Goldbar.

It was double honours for Jonathan Crawford in the Male Championship ring taking both the Male Champion and Reserve positions with Coolnaslee Nolan ET sired by Blathayock Justice and Coolnaslee Norton sired by Rotary Icebreaker respectively.  With Nolan taking the Overall Reserve Junior Championship position.

Judge in the Charolais section was Tracey Nicoll who manages the Balthayock Charolais herd in Perthshire, with husband David.  The Balthayock herd is synonymous with the breed and has had significant success across the years, David and Tracey also have their own Dounreay herd.  Tracey was one of 50 ladies invited to judge at the prestigious 150^th Royal Ulster Agricultural Society show held for the 6^th year at Balmoral Park. Exhibitors from across Northern Ireland put on a bumper display on the day, with entries up on last year.  Alongside many of the regular faces, the NI Club welcomed Andrew McCammond and his daughter Tammy and Leanne Titterington who showed for the first time.  The Bostonia herd also went on to take 3^rd prize in the Best Beef Stand awards across all breeds.

There was a huge level of interest in the Charolais breed across the four days of the show, with commentators complimenting the high levels of quality across the classes, with many breeders spending significant time as ringside and in the cattle lines.  The club also attracted much discussion at the breed stand where a superb Charolais Beef display from the Corrie family.

Young breeders also took to the lawns in the Young Showmanship classes with Co Mayo breeders Shannon and Aidan Kinahan and first-time shower Tammy McCammond putting on a great show with their young animals and being placed in the short lead.

The club is indebted to 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.

Full Results

Interbreed Classes

Class 664 – Beef Recorded Bull, continental breed, born on or after 01/01/2017
2^nd – Jonathan Crawford – Coolnaslee Nolan ET – s. Balthayock Justice

Class 666 – Beef Recorded Heifer, continental breed, born on or after 01/06/2016
2^nd – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Maiden – s. Goldies Icon

Beef Champion of Champions
3^rd – Brendan Feeney – Drumshane Mademoiselle – s. Inverlochy Gurkha

Reserve Champion Interbreed Beef Group of Three
Charolais – Newhouse Maximus, Bessiebell Millie ET & Bessiebell Molly

Champion Interbreed Team of Five
Charolais – Stranagone Jones, Brownhill Mo, Drumshane Mademoiselle, Bessiebell Millie ET & Bessiebell Molly

Charolais Classes

Breed Champion, Female Champion & Best Heifer from classes 593 – 595
Brendan Feeney – Drumshane Mademoiselle – s. Inverlochy Gurkha
Reserve Breed Champion, Reserve Female Champion & Reserve Best Heifer from classes 593 – 595
Martin Devine – Brownhill Mo – s. Maerdy Fiend

Junior Breed Champion & Junior Female Champion
WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Nyoka – s. Goldies Icon
Reserve Junior Female Champion
Edgar Johnston & Sons – Gallion Niceone – s. Alwent Goldbar

Male Champion, Junior Male Champion & Reserve Junior Breed Champion
Jonathan Crawford – Coolnaslee Nolan ET – s. Balthayock Justice
Reserve Male Champion & Reserve Junior Male Champion
Jonathan Crawford – Coolnaslee Norton – s. Ratoary Icebreaker

Best Cow or Cow Heifer
WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lolly – s. Brigadoon Himself
Reserve Best Cow or Cow Heifer
Patrick Gallagher – Rumsden Donegal – s. Corrie Alan

Best Bull Exhibited by a Northern Ireland Charolais Club Member
Jonathan Crawford – Coolnaslee Nolan ET – s. Balthayock Justice

Best Animal Exhibited by a Northern Ireland Charolais Club Member
Martin Devine – Brownhill Mo – s. Maerdy Fiend

Best Homebred Animal Exhibited by a Northern Ireland Charolais Club Member
Martin Devine – Brownhill Mo – s. Maerdy Fiend

Class 591 – Cow, born before 01/01/2015, in calf or milk having had at least one calf
1^st – Patrick Gallagher – Rumsden Donegal – s. Corrie Alan

Class 592 – Cow or Heifer, in milk or in calf born in 2015
1^st – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lolly – s. Brigadoon Himself
2^nd – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lady – s. Brigadoon Himself

Class 593 – Heifer, born on or between 01/01/2016 – 30/06/2016
1^st – Brendan Feeney – Drumshane Mademoiselle – s. Inverlochy Gurkha
2^nd – Brendan Feeney – Bessiebell Millie ET – s. Newhouse Bigal
3^rd – Jonathan Crawford – Balbithan Millie – s. Loganbar Goran

Class 594 – Heifer, born on or between 01/07/2016 – 31/12/2016
1^st – Martin Devine – Brownhill Mo – s. Maerdy Fiend
2^nd – Jonathan Crawford – Coolnaslee Maid – s. Maerdy Fiend
3^rd – Leanne Titterington – Goldstar Matilda – s. Goldstar Echo

Class 595 – Heifer, born on or after 01/01/2017
1^st – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Nyoka – s. Goldies Icon
2^nd – Edgar Johnston & Sons – Gallion Niceone – s. Alwent Goldbar
3^rd – Barney & Steven O’Kane – Gallaran Nicole – s. Rumsden Fawkes

Class 596 – Bull, born on or before 01/01/2017
1^st – Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Jones – s. Blelack Digger
2^nd – WD & JA Connolly – Newhouse Maximus – s. Maerdy Hearthrob

Class 597 – Bull, born on or between 01/01/2017 – 31/03/2017
1^st – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Notorious – s. Goldies Icon
2^nd – Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Numberone – s. Stranagone Jones

Class 598 – Bull, born on or after 01/04/2017
1^st – Jonathan Crawford – Coolnaslee Nolan ET – s. Balthayock Justice
2^nd – Jonathan Crawford – Coolnaslee Norton – s. Ratoary Icebreaker
3^rd – Patrick Gallagher – Brigadoon Newman – s. Goldies Icon

Group of Three
1^st – Brendan Feeney
2^nd –  WD & JA Connolly
3^rd – Jonathan Crawford

May 10, 2017 Balmoral Show

Results

Class 587 – Cow, born before 01/01/2014, in milk or in calf
1^st – S & R Thompson – Altnaveigh Eclipse ET – s. Maerdy Impeccable
2^nd – Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Ganet – s. Sportsmans Columbo

Class 590 – Heifer, born on or between 01/07/2015 & 31/12/2015
1^st – Will Short – Woodpark Lottie – s. Deeside Gulliver
2^nd – Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lucybella – s. Goldstar Hugo
3^rd – Jon Regan – Liscally Liscally 2 – s. Liscally Eti

Class 591 – Heifer, born on or after 01/01/2016
1^st – SJ Smyth – Bessiebell Millie – s. Newhouse Bigal
2^nd – Gilbert Crawford
3^rd – SJ Smyth – Bessiebell Maisie – s. Newhouse Bigal

Class 592 – Bull, born on or before 01/01/2016
1^st – Brendan & Grey Feeney – Gretnahouse Lord – s. Balthayock Gladiator
2^nd – O’Kane Brothers – Ovill Lancelot ET – s. Dingle Hofmeister

Class 594 – bull, born on or after 01/04/2016
1^st – Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Marlow – s. Goldstar Hugo
2nd – Damien O’Mullan – Glenbuck Mint – s. Major
2rd – Alan Shiels – Barkhill Magic – s. Davilly Illusion

Supreme & Female Champion
Will Short – Woodpark Lottie – s. Deeside Gulliver
Reserve Supreme & Male Champion
Brendan & Grey Feeney – Gretnahouse Lord – s. Balthayock Gladiator

Reserve Female Champion
SJ Smyth – Bessiebell Millie – s. Newhouse Bigal
Reserve Male Champion
Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Marlow – s. Goldstar Hugo

Junior Champion
SJ Smyth – Bessiebell Millie – s. Newhouse Bigal
Reserve Junior Champion
Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Marlow – s. Goldstar Hugo

May 11, 2016 2016 Balmoral Show – Stranegone Jones homebred bull takes the title at Balmoral

Stranegone Jones homebred bull takes the title at Balmoral

Homebred Charolais bull claims the silverware from Balmoral show; Stranegone Jones won the supreme charolais championship at Balmoral this year for young breeder Robert McWilliams Drumbane Rd Maghera. A twenty seven month old son of Blelack Digger and homebred dam Stranegone Erin won his class and went on to take the Male Championship. He was up against stiff opposition in the overall line up for the Supreme Championship but he came out on top taking the sash and competing successfully in the Interbreed pairs and the group. The judge Mr Brian McAllister tapped him forward and said ‘Stranegone Jones’ is the kind of bull we want to promote the Charolais breed. Stranegone won the following club trophies: THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for Best Charolais Bull exhibited by a club member and THE BRADIN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for Best Charolais animal exhibited by a club member and THE BRIGADOON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY to the best homebred Charolais in show exhibited by a club member. Crowning it all off Stranegone Jones was placed as 2^nd Reserve Champion in the interbreed Champion of Champions.

Club chairman David Connolly was busy on the show circuit again this year and Brigadoon Jemma following on her success at last year’s show, took the overall Female Championship , a twenty seven month daughter of Brampton Petition with dam Royal Gemma The female heifer championship brought success to Brigadoon Charolais herd but success did not stop there as she took the Reserve Supreme title winning several club trophies. The Champion Beef Show Team award was again won by Brigadoon Charolais crew.

The Charolais Junior Breed Champion sponsored by abp was won by young breeder Thomas Keelagher from Fivemiletown with ‘Aghinure Les’ a homebred just turned two year old bull a son of Hillviewfarm Handsome and homebred dam Aghinure Duchess. Later Aghinure Les competed in the MARKS AND SPENCERS BEEF JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS taking the reserve Interbreed Championship title.

The prize for the best Junior Female in show £100 & £50 went to the herd of Martin & Cyril Millar with ‘Glenleary Lubeck’ Cyril is British Charolais President this year. The reserve championship went to Fermanagh breeders S & D Bothwell with Killadeas Lily competing against 11 other breeds in the LINDENS FOODS BEEF GROUP INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP the Charolais breed were the Reserve Champions with triple Stranegone Jones, Brigadoon Jemma, Coolnaslee Jasmine.

There was a good turnout of Charolais this year and the NI breeders put in a special effort with their new banners powering the Charolais brand across the cattle halls. The Charolais stand in the Pedigree Beef Pavilion was beautifully branded promoting Charolais as the number 1 pedigree breed.

Showing Results

Class 565 – Cow, born before 1st January 2013, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf 1st – WD & JA Connolly – Wesley Glamorous – s. Balthayock Aesop 2nd – Edgar Johnston & Sons – Castlenure Honey – s. Thrunton Bonjovi

Class 567 – Heifer, born on or between 1 January and 30 June 2014 1st – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jemma – s. Brampton Petition 2nd – Mr Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Jasmine – s. Maerdy Fiend 3rd – Nigel & Gail Matchett – Tawny Jasmine – s. Doonally New 4th – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Juniper – s. Royal Capitan

Class 568 – Heifer, born on or between 1 July and 31 December 2014 1st – Mr Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Jillie – s. Barnsford Ferny 2nd – Mr Will Short – Woodpark Jessiej – s. Deeside Gulliver 3rd – Mr David Bothwell – Killadeas Jade – s. Gwenog Braveheart 4th – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jewel – s. Brigadoon Hustler

Class 569 – Heifer, born on or after 1 January 2015 1st – Martin & Cyril Millar – Glenleary Lubeck – s. Conval Frank 2nd – Mr David Bothwell – Killadeas Lily – s. Blackford Dynamite 3rd – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lolly – s. Brigadoon Himself 4th – Mr Harold McGaffin – Melbreak Lady – s. Liscally Eti

Class 570 – Bull, born on or before 1 January 2015 1st – Mr Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Jones – s. Blelack Digger 2nd – Mr Gilbert Crawford – Newhouse Jupitur – s. Silver Joss 3rd – WD & JA Connolly – Goldies Icon – s. Goldies Uppermost 4th – Mr Richard Beattie – Derryharney Jumbo – s. Thrunton Voldemort

Class 571 – Bull, born on or between 1 January and 31 March 2015 1st – Mr Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lincoln – s. Sportsmans Columbo 2nd – Mr William Whyte – Innishrush Lancelot – s. Kelton Trident 3rd – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lincoln – s. Royal Capitan

Class 572 – Bull, born on or after 1 April 2015 1st – Mr Thomas Keelagher – Aghinure Les – s. Hillviewfarm Handsome 2nd – Mr Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Looper – s. Goldstar Hugo 3rd – RH Sinnamon & Sons – Aughafad Louis – s. Thrunton Bonjovi 4th – Mr Brian Quinn – Hillviewfarm Limitededition – s. Inverlochy Ferdie

Junior Heifer Champion Martin & Cyril Millar – Glenleary Lubeck – s. Conval Frank Reserve Junior Heifer Champion Mr David Bothwell – Killadeas Lily – s. Blackford Dynamite

Junior Male Champion Mr Thomas Keelagher – Aghinure Les – s. Hillviewfarm Handsome Reserve Junior Male Champion Mr Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lincoln – s. Sportsmans Columbo

Junior Champion Mr Thomas Keelagher – Aghinure Les – s. Hillviewfarm Handsome Reserve Junior Champion Mr Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lincoln – s. Sportsmans Columbo

Female Champion WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jemma – s. Brampton Petition Reserve Female Champion

Mr Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Jasmine – s. Maerdy Fiend

Male Champion Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Jones – s. Blelack Digger Reserve Male Champion

Mr Thomas Keelagher – Aghinure Les – s. Hillviewfarm Handsome

Supreme Champion Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Jones – s. Blelack Digger Reserve Supreme Champion WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jemma – s. Brampton Petition

Best Group of Three Animals Champion – Gilbert J Crawford Reserve – WD & JA Connolly

SPECIAL CLUB & INTERBREED AWARDS 

JOHN CURRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP – Best Charolais Heifer

WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jemma

SPECIAL PRIZE TO THE BEST AND RESERVE BEST JUNIOR FEMALE IN SHOW £100 & £50

£100 Martin & Cyril Millar – ‘Glenleary Lubeck’

£50 Reserve Mr David Bothwell – Killadeas Lily

HA CURRY PERPETUAL TROPHY – Best Junior Charolais Bull Cup Winner – Thomas Keelagher ‘Aghinure Les’ Res. Cup winner – Gilbert Crawford Coolnaslee Lincoln

SPECIAL PRIZE TO THE BEST AND RESERVE BEST JUNIOR MALE IN SHOW £100 & 350

£100 Winner Thomas Keelagher ‘Aghinure Les’

£50 Reserve Gilbert Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Lincoln’

THE ORAGE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Best Charolais Cow or Heifer

WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Jemma’

THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Best Charolais Bull exhibited by a club member

Robert McWilliams – ‘Stranegone Jones’

THE BRADIN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY Best Charolais animal exhibited by a club member Robert McWilliams – ‘Stranegone Jones’

BRIGADOON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY – Presented to the best homebred Charolais in show exhibited by a club member Robert McWilliams – ‘Stranegone Jones’

SPECIAL PRIZE TO THE SUPREME CHAMPION IN SHOW £100

Robert McWilliams – ‘Stranegone Jones’

SPECIAL PRIZE TO RES. SUPREME CHAMPION IN SHOW £50

WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Jemma’

BALMORAL BEEF INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIPS 

LINDENS FOODS BEEF GROUP INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP

Reserve Champions Stranegone Jones, Brigadoon Jemma, Coolnaslee Jasmine

MARKS & SPENCERS BEEF PAIRS: Brigadoon Jemma, Stranegone Jones

Reserve INTERBREED JUNIOR CHAMPION: Thomas Keelagher ‘Aghinure Les’

2^nd Reserve Champion interbreed Champion Stranegone Jones

Champion Beef Show Team award Brigadoon Charolais WD & JA Connolly

In the BEEF YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION we had great success and Club Members are delighted that so many young Charolais breeders are getting involved.

21 -25 yrs Senior Champion Philip Johnston Gallion Charolais

18-21 yrs Reserve Champion Adam Johnston Gallion Charolais

3^rd Chris Collier Brigadoon Charolais

16-18 yrs Reserve Champion Adam McGookin Brigadoon Charolais

Highly Commended Sarah Johnston Gallion Charolais

 

May 14, 2015 Balmoral Show Results

 

Charolais Supreme Champion WD & JA Connolly – Wesley Glamorous – s. Balthayock Aesop Reserve Charolais Supreme Champion J Smyth – Bessiebell Incredible – s. Goldies Unbeatable

Charolais Junior Champion Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Jones – s. Blelack Digger Reserve Charolais Junior Champion WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jemma – s. Brampton Petition

Charolais Bull Champion Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Jones – s. Blelack Digger Reserve Charolais Bull Champion Thomas Keelagher – Hillviewfarm Handsome – s. Mowbraypark Orlando

Charolais Junior Bull Champion Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Jones – s. Blelack Digger Reserve Charolais Junior Bull Champion WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jaguar – s. Royal Capitan

Charolais Female Champion WD & JA Connolly – Wesley Glamorous – s. Balthayock Aesop Reserve Charolais Female Champion J Smyth – Bessiebell Incredible – s. Goldies Unbeatable

Charolais Junior Heifer Champion WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jemma – s. Brampton Petition Reserve Charolais Junior Heifer Champion Gilbert Crawford – Deeleview Jo – s. Elgin Davinci

Best Group of Three Animals Champion – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Reserve – Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee

Reserve Interbreed Champion
WD & JA Connolly – Wesley Glamorous – s. Balthayock Aesop

Reserve Bull in the Performance Class
Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Jones – s. Blelack Digger

558 – Cow, born before 1 January 2012, in calf or milk having had at least one calf 1^st – WD & JA Connolly – Wesley Glamorous – s. Balthayock Aesop 2^nd – Gilbert Crawford – Fairway Baseline – s. Fairway Soprano 3^rd – Owen Kerrigan & J Conn – Cretlevane Anastasia – s. Billingley Siralex

559 – Cow or Heifer, in milk or calf, born in 2012 1^st – Owen Kerrigan & J Conn – Goldies Happy – s. Blelack Edition

560 – Heifer, born on or between 1 January and 30 June 2013 1^st – J Smyth – Bessiebell Incredible – s. Goldies Unbeatable 2^nd – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Icemaiden – s. Royal Capitan 3^rd – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Imeria – s. Royal Capitan 4^th – Frank Reid – Topnotch Infinity – s. Maerdy Grimaldi

561 – Heifer, born on or between 1 July and 31 December 2013 1^st – Colin Todd – Killadeas Ingrid – s. Blackford Dynamite 2^nd – Alan Sheils – Rooskeynamona Iris – s. Prime Roberto 3^rd – Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Ivette – s. Maerdy Fiend 4^th – Edgar Johnston & Sons – Lisnadil Imperial – s. Thrunton Voldemort

562 – Heifer, born on or after 1 January 2014 1^st – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jemma – s. Brampton Petition 2^nd – Gilbert Crawford – Deeleview Jo – s. Elgin Davinci 3^rd – Jeremy Paynter – Drumilly Jewel – s. Elgin Davinci 4^th – Joe Kelly – Clogher Jolene – s. Clogher Famous

563 – Bull, born on or before 1 January 2014 1^st – Thomas Keelagher – Hillviewfarm Handsome – s. Mowbraypark Orlando 2^nd – Gilbert Crawford – Fairway Insonesia – s. Adonis-LP 3^rd – WD & JA Connolly – Goldies Icon – s. Goldies Uppermost 4^th – C & J Richardson – Blelack Immaculate – s. Blelack Digger

564 – Bull, born on or between 1 January and 31 March 2014 1^st – Robert McWilliams – Stranagone Jones – s. Blelack Digger 2^nd – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jupiter – s. Royal Capitan 565 – Bull, born on or after 1 April 2014 1^st – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Jaguar – s. Royal Capitan 2^nd – Jeremy Paynter – Drumilly Jackthelad – s. Clyth Diplomat 3^rd – Mr G Ardis – Shaneglish Jaguar – s. Clonoulty Andreamon 4^th – Edgar Johnston & Sons – Gallion Jonah – s. Crossmolina Euro

May 15, 2014 Balmoral Show 2014

Show Results 2014

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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 4^th and Chris Collier 5^th 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charolais Section –  Showing Classes 2014

CLASS 554 – Cow born before 1^st 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 1^st July 12 & 31^st 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 1^st 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 1^st Jan 13 & on or before 31st March 13

1. Gilbert J Crawford ‘ Coolnaslee Ivanhoe’
2. Jeremy Paynter ‘Drumilly Impeccable ET’
3. WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Intel’
4. WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Invader’

 

CLASS 561 – Bull born on or after 1 April 13

1. Brian McAllister      & Son  ‘Burnside Iceberg’
2. Sean McGovern ‘      Ratoary Irishman ET’
3. Gilbert Crawford      ‘ Coolnaslee Idaho’
4. Robert      McWilliams ‘ Stranegone IOU’
5. Robert      McWilliams ‘ Stranegone Iceman’
6. 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.

1. Gilbert J Crawford

Coolnaslee Ivanhoe, Coolnaslee Harmony & Coolnaslee Helga

2. Robert McWilliams

Stranegone Ilikeyou, Stranegone IOU & Stranegone Iceman

3. Brian McAllister & Son

Burnside Himpy, Burnside Hayley ET, Burnside Iceman

WD & JA Connolly

4. 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

 

 

 

May 24, 2013 Balmoral Show 2013

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April 8, 2012 Balmoral Show 2012

Balmoral 2012 – Cornascriebe Flo ‘Reserve Champion of Champions’

Charolais Champion at Balmoral Cornascriebe Flo exhibited by Mrs J A Watson

Mr & Mrs JA Watson & Son Portadown Armagh had a champion start to the showing season with their heifer ‘Cornascriebe Flo’ creaming off a range of awards at Balmoral Show. Cornascriebe Flo is a daughter of Thrunton Voldemort with a homebred dam Cornascriebe Barbara, this heifer has been coming up through the showing ranks for the past two years.

In the Charolais Specials ‘Cornascriebe Flo’ won the John Curry Perpetual Cup, The Orage Perpetual Trophy and the coveted Bardin Challenge Trophy; along with two special prizes. She took the overall Supreme Championship in the Charolais section and participated in the winning Interbreed Group of 3, the Interbreed pairs, and was placed the Reserve Champion of Champions at Balmoral 2012

The reserve Charolais champion was Rumsden Fawkes who had earlier won the senior bull class, this bull was bred by Rupert Taylor Limited sired by Thrunton Voldemort with a homebred dam Rumsden Avalon exhibited by the well known Bob Temple and owned by Paddy Gallagher Maghera Londonderry. Rumsden Fawkes won the Breeders Perpetual Challenge Cup and a special prize for the reserve champion in show.

In the Group of three the Charolais breed took first place with Rumsden Fawkes Cornascriebe Flo and Coolnaslee Diane. The Interbreed Pairs were equally successful with Cornascriebe Flo and Rumsden Fawkes taking first place.

The Interbreed Junior Championship was won by Gilberts Crawford’s heifer Coolnaslee Gracious. Topped off by Cornascriebe Flo being placed the Reserve Champion of Champions.

Club Chairman JK Currie commented ‘that he was very pleased with the turn out of cattle and the quality and depth displayed by the Charolais exhibited’ It is a special year for the Charolais Club, after recently celebrating 40 years since it’s formation the club committee have a lot of preparations to get in place as they prepare to welcome over 200 delegates on the World Congress Tour to Northern Ireland in mid June, these delegates will be attending the NI National Charolais Show in Fintona on 16th June and visiting the Killadeas and Coolnaslee herds. Whilst based in Fermanagh they will travel to the north coast to Bushmills Distillery and the Giants Causeway as well as boating on Lough Erne and visiting Belleek Pottery and shopping in Enniskillen.

The judge this year was Mr Ian Campbell The Old House Eaglesfield Lockerbie and Mr Randall Hayes was the chief steward.

Charolais Section – Balmoral Show 2012 Showing Results in classes 524 -532 

CLASS 524 – Cow born before 1st Jan 09 1. Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Diane’ 2. WD & JA Connolly ‘Wesley Acute’ 3. WD & JA Connolly ‘Brigadoon Athena’

CLASS 525 – Cow or Heifer born in 09 1. Gilbert J Crawford ‘Tullylagan Estella 2. Valerie Donald ‘Glencoe Elegance’ 3. Sean McGovern ‘Coolnaslee Eliza’

CLASS 526 – Heifer born on or after 1st January 10 & before 30th June 10 1. Mr & Mrs J A Watson & Son ‘ Cornascriebe Flo’ 2. Martin Devine ‘Brownhill Foxy’ 3. WD & JA Connolly ‘Wesley Fawn’

CLASS 527 – Heifer born on or after 1st July 10 & 31st December 10 1. Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Fergie’ 2. Valerie Donald ‘Glencoe Fifi’ 2. Sean McGovern ‘Ratoary Floss’

CLASS 528 – Heifer born on or after 1st January 11 1. Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Gracious’ 2. J & S Middleton ‘Hollywell Grace’ 3. Harold Crawford ‘Tonaghmore Gillian

CLASS 529 – Bull born on or before 1 January 11 1. Patrick Gallagher ‘Rumsden Fawkes’ 2. Mr & Mrs J A Watson & Son ‘Thrunton Flyingscotsman’ 3. Richard Beattie ‘Blakestown Erin’

CLASS 530 – Bull born on or before 1st Jan 11 & on or before 31st March 11 1. Sean McGovern ‘ Stobarts Gent’

CLASS 531 – Bull born on or after 1 April 11 1. Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Gambler’ 2. Valerie Donald ‘Glencoe Galliant’ 3. George Henderson ‘Sandleford Gilberto’

CLASS 532 – Group of three animals, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. 1. Gilbert J Crawford – Coolnaslee Gracious, Coolnaslee Gambler & Coolnaslee Fergie 2. Mrs Valerie McDonald –Glencoe Galliant, Glencoe Elegance & Glencoe Fifi 3. Sean McGovern –Ratorary General, Stobarts Gent & Rotary Floss.

CHAMPIONSHIPS Supreme Charolais Champion; Mr & Mrs J A Watson & Son ‘ Cornascriebe Flo’

Reserve Champion; Patrick Gallagher ‘Rumsden Fawkes’

SPECIAL AWARDS 

JOHN CURRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP – Best Charolais Heifer Cup Winner – Mr & Mrs J A Watson & Son ‘ Cornascriebe Flo’ Res. Cup Winner – Gilbert J Crawford ‘ Coolnaslee Gracious’

SPECIAL PRIZE TO THE CHAMPION IN SHOW £100 Mr & Mrs J A Watson & Son ‘Cornascriebe Flo’

SPECIAL PRIZE TO RES. CHAMPION IN SHOW £50 Patrick Gallagher ‘Rumsden Fawkes’

HA CURRY PERPETUAL TROPHY – Best Junior Charolais Bull Cup Winner – Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Gambler’ Res. Cup winner – Mrs Valerie McDonald –Glencoe Galliant,

Junior Breed Champion & Reserve Gilbert J Crawford ‘Coolnaslee Gambler’ Mrs Valerie McDonald ‘Glencoe Galliant’

THE ORAGE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Best Charolais Cow or Heifer Mr & Mrs J A Watson & Son ‘ Cornascriebe Flo’

THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Best Charolais Bull exhibited by a club member Patrick Gallagher ‘Rumsden Fawkes’

THE BRADIN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY Best Charolais animal exhibited by a club member Mr & Mrs J A Watson & Son ‘ Cornascriebe Flo’

BALMORAL BEEF INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIPS 

INTERBREED GROUP of 3 Championship Rumsden Fawkes, Cornascriebe Flo & Coolnaslee Diane

INTERBREED PAIRS: Cornascriebe Flo & Rumsden Fawkes

INTERBREED JUNIOR CHAMPION: Reserve Junior Champion Coolnaslee Gracious

INTERBREED CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Reserve Champion of Champions Cornascriebe Flo