The Irish Charolais Society Premier Show and Sale held in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday 22/03/2014 witnessed a good solid trade with buyers from far and wide despite the current challenges in the beef sector.
Two long term MED Partnership members achieved top prices.
Ciaran Daly, Tawnytallen, Co. Leitrim, achieved €5,600 for the reserve junior champion, “Tawny Indiana Jones”. At just 14 months old, he is by “Lisnagre Elite” (A “Domino” son) and out of the dam “Tawny Dolce” (a grand-daughter of “Doonally New”).
€5,600 was paid for the Reserve Junior Champion, TAWNY INDIANA JONES bred by Ciaran Daly, Tawnytallan, Tullaghan, Leitrim. By Lisnagre Elite and out of Tawny Dolce he has the top 5 star rating for the Terminal Index and was purchased by Welsh man Colin Watts, Llanddew, Brecon, Powys.
Michael D. Daly, Wardhouse, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim achieved €4,200 for the first prize winner “Tullaghan Hotspur”. He is by “Excellent” and out of a “Fury Action” dam.
€4,200 was paid for first prize winner TULLAGHAN HOTSPUR exhibited by Cathal Daly, Wardhouse, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim. He is by Excellent and out of a Fury Action bred dam.
Tullaghan Hotspur Lined up for inspection
In the ring, Shane Tully, Iceford Quay Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo, took home the top price of €8,000 for his bull, “Macmelvin Ian”.
All three breeders are regular attendees at Rural Enterprise Skillnet Training Events. Training Events include; Bovine Genetics, Stock Selection and Grassland Management.
(Source – Irish Farmers Journal P34 – Shirley Busted – Saturday, 29/03/2014)
(Photos Courtesy of Ciaran & Kathleen Daly)