CATTLE SECTION
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
ALL ANIMALS MUST HAVE TWO TAGS. FEMALES AGED 24 MONTHS
AND OVER AND BULLS AGED 24 MONTHS AND OVER MUST BE
BRUCELLOSIS TESTED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF DATE OF SHOW.
ANIMALS OVER SIX WEEKS MUST BE T.B. TESTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS
OF DATE OF SHOW AND MUST BE FROM A DISEASE FREE HERD.
The Society wishes to express sincere gratitude to the sponsors
who have kindly donated Prize Money in this section.
ENTRY FEE €15 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE SHOW
THE PRIZE SCHEDULE IS ISSUED SUBJECT TO RULES AND
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THIS SOCIETY’S SHOW.
Cattle Judging will commence at 11.30 a.m sharp on
SATURDAY 22ND & SUNDAY 23rd August.
False information given in entry forms will lead to
disqualification from all Prize money.
CLASSES WITH LESS THAN 4 ENTRIES MAY BE
CANCELLED
The Committee may amalgamate Classes if they desire.
NUMBERS WILL NOT BE POSTED.
COLLECT AT CATTLE OFFICE BESIDE RINGS
NO FEES – NO ENTRY. PLEASE ABIDE BY THIS RULE
IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE SMOOTH RUNNING
OF THIS SECTION
Entries to be sent to:
THE CATTLE SECRETARY, LIMERICK SHOW SOCIETY
THE RACECOURSE, PATRICKSWELL, CO. LIMERICK
OR ON LINE AT www.limerickshow.com
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FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED ENTRY FORMS WITH
FULL ENTRY FEE
STRICTLY MONDAY 10TH AUGUST
NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
ALL CHAMPIONS WILL BE JUDGED FROM 1ST AND 2ND
PRIZEWINNERS
PRIZE MONEY FOR ALL BREEDS OF CATTLE
Prize money for all Classes in the Cattle Section except
Championships and where otherwise stated: 1st - €100.00; 2nd - €65.00; 3rd - €40.00:
5% will be deducted from prize monies for the ISA
THE CORRECT DOCUMENTATION MUST
ACCOMPANY EACH ANIMAL ON ENTRY TO
THE SHOWGROUND
PLEASE NOTE THAT PRODUCT MAY BE GIVEN IN
LIEU OF MONEY IN SOME CLASSES
THE SOCIETY EXTENDS THEIR SINCERE GRATITUDE
TO ALL THEIR SPONSORS FOR THE 2015 SHOW.
IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RUN THE SHOW
WITHOUT THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THESE
INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES.
INSURANCE – ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE SHOW
ANIMALS INSURED AND BE PREPARED TO PRODUCE
EVIDENCE IF REQUESTED
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SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 2015
REGISTERED PEDIGREE DAIRY
SECTION
JUDGING – 11.30am
YOUNG STOCKPERSON DAIRY
COMPETITION
Class 39.
Prize money – 1st €80; 2nd €50; 3rd €10; 3rd to end €10
Entry Fee: €5.00
The aim of the competition is to encourage young people to
become more involved with the management, nutrition and
showing of Cattle. The competition is open to boys and girls who
have reached the age of 10 years and have not reached the age of
18 by Show date. Age to be shown on Entry Form. Class will
be judged as follows:
1.
2.
General knowledge of the breed and the animal itself,
its nutritional requirements whilst being prepared for
the Show – 40 points.
Ability to handle and present the animal to its best
advantage in the Show – 60 points.
ANIMALS MUST BE UNDER ONE YEAR
The Cattle Secretary, Limerick Show Society
The Racecourse, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.
or pre-paid on line at www.limerickshow.com
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DAIRY SHORTHORN
Class 40
. In Milk or in calf. Any age.
The Fitt Perpetual Challenge Cup.
SHORTHORN COW
Holder: Glenn Carter
Prize money: 1st €125 2nd €90 3rd €70
Class 41.
1st €100
Class 42.
SHORTHORN MAIDEN HEIFER
1st €100
Class 43.
in milk or in calf.
2nd €65
3rd €40
SHORTHORN HEIFER
2nd €65
3rd €40
born on or after the 1st
January 2015. Dairy type and sired by Dairy Bull.
1st €100
2nd €65
3rd €40
SHORTHORN HEIFER CALF
SHORTHORN DAIRY CHAMPION AND RESERVE
CHAMPION
HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN – Sponsored by AIB
Class 44.
HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN HEIFER CALF
Sponsored by Limerick & Clare Friesian Breeder Club
(not eligible for Class 45 & 46) born on or after 1/3/15.
Unclipped except for head, ears and tail.
1st €80 2nd €65 3rd €30 4th – 6th €20
Class 45.
HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN HEIFER CALF (not
eligible
class 44 or 46) Born on or after 1/1/15
1st €100
2nd €65
3rd €40
Kilcornan Trophy – Holder: Tom Lynch
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Class 46.
2015 ALL IRELAND HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN HEIFER
CALF CHAMPIONSHIP.
THE JOHN MCDONOGH CUP
HOLDER: Rickey & John Barrett.
Sponsored by Kerry Agri.
RULES & REGULATIONS –
1. Competition is open to calves born on or after 1/9/14
(animals not eligible for classes 44 & 45)
ENTRY FEE €20.
PRIZES – CHAMPION €400 RESERVE CH. €300
3RD €200 4TH €150 5TH – 8TH €100
Class 47.
HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN HEIFER,
(not in milk) born on
or between 1/1/14 and 31/8/14
AIB Perpetual Challenge Cup
Holder: Donal & Tadgh Bourke
Prize money: 1st €125; 2nd €90; 3rd €40
JUNIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION –
(in milk).
The Limerick and Clare Friesian Breeders Cup.
Holder: Michael & Liz McNamara
Prize money 1st €140 2nd €100 3rd €80
Class 48.
HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN HEIFER
Class 49.
HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN COW
(in milk),
having calved twice or more.
THE JOHN FEELY MEMORIAL CUP donated
by Paedar O’Keefe
Prize money 1st €300; 2nd €200; 3rd €150; 4th€100:
SENIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION
OVERALL CHAMPION & RESERVE
THE THOMAS F. BAKER MEMORAIAL CHALLENGE
CUP. Holder Donal & Tadgh Bourke
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Class 50. IHFA YOUNG MEMBERS ASSOCIATION (YMA)
SHOWMANSHIP LEAGUE COMPETITION 2015.
This class will be run after the Dairy Championship class
Kindly sponsored by First Choice Genetics
Class (A) (I.H.F.A.) Showmanship League. Members under 16
years of age (as at 1st January), judged on preparation &
presentation. Heifer born after 1/9/13.
No Entry Fee
Class (B) (I.H.F.A.) Showmanship League. Member over 16
years and under 26 years of ge (as at 1st January), judged on
preparation & presentation. Heifer born before 1/9/13.
No Entry Fee
Open to all members of YMA. Calves to be a female from
any of the main dairy breeds.
It is recommended that the calf used is breed appropriate.
JERSEY
Class 51.
JERSEY COW
Prize money 1st€125 2nd €65 3rd € 40
Class 52.
JERSEY MAIDEN OR INCALF
born after 1/9/13
JERSEY CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE
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Class 53.
open to all
dairy breeds. To be completed after the
Championship of each breed. Highest placed
animal can go into the Championship of their
respective breed.
Sponsored by DAIRYGOLD
Holder: John Curtin
ALL IRELAND DAIRY DRY COW CLASS
Entry Fee €20
Prize Money 1st €230 2nd €180 3rd €130; 4th €80
PLEASE NOTE THAT PRIZES MAY BE IN THE FORM
OF PRODUCT OR CASH
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SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST
PEDIGREE BEEF CATTLE SECTION
IRISH SHORTHORN SOCIETY YOUNG HANDLER
CLASS 2015
JUDGING AT 11.30 A.M.
All Classes in Young Stockperson will commence at the same
time. Entrants can only participate in one class.
Entry Fee €5 (Stockperson only)
This Class will be judged within two age groups.
Class 54. – JUNIOR Trophy donated by Michael Flatley &
Family
Entrants must be over 10 and under 14 on 1/1/15. Age to be
shown on entry form. Proof of date of birth will be required
on show day.
Class 55 – SENIOR Trophy donated by James Dockery &
Family.
Entrants must be over 14 and under 18 on 01/01/15. Age to be
shown on entry form. Proof of date of birth will be required
on show day.
The entrants can exhibit any Pedigree Registered Shorthorn
animal born on or after 01/01/2014. .
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Each entrant will be judged under three categories –
1. Grooming and presentation of animal on show day
2. Showmanship and handling skills in the show ring
3. General Knowledge questions on animal husbandry,
the animal being shown and the Shorthorn breed.
Prizes are 1st €80
2nd €50
3rd to end €10
All Classes in Young Stockperson will commence at the same
time. Entrants can only participate in one class.
Entry Fee €5 (Stockperson only)
JUDGING – 11.30 a.m.
CLASS 56.
Young Stockperson Beef Junior
This competition is opened to boys or girls over 10 and
under 14 on 1/1/15.
ANIMALS MUST BE UNDER ONE YEAR
Prize money 1st€80; 2nd€30; 3rd to end €10
The aim of the competition is to encourage young people to become more
involved with the management, nutrition and showing of Cattle. Age to be
shown on Entry Form and birth certificates will be required. Class will be
judged as follows:
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2
General knowledge of the breed and the animal itself
and its nutritional requirements whilst being prepared for
the Show – 40 points
Ability to handle and present the animal to its best
advantage in the Show – 60 points.
THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO PEDIGREE AND
COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE ONLY
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Class 57.
YOUNG STOCKPERSON BEEF COMPETITION
This competition is open to boys and girls over 14 years and under
18 years.
ANIMALS MUST BE UNDER ONE YEAR
Prize money 1st€80; 2nd€50; 3rd to end €10.
The aim of the competition is to encourage young people to become
more involved with the management, nutrition and showing of Cattle.
The competition is open to boys and girls who have not reached 18
years by show date. Age to be shown on Entry Form and birth certs will
be required. Class will be judged as follows:
1. General knowledge of the breed and the animal itself and its
nutritional requirements whilst being prepared for the Show –
40 points.
2. Ability to handle and present the animal to best advantage
in the show – 60 points
THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO PEDIGREE AND COMMERCIAL BEEF
CATTLE ONLY
PEDIGREE BEEF INTERBREED CALF
Male or Female. Born between 1/9/14 and 31/12/14
Prize Money 1st €250 2nd €150 3rd €100 4th – 7th
€50
Highest placed Traditional Breed AA/HE/SH €100
Class 58.
PEDIGREE BEEF INTERBREED CALF
Male or Female. Born on or after 1/1/15
Prize Money 1sr €250 2nd €150 3rd €100
4th – 7th €50
Highest placed Traditional Breed AA/HE/SH €100
Class 59.
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Class 60. REPLACEMENT INDEX CLASS.
Pedigree Cattle both male and female that qualify
on the replacement index. 60% of the marks for
judging and 40% for the replacement index.
Entries on the day. All cattle entered in other
classes that qualify will be notified.
Prize Money 1st €250 2nd €150 3rd €100
4th – 7th €50
BEEF SHORTHORN
Class 61.
with her own calf at
foot, born on or after 1st January 2015.
PEDIGREE SHORTHORN COW
To be judged as a pair.
Prize money: 1st €140; 2nd €100; 3rd €80:
born on or between 1st
January and 31st December 2013
Limerick Steamship Trophy:
Holder: Noel Dowd
Class 62.
SHORTHORN HEIFER,
Class 63.
PAUL BARRY TROPHY – ALL IRELAND SHORTHORN
HEIFER. Born on or between 1st January and 31st
December 2014. Holder: Jim Foley
Prize Money 1st €280 2nd €200 3rd €140 4th €120
5th 100 6th € 90 7th €50 8tth €50 9th €50
Class 64.
PAIR OF SHORTHORN YEARLNG HEIFERS. Born
on
or between 1st January and 31st December 2014.
Class 65.
on or after 1st
January 2015. If sufficient calves (four or more)
born on or after 1/4/2015 are entered a new class will
be created.
SHORTHORBN HEIFER CALF. Born
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Class 66.
SHORTHORN BULL CALF born on or after 1st January
2015. If sufficient calves (for or more) born on or after
1/4/2015 are entered a new class will be created.
JUNIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE
(1ST & 2ND Prize Winners classes 65 & 66)
Class 67.
SHORTHORN BULL born
on or between 1st January
st
and 31 December 2014.
SENIOR CHAMPION & RESEERVE
(All classes except 65 & 66)
OVERALL SHORTHORN CHAMPION & RESERVE
CHAMPION
The Dunraven Perpetual Challenge Cup. Holder Jim Foley
Special Rosette: Patrick Hehir
ALL ANIMNALS ENTERED IN SHORTHORN CLASSES MUST BE
PEDIGREE OR THE PROGENY OF SELECTED CATTLE
REGISTERED WITH THE SHORTHORN SOCIETY
ANGUS
Class 68.
ANGUS COW/HEIFER, in milk or in calf. Born before
31/12/12 (Will be divided if sufficient entries)
Class 69.
ANGUS HEIFER, born on or between 1st January ‘13and 31st
August 2014.
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Prize money 1st €125; 2nd €90; 3rd €70
Class 70.
ANGUS HEIFER, born on or between 1st September 2014 and
31st December 2014.
Class 71.
ANGUS BULL/ HEIFER CALF, born on or after 1st January
2015.
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Class 72.
ANGUS BULL, born on or between 1st September 2014 and
31st December 2014.
ANGUS JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHAMPION
THE SHEAHAN PERPETUAL CUP
Holder: Matthew Goulding
The Champion Aberdeen Angus will receive an engraved
whisky glass. The animal must be registered in the Aberdeen
Angus Herd book and be exhibited by an Aberdeen Angus
Member.
IRISH ANGUS CHAMPION: €50 & Sash
RESERVE CHAMPION
€20 & Special Rosette
(Prize money will be paid direct from the Irish Angus Office upon
receipt of result sheet)
HEREFORD
Class 73.
HEREFORD COW
Prize money:
Class 74.
1st
with calf at foot.
€125; 2nd €90; 3rd €70
born on or between 1st July
2013 and 30 June 2014.
HEREFORD HEIFER,
th
born on or after 1st July 2014
and 31st December2014.
Class 75.
HEREFORD HEIFER,
Class 76.
HEREFORD HEIFER CALF,
born on or after 1st
January 2015.
IRISH JUNIOR HEREFORD HEIFER OF THE YEAR
will be judged from 1st & 2nd Prizewinners in classes
74-76.
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The Bank of Ireland Perpetual Challenge Cup.
Holder: Henry Dudley
HEREFORD FEMALE CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION.
The Waterpark Perpetual Challenge Cup. Holder: Henry Dudley
born on or between 1st July 2014
and 31st December 2014.
Class 77.
HEREFORD BULL,
Class 78.
HEREFORD BULL,
born on or after 1st January 2015.
IRISH JUNIOR HEREFORD BULL OF THE YEAR WILL BE JUDGED
FROM 1ST & 2ND Prize Winners in Classes 77-78
OVERALL HEREFORD CHAMPION & RESERVE
CHAMPION Holder: Henry Dudley
MUNSTER JUNIOR & SENIOR HEREFORD
MALE AND FEMALE OF THE YEAR.
The Munster Branch are running their annual Junior Male
and Female of the Year competition at Limerick Show for
2015.
The Junior Classes used for the competition
are “Cattle born on or after 1st July 2014”. The
Senior classes used for the competition are “Cattle
born before 1st July2014.” The classes are based on a
points system where first gets three points, second
gets two points and third get one point. The five
Shows involved are Charleville, Cappamore,
Bridgetown, Nenagh and Limerick.
Munster Junior Hereford Male of the Year, born
on after 1st July 2014.
Munster Junior Hereford Female of the Year,
born on after 1st July 2014.
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Munster Senior Hereford Female of the Year
Born before 1st July 2014.
FINALS OF THE MUNSTER BRANCH JUNIOR AND SENIOR
CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE BEING HELD AT LIMERICK SHOW THIS YEAR
SIMMENTAL
Class 79.
SIMMENTAL COW,
Class 80.
SIMMENTAL HEIFER,
Class 81.
SIMMENTAL HEIFER,
Class 82.
SIMMENTAL BULL/ HEIFER CALF,
Class 83.
(in milk or in-calf),
born on or before 31st December 2012.
Prize money: 1st €125 2nd €90 3rd €70
born on or between 1st January
2013 and 31st August 2014.
born on or between 1st
September 2014 and 31st December 2014.
born on or after
1st January 2015. Will be divided if sufficient
entries.
Prize money: 1st €125; 2nd €90; 3rd €70;
born on or between 1st
September 2014 and 31st December 2014.
SIMMENTAL BULL,
SIMMENTAL JUNIOR & SENIOR CHAMPION
HOLDER : James & Joe Kelly
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CHAROLAIS
Class 84.
CHAROLAIS FEMALE born on or before 31st
August 2013.
Class 85.
Heifer born on or between 1st September
2013 and 31 August 2014.
CHAROLAIS
st
Class 86.
born on or between 1st
September 2014 and 31 December, 2014.
CHAROLAIS HEIFER CALF
st
Class 87.
.
Class 88.
born on or after 1st
January, 2015. May be divided if sufficient entries..
Prize money 1st €125; 2nd €90; 3rd €70
CHAROLAIS BULL/ HEIFER CALF
born on or between 1st
September 2014 and 31st December 2014.
CHAROLAIS BULL CALF
CHAROLAIS JUNIOR & SENIOR CHAMPION
THE SKIDOO CUP Holder: Martin Ryan
LIMOUSIN
Class 89.
LIMOUSIN COW in
milk or in calf.
Prize money 1st €125; 2nd €90; 3rd €70
Class 90.
LIMOUSIN FEMALE
born on or between 1/9/12 and
31/8/13
born on or between 1st
September, 2013 and 31st August, 2014.
Class 91.
LIMOUSIN HEIFER,
Class 92.
LIMOUSIN HEIFER CALF,
born on or between 1st
September, 2014 and 31 December 2014.
st
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born on or after 1st January, 2015.
€125; 2nd €90; 3rd €70
LIMOUSIN BULL,
Class 93.
1st
.
Prize money
Class 94.
LIMOUSIN HEIFER, born
Class 95.
LIMOUSIN BULL CALF,
Class 96.
IRISH LIMOUSIN YM CALF HANDLING CLASS
on or after 1st January 2015.
Prize Money 1st €125 2nd €90 €3rd €70
born on or between 1st
September 2014 and 31st December 2014.
Boy or Girl between 10 and 18 on 1/1/15. Confined
to the South West Limousin Breeders Club.
LIMOUSIN JUNIOR & SENIOR CHAMPION.
Holder: William Smith
MALE AND FEMALE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2015 &
R.D.S. CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
The purpose of this competition is to reward pedigree Limousin animals
and their owners for their promotion of the breed
throughout the summer show season.
There are three categories for which animals are eligible based on their
date of birth. The animal gaining the highest points
across the three categories will be awarded the title of
R.D.S. Champion of Champions.
Categories
(a) Male of the Year – for male animals born after 1st
September 2013.
(b) Senior Female of the Year – for females born before
1st September 2013.
(c) Junior Female of the Year – for females born on or
after 1st September 2013
(d) The R.D.S. Champion of Champions will be the
animal gaining the most points in sections a-c
outlined above.
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Selected Shows – Athlone, Cappamore, Elphin, Clonmel, Charleville,
Corofin, Cork, Iverk, National Limousin Show, Tydavnet,
Mullingar, Longford, Ossory, Strokestown, Bonniconlon,
Tinahely, Trim, Virginia, Tullamore, Limerick.
BELGIAN BLUE
Class 97.: Bull calf born between 1/9/2014 and 31/12/2014
Class 98. Female calf born between 1/9/2014 and 31/12/2014
Class 99. Bull or Heifer calf born on or after 1/1/2015
CLOSING DATE MONDAY 10TH AUGUST
The Cattle Secretary, Limerick Show Society
The Racecourse, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.
or pre-paid on line at www.limerickshow.com
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THE 16TH NATIONAL PRIME BEEF
STOCK SHOW
Class 100.
MALE OR FEMALE CALVES BORN IN 2015 WEIGHT
NOT TO EXCEED 320 KGS. (Calves eligible for Suckler Cow and
Calf Class)
Class 101.
Class 102.
Class 103.
Class 104.
BULLOCK SHOWING TWO OR MORE PERMANENT
TEETH
Prize Money1st €125 2nd €90 3rd €70
HEIFER SHOWING TWO OR MORE PERMANENT
TEETH
Prize Money 1st €150
2nd €100 3rd €50
BEST PAIR OF ANIMALS
Prize Money 1st €125
2nd €90 3rd €70
SUCKLER COW & CALF CHAMPIONSHIP
Cow or Heifer – Non Pedigree with her own calf at foot.
To be judged as a pair. Animals must be led.
Male calves not to exceed 410 kgs.
Female calves not to exceed 360 kgs.
Prize money: 1st €150 2nd €100 3rd 70
COMMERCIAL CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION
THE 2015 ALL IRELAND BABY BEEF
CHAMPIONSHIP
Rules and conditions:
This competition is open to male and female non-pedigree
animals.
All animals must be retaining calves mouth on day of
show.
No restriction on number of entries by any particular
owner.
Direct entry to Limerick Show.
Class 105.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Entry Fee: €25
Prize money: €700; 2nd €400; 3rd €300; 4th €200; 5th €150; 6th
€100 7th – 12th €75. May be Cash or Product
1st
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Class 106.
THE 2015 ALL IRELAND NONPEDIGREE CALF CHAMPIONSHIP
Rules and conditions:
1. This competition is open to non – pedigree male and
female calves.
2. Weight restriction for final: Males not to exceed 410
kgs; Females not to exceed 360 kgs. A weighing scales
will be provided on the day to weigh the calves.
3. No restriction on number of entries per person.
4. Calves are not eligible for entry in other classes in the
show except for the suckling cow class.
Entry Fee: €20
Prize money: Champion €500 Reserve €300
3rd €250 4th €150
5th €100 6th €80
th
th
7 – 10 €60
MAY BE CASH OR PRODUCT
CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES STRICTLY
Monday 10TH AUGUST
Entries to be sent to –
The Cattle Secretary, Limerick Show Society
The Racecourse, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.
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