Irish Shorthorn Society 20th Anniversary
On Friday 8th November, we celebrated our 20th Anniversary by gathering at The Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon. On the night we were joined by members of the Irish Shorthorn Society, friends, 2024 Council & staff, and special guest Nevan McKiernan from Irish Farmer’s Journal. Thank you to The Bush Hotel for their fantastic services.
After a wonderful dinner, we honoured past Irish Shorthorn Society Presidents by presenting them with a special token.
- Andy O’Donoghue 2004
- Paddy O’Callaghan 2005, 2006, 2007
- John O’Hara (RIP) 2008
- Joe Doherty 2009, 2010
- Jim Foley 2011, 2012
- Michael McKeon 2013, 2014
- Michael Conway 2015, 2016
- Phil Sheedy 2017, 2018, 2019
- Jim Foley 2020
- Keiran Flatley 2021, 2022
- Tommy Shryane 2023
- Amelda Middleton Leonard 2024
A number of special achievement awards were also presented to breeders.
- Highburren Ciara (RO) – Highest Euro-Star replacement female currently in the Shorthorn herdbook. November 2024. Breeder: Michelle Cassidy
- Glasgeivnagh Anna 43 (R) – Second highest Euro-Star replacement female currently in the Shorthorn herdbook. November 2024. Breeder: Gerald McGann RIP, herd now operated by Robert Cassidy
- Burren Rosie 4th (R) – Third highest Euro-Star replacement female currently in the Shorthorn herdbook. November 2024. Breeder: Cronin Forde
- Highburren Rory (LRO) – Highest Euro-Star replacement male currently in the Shorthorn herdbook. November 2024. Breeder: Michelle Cassidy
- Poulataggle Sorrel (RO) – Second highest Euro-Star replacement male currently in the Shorthorn herdbook. November 2024. Breeder: Finn Krewer
- Knockagarry Heathking 966 (W) (P) – Third highest Euro-Star replacement male currently in the Shorthorn herdbook. November 2024. Breeder: Richard Lee.
- Rowanberry Tina (R) – Pedigree Shorthorn cow that naturally produced the most calves. Number of calves: 16. Breeder: Shane & Francis Brigdale.
- Moydrumcastle King – Pedigree Shorthorn AI bull that sired the most calves to date November 2024. Total progeny: 1,882. Breeder: Michael & Oliver Flanagan
- Rowanberry Jaunty (RO) (P) – Pedigree Shorthorn stock bull that sired the most calves to date November 2024. Total progeny: 191. Breeder: Shane & Francis Brigdale
Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us on this very special night, we appreciate those who travelled from near and far to celebrate the Irish Shorthorn Society’s 20th Anniversary. Thank you to John O’Malley, Phil Sheedy, and Áine O’Donovan for donating spot prizes for our guests, to Shauna & Ciara who keep the office going daily and for all their hard work, to ICBF for their help in gathering information for our awards, and to Gary from Midland Trophies who created these lovely awards. We are so grateful.
*Photos by Áine O’Donovan Nicholson