Athlone show saw a nice entry of shorthorn cattle with some outstanding cattle on display. The good weather and great facilities made it easy on exhibitors and the mood was good at one of the first major shows of 2014. A big crowd saw a lot of interest in the breed and comments from farmers about how the breed and quality of cattle is improving more and more was great to hear. Judge on the day was Kevin Diffley a well known Angus breeder. His job was far from easy naming Creaga Heidi the overall Champion exhibited by Noel Dowd and Reserve Champion to the Flatley family.

The class results are listed below.

Young handler U –14
1st Ciara Hehir Inagh Co. Clare with Arnaskea Elmo Sire: SBU

Young handler U –16
1st Rachel Hehir Inagh, Co. Clare with Ardnaskea Groovy Chick Sire: DJM
2nd Adrian Flatley, Glann, Kilkelly, Co.Mayo Sire: Kilkelly Major

Cow class:

1st Pat Hehir, Inagh, Co Clare, with Ballylafin Dana Sire: Kilfrush Vantage 8th

2nd Noel Dowd, Creggs, Co Galway, with Creaga Gipsy Sire: Cairnsmore Thrasher

2 year Old Heifer Class:

1st Noel Dowd Creggs, Co Galway, with Creaga Heidi Sire: Crega Flash

Yearling Heifer Class:

1st Flatley Brothers, Glann, Kilkelly, Co Mayo with Bethlehem Patch, Sire: Bethlehem Zenith

2nd Noel Dowd Creggs, Co Galway with Crega Jolee, Sire: Ingleton

3rd Jim Foley,Cornageeha, Co Sligo Sire: Crega Flash

Bull Calf born in 2014

1st John Mullooly, Strokestown, Co Roscommon Sire: Winston

2nd Noel Dowd Creggs, Co Galway with Creaga Kenzo, Sire: Crega Dice

3rd Flatley Brothers, Glann, Kilkelly, Co Mayo Sire: Kilkelly Mayor

Heifer calf born in 2014

1st Pat Hehir, Inagh, Co Clare with Ardnaskea Groovy Chick Sire: DJM

2nd Peter Gormley, Gortnadrass, Co Sligo with Gortnadras Rosebud Sire: ALO

3rd Noel Dowd Creggs, Co Galway with Creaga Kiki, Sire: Spys Patent Ace

Champion on the day went to Creaga Heidi exhibited by Noel Dowd Co Galway

Reserve champion was Bethlehem Patch Exhibited by the Flatley Brothers Co Mayo