Cattle Classes
Sunday 12th May 2024
Judging commences at 12.30 sharp
Prizes: 1st €100, 2nd €60, 3rd €30
5% to be deducted from prize money in accordance with I.S.A. rules.
Entry fee is €15 – Entries via: Cattle Showing Entry Link
Dairy Classes
Judge: Mr. Eddie Barrett, Cork.
Class 83. Young Handlers (No Entry Fee) Rosettes for 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd .
83A Children: Entrants must be Under 12 on 01/01/2024
83B Junior: Entrants must be Under 16 on 01/01/2024
83C. Senior: Entrants must be Under 26 on 01/01/2024
Class 84. Friesian Heifer born between 01/01/2023 and 31/08/2023
Kerry Friesian Breeders’ Cup – “Spring Yearling” Presented by Mrs. Mary Collins.
Class 85. Friesian Heifer calf born between 01/09/2023 and 31/10/2023
Class 86. Friesian Heifer calf born between 01/11/2023 and 31/12/2023
Class 87. Friesian Heifer calf born on or after 01/01/2024
Class 88. Championship – Junior Champion & Reserve (Classes 83 – 86) (Rosettes)
Class 89. Friesian Heifer having had 1 calf and in milk.
Class 90. Friesian Cow having had 2 or more calves and in milk.
Class 91. Championship – Senior Champion & Reserve (Rosettes)
Class 92. Championship – Supreme Female Champion €50 (McCowen Cup)
Class 93. John B Collins Shield
Open to any animal bred/exhibited by a Kerry exhibitor
Beef Classes
Judge: Mr. Seán Ryan, Limerick.
Angus Classes
Class 94. Pedigree Angus Cow or heifer born before 01/08/2023
Class 95. Pedigree Angus Heifer calf born between 01/08/2023 and 31/12/2023
Class 96. Pedigree Angus Heifer calf born on or after 01/01/2024
Class 97. Pedigree Angus Bull calf born between 01/08/2023 and 31/12/2023
Class 98. Pedigree Angus Bull calf born on or after 01/01/2024
Class 99. Championship – Supreme Angus Champion €50 (Classes 94-98)
Hereford Classes
Class 100. Pedigree Hereford cow any age.
Class 101. Pedigree Hereford heifer born before 01/07/2023
Class 102. Pedigree Hereford heifer calf born between 01/07/2023 and 30/12/2023
Class 103. Pedigree Hereford heifer calf born on or after 01/01/2024
Class 104. Championship – Female Champion & Reserve (Rosettes) (Classes 100-103)
Class 105. Pedigree Hereford bull born between 01/07/2023 and 30/12/2023
Class 106. Pedigree Hereford bull born on or after 01/01/2024
Class 107. Championship – Male Champion & Reserve (Rosettes) (Classes 105 & 106)
Class 108. Supreme Hereford Champion €50
Class 109. “Breeder’s Choice” Traditional 4* or 5* Breeding Heifer – Qualifier
Open to all Traditional Genotype 4* or 5* heifers, suitable to make a Suckler Cow. Heifers may be in-calf or maiden. All heifers must be between 12 months and 24 months of age on the date of the show. Each heifer can only enter & attend up to five shows. If a heifer enters more than five shows, she will automatically be disqualified & any further prizemoney will be forfeited. All heifers must be haltered trained and led by a competent adult.
Continental Beef Breeds
Charolais & Simmental
Class 110. Pedigree Female born before 01/09/2023
Class 111. Pedigree Male or Female calf born after 01/09/2023
Limousin & Belgian Blue
Class 112. Pedigree Female born before 01/09/2023
Class 113. Pedigree Male or Female calf born after 01/09/2023
Commercials
Class 114. Male or Female born before 01/09/2023.
Class 115. Male or Female calf born between 01/09/2023 and 31/12/2023
Class 116. Male or Female born on or after 01/01/2024
Class 117. Championship – Supreme Continental Champion €50 & Reserve Champion (Rosette) (Pedigree or Commercial) (Classes 110-116)
Class 118. Young Handlers Class – Beef Breeds
Entrants must be Under 16. No Entry Fee (Rosettes)
Rare Breed – Exhibition of Droimeann Cattle (Rosettes)
ALL CATTLE MUST BE UNLOADED IN UNLOADING BAY
Judges Decision is Final
All animals must come from herds which are officially TB free, and the herd and relevant
animals must have a clear test within the previous 12 months. No pre-movement test is
required for TB. However, it is recommended by the Department that there is a 30-day
pre-movement test for TB. All Bovines must bear double plastic tags as issued by the
Department’s identification system and must be accompanied by their passports and
movement compliance certs. Show number is S959.
** Please note **
All prize monies will be paid out in the following two weeks after the Kingdom County Fair and NOT on the day of the Fair.
Note for Information Regarding Movement of Bovine to Shows
The Department of Agriculture implemented a number of changes on 4th February 2019 which changed the procedures and criteria applicable when applying for a Certificate of Compliance for the movement of cattle. These also impact on the certificate which is required when moving bovine to a Show.
The following sets out the criteria applicable:
- The movement of cattle to and from an Agriculture Show within the State must be recorded on the Animal Identification and Movement System (AIM).
- In line with these changes a specific certificate of Compliance for the “Movement of Bovine from a Single Holding to a Show” must now be requested prior to the movement of animals concerned.
- These certificates can be created by (i) applying online using their agfood account or (ii) where the keeper is not on line the certificate can be generated by the local Regional Veterinary Office following receipt of a NBAS31K with issue of the certificate being subject to normal criteria applicable. This form will be available on the Departments Website and will also be included with the Show Circular when issued.
- When applying for this certificate the destination herd / or Show number is not required. The certificate generated will include an “S” symbol.
- The Certificate of Compliance for a Show will continue to be valid for a period of up to 30 days. As is currently the case these can be used for the movement of animals to a number of shows during the validity period of the certificate.
- Please also note—Calves which are less than 10 days cannot be moved to a Show.
As is currently the case the Movement Notification Section of the Certificate should be Completed by the Keeper and the Show Secretary who must clearly indicate the Show Number. The Show movement should be recorded on the passport. Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling these requirements lies with the Show Secretary. If the animals move to a herd other than the source herd, the new destination herd must complete and sign the certificate also.
Completed forms should be sent by the Show Secretary to the local RVO within 7 days of the Show.
Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) Division
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Certificate of Compliance Requirements
On the day of the Show, the Certificate of Compliance should be presented to the Show Secretary.
The keeper and the Show Secretary will then sign the Movement.
Notification section of the Certificate which will then Must be sent to the local RVO for recording onto the AIM system.
Irish Shows Association Notice
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Certificate of Compliance Requirements
On the day of the Show, the Certificate of Compliance should be presented to the Show Secretary.
The keeper and the Show Secretary will then sign the Movement.
Notification section of the Certificate which will then Must be sent to the local RVO for recording onto the AIM system.
