National YMA Finals 2022 Report

NATIONAL YMA FINALS 2022

This years standard was second to none

It was just great to get back to the National Calf Show in Kilkenny. The event was run smoothly and it was fantastic to see the biggest of smiles on everyone’s face which showed just how happy we all were to get back in that show ring. We would like to thank each and every one of you for making the show so successful and I’m sure you will all agree the standard was second to none. We had two top class judges, four amazing ring stewards and a massive team of helpers behind us all which we are more than appreciative of. We already can’t wait for National Calf Show 2023 and are looking forward to making some positive changes. We would like to congratulate all of our winners and to all of those who competed whether it was your first time or last time, our young members are the future and there’s nothing nicer than seeing all those up and coming generations in that ring with the greatest of smiles on all their faces.

Calf championship

Liam Gannon, Volac, sponsor, David Whyte, Volac, sponsor, Richard Whelan, IHFA President, Eedy Sidekick Fame – Robert Helen, Honourable Mention, handler Stephen Shannon with Jason Helen & Laura Cornthwaite, Jones Haniko J Lo – Jones Holsteins, Reserve Champion, handler Andrea Rafferty with owners Gary, Rory, Izzy, Ted and Ella Jones, Knowlesmere Diamonds are Forever – Ted, Rory & Ella Jones & Knowlesmere Holsteins, Champion, handler Josh Sinnott, owners Jane & Andy Whittaker, Simon Doocey, FBD, sponsor, Trevor Hanley, Agrinet, sponsor, Judge Jane Arrell and Laurence Feeney, IHFA CE. Photo: Maria Kelly

handling championship

token of appreciation

Showmanship & Clipping Judge Laurence Feeney, IHFA CE, Richard Whelan, President IHFA, make a presentation to Gary Jones, Judge. Photo: Maria Kelly Calf Judge Richard Whelan, President IHFA and Laurence Feeney, IHFA CE with a token of appreciation for Judge Jane Arrell. Photo: Maria Kelly

Ring Stewards Laurence Feeney, IHFA CE, gives a token of appreciation to Laura Cornthwaite and Laura Sinnott, Ring Stewards, Richard Whelan, President IHFA, Georgia Greenan, IHFA. Photo: Maria Kelly YMA Chairperson Donal Carey & Georgia Greenan, IHFA present a token of appreciation to Doireann Mulhall, National YMA Chairperson for her hard work throughout the show. Photo: Maria Kelly

Hall of fame & presidents medal

Hall of Fame Laurence Feeney, IHFA CE, Mervyn Eager, Kildare, Hall of Fame Winner, Richard Whelan, IHFA President and Rachel McNamara, IHFA YMA PRO. Photo: Maria Kelly Presidents Medal Mary Conroy, Laois/Offaly, Presidents Medal Winner, presented by Richard Whelan, IHFA President. Photo: Maria Kelly

full results Handling:

Novice A 1. Ailbhe Barrett – Kildare 2. Gearoid Long – Cork 3. Elsie Kelly – Laois/Offaly 4. Eva Hickey – Carlow/Kilkenny 5. Aoibhin Corridon – Kerry 6. Harry Beattie – North Eastern

Novice B 1. Jennifer Harty, Kerry 2. Cormac Walsh, Kerry 3. Jacqui O’Connelly, Kerry 4. Sinead Kinahan, Kildare 5. Sibhe Kinahan, Kildare 6. Niamh Roche, Carlow/Kilkenny

Novice C 1. Byron Barrett, Kildare 2. Alexander Tinney, Breffni/Oriel 3. Christy McCarthy, Cork 4. Luke Porter, Breffni/Oriel 5. Luke Windrum, Breffni/Oriel 6. Amy Roche, Carlow/Kilkenny

Junior Handler 1. Zoe Greenan, Breffni/Oriel 2. Alex Windrum, Breffni/Oriel 3. Niamh Murphy, Carlow/Kilkenny 4. Kate Jones, Slaney 5. Shane Boyce, Limerick/Clare 6. Caragh Brennan, Carlow/Kilkenny

Intermediate Handler 1. Hannah Williamson, Breffni/Oriel 2. Kate Lehane, Cork 3. Hannah Greenan, Breffni/Oriel 4. Will Jones, Slaney 5. Josh Sinnott, Slaney 6. Sarah Shannon, Cork

Senior Handler 1. Hollie Keenan, Breffni/Oriel 2. Sarah Williamson, Breffni/Oriel 3. JJ O’Connor, Cork 4. Kevin Smith, Cork 5. Nikki McLoughlin, Kildare 6. Claire Hannan, Limerick/Clare

Mature Handler 1. Paul Murphy, Cork 2. Colin Todd, Breffni/Oriel 3. Andrea Rafferty, Breffni/Oriel 4. Rachel McNamara, Limerick/Clare 5. Lauren Fitzmaurice, Kerry 6. Doireann Mulhall, Carlow/Kilkenny

Calves:

March Calf

1. Drumshanny Handsome Elaine Red, Trevor Williamson 2. Foyleview Paradise Lambda, Luke & Justin Porter 3. Danville Crush Fame 3323 ET, Jim & Doireann Mulhall 4. Euro Cyprus Blackrose, Daniel Curtin 5. Dellview Eva Ambrosia, Gordon Kingston 6. Seanacourt S3641 Apple Red, Denis Donohoe

Junior Calf

1. Rahela Cookies N Cream, Ann O’Hanlon 2. Greenlea Lambda Pledge 1722, Padraic Greenan 3. Knowlesmere Jones Lambda Bonnie, Jones & Knowlesmere Holstiens 4. Ellys Darlingo Rhapsody, Steve & Maria McLoughlin 5. Knockmoules Atomic R Darlene, Joseph F Connell 6. Lisnalty Peggy 62, Paul Hannan

Intermediate Calf

1. Drumshanny Aladdin Swirls Red, Trevor Williamson 2. Ballydehob PR Mary ET, Robert Shannon 3. Lisnalty Tammy 44, Paul Hannon 4. Leagh Sidekick Alakaboom ET, Tim Fitzmaurice 5. Delasheen Luster P Elanor, Norris & Alison Beattie 6. Bawnmore Lambda Lasenza, John O’Connor

Senior Calf

1. Knowlesmere Diamonds are Forever, Ted, Rory & Ella Jones & Knowlesmere Holsteins 2. Eedy Sidekick Fame, Robert Helen 3. Leagh Lambda Mudusa, Tim Fitzmaurice 4. Clonpaddin Add Fame, Garry & John Hurley 5. Cornboro Chief Jazz ET, Brian Corley 6. Rahela Alma Imp, Ann O’Hanlon

Summer Yearling

1. Jones Haniko J Lo, Jones Holsteins 2. Sprucegrove Denver Della, Michael Freeney & Keypoint Holsteins 3. Dalevalley Jordy Hot Red P, Richard & Louise Whelan 4. Massrock S2012 Janik 2, Gerard Lehane 5. Lisnalty Tammy 834, Paul Hannan 6. Knockbrown Apple Crips Rosary, David O’Sullivan

Mature Calf

1. Hallow Solomon Arrangatang, Philip Jones 2. Dondale Millington Beverley, Doran Family 3. Leagh Clearly Roxy Imp, Tim Fitzmaurice 4. Ellys Denver Fran, Steve & Maria McLoughlin 5. Dalevalley Sol Unix Cosmo, Roy Cromie 6. Dellview Promis Angel, Gordon Kingston

Coloured Breeds:

Coloured Breed Junior Calf:

1. Rathard Kasey, Peter Hynes 2. Threemile Magic Bella, Christian Keenan 3. Foyleview Miss Valentine, Luke & Justin Porter

Coloured Breed Intermediate Calf

1. Massrock S2089 Daisy, Gerard Lehane 2. Cloonboygher Maura, Steven Corrigan

Coloured Breed Senior Calf

1. Greenlea Marble Chrome, Padraic Greenan 2. Garrettstown Dynamite Rosita, Steven Corrigan

championships:

Handler Championship:

Champion: Hannah Williamson, Breffni/Oriel Reserve Champion: Hollie Keenan, Breffni/Oriel Honourable Mention: Paul Murphy, Cork

Holstein Championship

Champion: Knowlesmere Diamonds are Forever Reserve Champion: Jones Haniko J Lo Honourable Mention: Eedy Sidekick Fame

Coloured Breed Championship

Champion: Rathard Kasey, Peter Hynes Reserve Champion: Massrock S2089 Daisy, Gerard Lehane Honourable Mention: Greenlea Marble Chrome, Padraic Greenan

Team clipping competition:

1. Cork – Kevin Smith & Stephen Burke 2. Carlow/Kilkenny – Pauric Coleman & Michael Blake 3. Breffni/Oriel – Hannah & Zoe Greenan

Ag-Analysis Competition

1. Galway 2. Cork 3. Kerry 4. Limerick/Clare 5. Breffni/Oriel

O’Sullivan Family Perpetual Trophy: Kate Lehane Cork Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Team Clipping: Cork Breffni / Oriel Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Calves: Breffni/Oriel Kildare Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Handling: Breffni/Oriel West Midlands Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Ag-Analysis Competition: Galway Barrett Family Perpetual Trophy for Handling: Breffni/Oriel Denis Barrett Auctions & Pedigree Sales Perpetual Trophy for Sportsmanship: Breffni/Oriel