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IHFA President Richard Whelan with guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, pictured at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Cllrs. Winston Bennett and T. P. Reilly, IHFA President Richard Whelan, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, Donal Riordan and Eamon Flood of FBD, and Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson

IHFA President Richard Whelan with guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, pictured at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Donal Riordan FBD, IHFA President Richard Whelan, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, and Eamon Flood of FBD

Guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, pictured speaking at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

IHFA President Richard Whelan with guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, pictured at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Deirdre Toal Eimear and Mary Gaynor, and Richard Whelan, President IHFA.

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Cllrs. Winston Bennett and T. P. Reilly, IHFA President Richard Whelan, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, Donal Riordan and Eamon Flood of FBD, and Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson

Guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, pictured speaking at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

IHFA President Richard Whelan with guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, pictured at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Jamie, Cody, and Dylan Paul— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, pictured speaking at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Young Fionn Lynch from Oldcastle, Co Meath, watching the show at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

IHFA President Richard Whelan with guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, pictured at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Liam, Kate, and David Healy, Athboy,

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Richie, Louise, Grace, and Richard Whelan.

Jamie, Cody, and Dylan Paul— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Cllrs. Winston Bennett and T. P. Reilly, IHFA President Richard Whelan, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, Donal Riordan and Eamon Flood of FBD, and Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson

Jamie, Cody, and Dylan Paul— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

YMA Stock Judging winners, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

ane Hannan YMA with Heather Cromie, John Brett, P J and Anne Kelly.

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Chris Corrie and Aodhgan Cahill of AHV.

Kate and Ray Masterson, Longford.

Sean Callan, Sean Crummy, Cillian and Stephen Dowling, Dúnmasc Genetics

IHFA President Richard Whelan with guest at the Show, MEP for Midlands North West Colm Markey, pictured at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Christian Keenan, Roy Cromie,

Cara and Mark Lynch, and Eibhe Gaynor with Nicola Lynch

Jamie, Alan, and Dylan Paul, Meaghera, Derry.

Abbie Duffy, Monaghan, winner of the Handler aged 12 years and under Class, and ‘Honourable Mention’ in the Handler Championship, at the IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Abbie Duffy (seated front centre) Monaghan, winner of the Handler aged 12 years and under Class, and ‘Honourable Mention’ in the Handler Championship, pictured with all the Duffy family at the IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Anna and Isabelle McLoughney. IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Shauna, Eabha, and Sophie Gaynor, Mullagh, at the IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023

Cormac Farrelly, Brian MCDonnell.

Gill Zeilon, Pat Dillon Teagasc, and Sean Coughlan.

Karen and Laurence Feeney.

Eileen Hannan, Kathleen Whelan, Maary Gaynor.

Brendan Smyth, IHFA PResident Richard Whelan, Pat Gaynor, Paul Hannan.

Ingrid Sillaste, Ieva Krustina.

Fergus O’Meara, Pat Ryan, Dairymaster.

EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Frioday, 28th April,2023

Laurence and Karen Feeney, Liz and Charles Gallagher.

(standing) Katarzyna Rzewuska, Ewa Kłębukowska, Emilia Zawadzka; (seated) Leszek Hądzlik, Roman Januszewski, Agnieszka Nowosielska, Mieczysław Klupczyński.

Marija Klopčič, Javier Lopez-Paredes, Santiago Mato, Sofía Alday.

José Antonio Jiménez-montero, Laurent Schibler.

Ivor Bryan, Michael Coleman.

Stephen shannon, Sean Coughlan, Robert Shannon.

John Kirby, Sharon Walshe, Shane McHugh.

Thierry Menard, Céline Le Ru-Le Laurent, Vincent Reitf, Pierrick Cotto, Markus Gerber.

Matthias Schelling, Jacqueline Weber, Deborah Leona Weber, Adrian Weber.

Tamas Sebok, Reet Härm, Tanel-taavi Bulitko, Andres Leesmäe.

Jan Berka, Josef Divis, Jiri Motycka, Ladislav, Vondraser, Czech Republic.

Donal O’riordan, John Cahalan, FBD.

Hannah Driscoll, Pernilla Ekdahl, Kaj Fredriksson

Peeter Padrik, Aavo Molder

Ingrid Sillaste, Niina Maasmaa.

Anki Sandin, Helen Marklund, Sweden.

Johnny and Cheryl Lyons, HNI.

Gráinne McQuaid, Michael Halliwel, Caroline Smale, Hannah Williams, Menanie Harmitt.

Brendan Smyth, Richard Whelan, IHFA President, and Sean Coughlan.

Mary and Pat Gaynor, Paul and Eileen Hannan.

John Kirby, Paul Boal, Ann Crawford.

Teresa Fleming, Charles Gallagher, Rachel White.

John Torrance, John and Helen Jamieson.

Anke Rolfes, Jens Baltissen, Hajo Leyschulte, Michel Geinoz.

Heinrich Ruprecht, Rachel White, Markus Gerber.

Heinrich Ruprecht, Markus Gerber

Noreen and Denis Kiely, and Rachel White.

Charles Gallagher, Sean Coughlan.

Barquera Genaro, Germán De La Vega, Sofía Alday

Paavo Karhu, Pirkko Tauren, Antti Latva-Rasku.

Virpi Jokinen, Jari Loponen.

Special guest, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, speaking at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

IHFA President Richard Whelan addresses the crowd

Guest speakers, Siobhan Ring, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation; Donagh BErry, Teagasc; John Torrance, UK Holsteins; and Raffaella Finocchiaro, Anafibj, Italy.

Guest Speaker, László Bognár, Hungary.

Guest Speakers, László Bognár, Hungary; Niek Meijer, Netherlands; Jos Buiting, Netherlands.

Guest speakers, Lars Neilson, Denmark; Sofia Alday, Spain; Dr. Finbar Mulligan, Ireland; and Jean-Yves Dréau, France.

Richard Whelan (left), President, and Laurence Feeney (right) CE IHFA, with with special guest, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Special guest, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, speaking at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Richard Whelan, President IHFA, speaking at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Donal Carey (left)| and Charles Gallagher (right) IHFA with special guest, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Richard Whelan, President IHFA; special guest, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue; and Tomás Ó Mideach, CEO FBD, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Tomás Ó Mideach, CEO FBD, with special guest, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Laurence Feeney CE, and Charles Gallagher, IHFA; Suzanne Harding, Sec. General EHRC, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue; Richard Whelan, President IHFA; and Tomás Ó Mideach, CEO FBD, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Charles Gallagher and Laurence Feeney CE IHFA, special guest, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue,, Richard Whelan President IHFA, and Thomás Ó Midheach, FBD, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Special guest, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue (centre) with Charles Gallagher (left) and Richard Whelan, President, IHFA, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Charles Gallagher and Richard Whelan, President, IHFA, welcome, special guest, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Richard Whelan, President, IHFA, greets special guest, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Donagh Berry, Teagasc with Charles Gallagher and Richard Whelan, President, IHFA, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Thierry Menard, France, with Charles Gallagher and Richard Whelan, President, IHFA, at the opening of the EHRC Conference hosted by IHFA, Thursday 27th, April, 2023, Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Laurence Feeney CE IHFA, Paul Family Alan, Leanne, Jamie, Cody, and Dylan, and with Richard Whelan, President IHFA.

Izzy Jones, Show Champion, ‘Jones Crushtime Patricia’ and handler Gary Jones, and Laurence Feeney CE IHFA

Show Champion, ‘Jones Crushtime Patricia’ and handler Gary Jones; with the presentation by Richard Whelan, President IHFA, and with Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson.

Laurence Feeney CE IHFA, Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson, Show Champion, ‘Jones Crushtime Patricia’ and handler Gary Jones;

Laurence Feeney CE IHFA, Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson, Show Champion, ‘Jones Crushtime Patricia’ and handler Gary Jones; Reserve Champion, Hallow Sol Twizzle’ and handler Phillip Jones; and Honourable Mention ‘Baldonnel Sol Ebony’ with handler Denis O’Neill; and with Donal O’riordan of sponsor FBD.

Class 20— Show Champion

Championship

Donal Riordan FBD speaking to the crowd at Emerald Expo

Jamie, Cody, and Dylan Paul— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Best Group of Three Females winners— Paul and Eileen Hannan, handlers, Jane Hannan, Damien Bourke, Claire Hannan, Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson, and Donal O’riordan of FBD

Eoin Hannon of sponsor Meath Farm Machinery with Winner of Class 18 ‘Baldonnel Sol Ebony’, handler Denis O’Neill, and John Dowling

Winner of Class 18, John Dowling with ‘Baldonnel Sol Ebony’, handler Denis O’Neill, and Trevor Hanley of sponsor Progressive Genetics.

Pat Gaynor with winner of Class 16, ‘Sterndale Colt Rae ET’ and handler Steve McLoughlin.

Laurence Feeney CE IHFA with winner of Class 15, ‘Baldonnel Sol Ebony’ with handler Denis O’Neill.

Tina Neville of Tullamore show with winner of Class 14, ‘Hallow Sol Twizzle’ and handler Phillip Jones and with Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson

Andy Whittaker and John Murphy of sponsor Tirlán with Intermediate Champion, ‘Jones Crushtime Patricia’ and handler Gary Jones with young Rory, and Izzy and Ted Jones, and with Eamon McEnteggart.

Reserve Champion ‘Dalevalley Maze Apple Red Et’ and handler, Richard Jones

Andy Whittaker and John Murphy of sponsor Tirlán with Intermediate Champion, ‘Jones Crushtime Patricia’ and handler Gary Jones; Reserve Champion ‘Dalevalley Maze Apple Red Et’ and handler, Richard Jones; and Honourable Mention ‘Statbogie Unstopabull Chipper Red’, and handler Andrew Kennedy.

Class 12, Intermediate Champion.

Winner Class 13, ‘Lisnalty Lettle 547’ and handler Bill Hannan, with (from left) Paul, Eileen, Jane and Claire Hannan, and Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson.

Frank Brady, Regional Chairman IFA sponsors of Class 12 with winner, ‘Statbogie Unstopabull Chipper Red’, and handler Andrew Kennedy and with Leanne, Alan, Jamie Cody, and Dylan Paul

Shane Smith of sponsor Drummonds with winner of Class11 ‘Jones Crushtime Patricia’ and handler Gary Jones

Class 10_ Colour Breed Champion

Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson, with winner of Class 10, ‘Kilgarriffe Marcella, and handler Avril Taylor.

Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson, with winner of class 8 and Junior Colour Breed Champion, Rathard Kasey, and handler Becky Hynes

Linda and Philip Jones and Junior Champion, ‘Hollow Solomon Arengatang Et’ with handler, Will Jones; Reserve Champion ‘Emerald Lambda Ashlyn’ and handler, Jennifer Harty; and Honourable Mention ‘Slatabogie Wilows Avina Red’and handler Leanne Paul.

Junior Champion & Reserve, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Trevor Williamson of sponsor Breffni Oriel Holstein Friesian Club with winner of Class 7, ‘Greenland Kalo Oceane1793’ and handler Rachel Corley.

Cllr TP. Reilly, of sponsor Cavan Co. Co. with winner of Class 6, Hollow Solomon Arengatang ET with handler, Will Jones, and Linda Jones.

Clodagh Malone, Moyvalley Meats and Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson, with winner of Class 5 ‘Dalevally Mir Apple 2215ET’ and handler Will Jones.

Donal Carey IHFA, with winner of Class 4, ‘Tubbertoby Haniko Jazz’ and handler, Matthew Flanagan.

Class 3, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

IHFA president Richard Whelan with winner of Class 3, ‘Emerald Lambda Ashlyn’ and handler, Jennifer Harty.

Class 3, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Aodhgan Cahill of sponsor, Lumville Holsteins, with winner of Class 2, ‘Slatabogie Unix Twine’ and handler Leanne Paul.

Laura Cornthwaite of sponsor World Wide Series with winner of Class 1, ‘Euro Showtime Merrill’ and handler Stephen Harty.

Final Line Up Class 1

Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson of the Tregibby Herd, Wales, and Tomás O’Reilly of Volac, sponsors the Handler Championship, with the winners, Champion, Rachel Corley, Monaghan; Reserve Champion, Becky Hynes, Cork; Honourable Mention, Abbie Duffy, Monaghan; and with Alison Beaty of Farm Wardrobe, at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Class H3. 3rd place, Matthew Flanagan, 2nd place, Stephen Bourke; Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson; winner Rachel Corley, Monaghan; and with Clodagh Malone.

Class H3 winner Rachel Corley, Monaghan.

Shane McHugh if IHFA with winners of Class H2 Becky Hynes, Cork,; Will Jones; and Bill Hannan.

Tomás O’Reilly of Volac sponsors the Handler aged 12 years and under on Jan 2023 Class pictured with the winners, 1st, Abbie Duffy, Monaghan; 2nd Stephen Harty; and third Zoe Greenan, at the IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Richard Whelan, President IHFA, presenting Show Champion, ‘Jones Crushtime Patricia’ and handler Gary Jones with young Rory, Izzy and Ted Jones, and with Eamon McEnteggart.

CLASS 1— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Tomás O’Reilly of Volac sponsors the Handler aged 12 years and under on Jan 2023 Class pictured with the winners, 1st, Abbie Duffy, Monaghan; 2nd Stephen Harty; and third Zoe Greenan, at the IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Abbie Duffy, Monaghan, winner of the Handler aged 12 years and under on Jan 2023 Class, and ‘Honourable Mention’ in the Handler Championship, at the IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

CLASS 1— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

CLASS H3— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Class H3 winner Rachel Corley, Monaghan.

CLASS H3— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Class H3. 3rd place, Matthew Flanagan, 2nd place, Stephen Bourke; Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson; winner Rachel Corley, Monaghan; and with Clodagh Malone.

CLASS H3— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Handler Championship— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson of the Tregibby Herd, Wales, and Tomás O’Reilly of Volac, sponsors the Handler Championship, with the winners, Champion, Rachel Corley, Monaghan; Reserve Champion, Becky Hynes, Cork; Honourable Mention, Abbie Duffy, Monaghan; and with Alison Beaty of Farm Wardrobe, at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Handler Championship winner, Rachel Corley, Monaghan; and Honourable Mention, Abbie Duffy, Monaghan; at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Handler Championship winner, Rachel Corley, Monaghan, at IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday Apr

Handler Championship— IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan

Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson with Becky Hynes, Cork;

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Laura Cornthwaite of sponsor World Wide Series with winner of Class 1, ‘Euro Showtime Merrill’ and handler Stephen Harty.

IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

HFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Class 2, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Aodhgan Cahill of sponsor, Lumville Holsteins, with winner of Class 2, ‘slatabogie Unix Twine’ and handler Leanne Paul.

Class 3, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

IHFA president Richard Whelan with winner of Class 3, ‘Emerald Lambda Ashlyn’ and handler, Jennifer Harty.

Class 3, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson, and IHFA president Richard Whelan with winner of Class 3, ‘Emerald Lambda Ashlyn’ and handler, Jennifer Harty.

Class 3, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Class 4, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Donal Carey IHFA, with winner of Class 4, ‘Tubbertoby Haniko Jazz’ and handler, Matthew Flanagan.

Class 4, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Class 5, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

Clodagh Malone, and Show Judge, Hefyn Wilson, with winner of Class 5 ‘Dalevally Mir Apple 2215Et’ and handler Will Jones.

Class 5, IHFA Emerald Expo 2023, Saturday April 29, at the Virginia Show Centre, Co. Cavan.

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