IHFA All Ireland Awards 2019
CLASS 1 All Ireland Heifer born after 1st January 2019
Champion
Cahirmee Goldenway Marieka, owned by Patrick Smith, Doneraile, Co. Cork
All Ireland Awards 2019
The IHFA Awards Night took place at the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, Co. Laois on Friday 31st of January. This year the awards were presented by the Chairperson of Glanbia, Martin Keane. Among the awards presented were the All Ireland Awards for 2019, covering nine classes; the IHFA Gold and Diamond Awards; the YMA Awards, which include Club of the Year, President’s Medal, Hall of Fame and Photography Competition.
Presidents Medal
Recipient of the YMA President’s Medal 2019 is Louise Sinnott, The Ballagh, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Nominated by her local Slaney Club, Louise is the winner of this prestigious award, presented at the discretion of IHFA President, Patrick Gaynor. The President and C.E. interviewed nominated candidates taking performance and achievements within YMA over the previous year into consideration. Louise is a distinguished participant in YMA and has been actively involved from a young age. She continues to participate and helps out within her club alongside her professional career working in the I.T. sector.
Hall of Fame
The recipient of the YMA Hall Of Fame Award 2019 is Owen Laffan from the Limerick Clare Club. Growing up on the home farm near Kilfinny, Adare, Owen has been constantly involved with his local Limerick Clare Club. He served as a dedicated club officer including a term as Club representative on the National YMA Committee during which he had a near 100 % attendance track record. The Limerick Clare Club in nominating Owen for consideration of the Hall of Fame stated the following testimonial;
Owen’s unwavering intent to ensure the best for young members has not gone unnoticed by us as a club and we are deeply grateful. In particular we commend his endless enthusiasm and his solution-driven approach. Although no longer of YMA age, Owen devotes endless time and effort into the club and is always at hand for whatever task requires attention. We feel he is deserving of the Hall of Fame Award as he is truly a selfless patron of the Young Members Association.”
Photographic Competition
Clodagh Helen, Limerick Clare YMA Club, is the winner of the Photographic Competition. This is Clodagh’s second time to win this competition. Clearly she has a talent for capturing the moment and has a photography skill to get the most from her camera. Having qualified in zoology at third level, Clodagh now works at Ailwee Cave visitor centre in County Clare.
Club of the Year
The Carlow Kilkenny Club is the winner of YMA’s Club of the Year. This is a back-to-back success for the club in retaining the title won for the first-time last year. The award is based on club participation and achievement in the many YMA events throughout the past year. The diversity of events held by YMA captures the range of talents and skills which every Young Member possesses. These YMA skills events include stock judging, showmanship, clipping and photography. As the recipient of the Club of the Year Award, Carlow Kilkenny members will be presented with the IHFA perpetual trophy.
All Ireland Awards Open Stockjuding Competition
IHFA and YMA members were invited to participate in a stockjudging competition of the candidate animals shortlisted for the All Ireland Awards. There are three age categories and the three winners are as follows;
YMA aged 18 years and under
1st Sarah Shannon, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork
YMA aged 26 years and under
1st Kane Boal, Togherbeg, Tuam, Co. Galway
Senior
1st John Curtin, Athlacca, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
Reserve
Sprucegrove Chief Harmonica, owned by Thomas Cahill, Corrandulla, Co. Galway
Hon. Mention
Leagh Kingdoc Pledge, owned by Timothy Fitzmaurice, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry
CLASS 2 All Ireland Heifer born between 1st July & 31st December 2018
Champion
Dalevalley GWY Aiko, owned by Roy Cromie, Castlefin, Co. Donegal
Reserve
Hallow Sol Twizzle, owned by Philip Jones, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Hon. Mention
Cornboro Dempsey Rolls, owned by Brian Corley, Smithboro, Co. Monaghan
CLASS 3 All Ireland Heifer born between 1st January & 30th June 2018
Champion
Hallow Solomon Twizzle 3 ET, owned by Philip Jones, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Hon. Mention
Emerald Solomon Twizzle ET, owned by Donal & Kathleen Neville, Croagh, Co. Limerick
CLASS 4 All Ireland Heifer In Milk
Champion
Hallow Doorman Abrakazoo 2 ET, owned by P. Flanagan, A. Dorian & L. Collins, Termonfekin, Co. Louth
Reserve
Dellview Amethy St Angel, owned by Gordon Kingston, Ballinascarty, Co. Cork
Hon. Mention
Sprucegrove Diamond Peggy, owned by Aidan & Seamus Foody, Ballina, Co. Mayo
CLASS 5 All Ireland 3 Year Old Cow In Milk
Champion
Lisnalty Megasire Rituel, owned by Paul Hannan, Crecora, Co. Limerick
Reserve
Hallow Atwood Carmen, owned by Philip Jones, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Hon. Mention
Tubbertoby Doorman Joy, owned by Paul Flanagan, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Hon. Mention
Tubbertoby Doorman Joy, owned by Paul Flanagan, Drogheda, Co. Louth
CLASS 6 All Ireland Junior Cow In Milk
Champion
Woodmarsh Cancun Lyme 2, owned by Michael & Elizabeth McNamara, Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork
CLASS 6 All Ireland Junior Cow In Milk
Champion
Woodmarsh Cancun Lyme 2, owned by Michael & Elizabeth McNamara, Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork
Hon. Mention
Hallow Attwood Grace, owned by Philip Jones, Gorey, Co. Wexford
CLASS 7 All Ireland Mature Cow In Milk
Champion
Thevalley Amazing Frost, owned by Philip Jones, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Reserve
Hallow Attic Christina, owned by Philip Jones, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Hon. Mention
Ballytigue Gold Chip Shower, owned by Aidan Frawley, Bruree, Co. Limerick
CLASS 8 All Ireland Irish Pure Friesian – Heifer in Milk
Champion
Firoda 2030 Twink 2, owned by Peadar Healy, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Reserve
Carrickshock Aine 2107, owned by Pat Cleary, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny
Hon. Mention
Carrickbrack Tournament Babs, owned by John Allen, Convoy, Co. Donegal
CLASS 9 All Ireland Irish Pure Friesian – Cow in Milk
Champion
Carrickshock Cissy 1978, owned by Pat Cleary, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny
Reserve
Firoda TMI Twink, owned by Peadar Healy, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Reserve
Firoda TMI Twink, owned by Peadar Healy, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Hon. Mention
Carrickbrack Rio Honeybee, owned by John Allen, Convoy, Co. Donegal
