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Show goers flock to Cork Summer Show 2016 

24 Jun , 2016  

Despite mixed weather conditions Munster Agricultural Society’s Cork Summer Show 2016 was an epic event, drawing thousands of show goers from all over the country.

With national agricultural competitions including cattle, sheep, goats and horse breeding, as well as the All Ireland Cook Off 2016 (Craft Butchers Association of Ireland) and the National Tug Of War Championships among others, crowds came from 19 counties to participate and experience one of Ireland’s most loved shows.

Supported by Cork County Council, the voluntary committee of the Munster Agricultural Society co-ordinate a show that has attracted audiences as large as 50,000 in the past.

“This year’s Cork Summer Show has been exceptionally successful, with participation across most competitions exceeding previous years’ entries, and a marked increase in the number of traders exhibiting.  The mammoth event went off without a hitch, with record attendance on Saturday in good weather.  While the wet weather on Sunday wasn’t ideal, the crowds still turned out and spirits certainly weren’t dampened by the persistent drizzle,” said Munster Agricultural Society Chairman Gerard Murphy.

The Chariman also paid tribute to the working committees of the Society and over 250 volunteers and employees, whose work effort ensures the success of the show each year.

 

NATIONAL TUG OF WAR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 

600kg Mens Senior

1st.  G&B

2nd. The Shop

3rd.  Donoughmore

600kg Mens Novice

1st.  Ballinastoe

2nd. Gort na Clioche

3rd.  Mulcair

425kg Mens 5-a-Side

1st  St. Pats

2nd Ballinagh

3rd  Killenaule

Ladies405 kg

1st Kiltevna

2nd Ballinagh

3rd Ballinastoe

Ladies 435 kg

1st Kiltevna

2nd Ballinastoe

3rd Ballinagh

 

HORSE RESULTS

 

Welsh Pony Champion

Champion – John Dineen

Reserve – Aidan Williamson

 

Mini Championship

Champion – Uppacott Xotica (Lorna Twomey – owner)

Reserve – Fusway Ganymede (Donagh Gilvarry)

 

Local & Family Pony

Champion – Molly Dot Com

Reserve – Wishfields Missy Moo

 

Ridden Show Hunter Ponies

Champion – Liam Ruttle’s Bronheulog Sunny Boy

Reserve – Catriona Glynn, Yealand Pilgrim

 

Working Hunter Ponies

Champion – Lorna Twomey Crecora Angel

Reserve Judy Quirke, Tybroughney Cloud

 

Connemara Ridden Championship

Champion – Joan Dahill’s Nire Valley Beth

Reserve – Jackie O’Connor, Kilshanny Robert

 

Champion Inhand Pony

Champion John Dineen, Just a Dream

Reserve – Aidan Williamson, Goldengrove Temptress

 

Connemara In hand Championship

Champion – Kitty & Liam Cotter, Ardnore Silver Lady

Reserve – Carmel Melody, Nire Valley Breeze

 

Poultry Championship

Champion – Darren Keohane, Orpington

Reserve – Mulcahy, Crested Duck

 

 

CATTLE / BEEF RESULTS

The MAS All Ireland Beef Heifer 

Beef Heifer Champion Donal Molloy Ardnacrusha Kit Kate

Reserve Donol Molloy Ardnacrusha Kylie

3rd Ryan Family, Gold Star Lulu

 

 

Supreme Beef Champion

John McInerney, Drummin J-Lo

 

Reserve Supreme Beef

Albert de Cogan, Mogeely Mylo

 

SUPREME Dairy Champion: Ricky Barrett (Jersey) Laurelelm Poppy

Reserve Noel & Michelle Murphy, Ballyelan Shuttle Delilah

 

Overall Holstein Friesian Dairy Champion, Noel & Michelle Murphy, Ballyelan Shuttle Delilah (553)

Reserve Dairy – Michael McGrath, Robinsview Barb

 

Belgian Blue Champion – Willie Dunne

Belgian Blue Reserve — John Cahalane, Forenaught ICE

 

Commercial Champion (723) William R. Gubbins

Commercial Resever (718) William R. Gubbins

 

Champion Shorthorn (568) Philip Salter, Castlehaven Greyline

Champion Reserve (566) Philip Salter, Castlehaven Tornado

 

Champion Salers – 709 – Declan Bell, Clewbay Kate

Reserve Saler -711 – John Burke, Manusmore Kim

 

Jersey Champion – Ricky Barrett (536) Laurelelm Poppy

Reserve Jersey- Philip Whitley, (538) Village View Gold Silver

 

Champion Limousin – John McInerney, Drummin J-Lo (694)

Reserve Limousin – Donal Molony, Ardnacrusha Jaguar (683)

 

Aberdeen Angus Champion (609) Albert de Cogan, Mogeely Mylo

Aberdeen Angus Reserve (615) Albert de Cogan, Weddlerie Blackbof

 

Hereford Champion (590) Anthony McCarthy, GEM

Hereford Reserve (571) Henry Dudley, Lakelodge Joe 16th

 

Charolans Champion (626) Martin Ryan, Goldstar Jamaique

Charolans Reserve, Jerry O’Keefe, Jeanie

 

Simmental Champion, 667, James Brown, Corbally Goddess

Simmental Reserve, 670, Adrian Bateman, Clonagh Willow

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