Published: Wednesday, 21st July, 2010 11:29am
The Granard Agricultural Show 2010
Over-All Champion at Granard Show was won by Karl Connell, Oldcastle, with judge Raymond Crawford and Eamon Drake (Granard Show).
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RESULTS:
HORSES
Mares and foals
Cl1: Best 5 Brood Mares, any age, in foal or with foal at foot:
1. Tom White, Ardagh; 2. Pat Carthy, Athlone; 3. Mary Connell, Granard.
Cl2: Half-bred Brood Mare with foal at foot:
1. Michael Dooner, Glasson; 2. Pat Carthy, Athlone; 3. Pat Lennon, Glasson.
Cl3: Half-bred Brood Mare (dry):
1. Susan Farrell; 2. John Joe Reilly, Granard; 3. Pairic McNeill, Moate.
Cl4: Colt Foal, non-thoroughbred:
1. Hazel McVeigh, Ballinalee; 2. Pat Carthy, Athlone.
Cl5: Filly Foal, non-thoroughbred:
1. Michael Dooner, Glasson; 2. John Joe Reilly, Creevy; 3. Pat Lennon, Glasson.
Cl8: The Irish Shows Association and Ballinasloe Show present
The Irish Draught Filly Foal Championship Qualifier:
Eugene Doyle, Moate
YOUNG HORSES
Champion young horse: Michael Brady
Champion Ridden Hunter: Alison Roundtree
Cl9: One year old colt, gelding or filly:
1. Raymond Sloyan, Castlerea; 2. Aidan Flanagan, Glasson; Eugene Ryan, Naas.
Cl10: Two year old colt, gelding or filly:
1. Liam Lynskey; 2. Bart Nannery, Granard.
Cl11: Three-year-old colt, gelding or filly:
1. Michael Brady, Belturbet; 2. Sarah Killeen, Dunleer; 3. Paddy Rock, Athlone.
Cl12: The Roscommon Irish Draught Yearling Filly Championship qualifier (€1,350):
1. Raymond Sloyan, Castlerea; 2. Aidan Flanangan, Glasson.
Cl14: Coloured horse any age shown in hand:
1. Diane Carslake. Clonfin; 2. Edel Tuite, Oldcastle; 3. Oliver Durkin, Clonfin.
Cl16: Best ridden cob over 148cm and under 158cm:
1. Edel Tuite, Oldcastle; 2. Bernie Egan.
Cl17: Best lightweight ridden hunter:
1. Alison Rountree, Cootehill; Tom Whyte, Caroline Lynch; 2. Siobhan Connell, Granard.
Cl18: Best heavyweight ridden hunter:
1. Emily Purcell, Rathowen; 2. Paddy Berry, Dring; 3. Teresa White, Legan.
CONNEMARA PONIES
Champion Connemara: James Leahy
Overall champion pony: G&G Fennell, Greenfield Stud
Cl19: Connemara Mare in foal/foal at foot:
1. James Leahy, Ballyheelan; 2. Fiona McMahon.
Cl20: Best reg. Connemara foal:
1. James Leahy, Ballyheelan; 2. Tom Reilly.
Cl21: Best Reg. Connemara yearling colt/gelding or filly:
1. Mairead Dooner, Kenagh.
Cl22: The Midland Connemara All-Ireland Brood Mare Championship qualifier 2010 (€1,000) & The Lady de Vesci Memorial Cup:
Fiona McMahon and Siobhan Connell, Granard.
PONIES
Cl23: Pony 138cm and under:
1. G&G Fennell, Kilbeggan; 2. Fiona Callaghan; 3. Jeanette Donath, Rhode.
Cl24: Pony between 138cm and 148cm:
1. Vincent Holihan/Cyril O'Hara, Coralstown; 2. Alison Rountree, Cootehill; 3. Deirbhile Conlan Dempsey, Bailieboro.
Cl25: Brood mare pony in foal or with foal at foot:
1. Vincent Holihan/Cyril O'Hara, Coralstown; 2. Alison Rountree, Cootehill; 3. Deirbhile Conlan Dempsey, Kells.
Cl26: John Grier Memorial Trophy Lead Rein Class:
Pony up to 148cm - Child aged up to 12 years
1. Susan Mee, Ballinalee and Keri McLoughlin, Aughnacliffe; 2. Amy Finnegan, Edgeworthstown and Eliza Boyle; 3. Lucy McCarthy, Ballivor and Jodi McLoughlin, Aughnacliffe.
Cl27: The Irish Shows Associate & Bonniconlon Show presents: The pony brood mare four-year-old and over championship qualifier (€1,000):
Vincent Holihan/Cyril O'Hara, Coralstown and Alison Rountree, Cootehill.
Cl28: Overall champion pony:
G&G Fennell, Kilbeggan
DONKEYS
Cl29: Best donkey male or female shown in hand:
1. Keith McGivern, Eganstown, Kells.
CATTLE SECTION
Champion non-pedigree of show: John Clyne
Champion pedigree of show: Connell Bros
Overall supreme champion of show: Martin Clyne
Cl31: Purebred Hereford male or female calved after 01.05.09:
1. David Jones, Creagh, Kenagh; 2. JJ Farrell, Trillick-a-temple, Longford.
Cl32: Purebred Hereford cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot:
Durkin Cup 1. JJ Farrell, Longford; 2. Coote Geelan, Dromod; 3. Ivan Jones
Cl33: Pedigree Angus cow:
1. Thomas Beirnes, Mohill.
Cl34: Pedigree Angus bull/heifer born on or after 01.05.09:
1. Gerard Reynolds, Bunlahy; 2. Angela Armstrong, Navan; 3. Gerard Reynolds, Bunlahy.
Cl35: Purebred Charolais cow/heifer:
1. Michael Hanlon, Dring; 2. Tommy Farrell, Aughnacliffe.
Cl36: Purebred Charolais male or female born after 01.05.09:
1. Martin Clyne, Coolarty.
Cl37: Purebred Charolais female born after 01.05.09:
1. Martin Clyne, Coolarty; 2. Michael Hanlon, Dring.
Cl38: Pedigree Limousin male, no permanent teeth:
1. Connell Bros, Oldcastle; 2. Thomas Beirnes, Mohill.
Cl40: Freisan cow/heifer in calf or milk:
1. Jerome Smith, Kilnaleck; 2. Noel Kiernan, Carrigallen.
Cl41: Freisan heifer calf born after 1.1.10:
1. Mark Butler, Streete; 2. Brian Kiernan, Carrigallen.
Cl42: Freisan heifer calf born between 1.1.09 and 31.12.09:
1. Shane Butler, Streete; 2. Noel Kiernan, Carrigallen.
Cl43:
1. Noel Kiernan, Carrigallen; 2. Shane Butler, Streete.
Cl44: Best Continental type heifer calf, other than purebred, born after 01.01.10:
1. George Hegarty, Longford; 2. Seamus Brady, Purt.
Cl45: Best Continental type bullock with no permanent teeth:
1. Connell Bros, Oldcastle; 2. Marie McCormack, Ballymahon; 3. Michelle Tarpey, Elphin.
Cl46: Best Continental type heifer with no permanent teeth:
1. John Clyne, Lanesboro; 2. Linda and Gary Flanagan, Strokestown; 3. David Moorhead, Aughagreagh.
Cl47: Best Continental type bullock with not more than two permanent teeth:
1. Ivan Whyte, Bailieboro; 2. George Hegarty, Longford; 3. Gloria McCann, Athlone.
Cl48: Best Continental type heifer with not more than two permanent teeth:
1. John Clyne, Rathcline; 2. Linda and Gary Flanagan, Strokestown; 3. Linda and Gary Flanagan.
Cl49: Bullock, cross-bred any age:
1. George Hegarty, Longford; 2. Marie McCormack, Ballymahon; 3. Ivan Whyte, Bailieboro.
Cl50: Heifer cross-bred any age:
1. Gary and Linda Flanagan, Strokestown
Cl51: Best heifer likely to make a suckler cow, other than purebred:
1. Daniel Moorhead, Aughagreah; 2. Derick Moorhead, Aughagreagh; 3. Gary and Linda Flanagan, Strokestown.
Cl55: Young stock person championship (open):
1. Conor Craig, Coolarty; 2. D Moorhead, Aughagreagh; 3. Mark Butler, Streete
SHEEP SECTION
Cl58: Best Cross-bred Breeding Ewe, other than hogget:
1. Robert Porter, Oldcastle; 2. James Reilly, Ballymore; 3. James Reilly, Ballymore.
Cl59: French type lamb under 100lbs cross-bred:
1. Robert Porter, Oldcastle; 2. Robert Porter; 3. James Reilly, Ballymore.
Cl60: Best ewe lamb cross-bred suitable for breeding:
1. Robert Porter, Oldcastle; 2. James Reilly, Ballymore; 3. Laura and Matt Connell, Ballymore.
Cl61: Best hogget ewe (cross-bred):
1. James Reilly, Ballymore; 2. James Reilly, Ballymore; Robert Porter, Oldcastle.
Cl62: Best butcher's lamb:
1. Robert Porter, Oldcastle; 2. James Reilly, Ballymore; 3. Robert Porter, Oldcastle.
Cl63: Best pedigree Suffolk ram:
1. James Reilly, Ballymore; 2. James Reilly. Ballymore; 3. Charles Reilly, Mohill.
Cl64: Best pedigree Suffolk ewe:
1. James Reilly, Ballymore; 2. Charles Reilly, Oldcastle; 3. James Reilly.
Cl65: Best Suffolk ram lamb:
1. Charles Reilly, Mohill; 2. Charles Reilly, Mohill.
Cl66: Best Suffolk ewe lamb:
1. Charles Reilly, Mohill.
Cl67: Best Textile ram:
1. Harry Noble, Edgeworthstown; 2. Harry Noble; 3. Robert Porter, Oldcastle.
Cl68: Best Textile ewe:
1. Harry Noble, Edgeworthstown; 2. Robert Porter, Oldcastle; 3. Harry Noble
Champion sheep of show: Harry Noble, Edgeworthstown.
TURF SECTION
Cl69: Best four sods of slane-cut turf:
Shane Butler, Streete; 2. Mark Butler, Streete.
Cl70: Best four sods of machine-cut turf:
1. Marina Reynolds, Strokestown; 2. Eoin Sheehan, Coolarty; 3. Mary Mulligan, Loughduff.
FARM & GARDEN
Cl71: A dish of six potatoes any variety:
1. Sandra Bogan, Coolarty; 2. Shane Sheridan, Granard; 3. Patrick Rushe, Ballyconnell.
Cl73: Best six freshly laid brown hen eggs:
1. Eoin Sheehan, Coolarty; 2. Marina Reynolds, Strokestown; 3. Derick Lloyd.
Cl74: Best six freshly laid duck eggs:
1. Luke Norton, Coolarty.
TABLE VEGETABLE & FRUIT SECTION
Cl75: Three stalks of rhubarb:
1. Pauline Keegan, Clooneen; 2. Patrick Rushe, Ballyconnell; 3. Raymond Higgins, Athlone.
Cl76: Three parsnips:
1. Patrick Rushe, Ballyconnell.
Cl77: Three carrots:
1. Raymond Higgins, Athlone; 2. Shane Sheridan, Granard; 3. Eoin Sheehan, Coolarty.
Cl78: Five onions:
1. Patrick Rushe, Ballyconnell; 2. Patrick Rushe; 3. Raymond Higgins, Athlone.
Cl79: Three heads of cabbage (table):
1. Sharon Duffy, Streete; 2. Eoin O'Hara, Granard; 3. Shane Sheridan, Granard.
Cl80: Five roots of beet:
1. Raymond Higgins, Athlone; 2. Sandra Bogan, Coolarty; 3. Patrick Rushe, Ballyconnell.
Cl81: Five tomatoes:
1. Sharon Duffy, Streete; 2. Raymond Higgins, Athlone; 3. Sandra Bogan, Coolarty.
Cl82: Collection of vegetables (six varieties):
1. Raymond Higgins
Cl83: Five stems of parsley:
1. Patrick Rushe, Ballyconnell; 2. Raymond Higgins
Cl84: Three heads of lettuce:
1. Raymond Higgins, Athlone.
Cl85: Bunch of six scallions:
1. Patrick Rushe, Ballyconnell; 2. Sandra Bogan, Edgeworthstown.
Cl86: The Irish Shows Association & Tullamore Show present
The Bridge House Collection of Vegetables All Ireland:
1. Noel Higgins, Athlone; 2. Patrick Rushe, Ballyconnell.
Liam Kiernan Perpetual Trophy: Raymond Higgins, Athlone.
Rowan Cup: Patrick Rushe, Ballyconnell.
FLOWERS
Cl87: Three roses HT mixed:
1. May Rushe, Ballyconnell; 2. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown
Cl88: Rose HT Rose of the Show:
1. Mary Mulligan, Loughduff; 2. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown.
Cl89: One dahlia decorative medium:
2. May Rushe, Ballyconnell; 2. May Rushe; 3. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown.
Cl90: One dahlia decorative large:
1. May Rushe, Ballyconnell
Cl91: Three dahlias pom pom medium
1. May Rushe, Ballyconnell
Cl92: Vase of antirrhinums:
1. May Rushe, Ballyconnell; 2. May Rushe; 3. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown
Cl93: Pot plant bloom:
1. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown; 2. Rosemary Gaynor, Ballinagh.
Cl94: Pot plant foliage:
1. Mary Mulligan, Loughduff; 2. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown
Cl95: Flower arrangement for a dining room table:
1. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown; 2. May Rushe
Cl96: Best house plant:
1. May Rushe, Ballyconnell; 2. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown; 3. Raymond Higgins, Athlone.
Cl97: Six sweet peas mixed:
1. May Rushe, Ballyconnell; 2. May Rushe, Ballyconnell; 3. Raymond Higgins.
Cl98: Collection of annuals, different varieties:
1. Raymond Higgins, Athlone, 2. Eamon McCormack, Stokestown.
Cl99: Collection of flowering shrubs five stems different varieties:
1. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown; Raymond Higgins, Athlone; 3. May Rushe, Ballyconnell.
Cl100: Collection of wild flowers confined to primary school children:
1. Ann Hynes, Granard; 2. Megan Sheridan, Granard; 3. Eoin Sheehan, Coolarty.
Cl101: Best hanging basket of flowers:
1. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown; 2. Eamon McCormack; 3. Raymond Higgins, Athlone.
COUNTY CRAFTS & HOME
INDUSTRIES
Cl103: Article in wool crochet:
1. Mary Mulligan, Loughduff; 2. Bridgie Burns, Granard; 3. Gertie Woods.
Cl104: Knitted scarf and bag:
1. Brigie Burns, Granard; 2. Brigie Burns; 3. Rosemary Reilly, Ballinacross.
Cl105: Child's matinee coat:
1. Marina Reynolds, Strokestown; 2. Brigie Burns & Gertie Woods; 3. Laura Tully, Athlone.
Cl106: Christening gown or shawl:
1. Sandra Bogan, Coolarty; 2. Gertie Woods, Strokestown.
Cl107: Knitted adult's Aran wool sweater:
1. Gertie Woods, Ballyconnell
Cl108: Most attractive cushion:
1. Gertie Woods, Ballyconnell; 2. Helen McDermott, Ballinalee; 3. Sadie Sheridan, Granard.
Cl109: Patchwork, small item:
1. Sadie Sheridan, Granard; 2. Marina Reynolds, Strokestown; 3. Monica Larenz, Abbeylara.
Cl110: Knitted toy:
1. Marina Reynolds, Strokestown; 2. Margaret McCormack; 3. Gertie Woods, Ballyconnell.
Cl111: Best homemade cushion any material:
1. Marina Reynolds, Strokestown; 2. Sadie Sheridan, Granard; 3. Margaret McCormack.
Cl112: St. Brigid's cross rush:
1. Sharon Duffy, Streete; 2. Brigie Burns, Granard.
Cl113: Something new from something old:
1. Mary Mulligan, Loughduff; 2. Margaret McCormack, Strokestown; 3. Breeden Mulligan.
Cl114: Decoupage picture size:
1. Eamonn McCormack, Strokestwon; 2. Brigie Burns, Granard.
Cl115: Homemade card for a special occasion:
1. Margaret McCormack, Strokestown; 2. Monica Larenz, Abbeylara; 3. Breeden Muligan.
Cl117: Any other hand made craft not eligible in any of above classes:
1. Margaret McCormack, Strokestwon; 2. Brigie Burns, Granard; 3. Monica Larenz, Abbeylara.
CAKE SECTION
Cl118: Plain scones - six:
Eoin Sheehan, Coolarty.
Cl119: Fruit scones - six:
Eoin Sheehan.
Cl120: Queen cakes - six:
1. Niamh Sweeney, Ballyheelan; 2. Conor Craig, Coolarty.
Cl121: Rice Crispie buns - six:
1. Conor Craig, Coolarty; 2. Ann Hynes, Granard; 3. Megan Sheridan, Granard.
Cl124: Carrot cake:
1. Ann O'Hara, Granard; 2. Ann Hynes, Granard; 3. Sharon Duffy, Streete.
Cl125: Light fruit cake:
1. Ethel Lloyd, Rathowen; 2. Ann Hynes, Granard.
Cl126: Boiled fruit cake:
1. Sharon Duffy, Streete; 2. Ann Hynes, Granard; 3. Ann O'Hara, Muckerstaff.
Cl127: Sponge sandwich cake:
1. Marie Flynn, Ballymacroley; 2. Ethel Lloyd, Rathowen; 3. Margaret Sweeney.
Cl128: Rhubard crumble:
1.Ann O'Hara, Granard
Cl129: Apple Crumble:
1. Ann O'Hara; 2. Ann Hynes, Granard; Ethel Lloyd, Rathowen.
Cl130: Coffee cake, decorated:
1. Ethel Lloyd, Rathowen; 2. Ann Hynes, Granard.
Cl131: Six queen cakes:
1. Sharon Duffy, Streete; 2. Ethel Lloyd, Rathowen.
Cl132: Six fruit scones:
1. Ann Hynes, Granard; 2. Ciara Sheridan, Granard; 3. Ethel Lloyd, Rathowen.
Cl133: Traditional soda bread (white):
1. Ann O'Hara, Granard.
Cl134: Traditional soda bread (brown):
1. Marie Flynn, Ballymacroley; 2. Ann O'Hara, Granard;
Cl135: Fruit soda cake:
1. Ethel Lloyd, Rathowen; 2. Ann O'Hara, Granard.
Cl136: Apple tart (short crust):
1. Marie Flynn, Ballymacroley; 2. Ann Hynes, Granard; Ethel Lloyd, Rathowen.
Cl137: Six muffins:
1. Ethel Lloyd, Rathowen; 2. Ann Hynes, Granard.
Cl138: Child's birthday cake:
1. Shane Butler, Streete; 2. Mark Butler, Streete.
Cl139: Best pan of boxty:
1. Paddy Boyhan; 2. Paddy Boyhan; 3. Helen Martin, Granard.
Cl140: Six potato cakes:
1. Ann Hynes, Granard; 2. Ann Butler, Streete; 3. Paddy Boyhan.
PRESERVES SECTION
Cl143: 1lb strawberry jam:
1. Eamonn McCormack, Strokestown.
Cl144: 1lb raspberry jam:
1. Joy Burns, Granard; 2. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown; 3.Conor Craig, Coolarty.
Cl145: 1lb gooseberry jam:
Eamonn McCormack, Strokestown
Cl146: 1lb rhubarb jam:
Eamonn McCormack, Strokestown.
Cl147: 1lb blackcurrant jam:
Eamonn McCormack, Strokestown.
Cl148: 1lb marmalade:
1. Joy Burns, Granard; 2. Alan Harrison, Ardagh; 3. Eamon McCormack, Strokestown.
Cl149: 1lb jar jelly
1. Eamonn McCormack, Strokestown; 2. Joy Burns, Granard.
Cl150: 1lb chutney (any variety):
1. Alan Harrison, Ardagh.
PHOTOGRAPHY & ART
Cl152: Best pet bird or animal:
1. Sandra Bogan, Coolarty; 2. Ann Farrelly, Granard; 3. Sharon Duffy, Streete.
Cl153: Best landscape/seascape:
1. Raymond Higgins, Athlone; 2. Ann Farrelly, Granard; 3. Sadie Sheridan, Granard.
Cl154: Best still life:
1. Raymond Higgins, Athlone; 2. Ann Farrelly, Granard.
Cl155: Best portrait:
1. Mark Butler, Streete; 2. Sandra Bogan, Coolarty; 3. Raymond Higgins, Athlone.
Cl156: Best pet bird or animal:
1. Sandra Bogan, Coolarty; 2. Bill Bennett; 3. Jennifer Jones.
Cl157: Best sports photograph:
1. Raymond Higgins, Athlone; 2. Raymond Higgins; Bridie McMahon, Granard.
Cl158: Best seascape/landscape:
1. Raymond Higgins, Athlone; Sandra Bogan, Coolarty.
Cl159: Best newsworthy photograph:
1. Raymond Higgins, Athlone; 2. Joy Burns, Granard; 3. Raymond Higgins, Athlone
Cl160: Best picture celebrations:
1. Raymond Higgins, Athlone; 2. Laura Tully, Athlone; 3. Joy Burns, Granard.
DOG SHOW
Champion dog: John Petit Cup:
Ellen Leddy, Kenagh.
Reserve champion:
James Brady Coole.
Guess the name of the mare:
Winner, Aoife Condron.
Guess the age of the piglets:
Winners, Luke Norton, Mark Tully, Michael Cronogue, Daniel Corr, Grainne Gormley, Joseph McEntire, Sean McElvaney and Jim McLoughlin.
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