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23: Qualifier: All Ireland Non Pedigree Suckler Heifer Championship - Oldcastle Agricultural Show 2026
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Cattle ➤ Qualifier
Sun 19th Jul 2026
THE ISA & Swinford Show Society presents this championship
RULES & CONDITIONS
- Competition is open to all breeds of non-pedigree heifers suitable to produce & rear a calf with potential for current commercial beef markets.
- Heifers may be in calf or maiden at the final. Heifers that are in calf, evidence must be produced, ie., a scanning cert or an insemination cert.
- The heifer's potential mothering ability will be assessed.
- Up to 2 heifers may qualify at each show if the standard is deemed sufficient.
- Individual exhibitors may qualify up to 2 heifers for the final.
- All heifers must be halter-trained & led by a competent adult.
- Animals qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at the Swinford.
- The foregoing rules should be read in the ISA General Rules together with Swinford Show Rules. Location: Swinford Show To Final: €15 Date: Sun, 23rd Aug, 2026 Prizes: 1st – €600 & Sash, 2nd – €350, 3rd – €250, 4th – €200, 5th – €200, 6th – €50, 7th – €50, 8th – €50, 9th – €50, 10th – €50, 11th – €50, 12th – €50, 13th – €50. QUALIFYING SHOWS Athlone, Ballinamore, Bonniconlon, Bridgetown, Castleblayney, Castlegregory, Castlerea, Claremorris, Carbery, Corofin, Corrandulla, Erris, Flavours of Fingal, Finn Valley, Grange, Longford, Mullagh, Mullingar, Ossory, Tinahely
Cattle - Opening Notes
Exhibitors must pay at the gate.
Enquiries: John, 086 2715025
Judging will commence at 10 am. Weighing of classes: 8.30 - 10.00 am Weights will be determined using the official Oldcastle Show scales only. Entries will be weighed once
Please read the Oldcastle Agricultural Show Rules & Regulations:
Championship winners will be photographed with their cups on show day; cups will not be removed from the show.
Vouchers or products may be given instead of money.
Prizes: 1st, €100 & rosette; 2nd, €60 & rosette; 3rd, €40 & rosette, or as otherwise stated.
5% ISA levy, unless otherwise stated.
Rule 10 applies.
No entries permitted on day of event.
Entry Fee:
€10.00
Date:
Sun, 19th Jul, 2026
Competitions are Closed