23: Qualifier: All Ireland Non Pedigree Suckler Heifer Championship

Cattle ➤ Qualifier Sun 19th Jul 2026

THE ISA & Swinford Show Society presents this championship
RULES & CONDITIONS

  1. Competition is open to all breeds of non-pedigree heifers suitable to produce & rear a calf with potential for current commercial beef markets.
  2. 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.
  3. The heifer's potential mothering ability will be assessed.
  4. Up to 2 heifers may qualify at each show if the standard is deemed sufficient.
  5. Individual exhibitors may qualify up to 2 heifers for the final.
  6. All heifers must be halter-trained & led by a competent adult.
  7. Animals qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at the Swinford.
  8. 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