Irish Region News Archive
News & Events in 2011
IRELAND SHOW AND SALE 2011(PRICES THROUGH THE ROOF) - On Saturday 24th september we held the Ireland show and sale at Blessington mart in Co Wicklow. The numbers entered for this event were disappointing but for those members who sold their sheep the prices were outstanding. The event commenced with our breed inspection which follows breed standard guidelines and although inspections may have seemed very strict I feel that this can only help our breed to excel in years to come. Our field officer Jean Blacknell was the appointed judge for the day and although we only had 3 classes to judge our show created alot of interest from the passing public who were at the mart to see other breeds. The champion Jacob on the day was awarded to Sam Gogan with his supeb ewe lamb. Reseve champion went to Karl Gill with his 2 horned shearling ewe. The prices in the ring were fantastic and I hope that this will encourage more members to attend this show next year. The top priced Jacob on the day was a ram lamb from the Stonecroft flock(Geraldine Fletcher) who reached 550 euros. Other great prices were a ewe lamb from the Leck flock(Sam Gogan) who sold at 370 euros and a shearling ewe from the Castlehill flock( Karl Gill) who fetched 350 euros. I would like to thank Blessington mart for a great venue and I know all members will be looking forward to next years event. Please see show results below :
- EWE - 1st, 2nd and 3rd - Karl Gill
- EWE LAMB - 1st Sam Gogan, 2nd Peter Gogan 3rd Pat Gogan
- RAM LAMB - 1st G Fletcher
- CHAMPION - Sam Gogan(ewe lamb)
- RESERVE CHAMPION - Karl Gill(shearling ewe)
NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIP- A big thank you to all the members who helped out during the 3 day event on the stand and a special mention to Joseph for all the work involved in getting the sheep to the event in show condition and getting them home safely again. With huge crowds there was alot of interest in the JSS stand and we met alot of potential new members.
GOSFORD RBSTNI SHOW 3RD SEPT -We rounded of the season in the North with a fantastic day at Gosford forest park.With a record number of Jacobs entered into the show it was a credit to all the members who turned out. The top priced jacob on the day was a shearling ram from Joe Mulholland who fetched £280, closely followed by another shearling ram from Joe as well which made £270. Well done Joe. We used the opportunity at Gosford to sell our Jacob Sheep Soiety raffle tickets and a large number of tickets were sold. Many thanks and good luck to everyone and we look forward to announcing the winner on the 16th October at the Ireland agm. A special mention to Ross and Evelyn mowbry who presented the new Rose bowl for the champion Jacob at Gosford. Thanks Ross and Evelyn. Please see results below:
- Ram - 1st J Mullholland 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J Lynch
- Ewe - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Lynch 3rd D Tumelty
- Ram Lamb - 1st P Colhoun 2nd + 3rd J MCGrath
- Ewe Lamb - 1st A Colhoun 2nd P Colhoun + 3rd J Lynch
- Champion - Alex Colhoun (Ewe Lamb)
- Reserve Champion - Paul Colhoun (Ewe)
MOATE SHOW 27TH AUG - Please see results below:
- Ram - 1st & 2nd K Harney
- Ewe - 1st & 2nd K Harney
- Ram lamb - 1st P Gogan 2nd S Gogan 3rd K Harney
- Ewe lamb - 1st S Gogan 2nd & 3rd K Harney
- Champion - Peter Gogan (Ram lamb)
- Reserce Champion - Kevin Harney (Ewe)
TULLOW SHOW 21ST AUG - The jacob breeders turned out in style for tullow show and there were some superb sheep on display. The show was well organised and started on time but however a showing ring for next year would be of benefit for the judge to see the sheep walk freely and also for the spectators safety. Our judge for the day was Barbara Webster from Scotland who chose Nicola & Geraldine Fletchers 4 horn ram as champion and Joseph Hughes ewe as reserve. Barbara was very impressed with all the sheep on display and felt they were off a high standard. Results below :
- Ram any age - 1st N&G Fletcher 2nd J Hughes 3rd M Kehoe
- Ewe any age - 1st,2nd + 3rd J Hughes
- Ram lamb - 1st N&G Fletcher 2nd S Gogan 3rd P Gogan
- Ewe lamb - 1st N&G Fletcher 2nd J Hughes 3rd N&G Fletcher
- Best Female - J Hughes
- Champion - N&G Fletcher(Ram)
- Reserve Champion - J Hughes (Ewe)
TULLAMORE SHOW 14TH AUG- Another good day out for the Jacob sheep society and with 4 breeders attending there were some fantastic sheep on show. There was great interest in the jacob sheep on display and the breeders deserve great credit for presenting their sheep so well. The judge for the day was Derek Mcmillan from Saintfield who awarded champion to Joseph Hughes with his superb 2 horn ewe and reseve went to N & G Fletcher with their 4 horn ram. This is probably the biggest show in Ireland and it attracted huge crowds and is a great promotional day for the Jacob breed.Results below -
- Ram any age - 1st N & G Fletcher 2nd + 3rd D Harney
- Ram lamb - 1st N & G Fletcher 2nd J Hughes 3rd D Harney
- Ewe any age - 1st 2nd +3rd J Hughes
- Ewe lamb - 1st N & G Fletcher 2nd P Gogan 3rd J Hughes
- Champion - Joseph Hughes
- Reserve Champion - N & G Fletcher
ENNISKILLEN SHOW 3RD AUG- Our first outing to Enniskillen show in Fermanagh was a very successful day for the Jacob Sheep Society and a big thank you to all members who attended. The show is very well run and we look forward to next year. Once again the weather was great and a big thank you to our judge for the day Derek Brown who took alot of time judging our sheep and giving us plenty of good advice.
- Ram any age - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Lynch 3rd P Colhoun
- Ewe any age - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Mcgrath 3rd J Mcgrath
- Ram lamb - 1st,2nd + 3rd J Mcgrath
- Ewe lamb - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Mcgrath 3rd J Lynch
- Group of three - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Lynch 3rd J Mcgrath
- Champion + Reserve Champion - P Colhoun
TINAHELY SHOW 1ST AUG - The bank holiday show in Tinahely was very well attended with 7 jacob breeders showing sheep. The weather was fantastic and there were some great sheep on show. The show was very well organised and the added bonus of a show ring meant that spectatators were able to view the jacobs on display with ease and safety. Congratulations to Joseph Hughes(CHAMPION- EWE) and Matthew Kehoe (RESERVE CHAMPION-RAM). A big thank you to Stan Taylor(society president) who travelled over from England to judge for the day and all the members really enjoyed meeting him. Please see results below -
- Ram any age - 1st M Kehoe 2nd N&G Fletcher 3rd J Hughes
- Ewe 2 year up - 1st J Hughes 2nd J Hughes
- Shearling ewe - 1st J Hughes 2nd L Kenneddy 3rd J Hughes
- Ewe lamb - 1st N&G Fletcher 2nd J Hughes 3rd N&G Fletcher
- Ram lamb - 1st N&G Fletcher 2nd M Kehoe 3rd J Hughes
- Group of three - 1st J Hughes 2nd N&G Fletcher 3rd J Byrne
- Champion - Joseph Hughes
- Reserve Champion - Matthew Kehoe
CLOGHER VALLEY SHOW 27TH JULY-Once again there was a great turnout of jacob sheep with the great weather adding to the day. Cloger was a very well run show and we were delighted to be part of such a big show of sheep and we look foward to next year. A big thank you to Dorothy Pendry who presented her new cup for the champion sheep on the day. This cup will be competed for yearly. The judge for the day was Derek McMillan from Saintfield who gave all participants involved helpful advice about their sheep. Please see results below -
- Ram any age - 1st J Lynch 2nd P Colhoun
- Ewe any age - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J McGrath 3rd J McGrath
- Shearling ewe - 1st J Lynch 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J Lynch
- Ram lamb - 1st J McGrath 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J McGrath
- Ewe lamb - 1st J Lynch 2nd J McGrath 3rd J McGrath
- Group of three- 1st J McGrath 2nd J Lynch 3rd P Colhoun
- Champion - P Colhoun (Ewe any age)
- Reserve Champion - J Lynch (Ewe lamb)
- Second Reserve Champion - J Lynch (Shearling ewe)
CARNEW SHOW 16TH JULY- The judge for the day was Richie Allen who awarded Champion and Reserve Champion to J Hughes.
MULLINGAR SHOW 10TH JULY- Mullingar show was another very good day for the jacob sheep society and the good weather made it even more enjoyable. There was some very good sheep on show and the judge for the day was Geraldine Fletcher. It was great to see our young members preparing their sheep for the show and taking such an interest in their stock. Please see results below -
- Ram any age - Martin Harney
- Ewe any age - 1st Martin Harney 2nd Martin Harney
- Ram lamb - 1st Peter Gogan 2nd Sam Gogan 3rd Martin Harney
- Ewe lamb - 1st Sam Gogan 2nd martin Harney 3rd Peter Gogan
- Champion - Peter Gogan (Ram lamb)
- Reserve Champion - Martin Harney (Ewe any age)
BALLYMENA SHOW 4TH JULY- The Nsa event was held at Ballymena mart with a fantastic turnout of pedigree breeds on display. The jacob stand created alot of interest and the jacob buzzer game was alot of fun for the kids. This is the first time that pedigree jacobs have been at an event like this in the north of the region and it proved very worthwhile as we met lots of people who keep non pedigree jacobs and also some people that had never even seen a jacob sheep before. We handed out alot of leaflets to people that took an interest in our stand and had alot of positive feedback about our sheep. Looking forward to the next event run by the NSA as very well organised.
CLONMEL SHOW 3RD JULY - With 5 breeders attending this show it was another good turnout for the Jacob Sheep Society. Please see results below-
- Champion - G McStay
- Reserve Champion - j Huges
OMAGH SHOW 2ND JULY - The first show in the north of the region was a great success and there was a great turnout of jacobs. We had seven classes to compete for and everyone really enjoyed the day showing and the great weather. Our judge for the day was Ron King from wales and he gave the members alot of good advice on their jacobs. This show is one of the biggest sheep shows in the north and it was great to see so many jacob breeders at the show. Please see results below -
- Ram any age - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Lynch 3rd R Mowbray
- Ewe (rearing lambs)- 1st P Colhoun 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J McGrath
- Shearling ewe -1st J McGrath 2nd JLynch
- Ram lamb- 1st P Colhoun 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J McGrath
- Ewe lamb- 1st P Colhoun 2nd P Colhoun 3rd J Lynch
- Any Pair - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J McGrath 3rd R Mowbray
- Group of three - 1st P Colhoun 2nd J Lynch 3rd J McGrath
- Overall Champion - P Colhoun
- Reserve Champion - P Colhoun
GOREY SHOW 18TH JUNE - The first show of the year in the south of the region was held at Gorey show on Sat 18th June. We had 2 classes on the day as this was the first time that Jacobs had been entered individually. The day was a good success and Joseph Hughes had a clean sweep of 1st,2nd and 3rd in both of the classes(Well done Joseph). Thanks to Glen Mcstay for organising this show and we hope that it will go from strength to strength in the years to come.
NORTH AND SOUTH OPEN DAYS (21ST + 22ND MAY) : The Irish region held two open days this year with our chairman Gareth Jones as our special guest. The first held at the home of the Kingarrow flock in Omagh was a very succesful day with over 40 people in attendance and approx 90 jacob sheep on show. There was a shearing demo, spinning demo, preparing sheep for show and a stock judging competition. Derek Brown showed all the members and prospective new members how to get a Jacob ewe ready for show and explained the good and bad points that we would need to be aware off when buying and showing. The second open day was held at the home of the Sugarloaf/Stonecroft flock in Co Wicklow. With another great turnout of people and some excellent sheep on show the members had a very interesting day. We had a mock judging competition (Gareth Jones - Judge) which created alot of different opinions about what members looked for in their sheep and this was followed by a superb barbecue kindly put on by the Fletcher family. Both open days brought alot of new faces into the society and hopefully our membership list will continue to grow with more days like this. Ps : Anyone who would like to host next years open days please let me know.
BALMORAL SHOW 12TH MAY - Paul + Alex Colhoun with their ram lamb who was placed 3rd.
EVENTS AROUND THE REGION IN 2010
Tullamore Show 2010, the Judge Mrs Jean Simonds and the Champion from N & G Fletcher
Show & Sale 2010
There was plenty of interest in quality animals and they achieved good prices.
Show & Sale 2010 Champion - A tup from Robin Darker with the Judge, Mr Derek Brown
EVENTS AROUND THE REGION 2009
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Tullamore Show 2009 - Nicola and Geraldine Fletcher's champion ewe
Lambs being judged loose By Robert Locker at the Tullamore Show
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Show Results 2010 click for details
IRISH REGION SHOW & SALE
Judge: Derek Brown