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hanks to the very generous sponsorship of Suffolk Sheep Thanks very much to our two judges Padraig Murphy and Arthur
Society we were once again able to sponsor vouchers O’Keeffe who took time out to judge our shows.
Ttowards purchase of Suffolk ram at any of our sales Having secured sponsorship from Quinns of Baltinglass it was
for Suffolk/ Cheviot Ewe Lamb Class at Tullow Ewe Breeders agreed to spend some of the sponsorship money on banners and › Judge Padraig Murphy with Champion Colin Watchorn › Judge Padraig Murphy casting his eye over the lineup in the Recorded Class
Club Competition. This proves a good opportunity to meet flyers. The banners were very impressive and made our presence
commercial farmers who will be our customers at our Club ram known around the mart Premises on sales days. Open Ram Class
sales. We were pleased this year to welcome Brian and Gus A big thanks to our Chairman Jonathan who has put in a big 1st Alan Stanley
Doyle as new club members. effort promoting the club and to everyone who helped out at the 2nd S & S Gahan
The National Championships were held this year in the Hub in sales. 3rd John and Esther Gahan
Cillian Hill, Kilkenny. Congratulations to the club members who Congratulation to the club members who entered Society Flock 4th Robert and Irene Sands
exhibited at this event and especially to all who won rosettes. Competition 2018 which was judged by Andrew Wilson. Well done
Congratulations to John Stacey coming first in the Novice Ram to all the winners: Pairs Class
Lamb class and third in the Open Ram Lamb class, to Aeron Kealy 1st S & S Gahan
for coming first in Novice Ewe Lamb Class and to Colin Watchorn Flock up to 30 Ewes 2nd Colin Watchorn
on taking second prize in this class also and also fifth prize in Reserve Flock - John & Esther Gahan (Barronstown Flock) 3rd Robert and Irene Sands
Novice Ram Lamb Class. Champion
Flock over 30 Ewes
Premier Show and Sale Roscrea Reserve Flock - S & S Gahan (Barrowlands Flock) Colin Watchorn
At Premier Show and Sale Roscrea 2018, club members picked Reserve Champion
up some rosettes in the show and were active at the sale both Ewe Lamb Class
selling and buying. Congratulation to John and Esther Gahan Reserve - Colin Watchorn (Beechbrook Flock) Alan Stanley
winning second and fourth prize for their Shearling Ewes, Colin
Watchorn winning third prize in Ewe lamb Class, third in Novice Best Stud Rams - Winner of the Howard Peel Cup SECOND SHOW AND SALE
Ram lamb class and fifth in Open Ram Lamb Class and J & J S & S Gahan for Carragh Captivate Recorded Class
Corcoran winning fourth prize in Novice Ram Lamb. We may be 1st Alan Stanley
only a small club but we had eight members showing and selling at Many thanks to our customers for their continued support 2nd Colin Watchorn
Premier Sale. and congratulations to all our exhibitors for excellent standard 3rd S & S Gahan
of sheep presented at all our sales. Also a big thank you to the 4th Robert and Irene Sands
Premier Show and Sale Manager and Staff of Tullow Mart. › Alan Stanley, Jonathan Watchorn Club Chairman, Colin Watchorn

At our club Premier Show and Sale in Tullow Judge Padraig It was a great honour for our club to have Vera Roche one of the Open Ram Class
Murphy from the Murbro Flock awarded Champion Sheep to a founder members of our Club recognised at Suffolk Hall of Fame 1st John Stacey › John Stacey Reserve Champion, Adam Stanley,
very strong shearling ram exhibited by Colin Watchorn. This ram Award in 2018. Vera along with her late husband Tom established 2nd Alan Stanley judge Arthur O’Keeffe, Alan Stanley Champion
sired by Cairness Temptation had earlier won the Shearling Class. the Roundwood Flock in 1962. Vera travelled all over Ireland to 3rd Colin Watchorn
Reserve Champion went to Alan Stanley for his ram lamb by Glyda Shows with her Suffolks and was quite successful in the show ring. 4th J & J Corcoran
Dare Devil winner of the Recorded Ram Lamb Class. Highest price
of the day €800 went to John and Esther Gahan’s ram lamb by SHOW AND SALE WINNERS 2018 Pairs Class
Ballynacanon Bale. Prices were up on average from 2017 prices. PREMIER SHOW AND SALE 1st Colin Watchorn
Shearling Class 2nd J & J Corcoran
Second Show and Sale Colin Watchorn 3rd Alan Stanley
Our second Show and Sale was judged by Arthur O’Keeffe from Champion
Annakisha Flock. Champion Sheep went to Alan Stanley for his ram Recorded Class
lamb by Glyda Dare Devil winner of the Recorded Class. Reserve 1st Alan Stanley Alan Stanley
Champion was awarded to John Stacey for his Open Class winner 2nd Colin Watchorn Reserve Champion
sired by Strathbogie Dynamite. Highest price of the sale went to 3rd S & S Gahan
Alan Stanley’s Champion selling to Pedigree Breeder Gabriel Conroy. 4th Robert and Irene Sands John Stacey

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