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South of Ireland

Reserve Champion Female with his Ewe Lamb. Recorded Ram
The Big Boy Ram Sale in Carrick-on- 1st G. Killilea
West of Ireland Shannon was a great success, with a strong 2nd T. Burke
representation of the Suffolk Breed by Club
3rd
M & M Jennings
members where the Suffolk breed achieved
the second highest price on the night. Open Ram
This was followed by the clubs own 1st Canon J. Delaney
he West of Ireland Registered place in the Trimmed ewe Lamb class. also to Gerry Killilea, Carragh Flock who Premier Sale in Roscommon with a large 2nd M & K Kelly
Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Breeder’s took Reserve in the Ewe Lamb Class and entry of superbly turned out sheep, ably 3rd M & M Jennings
TClub continued to grow from Flock Competitions who also received a Certificate of Merit in judged by Seamas Browne, Errigal Flock. He
strength to strength in 2019, with an The Club enjoyed great success in the Flock of over 30 Ewes. was very impressed with the standard of Athenry Show & Sale (Evening)
increased membership and some great the National Flock Competition with sheep produced by the Club with Supreme – 20th Sept 2019
successes throughout the season. Garth Graham, Kirriemuir Flock receiving Shows and sales Champion going to Canon Joe Delaney, Champion
Certificates of Merit in The W E Lloyd The Sales season kicked off for the club in Roscree Flock and Reserve Champion going
Nsba National Championship Cup for his flock of 31-60 Ewes. He also Blessington at the SOI Premier Show & Sale to Kevin and Mattie Kelly, Summerhill Flock. Michael and Marie Jennings
The Club was well represented at the received Certificates of Merit in Ewe Lamb where the Club was well represented by many Female Champion went to Garth Graham, Reserve Champion
NSBA National Championships in Kilkenny Class, Flock of over 30 Ewes, and Stock Ram of its members. Congratulations to Kenneth Kirriemuir Flock with his Ewe Lamb.
where Gerry Killilea, Carragh Flock built with Errigal Jack the Lad, in the South of Bailey, Lismurtagh Flock who won the Ewe Our Second Sale took place in Athenry James Cuffe
on his success from 2018 achieving third Ireland Flock Competition. Congratulations Lamb Class and then went on to achieve with another large entry and very Ewe Lamb › Irish Flock Competition
successful sale. The Supreme Champion 1st G. Killilea
went to Michael and Marie Jennings, 2nd G. Graham Open Ram
Ballygarris Flock and Reserve to James 3rd L. Higgins and D. Airlie 1st M & M Jennings,
Cuffe, Inbhear Flock. 2nd J. Cuffe
At our Third Club Show & Sale in Shearling Ram 3rd G. Graham
Roscommon, Supreme Champion went to 1st G. Graham
Michael and Marie Jennings, Ballygarris 2nd G. Graham As a Club, we are delighted with what
Flock with their Open Ram Lamb Winner. has turned out to be one of our most
Reserve went to James Cuffe, Inbhear with Novice Ram successful years ever. We took part in the
his winner in the Novice Class. 1st J. Cuffe very successful Big Boys Ram sale for the
The Club ended its Year with Club Flocks 2nd M. McDonagh first time ever. Clearance rates at our sales
DeBurca, Carragh and Kirriemuir presenting 3rd C. Hughes were some of the highest recorded within
superbly well turned out females at the All the club. Many of our members enjoyed
Star Female Sale in Blessington in November. Open Ram successes at the many Agricultural Shows
1st M & M Jennings throughout the summer season, showcasing
RESULTS 2nd J. Cuffe the Suffolk breed to an incredibly high

› Champion Athenry Champion 3rd M. McDonagh standard. Many of our members were
present on the Suffolk stand at the
Canon Joe Delaney Roscommon Second Show & Sale National Ploughing Championships, which
– 28th Sept 2019 played host to the largest ever recorded
Reserve Champion
Champion attendance.
Mattie and Kevin Kelly The standard of breeding lines within the
Michael and Marie Jennings club, continue to improve and the quality of
Ewe Lamb Reserve Champion stock being produced is a testament to the
1st G. Graham investment our breeders are putting into
2nd G Killilea James Cuffe their bloodlines.
3rd L. Higgins and D. Airlie Shearling Ram We would like to extend a huge thank
Shearling Ram 1st E. Campbell you to anyone who supported the Club this
1st P. Hillary 2nd G. Graham year, including the Suffolk Sheep Society,
3rd T. Burke Suffolk Council, all our buyers, sponsors
Novice Ram and marts and last but not least, our Club
1st Canon J. Delaney Novice Ram members themselves whose hard work and
2nd G. Graham 1st J. Cuffe dedication continues to improve the breed
3rd K. Bailey 2nd G. Graham standard within the club and showcase the
› Champion Roscommon Second Sale › Male and Female Champions WOI PRemier Sale 3rd E & T McKeever Suffolk Breed to its full potential.

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