Following on from our unglorious summer weather which resulted in many shows having to cancel their event, the Charolais National Show was looked forward to with much anticipation and it did not disappoint. The huge attendance at last Sunday’s event in Carrick-on-Shannon saw a show case of top Charolais quality in both the pedigree and commercial world.

Proceeding got under way at 11.00 a.m. with young Charolais enthusiasts showing their handling and presentation skills.

The first ever Charolais Stockmans' Workshop proved to be a truly outstanding event...finishing with Charolais Gold steaks, kindly donated by Dawn Meats.

Superbly organised by Martin Ryan and the Midland & South East club, over 300 attended and the general consensus of opinion was that it was a most enjoyable and informative event.  The afternoon's event included tips and information on nutrition and management given by Martin Ryan, demonstations and lots of practical ti
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Annemarie Butler for COTTAGE FREY - SENIOR MALE CALF CHAMPION:

Jon Regan for LISCALLY FIVESTAR - JUNIOR MALE CALF CHAMPION:

Brendan Canning for SAGESSE FLORIENNE - SENIOR FEMALE CALF CHAMP:

John D. McElchar for BALLYLAST GORGEOUS - JUNIOR FEMALE CALF CHAMP.&nb
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GREAT QUALITY IN TULLAMORE

An overcast sky interspersed with very heavy showers did nothing to dampen the atmosphere at the 2011 National Charolais Show in Tullamore on Saturday last (October 1^st.)  Held under cover, Charolais breeders turned
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The 2010 National show proved once again to be a highly successful event for the Charolais breed. With entries from 20 counties the 2010 National Charolais show attracted Charolais breeders and enthusiasts from as far away as Australia and Argentina plus a large contingent of French Breeders, plus a number of breeders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

An outstanding numerical entry of over 300 was matched by a great depth of quality. Both judges who we
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WHAT A DAY - CHAROLAIS CLASS ACT GREAT CATTLE - GREAT ENTRIES - GREAT CROWDS

With over 350 entries, the 2009 Charolais National Show was an all round really great event. Back in what can best be described as its spiritual home in Tullamore Charolais breeders turned out a top class entry in a very impressive setting.

Top prize winners were by Doonally New (9), Major (5), Texan Gie (3), Lyonsdemese Tzar (3) and Bova Sylvain (3) along with progeny from a number of
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