SHEEP SECTION

SUNDAY 23^rd AUGUST 2009

• Minimum size of class to proceed is 4 entries
• The Committee may amalgamate Classes if they desire
• A fourth prize will be awarded where 8 entries or over
• All sheep to be penned by 11.30am
• Judging takes place at 12 noon

ENTRY FEE:                        €6.00 per entry in all classes

                                                (€5.00 for members of Limerick Show Society)

PRIZES:                     Prize money in all classes unless otherwise stated: -                                                         1^st - €40.00; 2^nd - €30.00; 3^rd - €20.00; 4^th - €10.00

(or product to the value thereof)

ENTRIES TO: The Secretary, Limerick Show Society,

                                                Race Course, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.

·         Phone:        061 355298; 087 8167180

·         Fax:        061 355298

·         Email:        angela@limerickshow.com

·         Internet:        www.limerickshow.com

ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY 7^TH AUGUST 2009

SUFFOLK

Class   1.         Ram Shearling and upwards

Class   2.         Ram Lamb born on or after 1 Jan. 2009

Class   3.         Ewe Shearling and upwards

Class   4.         Ewe Lamb born on or after 1 Jan. 2009

Suffolk Champion 2008: Arthur O’Keeffe, Co. Cork

Reserve Champion: Arthur O’Keeffe, Co. Cork

VENDEEN

Show Flock of the Year Qualifier

Class   5.                Ram 2 Shear and upwards

             6.         Ram Shearling

             7.         Ram Lamb born on or after 1 Dec. 2008

             8.         Ewe 2 Shear and upwards

             9.         Ewe Shearling

             10.       Ewe Lamb born on or after 1 Dec. 2008

Vendeen Champion 2008: Conor & Cheryl O’Brien, Co. Cork

Reserve Champion: Conor & Cheryl O’Brien, Co. Cork

Super-Electric Fencing Perpetual Cup

TEXEL

Class   11.       Ram Shearling and upwards

Class   12.       Ram Lamb born on or after 1 Jan. 2009

Class   13.       Ewe Shearling and upwards

Class   14.       Ewe Lamb born on or after 1 Jan. 2009

Class   15.       Texel Crossbred Ewe, suitable for breeding

Texel Champion 2008: Robert Walker, Co. Limerick

Reserve Champion: Henry Fitzgerald, Co. Cork

CHAROLLAIS

Class   16.       Ram Shearling and upwards

Class   17.       Ram Lamb born on or after 1 Jan. 2009

Class   18.       Ewe Shearling and upwards

Class   19.       Ewe Lamb born on or after 1 Jan. 2009

Charollais Champion 2008: Edward & Sheena McCarthy, Co. Cork

Reserve Champion:  Edward & Sheena McCarthy, Co. Cork

JACOB

Class   23.              Ram Shearling and upwards

             24.              Ram Lamb

             25.              Ewe Shearling and upwards

             26.              Ewe Lamb

Jacob Champion 2008:  David Harney, Co. Galway

Reserve Champion:  David Harney, Co. Galway

The Mark Little Perpetual Trophy

COMMERCIAL

Class   27.        Pair of Crossbred Ewes any age. (Long Wool pairs may be entered)

             28.        Pair of Lambs any breed suitable for Home market.  (Non-Pedigree,)

                         Minimum live weight 45kgs.  Maximum live weight 52kgs.

          29.      Pair of Lambs any breed suitable for French market.  (Non-Pedigree)

                                Maximum live weight 44kgs.

             30.        Pair of Crossbred Ewe Lambs, suitable for breeding

             31.        Pair of Crossbred Bleu du Maine Ewe Lambs, suitable for breeding.

CHAMPION SHEEP OF SHOW

RESERVE CHAMPION

Champion Sheep of Show 2008: Conor & Cheryl O’Brien, Co. Cork: Vendeen

Reserve Champion: Edward & Sheena McCarthy, Co. Cork: Charollais

YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION

             *             The entrant must be under 17 years of age on the day of the Show

             *             The entrant will present a ram or a ewe, any breed at the Show.

             *             Judging will include style, appearance and ability to handle and show the

                          exhibit.

             *             Some knowledge of animal health is important

             *             Entry fee of €6 to be included with entry

Winner 2008: James Pearse, Co. Clare.

Goat Classes

• All Goats to be penned by 1.30pm
• Judging takes place at 2 pm
• No Male Goats will be permitted
• All Goats must be double tagged
• Child Handling Class entrants must be 14years or under

ENTRY FEE:                        €5.00 per entry in classes 1, 2 and 3

                                                €2.00 per entry in Child Handling Class

PRIZES:                     Prize money in classes 1, 2 and 3: -                                                                                               1^st - €20.00; 2^nd - €15.00; 3^rd - €10.00

                                                Champion  - €30.00; Reserve Champion  - €20.00

ENTRIES TO: The Secretary, Limerick Show Society,

                                                Race Course, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.

·         Phone:        061 355298; 087 8167180

·         Fax:        061 355298

·         Email:        anagela@limerickshow.com

·         Internet:        www.limerickshow.com

ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY 7^TH AUGUST 2009

Class   1.         Milker – any Breed

Class   2.         Best Female Goatling between 1 – 2 years – any Breed

Class   3.         Best Female Kid – 2 months and over – any Breed

                        Champion 2008: Seamus Leahy, Co. Limerick

                Reserve Champion: David Kelly, Co. Cork.

Class   4.         Child Handling Class

                          Winner 2008: Norma Leahy, Co. Limerick.