The 13th Emerald Expo title goes to Cork breeders (2025)

The much sought after Senior Champion title at the Emerald Expo, in Co. Cavan has been won by Coolroehouse Abbott Ann, exhibited by Paul Murphy and Emma Behan.

TheEmerald Exporeturned to the Virginia Show Centre in Co. Cavan, today(Saturday, April 26).

Now in its 13th year at the Virginia Show Centre in Co. Cavan, the programme of events included six championships, classes for Young Members (YMA) handlers, other dairy breeds, young stock classes and in-milk classes.

Competitors travelled from every corner of the country to exhibit at Emerald Expo, and the event also boasted strong support from members of Holstein Northern Ireland who competed again this year.

The all-dairy breeds cattle show is one of the highlights of the calendar year for breeders.

With a substantial prize fund up for grabs today and a lineup of top-quality cattle, the event kickstarted the show season in great fashion for breeders and industry professionals alike.

Emerald Expo

Emerald Expo Handler aged 12 and under on 1st Jan 2025 Sponsored by IHFA:

1. Georgie Hynes;
2. Eva Hickey;
3. Cody Paul;
4. Harry Witherow;
5. Jamie Paul.

Emerald Expo Handler aged between 13-16 on 1st Jan 2025 Sponsored by Cavan County Council:

1. Josh Sinnott;
2. Alexandra Beattie;
3. Kate Jones;
4. Lauren Doran;
5. Adam Torrens.

Emerald Expo Handler aged between 17 and 26 on 1st Jan 2025 Sponsored by Breffni Oriel Club:

1. Rachel Corley;
2. Hannah Greenan;
3. Will Jones;
4. Sarah Lyster ;
5. Matthew Flanagan.

Emerald Expo HANDLER CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by FBD Champion:

• Champion: Josh Sinnott;
• Reserve: Rachel Corley;
• Honorable Mention: Rachel Corley.

Classes

Emerald Expo Class 1 – Holstein Friesian Heifer born after 1st January 2025 Sponsored by Auctus:

1. Evergreen Lam Lauren – Liam & Sandra Murphy;
2. Euro Sidekick Roxy – Daniel & Emer Curtin;
3. Slatabogie Willows Drizzle Red – Alan & Leanne Paul;
4. Slatabogie Doral Avina Red – Alan & Leanne Paul;
5. Evergreen Susie Mist 70 Red – Liam & Sandra Murphy.

Emerald Expo Class 2 – Holstein Friesian Heifer born between 1st Nov & 31st Dec 2024 Sponsored by North Eastern Club:

• Euro Crushabull Shower – Daniel & Emer Curtin;
• Cornboro Goldchip Carla – Brian Corley;
• Ellys Chief Solo Rhapsody – Steve & Maria McLoughlin;
• Greenlea Adorable Rhapsody – Padraic Greenan 5th: Dalevalley Haniko S Apple 2277 – Roy Cromie;
• Leagh Hot Little Number Et – Enda Doran.

Emerald Expo Class 3 – Holstein Friesian Heifer born between 1st September & 31st October 2024 Sponsored by World Wide Sires:

• Sbg Parfect C Carlin – Alan & Leanne Paul;
• Emerald Bullseye Hailstorm – Enda Doran;
• Slatabogie Bullseye Jasmine – Alan & Leanne Paul;
• Greenlea Luster Spunky Et – Padraic Greenan;
• Dalevalley Par Miranda 275 Et – Roy Cromie;
• Hilldoo Fuel Bonnie 1710 Et – Jason Wilkin.

Emerald Expo Class 4 – Holstein Friesian Heifer born between 1st July & 31st August 2024 Sponsored by Moyvalley Meats:

• Slatabogie Luster Joy 2 – Steve & Maria McLoughlin & Cornboro Holsteins;
• Rathard Crushabull Sapphire – Peter & Paula Hynes;
• Dalevalley Ch Mirand 2264 P Et – Roy Cromie;
• Sizzler Rompen Rouge Red-Et – Peter & Paula Hynes 5th: Sizzler Smokin Ember Et – Liam & Sandra Murphy;
• Slatabogie Doral Shania Red Im – Richard Whelan.

Emerald Expo Class 5 – Holstein Friesian Heifer born between 1st March & 30th June 2024 Sponsored by Progressive Genetics:

• Slatabogie Energy Twine – Alan & Leanne Paul;
• Ballyboy Showtime Carmen – Jim Sinnott;
• Ballywalter Sidekick Victoire – Philip Jones;
• Slatabogie Willows Beautygirl – Enda Doran;
• Tubbertoby Lambda Mooju – Paul Flanagan;
• Seanacourt Fr8592 Orina Red – Denis Donohoe.

Emerald Expo Class 6 – Holstein Friesian Heifer born between 1st January & 28th February 2024 Sponsored by Dunmasc Genetics:

• Euro Bullseye Shower – Daniel & Emer Curtin;
• Evergreen Eye C Lauren – Liam & Sandra Murphy;
• Dalevalley Lambda Aiko 2255 – Enda Doran;
• Slatabogie Roses All Red – Alan & Leanne Paul;
• Slatabogie Simplicity Bertolli Red – Liam & Sandra Murphy;
• Tubbertoby Bullseye Franny – Paul Flanagan.

Emerald Expo Class 7 – Holstein Friesian Heifer born between 1st March 2023 & 31st Dec 2023 (Not in milk) Sponsored by IHFA:

1. Ellys Kd Rhapsody – Steve & Maria McLoughlin & Slatabogie Holsteins;
2. Evergreen Chief Lustre – Steve & Maria McLoughlin & Liam & Sandra Murphy;
3. Emerald Sta Chief Rhapsody Et – Enda Doran;
4. Croagh Celicia 77 – Peter & Eileen Kennelly.

Emerald Expo Class 8 – Emerald Expo Youngstock Confi ned Class (not in milk) – Confined to members of the Breffni Oriel, North Eastern, West Midlands and Donegal Clubs. Open to All Dairy Breeds. Sponsored by Breffni Oriel Club:

1. Dalevalley Ch Mirand 2264 P Et – Roy Cromie;
2. Cornboro Goldchip Carla – Brian Corley;
3. Greenlea Luster Spunky Et – Padraic Greenan;
4. Dalevalley Par Miranda 275 Et – Roy Cromie;
5. Dalevalley Haniko S Apple 2277 – Roy Cromie;
6. Hilldoo Fuel Bonnie 1710 Et – Jason Wilkin.

Emerald Expo Junior Championship Sponsored by Denis Barrett Auctions Champion:

1. Champion: Ellys Kd Rhapsody – Steve & Maria McLoughlin & Slatabogie Holsteins;
2. Reserve: Euro Bullseye Shower – Daniel & Emer Curtin;
3. Honorable Mention: Slatabogie Energy Twine – Alan & Leanne Paul.

Emerald Expo Class 9 – Colour Breed Heifer born after 1st January 2025 Sponsored by Univet:

1. Coolacork Billi Pactole;
2. Patrick & Edwin Gaynor.

Emerald Expo Class 10 – Colour Breed Maiden Heifer Sponsored by Cavan County Council:

1. Euro Victorious Prance – Daniel & Emer Curtin;
2. Ransboro Waterloo Rose 46 – Peter & Eileen Kennelly;
3. Clandeboye Knight Fantasia – Patrick & Edwin Gaynor.

Emerald Expo Class 11 – Colour Breed In-Calf Heifer Sponsored by Univet:

1. Rathard Choco Khaleesi – Peter & Paula Hynes

Emerald Expo Junior Coloured Breed Championship Sponsored by Dunmasc Genetics Champion:

• Champion: Rathard Choco Khaleesi – Peter & Paula Hynes;
• Reserve: Euro Victorious Prance – Daniel & Emer Curtin;
• Honorable Mention: Ransboro Waterloo Rose 46 – Peter & Eileen Kennelly.

Emerald Expo Class 12 – Colour Breed Heifer in Milk Sponsored by Jersey Cattle Society of Ireland:

1. Rathard Chocochip Kali – Peter & Paula Hynes;
2. Cornboro Ferdinand Anita – Brian Corley.

Emerald Expo Class 13 – Colour Breed Cow in Milk Sponsored by Jersey Cattle Society of Ireland:

• Rathard Kasey – Peter & Paula Hynes

Class 13A – Fleckveigh Heifer/Cow in Milk Sponsored by Celtic Sires:

1. Luppo – Thomas O’Harte;
2. Sahara – Thomas O’Harte;
3. Maide – Thomas O’Harte.

Coloured Breed Championship Sponsored by Cavan County Council Champion:

• Champion: Rathard Kasey – Peter & Paula Hynes;
• Reserve: Rathard Chocochip Kali – Peter & Paula Hynes;
• Honorable Mention: Luppo – Thomas O’Harte.

Emerald Expo Class 14 – Confined Heifer in Milk Sponsored by Virginia Show:

1. Tubbertoby Sidekick Terry – Mervyn Eager;
2. Ardvarnock Hanans Cosmo – Ian Witherow;
3. Damm Diamondback Royalty – G&D Simpson.

Emerald Expo Class 15 – Junior Holstein Friesian Heifer in Milk (Calved before 3 Years Old) Sponsored by Norbrook:

1. Jones Lambda Fame – Gary & Izzy Jones;
2. Greenlea Hurricane Isa – Padraic Greenan;
3. Ardvarnock Hanans Cosmo – Ian Witherow;
4. Damm Diamondback Royalty – G&D Simpson;
5. Greenlea Lambda Pledge 1848 – Padraic Greenan.

Emerald Expo Class 16 – Senior Holstein Friesian Heifer in Milk (Calved before 3 Years Old) Sponsored by Tirlán:

1. Slatabogie Lambda Flower – Alan & Leanne Paul;
2. Emerald Lambda Ashlyn – Daniel & Emer Curtin;
3. Dalevalley Lambda Miranda P Et – Roy Cromie.

Emerald Expo Intermediate Championship Sponsored by Tirlán Champion:

1. Slatabogie Lambda Flower – Alan & Leanne Paul;
2. Reserve: Jones Lambda Fame – Gary & Izzy Jones;
3. Honorable Mention: Greenlea Hurricane Isa – Padraic Greenan.

Emerald Expo Class 17 – Senior 3 year old Holstein Friesian Cow in Milk born between 1st Jul ‘21 – 30th Mar ‘22 (2nd lact) Sponsored by FBD:

1. Slatabogie Doral All Rich Red – Alan & Leanne Paul;
2. Cornboro Chief Jazz – Brian Corley;
3. Eedy Rubicon Acclaim – Peter & Paula Hynes;
4. Tobbertoby Haniko Chris – Paul Flanagan;
5. Damm Rager Eve 2 – G&D Simpson;
6. Damm Mogul Adeen – G&D Simpson.

Emerald Expo Class 18 – Confined Holstein Friesian Cow in Milk Sponsored by Irish Farmers Association:

• Damm Impression Beth – G&D Simpson.

Emerald Expo Class 19 – 4 yr old Holstein Friesian Cow in Milk born between 1st Jul ‘20 & 30th Jun ‘21 Sponsored by IHFA:

1. Coolroehouse Abbott Ann – Paul Murphy;
2. Knowlesmere Jones Unix Victoir – Jones & Knowlesmere Holsteins;
3. Tubbertoby Haniko Joyus – Paul Flanagan.

Emerald Expo Class 21 – Mature Holstein Friesian Cow in Milk born before 30th Jun ‘19 Sponsored by Univet:

1. Evergreen Susie Mist 26 Rc – Liam & Sandra Murphy;
2. Peak Solo Rhapsody – Steve & Maria McLoughlin.

Emerald Expo Class 22 – Highest Holstein Friesian EBI Animal, judged on conformation Sponsored by Progressive Genetics:

1. Damm Impression Beth – G&D Simpson;
2. Greenlea Hurricane Isa – Padraic Greenan;
3. Rathard Kasey – Peter & Paula Hynes;
4. Peak Solo Rhapsody – Steve & Maria McLoughlin;
5. Cornboro Chief Jazz – Brian Corley;
6. Tubbertoby Haniko Joyus – Paul Flanagan.

Class 23 – The Production Class: judged on conformation – confined to cows having produced over 50,000kgs of milk or 3000kgs lifetime combined fat & protein Sponsored by FBD was won by Peak Solo Rhapsody – Steve & Maria McLoughlin.

The Best Group of Three Females owned by Exhibitor sponsored by Tirlán was won by G&D Simpson, Thomas O’Harte in second and Alan & Leanne Paulin third.

The Best Udder Sponsored by TP O’Reilly Best udder was won by Damm Impression Beth – G&D Simpson.

The Red & White Championship Sponsored by Norbrook Champion was awarded to Slatabogie Doral All Rich Red – Alan & Leanne Paul.

The premier Breeder Sponsored by Tirlán Premier Breeder was awarded to Alan & Leanne Paul.

Emerald Expo Exhibitor Bred Champion Sponsored by IHFA Exhibitor Champion was awarded to Slatabogie Doral All Rich Red – Alan & Leanne Paul.

Emerald Expo Supreme Champion Sponsored by FBD Champion:

1. Coolroehouse Abbott Ann – Paul Murphy;
2. Reserve: Slatabogie Doral All Rich Red – Alan & Leanne Pau;
3. Honorable Mention: Damm Impression Beth – G&D Simpson.