NATIONAL CHAROLAIS SHOW 2023

NATIONAL CHAROLAIS SHOW 2023

This year’s National Charolais Show will take place at the National Livestock Show in Tullamore on Sunday the 13th August. There are 22 classes with 5 championships in the pedigree Charolais section. The total prize fund in the pedigree and commercial Charolais classes is over €15,000. Class details and entry forms can be found here https://www.tullamoreshow.com/competitions …

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CHAROLAIS BULL SALES FINISH STRONG IN TULLAMORE

CHAROLAIS BULL SALES FINISH STRONG IN TULLAMORE

It has been a great year for Charolais bull sales, with strong averages and high clearances. Once again, the trade was buoyant in Tullamore on Saturday, with 80% of the bulls on offer selling to an average of just over €4,100. Most of the trading was done within Southern Ireland, indicating once again that Charolais …

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TULLAMORE MAY SHOW & SALE

TULLAMORE MAY SHOW & SALE

Show & Sale of Charolais Bulls & heifers, Tullamore Mart, Saturday the 27th May   62 bulls & 9 heifers catalogued Show 9.30 am / Sale 12.30 pm All bulls are fertility tested; bulls sold within the ROI are fertility insured All animals are genotyped, myostatin tested and pre-sale inspected Deferred payment scheme option in place …

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FLYING TRADE FOR CHAROLAIS BULLS IN TUAM

FLYING TRADE FOR CHAROLAIS BULLS IN TUAM

Caltun Ten Ten Twenty Charolais bulls met a lively trade in Tuam Mart last Saturday, with five bulls selling for €5,000 or more. Just over 20 bulls went under the hammer, with 16 selling to an average of €3,960. Topping the trade at €5,400 was one of the younger lots on the day, Caltun Ten …

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PAT STEPHENS OF ROSANNA CHAROLAIS AWARDED NATIONAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

PAT STEPHENS OF ROSANNA CHAROLAIS AWARDED NATIONAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

The Council of the Irish Charolais Cattle Society selected Patrick Stephens of the Rosanna Charolais herd as their National Hall of Fame nominee for 2023. The awards ceremony took place on Sunday last in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, at which all nominees received their awards. The Rosanna herd has become well recognised throughout Ireland and …

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TYSON HITS €9,000 IN TULLAMORE

TYSON HITS €9,000 IN TULLAMORE

The Society’s annual April Show and Sale of Charolais bulls which was held in Tullamore Mart recently saw 12 bulls sell for €5,000 or more. Once again, quality bulls were highly sought after, with indexes and calving figures also proving important tools in buyer’s selection process. Overall 33 bulls sold to a strong average of …

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TUAM BULL SHOW AND SALE

TUAM BULL SHOW AND SALE

Show & Sale of Charolais bulls, Tuam Mart, Co. Galway, Saturday the 6th May 38 bulls catalogued Show 10.30 am / Sale 12.30 pm All bulls are fertility tested; bulls sold within the ROI are fertility insured All bulls are genotyped, myostatin tested and pre-sale inspected The purchasers of the 4 highest priced bulls will …

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NORTH EASTERN CHAROLAIS CLUB CALF SHOW

NORTH EASTERN CHAROLAIS CLUB CALF SHOW

Please click on the link below for details on the upcoming North Eastern Charolais Club Calf Show which will be held in Ballyjamesduff Mart on the 20th May. North Eastern Charolais Calf Show Entry Form (1)

CHAROLAIS RISE TO THE TOP ON NORTH EAST SUCKLER FARM

CHAROLAIS RISE TO THE TOP ON NORTH EAST SUCKLER FARM

There is a saying that the cream always rises to the top, and on the Tateetra and Rathmore Farm in Co. Louth, this is certainly the case when it comes to the Charolais calves in the herd. It is safe to say that the Tateetra and Rathmore suckler herd, which is overseen by farm manager …

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APRIL SHOW AND SALE IN TULLAMORE

APRIL SHOW AND SALE IN TULLAMORE

Show & Sale of Charolais Bulls, Tullamore Mart, Saturday the 22nd April  86 Charolais bulls catalogued Show 9.30 am / Sale 12.30 pm All bulls are fertility tested; bulls sold within the ROI are fertility insured All bulls are genotyped, myostatin tested and pre-sale inspected The purchasers of the 5 highest priced bulls will each …

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A RECORD BREAKING PREMIER SALE

A RECORD BREAKING PREMIER SALE

There have been many great Charolais sales in recent years, but last Saturday’s Premier Sale in Elphin will go down as one of the best Sales held in Ireland in recent times. In total, 45 Charolais bulls sold to a record breaking average of €5,395. The highest average sale price ever achieved at any breed …

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ATTENTION SELLERS AND UK BUYERS AT UPCOMING PREMIER SALE

ATTENTION SELLERS AND UK BUYERS AT UPCOMING PREMIER SALE

Following a number of enquiries, sellers will have the option of sending animals purchased by UK buyers to a lairage facility for the quarantine period after next weekend’s Premier sale in Elphin. If sellers wish to avail of this option, 2% will be deducted from the sale price of the animal, with the UK buyer …

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FIFTEEN CHAROLAIS BULLS SELL FOR €5,000 OR MORE IN TULLAMORE

FIFTEEN CHAROLAIS BULLS SELL FOR €5,000 OR MORE IN TULLAMORE

Buyers flocked from all corners of Ireland to the Society’s first sale of the year in Tullamore Mart last Saturday. The sale was a great success, with a staggering fifteen Charolais bulls selling for €5,000 or more. An average sale price of €4,510 was achieved, with a 70% clearance rate. It was evident that buyers …

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PREMIER CHAROLAIS SHOW AND SALE

PREMIER CHAROLAIS SHOW AND SALE

PREMIER CHAROLAIS SHOW & SALE, ELPHIN MART, CO. ROSCOMMON Saturday the 18th March 65 bulls & 26 heifers catalogued Show 9.30 am / Sale 12.30 pm The Charolais Society will give €300 back to the purchasers of the first 20 bulls and the first 10 heifers to sell for over €4,000 in the ring at …

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Tullamore February Show and Sale of Bulls

Tullamore February Show and Sale of Bulls

Show & Sale of Charolais Bulls, Tullamore Mart, Saturday the 25th February  78 Charolais bulls catalogued Show 9.30 am / Sale 12.30 pm All bulls are fertility tested; bulls sold within the ROI are fertility insured All bulls are genotyped, myostatin tested and pre-sale inspected The purchasers of the 5 highest priced bulls will each …

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INCENTIVE FOR BUYERS AT UPCOMING ELITE SALE IN CARRICK

INCENTIVE FOR BUYERS AT UPCOMING ELITE SALE IN CARRICK

The Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society will hold their Elite continental sale this Saturday the 17th December in Carrick on Shannon. There are 67 Charolais bulls and 9 Charolais heifers catalogued. The Irish Charolais Cattle Society is delighted to sponsor a €400 premium for the purchaser of the top priced Charolais bull, and €200 …

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CHRISTMAS CRACKER BULL SALE SETS NEW RECORD AVERAGE

CHRISTMAS CRACKER BULL SALE SETS NEW RECORD AVERAGE

Top price of €13,500 5 bulls sold for €10,000 or more 30 bulls sold for €5,000 or more 66 bulls sold to a record breaking average of €5,100 The Christmas Cracker sale has established itself as the number one Charolais bull sale in Ireland for many years now. Last year saw the average sale price …

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CHRISTMAS CRACKER SHOW AND SALE

CHRISTMAS CRACKER SHOW AND SALE

Christmas Cracker Bull Show and Sale Saturday 3rd December – Elphin Mart, Co. Roscommon The Charolais Society will give €300 back to the purchasers of the first 30 bulls to sell for over €4,500 in the ring at this Sale 96 Charolais Bulls Catalogued All Bulls are export tested & eligible for export to NI …

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ELITE CHAROLAIS HEIFER SALE TOPS AT €7,500

ELITE CHAROLAIS HEIFER SALE TOPS AT €7,500

Since it’s creation in 2017, the Elite Charolais Heifer Sale has established itself as the number one Charolais female sale in Ireland. It’s success speaks for itself, breaking record averages and clearances across all breeds in 2020. It’s reputation meant this year 115 Charolais heifers entered for the sale, the largest entry since it’s debut …

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CHAROLAIS BULLS SET THE BAR IN TULLAMORE

CHAROLAIS BULLS SET THE BAR IN TULLAMORE

Top price of €7,000 twice Average sale price of €4,032 Clearance of 75%  12 bulls sold for €5,000 or more Many would have thought last Saturday’s Sale in Tullamore was going to be a buyer’s market, with a massive 123 Charolais bulls catalogued. Fortunately for the seller’s, this did not prove to be the case. …

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ELITE CHAROLAIS HEIFER SHOW AND SALE

ELITE CHAROLAIS HEIFER SHOW AND SALE

Elite Charolais Heifer Show & Sale, Tullamore Mart, Saturday the 12th November 115 Charolais Heifers Show 10 am / Sale 12.45 pm All heifers are genotyped, sire verified, myostatin tested, Vet inspected & pre-sale inspected All heifers are export tested and eligible for export to Northern Ireland on the day Free transport available to Northern …

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TULLAMORE BULL SALE -NOVEMBER 2022

TULLAMORE BULL SALE -NOVEMBER 2022

The Society will host it’s first show and sale of Charolais bulls this Autumn in Tullamore Mart on Saturday the 5th November. 123 Charolais bulls catalogued All bulls are genotyped, sire verified, myostatin tested and pre-sale inspected All bulls are fertility tested, bulls sold within the Republic of Ireland are fertility insured Deferred payment scheme …

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“CHAROLAIS CATTLE GIVE US WEIGHT FOR AGE”

“CHAROLAIS CATTLE GIVE US WEIGHT FOR AGE”

Not far from Nobber in County Meath, Hubert Hicholson farms in association with his brother Matthew. The pair run approximately 85 suckler cows, 75% of which are Charolais cross. The focus of the Nicholson’s is breeding replacement females, with milk and fertility. The cows on the farm are a testament to that breeding policy. Apart …

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