CHAROLAIS TAKE TWO OF THE TOP SIX FBD SPONSORED G€N€ IRELAND AWARDS FOR 2012 02 Oct 2012

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CHAROLAIS TAKE TWO OF THE TOP SIX FBD SPONSORED G€N€ IRELAND AWARDS FOR 2012
02 Oct 2012
Since the launch of the G€N€ IRELAND programme in the Spring of 2007, sixty beef bulls have been tested through the programme with the first group now fully proven for both maternal and terminal traits.  It was from this group of bulls that the 3 top maternal and 3 top terminal index bulls were selected and their breeders awarded.  Each award winner received a certificate and a cheque for €2,000.

Charolais winners were:

Michael Reilly, Coolgrange, Turlough, Castlebar for his bull “Cloverfield Excellent” (CXY) one of the top 3 Terminal index bulls.

Semen is available from Dovea A.I station.

Timothy & Doreen Corridan, Castlequarter Hse., Fedamore, Co. Limerick for “Roundhill Doc” (RHI) one of the top 3 Maternal index bulls.

Semen is available from Dovea A.I. station.
Michael Reilly, his wife Gina and young sons Michael & Dillon with their award.
Timothy Corridan (centre) with his G€N€ Ireland award. Included in the photo L – R are Ronan Browne (FBD Naas), Nuala Hourihane, Secretary ICCS, Tim & Doreen Corridan and Michael Berkery, Chairman FBD.
John O’Flaherty, Ardrahan, Co. Galway receives his award as one of the winners in the G€N€ IRELAND Data Recording Herds from Michael Berkery, Chairman FBD.