SHEEP SECTION

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD –

AN ROINN TALMHAIOCHTA AGUS BIA

Identification

All sheep must be individually identified with plastic ear tags issued in accordance with the requirements of the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS)

Movement Documentation

All consignments of sheep being moved must be accompanied by a completed dispatch document. Individual details of each sheep in the consignment must be recorded on the document. Only sheep from non-restricted flocks can be moved to shows. In the case of flocks restricted following diagnosis of scrapie, only sheep possessing  the ARR/ARR genotype may be exhibited. The movement of these ARR/ARR genotype sheep must be accompanied by the relevant movement permit (SCR/10), which can be obtained from the local District Veterinary Office in the County where the flock is located.

Flock Register

All movements of sheep to and from shows must be recorded in the keeper’s flock

register.

Exports to Northern Ireland

All sheep must be accompanied by a traces intra trade certificate for ovine animals. A traces message, corresponding with the traces certificate, will be sent for each animal or consignment being dispatched to the show (this will be performed by Department officials of the DVO). Exhibitors are advised to contact the show society at the destination well in advance of any show to determine the suitability of the show for return of animals (eg premises and sheep status), and whether the authorities will have officials and veterinary staff present to supervise and process documentation for animals returning to origin.

Agreement for the movement and immediate return of sheep to a show in another country or vice versa currently only applies for movements between Ireland and Northern Ireland -  it does not apply for movements to Great Britain or further afield. Movements to shows in countries other than Northern Ireland, will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and you should contact your local District Veterinary Office at least one month prior to the show

Attendance of sheep from scrapie monitored flocks at show and sales in 2010:

Shows between 1st May and 31st October.

Sheep from scrapie monitored flocks will be permitted to attend Agricultural Shows taking place between 1st May and 31st October, without restriction or separation from other categories of sheep.

Enquiries to Chief Steward Leslie Lyons 086 3981572

Prize Money 1st €40, 2nd €25, 3rd €15

Entry Fee: €5

Judging starts at 11.00am

NOTE: Numbers must be clearly displayed by exhibitors

Mountain Blackface Connemara and Mayo Breed Section

Class 65: Scotch Blackface Ram 2 years and over

Class 66: Scotch Blackface Ram Shearling

Class 67: Scotch Blackface Ram Shearling confined to Connemara

Class 68 Scotch Blackface Ram Lamb

Class 69: Scotch Blackface Wether Lamb

Class 70: Scotch Blackface Wether any age

Class 71: Scotch Blackface Ewe 2 years and over

Class 72: Scotch Blackface Ewe Shearling.

Class 73: Scotch Blackface Ewe Shearling confined to Connemara

Class 74: Scotch Blackface Ewe Lamb

Class 75: Scotch Blackface Ewe Lamb confined to Connemara.

Best Scotch Blackface of the Section 

BEST SCOTCH RAM  Kieran Keane Memorial Cup presented by Chris Cahill    

Suffolk Section

Class 76: Suffolk Ram Shearling and upwards

Class 77: Suffolk Ewe Shearling and upwards

Class 78: Suffolk Ram Lamb

Class 79: Suffolk Ewe Lamb

Best Suffolk of Section

Wicklow Cheviot Section

Class 80: Wicklow Cheviot Ram

Class 81: Wicklow Cheviot Ewe

Class 82: Wicklow Cheviot Ewe lamb

Best Cheviot of Section

Galway Section

Class 83: Best breeding Galway Ewe 

  Winner goes forward to Best Ewe of Show

Texel Section

Class 84: Purebred Texel Ram Shearling and upwards

Class 85: Purebred Texel Ewe Shearling and upwards

Class 86: Purebred Texel Ewe lamb

Class 87 Purebred Texel Ram Lamb

Class 88: Purebred Texel Ewe owned by a novice breeder      

Best Texel of Section                    

Class 89: Best sheep any breed not previously classed

  Commercial Section

Class 90 Crossbred Ewe 2 years and over

Class 91 Crossbred Ewe Shearling

Class 92 Butcher’s lamb Over 45Kg

Class 93 Factory Lamb Under 45Kg

Class 94 : Connemara Hill Lamb (Mountain Blackface)

Class 95: Mule Lamb, Male or Female   (Cross between Mountain Blackface Ewe and Blue Leicester Ram

Class 96: Crossbred Ewe Lamb Texel/Scotch Cross                                            

Class 97: Crossbred Ewe Lambs other than Texel/Scotch Cross

Best commercial of section

Class 98:Best Wooled Sheep, Scotches (Lambs not included)

Class 99: Best Wooled Sheep other than Scotches (Lambs not included)

Class 100:Young Handler under 14 years .

 ( Emphasis on presentation and all aspects of correct preparation and showing of livestock. A general knowledge of breed must be shown by young exhibitors)

Supreme Champion of Show

Chosen from winners of each section

  €75 & Sash

SPECIAL SHEEP SECTION FEATURES

Farmers Sheep Dog Competition confined to Connemara

Entries taken on the day

Sheep Shearing Demonstration

Sheep Dog Trials Exhibition