Hiltara’s Lauthority Echo 2 has been named this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair Supreme Champion.
It marks the first time in four years that the championship has been won by a cow from Northern Ireland.
We’ve got the full results, as well as the picture and video highlights from one of Ireland’s most hotly-anticipated dairy championships.
Showmanship classes
Novice and Junior Showmanship (handlers under 13 years of age on January 1, 2017):
- Holly Keenan, Monaghan;
- Jack King, Ballymena.
Intermediate Showmanship (handlers aged between 13-15 years on January 1, 2017):
- Rachel Corley;
- Rebekah Williamson, Monaghan.
Senior Showmanship (handlers aged between 16-20 years on January 1, 2017):
- James Danforth, West Yorkshire;
- Ellie McLean, Caledon.
Dairy Shorthorn
Maiden Heifer:
- KILSALLY JILL 21, N&R Booth;
- KILSALLY CHERRY BLOSSOM 11, N&R Booth.
Heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:
- BUSHMILLS PROPHETS PETAL, McLean Family.
Junior cow in milk, in second lactation:
- BEECHVIEW EMPIRE TINY, George and Jason Booth.
Heifer Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Heifer in milk):
- BUSHMILLS PROPHETS PETAL, McLean Family.
Junior Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Maiden heifer):
- KILSALLY JILL 21, N&R Booth;
- KILSALLY CHERRY BLOSSOM 11, N&R Booth.
Premier Exhibitor Award: N&R Booth.
Jersey
Maiden Heifer, born on or after June 1, 2016:
- POTTERSWALLS RUM MARTHA, Fleming Family;
- CLONOCEY SHINE MARBLE 2, Clonocey Holsteins.
Heifer in calf:
- POTTERSWALLS RUM MAGIC, Fleming Family;
- POTTERSWALLS PRIMERO EVENING 2, Fleming Family.
Heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:
- POTTERWALLS VALENTINO LADY, Fleming Family;
- POTTERSWALLS VALENTINO STARLIGHT, Fleming Family.
Heifer Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Heifer in milk):
- POTTERWALLS VALENTINO LADY, Fleming Family;
- POTTERSWALLS VALENTINO STARLIGHT, Fleming Family.
Junior Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Maiden or in calf heifer):
- POTTERSWALLS RUM MAGIC, Fleming Family;
- POTTERSWALLS PRIMERO EVENING 2, Fleming Family.
Novice Exhibitor Award: Fleming and Steel.
Premier Exhibitor Award: Fleming Family.
Ayrshire
Maiden heifer born on or after June 1, 2016:
- ARDMORE TRICLO HONESTY, John Hunter;
- PRIESTLAND DREAMER B RYANN, McLean Family.
Cow in calf, not in milk, but having had at least one calf:
- BEECHMOUNT PRETTY WOMAN VG85, John Hunter;
- GROVE SAILORGIRL 2, McLean Family.
Heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:
- THREEMILE PRETTY ROCK, Christian Keenan;
- BEECHMOUNT MARIE GIRL 11, R&C McConnell.
Cow in milk, in second lactation:
- ARDMORE ORPHAN 117, John Hunter;
- SANDYFORD REAL PUNCH, McLean Family.
Heifer Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Heifer in milk)
Champion: THREEMILE PRETTY ROCK, Christian Keenan.
Reserve Champion: BEECHMOUNT MARIE GIRL 11, R&C McConnell.
Junior Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Maiden heifer)
Champion: ARDMORE TRICLO HONESTY, John Hunter.
Reserve Champion: PRIESTLAND DREAMER B RYANN, McLean Family.
Premier Exhibitor Award: John Hunter.
Holstein
Heifer born after June 1, 2016:
- CORNBORO BEEMER DOLLY, Brian Corley;
- PRIESTLAND 6135 SOLOMON AMBROSIA, McLean Family.
Heifer born on or after June 1, 2015 and on or before May 31, 2016:
- LISSUE DOORMAN FAME 3, Conor McAufield;
- CLONPADDIN SNOWY FAME, Clonpaddin Holsteins.
Junior heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:
- CLONPADDIN MCC CHRISI, Clonpaddin Holsteins;
- BEECHVIEW INTEGRAL LALITA RED, George and Jason Booth.
Intermediate heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:
- GLASSON ATWOOD T WONDER, Simon Haffey;
- RITZ WELLE, Martin and Cyril Millar.
Senior heifer in milk, must have calved by three years of age:
- CLONPADDIN POLLY ET 2 ET, Clonpaddin Holsteins;
- GLASSON MACK P SARA, Simon Haffey.
Junior cow in milk, having had two calvings at date of show:
- LUMVILLE ABBEY, Martin and Cyril Millar;
- ARDMORE PINETREE SID JILL VG 88 2YR, William G Crawford.
Intermediate cow in milk, having had two calvings at date of show:
- GREENLEA SHOTTLE PLEDGE, Padraic Greenan;
- DALEVALLEY GWY EMBRACE 2 VG88, Denis O’Neill.
Senior cow in milk, having had three calvings at date of show:
- HILLTARA LAUTHORITY ECHO 2, S&J McCormick;
- PRIESTLAND 5446 SHOT J ROSE, McLean Family.
Senior cow in milk, having had four calvings at date of show:
- CLONPADDIN G SAME, Baldonnel Holsteins;
- PRIESTLAND 5206 GOLDWYN DELICATE, McLean Family.
Heifer Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Heifer in milk)
Champion: CLONPADDIN POLLY ET 2 ET, Clonpaddin Holsteins.
Reserve Champion: CLONPADDIN MCC CHRISI, Clonpaddin Holsteins.
Junior Championship – Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette (Maiden or in calf heifer)
Champion: LISSUE DOORMAN FAME 3, Conor McAufield.
Reserve Champion: CLONPADDIN SNOWY FAME, Clonpaddin Holsteins.
Novice Exhibitor Award: McLean Family.
Interbreed Championship
Interbreed Heifer Championship
Champion: CLONPADDIN POLLY ET 2 ET, Clonpaddin Holsteins.
Reserve Champion: CLONPADDIN MCC CHRISI, Clonpaddin Holsteins.
3rd: POTTERWALLS VALENTINO LADY, Fleming Family.
Interbreed Junior Championship
Champion: LISSUE DOORMAN FAME 3, Conor McAufield.
Reserve Champion: POTTERSWALLS RUM MAGIC, Fleming & Steel.
3rd: POTTERSWALLS PRIMERO EVENING 2, Fleming Family.
Interbreed Championship – Supreme Interbreed Champion
Supreme Interbreed Champion (£500): HILLTARA LAUTHORITY ECHO 2, S&J McCormick.
Reserve Interbreed Supreme Champion (£300): PRIESTLAND 5446 SHOT J ROSE, McLean Family.
Interbreed Champion Honourable Mention (£200): CLANDEBOYE TEQUILA COOKIE, Clandeboye Estate.
Interbreed Champion Exhibitor Bred (£150): HILLTARA LAUTHORITY ECHO 2, S&J McCormick.