€20,000 Prize Fund in Commercial Cattle

   05 Jul 2019

The Commercial Cattle section is a major element within the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show.  The section has grown from strength to strength with a whopping prize fund of €20,000 this year.  This should ensure to attract some very competitive excitement on show day, 11^th August.

The exhibitors come from all corners of Ireland to compete for the ever sought after coveted Gold & Silver Medals. A win at Tullamore Show for an exhibitor is the pinnacle of success in the commercial cattle world.

This year, the commercial cattle section will feature a very full schedule of classes comprising of 13 Calf Classes, 12 Senior Cattle Classes and 2 young handler Classes.

There are also some new classes introduced, including:

New weight class for male calf 276 – 350kgs

New weight class for female calf 251 - 320kgs

National Show Charolais and Limousin Calf Classes

Young Handler Classes 12yrs – 16yrs and 17yrs – 26yrs

Senior Charolais X Bullock or Heifer

We have a number of featured classes including the Dawn Meats €2000 Factory Heifer Championship, Moyvalley Meats €2000 Factory Bullock Championship and Kepak Championship for the Beef Factory Animal of the Future.  The spectators and exhibitors will be having a keen eye on the 3 judges, as they make their deliberations throughout the day.

Michael Dolan along with his committee would like to thank the competitors, stewards, sponsors and spectators for their continued support.  They look forward to meeting you all again on Sunday 11^th August 2019.

Entry closing date for online entries close on July 10^th. 

Visit www.tullamoreshow.com for more information.

Further details on any of the show sections please contact the Head Office on (057)93 52141 or email: info@tullamoreshow.com