CA5: THE ALL IRELAND NON-PEDIGREE SUCKLER HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP

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THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & SWINFORD SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND NON-PEDIGREE SUCKLER HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by  Progressive Genetics, 
"Ireland's leading A.I. provider"

PRIZE FUND: Cash & Vouchers to the Value of €2,000

This is an opening note

RULES AND CONDITIONS

  1. The competition is open to All Breeds of non-pedigree Heifers, suitable to produce and rear a calf with potential for current  commercial beef markets.
  2. Heifers may be in calf or maiden at final. For heifers that are in-calf, evidence must be produced i.e. Scanning Cert, or Insemination Cert.
  3. Heifer's potential mothering ability will be assessed.
  4. Up to 2 heifers may qualify at each show if the standard is deemed sufficient.
  5. Individual exhibitors may qualify up to 2 heifers for the final.
  6. All heifers must be haltered trained and led by a competent adult.
  7. Animals qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at the Swinford Show.

The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with I.S.A General  Rules together with Swinford Show Rules.

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: €10 To Final: €15
 

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Swinford Show
Date:  
Sun, 23rd Aug, 2026
Prizes:   1st - €600.00 , and Sash , 2nd - €350.00 , 3rd - €250.00 , 4th - €200.00 , 5th - €200.00 , 6th - -13th €50.00

QUALIFYING SHOWS
Athlone
Ballinamore
Bonniconlon
Bridgetown
Castleblayney
Castlegregory
Castlerea
Claremorris
Carbery
Clonmany
Corofin
Corrandulla
Erris
Flavours of Fingal
Finn Valley
Grange
Mullagh
Mullingar
Oldcastle
Ossory
Tinahely

Enter the Championship Classes via the Qualifier Shows