Cattle Classes

Contact: James Gleeson — 087 250 0103

If there are insufficient entries, classes may not take place.

Closing Date for Entries: Friday 8th August 2025. No Late Entries on the Day.

All entries online: www.roscommonagriculturalshow.ie

Please check your public liability insurance if exhibiting animals

Important Department of Agriculture Update for Exhibitors of Cattle

Specific Requirements – Cattle

From the 2013 Show season, the following applies:

  • Keepers of cattle must obtain a Certificate of Compliance before moving animals to a show.
  • Certificates can be obtained via www.agfood.ie or the Cattle Movement Notification Agency.
  • Do not specify a destination herd when applying.
  • On the show day, present the Certificate and passport to the show secretary.
  • The keeper and secretary will sign the Movement Notification, then send it to the DVO.
  • Only cattle with a valid Certificate of Compliance will be shown.
  • Certificates replace CMMS 4 forms.

Safety Regulations on Show Day

  1. Do not exhibit animals that are out of control or hard to handle.
  2. Do not leave animals unattended, tied to horse boxes or trailers.
  3. All animals must be led by a competent handler.
  4. Animals must remain under control at all times.

Pedigree Classes

Prizes: 1st: €80, 2nd: €50, 3rd: €30 (unless otherwise stated). Entry Fee: €10

All details on the entry form must be completed.

Pedigree Limousin Classes — Sponsored by Irish Limousin Society

  • Class 33. Best Pedigree Male Calf born on or after 1 January 2025
  • Class 34. Best Pedigree Female Calf born on or after 1 January 2025
  • Class 35. Best Male Calf born 1 Sept – 31 Dec 2024
  • Class 36. Best Female Calf born 1 Sept – 31 Dec 2024
  • Class 37. Best Female born 1 Jan – 31 Aug 2024

Pedigree Shorthorn Classes

  • Class 38. Best Shorthorn Heifer, born in 2023
  • Class 39. Best Shorthorn Heifer, born in 2024
  • Class 40. Best Shorthorn Heifer Calf, born in 2025

Overall Champion Shorthorn 2025

Pedigree Hereford Class

Class 41. Best Pedigree Hereford Bull or Heifer Calf born on or after 1 Sept 2024

Pedigree Angus Classes — Sponsored by the Irish Angus Society

  • Class 42. Best Pedigree Angus Cow
  • Class 43. Best Pedigree Angus Heifer born before 1 Aug 2024
  • Class 44. Best Pedigree Angus Heifer born 1 Aug – 30 Nov 2024
  • Class 45. Best Pedigree Angus Heifer born on/after 1 Dec 2024
  • Class 46. Best Pedigree Angus Bull Calf born on or after 1 Sept 2024

Overall Champion & Reserve Champion Angus: All 1st prize winners from Classes 42–46.
Champion receives the Willie Stroker Perpetual Trophy, sash & rosette. Sponsored by Noel Carr & Co.

Conditions: Owner and animal must be registered with the Irish Angus Cattle Society. Minimum four entries per class.

Sponsors in Cattle Classes

All Creatures Veterinary, Kepak, Noel Carr & Co, Gleeson’s Townhouse, Aurivo, FBD Insurance, Irish Angus Society, Walshe’s Filling Station, R.B.K., AIB, John Harte

Non-Pedigree Classes – Ring 2

Prizes: 1st €80, 2nd €50, 3rd €30 (unless otherwise stated) Entry Fee: €10

  • Class 47. Best Non-Pedigree Charolais Bull Calf, born in 2025 – Sponsored by Roscommon Livestock Mart
  • Class 48. Best Non-Pedigree Charolais Heifer Calf, born in 2025 – Sponsored by Roscommon Livestock Mart
  • Class 49. Best Non-Pedigree Belgian Blue Bull Calf, born in 2025
  • Class 50. Best Non-Pedigree Belgian Blue Heifer, born in 2025
  • Class 51. Best Non-Pedigree Limousin Bull, born in 2025
  • Class 52. Best Non-Pedigree Limousin Heifer, born in 2025
  • Class 53. Best Non-Pedigree Heifer of any breed or age
  • Class 54. Best Non-Pedigree Bullock of any breed or age – Sponsored by AIB

All-Creatures Veterinary Clinic Sponsored Classes 55 & 56

Prize Fund: €1,000

  • Open to residents of Co. Roscommon & nearby counties
  • Animals must be reared in Leitrim, Galway, Sligo, Mayo, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly
  • Must be registered in herd book & available for inspection
  • Date of birth & tag must be on entry
  • Class 55. Best Weanling Male Calf (non-pedigree), born in 2025 (to be led) – Prizes: €300, €150, €50
  • Class 56. Best Weanling Female Calf (non-pedigree), born in 2025 (to be led) – Prizes: €300, €150, €50
  • Class 57. Best Butchers Heifer – Max weight 500kg – Sponsored by John Harte Butchers
  • Class 58. Champion Breeding Heifer – Sponsored by Gleeson’s Townhouse & Restaurant – Prizes: €150, €100, €50
    Open to non-pedigree heifers suitable for beef/export. Confined to Roscommon, Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim, Galway, Offaly, Westmeath, Longford.
    Winner: John O’Beirne Perpetual Cup
  • Class 59. Breeder’s Choice Continental 4* or 5* Breeding Heifer
    • The Breeder’s Choice Continental 4* or 5* Breeding Heifer

    The Breeder’s Choice Continental 4* or 5* Breeding Heifer

    Sponsored by: The Department of Agriculture
    Prize Fund: €750 (per show)

    Rules and Conditions

    1. This competition is open to all Continental genotype 4* or 5* breeding heifers, suitable to make a suckler cow.
    2. Full UWR form must be submitted with entry to ensure that genotype rating can be verified.
    3. Heifers may be in calf or maiden. All heifers must be between 12 months and 24 months of age on the date of the show.
    4. A maximum of two heifers may be exhibited at up to five shows. If a heifer enters more than five shows, any further prize money will be forfeited.
    5. All heifers must be halter-trained and led by a competent handler.
    6. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General Rules.

    Prizes

    • 1st: €250
    • 2nd: €125
    • 3rd: €75
    • 4th to 8th: €50

    Entry Fee: €15

    Shows

    Ardra Corofin Manorhamilton
    Ballinasloe Corrandulla Meelick
    Ballivor Crossmolina Moate
    Ballygar Ennis Mohill
    Ballyshannon Finn Valley Mountbellew
    Ballyvourney/Coolea Glin Newport
    Cappamore Glenamaddy Newmarket-on-Fergus
    Castlerea Granard Oldcastle
    Clonmany Kilgarvan Riverstown
    County Clare Kingdom County Roscommon
    Cork Limerick Swatragh
  • Class 60. Best Roscommon Male/Female Weanling Calf, born in 2025 – Residents of Roscommon only. Sponsored by Walshe’s Supermarket & Filling Station
  • Class 61. Best Stockperson under 16 (proof of age required) – All entrants receive a prize
  • Class 62. Best Handler under 16 with any animal – Sponsored by RBK, Roscommon
  • Class 63. Best First-Time Exhibitor with any animal

Overall Champion

Eligible: All 1st prize winners
Winner: Seamus Duignan Memorial Cup – €100 (Sponsored by Kepak)
Reserve: €50 (Sponsored by Kepak)

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