CA05Q: The All Ireland Intermediate Young stockperson Championship Qualifier, 13 -17 years old
Judges.
Ring 1 - Holstein, Friesian, Jersey, Dairy Shorthorn,
Ring 2 - Beef Shorthorn (YMA), Hereford,
Ring 3 - Aberdeen Angus,
Ring 4 - Simmental (YMA) Charolais,
Ring 5 - Limousin & Blonde d'Aquitane,
Ring 6 - Belgian Blue & Commercial,
Supreme Interbreed Beed Champion, & MAS Heifer, Breeder Choice,
Prizes:
1st - €100, 2nd - €50, 3rd - €35
Champion - €100, Reserve Champion - €50
ISA 5%Levy deducted from prize money
Important Notice to Animal Owners involved in showing Animals at Shows
The Irish Shows Association would advise all Animal owners who have their Animals Insured to have the Insurance cover extended to cover them while showing Animals at Shows, it may cost very little or nothing at all depending on who you have Insurance with.
The reason for giving this advice is that if your animal were to injure someone or damage someone’s property, and it is established that your animal was out of your control at that time, you may be held responsible or partly responsible for any injury or damage caused, and could end up paying all, or part of any Court Award or settlement reached.
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. The Competition is open to girls and boys, age on the 1st September will determine the class each exhibitor enters.
2. One exhibitor qualifies from each qualifying show for the Final.
3. Animals can be of any Beef breed, male, or female (pedigree or non-pedigree beef) and must be leading.
4. An exhibitor can show an animal belonging to another herd owner.
5. Intermediate exhibitors will exhibit an animal male or female calf born on or after 1st January 2025.
6. Calf identity cards to be available for inspection on show day.
7. Exhibitors may be asked for proof of their age at the final.
8. No Entries will be accepted on the day of the Qualifying Show.
9. Previous 1st Place Winners are no longer eligible to enter this age category.
10. The Qualifying Exhibitor must fill out their own Qualifying Card at each Qualifying Show. Completed card and entry fee must be handed into the secretary’s office
on show day.
THE COMPETITION WILL BE JUDGED ON CRITERIA, WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
a. The ability to handle and present the animal to its best advantage in the Show Ring.
b. General knowledge about the animal itself, including its feeding, breeding, etc.
c. Stock Judging, the ability to judge and place a group of animals.
d. Personal presentation of stock person.
e. Presentation of the animal.
PRIZES; 1st €700 – 2nd €400 – 3rd €250 – 4th €200 - 5th €150, 6th to 10 th €100
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: €10 To Final: €15
FINAL: ROYAL MEATH SHOW Sunday 6th September 2026
No entries permitted on day of event.