Irish Limousins beat ‘real thing’ in France

Martin Ryan

Three Irish breeders won the top awards in their classes, and a Reserve Overall Championship of the Show, in competition against the best from France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Holland, Poland and Luxembourg.

A 17 month old heifer, Sliabhfelim Ursula, bred and exhibited by Sean Ryan, Cappamore, Co Limerick was awarded the coveted winner’s rosette in her class. By the well known sire, Nenuphar, she is the reigning 2004 All Ireland Calf Champion, never beaten in an Irish show ring, now unbeaten in Europe.