Emerald Expo 2015 promises to be best yet
The Punchestown Event Centre in Co Kildare is set to be the venue for the 2015 Emerald Expo which will take place on Saturday.
Show director and IHFA chairman Richard Whelan said: “The move to the Punchestown Event Centre allows us to increase the scope for patrons and the opportunities for our sponsors with top-class facilities for exhibitors and visitors. We are deeply indebted to all our sponsors who have supported us over the past five years.”
Recognised as a top dairy show in Europe, CEO of the IHFA Charles Gallagher pointed to the fact that it is the first National Dairy event in the new post-quota era.
Emerald Expo is a leading All-Ireland dairy event organised in association with the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA), long-standing major sponsor Alltech Ireland and new major sponsor FBD, where spectators are treated to quality judging of top-quality dairy stock.
“The event will form a major part of the IHFA’s 50th anniversary celebrations and special commemorative IHFA medallions for all class winners at Emerald Expo will be presented on the day,” said Charles Gallagher.
Now in its fifth year, this all-breeds dairy show of Holsteins, Irish Pure Friesians, Shorthorns and Jerseys attracts visitors from both North and South and will be a one-stop venue for dairy farmers with a great line up of exhibitor stands.
Marc-Henri Guillaume, a sire analyst for Swiss Genetics, has been confirmed to judge Emerald Expo 2015.
Marc-Henri’s extensive knowledge of Holstein and Jersey cows goes back to his time spent working overseas in North America, Madison and Toronto.
He has also worked with some of the best cows in Switzerland and Europe.
Unfortunately, farm safety is never far off the recent agenda within the Irish agri sector and this years’ event will host farm safety forums during the day. Contributions will be made by FBD, IFA, ESB and Embrace to help raise awareness of the issue, and we encourage all present at the show to take the time to attend the forum.
The major sponsors of the 2015 event are Alltech and FBD. Other sponsors include Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, MSD, Glanbia, Volac, WorldWide Sires, Animax, Progressive Genetics, Dovea Genetics, Osmonds, ICMSA, IFA, KW Forage Systems, Moyvalley Meats, Condon Engineering and ABS.
