Events & Sponsorships
Irish Hereford Prime proudly supports and showcases the excellence of Hereford beef, fostering innovation and sustainability among farmers, chefs, and communities.
Explore our calendar of events, discover our sponsorship initiatives, and learn more about the people and partnerships that make Irish Hereford Prime a leader in the industry.
Irish hereford PRIME
Farmer of the Year
2023 Winner
Maurice Hallahan
Travel Bursary
World Hereford Conference - Kansas 2025
The Irish Hereford Breed Society will be bringing a team of eight young Hereford breeders aged between 18 and 26 years of age to the World Hereford Conference in Kansas, USA in October 2025. Irish Hereford Prime have created a travel bursary for the event with each of the eight successful candidates receiving a substantial contribution towards the cost of their trip.
Charity Partners
Patrick O’Connor Crowned Overall Winner of the 5th Annual Hereford Charity Photo & Calendar Competition
Charity Partners
Hereford Charity Photo and 2025 Calendar Competition, in aid of the Children’s Health Foundation
Charity Partners
Wicklow Teen Crowned Overall Winner Of The 4th Annual Hereford Charity Photo & Calendar Competition
IRISH HEREFORD PRIME
Charity Partners & Calendar Competition
Irish Hereford Prime is proud to support impactful charity initiatives, from sponsoring Hooves 4 Hospice, aiding the construction of a much-needed hospice in the Midlands, to raising funds for Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin through their annual Hereford Charity Photo and Calendar Competition. These efforts reflect the strong community and family values at the heart of Irish Hereford Prime, with members and the public demonstrating incredible generosity to support these worthwhile causes.
IRISH HEREFORD PRIME
Sponsorships
Irish Hereford Prime proudly sponsors a variety of events that celebrate excellence in farming and cattle breeding. From national shows like the Hereford Calf Show to regional competitions and industry initiatives, these events provide a platform to showcase the best in Hereford cattle. Through sponsorships, Irish Hereford Prime supports the farming community, fosters innovation, and highlights the quality and heritage of Hereford cattle, bringing farmers and enthusiasts together in a shared passion for agriculture.
2024 Calendar of Events
| DATE | SHOW |
|---|---|
| March | Premier Hereford Spring Show and Sale / Tullamore |
| April | Premier Hereford Spring Show and Sale / Nenagh |
| April | Calf Promotion / Kanturk |
| April | West Cork Hereford Breeders Club Annual Bull Sale / Bandon |
| May | Irish Hereford Breed Society’s Spring Show and Sale / Nenagh |
| June | Irish Hereford Charity Calf Rearing Program |
| June | The Charleville Agricultural Show / Munster Bull of the Year |
| June | Flavours of Fingal County Show |
| June | National Beef 2024 Conference / Teagasc Grange |
| July | Oldcastle Show / North-Leinster Hereford Bull and Heifer of the Year |
| July | Arva Agricultural Show |
| July | Ossory Agricultural Show |
| August | Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show |
| August | Cappamore Agricultural Show |
| August | Dualla Show |
| October | Teagasc / BSAS Dairy Calf-to-Beef International Conference |
| November | Autumn Bull Show & Sale / Tullamore |
| November | Hereford Autumn Bull Show and Sale / Kilmallock |
| November | National Hereford Calf Show / Tullamore |
| November | Next Gen Final / Tullamore |
| November | IFJ Dairy Day 2024 |
| December | Irish Hereford Breed Society Heifer Sale / Tullamore |
2025 Calendar of Events
| DATE | SHOW |
|---|---|
| 29th January | Farm Smarter, Not Harder Event in association with ABP, Horse & Jockey Hotel, Tipperary |
| February | Launch of Irish Hereford Prime Charity Calf Rearing Program |
| 24th February | Farm Smarter, Not Harder Event in association with Kepak, Sheraton Hotel, Athlone |
| March | Premier Hereford Spring Show and Sale |
| April | Bull Show & Sales |
| April | Calf Promotions |
| May | |
| June | Show season begins |
| July | |
| August | Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show |
| September | |
| October | World Hereford Conference – Kansas |
| November | Autumn Bull Show & Sales |
| November | Next Gen Final |
| November | National Hereford Calf Show |
| December |
