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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

2022 Winner

Lorraine Crowe

2021 Winner

Clement King

2020 Winner

Richard Milligan

2019 Winner

Eamon Corcoran

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.

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Charity Partners

Patrick O’Connor Crowned Overall Winner of the 5th Annual Hereford Charity Photo & Calendar Competition

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Charity Partners

Hereford Charity Photo and 2025 Calendar Competition, in aid of the Children’s Health Foundation

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Charity Partners

Irish Hereford Prime Charity Calf Rearing Program

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Charity Partners

Crumlin Children’s Charity Partner – Cheque Handover

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Charity Partners

Wicklow Teen Crowned Overall Winner Of The 4th Annual Hereford Charity Photo & Calendar Competition

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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.  
DATESHOW
MarchPremier Hereford Spring Show and Sale / Tullamore
AprilPremier Hereford Spring Show and Sale / Nenagh
AprilCalf Promotion / Kanturk
AprilWest Cork Hereford Breeders Club Annual Bull Sale / Bandon
MayIrish Hereford Breed Society’s Spring Show and Sale / Nenagh
JuneIrish Hereford Charity Calf Rearing Program
JuneThe Charleville Agricultural Show / Munster Bull of the Year
JuneFlavours of Fingal County Show
JuneNational Beef 2024 Conference / Teagasc Grange
JulyOldcastle Show / North-Leinster Hereford Bull and Heifer of the Year
JulyArva Agricultural Show
JulyOssory Agricultural Show
AugustTullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show
AugustCappamore Agricultural Show
AugustDualla Show
OctoberTeagasc / BSAS Dairy Calf-to-Beef International Conference
NovemberAutumn Bull Show & Sale / Tullamore
NovemberHereford Autumn Bull Show and Sale / Kilmallock
NovemberNational Hereford Calf Show / Tullamore
NovemberNext Gen Final / Tullamore
NovemberIFJ Dairy Day 2024
DecemberIrish Hereford Breed Society Heifer Sale / Tullamore

Past Events

The winners of the Irish Hereford Prime Travel Bursary 2024

October 10, 2024

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Irish Hereford Travel Bursary 2024

April 16, 2024

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Hooves 4 Hospice 2023

August 1, 2022

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Sommet De L’Elevage

July 29, 2022

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Tom Barry

Tom Barry’s family farm is Baytown Park, Dunboyne, Co Meath. He is the third generation on the farm taking over from his late father, Thomas Barry in 2008 and keeps Hereford cross suckler cows as well as pedigree Hereford cows. Herefords are such a docile breed and as a part time farmer, with teenagers helping around the farm, it’s important to have a breed that’s easy to look after and handle. Tom’s farm is in the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) for the past 5 years, where frequently taking soil samples and the completion of a nutrient management plan are required.