Boys and Girls age 13 -17 years old, on the 1st September 2025. Exhibitors may be asked for proof of their age at the final. Previous 1st Place Winners are no longer eligible to enter this age category.
One exhibitor qualifies from each qualify show for the final. Animals can be of any beef breed (male or female), pedigree or non-pedigree beef calf born on or after 1st January 2024.and must be lead. An exhibitor can show an animal belonging to another herd owner. Calf identity cards must be available for inspection on Show Day. No entries will be acceptable on the day of the Qualifying Show.
The Competition will be judged on criteria , which may include the following: The ability to handle and present the animal to its best advantage in the Show Ring; general knowledge about the animal itself, including its feeding, breeding etc.; stock judging, the ability to judge and place a group of animals; personal presentation of stockperson & presentation of the animal.
Sponsored by: FBD Insurance & Irish Farmer's Journal.
Prizes: 1st €700, 2nd €400 , 3rd €250, 4th 200, 5th €150, 6th - 10th €100 at Ballinrobe Show on Sunday, 7th September 2025. Entry Fee to Final €20.
No entries permitted on day of event.