The Irish Limousin cattle society (ILCS) is set to replace the RDS champions of champions with a new champion of champions competition. This new contest will consist of three categories, male born on or after 1 January 2018, female born on or after 1 January 2018 and female born prior to 1 January 2018. Participating animals must be registered in the ILCS herd book and eligible to compete under ILCS rules.
The Irish Limousin cattle society (ILCS) is set to replace the RDS champions of champions with a new champion of champions competition.
This new contest will consist of three categories, male born on or after 1 January 2018, female born on or after 1 January 2018 and female born prior to 1 January 2018. Participating animals must be registered in the ILCS herd book and eligible to compete under ILCS rules.
There will be a total of 14 shows at which an animal will qualify from each category, culminating in a final in September provisionally set for Trim, Co Meath.
The final will see 10 animals from the respective qualifier shows competing in each category for the championship and then the three champions will compete for the champion of champions title.
A total prize fund of €1,000 per category will be awarded: first €250, second €200, third €150, fourth € 100 and €50 per animal from fifth to 10th. This will then be topped up with an additional €500 for the champion of champions.
Breeders may qualify two animals per category for the finals. Qualifying shows include Finn Valley, Longford, Arva, Tydavnet, Enniscrone, Ballinrobe, Castlerea, Ossory, Clonmel, Tinahely Corofin, Bridgetown, Charleville and Cork.
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