Norbreck Genetics' doubly successful day at Castlewellan Show

Overall Show Champion sired by Empire D'Ochain

Irish Bull Derby - Reserve Champion by Dafydd D'Ochain

Congratulations to Jason and Jennifer Edgar who won the biggest Blue show in Ireland with a son of Empire D'Ochain. There were over 70 Blues forward making the task of Cumbrian Breeder and Judge Steve Pattinson even harder.

Champion of the day went to Ballyhossett Duke - an April 08 son of Empire D'Ochain out of Knockagh Whoopee.

"He's an exceptionally well grown son who exhibited great mobility and style." 

Overall Champion at Castlewellan Ballyhossett Duke with Jason Edgar and family,

plus Kieran Holywood (Ulster Bank) and judge Steve Pattinson

The Ivan Porter/Osmonds British Blue Young Bull Championship

(also known as the Irish Derby!)

A Dafydd son took reserve honours in this most presetigious Derby. 11 top quality British Blue bulls entered the ring for the Irish Derby which is exclusively for bulls qualifying at various shows around Northern Ireland.

Judge Cyril Martin - President of the Irish Society, placed Andrew Craig's stylish bull Woodview Collon in Reserve position - Collon is out of Woodview Witchy ( a Trixie daughter) and by Dafydd D'Ochain.

"Castlewellan Show certainly set high standards and it was pleasing to see Norbreck sires featuring in the final line up for the show and the Derby - congratulations to both breeders on turning thier young bulls out so well." Philip Halhead