John and Martina Keating, Ballymackeogh Lodge, Kilnaboy, Ennis, Co.Clare. Tel: 065 6837893 / 086 6065868
Ballymackeogh Salers

About Ballymackeogh Saler Herd

The Ballymackeogh Saler Herd situated in Kilnaboy in the heart of the Burren area was established in 2000 . We were first introduced to Salers by David Clarke at the Tullamore Show in 1999. As a part time farmer ease of calving was of particular importance. We were so impressed by the merits of Saler cattle that we went onto import eight incalf heifers and a bull during the following twelve months. Understanding the importance of developing the Ballymackeogh Herd we began to exhibit at shows from the outset. In 2001 we imported a heifer from France with the show circuit especially in mind.

We are extremely pleased with the breeding structure we have put in place from the start and we have reaped the rewards on the ground at shows and sales. At the 2005 March Tully Sale Ballymackeogh Eddie sold for €3700 the top price on the day to Jimmy Ryan of the Glengar Herd. The following year our weanling heifers fetched up to €2750 in Mountrath.



Ballymackeogh Hazel – Senior Heifer
2nd at Ennis Show 2010
1st at Cappamore Show 2010
1st at Ballinasloe Show 2010
3rd at Tullamore Show 2010


Ballymackeogh Elsie & Ballymackeogh Gloria
Best pair of animals at the Tullamore show 2009. Daughters of famous Riquita,
Irelands number 1 cow


Ballymackeogh Gloria
Junior cow 2010. 1st in her class in the National Tullamore Show. Salers Champion of Cappamore Co.Limerick. Interbreed Champion Of Ballinasloe Show, Co.Galway



Ballymackeogh Elsie
Supreme Champion Cappamore 08


Ballymackeogh Fergus
Supreme Champion in Athlone 08


Riquita
Supreme Champion Ennis 08








Above are a selection of Salers cows with Charolais calfs at foot. No problem calfing, this is why Salers cow is the number 1 suckler cow.

Achievements

2010 was another successful year for the Ballymackeogh Herd with Ballmackeogh Gloria taking the top prize in numerous shows. Ballymackeogh Gloria following in her mothers footsteps Riquita.

  • Junior cow 2010
  • Salers Champion of Ennis, Co.Clare
  • Salers Champion of Cappamore Co.Limerick
  • Salers Champion of Iverk Show Co.Kilkenny
  • 1st in her class in the National Tullamore Show
  • Salers Champion of Ballinasloe Show Co.Galway
  • Interbreed Cgampion Of Ballinasloe Show Co.Galway

The Ballymackeogh herd has had a very successful 2008 on the show circuit. In all we have showed three Supreme Champions in the year gone by.

  • Ballymackeogh Fergus Supreme Champion Athlone 08
  • Ballymackeogh Elsie Supreme Champion Cappamore 08
  • Riquita Supreme Champion Ennis 08
The imported heifer Riquita has won numerous shows throughout the country. She won her first show in Athlone 2004 and followed this with the interbreed Championship in Ballinasloe 2004. Riquita was the Overall Champion Saler at the Athlone Show in 2007. Riquita has produced excellent off spring. Her daughter Ballymackeogh Elsie was winner of Best Irish Bred Saler Heifer at Tullamore Show in 2006. Another son Ballymackeogh Fergus was Supreme Saler Champion Athlone Show in 2008.

Ballymackeogh Hugh

We are extremley proud to announce that Ballymackeogh Hugh is standing in Dovea AI Station. Hugh is the first home bred bull to stand in an AI station.

Hughs Dam Ballyackeogh Elise and Grandam Riquita have won 21 Breed Champions and 4 interbreed champions between them Hugh is an excellent stylish well balanced bull.


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