43 lots catalogued for annual Gigginstown House Angus sale

The top quality entry includes 24 bulls and 19 heifers.

The Gigginstown House Angus Herd, owned by renowned businessman and Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary, was established in 1997.

A spokesperson stated: “Our policy is to invest in the very best genetics. We started with Canadian show champions from Edmontonand Regina. To these we have added the very best genetics in Ireland and Britain.

“The Gigginstown herd has enjoyed show success at the Spring Show and National Shows. We have sourced many of the top heifers in Canada, Ireland and Scotland for their conformation, functional and maternal traits. These include daughters of Angus legends such as Krugerrand, Stockman 365, TC Stockman, Extra Gold, Green’s Premium and Black Magic. We have supplemented these females with champion Irish and UK Heifers.

“In 2021 the herd comprises of over 350 cows and breeding heifers, who are already producing the next generation of champions.

“Our policy of breeding quality led to our purchase of the best available head sires. Our Champion bulls were imported direct from Canada, and Perth champions were brought from Scotland. Together with our other herd sires they have bred high quality males and females for elite pedigree and commercial herds in Ireland and the UK.

“Our bulls are well grown (aged between 16 months to 24 months), are easy calving, and provide a source of out-cross genetics to improve all breeding programmes both pedigree and commercial.

“Lots 25-29 are due to calf in Apr 21, lots 30-40 are running with our stock bulls and lots 41-43 are maiden heifers. The service dates will be announced and all bulls are available for inspection on the day of the auction. We would be happy to show you the herd by appointment prior to the sale and give you any help we can with your selection.

“Because we rigorously focus on quality, we believe that Gigginstown House Angus will continue to provide Irish, UK and European Angus breeders with the opportunity to introduce new bloodlines and add real quality at tremendous value to your pedigree and commercial herds.

“The Gigginstown Herd, including all sale animals have tested negative for BVD, are vaccinated against Black leg, BVD, IBR and Lepto and the dams of all sale animals have tested free of Johne’s disease. All animals are sold with a breeding guarantee and all bulls will be fertility tested prior to sale.

“The herd is managed by Joe O’Mahony and his team. We warmly welcome you to the Gigginstown Angus sale and thank you for your support. Should you need a quality Angus animal at any time during the year please call us. We hope you’ll enjoy your day and will find an animal or two!”

Directions:

From Mullingar - Drive out the (N52) Delvin Road, after approx. 11km you pass the Cloghan Inn Pub on your right. Continue a further 5km and take the left turn signposted Fennor L5620. Travel 2km to Fennor Cross and turn right. Continue for 1km and you will come to the two storey, “Fennor House”, on the right. The car park entrance is immediately in front of Fennor House

From Delvin: Take the (N52) Mullingar road out of Delvin for approx 7km. Turn right at the signpost for Fennor L5620. Travel 2km to Fennor Cross and turn right. Continue for 1km and you will come to the two storey, “Fennor House”, on the right. The car park entrance is immediately in front of Fennor House.

For more information contact Joe O’Mahony on 087 7809113 or Pascal Keegan on 087 7748596 - www.facebook.com/gigginstownhouseangus