The Emerald Expo made its long-anticipated return on Saturday, April 23, after a two-year absence.

Held at the Virginia Showgrounds in Virginia, Co. Cavan, the day featured top-class stock and showmanship.

The Senior Championship was won by Clonpaddin G Fame Et, exhibited by John Dowling, from the Baldonnel herd.

Clonpaddin G Fame Et also won best udder of the show on the day.

The Baldonnel herd also took the top honour in 2019 with Baldonnel FM Sunshine.

Reserve champion went to Monamore Diamond Barbie from the Monamore herd of Tom and James Kelly.

The Junior Championship at the Emeral Expo went to Ballyboy Awsome Carmen 1312 Et, exhibited by Jim and Una Sinnott. Reserve Champion was Hallow Solomon Arengatang Et, exhibited by Philip and Linda Jones.

Intermediate Champion was Bawnmore Pepper Almeric, exhibited by John O'Connor and the Reserve Champion was Clonpaddin Doc Twizzle, exhibited by Garry and John Hurley.

The Emerald Expo also saw the return of Young Members’ showmanship, with the Handler Championship won by Colin Todd; Reserve Champion was Brian Hurley and the Honourable Mention was for Will Jones.

Class 1: Holstein Friesian heifer born after January 1, 2022

Class 3: Holstein Friesian Heifer born between August 1 and October 31, 2021

Class 4: Holstein Friesian Heifer born between April 1 and July 31, 2021

Class 5: Holstein Friesian Heifer born between January 1 and March 31, 2021

Junior Championship

Class 6: Breffni Oriel 50th Anniversary Youngstock Class (not in milk)

Class 7: Colour breed Maiden Heifer

Class  8: Colour breed In-Calf Heifer

Junior Colour Breed Championship

Class 10: Colour Breed Cow in Milk     

Colour Breed Champion:

Class 11: Holstein Friesian Heifer in Milk (Calved before three-years old)

Class 12: Holstein Friesian Heifer in Milk (Calved before three years old)

Intermediate Championship

Class 13: Senior three-Year-Old Holstein Friesian Cow in-milk born between July 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019

Class 14: Confined Holstein Friesian cow in milk

Class 15: Four-Year-Old Holstein Friesian cow in-milk born between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018

Class 16: Five-Year-Old Holstein Friesian cow in-milk born between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017

Class 17: Mature Holstein Friesian Cow in milk born before June 30, 2016

Class 18: The Production Class: Judged on conformation

Class 19: Highest Holstein Friesian economic breeding index (EBI) animal, judged on conformation

Class 20: Best group of three females owned by Exhibitor

Senior Championship

Best udder of show

Exhibitor Bred Champion

Premier Breeder

Premier Exhibitor

Handler Championship

Handler results can be seen below:

Handler aged 12 years and under on January 1, 2022

Handler aged 13-16 on January 1, 2022

Handler aged 13-16 on January 1, 2022