We were delighted to once again co-sponsor the IHFA Master Breeder Awards with Progressive Genetics at the IHFA awards ceremony on Friday 4th of April where 20 worthy winners were named as IHFA Master Breeders 2025.

 

 

Every year herds compete in local and national herds competitions. Some herds make it to the top lists for EBI, production or classification. So, what about herds that combine outstanding performance across a wide range of important metrics. These herds deserve recognition.

The Master Breeder award is an initiative that recognises herds performing outstandingly on a number of key metrics related to production, sustainability and longevity. Some herds perform better in different aspects, but the top herds all have outstanding performance in a number of areas with few weaknesses.

 

Congratulations to all recipients of the award on the night!

 

Cork Winners

Robert Shannon - Ballydehob Herd, Co. Cork.

Daniel M. O’Leary - Glenny Herd, Co. Cork.

Henry O’Keeffe - Radney Herd, Co. Cork.

Kevin Hegarty - Hillsdale Herd, Co. Cork.

John O’Callaghan - Mountfarna Herd, Co. Cork.

Eddie O’Flynn - Ryefarm Herd, Co. Cork.

Noel O’Donovan - Ringleader Herd, Co. Cork.

Rickey Barrett - Laurelelm Herd, Co. Cork.

Michael J Hayes - Rossagh Herd, Co. Cork.

 

Laois/Offaly Winners

Timothy Fitzgerald - Ballymaddock Herd, Co. Laois.

James Murray - Derrinsallow Herd, Co. Offaly. 

 

Donegal Winner

Ian Robert McKeague - Inishowen Herd, Co. Donegal.

 

Kerry Winners

Maurice Harty - Ballylongane Herd, Co. Kerry.

John P Galvin - Doonmanagh Herd, Co. Kerry.

 

Clare/Limerick Winners

John Moroney - Drumcliffe Herd, Co. Clare

Michael Kelly - Poundbridge Herd, Co. Limerick.

 

Waterford Winner

Patrick J Brennan - Monataggart Herd, Co. Waterford. 

 

Wexford Winner

James Byrne - Clonder Herd, Co. Wexford.

 

Kildare Winners

Joseph Doran - Dondale Herd, Co. Kildare.

Eddie Jordan/UCD - Glasnevin Herd, Co. Kildare.