Ballybane Nora

A top breeder in the Jennalyn herd, Nora was purchased at the Ballybane Production sale in 2003. She has proved to be an extremely consistent breeding cow.

Her 2009 bull Jennalyn Adonis by Banwy T-Rex was reserve National Junior Bull 2010 (to Clonagh Admire Me) and 1st prizewinner Beef Expo 2010. 

Her bull calf Jennalyn Donkey Kong by Clonagh Wonderboy was 1st prizewinner at the National Livestock Show, Tullamore. 

Jennalyn Tina by Dirnanean Jacob has proved to be an exceptional breeding cow on the herd. Her first calf Jennalyn Anora was show successfully as a calf before being sold to the Shannock herd, UK. She has since claimed a number of 1st prizes in the UK and won and English National title. The Turvey family later purchased a full sister Dora Nora and both a breeding well for them. 

Our favourite daughter of Tina’s in Jennalyn Gina Tina, a 1st prizewinner at Tullamore show and twice Reserve National champion by Kilbride Farm Dragoon. Gina Tina is proving to be a super breeding female in the herd. 

Jennalyn Flora Nora by Banwy T-Rex was retained. Her first calf, Jellybean Nora was Yearling Heifer Champion at the Premier Sale autumn 2018 selling for €5,000 to the Manor Park Herd. Her second calf,  Jennalyn Knick Knack by Kilbride Farm Dragoon was Reserve National Yearling Bull Champion 2019. Her last calf Jennalyn Mr. Magoo by Manor Park Hansome sold at the ISCS 50th Anniversary Premier Sale for €3,500. Daughter, Jennalyn Nora Jean by Manor Park Hansome was the National Yearling Heifer Champion and Reserve Overall Junior Female of the Year  at the National Simmental Show, Tullamore 2022. 

CONTACT

Garrett Behan

Cloneygowan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32AF80

Tel: +353 86 8167309

Email: garrett@clonaghsimmentals.com

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