30 Sept.1851 The SHIRLEY Estate - Cattle Show
The annual show of cattle, produced on the Shirley estates in the County Monaghan, took place at Carrickmacross, on Monday sen., in the large green square appropriated to that use since the establishment of this laudable and useful undertaking. The arrangement of stalls, pens and other compartments reflected the highest credit upon the exertions and good taste of Messrs. HUNTER, NEILSON and MURRAY, the agriculturists on this property. So early as 7 o'clock a.m., the show yard presented a finish, for convenience and neatness, second to no other provincial exhibition depot in Ireland. The morning appeared gloomy and the lowering clouds seemed to give an indication of an unpleasant day; yet it failed to prove a damper on the ardor of anxious competitors, who, even at that early hour, were seen to direct their various specimens of improved breeding to the scene of attraction. The Judges appointed for the occasion could not fail to inspire confidence in the mind of every candidate; the characters of Messrs. Robt. BOWDEN and Wm. DAVIDSON stand in that exalted position, which secured for all impartial justice and fair play. The day cleared up and became beautifully fine; the stalls being all occupied and a vast attendance of visitors being present, it was announced that at 12 o’clock the Judges would commence their work. At that hour precisely Evelyn J. SHIRLEY Esq., arrived, accompanied by Sir William HEATHCOTE, his sons and Geo. MORANT Esq. and were received with marked respect, affection and warmth. The judges, after a very minute inspection, awarded the prizes in accordance with the following tabular account; 1st Class Bulls Ist prize - Jas. WHITE, of Coravally 2d prize Thomas MEE, Curkishduff 3d prize Thomas FINEGAN, Drumcarrow Ten other competitors 2d Class Cows 1st prize - Thos. MARRON Ballyloughan 2d prize - Peter Mee, Greanarogue 3d prize - Andrew M'KITTRICK, Lurgans Sixteen other competitors Three Year Old Heifers 1st prize - Andrew MURTHA, Aghalisle 2 prize - Samuel MITCHELL, Clonsedy 3d prize - Robert B. BARTLEY, Carrickmacross Nine other competitors Two Year Old Heifers 1st Prize - Joseph M'MAHON, Dromgeny 2d prize - George M'KITTRICK, Carrickmacloon 3d prize - Patt. GINNETY, Drumcarrig 24 competitors One Year Old Heifers 1st prize - Robert P. BARTLEY, Carrickmacross 2d prize - Thomas Marron, Ballylohan 3d prize - Robert P. BARTLEY, Carrickmacross Pigs 1st Class, Boars 1st Prize - Peter LYNARD, Cornalargh 2d prize - John M'CABE, Corduffkelly 3d prize - Catherine CONNOR, Greaghnaroge Seven other competitors Sows 1st prize -Peter MEE, Greanaroge 2d prize - Thomas MEE, Corcusduff 3d prize - Thos. FINEGAN, Drumcarrow 4th prize - Samuel MITCHELL. Clorseady. Six other competitors Honorary Classes 1st class, bulls 1st prize - E. J. SHIRLEY Esq., Loughfea Castle 2d prize - Mr. Peter KELLY, Tullyallen 3d prize - Mrs. W. George SMITH, Carrickmacross 4th prize - Mr. William LANE, Derrylaven 5th prize - Mr. Peter HOEY, Carrickmacross Two Year Old Heifers 1st prize - E. J. SHIRLEY Esq., Loughfea Castle 2d prize - John Thomas HOLLAND Esq., 3d prize - Mr. Wm. LANE, Derrylarven Yearling Heifers 1st prize - E. J. SHIRLEY Esq., Loughfoa Castle 2d prize - George MORANT Esq, Shirley House Fat Heifers 1st prize - E. J. SHIRLEY Esq. 2d prize - E. J. SHIRLEY Esq. 3d prize - Mrs. G. SMITH, Carrickmacross Bullocks 1st prize - Mr. Wm. LANE, Derrylaven 2d prize - Mr. Wm. LANE, Derrylaven Brood Sows 1st lot, the property of Evelyn J. SHIRLEY Esq., one boar, one sow and twelve beautiful suckers. This lot attracted particular admiration. Second Lot - Thomas R. BARRY Esq., Carrickmacross Mrs. Wm. G. SMITH,Carrickmacross Sheep Mr. LANE 1st class ram Ewes 1st class - E. J. SHIRLEY Esq. 2d prize - Mr. LANE Ewe Lambs 1st prize - E. J. SHIRLEY Esq. 2d prize Mr. LANE Horses - 1st class - Brood-mare, Mr. LANE; 2d class—Thomas WOODS Corduffkelly Two Year Old Colts and Fillies - First class colt, Mr. LANE; first class filly, Mr. Thos. WOODS. There were amongst extra stock, several lots of very fine cattle, the property of Edward GIBSON Esq., T. R. BARRY Esq., and Messrs. CAROLAN and KENNY. There were also a quantity of farming implements, ploughs, carts &c., and a hand threshing machine, invented by Mr. Wm. BARTON, millwright, late in the employ of E. J. SHIRLEY Esq.; its construction is simple and its action easy. It was very much admired. A Belgium flax ripple was exhibited and viewed with considerable interest. Some fine specimens of fowl were shown. The Chinese bantam, very beautiful, Mr. HARRISON, steward and gardener to Geo. MORANT Esq.; Dorking fowl and Aylesbury ducks, Mr. LAIRE; Muscovy ducks, Morrocco bantam and black Spanish fowl, by Mr. J. J. CASSIDY; and the Norwegian bantam, full fledged, by Mr. A. M'KITTRICK. Mr. HUNTER produced from the model farm, which he conducts with acknowledged skill and science, some superior samples of Khol-rabi Bokhari, clover, and excellent home-saved flaxseed. From the district over which Mr. MURRAY is agriculturist, a few beautiful lots of cattle came in and were particularly admired. Jas. M'MAHON'S heifer attracted especial notice. When the day’s business terminated, an entertainment of the most sumptuous kind, which had been previously ordered at Mr. CASSIDY'S commercial hotel, was partaken of by the successful and unsuccessful candidates. Upwards of eighty persons enjoyed together a delightful evening and separated after drinking to the good health of their generous landlord, his agent, the judges and a long life and success to the farmers. transcribed by Teena from the Newry Telegraph _______________________________________________ UlsterAncestry@cotyrone.com UlsterAncestry Mailing List Searchable Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/ulsterancestry@cotyrone.com/ https://lists.cotyrone.com/mailman/listinfo/ulsterancestry Website: https://cotyrone.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CoTyroneIrelandGenealogy/
