WHITEHAVEN RLFC 8 An encouraging first-half display came to nothing as Whitehaven failed to emulate their Challenge Cup victory of two weeks ago against Dewsbury and get their Championship campaign off to a winning start. For 37 minutes there was every reason to be optimistic that Gary Charlton’s men could replicate that 23-16 success that took them through to round two of the famous knock-out competition. But a burst of three Rams’ tries either side of the interval swung the contest in the West Yorkshire side’s favour and Haven never really got into top gear again. A fair proportion of the opening period was spent tenaciously defending with the home side shading possession and territorial advantage but the West Cumbrians’ rearguard action was impressive enough to suggest they could add to the spectacular 13th minute try from lively Australian winger cum fullback Lachlan Walmsley.
Aughalion Prince, which sold for the top price of €14,000. \ Alfie Shaw
The Irish Limousin Cattle Society moved its early spring premier sale to Elphin Mart from the regular Roscrea location this year to entice more Northern Ireland buyers to the sale and it worked out well, with 22% (eight) of all bulls sold heading north.
A further six bulls headed to mainland Britain, meaning almost 38% of bulls sold were exported.
One of the bulls heading across the water is the sale leader Aughalion Prince ET, which sold for €14,000.
Top-priced bull Aughalion Prince on sale day with Patrick Clerkin and Elanor Reilly. \ Alfie Shaw
Ronan Murphy has been appointed the new CEO of the Irish Limousin Cattle Society.
The appointment follows the stepping down of secretary of 12 years Paul Sykes back in November.
Murphy’s last role was CEO with Horse Sport Ireland, from which he stepped down from last September.
He held the role with the national governing body of equestrian sport in Ireland for three years.
Previous to this he spent time with Makeway Ltd, the Waterford-based agri-technology supply company, was CEO of Weatherbys Ireland for over two years and business manager with Hermitage pig genetics for 12 years.
Horse breeder
A horse breeder and competitor in both polo and show jumping disciplines, Murphy carries an honours degree in agriculture and a masters in equine reproductive physiology.
Image source: North Eastern Limousin Club Facebook
The Irish Limousin Cattle Society (ILCS) has announced the appointment of Ronan Murphy as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
The role of CEO is a new position created within the society which was opened up for contention following the stepping down of Paul Sykes who held the role of secretary within the society.
Coming from a experienced background in the world of business and having a masters degree in animal science from University College Dublin (UCD), Murphy has previously been the CEO of Horse Sport Ireland.
He also previously held the position of CEO of Weatherbys Ireland where he served on the board of four of Weatherbys’ companies with direct responsibility for Weatherbys Thoroughbred stud book business in Ireland and the UK.
Several booked into LaGrange County Jail
LAGRANGE â Several people were booked into the LaGrange County Jail from Friday, Feb. 12, through Monday, Feb. 22, according to jail records.
Eric Watson, 31, of the 300 block of West Ninth Street, Auburn, was arrested Friday, Feb. 12, by LaGrange County police on a warrant relating to an original charge of burglary.
Joseph Reiff, 29, of the 200 block of West South Street, LaGrange, was booked Friday, Feb. 12, to serve a sentence relating to an original charge of possession of marijuana.
Myron Hershberger, 19, of the 900 block of West C.R. 360N, Shipshewana, was booked Friday, Feb. 12, to serve a sentence relating to an original charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.