The 12 monthly winners (June-May) go forward to a final, with the winner to be decided by an industry panel
June 2009: WINNER Joan Browne (Paco Boy). Also nominated: Denis McDonnell (Art Connoisseur), Lynch Bages Ltd, Paul Shanahan (Mastercraftsman), Barronstown Stud, David & Diane Nagle & Orpendale (Yeats).
July 2009: WINNER Seamus Burns (Alfred Nobel). Also nominated: Bernadette Hayden (Fleeting Spirit), Ballymacoll Stud, Peter Reynolds (Conduit), Sunderland Holdings, Mrs Ling Tsui (Sea The Stars).
August 2009: WINNER Old Carhue Stud, Denis and Catherine O'Flynn (Termagant). Also nominated: Moyglare Stud, Eva Bucher-Haefner (Casual Conquest, Profound Beauty), Sunderland Holdings, Ling Tsui (Sea The Stars), Yellow Bird Syndicate (Arcano)
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September 2009: WINNER Chryss O'Reilly (Joshua Tree, Chinese White). Also nominated: Tullamaine Castle Stud, Bob Lanigan (The Miniver Rose, Pollenator), Sunderland Holdings, Ling Tsui (Sea The Stars), H.H. Aga Khan (Alandi)
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October 2009: WINNER Tom Twomey (Lahaleeb). Also nominated: Ballylinch Stud, John O'Connor (Eva's Request); Sunderland Holdings, Ling Tsui (Sea The Stars); Barton Bloodstock & Villiers Syndicate, Pat Keogh (St Nicholas Abbey)
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November 2009: WINNER Ballymacoll Stud, Peter Reynolds (Conduit). Also nominated: Shadow Song Syndicate, Timmy Hyde (Jan Vermeer), Daniel C and Patrick Keating (The Listener), P.J. Murphy (Go Native)
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December 2009: WINNERS Kay Browne & John Lenihan (Joncol). Also nominated: Patrick Carmody (Pandorama), Cecil Ashe (Shinrock Paddy) and Angela Bracken (Sizing Europe).
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January 2010: Nominees are Emma Jayne Gallagher (An Cathaoir Mor), Lyle Buttimer (Big Zeb), John Dorgan (Tidal Bay) and Brid Murphy (War Of Attrition).
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February 2010: Pat Whyte (Citizen Vic). Also nominated: Liam Meade (Dunguib), William Delehunty (Monet's Garden) and Peter Savill (Collection)
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March 2010: WINNER Owen Flynn (Imperial Commander). Also nominated: Aaron Metcalfe (Weapon's Amnesty), Oliver & Salome Brennan (Albertas Run) and Lyle Buttimer (Big Zeb)
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April 2010: WINNER Maurice Stack (Captain Cee Bee). Also nominated: Jackie Mullins (Blackstairmountain), Elizabeth Kennedy (Jadanli) and Dominick Vallelly (Don't Push It)
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May 2010: Nominees are William Kennedy, Tullpark Ltd (Bethrah), John McEnery (Dick Turpin), Liam Cashman (Frozen Power) and Peter McCutheon (Kingsgate Native)
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June 2010: Nominees are Des Vere Hunt and Jack Ronan (Cape Blanco), Lady Chryss O'Reilly, Skymarc Farm and Castlemartin Stud (Chinese White), Kevin B. Lynch (Lillie Lantry) and Mrs Cristina Patino, Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc (Snow Fairy).
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July 2010: John McEnery (Dick Turpin), Denis McDonnell (Irish Field), Anne Marie O'Brien, Whisperview Trading (King Torus), Mary Fanning McCormack and Larry McCormack (Finger Onthe Pulse)
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August 2010: Ballymacoll Stud scoops top award
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August 2010: Denis Brosnan, Epona Bloodstock (Zoffany), Joe Osborne, Darley (Debussy), Michael Tabor/John Magnier, March Thoroughbreds (Misty For Me), Eimear Mulhern (Approve).
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September 2010: Kevin B. Lynch (Lillie Langtry), Dermot and Jack Cantillon, Courtney and Kate Canning (Casamento), Peter Reynolds, Ballymacoll Stud (Eleanora Duse), Pat Beirne (Balthazaar's Gift).
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October 2010: Michael Tabor/John Magnier, March Thoroughbreds (Misty For Me), Lady Chryss O'Reilly, Castlemartin Stud and Skymarc Farm (Joshua Tree), Paddy Twomey (Serious Attitude), Dermot and Jack Cantillon, Courtney and Kate Canning (Casamento).
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November 2010: WINNER Peter Casey (Hello Bud, Jack The Bus). Also nominated Christina Patino (Snow Fairy), Owen and Larry Flynn (Imperial Commander), Ann Delaney (Peddlers Cross).
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December 2010: Eugene O'Leary (Oscars Well), Edward Curtin (Tranquil Sea), Mary O'Connor (First Lieutenant), Brian Doran (Jessies Dream)
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January 2011: WINNER Col W.B. Mullins (Siegemaster), Robert Hartigan (Realt Dubh), Jimmy Mangan (Minella Class), Don Hadden (Rare Bob)
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February 2011: WINNER Mary McDonagh (Ericht), Eugene O'Leary (Oscars Well), Eva Maria Bucher Haefner (Unaccompanied), Mick McGinn (Kempes)
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March 2011: WINNER Lois Eadie (Bobs Worth), Noreen Walsh (Captain Chris), Mary O'Connor (First Lieutenant), Angela Bracken (Sizing Europe).
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April 2011: WINNER Stephanie Hanly (Oscar Whisky), Robert Hartigan (Realt Dubh), Tim Murray & Arthur Moore (Organisedconfusion), Jimmy O'Keeffe (Finian's Rainbow)
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May 2011: WINNER Ken Parkhill (Lovethehigherlaw), John Magnier & Michael Tabor (Misty For Me), Noreen Walsh (Captain Chris), Lyle Buttimer (Big Zeb)
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June 2011: WINNER Brendan P Hayes, Kilfrush Stud (Immortal Verse). Also nominated: James Hanly, San Gabriel Investments (Society Rock), Michael Tabor/John Magnier, March Thoroughbreds (Misty For Me), Lynch Bages Ltd – Paul Shanhan (Pour Moi).
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ABOVE: Leo Powell (The Irish Field), Breeders of the Year 2010-'11 Des de Vere Hunt and Jack Ronan (for Cape Blanco) and Joe Connolly (Connolly's Red Mills)
CONNOLLY'S RED MILLS / THE IRISH FIELD BREEDER OF THE MONTH COMPETITION
