Virginia Agricultural Show 2019

Virginia Agricultural Show 2019. \ Claire Nash

Borris Mart sheep sale

Auctioneer John Maher during the sheep sale. \ Patrick Browne

Alice and Alex Crowdle from Bagenalstown, Co Carlow. \ Patrick Browne

John Lennon with Sophie Hennessey. \ Patrick Browne

Anthony Tuite and Hazel O’Sullivan from Clougerhead. \ Patrick Browne

Mart secretary Maura Ryan with mart president Michael O’Gorman. \ Patrick Browne

Examing the wheat crop before harvesting in Co Louth

Tillage farmer Paddy McDonnell from Ardee, Co Louth, checking on his crop of wheat. He is trying to get the mositure to less than 20%. \ Claire Nash

Cutting grass after a short break from the rain in Co Galway

Padraig Flynn cutting grass for farmer Tommy Feeney during a short respite from the rain at Killeneen, Craughwell, Co Galway. \ David Ruffles

Bringing in the cows for evening milking in Co Cork

Alan Walsh brings in the cows for evening milking at Deerpark, Fermoy, Co Cork. Alan farms in partnership with his parents William and Ann, running a 150-cow herd. The cows are currently producing 19 litres at 3.6% protein and 4.2% butterfat on 3.5kg of meal. / Donal O' Leary

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