James Holmes from Fortwilliam, Milford, Co Cork, feeding his cows inside the cubicles. He began housing his cows earlier than expected due to deteriorating weather conditions. \ Donal O'Leary

A large crowd watch on as the dairy show and sale at Castleisland Co-operative Mart progresses. \ Tommy Moyles

Robin and Gary Cahill from Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry, enjoying themselves at the dairy show and sale at Castleisland Co-operative Mart. \ Tommy Moyles

Farmer Pat O’Connor from Glencar with Social Farming participant Breda O’Sullivan and the Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD at the launch of UCC’s Adult Continuing Education in conjunction with the Skellig Centre for Research and Innovation, announcing a one-year programme which will provide students with the skills to work with people with disabilities, both on social farms and in a community setting. \ Valerie O’Sullivan

The Maddens from Gowna, Co Cavan, attending Cavan mart last Friday afternoon. \ Lorraine Teevan

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