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Camera at the Mart: good demand for quality calves in Athenry

There were over 100 calves on offer in Athenry Mart on Thursday, with both exporters and farmer buyers in attendance.

MARKETS 20 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: good demand for quality calves in Athenry

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Stratospheric start to 2026 calf trade

Stratospheric start to 2026 calf trade

MARKETS 18 February 2026

Beef Trends: factories try to apply pressure

Beef Trends: factories try to apply pressure

MARKETS 18 February 2026

Beef trade remains in steady position

Beef trade remains in steady position

Beef trade remains in steady position

MARKETS 16 February 2026

Master Plan from Drumhill in Dungannon Mart

Master Plan from Drumhill in Dungannon Mart

Master Plan from Drumhill in Dungannon Mart

PEDIGREE 11 February 2026

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Camera at the Mart: strong start to Dungarvan calf trade

Camera at the Mart: strong start to Dungarvan calf trade

Farmers seem to be out earlier when it comes to buying calves and this was certainly the case in Dungarvan Mart recently, writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Pedigree sales kick off in Carrick

Pedigree sales kick off in Carrick

The first pedigree cattle sale of the year will take place at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 7 February.

PEDIGREE 10 December 2025

Beef Trends: factory agents seeking cows

Beef Trends: factory agents seeking cows

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: less bite for weanlings in Cashel

Camera at the Mart: less bite for weanlings in Cashel

A relatively low clearance rate highlighted buyers unwilling to pay more to secure numbers in Cashel Mart on Saturday 20 December.

MARKETS 10 December 2025

What's in a name?

What's in a name?

After hearing about a new beef breed being developed in New Zealand, the Dealer was wondering should farmers be left to name breeds rather than it be a corporate exercise.

DEALER 10 December 2025

Glaslough leads premier Hereford heifer sale at €5,900

Glaslough leads premier Hereford heifer sale at €5,900

Taking the top price of €5,900 back to Co Monaghan on Saturday from the premier Hereford heifer sale in Tullamore was Nigel Heatrick, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 10 December 2025

December calf prices doubled on 2024 - ICBF

December calf prices doubled on 2024 - ICBF

Strong domestic demand has resulted in calf prices running considerably ahead of last December according to the ICBF calf price database, reports Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 10 December 2025

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