Thursday, 28 April

Roscommon Lamb Festival (continues to 2 May). All day. Roscommon Town. Full brochure http://www.roscommonlambfestival.com/uploadedfiles/2016-Brochure.pdf Enq: 086-8171698

Sunday, 1 May

Co Galway Ploughing Championships noon. Rooaunmore, Claregalway. Fun day out for all the family. Enq: 086-0576117

Tuesday, 3 May

South Tipperary IFA executive. 8.30pm. Cahir House Hotel

Monaghan IFA county executive meeting. 8.30pm. Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney

Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland Global Organic Resources Congress and Trade Show (continues 4 May). Registration 8am-9am. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Airport. Topics including healthy soils, Vision 2050, COP21, EU policy updates. Enq/Booking: Lee-Jane Eastwood 00353 (0) 86 3930425. Email lee@gorc.ie

Wednesday, 4 May

Mayo IFA county executive meeting. 9pm. Harlequin Hotel Castlebar. Guest speaker: Kevin Kinsella IFA director of livestock.

Greenmount Association Beef Farm Walk. On farm of Artie Birt, 30 Deerpark Rd, Portaferry, Ards Peninsula (BT22 1PN). Enq: Jackie McCann 028 9442 6725

Thursday, 5 May

Clare IFA county executive meeting. 8.30pm. Treacy’s West County Hotel

ASA Event – Where can science lead beef carcase evaluation? 8am. The event will provide ASA members with a comprehensive insight into beef trends, evolving science in carcase evaluation and international market requirements. The event will consist of a plant tour in Dawn Meats followed by a presentation in the nearby Charleville Park Hotel.

Monday, 9 May

Galway IFA Co Executive meeting. 9pm. Raheen Woods Hotel Athenry. Guest Speaker: Joe Healy IFA President