The 2015 All-Ireland Texel Championships will be held at Co Louth Agricultural show in Belurgan Park, Dundalk, on Sunday 14 June. The judge, Robbie Wilson of the highly renowned Milnbank Texel flock, will adjudicate 10 competitive classes featuring top Texels from around the country. These classes will culminate in the crowning of the 2015 supreme Texel champion.

Many of these prize winning rams and ewes will then be offered for sale at the Society premier on 14-15 August in Blessington mart. For further details, email info@irishtexel.com or contact 087-3552992.

Montbeliarde open day

The Irish Montbeliarde Cattle Society is staging an open day on the farm of John and Ann Fitzgerald, Gobbinstown, New Ross, Co Wexford on Wednesday 17 June at 1pm. The herd comprises 55% pure registered Montbeliardes and 45% pure Holstein Friesian. AI technician, Ferreol Roche from France will be on hand to discuss the cows and the sires used within the herd. For more contact Ann at 086-3367051 or John at 086-3891132.