The online timed auction of the Diamond and Rathnashannagh flocks opened on Friday 10 July and will close at 7pm on Sunday 12 July.

The sale will feature numerous national champions from the flocks’ Badger Face, Blue Texel and Dutch Spotted sheep.

This year has been an exceptional one for the herd, winning the overall national champion title in each of the Badger Face, Blue Texel and Dutch Spotted breeds.

In addition, they claimed the inter-breed champion title at Dundalk Show and the reserve inter-breed champion title at Athlone Show, where an outstanding standard of sheep was on display.

Show success

Over the years, the Diamond flock has enjoyed remarkable success, securing numerous national and overall championship titles, including winning the inter-breed champion title for three consecutive years at the national show, along with multiple victories at the Badger Face and Blue Texel national shows.

Commenting on the sale, breeder Nigel Hogan said: "The sale provides buyers with a unique opportunity to purchase stock bred from proven national champion-winning bloodlines, including outstanding imported genetics.

"With a wide selection of ram lambs, ewe lambs, shearling gimmers and shearling rams, there is something to suit every breeder in this year’s sale."

Open day

All sale lots will be available for viewing at the open day on Saturday 11 July on farm at Tullow, Co Carlow, R93VF86, from 12- 8pm. Refreshments will be provided and everyone is welcome to attend.

For further information or enquiries, contact Nigel Hogan on 085-754 0079.