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Fame makes history in Millstreet

Eedy Doorman Fame became the first Irish-bred cow to be crowned Supreme Champion three times at the FBD National Dairy Show in Millstreet on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan

PEDIGREE 14 October 2026

Fame makes history in Millstreet

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European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

PEDIGREE 25 September 2026

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

Milking 81 cows and keeping evenings for family on a west Cork farm

Milking 81 cows and keeping evenings for family on a west Cork farm

Milking 81 cows and keeping evenings for family on a west Cork farm

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 September 2026

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All five children play their part on Cork family's 425-cow dairy farm

All five children play their part on Cork family's 425-cow dairy farm

The Troy family is representing Kinisla Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

Meet the nominees of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Meet the nominees of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

The NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards are a celebration of all that is good about Irish dairy farming and dairy produce.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

Dad pays the feed bill, but Tom, 12, gets the milk cheque for his own two cows

Dad pays the feed bill, but Tom, 12, gets the milk cheque for his own two cows

The Loughrey family from Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath, is representing Lakeland Dairies in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

Role of female farmers put in the spotlight

Role of female farmers put in the spotlight

The important role women play in shaping the future of Irish agriculture was in the spotlight at this year's Sustainable Livestock Village at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.

PEDIGREE 16 September 2026

Meet the nominees of the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Meet the nominees of the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

The NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards are a celebration of all that is good about Irish dairy farming and dairy produce.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

Dairy farming with nature in Bandon

Dairy farming with nature in Bandon

The Kelleher family are representing Bandon Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

Longevity at the core of West Cork Dairy Farm

Longevity at the core of West Cork Dairy Farm

The Kirby Family from Ballinascarthy are representing Barryroe Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

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Simply Better: six generations of cheesemaking at Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese

From a family farm in west Cork to the shelves of Dunnes Stores, Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese brings generations of cheesemaking tradition to the Simply Better range.

Simply Better: six generations of cheesemaking at Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese

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