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Borris Ewe Breeders sale goes online

For the first time, there will be an option for customers to purchase sheep online in the premier sale, which takes place on Saturday 8 August.

NEWS 7 August 2026

Borris Ewe Breeders sale goes online

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World's fastest sheep shearers to compete at Longford Charity Speed Shear

World's fastest sheep shearers to compete at Longford Charity Speed Shear

NEWS 6 August 2026

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

NEWS 5 August 2026

Over 2,600 cattle and sheep seized by Department

Over 2,600 cattle and sheep seized by Department

Over 2,600 cattle and sheep seized by Department

NEWS 5 August 2026

County Wexford Sheep Breeders Association celebrates 135 years

County Wexford Sheep Breeders Association celebrates 135 years

County Wexford Sheep Breeders Association celebrates 135 years

NEWS 5 August 2026

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Six young farmers selected for 'Flocks of the Future' initiative

Six young farmers selected for 'Flocks of the Future' initiative

The six successful applicants will each receive a five-star ram, five breeding hoggets and support from Irish Country Meats, Bord Bia, Teagasc and Sheep Ireland.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Rebuilding sheep flock obvious mechanism to offset upland fires - IFA

Rebuilding sheep flock obvious mechanism to offset upland fires - IFA

Abandoned and underutilised land is the single biggest issue when it comes to large-scale fires, the IFA said.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Sheep ‘dropping down dead’ in fields from bluetongue in England, farmer warns

Sheep ‘dropping down dead’ in fields from bluetongue in England, farmer warns

Over 130 sheep and cattle have now tested positive for the virus in England since 1 July.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Togherbeg Magnificent claims Belclare All-Ireland for breeder Barry Cunningham

Togherbeg Magnificent claims Belclare All-Ireland for breeder Barry Cunningham

The reserve champion in a hotly contested champion line-up was awarded to an excellent quality ewe lamb from the Tubber flock run by Liam and Eoin Dunne.

PEDIGREE 28 July 2026

Focus on the basics lifts performance in Wexford

Focus on the basics lifts performance in Wexford

Addressing BCS, getting on top of lameness, controlling parasites and improving grass productivity has underpinned higher output and increased lamb performance

NEWS 28 July 2026

Young people won't choose farming without a decent income - ICSA

Young people won't choose farming without a decent income - ICSA

Farmers are being asked to deliver food security, climate action and biodiversity, but none of that can happen if the farm business itself is not viable.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Shane Fitzgerald spoke to Hannah Furlong about what the win means for Mayo people, sheep farming, his florist business and looking for love.

NEWS 28 July 2026

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