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European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

Cork native Michael McGrath will perform the official opening of the 2026 FBD National Dairy Show.

PEDIGREE 25 September 2026

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

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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

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

Over 60 lots of Hereford and Angus in Goulding Legacies' sale

Over 60 lots of Hereford and Angus in Goulding Legacies' sale

Over 60 lots of Hereford and Angus in Goulding Legacies' sale

PEDIGREE 23 September 2026

Every lot sells at Hampshire Downs sale as judge buys champion ewe lamb

Every lot sells at Hampshire Downs sale as judge buys champion ewe lamb

Every lot sells at Hampshire Downs sale as judge buys champion ewe lamb

PEDIGREE 23 September 2026

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Cross-type Bluefaced Leicester ram lamb hits 12,000gns at Ballymena

Cross-type Bluefaced Leicester ram lamb hits 12,000gns at Ballymena

The ram lamb from the Giant's Causeway flock topped the trade on Saturday, selling for 12,000gns to William Smyth.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Woodfield ‘Pink Pony Club’ stands out at Zwartbles show and sale

Woodfield ‘Pink Pony Club’ stands out at Zwartbles show and sale

Woodfield 'Pink Pony Club' was crowned overall champion at the Zwartbles show and sale to reach the top price of a sticky trade.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Garvan Dynasty leads the way at south of Ireland Swaledale show and sale

Garvan Dynasty leads the way at south of Ireland Swaledale show and sale

Aaron Boyle's shearling ram Garvan Dynasty realised the top price of €3,000 at Ballybofey and Stranorlar Swaledale sale, writes Lucy Christie.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Watch: Sligo breeder averages €14,800 for two Charolais heifers

Watch: Sligo breeder averages €14,800 for two Charolais heifers

Buyers from Northern Ireland and Britain underpinned demand at Saturday's national Charolais calf show and sale and elite heifer show and sale in Carrick-on-Shannon, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

In pictures: top of €1,020 at 104th Galway Sheep Breeders' sale

In pictures: top of €1,020 at 104th Galway Sheep Breeders' sale

The €1,000 mark was exceeded on two occasions for ram lambs, while there was a steady trade for ewe lambs and hoggets, that averaged at €210 and €311, respectively.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Coose sires to the fore at Simmental calf finals

Coose sires to the fore at Simmental calf finals

The Irish Simmental Cattle Society returned to the National Ploughing Championships again this year to hold its Dovea Genetics-sponsored calf finals, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Seeorum flock tops Irish Rouge de l’Ouest Sheep Society Premier Show and Sale

Seeorum flock tops Irish Rouge de l’Ouest Sheep Society Premier Show and Sale

Oliver and Claire Keaskin's Seeroum flock took top honours at the Irish Rouge de l'Ouest Sheep Society's Premier Show and Sale, writes Lucy Christie.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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