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Records smashed as Texels hit golden anniversary in style

The 2026 Texel Premier Show and Sale was a truly historic occasion — celebrating 50 years of the Irish Texel Sheep Society with record prices and exceptional demand, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 17 August 2026

Records smashed as Texels hit golden anniversary in style

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New sale record of €4,000 for Belclare ram

New sale record of €4,000 for Belclare ram

PEDIGREE 17 August 2026

Coolroehouse Abbott Ann adds another trophy to her collection

Coolroehouse Abbott Ann adds another trophy to her collection

PEDIGREE 15 August 2026

Suffolk ram sets new record price at West of Ireland club sale

Suffolk ram sets new record price at West of Ireland club sale

Suffolk ram sets new record price at West of Ireland club sale

PEDIGREE 14 August 2026

Lisduff completes the double in Tullamore

Lisduff completes the double in Tullamore

Lisduff completes the double in Tullamore

PEDIGREE 13 August 2026

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Back to back National titles for fabulous Mullary Vabulous

Back to back National titles for fabulous Mullary Vabulous

Cementing her name in the history books by winning her second National Limousin Show title at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore on Sunday was Mullary Vabulous, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 10 August 2026

Monaghan heifer wins National Charolais Show

Monaghan heifer wins National Charolais Show

Staging it's 30th National Show at Sunday's FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore was the Irish Charolais Cattle Society, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 10 August 2026

European breeders feast on Ireland's finest Hereford genetics

European breeders feast on Ireland's finest Hereford genetics

Hereford breeders from across Europe attended Sunday's National Hereford Show at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore as part of the 2026 European Hereford Conference, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 10 August 2026

Strong entries and superb-quality sheep on display at Tullamore Show

Strong entries and superb-quality sheep on display at Tullamore Show

Lucy Christie reports on a hugely successful sheep section at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show.

PEDIGREE 10 August 2026

High praise for 30th National Simmental Show

High praise for 30th National Simmental Show

Sunday's National Simmental Show held at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show has been described as the best display of Simmental for many years.

PEDIGREE 10 August 2026

Champion heifer Ruby makes it two in a row at Tullamore Show

Champion heifer Ruby makes it two in a row at Tullamore Show

For the second year in a row, the outstanding black Limousin cross heifer, Ruby, won the senior champion commercial at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 10 August 2026

In pictures: Tullamore Show champions for 2026

In pictures: Tullamore Show champions for 2026

Pictured are the overall breed champions from the 2026 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, which took place on Sunday 9 August.

PEDIGREE 10 August 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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