John O' Brien from Cahir, Co Tipperary showing his plough settings to his grandson James before taking part in the Ballylooby and District ploughing match. \ Donal O' Leary

Joe Cahill speaking with other farmers at this weeks weanling sale at Kilkenny Mart. \ Philip Doyle

Mart manager Sean Ryan before this weeks cattle mart in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare. \ David Ruffles

Iarlath Collins speaks to the crowd at Newford Farm Open Day in Athenry, Co Galway. \ David Ruffles

Frank Devine from Longford selling his pony at this years Ballinasloe Fair, Co Galway. \ Hany Marzouk