Cathal Gormley

cgormley@farmersjournal.ie

Angus cow leads way at 47th Elphin Agricultural Show

Following in her mother's footsteps last year, Kerins Vickemi wins the overall champion of the show.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Angus cow leads way at 47th Elphin Agricultural Show

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Camera at the Mart: Cheviot ewe lambs sell to top of €575 in Carrick

Camera at the Mart: Cheviot ewe lambs sell to top of €575 in Carrick

NEWS 2 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: quality ewe lambs sought after in Drumshanbo show and sale

Camera at the Mart: quality ewe lambs sought after in Drumshanbo show and sale

NEWS 1 September 2026

In-calf heifers top at €10,000 in Carrigallen Mart

In-calf heifers top at €10,000 in Carrigallen Mart

In-calf heifers top at €10,000 in Carrigallen Mart

NEWS 31 August 2026

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

ANIMAL HEALTH 30 August 2026

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Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

Natasha Harding and Pablo Silva Bolona of Teagasc Moorepark outline the key principles of selective dry cow therapy.

ANIMAL HEALTH 19 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers buy quality in Roscommon Mart

Camera at the Mart: shippers buy quality in Roscommon Mart

Cathal Gormley reports from this week's weanling sale in Roscommon Mart, where quality bulls were sought after by exporters.

FA - CAMERA AT THE MART 19 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Cathal Gormley reports from this week's sale in Mid Tipp Mart, where beef cattle are holding firm, but buyers not as anxious for lesser store cattle.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Top five tips to get winter housing ready

Top five tips to get winter housing ready

Cathal Gormley shares some hints to help when preparing sheds ahead of the winter housing period.

MANAGEMENT 19 August 2026

Attention should be on animal health

Attention should be on animal health

In this week's focus, Cathal Gormley shares key tips to prepare for the season ahead.

ANIMAL HEALTH 19 August 2026

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

New rules were introduced as part of the TB action in April and here is a quick refresher on what it means for farmers selling culls cows over the coming weeks

MARTS 19 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: Belgian Blue heifers top at €7,800 in Gort

Camera at the Mart: Belgian Blue heifers top at €7,800 in Gort

At its special autumn-born show and sale of weanlings in Gort last Thursday, weanling heifers topped at €7,800. Cathal Gormley reports.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

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