Cathal Gormley

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The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

The sheep pavilion is a stand out attraction for farmers attending this year's National Ploughing Championships. Cathal Gormleys gives an overview of the 15 breeds on display.

NEWS 12 September 2026

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

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Watch: bullocks top at €4,040 in Elphin Mart

Watch: bullocks top at €4,040 in Elphin Mart

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

NEWS 10 September 2026

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

NEWS 9 September 2026

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

While weanling sales are in full swing across the country, Scarriff Mart hosted its show and sale on Saturday last, with some impressive averages paid for quality lots.

NEWS 29 August 2026

Angus cow leads way at 47th Elphin Agricultural Show

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 29 August 2026

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

Over 800 lambs and 150 hoggets went under the hammer in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday at the annual breeding sale, Cathal Gormley reports.

NEWS 29 August 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

Cathal Gormley reports from Drumshanbo Mart's show and sale of lambs last Thursday, where quality ewes lambs attracted a premium.

NEWS 29 August 2026

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

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

Buyers traveled from across the country to a special in-calf heifer sale in Carrigallen Mart on Friday evening.

NEWS 29 August 2026

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Cathal Gormley outlines best advice when weaning suckler calves and what to do when purchasing weanlings this autumn.

ANIMAL HEALTH 29 August 2026

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 29 August 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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