Lucy Christie

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Blackface ram sells for €3,750 as 568 go under the hammer

Maam Cross Blackface Ram sale saw 568 rams forward selling to a top of €3,750 writes Lucy Christie.

PEDIGREE 7 October 2026

Blackface ram sells for €3,750 as 568 go under the hammer

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High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

€4,800 top price at 84th Wicklow Cheviot sale

€4,800 top price at 84th Wicklow Cheviot sale

PEDIGREE 7 October 2026

Whelan family set new record price of €10,450 for Perth longwool shearling ram

Whelan family set new record price of €10,450 for Perth longwool shearling ram

Whelan family set new record price of €10,450 for Perth longwool shearling ram

PEDIGREE 7 October 2026

100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

PEDIGREE 30 September 2026

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Positive start to suckled calf sales in NI

Positive start to suckled calf sales in NI

Demand at the first sales is especially strong for continental show type heifers

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 September 2026

‘Bullseye Babies’ in demand at Kilrea sale

‘Bullseye Babies’ in demand at Kilrea sale

The ‘Bullseye Babies’ sale at Kilrea Livestock Mart saw a very strong trade, writes Lucy Christie.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 September 2026

Charlie Gallagher & Sons sets new South of Ireland Lanark sale record of €8,000

Charlie Gallagher & Sons sets new South of Ireland Lanark sale record of €8,000

The record price at the fifth annual South of Ireland Lanark Sale at Roscommon Mart was set by a ram lamb.

PEDIGREE 21 September 2026

Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

Following a significant rise in bluetongue cases across GB and the Republic of Ireland, Minister Andrew Muir has urged NI livestock keepers to remain vigilant against the virus.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 September 2026

McAuley takes reserve world sheepdog champion title in Scotland

McAuley takes reserve world sheepdog champion title in Scotland

Dean McAuley took the reserve world champion title of the singles competition and James McCloskey followed his lead, being crowned reserve world champion in the brace (two dogs) competition.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 September 2026

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 21 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 21 September 2026

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New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

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