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Carrick continental sale sees Limousin lead the way
Nevan McKiernan
Farmers were keen to source a bull for the breeding season at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.
9 May 2025 Pedigree
British and Irish Aberdeen Angus youths excel at World Competition
Young Angus enthusiasts from Ireland and the UK took part in the World Angus Youth Competition in Australia this week, writes Nevan McKiernan.
7 May 2025 Pedigree
Future stars get show season underway
The 2025 future stars of the show ring took place in Golden Vale Mart, Tullamore, on Sunday 27 April, writes Nevan McKiernan.
Northern Ireland-bred bull sells for 45,000gns in Carlisle
Limousin breeders from Northern Ireland fetched some of the highest prices at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday 3 May.
6 May 2025 Pedigree
Full clearance for Aubrac bulls in Tullamore
The Irish Aubrac Cattle Society held its spring sale of bulls and heifers in Golden Vale Mart, Tullamore, on Saturday 3 May, writes Nevan McKiernan.
6 May 2025 Pedigree
Dominating performance by Drumagarner in Swatragh
There was a solid trade for Simmentals at the Northern Ireland Simmental Club show and sale in Swatragh Livestock Mart on Friday, writes Nevan McKiernan.
6 May 2025 Pedigree
Whopping €13,300 for Angus bull in Carrick
The showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon produced another flying trade for Angus bulls on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.
6 May 2025 Pedigree
Rutland rules the roost at Limousin sale in Roscrea
Limousin bulls were in high demand once again at the society's show and sale in Central Auctions, Roscrea, on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.
6 May 2025 Pedigree
Summer shows more important now than ever before
In this focus we speak to some of the key people involved in the organisation of summer shows around the Country, give top tips on showing, and talk to some of the experts in the showing business.
5 May 2025 Pedigree
Rosettes are won and lost long before show day
Nevan Mc Kiernan talks about preparing livestock for summer shows and what it takes to win in the show ring.
5 May 2025 Pedigree
Fermanagh breeders take the spoils in Swatragh
Breeders from Co Fermanagh claimed the overall championship and the top prices at the show and sale of Charolais bulls in Swatragh Livestock Mart.
30 April 2025 Pedigree
Cork bulls hit €4,900 in Thurles
Two Angus bulls bred in Co Cork sold for the highest price of €4,900 at the Irish Aberdeen Angus sale in Mid-Tipp Mart, on Wed 23 April, writes Nevan McKiernan
30 April 2025 Pedigree