Nevan McKiernan

nmckiernan@farmersjournal.ie

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

Day three of Balmoral Show proved an incredible one for the Limousin breed, winning the supreme beef interbreed and the overall junior beef interbreed championships, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 16 May 2026

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

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Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

PEDIGREE 14 May 2026

Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

PEDIGREE 13 May 2026

North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

PEDIGREE 13 May 2026

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

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Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

There was another flying trade for Simmental bulls in Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday, as 24 out of 27 bulls sold to average £7,585 (€8,736), writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

Simmental heifers sold for as high as 15,000gns in the recent Popes Princesses Production sale in the UK.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Hereford and Limousin lead the way in Kilkenny

Hereford and Limousin lead the way in Kilkenny

Kilkenny Agricultural Show Society wrapped up proceedings for 2026 with its final sale of 2026 on Wednesday 6 May, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Booming trade for Limousin bulls in Ballymena

Booming trade for Limousin bulls in Ballymena

Demand for Limousin bulls soared at the recent show and sale in Ballymena Livestock Mart, as the average price increased by £737 (€851) from last year's sale.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Tullamore Show launch marks 35 years of agricultural excellence

Tullamore Show launch marks 35 years of agricultural excellence

The official launch of the 2026 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show has taken place, marking a significant milestone as the event celebrates 35 years as Ireland’s premier agricultural show.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

Pedigree breeding excellence was celebrated at the 22nd FBD National Hall of Fame Awards in Athlone on Sunday evening, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Four in a row for Goldies in Carlisle

Four in a row for Goldies in Carlisle

An almost 100% clearance was achieved for Limousin bulls at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday, as 94 bulls sold for an unbelievable average of £10,609 (€12,292), writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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