Pedigree farming

Meet the 26 finalists in the 2026 All-Ireland Young Stock Person Competition

The finals of the 2026 FBD All-Ireland Young Stock Person Competition, in partnership with the Irish Shows Association and the Irish Farmers Journal, takes place on Sunday at the Royal Meath Show.

PEDIGREE 2 September 2026

Meet the 26 finalists in the 2026 All-Ireland Young Stock Person Competition

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Lisduff sale includes two national champions

Lisduff sale includes two national champions

PEDIGREE 2 September 2026

Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

PEDIGREE 2 September 2026

Electric Limousin extravaganza as nine-month-old heifer hits €11,200

Electric Limousin extravaganza as nine-month-old heifer hits €11,200

Electric Limousin extravaganza as nine-month-old heifer hits €11,200

PEDIGREE 1 September 2026

Dualla Show postponed due to high rainfall

Dualla Show postponed due to high rainfall

Dualla Show postponed due to high rainfall

NEWS 29 August 2026

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Portauns sale offers proper Angus character

Portauns sale offers proper Angus character

Holding a production sale of pedigree Angus heifers from 4 to 7 September is the Portauns Pedigree herd in Co Limerick.

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

Exciting lots catalogued for North Eastern Limousin sale

Exciting lots catalogued for North Eastern Limousin sale

Excitement is building in the north east ahead of the North Eastern Limousin Club Extravaganza weekend.

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

Inaugural Trillick sale presents a lifetime of breeding

Inaugural Trillick sale presents a lifetime of breeding

Trillick Herefords in Co Longford is set to host an inaugural heifer sale online through Denis Barrett auctions and MartEye from 28 to 31 August.

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

Irish Angus society crowns calf champions in Moate

Irish Angus society crowns calf champions in Moate

The Irish Angus Cattle Society staged its all-Ireland bull calf championships at Moate Show on Sunday, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

Victorious Victoria kicks off a double for Castlebrock herd in Iverk

Victorious Victoria kicks off a double for Castlebrock herd in Iverk

It was a spectacular day for the Davis family from Co Longford at Saturday's Iverk Show, as they won the male and female championships at the ABP beef bull of the future finals, writes Nevan McKernan.

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

Watch: cool Cork cow is Diageo Baileys champion for 2026

Watch: cool Cork cow is Diageo Baileys champion for 2026

Claiming the supreme champion at this year's Diageo Baileys Champion Cow Competition was the acclaimed cow Coolroehouse Abbott Ann, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

Glebefarm's Cheviot online sale offers proven tups

Glebefarm's Cheviot online sale offers proven tups

Buyers at this year's Glebefarm North Country Cheviot sale will take home more than a tup, they'll gain a marketing partner too.

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

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At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

The rural pub has been more than just somewhere to stop for a drink. It is a meeting place, a social outlet and an important part of community life, bringing together farmers, families & local groups.

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

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