Around the country in pictures this week

A general view of the Galtee Beef discussion group Knowledge Transfer event on the farm of Tom Jackson, Quitrent, Kildorrery, Co. Cork. \ Donal O' Leary

Paul Slevin, Paddy Donnelly and Donal Kenny, Mullingar, at the IFA livestock farmers meeting in Tullamore. \ Mike Hoare

Some of the large attendance at the IFA livestock farmers meeting in Tullamore. \ Mike Hoare

Martin and TJ Murphy from Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny at the New Ross Mart sale. \ Patrick Browne

Richard Furlong, Ann Furlong, Johnny McDonald, Pat Cahill and Martin Kovac at New Ross Mart sale. \ Patrick Browne

Celebrating exceeding 50,000 sheep sold in Kenmare Mart were Paddy Herlihy, Coolae, buyer of the sheep, Terence O'Shea, Mart veterinary supplies, Dan McCarthy, mart Manager, Minister Michael creed, Tadgh Sullivan Coolae, seller of the sheep and Mike (Tim) Sullivan, Mart Chairman.

Sean McManus, from Ballinamore with John Faulkner, Ballyjamesduff and Martin Briody, Crosserlough, at Ballyjamesduff mart.