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Two Thomastown farms in different counties smash guides at simultaneous auctions

In coincidentally simultaneous auctions, Thomastown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare, sold for €1.06m, while Thomastown, Kilfinane, Co Limerick, changed hands for an estimated €1.2m.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Two Thomastown farms in different counties smash guides at simultaneous auctions

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Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

Wexford farmland makes €29,000/acre

Wexford farmland makes €29,000/acre

NEWS 23 September 2026

2023 Valtra T215 scoops €94,000 at auction

2023 Valtra T215 scoops €94,000 at auction

2023 Valtra T215 scoops €94,000 at auction

NEWS 2 September 2026

Prices rise by 0.9% at Global Dairy Trade

Prices rise by 0.9% at Global Dairy Trade

Prices rise by 0.9% at Global Dairy Trade

NEWS 1 September 2026

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Westmeath land sells for 30% more than county average at auction

Westmeath land sells for 30% more than county average at auction

The 23.5ac Kilbeggan parcel drew 16 bids in just four minutes.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

Following an auction earlier this year, UK auctioneers Cheffins will offer a second tranche of more than 600 machinery lots as part of the restructuring of Velcourt, Britain’s largest farming business

NEWS 12 August 2026

Ryanair co-founder’s 951ac Kentucky farm selling for €49.6m

Ryanair co-founder’s 951ac Kentucky farm selling for €49.6m

Purchased by the late Tony Ryan in 2001, Castleton Farm, a historic equine estate, is set for auction on 28 October.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

The online auction is hosted by Farmers Marts and went live at 10am on Monday 17 August until 10am on Wednesday 19 August. Funds raised will go towards next month's World Trial.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Mule hoggets soar by £55/head in Ballymena

Mule hoggets soar by £55/head in Ballymena

Over 2,900 hoggets sold to an average price of £328, which is up £55 on the same sale last year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

Over 200 lots up for grabs at GVM Tullamore machinery auction

Over 200 lots up for grabs at GVM Tullamore machinery auction

GVM Tullamore is set to host an in-person and online machinery auction on Friday 14 August 2026 from 11am at Tullamore Mart (R35 A662).

NEWS 12 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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