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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 24 August 2026

Victorious Victoria kicks off a double for Castlebrock herd in Iverk

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Popeye powers his way to National Shorthorn glory

Popeye powers his way to National Shorthorn glory

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: Belgian Blue heifers top at €7,800 in Gort

Camera at the Mart: Belgian Blue heifers top at €7,800 in Gort

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Champion heifer Ruby makes it two in a row at Tullamore Show

Champion heifer Ruby makes it two in a row at Tullamore Show

Champion heifer Ruby makes it two in a row at Tullamore Show

PEDIGREE 10 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: lively trade for quality weanlings in Manorhamilton

Camera at the Mart: lively trade for quality weanlings in Manorhamilton

Camera at the Mart: lively trade for quality weanlings in Manorhamilton

NEWS 6 August 2026

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Over 300 commercial cattle set off for Tullamore

Over 300 commercial cattle set off for Tullamore

Cathal Gormley looks ahead to the commercial cattle classes at this year's FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore, with over 300 cattle competing to be crowned the 2026 champions.

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 May 2026

Saler all-Ireland calf titles on the line in Tullamore

Saler all-Ireland calf titles on the line in Tullamore

The Saler all-Ireland calf championship is one of the most hotly contested Saler events and all eyes will be on who is crowned champion.

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 May 2026

Positive outlook on weanling and beef trade at Elphin Mart information evening

Positive outlook on weanling and beef trade at Elphin Mart information evening

Meeting focussed on preparing cattle for autumn sales, vaccination and maintaining high standards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 May 2026

Watch: Belgian Blue springer sells for €6,150 in Balla

Watch: Belgian Blue springer sells for €6,150 in Balla

A show of Belgian Blue-cross Montbeliarde in-calf heifers met a phenomenal trade at the Saturday sale.

MARKETS 26 May 2026

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

The number of Aberdeen Angus-sired calves registered in 2025 increased by 96,472 head while the number of Friesian-sired calves reduced by 94,472 head.

NEWS 26 May 2026

Most popular beef bulls used on dairy cows so far this year

Most popular beef bulls used on dairy cows so far this year

Of the top 10 bulls used on dairy cows to date in 2026, seven are Aberdeen Angus, two are Hereford and one is a Belgian Blue.

NEWS 26 May 2026

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

It was a glorious day at Midleton Show on Sunday, where the Belgian Blue heifer, Hannons Tequila, won the supreme beef interbreed champion, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 26 May 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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