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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 8 July 2026

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

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

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

MARKETS 30 June 2026

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

NEWS 17 June 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

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

NEWS 16 June 2026

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

PEDIGREE 26 May 2026

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Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

Lifting the overall commercial championship on Thursday at Balmoral Show was a black Limousin-cross heifer bred in Co Cork, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 12 March 2026

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

British Blue enthusiasts will have an opportunity to secure some of the most sought-after genetics in the breed, as the County Down-based Halfway Herd is set to be dispersed, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 12 March 2026

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

Calf prices received a nice bounce over the last week with almost all categories increased reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 12 March 2026

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

Peak calf supply appears to have passed and prices, while ahead of previous years, had a downward trajectory over the last week, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 12 March 2026

Bandon Mart's bank holiday sale sees numbers hold

Bandon Mart's bank holiday sale sees numbers hold

The Easter bank holiday saw stronger calves get a bounce with more farmer customers present at the west Cork mart. Angus-crosses made up half of all calves on offer this week.

MARKETS 12 March 2026

Roscommon Farmer Michael Cunniffe feeding over 160 continental in-calf heifers

Roscommon Farmer Michael Cunniffe feeding over 160 continental in-calf heifers

As part of the beef breeding focus, Cathal Gormley caught up with Michael Cunniffe who sells 160 incalf heifers each year all from home.

BEEF BREEDING 12 March 2026

Calf Series: How much is too much to pay for calves?

Calf Series: How much is too much to pay for calves?

The upward swing in the price of calves is great news for dairy farmers selling calves, but will buyers make money? Aidan Brennan reports.

MARKETS 12 March 2026

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