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350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

Over 400 weanlings went under the hammer in Roscommon marts show and sale on Tuesday evening with 95% of the cattle finding new homes.

NEWS 9 September 2026

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

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Victorious Victoria kicks off a double for Castlebrock herd in Iverk

Victorious Victoria kicks off a double for Castlebrock herd in Iverk

PEDIGREE 24 August 2026

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

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

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

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

Good-quality cattle met excellent demand at Manorhamilton's Mart bank holiday Monday sale, with farmers, exporters and northern buyers all active ringside.

NEWS 16 June 2026

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 16 June 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 16 June 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 16 June 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 16 June 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 16 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

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 16 June 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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