Breeders

Cameras at the ready - Herefords are back in the frame

Irish Hereford Prime and the Irish Hereford Breed Society recently launched their 2026 Hereford photo competition in support of Make-A-Wish Ireland.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Cameras at the ready - Herefords are back in the frame

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Irish Angus society crowns calf champions in Moate

Irish Angus society crowns calf champions in Moate

PEDIGREE 25 August 2026

Glebefarm's Cheviot online sale offers proven tups

Glebefarm's Cheviot online sale offers proven tups

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

NEWS 17 August 2026

Suffolk ram sets new record price at West of Ireland club sale

Suffolk ram sets new record price at West of Ireland club sale

Suffolk ram sets new record price at West of Ireland club sale

PEDIGREE 14 August 2026

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European breeders feast on Ireland's finest Hereford genetics

European breeders feast on Ireland's finest Hereford genetics

Hereford breeders from across Europe attended Sunday's National Hereford Show at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore as part of the 2026 European Hereford Conference, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 August 2026

Strong entries and superb-quality sheep on display at Tullamore Show

Strong entries and superb-quality sheep on display at Tullamore Show

Lucy Christie reports on a hugely successful sheep section at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show.

PEDIGREE 3 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

For the second year in a row, the outstanding black Limousin cross heifer, Ruby, won the senior champion commercial at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 August 2026

Swiss man to judge Baileys Cow Competition

Swiss man to judge Baileys Cow Competition

Marcel Egli from Switzerland has been announced as the judge for the 2026 Diageo Baileys Dairy Cow Competition.

PEDIGREE 3 August 2026

Tullamore Show: New ET and natural-bred classes for 2026-born Limousin calves

Tullamore Show: New ET and natural-bred classes for 2026-born Limousin calves

Taking centre stage at this years National Livestock Show in Tullamore will be the 35th Irish Limousin Cattle Society national show writes Cathal Gormley.

BREEDING & HEALTH 3 August 2026

County Wexford Sheep Breeders Association celebrates 135 years

County Wexford Sheep Breeders Association celebrates 135 years

The County Wexford Sheep Breeders Association will host its first sale and show for 2026 on the 19 August in Enniscorthy Mart.

NEWS 3 August 2026

Emperor overrules them all in Blessington

Emperor overrules them all in Blessington

It was a day to remember for Cavan breeder David Argue at the Premier Charollais show and sale in Blessington Livestock Mart, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 August 2026

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At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

The rural pub has been more than just somewhere to stop for a drink. It is a meeting place, a social outlet and an important part of community life, bringing together farmers, families & local groups.

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

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