Calving

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

On Saturday, Carnew Mart held its weekly sale, at which breeding suckler lots saw steady demand from buyers, with a special entry of 23 in-calf heifers from Michael Roche.

MARKETS 13 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

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