Ewes

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

While being one of the most effective controls of external parasites for sheep, dipping is both a laboursome and dangerous task, though steps can be taken to reduce risks and labour.

BUILDINGS 2 September 2026

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

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Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

PEDIGREE 2 September 2026

Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

NEWS 26 August 2026

My Farming Week: Pierce McKevitt, Omeath, Co. Louth

My Farming Week: Pierce McKevitt, Omeath, Co. Louth

My Farming Week: Pierce McKevitt, Omeath, Co. Louth

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Glebefarm's Cheviot online sale offers proven tups

Glebefarm's Cheviot online sale offers proven tups

Buyers at this year's Glebefarm North Country Cheviot sale will take home more than a tup, they'll gain a marketing partner too.

PEDIGREE 25 July 2026

€10,000 Texel purchase pays off as son sells for record €33,000

€10,000 Texel purchase pays off as son sells for record €33,000

The 2026 Texel Premier Show and Sale was a truly historic occasion — celebrating 50 years of the Irish Texel Sheep Society with record prices and exceptional demand, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 25 July 2026

Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

Selecting lambs fit for slaughter and preparing ewes for the breeding season were the two take-home messages from a recent farm walk hosted by Irish Country Meats in association with Teagasc.

BREEDING & HEALTH 25 July 2026

Sheep mart watch: bigger sheep numbers appearing in marts

Sheep mart watch: bigger sheep numbers appearing in marts

Mart managers aer reporting bigger numbers of sheep appearing across the country, with finished lambs seeing a drop of €15 to €20/head, reports Cathal Gormley.

MARKETS 25 July 2026

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

As the sheep trade remains steady, some areas with poor grass supply are noticing some downward pressure, but the finished lamb trade remains steady amid low numbers being presented for sale.

MARKETS 25 July 2026

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Shane Fitzgerald spoke to Hannah Furlong about what the win means for Mayo people, sheep farming, his florist business and looking for love.

NEWS 25 July 2026

Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

Acorns and certain garden plants and shrubs are highly toxic to sheep if ingested.

NEWS 25 July 2026

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