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Gimmers sired by Kells T-Rex sire in demand among European buyers

Kells T-rex sired gimmers were in particular demand with many lots selling to European buyers.

PEDIGREE 28 October 2026

Gimmers sired by Kells T-Rex sire in demand among European buyers

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Maedi Visna testing under review in NI

Maedi Visna testing under review in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

PEDIGREE 30 September 2026

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

NEWS 30 September 2026

Mule ewe lambs sell to £355 at Aghanloo

Mule ewe lambs sell to £355 at Aghanloo

Mule ewe lambs sell to £355 at Aghanloo

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

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€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 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

Setting a new club record price of €3,100 at the West of Ireland Suffolk Sheep Breeders sale recently, was a ram from the Enniscrone Flock, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 14 August 2026

Meet the Galway man breeding pedigree Texels for 50 years

Meet the Galway man breeding pedigree Texels for 50 years

Padraic Niland of the renowned Chessy flock in Co Galway is celebrating 50 years of breeding pedigree Texels.

PEDIGREE 5 August 2026

New breeders drive strong demand at Suffolk premier sale

New breeders drive strong demand at Suffolk premier sale

Saturday 1 August saw the Irish Suffolk Sheep Society Premier Show and Sale take centre stage in Central Auctions, Roscrea, Nevan Mc Kiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 5 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

Hampshire Down impresses Welsh judge

Hampshire Down impresses Welsh judge

Judging this year’s Premier Hampshire Down show and sale was Welsh judge Stuart Jones.

PEDIGREE 29 July 2026

My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

David Walsh runs an organic hill sheep flock near Sneem, Co Kerry. Dry weather means he's had extra off-farm work lately as a part-time firefighter.

NEWS 29 July 2026

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