Holstein Friesian

Fame makes history in Millstreet

Eedy Doorman Fame became the first Irish-bred cow to be crowned Supreme Champion three times at the FBD National Dairy Show in Millstreet on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan

PEDIGREE 14 October 2026

Fame makes history in Millstreet

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FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

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IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

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Judges for FBD National Dairy Show announced

Judges for FBD National Dairy Show announced

Judges for FBD National Dairy Show announced

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FBD Insurance announced as title sponsor of National Dairy Show

FBD Insurance announced as title sponsor of National Dairy Show

FBD Insurance announced as title sponsor of National Dairy Show

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Watch: cool Cork cow is Diageo Baileys champion for 2026

Watch: cool Cork cow is Diageo Baileys champion for 2026

Claiming the supreme champion at this year's Diageo Baileys Champion Cow Competition was the acclaimed cow Coolroehouse Abbott Ann, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

Coolroehouse Abbott Ann adds another trophy to her collection

Coolroehouse Abbott Ann adds another trophy to her collection

Following on from her victory at the IHFA Emerald Expo earlier this year, Coolroehouse Abbott Ann won the senior champion Holstein Friesian at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.

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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 13 July 2026

Tullamore Show: Record dairy entries for €25,000 prize fund

Tullamore Show: Record dairy entries for €25,000 prize fund

With a record-breaking number of entries for this year's Tullamore Show, the competition promises to be fierce, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

Cork girl wins national dairy showmanship title

Cork girl wins national dairy showmanship title

The highly anticipated Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) FBD National YMA finals returned to Cillin Hill Mart, Kilkenny, on 21 and 22 July, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

Cork show cow makes Irish history with first EX97 score in almost 30 years

Cork show cow makes Irish history with first EX97 score in almost 30 years

The dairy cow Eedy Doorman Fame cemented her name into the history books recently, when she was awarded the exceptional classification score of EX97.

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

Watch: dreams come true for Cedarmore

Watch: dreams come true for Cedarmore

Dreams were made and records were broken at the Breeders' Dream Sale from Cedarmore Holsteins, held at the Irish Holstein Friesian Association national open day, writes Nevan McKiernan.

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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