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Why this Mayo farmer backs Swaledales - with ewes rearing triplets at 20

Joanna McNulty farms a pedigree Swaledale flock in Balderrig Beg, Co. Mayo. She discusses breeding, showing and why the hardy hill breed continues to impress both pedigree and commercial sheep farmers

NEWS 12 August 2026

Why this Mayo farmer backs Swaledales - with ewes rearing triplets at 20

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Robots make their way west

Robots make their way west

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Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

NEWS 30 July 2026

Marking Mayo’s big day

Marking Mayo’s big day

Marking Mayo’s big day

DEALER 29 July 2026

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Let’s hope Mayo’s win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Let’s hope Mayo’s win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Pat Burke revealed he was wearing the Mayo jersey at Tuam Mart on Monday.

DEALER 25 July 2026

Farmer Writes: a bull with no trousers

Farmer Writes: a bull with no trousers

Breeding is a little hit and miss for us so far but hopefully now with a bit more humid weather they’ll start to show stronger heats.

FARMER WRITES 25 July 2026

Watch: Mayo fans hitch helicopter ride to get ringside at Ballina mart

Watch: Mayo fans hitch helicopter ride to get ringside at Ballina mart

Brothers Pat and Adrian Ruane from Strade Co Mayo take a break from All Ireland celebrations to look at heifers in Ballina mart.

NEWS 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

Watch: Galway auctioneer hopes Mayo win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Watch: Galway auctioneer hopes Mayo win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Auctioneer Pat Burke revealed that he was wearing the Mayo jersey on the rostrum in Tuam Mart on Monday, after promising that he would wear it if they won.

NEWS 25 July 2026

Mayo’s drought may be over, but it persists elsewhere

Mayo’s drought may be over, but it persists elsewhere

Soil moisture deficts exceeding 90mm still persist in the south east and with no heavy rain forecast are likely to persist

MANAGEMENT 25 July 2026

Agri jobs: Donegal farm seeks managers

Agri jobs: Donegal farm seeks managers

A range of opportunities are available in Donegal, Cork, Mayo and Tipperary, including roles such as farm managers, dairy farm assistant and horticulture operatives.

NEWS 25 July 2026

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