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Captivating finish to Monamore's final chapter

Nevan McKiernan reports from the Final Chapter Sale of the Monamore Holstein Friesian Herd in Co Louth, which took place on Wednesday 17 June.

PEDIGREE 19 June 2026

Captivating finish to Monamore's final chapter

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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