Nevan McKiernan

In-calf heifer tops Shannonside Shorthorn breeders sale

Hosting its annual sale on Saturday 3 October was the Shannonside Shorthorn Breeders Club, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 5 October 2026

In-calf heifer tops Shannonside Shorthorn breeders sale

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Stunning white heifer tops colossal Kilcombe sale

Stunning white heifer tops colossal Kilcombe sale

PEDIGREE 5 October 2026

Victorious leads Swatragh Charolais charge at 14,000gns

Victorious leads Swatragh Charolais charge at 14,000gns

PEDIGREE 5 October 2026

Exhibitors miss out as entries close for week two of Carrick Winter Fair

Exhibitors miss out as entries close for week two of Carrick Winter Fair

Exhibitors miss out as entries close for week two of Carrick Winter Fair

BREEDING & HEALTH 2 October 2026

Top-class breeding heifer sale destined for Carnew

Top-class breeding heifer sale destined for Carnew

Top-class breeding heifer sale destined for Carnew

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 October 2026

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Jam-packed weekend of pedigree cattle sales ahead

Jam-packed weekend of pedigree cattle sales ahead

Nevan McKiernan previews some of the big pedigree cattle sales taking place across the country this weekend.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

Sligo cow and calf take top Shorthorn honours at Strokestown Show

Sligo cow and calf take top Shorthorn honours at Strokestown Show

Staging its all-Ireland calf finals at Strokestown Show recently was the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

Goulding Hereford calf matches in-calf heifer at €9,400

Goulding Hereford calf matches in-calf heifer at €9,400

Demand was off the charts in the Goulding Hereford Legacies sale over the weekend, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

Full clearance for beef Shorthorns in southwest sale

Full clearance for beef Shorthorns in southwest sale

The Southwestern Shorthorn Breeders Club held its 4th annual sale of beef Shorthorn Cattle at Macroom Mart on Saturday, 26 September, with a 100% clearance achieved.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal

Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal

A Portuguese herd founded on Irish-bred Angus cattle is set to host the 2026 Portuguese Angus Association National Open Day.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

Cork native Michael McGrath will perform the official opening of the 2026 FBD National Dairy Show.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

Succession is on the agenda, as the next generation of young farmers take to the ring at the upcoming FBD National Dairy Show on 9 and 10 October.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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