Pedigree Breeding

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

Pedigree breeding excellence was celebrated at the 22nd FBD National Hall of Fame Awards in Athlone on Sunday evening, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

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Red Albert receives the highest price in Munster

Red Albert receives the highest price in Munster

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Brisk bidding for Simmental in Swatragh

Brisk bidding for Simmental in Swatragh

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

PEDIGREE 5 May 2026

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

PEDIGREE 4 May 2026

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Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

THis week, Nevan McKiernan caught up with Freda Kinnarney, President of the Irish Shows Association (ISA), who believes agricultural shows have a major role to play in rural Ireland.

COMMUNITY 29 April 2026

Meet the sisters who won two All-Irelands in one day

Meet the sisters who won two All-Irelands in one day

Nevan McKiernan catches up with Gemma and Zoe Salter, the sisters who won the senior and intermediate FBD All-Ireland Young Stock Person championships in 2025.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

‘Finding the balance between show fit and factory fit is crucial’

‘Finding the balance between show fit and factory fit is crucial’

Nevan McKiernan outlines some of the key steps in preparing animals for summer shows.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

Future is in safe hands as young stockpersons learn their craft

Future is in safe hands as young stockpersons learn their craft

Almost 100 enthusiastic young stock persons attended the future Handler Event hosted by Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show on Sunday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

British Blue enthusiasts will have an opportunity to secure some of the most sought-after genetics in the breed, as the County Down-based Halfway Herd is set to be dispersed, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

Irish Hereford genetics make waves in the UK

Irish Hereford genetics make waves in the UK

Topping the recent show and sale of Herefords at Shrewsbury in the UK was Coley 1 Condor, whose sire and dam were both bred in Ireland, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

Fury Aero takes champion and top-price in Swatragh

Fury Aero takes champion and top-price in Swatragh

Leading the charge at Friday's show and sale of Charolais bulls and heifers in Swatragh Livestock Mart was Fury Areo, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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