Pedigree breeding

72-head Grangecon Stud Limousin herd for sale as family leaves suckler farming

The dispersal of the Grangecon Stud Limousin herd presents new and existing breeders with a unique opportunity to acquire some of the breeds most prolific breeding lines, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 4 November 2026

72-head Grangecon Stud Limousin herd for sale as family leaves suckler farming

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Liss Angus claim Supreme National Calf Championship

Liss Angus claim Supreme National Calf Championship

PEDIGREE 4 November 2026

12-month-old Mayo bull sets Irish Moiled auction record at €5,900

12-month-old Mayo bull sets Irish Moiled auction record at €5,900

PEDIGREE 4 November 2026

Northern Ireland records obliterated at Glebefarm Shorthorns First Edition Sale

Northern Ireland records obliterated at Glebefarm Shorthorns First Edition Sale

Northern Ireland records obliterated at Glebefarm Shorthorns First Edition Sale

PEDIGREE 3 November 2026

Female average up over €400 at Munster Angus Breeders sale

Female average up over €400 at Munster Angus Breeders sale

Female average up over €400 at Munster Angus Breeders sale

PEDIGREE 2 November 2026

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Champion Limousin bull sells for staggering €30,000 to Scotland

Champion Limousin bull sells for staggering €30,000 to Scotland

One of the standout Limousin bulls of the year has been sold privately to Scotland for a staggering €30,000, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 2 November 2026

Munster Angus Breeders to stage biggest autumn sale yet

Munster Angus Breeders to stage biggest autumn sale yet

Now in its third year, Munster Angus Breeders is set for its biggest autumn sale to date on Saturday 31 October.

PEDIGREE 28 October 2026

Charolais bull hits €10,000 in Carrick centenary sale

Charolais bull hits €10,000 in Carrick centenary sale

Topping the trade at the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society's centenary show and sale in Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday evening was a Charolais bull, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 27 October 2026

Kildare buyer secures top-priced Limousin bull at €17,000

Kildare buyer secures top-priced Limousin bull at €17,000

Irish Limousin breeders kicked off their autumn sale season in style over the bank holiday weekend with the premier show and sale at Central Auctions, Roscrea, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 27 October 2026

Heifer trade on fire at Simmental premier

Heifer trade on fire at Simmental premier

Saturday’s Premier Simmental Show and Sale in Roscommon Mart produced one of its strongest ever heifer sales, as 73 heifers averaged €5,717, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 27 October 2026

Meath Angus herd to host first online sale

Meath Angus herd to host first online sale

The first ever production sale from the Trimblestown Aberdeen Angus herd takes place this weekend in the form of an online timed auction.

PEDIGREE 21 October 2026

Carrick to celebrate major milestone

Carrick to celebrate major milestone

The Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society celebrates 100 years in operation on Friday, with a centenary show and sale at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.

NEWS 21 October 2026

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Fire advice for older people living alone in rural Ireland

As the evenings draw in, a few simple precautions can help older people living alone stay safe. Winter is when fires are lit, heaters are on and people spend more time indoors, which increases risk.

Fire advice for older people living alone in rural Ireland

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