Pedigree breeding

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

A new European and UK record price for an Angus was set in the online Rawburn auction over the weekend, as Rawburn Karama A415 sold for 73,500gns, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 5 May 2026

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

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Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

PEDIGREE 4 May 2026

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

COMMUNITY 4 May 2026

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

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

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

PEDIGREE 4 May 2026

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

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

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

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

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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

Hall of Fame Awards to take place this weekend

Hall of Fame Awards to take place this weekend

Twenty three nominees will receive their FBD National Hall of Fame Awards at its annual ceremony in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, on Sunday 3 May.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

"Volunteers and community spirit at the heart of Summer shows"

Speaking ahead of the new show season, Irish Shows Association (ISA) National Secretary, Jim Harrison, paid tribute to the dedication and commitment of local show committees.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

Abbott Ann retains her Emerald crown

Abbott Ann retains her Emerald crown

Winning the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) Emerald Expo for the second year in a row was Coolroehouse Abbott Ann, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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