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Irish Simmentals excelling in the UK

Nevan McKiernan speaks to some of the Irish Simmental breeders whose cattle have bred champions and high-sellers in the UK in recent years.

PEDIGREE 21 January 2026

Irish Simmentals excelling in the UK

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Coose bulls dominate British Simmental sire rankings

Coose bulls dominate British Simmental sire rankings

PEDIGREE 12 January 2026

Texels top €5,000 in Carnaross

Texels top €5,000 in Carnaross

PEDIGREE 8 October 2025

Charollais king for Kingscourt sheep farmer

Charollais king for Kingscourt sheep farmer

Charollais king for Kingscourt sheep farmer

NEWS 18 September 2025

Camera at the Mart: records smashed at Mayo Mule and Greyface premier

Camera at the Mart: records smashed at Mayo Mule and Greyface premier

Camera at the Mart: records smashed at Mayo Mule and Greyface premier

MARKETS 27 August 2025

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'A sale like nothing seen before'

'A sale like nothing seen before'

The Borris Ewe Breeders annual show and sale witnessed 35% of hoggets sell from €400 to €515/head, with another 35% selling from €340 to €400/head.

MARKETS 16 July 2025

Carrick hosts Blue Texel premier with Martbids

Carrick hosts Blue Texel premier with Martbids

Adam Woods previews the Irish Blue Texel Sheep Society premier show and sale which takes place this evening in Carrick-on-Shannon.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Belclare sheep hit a high of €2,700 in Tullamore

Belclare sheep hit a high of €2,700 in Tullamore

Adam Woods reports from the Belclare Sheep Society’s premier show and sale which took place in Tullamore last week.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 July 2025

Donegal Iron Man lifts the roof in Blessington

Donegal Iron Man lifts the roof in Blessington

Adam Woods reports from the Irish Texel Sheep Society’s premier show and sale of males and females which took place in Blessington Mart last weekend.

PEDIGREE 16 July 2025

Ballyhonock Texels looking forward to a big weekend in Blessington

Ballyhonock Texels looking forward to a big weekend in Blessington

Adam Woods talks to Emma Wharton ahead of a big weekend for Texel breeders in Blessington.

PEDIGREE 16 July 2025

Ballymacnamee ewe lamb tops the NI Dorset club premier sale at 2,700gns

Ballymacnamee ewe lamb tops the NI Dorset club premier sale at 2,700gns

The demand for quality Dorsets was evident throughout the sale with all averages up considerably on last years sale, writes Rachel Gallagher.

PEDIGREE 16 July 2025

30th anniversary Irish Vendéen sheep society premier sale tops at €1,800

30th anniversary Irish Vendéen sheep society premier sale tops at €1,800

The Irish Vendéen sheep society held their 30th premier sale in Tullamore mart over the weekend, writes Rachel Gallagher.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 July 2025

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Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

The Cavan Spring Farm Machinery Show takes place on 4 and 5 February at the Cavan Equestrian Centre, offering farmers a first look at the machines and technology driving the season ahead.

Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

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