Suffolk

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

It was a glorious day at Midleton Show on Sunday, where the Belgian Blue heifer, Hannons Tequila, won the supreme beef interbreed champion, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 26 May 2026

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

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My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

NEWS 20 May 2026

My Farming Week: Dermot Maher, Aghsmear, Roscrea, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Dermot Maher, Aghsmear, Roscrea, Co Tipperary

NEWS 25 March 2026

LambPlus membership increase by 4% to 1,715 flocks

LambPlus membership increase by 4% to 1,715 flocks

LambPlus membership increase by 4% to 1,715 flocks

NEWS 18 February 2026

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

NEWS 22 January 2026

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My Farming Week: Seamus McConnon, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan

My Farming Week: Seamus McConnon, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan

Seamus McConnon chats about his decision to lamb outdoors, the attraction of crossing one of the pedigree cows with a Blue bull and competing in ploughing championships.

NEWS 3 November 2025

Tullamore Farm: breeding coming to an end in sheep flock

Tullamore Farm: breeding coming to an end in sheep flock

Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver gives an update on ewe breeding performance and what’s been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.

TULLAMORE FARM 3 November 2025

Cherrylea Suffolk ewe lamb sells for 9,500gns

Cherrylea Suffolk ewe lamb sells for 9,500gns

Ballymena Livestock Mart was buzzing on Monday night as Suffolk breeders packed the ringside for the NI Suffolk Branch sale

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 November 2025

Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

The sale which takes place on 8 November in Blessington Mart is offering elite Suffolk genetics from 11 top-performing flocks.

MARKETS 3 November 2025

Top of €4,400 at Kells Suffolks production sale

Top of €4,400 at Kells Suffolks production sale

Demand was boosted by keen interest from European customers with in-lamb hogget ewes selling in the main from €1,200 to €2,000 per head.

PEDIGREE 3 November 2025

Suffolk Ewes flying high at Western Stars annual sale

Suffolk Ewes flying high at Western Stars annual sale

Trade for Ewes was booming at the 4th annual Western Stars Suffolk Sheep Sale which took place at Athenry Mart on Friday 31 October, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 November 2025

Long-standing Suffolk flock to go under the hammer

Long-standing Suffolk flock to go under the hammer

This week, Nevan McKiernan spoke with Mark Grealy, who is dispersing his highly regarded Oranmore Suffolk flock in Athenry Mart on Friday 7 November.

PEDIGREE 3 November 2025

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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