Tommy Moyles

In pictures: €1,120 top price as 1,050 calves sell in Bandon

Calf sales for 2026 have kicked off with prices far in excess of what anyone was every accustomed to and this was very evident at Bandon Mart on Monday for the west Cork venues weekly calf sale.

MARKETS 16 February 2026

In pictures: €1,120 top price as 1,050 calves sell in Bandon

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In pictures: potential dairy investment on the market in UK

In pictures: potential dairy investment on the market in UK

PROPERTY 12 February 2026

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

NEWS 12 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: strong start to Dungarvan calf trade

Camera at the Mart: strong start to Dungarvan calf trade

Camera at the Mart: strong start to Dungarvan calf trade

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Convenient Offaly land block for auction

Convenient Offaly land block for auction

Convenient Offaly land block for auction

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

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March auction for compact turnkey farm for €800,000

March auction for compact turnkey farm for €800,000

A 37ac residential farm in Co Kilkenny heads for auction in early March. The roadside dwelling has four bedrooms and while the yard is dated, it's in immaculate condition.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

With increased construction costs, home buyers are turning to secondhand homes in southeast.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

A significant block of Co Kilkenny farmland along with a bungalow heads for auction at the end of the month. The house should qualify for refurbishment grants.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Opportunity to acquire tillage land for €1.5m in Donegal

Opportunity to acquire tillage land for €1.5m in Donegal

A substantial tillage farm in the east Donegal has come on the market. The rarity of such a large block of land coming up for sale means it will be one to watch.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Pair of traditional farmhouses on market in west Cork

Pair of traditional farmhouses on market in west Cork

A pair of residential farms in west Cork are new to the market. Both qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and have attracted strong interest.

PROPERTY 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

There was a super yard of cows and trade to match in Gortatlea Mart as the Co Kerry venue held its anniversary sale last week. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Farmer Writes: incessant rain can go away now please

Farmer Writes: incessant rain can go away now please

There’s just no escaping the rain and the latest forecast doesn’t give much reason for hope either, writes Tommy Moyles from his farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 4 February 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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