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350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

Over 400 weanlings went under the hammer in Roscommon marts show and sale on Tuesday evening with 95% of the cattle finding new homes.

NEWS 9 September 2026

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

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Tullamore champion Lady Faye leads Lisduff sale at €19,000

Tullamore champion Lady Faye leads Lisduff sale at €19,000

PEDIGREE 8 September 2026

Lisduff sale includes two national champions

Lisduff sale includes two national champions

PEDIGREE 2 September 2026

Beef Trends: trade starts to turn

Beef Trends: trade starts to turn

Beef Trends: trade starts to turn

MARKETS 2 September 2026

More bite in this week’s beef trade

More bite in this week’s beef trade

More bite in this week’s beef trade

MARKETS 31 August 2026

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Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

We need these memorable summers to stand out and spur us on in times when it looks like the rain will never stop falling.

FARMER WRITES 13 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers buy quality in Roscommon Mart

Camera at the Mart: shippers buy quality in Roscommon Mart

Cathal Gormley reports from this week's weanling sale in Roscommon Mart, where quality bulls were sought after by exporters.

FA - CAMERA AT THE MART 13 August 2026

Irish Angus society crowns calf champions in Moate

Irish Angus society crowns calf champions in Moate

The Irish Angus Cattle Society staged its all-Ireland bull calf championships at Moate Show on Sunday, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 13 August 2026

Battle of wills on beef price

Battle of wills on beef price

Factories are looking to pay less, but not always succeeding, especially where farmers have good in-spec cattle to sell.

MARKETS 13 August 2026

Export outlet continues to underpin weanling trade

Export outlet continues to underpin weanling trade

Continued demand from abroad is helping to maintain the prices of weanling bulls at a solid level. As a result the number of weanlings is at a similar level to 12 months ago.

MARKETS 13 August 2026

Shippers drive the weanling trade in Ballymote Mart

Shippers drive the weanling trade in Ballymote Mart

With 120 bull weanlings on offer in this week's special autumn-born weanling sale in Ballymote Mart, top bulls were crossing the €5/kg mark – with shippers buying over half the bulls on the day.

FA - CAMERA AT THE MART 13 August 2026

Back to back National titles for fabulous Mullary Vabulous

Back to back National titles for fabulous Mullary Vabulous

Cementing her name in the history books by winning her second National Limousin Show title at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore on Sunday was Mullary Vabulous, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 13 August 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

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