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New breeders drive strong demand at Suffolk premier sale

Saturday 1 August saw the Irish Suffolk Sheep Society Premier Show and Sale take centre stage in Central Auctions, Roscrea, Nevan Mc Kiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 5 August 2026

New breeders drive strong demand at Suffolk premier sale

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First hoggets up £8/head at Ballymena

First hoggets up £8/head at Ballymena

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Watch out for lamb injection sites, says Dunbia

Watch out for lamb injection sites, says Dunbia

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Bluetongue cases have ‘exploded over the weekend’ in England

Bluetongue cases have ‘exploded over the weekend’ in England

Bluetongue cases have ‘exploded over the weekend’ in England

NEWS 4 August 2026

Emperor overrules them all in Blessington

Emperor overrules them all in Blessington

Emperor overrules them all in Blessington

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Hampshire Down impresses Welsh judge

Hampshire Down impresses Welsh judge

Judging this year’s Premier Hampshire Down show and sale was Welsh judge Stuart Jones.

PEDIGREE 27 July 2026

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

As the sheep trade remains steady, some areas with poor grass supply are noticing some downward pressure, but the finished lamb trade remains steady amid low numbers being presented for sale.

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

An increase of 4,500 head of sheep slaughtered last week has resulted in further cuts of 10c/kg, with more power now sitting with factories.

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Northern View: factories hold base quotes unchanged

Northern View: factories hold base quotes unchanged

Base factory quotes for prime cattle in Northern Ireland are similar to last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 July 2026

Fat lambs sell to £186 in Kilrea Mart

Fat lambs sell to £186 in Kilrea Mart

The weekly sheep sale took place in Kilrea, Co Derry on Monday. Peter McCann reports

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 July 2026

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Shane Fitzgerald spoke to Hannah Furlong about what the win means for Mayo people, sheep farming, his florist business and looking for love.

NEWS 27 July 2026

Ballyboe ram sells for €15,000 as Blessington sale average price rises

Ballyboe ram sells for €15,000 as Blessington sale average price rises

A strong demand at the South of Ireland Suffolk Sheep Society show and sale in Blessington last week saw the average price and clearance rise on last year's sale, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 27 July 2026

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