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Watch: steady trade for Limousin and Angus bulls in Raphoe

Limousin and Angus were the breeds in demand at Tuesday's mixed breeds pedigree bull sale in Raphoe Livestock Mart, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 13 March 2026

Watch: steady trade for Limousin and Angus bulls in Raphoe

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Magical performance by Mystic Meg in Ballymena

Magical performance by Mystic Meg in Ballymena

PEDIGREE 12 March 2026

Promising young red and white Blue heifer sells in private deal

Promising young red and white Blue heifer sells in private deal

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

Liss Angus to host first online bull sale

Liss Angus to host first online bull sale

Liss Angus to host first online bull sale

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

Charlie Gallagher receives special lifetime achievement award

Charlie Gallagher receives special lifetime achievement award

Charlie Gallagher receives special lifetime achievement award

PEDIGREE 10 March 2026

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Kilkenny man is Irish Hereford Prime farmer of the year

Kilkenny man is Irish Hereford Prime farmer of the year

Edward Delahunty has been named Irish Hereford Prime farmer of the year for 2025, writes Nevan McKiernan

PEDIGREE 18 February 2026

RDS acknowledges 100 years of pedigree sales in Carrick

RDS acknowledges 100 years of pedigree sales in Carrick

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) has expressed gratitude to the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society for the service it has provided to pedigree breeders over the last 100 years.

PEDIGREE 18 February 2026

Pedigree All-Star Awards to take place in Portlaoise

Pedigree All-Star Awards to take place in Portlaoise

Cattle Breed Societies will announce their All-Star award winners for 2025 at the upcoming gala dinner on Sunday 8 March 2026.

PEDIGREE 18 February 2026

Shorthorn bull sails for Inis Mór

Shorthorn bull sails for Inis Mór

A young pedigree Shorthorn bull bred in Co Roscommon sailed to his new home on Inis Mór Island this week, writes Nevan McKiernan

PEDIGREE 18 February 2026

Cavan-based pedigree herd secures top-priced bull in Ballymena

Cavan-based pedigree herd secures top-priced bull in Ballymena

Top-end Limousin bulls sold like hot buns at Ballymena Livestock Mart on Saturday 21 February, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 18 February 2026

Top call of €10,200 for Charolais bull in Tullamore

Top call of €10,200 for Charolais bull in Tullamore

A much smaller than expected yard of Charolais bulls met a solid trade in Golden Vale Mart, Tullamore, on Saturday 21 February 2026, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 18 February 2026

LambPlus membership increase by 4% to 1,715 flocks

LambPlus membership increase by 4% to 1,715 flocks

The Texel breed remains the dominant breed type accounting for almost 25% of all flocks participating in the programme.

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

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