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Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

Irish-bred bulls produced some of the highest-priced cattle at the recent multibreed show and sale at United Auctions, Stirling, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 13 May 2026

Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

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Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

PEDIGREE 12 May 2026

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

PEDIGREE 11 May 2026

Hereford and Limousin lead the way in Kilkenny

Hereford and Limousin lead the way in Kilkenny

Hereford and Limousin lead the way in Kilkenny

PEDIGREE 11 May 2026

Booming trade for Limousin bulls in Ballymena

Booming trade for Limousin bulls in Ballymena

Booming trade for Limousin bulls in Ballymena

PEDIGREE 11 May 2026

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Four in a row for Goldies in Carlisle

Four in a row for Goldies in Carlisle

An almost 100% clearance was achieved for Limousin bulls at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday, as 94 bulls sold for an unbelievable average of £10,609 (€12,292), writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2026

Red Albert receives the highest price in Munster

Red Albert receives the highest price in Munster

Munster Angus Breeders held their Final Spring sale on Saturday 2 May at Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock, where bulls met with another strong trade, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2026

Brisk bidding for Simmental in Swatragh

Brisk bidding for Simmental in Swatragh

There was a solid trade at the British Simmental Cattle Society's show and sale in Swatragh Livestock Mart on Friday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2026

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

A new European and UK record price for an Angus was set in the online Rawburn auction over the weekend, as Rawburn Karama A415 sold for 73,500gns, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2026

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Nevan McKiernan reports from the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society's May sale in Carrick-on-Shannon, where demand for Limousin bulls was exceptional.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2026

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

British Blue enthusiasts will have an opportunity to secure some of the most sought-after genetics in the breed, as the County Down-based Halfway Herd is set to be dispersed, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2026

Irish Hereford genetics make waves in the UK

Irish Hereford genetics make waves in the UK

Topping the recent show and sale of Herefords at Shrewsbury in the UK was Coley 1 Condor, whose sire and dam were both bred in Ireland, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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