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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 28 July 2026

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

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Roscommon, Laois and Donegal take young shepherd titles

Roscommon, Laois and Donegal take young shepherd titles

PEDIGREE 28 July 2026

Sheep price update: lamb base quotes pulled by 10c/kg

Sheep price update: lamb base quotes pulled by 10c/kg

MARKETS 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

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

PEDIGREE 27 July 2026

Cattle kill drops over 10% in first half of 2026

Cattle kill drops over 10% in first half of 2026

Cattle kill drops over 10% in first half of 2026

NEWS 27 July 2026

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In Pictures: sunshine lights up summer shows

In Pictures: sunshine lights up summer shows

Enjoy these images from agricultural shows across the Country in recent days.

PEDIGREE 23 July 2026

Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

Acorns and certain garden plants and shrubs are highly toxic to sheep if ingested.

NEWS 23 July 2026

ICM and Teagasc hosting farmer events in Camolin and Navan

ICM and Teagasc hosting farmer events in Camolin and Navan

The events take place in Camolin, Co Wexford, on Wednesday 29 July and in Navan, Co Meath, on Thursday 6 August.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Ewes remain steady but store lambs met sticky trade in Cootehill Mart

Ewes remain steady but store lambs met sticky trade in Cootehill Mart

This week's sale in Cootehill Mart saw cull ewes remain a steady trade, with some downward pressure creeping into the store lamb trade.

MARKETS 23 July 2026

Focus on basics lifts performance in Wexford

Focus on basics lifts performance in Wexford

Addressing BCS, getting on top of lameness, controlling parasites and improving grass productivity has underpinned higher output and increased lamb performance.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Ewe won’t believe it: Mayo and Kerry sheep get match-ready for Sunday’s clash

Ewe won’t believe it: Mayo and Kerry sheep get match-ready for Sunday’s clash

"We'll let Kerry have the best dressed sheep, Mayo will take Sam," as friendly rivalry reaches the fields of Kerry and Mayo.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Dunne’s thrilling shearing year continues with Royal Welsh win

Dunne’s thrilling shearing year continues with Royal Welsh win

Sean Dunne from Co Wicklow added the Royal Welsh intermediate title to his recent Irish and Scottish championship wins and, of course, his title of New Zealand’s top junior shearer.

NEWS 23 July 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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