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Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

Other alleged breaches of the law related to the manner in which yearlings, equines and bovines were kept in a shed and the disposal of carcasses. Dara Bradley reports.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

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Beef Management: marketing slaughter-fit cattle and autumn-born weanlings

Beef Management: marketing slaughter-fit cattle and autumn-born weanlings

MANAGEMENT 3 June 2026

Steady trade for cattle at Markethill Mart

Steady trade for cattle at Markethill Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

NEWS 20 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

MARKETS 16 May 2026

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‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

Mart managers have said that, with 2025's weanling prices, more young farmers are looking at calving suckler cows as a viable option to contribute towards their income.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

David Wright reports on the weekly sale of beef cattle at Rathfriland Mart in Co Down.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Shippers keep floor under weanling trade

Shippers keep floor under weanling trade

Demand from shippers for weanling bulls compensated for a tougher domestic trade in south Kerry, as factory price cuts impact farmer confidence, according to Iveragh Mart manager, Mike Kissane.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for store bullocks and cows in Manorhamilton

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for store bullocks and cows in Manorhamilton

Buyers were active for good store-type animals, with feedlot buyers and finishers competitive ringside.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Thomas Caroll was one of the winners in the inaugural CBV Beef Quality Awards in 2025, operating a 40-cow suckler herd, as well as purchasing in 50 weanlings annually.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Weanlings holding firm at Dungannon Mart

Weanlings holding firm at Dungannon Mart

David Clarke reports on the trade for cattle at the weekly sale held at Dungannon Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Martbids Database: positive price lift in bulls and bullocks

Martbids Database: positive price lift in bulls and bullocks

While both bull weanlings and bullocks have recorded a lift nearly across the board this week, their female comrades have seen price slip back again, in some cases significantly.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

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