Dooley Wool Ltd in Roscrea

Brendan Higgins, Ray McCabe, Kevin Dooley, Fergus Dooley and Dean McCabe of Dooley Wool Ltd, wool merchant and exporter in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. \ Donal O’Leary

Dean McCabe, Ray McCabe, Kevin Dooley, Fergus Dooley and Brendan Higgins. \ Donal O'Leary

Dean McCabe grading Texel fine wool before it is packed and baled. \ Donal O'Leary

Ray and Dean McCabe grading Texel fine wool. The wool will be sent to Bradford in the UK where it will be washed and made ready for export to clients around the world. \ Donal O'Leary

Irish Farmers Journal mart demo in Carrigallen Mart

Vet Marie Louise Ryan of Finbarr Kiernan Veterinary and Irish Farmers Journal beef editor Adam Woods during a calf health demonstration at the first of the Mart Meetings demos in Carrigallen Mart, Co Leitrim. Over the next month, a series of practical demonstrations will be held in marts around the country, in association with Axa Insurance. \ Brian Farrell

Christy Doherty of AXA speaking at the mart demo in Carrigallen Mart. \ Brian Farrell

Young Daryl Reilly got a ringside seat when he went with his father David. \ Brian Farrell

Tagging cattle in Co Offaly

Peter Loonam from Cloghan, Co Offaly, brings in his cattle with the help of friend Francis Killeen. \ Philip Doyle

Francis Killeen helping his friend Peter Loonam move cattle before tagging. \ Philip Doyle

After years of contracting and helping out on farms, Francis went back to finish his Leaving Cert as a mature student. He has a passion for horses and wants to become an equine welfare inspector in the future. \ Philip Doyle