24 May

  • Irish Rare Breed Society/Old Irish Goat Society conference. Nevins, Mulranny, Co Mayo. Enq: Ciaran Meagher 086-774 1774.
  • IGA Beef Conference and farm walk 10am - 5pm. Clonard Court Hotel , Athy, Co Kildare followed by walk on O’Connor farm, Moone, Co Kildare. Enq/To book: 087-962 6483.
  • Monaghan IFA farm safety experience 2pm. Harte Peat Farm, Clones. Enq: 042-974 4870.

    • 25 May

  • Carlow-Kilkenny Friesian Breeders Club Stock judging evening 7.30pm. On farm Martin Ryan, Drummond St. Mullins Carlow. Enq: 087-290 6561.

    • 28 May

  • South Tipperary IFA county executive meeting 8.30pm. Cahir House Hotel
  • Carlow IFA county executive meeting 8.30pm. Woodford Dolmen Hotel.

    • 29 May

  • Ceres Network business breakfast “The challenges of embracing diversity and effecting change in agri-food businesses” 7.30am - 9.30am. Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare. Cost €5 pp incl breakfast - book via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ceres-business-breakfast-the-challenges-of-embracing-diversity-effecting-change-in-agri-food-tickets-45965330541

    • 30 May

  • National Forestry Conference ‘ Forestry as a central pillar in the bioeconomy’. Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co Meath. To book email info@soif.ie; info@wood.ie or phone 086-258 2240/086-260 7883.
  • Kerry IFA county executive meeting 8.30pm. Manor West Hotel, Tralee.
  • Clare IFA county executive meeting 8.30pm. Treacy’s West County Hotel.
  • Irish Pure Friesian open day 12pm. On farm of Bryan and Gail Daniels, Raheenarran Herd, Dunnamaggin, Co Kilkenny. Enq: Sandra 087-290 6561.

    • Shows

  • 27 May - Athenry Agricultural Show. Enq: 091-845425/086-0848372.
  • 1 June - Ballymoney Agricultural Show (continues 2nd June). Dunloy, Ballymena, Co Antrim. Enq: Mobile 0044 (0) 771 351 9928.
  • 2 June - Belgooly 74th Agricultural Show. Ballindeenisk, Co Cork. Enq: 021-477 0980; Ballyconneely Performance Pony Show. Enq: 085-725 4012 and Lurgan Show. Dungannon,Co Tyrone BT70 3NZ. Enq: Mobile 0044 (0) 77 321 722 14
  • 3 June - Ennistymon North West Clare Show. Enq: 065-707 1121/087-617 8837 and Westport Horse & Pony Show (continues 4 June). Enq: 098-25616/087-271 3974.