Nevan McKiernan

nmckiernan@farmersjournal.ie

Sligo cow and calf take top Shorthorn honours at Strokestown Show

Staging its all-Ireland calf finals at Strokestown Show recently was the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 30 September 2026

Sligo cow and calf take top Shorthorn honours at Strokestown Show

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Goulding Hereford calf matches in-calf heifer at €9,400

Goulding Hereford calf matches in-calf heifer at €9,400

PEDIGREE 29 September 2026

Full clearance for beef Shorthorns in southwest sale

Full clearance for beef Shorthorns in southwest sale

PEDIGREE 29 September 2026

Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal

Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal

Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal

PEDIGREE 28 September 2026

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

PEDIGREE 25 September 2026

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FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

Succession is on the agenda, as the next generation of young farmers take to the ring at the upcoming FBD National Dairy Show on 9 and 10 October.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

Golden Vale Mart, Tullamore, will host the Bellair Estate dairy herd dispersal on Friday 25 September, commencing at noon.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Over 60 lots of Hereford and Angus in Goulding Legacies' sale

Over 60 lots of Hereford and Angus in Goulding Legacies' sale

Taking place from 25 to 29 September is the Goulding Legacies' sale of Angus and Hereford genetics.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Watch: Sligo breeder averages €14,800 for two Charolais heifers

Watch: Sligo breeder averages €14,800 for two Charolais heifers

Buyers from Northern Ireland and Britain underpinned demand at Saturday's national Charolais calf show and sale and elite heifer show and sale in Carrick-on-Shannon, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Coose sires to the fore at Simmental calf finals

Coose sires to the fore at Simmental calf finals

The Irish Simmental Cattle Society returned to the National Ploughing Championships again this year to hold its Dovea Genetics-sponsored calf finals, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Liss heifer is Irish Aberdeen Angus all-Ireland champion for 2026

Liss heifer is Irish Aberdeen Angus all-Ireland champion for 2026

Taking centre stage at this year's National Ploughing Championships was the Irish Aberdeen Angus All-Ireland championships, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Carrick poised for blockbuster Charolais event

Carrick poised for blockbuster Charolais event

One of the biggest events on Irish Charolais breeders' calendars will take place on Saturday at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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