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Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

This week saw over 2,200 head of sheep sell through Dowra mart with an improved trade across the board.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

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Cattle beat sheep in dry conditions

Cattle beat sheep in dry conditions

FARMER WRITES 9 September 2026

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

BUILDINGS 2 September 2026

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

PEDIGREE 2 September 2026

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Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

Two Kilkenny sheep farmers have described the impact of the prolonged dry weather, with lamb finishing delayed and concerns now turning to ewe conditions ahead of breeding.

NEWS 29 July 2026

My Farming Week: Pierce McKevitt, Omeath, Co. Louth

My Farming Week: Pierce McKevitt, Omeath, Co. Louth

Pierce McKevitt farms 50 ewes, 500 chickens and 200 turkeys at home in Omeath, Co Louth.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Glebefarm's Cheviot online sale offers proven tups

Glebefarm's Cheviot online sale offers proven tups

Buyers at this year's Glebefarm North Country Cheviot sale will take home more than a tup, they'll gain a marketing partner too.

PEDIGREE 29 July 2026

€10,000 Texel purchase pays off as son sells for record €33,000

€10,000 Texel purchase pays off as son sells for record €33,000

The 2026 Texel Premier Show and Sale was a truly historic occasion — celebrating 50 years of the Irish Texel Sheep Society with record prices and exceptional demand, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 29 July 2026

Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

Selecting lambs fit for slaughter and preparing ewes for the breeding season were the two take-home messages from a recent farm walk hosted by Irish Country Meats in association with Teagasc.

BREEDING & HEALTH 29 July 2026

Sheep mart watch: bigger sheep numbers appearing in marts

Sheep mart watch: bigger sheep numbers appearing in marts

Mart managers aer reporting bigger numbers of sheep appearing across the country, with finished lambs seeing a drop of €15 to €20/head, reports Cathal Gormley.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

As the sheep trade remains steady, some areas with poor grass supply are noticing some downward pressure, but the finished lamb trade remains steady amid low numbers being presented for sale.

MARKETS 29 July 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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