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Jam-packed weekend of pedigree cattle sales ahead

Nevan McKiernan previews some of the big pedigree cattle sales taking place across the country this weekend.

PEDIGREE 1 October 2026

Jam-packed weekend of pedigree cattle sales ahead

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100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

PEDIGREE 30 September 2026

Sligo cow and calf take top Shorthorn honours at Strokestown Show

Sligo cow and calf take top Shorthorn honours at Strokestown Show

PEDIGREE 30 September 2026

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

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

Full clearance for beef Shorthorns in southwest sale

PEDIGREE 29 September 2026

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Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal

Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal

A Portuguese herd founded on Irish-bred Angus cattle is set to host the 2026 Portuguese Angus Association National Open Day.

PEDIGREE 21 September 2026

Charlie Gallagher & Sons sets new South of Ireland Lanark sale record of €8,000

Charlie Gallagher & Sons sets new South of Ireland Lanark sale record of €8,000

The record price at the fifth annual South of Ireland Lanark Sale at Roscommon Mart was set by a ram lamb.

PEDIGREE 21 September 2026

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

Cork native Michael McGrath will perform the official opening of the 2026 FBD National Dairy Show.

PEDIGREE 21 September 2026

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 21 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 21 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 21 September 2026

Cross-type Bluefaced Leicester ram lamb hits 12,000gns at Ballymena

Cross-type Bluefaced Leicester ram lamb hits 12,000gns at Ballymena

The ram lamb from the Giant's Causeway flock topped the trade on Saturday, selling for 12,000gns to William Smyth.

PEDIGREE 21 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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