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Beltex Sheep take all-Ireland titles back to Donegal

Winning the supreme champion at the 2026 Belgian Beltex Breeders Society of Ireland National Show was Sean and Jack O'Brien's Shearling Ewe, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 1 July 2026

Beltex Sheep take all-Ireland titles back to Donegal

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In pictures: best in show

In pictures: best in show

SHOWING 1 July 2026

DLG Field Days 2026: autonomy takes centre stage

DLG Field Days 2026: autonomy takes centre stage

FARM MACHINERY 1 July 2026

Suffolk ewe crowned interbreed champion in Corrandulla

Suffolk ewe crowned interbreed champion in Corrandulla

Suffolk ewe crowned interbreed champion in Corrandulla

PEDIGREE 30 June 2026

International Year of the Woman Farmer to be celebrated at Tullamore Show

International Year of the Woman Farmer to be celebrated at Tullamore Show

International Year of the Woman Farmer to be celebrated at Tullamore Show

NEWS 25 June 2026

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Baileys cow competition returns to Virginia Show

Baileys cow competition returns to Virginia Show

The prestigious Diageo Baileys cow competition will take place at Virginia Show on Wednesday 19 August 2026.

PEDIGREE 17 June 2026

Galway-bred ram hits jackpot in Athlone

Galway-bred ram hits jackpot in Athlone

Taking centre stage at Athlone Agricultural Show on Sunday 21 June was the Growvite Texel all-Ireland finals, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 17 June 2026

Watch: this week in pictures as farm walks and shows take center stage

Watch: this week in pictures as farm walks and shows take center stage

Some of our top photos from this week include scenes from agricultural shows, sheep competitions, farm walks and family farms across rural Ireland.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Qualifiers for Young Stockperson and Young Shepherd competitions get underway

Qualifiers for Young Stockperson and Young Shepherd competitions get underway

The Irish Shows Association (ISA) along with FBD Insurance and the Irish Farmers Journal have launched the 2026 Young Shepherd/Shepherdess and Young Stockperson competitions, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 17 June 2026

Athlone to host Texel All-Ireland

Athlone to host Texel All-Ireland

Texel breeders from across the Country will travel to Athlone Show on Sunday 21 June for the Growvite Texel All-Ireland finals.

PEDIGREE 17 June 2026

Diamond pair dazzle in Dundalk

Diamond pair dazzle in Dundalk

The Irish Blue Texel Sheep Society held its 9th annual Natural Nutrition National Championships in Dundalk Show on Sunday, for both the Dassenkop and Blue Texel breeds, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 17 June 2026

Three-in-a-row Tendresse reigns supreme

Three-in-a-row Tendresse reigns supreme

Winning her third supreme beef interbreed championship in a row at Armagh Show on Saturday was Rathkeeland Tenddresse, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 17 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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