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Records smashed as Texels hit golden anniversary in style

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 17 August 2026

Records smashed as Texels hit golden anniversary in style

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Sheep price update: ICM holds base at €8/kg but others drop below

Sheep price update: ICM holds base at €8/kg but others drop below

MARKETS 17 August 2026

New sale record of €4,000 for Belclare ram

New sale record of €4,000 for Belclare ram

PEDIGREE 17 August 2026

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

NEWS 17 August 2026

In pictures: fleshed lambs sell from €170 to €180 in Ballinasloe

In pictures: fleshed lambs sell from €170 to €180 in Ballinasloe

In pictures: fleshed lambs sell from €170 to €180 in Ballinasloe

MARKETS 15 August 2026

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Suffolk ram sets new record price at West of Ireland club sale

Suffolk ram sets new record price at West of Ireland club sale

Setting a new club record price of €3,100 at the West of Ireland Suffolk Sheep Breeders sale recently, was a ram from the Enniscrone Flock, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 12 August 2026

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

Hogget ewes topped the trade at the sheep breeding sale in Cahersiveen this week, while there was solid demand for ewe lambs at the south Kerry Mart. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

The organic farm walk held on the farm of Michael Holmes in Mulranney saw drafting of lambs to hit market demands a key topic on the night.

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Variable performance in ewe hogget sales

Variable performance in ewe hogget sales

Demand in some sales in Ireland is being dented by tight grass supplies while in contrast sales in Ballymena were up £55/head year-on-year.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Sheep Management: Drought and lamb slaughter performance

Sheep Management: Drought and lamb slaughter performance

Where grass supplies are depleted then all options should be explored to ensure lambs are kept performing and drafting is kept ticking along.

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Record price of €4,000 for a Belclare ram

Record price of €4,000 for a Belclare ram

The sale held last week in GVM Tullamore Mart witnessed an average price of €832 and a clearance rate of 70%.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Why this Mayo farmer backs Swaledales - with ewes rearing triplets at 20

Why this Mayo farmer backs Swaledales - with ewes rearing triplets at 20

Joanna McNulty farms a pedigree Swaledale flock in Balderrig Beg, Co. Mayo. She discusses breeding, showing and why the hardy hill breed continues to impress both pedigree and commercial sheep farmers

NEWS 12 August 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

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