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Farmer Writes: picking out cull cows and show heifers
Karen McCabe
Karen McCabe writes of the difficulties in selecting cows for the cull list and the right heiferfor the commercial show ring.
24 May 2023 Markets
MartBids Database: numbers dropping as grass demand holds
Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in marts this week.
23 May 2023 Markets
In pictures: dry cows top €1,760 in Clones
Thursday last saw Clones Mart, Co Monaghan, host its weekly general sale of cattle. Shane Dobson reports from the ringside.
In pictures: Tina was simply the best at Nobber Show
Shanon Kinahan attended Nobber Show in Co Meath on Sunday where Carrickmore Tina was selected as the supreme champion of the show.
23 May 2023 Pedigree
Toby takes all at NECC 'Rising Stars Calf Show' in Ballyjamesduff
Shane Dobson reports from the inaugural North Eastern Charolais Club ‘Rising Stars Calf Show’ in Ballyjamesduff on Saturday.
22 May 2023 News
Sunshine and smiles for Balmyle Sandy in Balmoral
As Balmoral Show 2023 draws to an end, Shanon Kinahan takes a look back on this year’s champions.
17 May 2023 Pedigree
Northeastern stars set to shine bright
Shanon Kinahan previews the upcoming North Eastern Charolais Club rising stars calf show.
17 May 2023 Pedigree
Cow arrested at Roscommon Garda station
A heifer roaming the streets of Roscommon town required Garda assistance over the weekend.
16 May 2023 News
Watch: a week like no other for Irish exhibitors
Shanon Kinahan takes a look back on a remarkable week for Irish exhibitors at the 154th Balmoral Show.
13 May 2023 Pedigree
Watch: 10 out of 10 for Ten Ten Twenty
With an average sale price just shy of €4,000, it was another successful day out for the Irish Charolais Cattle Society.
10 May 2023 Pedigree
Over half a century showing cattle and still going strong
Michel Dolan exclusively told the Irish Farmers Journal that Billy was selected to launch the 2023 show because he has been exhibiting at Tullamore Show since the very beginning.
10 May 2023 Pedigree
Top tips to top the show ring
Entering the show ring can be a daunting experience especially if it is your first time. Check out some of the top tips to showing a champion here.
10 May 2023 Shows & showing