In pictures: Cradenhill herd dispersal sale

In this week's Irish Farmers Journal, we bring you all the details of the Cradenhill herd dispersal sale.

Odile Evans

13 April 2016

In pictures: Cradenhill herd dispersal sale

Approximately 500 pedigree Holstein milking cows were sold, as well as all followers and replacements. Photo: Donal O’ Leary.

A registered buyer holds the Cradenhill auction catalogue detailing the breeding of 897 lots. Photo: Donal O’ Leary.

There was a strong Garda presence at the Cradenhill herd dispersal sale, as well as a number of security men. Photo: Donal O' Leary.

Calves making their way to the sale ring. Photo: Donal O' Leary.

Jerry Beades, New Land League, reads the High Court injunction against him. Photo: Donal O' Leary.

The sale was held in the main farm shed, which covers two acres of ground. Photo: Donal O'Leary.

The auctioneer had two sale rings on the farm. Photo: Donal O' Leary.

The Cradenhill herd dispersal sale took place on the farm near Kinsale, Co Cork, last Tuesday. The forced sale had a high number of security personnel and Gardai present to prevent protestors from disrupting the auction. A high court injunction was obtained against New Land League activist Jerry Beades prior to the sale. Listen to our podcast with Beades below:

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