Nevan McKiernan

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Charolais bull hits 75,000gns as Simmental average skyrockets

Nevan McKiernan was at United Auctions, Stirling, for the show and sale of Charolais, Simmental, Salers and Luing bulls.

PEDIGREE 17 February 2026

Charolais bull hits 75,000gns as Simmental average skyrockets

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Goldies run riot in Carlisle as demand for Limousin erupts

Goldies run riot in Carlisle as demand for Limousin erupts

PEDIGREE 17 February 2026

Master Plan from Drumhill in Dungannon Mart

Master Plan from Drumhill in Dungannon Mart

PEDIGREE 11 February 2026

Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

PEDIGREE 9 February 2026

Angus bulls average €4,100 in Carrick opener

Angus bulls average €4,100 in Carrick opener

Angus bulls average €4,100 in Carrick opener

PEDIGREE 9 February 2026

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Date set for 2026 National Hall of Fame Awards

Date set for 2026 National Hall of Fame Awards

Organisers of the FBD National Hall of Fame Awards, Michael and Oliver Flanagan, are looking for nominees for the 2026 awards.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

Stirling on fire as demand for Angus and Shorthorn rockets

Stirling on fire as demand for Angus and Shorthorn rockets

Records were broken at United Auctions, Stirling, on Monday 2 February, as both the Angus and Shorthorn breeds produced their best sales in recent history.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

Hartley family marks 30 years of breeding with a sale topper in Carlisle

Hartley family marks 30 years of breeding with a sale topper in Carlisle

British Blue bulls sold to a high of 17,000gns at the British Blue Cattle Society's special show and sale in Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on last Wednesday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

Concern for pedigree breeders over live export ban to UK

Concern for pedigree breeders over live export ban to UK

The suspension of live exports from Ireland to Northern Ireland and Britain following the outbreak of bluetongue in Ireland raises massive concerns for pedigree breeders and breed societies.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

Preparing pedigree bulls and heifers for spring sales

Preparing pedigree bulls and heifers for spring sales

Nevan McKiernan outlines the steps involved in preparing young pedigree bulls and heifers for spring sales.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

Charolais bull sells for five-figure sum in private deal

Charolais bull sells for five-figure sum in private deal

Leitrim breeder Jon Regan has confirmed the sale of the Charolais bull Liscally Abracadabra for €20,000 to a herd in the UK, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

Pedigree sales kick off in Carrick

Pedigree sales kick off in Carrick

The first pedigree cattle sale of the year will take place at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 7 February.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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