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Tullamore Show set for return to Butterfield Estate in 2026

Executive committee and members gathered at The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, on Wednesday 7 January, for the AGM of the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 12 January 2026

Tullamore Show set for return to Butterfield Estate in 2026

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Hallow hunting for more national titles

Hallow hunting for more national titles

PEDIGREE 30 December 2025

Twilight set for 10th anniversary sale

Twilight set for 10th anniversary sale

PEDIGREE 24 December 2025

Netherton – home to world-class Angus cattle for over a century

Netherton – home to world-class Angus cattle for over a century

Netherton – home to world-class Angus cattle for over a century

PEDIGREE 24 December 2025

Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

NEWS 24 December 2025

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Land area for sale in NI drops by 5%

Land area for sale in NI drops by 5%

Records kept by the Irish Farmers Journal indicate that 12,994 acres of land was publicly advertised for sale in Northern Ireland during 2025.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 November 2025

AJS Spring Farm Machinery shows set for January return

AJS Spring Farm Machinery shows set for January return

The annual AJS spring farm machinery show series is set to return from Wednesday 21 January, starting south in the Green Glens Arena, Milstreet, Co Cork.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Ranfurly rule the roost at Four Breeds Calf Show

Ranfurly rule the roost at Four Breeds Calf Show

A record entry of calves and young handlers turned out for the Four Breeds Calf Show at Ballymena Livestock Mart on Saturday 22 November, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 26 November 2025

In Pictures: three in a row for Luddenmore at Angus calf show

In Pictures: three in a row for Luddenmore at Angus calf show

Enjoy these images from the 2025 Irish Aberdeen Angus Association calf show at Mid-Tipp Mart, Thurles.

PEDIGREE 26 November 2025

Irish buyers spend big at Royal Ulster Beef and Lamb championships

Irish buyers spend big at Royal Ulster Beef and Lamb championships

A number of the highest priced animals at the 2025 Royal Ulster Beef and Lamb championships were purchased by Irish breeders, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 26 November 2025

Polar Bear makes history in Carrick

Polar Bear makes history in Carrick

The record price for an animal sold at the famous showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon was blown away at the Winter Fair on Monday, one which has stood for two decades, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 26 November 2025

Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

While there is possibly expected to be a larger carryover of lambs to Q1 of 2026, supply prospects remain tight with fewer ewes, reduced NI imports and continued contraction in the EU flock.

MARKETS 26 November 2025

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Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

For Offaly dairy and sheep farmers, husband-and-wife team Ann Maire Butterfield and Stephen McQuade, AAA Golden Maverick has always been part of the story.

Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

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