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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 3 February 2026

Stirling on fire as demand for Angus and Shorthorn rockets

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My Farming Week: Tom Cox, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

My Farming Week: Tom Cox, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

NEWS 28 January 2026

‘Shorthorn never got a chance to be good cattle in good times, now they do’

‘Shorthorn never got a chance to be good cattle in good times, now they do’

PEDIGREE 21 January 2026

New Irish record set at Premier Shorthorn sale

New Irish record set at Premier Shorthorn sale

New Irish record set at Premier Shorthorn sale

PEDIGREE 10 November 2025

What's on: major pedigree and commercial cattle sales incoming

What's on: major pedigree and commercial cattle sales incoming

What's on: major pedigree and commercial cattle sales incoming

PEDIGREE 5 November 2025

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Camera at the Mart: electric trade for Shorthorn heifers in Elphin

Camera at the Mart: electric trade for Shorthorn heifers in Elphin

Nevan McKiernan was at the show and sale of Shorthorn cattle in Elphin Mart on Saturday 18 October.

PEDIGREE 23 September 2025

Goldies hits the jackpot in Stirling

Goldies hits the jackpot in Stirling

Leading the overall trade at the Stirling bull sales over the weekend was a Limousin bull from the herd of Bruce Goldie who had a remarkable weekend selling bulls, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 23 September 2025

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

Christina Belmonte and her husband TJ and sons Thomas and Miguel tell us about their farm in west Kerry where they breed Shorthorn cattle, Blue Texel sheep and Friesian and purebred Spanish horses.

NEWS 23 September 2025

Massive weekend of pedigree cattle sales ahead

Massive weekend of pedigree cattle sales ahead

Nevan McKiernan previews some of the pedigree cattle sales taking place over the weekend

PEDIGREE 23 September 2025

Shorthorns smash Southwest club records

Shorthorns smash Southwest club records

New record prices were set at the Southwest Shorthorn Breeders Club sale in Macroom Mart last weekend as excellent demand saw all but 3 of the 45 animals on offer sell, reports Tommy Moyles.

PEDIGREE 23 September 2025

My Farming Week: Tommy Riggs-Miller, Tullaheady, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Tommy Riggs-Miller, Tullaheady, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

Tommy Riggs-Miller is farming in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, and has practiced as a vet in the area for the best part of 40 years.

NEWS 23 September 2025

Records smashed in Ricketstown Shorthorn sale

Records smashed in Ricketstown Shorthorn sale

Previous record prices for Irish Shorthorn cattle were blown away in the Ricketstown Shorthorn online timed auction, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 23 September 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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