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My farming week: Donie and Maura McKeown, Enniscrone, Co Sligo
Martin Merrick
After 26 years of breeding and showing pedigree Limousin cattle, Donie and Maura McKeown are calling time on their herd to enjoy their retirement.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Shorthorns in strong demand at regional sales
Shanon Kinahan reports from some of the regional Shorthorn club sales that have taken place this spring.
10 April 2024 Pedigree
Warrior battles tough conditions to top Carrick
Shanon Kinahan has the top prices from the multi breed sale in Carrick-on-Shannon last weekend.
Shorthorn Express sets sail with 2,300 bulls
Adam Woods has the latest on the live export trade and news of an increase in beef quotes this week.
13 March 2024 Markets
Shorthorn cows and short supply chains in Co Antrim
It’s tempting to be sentimental – or dismissive - about such a small traditional system but, make no mistake, this herd pays its way, writes Brendan Dunford.
6 March 2024 Footprint Farmers
In pictures: top prices in Stirling this week
Shanon Kinahan takes a look back on some of the top prices from the first week of pedigree bull sales in Stirling, which took place on 4 February and 5 February.
6 February 2024 Pedigree
My Farming Week: Amelda Middleton Leonard, Moate, Co Westmeath
Amelda has recently been appointed as president of the Irish Shorthorn Society and runs her own herd of suckler cattle in Westmeath.
31 January 2024 News
Shorthorn society proudly announces first female president
Shanon Kinahan reports on the appointment of the Irish Shorthorn Society's first female president, Amelda Middleton Leonard.
15 January 2024 Pedigree