Michael Geary

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Michael comes from a beef background in Co. Galway with a keen interest in the beef and sheep sectors. He holds a degree in Animal Science and was the auditor of the UCD Agriculture Society in 2018/2019 where €65,000 was raised for charity. He has gained valuable experience across the agriculture industry, working on progressive sheep and beef farms whilst also working on a large-scale dairy farm in the US.

Tullow show and sale: Ewe-lamb trade ‘exceeds expectations’
Tullow show and sale: Ewe-lamb trade ‘exceeds expectations’

The Tullow Sheep Breeders’ Association recently held its 32nd annual show and sale at Tullow Mart, Co. Carlow, on Wednesday,...

Tullamore Show: Here are the pedigree cattle results…
Tullamore Show: Here are the pedigree cattle results…

This year’s Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show, which took place today, Sunday, August 11, saw 13 breeds of pedigree cattle...

Tullamore Show: Who were the big winners in the sheep section?
Tullamore Show: Who were the big winners in the sheep section?

This year’s Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show, which took place today, Sunday, August 11, saw 14 breeds of sheep in...

Is your ram ready for the breeding season? Here’s what to look out for…
Is your ram ready for the breeding season? Here’s what to look out for…

With the breeding season only a few weeks away, it’s an ideal time for farmers to analyse their ram’s condition....

‘Scrapie results’ now available for genotyped animals
‘Scrapie results’ now available for genotyped animals

Sheep breeders who have genotyped animals in 2019 now have access to the ‘scrapie type’ results for their animals. These...

The Irish Texel Sheep Society set to hold its premier show and sale
The Irish Texel Sheep Society set to hold its premier show and sale

The Irish Texel Sheep Society is set to host its premier show and sale, this Friday, August 9, and Saturday,...

‘Hold out for €4.90-5.00 for lamb as demand peaks this week’ – ICSA
‘Hold out for €4.90-5.00 for lamb as demand peaks this week’ – ICSA

“Demand for lamb is high this week, with prices of €4.90 easily achievable.” That’s the message from the Irish Cattle and...

Sheep-shearing record smashed in Co. Cavan
Sheep-shearing record smashed in Co. Cavan

Stanley Allingham from Co. Fermanagh is the new Irish record holder for the number of lambs shorn in nine hours....

First marts approved to read electronic sheep tags; find out which…
First marts approved to read electronic sheep tags; find out which…

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has approved six marts to read electronic sheep tags. All sheep farmers,...

Tullow Sheep Breeders’ Association set to hold 32nd annual show and sale
Tullow Sheep Breeders’ Association set to hold 32nd annual show and sale

The Tullow Sheep Breeders’ Association is set to hold its 32nd annual show and sale at Tullow Mart, Co. Carlow,...

SheepNet visits Ireland: What’s the benefit?
SheepNet visits Ireland: What’s the benefit?

SheepNet (Sharing Expertise and Experience towards sheep Productivity through Networking) is a three-year project funded by the European Union’s Horizon...

New Donegal Cheviot sheep group formed
New Donegal Cheviot sheep group formed

The newly formed Donegal Cheviot and Cheviot-Cross Breeders Group is set to hold its first show and sale at Ballybofey...

‘Making a Mark’: Has this young entrepreneur the solution for marking sheep?
‘Making a Mark’: Has this young entrepreneur the solution for marking sheep?

Mary Murphy, a young entrepreneur from Co. Mayo and currently studying Government and Political Science in University College Cork (UCC),...

Retired car dealer making waves in the pedigree Suffolk sheep industry
Retired car dealer making waves in the pedigree Suffolk sheep industry

Colin Watchorn, a retired car dealer and now full-time pedigree Suffolk sheep farmer, has been catching attention of late having...

Auction: Jalex flock to go under the hammer
Auction: Jalex flock to go under the hammer

Tomorrow (Thursday, August 1) at 7:00pm will see the on-farm sale of the Jalex flock, owned by James Alexander of...

Map: How many sheep are there in Ireland?
Map: How many sheep are there in Ireland?

Ireland’s breeding ewe flock decreased by 3% in 2018 on 2017 levels, the latest sheep census figures from the Department...