N.Ireland
North Country Cheviot ram catches the eye at Limavady Show 2024
The inter-breed sheep championship at Limavady Show 2024 was awarded to an eye-catching North Country Cheviot ram, owned by Mark...
Cheviot
Rural Life
Managing 650 breeding ewes on the Shetland Islands
Farming on the Shetland Islands is undoubtedly a challenge, but for one farmer it is a challenge he has successfully...
Sheep
Heavy lambs fetching €140/head at Kenmare Mart
The most recent sheep sale in Kenmare Mart, Co. Kerry was held yesterday (Monday, October 23) saw heavy lambs reaching...
Sheep
Borris Ewe Breeders’ to celebrate 60 years at upcoming sale
The Borris Ewe Breeders’ Association is set to hold its historic 60th anniversary show and sale on August 12, at Borris Mart...
Sheep
Donegal Cheviot sheep group set to host first show and sale
The newly formed Donegal Cheviot sheep group is set to hold its first show and sale today, Friday, September 6....
Sheep
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...
Sheep
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...
Sheep
Focus on Suffolk Cheviot crossbreeding in Tullow
The Tullow Sheep Breeders’ Association held its Annual Pairs’ Night on Monday, July 23. The organisers said that the evening...
Sheep
Looking to source the ideal replacements for your ewe flock?
Renowned for their mothering abilities, the Borris ewe has formed the backbone of many Irish sheep flocks down through the...
Sheep
Pics: A closer look at Teagasc Athenry's hill lamb finishing system
Teagasc is carrying out a major trial to examine the variation in performance of hill lambs finished under an intensive...
