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Horses and poultry seized at Ballinasloe Horse Fair over welfare concerns

By Dara Bradley More than 60 animal welfare concerns were reported to the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) during this year’s Ballinasloe International...

Special sale of 2,200 horned ewes set for Ballinrobe Mart this Saturday

The Mayo Blackface Producer Organisation (MBPO) is set to host its 22nd annual sale this Saturday (September 26) at Aurivo Co-Op Livestock Mart, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. The sale is s...

Horse ploughing takes centre stage on Day 2 at Screggan

Horse ploughing took centre stage on Day 2 of the National Ploughing Championships at Screggan in Co Offaly. Twelve pairs of these truly prestige animals took part in a range of co...

Eight men appear in court charged with violent disorder at Ballinasloe Horse Fair

All eight were granted bail, with gardaí indicating that further charges could be brought in connection with the incidents.

Simmental Premier Show and Sale set for Roscommon this Saturday

The Irish Simmental Cattle Society’s Premier Show and Sale will take place at Roscommon Co-Operative Livestock Mart this Saturday (October 24). The sale is expected to feature almo...

Hill Multi-Breed Ram sale returning to Manorhamilton in October

Ireland’s hill sheep breeding sector will once again come together at the third annual Hill Multi-Breed Ram Sale in Co. Leitrim in October. The sale will take place in Manorhamilto...

Robodogs, fashion and welly-throwing: The National Ploughing Championships kicks off

Quarter of a million people will flock to the agri-convention in Co Offaly this week, some to share industry insights and others to throw wellies

Historic fair marks start of autumn season

From St Giles' to Banbury Michaelmas - the dates and history of Oxfordshire's autumn fairs.

The church service held on a fairground ride

St Giles' Fair originated in 1625 and each year a special blessing is given the night before.

See photos as local estates battle it out in popular Pride of Place races at historic Laytown meeting

Glenamaddy to re-attempt breaking ploughing Guinness World Record

The Glenamaddy and District Ploughing and Agricultural Show 2026 is set to return on Sunday, October 4. This year’s event will take place in the Equestrian Centre in Glenamaddy, Co...

Glitz and glamour at Students’ Day at Sligo Races

Gallery: Emyvale farmer gears up for in-calf heifer sale at Ballybay Mart

The Emyvale, Co. Monaghan-based McAnenly Family is busy preparing for its annual in-calf heifer sale later this month. Titled: ‘Mables 2026 in-calf heifer sale’, it will take place...

Mullinahone Co-op set for Ploughing 2026

Mullinahone Co-op is heading to the National Ploughing Championships again this year, and with plenty of attractions set for its stand. Whether you are looking for advice, great sh...

Irish horses shine as bitless show classes put horsemanship first

Three Irish agricultural shows have hosted bitless showing classes this August, with the 4th and final class in the series taking place at Clonshire Show, Co. Limerick, tomorrow (S...

Historic town's Monday market is on the move for annual fair

Abingdon's Monday market is on the move - to make way for the town's Michaelmas Fair

Heritage Week celebration at Ballisodare Fishing Club to feature scouts, music and salmon talk

Large crowds expected as Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships return to Boyle

Championships return to Boyle for second year in a row

Organic heifer show and sale set for Gort Mart next week

A show and sale of organic heifers will take place at Gort Mart in Co. Galway on Thursday (October 1). The sale has been organised by the Organic Beef and Lamb Innovation Group (OB...

250,000 due to attend National Ploughing Championships

Around a quarter of a million people are expected to attend this year's National Ploughing Championships, which got under way in Screggan, Co Offaly today.

Vote for Ireland’s favourite cattle breed at Ploughing

An election with a difference is set to take place at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, as the public will be asked to cast their vote for the nation’s favourite cattle...

Ploughing Championships moving to Co Kildare next year

The organisers of the National Ploughing Championships have announced that the event will move to Rathangan, Co Kildare next year.

Preview: McEnaney Livestock gears up for inaugural premium breeding heifer sale

Based in Corvally, Co. Monaghan, McEnaney Livestock has been making big impressions in the world of Irish commercial show cattle in recent years. Agriland recently paid a visit to...

What to expect at the National Ploughing Championships

Up to 80,000 people are expected to attend the opening day of this year's National Ploughing Championships (NPC) in Screggan, Co Offaly today.