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Grassland Farmer of the Year launch

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD launched the Grassland Farmer of the Year competition for 2022 in Johnstown Castle Estate yesterday. This is the sixth year of the competition, which recognises farmers who are achieving high levels of grass utilisation in a sustainable manner. The Grassland Farmer of the year competition is part of the Teagasc Grass10 Campaign, which is supported by the DAFM, Teagasc, Allied…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 26/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 15/07/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WS F 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.21/kgCHX 2.26/kgHEX 1.96/kgLMX 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 320kg 2.44/kg 780.00CHX, 350kg 2.43/kg 850.00AAX, 360kg 2.39/kg 860.00AAX, 371kg 2.37/kg 880.00AAX, 365kg 2.36/kg 860.00HEX, 370kg 2.32/kg 860.00 WS F 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.22/kgLMX 2.11/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 455kg 2.31/kg 1050.00AAX, 430kg 2.30/kg 990.00AAX, 403kg 2.28/kg 920.00AUX, 408kg 2.23/kg 910.00AAX, 412kg 2.23/kg 920.00AAX, 455kg 2.20/kg 1000.00 WS F 600-700KG Highest Price/Kg…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 16/07/2022

Saturday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

Wind energy supplied 30% of Ireland’s power last month

A report compiled by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) shows that wind energy provided 30% of Ireland’s power last month. Comparatively this is a 6% increase from June 2021, making the recent June winds the strongest on record. Chief executive of Wind Energy Ireland, Noel Cunniffe, comments that “New wind farms, along with solar and battery projects, will be connecting before the end of 2022, but we really need to accelerate…

Youghal Greyhound Stadium – Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction -16/07

Youghal Greyhound Stadium will host a Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 16 July, 2022. It starts at 08:00 in Ring 1. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Youghal Greyhound Stadium at: +353 61 448052. Please note: – Live streaming is supported on latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox web browser on desktop computer and mobile devices. If you are…

Peterborough Festival of Antiques

One of the biggest antiques fairs in the UK, Peterborough Festival of Antiques is held at the East of England Showground – The Peterborough Arena. The next gathering is on Friday, 23 to Saturday, 24 September, 2022. The event hosts an array of antiques and collectables for sale within four permanent buildings, a variety of trade marquees and several acres of outdoor pitches. Peterborough Festival of Antiques is thought by some…

Cappa House, Cloneen, Fethard, Co. Tipperary 1507 Murtagh

James L Murtagh – Cappa House, Cloneen, Fethard, Co. Tipperary – 15/07

James L Murtagh brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Cappa House, Cloneen, Fethard, Co. Tipperary on 15 July, 2022, at The Horse and Jockey Hotel at 15:00. 3 Lots: Lot: 1 c.23 Acres with Cappa House Lot: 2 c.49 Acres – suitable for all types of agricultural enterprises. The lands are laid out in 6 neat divisions, in majority old permanent pasture with some natural woodland Lot:…

Register for Environment Ireland Conference

Environment Ireland, the country’s primary environmental policy and management conference, will take place at Croke Park, Dublin, from 4-5 October 2022. Now in its 18th year, this two-day event features a range of focused sessions highlighting the pressing issues facing the environment in Ireland and further afield. The conference brings together Ireland’s environmental stakeholders in one place and a platform for a wide range of expert speakers to examine the…

Call to drop water levels on River Shannon

IFA Connacht Chairman Pat Murphy said farmers want the Office of Public Works to manage water levels on the River Shannon by dropping them while ensuring that this doesn’t cause problems further downstream. “There’s a large amount of hay and silage either being harvested or yet to be harvested. The crops on the Shannon Callows make up a substantial portion of winter fodder and are extremely important for farmers. July is…

Ireland endures mini-heatwave into the weekend

This time of year is typically hot in Ireland, with temperatures reaching up to 32 degrees Celsius in a mini-heatwave expected to stretch until Tuesday. Met Eireann expects to record temperatures in “the mid 20s and possibly the high 20s in some places” on Sunday and Monday. Friday forecast: “Starting mostly cloudy with scattered light showers, but brightening up through the afternoon and evening with warm sunny spells. Highest temperatures of…

“Outrageous, Obscene and Offensive” – Olivier Cornet Gallery

Dublin’s Olivier Cornet Gallery is hosting a Bloomsday 2022 group art exhibition titled “Outrageous, Obscene and Offensive” until 31 July, 2022. It is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday as well as online: Here This forms part of the official Bloomsday Festival organised by the James Joyce Centre in Dublin. As is now almost tradition for us, the Olivier Cornet Gallery has curated a thematic group exhibition for the…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 15/07/2022

Friday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 14/07/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgDC 1.96/kgFR 2.03/kgLMX 2.10/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 580kg 2.36/kg 1370.00FR, 565kg 2.05/kg 1160.00FR, 550kg 2/kg 1100.00DC, 520kg 1.98/kg 1030.00SIX, 565kg 1.96/kg 1110.00DC, 570kg 1.93/kg 1100.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.38/kgCHX 2.31/kgFR 2.13/kgLMX 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 615kg 2.85/kg 1750.00CHX, 620kg 2.53/kg 1570.00AAX, 645kg 2.48/kg 1600.00LMX, 690kg 2.43/kg 1680.00AAX, 665kg 2.41/kg 1600.00CH, 660kg 2.39/kg 1580.00 DC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.25/kgHEX 2.06/kgLM…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 17/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 14/07/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.93/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 28kg 3.5/kg 98.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.09/kg 90.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.97/kg 86.00SHEEP, 23kg 2.15/kg 50.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 36kg 4/kg 144.00SHEEP, 31kg 3.41/kg 106.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.38/kg 118.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.30/kg 122.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.23/kg 126.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.22/kg 105.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 42kg 4.76/kg 200.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.86/kg 162.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.44/kg 155.00SHEEP, 42kg…

Alexandra Palace Antiques & Collectors Fair

The Alexandra Palace Antiques & Collectors Fair regularly attracts over 300 quality antiques dealers from around the UK, and the historic setting makes this a perfect hunting ground for beautiful collectors’ pieces, ceramics, artwork, jewellery and more. The next event will be on Sunday, 4 September, 2022, from 8:30 at Alexandra Palace Way, London. What can you expect as a first-time antiques collector/dealer at Ally Pally Antiques Fair? First, you…

James L Murtagh Newdown Downs Westmeath 1407

James L Murtagh – Newdown, The Downs, Co. Westmeath – 14/07

James L Murtagh brings to auction via LSL auctions and at the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar, a C.26.5 acre residential farm at Newdown, The Downs, Co. Westmeath on 14 July, 2022, at 15:30. Lots:Lot 1: Residence on c.1.2 acres.This quaint property is perched on an elevated site and enjoys a private and tranquil setting bounded by native trees and panoramic views of the picturesque countryside. Accommodation consists of hallway, kitchen,…

ISH Young Breeders are world champions

The Irish Sport Horse (ISH) Studbook Young Breeders team members were crowned world champions at the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses International Young Breeders World Championships in Ermelo, Holland. The event was held from 7 to 9 July, 2022. Since 2005, Teagasc has partnered with Horse Sport Ireland to provide the ISH Young Breeders training programme. Teagasc Equine Specialist Wendy Conlon manages the programme with support from Horse Sport Ireland and…

Raymond Potterton – Oakley Park, Kells, Co. Meath – 14/07

Raymond Potterton brings to auction via LSL Auctions a residential property at Oakley Park, Kells, Co. Meath on 14 July, 2022 at 15:00.Lot: A cottage extending to c. 42sq.m. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Raymond Potterton on: +353 46 902 7666.Raymond Potterton online: Here. LSL Auctions, LSL News.

Monmore Greyhound Stadium – Trials and Auction – 14/08

Monmore Greyhound Stadium, Wolverhampton, hosts Trials and an Auction via LSL Auctions on Thursday, 14 July, 2022, in Ring 1. Start at 10:30. Distance: 280m, 362m, 480m, 500m,500mH, 660m, 720m, 800m, 915m, 934mTrack Circumference: 437m. Run to first bend: 65m Track Characteristics: Good gallop. Short straights but big, sweeping bends. True test of the dogs ability. Direct run off at last bend gives the stronger dogs a chance to come…

Food prices – how Ireland fares

Ireland is ranked as second-most expensive for food prices in the Eurozone, a new report states. In 2021, food prices in Ireland were 17% above the EU27 average, making them the second-most expensive in the Eurozone, and third-most expensive in the EU27. Prices for the various types of foods in Ireland in 2021 were all higher than the EU27 average, except for fish which was 3% lower. Irish prices for…

192nd RHA Annual Exhibition on until 24 July, 2022

The Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) Annual Exhibition is Ireland’s largest and longest-running open submission exhibition of visual art. It returns for its 192nd year and is open to the public until 24 July, 2022. Visitors to the Dublin venue can view 570 works across the mediums of paint, sculpture, drawing, print, photography and architecture. The annual exhibition is a core responsibility of the artist members of the RHA. This year, 4,038 works…

FBD LambPlus Awards announced

The Sheep Ireland Breeding Conference and Farm Walk held on 12 July, 2022, included the announcement of the FBD LambPlus Awards. At the ceremony, Sheep Ireland acknowledged the hard work and dedication of farmers across Ireland to improve the genetics of their herds and flocks, not just for themselves but for their customers and the broader industry. Two awards were presented – one for the “Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2022” and one…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 14/07/2022

Thursday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/07/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAA 1.83/kgFR 1.35/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 480kg 1.98/kg 950.00FR, 465kg 1.89/kg 880.00FR, 480kg 1.88/kg 900.00AA, 475kg 1.68/kg 800.00FR, 425kg 1.46/kg 620.00FR, 460kg 1.30/kg 600.00 CW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.48/kgFRX 1.62/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 515kg 2.23/kg 1150.00SHX, 570kg 2.11/kg 1200.00FR, 550kg 2.09/kg 1150.00HEX, 545kg 2.02/kg 1100.00FRX, 510kg 1.96/kg 1000.00LMX, 585kg 1.90/kg 1110.00 CW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAA 2.15/kgFR 1.81/kgHEX 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:PI,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 13/07/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 38kg 3.34/kg 127.00LB, 36kg 3.22/kg 116.00LB, 36kg 3.19/kg 115.00LB, 39kg 3.13/kg 122.00LB, 39kg 3.10/kg 121.00LB, 38kg 3.05/kg 116.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 42kg 3.36/kg 141.00LB, 44kg 3.34/kg 147.00LB, 44kg 3.32/kg 146.00LB, 45kg 3.31/kg 149.00LB, 46kg 3.30/kg 152.00LB, 44kg 3.30/kg 145.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.12/kg 156.00LB, 50kg…

Irish Grassland Association Dairy Conference

This year’s Irish Grassland Association Dairy Conference takes place on Wednesday, 20 July, 2022, at the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel. It’s themed around getting the basics right to fulfil potential – “Controlling the Controllables”. The conference will start off with a focus on the tools that dairy farmers can use to manage risks and opportunities in their businesses. The organiser’s explanation: “There is a lot in the world now that is…

FTMTA Farm Machinery Show for farmers and contractors

A large line-up of exhibitors can be seen at the 2022 Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) Machinery Show. The event is expected to attract crowds in the region of 20,000 people over two days on 13 and 14 July, 2022, from 10am to 6pm. Ireland’s largest dedicated farm machinery event is set to showcase all the latest farm machinery, technology and related services. The event is no longer…

Residential Property Price Index May 2022 – report

The national Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) increased by 14.4% in the 12 months to May 2022, according to a Central Statistics Office (CSO) report. Prices in Dublin rose by 11.7% while prices outside Dublin increased by 16.6% The Residential Property Price Index shows that in May 2022, 3,731 dwelling purchases by households at market prices were filed with the Revenue, an increase of 16.3% compared to the 3,207 purchases…

Pig prices steady up to €1.96/kg

There was no announced change to Irish pig prices this week with farmers receiving quotes of €1.90c/kg up to €1.94 or €1.92 to €1.96/kg. Some farmers who sold pigs to the north for slaughter received quotes of €2.00/kg. Farmers in ROI received similar quotes from ROI plants. The average size farm is forecast to lose €360,000 for the 2022 12-month period, according to Teagasc. The increase in pig prices in…

Finalist – Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2022

Liam and Eoin Dunne are one of the three finalists of the Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2022. The Tubber flock, located in Tubber, Co. Offaly was first establised in 1995 and has gone from strength to strength since then, breeding some of the top Belclare sheep in the country. This was rewarded in 2019 and 2021 when their animals championed the Belclare Sheep Society Premier Sale. The Dunnes began performance…