The sudden death of Terence (Terry) Kavanagh occured on the 26th of August. Terry was the owner of the Tomcoyle Aberdeen-Angus herd which he founded with purchases from Tomriland, Liss, Lisduff and Dunlever herds. Terry also owned and managed a very successful Butchery business in Roundwood village, with as many as five regular employees. This business served the wider hinterland …
Aberdeen-Angus calves impress at 14th annual Northern Irish Calf Show
Aberdeen-Angus calves impress at 14th annual Northern Irish Calf Show
A great show with some very flashy calves was how English judge Rob Bishop described the NI Aberdeen-Angus Club’s 14th annual calf show, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Mr Bishop who runs the 45-cow Warrenho Herd in Berkshire said: ”This is my first time judging in Northern Ireland, and I’d like to thank the club for his invitation and hospitality. …
Irish Aberdeen-Angus Premier Autumn Sale
Irish Aberdeen-Angus Premier Autumn Sale
The Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association will hold its final major sale of the year at the Showgrounds, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim on Saturday, November 10th. The annual Autumn sale of pedigree Aberdeen-Angus bulls and heifers continues to provide a valuable addition to the Society’s autumn schedule and boasted a top price of €5000 last year, with many lots exported to Northern Ireland …
An inight to the hosts and trainers at the Scottish Borders workshop!
An inight to the hosts and trainers at the Scottish Borders workshop!
August 5th saw a visit to James and Debbie Playfair’s Tofts Herd at the Scottish Borders workshop. James and Debbie have both been involved with the YDP before, but it was their first time hosting an event and it was great! James and Debbie do not show their cattle so they had to halter break the heifers specially for the …
Bi-Weekly Update: 2nd November 2018
Bi-Weekly Update: 2nd November 2018
With Guy Fawkes night just around the corner and the clocks having officially gone back, it means that the darker and colder nights are settling in across the UK and Ireland! We hope that you are prepared for the cold and windy weather conditions and if not, then head to our Merchandise section where we might be able to help! …