Marts: Numbers of cattle on offer were stable at the marts where the trade varied from steady to easier at yesterday’s sales.

AFTER more than half a century the last cattle sale at the existing Kilkenny Livestock Mart will take place tomorrow ending an era for one of the largest and most successful marts in the country.

UP TO 800 farmers per week attending Kilkenny Livestock Mart will be among customers expected at Cillín Hill, Ireland’s first agribusiness and retail park.

THE quality of education being provided to second-level students is being affected by the increasing mountain of paperwork faced by their principals, a conference heard last night.

THE Government wants schools to open up more to their local communities, but principals have warned the extra costs should be paid by the State.