Place: Kanturk mart

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Don’t be surprised if there is a bumpy landing for store buyers

There are three stages in flying, if you ask me.

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Denis Lehane reveals Donald Trump's Irish itinerary

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The Friesian bull calf rises to the occasion, as mart prices go up, along with numbers

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Cattle mart reports: Top grade cattle to be auctioned as Kanturk Mart is rearing to raise funds for Rickie

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Cattle marts: Plainer animal feels the pinch as winter lingers at the marts

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Cattle marts: Latté drinking beef farmers, the cattle trade is looking up

Cattle marts report: Sunshine gives cattle a very desirable glow, putting an end to price slump at marts

The great St Patrick whose remarkable life we celebrate tomorrow, was a mighty man for looking after sheep.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

Beef marts: Enda and store cattle are on the move, as mart trade holds firm

It looks like Enda Kenny’s forthcoming visit to Washington will be his last high-flying trip as Taoiseach.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2017

Cattle mart report: Calves and quality bulls bounce back as spring brings a timely boost to cattle marts

I’m as busy as a block layer on the Mexican border this week. I’m buying calves like there is no tomorrow, my hands are flying.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Cattle marts: Heavens smile down upon a sunny week for buyers and sellers at busy cattle marts

I threw on my coat, fully prepared as I headed out the door, bound for Kilmallock cattle mart on Monday morning.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

Cattle marts report: National Ploughing Championships next stop for Kanturk weanling champ

On Tuesday last if you happened to be at Kanturk mart, you would have found a mart yard packed with jeeps, trailers and trucks, and mart pens full of quality weanling stock.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

Cattle marts report: Good mood at marts, cattle numbers keep going up as the rain keeps coming down

Monday was a super day weather wise. And I thought as I journeyed to Kilmallock mart that the good times had finally arrived.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016

Beef breeds at up to €500 but calves still an affordable form of mart madness

I went mad altogether with the amount of calves I bought in Bandon on Monday.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

Calf trade started off flying high with up to €510 paid at Bandon last Monday

2015 was the year of the mart.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2016

Farming events guide

Friday, June 12

Thu, 11 Jun, 2015

No bargains for those looking for calves to keep them busy around the yard

My back has been killing me since the start of the new year.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2015

Steady Kanturk sales set standard for a week of lively trading across the cattle marts

Kanturk mart held its annual fat stock show and sale on Tuesday, and I was there to enjoy the spectacle.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2014

Better prices for lucky Hereford sellers

Calf prices are even higher at selected marts for lucky sellers of Hereford calves.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2012

Top Kanturk heifer fetches €2,550

Marts: An outstanding heifer was judged overall champion at the Annual Fat Stock Show and Sale at Kanturk Mart before being sold for €2,550 to a local supermarket.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2007

Weanlings reaching €3/kg

UP to €3/kg is being paid for top quality Belgian Blue weanlings for export as the trade for autumn 2007 builds up at the live sales at the marts around the country.

Sat, 25 Aug, 2007

Strong export trade for calves

Marts: There has been a sharp rise in the number of calves on offer this week, where a strong demand for the shipping trade is maintaining prices.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2005

Farmer gets over €3,500 for heifers

Marts: A Bandon farmer received over €3,500 for the champion and reserve champion at the Annual Fat Stock Show and Sale at Kanturk Mart yesterday where there was fine turnout of show cattle.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2003