The genomic evaluation runs weekly, there is potential for index movements due to new data flowing into the evaluation. The €urostars are based on the most recent data available before each week’s genetic evaluation. The date of the latest published…

When a ewe is being genetically evaluated for her maternal traits, the number of lambs produced reflects her prolificacy and this is reflected in her Number of Lambs Born (NLB) Sub Index. NLB is reflected in her overall Replacement Index…

This years CPT Ram Sale is now live on Marteye, hosted by Tullow Mart. There are 9 rams available this year, each of which are rigorously tested within the CPT over the past 1-2 seasons which gives a high accuracy…

Record your health & weights quick, easy, and accurately, using the LambPlus App. Check this video on how to do it: When to weigh LambPlus lambs? Check these tables. All lambs DO NOT need to be weighed when they are exactly 40, 100, or…

This year, Sheep Ireland is offering 9 rams for sale through an online time auction in conjunction with Tullow Mart and Marteye. Farmers and breeders will be able to view each of them before the sale. Over the past 5 years, Sheep…

The pre-entry system for the Sheep Ireland Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale will be closing on Friday, 27th June.  This annual LambPlus sale will take place on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 in Kilkenny Mart, Co. Kilkenny. Entry Criteria Each year, the criteria set…

The FBD Five-Star Ram Lamb LambPlus Classes were a unique opportunity for farmers to see the best genetics from each breed going head-to-head. The Classes took place at Sheep 2025, Teagasc, Athenry on Saturday, June 21st. Sheep Ireland would like to congratulate all 50…

Over the past 5 years, Sheep Ireland has been purchasing rams for use in natural Mating on a proportion of the CPT ewes. After testing the rams, Sheep Ireland offers a unique opportunity for farmers and Breeders in particular to…

Sheep 2025 will take place on Saturday, 21st June from 10 am to 5 pm at the Teagasc Mellows Campus in Athenry, Co. Galway. It is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in sheep farming, rural life, or Irish agriculture. The event is…

Don’t miss out on the FBD Five-Star Ram Lamb LambPlus Classes!. A unique opportunity for farmers to see the best genetics from each breed going head-to-head.  How to Enter Entries for the class should be emailed to [email protected] by Monday the…

Sheep Ireland invites all members of Hill Breeding Groups to participate in OviFlock. This exciting European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project will support hill sheep breeders with a €650,000 funding. The project aims to establish Hill sheep flockbooks for Ireland by…