Why to use the Ram Report?
Using the Ram report you can easily compare how each of the rams performed in your flock. You can select between Lambing and Weights data. By selecting Lambing, you can…
Daire (left) & Martin (right) Warren with Toby (sheepdog)
How can a 5-star Terminal Ram impact my commercial farm results?
Martin Warren is a part-time sheep farmer from just outside Ballyshannon in Co. Donegal. His four children Daire, Gerry, Nessa, Kelsie, and father John, are all involved with the sheep…
CPT Ram Sale Report 2025
Now that the CPT Ram Sale has concluded, all of us at Sheep Ireland would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the buyers and bidders for their support.…
Why do €urostars change and how often?
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…
Peadar Kearney and Joanne Martin, Dundalk, Co. Louth; Joanne helps Peadar with all performance recording of his commercial flock.
What’s the difference between 5 and 1 star-rated Replacement ewes?
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)…
CPT Ram Sale 2025 is now Live
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…
ENTRIES OPEN: Sheep Ireland Elite €urostar Multi-Breed Ram Sale 2025
Sheep Ireland Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale will take place on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 in Kilkenny Mart. Only flocks that have pre entered and are over 85% DQI will have access…
CPT Ram Sale 2025 taking place from July 8th to 10th
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…
Pre Entries for the 2025 Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale closing Friday, 27th!
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…
Sheep 2025 Winners of the FBD Five-Star Ram Lamb LambPlus Classes
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,…
CPT rams viewing this Saturday at Sheep 2025! A unique opportunity to purchase proven genetics.
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…
Sheep 2025 Open Day is taking place this Saturday 21st of June!
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…