Events

In addition to supporting and participating in shows and other events throughout the year, IHFA hosts the following events.

Keep up to date on what’s happening in the world of pedigree and dairying around Ireland and in your club area. For open days, field evenings, cattle sales, shows and more, check out our events calendar for the latest, upcoming events.

If you have a field evening or pedigree cattle sale, feel free to contact us at enquiries@ihfa.ie

Dromartin Milking Herd Dispersal Sale

Kingdom Coop Mart - Tralee Carrigeendaniel, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland

Dispersal of milking portion of the Dromartin Herd of William Foran, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry. 50 cows (4o fresh, 10 close to calve) and 10 Maiden heifers. Sale starts at 1pm at the Kingdom Coop Mart, Tralee. For more details contact the mart directly.

IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale 2025

Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick

The IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale will be held on Wednesday the 26th of March 2025 at Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick in conjunction with Denis Barrett Auctions. Catalogue available here:  HEALTH REQUIREMENTS • All entrants must be export tested. • All animals must be BVD tested (Animal Health Ireland National BVD Programme) • Bulls […]

IHFA Premier Heifer Sale 2025

Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick

The IHFA are delighted to bring the Premier Heifer Sale to Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick on the 26th of March 2025 in conjunction with Denis Barrett Auctions. Sale will be livestreamed with online bidding facility. Catalogue can be found here.   STANDARDS OF ENTRY Both the Dam and Grand Dam must be classified GP83+ The […]

YMA Spring Workshop

Our first YMA Event of 2025 will be a Stock Judging and Reason Giving Workshop being held on the Cleary Family Farm, Kildarby, Borrisokane Co Tipperary E45 TY23! Registration will open at 11am for a 11.30am start, sharp!

Emerald Expo 2025

The much-anticipated Emerald Expo is set to return for its 13th edition at the Virginia Show Centre in Co. Cavan on Saturday, April 26. The prestigious all-dairy-breeds cattle show marks the very first event of the Irish show season, offering exhibitors and attendees an exciting start to 2025. With a substantial prize fund and a lineup of […]