May 2, 2021, 6:00 am
In many of the commercial suckler herds in Ireland, there can be many breeds mixed through the cows when examining their recent ancestry.
However, in the suckler herd belonging to Jim Parkinson from Cahir in Co. Tipperary, the prominence of Limousin genetics is easily identified once you glance through the first few paddocks upon entering the farm.
For this week’s Beef Focus,
Agriland made the trip down to speak with Jim about how he manages his herd of cows across a 70ha farm.
Video of Jim’s farm
Farm overview
As previously mentioned, there is a 50-cow commercial suckler herd, mainly comprising Limousin breeding. The farm also hosts a 40 head herd of pedigree Limousin cows – under the
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Illuminated Gleoiteog Manuela Marks St Patrick s Day in Galway s Claddagh Basin
16th March 2021
The gleoiteog Manuela has been decorated with lights by Bádóirí an Cladaig, the city association dedicated to training and restoration of the traditional craft
Credit: Screenshot Bádóirí an Cladaig
St Patrick’s festival is being marked with an illuminated gleoiteog in Galway’s Claddagh basin this week.
The gleoiteog Manuela has been decorated with lights by Bádóirí an Cladaig, the city association dedicated to training and restoration of the traditional craft.
The vessel was named in memory of Manuela Riedo, the Swiss student who was raped and murdered in Galway in October 2007
Photo (cc) 2010 by Jim Parkinson
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