Animals are well-loved in Ireland, especially those breeds that are native to the Emerald Isle. From the Irish setter to the Galway sheep, Ireland is home to many unique animals. Here are our ...

Some of Ireland’s rarest breeds of farm animals ... and Fingal County Council identifies 20 native breeds of horse, cow, sheep, pig and fowl of immediate conservation concern.

Rachel Gallagher reports from Athlone Show, where 12 breeds of sheep were on show, including four all-Ireland championships.

Rachel Gallagher was at the Athlone Show, where 12 breeds of sheep were on show, including four All-Ireland championships.

Show organizers say hill sheep are hardier breeds and make excellent mothers ... Experts are flying in from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England to judge and do workshops.

International sheep market trends A contraction ... greater genetic gain at industry level and include the Ireland New Zealand across breed animal comparison (INZAC) project.