Mossy Hanafin and Roger Perry from Co Kildare at the Farm Contractors of Ireland conference and exhibition. \ Jeff Harvey

Odhran McBride at the Raphoe Mart Fatstock Show and Sale. \ Clive Wasson

Young Clodagh and Tommy Butler, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary pictured at Thurles mart. \ Donal O' Leary

Jamie Lineen from Milltown Malbay, Co Clare checking the stock at the Kilfenora Mart this week. \ Hany Marzouk

Cup of tea out of the hand…Margaret O’Shea and Tim ‘Banker’ O’Sullivan, at the official launch of the MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership Project. \ Valerie O’Sullivan

Sarah Miller Arthur getting her heifer ready to show at the Raphoe Mart Fatstock Show and Sale. \ Clive Wasson

READERS PIC: Isabella Dagg Portumna, Co Galway with her pet lamb Lily ( Charollais X Lleyn ewe lamb )