Limousin cross heifer calf sells for €30,000

Johnny Burke from Galway halters this Limousin cross heifer calf (345kg) owned by Derrick Forde from Corrandulla, County Galway, which sold for €30,000 at the Winter Fair in Carrick-on-Shannon today (Monday). Pic: Gerry Faughnan
A Limousin cross heifer calf sold for an eye-watering €30,000 in Carrick-on-Shannon earlier today.

The 345kg Limousin cross heifer calf was owned by Derrick Forde from Corrandulla, County Galway.

The Winter Fair in Carrick-on-Shannon is noted for achieving high prices and the price achieved earlier today, Monday, is one of the highest on record.