Limousin cross heifer calf sells for €30,000

The sale took place earlier today, Monday, in Carrick-on-Shannon
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.

A lighter moment as this Limousin cross heifer calf (345kg) sold for €30,000 at the Winter Fair in Carrick on Shannon today (Monday). Pictured are owner Derrick Forde from Corrandulla, County Galway, and Johnny Burke, also from Galway, on the halter. Pic: Gerry Faughnan
A lighter moment as this Limousin cross heifer calf (345kg) sold for €30,000 at the Winter Fair in Carrick on Shannon today (Monday). Pictured are owner Derrick Forde from Corrandulla, County Galway, and Johnny Burke, also from Galway, on the halter. Pic: Gerry Faughnan

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

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
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

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.

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