Society News

Dexter Farm Walk – Sunday 7th June, 2026 at 2:00pm, Coney Island, Co. Sligo Anne and Paul Gilligan have kindly invited us to view their Coney Island herd. A pin for the location will be shared on the WhatsApp groups. All members are most welcome.

BLOOM: Heritage Herd Irish Dexter Beef will have a stand at BLOOM on
28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, May and 1st June.

Food writers and Euro-Toques chefs event at Keadeen Farm, Co. Wicklow.
Tuesday 19th May by invitation.

See LINK to updated members handbook (Version 8)

IDCS Newsletter Jan 2023 The Chairman John O’Neil and the Council members wish the breeders a Very Happy New Year and good breeding for 2023. In Jan 2022 the IDCS had 263 members, by the 22.10.22 there were 398 members and by the 7th Dec 2022 the IDCS now has 734...

Point of clarification from DAFM. Breeding females that produce a registered offspring above the basic eligibility requirements will be paid an additional payment of €75 per progeny registered up to overall maximum payment ceiling. The above payment is paid on animals...

Instructions for New Members to create an account and pay for membership onlineInstruction for all members to register a Female calf

Conservation of rare breeds:20 Livestock units €200 per unit.  Conservation Of Rare Breeds, Objective: To conserve the genetic diversity of native breeds that are at risk of extinction. This action endeavours to retain and where possible, increase populations of...