Gigginstown Angus sale sees top prize heifer sell for over €9000

The Gigginstown Angus Sale took place on Saturday and brought both sellers and buyers great success and quality animals.

The Gigginstown house Angus herd is the pedigree stock belonging to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary.

The Gigginstown Sale prides itself on providing top quality genetics regarding both bulls and heifers. Farmers from across the country flock to the sale in search of this particularly pedigree.

The day saw 25 bulls and 20 Angus heifers, which are pedigree registered.

The Gigginstown Angus Sale has an incredible history which is acknowledged at this year's event as organisers celebrate the sales 30th anniversary.

Of course, all bulls on offer were ready to breed and in honour of the anniversary all heifers on offer came from the famous Shadwell Angus Herd.

Kathleen O’Mahony, wife of Gigginstown Manager and one of the sale organisers was delighted with the turnout which saw upwards of 400 people descend on the Westmeath farm.

“It was excellent,” says Kathleen, “A complete sellout, total clearance on both the heifers and the bulls which was excellent.

“The top prize heifer sold at €9,600.”

Kathleen also made sure to thank all the staff involved who she credits to the , “Massive success,” of the day.