Irish Moiled cattle have been part of Ireland’s landscape for over 1,500 years — longer even than the potato. That length of time has allowed them to adapt completely to our climate and terrain.

Never intensively industrialised, Moilies are instinctive, light-footed animals that move carefully across the land, often walking in single file and creating natural pathways that minimise damage to ground and grazing. Their thick, long hides protect them from wind and rain, while tough mouths and tongues allow them to forage widely — from rough grasses and weeds to willow, ivy, ash, and even prickly bramble. Thriving on modest ground without extra feed, Irish Moileds are exceptional converters of poor-quality forage into deeply flavoured beef.

By gently grazing a wide range of vegetation, they open up overgrown ground, create varied heights of foliage, expose bare soil and help encourage wildflowers — supporting bees, butterflies, birds, and broader biodiversity along the North Coast.