Smaller sale this week. Factory lambs similar in price to previous week, if anything a better trade and store lambs were also a steady trade. Stag ewes remain similar to last week. SAMPLE PRICES LAMBS Seven ewe lambs, 54.2kg, €168.00. Fifteen wither lambs, 38kg, €108.00. One ram lamb, 48kg, €142.00. Three ewe lambs, 34.7kg, €97.00. …
Mountbellew Mart Sheep Sale on Saturday 18th November 2023 Read More »
Increased number of cattle on offer this week compared to previous week. Strong demand for store cattle with a complete clearance of store heifers but less so for weanling heifers. Bull weanlings were a good trade. The fewer cows entered this week were a good trade. SAMPLE PRICES COWS 1 BBX, 725kg, €1,430, €1.97/kg. 1 …
Mountbellew Mart Cattle Sale on Friday 17th November 2023 Read More »
Large sale of sheep again this week. Factory lambs met with a similar trade to previous week. Increased number of buyers for store lambs, especially heavier lots. Also, lighter lambs were well improved on the previous week. Numbers of breeding sheep decreasing. Large number of stag ewes met with a firm trade. SAMPLE PRICES LAMBS …
Mountbellew Mart Sheep Sale on Saturday 11th November 2023 Read More »
Similar number on offer to the previous week though quality of stock was slightly lower. Dry cows were in good demand as were bull weanlings. SAMPLE PRICES COWS 1 LMX, 840kg, €1,820, €2.17/kg. 1 SI, 790kg, €1,550, €1.96/kg. 1 LMX, 685kg, €1,125, €1.64/kg. WEANLING HEIFERS 1 LMX, 360kg, €1,000, €2.78/kg. 1 LMX, 295kg, €900, €3.05/kg. …
Mountbellew Mart Cattle Sale on Friday 10th November 2023 Read More »
Big sale of sheep again this week with more lambs and breeding sheep than in the previous week. There was an improved trade in the store lamb and lighted lamb. Factory lambs were also a good trade. Breeding sheep also met with a brisk trade. Stag ewes were similar to in the previous week. SAMPLE …
Mountbellew Mart Sheep Sale on Saturday 4th November 2023 Read More »
Smaller number on offer to the previous week. Dry cows were a good trade as were store heifers with a complete clearance in each case. Smaller entry of Store bullocks and weanlings compared to last week. SAMPLE PRICES COWS 1 SIX, 785kg, €1,490, €1.90/kg. 1 BBX, 735kg, €1,440, €1.96/kg. 1 LMX, 675kg, €1,200, €1.78/kg. STORE …
Mountbellew Mart Cattle Sale on Friday 3rd November 2023 Read More »
Similar number to previous week. Good show of stag ewes and lambs. Demand for lambs down on previous week which may be due to the bank holiday weekend and factories not open on Monday. Good trade for breeding sheep. Store lambs were also in good demand. SAMPLE PRICES LAMBS Three ewe lambs, 42kg, €114.00. Lot …
Mountbellew Mart Sheep Sale on Saturday 28th October 2023 Read More »
Similar number on offer to the previous week. Larger entry of dry cows with a complete clearance. Quality store bullocks were a good trade, less so for the lower quality. The was a close to complete clearance for the store heifers and weanlings. SAMPLE PRICES COWS 1 LMX, 625kg, €1,360, €2.18/kg. 1 LMX, 715kg, €1,350, …
Mountbellew Mart Cattle Sale on Friday 27th October 2023 Read More »
Sale not as big as previous week. Good show of stag ewes and lambs. Smaller numbers of breeding sheep. Good trade for breeding sheep. Store lambs were also in good demand. Factory lambs were also a better trade. SAMPLE PRICES LAMBS Ten lambs, 48kg, €140.00. Fifteen ewe lambs, 43kg, €121.00. Twelve ewe lambs, 30kg, €78.00. …
Mountbellew Mart Sheep Sale on Saturday the 21st October 2023 Read More »
Increased number on offer for this, our Autumn Show and Sale. Strong demand for dry cows showing a complete clearance. There was also a good trade for store heifers, weanling heifers and weanling bulls. The plainer store bullock was harder sold. The results from our Autumn Show and Sale were as follows: BEST COW: Owner: …
Mountbellew Mart Cattle Sale on Friday 20th October 2023 Read More »