Slightly smaller number of sheep on offer to previous week. Stag ewes were a similar trade to previous week with a brisk trade for heavier lots. Increased number of buyers for breeding ewes and hoggets. Lambs met with an
improved trade all round with increased activity for store lambs and a very good trade for heavier lots.
SAMPLE PRICES:
LAMBS:
Nine wether lambs, 46.1kg, €127.00.
Ten ewe lambs, 42.5kg, €120.00.
Sixteen wether lambs, 38.6kg, €106.00.
Fourteen wether lambs, 45kg, €127.00.
Twelve ewe lambs, 31.5kg, €95.00.
Seven wether lambs, 50kg, €149.00.
Six ewe lambs, 54.1kg, €153.00.
Nineteen wether lambs, 45.8kg, €130.00.
Seventeen ewe lambs, 37.5kg, €114.00.
Eighteen ewe lambs, 46kg, €138.00.
Twelve ewe lambs, 36.8kg, €118.00.
Twelve quality ewe lambs, 52.3kg, €155.00.
Two ram lambs, 54kg, €151.00.
Twenty wither lambs, 40.4kg, €118.00
STAG EWES:
Two ewes, 90kg, €180.00.
Eighteen ewes, 81kg, €152.00.
Nine ewes, 78kg, €130.00.
Thirteen ewes, 87.5kg, €168.00.
Six ewes, 85kg, €162.00.
Four ewes, 88kg, €171.00.
Fifteen ewes, 70kg, €110.00.
Two ewes, 98kg, €184.00.
Breeding ewes and ewe hoggets: Increased number of buyers in attendance led to a brisk trade for all lots on offer.
Ewe hoggets ranged in price from €160.00 to €218.00 with most good quality hoggets exceeding the €190.00 mark.
First crop ewes ranged in price from €150.00 to €191.00.
Second crop ewes ranged in price from €140.00 to €168.00.
Sheep sale every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘MartEye’ in two “rings”; ewe ring and lamb ring. Gates open at 8am.
Cattle sale every Friday evening at 6pm. Gates open at 4pm.