Sale not as big for lambs. Large show of stags and breeding sheep. Good trade for both store lambs and factory type lambs. Heavier lambs were also a good trade. Stag ewes remain a solid trade. Breeding sheep were also a good trade, though lighter hoggets were harder sold.
SAMPLE PRICES:
LAMBS:
Twelve wether lambs, 41.5kg, €115.00.
Fifteen ram lambs, 50kg, €130.00.
Twelve wether lambs, 51.6kg, €145.00.
Five wether lambs, 37kg, €83.00.
Seven ewe lambs, 40kg, €122.00.
Ten wether lambs, 40kg, €90.00.
Ten wether lambs, 40kg, €106.00.
Ten wether lambs, 40kg, €105.00.
STAG EWES:
Ten ewes, 90kg, €153.00.
Eleven ewes, 75kg, €130.00.
Four ewes, 75kg, €110.00.
One ewe, 100kg, €196.00.
Six ewes, 73kg, €115.00.
Twelve ewes, 77kg, €127.00.
Fifteen ewes, 70kg, €110.00.
Two ewes, 98kg, €184.00.
BREEDING EWES & EWE HOGGETS:
Breeding sheep remained a good trade.
Good quality young ewes were a good trade from €150 to €170.
Hoggets made from €140 to €200
Sheep sale every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘marteye’ in two “rings”; ewe ring and lamb ring. Gates open at 7.30am.
Cattle sales Friday evenings at 6pm. Gates open at 4pm.
Email: mart@mountbellew.ie
Web: www.mountbellew.ie
Ph: (090) 9679660