Smaller number of hoggets to previous week met with improved trade, especially for heavier lots. Brisk demand for heavier/fleshier hoggets with prices up by €5-€6 on previous week. Large number of stag ewes also met with improved trade especially for heavier lots.
SAMPLE PRICES
HOGGETS
Sixteen wether hoggets, 53.1kg, €154.00.
Twenty wether hoggets, 51kg, €153.00.
Five wether hoggets, 50kg, €148.00.
Eight wether hoggets, 43.5kg, €129.00.
Twenty wether hoggets, 45.1kg, €126.00.
Twelve ewe hoggets, 37.5kg, €125.00.
Eleven ewe hoggets, 41.2kg, €118.00.
Seven ram hoggets, 45.2kg, €116.00.
Fifteen wether hoggets, 39kg, €110.00.
Fifteen wether hoggets, 32.5kg, €86.00.
STAG EWES
Larger number on offer met with brisk trade. Improved trade on previous week for heavier and fleshier lots.
Eight ewes, 108.5kg, €204.00.
Ten ewes, 88.5kg, €160.00.
Ten ewes, 84.5kg, €148.00.
Three ewes, 91kg, €142.00.
One ewe, 84kg, €140.00.
Six ewes, 80kg, €134.00.
Five ewes, 83kg, €132.00.
Eight ewes, 73.5kg, €126.00.
Six ewes, 71kg, €120.00.
One ewe, 58kg, €95.00.
Sheep sale every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘marteye’ in two “rings”, ewe ring and lamb ring. Gates open at 8am.