Similar number of spring lambs on offer to previous week. Slightly easier trade. Hogget numbers were tighter and also easier. Stag ewes met with brisk trade as did ewes with lambs at foot.
SAMPLE PRICES
SPRING LAMBS
Sixteen lambs, 40kg, €125.00.
Five lambs, 43.5kg, €141.00.
Eight lambs, 45.8kg, €150.00.
Fourteen lambs, 41kg, €126.00.
Six lambs, 46kg, €166.00.
Five lambs, 43.1kg, €150.00.
Ten lambs, 45.1kg, €157.00.
Fourteen lambs, 44.5kg, €146.00.
Four lambs, 42.5kg, €140.00.
HOGGETS
Seven ewe hoggets, 49kg, €151.00.
Three ram hoggets, 61.2kg, €165.00.
Three ewe hoggets, 55.3kg, €160.00.
Four wether hoggets, 64.5kg, €160.00.
Three ewe hoggets, 69.3kg, €168.00.
Two ewe hoggets, 50.2kg, €150.00.
STAG EWES
Large number on offer. Slightly easier trade but good demand for fleshy lots.
One ewe, 99kg, €130.00.
Ten ewes, 86kg, €116.00.
Five ewes, 81kg, €120.00.
Fourteen ewes, 63kg, €85.00.
Twelve ewes, 74kg, €118.00.
Twelve ewes, 69.5kg, €100.00.
Three ewes, 98kg, €180.00.
Six ewes, 79kg, €132.00.
Ten ewes, 67.7kg, €100.00.
EWES WITH LAMBS AT FOOT
One first crop ewe with twin lambs at foot, €260.00.
One second crop ewe with twin lambs at foot, €250.00.
One second crop ewe with single lamb at foot, €200.00.
One third crop ewe with single lamb at foot, €172.00.
Three second crop ewes with five lambs at foot, €238.00.
Sheep sale every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘MartEye’ in two “rings”, ewe ring and lamb ring. Gates open at 8am.
Next cattle sale Friday 2nd June at 6pm in person and online with ‘MartEye’. Gates open at 4pm.