Number of sheep similar to previous week, stag ewes were similar trade to previous weeks with good fleshed ewes in good demand. Hoggets and spring lambs met with a good trade, as were ewes and lambs.
SAMPLE PRICES
Spring Lambs
Four lambs, 39kg, €140.00. Four lambs, 47kg, €160.00. Five lambs, 47kg, €162.00. Five lambs, 48kg, €155.00. Nineteen lambs, 41kg, €145.00. Seven lambs, 45.3kg, €170.00.
Hoggets
Three Hoggets, 70.3kg, €165.00. One Hogget, 56kg, €162.00. One Hoggets, 68kg, €165.00.
Stag ewes
Good turn out of stag ewes, good demand for fleshed sheep.
Three ewes, 92.5kg, €186.00. One ewe, 60kg, €116.00. Three ewes, 104kg, €200. Seven ewes, 89kg, €170.00. Four ewes, 115kg, €226.00.
Breeding sheep -Ewes with lambs at foot.
Two third crop ewe with three lambs at foot, €206.00. One first crop ewe with two lambs at foot, €398.00. Three yearlings with three lambs at foot, €262.00. One aged ewe with very single lamb at foot, €174.00.
Sheep sale every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘marteye’ in two “rings” ewe ring and lamb ring. Gates open at 8am.
Email: mart@mountbellew.ie Web: www.mountbellew.ie Ph: (090) 9679660.