Smaller number of hoggets on offer this week with a similar trade to last week. Large turnout of stag ewes which met with a steady trade. Lambs were also a good trade, with in-lamb ewes a little back on last week.
SAMPLE PRICES
Lambs
Six wither lambs, 52kg, €159.00. Three ewe lambs, 43.5kg, €120.00. Twelve ewe lambs, 53kg, €159.00. Seven wither lamb 37kg, €106.00. One ram lamb, 47.5kg, €125.00. Nine ewe lambs, 55.3kg, €160.00. Nineteen ewe lambs, 43.5kg, €140.00.
Stag ewes
Good trade for all lots on offer. Big strong ewes in demand. Prices ranged from €80.00 to €205.00.
Ewe lambs/In-lamb ewes
1st crop ewes carrying twins €190.00. 2nd crop ewes carrying twins, €160.00. 3rd crop carrying singles, €140.00. Four 3rd crop ewes, with four strong lambs, €208. One 1st crop ewe with twins €272. Three 3rd crop ewes with single lambs, €230.
Sheep sales every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘marteye’.
Gates open at 8am. Web: www.mountbellew.ie Ph: (090) 9679660.