Larger number of sheep on offer to previous week. Stag ewes met with an improved trade for all lots on offer. Also, an improved trade for store lambs with increased number of buyer in yard and online. Factory lambs and ewe lambs also met with improved trade. Small number of breeding stock on offer.
Sample Prices
Lambs
Twelve wither lambs, 40kg, €116.00 Ten wither lambs, 43.6kg, €115.00 Five ram lambs, 35kg, €98. Sixteen ewe lambs, 34kg, €110. Five ewe lambs, 42.4kg, €126.00. Four ewe lambs, 46kg, €143.00. Seven ewe lambs, 42kg, €145.00. Four ewe lambs, 55kg, €147. Twelve ewe lambs, 38.5kg, €120.
Stag ewes
Good trade for all lots on offer. More ewes present today than last week. Prices ranged from €90 to €204.
Ewe Hoggets
Six 2nd crop ewes, €195.00. Eight 2nd crop ewes, €190.00. Ten ewe, texel crossed, hoggets €242.00.
Sheep sales every Saturday at 10am. Gates open at 7.30am. Sales in person and online at MartEye.