The Wicklow Cheviot Breeders’ Association held its ewe and ewe lamb sale on Tuesday, September 10, at Blessington Mart, Co. Wicklow.

There were 47 lots of sheep on offer at the sale, which included three classes: Cheviot hogget ewes; Cheviot three and four-year-old ewes; and Cheviot ewe lambs.

There was a strong trade for the 24 lots of Cheviot hoggets at the sale, with prices ranging from €150/head up to €210/head.

Furthermore, there were 12 lots of Cheviot ewes on offer, with prices from €120/head up to €200/head.

The Cheviot ewe lamb trade caught the eye, with the overall prize winners achieving €207/head.

There were 10 lots on offer, with what can only be described as a very good trade. Furthermore, prices ranged from €115/head up to €207/head.

Speaking to AgriLand, chairperson of the association John Malone said: “Overall we are delighted with how the sale went. Some of the prices achieved today were excellent.

“The Wicklow Cheviot ewe is highly sought-after due to its unique traits and characteristics. This was clearly evident at the sale, with plenty of buyers for these lots,” John concluded.