Kilkenny Mart held its weekly sheep sale on Monday (September 7), which included lambs, cast ewes and breeding hoggets.

The mart auctioneer, George Candler, reported a bigger entry of sheep in comparison to the previous week.

George reported a 98% clearance rate and noted a stronger trade for butcher and factory lambs.

Butcher lambs topped out at €130/head. In general, these types made from €118/head up to €130/head.

Factory-finished lambs were in strong demand and prices for these lots ranged from €100/head up to a tops of €121/head.

Store lambs remain a good trade in Kilkenny Mart according to George. Prices on Monday last for store lambs ranged from €80/head for lambs weighing 32kg up to €95/head for lambs weighing 40kg.

Cull ewes trade from €55/head for feeding ewes up to a tops of €125/head for heavy ewes.

Finally, hoggets made from €165/head up to €210/head.