Carnew Mart in Co. Wicklow hosted its annual fatstock show and sale of cows and heifers at the weekend with over 1,600 cattle on offer between the two sales.

The venue hosted its annual fatstock show and sale of bullocks and bulls on Saturday (February 4) with over 1,400 cattle on offer.

The cow sale took place on the Friday (February 3) with over 430 cows on offer at the sale.

Sample cow prices:

Commenting on the trade, Carnew Mart's Eugene Clune said: "There was a tremendous trade with buyers north and south fighting it out for the good beef cows."

Champion cows from the sale:

Clune outlined that heavy continental cows sold from €1,700 to a top price of €3,260 for a 930kg Belgian Blue cow, while continental store cows sold from €1,110-1,810.

Heavy Friesian cows sold from €1,460 to a top price of €2,160, while store cows sold from €600 to €1,370.

The annual fatstock sale of heifers at Carnew Mart took place on Saturday (February 4) .

Carnew Mart's Eugene Clune said "there was an outstanding yard of quality cattle on offer with over 1,250 entries to the sale".

Sample heifer prices:

"The atmosphere was electric around the ring with buyers from all parts of the country having to go the extra mile to secure the good-quality stock," he added.

Clune said that breeding heifers sold from €1,600 to a top price of €4,200 for a 398kg roan red heifer, while continental forward and finished heifers sold from €1,850-€3,610.

The champion heifer of the day was owned by Pat Murray and was a Belgian Blue heifer weighing 818kg. The heifer sold for €3,610, or €4.41/kg.

Store-type continental heifers made from €1,220-2,100 and heavy Angus heifers sold from €1,350-2,200. Store Angus heifers made from €850-1,560.

Best Butcher Heifer:

Best pair of Butcher Heifers:

Best Breeding Heifer:

Best two or more Non-Continental Butcher Type Heifers:

Best Continental Factory Type Heifer

Best Group of two or more Factory Type Heifers

Best group of 2 or more Store Heifers

Best Weanling/Store Heifer Under 500kg

Concluding, Clune said: “The value of cattle is unbelievable at the moment. There’s a huge want for all types of cattle and sales are breaking records in every way."