Manorhamilton Mart saw a boost in prices earlier this week with fine trade on show at its cattle sale, held earlier this week.

The show began at 12:00pm with dry cows in first, followed by sucklers at 1:00pm.

Dry cows sold over a range per head from €1,050 for a 610kg animal to €1,590 for a 795kg cow, according to Ivan Moffitt of Manorhamilton Livestock Sales.

Bullocks and heifers also made good money on the day, according to Moffitt.

In addition, a snapshot of pictures and prices were taken and recorded on the day by an attendee, as listed in the gallery below.

Turning to bullocks, Moffitt noted that prices per head ranged from €1,390 up to an even €1,700.

Finally, heifers prices per head ranged from €970 up to €1,480.

Commenting following the sale, Moffitt said: “Trade was good; a lot of trade went to Northern Ireland.

“Things have picked up well,” he added.