Sheep
Forward stores were a sharper trade on last week, with prices edging up according to Carnew Mart's manager David Quinn.
Despite a strong trade for store lambs being seen at Roscommon Mart, there would be more of a demand if grass wasn't as tight.
Beef News
A Co. Kerry-based livestock mart has announced that it is currently searching for a manager to take over the running of the mart.
Lamb prices were back on last week at Loughrea Mart,but factory agents were still very anxious for...
Quality was a determining factor in prices paid out at Tuam Mart' sheep sale on Tuesday (May 31) with prices back "in spots".
A strong entry of 750 head of sheep, and nearly 500 spring lambs, at Ennis Mart on Monday (May 9), was met with a solid trade all round.
Agriland made the trip to Loughrea Mart on Thursday, April 14, to cast an eye over the mart's sheep and lamb trade that day
Roscommon Mart held its weekly sale of sheep on Wednesday, February 23, which saw a good trade across the board.
On Tuesday (February 15), Tullow Mart held its weekly sale of sheep which saw a steady trade for hoggets and cull ewes breaching €200.
Sheep News
Tullow Mart witnessed a very strong trade across the board on Tuesday (November 23) which saw lamb prices top €170/head and cull ewes to €224/head.
The trade for sheep at Ennis Mart yesterday was described as being slightly stronger on the previous week, according to Martin McNamara.
Beef
Castlereas Mart held its weekly sale of cattle on Thursday (September 30) which saw a "strong trade...
Ballymote Mart's manager David Faughnan reported a much-improved trade for lambs at Tuesday evening's sale (September 28).
Factory lamb prices were back €4-5/head at Enniscorthy Mart on Wednesday, September 8, according to the mart's newly appointed manager, Kevin Murphy.
"Heavy lambs were up €5-8/head on last week" at Loughrea Mart on Thursday, August 26, according to the mart's manager, Jimmy Cooney.
On Wednesday, August 9, Agriland made the trip to Roscommon Mart's weekly sale of sheep, which saw over 1,100 head on offer.
A strong trade for sheep across the board was seen at Tullow Mart on Tuesday, July 27 and after the sale, the mart's manager Eric Driver spoke to Agriland.
On Tuesday evening, July 20, Tuam Mart in Co. Galway held its weekly sale of sheep - which saw a strong demand for store lambs.
"Lamb prices saw a lift of €2-5/head once again at Loughrea Mart from last week, according to the mart's manager, Jimmy Cooney.
A strong entry of sheep were met with a very good demand at Tullow Mart on Tuesday, with lamb prices making up to €170/head and ewes to €198/head.
Lamb prices improved by €3-4/head on last week at Roscommon Mart, according to the mart's manager, Maura Quigley, who spoke to Agriland.
On Wednesday (May 18) Enniscorthy mart held its weekly sale of sheep, which saw an excellent trade for spring lambs and cull ewes.
On Tuesday, Tullow Mart held its weekly sale of sheep, with the trade fully maintained on the week before, according to the mart's manager, Eric Driver.
