Sheep
Variation was seen in the size of recent sales across the country, but good prices were reported from sheep marts, keen to get finished lambs
Sheep sales in recent days have shown there is a significant demand for heavy, fat lambs that are being sold at marts across the country.
The Borris Ewe Breeders’ Association held its 60th show and sale on August 12, at Borris Mart in Co. Carlow, where a near full clearance was achieved.
It's been cull ewes, particularly fleshed ones that have caught the eye at sales this week, with top prices reaching €170-192.
A small number of spring lambs appeared at sales held yesterday (Monday, March 22), with top prices hitting €170-180/head.
The reduction sale of the Powerpack and Awbeg flocks took place on Saturday last, November 2, at Blessington Livestock Mart.
The First Ladies Production Sale took place on Saturday last, November 2, at Blessington Livestock Mart, Co. Wicklow.
The 'Ladies First Production Sale' is set to take place this Saturday, November 2, at Blessington Livestock Mart, Co. Wicklow.
The Donegal Pedigree Wicklow Cheviot Breeders' Group is set to host its annual show and sale at Stranorlar Mart, Co. Donegal.
The Donegal Mule Group is set to host its last sale of the year at Carnew Mart, Co. Wicklow, on Friday, October 5.
On Tuesday last, September 24, Tullow Mart held its annual multi-breed ram sale alongside its weekly sheep sale.
Some 3,000 sheep were on offer at Tullow Mart, Co. Carlow, on Tuesday, September 24, which included a multi-breed ram sale.
Some 1,600 sheep were on offer at Mountbellew Sheep Mart on Saturday, September 14, where sales saw four classes on offer.
The Aughrim Sheep Breeders held its 52nd annual show and sale on Friday, September 6, at Carnew Mart, Co. Wicklow.
The Mayo Blackface Group is getting ready to host its 15th annual show and sale on Saturday, September 28.
Sheep farmers with prolific ewe lambs in counties Sligo and Leitrim have formed a group called the Carrick Prolific Ewe Lamb Breeders’ Group.
The Wicklow Cheviot Breeders' Association held its ewe and ewe lamb sale, on Tuesday, September 10, at Blessington Mart, Co. Wicklow.
Mayo Mule and Greyface Group held its premier sale at Aurivo Mart, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, on Friday and Saturday last, August 23 and 24.
Sheep farmers with prolific ewe lambs in counties Sligo and Leitrim have formed a group called the Carrick Prolific Ewe Lamb Breeders' Group.
Throughout the south-east of the country, Wicklow Cheviot sheep are being prepared for upcoming shows and sales.
The Borris Ewe Breeders' Association recently held its 56th annual show and sale, last Saturday, August 17, at Borris Mart, Co. Carlow.
Most of the in-lamb ewes entered are from flocks participating in Sheep Ireland’s LambPlus Scheme and have €uroStar values.
Neville Myles ram lamb, Silver Hill, set a packed ringside alight when he soared to 15,000gns at the Irish Texel Sheep Society premier sale.
