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Christmas focus remains for beef supplies

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including beef quotes available for finished cattle.

MARKETS 19 October 2026

Christmas focus remains for beef supplies

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Watch: premium in-calf heifers average shy of €6,000 in Tuam

Watch: premium in-calf heifers average shy of €6,000 in Tuam

MARKETS 19 October 2026

In pictures: quality cattle hold firm but plainer types easier in Castlerea

In pictures: quality cattle hold firm but plainer types easier in Castlerea

MARKETS 17 October 2026

In pictures: average of €3,560 for in-calf heifers in Roscommon Mart

In pictures: average of €3,560 for in-calf heifers in Roscommon Mart

In pictures: average of €3,560 for in-calf heifers in Roscommon Mart

MARKETS 16 October 2026

Beef Trends: UK price up 10p/kg

Beef Trends: UK price up 10p/kg

Beef Trends: UK price up 10p/kg

MARKETS 14 October 2026

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MartBids Database: price slippages despite solid factory trade

MartBids Database: price slippages despite solid factory trade

Martin Merrick gives the latest on mart prices this week, where it’s been a week for buyers more than sellers, with many cattle falling in money.

MARKETS 12 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: springers top at €6,900 in Ballina

Camera at the Mart: springers top at €6,900 in Ballina

Ballina Mart held its annual elite heifer sale last week, with 110 weanling heifers. This year also saw included a special springer sale for Anthony and James Gill. Martin Merrick reports.

MARKETS 12 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: Clifden Mart sees Limousin-cross heifers average €5.63/kg

Camera at the Mart: Clifden Mart sees Limousin-cross heifers average €5.63/kg

Martin Merrick reports from Clifden Mart’s weanling heifer show and sale, with impressive averages recorded across the board.

MARKETS 12 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: even the bottom third of bulls top €5/kg in Cahersiveen

Camera at the Mart: even the bottom third of bulls top €5/kg in Cahersiveen

Strong farmer demand drove on the trade in Cahersiveen as buyers looked to pick up south Kerry suckler-bred stock. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 12 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

On Saturday, Carnew Mart held its weekly sale, at which breeding suckler lots saw steady demand from buyers, with a special entry of 23 in-calf heifers from Michael Roche.

MARKETS 12 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: weanling heifers average over €5.20/kg in Carrigallen

Camera at the Mart: weanling heifers average over €5.20/kg in Carrigallen

Quality continental weanling heifers were in keen demand at last Saturday's weanling show and heifer sale in Carrigallen.

MARKETS 12 October 2026

Beef quotes steady as solid factory demand continues

Beef quotes steady as solid factory demand continues

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest beef quotes available for factory cattle.

MARKETS 12 October 2026

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