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

There was a 75% clearance of the 65 heifers offered by two vendors, with prices topping at €5,000/head.

MARKETS 16 October 2026

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

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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

MARKETS 13 October 2026

300kg to 400kg bulls hit the sweet spot in Mohill show and sale

300kg to 400kg bulls hit the sweet spot in Mohill show and sale

MARKETS 9 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: steady trade at CMBBG Blackface sale in Maam Cross

Camera at the Mart: steady trade at CMBBG Blackface sale in Maam Cross

Camera at the Mart: steady trade at CMBBG Blackface sale in Maam Cross

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Watch: Belgian Blue-cross heifer sells for €5,500 in Ballymote show and sale

Watch: Belgian Blue-cross heifer sells for €5,500 in Ballymote show and sale

Watch: Belgian Blue-cross heifer sells for €5,500 in Ballymote show and sale

MARKETS 6 October 2026

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Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

This week's sale in Roscommon Mart saw an increased appetite for all types of sheep with well-fleshed cull ewes and quality store lambs sought after.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

Store bullocks between 400-500kg were the talking point of the sale, with high prices achieved across the board.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

In pictures: top prices hit €225 in Athenry Mart

In pictures: top prices hit €225 in Athenry Mart

The presence of a wholesale buyer injected much more life into the trade, with 14 lots topping €200/head and significant numbers selling from €188 to €198 per head.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

The top third of bulls in the 300kg to 400kg bracket sold for an average of €5.39/kg, while the top third of similar weight weanling heifers averaged €4.64/kg.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: sharp trade at Loughrea show and sales

Camera at the Mart: sharp trade at Loughrea show and sales

The mart had a busy weekend, with weanling heifers averaging in excess of €5/kg in Friday night’s special sale, while cattle averaged over €4/kg in Saturday’s cattle show and sale.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

Bulls weighing 300kg to 400kg met keen demand at the mart’s show and sale, with farmers and live exporters competing.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality heifers in Balla

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality heifers in Balla

Balla Mart’s maiden heifer sale on Friday last saw farmers, northern buyers and specialist heifer producers battle it out to secure top-end heifers.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

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