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Camera at the Mart: solid lamb trade in Kingscourt Mart

A combination of relatively tight supplies and factory agents keen for numbers curtailed attempts by agents to significantly reduce prices.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: solid lamb trade in Kingscourt Mart

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In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: cull cows sell to €3/kg in Kilrush Mart

Camera at the Mart: cull cows sell to €3/kg in Kilrush Mart

MARKETS 3 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes sell to €328 in Mountbellew Mart

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes sell to €328 in Mountbellew Mart

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes sell to €328 in Mountbellew Mart

MARKETS 25 May 2026

In Pictures: lambs average €4.92/kg in Tullow Mart

In Pictures: lambs average €4.92/kg in Tullow Mart

In Pictures: lambs average €4.92/kg in Tullow Mart

MARKETS 20 May 2026

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Camera at the Mart: numbers and prices hold firm in Ballinrobe

Camera at the Mart: numbers and prices hold firm in Ballinrobe

Martin Merrick reports from Ballinrobe Mart’s cattle sale, where both price and quantity of cattle held firm.

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: strong trade for forward and heavy cattle in Tuam

Camera at the Mart: strong trade for forward and heavy cattle in Tuam

Tuam Mart’s general cattle sale on Monday saw phenomenal demand from feedlot buyers and farmer finishers for good-quality forward store cattle.

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: lambs sell to €224 in Raphoe Mart

Camera at the Mart: lambs sell to €224 in Raphoe Mart

Demand for lambs was solid, while there was also a keen appetite for ewe hoggets, with lots weighing 50kg selling from €215 to €219.

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: sharp trade for heifers in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: sharp trade for heifers in Roscommon

There was some excellent prices paid for top-quality heifers, with prices averaging in excess of €5/kg and top lots selling from €5.50/kg to €6/kg upwards.

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: solid trade for stores in Inishowen Mart

Camera at the Mart: solid trade for stores in Inishowen Mart

An entry of over 300 head met keen demand from farmers and feeders, with factory agents also exhibiting a greater appetite for slaughter-fit stock.

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: 100% clearance at Birr calf sale

Camera at the Mart: 100% clearance at Birr calf sale

Live export buyers were active for Friesian bulls, with farmers and exporters competing for Angus, Hereford and Belgian Blue-cross calves.

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: grass buyers active in Raphoe Mart

Camera at the Mart: grass buyers active in Raphoe Mart

The presence of grass buyers helped to keep a floor under prices for lighter cattle, but slaughter-fit and forward stores were €30 to €50/head easier on price.

MARKETS 18 March 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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