Heavy cattle are a very strong trade here in Athenry. There has been more feedlot demand for heavy types over 520kg and the best cattle continue to make up to €1,000 along with the weight. In contrast, plain cattle and light stores that would be going back to grass in the spring are still a difficult trade, with farmer buyers not yet that active. The sheep trade was good, with strong wholesale demand for good heavy lambs and prices ranging mainly from €102 to €105/head. Factory lambs were quite steady also, despite factory quote reductions, with prices running a little higher in the mart than what may be on offer for sellers of small numbers direct to the factory.