Limousin breeders from the northeast region hosted an online timed auction of breeding females over the weekend through Ballyjamesduff Mart and MartEye.
Labeled the Limo Lassies, the sale consisted of 12 females from some of the region's leading herds.
Trade was brisk for certain lots, with a number of sale entries failing to meet their reserves, resulting in a 50% clearance and a sale average of €6,200.
Topping the trade at €12,400 was Brackan Alice ET from the herd of Padraig Gormley.
Just nine months old, Alice is a daughter of the acclaimed Derrygullinane Kingbull and Esker-Hill Karen ET, which has bred exceptionally well, producing numerous prizewinners across the country and went to auction with a five-star terminal index of €161.
After some frantic online bidding, she eventually found a new home in Co Westmeath.
Other top prices
The same buyer also secured Greenville Nua Virtue at €4,100, a Ardlea Rigby ET daughter from the fold of Sean Cooney. Born in September 2024, she came to sale with one copy of both the F94L and Q204X genes.
Patrick Clerkin received €6,200 for Aughalion Vera ET from a purchaser in Co Down. A daughter of Trueman Idol, this 10-month-old heifer's dam Aughalion Tina ET is a full sister to the €14,000 Aughalion Prince.
Hitting €5,200 was the December 2024-born Ballinascraw Vogue for John and Stephen Lynch. A daughter of the muscle machine Claddagh McCabe ET, this prizewinner from the summer shows was knocked down to a herd in Co Meath.
On Saturday, the club held a young handlers workshop in Ballyjamesduff Mart to run in conjunction with the sale. Over 40 young breeders attended, learning everything from clipping and grooming to showing.
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