In the table below, we have outlined the days each sheep factory is open or closed for business over the Christmas and new year period.

Farmers should really ring ahead to confirm slaughter times and ensure they are not making a wasted journey.

Kepak, both Irish Country Meats plants and Kildare Chilling will open mid-way through the holiday period (27 and 28 December), but Moyvalley and Ballon Meats will be closed.

Dawn Ballyhaunis has not confirmed if it will open on those days and has advised farmers to call ahead before moving lambs.