Breeding sheep

Countdown to the Black Beauties Suffolk Female Sale

84 in-lamb shearling ewes, 15 ewe lambs and two recipient ewes from some of Ireland’s leading Suffolk flocks will be offered for sale.

PEDIGREE 6 November 2026

Countdown to the Black Beauties Suffolk Female Sale

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Sheep mart watch: trade sees another week of stability

Sheep mart watch: trade sees another week of stability

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Munster Lanark Sheep Breeders gaining traction

Munster Lanark Sheep Breeders gaining traction

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

NEWS 30 September 2026

Sheep mart watch: slight improvement this week in sheep trade

Sheep mart watch: slight improvement this week in sheep trade

Sheep mart watch: slight improvement this week in sheep trade

MARKETS 23 September 2026

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Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

Similar to other breeding sales, prices were understandably back, though quality lots still saw prices over €300/head paid.

MARKETS 15 September 2026

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

There is a brighter tone to the trade for both slaughter-fit and store lambs, but general sales of ewe hoggets remain subdued.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Positive tone, but lamb quotes stuck in gear

Positive tone, but lamb quotes stuck in gear

There is more signs of life in the live trade, while prices in Northern Ireland have increased by 10p/kg to 20p/kg.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Hill ewes are especially responsive to improvements in body condition and meeting targets at breeding.

MANAGEMENT 2 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: trade remains variable for breeding sheep

Sheep mart prices: trade remains variable for breeding sheep

Hoggets traded in general weekly sales are meeting sluggish demand, while some special sales are recording a much livelier trading environment.

MARKETS 2 September 2026

Vet's Corner: what is jaagsiekte?

Vet's Corner: what is jaagsiekte?

The disease is contagious and is transmitted by sheep even in the early stages.

NEWS 19 August 2026

In pictures: Hoggets average €245/hd in Ennis show and sale

In pictures: Hoggets average €245/hd in Ennis show and sale

The general run of prices ranged from €220 to €285 with the best-quality lots selling to a top of €330 per head

MARKETS 12 August 2026

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