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Sheep mart watch: trade sees another week of stability

Numbers of breeding sheep offered for sale has seen a big drop in recent weeks, while the lamb and cull ewe trade remains stable.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Sheep mart watch: trade sees another week of stability

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Sheep mart watch: boost for cull ewes as sheep trade remains unchanged

Sheep mart watch: boost for cull ewes as sheep trade remains unchanged

MARKETS 14 October 2026

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

NEWS 19 July 2026

Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

MARKETS 10 June 2026

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Sheep trade booming at Kilkenny Mart

Sheep trade booming at Kilkenny Mart

Kilkenny Mart saw a 'booming trade for sheep', with shippers, butchers and factory agents all fighting it out to secure both lambs and ewes.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: roaring trade for fatstock cattle in Raphoe

Camera at the Mart: roaring trade for fatstock cattle in Raphoe

Adam Woods reports from last Friday's annual fatstock show and sale in Raphoe Mart in Co Donegal.

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Positive consumer sentiment for animal protein in US

Positive consumer sentiment for animal protein in US

Despite higher prices, consumers in US remain positive about beef but supply position doesn't look like it will ease anytime soon.

NEWS 23 November 2025

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