Cull ewes

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: trade remains steady while numbers increase

Sheep mart watch: trade remains steady while numbers increase

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

MARKETS 2 October 2026

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

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Camera at the Mart: quality ewe lambs sought after in Drumshanbo show and sale

Camera at the Mart: quality ewe lambs sought after in Drumshanbo show and sale

Cathal Gormley reports from Drumshanbo Mart's show and sale of lambs last Thursday, where quality ewes lambs attracted a premium.

NEWS 1 September 2026

Keen demand for fleshed types in Ballinrobe

Keen demand for fleshed types in Ballinrobe

Martin Merrick reports from Ballinrobe mart, where trade was keen for fleshed cull ewes and finished lambs.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

Selecting lambs fit for slaughter and preparing ewes for the breeding season were the two take-home messages from a recent farm walk hosted by Irish Country Meats in association with Teagasc.

BREEDING & HEALTH 7 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: strong demand for all types in Cahir

Camera at the Mart: strong demand for all types in Cahir

Sharp demand was seen for both store- and finished-type lambs, while cull ewes also remained a solid trade.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

As the sheep trade remains steady, some areas with poor grass supply are noticing some downward pressure, but the finished lamb trade remains steady amid low numbers being presented for sale.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Ewes remain steady but store lambs met sticky trade in Cootehill Mart

Ewes remain steady but store lambs met sticky trade in Cootehill Mart

This week's sale in Cootehill Mart saw cull ewes remain a steady trade, with some downward pressure creeping into the store lamb trade.

MARKETS 24 July 2026

Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs remain in tight supply

Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs remain in tight supply

Low numbers of heavier well-fleshed lambs is generating increased competition between butcher and wholesale buyers.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

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