Cull ewes

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Peter McCann reports from the weekly store lamb sale in Plumbridge, Co Tyrone.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

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Keen demand for fleshed types in Ballinrobe

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Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Camera at the Mart: Cooley sheep breeders store lambs sale tops at €157

Camera at the Mart: Cooley sheep breeders store lambs sale tops at €157

On Saturday, Carnaross Mart hosted the Cooley sheep breeders special store lamb and cull ewes sale.

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Delaying actions until grass supplies have been entirely depleted will leave farmers with far less scope to implement any meaningful changes

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Sheep prices: hoggets hit €335 at Carnew Mart

Sheep prices: hoggets hit €335 at Carnew Mart

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Camera at the Mart: flying trade for ewes in Clogher Mart

Camera at the Mart: flying trade for ewes in Clogher Mart

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