Ewe lambs

Borris Ewe Breeders sale goes online

For the first time, there will be an option for customers to purchase sheep online in the premier sale, which takes place on Saturday 8 August.

NEWS 7 August 2026

Borris Ewe Breeders sale goes online

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Sheep mart watch: bigger sheep numbers appearing in marts

Sheep mart watch: bigger sheep numbers appearing in marts

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Tullow sheep breeding sale defies sliding factory prices as hoggets top €400

Tullow sheep breeding sale defies sliding factory prices as hoggets top €400

NEWS 5 August 2026

Emperor overrules them all in Blessington

Emperor overrules them all in Blessington

Emperor overrules them all in Blessington

PEDIGREE 3 August 2026

Watch: Roscommon farmer shares breeding lessons after difficult calving

Watch: Roscommon farmer shares breeding lessons after difficult calving

Watch: Roscommon farmer shares breeding lessons after difficult calving

BREEDING & HEALTH 31 July 2026

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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 27 June 2026

Irish buyers dig deep in Summer Select Texel sale

Irish buyers dig deep in Summer Select Texel sale

There was a scorching hot trade for Texel females in the Summer Select sale held over the weekend, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 27 June 2026

Lame sheep causing bother this year

Lame sheep causing bother this year

Derek Robinson believes this year’s issues can be traced back to the wet weather experienced last autumn.

FARMER WRITES 27 June 2026

Sheep management: lamb slaughter performance ann water supply

Sheep management: lamb slaughter performance ann water supply

There is big variability reported in slaughter performance, with more lambs killing under weight and potential price cuts.

MANAGEMENT 27 June 2026

Top-priced Suffolk ewe lamb sells to Wales

Top-priced Suffolk ewe lamb sells to Wales

Securing the highest priced ewe lamb in the Breeders Choice Summer Selection sale over the weekend was a well-known flock in Wales.

PEDIGREE 27 June 2026

Champion genetics on offer in breeders' choice sale

Champion genetics on offer in breeders' choice sale

Taking place over the weekend is the Breeders' Choice Summer Selection Sale of Suffolk and Blue Texel sheep.

PEDIGREE 27 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: brisk start to store lamb sales in Manorhamilton Mart

Camera at the Mart: brisk start to store lamb sales in Manorhamilton Mart

A large entry of light store lambs weighing from 27kg to 31kg sold from €4.10/kg to €4.63/kg.

MARKETS 27 June 2026

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