Factory lambs

Sheep mart prices: heavier fleshed lambs in tight supply

The tightness in supply has seen butcher or wholesale buyers and those purchasing lambs live for export having to pay more to secure sales.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: heavier fleshed lambs in tight supply

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Mart manager view: hoggets start brightly as beef cattle demand rebounds

Mart manager view: hoggets start brightly as beef cattle demand rebounds

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €8.80/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €8.80/kg

MARKETS 6 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: hoggets sell to highs of €237/head in Ballinasloe

Camera at the Mart: hoggets sell to highs of €237/head in Ballinasloe

Camera at the Mart: hoggets sell to highs of €237/head in Ballinasloe

MARKETS 14 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

MARKETS 7 January 2026

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Camera at the Mart: little change in pre-Christmas Dowra sale prices

Camera at the Mart: little change in pre-Christmas Dowra sale prices

Prices were much the same as the week previous, with light stores still a tougher trade.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Camera at the Mart: store price more in line with fats in Ballymote

Camera at the Mart: store price more in line with fats in Ballymote

While store prices had been superseding fat prices per kilo, Ballymote Mart on Tuesday night saw store prices more in line with factory lambs.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Sheep mart prices: demand for fleshed lambs increases

Sheep mart prices: demand for fleshed lambs increases

Prices for heavy lambs appears to have increased by €3 to €5/head, with factory agents seen to be more active this week in sourcing quality fleshed lambs.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Trade has remained on par with last week, with agents still active and grass buyers still keen for stores.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Agents appear more active for top-end heavy lambs, while hill breeding sales are recording record prices.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Strong start to sheep breeding sales

Strong start to sheep breeding sales

Despite farmers being unhappy with factory prices, breeding sales have recorded high demand and exceptional prices.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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