Factory lambs

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €7.70/kg

Opening prices for quality assured lambs are in the region of €7.90/kg, with groups and regular sellers securing €8/kg.

MARKETS 31 August 2026

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €7.70/kg

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Lamb prices down 20c/kg

Lamb prices down 20c/kg

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Sheep mart prices: heavier fleshed lambs in tight supply

Sheep mart prices: heavier fleshed lambs in tight supply

MARKETS 15 July 2026

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

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

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

MARKETS 6 July 2026

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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

Strong well-fleshed hoggets sold with ease above €220/head at Ballinalsoe Mart on Thursday last. Martin Merrick reports.

MARKETS 1 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Young ewes scanned in-lamb met keen demand at Clogher Valley's sale on 30 January, with 2,000 sheep being sold.

MARKETS 1 October 2025

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 October 2025

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 October 2025

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 October 2025

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 October 2025

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 October 2025

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