Factory lambs

Lamb prices down 20c/kg

Factories are blaming higher numbers in the market and subdued demand in export markets.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Lamb prices down 20c/kg

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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

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

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

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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 January 1970

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

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award