Lamb sales

Sticking with sheep on the Dingle peninsula

Michael Fitzgerald operates a mixed upland sheep and store-to-beef enterprise at the foothills of the Conor Pass on the Dingle Peninsula.

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Sticking with sheep on the Dingle peninsula

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Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

British shoppers spend more but buy less beef

British shoppers spend more but buy less beef

NEWS 2 November 2025

Higher prices bite into UK beef and lamb sales

Higher prices bite into UK beef and lamb sales

Higher prices bite into UK beef and lamb sales

NEWS 15 October 2025

Watch: hoggets soar to €500 at Mayo Mule and Greyface sale

Watch: hoggets soar to €500 at Mayo Mule and Greyface sale

Watch: hoggets soar to €500 at Mayo Mule and Greyface sale

MARKETS 22 August 2025

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Soaring exports have butchers worried

Soaring exports have butchers worried

The cattle supply situation has compounded the existing challenges posed by spiralling beef and lamb prices, and higher labour and electricity costs.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Sheep Trends: another 10c/kg cut to base quotes

Sheep Trends: another 10c/kg cut to base quotes

The trade is in contrast with Northern Ireland, where the presence of buyers from Britain is adding more life to the trade and boosting live lamb sales.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Sheep mart prices: keener demand as supplies tighten

Sheep mart prices: keener demand as supplies tighten

An increase in spring lamb numbers is failing to compensate for a continued fall-off in hogget supplies.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers