Mart Reports

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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Camera at the Mart: lively trade for quality weanlings in Manorhamilton

Camera at the Mart: lively trade for quality weanlings in Manorhamilton

NEWS 6 August 2026

Tullow sheep breeders kick-starting breeding ewe sales

Tullow sheep breeders kick-starting breeding ewe sales

BREEDING & HEALTH 2 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

MARKETS 1 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: slight easing of prices in Roscrea

Camera at the Mart: slight easing of prices in Roscrea

Camera at the Mart: slight easing of prices in Roscrea

MARKETS 29 July 2026

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Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs remain in tight supply

Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs remain in tight supply

Low numbers of heavier well-fleshed lambs is generating increased competition between butcher and wholesale buyers.

MARKETS 11 July 2026

Sheep prices: hoggets hit €335 at Carnew Mart

Sheep prices: hoggets hit €335 at Carnew Mart

A larger than anticipated entry of ewe hoggets met keen demand while prices paid for slaughter-fit and store lambs were firmer compared to last week’s trade

MARKETS 11 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Demand was solid from both farmers and shippers at the weanling sale in Kenmare Mart this week, where 300kg to 400kg bulls averaged over €5/kg. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 11 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: heavier fleshed lambs in tight supply

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 11 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers account for over 40% of bulls in Ennis

Camera at the Mart: shippers account for over 40% of bulls in Ennis

Over 40% of weanling bulls were bought by shippers at the autumn-born weanling sale in Ennis Mart. They were eager for those weighing up to 420kg, while bull beef finishers were also active.

MARKETS 11 July 2026

Sheep price update: factories steady with more bite in mart sales

Sheep price update: factories steady with more bite in mart sales

Agents are struggling to get their hands on required numbers and are competing with greater intensity in mart sales.

MARKETS 11 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: show heifers sizzle and steal the show in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: show heifers sizzle and steal the show in Gortatlea

The sun shone and prices sizzled for top-quality suckler-bred heifers in Gortatlea Mart during the week. Tommy Moyles reports from a red-hot sale at the Co Kerry venue.

MARKETS 11 July 2026

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