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Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

This week's sale in Roscommon Mart saw an increased appetite for all types of sheep with well-fleshed cull ewes and quality store lambs sought after.

MARKETS 2 October 2026

Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

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150 heifers entered in organic breeding sale

150 heifers entered in organic breeding sale

NEWS 1 October 2026

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

MARKETS 30 September 2026

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Camera at the Mart: significant price lift in Skibbereen weanling sale

Camera at the Mart: significant price lift in Skibbereen weanling sale

Shippers have dominated much of the weanling trade until now, but there appears to be more farmer buyers entering the fray. That was the case in Skibbereen Mart on Friday last.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Watch: cull cows top at €3,860 in Tuam Mart show and sale

Watch: cull cows top at €3,860 in Tuam Mart show and sale

There was better demand for cattle in this week's sale, with stores highly sought-after, especially those weighing between 500kg and 600kg.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Commercial Hereford sale rounds out busy week for Newport Mart

Commercial Hereford sale rounds out busy week for Newport Mart

There was strong demand for weanlings at the commercial Hereford show and sale in Newport on Saturday, with a good share of bulls making over €5/kg. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

In pictures: top prices hit €225 in Athenry Mart

In pictures: top prices hit €225 in Athenry Mart

The presence of a wholesale buyer injected much more life into the trade, with 14 lots topping €200/head and significant numbers selling from €188 to €198 per head.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

The top third of bulls in the 300kg to 400kg bracket sold for an average of €5.39/kg, while the top third of similar weight weanling heifers averaged €4.64/kg.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: sharp trade at Loughrea show and sales

Camera at the Mart: sharp trade at Loughrea show and sales

The mart had a busy weekend, with weanling heifers averaging in excess of €5/kg in Friday night’s special sale, while cattle averaged over €4/kg in Saturday’s cattle show and sale.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

Bulls weighing 300kg to 400kg met keen demand at the mart’s show and sale, with farmers and live exporters competing.

NEWS 23 September 2026

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