Mart Reports

Watch: bullocks sharper but heifers back in Ennis

Bullocks were reported as 5c/kg dearer despite factory price pressure and inclement weather - but heifers were easier and reduced on price by an average of 10c/kg.

MARKETS 13 March 2026

Watch: bullocks sharper but heifers back in Ennis

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MartBids watch: hogget prices rise €20 to €30 per head in Ballinasloe Mart

MartBids watch: hogget prices rise €20 to €30 per head in Ballinasloe Mart

NEWS 13 March 2026

In pictures: in-lamb ewes average over €175 at Blackface sale

In pictures: in-lamb ewes average over €175 at Blackface sale

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

Sheep mart prices: top hoggets exceeding €200 per head in mart sales

Sheep mart prices: top hoggets exceeding €200 per head in mart sales

Sheep mart prices: top hoggets exceeding €200 per head in mart sales

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Up to €700 for Angus-cross calves in Milltown

Up to €700 for Angus-cross calves in Milltown

Up to €700 for Angus-cross calves in Milltown

MARKETS 11 March 2026

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Camera at the Mart: early kick-off as 2,550 calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: early kick-off as 2,550 calves on offer in Bandon

There was plenty of demand from shippers early on in Bandon Mart, where in excess of 2,500 calves passed through the ring for the west Cork mart's Monday calf sale. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Watch: hoggets sell to €205/head in Ballinasloe Mart

Watch: hoggets sell to €205/head in Ballinasloe Mart

A pen of ewe hoggets topped the €200 mark with slaughter-fit hoggets weighing from 48kg to 58kg selling in a quick trade from €180 to upwards of €190 per head

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Top of €1,850 at Waterford Blackface sale

Top of €1,850 at Waterford Blackface sale

Trade at the recent Waterford Blackface Sheep Breeders sale was described as ‘solid’ with in-lamb ewes averaging at €525 per head and dry hoggets at €490, writes Darren Carty.

PEDIGREE 4 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: steer trade solid in Rathfriland

Camera at the Mart: steer trade solid in Rathfriland

A strong trade was seen overall in Rathfriland’s general cattle sale on Thursday last, with good demand for all lots.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen farmer demand remains in Ballina

Camera at the Mart: keen farmer demand remains in Ballina

Martin Merrick reports from Mayo-Sligo Mart’s general cattle sale, where trade remains buoyant despite a recent slippage in beef price.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Sheep mart prices: more bite as hogget entries decline

Sheep mart prices: more bite as hogget entries decline

Mart managers report a significant reduction in the number of slaughter-fit hoggets on offer, which is generating more competition between agents.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Sale average up €500/head at Lanark auction

Sale average up €500/head at Lanark auction

The South of Ireland Lanark Sheep Breeders recent timed auction met excellent demand, with in-lamb sheep selling for a fine average price of €1,473/head.

PEDIGREE 4 March 2026

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