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Watch: bullocks top at €4,040 in Elphin Mart

There was over 500 bullocks on offer at Elphin Mart's Wednesday sale, with 85% of these made up of continental breeds.

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Watch: bullocks top at €4,040 in Elphin Mart

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MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

NEWS 8 September 2026

Watch: weanling heifers sell to €4,550 in Elphin

Watch: weanling heifers sell to €4,550 in Elphin

Watch: weanling heifers sell to €4,550 in Elphin

MARKETS 8 September 2026

MartBids Database: tiny price difference between stores and weanlings

MartBids Database: tiny price difference between stores and weanlings

MartBids Database: tiny price difference between stores and weanlings

MARKETS 2 September 2026

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In-calf heifers top at €10,000 in Carrigallen Mart

In-calf heifers top at €10,000 in Carrigallen Mart

Buyers traveled from across the country to a special in-calf heifer sale in Carrigallen Mart on Friday evening.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Charollais and Texel rams top entries at Sheep Ireland sale

Charollais and Texel rams top entries at Sheep Ireland sale

There were 143 Charollais rams entered, with 107 finding new homes, while there were 121 Texel rams on offer and 103 of these sold.

MARKETS 21 August 2026

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Bulls weighing from 300kg to 400kg averaged €5.17/kg, while there was some standout prices of €6,000 and €7,000 paid for show heifers.

MARKETS 21 August 2026

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

Prices for forward store and slaughter-fit bullocks and heifers have firmed slightly, while cull cows held their own on price.

MARKETS 21 August 2026

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart recently fitted Heatguard sheeting to the livestock holding and drop off areas, with more work set to be completed soon.

MARTS 21 August 2026

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

Many farmers are of the opinion that mart prices are running lower than in 2025 but prices for weanlings and stores in the first half of the year are higher while heavier cattle are on a par

MARTS 21 August 2026

Watch: mule hoggets sell to a high of €400 in Ballinrobe

Watch: mule hoggets sell to a high of €400 in Ballinrobe

The first day of the annual two-day sale saw average price back but keen demand for quality hoggets at the Mayo Mule and Greyface Group's premier sale.

MARKETS 21 August 2026

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