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Mart sales plummet by 13% in Connacht and border counties

The stark results have led to heightened concerns that the commercial outlook for some marts could be compromised by the inexorable decline in cattle numbers in recent years.

NEWS 21 June 2026

Mart sales plummet by 13% in Connacht and border counties

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‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

MARKETS 18 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: factory agents active in Mohill

Camera at the Mart: factory agents active in Mohill

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

MARKETS 17 June 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

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Limousin-cross calf hits €1,900 in Carrigallen Mart

Limousin-cross calf hits €1,900 in Carrigallen Mart

Trade remains strong on the calf front. The highlight at the Carrigallen Mart weekly weanling and suck calf sale on Saturday was one Limousin-cross calf selling for €1,900.

MARKETS 5 June 2026

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Last year's record prices for calves were left for dust by a sky-high trade throughout this past spring.

MARKETS 5 June 2026

Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

A lift in factory price earlier in the week and increased wholesaler activity has seen price lift again this week by €3-€5/head and higher in cases.

MARKETS 5 June 2026

Sheep trade booming at Kilkenny Mart

Sheep trade booming at Kilkenny Mart

Kilkenny Mart saw a 'booming trade for sheep', with shippers, butchers and factory agents all fighting it out to secure both lambs and ewes.

MARKETS 5 June 2026

Heifers meet a sharper trade than bullocks in Roscrea Mart

Heifers meet a sharper trade than bullocks in Roscrea Mart

Last week’s sale in Roscrea Mart saw a big lift in all heifer categories, while lighter bullocks saw a drop in demand with bullocks weighing over 500kg more sought-after.

MARKETS 5 June 2026

In Pictures: another busy week in farming as key events and sales take place

In Pictures: another busy week in farming as key events and sales take place

Our photos of the week include field work, farming events and shows and some mart action.

NEWS 5 June 2026

Suckler lots sought after in Kilcullen Mart reduction sale

Suckler lots sought after in Kilcullen Mart reduction sale

Alongside its weekly sale, Kilcullen Mart held a special reduction sale of cows with calves at foot, where prices topped at €4,300, reports Cathal Gormley.

MARKETS 5 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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