Sheep breeding sales

Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

While the trade for Suffolk-cross-Cheviot sheep was slightly back on the 2025 sale, prices paid for quality Cheviot sheep was up, with North County Cheviots meeting a flying trade.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

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Camera at the Mart: 97% clearance at largest Cooley sheep sale

Camera at the Mart: 97% clearance at largest Cooley sheep sale

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

MARKETS 9 September 2026

South East Mule Breeders increasing in prominence

South East Mule Breeders increasing in prominence

South East Mule Breeders increasing in prominence

MARKETS 4 September 2026

Over 150 on offer in new Terminal Trio Ram Sale

Over 150 on offer in new Terminal Trio Ram Sale

Over 150 on offer in new Terminal Trio Ram Sale

NEWS 3 September 2026

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Sheep mart prices: trade remains variable for breeding sheep

Sheep mart prices: trade remains variable for breeding sheep

Hoggets traded in general weekly sales are meeting sluggish demand, while some special sales are recording a much livelier trading environment.

MARKETS 19 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 19 August 2026

Portauns sale offers proper Angus character

Portauns sale offers proper Angus character

Holding a production sale of pedigree Angus heifers from 4 to 7 September is the Portauns Pedigree herd in Co Limerick.

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

Rams average €906/head in Sheep Ireland sale

Rams average €906/head in Sheep Ireland sale

There was a clearance rate of 76% of the 472 rams catalogued with prices ranging from €300 to a top of €3,100.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Organic group launches first sheep sale

Organic group launches first sheep sale

The sale in Maam Cross Mart on Sunday 23 August includes 750 store lambs, 500 ewe lambs, 200 ewe hoggets and 100 breeding ewes

MARTS 19 August 2026

Sheep mart prices: breeding sales performing relatively positively

Sheep mart prices: breeding sales performing relatively positively

Many marts have held special breeding sales over the last week, with prices performing relatively well considering the challenges facing the sector.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Sheep Management: drought management and quarantine protocols

Sheep Management: drought management and quarantine protocols

Addressing ewe condition early is a must to prevent any potential problems getting worse and to allow the maximum time to put remedial measures in place.

MANAGEMENT 19 August 2026

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