Sheep breeding sales

Blue Texel Star Jinx 11 leads Carson sale

The Little Whisker Flock dispersal marked the end of an era for Janet and Andy Carson

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

Blue Texel Star Jinx 11 leads Carson sale

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Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

PEDIGREE 12 November 2025

Black Beauties Suffolks shine bright in Blessington

Black Beauties Suffolks shine bright in Blessington

PEDIGREE 12 November 2025

In pictures: more bite as ewes sell to €2.48/kg in Mountbellew Mart

In pictures: more bite as ewes sell to €2.48/kg in Mountbellew Mart

In pictures: more bite as ewes sell to €2.48/kg in Mountbellew Mart

MARKETS 9 November 2025

Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

MARKETS 5 November 2025

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Top of €4,400 at Kells Suffolks production sale

Top of €4,400 at Kells Suffolks production sale

Demand was boosted by keen interest from European customers with in-lamb hogget ewes selling in the main from €1,200 to €2,000 per head.

PEDIGREE 8 October 2025

Sheep price update: no change in trade for finished lambs

Sheep price update: no change in trade for finished lambs

A high percentage of lambs weighing upwards of 50kg are trading from €162 to €170/head, with top prices rising in cases above €170/head.

MARKETS 8 October 2025

Kells Suffolk offering 60 in-lamb hoggets and ewe lambs

Kells Suffolk offering 60 in-lamb hoggets and ewe lambs

The on-farm sale, which takes place on Saturday 25 October, includes a guest consignment from Molloy Suffolks.

PEDIGREE 8 October 2025

Thomas family take premium prices in Donegal

Thomas family take premium prices in Donegal

The Sliabh Liag Longwool Perth Sheep Breeders Association sale recorded a top price of €3,450 with several rams topping €2,000 per head.

PEDIGREE 8 October 2025

Supplementary sale of Galway sheep in Ballinasloe

Supplementary sale of Galway sheep in Ballinasloe

Following a successful premier show and sale where many customers went home empty-handed, a second sale has been organised for Thursday 23 October in Ballinasloe Mart.

PEDIGREE 8 October 2025

Top price of €7,000 at South of Ireland Lanark sale

Top price of €7,000 at South of Ireland Lanark sale

The 2025-born ram lamb bred by Liam and Kieran Donaghy stole the show in a successful sale which saw rams average in excess of €1,000 per head.

PEDIGREE 8 October 2025

98% clearance in Maam Cross Blackface sale

98% clearance in Maam Cross Blackface sale

The Connemara Mayo Blackface Breeders Group had a successful sale with ewe lambs averaging around €135 per head, ewe hoggets at €220 and aged ewes above €150 per head.

MARKETS 8 October 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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