Sheep mart prices

Sheep mart prices: increased demand boosts store lamb price

The upturn in weather has inserted more life into the store lamb trade, with good-quality stores hitting prices as high as €4/kg-plus.

MARKETS 4 November 2026

Sheep mart prices: increased demand boosts store lamb price

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Camera at the Mart: sharper trade for store lambs in Mountbellew

Camera at the Mart: sharper trade for store lambs in Mountbellew

MARKETS 4 November 2026

Sheep mart prices: all classes of sheep a steady trade

Sheep mart prices: all classes of sheep a steady trade

MARKETS 28 October 2026

Lamb prices €5 to €8/head above 2025 returns

Lamb prices €5 to €8/head above 2025 returns

Lamb prices €5 to €8/head above 2025 returns

MARKETS 28 October 2026

Cheviot ram makes €3,150 as Donegal average matches last year exactly

Cheviot ram makes €3,150 as Donegal average matches last year exactly

Cheviot ram makes €3,150 as Donegal average matches last year exactly

PEDIGREE 7 October 2026

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Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Factory quotes are up by 10c/kg to 20c/kg, while live prices in some sales have increased by anywhere from €3 to €8 per head

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

There has been a number of standout sales that are grabbing lots of attention with fleshed lambs selling up to €200 with ease, while other sales are struggling to pass €185/head.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

Sheep mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

A significant percentage of quality hoggets are trading from €240 to €280/head, with small numbers rising to upwards of €300/head.

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

There is no change in price quotes, with plants continuing to work off a base of €7.70/kg plus the respective quality assurance payments.

MARKETS 14 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

The entry of over 220 ewe lambs averaged at over €196/head for lambs weighing an average of 36.6kg.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Agents appear more active in sourcing lambs, which is reflected in a livelier trade in some marts.

MARKETS 7 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: variability in finished lamb prices

Sheep mart prices: variability in finished lamb prices

Prices are significantly higher for heavier lambs in mart sales with a vibrant wholesale buyer trade, with a differential in price of €5 to €10/head in cases.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

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