Sheep mart 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

Sheep mart prices: variability in finished lamb prices

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In pictures: fleshed lambs sell from €170 to €180 in Ballinasloe

In pictures: fleshed lambs sell from €170 to €180 in Ballinasloe

MARKETS 15 August 2026

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

MARKETS 14 August 2026

Ewe hoggets average €325 in Borris sale

Ewe hoggets average €325 in Borris sale

Ewe hoggets average €325 in Borris sale

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Sheep mart prices: weather and price eases demand for stores

Sheep mart prices: weather and price eases demand for stores

Sheep mart prices: weather and price eases demand for stores

MARKETS 12 August 2026

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Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs remain in tight supply

Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs remain in tight supply

Low numbers of heavier well-fleshed lambs is generating increased competition between butcher and wholesale buyers.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Sheep prices: hoggets hit €335 at Carnew Mart

Sheep prices: hoggets hit €335 at Carnew Mart

A larger than anticipated entry of ewe hoggets met keen demand while prices paid for slaughter-fit and store lambs were firmer compared to last week’s trade

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Lamb prices steady at €9/kg opening quote

Lamb prices steady at €9/kg opening quote

The store trade is also positive despite reduced grass growth in the East and hogget prices have started brightly.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: heavier fleshed lambs in tight supply

Sheep mart prices: heavier fleshed lambs in tight supply

The tightness in supply has seen butcher or wholesale buyers and those purchasing lambs live for export having to pay more to secure sales.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: finished lambs strengthen, stores remain solid

Sheep mart prices: finished lambs strengthen, stores remain solid

Factory agents have been more active in recent days, but supplies of fleshed lambs are tight and prices have firmed by €1 to €3/head.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Mart manager view: hoggets start brightly as beef cattle demand rebounds

Mart manager view: hoggets start brightly as beef cattle demand rebounds

The first breeding ewe sale of the 2026 season witnessed keen demand from early lamb producers seeking strong hoggets or ewes

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: more life for lambs in some sales

Sheep mart prices: more life for lambs in some sales

Some marts held this week have seen a sharper trade for heavier lambs, with numbers in tighter supply.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

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