Sheep mart prices

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 mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

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Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

MARKETS 14 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

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

MARKETS 7 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: variability in finished lamb prices

Sheep mart prices: variability in finished lamb prices

Sheep mart prices: variability in finished lamb prices

MARKETS 26 August 2026

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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

The trade for store lambs was heavily dependent on quality, with the general run of prices ranging from €3.30/kg to €3.60/kg.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

Hogget ewes topped the trade at the sheep breeding sale in Cahersiveen this week, while there was solid demand for ewe lambs at the south Kerry Mart. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Ewe hoggets average €325 in Borris sale

Ewe hoggets average €325 in Borris sale

Demand for ewe lambs was sharper than hoggets, with ewe lambs averaging over €230/head.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: weather and price eases demand for stores

Sheep mart prices: weather and price eases demand for stores

The store lamb trade is being hit on two fronts with a lack of grass growth quelling demand in many areas while pressure on finished lamb prices is adding to trading challenges.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

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 15 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 15 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 15 July 2026

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