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Sheep price update: factories steady with more bite in mart sales

Agents are struggling to get their hands on required numbers and are competing with greater intensity in mart sales.

MARKETS 13 July 2026

Sheep price update: factories steady with more bite in mart sales

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Sheep mart prices: finished lambs strengthen, stores remain solid

Sheep mart prices: finished lambs strengthen, stores remain solid

MARKETS 8 July 2026

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

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

MARKETS 8 July 2026

More positive tone to lamb prices

More positive tone to lamb prices

More positive tone to lamb prices

NEWS 8 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: solid start to store lamb trade in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: solid start to store lamb trade in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: solid start to store lamb trade in Kenmare

MARKETS 2 July 2026

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Camera at the Mart: brisk start to store lamb sales in Manorhamilton Mart

Camera at the Mart: brisk start to store lamb sales in Manorhamilton Mart

A large entry of light store lambs weighing from 27kg to 31kg sold from €4.10/kg to €4.63/kg.

MARKETS 3 April 2026

Sheep mart prices: lamb prices fall by €5 to €10 per head

Sheep mart prices: lamb prices fall by €5 to €10 per head

The cut in factory quotes has had a direct effect on mart sales, with prices falling by an average of €5 to €8 per head and upwards of €10 per head in cases.

MARKETS 3 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: steady prices for spring lambs in Athenry

Camera at the Mart: steady prices for spring lambs in Athenry

Despite factory cuts on Monday morning, lamb price was only mildly affected in Athenry Mart, with over 1,000 lambs on offer.

MARKETS 3 April 2026

Sheep mart watch: slight easing of prices but keen demand for stores

Sheep mart watch: slight easing of prices but keen demand for stores

Buyers have looked to keep lamb price under check, with prices having eased by €3 to €4/head in the main.

MARKETS 3 April 2026

Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

A lift in factory price earlier in the week and increased wholesaler activity has seen price lift again this week by €3-€5/head and higher in cases.

MARKETS 3 April 2026

Buoyant trade for spring lambs in Ballina

Buoyant trade for spring lambs in Ballina

While numbers were low, there was keen demand for quality factory fit spring lambs, while well fleshed hoggets were also sought for.

MARKETS 3 April 2026

Farmer Writes: balancing weight gains and falling price

Farmer Writes: balancing weight gains and falling price

Do you chase extra kilos and risk a falling price or take what’s in front of you, asks James Strain.

FARMER WRITES 3 April 2026

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