Weanling prices

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

Many farmers are of the opinion that mart prices are running lower than in 2025 but prices for weanlings and stores in the first half of the year are higher while heavier cattle are on a par

MARTS 22 August 2026

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

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MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

MARKETS 20 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

MARKETS 1 August 2026

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

MARKETS 17 July 2026

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Top weanlings up €175/head

Top weanlings up €175/head

Strong demand for well-muscled weanlings from overseas outlets has helped get the 2026 autumn weanling sales off to a flyer, but heavier and plainer stock have met a tougher trade.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers light up Iveragh weanling sale

Camera at the Mart: shippers light up Iveragh weanling sale

Almost two thirds of weanling bulls on offer in Cahersiveen were bought by exports at this week's sale of autumn-born weanlings. Top-bulls were in demand but plainer stock met a tougher trade.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding higher quantities to E- and U-grading type weanlings can enhance their selling points, while overfeeding plainer types can make them less saleable.

SUCKLERS 6 May 2026

MartBids Database: bulls take heavy price cuts

MartBids Database: bulls take heavy price cuts

Martin Merrick looks at the MartBids figures this week, where further price cuts have hit all stock, with bull weanlings taking the brunt of it.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

Despite challenging prices for factory-fit cattle, the weanling trade in Gortatlea Mart lit up on Wednesday evening, with exceptional demand from exporters. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Shippers keep floor under weanling trade

Shippers keep floor under weanling trade

Demand from shippers for weanling bulls compensated for a tougher domestic trade in south Kerry, as factory price cuts impact farmer confidence, according to Iveragh Mart manager, Mike Kissane.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

US suckler slide could underpin Irish price

US suckler slide could underpin Irish price

Meat sector analyst Rupert Claxton said any short-term reduction in Irish store or weanling prices would not be significant.

NEWS 6 May 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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