Weanlings

Camera at the Mart: buyer demand results in 100% Kanturk weanling clearance

Appetite for weanlings – whether they are from the suckler herd or bucket-reared – proved strong in Kanturk Mart for the Co Cork mart's monthly evening weanling sale.

MARKETS 14 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: buyer demand results in 100% Kanturk weanling clearance

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MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: quality calves in demand in Headford

Camera at the Mart: quality calves in demand in Headford

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Getting ventilation right this autumn

Getting ventilation right this autumn

Getting ventilation right this autumn

BUILDINGS 9 September 2026

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

MARKETS 9 September 2026

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350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

Over 400 weanlings went under the hammer in Roscommon marts show and sale on Tuesday evening with 95% of the cattle finding new homes.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

While weanling sales are in full swing across the country, Scarriff Mart hosted its show and sale on Saturday last, with some impressive averages paid for quality lots.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Watch: weanling heifers sell to €4,550 in Elphin

Watch: weanling heifers sell to €4,550 in Elphin

Top-end heifers sold for dizzying prices at Elphin Mart on Monday evening, with several lots crossing €10/kg.

MARKETS 2 September 2026

Farmer warns others to be wary of cattle rustlers

Farmer warns others to be wary of cattle rustlers

A cattle exporter in the west of Ireland had animals and gates tampered with and warned other farmers to be aware.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: bounce in bucket-fed weanling price at Corrin

Camera at the Mart: bounce in bucket-fed weanling price at Corrin

An improved store cattle price of late appears to be feeding back into bucket-fed weanling prices, with a 100% clearance rate and close to €5.50/kg on offer in Corrin.

MARKETS 2 September 2026

Exporters lead charge for autumn weanlings

Exporters lead charge for autumn weanlings

Exporters continue to underpin the bull weanling trade, accounting for 50% of weanling purchases in many sales across the country.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: heifer weanlings to a high of €12.40/kg in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: heifer weanlings to a high of €12.40/kg in Gortatlea

Martin Merrick reports from Gortatlea Mart’s annual show and sale of heifer weanlings, where Belgian Blue-crosses were the most keenly sought after.

MARKETS 2 September 2026

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