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Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

There was a nice bounce in lamb prices at Macroom Mart where the impact of buyers from the southeast returning to the ringside increased competition for lambs. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

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Mule ewe lambs sell to £355 at Aghanloo

Mule ewe lambs sell to £355 at Aghanloo

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

South East Mule Breeders increasing in prominence

South East Mule Breeders increasing in prominence

MARKETS 4 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: Cheviot ewe lambs sell to top of €575 in Carrick

Camera at the Mart: Cheviot ewe lambs sell to top of €575 in Carrick

Camera at the Mart: Cheviot ewe lambs sell to top of €575 in Carrick

NEWS 2 September 2026

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

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Camera at the Mart: quality ewe lambs sought after in Drumshanbo show and sale

Camera at the Mart: quality ewe lambs sought after in Drumshanbo show and sale

Cathal Gormley reports from Drumshanbo Mart's show and sale of lambs last Thursday, where quality ewes lambs attracted a premium.

NEWS 7 August 2026

Mule ewe lambs sell to £415 at Armoy

Mule ewe lambs sell to £415 at Armoy

A show of 3,500 ewe lambs were offered up for sale in Armoy Livestock Mart on Monday.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 August 2026

Highs and lows in one week of farming

Highs and lows in one week of farming

Derek Robinson had a TB test and farm assurance inspection in the same week.

FARMER WRITES 7 August 2026

€10,000 Texel purchase pays off as son sells for record €33,000

€10,000 Texel purchase pays off as son sells for record €33,000

The 2026 Texel Premier Show and Sale was a truly historic occasion — celebrating 50 years of the Irish Texel Sheep Society with record prices and exceptional demand, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 7 August 2026

Sheep Management: Drought and lamb slaughter performance

Sheep Management: Drought and lamb slaughter performance

Where grass supplies are depleted then all options should be explored to ensure lambs are kept performing and drafting is kept ticking along.

MANAGEMENT 7 August 2026

Mule hoggets soar by £55/head in Ballymena

Mule hoggets soar by £55/head in Ballymena

Over 2,900 hoggets sold to an average price of £328, which is up £55 on the same sale last year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 August 2026

Borris Ewe Breeders sale goes online

Borris Ewe Breeders sale goes online

For the first time, there will be an option for customers to purchase sheep online in the premier sale, which takes place on Saturday 8 August.

NEWS 7 August 2026

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