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Camera at the Mart: hoggets sell to highs of €237/head in Ballinasloe

Strong well-fleshed hoggets sold with ease above €220/head at Ballinalsoe Mart on Thursday last. Martin Merrick reports.

MARKETS 14 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: hoggets sell to highs of €237/head in Ballinasloe

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Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Trade has remained on par with last week, with agents still active and grass buyers still keen for stores.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Agents appear more active for top-end heavy lambs, while hill breeding sales are recording record prices.

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Strong start to sheep breeding sales

Strong start to sheep breeding sales

Despite farmers being unhappy with factory prices, breeding sales have recorded high demand and exceptional prices.

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