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Watch: bullocks top at €4,040 in Elphin Mart

There was over 500 bullocks on offer at Elphin Mart's Wednesday sale, with 85% of these made up of continental breeds.

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Watch: bullocks top at €4,040 in Elphin Mart

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Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

NEWS 10 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

MARKETS 9 September 2026

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MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

Roughly 10,000 bullocks went direct for slaughter last week of the 14,630 that passed through lairages, as opposed to passing through a mart ring first.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: 97% clearance at largest Cooley sheep sale

Camera at the Mart: 97% clearance at largest Cooley sheep sale

The entry of 4,111 sheep was up almost 1,000 head on the 2025 sale, with positive averages recorded of €268/head for hoggets and €177 for ewe lambs.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: quality calves in demand in Headford

Camera at the Mart: quality calves in demand in Headford

Farmers and exporters were prevalent around the ring for Headford Mart’s Charolais show and sale, with keen demand from both sets of buyers.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

The entry of over 220 ewe lambs averaged at over €196/head for lambs weighing an average of 36.6kg.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

Prices paid to regular sellers or producers handling large numbers have in cases firmed by 10c/kg, but factory agents are not budging on base quotes offered.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

There is a brighter tone to the trade for both slaughter-fit and store lambs, but general sales of ewe hoggets remain subdued.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

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