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Watch: farmers opting for the mart to sell finished cattle

Oliver McCrystal caught up with Granard Mart manager Joseph Reilly following Wednesday's general cattle sale of bullocks, heifers and dry cows.

MARKETS 7 August 2026

Watch: farmers opting for the mart to sell finished cattle

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Beef cattle sought after in Elphin

Beef cattle sought after in Elphin

MARKETS 6 August 2026

MartBids Database: weanlings hold firm but heavy cattle tougher trade

MartBids Database: weanlings hold firm but heavy cattle tougher trade

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Watch: top call of €4,320 in Elphin for weanling heifers

Watch: top call of €4,320 in Elphin for weanling heifers

Watch: top call of €4,320 in Elphin for weanling heifers

MARKETS 4 August 2026

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Camera at the Mart: slight easing of prices in Roscrea

Camera at the Mart: slight easing of prices in Roscrea

Cattle were a slightly easier trade in Roscrea on Friday last, with bullocks seeing some of the most severe cuts.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

A shortage of grass is the main factor in the equation, with it having a knock-on effect on both finished and store cattle prices.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

MartBids Database: no great rise in ring prices

MartBids Database: no great rise in ring prices

Despite supplies being tight, there has been no great rise in price this week, with a slight fall recorded for many types.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: heifers a hot trade in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: heifers a hot trade in Roscommon

Friday’s sale of store and finished heifers in Roscommon Mart saw keen demand from buyers, though quality cattle were also on hand, which bolstered prices.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

MartBids Database: figures tell different feeling to mood

MartBids Database: figures tell different feeling to mood

Despite the MartBids analysis showing a slight fall in price of heavy bullocks and heifers, the mood from sellers has been extremely positive.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: cull cows sell to tops of €3,440 in Raphoe Mart

Camera at the Mart: cull cows sell to tops of €3,440 in Raphoe Mart

In this week's general cattle sale, cull cows topped the trade at €3,440, with keen demand for all types of cattle, with top-quality store cattle crossing €4/kg.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

MartBids Database: positivity in heavy cattle trade

MartBids Database: positivity in heavy cattle trade

Martin Merrick looks at the MartBids data this week, which shows heavy and forward cattle taking another jump in price, while the first of the specialist weanling sales shows keen exporter demand.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

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