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MartBids Database: positive beef trade for Ploughing week

Cattle prices remain strong, with many categories of stock, particularly weanlings, showing a good boost in price on a week-by-week basis.

MARKETS 16 September 2026

MartBids Database: positive beef trade for Ploughing week

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Ploughing attendees catch Ennis Mart sale live on IFJ stand

Ploughing attendees catch Ennis Mart sale live on IFJ stand

MARKETS 15 September 2026

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

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

MARKETS 11 September 2026

MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

NEWS 8 September 2026

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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 22 August 2026

MartBids Database: tiny price difference between stores and weanlings

MartBids Database: tiny price difference between stores and weanlings

Both weanling and heavier cattle prices are steady again this week, though there are major grumblings that store and fat cattle prices are off the mark in comparison to weanlings.

MARKETS 22 August 2026

In-calf heifers top at €10,000 in Carrigallen Mart

In-calf heifers top at €10,000 in Carrigallen Mart

Buyers traveled from across the country to a special in-calf heifer sale in Carrigallen Mart on Friday evening.

NEWS 22 August 2026

Charollais and Texel rams top entries at Sheep Ireland sale

Charollais and Texel rams top entries at Sheep Ireland sale

There were 143 Charollais rams entered, with 107 finding new homes, while there were 121 Texel rams on offer and 103 of these sold.

MARKETS 22 August 2026

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Bulls weighing from 300kg to 400kg averaged €5.17/kg, while there was some standout prices of €6,000 and €7,000 paid for show heifers.

MARKETS 22 August 2026

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

Prices for forward store and slaughter-fit bullocks and heifers have firmed slightly, while cull cows held their own on price.

MARKETS 22 August 2026

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart recently fitted Heatguard sheeting to the livestock holding and drop off areas, with more work set to be completed soon.

MARTS 22 August 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

As we approach the end of another busy season for farm sales, many farmers will naturally start thinking ahead to their own plans for the future.

From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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