sheep mart prices

Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

Base quotes have fallen to €7.50/kg or an opening price of €7.60/kg to €7.70/kg for quality assured lambs

MARKETS 26 January 2026

Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

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Camera at the Mart: firm demand for stores in Baltinglass Mart

Camera at the Mart: firm demand for stores in Baltinglass Mart

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Sheep mart prices: trade stagnates for finished lambs

Sheep mart prices: trade stagnates for finished lambs

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Sheep mart prices: more bite for lambs in places

Sheep mart prices: more bite for lambs in places

Sheep mart prices: more bite for lambs in places

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Sheep price update: ICM increases base quote by 10c/kg

Sheep price update: ICM increases base quote by 10c/kg

Sheep price update: ICM increases base quote by 10c/kg

MARKETS 12 January 2026

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Sheep mart prices: west-east price divide remains

Sheep mart prices: west-east price divide remains

Marts in the southeast with a strong wholesale or butcher trade are recording average prices for heavier lambs trending €3 to €5/head higher than marts in the west.

MARKETS 1 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: wholesale buyers drive demand in Tullow

Camera at the Mart: wholesale buyers drive demand in Tullow

Top-quality lambs weighing upwards of 52kg exceeded the €180 mark and sold in the main from €180 to €188.

MARKETS 1 December 2025

Sheep mart prices: regional variation in lamb prices

Sheep mart prices: regional variation in lamb prices

Prices are stronger in the east of the country, driven by a keener appetite from wholesale and butcher buyers.

MARKETS 1 December 2025

Sheep mart prices: butchers and wholesalers in driving seat

Sheep mart prices: butchers and wholesalers in driving seat

There has been more activity this week from wholesale and butcher buyers sourcing lambs for the Christmas trade.

MARKETS 1 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: wholesalers drive trade in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: wholesalers drive trade in Carnew

Prices for lambs weighing from 52kg to 58kg ranged from €185 to €192, while lambs weighing from 48kg to 50kg sold from €175 to €185.

MARKETS 1 December 2025

Sheep mart prices: butchers and wholesalers more active in places

Sheep mart prices: butchers and wholesalers more active in places

Some marts with a strong butcher and wholesale buyer market have reported prices firming on average by €2 to €3/head with some recording greater increases.

MARKETS 1 December 2025

Watch: factory quotes unchanged but lambs break €200 mark in Kilkenny

Watch: factory quotes unchanged but lambs break €200 mark in Kilkenny

Kilkenny Mart recorded a much sharper trade for slaughter-fit sheep, with George Candler reporting prices firming by €4 to €6/head.

MARKETS 1 December 2025

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