The trade witnessed last week in Carrick-on-Shannon for Charolais and Limousin breeds continued for the Angus and Herefords this Saturday. While prices may have been back, clearance rates still hovered around the 70% mark.

A total of 42 Angus bulls met good trade on the day to average nearly €2,150.

Leading the way in the ring was Molloy David T246 from Brian Faughnan, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim. A second prize winner in the pre-sale show, David took the ring by storm, attracting a number of bids before reaching his final destination. Sired by Netherton Mr Brazilian, the October 2017-born bull is a grandson of three time All-Ireland champion Rosemead Karona.

Securing the second top price, and also the reserve overall championship, was Loughlynn Powerhouse. Bred and exhibited by Patrick Regan, this September 2017-born bull is a son of Towerhill Noel and dam Loughlynn Kimberley. Five stars on the terminal index, Powerhouse hit the market at €3,600.

Judge Joe Moran awarded the overall champion sash to Drumcrow Prosecco T714. Bred by Frank and Margaret McKiernan, this stylish young bull is a son of Netherton Americano, but failed to meet his reserve on the day.

The small entry of Herefords present saw four sell to average €2,100.