Larger sale of sheep to previous week. Spring lambs and hoggets met with a similar trade to previous week. Stag ewes met with strong trade and increased demand for heavier lots. Also, increased buyer activity for ewes with lambs at foot.
SAMPLE PRICES
SPRING LAMBS
Thirteen lambs, 45.5kg, €167.00.
Nine lambs, 37.5kg, €130.00.
Two lambs, 41.2kg, €150.00.
One lamb, 55kg, €180.00.
Twelve lambs, 43kg, €151.00.
Eleven lambs, 50.2kg, €176.00.
HOGGETS
Nine ewe hoggets, 71.5kg, €190.00.
Five quality ewe hoggets, 74kg, €211.00.
Nine wether hoggets, 43.1kg, €120.00.
Three ewe hoggets, 45kg, €150.00.
Twelve ewe hoggets, 56.7kg, €173.00.
Nine ewe hoggets, 61.3kg, €176.00.
STAG EWES
Large number on offer again this week. Strong demand, especially for heavier lots.
One ewe, 109kg, €200.00.
Three ewes, 86kg, €147.00.
Three ewes, 88.3kg, €154.00.
Ten ewes, 71kg, €100.00.
Fifteen ewes, 81.3kg, €144.00.
Five ewes, 100kg, €188.00.
EWES WITH LAMBS AT FOOT
One first crop ewe with single lamb at foot, €218.00.
Six third crop ewe with twin lambs at foot, €270.00.
Two second crop ewes with twin lambs at foot, €302.00.
One second crop ewe with three lambs at foot, €365.00.
Sheep sale every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘marteye’ in two “rings”, ewe ring and lamb ring. Gates open at 8am.
Next cattle sale Friday 26th May at 6pm in person and online with ‘marteye’. Gates open at 4pm.