Smaller number of sheep on offer to previous week. Stag ewes met with slight improvement. Lighter lots of store lambs were similar trade to previous week however forward stores met with improved trade. Factory lambs met with very brisk trade with prices up by €10 to €12 for heavier lots.
SAMPLE PRICES
LAMBS
Seven ewe lambs, 44kg, €140. Eight ram lambs, 52.5kg, €156.
Twelve ram lambs, 42.3kg, €116. Twenty ewe lambs, 34.5kg, €100.
Nine ewe lambs, 40.7kg, €118. Thirteen wether lambs, 51kg, €157.
One wether lamb, 58kg, €164. Three ewe lambs, 39.5kg, €122.
Ten ewe lambs, 45.8kg, €151. Six wether lambs, 52kg, €160.
Seven wether lambs, 37kg, €112. Thirteen wether lambs, 45.2kg, €134.
Nine ewe lambs, 41.5kg, €130. Sixteen ewe lambs, 42.5kg, €124.
STAG EWES
Larger number on offer to previous week with improved trade, especially for heavier lots.
Five ewes, 88.5kg, €140.
Three ewes, 86.5kg, €150.
One ewe, 101kg, €165.
Three ewes, 112kg, €170.
Two ewes, 71kg, €130kg.
Twenty ewes, 76.5kg, €120.
One ewe, 96kg, €160.
Sheep sale every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘marteye’ in two “rings” ewe ring and lamb ring. Gates open at 8am.