Smaller number of sheep on offer to previous week. Good trade for all lots though stag ewes were slightly back but a good demand for the heavier lots. Ewe hoggets were a good trade.
SAMPLE PRICES
Lambs
Ten ewe lambs, 34.7kg, €120.00. Seven ewe lambs, 33kg, €93.00. Eleven ewe lambs 42.8kg, €132.00. Ten ewe lambs, 49.2kg, €153.00. Two ewe lambs, 36.8kg, €123.00. Six lambs, 51.5kg, €148.00.
Good show of stag ewes with prices similar to previous week. Prices ranged from €70.00 to €135.00.
Breeding ewes/Ewe hoggets
Ewe hoggets ranged in price from €130 to €200.00.
First crop ewes ranged in price from €120.00 to €140.00.
Second/third crop ewes ranged in price from €80.00 to €120.00
Sheep sales every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘marteye’.
Gates open at 8am.