Larger number of sheep on offer to previous week. The very large number of stag ewes on offer met with a brisk trade, especially for the heavier lots. Hoggets and spring lambs also met with an improved trade. Also very strong trade for ewes with lambs at foot.
SAMPLE PRICES
Spring Lambs
Eleven lambs, 41kg, €164.00. Four lambs, 51kg, €172.00. Ten lambs, 49.5kg, €165.00. Five lambs, 50kg, €171.00. Ten lambs, 44.1kg, €165.00. Twenty lambs, 36.1kg, €126.00. Five lambs, 40.5kg, €150.00. Three lambs, 43.5kg, €167.00. Ten lambs, 36.5kg, €120.00. Eight lambs, 43kg, €160.00
Hoggets
Two wither Hoggets, 57kg, €166.00. Two ewe Hoggets, 58kg, €171.00. Ten ewe Hoggets, 47kg, €168.00. Eight ewe hoggets 46kg, €169.00. Three ewe hoggets, 37kg, €110.00. Two ewe hoggets, 58kg, €168.00.
Stag ewes
Three ewes, 89.5kg, €176.00. Two ewes, 62kg, €120.00. Twelve ewes, 103kg, €216. Three ewes, 96kg, €190.00. Two ewes, 75kg, €154.00. Twelve ewes, 88kg, €172.00. Two ewes, 100kg, €210.00. Five ewes, 94.5kg, €189.00. Six ewes, 78kg, €162.00. Two ewes, 83kg, €160
Breeding sheep -Ewes with lambs at foot.
One third-crop ewe with two lambs at foot, €286.00. Two hogget ewes with three lambs at foot, €300.00. One second-crop ewe with very strong twin lambs at foot, €380.00. Two second-crop ewe with very strong single lambs at foot, €310.00. One fourth-crop ewe with single lambs at foot, €200.00. One third-crop ewe with single lamb at foot, €262.00. Three third-crop ewes with four lambs at foot, €248.00.
Sheep sale every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘marteye’ in two “rings” ewe ring and lamb ring. Gates open at 8am.
Web: www.mountbellew.ie Ph: (090) 9679660.