Smaller sale this week in both lambs and breeding sheep. Store lambs were a better trade this week. Factory lambs remain the same as previous week. Breeding ewes and hoggets remain the same.
SAMPLE PRICES
Lambs
Five ewe lambs, 55.8kg, €142.00. Five ewe lambs, 52.8kg, €147.00. Eight ewe lambs, 37.5kg, €102.00. Ten ewe lambs, 37.5kg, €102.00. Fifteen ewe lambs, 42.7kg, €120.00. Eleven wether lambs, 32.8kg, €90.00. Ten ewe lambs, 37kg, €108.00.
Stag ewes
Number not as big as previous week. Prices similar to last week. In some cases, heavier lots were a little better. Prices ranged from €60.00 to €136.00.
Breeding Sheep
Ewe hoggets made from €150.00 to €170.00.
Breeding ewes made from €140 to €170.00.
Sheep sale every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘marteye’ in two “rings” ewe ring and lamb ring. Gates open at 8am.