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Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

This week's sale in Roscommon Mart saw an increased appetite for all types of sheep with well-fleshed cull ewes and quality store lambs sought after.

MARKETS 2 October 2026

Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

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Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

MARKETS 30 September 2026

In pictures: top prices hit €225 in Athenry Mart

In pictures: top prices hit €225 in Athenry Mart

MARKETS 28 September 2026

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

MARKETS 25 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: sharp trade at Loughrea show and sales

Camera at the Mart: sharp trade at Loughrea show and sales

Camera at the Mart: sharp trade at Loughrea show and sales

MARKETS 23 September 2026

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Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

Bulls weighing 300kg to 400kg met keen demand at the mart’s show and sale, with farmers and live exporters competing.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality heifers in Balla

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality heifers in Balla

Balla Mart’s maiden heifer sale on Friday last saw farmers, northern buyers and specialist heifer producers battle it out to secure top-end heifers.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

Similar to other breeding sales, prices were understandably back, though quality lots still saw prices over €300/head paid.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Watch: bullocks top at €4,040 in Elphin Mart

Watch: bullocks top at €4,040 in Elphin Mart

There was over 500 bullocks on offer at Elphin Mart's Wednesday sale, with 85% of these made up of continental breeds.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: 97% clearance at largest Cooley sheep sale

Camera at the Mart: 97% clearance at largest Cooley sheep sale

The entry of 4,111 sheep was up almost 1,000 head on the 2025 sale, with positive averages recorded of €268/head for hoggets and €177 for ewe lambs.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: quality calves in demand in Headford

Camera at the Mart: quality calves in demand in Headford

Farmers and exporters were prevalent around the ring for Headford Mart’s Charolais show and sale, with keen demand from both sets of buyers.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

The entry of over 220 ewe lambs averaged at over €196/head for lambs weighing an average of 36.6kg.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

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New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

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