Bullocks

Shippers drive the weanling trade in Ballymote Mart

With 120 bull weanlings on offer in this week's special autumn-born weanling sale in Ballymote Mart, top bulls were crossing the €5/kg mark – with shippers buying over half the bulls on the day.

FA - CAMERA AT THE MART 14 August 2026

Shippers drive the weanling trade in Ballymote Mart

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Factories fail to scupper trade

Factories fail to scupper trade

MARKETS 12 August 2026

MartBids analysis: heavy cattle rise but light cattle take a hit

MartBids analysis: heavy cattle rise but light cattle take a hit

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Trade steady in Cahir for all types of cattle

Trade steady in Cahir for all types of cattle

Trade steady in Cahir for all types of cattle

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: Solid demand at show and sale in Tuam Mart

Camera at the Mart: Solid demand at show and sale in Tuam Mart

Camera at the Mart: Solid demand at show and sale in Tuam Mart

MANAGEMENT 11 August 2026

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Beef trade steady despite factory pressure on price

Beef trade steady despite factory pressure on price

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Watch: farmers opting for the mart to sell finished cattle

Watch: farmers opting for the mart to sell finished cattle

Oliver McCrystal caught up with Granard Mart manager Joseph Reilly following Wednesday's general cattle sale of bullocks, heifers and dry cows.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Beef cattle sought after in Elphin

Beef cattle sought after in Elphin

Oliver McCrystal caught up with Elphin Mart manager Ciaran Lynch at this week's bullock and heifer sale.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

How to make money out of beef cattle

How to make money out of beef cattle

Derek Robinson has taken some dairy bred calves from rearing through to finish

FARMER WRITES 5 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

Heavy cattle saw keener demand amid a slightly sticky trade in Cavan on Friday last.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Over 300 commercial cattle set off for Tullamore

Over 300 commercial cattle set off for Tullamore

Cathal Gormley looks ahead to the commercial cattle classes at this year's FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore, with over 300 cattle competing to be crowned the 2026 champions.

BREEDING & HEALTH 5 August 2026

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