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

Cathal Gormley reports from Monday's sale in Tuam Mart, where top lots of weanlings sold just shy of €6/kg, with farmers and shippers paying over €5/kg regularly.

MANAGEMENT 11 August 2026

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

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Camera at the Mart: lively trade for quality weanlings in Manorhamilton

Camera at the Mart: lively trade for quality weanlings in Manorhamilton

NEWS 6 August 2026

MartBids Database: weanlings hold firm but heavy cattle tougher trade

MartBids Database: weanlings hold firm but heavy cattle tougher trade

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

MARKETS 1 August 2026

Slurry paper acres must stop, says UFU

Slurry paper acres must stop, says UFU

Slurry paper acres must stop, says UFU

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

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Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

A shortage of grass is the main factor in the equation, with it having a knock-on effect on both finished and store cattle prices.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Pneumonia vaccinations vital for African weanling market - exporter

Pneumonia vaccinations vital for African weanling market - exporter

Poor pneumonia protocols on suckler farms could put the valuable north African market for weanlings at risk and result in exporters steering clear of unvaccinated stock, a Cork Marts event heard.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

MartBids Database: no great rise in ring prices

MartBids Database: no great rise in ring prices

Despite supplies being tight, there has been no great rise in price this week, with a slight fall recorded for many types.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Demand was solid from both farmers and shippers at the weanling sale in Kenmare Mart this week, where 300kg to 400kg bulls averaged over €5/kg. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Live exporters fear space requirements change imminent

Live exporters fear space requirements change imminent

The couple of hundred euro per head difference between exporting 70 weanlings or 45 per lorry could determine whether live exports stay competitive, cattle exporters have said.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Mart managers: premiums available for right type of weanling

Mart managers: premiums available for right type of weanling

With autumn weanling sales approaching, Maurice Brosnan of Gortatlea Mart stressed that preparation in weeks leading up to the sale can make a significant difference to the final price achieved.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Top weanlings up €175/head

Top weanlings up €175/head

Strong demand for well-muscled weanlings from overseas outlets has helped get the 2026 autumn weanling sales off to a flyer, but heavier and plainer stock have met a tougher trade.

NEWS 8 July 2026

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