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Beef Trends: kill in freefall

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

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Beef Trends: kill in freefall

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MartBids Database: beef quotes add more positivity to live trade

MartBids Database: beef quotes add more positivity to live trade

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes cut by another 30c/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes cut by another 30c/kg

MARKETS 29 June 2026

Flat quotes for finished cattle take a big jump

Flat quotes for finished cattle take a big jump

Flat quotes for finished cattle take a big jump

NEWS 29 June 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes fall by 30c/kg to 40c/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes fall by 30c/kg to 40c/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes fall by 30c/kg to 40c/kg

MARKETS 24 June 2026

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Beef Trends: tighter numbers force beef quotes up

Beef Trends: tighter numbers force beef quotes up

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

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: steady prices for spring lambs in Athenry

Camera at the Mart: steady prices for spring lambs in Athenry

Despite factory cuts on Monday morning, lamb price was only mildly affected in Athenry Mart, with over 1,000 lambs on offer.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Hot weather turns up heat in beef trade

Hot weather turns up heat in beef trade

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

MARKETS 17 June 2026

MartBids Database: light cattle a tougher trade

MartBids Database: light cattle a tougher trade

Martin Merrick looks at the current market trends in marts, with weanlings and lighter cattle easing again in price this week.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: factory agents active in Mohill

Camera at the Mart: factory agents active in Mohill

Adam Woods reports from Aurivo Mart in Mohill for its general cattle sale last Saturday.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: solid lamb trade in Kingscourt Mart

Camera at the Mart: solid lamb trade in Kingscourt Mart

A combination of relatively tight supplies and factory agents keen for numbers curtailed attempts by agents to significantly reduce prices.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Sheep mart watch: slight easing of prices but keen demand for stores

Sheep mart watch: slight easing of prices but keen demand for stores

Buyers have looked to keep lamb price under check, with prices having eased by €3 to €4/head in the main.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

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