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Sheep mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

A significant percentage of quality hoggets are trading from €240 to €280/head, with small numbers rising to upwards of €300/head.

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

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Camera at the Mart: Charolais and Limousin double-act dominate in Kilfenora

Camera at the Mart: Charolais and Limousin double-act dominate in Kilfenora

MARKETS 15 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: buyer demand results in 100% Kanturk weanling clearance

Camera at the Mart: buyer demand results in 100% Kanturk weanling clearance

MARKETS 14 September 2026

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

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

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

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

MARKETS 11 September 2026

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Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

There was a nice bounce in lamb prices at Macroom Mart where the impact of buyers from the southeast returning to the ringside increased competition for lambs. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

While the trade for Suffolk-cross-Cheviot sheep was slightly back on the 2025 sale, prices paid for quality Cheviot sheep was up, with North County Cheviots meeting a flying trade.

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: 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

Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

Prices paid to regular sellers or producers handling large numbers have in cases firmed by 10c/kg, but factory agents are not budging on base quotes offered.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

There is a brighter tone to the trade for both slaughter-fit and store lambs, but general sales of ewe hoggets remain subdued.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

Over 400 weanlings went under the hammer in Roscommon marts show and sale on Tuesday evening with 95% of the cattle finding new homes.

NEWS 9 September 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

As we approach the end of another busy season for farm sales, many farmers will naturally start thinking ahead to their own plans for the future.

From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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