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Sheep mart prices: signs of more demand for finished lambs

While agents remain coy in their purchasing behaviour, some marts report agent relationships at the ringside weakening and competition levels stepping up a notch

MARKETS 24 September 2025

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In pictures: stores in demand in Manorhamilton

In pictures: stores in demand in Manorhamilton

MARKETS 24 September 2025

Monster multi-breed sale of 380 rams in Tullow Mart

Monster multi-breed sale of 380 rams in Tullow Mart

NEWS 19 September 2025

Sheep price update: quotes unchanged at €7.80/kg for QA lambs

Sheep price update: quotes unchanged at €7.80/kg for QA lambs

Sheep price update: quotes unchanged at €7.80/kg for QA lambs

MARKETS 15 September 2025

Watch: hoggets sell to €435/head in Mule Lanark sale

Watch: hoggets sell to €435/head in Mule Lanark sale

Watch: hoggets sell to €435/head in Mule Lanark sale

MARKETS 14 September 2025

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Camera at the Mart: big demand for Cheviots in Donegal

Camera at the Mart: big demand for Cheviots in Donegal

Demand for Cheviot sheep outstripped supply with Cheviot ewe lambs recording a fine average of €208/head, while Cheviot hoggets sold for €281/head.

MARKETS 3 September 2025

Sheep mart prices: agents remain coy for finished lambs

Sheep mart prices: agents remain coy for finished lambs

Agents have an appetite for finished lambs with numbers relatively tight, but are reluctant to compete with greater intensity amid pressure on price on factories.

MARKETS 3 September 2025

Phenomenal demand for Cheviot sheep

Phenomenal demand for Cheviot sheep

Demand outstripped supplies in three sales held in Blessington, Cooley Peninsula and Donegal, with prices hitting over €400/head on numerous occasions

MARKETS 3 September 2025

Martbids Database: store cattle take a hit in marts

Martbids Database: store cattle take a hit in marts

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 3 September 2025

In pictures: prices up €65 to €70 at Cooley sheep sale

In pictures: prices up €65 to €70 at Cooley sheep sale

The annual one-day Cooley Sheep Breeders Association multi-breed ewe hogget and ewe lamb sale saw a flying trade, with hoggets averaging €294/head and ewe lambs €195/head.

MARKETS 3 September 2025

Sheep price update: steadier quotes but pressure remains

Sheep price update: steadier quotes but pressure remains

Quotes for quality assured lamb are in the region of €7.80/kg but agents remain subdued and mart prices in many sales continue to face price pressure.

MARKETS 3 September 2025

Camera at the Mart: hoggets up €100 in Donegal Mule Group sale

Camera at the Mart: hoggets up €100 in Donegal Mule Group sale

The highest-quality hoggets sold from €360 to €420 per head, with the general run from €280 to €340.

MARKETS 3 September 2025

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