Sheep

In pictures: fleshed lambs sell from €170 to €180 in Ballinasloe

The trade for store lambs was heavily dependent on quality, with the general run of prices ranging from €3.30/kg to €3.60/kg.

MARKETS 15 August 2026

In pictures: fleshed lambs sell from €170 to €180 in Ballinasloe

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Suffolk ram sets new record price at West of Ireland club sale

Suffolk ram sets new record price at West of Ireland club sale

PEDIGREE 14 August 2026

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

MARKETS 14 August 2026

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Variable performance in ewe hogget sales

Variable performance in ewe hogget sales

Variable performance in ewe hogget sales

MARKETS 12 August 2026

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Sheep Management: Drought and lamb slaughter performance

Sheep Management: Drought and lamb slaughter performance

Where grass supplies are depleted then all options should be explored to ensure lambs are kept performing and drafting is kept ticking along.

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Record price of €4,000 for a Belclare ram

Record price of €4,000 for a Belclare ram

The sale held last week in GVM Tullamore Mart witnessed an average price of €832 and a clearance rate of 70%.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Why this Mayo farmer backs Swaledales - with ewes rearing triplets at 20

Why this Mayo farmer backs Swaledales - with ewes rearing triplets at 20

Joanna McNulty farms a pedigree Swaledale flock in Balderrig Beg, Co. Mayo. She discusses breeding, showing and why the hardy hill breed continues to impress both pedigree and commercial sheep farmers

NEWS 12 August 2026

Kerry mart suspends live weighing until rain returns

Kerry mart suspends live weighing until rain returns

While there was a sprinkling of rain in south Kerry on Wednesday morning, persisting drought conditions in their eastern customer base has led Iveragh Mart to temporarily suspend live sheep weighing.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Ewe hoggets average €325 in Borris sale

Ewe hoggets average €325 in Borris sale

Demand for ewe lambs was sharper than hoggets, with ewe lambs averaging over €230/head.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Organic sheep farmers seek better market access

Organic sheep farmers seek better market access

Increased collection points and better links from farm to factories were suggested as ways to prevent organic lambs drifting into conventional systems, a meeting in Kenmare Mart heard.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

In pictures: Hoggets average €245/hd in Ennis show and sale

In pictures: Hoggets average €245/hd in Ennis show and sale

The general run of prices ranged from €220 to €285 with the best-quality lots selling to a top of €330 per head

MARKETS 12 August 2026

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