Sheep mart prices

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Factory quotes are up by 10c/kg to 20c/kg, while live prices in some sales have increased by anywhere from €3 to €8 per head

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

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Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

Sheep mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

MARKETS 14 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

MARKETS 9 September 2026

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Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Agents appear more active in sourcing lambs, which is reflected in a livelier trade in some marts.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: variability in finished lamb prices

Sheep mart prices: variability in finished lamb prices

Prices are significantly higher for heavier lambs in mart sales with a vibrant wholesale buyer trade, with a differential in price of €5 to €10/head in cases.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

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

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 22 July 2026

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

Hogget ewes topped the trade at the sheep breeding sale in Cahersiveen this week, while there was solid demand for ewe lambs at the south Kerry Mart. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 22 July 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 22 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: weather and price eases demand for stores

Sheep mart prices: weather and price eases demand for stores

The store lamb trade is being hit on two fronts with a lack of grass growth quelling demand in many areas while pressure on finished lamb prices is adding to trading challenges.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs remain in tight supply

Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs remain in tight supply

Low numbers of heavier well-fleshed lambs is generating increased competition between butcher and wholesale buyers.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

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