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Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

There has been a number of standout sales that are grabbing lots of attention with fleshed lambs selling up to €200 with ease, while other sales are struggling to pass €185/head.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

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Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

NEWS 18 September 2026

Store lamb prices benefit from drought recovery

Store lamb prices benefit from drought recovery

Store lamb prices benefit from drought recovery

NEWS 16 September 2026

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

MARKETS 11 September 2026

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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 26 August 2026

Organic farming proving to be a resilient system in Meath

Organic farming proving to be a resilient system in Meath

Paul Kennedy farms with his family in Stamullen, Co Meath. He is a member of the OBLIG EIP project and it was launched on his farm last week.

FEATURE 26 August 2026

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Hill ewes are especially responsive to improvements in body condition and meeting targets at breeding.

MANAGEMENT 26 August 2026

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Peter McCann reports from the weekly store lamb sale in Plumbridge, Co Tyrone.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

As an example store lamb budget, let's consider a farmer who buys 50 crossbred lambs for £115 at an average liveweight of 37kg.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: quality ewe lambs sought after in Drumshanbo show and sale

Camera at the Mart: quality ewe lambs sought after in Drumshanbo show and sale

Cathal Gormley reports from Drumshanbo Mart's show and sale of lambs last Thursday, where quality ewes lambs attracted a premium.

NEWS 26 August 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 26 August 2026

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