Wednesday May 1st – Mart Report – Sheep Prices

There were larger numbers on offer this week. Prices for Spring Lamb fetched €140 for 52.7kgs. Prices for finished hoggets peaked at €141 for 55.4kgs. There was a steady trade for Cast Ewes with prices ranging from €66 up to €133. There was a larger entry of Ewes with lambs at foot on offer this week however, there was a brisk trade for them with a very high percentage of lots sold.  Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Lambs, Cast Ewes & Ewes with lambs at foot.  

Sample Prices:    Finished Hoggets:

55.4kgs €141, 59.1kgs €127, 52.2kgs €126, 50kgs €111.

 Spring Lamb

52.7kgs €140, 48.2kgs €136, 52.7kgs €136, 50.7kgs €135,

56.6kgs €135, 50.6kgs €134, 42.6kgs €134, 48.4kgs €133,

46.9kgs €132.5, 45.6kgs €130.

 Cast Ewes made from €66 to €133 per lot.

Ewe with two lambs @ foot made up to €360.

Ewe with one lamb @ foot made up to €202.