Wednesday April 16th Sheep Prices Report

 

There were good numbers on offer again this week. There were better numbers of Spring Lambs with improved prices. The trade for Hoggets was slightly easier, while prices of Cast Ewes were similar.Wednesday sheep sales continue weekly at 11 a.m. Yard opens at 8.30 a.m. Scanning Service available  from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Show & Sale of Lambs Wednesday April 30th – Also official opening of Roscommon Lamb Festival.

 

Sample Prices 

Spring Lambs: 45kgs €133, 50 kgs €135, 49 kgs €135, 47 kgs €130,43 .1 kgs €135, 52.50 kgs €150,

Ewe Hoggets   44 kgs €95, 40.90 kgs €90, 51.40 kgs €124, 45 kgs €94, 45 kgs €110,

Wether Hoggets  48 kgs €100, 46 kgs €107, 56 kgs €130, 42 kgs €100,

Cast Ewes made from €52.00 to €127.00

Ewes with Single lambs at foot made €140 to €166 per lot

Ewes with Doubles at foot made €114 to €200 per lot