Saturday August 22nd Breeding Sheep Prices Report

 

 

There was another large entry of excellent quality Breeding Ewes on offer this week. There was a brisk trade for Hoggets with the average prices up from last week and a top price of €218. There was also an improvement in the trade for Breeding Ewes with a top price €194 for a pen of 2 year old Ewes.  A pen of 2nd Crop Mule Breeding Sheep fetched €204.Saturday sales continue weekly – Gates open at 8 a.m. Sale commences at 11 a.m.

Sample prices

 Hoggets ranged from €120 to €218 per head

2 year old Ewes made from €155 to €194 per head

3 year old Ewes made from €128 to €192 per head ( pen of 2nd Crop Mule Breeding Ewes made €204)