Wednesday April 22nd – Sheep Prices Report

There were slightly better numbers on offer this week. There was an easier trade for Spring Lambs with lots more difficult to clear. The prices for Cast Ewes were also slightly back however there was a full clearance of lots. There was a good demand for Ewes with Lambs at foot. There was a lesser trade for Hoggets but all lots were sold.   Weekly sales continue on Wednesday at 11 a.m.for Lambs Cast Ewes, In Lamb Ewes and Ewes with Lambs at Foot. Yard opens at 8.30 a.m. Show & Sale of Lambs – Wednesday April 29th – Details on our website – The Oliver Burke Perpetual Sculpture will be presented to the winner of the Best Commercial Ewe with 2 lambs at foot.

  Sample Prices:

Ewe Hoggets        55.40 kgs €134, 48.70 kgs €105, 52.10 kgs €125, 55.50 kgs €121, 44 kgs €105,

Spring Lambs:    41 kgs €111, 54 kgs €130, 43 kgs €115, 45 kgs €120, 56 kgs €135,

 Cast Ewes made from €60 to €126 per lot 

 Ewes with Twin Lambs at foot made from €197 to €288 per lot

 Ewes with Single Lambs at foot made from €135 to €186 per lot