There were large numbers of sheep on offer at this week’s sale. There was an improved trade for Hoggets with all lots sold. There was a good demand for Cast Ewes with prices generally in line with last week and again there was full clearance of lots. There was also a big entry of in Lamb Ewes on offer with prices ranging from €160 to €210 for lots carrying twins, and €166 to €180 for lots carrying triplets. Weekly sales continue on Wednesday for Lambs & Cast Ewes at 11 a.m. Yard opens at 8.30 a.m. Sheep scanning service will commence on Wednesday February 4th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and each Wednesday thereafter.
Sample Prices:
Hogget Rams: 43.70 kgs €92, 43 kgs €104.50, 49 kgs €111.50,
Wether Hoggets 57 kgs €118, 53 kgs €127, 39.50 kgs €92.50, 43.50 kgs €104,
Mixed Lots: 49.87 kgs €122.50, 44.82 kgs €107.50, 49.80 kgs €124, 50.8 kgs €125.50,
51 kgs €127.50,
Ewe Hoggets 34.30 kgs €90, 58 kgs €127.50,39 kgs €87.50, 35 kgs €75.50,
41.50 kgs €100, 49.8 kgs €124,
Cast Ewes made from €60 to €150 per lot
In lamb Ewes Lots carrying twins made from €160 to €210,
Lots carrying triplets made from €166 to €188.