There was a huge entry of sheep on offer for the annual Show and Sale of Lambs held on Wednesday last. There was an excellent display of very good quality Ewe lambs on offer. There was an improvement in the average prices for Lambs in particular for Ewe Lambs which fetched as high as €135. There was a similar trade for Cast Ewes with all lots sold. Weekly sales for Sheep continue on Wednesdays @ 11 a.m. Please note Ewe lambs will be sold separately to Wether/Ram lambs. Draw for the Starting pens. The draw for the starting pen will be held at 10.45 a.m. A second draw will take place to determine whether the draw will go up or down. Breeding Ewes sales continue weekly on Saturdays @ 11 a.m. Gate opens at 8 a.m. Show & Sale of Pedigree Charollais Rams– this Saturday September 12th Show at 12 Noon Sale at 1.30 p.m.–
Sample Prices:
Ewe Lambs: 45.90 kgs €120, 52.30 kgs €129, 56 kgs €133, 43.20 kgs €95, 45.80 kgs €101, 52.70 kgs €124, 53.40 kgs €135.50, 40.90 kgs €122, 52.70 kgs €124.
Mixed Lambs: 49.88 kgs €103,
Wether Lambs: 53 kgs €106, 47.50 kgs €100.50 48.40 kgs €101, 43 kgs €87, 35.8 kgs €71.50, 47.80 kgs €100, 43.1 kgs €93, 45.90 kgs €95,
Ram Lambs: – 53.20 kgs €105, 46.80 kgs €98, 49.80 kgs €108.50 41.30 kgs €80,
Cast Ewes made from €65 to €117 per lot
Show & Sale of Lambs- Prize Winners –
Best Pen of 10 or more Store Lambs:
1st: Patrick J. Kelly, Carnlasson, Four Mile House, Roscommon
2nd: Mahcelo Goncalves, 16 Clontuskert, Lanesboro, Roscommon
3rd: Brendan McDonnell, Coolegarry, Curraghboy, Athlone
Best pen of 10 or more Ewe Lambs suitable for Breeding
1st: John F Rooney, Gortnaskea, Leckaun P.O. Via Sligo
2nd: Brendan McDonnell, Coolegarry, Curraghboy, Athlone
3rd: Declan McTiernan, Cooltigue, Four Mile House, Roscommon
Best Pen of 10 or more Finished Lambs
1st: John Smith, Ardgallagher, Kilmore, Carrick on Shannon
2nd:Dermot Hunt, Kinnity, Four Mile House, Roscommon
3rd: Frank Mulligan, Buncrower, Creggs
Champion Pen of Lambs
John F. Rooney, Gortnaskea, Leckaun PO. Via Sligo, Co. Leitrim
Best Pen of Galway/Roscommon Ewe Lambs
Colm Mee, Lisflynn, Curraghboy, Athlone
