Numbers were well up this week with prices slightly increased for Spring Lambs with the tops fetching €118 for 48.80 kgs.
Again this week there was a good demand for store lambs. Prices for Cast Ewes ranged from €40 up to €130 per head. The special entry of Breeding Hoggets attracted good interest with prices ranging from €148 up to €170. Sheep sales continue each Wednesdays at 11 a.m. for Lambs & Cast Ewes. Please note that Sales for Breeding Ewes and Hoggets will commence on Saturday August 5th – Sale at 11 a.m. – Gates open at 8 a.m.
Sample Prices: Finished Lambs:
49.70 kgs €118, 48.80 kgs €118, 45.80 kgs €105, 46.30 kgs €100
46 kgs €110, 45.80 kgs €113, 46.70 kgs €109, 48 kgs €114,
51.70 kgs €120, 49.20 kgs €115, 45.30 kgs €110,
Store Lambs:
39.50kgs €94, 48.60 kgs €86, 36.10 kgs €88.50
37.50 kgs €88, 36.60 kgs €89, 37 kgs €90, 30.80 kgs €85.50
35.10 kgs €84.50, 34.30 kgs €88,
Cast Ewes made from €40 to €130 per lot
Breeding Hoggets made from €148 up to €170.