There was a good entry of sheep again this week. There was a dip in the trade for heavier Spring Lambs this week but despite this 89% of the numbers on offer were sold. There was a good demand for lighter lambs with lots fetching up to €85 per head or €2.70 per kilo. There an improved trade for Cast Ewes with average prices better than the previous week. There was a smaller entry of Ewes with lambs at foot with Ewes with doubles at foot making up to €260 per lot while Ewes with singles made up to €190 per lot .Sales continue each Wednesdays at 11 a.m. for Lambs, Cast Ewes and Ewes with Lambs at Foot.
Sample Prices:
Spring Lambs: 42.40 kgs €96, 45.50 kgs €100, 43.50 kgs €97, 44.50 kgs €106,52 kgs €110, 45.30 kgs €105, 44 kgs €97.50, 34.50 kgs €82, 31.50 kgs €85,49.30 kgs €103,
Cast Ewes made from €75 to €112.50 per lot
Ewes with Twin lambs at foot made up to €260 per unit
Ewes (2nd Crop) with Single Lambs at foot made up to €190 per unit
