Wednesday June 6th – Mart Report – Sheep Prices

With the fine weather continuing and farmers completing field work, we had a smaller entry of Sheep at this week’s sale. There was a slight increase in price for spring lambs with a top price of €130. The trade for Cast Ewes was similar to the previous week with prices ranging from €50 to €134. There was a similar entry of Ewes with lambs at foot on offer this week; there was a lively trade for them with a full clearance of lots. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Lambs, Cast Ewes & Ewes with Lambs at foot.

Sample Prices:    Spring Lambs:

70kgs €130, 50kgs €124, 48kgs €124, 45.6kgs €120, 44kgs €120,

45.1 kgs €119, 46kgs €117, 41.7kgs €115, 42.5kgs €110, 43.8kgs €101, 38.8kgs €95.

Cast Ewes made from €50 to €134 per lot.

Ewes with two Lambs at Foot made up to €200.

Ewes with one lamb at Foot made up to €150.