Wednesday May 9th – Mart Report- Sheep Prices

We had a smaller entry of Sheep at this week’s sale. There was a dip in trade for hoggets with prices topping €140. We had a large entry this week of Spring lambs with a top price of €150. The trade for Cast Ewes was similar to the previous week with prices ranging from €60 to €150.  There was a smaller entry of Ewes with lambs at foot on offer this week however, there was a brisk trade for them with all lots sold. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Lambs, Cast Ewes & Ewes with Lambs at foot.

Sample Prices:    Spring Lambs:

53.5kgs €150, 54kgs €150, 49.8kgs €148, 52kgs €148, 47kgs €146, 47 kgs €145, 52.5 €143, 40.8kgs €140, 42.3kgs €133.50.

                             Hoggets:

58.9kgs €140, 61kgs €138, 52.5kgs €133, 49.3 kgs €120.     

                 Cast Ewes made from €60 to €150 per lot

 Ewes with two Lambs at Foot made up to €274.