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Catherina Cunnane hails from a sixth-generation drystock and specialised pedigree suckler enterprise in Co. Mayo. She currently holds the positions of editor and general manager at That's Farming, having joined the firm during its start-up phase in 2015.
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Cattle prices up €50-€100/head at Carnew Mart

Carnew Mart – cattle prices – 15-01-2022 

According to Eugene Clune, yard manager at Carnew Mart, just over 1,050 cattle passed through its gate at Saturday’s (January 15th) weekly sale.

He reported that “all stock were a very strong trade throughout with prices up €50-€100 per head in cases with one onlooker describing the trade as dangerous”.

“Cows, on the day, were of great quality throughout with all types rising in price consistently,” he remarked.

“All in all, it was a very good sale with top-class prices. This week, cows will be on Friday evening with the bullock and bull show and sale to follow on Saturday.”

Carnew Mart 15-01-2022:

Cull cows:
  • 628KG – BA – €1740 – €2.77/KG;
  • 780KG – LMX – €1970 – €2.52/KG;
  • 812KG – AUX – €1990 – €2.45/KG;
  • 862KG – BA – €2060 – €2.39/KG;
  • 850KG – FR – €1490 – €1.75/KG;
  • 566kg – FR – €740;
  • 440kg – FR – €730;
  • 714kg – FR – €1100;
  • 636kg – FR – €1010.
Heifers:
  • 680kg – CH – €1800 – €2.64/kg;
  • 664 kg – LMX – €1700 -€256/kg;
  • 572kg – LM – €1550 – €2.70/kg;
  • 552kg – CH – €1440 – €2.61/kg;
  • 4 LM – 356kg – €1210 – €3.45/kg;
  • 502kg – LM – €1300 – €2.58/kg;
  • 486kg – LM – €1270 – €2.61/kg;
  • 464kg – LM – €1190 – €2.56/kg;
  • 436kg – BB – €1290 – €2.95/kg;
  • 500kg – BBX – €1370 – €2.74/kg;
  • 280kg – CH €870 – €3.10/kg.
Bullocks:
  • 730kg – CH – €2020 – €2.75/kg;
  • 624kg – CH – €1770 – €2.83/kg;
  • 530kg – CH – €1530 – €2.88/kg;
  • 496kg – LM – €1360 – €2.74/kg;
  • 428kg – LM – €1110 – €2.60/kg;
  • 458kg – FR – €950 – €2.07/kg;
  • 328kg – LM – €850 – €2.60/kg.
Bulls:
  • 350kg – LM – €1000 – €2.94/kg;
  • 307kg – SI – €900 – €2.93/kg;
  • 274kg – CH – €790 – €2.88kg;
  • 380kg – BBX – €1030 – €2.71/kg.
Sale days:
  • Thursday Ring 1– Sheep sale commencing at 10:00am ringside and online.
  • Friday Ring 1– Dry cows commencing at 4.00pm – depending on time of year
  • Saturday Ring 1– Dry cows commencing at 9.30am. Other categories commencing at 10.30am ringside and online.
  • Saturday Ring 2– Calf sale commencing at 11.00am ringside and online

Mart day information:

  • Cattle may be pre-entered by contacting the office on the week prior to sale day or you can enter by using the mart’s online entry system on its website.
  • Cattle taken in from 7.00am
  • Calf collection service available
  • If you have any queries, contact the office: 34 Main Street, Carnew, Co. Wicklow: Tel: 053 94 26234 or Mob: 087 7469999

View other mart reports.

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