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Catherina Cunnane
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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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‘Plainer stock are getting harder sold’

Ennis Mart report – cattle prices – 19-08-2021

According to a spokesperson, over 400 lots were on offer at Ennis Mart on Thursday, August 19th, 2021.

They reported that beef cows met “a fine trade” and topped out at €2,070. Just 25 cull bulls went under the hammer, and these made to €2.44/kg.

“A good size sale with just over 400 on offer. A good trade for quality stock, but the plainer stock are getting harder sold.

Ennis Mart 19-08-2021:

Cull cow prices:

  • CH – 570kgs – €1,310 – €2.30/kg;
  • AAX – 675kgs – €1,310 – €1.94/kg;
  • 1 LMX – 615kgs – €1,460 – €2.37/kg;
  • LMX – 770kgs – €2,070 – €2.68/kg;
  • 1 LM – 760kgs – €1,890 – €2.48/kg;
  • AAX – 720kgs – €1,490 – €2.06/kg;
  • LMX – 840kgs – €2,010 – €2.39/kg;
  • CH – 830kgs – €1,860 – €2.24/kg.

Heifer prices:

  • 1 LMX – 350kgs – €940 – €2.68/kg;
  • LMX – 455kgs – €1,220 – €2.68/kg;
  • LMX – 490kgs – €1,300 – €2.64/kg;
  • 1 LMX – 570kgs – €1,710 – €3/kg;
  • HEX – 625kgs – €1,400 – €2.24/kg;
  • 1 LMX – 560kgs – €1,530 – €2.73/kg;
  • LMX – 630kgs – €1,590 – €2.52/kg;
  • CHX – 545kgs – €1,400 – €2.57/kg.

Ennis Mart report – 17-08-2021

According to a spokesperson, over 400 lots were on offer at Ennis Mart on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021.

They reported that some “cracking” bull weanlings met “a great trade”.

“Trade was similar to last week. Runner numbers starting to increase, and these met a cracking trade. Runner heifers made to €850 and runner bulls sold to €1,090.”

“A very small entry of suckler stock and these made to €1,570 for pairs. Next week is the weanling show and sale.”

Ennis Mart 17-08-2021:

Weanling bull prices:
  • BBX – 295kgs – €910 – €3.08/kg;
  • CH – 295kgs – €1,090 – €3.69/kg;
  • CHX – 240kgs – €840 – €3.50/kg;
  • LMX – 360kgs – €1,090 – €3.02/kg;
  • 2 LMX – 350kgs – €1,050 – €3/kg;
  • 1 LMX – 365kgs – €1,080 – €2.95/kg;
  • CHX – 400kgs – €1,140 – €2.85/kg.
Weanling heifer prices:
  • 1 LMX – 260kgs – €870 – €3.34/kg;
  • 3 CHX – 283kgs – €830 – €2.92/kg;
  • cHX – 320kgs – €1,050- €3.28/kg;
  • BAX – 245kgs – €740 – €3.02/kg;
  • 1 CHX – 360kgs – €1,160 – €3.22/kg;
  • CHX – 420kgs – €1,100 – €2.62/kg.
Mart information
  • Address: Ennis weanlings & sheep Mart Quin Rd, Bunnow, Ennis, Co. Clare
  • County: Clare – Town: Ennis
  • Phone:(065) 682-4411
  • Email:[email protected]
Upcoming sales at Ennis Mart:
  • Every Tuesday: Weanlings, dairy & suckler stock, runners, calves, sheep bull weanlings @11am. Heifer weanlings @ 12:30 and calf sale @10.30
  • Every Thursday: Heifers, dry cows & aged bulls.
  • Every Friday: Bullock sale.

You can find more mart reports on That’s Farming.

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