A smaller sale of sheep was on offer in Kilkenny Mart on Tuesday (May 5th), according to George Candler.
Candler reported that trade had fallen slightly, as lambs peaked at €137 and cull ewes made up to €135.
Butchers lambs – €2.40-€2.90/kg or €120-€133/ head;
- X10 53kg – €127;
- X10 52kg – €137;
- X10 49kg – €133;
- X10 46kg – €133.
Butcher hoggets – €2.30-€2.65/kg or €114-€130/head;
- X10 54kg – €127;
- X8 49kg – €130;
- X12 48kg – €120;
- X7 47kg – €117.
Other categories:
- Cull ewes – €73-€135/head