A larger entry was presented for sale at Baltinglass Mart’s sheep sale on Saturday, February 22nd, according to Tom Coleman.
He reported that forward stores improved by €3-€6/head. Heavier lambs climbed to €140, while 50-60kg entries ranged from €134-€140. 40-50kg-types went under the hammer from €106-€134, while lighter stores peaked at €97.
Cast ewes pushed from €80-€130, while ewes with lambs at foot traded from €145-€230.
Prices:
- X12 57kg – €140;
- X12 55kg – €139;
- X1 40kg – €126;
- X6 45kg – €121;
- X2 40kg – €120;
- X11 47kg – €120;
- X9 43kg – €114;
- X14 42kg – €108;
- X15 37kg – €100;
- X11 35kg – €94;
- X3 35kg – €85;
- X3 33kg – €78.
