Kilkenny Mart’s sheep sale, which was held on Tuesday, September 7th, attracted just over 700 lots, according to George Candler.
The mart’s auctioneer reported that all categories performed well, with a 98% clearance recorded.
“More store lambs than usual on offer achieving prices from €75-€95/head with 29 kilos making €74 and 33 kilos €81.”
“Butcher-types peaked at €130 for 52 kilos. Breeding hoggets, which shows numbers been offered for sale decreasing, peaked at €210.”
“Much more confidence and optimism have entered the sheep sector this year and long may it continue,” Candler added.
Butcher lambs – €2.25-€2.53/kg or €115-€130/head:
- X10 53kgs – €120;
- X25 52kgs – €130;
- X20 50kgs – €118;
- X13 49kgs – €124.
Factory lambs – €2.30-€2.69/kg or €100-€121/head:
- X10 47kgs – €114;
- X14 45kgs – €121;
- X10 44kgs – €102;
- X12 43kgs – €199.
Store lambs – €2.35 -€2.50/kg or €75-€95/head;
- X20 40kgs – €95;
- X15 36kg – €86;
- X14 33kg – €81;
- X13 32kg – €80.
Other categories:
- Cast ewes – €55-€125/head;
- Breeding hoggets – €165-€210/head.
