Raphoe Mart report – sheep prices – 29-03-2021
There was an “outstanding trade” at Raphoe Mart’s sheep sale on Monday, March 29th, according to Ann Harkin.
The mart manager reported that “spring lambs, in particular, met a brisk online trade with plenty of competition from farmers and butchers for these”.
Raphoe Mart sheep prices 29-03-2021
- 1st prize-winning spring 50kgs were exhibited by Johnny Gibbons and purchased by William Doherty Butchers Clonmany for €282 each;
- 2nd-prize-winning spring Lambs 48kgs were exhibited by Donal Mullaney and purchased by McCarron Butchers, Raphoe for €278 each;
- 3rd-prize-winning spring lambs 48kgs were exhibited by John Gallagher and purchased by McCarron Butchers Raphoe for €240 each.
Other spring lambs sold at:
- €120 to €150 for 33-36kgs;
- €150 to €180 for 37-39kgs;
- €180 to €238 for 40-50kgs.

Other categories:
- Hoggets ranged from €110 to a high of €172 for 54kgs;
- Ewes with one lamb sold from €140 to €200;
- Ewes with two lambs sold from €220 to €320 with one ewe and two lambs selling for €370.
- Fat ewes went under the hammer from €80 to €192.
Spring lamb prices in marts:
Kilkenny Mart – sheep prices – 29-03-2021
George Candler reported a “record-breaking day for spring lambs” with a top call of €211. Furthermore, he noted that hoggets peaked at €178, while cull ewes sold to €163.
“Perhaps, the sheep farmer will be able to take a holiday later in the year,” George commented.
Spring lambs – €4.25/kg-€4.91/kg or €165-€211/head:
- 8 47kgs – €209;
- 15 43kgs – €211;
- 6 42kgs – €198;
- 5 41kgs – €193;
- 8 40kgs – €185;
- 7 39kgs – €175.
Ennis Mart – sheep prices – 29-03-2021:
Just over 280 sheep were on offer with a small entry of spring lambs, according to a spokesperson.
Spring lambs generally made €160 to a high of €184. The spokesperson reported that hoggets a shade easier, but top quality lots held “very strong” with tops of €183.
“Cull ewes made €62 to €156 with huge demand for these, especially the fleshed ewes.” the spokesperson added.
Spring lambs:
- 49kgs – €184 – €3.75/kg;
- 56kgs – €181 – €3.23/kg;
- 49kgs – €183 – €3.73/kg;
- 44kgs – €165 – €3.75/kg;
- 43kgs – €170 – €3.95/kg;
- 50kgs – €171 – €3.42/kg.
Information:
- Sale days: Sheep sale – Mondays at 11 am. Cattle sale – Thursdays at 11am
- Address: Raphoe Livestock Mart, Lifford, County Donegal.
- Contact: 074 914 5385 or email – [email protected]
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