A smaller entry of sheep met with an improved trade and a full clearance at Baltinglass Mart on Saturday, February 15th, according to Tom Coleman.
He explained that heavy lambs peaked at €129, while 45-50kg entries ranged from €107-€121 and stores climbed from €45-€100. Cast ewes went under the hammer from €85- €118.
“Ewes with lambs at foot are starting to come out and they made from €160 up to €220 for a family.”
“Ewes scanned in-lamb were also in demand and they went under the hammer from €150 – €180.” Coleman added.
Prices:
- X24 48kg – €129;
- X2 52kg – €127;
- X1 45kg – €121;
- X17 46kg – €119;
- X4 47kg – €117;
- X15 41kg – €107;
- X21 38kg – €106;
- X3 35kg – €83;
- X3 23kg – €66;
- X3 30kg – €66.
