There was a similar-sized entry at Wednesday’s (May 13th) sheep assembly at Roscommon Mart, according to a mart’s spokesperson.
Spring lambs made up to €133 on the day while hoggets earned up to €128. Stag ewes fetched between €82-€130/head.
Spring lambs:
- 50.7kg – €133;
- 49.6kg – €132.50;
- 48kg – €132;
- 51.3kg – €131;
- 49kg – €131;
- 45kg – €129;
- 45.6kg – €129;
- 45.3kg – €128;
- 42.8kg – €127.
Finished hoggets:
- 61.7kg – €128;
- 52.8kg – €124;
- 80kg – €118;
- 41.2kg – €93.
Other categories
- Cast Ewes – €82 to €130/head;
- Ewes with one lamb at foot – up to €175/head;
- Ewes with two lambs at foot – up to €255/head.
