There was a larger number of sheep on offer in Mountbellew Mart’s sheep sale on Saturday (May 9th), according to a mart spokesperson.
The spokesperson reported that there was a good demand for ewe hoggets while spring lamb prices remained steady. The stag ewe trade declined in comparison to the previous week, however.
Spring lambs:
- X8 40kg – €113;
- X4 38kg – €168;
- X8 43,5kg – €119;
- X12 46kg – €130;
- X4 34kg – €93.
Hogget ewes:
- X5 50kg – €140;
- X11 48kg – €135;
- X8 56kg – €166;
- X10 €60 – €156.
Ewes with lambs:
- Singles – €155-€210
- Twins – €220 to €260.
Other categories:
- Stag ewes – €90- €120/head.