Hoggets selling from €180 to €236 at Raphoe Mart

Sheep sale, Monday 2nd August 2021: Large entry of sheep this week with a strong trade for all on offer with very few unsold.
By Darryl Armitage
Published 9th Aug 2021, 13:34 BST

Lambs sold at:

€80 to €90 for 27-32 kgs.

€90 to €110 for 33-39 kgs.

€110 to €125 for 40-44 kgs.

€125 to €135 for 45-52 kgs.

Fat ewes sold from €60 to €160.

Hoggets sold from €180 to €236.

Cattle sale, Thursday 5th August 2021: There was a larger entry of cattle at this week’s sale with a great trade ringside and online, particularly for quality stock with many stronger cattle selling from €2.30/kg to €2.70/kg.

Lighter lots sold from €2.70/kg to €3/kg.

Lighter Friesian cattle proved difficult to sell while

Aberdeen Angus and Hereford bred cattle remained in demand amongst buyers.

Breeding sheep sale dates for 2021

Wednesday 11th August (show and sale).

Wednesday 25th August.

Wednesday 8th September.

Wednesday 22nd September.

Intake from 4.30pm.

Sale at 7pm.

Regular sales

Sheep sale every Monday at 11am.

Cattle sale every Thursday at 11am.

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