Full clearance of sheep at Raphoe
The first sheep sale of the year at Raphoe Livestock Mart saw an excellent trade and a full clearance for all sheep on offer.
Lambs sold at:
€70 to €80 for 28-33 kgs
€80 to €90 for 34-37 kgs
€90 to €100 for 37-43 kgs
€100 to €110 for 43-47 kgs
€110 to €121 for 47-55 kgs
Fat ewes sold from €80 to €130
Springing ewes sold from €130 to €168
Cattle Sale Thursday 10th January 2019
Beef bullocks - €580 to €615 over
Store bullocks - €380 to €760 over
Beef heifers - €480 to €730 over
Store heifers - €350 to €685 over
Dry cows - €500 to €1480 each
A good entry of cattle at Raphoe Mart for the first cattle sale of 2019. All buyers returned to the ringside and quality cattle remain most wanted and easiest sold while friesian types are most difficult to sell.
Bullocks/Bulls sold from €1.80/kg to €2.50/kg
Heifers sold from €1.90/kg to €2.60/kg
Fat Cows sold from €500/head to €1480/head