Pics and Prices: Spring lambs back €3-€5/head at Dowra
Ewes with lambs at foot made up to €245/head.
'Sharper trade' for all lots at Kilkenny
There was a top call for lambs of €144/head.
Cull ewes reach €135 at Kilkenny
Trade had fallen slightly on the previous week, according to George Candler.
Smaller sale but similar trade at Kilkenny
"Latex gloves have become a popular fashion accessory in the present difficult climate."
Heavy hoggets easier by €2-€4/head at Kilkenny
Cull ewes peaked at €151/head.
Strong trade for lambs at Baltinglass
Strong demand led to a full clearance.
Sheep prices remain unchanged at Kilkenny
Butcher lambs sold from €100-€112/head, factory lambs climbed from €99-€103/head and store lambs made from €70-€85/head
More farmer customers at Baltinglass
Lambs went under the hammer for €105 while ewes hit €131
A "brisk trade" for all lots on offer at Mountbellew
Prices ranged from €80.00 - €120 for stag ewes
Cast Ewes ranged from €77 to €128
"Prices fetched €106 for 47.5kgs”
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‘The lamb trade has stabilised after last week’s dramatic reductions’ – Candler
Prices are still €20-€25/head behind last year’s returns.