Auction Diary & Reports
Clare Marts
ENNIS
MONDAY - Sheep Auction @10.30am
TUESDAY - Ring 1 @ 11am - Weanling Bulls
Ring 2 @ 12 noon Weanling Heifers,
Ring 3 @ 11.00 Calves, Runners followed by Suckler Stock
THURSDAY - 11:00am – Cull Cows followed by Aged Bulls and Heifers
Ring 2 - 11:00 Bullocks
NOTE: Bullocks will be sold on a Thursday until further notice.
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Entry System:
Entries for Tuesday Sales will be taken on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (5pm) of the previous week for inclusion in the draw.
Entries for Thursday & Friday Sales will be taken on Thursday and Friday (5pm) of the previous week for inclusion in the draw.
Entries for Monday Sheep Auction taken on Friday of previous week.
The Runner Section:
Only Stock 6 MONTHS OR UNDER will be sold in the Runner Section and they will be sold after the Calf Sale.
Calves must be at least 10 days of age before they can be sold and UNDER 6 weeks of age.
Draw For First Pen To Be Sold in Weanling Bull and Bullock Ring
Draw for First Pen of Heifers to be Sold
***Change to draw system for Bullocks, Heifers, Cull Cows, Weanling Bulls & Weanling Heifers – From 31st January 2022 – enter your stock as usual – if the number drawn is equal to or below half the number of pens entered, we go down to pen 1 and then up. If the number drawn is above half the number of pens entered, we go up to the last pen in the draw, then start at pen 1 and up to the number drawn.
Sheep Sellers All sheep including lambs presented for sale must be identified with a full set of EID tags, i.e. one conventional tag in the sheep’s left ear and a corresponding electronic tag placed in the sheep’s right ear. All sheep moved to and from a livestock mart must also be accompanied by a newly issued dispatch document containing a barcoded document serial number.
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ENNIS MART:
Mondays – 10.30am - Sheep Sale
Tuesdays - 11.00am – Calves & Runner followed by Suckler Stock. 11am – Weanling Bulls 12 Noon - Weanling Heifers
Thursdays - 11:00am – Cull Cows followed by Aged Bulls and Heifers. 11.00am - Bullocks
Bullocks will be sold on a Thursday until further notice.
Tuesday 23rd April 4 in-calf pedigree LM heifers and 1 pedigree cow – all in-calf to 5 star LM bull. Scanned to calf by end of April.
Tuesday 30th April Organic Sale in conjunction with General Sale.
Monday 13th May – Pedigree Registered Mixed Breed Bull Sale Fixed buyers commission of €50. Entries to Ennis Office before Friday 3rd May.
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KILRUSH MART
Weekly every Wednesday - General Cattle Sale including calves.
SCARIFF MART
Saturday 20th April at 11am - General Cattle Sale including calves. Entries taken in Ennis Office.
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****ALL STOCK MUST BE PRE-ENTERED FOR ALL SALES***
BUYERS VIEWING TIME BY APPOINTMENT 10.00 TO 11.00am.
ALL STOCK MUST HAVE TWO COMPLETE EAR TAGS
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All cattle presented for sale must have two ear tags and be properly dehorned Telephone 065 6824411 Fax 065 6829978 Email info@claremarts.ie licence no. 002335
Mar. 18 - 24, 2018
- Mar. 20, 2018
Ennis Mart, Weanling Bulls, & Heifers, Dairy & Suckling Stock, Runners, Calves & Sheep.
All Day
ENNIS MART TUESDAY 20th March 2018
Numbers similar to last week with a slight decrease in calf numbers. Friesian bull calves generally made €35 to €70 for younger calves and stronger calves making €75-€160.Continental bull calves made to €510 and Continental heifer calves made from €320-€460. Whitehead and Angus bull calves made €160 to €380 and heifer calves in these breeds made €160 to €340. Again, weanling bulls and heifers similar in numbers trade for heifers very strong with trade up to €20 per head dearer than previous weeks this was reflected in the 97% clearance rate with quality again to the fore. Some nice quality dairy stock made from €1,025 to €1,740. In-calf suckler stock made to €1,580 with pairs making to €2,000 for a good Charolais cow with a Limousin heifer calf at foot. Hogget’s improved today by €7 per head up to €157 or to €95 over their weight. Cull ewes made from €80 to €126. Ewes and lambs made €170 for single outfits.
BULL WEANLINGS
3 LM 358kgs-€1,130-€3.15/kg
1 LM 355kgs-€1,255-€2.72/kg
3 CH 298kgs-€960-€3.21/kg
1 CH 460kgs-€890-€3.12/kg
2 CH 370kgs-€1,110-€3.00/kg
1 CH 425kgs-€1,200-€2.82/kg
2 CH 282kgs-€915-€3.23/kg
4 LM 470kgs-€1,190-€2.53/kg
HEIFER WEANLINGS
1 CH 270kgs-€815-€3.01/kg
1 CH 285kgs-€865-€3.03/kg
2 CH 270kgs-€920-€3.40/kg
3 CH 265kgs-€810-€3.05/kg
1 PT 285kgs-€910-€3.27/kg
1 LM 455kgs-€1,390-€3.05/kg
2 LM 280kgs-€880-€3.14/kg
1 CH 345kgs-€1,050-€3.04/kg
- Mar. 21, 2018
Kilrush Mart General Cattle Sale Including Calves
All Day
KILRUSH MART
WEDNESDAY 21st March 2018
Big numbers on offer today with almost 400 head on offer and this included 160 calves. Again, a similar story in the calf ring with good quality lots with a bit of strength meeting good demand and plain light calves been sold anywhere from €20 to €60. Better quality Friesian calves making €80 to €120. Angus and Hereford heifers making €100 to €180 and bulls in these breeds making to €305. Friesian cull cows made €1/kg to €320 over their weight. A handful of Shorthorn cross cows with calves @ foot made to €1320.
CULL COWS
1 LM 680kgs-€1,250-€1.83/kg
1 CH 550kgs-€980-€1.78/kg
1 FR 625kgs-€1,000-€1.60/kg
1 FR 610kgs-€910-€1.49/kg
1 HE 595kgs-€950-€1.60/kg
1 FR 535kgs-€785-€1.46/kg
3 FR 415kgs -€695-€1.67/kg
1 SI 525kgs-€805-€1.53/kg
HEIFERS
1 CH 255kgs-€765-€3.00/kg
1 HE 400kgs-€840-€2.10/kg
1 CH 245kgs-€690-€2.81/kg
3 LM 400kgs-€980-€2.45kg
1 CH 375kgs-€990-€2.64/kg
1 LM 300kgs-€830-€2.76/kg
1 HE 375kgs-€810-€2.16/kg
1 CH 240kgs-€600-€2.50/kg
BULLS & BULLOCKS
2 LM 365kgs-€1,070-€2.93/kg
2 HE 400kgs-€840-€2.10/kg
5 CH 321kgs-€945-€2.94/kg
3 FR 447kgs-€835-€1.86/kg
5 HE 281kgs-€705-€2.50/kg
1 LM 500kgs-€1,200-€2.40/kg
1 AA 410kgs-€850-€2.16/kg
1 FR 310kgs-€590-€1.90/kg
- Mar. 22, 2018
Ennis Mart, Bullocks, Heifers, Dry Cows and Aged Bulls
All Day
ENNIS MART
THURSDAY 22nd MARCH 2018
Numbers similar in bullock and heifer rings but cull cows increasing a shade. Bullock trade very strong especially good quality lots up to €20 dearer on previous weeks. Heifers slightly improved by €20/head for heavier stronger quality heifers again on previous weeks. The cow ring was very lively for all types of cows. Forward cull cows meet a good trade but feeders well improved on previous weeks. A number of aged bulls on offer and these made to €1,640 for a Charolais weighing 950kgs.
BULLOCKS
3 CH 327kgs-€1,060-€3.23/kg
6 CH 560kgs-€1,510-€2.69/kg
4 CH 486kgs-€1,350-€2.77/kg
5 LM 515kgs-€1,440-€2.80/kg
3 LM 465kgs-€1,300-€2.79/kg
1 LM 715kgs-€1,840-€2.57/kg
6 CH 407kgs-€1,255-€3.08/kg
2 CH 737kgs-€1,810-€2.45/kg
2 AA 780kgs-€1,400-€1.79/kg
3 HE 490kgs-€1,165-€2.37/kg
HEIFERS
3 LM 391kgs-€1,100-€2.80/kg
1 LM 600kgs-€1,550-€2.58/kg
1 LM 395kgs-€1,110-€2.81/kg
1 CH 620kgs-€1,580-€2.54/kg
1 CH 450kgs-€1,190-€2.64/kg
1 CH 525kgs-€1,400-€2.66/kg
1 CH 500kgs-€1,380-€2.76/kg
1 LM 435kgs-€1,555-€2.56/kg
2 AA 490kgs-€1,030-€2.22/kg
2 HE 590kgs-€1,145-€1.94/kg
CULL COWS
1 CH 455kgs-€1,040-€2.28/kg
1 CH 640kgs-€1,410-€2.20/kg
1 LM 575kgs-€1,340-€2.33/kg
1 CH 765kgs-€1,670-€2.18/kg
1 FR 755kgs-€1,320-€1.74/kg
1 LM 885kgs-€2,060-€2.32/kg
1 LM 565kgs-€1,330-€2.35/kg
1 LM 800kgs-€1,830-€2.28/kg
1 FR 870kgs-€1,380-€1.58/kg
1 FR 865kgs-€1,300-€1.50/kg
- Mar. 23, 2018
Kilfenora Mart General Sale section for winterage cattle
All Day
KILFENORA MART
FRIDAY 23rd MARCH
The annual winterage sale in Kilfenora saw a good entry meet with a very strong farmer demand. The quality on offer was excellent with outliers selling very well. Trade was brisk with plenty of farmers partaking as grass growth begins.
DRY COWS
1 FR 445kgs-€730-€1.64/kg
1 LM 545kgs-€890-€1.65/kg
1 LM 500kgs-€1,000-€2.00/kg
1 CH 695kgs-€1,270-€1.82/kg
1 HE 565kgs-€950-€1.68/kg
1 AA 650kgs-€1,100-€1.69/kg
1 SI 565kgs-€900-€1.60/kg
1 SH 600kgs-€1,000-€1.66/kg
HEIFERS
2 CH 270kgs-€795-€2.94/kg
1 HE 405kgs-€750-€1.85/kg
3 SA 340kgs-€905-€2.66/kg
1 AA 540kgs-€1,100-€2.03/kg
1 CH 325kgs -€865-€2.66/kg
1 LM 425kgs-€1,050-€2.47/kg
BULLOCKS
1 LMX 335kgs-€1,000-€2.99/kg
10 CH 474kgs-€1,350-€2.85/kg
2 CHX 382kgs-€1,020-€2.67/kg
1 HEX 495kgs-€1,225-€2.47/kg
6 CHX 521kgs-€1,370-€2.63/kg
2 AAX 555kgs-€1,210-€2.08/kg
1 LMX 600kgs-€1,360-€2.27/kg
Next sale on 6th of April
- Mar. 24, 2018
Scariff General Catle Sale
All Day
SCARIFF MART SATURDAY 25TH MARCH
Numbers of calves are increasing, with demand driven by farmers. Mainly Angus/Hereford calves on offer and these sold from €190 up to €370. Bullocks and heifers remain a steady trade with quality lots selling from €2.60/kg up to €2.86/kg.
HEIFERS
1 LMX 225kgs - €600 - €2.67/kg
2 CHX 185kgs - €550 - €2.98/kg
1 LMX 355kgs - €900 - €2.54/kg
1 LMX 305kgs - €850 - €2.79/kg
3 AAX 318kgs - €670 - €2.10/kg
1 SI 460kgs - €1,060 - €2.30/kg
BULLOCKS
6 AAX 294kgs - €700 - €2.37/kg
1 HEX 320kgs - €835 - €2.61/kg
2 LMX 320kgs - €800 - €2.50/kg
1 HEX 380kgs - €855 - €2.25/kg
1 LMX 375kgs - €830 - €2.21/kg
1 LMX 405kgs - €865 - €2.14/kg
Next sale in Scariff on Saturday 7th April @ 11am.