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
FRIDAY - 11:00 Bullocks
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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 & Runnersfollowed by Suckler Stock. 11am – Weanling Bulls 12 Noon - Weanling Heifers
Thursdays - 11:00am – Cull Cows followed by Aged Bulls. 11.30am Heifers
Fridays - 11.00am - Bullocks
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KILRUSH MART
Weekly every Wednesday - General Cattle Sale including calves
Weanling Show & Sale including Organic Section- Wednesday 11th September
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SCARIFF MART
Weanling Show & Sale including Organic Section - Saturday 7th September
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KILFENORA MART
Weanling Bulls Show & Sale including Organic Section - Monday 9th September at 2pm
Cattle Show & Sale - Saturday 14th September at 11am
Weanling Heifers Show & Sale including Organic Section - Monday 16th September at 2pm
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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
October, 2023
- Oct. 02, 2023
Ennis Mart Sheep Sale
All Day
- Oct. 02, 2023
Kilfenora - General Sale incl Weanlings
Time: 17:00
KILFENORA GENERAL SALE INCL WEANLINGS
Monday 2nd October 2023
Good size sale of mostly weanlings in Kilfenora with just over 150 on offer. Trade was strong but not quite as sharp as show days. A small entry of cull cows met a good trade. A 98% clearance achieved.
WEANLING BULLS
1 LIM 275kgs @ €1,050 €3.81/kg
2 CH 277kgs @ €1,070 €3.85/kg
2 CH 290kgs @ €1,110 €3.82/kg
1 CH 415kgs @ €1,400 €3.37/kg
1 LMX 370kgs @ €1,150 €3.11/kg
1 CH 310kgs @ €1,050 €3.39/kg
1 LMX 275kgs @ €1,090 €3.96/kg
1 CH 335kgs @ €1,100 €3.28/kg
WEANLING HEIFERS
2 LMX 277kgs @ €840 €3.03/kg
1 LIM 220kgs @ €690 €3.13/kg
2 CHX 247kgs @ €800 €3.23/kg
1 CH 235kgs @ €770 €3.27/kg
1 AA 305kgs @ €710 €2.33/kg
4 LIM 277kgs @ €760 €2.74/kg
1 LIM 240kgs @ €740 €3.08/kg
1 CH 295kgs @ €840 €2.85/kg
Next Sale – Monday evening the 9th October at 5pm.
- Oct. 03, 2023
Ennis Mart Weanling Bulls, Weanling Heifers, Runners Calves & Suckler Stock
All Day
- Oct. 04, 2023
Kilrush General Sale
All Day
Kilrush Mart Wednesday
4th October 2023
Very big sale today with yard full to capacity and 70 cull cows in the yard and these mostly dairy culls again. Despite the large entry, trade held exceptionally well. Great mix of light and strong bullocks and likewise in the heifer ring. Beef very scarce as well.
Cull Cows:
1 LMX 860kgs - €1,940 - €2.25/kg
1 FRX 710kgs - €1,270 - €1.79/kg
1 CH 745kgs - €1,720 - €2.31/kg
1 FR 710kgs - €1,360 - €1.91/kg
1 LIM 745kgs - €1,640 - €2.20/kg
1 HEX 640kgs - €1,520- €2.37/kg
1 LIM 605kgs - €1,320 - €2.18/kg
1 FR 670kgs - €1,140 - €1.70/kg
Heifers:
2 HEX 677kgs - €1,670 - €2.46/kg
2 AA 640kgs - €1,610 - €2.51/kg
1 LIM 560kgs - €1,510 - €2.69/kg
2 LIM 525kgs - €1,460 - €2.78/kg
4 HEX 570kgs - €1,400 - €2.45/kg
3 HEX 650kgs - €1,560 - €2.40/kg
1 LIM 440kgs - €1,250 - €2.84/kg
1 CH 435kgs - €1,250 - €2.87/kg
1 LIM 415kgs - €1,250 - €3.04/kg
1 LIM 380kgs - €1,160 - €3.05/kg
2 LIM 362kgs - €1,080 - €2.98/kg
4 AA 351kgs - €880 - €2.45/kg
Bullocks:
2 HEX 510kgs - €1,320 - €2.58/kg
2 CH 327kgs - €1,010 - €3.08/kg
7 FR 510kgs - €1,060 - €2.08/kg
4 CH 430kgs - €1,230 - €2.86/kg
2 FR 497kgs - €1,050 - €2.11kg
1 HEX 725kgs - €1,850 - €2.56/kg
4 AA 502kgs - €1,290 - €2.57/kg
3 FR 643kgs - €1,360 - €2.11/kg
5 HEX 397kgs - €950 - €2.39/kg
2 CH 407kgs - €1,220 - €2.99/kg
1 CH 510kgs - €1,400 - €2.74/kg
4 CH 266kgs - €1,000 - €3.75/kg
1 CH 460kgs - €1,310 - €2.85/kg
- Oct. 05, 2023
Ennis Mart Cows, Heifers & Aged Bulls
All Day
Ennis Mart
Thursday October 5th, 2023
Very big sale of stock today with 500 heifers, 280 cull cows and 30 aged bulls. Despite the large entry, trade held exceptionally solid as overall fleshed stock were scarce but some very forward heifers were available. More of a mix of dairy and continental cull cows available today. Aged bulls averaged 2.17/kg with a super CH bull of 1195kg reaching €2,700. Mostly all continental bulls today.
Heifers:
1 LMX 795kgs - €2,270 - €2.85/kg
1 PTX 760kgs - €2,230 - €2.93/kg
1 LMX 580kgs - €1,770 - €3.05/kg
1 CHX 570kgs - €1,750 - €3.07/kg
1 HEX 725kgs - €1,700 - €2.34/kg
1 LMX 560kgs - €1,730 - €3.09/kg
1 HEX 630kgs - €1,560 - €2.47/kg
1 CHX 525kgs - €1,660 - €3.16/kg
1 LMX 485kgs - €1,590 - €3.28/kg
1 LMX 510kgs - €1,650 - €3.23/kg
6 LMX 429kgs - €1,460 - €3.40/kg
1 AAX 385kgs - € 890 - €2.31/kg
1 AAX 440kgs - €1,350 - €3.07/kg
1 HEX 555kgs - €1,400 - €2.52/kg
Cull Cows:
1 CHX 950kgs - €2,370 - €2.49/kg
1 BBX 720kgs - €1,900 - €2.64/kg
1 SIX 895kgs - €2,210 - €2.47/kg
2 FR 752kgs - €1,870 - €2.48/kg
1 LMX 830kgs - €2,140 - €2.57/kg
1 LMX 720kgs - €1,740 - €2.42/kg
1 AAX 695kgs - €1,500 - €2.16/kg
1 FR 570kgs - € 990 - €1.73/kg
1 SH 655kgs - €1,440 - €2.20/kg
1 FR 645kgs - €1,160 - €1.80/kg
1 FR 605kgs - €1,060 - €1.75/kg
1 FR 660kgs - €1,170 - €1.77/kg
- Oct. 06, 2023
Ennis Mart Bullock Sale
All Day
Ennis Mart
Friday October 6th 2023
Big sale of bullocks again today with 735 on offer. Again, quite a number of forward cattle available and quite a few of these in good order and short keep but overall, fully finished cattle still scarce. A lift in the trade today with more farmers about. Overall, a better yard of cattle today.
Bullocks:
1 CH 810kgs - €2,450 - €3.02/kg
1 CH 575kgs - €2,000 - €3.48/kg
2 LM 707kgs - €2,090 - €2.95/kg
5 CHX 584kgs - €1,780 - €3.05/kg
2 LMX 695kgs - €2,120 - €3.05/kg
6 CH 488kgs - €1,580 - €3.23/kg
1 CH 630kgs - €1,960 - €3.01/kg
6 HEX 631kgs - €1,590 - €2.52/kg
3 BBX 697kgs - €1,900 - €2.91/kg
1 FR 720kgs - €1,650 - €2.29/kg
1 CH 620kgs - €1,890 - €3.05/kg
1 AA 575kgs - €1,550 - €2.70/kg
4 FR 665kgs - €1,470 - €2.21kg
6 AA 415kgs - €1,260 - €3.04/kg
- Oct. 07, 2023
Ennis Mart Shorthorn Sale Shannonside Breeders Club
All Day
- Oct. 09, 2023
Ennis Mart Sheep Sale
All Day
- Oct. 10, 2023
Ennis Mart Weanling Bulls, Weanling Heifers, Runners Calves & Suckler Stock
All Day
Ennis Mart
Tuesday Oct 10th 2023
Big sale of weanlings again with 1,013 on offer. Quality was slightly more variable today as lesser lots were easier in both rings, especially the lighter stock. Quality lots held a very good trade in both rings with some exceptional prices paid. A lot more runners available as heifers in this ring reached €930 and bulls topped €1,060. A small entry of suckler stock today as pairs made to €2,070 and in calf lots made to €2,600.
WEANLING BULLS:
1 CHX 270kgs - €1,220 - €4.52/kg
3 BBX 383kgs - €1,500 - €3.91/kg
1 CHX 285kgs - €1,200 - €4.21/kg
1 LMX 365kgs - €1,460- €4.00/kg
1 LMX 275kgs - €1,050 - €3.82/kg
1 PTX 405kgs - €1,480 - €3.65/kg
1 BBX 390kgs - €1,360 - €3.49/kg
1 LMX 360kgs - €1,430 - €3.97/kg
1 LMX 375kgs - €1,400 - €3.73/kg
1 CHX 400kgs - €1,310 - €3.27/kg
1 CHX 320kgs - €1,260 - €3.94/kg
1 CHX 410kgs - €1,360 - €3.32/kg
1 CHX 330kgs - €1,410 - €4.27/kg
WEANLING HEIFERS:
3 LMX 290kgs - €1,500 - €5.17/kg
1 LMX 285Kgs - €1,230- €4.31/kg
1 BBX 280kgs - €1,100 - €3.92/kg
1 LMX 350kgs - €1,440 - €4.11/kg
1 CH 300kgs - €1,260- €4.20/kg
2 CHX 332kgs - €1,310 - €3.94/kg
1 LMX 400kgs - €1,140 - €2.85/kg
1 CHX 340kgs - €1,130 - €3.21/kg
1 CHX 315kgs - €1,050 - €3.33/kg
1 LMX 240kgs - € 850 - €3.54/kg
1 CHX 315kgs - €1,200 - €3.81/kg
1 CHX 405kgs - €1,150 - €2.84/kg
- Oct. 11, 2023
Kilrush General Sale
All Day
Kilrush Mart Wednesday
11th October 2023
Big sale again in Kilrush with just over 400 on offer, but smaller than last week. A great mix of Continentals and dairy cross breeds in bullocks and heifers and mostly dairy culls again amongst the 80 cull cows available. A great mix of light young stock and year and a half olds.
Heifers:
4 CH 442kgs - €1,410 - €3.18/kg
2 AAX 612kgs - €1,420 - €2.32/kg
1 CH 470kgs - €,1300 - €2.76/kg
3 HEX 543kgs - €1,250 - €2.30/kg
1 HEX 465kgs - €1,030 - €2.21/kg
1 AA 340kgs - €820 - €2.41/kg
1 HEX 375kgs - €1,000 - €2.67/kg
3 AA 395kgs - €940 - €2.38/kg
4 HEX 375kgs - €870 - €2.32/kg
2 CH 430kgs - €1,100 - €2.56/kg
Cull Cows:
1 SIX 890kgs - €2,140 - €2.40/kg
1 CH 780kgs - €1,800 - €2.31/kg
1 FR 710kgs - €1,110 - €1.56/kg
1 LMX 660kgs - €1,580 - €2.39/kg
1 FR 695kgs - €1,200 - €1.72/kg
1 HEX 620kgs - €1,160- €1.87/kg
1 FR 625kgs - €1,080 - €1.72/kg
1 LMX 510kgs - €1,050 - €2.06/kg
Bullocks:
2 FR 502kgs - €1,100 - €2.20/kg
2 CH 250kgs - €910 - €3.64/kg
1 LMX 505kgs - €1,420 - €2.81/kg
3 AA 252kgs - €720 - €2.86/kg
1 LMX 595kgs - €1,560 - €2.62kg
4 AA 436kgs - €1,170 - €2.68/kg
4 HEX 392kgs - €1,050 - €2.67/kg
3 FR 602kgs - €1,260 - €2.09/kg
- Oct. 12, 2023
Ennis Mart Cows, Heifers & Aged Bulls
All Day
- Oct. 13, 2023
Ennis Mart Bullock Sale
All Day
- Oct. 14, 2023
Scariff Cattle & Weanling Sale
All Day
Scariff Mart
Saturday 14th October 2023
Good size sale in Scariff today with weanlings and store bullocks on offer. Mostly lighter bull weanlings in the 250-300kg bracket. Some lovely quality weanlings in both the bulls and heifers and these attracted strong interest. Next sale on Saturday 28th October.
Bullocks
1 CHX @ 510kgs
€1,420 - €2.78/kg
1 HEX @ 530kgs
€1,200 - €2.26/kg
3 SIX @ 478kgs
€1,160 - €2.43/kg
1 CHX @ 460kgs
€1,220 - €2.65/kg
3 LMX @ 358kgs
€1,100 - €3.07/kg
3 LMX @ 340kgs
€1,010 - €2.97/kg
2 LMX @ 447kgs
€1,370 - €3.06/kg
1 LMX @ 465kgs
€1,300 – €2.80/kg
Weanling Bulls
2 LMX @ 325kgs
€1,110 - €3.42/kg
1 CHX @ 285kgs
€ 930 - €3.26/kg
1 LMX @ 330kgs
€1,000 - €3.03/kg
1 AAX @ 300kgs
€ 850 - €2.83/kg
1 LMX @ 285kgs
€ 900 - €3.16/kg
1 CHX @ 260kgs
€ 890 - €3.42/kg
2 CHX @ 287kgs
€1,100 - €3.83/kg
1 LMX @ 270kgs
€ 950 – €3.52/kg
2 LMX @ 302kgs
€ 980 - €3.24/kg
Weanling Heifers
1 LMX @ 280kgs
€ 840 - €3.00/kg
1 CHX @ 280kgs
€ 820 - €2.93/kg
1 CHX @ 320kgs
€ 900 - €2.87/kg
2 LIM @ 342kgs
€1,000 - €2.92/kg
2 CHX @ 212kgs
€ 620 - €2.92/kg
1 CHX @ 265kgs
€ 780 - €2.94/kg
- Oct. 16, 2023
Ennis Mart Sheep Sale
All Day
Ennis Mart
Monday 16th October 2023
Sheep Auction
Smaller sheep sale today with just short of 400 on offer, similar size sale to this time last year. Trade very much similar to last week. Not as many stores about today. Cull ewes made €1.22-1.54/kg and topped out at €136.
Lambs
12 @ 51.5kgs - €155 - €3.01/kg
12 @ 53kgs - €151 - €2.85/kg
5 @ 50.5kgs - €150 - €2.97/kg
20 @ 47.5kgs - €140 - €2.95/kg
8 @ 48.5kgs - €140 - €2.88/kg
10 @ 47kgs - €136 - €2.89/kg
10 @ 46.5kgs - €123 - €2.64/kg
9 @ 45kgs - €126 - €2.80/kg
9 @ 43kgs - €122 - €2.83/kg
Stores:
7 @ 39kgs - €92 - €2.36/kg
4 @ 39kgs - €98 - €2.51/kg
7 @ 38kgs - €111 - €2.92/kg
2 @ 37.5kgs - €106 - €2.83/kg
- Oct. 17, 2023
Ennis Mart Weanling Bulls, Weanling Heifers, Runners Calves & Suckler Stock
All Day
Ennis Mart
Tuesday Oct 17th 2023
Big sale again today with 992 on offer. Weanlings were lighter today but some very nice quality available and more farmers about. A bit more life in the shippers again today for the bulls. Runners met an excellent trade, with heifers hitting €1,050 and bulls topping €990. Super trade for suckling stock especially those with stars as in calf lots made to €2,700 and pairs reached €1,940. Weanlings approximately 25kgs lighter than this day last year.
WEANLING BULLS:
1 CHX 295kgs - €1,280 - €4.34/kg
1 LMX 270kgs - €1,110 - €4.11/kg
1 CHX 290kgs - €1,090 - €3.76/kg
1 LMX 370kgs - €1,500- €4.05/kg
3 CHX 377kgs - €1,390 - €3.69/kg
1 LMX 365kgs - €1,400 - €3.83/kg
1 LMX 440kgs - €1,490 - €3.38/kg
1 CHX 415kgs - €1,360 - €3.27/kg
1 CHX 400kgs - €1,440 - €3.60/kg
2 CHX 352kgs - €1,290 - €3.66/kg
1 AAX 330kgs - € 900 - €2.73/kg
1 HEX 320kgs - € 840 - €2.63/kg
WEANLING HEIFERS:
1 LMX 290kgs - €1,160 - €4.00/kg
1 LMX 310Kgs - €1,100- €3.55/kg
1 CHX 275kgs - €1,050 - €3.81/kg
1 LMX 355kgs - €1,100 - €3.10/kg
1 LMX 225kgs - € 870- €3.86/kg
1 CHX 315kgs - €1,030 - €3.27/kg
1 HEX 250kgs - € 600 - €2.40/kg
1 CHX 300kgs - €1,000 - €3.33/kg
2 CHX 267kgs - € 900 - €3.36/kg
1 LMX 400kgs - €1,120 - €2.80/kg
- Oct. 18, 2023
Kilrush General Sale
All Day
Kilrush Mart Wednesday
18th October 2023
Smaller sale today in Kilrush with 258 on offer. Surprisingly, cull cow numbers were back on last week. More lighter stock today as mostly traditional breeds were available. A handful of aged bulls in the sale also. Quality stores and forward cattle holding a very solid trade.
Heifers:
1 CH 500kgs - €1,180 - €2.36/kg
1 LMX 405kgs - €1,040 - €2.57/kg
1 HEX 495kgs - € 740 - €1.49/kg
1 CHX 390kgs - €1,100 - €2.82/kg
1 CHX 320kgs - € 980 - €3.06/kg
3 HEX 372kgs - € 860 - €2.31/kg
1 AAX 375kgs - € 760 - €2.03/kg
1 LMX 360kgs - € 910 - €2.53/kg
Cull Cows:
1 HEX 930kgs - €1,840 - €1.98/kg
1 LMX 770kgs - €1,820 - €2.36/kg
1 FR 630kgs - € 830 - €1.32/kg
1 CHX 770kgs - €1,560 - €2.03/kg
1 FR 670kgs - € 680 - €1.01/kg
1 AAX 680kgs - €1,330- €1.95/kg
1 FR 620kgs - € 760 - €1.22/kg
1 FRX 570kgs - €1,020 - €1.79/kg
1 FR 570kgs - € 900 - €1.58/kg
1 FR 520kgs - € 730 - €1.40/kg
Bullocks:
3 LMX 330kgs - €1,060 - €3.21/kg
1 HEX 485kgs - €1,050 - €2.16/kg
4 FR 429kgs - € 860 - €2.00/kg
5 FR 689kgs - €1,520 - €2.20/kg
7 CHX 321kgs - €1,050 - €3.27/kg
1 SHX 650kgs - €1,420 - €2.18/kg
2 AAX 467kgs - €1,090 - €2.33/kg
2 FR 555kgs - €1,130 - €2.03/kg
3 HEX 458kgs - €1,300 - €2.81/kg
4 AAX 387kgs - € 900 - €2.32/kg
1 LMX 310kgs - € 900 - €2.90/kg
6 HEX 475kgs - €1,210 - €2.55/kg
- Oct. 19, 2023
Ennis Mart Cows, Heifers & Aged Bulls
All Day
Ennis Mart
Thursday October 19th, 2023
Good size sale of cull cows, heifers and a large entry of aged bulls. Cow numbers up as expected and more dairy types in today’s sale. Heifers numbers that bit easier, with trade for the quality stock in both rings holding strong but plainer and lesser lots that bit easier across the board. Some stock are showing the effects of the weather, where no feeding is being given. The 27 aged bulls on offer averaged €1.99/kg, with a top call of €2,560 for a CH bull weighing 1,205kgs.
Heifers:
1 LMX 655kgs - €2,030 - €3.10/kg
1 CHX 655kgs - €1,930 - €2.94/kg
1 LMX 665kgs - €1,830 - €2.75/kg
1 LMX 615kgs - €1,780 - €2.89/kg
1 LMX 560kgs - €1,630 - €2.91/kg
1 CHX 500kgs - €1,580 - €3.16/kg
2 LMX 510kgs - €1,540 - €2.96/kg
2 LMX 510kgs - €1,540 - €3.02/kg
1 LMX 495kgs - €1,580 - €3.20/kg
1 CHX 475kgs - €1,470 - €3.09/kg
1 CHX 450kgs - €1,330 - €2.95/kg
3 HEX 451kgs - €1,140 - €2.52/kg
1 HEX 515kgs - €1,290 - €2.50/kg
1 HEX 475kgs - €1,130 - €2.38/kg
Cull Cows:
1 FR 595kgs - € 990 - €1.66/kg
1 LMX 820kgs - €2,030 - €2.47/kg
1 FR 570kgs - €1,040 - €1.82/kg
1 AAX 805kgs - €1,760 - €2.18/kg
1 FR 625kgs - €1,140 - €1.82/kg
1 LMX 720kgs - €1,870 - €2.60/kg
1 FR 470kgs - € 520 - €1.10/kg
1 LMX 665kgs - €1,800 - €2.70/kg
1 LMX 670kgs - €1,620 - €2.42/kg
1 PTX 615kgs - €1,660 - €2.70/kg
1 LMX 725kgs - €1,740 - €2.40/kg
1 SIX 745kgs - €1,720 - €2.31/kg
1 FR 725kgs - €1,300 - €1.79/kg
1 LMX 770kgs - €2,020 - €2.62/kg
- Oct. 20, 2023
Ennis Mart Bullock Sale
All Day
Ennis Mart
Friday October 20th 2023
Fine size sale of bullocks again today with 663 on offer. Trade holding especially for the quality stock both in stores and forward cattle, but plainer cattle in all categories getting easier. Quite a number of the stronger cattle were backward and required a lot of feeding. The good quality store in the 420kg to 500kg bracket were very dear. The more forward cattle a strong trade.
Bullocks:
1 BBX 705kgs - €2,220 - €3.15/kg
1 CH 680kgs - €1,990 - €2.92/kg
2 AA 745kgs - €2,060 - €2.76/kg
2 AA 692kgs - €1,860 - €2.68/kg
2 LMX 700kgs - €2,020 - €2.88/kg
1 LM 525kgs - €1,660 - €3.16/kg
2 AA 690kgs - €1,800 - €2.61/kg
1 LM 520kgs - €1,960 - €3.77/kg
2 AA 705kgs - €1,780 - €2.52/kg
1 LM 455kgs - €1,600 - €3.51/kg
2 HEX 702kgs - €1,680 - €2.39/kg
4 CH 456kgs - €1,500 - €3.29/kg
2 LMX 440kgs - €1,470 - €3.34/kg
1 FR 550kgs - €1,200 - €2.18/kg
2 FR 600kgs - €1,330 - €2.22/kg
4 FR 444kgs - €990 - €2.23/kg
1 FR 495kgs - €1,140 - €2.30/kg
1 AA 430kgs - €1130 - €2.63/kg
- Oct. 21, 2023
Kilfenora Commercial Shorthorn Sale / General Sale / Organic Section
All Day
- Oct. 23, 2023
Ennis Mart Sheep Sale
All Day
Ennis Mart
Monday 23rd October 2023
Sheep Auction
Good size sheep sale today with 686 on offer. Trade improved all round today, both for the heavy & store lambs and culls. Better fleshed sheep available today in the lambs and culls, as trade improved by €5/head or more with more bite for stores also. Culls made to €146 for a 92kg ewe. No sheep sale next week Monday 30th October.
Lambs
12 @ 51kgs - €163 - €3.19/kg
10 @ 50.5kgs - €158 - €3.13/kg
6 @ 49kgs - €148 - €3.02/kg
8 @ 48kgs - €144 - €3.00/kg
14 @ 44kgs - €137 - €3.11/kg
13 @ 49kgs - €136 - €2.77/kg
18 @ 47.5kgs - €132 - €2.77/kg
Stores:
7 @ 37kgs - €97 - €2.62/kg
5 @ 35kgs - €101 - €2.88/kg
9 @ 37kgs - €107 - €2.89/kg
9 @ 39kgs - €114 - €2.92/kg
- Oct. 24, 2023
Ennis Mart Weanling Bulls, Weanling Heifers, Runners Calves & Suckler Stock
All Day
Ennis Mart
Tuesday Oct 24th 2023
Big sale of weanlings today with 868 on offer. More farmers about for weanlings and a lot of customers to buy 7 or 8 toady, with this helping to maintain the trade very well. Shippers not as active and weanlings lighter, with many in the 270-320kg bracket. Heifer runners peaked at €910 and bulls at €1,120. A super trade for suckler stock with pairs making to €2,490 and in calf lots to €2,280. A number of in calf Galloways in this section made €1,020-€1,120.
WEANLING BULLS:
2 CHX 292kgs - €1,170 - €4.00/kg
1 LMX 275kgs - €1,100 - €4.00/kg
1 BBX 285kgs - €1,070 - €3.75/kg
1 CHX 275kgs - €1,040- €3.52/kg
1 CHX 330kgs - €1,350 - €4.09/kg
1 CHX 420kgs - €1,510 - €3.59/kg
1 LMX 365kgs - €1,300 - €3.56/kg
2 CHX 327kgs - €1,200 - €3.66/kg
1 CHX 400kgs - €1,460 - €3.65/kg
1 LMX 430kgs - €1,460 - €3.39/kg
1 LMX 405kgs - €1,430 - €3.53/kg
1 CHX 410kgs - €1,400 - €3.41/kg
WEANLING HEIFERS:
2 CHX 287kgs - € 890 - €3.09/kg
1 LMX 325Kgs - €1,280- €3.93/kg
2 CHX 270kgs - € 850 - €3.14/kg
1 CHX 370kgs - €1,270 - €3.43/kg
2 CHX 262kgs - € 870- €3.31/kg
1 BBX 325kgs - €1,160 - €3.57/kg
1 CHX 305kgs - €1,020 - €3.34/kg
1 LMX 320kgs - €1,020 - €3.19/kg
1 CHX 400kgs - €1,200 - €3.00/kg
1 LMX 400kgs - €1,250 - €3.12/kg
1 LMX 315kgs - €1,030 - €3.27/kg
1 LMX 265kgs - € 840 - €3.17/kg
- Oct. 25, 2023
Kilrush General Sale
All Day
Kilrush Mart Wednesday
25th October 2023
Bigger than expected sale today as the number of cull cows was up on last week, with 90 of these on offer and most of these were dairy culls. Quite a number of light heifers available. More of a mix in the bullock ring, with heavier and lighter stock available.
Heifers:
2 AA 660kgs - €1,470 - €2.22/kg
1 LMX 540kgs - €1,320 - €2.44/kg
1 FR 555kgs - €1,160 - €2.09/kg
1 SIX 435kgs - €1,230 - €2.83/kg
3 SHX 400kgs - € 730 - €1.82/kg
2 HEX 437kgs - € 890 - €2.03/kg
3 CHX 222kgs - € 690 - €3.11/kg
2 HEX 432kgs - € 930 - €2.15/kg
1 FR 440kgs - € 840 - €1.91/kg
1 CHX 250kgs - € 790 - €3.16/kg
Cull Cows:
1 CHX 755kgs - €1,560 - €2.07/kg
1 FRX 685kgs - €1,270 - €1.85/kg
1 AA 660kgs - €1,170 - €1.77/kg
1 NRX 675kgs - €1,160 - €1.72/kg
1 CHX 585kgs - €1,250 - €2.13/kg
1 FR 565kgs - €1,000- €2.14/kg
1 FR 575kgs - € 670 - €1.16/kg
1 HEX 555kgs - € 940 - €1.69/kg
1 FRX 490kgs - € 490 - €1.00/kg
1 FR 450kgs - € 400 - €0.89/kg
Bullocks:
8 AAX 257kgs - € 790 - €3.07/kg
1 LMX 645kgs - €1,780 - €2.76/kg
2 FR 440kgs - € 940 - €2.14/kg
1 LMX 290kgs - € 820 - €2.83/kg
2 HEX 372kgs - € 870 - €2.33/kg
1 LMX 490kgs - €1,240 - €2.44/kg
2 AAX 452kgs - €1,100 - €2.43/kg
1 LMX 670kgs - €1,660 - €2.48/kg
1 LMX 385kgs - €1,110 - €2.88/kg
4 FRX 677kgs - €1,470 - €2.17/kg
2 CHX 472kgs - €1,360 - €2.87/kg 4 HEX 750kgs - €1,720 - €2.29/kg
- Oct. 26, 2023
Ennis Mart Cows, Heifers & Aged Bulls
All Day
Ennis Mart
Thursday October 26th, 2023
Big sale of heifers and cull cows, with almost 400 heifers and 250 cows on offer. Surprisingly mostly continental cows on offer with only small numbers of FR cows available. The good quality forward heifer was a fine trade but lesser lighter lots easier. Parlour cows are hard sold making €0.75-1.20/kg depending on breed and condition. A small entry of aged bulls today averaged €1.83/kg, with a LM bull of 1,080 kgs making €2,110.
Heifers:
1 CHX 785kgs - €2,240 - €2.85/kg
1 LMX 650kgs - €2,000 - €3.07/kg
1 CHX 600kgs - €1,850 - €3.08/kg
1 CHX 620kgs - €1,730 - €2.79/kg
1 LMX 535kgs - €1,860 - €3.47/kg
1 LMX 560kgs - €1,800 - €3.21/kg
1 LMX 500kgs - €1,550 - €3.10/kg
1 LMX 450kgs - €1,590 - €3.53/kg
1 CHX 480kgs - €1,550 - €3.23/kg
2 LMX 440kgs - €1,430 - €3.25/kg
1 AAX 450kgs - €1,070 - €2.38/kg
1 HEX 510kgs - €1,260 - €2.47/kg
2 HEX 482kgs - €1,200 - €2.49/kg
1 HEX 430kgs - €1,030 - €2.40/kg
Cull Cows:
1 CHX 895kgs - €2,020 - €2.25/kg
1 LMX 790kgs - €1,760 - €2.23/kg
1 LMX 715kgs - €1,760 - €2.46/kg
1 LMX 745kgs - €1,990 - €2.67/kg
1 LMX 685kgs - €1,690 - €2.46/kg
1 CHX 630kgs - €1,650 - €2.62/kg
1 HEX 565kgs - €1,220 - €2.16/kg
1 FR 580kgs - € 940 - €1.62/kg
1 FR 705kgs - €1,200 - €1.70/kg
1 FR 750kgs - €1,350 - €1.80/kg
- Oct. 27, 2023
Ennis Mart Bullock Sale
All Day
Ennis Mart
Friday October 27th 2023
Big sale of bullocks again today with over 700 on offer. Again, quite a few forward cattle available. A great trade for 2022 born stores in the 420-520kg bracket. The quality forward 2021 born bullocks a fine trade but the poorer quality 2021 born bullock was a tougher trade. Average prices still running €50 on this day last year with weights similar.
Bullocks:
1 LMX 775kgs - €2,050 - €2.64/kg
2 LMX 660kgs - €1,940 - €2.94/kg
1 LMX 715kgs - €1,940 - €2.71/kg
1 CHX 650kgs - €1,920 - €2.95/kg
4 HEX 828kgs - €1,880 - €2.21/kg
1 LMX 570kgs - €1,730 - €3.03/kg
1 AAX 560kgs - €1,590 - €2.84/kg
1 LMX 505kgs - €1,690 - €3.34/kg
4 LMX 442kgs - €1,460 - €3.30/kg
7 CHX 485kgs - €1,580 - €3.26/kg
5 FR 405kgs - € 830 - €2.05/kg
3 CHX 456kgs - €1,570 - €3.44/kg
1 CHX 450kgs - €1,630 - €3.62/kg
4 CHX 421kgs - €1,490 - €3.54/kg
2 AAX 722kgs - €1,720 - €2.38/kg
7 HEX 661kgs - €1,610 - €2.43/kg
- Oct. 28, 2023
Scariff Cattle & Weanling Sale
All Day
Scariff Mart
Saturday 28th October 2023
Smaller than expected sale in Scariff, but again a strong trade led to a 100% clearance. Mostly weanling stock on offer and some very good prices for both the bulls and heifers.
Bullocks
4 AAX @ 511kgs €1,250 - €2.44/kg
1 CHX @ 445kgs €1,200 - €2.69/kg
1 CHX @ 395kgs €1,050 - €2.66/kg
2 CHX @ 345kgs € 935 - €2.71/kg
Weanling Bulls
1 LMX @ 275kgs € 910 - €3.31/kg
1 LMX @ 270kgs € 910 - €3.37/kg
1 CHX @ 355kgs €1,020 - €2.87/kg
2 CHX @ 322kgs € 900 - €2.79/kg
3 BBX @ 260kgs € 840 - €3.23/kg
1 LMX @ 300kgs € 900 - €3.00/kg
Weanling Heifers
3 CHX @ 263kgs € 810 - €3.07/kg
1 CHX @ 315kgs € 930 - €2.95/kg
1 CHX @ 300kgs € 880 - €2.93/kg
2 CHX @ 302kgs € 860 - €2.84/kg
1 LMX @ 210kgs € 660 - €3.14/kg 1 CHX @ 240kgs € 650 - €2.71/kg
- Oct. 28, 2023
Kilfenora Weanling Bull Sale
All Day
KILFENORA WEANLING BULL SALE
Saturday 28th October 2023
Big sale of weanling bulls today and some lovely quality store calves available. Some very fancy prices for real top-quality lots. Mostly CHX & LMX stock available, with a handful of AAX available.
WEANLING BULLS
1 CHX 340kgs @ €1,420-€4.17/kg
1 CHX 335kgs @ €1,420-€4.24/kg
2 CHX 365kgs @ €1,270-€3.48/kg
1 LMX 330kgs @ €1,240-€3.76/kg
1 LMX 295kgs @ €1,190-€4.03/kg
1 CHX 320kgs @ €1,150-€3.59/kg
3 LMX 330kgs @ €1,140-€3.45/kg
1 LMX 315kgs @ €1,100-€3.49/kg
1 CHX 280kgs @ €1,100-€3.92/kg
1 LMX 340kgs @ €1,100-€3.23/kg
1 CHX 340kgs @ €1,230-€3.62/kg
3 AAX 375kgs @ €1,020-€2.72/kg
1 AAX 375kgs @ €1,040-€2.85/kg
1 AAX 370kgs @ € 900 -€2.43/kg
- Oct. 30, 2023
Kilfenora Weanling Heifer Sale
All Day
KILFENORA WEANLING HEIFER SALE
Monday 30th October 2023
The bank holiday weekend ended on a strong note with just short of 400 heifers on offer. Some very nice quality on offer and some very fancy prices for the very good heifers. The bad weather and bad forecast effecting some customers that went to buy.
WEANLING HEIFERS
1 BAX 305kgs @ €1,240-€4.06/kg
1 CHX 345kgs @ €1,180-€3.42/kg
2 CHX 275kgs @ €1,120-€4.07/kg
1 CHX 280kgs @ €1,110-€3.96/kg
1 LMX 390kgs @ €1,500-€3.84/kg
2 CHX 315kgs @ €1,070-€3.42/kg
1 LMX 335kgs @ €1,130-€3.37/kg
1 CHX 310kgs @ €1,110-€3.58/kg
1 CHX 295kgs @ €1,080-€3.66/kg
1 LMX 320kgs @ €1,250-€3.90/kg
2 CHX 262kgs @ €1,120-€4.27/kg
1 CHX 305kgs @ €1,030-€3.37/kg
- Oct. 31, 2023
Ennis Mart Weanling Bulls, Weanling Heifers, Runners Calves & Suckler Stock
All Day
Ennis Mart
Tuesday Oct 31st 2023
Good size sale again today with 788 on offer. Trade holding very strong for the top quality lots in the bulls but the plainer lots getting harder sold. Shipping activity very quiet today due to weather issues. The good heifer improved marginally today. Great farmer demand for the 310-360kg bulls. Runner heifers peaked at €840 and bulls at €1,030. Entry of suckler stock small and these were an excellent trade, with in calf lots making to €2,360 and pairs to €2,260.
WEANLING BULLS:
1 CHX 295kgs - €1,130 - €3.83/kg
1 LMX 395kgs - €1,370 - €3.46/kg
1 LMX 290kgs - €1,020 - €3.51/kg
2 CHX 340kgs - €1,360- €4.00/kg
1 LMX 255kgs - € 940 - €3.69/kg
1 CHX 410kgs - €1,520 - €3.71/kg
2 CHX 357kgs - €1,300 - €3.64/kg
2 CHX 307kgs - €1,170 - €3.80/kg
1 LMX 300kgs - €1,170 - €3.90/kg
1 LMX 315kgs - €1,230 - €3.90/kg
2 LMX 412kgs - €1,300 - €3.15/kg
1 LMX 400kgs - €1,150 - €2.87/kg
WEANLING HEIFERS:
1 CHX 345kgs - €1,210 - €3.51/kg
1 LMX 330Kgs - €1,200- €3.63/kg
1 LMX 310kgs - €1,100 - €3.54/kg
1 LMX 320kgs - €1,150 - €3.59/kg
1 CHX 330kgs - €1,080- €3.27/kg
1 CHX 290kgs - € 950 - €3.27/kg
2 LMX 280kgs - € 900 - €3.21/kg
1 LMX 275kgs - € 920 - €3.34/kg
1 LMX 400kgs - €1,150 - €2.87/kg
2 CHX 347kgs - €1,100 - €3.16/kg