Reasonable size sheep sale with 565 on offer. Overall quality was very variable today. Trade was very similar to last week. Cull ewes were a shade dearer and averaged €2.01/kg. Sample prices included 6 ewes at 94kgs making €222, 1 ewe weighing 80kgs €190, 6 ewes weighing 62kgs made €128. In the breeding section hoggets made to €200, with 2nd & 3rd crops making from €165-€190.
Lambs:
8 @ 47kgs – €188 – €4.00/kg
12 @ 43kgs – €166- €3.86/kg
10 @ 40.5kgs – €149 – €3.68/kg
4 @ 57.5kgs – €200 – €3.48/kg
3 @ 54kgs – €200 – €3.70/kg
9 @ 51.5kgs – €198 – €3.84/kg
11 @ 50kgs – €196 – €3.92/kg
4 @ 54kgs – €204 – €3.78/kg
Store Lambs:
23 @ 34kgs – €114 – €3.35/kg
16 @ 38.5kgs – €136 – €3.53/kg
10 @ 38.5kgs – €137 – €3.56/kg
7 @ 39kgs – €143 – €3.67/kg
5 @ 38kgs – €128 – €3.37/kg
