Numbers have been well up through the mart so far this year in Carnew. Although there were some smaller sales in February, high throughput in March, April and May has been a major benefit. In the past few weeks, demand has been very strong, with plenty of grass buyers, agents and some exporters active at the ringside. Prices on Saturday were very similar to the previous week for all stores and weanlings. Weanlings continued to be particularly strong, with prices of €2.30/kg to €2.60/kg being paid for bulls and up to €3.10/kg being paid for the best-quality types.