Dominic McCrystal secured the top price for a ram lamb, obtaining twice as much as the second-best selling ram lamb. The price translates to £14,285 or €16,131.

The top price for a shearling ram was 4,600gns. Females sold to a maximum of 1,600gns.

According to the mart, the average price for ram lambs was £1,072, while shearling rams made an average of £984 and females £495. Some 296 sheep were sold through the ring.

The show held on the side of the sale saw the overall champion title go to Michelle Wright for her ram lamb. The reserve champion title went to T Wray for a shearling ram.

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