Hoggets

In pictures: northeast Texel sale sees hoggets hit €6,400 in Carnaross

Adam Woods reports from the North Eastern Texel Club sale of Texel sheep in Carnaross Mart on Monday.

NEWS 31 December 2025

In pictures: northeast Texel sale sees hoggets hit €6,400 in Carnaross

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Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

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Kells Suffolk offering 60 in-lamb hoggets and ewe lambs

Kells Suffolk offering 60 in-lamb hoggets and ewe lambs

Kells Suffolk offering 60 in-lamb hoggets and ewe lambs

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Sharp decline in NI sheep slaughter

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Supplementary sale of Galway sheep in Ballinasloe

Supplementary sale of Galway sheep in Ballinasloe

Following a successful premier show and sale where many customers went home empty-handed, a second sale has been organised for Thursday 23 October in Ballinasloe Mart.

PEDIGREE 22 August 2025

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Trade has remained on par with last week, with agents still active and grass buyers still keen for stores.

MARKETS 22 August 2025

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Agents appear more active for top-end heavy lambs, while hill breeding sales are recording record prices.

MARKETS 22 August 2025

Will Obama apply for his flock number?

Will Obama apply for his flock number?

Last week during Barack Obama's visit to Dublin, I see he was awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin award.

NEWS 22 August 2025

Sheep mart prices: signs of more demand for finished lambs

Sheep mart prices: signs of more demand for finished lambs

While agents remain coy in their purchasing behaviour, some marts report agent relationships at the ringside weakening and competition levels stepping up a notch

MARKETS 22 August 2025

Top-dollar sheep but the data deficit is real

Top-dollar sheep but the data deficit is real

We need to be conscious that feeding and management for sales can camouflage average genetics and make them ‘look’ special for the ‘sale’ day.

VIEWPOINTS 22 August 2025

Watch: hoggets soar to €500 at Mayo Mule and Greyface sale

Watch: hoggets soar to €500 at Mayo Mule and Greyface sale

The premier sale in Ballinrobe saw several lots sell for over €400/head, with the top lot of the day selling for a record breaking €500/head.

MARKETS 22 August 2025

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