Ewe prices

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

There is some stability in the trade this week following two weeks of prices falling by 10c/kg weekly, but demand remains relatively weak.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

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Sheep trends: sheep kill running 34% lower

Sheep trends: sheep kill running 34% lower

MARKETS 24 September 2025

Higher prices need to be returned to sheep farmers - IFA

Higher prices need to be returned to sheep farmers - IFA

NEWS 11 June 2025

Sheep price update: lamb price cut by 10c/kg to 20c/kg

Sheep price update: lamb price cut by 10c/kg to 20c/kg

Sheep price update: lamb price cut by 10c/kg to 20c/kg

MARKETS 9 June 2025

Sheep Trends: factories attempt further pressure

Sheep Trends: factories attempt further pressure

Sheep Trends: factories attempt further pressure

MARKETS 28 May 2025

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Sheep price update: factory hogget quotes drop below €8/kg

Sheep price update: factory hogget quotes drop below €8/kg

Base quotes were hit with another 10c/kg to 20c/kg cut over the weekend, leaving base quotes ranging from €7.80/kg to €7.90/kg.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Sheep Trends: further pressure on hoggets

Sheep Trends: further pressure on hoggets

Base quotes for hoggets for Thursday have been pulled by 20c/kg to 30c/kg, leaving opening negotiations at just €8.20/kg.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Easter demand lifts lamb price to €10/kg

Easter demand lifts lamb price to €10/kg

Opening prices for quality assured spring lambs are in the region of €9.70/kg with regular sellers securing higher returns

NEWS 1 January 1970

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