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€2.50/kg for Galway wool for fifth year running

The Galway Wool Co-op has also announced a collaboration with Avoca Woolen Mills, which it hopes will continue to drive the success of the breed and drive demand for Irish-grown wool.

NEWS 25 July 2025

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Suffolks hit a record high of 42,000gns in Ballymena

Suffolks hit a record high of 42,000gns in Ballymena

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 July 2025

Howgillfoot ram lamb sells for 40,000gns in Lanark

Howgillfoot ram lamb sells for 40,000gns in Lanark

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 July 2025

Ballyhamage flock dominates the NI Dorset club flock competition

Ballyhamage flock dominates the NI Dorset club flock competition

Ballyhamage flock dominates the NI Dorset club flock competition

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 July 2025

Irish Beltex breed record smashed at the Exclusive Extravaganza

Irish Beltex breed record smashed at the Exclusive Extravaganza

Irish Beltex breed record smashed at the Exclusive Extravaganza

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 July 2025

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Sheep mart prices: light stores hit as high as €5/kg in marts

Sheep mart prices: light stores hit as high as €5/kg in marts

Crossbred lambs weighing less than 30kg have recorded prices ranging from €4.30/kg to €5/kg-plus on occasion in the last week, with demand flying for store lambs.

MARKETS 21 July 2025

Sheep Trends: lambs selling from €8.20/kg to €8.40/kg

Sheep Trends: lambs selling from €8.20/kg to €8.40/kg

There is no change in base quotes for Thursday, with a high percentage of lambs trading within a price of €8.20/kg to €8.40/kg.

MARKETS 21 July 2025

Sheep Management: selling stores, dip supply issues and ACRES landscape actions

Sheep Management: selling stores, dip supply issues and ACRES landscape actions

The store lamb trade is currently sharp, with light lambs witnessing a much better trading environment.

MANAGEMENT 21 July 2025

Prescription rules pushed back to December

Prescription rules pushed back to December

Adam Woods has the latest on the new regulations around antiparasitic medicines.

BREEDING & HEALTH 21 July 2025

Cutting out fertiliser for sheep grazing

Cutting out fertiliser for sheep grazing

AgriSearch held an event on Greg O'Boyle's farm near Randalstown last week. Peter McCann reports

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 July 2025

Camera at the Mart: Cooley store lambs on fire in Carnaross

Camera at the Mart: Cooley store lambs on fire in Carnaross

Rachel Gallagher reports from Carnaross Mart for the annual Cooley sheep breeders' store lamb and cull ewe sale.

MARKETS 21 July 2025

Sheep price update: factories keen for lambs but quotes unchanged

Sheep price update: factories keen for lambs but quotes unchanged

Opening base quotes are in the region of €8.10/kg to €8.20/kg for quality assured lambs, but more sellers with greater negotiating power are securing €8.30/kg to €8.40/kg.

MARKETS 21 July 2025

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