Mart managers reported a steady trade for lambs at sales held yesterday (Monday, July 26) - despite factory quotes falling back, as demand continues to remain strong.

While the cull ewe trade continues to shine with prices up at sales yesterday - as demand, also, continues to remain very strong.

Auctioneer, George Candler reported a smaller sale of sheep at Monday's sale at Kilkenny Mart, with a steady trade seen.

Prices for lambs topped €139/head for 62kg, with well-fleshed lambs generally making from €128/head upwards.

44-46kg lambs sold from €122/head up to €126/head, with lots weighing back to 41kg making €113/head.

Store lambs, in the main, made from €95/head up to €106/head. While cull ewes sold from €50/head up to a tops of €208/head for well-fleshed ewes.

Sample butcher and factory lamb prices:

Sample store lamb prices:

Ennis Mart's manager, Martin McNamara reported a big sale of sheep at Monday's sale - with just shy of 700 head on offer.

Lamb prices topped €138/head for heavy 50kg plus lambs, with factory lamb prices hitting highs of €127-130/head.

With a lot of lighter lambs drafted in the last few weeks, Martin said that this was reflected in the trade, with lambs in the 36-40kg weight bracket easier by €5-6/head and not as many stores on offer either.

While in terms of the cull ewe trade, Martin said that the cull ewes showed no drop in price and powered on to €189/head. Many lots sold in the €130-170 bracket, with twice as many on offer this week.

Sample butcher and factory lamb prices:

Sample store lamb prices: