The Wexford Sheep Breeders' Association held its annual show and sale at Enniscorthy Mart on Wednesday (August 11).

On the day, 48 rams were entered and a 85% clearance rate was achieved.

Texel rams sold from €380 to €630 and the champion Texel was bred by Gavin and Stuart Rothwell.

However, it was Suffolk rams that sold the strongest on the day, with prices ranging from €400 up to €820 for the champion Suffolk ram, which was bred by Michael and Denis Brennan.

Charollais rams ranged from €450 to €680 on the day with the champion ram bred by Pat Rossiter.

A spokesperson for the Wexford Sheep Breeders' Association said: "Many thanks to Ennniscorthy Mart for facilitating us and to the judge on the day John O'Donohoe.

"There was a great demand for all breeds and a very lively trade was seen."

In other related ram-sale news, it's hard to forget what happened two weeks ago at Blessington Mart, where a Suffolk ram sold for an astonishing €44,000.

The ram, bred by Richard Thompson of the Ballinatone Flock, was sired by Solwaybank Sapphire 2.

It was a truly memorable day for the South of Ireland branch of the Suffolk Sheep Society, as the second highest price on the day also came to a remarkable €34,000.

For a short video and reminder of the sale, click here.