Kilkenny Mart to host pedigree sheep sale

Hello again. As I write this script I note it is dry outside which is to be welcomed after the atrocious weather we have been experiencing over the past few weeks.

A lot of cattle had to be housed earlier than usual which, going forward, may put pressure on silage supplies.

Cattle

On the cattle trade front prices have remained steady, as was the case last week, with quality continentals where prices for the top quality lots ranged from €2.80 to €3.40 per kilo with some exceptional lots to €3.70 per kilo.

Beef bullocks ranged from €1380 to €2090 per head, forward store bullocks €850 to €1840 per head with lighter stores €780 to €1250 per head.

In the beef heifer ring prices ranged from €1550 to €1750 per head with forward store types €1260 to €1400 per head.

Lighter types ranged from €650 to €1000 per head.

Cull cow sales for the rest of the year are being held on Tuesdays at 11.30am.

Last week our sale attracted about 100 cull cows with some poor quality types on offer.

Considering it was a change of day all the usual buyers turned up but the sale also attracted a few new punters which resulted in a vibrant trade all round.

Remember, all cattle for our Thursday sale should be entered before 3.30pm on the previous Wednesday and cull cows to be booked in on Mondays before 3.30pm.

The contact phone number for Kilkenny Mart is 056 7721407.

The upcoming week is going to be a busy one in Kilkenny Mart. This Thursday is our general cattle sale and on Saturday we hold a special Pedigree AA Sale of cows with calves at foot, in calf cows plus maiden heifers 50 on offer.

This sale starts at 12 noon with catalogues available from the mart office.

Sheep Sale

On Monday, in conjunction with our sheep sale, we hold a Pedigree Suffolk Sale of the Noan, Barronstown and Mountford Flocks. This sale kicks off at 1pm.

Fundraiser

A big thank you to all who supported my fundraiser for Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team and Cois Nore Cancer support centre via the Kilkenny Lions Club. The money raised was in excess of €7,000 with a duck derby a few months ago raising €3,500. So a total in excess of €10,000 was very much appreciated by both bodies.

Just a little reminder that The Lions Club Christmas hamper appeal begins next Thursday night, 30th November, on the KCLR Farm show. All items will be listed in the Kilkenny People.

A big thank you for all the help from our colleagues in local media.

Until next week do be careful on the farm and good buying, good selling and good luck.