Draperstown, a small town nestled in the heart of County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, comes alive every week with the bustling activity of the Lauri O’Kane & Son Draperstown Livestock Market. This renowned market has been serving the local farming community for decades, offering a wide range of livestock for sale. Whether you’re a farmer looking to sell or a buyer in search of quality stock, this market is the place to be.
Every Friday, starting promptly at 11 am, the weekly sheep sale kicks off with a fantastic selection of animals. The market yard opens its gates bright and early at 7:30 am, allowing eager buyers to inspect the stock before the sale. The auction includes a variety of categories, from fat ewes and lambs to breeding stock and stores. The demand for fat ewes and fat lambs remains high, and Lauri O’Kane & Son Draperstown Livestock Market is known for offering top prices to sellers. If you have these types of livestock to sell, this is the perfect opportunity to secure a good deal.
On Friday, 9th June 2023, the market will feature an exceptional lot of 20 young Texel and Suffolk ewes accompanied by strong lambs at foot. Additionally, there will be a special lot consisting of 15 ewes with lambs. Moreover, the market is actively seeking more lambs to cater to the export market. So, if you have lambs that fit the bill, be sure to bring them along.
Not to be outdone, the weekly cattle sale takes place every Saturday, with proceedings commencing promptly at 11 am. The market yard opens even earlier at 7 am, allowing buyers to thoroughly examine the cattle on offer. The sale includes a wide range of categories such as cows and calves, store cattle, beef cattle, and fat cows. The demand for strong cattle and fat cows is particularly high, making it an excellent opportunity for sellers to maximize their returns.
The upcoming sale on Saturday, 10th June 2023, promises an exciting selection of livestock. Notable highlights include 15 young cows with robust calves at foot and 15 Limousin and Charolais heifers weighing between 550 and 600 kilograms. Additionally, there will be ten heifers weighing between 450 and 500 kilograms or more. Recent sales have witnessed top prices across all classes of stock, with 25 cows and calves fetching an impressive sum of £3040.00.
For pig enthusiasts, the monthly pig sale is scheduled for Tuesday, 14th March 2023, at 7:30 pm. If you have fat sows or boars to sell, Lauri O’Kane & Son Draperstown Livestock Market is eagerly seeking them for live weighing every week. With top prices paid for these animals, it’s an opportunity not to be missed. To inquire or arrange a sale, contact Lawrence at 07843807712.
In addition to the on-site auctions, the market also offers online bidding via LSL Auctions, making it convenient for buyers from near and far to participate.
Lauri O’Kane & Son Draperstown Livestock Market has solidified its reputation as a trusted hub for farmers and buyers alike. Its commitment to providing a diverse range of high-quality livestock, coupled with top prices and excellent service, has earned it a special place in the hearts of the local farming community. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, this market is undoubtedly the go-to destination for all your livestock needs.
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