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Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Thu 25 Mar Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 37kg 3.82/kg 142.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.53/kg 127.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.18/kg 122.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.13/kg 125.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.10/kg 121.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.08/kg 117.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Thu 25 Mar Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 46kg 3.93/kg 181.00SHEEP, 48kg 3.81/kg 183.00SHEEP, 41kg 3.76/kg 153.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.68/kg 156.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.61/kg 159.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.57/kg 150.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Thu 25 Mar Avg…

Government plans to consider phasing out the use of lead ammunition have been welcomed by wildlife organisations. Research by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust shows that between 50,000 and 100,000 wildfowl die in the UK annually after ingesting lead from used pellets which they mistake for food. A further 200,000 to 400,000 birds suffer health impacts as the pellets are highly toxic. Environment Minister Rebecca Pow confirmed the department is…

Ireland now fulfils the requirements to be recognised as having negligible risk for BSE said the World Health Organisation (OIE). The announcement comes in accordance with the OIE code, after the Department of Agriculture sent a detailed submission last year for evaluation. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue welcomed the news. “This is a most welcome and very significant step forward towards Ireland achieving negligible risk status…

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=MILFORD&SearchAuctionID=686729&op=detail This young cow was the highest selling price lot at Milford Livestock Co Op Mart yesterday. Take a look at this beast in Lot 1496, sold for 2150. View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=LISTO&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=685162 Listowel Mart ran a charity special sale “Donate a Calf” for the Kerry Hospice Foundation, in memory of John McGrath. Lot numbers in the 900s (in ring 1) and lot numbers in the 1000s relate to the charity sale.

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M262&SearchAuctionID=105767&op=detail In case you missed our Facebook live stream last night, this was the top selling Belgian blue bull at Gortatlea Mart. Lot 394A, sold for 2100. View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=GORT&SearchAuctionID=685534&op=detail Quality sheep stock at Gort Mart. Have a look at these spring lambs, Lot 9 sold for 182 at 45.5KG. View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=CORRIN&SearchAuctionID=686454&op=detail Super blue heifer calf selling at Corrin Cork Co-Op Marts. Have a look at Lot 5K, sold for 460. View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Land auction C.78.5 Acres – Thomas J Cox & Co, March 26th at 16.00 3 Lots, Lands of Cloonastillas, Strokestown Top quality land. An ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to increase their present holding. Please find more information on the LSL Auction website: https://www.lslauctions.com/OnlineCatalogue-TJCOX View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

https://www.lslauctions.com/OnlineCatalogue-KANTURK?Mart=KANTURK&ListViewType=&SearchDateRange=Last&SearchQuickSearch= Must see Lots 802-810 at Kanturk Livestock Mart from this week. View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-HENNL-1058158 HENNESSY LAND PROPERTY AUCTIONS – C. 41 ACRES RESIDENTIAL FARM AT BALLYRUIN, BALLYROAN, CO. LAOIS – Located down a laneway off the R425 (Stradbally/ Ballyroan Road)– Arable Land in Permanent Pasture– Water and Fencing Laid on– Mature Hedging– Small 2 storey Farmhouse in need of major renovation– Farmyard consists of a 3 span Haybarn & Lean to with cattle handling facilities– Folio’s: LS 3467, 3462, 3476, 7487 Part of…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-CONNAU-1040138 Connaughton Auctioneers – 9 No. Apartment Block At, Block B, Turners Court, Dublin Road Athlone, Co. Westmeath. N37 XK88. Prime property to come to market including apartment block comprising 9 no. apartments (5 x 3 bedroom, 2 x 2 bedroom, 1 x 4 bedroom & 1 x 1 bedroom) with an overall Gross Internal Area of c.706 sq. m/c.7,600 sq. ft and a high rent roll with all apartments currently occupied. The property…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-RAYMON-1069287 Raymond Potterton are to auction a unique opportunity to purchase the very best of County Meath tillage ground with obvious future potential for an enhanced zoning. The lands are ideally located adjacent to the railway line and are within 1km of both Bettystown and Laytown. The land is currently entirely used for tillage purposes and is currently producing a potato crop with a small area in wheat. There is…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-CONNAU-1026480 Prime parcel of excellent quality lands comprising c. 25.90 acres, located on the Four Roads to Curraghboy road, in renowned farming district as fattening lands. Set out in seven paddocks and offers for sale in one lot, these lands affords an ideal opportunity for local farmers to increase their existing holding. Mains water service the lands.  For more information please contact Connaughton Auctioneers on +353 90 666 3700 Interested parties should…

On Thursday, some sunny spells and heavy blustery showers, mainly affecting the western half of the country during the morning but becoming widespread as the day goes on. Rain likely in the west later in the evening. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13C with southwesterly winds. In the evening, the rain will move eastwards across the country, becoming heavy at times. Scattered heavy showers of rain, hail or sleet will…

It will be a cloudy day in the west with showers, particularly in the northwest. Sunny spells in the east but rain possible. LSL News.

Investigations are continuing after a number of pedigree Charollais rams were stolen from a field in Co.Laois last week. Now Mountmellick Gardai are appealing for information relating to the theft of seven rams on social media and said: “If you have any information that may assist us or know of their whereabouts please contact us.” The animals are believed to have been taken from a field near Clonaslee, near the…

Falls from heights are one of the leading causes of major injury and death on farms, according to the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI). Simple, straightforward physical protection measures can prevent falls occurring, but a lack of forward planning results in crucial protection measures being neglected during this high-risk work. Many falls happen while agricultural buildings or other farm structures are being built, demolished or maintained. These…

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=CAHIR&SearchAuctionID=682460&op=detail Busy mart at Cahir Cork Co-Op Marts yesterday. One of the most popular lots – Lot 39 sold for 180. View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M186&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=484&SearchAuctionID=189482 9 ewe hoggets selling at Carnaross Mart. Popular Lot 34, sold for 175. View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M303&SearchAuctionID=278&op=detail First sheep sale at Cootehill Mart gets off to a great start. Some grand sheep – Pictured is this young ewe with 2 good lambs, Lot 1703 sold for 235. View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=ENNIS&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=681252 Take a look at this outfit, both outdoors bred since calved. One of the most popular lots at Ennis Mart Clare Co-Operative Marts yesterday. Lot 150B, sold for 1980. View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=MIDKER&SearchAuctionID=682596&op=detail Popular lot, scanned with twins at Mid Kerry Co-Op Mart – Licence No: 001958. Take a look at Lot 316 sold for 179. View all today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Wednesday morning will start out dry with sunny spells. It will become cloudy and breezy in the west during the morning, with outbreaks of rain moving in from the Atlantic.  Rain will will break up into showers as it spreads eastwards across the country through the afternoon and early evening. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12C, with moderate to fresh and gusty southwesterly winds developing, occasionally strong in western areas.…

Cloudy in south with a little light rain or drizzle but brighter to the north with some showers for Scotland, Northern Ireland and perhaps northern England. Blustery in the north. LSL News.

Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. FAT COW 400-500kg Tue 23 Mar Avg Price/KgFR 1.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 405kg 1.43/kg 580.00FR, 470kg 1.23/kg 580.00FR, 485kg 1.15/kg 560.00FRX, 435kg 0.78/kg 340.00 FAT COW 500-600kg Tue 23 Mar Avg Price/KgFR 1.26/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 570kg 1.56/kg 890.00FR, 560kg 1.43/kg 800.00FRX, 570kg 1.40/kg 800.00FR, 560kg 1.38/kg 770.00LMX, 540kg 1.17/kg 630.00FR, 585kg 1.09/kg 640.00 FAT COW 600-700kg Tue 23 Mar Avg Price/KgFR 1.39/kgFRX 1.42/kgHighest…

Tuesday’s selected sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30kg Tue 23 Mar Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.07/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 27kg 2.37/kg 64.00LAMB, 29kg 2/kg 58.00LAMB, 23kg 1.83/kg 42.00 LAMB 30-40kg Tue 23 Mar Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 39kg 3.64/kg 142.00LAMB, 38kg 3.6/kg 135.00LAMB, 30kg 3.53/kg 106.00LAMB, 38kg 3.12/kg 120.00LAMB, 37kg 3.11/kg 115.00LAMB, 38kg 3.05/kg 116.00 LAMB 40-50kg Tue 23 Mar Avg Price/KgLAMB 3.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 40kg 3.70/kg 150.00LAMB, 40kg 3.6/kg…

Irish Hereford Breed Society Premier Spring Sale with 34 top quality bulls catalogued, to go under the hammer at 13.00 this Saturday, 27th March. Irish Hereford Prime are also kindly sponsoring €250 to buyers of each bull sold for €3000 or over. Please register at www.lslauctions.com to take part.

C.16 acres of prime roadside land auction tomorrow afternoon at 15.00 on LSL with REA John Lee. Find more details on the catalogue: https://www.lslauctions.com/OnlineCatalogue-REAJL

The IFA has strongly criticised factories for failing to reflect the current prices in the UK and EU markets. Brendan Golden, IFA Livestock chairman, said prices paid by factories are not closing the gap with the Prime Export Benchmark Price which has increased by a further 4c to €3.87/kg. The Prime Irish Price for the same period increased by 3c to €3.74/kg, leaving a gap of 13c/kg. “Factories are dragging…