Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 30/07/2022
Saturday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.
Alexander Aurelius Auctioneers – Amazon row returns – 31/07
Alexander Aurelius Auctioneers is holding a timed auction via LSL Auctions on Sunday, 31 July, 2022, for consumables at 19:00. Amazon row returns – Up to 90% off! Lots include: RRP ?208.00 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 42mm) – Space Grey Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band RRP ?293.00 [Repaired] Blauer Pelle Capo Spalla Foderato Giacchetta, 655 Verde ARBUSTO, M Uomo RRP ?234.00 Bissell – CrossWave Pet Pro Steam Mop…
Antiques & Collectibles Auction | 30/07 – Darwen Auctioneers by The Unit – Darwen, UK
Darwen Auctioneers by The Unit, located at Unit 29b Hollin Grove Mill Holling Grove Road, Darwen BB3 1HG, United Kingdom, holds an Antiques & Collectibles Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 30 July, 2022 at 12:30. Please note that even though it is a UK auction, payments in Pounds and Euros will be accepted. Ring 1: 2 Halves Antiques & Collectibles/Liquidation Stock – Various Items. Viewing on 29 July from…
Quinn Property – Shielstown, Knockananna, Co. Wicklow – 29/07
Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Shielstown, Knockananna, Co. Wicklow on 29 July 2022 at 14:00.3 Lots: Lot 1: C. 3.22 AcresLot 2: 44 AcresLot 3: C. 47 Acres Location:The land is located in an upland part of Co. Wicklow, 4km from Knockananna with services to include shop, school, church, pubs and GAA facilities and 15km west of Aughrim close to the Wicklow Mountains with…
No to penalties for defective apartments – report
An independent report on defective apartments built during the Celtic Tiger period –commissioned by Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien in 2021 and published yesterday – finds that it would not be feasible to penalise the companies involved. Furthermore, an industry levy is ill-advised as it would include innocent parties, attract legal issues, and impact current construction costs. Séamus Neely, Chairperson, Working Group to Examine Defects in Housing, in his executive…
Irish pig prices up by 4c/kg
Irish pig prices increased by 4c/kg last Friday with farmers receiving quotes of €2.00c/kg up to €2.06/kg, according to the IFA. The weekly throughput for the week ending 24 July, 2022 was 67,477, which is down 2% on the same week last year. A decline in cereals prices had been evident last week, however prices are up circa 10% for September wheat, according to Agritel. It must be noted that…
Outdoor antiques market in Cheshire
Arthur Swallow Antique & Home Shows will host an Antiques and Salvage Market at Cheshire Showground near Knutsford, located just off junction 19 of the M6, on 13 August, 2022. Join them in the beautiful Cheshire countryside for some top-quality antique and salvage rummaging from around 200 excellent dealers. Whether you’re a public buyer looking for unique items for your home and garden, or a trade buyer looking to restock…
Danone posts pleasing sales growth – Q2
French yoghurt maker Danone posted a 7.7% hike in second quarter like-for-like sales, beating analysts’ forecasts of 5.6% growth, reflecting price increases and strong demand for baby food and bottled water, according to Reuters. Danone is the largest maker of yoghurts worldwide and has two massive plants in Macroom, Co Cork and Wexford in Ireland. It has subsequently raised its 2022 revenue growth outlook to 5% to 6% compared with…
Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 29/07/2022
Friday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 28/07/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 680kg 2.32/kg 1580.00FRX, 640kg 1.73/kg 1110.00FR, 695kg 1.71/kg 1190.00FR, 650kg 1.69/kg 1100.00FR, 615kg 1.63/kg 1000.00 DC 700-800KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 740kg 2.84/kg 2100.00BBX, 765kg 2.68/kg 2050.00LMX, 790kg 2.46/kg 1940.00HEX, 705kg 2.20/kg 1550.00 CATTLE 800-900KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.78/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 890kg 2.79/kg 2480.00LMX, 890kg 2.76/kg 2460.00 BK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.76/kgLMX 2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 315kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 28/07/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.77/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 25kg 3.36/kg 83.00SHEEP, 23kg 3.35/kg 76.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.28/kg 90.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.16/kg 84.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.10/kg 91.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.07/kg 81.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 36kg 3.35/kg 120.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.30/kg 107.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.18/kg 120.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.15/kg 104.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.06/kg 93.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.01/kg 116.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 2.99/kg 135.00SHEEP, 48kg…
Hard-hitting open letter to Eamon Ryan – INHFA
As debate rages with regards to emission reduction targets, President of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA), Vincent Roddy, has written an open letter to Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan. Roddy highlights the farming organisation’s role representing thousands of members in rural communities in response to proposals agreed by Government to see a reduction in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions for agriculture of between 22…
Jordan Auctioneers – Moyvalley, Broadford, Co. Kildare – 28/07
Jordan Auctioneers brings to auction a property at Moyvalley, Broadford, Co. Kildare via LSL Auctions on 28 July at 15:00. 3 Lots: Lot 1: Residence & Yard on c.5 acres (2 hectares)Lot 2: Circa 34 acres (13.76 hectares)Lot: 3 Entire Property Lot 1: This lot comprises a small detached rofab style cottage extending to c.73 sq.m (785 sq.ft) with a kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and 3 bedrooms. Outside there is…
Potato market picks up – IFA
Potato market sales and consumption have picked up this week as temperatures settle back to average levels, according to the IFA. Queens continue to be lifted across the country and again quality and yields are reported to be very good. High temperatures experienced last week stopped maincrop growth and this may delay harvest in the back end of the year. Recent rainfall was welcomed by growers in most regions. In the…
Insights into tillage farming – IFAC
2021 was a good year overall for tillage farming – prices were up and weather during planting, growing season and harvesting was favourable. This resulted in solid yields and strong profit margins for crops, according to the Irish Farm Accounts Co-operative Society (IFAC) in a July 2022 article. While price inflation in fertiliser occurred in late 2021, it didn’t affect the 2021 crops’ profit margins. The real effect of the…
Livestock, vintage vehicles, polo at Tinahely Agricultural Show
The Tinahely Agricultural Society is preparing for an outstanding Tinahely Agricultural Show on Monday, 1 August, 2022, at Fairwood Park, Gorteen, Co. Wicklow. Alongside livestock competitions, all the favourite attractions will return, including a craft village, a pet show, home industries, junior crafts, quilts, poultry, vintage, equestrian, pony games, funfair, polo cross, tractor pulling, bale throwing and entertainment. Wicklow Vintage Club have ensured a great display of vintage vehicles over the…
BOTANICA: The Art of Plants exhibition
BOTANICA: The Art of Plants is on at Crawford Art Gallery in Cork until 25 September, 2022. The exhibition gathers selected historic and contemporary works from the collection to probe how artists have, over time, represented plants in their practices through pastel, pencil, paint, print, and sculpture. Running until autumn, this exhibition touches on the histories of plant collecting – and ethical questions of colonialism that arise from it –…
Informative farm walk and field event
Trench Dairies’ Dairy Farm Walk will be held at Garryduff Middle, Claremorris, Co Mayo. Eircode: F12XT62 on Thursday, 28 July, at 11am. It forms part of the Teagasc – Aurivo Joint Programme. Donal and Liam started milking with 205 heifers in a company partnership in 2021. The farm is a mixed-soil type where 100% of the grazing platform has been reseeded with substantial investment in grazing infrastructure. New cubicle sheds…
Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 28/07/2022
Thursday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 27/07/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. F COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 550kg 2.25/kg 1240.00SAX, 520kg 2.13/kg 1110.00HEX, 560kg 2.12/kg 1190.00FR, 560kg 1.89/kg 1060.00FRX, 550kg 1.84/kg 1010.00FR, 520kg 1.77/kg 920.00 F COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.57/kgFRX 1.84/kgLMX 2.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 640kg 2.45/kg 1570.00LMX, 630kg 2.30/kg 1450.00HE, 690kg 2.16/kg 1490.00FR, 695kg 2.03/kg 1410.00FRX, 645kg 2/kg 1290.00FR, 630kg 1.98/kg 1250.00 F COW 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCH 1.15/kgLMX 2.41/kgHighest…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 27/07/2022
Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 39kg 3.21/kg 125.00LB, 39kg 3.13/kg 122.00LB, 34kg 3.06/kg 104.00LB, 32kg 2.69/kg 86.00LB, 30kg 2.57/kg 77.00LB, 39kg 2.54/kg 99.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.86/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 45kg 3.02/kg 136.00LB, 44kg 3/kg 132.00LB, 46kg 3/kg 138.00LB, 44kg 2.98/kg 131.00LB, 42kg 2.95/kg 124.00LB, 40kg 2.95/kg 118.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 2.8/kg 140.00LB, 50kg…
Ireland the most trusted source of imported food for UK consumers
Red Tractor, the UK’s quality assurance brand, just compiled results of its second Trust in Food index – it shows that trust in Irish food products in Britain have increased by one point to 74%, but that confidence in food coming from in the UK dropped from 81% to 73%. So, it appears that UK consumers’ trust in Irish food is currently higher than that of British food. The survey…
Dublin Horse Show – 17-21 August, 2022
The 2022 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Dublin Horse Show will take place at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Arena from 17-21 August. More than 1600 horses and ponies from all corners of the country as well as some of the most expensive international show jumpers in the world will descend on D4 for five days of the very best of equine classes. Visitors will be able to watch native…
FCI highlights importance of adequate machinery insurance
The need for good machinery insurance has been highlighted by the Chief Executive of the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI), Michael Moroney, who says it is vital that contractors have all their key machinery listed on their policy. This is as high temperatures amp up the risk of fire. Mr Moroney pointed out that high inflation in farm machinery prices in recent years had underlined the…
Views – Referendum on Housing in Ireland
A public consultation seeking views on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland is open until Friday, 2 September, 2022. The consultation asks people who wish to contribute submissions to consider whether there should be a constitutional amendment and, if so, what form it should take. The Housing Commission is encouraging as many people as possible to have their say in this consultation on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland. Members…
Horse farmers included in TAMS scheme
Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), last week announced that he plans to include investments in the equine sector under TAMS in the next CAP regime beginning in January 2023. IFA Horse Project Team Chair Richard Kennedy welcomed the Minister’s comments at the Dublin Horse Show launch. “The IFA Horse Project Team, along with the full IFA executive and leadership, have fully supported the inclusion of…
FMX Motocross stunts at Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana
Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana is held annually on August Bank Holiday Monday, and boasts a prize fund of up to €45,000. Based in north Mayo, Bonniconlon is a quintessential rural village on the outskirts of Ballina. Apart from a jam-packed programme aimed to entertain the young and old, this year’s event will feature the FMX Motocross stunt show with Evan Mullarkey and his team, who will perform some amazing feats. Evan…
Raphael exhibition explores his entire career
The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London, hosts the Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael until 31 July, 2022. Rooms 1–8 have been dedicated to the exhibition, one of the first ever to explore Raphael’s complete career. It looks at his celebrated paintings and drawings as well as his work in architecture, poetry, and design for sculpture, tapestry and prints. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Raphael’s art and discover why he…
Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 27/07/2022
Wednesday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 26/07/2022
Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. FAT COW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 490kg 1.45/kg 710.00FR, 420kg 1.07/kg 450.00FR, 445kg 1.03/kg 460.00 FAT COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 593kg 2.29/kg 1360.00FR, 555kg 1.84/kg 1020.00FR, 570kg 1.65/kg 940.00FR, 585kg 1.37/kg 800.00FR, 550kg 1.36/kg 750.00FR, 500kg 1.28/kg 640.00 FAT COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.77/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 635kg 2.20/kg 1400.00FR, 640kg 2.11/kg 1350.00FR, 600kg 2.08/kg 1250.00FR, 615kg…