Auction Diary & Reports
Clare Marts
ENNIS
MONDAY - Sheep Auction @10.30am
TUESDAY - Ring 1 @ 11am - Weanling Bulls
Ring 2 @ 12 noon Weanling Heifers,
Ring 3 @ 11.00 Calves, Runners followed by Suckler Stock
THURSDAY - 11:00am – Cull Cows followed by Aged Bulls and Heifers
Ring 2 - 11:00 Bullocks
NOTE: Bullocks will be sold on a Thursday until further notice.
Clare Marts are now streaming sales online, buyers can also register to buy online, please contact 065 6824411.
Download 'Livestock Live App' on your smartphone or log onto 'Livestock Live' website in order to be able to view live sales here at Ennis Mart.
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Entry System:
Entries for Tuesday Sales will be taken on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (5pm) of the previous week for inclusion in the draw.
Entries for Thursday & Friday Sales will be taken on Thursday and Friday (5pm) of the previous week for inclusion in the draw.
Entries for Monday Sheep Auction taken on Friday of previous week.
The Runner Section:
Only Stock 6 MONTHS OR UNDER will be sold in the Runner Section and they will be sold after the Calf Sale.
Calves must be at least 10 days of age before they can be sold and UNDER 6 weeks of age.
Draw For First Pen To Be Sold in Weanling Bull and Bullock Ring
Draw for First Pen of Heifers to be Sold
***Change to draw system for Bullocks, Heifers, Cull Cows, Weanling Bulls & Weanling Heifers – From 31st January 2022 – enter your stock as usual – if the number drawn is equal to or below half the number of pens entered, we go down to pen 1 and then up. If the number drawn is above half the number of pens entered, we go up to the last pen in the draw, then start at pen 1 and up to the number drawn.
Sheep Sellers All sheep including lambs presented for sale must be identified with a full set of EID tags, i.e. one conventional tag in the sheep’s left ear and a corresponding electronic tag placed in the sheep’s right ear. All sheep moved to and from a livestock mart must also be accompanied by a newly issued dispatch document containing a barcoded document serial number.
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ENNIS MART:
Mondays – 10.30am - Sheep Sale. Sheep sale as usual May Bank Holiday Monday.
Tuesdays - 11.00am – Calves & Runner followed by Suckler Stock. 11am – Weanling Bulls 12 Noon - Weanling Heifers
Thursdays - 11:00am – Cull Cows followed by Aged Bulls and Heifers. 11.00am - Bullocks
Bullocks will be sold on a Thursday until further notice.
Tuesday 30th April Organic Sale in conjunction with General Sale.
Monday 13th May – Pedigree Registered Mixed Breed Bull Sale Fixed buyers commission of €50. Entries to Ennis Office before Friday 3rd May.
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KILRUSH MART
Weekly every Wednesday - General Cattle Sale including calves - 2 rings in operation.
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****ALL STOCK MUST BE PRE-ENTERED FOR ALL SALES***
BUYERS VIEWING TIME BY APPOINTMENT 10.00 TO 11.00am.
ALL STOCK MUST HAVE TWO COMPLETE EAR TAGS
Sellers are reminded to ring to confirm subject sales.a
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All cattle presented for sale must have two ear tags and be properly dehorned Telephone 065 6824411 Fax 065 6829978 Email info@claremarts.ie licence no. 002335
Apr. 14 - 20, 2024
- Apr. 15, 2024
Ennis Mart Mixed Bull Sale
Time: 11:00
Ennis Mart
Monday 15th April 2024
Mixed Breed Bull Sale
We held the first of our mixed breed bull sales for 2024 today and trade was quite good overall. The Hereford bulls met good demand and made from €2,000 to €3,600. Only 1 Angus bull on offer and he made €1,850. Charolais bulls made from €2,275 to €3,625. The Limousin breed had the biggest representation today and these made from €2,375 to €4,800.
Our next bull sale will be held on Monday 13th May, with entries being taken up to Friday 3rd May.
- Apr. 16, 2024
Ennis Mart Weanling Bulls, Weanling Heifers, Runners Calves & Suckler Stock
Time: 11:00
Ennis Mart
Tuesday April 16th, 2024
Good size sale again today with just shy of 800 cattle on offer. Calf numbers back today with 180 on offer. The fine day and the prospect of more good weather to come really improved the attitude of farmer buyers. Quite a few of the weanling bulls were very well done today. A fine trade again for suckler stock as pairs made to €2,570 and in-calf lots made to €1,760. Good calves met a good trade, as HEX calves made from €15 to €375 and the few FR calves available made from €10 to €95. AAX calves made from €30 to €185 & continental calves made to €470.
WEANLING BULLS:
1 LMX 290kgs - €1,200 - €4.14/kg
1 CHX 260kgs - €1,110 - €4.27/kg
1 CHX 240kgs - € 990 - €4.12/kg
4 LMX 380kgs - €1,490 - €3.92/kg
1 CHX 350kgs - €1,410 - €4.03/kg
3 LMX 375kgs - €1,460 - €3.89/kg
1 LMX 470kgs - €1,700 - €3.77/kg
1 LMX 415kgs - €1,520 - €3.66/kg
1 LMX 405kgs - €1,690 - €4.17/kg
1 AAX 410kgs - €1,330 - €3.24/kg
1 HEX 350kgs - €1,110 - €3.17/kg
1 AAX 350kgs - €1,150 - €3.29/kg
WEANLING HEIFERS:
1 AAX 375kgs - €1,010 - €2.69/kg
2 BBX 295Kgs - €1,400- €4.74/kg
7 HEX 189kgs - € 580 - €3.06/kg
1 CHX 260kgs - €1,110 - €4.27/kg
1 HEX 270kgs - € 840 - €3.11/kg
2 BBX 335kgs - €1,500 - €4.47/kg
1 CHX 545kgs - €1,650 - €3.03/kg
2 BBX 317kgs - €1,390 - €4.38/kg
1 CHX 500kgs - €1,620 - €3.24/kg
1 CHX 310kgs - €1,260 - €4.06/kg
1 CHX 400kgs - €1,350 - €3.37/kg 2 LMX 350kgs - €1,280 - €3.66/kg
- Apr. 17, 2024
Kilrush General Sale including calves
Time: 11:30
Kilrush Mart Wednesday
April 17th, 2024
Good size sale in Kilrush today with over 300 on offer. Some very good calves today and it was reflected in the prices with HEX bull calves hitting €380 and good friesians hit €175, whereas very poor friesian calves were sold as low as €5. Angus calves made from €25 to €210. It was nearly all dairy culls yet again today and these were in good order. Again, most stock in the bullock and heifer rings were 2023 born.
Bullocks:
5 HEX 292kgs - €870 - €2.98/kg
1 AA 610kgs - €1,830 - €3.00/kg
2 LMX 385kgs - €1,170 - €3.04/kg
1 HEX 435kgs - €1,180 - €2.71/kg
1 CH 315kgs - €900 - €2.86/kg
1 FRX 495kgs - €1,060 - €2.14/kg
5 FR 394kgs - €1,060 - €2.69/kg
1 CHX 420kgs - €1,140 - €2.71/kg
1 HEX 740kgs - €1,950 - €2.64/kg
1 CH 345kgs - €1,270 - €3.69/kg
1 HEX 540kgs - €1,490 - €2.76/kg
2 CH 305kgs - €1,200 - €3.94/kg
Heifers:
1 CHX 320kgs - €980 - €3.06/kg
1 HEX 420kgs - €1,040 - €2.48/kg
4 AAX 250kgs - €640 - €2.56/kg
4 HEX 580kgs - €1,380 - €2.38/kg
2 CH 290kgs - €930 - €3.20/kg
2 FRX 482kgs - €1,140 - €2.38/kg
1 HEX 300kgs - €860 - €2.86/kg
1 SIX 310kgs - €850 - €2.74/kg
Cows:
1 FRX 590kgs - €1,410 - €2.39/kg
1 LMX 610kgs - €1,490 - €2.44/kg
1 FR 550kgs - €1,070 - €1.94/kg
1 FRX 775kgs - €1,490 - €1.92/kg
1 FRX 650kgs - €1,220 - €1.87/kg
1 FRX 710kgs - €1,370 - €1.93/kg
1 FRX 600kgs - €1,020 - €1.70/kg
1 HEX 535kgs - €1,060 - €1.98/kg
- Apr. 18, 2024
Ennis Mart Cows, Heifers & Aged Bulls
Time: 11:00
Ennis Mart
Thursday 18th April, 2024
Strong entry of cull cows today, as heifer numbers slipped, but there was some excellent heifers on offer. Again a fair number of dairy culls available. Heifers were a few cents per kg dearer all round, as cows were on a par with last week. A small entry of aged bulls today averaged €2.31/kg, with a top call of €2,520 for a LM bull weighing 940kgs
Heifers:
1 AAX 885kgs - €2,510 - €2.83/kg
1 LMX 480kgs - €1,610 - €3.35/kg
1 LMX 690kgs - €2,160 - €3.13/kg
1 LMX 455kgs - €1,540 - €3.38/kg
1 LMX 660kgs - €2,040 - €3.09/kg
1 CHX 410kgs - €1,380 - €3.36/kg
1 LMX 595kgs - €1,860 - €3.12/kg
1 HEX 390kgs - € 950 - €2.43/kg
1 CHX 580kgs - €1,850 - €3.19/kg
1 AAX 555kgs - €1,550 - €2.79/kg
1 HEX 485kgs - €1,330 - €2.74/kg
1 HEX 500kgs - €1,360 - €2.72/kg
Cull Cows:
1 LMX 930kgs - €2,460 - €2.64/kg
1 LMX 595kgs - €1,800 - €3.02/kg
1 HEX 795kgs - €2,140 - €2.69/kg
1 LMX 590kgs - €1,620 - €2.74/kg
1 LMX 750kgs - €2,130 - €2.84/kg
1 HEX 695kgs - €1,730 - €2.49/kg
1 FR 595kgs - €1,230 - €2.07/kg
1 FRX 730kgs - €1,540 - €2.11/kg
1 AAX 785kgs - €1,900 - €2.42/kg
1 FR 620kgs - €1,390 - €2.24/kg
1 LMX 810kgs - €2,310 - €2.85/kg
1 AAX 725kgs - €1,920 - €2.65/kg
- Apr. 19, 2024
Ennis Mart Bullock Sale
All Day
- Apr. 20, 2024
Scariff Mart General Sale
All Day