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The Donegal Dexter Group is set to host its' second Annual Show and Sale of Dexter cattle in Raphoe Mart on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Second annual Donegal Dexter show and sale at Raphoe 2023-10-11

Camera at the Mart: big butcher trade for Easter lamb in Raphoe 2023-04-05

WJ Kyle in Castlederg, County Tyrone, shuts its doors after being in business since 1902.

Camera at the Mart: quality shines through at Raphoe fatstock sale 2021-12-08

Thursday last saw Raphoe Livestock Mart host its weekly cattle sale. This sale saw over 140 lots go under the hammer, with dry cows, heifers, bullocks and bulls all sold. The sale saw a continued strong trade for quality cattle, as lighter quality heifers and bullocks were in very good demand. Steady trade Bullocks have held a steady trade all spring, with this weeks sale turning out no different. Heavier bullocks weighing 600kg-plus sold well, achieving up to €2.37/kg. Lighter bullocks we...

From speaking with mart managers over the past week, this set back in growth is having somewhat of an impact on the store cattle trade.

The sheep trade remains brisk, with good demand from both factory agents and butchers. Raphoe Mart had a big entry of hoggets on Monday and prices ranged from €110/head to a top of €282 for a pair of super Texel hoggets weighing 77.5kg each. This Texel-cross fat ewe weighed 75kg and sold for €196. Light spring lambs in the 34kg to 38kg weight category sold from €120/head to €140/head. Heavier lambs in the 38kg to 43kg weight category sold from €140/head to €160/head, while spri...