Fermoyle Puma who sold for €8,600
The Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society hosted its elite continental sale last Saturday in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Offering light at the end of a tough year, over 75% of lots sold, with prices up to €8,600.
Topping the trade was the Charolais bull Fermoyle Puma.
Bred by Mayo breeder William Scanlon, this powerful bull is a son of old favourite Doonally New.
This was top of a number of high prices on the day.
Selling for €6,100 was Dereskit Prince from Basil Bothwell, Co Cavan. This stylish bull is a son of Jaquard.
Also breaking the €5,000 mark was Aughnacreevy Paddy ET who sold for €5,800. Bred by fellow Cavan breeder Liam McDermott, Paddy was a son of the aforementioned Doonally New.