Large opening sale at Fermoy

Marts: There was almost 1,000 cattle for the opening sale at the new Cork Marts sale centre at Rathcormac (Fermoy) yesterday. The new mart has replaced the 50-year-old mart in Fermoy town.

The new mart, which has three sales rings, and is among the most modern in Europe, also had the opening lamb sale with 650 head on offer.

Proceeds from the first two animals sold yesterday are being presented to charities.