Back mart plan, shareholders urged

Shareholders in Birr and Nenagh marts have been urged to deliver a strong yes vote in support of proposals to create a new mart society, Central Auctions, at special general meetings in both towns on November 8.

The creation of Central Auctions will involve two phases - the proposed merger of Birr and Nenagh and the integration of Roscrea mart, currently part of Glanbia.

The respective mart chairmen, Des Dempsey (Birr), John O’Brien (Nenagh) and Ray Dempsey (Roscrea) have confirmed Central Auctions will operate the three marts with a consolidated single management and staff structure.