Markets: Solid sales at marts are hopefully a sign of better times ahead

Being the plucky fellow I am, I had plans on Monday to head to some faraway mart like Castleisland or Dungarvan.

However with an improvement in the weather, and becoming anxious to get a few silage fields in order, I found myself not drawn to the long road, so instead I headed for nearby Bandon Mart.

The turnaround with the weather is amazing. Last week we could hardly move away from the farm due to the frost and snow; this week we can hardly leave the farm as the weather is too good.